GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT: PHASE IIB
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Disclosure Authorized PROGRAMME E228 Vol. 7 - Revised Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized
Project Co-ordinating Consultancy Services
Public Disclosure Authorized (A World Bank Funded Project) VOLUME II-C: FINAL REPORT
Prepared for
The Government of Gujarat N.D. Lea International Ltd. Roads and Buildings Department in association with Lea Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. March 2002
Table of Contents Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase 118 - Vol. IIC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT ...... 1-1
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT ...... 1-1
1.2 PHASES OF THE PROJECT ...... ,...... 1-2
1.3 OVER-VIEW OF GSHP: PHASE IIB ...... 1-3
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME ...... 2-1
2.1 PROCESS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ...... 2-2
2.2 APPROACH TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION , ...... 2-2
2.3 INFORMED CONSENT ...... ,.,.,,,,.,...2,,,,... 2-2
2.4 PROCESS OF INFORMATION SHARING ...... 2-3
2.4.1 Briefing Material ,,...... 2-3
2.4.2 Organization of Public Participation Sessions . .2-4
2.4.3 Structure of Meetings ...... 2-5
2.4.4 Follow-up Process ...... 2-6
2.4.5 Public Hearing Process ...... 2-6
2.4.6 Use of Data ...... ,. 2-7,
3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME IN GSHP ...... 3-1
3.1 ROLE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FPROGRAMME IN GSHP ...... 3-2
3.2 TYPES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TECHNIQUES ...... 3-3
3.2.1 Village Meetings ...... 3-3
3.2.2 Focus Group Discussions ...... ,.,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.3-4
3.2.3 Individual Interviews ...... 3-6
3.2.4 Discussion With the NGOs ...... 3-7
3.2.5 Collaboration in Public Participation Programme ...... 3-8
3.3 COMMUNITY ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT...... ,., . 3-9
3.3.1 Perceived Benefits and Losses ...... ,.,. 3-10
3.3.2 Unconditional acceptance ...... ,, 3-11 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. 11 C
3.3.2.1 Context for Unconditional Acceptance ...... 3-12
3.3.2.2 Scale of Unconditional Acceptance ...... 3-12
3.3.2.3 Unconditional Acceptance among Vulnerable Groups ...... 3-13
3.3.3 Conditional acceptance ...... 3-14
3.3.3.1 Context for conditional acceptance ...... 3-14
3.3.4 Choice of Resettlement and Rehabilitation options ...... 3-14
4. MAJOR ISSUES RAISED DURING PUBUC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME ...... 4-1
4.1 GENERAL ISSUES RAISED BY PEOPLE IN.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSIONS . 4-6
4.2 SPECIFIC ISSUES RAISED BY PEOPLE IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSIONS . 4-6
4.3 MEETING WISE ISSUES . . . 4-7
4.3.1 Viramgam - Halvad ...... 4-7
4.2.1.1 Hansalpur Chokadi (Chainage 59.11 to 59.20) ...... 4-7
4.2.1.2 Malvan Chokadi (Chainage 91.60 to 91.70) ...... 4-8
4.2.1.3 Soladi (Chainage 131.46 to 135.97) ...... 4-8
4.2.2 Vadodara-Jambusar ...... 4-9
4.2.2.1 Ataladara (Railway crossing) (Chainage 6.10 to 6.50) .4-9
4.2.2.2 Ataladara (Swami Narayan Temple) (Chainage 6.50 to 6.80) . 4-10
4.2.2.3 Samiyala (Chainage 9.88 to 11.33) .4-11
4.2.2.4 Sangma (Chainage 12.90 to 13.90) .4-12
4.2.2.5 Padra (Chainage 15.300 to 18.000) ...... 4-13
4.2.2.6 Vadu Crossing (Chainage 26.820 to 26.950) .4-14
4.2.2.7 Muval (Chalnage 32.000 to 33.000) .4-15
4.2.3 Bharuch - Dahej ...... 4-16
4.2.3.1 Kanthara Chokadi (Chainage 40.720 to 40.900) ...... 4-17
4.2.3.2 Dahej (Chainage 1.000) ...... ; 4-17
4.2.3.3 Bhensali (Chainage 17.810 to 17.960) ...... 4-18
4.2.4 Olpad - Ichchhapor ...... 4-19
4.2.4.1 Asnabad, Olpad (Chainage 18.000 to 19.000) ...... 4-19
4.2.5 Bagodra-Dholka ...... 4-20 Chapter 1 - Overview of Gujarat State Highways Project
4.2.5.1 Dholka (Chainage 21.500 to 22.400) ...... 4-21
4.2.6 Wataman - Pipli ...... 4-22
4.2.6.1 Wataman Chokadi (Chainage 70.000 to 70.500) ...... 4-22
4.2.7 Jetpur - Junagarh ...... 4-23
4.2.7.1 Vadal (Chainage 91.000 to 92.000) ...... 4-23-
4.2.7.2 Jetalsar (Chainage 71.750 to 77.125) ...... 4-24
4.2.7.3 Sabalpur Chokadi (Chainage 96.010 to 97.980) ...... 4-25
4.2.8 Rajkot - Morvi ...... 4-25
4.2.8.1 Bedi (Chainage 6.000 to 6.020) ...... 4-26
4.2.8.2 Gaurldal (Chainage 12.000 to 12.800) ...... 4-26
4.2.8.3 Mitana (Chainage 31.000 to 31.600) ...... 4-27
4.2.8.4 Sakatsanala (Chainage 56.800 to 59.900) ...... 4-28
4.2.9 Jamnagar- Khambalia ...... 4-29
4.2.9.1 Moti Khavdi (Chainage 114.120 to 115.000) ...... 4-29
5. SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS RAISED DURING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PROGRAMME ...... 5-1
5.1 SOLVING THE ISSUES RAISED .. 5-1
5.1.1 Drainage .5-2
5.1.2 Encroachments or squatters .5-3
5.1.3 Impact on Properties (Residential) .5-4
5.1.4 Cultural Properties .5-4
5.1.5 Road Widening .5-6
5.1.6 Bypass Issue .5-7
5.1.7 Safety of school children and other road users .5-8
5.1.8 Bus-stops .5-9
5.1.9 Social Hot Spots .5-10
5.1.10 Enhancement of road-side areas .5-10
5.1.11 Noise Pollution .5-11 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase JlD - Vol. II C
5.1.12 Provision of Street Lights ...... 5-12
5.1.13 Quality of Construction and Maintenance Issues ...... 5-13
5.1.14 Compensatory Reforestation ...... 5-14
5.1.15 Compensation ...... 5-15
5.1.16 Resettlement and Rehabilitation Programme ...... 5-15
5.1.17 Grievance Redressal Mechanism ...... 5-15
5.1.18 Monitoring of RAP ...... 5-16
5.2 SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS ...... 5-16
5.2.1 Sangma (Chainage: 12.95 - Corridor 101) ...... 5-16
5.2.2 Problem of Over Topping - Corridor 02 ...... 5-18
5.2.3 Sakatsanala ...... 5-18
5.2.4 Ataladara (Chainage 6.020) (Corridor 101) ...... 5-19
5.2.5 Taxation Issue ...... 5-19
5.2.6 Drainage Issue at Padra (Corridor 101) ...... 5-19
5.2.7 Enhancement of Pond - Asnabad (Corridor 133) ...... 5-21
6. NGO CONSULTATION ...... --.------.. 6-1
6.1 INVOLVEMENT OF NGOS .. 6-1
6.2 SECOND STAGE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION . .6-2
7. EVALUATION OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME AND
RECOMMENDATIONS .. 7-1
7.1 EVALUATION OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME .7-1
7.2 RECOMMENDATIONS .7-3
amto iv GLOSSARY OF TERMS
CL Centre Line
CD Works Cross Drainage Works Col Corridor of impact
CW Carriage Way
EA Environmental Assessment
ESR Environmental Study Report: Gujarat State Highways Project
EMAP Environment Management Action Plan
EMU Environmental Management Unit
EP Entitled Person
FGD Focus Group Discussion
GoG Government of Gujarat GoI Government of India
GRC Grievance Redressal Committee, Gujarat State Highways Project
GSHP Gujarat State Highways Project
LAA Land Acquisition Act
LASA Lea Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India
MVAC Market Value Asssessment Comrnittee, Gujarat State Highways Project
NDLI N. D. Lea International Ltd., Canada
NGO Non-Governmental Organization
PAG Project Affected Group
PAH Project Affected Household
PAP Project Affected Person
PCC Project Coordinating Consultants PIU Project Implementation Unit
R&BD Roads and Buildings Department RAP Resettlement Action Plan
R&R Resettlement and Rehabilitation
RoW Right of way
SC Scheduled Caste
SEA Sectoral Environmental Assessment
SOS Strategic Options Study: Gujarat State Highways Project
ST Scheduled Tribe
VG Vulnerable Group
1. OVERVIEW OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT
The state of Gujarat' is located on tlUe westem coast of India, north of the State of Maharashtra. It borders Pakistan to the north-west. The State straddles the Tropic of Cancer along the Arabian Sea and has an area of 195,904km2.
The State has a road network of about 70,000 km, of which 2,000 km constitute the primary network (namely, the National Highways, controlled by the GoI), and 20,000 km constitute the secondary network (namely, the State Highways, controlled by the R&BD, GoG). The remaining roads are controlled by the local self-governments (namely, the Panchayats and Munidpalibes). Most of the State Highways are either two-lane or intermediate-lane carriageways on 10m road formation.
Due to rapidly increasing traffic, industrial growth, and increasing levels of mobility, the existing State Highways are experiendng varying levels of sbtess, which in turn impedes the industrial and economic development of Gujarat.
To relieve that stress, the GoG has undertaken the Gujarat State Highways Project (GSHP) with loan assistance from the World Bank (WB) to upgrade selected Highway corridors In order to fadlitate smoother and quicker movement of goods and people.
The Gujarat "Project Co-ordinating Consultancy" (PCC) was undertaken by N D Lea Intemational Ltd., Canada (NDU) in association with Lea Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India (LASA). A "Strategic Options Study' (SOS), undertaken by LASA In 1995, evaluated 3000km of State Highways and selected 1500km for detailed feasibility study. The objectives of the PCC, during the feasibility study, were to conduct a detailed feasibility study, which applied economic and environmental prindples to formulkte establish a road investment program for a sub-set of these roads to be funded by the Worid Bank loan.
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
The GSHP aims to improve a portion of the road transport network in the state within the constraints imposed by the available funding. More speciflcally, the objectives are the following:
• to provide more efficient transportation of passengers and goods in the state;
* to provide better accessibility and reduce traffic distress on the arterial highways passing through the state;
* to ensure a minimum longevity of the roads for.a period of 15 years, thereby reducing the cost of maintenance, travel time and vehide operation and;
* to improve accessibility to the major ports, existing and proposed industrial estates, and foreseeable mega-industrial complexes for efficient transport of goods. Gujarat State Hlghways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. 11 C
RIGHT OF WAY: TYPICALLY 30 M
ClearZone I ClearZone ^~ ---- - ^ Carriabe Way - Shoulder Shoulder
3.5m 3.5m 2.5m 2.Sm
7.Om 7 Om
CORRIDOR OF IMPACT
Figure 1.1: Typical Cross-section - GSHP
The GSHP generally involves widening and strengthening of the project corridors along the existing alignment and within the existing RoW (subject to minor modifications in order to improve road geometry and for road safety).
1.2 PHASES OF THE PROJECT
The project is to be implemented in three phases, designated respectively as Phase I, IIA, and IIB. Phase I involves widening and strengthening of 246.3 km of State Highways, whereas Phase IIA consists of 249.2 km of State Highways for widening (the 65 km Mahesana- Palanpur corridor is common to both Phases I and IIA: existing two-lane carriage-way to be strengthened in Phase I and a two-lane new carriage-way to be added in Phase IIA.). The remaining 393.14 km roads are a part of the Phase 11B (Refer Table 1.1) of the Project.
Table 1.1: Phase-wise Implementation Programme contract Corridor/_Legho Phase confPack Lin ur Corridor/ Link Name Length of Package Link Number Corridor (km)
I 01 Sarkhej - Viramgam 47.7 II 03 Mehsana - Palanpur 65.0 Phase l III 06 (part) Halol - Godhra 38.0 IV 28 (part) Rajkot- Falla 60.0 V 17 Kadodara - Bajipura 35.6 Sub-total 246.3
VI 03 Mehsana-Palanpur 65.0 (new two lanes to be added) VII 05 Shamlaji - Lunavada 85.5 Phase I1A 06 (part) Lunavada - Godhra 36.0 VIII 08 Ladvel- Dakor 18.0 09 Dakor- Godhra 47.7
-:'"'~,. ------: - : Sub-total- 252.2
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Contract Corridor/ Length of Phase Package Link Number Corridor/ Link Name Corridor (km)
ix 10 Vadodara - Jambusar 45.4
12 Bharuch - Dahej 47.7
x 26 Jetpur- Junagarh 24.24
27 Rajkot - Morvi 68.2
XI 28 (part) Falla - Jamnagar 65.1 Phase 1B. xii 02 Viramgam - Halvad 71.5
XIII 21 Bagodara - Dholka 22.7
22 Wataman - Pipli 24.0
xiv 13 Olpad - Ichchhapor 11.0
15 Magdalla - Sachin 13.25
-Subi-total - - 393.14
All Total 891.64
Sowre - SE4 Report, NDLI/LAS4,1997
1.3 OVER-VIEW OF GSHP: PHASE IIIB
Phase IIB indudes 10 corridors located In Southem Gujarat and the Westem peninsula of Saurashtra, totaling to 393.14 km of State Highways would be upgraded in this Phase. Most of these Highways would handle traffic at design speeds of 100km/h instead of the present 65km/h. However, even with such a strengthening most of the up-gradation would occur within the RoW already acquired by R&BD.
The Environmental Study for Phase IIB of GSHP (Refer Volume IIA, ESR, NDLI/LASA, 2002) has encompassed all the components of. the bio-physical and social environment. This study covered detailed assessment of elements of natural and human environment covering general as well as site-specific situations for all corridors.
A detailed Survey on Wild Asses - an endangered species inhabiting the Little Rann of Kutch along Corridor 02 (Viramgam-Halvad), which lies south of the Wild Ass Sanctuary, has been conducted under this Phase.
The primary objective has been to identify Wild Ass Crossing locations so that adequate measures could be drawn up to prevent any probability of Wild Ass and vehide collision in future. More than this, pilot projects have been developed under GSHP to protect this endangered animal by developing fodder cum water points so as to avoid the probable crossings altogether. This would help in providing not only mitigation measures but also in
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creating better micro-environmental conditions in the area. Volume IID: Wild Ass Crossings along Contract Package XII - Viramgam-Halvad covers all details in this regard.
Also, composite sampling for air quality (3 days continuously) and ambient noise levels (24 hours) at selected locations along critical corridors was carried out. Trees, ponds, wells and all other water sources within the RoW were enumerated as a part of Environmental Survey. Water quality was tested at wells and ponds most frequently used by the neighboring communities. This would act as a base line data to compare the effect of the Project over a period - before, during and after the implementation is over.
Among others, considerable emphasis was laid on developing effective environmental designs and mitigation measures for site-pedfic problems. A separate report - Volume IIE: Environmental Design and Mitigation measures covers all information and drawings in this regard.
As a part of study with respect to social environment, detailed socio-economic surveys were carried out along all corridors. Data on income source/s, literacy, property and assets, perception about the project, household structure and composition etc. was collected among other things. These details have been covered appropriately in various Chapters of the Environmental Study Report (specially in Chapter 4: Existing Baseline Status, Chapter 5: Assessment of Potential Impacts and Chapter 8: Resettlement Action Plan) prepared for this Phase.
All cultural properties within RoW and in the indirect zone of influence of the Project were also surveyed, listed and enhancement prescriptions were prepared for the same. All the details including enhancement plans in this regard have been highlighted in a separate report (Refer Volume IIF: Cultural Properties) to provide a better and a complete information base to the ones interested in this particular aspect.
In addition to this, in Phase IIB, the objective has been to concretize the operation plans, detailing out the methods and tools for implementation of EMAP and RAP. The details of operationalisation of the institutions and their working procedures recommended for the implementation of environmental and R&R components have been worked out.
As the working procedures recommended now wili form basis of any action to be taken by the EMU and all other agencies in all phases of the project, a separate stand-alone report, Volume IIB: Institutional and Legal Setting for GSHP has been prepared.
However, last but not the least no project planning, design or implementation can be completed without providing a platform for public opinion and their effective involvement in any Project. The acceptance or success of the Project depends to a large extent on how the role of the community has been perceived in the initial stages of the Project.
In order to obtain factual information about local level issues and true aspirations of the people, it is extremely essential to provide the community complete knowledge about the Project. This would essentially formalise the process of sharing information so that the
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decisions made by the people are correct and are made in the light of complete knowledge about the Project.
In order to accomplish this, exhaustive Public Participation Programme was organized to address location spedflc issues more precisely so that they could be meaningfully incorporated into road design.
In order to put together the various details of this exhaustive program a separate stand-alone report has been prepared - Volume IIC:.Public Participation Programme. This particular report provides complete details on the Public Participation Programme organized in Phase IIB - from its inception, approach and methodology to location wise Issues raised, solutions provided, evaluation and recommendations.
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2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME: APPROACH AND PROCESS
Public partidpation is a continuous, two-way communication process, which involves promoting full public understanding of the processes and mechanisms through which developmental problems and needs are investigated and solved by the responsible agency. Public partidpation or public involvement is often a part of sodal assessment process, although the extent of Its use varies very significantly.
It is a technique, or a series of techniques that is designed to benefit both Project proponents and potentially affected communities/individuals. It plays several roles: * it educates the potentially impacted communities/individuals about the proposed course of action, the altematives to it, and the costs ancl benefits of each; * it solidts the views of the potentially affected communities/individuals on such things as environmental components and the significance of impacts; * it allows the potentially affected communities/individuals to provide input into such matters as Project design and the selection of mitigation, compensation, and monitoring strategies before irrevocable decisions are taken; * it may stimulate community self-evaluation. and analysis; * it serves as an important tool for collecting information about both the natural and the human environments, much of which would never be accessible through more traditional approaches of data-collection and, * given that residents have an intimate and unique knowledge of their drcumstances, environment and aspirabons, it may contribute to the identification of new alternatives to a proposed course of action.
In case of GSHP, Public Partidpation had two other important supplementary objectives: * to identify any unsatisfactory existing conditions that, while not stricdy related to the Project, could be alleviated or eliminated through the Project at no additional cost. For example, several cases of localised, seasonal 'water logging or flooding were Identified that can be improved through the Project. The implications of such an approach for the acceptance of the Project are obvious. * to provide insights into public acceptance of the Project within the CoI
Consultation with the community and their involvement in different stages of Project planning and implementation is often \used as a tool to inform and educate the stakeholders about the proposed action both, before and after the development dedsions have been made. It can assist in the identification of problems assodated with the proposed Project as well as the needs and values of the population likely to be Impacted by a Project It can also act as a
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means of increasing the proponent's credibility and lessening public resistance to change by providing them a platform in the decision-making process.
2.1 PROCESS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation has been a major component in Project preparation of the GSHP. In the present report, we employ the term Public Participation in lieu of the term 'Community Consultation' used in the earlier reports of the GSHP. The choice is a conscious one: Community Consultation implies a one-sided process defined and directed by the proponent of a Project - or, in this case, his representative - to satisfy his own requirements and Public Participation, on the other hand, connotes a relationship between equals, to which all involved contribute and from which they all benefit. The distinction must, of course, be one of practice, not merely of semantics.
2.2 APPROACH TO PUBUC PARTICIPATION
Beyond the scope of conventional consultation (which aims to disclose information and sets out compensation options for the community) the GSHP has incorporated views of the community in all stages of Project preparation - feasibility study, planning and designing. As direct consequences, the GSHP had a number of accomplishments. Foremost among these, is the generation of a positive outlook and confidence building of the concerned community towards this Project. People were consulted and their aspirations were accommodated as much as feasible in the final road design, in the environmental and resettlement action plans and in the Project entitlement framework.
Another focus of Public Participation Programme was in achieving a suitable Resettlement and Rehabilitation plan. In Phase-IIB, an attempt to ascertain the views and preferences of the people likely to be impacted by the Project, in this regard has been made.
Public Partidpation Programme was carried out in Phase-IIB Project areas with the main objective of minimizing probable negative impacts and by maximizing over all benefits of the Project through altemative design solution. Different solutions existed for spedfic issues. For example - in some cases, altematives suggested by the stakeholders were not feasible keeping in mind engineering and financial constraints and at times were much beyond the scope of the Project. Stakeholders were briefed about the difficulties associated with each alternative on a case-by-case basis. However, the designers (the PCC) and the community derived the optimum solution together.
2.3 INFORMED CONSENT
The application of the Entitlement Policy adopted by the GoG in April 1998 is a key element of the Project. The Entitlement Policy is designed to ensure that the unavoidable social, economic, and cultural impacts of the Project are compensated to the fullest extent possible. In due course, therefore, Entitled Persons will be'asked by the EMU to consent to certain impacts of the Project by accepting the benefits due to them under the Entitlement Policy. It is vital, both
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from the point of view of natural justice and to protect the GoG from future claims, whether legal or moral, that the acceptance by Entitled Persons of benefits under the Entitlement Policy be based on informed consent.
In Phase IIB, 'informed consent' has been the keynote or underlying approach adopted in the Public Participation Programme. Disclosure of relevant information, voluntary participation on part of the likely PAPs, competency and comprehension of information were the four key elements that were adopted as a part of "informed consent" approach towards Public Participation.
In its broadest terms, 'informed consent' means that a person agreeing to something does so voluntarily and on. the basis of a full understanding of the reasons for and consequences of his acceptance or refusal.
The basic preconditions for the exercise of informed consent include the following:
* the full disclosure of all relevant inforrnation in a language/cdialect and vocabulary comprehensible to the person whose consent is being sought;
* an explanation of the consequences of each course of action, includinc1 refusal, available to that person;
* the person whose consent is being sought should be given a reasonable amount of time to reflect on his decision and, if required, provided with access to impartial expert advice;
* where an individual is being asked to qive consent on behalf of a group, his legal competence to do so should be ascertained.
Public Participation at every stage of the Project has been designed and executed to ensure that the acceptance of benefits by Entitled Persons under the Entitlement Policy is indeed based on informed consent.
This approach of 'informed consent' empowers the communities and encourages them to express their demands/priorities through institutional channels rather than in ways that may exacerbate conflicts. The process, thus acts as a means to increase proponent's credibility and lessens public resistance to change by providing them a voice in the decision making process.
2.4 PROCESS OF INFORMATION SHARING In Phase IIB, considerable attention has been paid to the design and method of information sharing, technique of recording the information and proceedings during the consultation sessions and final report/compilation of information.
2.4.1 Briefing Material
A leaflet was designed in Gujarati covering brief notes on the Project, agencies involved, need for public participation etc. In the end, an invitation specifying date, time and venue of the meeting was attached. It also carried a map of Gujarat showing all the Phase IIB corridors.
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Such a form of briefing material helped in establishing a rapport with the people even before the final meeting. An attempt was made to make this briefing material more open and informal so as to reflect a friendly approach towards the involvement of people. These leaflets were distributed in large numbers throughout the length of Project corridors of Phase IIB.
Also, a poster was designed in order to inform and invite the affected community to the discussion on the Project. Hand to hand distribution and display of posters at prominent places (Refer Figure 2.1) was used as a mode for distribution of the briefing material.
A sample of the leaflet and poster used in the X Public Involvement Programme of Phase-IIB has been attached in Appendix A. The translation of the matter circulated among the people in the form of leaflets and poster has been given in Appendix B and C respectively.
M It was ensured that people have sufficient (at least 10 to 15 days) notice before the final meeting was held. Also, in some cases Figure 2.1: Poster used as Briefing Matedial 1representatives of R&BD reminded the people on Public Display I again a day or two in advance about the meeting. The Village Panchayat members and local representatives were also actively involved in organizing the meetings.
2.4.2 Organization of Public Partidpation Sessions All the meetings were organised in collaboration with the R&BD, Village Panchayat members and the anticipated participants. A first visit to each corridor permitted identification of the locations where each type of Public Participation session should be held. In some cases, a preliminary contact with local individuals or authorities to ascertain their interest in the holding of a meeting was also established.
A second visit to each location of a planned meeting permitted the distribution of information material. Also, time, date and venue of the meeting were fixed after discussing convenient and suitable options with the participants. The people decided the date and time of the meeting in question. At no point of time, the decision was imposed on them. Since many of the likely PAPs are kiosks/shop owners, the time of the meeting was often selected during lean hours of business and other activity. Also, selection of the venue for the meeting was made thoughtfully. In most cases, the venue was often a school, Panchayat Office, a ternple or open space in the village. This helped in maldng the participants more comfortable than they would have been in R&BD office or a similar official place. Also, the venue was selected in a manner so that the participants could reach there easily. Since the Public Involvement Programme continued up to the hot summer season, an attempt was made to select the time and venue of the meeting in a manner that created the least inconvenience to the people.
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The third was for the planned meeting or FPublic Involvement Session through which the participation of the community was sought.
2.4.3 Structure of Meetings
Every meeting followed almost a similar format. However, the initial discussions varied from place to place according to the interest of the people. The following stbucture was broadly adopted in most of the public participation sessions -
- permission to tape-record the meeting was requested;
- the persons making presentations were introduced and, in some cases, the participants were introduced or they introduced themselves. In all cases, the names of the participants were recorded;
- the roles of the prindpal agencies involved (R&BD, World Bank, PCC) were explained;
- the justification for the Project was explained;
- an overview of planned activities in the corridor and, in greater detail, at the location in question was presented with the aid of graphics (Refer Figure 2.2);
- relevant features of the Entitlement Policy were summarised;
- the observations of the participants s - on matters of relevance to them were collected, and their questions t iU 2 answered. In cases where the answer to a question 'was not known, a commitment to ascertain the aniswer was given; RFigume 2.2: Graphics and Charts used for discussion
- the participants were given an overview of the follow-up that they could expect from the meeting and were thanked for their participation; and
- closing remarks from community leaders or participants were entertained.
In most cases, the "social personnel" of the PCC organised and took part in the Public Involvement Programme. Where there were reasons to anticipate that technical issues would have to be addressed, a member of the PCC's design team also participated. An attempt was made to reach the venue of the meeting at least one hour before the meeting actually started. This gave enough opportunity for an adequate warm-up period, enablingi participants to be comfortable and open with the members of PCC and R&BD.
Two persons took down notes in detail. Other members of PCC too recorded the main issues. The tone of the meeting and reaction of the people before and after the meeting was noted down. After the meeting was formally over, more informal discussion was carried out with the
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people. The field notes (mostly in Gujarati) were translated, sorted (to avoid repetition) and cross checked later, to finally identify the issues raised by the people in a meeting.
In some meetings, small sketches with major landmarks were drawn to mark relevant points/features/areas discussed by the people. In one meeting, (Samiyala, Vadodara-Jambusar Highway) participants themselves made such sketches to explain the direction of drainage and areas of water logging in the village. A Focus Group Discussion/ Village Meeting data sheet was filled up after each meeting. These data sheets have been attached in Appendix D.
2.4.4 Follow-up Process
More so, before the second stage of consultation programme is initiated, a follow-up or feedback process has already been adopted in Phase IIB. The issues raised by the people in each of consultation sessions were translated Gujarati and sent back to the people for review and corrections, if any. This follow-up process not only helps in building up the confidence of the people but also provides an opportunity to update and cross check the field information.
The principal elements of the follow-up were as follows:
- minutes were prepared in English and Gujarati and were sent to the community for review and, if necessary, correction;
- individual commitments were followed up on in a timely fashion;
- where ever issues with design implications had been raised, a descriptive memorandum was sent to the PCC's design team and a meeting was held with the design team in order to explain the issues raised by the community in detail. An example of the follow up process adopted in Public Participation Programme for Phase IIB has been presented in Appendix E.
2.4.5 Public Hearing Process
As a part of the environmental clearance procedure for projects, the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India has made Public Hearing mandatory under the notification no.
S.O. 60 (E) dated 7 th January 1994.
Under this, the agencies seeking environmental clearance require to submit 20 sets of Executive Summary containing the salient features of the project both in English and local language to the concerned State Pollution Control Board apart from other relevant forms and documents. Under Schedule IV, the State Pollution Control Board issues a notice for environmental public hearing, which is published in at least two newspapers widely circulated in the region around the project, one of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned. The State Pollution Control Board mentions the date, time and place of the public hearing. Suggestions, views, comments and objections of the public are invited within thirty days from the date of publication of the notification. All persons including residents,
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environmental groups and others located in the project area can participate and make oral or written suggestions to the State Pollution Control Board.
However, according to the amendments made in the said procedures through a notificaton issued on 10th April, 1997 in Schedule I, Item 21 - Highway Projects relating to improvement work induding widening and strengthening of roads with marginal land aoquisition along the existing alignments provided they do not pass through ecologically sensitive areas such as National Parks, Sanctuaries, Reserve Forests, liger Reserves have been exempted from the environmental dearance procedures laid under the January 1994 notification.
Nevertheless, the Gujarat State Highways Project has moved beyond the conventional public involvement mechanism and has displayed the relevant documents at all concemed District Public Libraries apart from those kept at the State Headquarter Ubrary at Gandhinagar. This indudes a complete Environmental Study Report and Resettlement Action Plan and not just the Executive Summary, as is the case in the regular Public Hearing Process. The notice in this regard was published in all leading English and Gujarati dailies of the State. This process has been completed for both Phase I and IA. A sample notice published in newspapers and a sample letter issued to the Ubraries has been attached in Appendix F.
A similar exercise will be duly completed for Phase IIB of the project as well (Refer Appendix G). The information of such display of reports will be made public through appropriate notices/advertisements in the print rnedia.
2.4.6 Use of Data
The information and ideas from the Public Participation Programme have been incorporated in virtually every chapter of the Environmental Study Report of Phase IIB. In keeping with the spirit and purpose of Public Involvement, it is treated as having equal value to data derived from other primary and secondary sources. In order to provide the reader with an overview of the Public Participation Programme, this separate stand-alone report has been prepared.
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3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME IN GSHP
A multi-tier Public Participation Programme vwas carried out in GSHP, Phase-IIB to achieve objectives mentioned in the text earlier. Table 3.1 shows that Public Participation has been an integral part of the present study since its inception, and that it will continue to be so during construction and operation phases of the project.
Table 3.1: Public Participation Programme - Phase IIB
Project Participants Expected Outcome Level of Consultation Stage/Activity Public Agency Involvement Method
PAPs Inventory, State, District, Socio-Economic , , , Individual Likely PAPs R&BD Benefit-Loss and Survey/Census FaeokCmuiy Discussions Framework Community Preliminary Task Force, GoG Identification of - Experts/Task Force ExpertsNGOs , ~~~~~~~~~StateEprsTs oc Highway Design , agencies issues/concerns Meetings Likely EPs, R&BD, DoR, Other Specific and, Design Roadside GoG agencies at participatory design Community g Communities local level solutions Information disclosure Finalization of Likely EPs, R&BD, DoR, Other on design impacts, Individual, Design Roadside collaborating GoG Entitlements and ty meetings, FGDs Communities agencies implementation
Finalization of EPs, NGOs, Road R&BD, Other _ Individual Entitlement side collaborating GoG Information disclosure State, meetings, Village Framework Communities agencies Community meetings
Verification of Identification of actual Cocaty Joint on-field Entitled Persons* , , entitled persons(Eps) . Interview specific) Market Value Ladonr,IndividualLand owners, Assessent*Va Village heads, Local DoR Officials Market Value Community Indiviews Assessment* ,interviews property dealers
Grievance Local Government Settlement redressal Community Individual EPs, NGOs of disputes/grievances District and Redressal* ,body, R&BD, DoR Consultation of EPs State Identbfication of R&BD, Other Identification sitef EPs collborathrRNGOs GIdentification of State, District Individual, Group, RelocationsiteNG.s collaboratresettlement EP, sites Community Agency Meetings for the EPs* agencies Identification and conducting R&BD, Other Livelihood support to State, District Individual, Group EPs, NGOs collaborating GoG ,and Agency training, agencies EPs. Community Meetings programmes*
* These stages remain and will be undertaken by the EMU
It has been directed at every level of the society: the departments and agencies of the Government of Gujarat; potentially affected individuals and communities; local governments; experts; and NGOs. The Table lists out the level, method and target groups in the participation process vis-a-vis each of the Public Participation objectives.
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The data and view-points collected during the Public Partcipabon Programme have been extensively employed at various points in the Design stage. The present sedion corcntiates on the Public Involvement carried out exdusively for Phase IIB, predominantly between March and May 1999.
3.1 ROLE OF PUBUC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME IN GSHP
Keeping in mind the varied interests of different sedions of sodety in general, and PAPs in particular, the Public Partidpation Programme has been planned to cover all major groups in partidpatory planning sessions. It has been attempted to acively solidt opinions, needs and priorities related to the Project from all conrrned communities.
During consultation, an attemnpt was made to provide infomTiabon about GSHP in an appropriate form and timely manner. By doing so, PAPs beome aware of both positive and negative impacts that are likely to arise from GSHP. PAPs became aware about the Project, funding agendes and implementing agendes, perceived benefts and likely losses, period of implementation, resettlement and rehabilitation sdiemes, entiement frameNork etc. This has significantly helped in redudrng psydhological stress and preparing them mentally for the likely impacts, whidh vyould have arisen in a case otherwise.
__1- . * People became better infoamed to base i their needs, priorities etc. and were able to perteive the likely losses from the Project much more dearly than before.
Figure 3.1: Active Partidpation & Good Response In certain earlier ocasiions, when some Projects have been implemented without taldng people into confidence considerable amount of confrontation had to be faced. The prooess of public involeent has been considered and used as an effecive way of avoiding such oontation. Timely and effective involvert of the public has led to improved and more aceptable Project design. These Public Partidpation sessions have also served as a safety valve by providing a forum for the pent-up feelings of the community.
The process has helped in enhandng acnfidence of PAPs in the agendes involved . As a result, the communities showed deep understanding for the need of better road and allied fadlities (Refer Figure 3.1).
There were also opinions that with increasing traffic over the years, road needs to be widened in order to accommodate speeding vehides. In some places, a secion of the community said that in larger interest of state and sodety, they were ready to accept any negative impact on a few persons. This induded some of those also, who are likely to be affected by the Project.
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3.2 TYPES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION TECHNIQUES
Consultation was taken up with the various identified stakeholders, induding several state-level NGOs. There were consultations with the members of the Task Force set up during Phase-I Project preparation also. For a listing of these NGOs and for composition of the Task Force, refer the SEA report (NDII/IASA, 1997). Four types of Public Involvement or Partidpation techniques were employed in Phase IIB: * Village Meetings; * Focus Group Discussions (FGDs); * Individual ]nterviews and * Consultation with NGOs. 3.2.1 VlNlage Meetings
Several village (community) meetings' were organized in the settlements along the Phase-IIB Project roads as a part of the Public Partidpation Programme. Likely level of negative impacts was one of the several criteria in dedding locations of such meetings.
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Figure 3.2: Discsion in a Village Meeting Figure 3.3: A Village Meeting In Progrss
In a village meeting (Refer Figure 3.2 and 3.3), people in general participated induding people who will not be perceptibly impacted by the Project. In other words, Village Meetings were usually organized in communities where direct impacts were antidpated, but the number of PAPs did not justify a FGD. In one case, however, a Village Meeting (Village Dahej, Bharuch-Dahej) was organized in a community half a kilometer outside the CoI, but which offidals of R&BD believed would experience considerable impacts from the operation of that particular corridor.
In all, ten village meetings were organised in differerit Project corridors. Table 3.2 presents the detail of Village Meetings held in different corridors of Phase IIB.
The work 'Village Meeting" is a generic term signifying a speCfic consuItlaon process, and is not synornous with "meeting in a village. 'Village Meetings" were organized in several settements induding sorme urban areas as well.
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Table 3.2: An Over-View of Village Meetings - Phase IIB
Corridor Link Village/Town Chainage No of To From Participants
* Viramgam-Halvad 023 * Soladi 131.4 132 10 * Samiyala 9.8 11 35 * Vadodara-Jambusar 101-102 * Muval 32 33 44 * Bhensali 17.8 17.9 36 * Bharuch-Dahej 121 * Dahej 1.0 - 16
* Bagodara-Dholka 211 * Dholka 22.4 - 28 *• etpur-Junagarh 261 * Vadal 91 92 31 * Bedi 6.0 6.02 36 * Rajkot - Morvi 271 * Gauridal 31 31.6 27 * Sakatsanala 56.8 59.9 63 Total 326
Source- Public Participation Programme, NDLI/LASA, 1999
3.2.2 Focus Group Discussions
Defining Focus Groups in GSHP. - Focus group discussions (FGDs) were used as an effective tool in the Public Involvement process. The "focus group", by definition, is a homogeneous target group, but is applied, in a limited sense only to homogeneity in terms of caste, poverty or gender.
In GSHP, a focus group-is defined as a group of people with some social homogeneity (say, ethnic, social or economic/income group), but more important because as the people who are likely to experience similar impacts from the Project.
This (re) defining of Focus Group is important because the people who are likely to be impacted are the people within the Corridor of Impact (C6l) and are substantially distinct from people who are unlikely to be impacted. They are also very-thinly distributed over the Project corridors and in no case, concentrated enough on locations, to cater to further sub-grouping based on any homogeneity characteristics.
These households were sufficiently homogeneous in terms of income level, social status (almost all are vulnerable, as defined in GSHP entitlement framework), property rights (most of them are squatters), areas or domain of work (almost all belong to the informal sector), etc. In Gujarat, such a kind of cultural assimilation is quite significant.
Furthermore, the intent of the Public Involvement Programme to understand the implication of impacts of the Project on different groups, given that each group has a distinct degree of vulnerability. The impacts however vary significantly. Two identically vulnerable persons shall be exposed to different degree of suffering, if the impacts are different or even incremental because the marginal impact has a more than proportionate return.
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Therefore, focus groups in Phase-IIB2 have been identified primarily on the basis of similarity of likely impact. Once the dusters of people similarly impacted3 were identified, possibilities for further sub-grouping based on typical homogeneity criteria were examined. In most cases, such homogeneity criteria induded income and vocation.
Focus Group Discussions - Focus Group Discussions were taken up at selected locations, in accordance with the number of people likely to be affected by the Project. In all, 14 FGDs were organised in the various Phase IIB corridors.
In many cases, the Project Affected Persons in question showed some level of homogeneity; for example, they might be pre-dominantly squatters, kiosk-owners, or members of a particular religious group. The detail about the various FGDs organized in different corridors of Phase IIB is presented in Table 3.3.
Table 3.3: Focus Group Discussions - Phase IIB
Corridor Link ViNageflown Chainage No. of To Fnx Participants . Hansalpur Chokadi 131.46 135.97 22 * ViramganHalvad 021 a Mahvan Chokadi 91.6 91.7 20
. Atabadara 1 (Kalali Fatak) 6.1 6.5 32 . Ataladara 2 (S. N. Temple) 6.5 6.8 36
* Vadodara-JambLsar 101-102 * Sangma 12.9 13.9 36 . Padra 153 18.0 38 . Vadu Grossing 26.8 269 31
*Bharuch-Dahej 121 * Kantharna Chokac 40.7 40.9 39 * Olpad-Ichchhapor 133 * Asnabad, Olpad 18 19 36
* Watanarn-Pipli 221 * Waaman Cokadi 70 - 32 * Jetalsar 77 775 49 * Jetpur-3unagadh 261 . Sabalpur Cokadi 97 97.5 15
• Rajkot-Morvi 271 . Mitaria 31 31.6 34
* Jamnagar4Khambalia 285 * Moti Khavcdi 114.13 115 35 Total 455
Source- Public Partdpabon Ptrrar7e, NDLU/LASA, 1999
A discussion guide of a flexible -nature was used for conducting the FGDs, which described all major issues of possible concems. (Refer Appendix H)
2 As applied to Phase-I, earlier. For rference, refer the SEA report (NDU/LASA, 1997)
3 The impacts are antidpated from the prelimirary design of Phase-IB roads, which might or might not change after designs are finalized after onsuLing the ommunity, and after several oter engineering, economic and environmental concerns are incorporated.
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3.2.3 Individual Interviews
Individual Interviews were held when the number of PAPs at a given location did not justify a Village Meeting or an FGD. When there were not enough people on the Project roads for long stretches and when there was no homogeneity (social, economic or other) among those present, individual interviews were taken up.
Individual Interviews were also held as a part of socio-economic survey carried out along all the Phase-IIB Project corridors. A total of 593 households likely to be impacted by the Project were contacted during this survey. Out of this, responses in detail were recorded for 509 households in all. The rest were either not available or did not respond to the questions of the interview.
Personal discussions with several members of each household (including the head of the household, and at least a woman member, whenever possible) were taken up as part of the survey/census. During the survey/census all respondents were briefed about the Project, the -possible ramifications; and their perceived losses and b~enefits were recorded. Link-wise break-up of the respondents and their sodo-economic characteristics is given in Table 3.4.
Table 3.4: Link-wise Disbribution of Respondents - IndMidual Interviews
Total Share of respondents Comidor Unk Respondents (ND ) _ s _ r - Uk (No.) (NO~.) 04m) RIO.) (No.) (NO.)
Viramgam - Malvan 21 24 9 37.5 1 4.2 7 29.2 0 0.0 9 37.5 Malvan-Dhrangdhra 22 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Dhrangadhra-Halvad 23 12 6 50.0 0 0.0 2 16.7 0 0.0 6 50.0 Vadodara - Padra 101 96 55 57.3 4 4.2 24 25.0 10 10.4 39 40.6 Padra - Jambusar 102 105 56 53.3 1 1.0 21' 20.0 10 9.5 50 47.6 Bharuci - Dahej 121 66 39 59.1 1 1.5 11 16.7 8 12.1 39 59.1 Olpad- Ichchhapor 133 85 48 56.5 4 4.7 3 3.5 1 1.2 26 30.6 Magdalla-Sachin 151 2 2 100 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 2 100 Dholka - Bagodra 211 19 13 68.4 1 5.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 7 36.8 Wataman- Pipli 221 15 3 20.0 1 6.7 0 0.0 0 0.0 5 33.3 Jetpur - Junagarh 261 11 5 45.5 0 0.0 3 27.3 0 0.0 4 36.4 Rajkot- Unk to Neknam 271 23 16 69.6 0 0.0 2 8.7 5 21.7 6 26.1 Unk to Neknam -Morvi 272 30 15 50.0 0 0.0 9 30.0 6 20.0 12 40.0 Falla-Unk to Vanthali 283 6 3 50.0 0 0.0 2 33.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 Jamnagar- Khambalia 285 15 5 33.3 0 0.0 4 26.7 0 0.0 3 20.0
Total 5 09 275 54.0 13 2.6 88 17.3 40 7.9 208 40.9
Source - Primaty Survey and Comnpilon (NDU/L4SA 1998) Data on SC STAND BPL has an overlap with infomaton presented under HoH and WHH.
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Apart from these, five other individual interviews were conducted in Magdalla-Sachin corridor (151) during the Public Participation Programme of Phase IIB.
3.2.4 Discussion With the NGOs NGOs could be useful in many stages of RAP. They often have an established rapport with an affected community. Also, they may provide an objective sounding board for PAPs to relate their concerns to the R&BD. The consultation with NGOs had a dual purpose - * to collect information about the experience and expertise of the NGOs with a view to facilitate the selection of NGOs to assist in various types of programmes of GSHP, especially RAP * to elicit local issues not identified in other types of forum that could be addressed at the design or construction stages A few NGOs were also contacted during Sectoral Environmental Assessment of GSHP (Refer SEA Report, NDLI/LASA, 1998). In Phase IIB, first of all, a list of NGOs working in and around the Project corridors was identified. An initial meeting to explain the Project and potential role of NGOs was then organised. Some prominent state level NGOs visited during Phase IIB and selected information about them is being presented in Table 3.5. For the complete list covering the NGOs contacted during Phase IIB of the Project, refer Appendix I.
Table 3.5: Selected NGOs Working in the GSHP - Phase IIB Project Area
Name Area of Work Target Group Area of Operation
Vikram Sarabhai Centre * Natural Resource Managernent Tribals, . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Gujaratstate for Development * Forest Management Marginal groups
Self Employed Women's * Work, income, food and social Women - Central Gujarat, Association security programmes unorganised Saurashtra, Vadodara sector
Aga Khan Rural Support * Human Resource Developrnent Economically Bharuch, Surat, Junagarh Programme * Natural Resource Managernent weaker sections Surendranagar.
* Community Dev. Programrnes Poor people, Janpath ,Gujarat State * Natural Resource Managernent Salt workers
* Environmental programmes Ahmedabad Study . . Poorest of the Dholka, Ahmedabad, Dans, Action Group poor, Tnbals Banaskantha, Panchmahals * Low cost housing schemes
Narottam Lalbhai Rural * Social forestry programmes Rural poor, Surendranagar, Jamnagar, development Fund * Rural development schemes Women Rajkot, Vadodara
Arch Vahini * Environmental programmes Poor people, Bharuch and Narmada Arch Vahini * Rehabilitation programmes Tribal district
Sewa (Rural) * Health related programmes Rural poor Bharuch district
Bhalnalkantha Prayogik * Rural housing programmes Rural poor Viramgam, Dholka, Sangh * Rural dev. programmes Farmers Ahmedabad
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Name Area of Work Target Group Area of Operation
Anardiee Fourciation . Co(lmmunity dev. sdcemes Wonien Gujarat (all districts), 18 * Environmental progradmmfes Rural poor other Stte in the country
BAIF a Natural Resource Management Womren, children 12 districts of Gujarat, 6 * Rehabilitation programmes Rural poor other States of the country
. Rehabilitation programmes Poor people Bharuch, Surendranagar, * Environrmental programmes PAPs Eastern Gujarat, Vadodara
Sir Saiyaji Rao Diamond . Rehabilitation progradmmes Students, Proj&t Vadodara + some other Jubilee Memorial Tnrst * Afforestation prograffmmes affecbed persors parts of GCuarat
Source - Primary swvey: NGO corsultaton (NDLVLAS4), 1999
The consultation programme with the NGOs revolved around identification of specific and local issues to be addressed within the road design. Also, issues related to the implementation programmes and their approach or mechanism adopted for the Project was discussed.
The capacity of the NGOs to take up activibes relating to RAP implementation was examined specifically. The details about the NGOs induding their area of operation, type of programme/activities organised, work experience, manpower and collaboration with other organisations was collected.
An NGO profile or data sheet has been compiled for each such organisation that was visited/contacted during Phase IIB of the Project. Most of these initial meetings with the NGOs were general in nature. The list of NGOs visited and consulted for Phase IIB of the Project has been attached in Appendix I, which also provides names of contact persons and address of these organisations.
3.2.5 Collaboration in Public Participation Programme
All the consultation sessions were organized with support from the R&BD and local people. The
[.¢iC . - §* - ,v-y"- - officials of R&BD in most of the
-- meetings actively participated and co- operated, which enabled a greater and a more active participation from the general public. (Refer Figure 3.4)
No meeting was organized without the consultation of local people or the target/focus group/s, who decided the
---- a -i -== - - ~ time and venue of the meeting.
Figure 3.4: R&BD Official participating in the | The meetings covered rural, urban and discussion-Moti KhavdiI 'suburban segments of the Project corridors keeping in view the likely impact of the Project. The outcome from the Public
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Involvement Programme in GSHP has been very encouraging. The partidpants were actively involved and provided useful inputs for Project design and implementation. All relevant social issues or concerns were discussed and evaluated.
3.3 COMMUNITY ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROJECT
One of the objectives of the Public Partidpation Programme was to provide insights into the acceptability of the Project to those who are most likely to be adversely affected by it. Knowledge of the degree of acceptance of a Project is valuable from several perspectives, not least for the insights that it provides Into such matters as its rationale or justification, the design, the proposed mitigating/avoidance measures, and the Entitliement Policy or Its equivalent.
Keeping in mind the varied interests of different sections of society, the Public Partidpation Programme was planned to cover all major groups in the particpatory planning sessions. Potential PAPs have partidpated actively during the consultation programrne. Agency/people involved during consultation were able to provide feedback needed to enable effective planning. Consultation methods used were adjusted to the local conditions prevalent. These were useful in establishing rapport with communities and lead towards achieving smooth implementation of the Project.
The Public Partidpation Programme conducted between March and May 1999, provided a further opportunity to gauge the acceptance of the Project by those most likely to be affected by it, although no systematic survey was conducted. It appears that Phase IIB continues to enjoy a very high level of public acceptance.
As regards acceptance of the Project by the community, they understand the need for better road and allied fadlities. There were also opinions that with the Increasing traffic over the years the road needs widening to accommodate,speeding vehicles.
In some places, a section of community said in the larger interest of the state and society, they are ready to accept a negative impact on a few people. This indudes some of those also, who are likely to be affected by the Project. This was again very encouraging and indicates higher degree of success for the final implementation of the Project.
However, with all the above, there was concern for those having kiosks within RoW. This concem was observed among both PAPs and fellow community members. In some partidpatory sessions, community suggested that the kiosk owners should be accommodated and legally regularized so as to keep their source of livelihood unaffected. There were very few instances of PAPs showing interest in compensation. Nonetheless, they spedfied that they would seek more details on the matter only after finalization of design and thereafter identification of final PAPs.
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3.3.1 Perceived Benefits and Losses
While conducting socio-economic census survey of each of the likely PAPs for developing their inventory, an additional effort has been made by the consultant to assess perceived benefits and losses from the Project. This was conducted with an aim to develop understanding and feed back for subsequent stages of Public Participation Process. This gave a first hand knowledge and a platform to the consultant for dedding the main issues to be discussed during Village Meetings and Focus Group Discussions.
Table 3.6: Benefits and Losses - Perceptions of PAPs (Phase IIB)
Type of Benefits Responses (%/) Type of Losses Responses (b)
* Lower Pollution Level 4.39 * Iaeases Traffic Congestion 11.81
* Lower Noise Level 2.30 * Inaeased Pollution 7.33
* Lower Probability of Aaccdets 12.27 * Increased ConrierdalizatJon 7.86
* Better Acms to Fadlities 12.05 * More Difficulty for PedestQars 5.64
* Better Transportation System 7.61 * More Road Accidents 6.12
* Reduced Travel Time 10.28 * Ukely Loss of Properties 18.07
* RedLced Travel Cost 4.45 * Deprecation of Property 1.45
* More Customers 14.78 * Risk of being Relocated 15.61
* Appredation of Property Value 11.36 * Loss of access to Facilities 1.88
* Better Pedestrian Fadlities 2.52 * Loss of Comnunity Assets 17.40
* Better Visual Environment 2.73 * Loss of Corrnunity Networks 0.96
* Growth in Enployrnent * 8.08 * Loss of Environmental Quality 4.34
* Others 0.12 * Others 0.14
* No Benefits 26.98 * No es 1.40
Source - Soo-econornic Baseline Census (NDLVLAS4), 1998-99 The respondents were all people living on (or on the edge of) the RoW. Therefore, all the respondents had some propensity to be impacted by the Project, including about 75 percent of them who are squatting on public land.
Therefore, it is not surprising that the respondents cited two kinds of losses on the average, against each kind of benefit cited. The respondents all being likely PAPs are less enthusiastic about benefits of improved environment and are more concerned about the loss of property/asset and relocation possibilities.
Table 3.6 shows that when the socio-economic baseline census was conducted in 1998 and early 1999, the likely PAPs had a relatively balanced view of the likely benefits and losses of Phases IIB. Nevertheless, Phase IIB appears to have enjoyed greater community acceptance, in the sense that only 5 per cent of the respondents anticipated receiving no benefits from it.
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A significant number of the respondents are business-squatters (kiosks). Therefbre, the major perceived benefit is the possibility of increase in customer base (more traffic means more customers to the roadside business catering to the travelers).
As the employment opportunities are low, a major perceived benefit is the creation of employment opportunities (for unskilled and semi-skilled labour) that would be generated by the Project. The other important observations are:
* In terms of perceived benefits, 14.78 percent respondents felt that the Project would bring more customers. This was followed by perceptions such as lower probability of accidents (12.27 percent), better access to fadlities (12.05 percent), appredation of property value (11.36 percent), reduced travel time (10.28 percent) and Increased employment opportunities (10.07 percent).
* Only 4.45 percent of the respondents felt that the Project would reduce the travel cost. This is probably due to the fact that respondents thought in terms of actual fare they pay for travel distance between two places.
* $imilarly in the case of perceived losses, 18.07 percent of respondents felt that properties will be at risk, followed by loss of community assets (17.40 percent) and risk of being relocated (15.6 percent). This can be attributed to the fact that most of the respondents are PAPs in some way or other encroaching or squatting within the RoW.
* Interestingly, 12 percent of respondents felt that the Project would' cause traffic congestion, in spite of road improvement and widening.
3.3.2 Unconditional acceptance
A distinct outcome from the Public Involvement Programme was the estimaffon of community acceptance of the Project More important is the acceptance of the Project among the people likely to be impacted. The response of the likely PAPs has been noted as a significant departure from the established pre-conceived ideas/notions about community resistance. More than half the likely Project Affected Households (PAHs) are willing to relocate unconditionally to facilitate successful implementation of the Project".
Note that the GSHP does not discriminate between conditional and uncondilional resettlement. Although the mandate in this Project is to compensate and assist for "conditional resettlement" only, the entitlement framework in GSHP provides equally for unconditional resettlement also. This is because readiness to shift or to be displaced was not considered as to constitute a reason to disqualify a person from getting benefits, which some other individuals are seeking/demanding and getting. Therefore, in the entitlement framework, same or equivalent
4 Hovever, this willingnes to relocate voluntarily will not constitute any reason not to bteat them as entitled. As per the Entitlement framework, there is no distinction between conditional or unconditional displacement. Willingness to relocate unxondhtionally nreck to be appreciated, if not rewarded.
3-11 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IrS - Vol. 1i c benefits/entitlements were proposed for all. These benefits/entitlements vary only on the basis of type, severity and magnitude of impact. However, there are some additional features of the entitlement framework that are more oriented to the requirements of conditionally displaced persons, such as comprehensive counseling, etc. However, all such entitlements will be offered to the persons who have offered unconditional resettlement also.
3.3.2.1 Context for Unconditional Acceptance
PAHs are willing to relocate voluntarily is a rather positive scenario when about 72 per cent of the likely PAHs are encroachers and squatters on public land. The reasons for such widespread willingness may be many. This phenomenon may partly explained by the following: * The encroachers and squatters realise their legal standing and see resistance to the Project as evoking forced relocation. In past, there have been instances of the GoG evicting unlawful encroachers from public premises. The likely PAPs would rather like to manage and plan relocation themselves than being evicted suddenly (in which case their losses are more). Therefore, they would like to take the line of least resistance. * More importantly, most of the properties likely to be impacted are business kiosks and depend on the traffic on the highways. The business would perceptively benefit from the Project (Refer Table 3.6). Small displacement is an acceptable opportunity cost for increased business opportunities. They are aware that the Project would not necessitate large-scale displacement. * Only a few households likely to be impacted are agricultural workers/cultivators. The dependence on land as such is low. Most of them are working in the informal sector - which is footloose by nature. Therefore, small displacement is not perceived as a telling impact on their livelihood. * The magnitude of land acquisition in this Project is likely to be minimal. It is perceived that only portions of private property, if at all required, will be acquired in the form of strips. Substantial residual land will remain with the owner. There is a possibility of loss due to not being compensated at "real" market value. However, the appreciation in land value due to the Project is widely perceived to offset such a loss. 3.3.2.2 Scale of Unconditional Acceptance
Table 3.7, which is based on data collected during the sodo-economic baseline survey reveals that almost one-half of the PAHs expressed their willingness to relocate even without compensation. The rest of the PAHs said that they would be willing to relocate if they were adequately compensated. It reveals the following features with reference to willingness to relocate unconditionally: * 57.96 percent of total number of affected household (509) are willing to relocate unconditionally. * The total PAHs falling under vulnerable and non-vulnerable category are 55.8 percent and 44.20 percent respectively. The willingness to relocate unconditionally in both categories to
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their respective PAHs is 60.89 percent and 58.45 percent respectively, showing a little difference among the two categories.
* Corridor Vadodara-Jambusar, Bharuch-Dahej and Olpad-Ichhapore constitute almost 70 percent of total likely PAHs. But the average acceptance of these corriclors with reference to unconditional relocation is at a low 51.7 percent. This may be because these links have urban areas and there is no place available for encroachers to move bad(ward or sideways. PAHs in this link who have agreed to relocate unconditionally may have space available with them to continue their business. * The highest (100 percent) and lowest (40 percent) percentage willing to relocate unconditionally for all households have been observed in Link 23 (Dhrangadhra-Halvad), 133 (Olpad-Ichchhapor) and 151 (Magdalla-Sachin) respectively.
3.3.2.3 Unconditional Acceptance amona Vulnerable Groups
The unconditional acceptance of relocation for vulnerable category is presented in Table 3.7. The salient features with reference to vulnerable category are as follows:
Households below poverty line constitute the highest i.e. 59.6 percent of total vulnerable PAHs. Similarly the SC, ST and WHH share 25.21 percent, 11.46 percent and 3.72 percent respectively in the vulnerable category of PAHs.
Table 3.7: Households Willing to Relocate/Resettle Uncondlitionally
Sd,eduled Cates Sdceduled Tribes Househoidsbelow Womien-heaedd All househods Unk- Poverty Line Households ToUW Unnnditonal Tota Unconditional Tota Unonditonal Tot Uncondtidonal Toal UncondItonal HH relocation NH reloation HH relocation HH reloation HH reoation
21 7 2 0 0 9 3 1 0 24 15
22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 2 2 0 0 6. 6 0 0 12 12 101 24 10 10 7 39 24 4 1 96 51
102 21 9 10 4 50 25 1 0 105 53
121 11 5 8 4 39 27 1 0 66 44
133 3 0 1 1 26 11 4 3 85 34
151 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 2 211 0 0 0 0 7 3 1 1 19 14
221 0 0 0 0 5 5 1 1 15 14
261 3 2 0 0 4 4 0 0 11 9 271 2 2 5 2 6 4 0 0 23 14
272 9 4 6 4 12 6 0 0 30 18
283 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4
285 4 1 0 0 3 2 0 0 15 11 ToW 88 37 40 22 208 122 13 6 509 295
Numbers presented in each irKividual category overlap with those in rest of the three categories.
Source - Socioonic Baseline Census (NDLJ/LASA), 1998-99
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• The over-all acceptance of unconditional resettlement for each category to their respective PAHs is 42.05 percent (SC), 55 percent (ST), 58.65 percent (BPL) and 38.46 percent (WHH).
* Of the total 224 vulnerable PAHs willing to relocate voluntarily, 65.59 percent fall in BPL category followed by 19.89 percent in SC, 11.83 percent in ST and 2.69 percent in WHH.
* The link-wise highest and lowest acceptance range for each category varies between, viz. SC 100.00 percent to 25 percent (Link 023:Dhrangdhra-Hatvad and 285:jamnagar- Khambalia), ST 100.00 percent to 40 percent (Link 133:Olpad-Ichchhapor and 271:Rajkot- Neknam), BPL 100.00 percent to 33.33 percent (Link 023:Dhrangdhra-Halvad, 151:Magdalla-Sachin, 221:Wataman-Pipli, 261:letpur-Junagarh, 021:Viramgam-Malvan) and WHH 100.00 percent to 25 percent (Unk 211:Bagodra-Dholka, 221:Wataman-Pipli and 101: Vadodara-Padra).
* The overall likely PAHs in Link 023 (Dhrangadhra-Halvad) and 151(Magdalla-Sachin) have the highest acceptance level (100 percent) while those in Link 133 (Olpad-Ichchhapor) have the lowest level of acceptance (40 percent).
3.3.3 Conditional acceptance
Except for the above described households willing to relocate unconditionally, the rest of the households likely to be impacted are ready to move on the condition of being given suitable Resettlement and Rehabilitation packages.
3.3.3.1 Context for conditional acceptance
A general perception is that their present lot would be improved if the Project provides livelihood/supports services. Another underlying perception of the people likely to be affected by the Project is that the road strengthening would result in temporary disruption only and the temporarily displaced households would face no difficulty in coming back to the existing location and resume their occupation/business.
3.3.4 Choice of Resettlement and Rehabilitation options
The likely PAHs not willing to resettle unconditionally were offered to choose their options as a bargain for relocation. This was carried out in order to identify PAHs with a prime need in case of displacement. A priority listing was tried but abandoned, as most of the respondents were unable to decide their preferences for particular options. Such priority list will be prepared during the stage of verification of the entitled persons, when the NGOs would counsel, assist and help them in deciding their preferences.
Table 3.8 gives the option-wise break-up of the responses indicating Resettlement and Rehabilitation choices. Note that only about 22 per cent of the likely impacted households have responded (the other 50 per cent are willing to relocate unconditionally).
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Table 3.8: Resettlement and Rehabilitation Option Responses
Total Preferences (for Resettiement and Rehabilitation Options) by Responses
c (eReludins Land for Equivalent Public/Govt Liainse/ DPrtOevelopment Comprehensive Unconditional) land property scheme Permitetc. partcash right RAP package RP NR No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % No. % o. % No. % 21 9 3 1 33.33 0 0 0 0 1 33.33 1 33.33 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
101 41 66 27 40.91 19 28.79 0 0 10 15.15 6 9.09 1 1.52 3 4.55 0 0 102 45 61 26 42.62 23 37.70 0 0 2 3.28 7 11.48 2 3.28 0 0 1 1.64 121 20 27 8 29.63 8 29.63 0 0 4 14.81 6 22.22 0 0 1 3.70 0 0
133 46 104 32 30.77 26 25 5 4.81 3 2.88 20 19.23 13 12.50 4 3.85 1 0.96
151 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 211 3 2 1 50 0 0 0 0 1 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
221 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 261 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 271 7 13 5 38.46 3 23.08 3 23.08 1 7.69 0 0 1 7.69 0 0 0 0
272 10 27 8 29.63 6 22.22 0 0 2 7.41 8 29.63 1 3.70 _ 3.70 1 3.70
283 2 6 2 33.332 33.330 0 0 0 2 33.330 0 0 0 0 0 285 4 3 1 33.33 1 33.330 0 0 0 1 33.33 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 189 312 111 35.58 88 28.20 8 2.56 24 7.64 51 16.35 18 5.77 9 2.89 3 0.96
Source: Primary survey and comp/abon (NDLXA4S4 1998), RP* = Number cfpersons responding; NR* = Nunber ofresponses
About 18 percent were either absent during the survey or declined to answer this particular question. The important findings are:
* About 36 per cent of the responses is in favour of a "land as assistance" package, followed by "replacement property of equivalent value" and "cash compensation and assistance' (which is about 28 and 16 per cent of the responses). These three options constitute almost 80 percent of total responses emphasizing their level of dependence on RoW.
* On the other hand, 111 out of 189 households (59 percent) list "land as assistance" as one of the options acceptable to them, whereas 88 households (47 percent) would take "equivalent property" and 51 households (27 percent) list "cash" as an acceptable option. As the three options are dissimilar (the issue is of equivalent value), there is marked indifference among the respondents with regard to Resettlement and Rehabilitation options. Therefore, there is a possibility of trade-off among the alternative options.
* Not many respondents ask for a comprehensive package (including property, livelihood support, training, employment, etc.). This is probably because such a package is comparatively unknown to the communities. Also, the chances of getting a comprehensive package might be remote from the community's perspective.
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4. MAJOR ISSUES RAISED IDURING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME
A number of issues were raised in course of each of the Public Participation sessions and individual interviews. Some of the issues were related to apprehensions about the scale of disruption by the Project while a few others were related to entitlement framework. In general, initial interaction with the communities revealed their encouraging and co-operative attitude towards the road development Project.
In most of the cases, the communities already had a certain level of awareness regarding the Project. There were a few pre-conceived notions and inhibitions related to the implementation of the Project (such as, widening is tantamount of four laning; large scale land acquisition for road widening; long periods of implementation, entitlement policy etc.), which were discussed at lehgth 'in Public Participation sessions and personal interviews. The communities were assured that the Project would be limited to standard two-laning sections (with service lane, fo6tpaths, parking bay etc. wherever applicable). They were also told that the implementation period is limited to a maximum of 30 months and that the Project will strive to minimize acquisition of land and properties by all possible means.
They were informed that compensation would be paid at replacement value as assessed by a committee of experts. Overall apprehensions about the Project were successfully addressed. It was only after these clarifications, that the community raised planning and design issues. In most of the cases, very specific design issues were brought to the notice of PCC team members by representatives of the community, which reflects a high level of awareness/understanding among the people. In other cases, people/communities were encouraged to bring out issues, which are important in their perception.
4.1 GENERAL ISSUES RAISED BY THE PEOPLE IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSIONS
The major issues discussed at length during the various Public Participation sessions are described in the following sub-sections-
* Widening of Road
The extent of proposed widening of roads was a prime concern raised in most of Public Participation sessions. It was pointed out thal: acquisition of land beyond the existing RoW should be minimized. In Sangma, villagers were interested in developing the existing road through the town, even in the event of bypass being constructed.
In villages or towns, wherever the dwelling structures are located on one side of the road, people suggested that the pavement should be widened away from the structures. Such suggestidns were greatly emphasized by people in Sakatsanala (Chainage-58.600: Rajkot- M6rvi), Ataladara (Chainage-6.00: Vadodara-Padra), Samiyala (Chainage-9.88: Vadodara-
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Padra), Bhensali (Chainage-17.81: Bharuch-Dahej), Bedi (Chainage-6.00: Rajkot-Morvi) and Soladi (Chainage-131.46: Viramgam-Halvad).
* Safety
Safety was a major concem, which was discussed at length in each of the Public Partidpation sessions. People were extremely concemed about the safety of school children and pedestrians. They felt that widening of strengthening would induce many more vehides, which may lead to an increase in the rate and number of acd-dents (Refer Figure 4.1). As a speed control measure, people, in all the Public Partidpation sessions recommended = -
"construction of speed breakers' and - at place a series of them to reduce the number and severity of accidents. - At some places, such as in Sangma (Chainage- 12.95: Vadodara- Padra), i
Bhensali (Chainage-17.81: Bharuch- _r_-;_._ _ _ _
Dahej) and Sakatsanala (Chainage- | Figure 4.1: Road Safety - An Important Public Concem 58.600: Rajkot-Morvi), residents also I I suggested separation of pedestrians from that of motor vehides.
In some cases, the residential area of the village in on one side of the road, while schools, wells or agricultural fields are located on the other. Example - In Sakatsanala (Chainage- 58.600: Rajkot-Morvi), primary school, four wells and fields are located on one side of the road while the residential area is located on other side.
Similarly, in case of Bhensali (Chainage-17.81: Bharuch-Dahej), primary school, aganwadi, residential area of scheduled castes, pond, well and agricultural fields are all located on the other side. Villagers suggested provision of a pedestrian bridge/tunnel near their villages in order to ensure greater safety for the residents. In many villages, water sources (ponds/wells) exist on the side away from the village for which women and young girls were dted as likely to be threatened by the increasing speed of the vehides.
The safety of school children was one of the most important issues raised in Olpad (Chainage- 18.00: Olpad-Ichchhapor), Ataladara (Chainage-6.00: Vadodara-Padra), Sangma (Chainage- 12.95: Vadodara-Padra), Soladi (Chainage-131.46: Viramgam-Halvad), Bhensali (Chainage- 17.81: Bharuch-Dahej), Sakatsanala (Chainage-58.600: Rajkot-Morvi) and,Jetalsar (Chainage- 71.75: Bharuch-Dahej). In all these cases, the school is located across the road. The possibilities to ensure safety of children were also discussed repeatedly in each of the meetings.
The seriousness about the safety of the children can be evident from an inddent in Asnabad (Chainage-18.00: Olpad-Ichchhapor). The residents protested strongly and blocked the Oapter 4 -MaorMssu e Raised Dufrng Public Partidpaion Progranrne
construction work of R&BD on an earlier ocasion, when their proposal to build a speed breaker in front of Asnabad primary school was not considered. * Encroachments and squatters One of the major issues raised during all the meetings was that of encroachers and squatters5, of which many are likely to be impacted (Refer Figure 4.2). People seemed to be concemed about the impact of the Project on their business. Kiosks owners located in the RoW were mnainly concerned about the loss of livelihood. In places, such as Olpad (Chainage-18.00: Olpad-Ichchhapor), people pointed out problems of unemployment, low per
-. -:|capita income and lack of adequate - wi Eopportunities - due to which a negative impact on livelihood became their primary concern. The encroachers and squatters
-. | on public land were ready to shift or move backward, keeping in mind their weak legal status in this regard. However, they were definitely concerned about ______ In Muval (Chainage-32.00: Vadodara-Padra), Sarpanch of the village strongly emphasized on the need to regularize such informal commerdal establishments in order to ensure permanent source of livelihood and thereby ecDnomic and psychological security of the people. Similarly, in Kantharia Chokadi (Chainage-40.72: Bharuch-Dahej) people suggested that in case of widening, the existing drain along the road could be covered and the smaller cabins and kiosks could operate from there. A few of them requested for support required to re- establishing themselves.. However, in all the Public'Partidpation sessions, it was observed that none of the encroachers expressed reservation about eviction if given suffident time. On the whole, the concem for displacement or loss of livelihood was noted as one of the most important issues in case of Olpad (Chainage-18.00: Olpad-Ichchhapor), Kantharia Chokadi (Chainage-40.72: Bharuch- Dahej), Hansalpur Chokadi (Chainage-59.11: Miramgam-Halvad) and Muval (Chainage-32.00: Vadodara-Padra). MTe tems 'squaters' and "encroadcers' are used distindively in GSHP. A squatter is a building structure entirely contained in the public RoW. An erncoad,ment is the spill-ofver of an acjoining sucture/use/acdvity on the RoW. Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. II C * Bus Stop A common issue that was discussed in most of the Public Partidpation sessions related to either provision or improvement of the existing bus stop. In many cases, the bus stop existed only on one side of the road, due which people have to run across to board the bus. This increases the chance of accidents and spedally more in cases where people travel with wormen, children and goods. Provision of bus-bay was another suggestion that was brought-up in many Public Partidpation sessions. Such cases were noted in Jetalsar (Chainage-71.75: Jetpur-Junagarh), Gauridal (Chainage- 12.00: Rajkot-Morvi), Mitana (Chainage-31.00: Rajkot-Morvi), Sakatsanala (Chainage-58.60: Rajkot-Morvi), Samilaya (Chainage-9.88: Vadodara-Padra), Bhensali (Chainage 17.81: Bharuch- Dahej) and Soladi (Chainage-131.46: Viramgam-Halvad). In Moti Khavdi (Chainage-114.12: Jamnagar-Khambalia), Hansalpur Chokadi (Chainage-59.11: Viramgam-Halvad) and Malvan Chokadi (Chainage-91,60: Viramgam-Halvad), the residents of the village pointed out requirement of a proper bus stop. In Mitana (Chainage-31.00: Rajkot-Morvi), people strongly suggested for a proper bus stop near petrol pump crossing. People also pointed out that the design of the existing bus stops is not condudve for waiting in the hot summer. They suggested that a few shady tbees near the bus stops provide a much more comfortable ambience. Without the shady trees waiting for bus in peak summer becomes torturous. Provision of design elements, benches etc. were other suggestions brought forward by the people. Drainage Drainage was another one of the most common issues raised by the people during various Public Partidpation sessions. In many consultation sessions, the people raised apprehensiveness about storm water drainage and overflow from the drains. In Vadu (Chainage-26.82: Vadodara-Jambusar), Bhensali (Chainage-17.81: Bharuch-Dahej), Padra (Chainage-15.30: Vadodara-Padra) and Hansalpur Chokadi (Chainage-59.11: Viramgam- Halvad) (Refer Figure 4.3), the problem of water logging noted for days together seems to be much more aitical than that at other places. People in Vadu (Chainage-26.82: Vadodara-Jambusar) pointed out damage to crops over a large area due to water logging. In Bhensali, people S,:;- *'' suggested construction of a boxed A culvert to improve drainage in the village area. The problem of choked drains was Figure. 43: Flooding problm along the Highway a concem shown in the Public Partidpation meetings of Ataladara (Chainage-6.00: Vadodara-Padra), Kantharia Chokadi -MA A Chapter 4 - Major Issues Rased During RPbic Patrtpation Programme (Chainage-40.72: Bharuch-Dahej) and Padra (Chainage-15.30: Vadodara-Padra). At a few other places, people suggested an increase in the diameter of existing piped culverts to allow easy drainage of water. * Cultural Properties During the Public Partidpation sessions, it has been found that the local communities on the whole opposed relocation of temples and shrines. In Samilaya (Chainage-9.88: Vadodara- Padra), the community out-rightly rejected the idea of relocabon of the Dargah. More so, the Sarpanch suggested introduction of protective elements such as guard-rails etc in order to reduce any negative impact that . may arise from the road development AX project (Refer Figure 4.4). A similar case was noted in Sakatsanala (Chainage-58.600: Rajklt-Morvi), where a -' small temple next to the bus stop holds tremendous religious importance for the _- villagers. In Gauridal (Chainage-12.00: Rajkot-Morvi), people were initially reluctant Figure. 4.4: Temple along the Highway to accept the relocation of a small shrine, close to the village. However, in the process of detailed discussion, the Panchayat committee and villagers agreed to relocate the shrine, if in case, such a shift is required. A case similar to this was observed' in Vadal (Chainage-91.00: Jetpur-Junagarh) village. The villagers on the first note rejected any probability of shifting the 'Hanurnan Mandir', which is located right within the carniage-way. As a result of this, the bus-bay behind the temple is not being used in a properly. A lengthy discussion prompted an insight into advantages that could be availed by relocating the said temple. The Panchayat committee, after such a'discussion came forward with an offer to relocate the temple on Gram Panchayat land, close to the present location. In cases such as this, villagers specified that the expenses of such relocation should be covered under the State Highways Project. * Other Issues The other common issues raised by people during the various Public Participation sessions indude the following: * Creation of parling spaces, particulariy where the present parking on/along the CW hampers smooth flow of traffic. Suggeslions such as this were raised by the people in Public Partidpation sessions at Hansalpur Chokadi (Chainage-59.11: Viramgam-Halvad), Bhensali (Chainage-17.80: Bharuch-Dahej) and Kantharia Chokadi (Chainage-40.72: Bharuch-Dahej). 4-5 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. II C * In certain meetings, people enquired about enhancement and mitigation design possibilities that may be incorporated in the project design. Suggestions related to tree plantations, creation of platform for seating arrangements etc. also came up during the various Public Participation sessions. * Another issue commonly raised by the people relates to the 'quality' of road construction. It was pointed out that repeated construction and repair work, hampers quick movement apart from creating other problems. Pot-holes on the road, stagnation of water etc. should be taken care of in road design. In Padra (Chainage-15.36: Vadodara-Jambusar) and Samiyala (Chainage-9.88: Vadodara-Padra), people gave instances of poor road construction and emphasized that utmost care should be taken in this regard. * Other issues raised by the people covered the possibilities of improving the existing situation through enhancement of road-side areas, ponds, wells and bus stops. * The issue related to compensation, though not discussed in detail, was raised in a couple of Public Participation sessions. People seemed to be much more concerned about relocation of their business than that about the scale of compensation. The matter is likely to be a prime issue, after design corridor of impacts are cro of the respective corridors are ready and project affected people on the basis of that are finally identified. 4.2 SPECIFIC ISSUES RAISED BY THE PEOPLE IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSIONS Some of the most typical issues raised in the various Public Participation sessions, are being briefly outlined in the text given below: * At Padra (Chainage-15.36: Vadodara-Jambusar), the people raised the demand for a separate cycle track. This was a unique issue in the sense that at no other place the community raised such a demand. People reported that at least 200 to 250 cyclists (workers in the nearby factories) use the road in the peak hours daily. The movement of heavy and faster moving vehicles on the same road increases the probability of accidents and separation of the two is thus, essential in this regard. * Though drainage has been a common issue in most of the Public Participation sessions, the severity of the problem was found to be maximum in case of Hansalpur Chokadi (Chainage-59.11: Viramgam-Halvad) and Padra (Chainage-15.36: Vadodara-Jambusar). Water logging upto 2- 21/2 feet has been reported during the monsoon season. This greatly affects the movement of the people and thereby the business of the kiosks owners. * A very specific issue related to 'taxation' has been raised in the Public Participation sessions at Vadu (Chainage-26.82: Vadodara-Jambusar) and Muval (Chainage-32.00: Vadodara- Jambusar). Though the matter falls outside the purview of Gujarat State Highways Project, it is extremely essential to put up this matter with the concerned department in order to ensure smooth implementation of the Project. The land that was initially acquired to construct the road after independence (now SH6) is yet to be demarcated in the revenue 4-6 Chapter 4- Major Lues Raised Durnng Pubik Parbdpabon Proganvme records. As a result of this, people still have to pay tax for that portion of land, which is no more a part of their property. However, compensation for the same has been paid and there are no grievances in this regard. The villagers said that the matter has been reported to the concerned administrative department time and again but so far nothing has been done. They were extremely vocal about the need to resolve the matter before accepting any implementation plan of the Project. Keeping in mind, the serious concem raised by the villagers it is necessary to follow up the matter to the possible extent in order to remove bottlenecks that are likely to come up during implementation of the Project. 4.3 MEETING WISE ISSUES The major Issues discussed in each of the Public Participation sessions, in the various corridors are being summed up in the sub-sections given below. For each of the meetings, a FGD/Village Report has been prepared, which gives all the details pertaining to the village/town and Public Partidpation session held there. (Refer Appendix 3) 4.3.1 Viramgam - Halvad In all, three Public Partidpation sessions induding two focus group and one village meeting were organized in Viramgam-Dhrangdhra corridor, in which a total of 60 persons participated. Table 4.1: Over-view of Public Participation Programme - Viramgam - Halvad UnkMeeting Place of lVpe of Chainage No. of Link Placeof Meetng Typeof Meeting~~ Fm To Partidpants 021 * Hansalpur Chokadi Focus Group Discusion 59.11 5920 22 Malvan Chokadi Focs Group Driscsion 91.60 91.70 20 023 * Sclad village Meeting 131.46 135.97 18 Total 60 Surce - Public Partiapation Prgarrn)e (AIDLI/LAS4), 1999 This indudes links Viramgam-Malvan (021), Malvan- Dhrangdhra (022) and D)hrangdhra-Halvad (023). An over view of these meetings has been presented in Table 4.1. A total of 242 persons are likely to be impacted by the Project in this particular corridor with 172 and 70 persons in Links 021 and 023 respectively. A majority of the likely PAPs In these links are shop owners and those with spill over business spaces. 4.3.1.1 Hansalpur Chokadi (Chainage 59.11 to 59.20) The problem of water logging was one of the main issues pointed out during the Public Partidpation session at Hansalpur chokadi. The problem of overtopping Is perhaps the most grave on this particular corridor and leads to severe damage to pavement structure. Occasionally, the access to Viramgam and other areas gets totally closed and livelihood sources are badly affected. It was clearly asserted that road widening should be accompanied with provision of 4-7 Gtjarat State Highways Project: Phase JIB - Vol. 1I C adequate drainage fadlity. Significant damage to agricultural produce due to water logging has also been reported. The road acts as a check dam and hence apart from increasing the capacity of existing culverts, all possible solutions have to be thought of to resolve the issue. * The livelihood of kiosk owners depends totally on Highway traffic. Most of these people do not have any other source of income and hence, they repeatedly asserted that any likely impact on their source of livelihood should be minimized. * Lack of truck parking space creates bottlenecks in smooth flow of traffic near the crossing. It was suggested that provision of a parking bay along the road would help in soMng the problem. * Provision of safety measures was also suggested keeping in mind significant movement of people across the state highway to GIDC and Viramgam town. 4.3.1.2 Malvan Chokadi (Chainape 91.60 to 91.70) * Provision of proper bus stops on both sides of the road was one of the main suggestions made by people during Public Participation session. * People pointed out that the Project should not affect the 'Bajrang Ashram and Temple', located right next to the carriageway. The local community has opposed any likely relocation or shift of the religious property. * Provision of a lay-by/parking space for heavy vehicles, has also been suggested. * The likely impact of the Project on kiosks and other small shops along the road was discussed at length. There was a great deal of concem about displacement or loss of livelihood or any other negative impact on their business due to the Project. 4.3.1.3 Soladi (Chainaae 131.46 to 135.97) • Water logging in both old village area and new settlement during the rainy season was one of the main issues raised during Public Participation session. The higher level of the road than the adjoining area prevents effective drainage leading to water logging near all approaches to the old village area. Similarly, low lying area near main entry to Madhavpura (new village area) gets water logged aeating unhygienic and unaesthetic environs and the area up to Bal Mandir gets critically affected. . It was suggested that widening of the pavement should be carried out towards Madhavpura since the residential structures there are comparatively away from the carriage-way. * The concern for ensuring safety of school children was one of the prime issues raised, for which it was suggested that speed breakers and signboards should be put up. More so, safety measures are required keeping in mind the fact that Bal Mandir, medical center and new residential area are located on the side away from the main or old village. According to them, requests to construct speed breakers in this regard have been made to R&BD from time to time. 4-8 29_ MINIMISE IMPACT ON g D-E-- O KIOSKS/SHOPS _ - ---- LEVEL OF THE ROAD IS BEING RAISED TO / - --- _--- t -_--:-- CRITICAL WATER LOGGING SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF OVER-TOPPING 1 --.- _--:-- . (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 3) -- _ _ PPROBLEM SPECIALLY DURING MONSOON I~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ K I *-_- =--.--.-.=---Z= . / -- '- -4i / -aZs ------To TO-- rs E -TOJAEDBA. = -.-. \ I I I \ / PROVISION OF A LAY-BY - -. / ISHOPSIKIOSKS -7 ~ -- F----7. -SPKK (SOLUTION TO ISSUE I) PROVISION OF CULV-Ev AND ______- _ _- ---_--.----: DRAINS TO IMPROVE DRAINAGE (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 3) MOST OF THE WATER DRAINS INTO PARKING SPACE FOR THE CANAL, LOCATED ON SOUTHERN SIDE HEAVY VEHICLES IMPACT ON SOME PROPERTIES -COMPENSATION AS PER ENTITLEMENT -______FRAMEWORK OF GSHP (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) LEGEND ISSUE RAISED BY PEOPLE PROVISION OF A LAY-BY (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR VIRAMGAM - HALVAD (02) . DRAWN KAJAL GHOSH INDIALASA LEA InternotionalCANADA ROADSGOVERNMENT AND BUILDINGS OF GUJARATDEPARTMENT LINK ND. 021 |CHAINAGE |59.11 TO 59.20 LINK.NO.CHAINAG 021 59.11 TO 59,20CHECKED NEHA VYAS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION HANSALPUR CHOKADI _ M-_ P PHASE 11P C I P B|VYAS T SDG NEHA | PROJECT CO-ORDINATING CAD FILE IPPP II B 01 NOT TO SCALE DESIGNED NH 'YSCONSULTING SERVICES DIATE' 5TH JAN, 2000 POET SP DGN,0 NO IMPACT ON KIOSKS/ SHOPS (SOUTION OF ISSUE 2) TO SURENDERANAGAR AGRICULTURAL LAND ( PROVISION OF BUS-STOPS ON BOTH SIDES (SOLUTION OF ISSUE 4) TEMPLE NOT BEIN6 IMPACTD MINIMISE IMPACT ON BUILDING BUILDING (SOw,,oTI OF ISSUE I) KIOSKSISHOPS V CULVERT 92/2 O NO IMPACT ON BUINDING RELIGIOUS PROPERTY BUILDINIG UIDI6 SAJARANG TEML B/f ING 0006 ~~~~~~TONALVAN PROVISION OF BUS-STOPS BUILDING ON BOTH SIDES BUILDING / / / /4 (\ PROVISION OF / PWDSTORtE\/ pef PARKING SPACE sup;06 X PARKING3UILDING AREA (SOWTION OF ISSUE 3) LEGEND | (4) |ISSUE RAISED BY PEOPLE (SOWTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECr CORRIDOR VIRAMGAM - HALVAD (02) DRAWN KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT ______DRAWN~~~~-INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 021 CHAINAGE 1 91.60 TO 91.76 LOCATIONMALVAN CHOKADI CHECKED NEHA VYAS I PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION MALVAN CHOKADI _ zj I PHASE 11B CAD FILE PPP II B 02 NDT TO SCALE DESIGNED NEHA VYAS PROJECTCO-CRDINATING nATE 5TH JAN. 2000 PROJECTGSHP DVGN, 02 CONSTUCTION OF A RETAINMG WALL TO PBT ENCROACHMET ON POND(TO PEVT ANY DISIOCATION IN CadIUN U8E) (ounmoN To Imu I) (bWON Tfo.sWE2 AND5) - .'-X --_- -_ :0"'/"""'4"' DHRANGAWWi , A ~ E IUTATIONOF-Y CLVEAR _ -- PROBLEMO (1nN-To ISSI6) WTRLOGGING WATER LOGGING _ TO DHRANGADHA T Y. Al VA\ I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~CDWORK NO.13211 LEIEL.OF PAIMIENT ISBENS RAI + PRISON OF4- DRAIN (sounmN TO ISS 1) PROVISION OF A WIDENING ON THIS SIDE USPF TOPOF -. - -- - -.TO, PREYENT IMPACT ON .... E OF ,,US-STOP..PROPERTIES ON SOUTHERN SIDE INCREASE CAPACITY OF CO WORK OVER-TOPPING AND ENCROACHMENT uff THOU OF THE POND AREA P HDTED PAVENEB TOWANM NORTH LOW LYING AREA - (ONI TO UE) ( ) LEGEND WATER LOGGING 2 |ISSLUE RAISED BY PEOPLE (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR VIRAMGAM - HALVAD (02) KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT DRAWdN KAALHOS- INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 023 CHAINAGE | 131.46 TO 131.59 C LOCATION SOLADI CHECKED NEHA AS11 CAD PPPIIILE 03NOTTO CAD FILE PPP II B 03 CAL DEIGND NHA YASPROJECT CO-OIRDINATING NOT TO SCALE DESIGNED NEHA VYAS CONSULTING SERVICES DATE' 5TH JAN. 2000 PROJECT' GSHP DVG No' 03 Chapter 4 - Major Issues Raised During Public Participation Programme * Bus stop at Soladi exists only on one side of the road and hence, provision of a proper bus stop on the other side was suggested. * Approach to the road from left side (from Dhrangadhra to Halvad) is presently quite steep, which needs to be taken care of while preparation of the design along this section of the Highway. * Filling in of the low-lying area near cattle trough was also suggested in order to resolve the problem of water logging. * The capacity of the existing CD work is inadequate and this leads to water logging on the side towards main village. Similarly, the problem of water logging near the pond has also been pointed out. * The problem of over-topping from the pond during the rainy season has also been pointed out by the villagers. 4.3.2 Vadodara-Jambusar A total of seven consultation sessions, including five focus group discussions and two village meetings were organized as a part of Public Participation Programme, the details of which are presented in Table 4.2. In all, 252 participants took part in the Public Participation programme along this corridor. Table 4.2: Over-view of Public Participation Programme: Vadodara-Jambusar Chainage No. of Link Place of Meeting Type of Meeting ThaParticipants From To Participants . Ataladara I (Railway crossing) Focus Group Discussion 6.10 6.50 32 . Ataladara II (S.N. temple) Focus Group Discussion 6.50 6.80 36 101 . Samiyala Village Meeting 9.88 11.33 35 * Sangma Focus Group Discussion 12.9 13.9 36 . Padra Focus Group Discussion 15.3 18.0 38 102 . Vadu crossing Focus Group Discussion 26.82 26.95 31 * Muval Village Meeting 32.00 33.00 44 Total 252 Source - Public Participation Programme (NDU/LASA), 1999 A total of 1187 persons are likely to be affected by the Project in this corridor with 526 and 661 persons in Vadodara-Padra (101) and Padra-3ambusar (102) links respectively. 4.3.2.1 Ataladara (Railway crossina) (Chainace 6.10 to 6.50) * The kiosk owners were initially concerned about the impact of road widening on their sources of livelihood. However, they were informed that no widening work would be undertaken in the stretch in Ataladara (from Railway crossing to Swami Narayan Temple) in order to significantly reduce the number of people likely to be affected by the Project. 4-9 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase JIB - Vol. II C * A proper bus stop does not exist, as a result of which there is no definite place, where the bus halts. This causes inconvenience to the people and thus, provision of a bus stop near the railway crossing was one of the main issues raised in the Public Participation session. * Provision of speed-control measures such as speed breakers was another requirement pointed out by the people in Ataladara as incr-ease in traffic in the last few years due to industrial development along the State Highway has increased the probability of accidents. * People repeatedly pointed out the problem of poor road condition and lack of maintenance, which they felt, should be addressed within the Project. * The problem of water logging near Baba Ramdev Mandir (dose to the railway crossing) during monsoon season was another issue pointed out during consultation. * People suggested that the neem tree near the carriage-way should not be removed, as this was the only source- of ambience/oomfort from the hot summer. This community focus point could be improved by introducing some enhancement measures. In an extreme case, if this cannot be done, altemative sitting arrangement or a tree with 'chabutara' (platform) around it should be provided. 4.3.2.2 Ataladara (Swami Narayan Temple) (Chainage 6.50 to 6.80) * The immediate concem of people in Ataladara was the likely impact of road widening on their livelihood. Many people present in the meeting raised this issue and expressed their concem in this regard (Refer Figure 4.5) * People did realize that the curve near Swami Narayan Temple needs to be -- U ] straightened/improved. However, they asserted that if - _ in case this task is undertaken, carried out on the inner side of r the curve (away from shops/kiosks). * People strongly emphasized Figure 4.5: Partipants at Ataladara that the bus stop needs to be shifted a little away from its present location. This issue was raised in the light of problem faced by the school children and a risk to their safety, as the school is located right behind the bus stop, very dose to the sharp curve. The people also reported the ineffectiveness of speed breakers. * The problem of water logging during monsoons near bus stop was brought to the notice of PCC team members. The need for proper drainage in the area was also emphasized. A ED- 410 MAINTENANCE OVERLAY BETWEEN KM 6 TO 7 TO AVOID IMPACT ON LARGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES WATER PROVISION OF SHIFT BUS-STOP NEAR LOGGING DRAINAGE FACILITY SWAMI NARAYAN TEMPLE MINIMISE IMPACT A ~~SHOPS/KIOSKS > /X /i ~~~RPAIR WORKS I iOSHPISCHOOL ON SHOPS L ffi; - dS 2 COMPOUND3 S&22 2'WALL . z 4 .iKIOSKSISHOPS| TO VADODARA - KALALI 7 C FATAK SHOPS ------ 'I' tA K;> PROVISION k~~~~) OF s . jug ,~~~~~~~~~~~~MROV,'EMENT OF PROVISION OF PROVISION OF PROTECT NEEM TREE MEASURVE CSAFETY ROAD SAFETY BOTH SIDES ENHANCEMENT ALONG THE MEASURES HIGHWAY AND NEAR BUS-STOPS SWAMI NARAYAN SWAMI NARAYAN TEMPLE COMPLEX TEMPLE~ COMPLEX TO JAMBUSAR LEGEND _ ISSE RAII BY PEWLe (aOUJnON TO ISSUE 2) soum0o1 PROIEDM II THE FROECT CORRIDOR VADODARA - JAMBUSAR (10) DRAWN KAJAL GHOSH .____RAW____ LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 6.10 TO 6.50 .01 CHECKED NEHA VYAS I PUBUC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION ATALADARA I & II N C PHASE 11B CAD FILE PPP II B 04 NOT TO SCALE DESIGNED NEHA VYAS PROECT CO-RINAE 7TH JAN. 20 PRJECT GSHP G N 04 Chapter 4 - Major Issues Raised During Public Partiapation PmOgrarnme drain does exist in the stretch but it has been blocked by kiosk-owners. It is necessary to clear these blockages in order to ensure effiective drainage. * The possible enhancement of bus stop and road-side area was also discussed during Public Partcipation session. * The problem of traffic jams and congestion was another issue covered in the meeting. 4.3.2.3 Samiyala (Chainage 9.88 to 11.33) * The likely impact on the properties located r ight along the curve was discussed at length in the meeting (Refer Figure 4.6). Some people suggested that assistance should be provided in cases where the properties are affected by the Project. However, many people asserted that full support and help would be provided for successful implementation of the Project and all encroachments would be removed/cleared for the said purpose. People in Samiyala felt that straightening or improvement of the curve is essential to ensure safety of all road users. * Drainage needs to be improved, as water logging during monsoon becomes a critical problem. The main drain gets clogged/flooded as a result of which water logging occurs along the entire 'stretch on one side of the village. The problem is most critical | near the existing narrow bridge and mazar area. * Provision of an under-pass for cattle ' aossing was one issue that was F J[ unanimously raised in the Public _ ' t' , Participation session at Samiyala. . . . The Sarpanch of the village suggested provision of a bus stop with proper shed Figure 4.6: Meeting at VLllage Samiyala and sitting arrangement. Others present in the meeting suggested enhancement cif the area through plantation of trees and construction of 'chabutaras' around it. * The community strongly opposed relocation of the 'dargah' in any instance. More so, they suggested inbtoduction of protective elements'such as guardrails etc. in order to reduce any negative impact that may arise due to the road development project. * People pointed that street lighting facility along the State Highway needs to be improved urgently in order to reduce the probability of accidents, which arises due presence of a sharp curve and narrow bridge beyond it. * People also pointed that road maintenance vwork in the past has been very often not up to the mark. Poor road quality was a concern raised by many people in the meeting. 4-11 D Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. HI C * The need to provide proper signboards indicating settlement area, school, curves etc. has been suggested. * The safety of school children was another issue that concerned the village community. Zebra crossing and provision of speed breakers were some other suggestions proposed by them in order to mitigate this problem. 4.3.2.4 Sangma (Chainage 12.90 to 13.90) During the Public Participation Programme in Sangma, members of our design team came up with two alternatives, in order to minimize impacts on people and properties. These two alternatives were explained to the community and discussion on various pros and cones was held in detail during the meeting. Alternative-I was to improve the existing road with a minimal dislocation of business and properties (Refer Figure 4.7). Alternative-I, on the other hand, involved realignment of the road from behind Mahadev Temple for which a part of the village pond would have to be filled up. Alternative II would avoid affecting ~ the;kiosk owners and the residential k - structures located right next to the carriageway. It would also ensure a greater degree of safety for the residents "of the village. However, FRgure 4.7: Consricted Section - Sangma, Corridor 10 since Alternative II has serious technical and financial inputs, it was dearly specified in the Public Partidpation session that the PCC team members cannot totally ascertain the planning and execution of this particular alternative. Nonetheless, all efforts will be made to reduce the likely impacts of the Project on people and properties in the village. The community unanimously gave a consensus for Alternative-II. The definite and clear preference for second alternative was made in the light of the fact that no property or business would be affected in the process. Also, in the forthcoming years when traffic volume increases, it can clearly by-pass the settdement area. * A major issue taken up during Public Partidpation session related to the safety of school children. The villagers suggested that speed breakers, signboards and guardrails should be provided in order to ensure their safety. * It was suggested that provision of an underpass would be essential in order to ensure safe uninterrupted crossing of people and cattde. The agricultural fields and source of drinking water (pond) for cattle and Mahadev Temple are located on one side of the road while IID 4-12 AGRICULTLRAL IDA( PROVISION BUS-STANDS PROVISION OF BU8-STOPS NO PROVISION OF ON BOTH SIDES ON BOTH SIDES STREET UGHT (soLuTIoN TO ISSUE 5) PROVISION OF A PROVISION OF STREET CATTLE UNDER-PASS Li UGHTING FACIUTY MAW t PROVISION OF A SPEED BREAKER BRIDGE REHABIUTATION BULDINGS FIAIR [ j (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 8) (soLunoN TO ISSUE 4) LJs / = -.L JI PROVISIONI i= _ OF PEDESTRIAN _-:-.:-_ . = _ _= = ---- d - ~~~~~~~~~SAFETY MEASURES NO IMPACT ON DARGAH PROVISION OF SIGN-BAD -\ (SOLUTION TO /-A ISSUE t I 1/ /// ------DARGAH n NILAEAE PROVISIONOF ® ~~~~~~~~~~~~MINIMISEIMPACT ON PROVISION@ OF _ 7/v.S-- - a. S= -.-.-_- PROPERTIES NEAR CURVE SHIFT OF ROAD SIGN-BOAFRD / / / - ... t_ _AIN4 AUGNMENT /PON//D . - .- .-- : (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 6) * ENHANCEMENT AND PROVISION / S°/ / / DARGAN-- NOT=- BEING OF RAILS GUARD ///--- j..___--_-.- IMPACTED (SOLUTON TO ISSUE 9) (soLuTION TO ISSUE 2) PROVIDE GUARD-RAILS AT HAZRAT ALI DARGAH (CHAINAGE 12.5) PROVISION OF DAIN WA,M L INa - (SOLUTION TO ISSUe 3) IMPROVE DRAINGE LEGEND I IsmRAISE BPEOPLE (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROECT CORRIDOR VADODARA - JAMBUSAR (10) KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA Internotional GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT LINK ND. LINK~~~~.101 ~ ~ NODRAWHINGN|CHAINAGE |9.88398 TOO 11.33l3 INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT CHECKED NEHA VYAS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION SAMIYALA N IP PHASE 11L CADPPP FILE II H as OSAEDSGE CAD FILE IPPP 11 1305 |I ~NOTOT TO SCALE DESIGNED NNEHA VWYAS PROJECTCONSULTINGCEHJRDINATING SERVICES TE'7TH7HJA JAM 2000 PROJECT, GSHP |DVG No, 05 aCt-er 4 - Mapor Is Raised Dunng Pubtic Paftklpth2n Prt7gramme residential and cornnercial area are located on the other side. Also, women cross over for washing clothes and utensils.- The problem of noise pollution was reported as another major area of concern. The spill over and encroachments of residential and commercial structures have come up right up to the carriageway and hence, the level of exposure to noise has become much more critical. People pointed out that Altemative-II would prove to be beneficial in this regard as well. * If in case Altemative-I is adopted, Village Panchayat and Talati (other villagers also) have offered co-operation and support in order-to successfully implement the Project. However, they asserted that relocation in such a case should care of rehabilitation aspects as well. The community stressed that they do not want any legal or other dispute and hence, all plans and designs should be discussed before hand. They appreciated organization of Public Participation session, which gave them a chance/scope to participate in the process of decision making. * The capacity of CD work, near Panchayat Office has to be increased in order to ensure proper drainage from the settlement to the pond. * The community has given consent for impact on community assets such as water tank, banyan b-ee etc. in case such a shift is required. * The risk of accidents due to presence of two sharp curves within the village area was also discussed. The villagers pointed out that livelihood and safety were the two primary concerns. They asserted total support for any welfare and development Project for the region and sbtessed that hindrances such as shifting of shops or problem of relocation could be sorted out with mutual support and discussion. Such gestures and acti've participation from the community is highly commiendable. 4.3.2.5 Padra (Chainage 15.300 to 18.000) * One of the most critical issues that came up during Public Participation session at Padra was that of 'effective drainage'. The entire stretch from toll booth to the end of ponds gets water logged during the rainy season hampenng smooth flow of traffic and thereby the business of roadside khosk owhers. It was reported that traffic volume is ______:_.___ ,_ _ _ _ _ im-mense during peak hours. A large number of cydists working In Figure 4.8: Constrictedi Section - Padra factories in and around Padra use the State Highway and accidents involving cyclists and 4-13 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase lIB - Vol. II C other heavy vehicles are reported quite frequently. A separate cycle track was suggested in order to ensure their safety., * The likely displacement or shifting of kiosks and other small shops due to road widening was another area of concern (Refer Figure 4.8). Suggestions related to widening of pavement only on one side of the road in order to minimize impact on the sources of livelihood were also made. * Lack of maintenance of roads was repeatedly brought out during the discussion. People cited past experiences in this regard. It was strongly suggested that use of quality material was essential to reduce inconvenience resulting from such instances. * It has to be ensured that water and sewage pipelines are not damaged while road repair work. Such cases have been reported in the past and thus proper arrangements have to be made in this regard. * The need to provide a by-pass in Padra was emphasized by many people present in the meeting. The increasing volume of traffic owing to industries and vegetable market has been responsible for congestion and accidents within the town. Though it was clearly stated during the meeting that provision of a by-pass is beyond the scope of the present Project, at least not feasible with in the immediate planing process, people repeatedly pointed out that the authorities should take appropriate decision in this regard. According to them, the problem will become even more grave with more industrialization along the State Highway in near future. * People suggested that speed control measures are required in order to minimize the number and severity of accidents. It was suggested that speed breakers should be provided near turnings, curves and crossings. * Provision of proper parking areas and bus-bays was also suggested. Parking of vehicles right next to the carriageway and bus stops hampers smooth flow of traffic. * People suggested that access and slope of the adjoining area should be well taken care of in case the level of the road has to be increased. 4.3.2.6 Vadu Crossing (Chainaae 26.820 to 26.950) * In the Public Participation session at Vadu (Refer Figure 4.9), a specific issue related to taxation' was brought up to the notice of. PCC team members (Refer Section 4.2 Specific Issues). The matter was taken up quite aggressively and people demanded resolution of the same as-early as possible. The land that was initially acquired to construct the road after independence (now SH 6) is yet to be demarcated in the revenue records. As a result of this, people still have to pay tax for that portion of land, which is no more a part of their property. They were extremely vocal about the need to resolve the matter before accepting any implementation plan of the Project. Keeping in mind, the serious concern raised by the villagers it is necessary to follow up the matter to the possible extent 4-14 PROVISION OF CYCLE TRACK (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 6) POND PROVISON OF A CYCLE TRACKPROVISIONOFACYCLETRACK = PONDOD //_WDAN6 ~~~~~~~~~~ARRANGEMENTTO DRAINI PONDSE + PROVISIONAL ------OF ~DRAINAGE DITCH Si METAL GAILL i I SHOP8sF | | | | _ J / =-- - --:-- --=: (o0WT10N TO ISSUE 4 AND 5) POND KIOSKS - O / -- - -- t z - - - -- 1 1 1 8~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~HOPUVK108Y8 CROSS-SECTION SHIFTED TOWARDS . -- LlIT: -- I-IjI7 EAST AND ADJUSTED TO MINIMISE SHOPE IMPACT ON PROPERTIES - - g ] ] [ 1 ] II] (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 1) D/| BULDING WAER LOGGINGG I° T\ , \ [ BUILDINGS2 SHOPSKIOSKSD WIDENING ON THE EAST > WATER LOGGING ADEQUATE PROVISIONS FOR PROPER DRAINAGE TO JAMBUSAR / t\9 >/ v X pROVISION OF BUS-STOPS ON BOTH SIDES AND PARKING AREAS rPtxI D//I i\N-®(SOLUTIONN TO ISSUE 3) /~' $ ? PROVISION OF SPEED BREAKER ' L.>. _ PROVISION OF SPEED-BREAKER (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) LEGEND |Z | ISSUE RAISED BY PEOL (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR VADODARA - JAMBUSAR (10) A A LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT CORRIDORDRAWN KAJAL GHOSH INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 101 |CHAINAGE 1 15.3 T[1 18.00 LOCATION PADRA CHECKED NEHA VYAS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATIONPABRA ______I ~~~~~~ ~~~~II 8 ~~~~PHASE CADPPP FILE II B 07 NOT TO SALEDESGNE NEHA WYAS PROJECT CD-ORDINATING CAD FILE PPP 11 B 07 | N :1TOT :1 SCALE DESIGNED NEHA VYAS CONSULTING SERVICESS DATE- 7TH JAN. 2000 PROJECT, GSHP | DVG No. 07 AGRICULTURAL FIELDS BUS-STOPS PROVIDED ON BOTH ,C)- / SIDESX/ OF THE ROAD BUILDING K WATER LOGGING (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 4) ; -- -- :-PROVISION OF ROAD SHOPS/KIOSKS - --- SAFETY MEASURES TO VADODARA - .. TO JAMBUSAR KIOSS V BUS PROVISION OF R K 1 - BUS-ST CULVERT SAFETY MEASURES PROVISION FOR I PROVISIONOVIOFOSPEED-BREAKER PROPER DRAINAGE PROVISION OF PROPER (SOUTION TO ISSUE 5) PROVISION OF SPEED-BREAKER PROVISION OF DRAINS -BOTH (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) (SOLUTION TO ISSUE I AND 3) SIDES OF THE ROAD TO VADU LEGEND |) 188UE RAISED BY PEOPLE (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR VADODARA - JAMBUSAR (10) KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT CIRRIDOR 102RCHAINANE TG 26SHW KA26JA32 INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 12 |CHAINAGE 26.82 TO 26.95 LOCATION VADU CROSSING CHECKED NEHA VYAS % I PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION VA cCROSSING ______IPHASE 11L CAD FILE PPP II B 08 NOT T SIGNED NEHA VYAS PRDJECT CD-ORDINATING Chapter 4 - Major Issues Rased Duling Public Paftldpation Program)me in order to remove bottlenecks that are likely to come up during implementation of the Project. * The critical nature of drainage problem was another important issue pointed out durng the meeting. Lack of effective drainage leads to problem of severe water logging near the crossing and in agricultural fields in monsoon. It was reported that road acts as a check dam for which proper drains and __ culverts have to be provided. It was reported that more than 200 bighas of land gets affected due to water logging, for which no cultivation or agricultural activity is possible during this period. * The problem of increasing number of accidents, especially near Visrampura culvert was also brought into light dunrng the discussion. L Figure 4.9: Partidpants at Vadu Meeting * The issue related to safety of smaller vehides and pedestrians was discussed in detail. Following this, questions related to width of paved shoulder, speed conbrol measures etc. were brought out by participants. * Interestingly, problems faced by the people in Muval village were also brought to the notice of PCC team members by villagers in Public Partidpation session at Vadu crossing. The difficulties faced due to construction of 'curbs' traffic jams, and increasing number of accidents were the main issues discussed. 4.3.2.7 Muval (Chainage 32.000 to 33.000) * The problem related to 'taxation' (Refer Section 4.2 - Specific Issues) was pointed out quite vocally by Sarpanch of the village. It was made very clear that it is extremely essential to resolve the aforesaid issue in order to proceed with smooth implementation of the Project. * The likely impact of the Project on kiosks and small shops was a major concem. Clarifications in this regard were made in the meeting (Refer Figure 4.10). However, Sarpanch sbessed that the only source of livelihood for a large number of rural youth (more than 100) was roadside business. He emphasized that govemment should regularize such shops, for which total support and help would be provided from the Village Panchayat. He further stressed that sources of livelihood should not be affected by the Project and the concerned department should take all care in this regard. The most important concem for the villagers has been' employment and livelihood. 4-15 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase JIB - Vol. II C It was reported that adequate arrangements for drainage have not been made during road construction in the past. The capacity of existing drains is too less and hence proper drainage facility is an important requirement. The damage to agricultural activity due to water logging was also pointed out. It was suggested that the drainage should be directed towards River Dadar as the natural slope is in that direction. * The recent construction of curbs - along the lanes was discussed in detail. The villagers strongly opposed such a construction, '3 saying that it has been responsible - , for traffic jams, minor accidents and L more importantly loss of business. * The increasing number of accidents ; _ ___ was another issue raised during Public Participation session. The Figure 4.10: Meeting at Village Muval in Progress volume of traffic has increased in the last few years owing to fast rate of industrialization in the area. People also pointed out that safety measures should be an important part of road design. 4.3.3 Bharuch - Dahej A total of three consultation sessions were organized as a part of Public Participation Programme in Bharuch - Dahej corridor. This indudes one focus group discussion and two village meetings, the details of which have been presented in Table 4.3. In Dahej, there are no people likely to be affected by the Project. However, a village meeting (Sarpanch, members of Panchayat and other invitees) was arranged on the instance of R&BD officials at Bharuch since the village would benefit from the road development project. A total of 91 participants took part in the Public Partidpation Programme all along the corridor. Table 4.3: Over-view of Public Participation Programme - Bharuch - Dahej Chainage No.~of Link Place of Meeting Type of Meeting Cnag To of From TO Participants * Kanthariya Chokadi Foacs Group Meeting 40.72 40.90 39 121 . Bhensali Village Meeting 17.81 17.96 36 . Dahej Village Meeting 1.0 16 Total 91 Souire - Public Paftapation Programme (NDLALA), 1999 EDU~ 4-16 PROVISION OF DRAIN (SOLUTION TO ISSUE I) (sCIS (SOLUTIONISSUE TO y~)NOT BETo EANOVEDBE SHIFTED - NECESSARY BUT WOULD (3 IP FROM SAFETY ASPECT TO MUVAL MINIMISE IMPACT U WATER LOGGING AGICULTURAL FIELDS ON SHOPSIKIOSKS i BUILDINGS GEB *-8 q je / / l STATION -_ -- _ CLB8S A-_ - - -_-. | | - ' - - -- SHOPSIKIOSKS n i (9s CREATION OF CWRBS - - - - -:------1 i-1 _ _ __ -_ __ _ _ l _ _ l_ _ l L / / }SIGNIFICATY OPSED TO VADODARA HOTEL 1 _ === 1 [3- -- 7.7.::r f /:K : ,~ , --- 1ii L ______o I t i -X X ------= SHO BTOPPS I C I SHOPS 0~ ~ ~ ~~~~~~WTRLGIGBUS-STOP ISHOPS PROVISION OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MEASRES TO KARELI ITI | PROVISION OF RO PROVISION OF SPED-SNEAKER , ~~~~~~~~CONSTRICTEDCROSS-SECTION /| ROAD MEE (SLTON TO ISSE 4) 1' NO IMPACT ON SHOPS/PROPERTIES |, | R PROVISION OF SPEED-BREAKER (SOLUTION YO ISSUE 3) (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) LEGEND () ISSUE RAISED BY PEOPLE (soLruOnN TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR VADODARA - JAMBUSAR <10) DW KLASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT LINK NO. 102 CHAINAGE | 32.00 TO 33.00 1O1 LOCATIONMUVAL CHECKED NEHA VYAS 111I PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRMME LOlCATION MUVAL 1~~I- PHASE 11P CAD FILE PPP II B 09 NOT TO SCALE NEHA VYAS PROJECTCO-ORDINATING 9TH JAN. 2CC0 PROJECT GSHP |G No C9 7 1lESIGNED ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~CONSULTINGSERVICES DAE TJA.20 POC,GSP VGN.0 I, PROVISION OF STREET UGHTS (SOLITION TO ISSUE I) SHOPS /;4, | ) S THPROVISIONOF PROVISION OF BUS-STOPS STREET LIGHTS POIINOBU-TP'J(SOUMON TO ISSUE 2) BUILDING SHOPPING COMPLEX PROVISION OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MEASURES TO DAHEJ TO BHARUCH I - [+ == . KIOSK~ Fr"r t- -. i _._}I.: 1___ KIOSK SHOPS | "j--,' BUILDING PROVISION OF PEDESTRIAN _ . =--.J I ®- SAFETY MEASURES SAFETYMEASURES ..\ PROVISION OF SPEED-BREAKER PROVISION OF SPEED-BREAKER : PROBLEM OF (SOUTION TO ISSUE 6) (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 5) ( POVISION OF NG WATER LOGGING S-ARRANGEMENT DWRING MONSOON ENHANCEMENT OF ROAD SIDE AREA (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 4) PROVISION OF DRAINS (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 5) LEGEND 43 ISSUE RAISED BY PEOPLE (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR BHARUCH - DAHEJ (12) DRAWN KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 121 CHAINAGE _ 40.70 TO 40.97 CHECKED NEHA VYAS | !1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION KANTHARIA CHOKADI M P PHASE GH | CAD FILE PPP 11 B 10 NOT TO SCALE DIESIGNED NEHA V'YAS POETCONS RDINTINEVI G DAEiOHJN.Fa PROJECT- GSHP Dd c'1 -I~ ~ ~~~~~CNUTN EVCE AE OHJN 0'DGN-1 Chapter 4 - Major Issues Raid Dunng Public Partidpation Prografrme In all, 345 persons are likely to be affected by GSHP in this particular corridor. The maximum impact of the Project is perceived to be on commercial establishments, followed by the impact on land owners. 4.3.3.1 Kantharia Chokadi (Chainage 40.720 to 40.900) The likely impact of road widening on livelihood was a chief concem raised in the meeting (Refer Figure 4.11). People expressed their reservation about relocation to a new area. However, they gave consent to totally support the Project, if in case they are allowed to shift their kiosks behind the . corridor of impact. In fact, they suggested that if the- drain is covered, then they are willing to shift their kiosks and small shops on it. The sole idea behind these discussions was the fact that their business should not get disrupted. * The problem of water logging was one of the main issues discussed in FigiLire 4.11: Meeting at Kantharia Chokadi Public Participation session I at Kantharia chokadi. The recent residential and commercial development in the vicinity has blocked the natural drainage paths, as a result of which water logging occurs in Kantharia chokadi area. * The increasing rate of accidents in the last few years was another major concem of the community. The need to provide speed control measures such as speed breakers was emphasized by the people present in the meeting. * Provision of bus stops near the junction was one of the main issues raised by the people. The existing bus stop is quite far away causing much inconvenience to the people. * People emphasized that provision of a proper taxi/tempo/auto stand and parking facility is necessary near the junction. * Enhancement measures, provision of streetlights and seating arrangement were also discussed at length during the meeting. 4.3.3.2 Dahei (Chainage 1.000) * Provision of a round about (rotary) at IPCL junction was one of the dernands put forward during the meeting. * Provision of speed control measures near rural stretches, signboards etc. was emphasized quite strongly by the participants in the meeting. 4-17 I m Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. 11 C Removal of Prosopis julifora was also discussed at length. It was pointed out that immense growth of the plant (right up to the carriage-way) not only creates problems during overtaking but also obstructs visibility, which is often a cause of accidents along this stretch. * Occasional accidents involving blue bull, fox etc. was also reported during the meeting. However, no substantial instances or information was provided on further discussion. * It was reported that number and severity of accidents has increased in the last few years in traffic volumes, which has grown increased more due to coming up of IPCL plant and other large industries near Dahejq * The need to provide speed breaker, proper signboard near the IPCL crossing was also pointed out during the meeting in order to ensure safety of school children (a school is located close to IPCL junction). * One of the persons present in the meeting pointed out that strengthening of bridges (specially the smaller ones) is extremely essential. The present bridges/culverts have a low load carrying capacity and with increasing development of GIDC area, volume of heavy vehicles has increased considerably in the recent past. * The need for regular and effective maintenance of the road and bridges was also emphasized by some of the participants. 4.3.3.3 Bhensali (Chainage 17.810 to 17.960) * The need for a cattle underpass was brought to the notice of PCC team members repeatedly during the meeting. The residential area and market are located on one side of the road while 3 wells, agricultural land, pond (used for washing and cattle), a primary school, aganwadi center and residential area of schedule castes is located on the other side. Villagers suggested that an underpass would ensure greater safety for the residents and cattle. The source of drinking water (well) exists on the side away from the village for which women and young girls have to frequently cross over. They were cited as being threatened by the increasing speed of the vehicles. * The severity of water logging problem during monsoon was an important issue raised during the meeting. Bhensali is located at a level lower than that of surrounding villages such as Atali and Khusbat. The entire rainwater from north and west drains towards Bhensali, creating major problem of water logging in the village area. Villagers suggested that the provision of a boxed culvert would help in resolving this particular issue. * Some people stated that care should be taken to minimize the likely impact on the residential structures located close to the curve. In a case otherwise, people asserted that financial assistance should be provided. * The problem of noise pollution was another important issue pointed out by the villagers. Even now, noise pollution due to traffic movement creates problems, especially for primary school students. In years to come, when traffic volumes are going to increase tremendously, the aforesaid problem will become even more grave. Keeping this in mind, 4-18 REMOVAL OF 'GANDO BAVAL' ALL ALONG THE ROAD A/IC /DA (TO INCREASE SAFETY / VISIBILITY) .A6RICULTURA LAND/ / /n- /_ NO PROVISION OF ROTARY DUE TO AGRICULTURAL LAND DESIGN CONSTRAINTS / f / SHOPS SPEED-BREAKER / / SHOSHOP HO0 ULDN (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 3) TO DAHEJ PORT / O S BUILDING ( 7s T TOSE [_] TO SHARUCH SHOP SHOP BUILDING PROVISION OF A PROVISION OF SPEED CONTROL ROTARY AT IPCL MEASURES (SIGN-BOARD ETC.) JUNCTION REMOVAL OF PROSOPIS JUUFLORA (SOLUTION TO ISSUE I) TO DAHEJ VILLAGE TO IPCL AGRICULTURAL LAND AGRICULTURAL LAND LEGEND () IS RIMSED BY PEOPL (so0umTI TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTIOW PROVIDED IN THI! PROJECT CORRIDOR BHARUCH -DAHEJ (12) LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT CDRRID[1R___ BHARUC - DAHJ (12)DRAWN KAJAL GHOSH INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 101 CHAINAGE 1.0 . - CHECKED NEHA VYAS l PU8LIBUC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION DAHEJ . _~~~I IDAHPHASE 119S CAD FILE PpP 11 B 12 NOT TO SCALE DESIGNED NEHA VYAS CONSULTINGSERVICES NAGE 1ITH JAN 20D2 OSHP | NG' 12 I I I II PC T SERVINATH M2 PROJECTG DIRECTIONCF FREQUENT HIGHWAY N,TtNtAL OwnM6e CROSSINGS FOR WATER SOWUCES, SCHOOL AND FIELDS t// ] -- 0WATERLOGGED SHOPS/BUILDINGS , - PROVSIONOF ///\-' SAMWSUwtES/ Z. { / / - PROVISION OF BOX CULVERT TO OAI4EJ STTEET UGHTING TO ALIGH ROAD WITH MININUM IMPACT SREANE SIGN BOARD9POD (S011maNTO 188Um1) P VISION OF NO PROVISION OF STET * ) ~~~~~~~~~NOISE BAMRo - PROVISION OF CULVERT TO 0SURE PROPE DRAINAGE Pmpm so* -. (soumON TO I1U 3) - POVISION OF A NOISE BARIER WALL * ROAD RE-AUHMElNT - MItNIMAL PROPERTIES (SOUTION TO ISSUE 2) S z Z7Z2 AFFECTED (So;^@vn wv :Ve 5) LEGEND (i) lrWISIXMUED BY OU (sOlON TO ISSUE 2) SOUMTIONROVIDED IN THE PROECT CORRIDOR BHARUCH - DAHEJ (12) DRAWN KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT -u ,______DRAWN_ALG INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 121 CHAINAGE |17.81 TO 17.96 _ LINKCHAINAGE NO. 121 17.1 TO 1796CHECKED NEHA VYAS PUBUC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION BHENSALI I R PHASE B CAD FILE PPP II B 11 NOT TO SCALE DESIGNED NEHA VYAS PROJECT MD-tRDINATING 1.TH JAN.2000 PRJECT' GSHP |lDVG N. 11 ChaPter4-Majaor hques Raised Dunng Pubik Parfiapabon Pgraaww the community suggested provision of a buffer zone in the form of vegetation between the road and school. * The need to provide street light facility in the settlement area along the State Highway was emphasized by many people present in the meeting. * The need to straighten a sharp curve between Bhensali and Atali villages brought to the notice of PCC team members. This was categorically emphasized in the light of increasing number of accidents at this point. * Provision of speed-breakers as a safety measure near the school was another issue raised during the meeting. * The villagers also suggested enhancement of the area near viilage pond and bus stop through tree plantations. 4.3.4 Olpad - Ichchhapor A Focus Group Discussion was organized in Asnabad area of Olpad town, where the likely impact of the Project is expected to be the highest. An over view of the meeting -has been presented in Table 4.4. Table 4.4: Over-view of Public Partidpation Programme - Olpad - Ichhapore _ ~~Chainage No. of Unk Place of Meeting Type of Meeting an Partidpants 133 . Asnabad, Olpad Focus Group Discussion 18 19 36 Total 36 Sosce - PUbIic Partbapatb o,grare (M)LVLAS4), 1999 A total of 522 persons are likely to be impacted by the Project In Olpad, which covers houses of 157 and shops of another 181 persons. Almost 30 percent of the likely PAPs fall in the categories of vulnerable group. 4.3.4.1 Asnabad. Olpad (Chainage 18.000 to 19.000) * The community in Olpad strongly emphasized on the need for a bypass. This point was again and again raised in the meeting. It was suggested that a bypass should be constructed from the bridge (near Cyanide Factory) to the Mazar at the other end of the town. Community pointed out that a bypass such as this would reduce accidents within the town and will ensure greater degree of safety for school children, pedestrians and other road users. People feel that such a proposal would benefit the industries In the GIDC area as well. The containers, vehides etc serving GIDC area currently pass through the stretch between Asnabad School and market area, which further compounds to the traffic problem and congestion in the town. . The community was extremely concerned about the safety of school children and pedestrians. People recounted several inddents in the recent past. They felt that widening 4-19 Gujarat State Highways ProJect: Phase IIB - Vol. II C or strengthening would induce many more vehicles, which may increase -the rate and number of accidents. People pointed out that accidents involving tankers/vehides of cyanide factory and other heavy vehicles have created problems in the past. Representatives of Mahila Mandal and the local community had protested strongly and blocked the construction work of R&BD. on an earlier occasion, when their proposal to build a speed breaker in front of the Primary School, Asnabad was not considered. This clearly reflects high degree of concem the community holds with regards to road safety. * People were also extremely concerned about the impact of the Project on their business. Kiosks-owners located in right of way were mainty concerned about loss of livelihood. They narrated past experiences in this regard, when no help or assistance was offered. People in Olpad pointed out the problems of unemployment, lower per capita incomes and lack of economic opportunities due to which the loss of livelihood was their prime concern. * The respondents were also concemed about the period of implementation of the Project. It was pointed out that a longer duration of construction would disrupt their business activities and movement and thus, the implementation of the Project should be completed within a regulated time frame. * The problem of noise pollution as a result of heavy traffic flow was brought to the notice of PCC team members. * The need for having speed breakers near the school was repeatedly emphasized during the meeting. * The water in the drain along the road is used by the people for various purposes (washing of dothes, utensils etc). However, condition of the drain requires improvement to enable proper drainage during monsoon and allow its usage by the residents. 4.3.5 Bagodra-Dholka A village or general meeting was organized in Dholka town as a part of Public Partidpation Programme. Table 4.5 presents some details about the aforesaid meeting. Most of the people present in the meeting have some property or business right along or within the RoW. Table 4.5: Over-view of Public Participaion Programme: Bagodra-Dholka Unk Place of Meeting Type of Meeting rinpagNo. of From To Particpant 211 * Dholka village Meeting 21.5 22.4 28 Total 28 Source - Public ParticpatIon Praywne (NDLTILAS4), 1999 4-20 BRIDGE REHABIUTATION (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 3) * < ~~~~~~~~~~/+•*v PROVISION OF DRAINS IMPROVE RIDGE CONDITION (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) BRIDGE 1912 (j' IMPROVEMENT IN , / DRAINAIGE , / PROVISION OF BARRIER WALL AUILDINGSG O (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 1) - I / / \ ( FREOUENT ROAD S CONSTRICTED CROSS-SECTION CROSSING FOR SCHOOL WITHIN URBAN AREA (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 5) MEASURES TO CHECK C /f |/\00' 4 i MEASURESPOllUTION CECK - 0 MINIMISE IMPACT ON KIOSK QWNERS 4 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~POND/ --- ON- )\,RETAINING WALL WITH GUTTER + DEV. OF TO SLRAT k- WASHINGCOg <\\AREA \ a / REVERSE FILTER SHOPS \\ rCONSTRICTED CROSS-SECTION n4i S _ \\ iWITHIN URBAN AREA \ /_ _ __ (SOlUTION TO ISSUE 5) PROVISION OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MEASURES LEGEND PROVISION OF SPEED-BREAKER .35IS RAID BY POORE (SLUTION OF ISSUE 4) (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CDRRIDOR OLPAD - ICHCHHAPOR (13) KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA Internationcl GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT CORRIDORDRAWN KAJAL OHOSH INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 133 CHAINAGE I 18.0 T 19.0 LOCATION ASNABAD-OLPAD CHECKED NEHA VYAS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRMME LOCADTFILEOASNABAD-OLPADPPPN11 M P3 PHASE GHB CAD FILE PPP II B 13 NTTO SCALE EESIGNED CEHONSULRJETINSE-1RVICNAAETIHJA,2N0GOECSGHP IV N. NDT NEHA VYAS PROJE~~~~~CINUTINCS-RVICENAT2HJA,200 POJCINHG N,1 PROVISION OF NEW CULVERTS ELECTRICITY POLES ON AND REHABIUTATION OF EXISTING ONES MEDIAN AND NOT ON SHOULDERS (SOLUTION TO ISSUE I) PROVISION OF STREET UGHTING ON MEDIUM i j (SOLUTION// J i TO ISSUE 2) SHOPS \KIOSK~S \ t! / / lJ BUILDING BUILDING < \ ~~~~~½r,J r.j F] cEZP- .~~~~~~~~~~C , _ _, -- _. I~~~~~~~~~~~ 1D'S1,@<171 l ~~~FUNRL PLACE 6RAVEYAFRD S H O P Sll | rvr S_J k rROBJ:|-l OEOF . ,P!VO,EM WATER LOGGING I [9.i INCREASE CAPACITY . OF ALL EXISTING CULVERTS I PROVISION OF DRAIN AND' NEAR THE TOWN PROVISION OF BUS-STOPS NEW CULVERT (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 4) (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 3) PROVISION OF BUS-STOPS ON BOTH SIDES LEGEND (t) | ISSUE RAISED BY PEOPLE (SOWTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION FROVIDED IN THE PROECT (21) DAN KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA international GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT ______CORRIDOR BGORA__DOLA__1BAGODRA DHOLKA DRAWSN KJLGOH INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 211 CHAINAGE | 21.56 TO 22.45 l _ R CHECKED NEHA VYAS PUBUC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION DHOLKA I= _ #YPHASE 11E CAD FILE PPP II B 14 NOT TO SCALE DESIGNED NEHA VYAS PRCOJECT SERVICES DATE13TH JAN ZCO00| PROJECT, GSHP | DWGNa 14 aapter4- Major lmies Raised Ourrig Public ParUdpatdon Progranme A total of 101 persons are likely to be impacted by the Project in this corridor. The maximum impact is perceived to be on commercial properties and similar establishments located along this corridor. 4.3.5.1 Dholka (Chainage 21.500 to 22.400) * Provision of bus-stops was one of the Important issues raised by the people during the Public Participation session at Dholka. In fact, the present status of the fadlity was physically shown to the PCC team members. Presently, there is no shade or even a tree that could provide some ambience from the scorching summer heat. * The problem of water logging has also been Identified as a aitical problem during the monsoon. The entire stretch in front of the shops at Dholka, (around chainage 22.4) being a comparatively low-lying area than the surrounding land faces this aitical problem. Provision of proper drainage fadlity at this end is thus, essential. * It was categorically spedfied during the consultation session that trees that would be cleared for road widening should be adequately compensated for. Afforestation and reforestation programme/s should be worked out in a way that it benefits the local residents. * People pointed out that it is necessary to use quality material in order to avoid frequent damage to the road, which creates problems for both the road users as well the R&BD. * Some people present in the meeting raised questions about the placement of electricity lines and poles in a case where these cannot be accommodated within the median. It was spedfied that in case these are shifted near the shops, it could raise a question to the safety of the local people (in case of leakage etc.). Hence, adequate measures have to taken to ensure that such problems do not arise in future. * Another extremely important issue brought to the notice of PCC team members relates to co-ordination between various departments such as PWD, Sewage and Water Supply Board, Electricity Board and Telephone department. People pointed out that this is essential in order to ensure that once the highway has been strengthened and improved, other schemes of infrastructure augmentation do not cause damage to it, at least in the few years to come. The last issue raised by the people in consultation session at Dholka reflects the high level of awareness in the community. People spedfied that such an approach should be taken care of not only in Dholka but also in other parts of the state as well. It was pointed out that infrastructure development requires heavy investment and hence, just due to lack of co- ordination between departments, the tasks or schemes should not suffer losses. Several examples were also given to support these statements. Suggestions related to local level co-ordination were also emphasized. Such a level of awareness reflected by the community is highly appreciable and would definitely help in improving some of the defidencies in the present system of administration - sooner or later. 4-21 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. 11 C 4.3.6 Wataman - Pipli A Focus Group Discussion was organized on Wataman Chokadi in order to ascertain the views and priorities of the people in this corridor, an over view of which has been presented in Table 4.6. Table 4.6: Over-view of Public Participation Programme - Wataman - Pipli Chainage No. of Unk Place of Meeting Type of Meeting FParticipants From TO PrCpft 221 Wataman Chokadi Focus Group Discussion 70.0 70.5 32 Total j 32 Source - Public Particpation Prraran1ne (NDLIILASA), 1999 A total of 104 persons are likely to be impacted by GSHP, of which 95 are shop/kiosk owners. Almost one third of the likely PAPs in this corridor fall in the vulnerable category. 4.3.6.1 Wataman Chokadi (Chainage 70.000 to 70.500) * The question of impact on livelihood has been the most prominent issue raised by the community in Wataman Chokadi. Most of the likely PAPs at this crossing are kiosk and other temporary shop owners. Many of these people are totally dependent on the income from such small commercial establishments. People pointed out that they do not have an altemative source of income or land to support their families and many are the sole bread- earning members of their families. It was repeatedly pointed out that the among them reported that they Project designers should look into the matter with a humanitarian approach and in case the Project design affects a few, altemative arrangements should be made to ensure that the source of income of the household remains unaffected. * Provision of proper bus-stops and rest areas, which provide much ambience in summer and monsoon is essential keeping in mind the fact that Wataman Chokadi is an important junction between Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Nadiad, Anand and Vadodara, located in different parts of the state. Presently, there is only a single bus stop on one side of the road. The condition of this structure is far below the desired standard and hence, improvements in this regard have to be made. * People also pointed out the need for providing public conveniences and drinking water fadlity at the junction. They pointed out the problem of acute shortage of potable water and asked for necessary action in this direction. However, it was made clear that the Project has its own scope and limitations and hence, in such cases very limited action is possible. * The people also pointed out provision of drainage facility to prevent water logging in and around the chokadi. It was reported that during monsoon, over-topping up to a height of one to one and half feet occurs in the area. 4-22 K<.1 _ FEWP SHOPS/KIOSKS BEING IMPACTED - COMPENSATION AS PER SHOPS/KIOSKS H{ENTILEMENT K!' () FRAMEWORK OF 6SHP (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 3) .rnfi / ' MINIMISE IMPACT ON ii | | rRS KIOSK OWNERS PROVISION OF A \T\\Y>\ $L\ X-\ PROPER BUS-STAND _------0 SHOPS/KIOSKS I 1XK?$s, >* .S 1I---_§_ _ …- =- ====--~- - ~-_--~--_-~-~-~--~-~- - - -~- TOPIPLIP TO DHOLKA -i r'- " -I BUS-STOP .--- -L g:K RS"i F'Qi IMPROVEMENT OF EXISTING R BD STORE BUiLDING STRUCTURE I ; | | |PROVISION OF DRAIN I I (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 4) WATER LOGGING - PROVISION OF ADEQUATE PROVISION OF BUS_-TOPS KI DRINA6GE FACILITY (SOLUmON TO ISSUE I AND 2) LEGEND t | N.H.TO OA || ISSUE RAISED BY PEOPLE (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJEC CORRIDOR WATAMAN - PIPLI (22) DRAWN KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK ND1. 221 CHAINAGE 69.5 7 TD 70.30_ LOCATINKNO, WATAMAN CHAINAGE 6957TO7030CHECKED NEHA VYAS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATIDN WATAMAN ______PHASE 11B CAD FILE PPP [I H 15 | NDT TD SCALE DESIGNED NEHA WAS CDNSULTINGCO-ORDINATING SERVICES DATE. 14THPROJECT CAD FILEJ PPP [I NOTB i5 TO S DESIGNED I NEHA VYASCONSULTING SERVICES DATE 14TH JAN. 2000 PROJECT, GSHP IVG No' 15 OQapter 4 - Major Issues RaLsed During Pubhic Parthapatlon Pmgrafmme 4.3.7 Jetpur - Junagarh In all, three Public Participation sessions, indcuding a village meeting and two Focus Group Discussions were organized in the corridor, the details of which are presented in Table 4.7. Table 4.7: Over-view of Public Particiipation Programme - Jetpur-Junagarh Chainage No. of Link Place of Meeting Type of Meeting From To _ Vadal Village Meeting 91.0 92.0 31 261 * Jetalsar Focus Group Discussion 71.75 77.125 49 . Sabalpur Chokadi Focus Group Discussion 96.01 97.98 15 Total 95 Sourre - Public Partiapabon Programme (NDLOI/A4), 1999 A total of 68 persons are likely to be impacted by the Project. Of these, the maximum impact is perceived to be on commercial establishment (shops/kiosks) and spill over business spaces. 4.3.7.1 Vadal (Chainaae 91.000 to 92.000) One of the main issues raised by the community in Vadal related to the increase in number and- severity of accidents in. the last few years. People reported that at least 30 persons have died in road accidents in the last two years; Apart from this, there were a few others who were critically injured. Villagers have very strongly ' emphasized on the need to 2 ~ * " ^ :- provide road safety measures. The villagers proposed creation of a rotary or circle at State Highway junction, near chainage . . r . , * 91.0.- ];nl D The bus stop at Vadal exists on U both sides of the road. However, - one of the bus-bays is not being utilized properly due to construction of a temple in Figure 4.12: Hanuman Temple at Vadal between the bus stop and carriageway (Refer Figure 4.12). This causes inconvenience, especially when people try to board the bus with women, children and goods. People did realize at a later stage that clearance of this zone would help in utilizing the road facilities more efficiently. 4-23 GujaratState Highways Project: Phase IIS - Vol. 11 C * The need to provide guardrails next to the High School was emphasized by some people present in the meeting in order to ensure the safety of school children. * It was stated clearly that in case of tree felling in and around the village area is required for road widening, it should be compensated adequately with reforestation/afforestation programmes. * The issue related to relocation of Hanumanji temple, which is located right on carriageway in front of Vadal bus stop was discussed at length. Initially, the community totally rejected the idea of such relocation. However, subsequent discussions did prompt an insight into advantages that could be availed by relocating the said temple. The Panchayat Committee, after such a discussion came forward with an offer to relocate the temple on Gram Panchayat land, close to the present location. In a case such as this, villagers specified that expenses of relocation should be covered under the State Highway Project. 4.3.7.2 Jetalsar (Chainaae 71.750 to 77.125) The increasing rate of accidents was one of the chief issues raised in Public Participation Programme at Jetalsar. People dted past incidents in this regard and suggested that safety aspects should be an important part of road designing. With this, they pointed out that there is a need to construct a speed breaker niear high school. A girl's school is also _-Y located on the opposite side. Provision of zebra crossinig was also suggested. 4 Appropriate signboards should be put up in order to ,,i ensure safety of the school i children (Refer Figure 4.13). * The bus stop in Jetalsar exists _-_---_-_-_-_--_-_-----_-_-_-_-- -- _- only on one side of the road, | Figure 4.13: Meeting in Progress at Jetalsar due to which people have to run across to board the bus. This increases the chances of accidents/mishaps and specially more in cases where people bravel with women, children and goods. * Provision of a new bus stop near the junction road was also suggested. It was conveyed that a demand in this relation has been frequently taken up with the concerned department. People from many surrounding villages such as Rupawati, Dedalwa, Limbadi, Bawa, Pipadiya, Batgam and Sukhpur use the existing bus stop at Jetaisar. A new bus stop will prove to be quite convenient to many users. Some suggestions related to design of the bus stop were also made. 4-24 3 5 TEMPLE NOT TOBEE GUARD-RAILS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED T N (SOLUTION TO ISSUE I) - IMPACTED TEMPLE CAN BE R PROVI1ION OF ROAD SAFETY NO IMPACT ON TEMPLE-BUT A PORTION OF MEASWES (SIGN BOARD, 0 PROVISION OF BUILDING WOULD BE IMPACTED (SOLUTION ROVISION OF SPEED BREAKER SPEED- BREAKER) GUAR-RAILS TO ISSUE 4) (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 6) HI6H SCHOOL TEMPLE BUILDS |WING SHOMOKS B TOJETWIR F0 EjLil _ -lM-BY TO JHUNA _ (6 ES) rI i.r ,- -- [ II -rI BUILDING F:jLIL.SHOPS HANDIRAN 8AFETV'8EUE8\ BUILDINIi - PROVISION OF A ROTARY I NO IMPACT ON TIIMPLE PROVISION OF SPEED BREAKER (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 5) SITE SHOWN FOR RELOCATION (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) - (GAPNC YTLND ROTARY HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED (GRAM PANCHAYAT LAND) DUE TO DESIGN CONSTRAINTS MAIN VILLAGE AREA LEGEND ISSUE RAISED BY PEOPLE (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR | JETPUR - JUNAGARH <26) __KAJAL I_DRAWN GHOSH_I LASA LEA Internationol GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT CORRIDOR JUNAOARH,ETPUR , DRAWN I26)KAJAL GHOSH INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 261 CHAINAGE | 12.56 TO 13.50 LOCATION | VADAL | CHECKED NEHA WAS M P PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LCAT ION VAPAIIB1 I O OSAEDSGE I | EAVA I PROJECTCO-ORDINATING | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~PHASEPAEI11 5 CAD FILE PPP 1 B 17 | NOT TO SCALE DESINED |NEHA WAS CONSULTINGSERVICES DATE 14TH JAN. 2000 PROJECT,GSHP |'TDG No, 17 I~~ ~ a...~~~~, (1) PROVISION OF ROAD NO IMPACT ON BORE-WELL SAFETY MEASLRES (soLunow To ISSue 2) K THE BORE-ELL PROVISION OF PROPER BUS-STANDS eto m w.R | \8//ON BOTH SIDES BOY'S HIGH -- 3w Y2~~~~~~~~~ZZ& / SHOPS PROVISION OF BUSSTOPIS ON BOTH SIDES (N OOL H6 }7==/zA~ (soLuToN To esm 3) PROVISION OF PEDESTRIAN -- SAFETY MEASURES PROVISION OF SPEED-BREAKER < (SOLU-S I) TO ISSUEOS(SOLUTION F. .S.RAUEDSYPEOPLB~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~SOP LEGEND (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) | SOLUnoN PROVIDED IN THE FRTJECL AEA NEARUGRK L LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT 2DRAWN T ROSA INDIA CANADA ROADS ANDEUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK ND1. 261 | CHAINAGE | 77.0 TD 77.98 _ : LDCNKDNO 261 CIT7 CHECKED LOCATI1UN NEHA VYAS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME JETALSARYM PHASE 11 G CAD FILE PP IB16 NOCADFILE11B16NDT TO SCALE DESIGNED NEHA VYAS C|-ORVINATINGSERVICES OSAEDSGC 1NH YSCONSULTING SERVICES OATE.16rHJAN|PROJECTDlATE,I6Th4 JAN. 2000 P PROJEcrf GSHP DVO No, 16 TO JUNAGARH ENHANCEMENT OF FUNCTION / * ROTARY NOT BING PROIDO (PROVISION OF SEATING ARRANGEMENT) (INTERSEClION RE-AUGNED) (SOLUTION TO ISSUES 4 AND 5) TO BHARUCH VPROISION OF A ROTARY TE!4PLE# PROVISION OF SPEED-BREAKER \ . 7 (SOLUTION TO ISSUE ) \ACCIDENT PRONE ZONE ENHANCEMENT |]2 F-Ig- \ \ \ / / [ [ | C / OF THE JUNCTION TO JETPUR i _ _ _ r n I # FACTORY L/ SHOPPING COMPLEX PROVISION OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INTERSECTION RE-ALIGNED TO ENHANCE SAFETY PROVISION OF SEATING (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 3) ARRANGEMENT LEGEND TO JAMNAGAR 4) BISERAISED BY PEOPLE (SOLUTION To ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR JETPUR - JUNAGARH (26) DRAWN KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT LINK NO. 261 CHAINAGE | 97.01 TO 97.98 I CHECKED NEHA VYAS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION SABALPUR CHOKADI Y Y___ PHASE 11B CAD FILE PPP II B 18 | NDT TO SCALE DESIGNED NEHALTPNE S-RVICES DATE,16TH JAN. 2000 PROJECT GSHP |VG NoA 18 Ocapter 4 - Major Issue Raised Dunng Pub/ic Partiapation Programme * It was pointed out that in case a bore-well installed a little away from the village is affected by the Project, then all such arrangements to shift it to a new location should be made by the Department. * Apart from these issues, suggesbons covering provision of drinking water facility, public conveniences, enhancement possibilities etc. were also put forward. 4.3.7.3 Sabalpur Chokadi (Chainage 96.010 to 97.980) Apart from the under-mentioned issues, no other concern or questions were raised during the Public Participation session at Sabalpur Chokadi (Refer Figure 4.14). It seems after dissipation of information people felt that no significant impact on their business or property would be countered S ' and hence, no major concemr was shown during subsequent discussion. * The problem of increasing rate of accidents was - pointed out specifically. L Bhensan - Amreli junction (km -92) near Sabalpur chokadi was cited as an accident-prone zone. Figure 4.14: Meeting at Sabalpur Chokadi People recalled some such unfortunate incidents in the last few years. They suggested that the sharpness of the curve should be effectively dealt with during designing a road. Also, suggestions related to creation of a circle or rotary at this point were made. The likely affect of the Project on kiosks and other small commercial establishments was discussed. However, no questions on amount on scale of compensation were raised. 4.3.8 Rajkot - Morvi Four Public Participation sessions, including one focus group meeting and three village meetings were organized in Rajkot - Morvi corridor. The details about the meetings held have been summed up in Table 4.8. Table 4.8: Over-view of Public Participation Programme - Rajkot-Morvi Chainage ~No. of Link Place of Meeting Type of Meetirig Chainage From To Particpants * Bedi Village Meetincl 6.0 6.02 36 271 _ * Gauridal Village Meetincg 12.0 12.8 27 4-25 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. II C Chainage No. of Link Place of Meeting Type of Meeting Participants From To Participants * Mitana Focus Group Discussion 31.0 31.60 34 271 * Sakatsanala Village Meeting 56.80 59.90 63 Total 160 Source - Public Particlpation Programme (NDLI/LASA), 1999 A total of 343 persons are likely to be affected by the Project in this particular corridor. This covers 162 persons in Link 271 (Rajkot-Neknam) and 181 in Link 272 (Neknam-Morvi). In most of these cases, impact on land, house or shops is likely to be the maximum among all other categories. 4.3.8.1 Bedi (Chainage 6.000 to 6.020) * The likely impact of the Project on the properties located right next to the curve in the village was discussed at: ength. Suggestions such as shifting of pavement away from these structures, timely compensation and restricting the width of carriage-way were strongly emphasized upon. * The problem related to drainage was cited as one of the main issues confronting the villagers. The road acts as a check dam, blocking the natural drainage path from the village to a dam, located 2kms away. The capacity of existing culvert needs to be increased in order to ensure effective drainage of water * Many people present in the meeting raised the question related to road safety. Though it was stated that accident rate is not very high, provision of measures such as guardrails will help in ensuring greater degree of safety for residents of the village. * It was suggested repeatedly that widening of pavement should be carried out on the side away from the main village area in order to minimize any likely impact arising out of the Project on people and properties. * Provision of a proper bus stop and improvement/repair of the existing structure was also suggested by the people. , The issue related to any possible impact of the Project on religious property (a shrine) was initially resisted by the people. However, they gave a clear consent on the matter during subsequent discussions. They asserted that village elders should be taken into confidence before doing so and all religious formalities should be followed prior to any such relocation scheme. 4.3.8.2 Gauridal (Chainage 12.000 to 12.800) Lack of adequate drainage facility was cited as one of the most critical problems. The low- lying ditches along the road get completely filled up during monsoon, creating much 4-26 PROVISION OF SPEED BREAKER (a ONcTO SU 2) ROAD RE-ALIGNED TOWARDS WEST (SOLUTION TO tISEI) PROVISION OF WDEN ROAD ON WEST SPEED-BREAKER '*{iX (sownom. TO ISSUE 8) FROM MAIN VILLAGE ".-' GUARD RAILS IMPROVE EXISTING PROVISION OF ROAD PROVISION OF (SOUTION TO ISSUE 4) STRUTUE SAFETY MEASURES GUARD-RAILS PROVISION OF ROAD KIOSKS BUILDING BUILDING SAFETY MEASURES VASUK-I DEV SHINE hBUILDI|L__ | -RELOCATE = ; \- 4 1r SHRINE BSLOLINGS NEARBUILDINGS THEThE CURVECUIVENEAR LNS /|-R IBUILDINGS I ~ SHOPS~ PROVISION OF A NO IMPACT ON SHRINE / 1 \ \ L; iv: BUS-STAND (SumO#N TO ISSUE 9) BUILDING WTR PROVISION OF BUS-STOPS NO IMPACT ON RESIDENTIAL L ON BOTH SIDES PROPERTIES AT CURVE/VILLAGE LOGGINLUGnom ToT WE 5 & 6) PROVISION OF DRAIN (SoLurIna TO ISSUE 3) TO HASHATIYA A \ \ (SOwLTON TO ISSUE 7) MAIN RESIDENITIAL AREA \ \ BWLDING ® PROVISION FOR ADEUATE DRAINAGE LEGEND (4) lISm RASE B PEOPLE (soLuTION To ISU 2) SOWLMON PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR RAJKOT - MORVI (27) DRAWN KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA International GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT LINK N[1. 271 |_CHAINAGE 6,0 D GO INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LOCATION BEDI CHECKED NEHA VYAS M PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATIONHEDI ______~~ ~ASE~~~ ~~~~ II B ~~~PH CAD FILE PPP II B 19 NOT TO SCALE DESIGNED NEHA VYAS PROJECT SING DATE.16TH JAN. 2000| PRJECT' GSHP DVG No, 19 I I _ . . H J ) MORE ENTRY POINT IN GUARD RAILS BUILDING PROVISION OF A US-STAND BREAK IN GUARD- RAILS (SOLUTION TO ISSUE I) PFROVISION OF BUS-STANDS (S N TO IE 2 (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 6 rl _ OF WATER* i_7TO LOGGING RIDNPROBLEM I . Wf t<'i,,;>t, i ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~REHABILITA71ON OF CULVERT Oi PER E-HANCEMENG AIN PROVISIONDE BUILPOISON OF LSHAFE TY MEASURES_ B LZA, ATL R UGHBULDNG[G(SOLUTIONB~~~~~~~EOAT TO ISSUE 6) ,r, BALqDING /,'.,j>- - PROVISION OF SAISETY MEASURES PROVISION OF TO B TAisEN BY TROUGH ON TEMPLE 8 PEEPAI. TREE (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 3S () SEATING ARRANGEMENT | RELOCATIE CATTLE TROUJGH |BIIC0 \ OwTNA PROVISION OF PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENT OF ROAD-SIDE AREAS L SAFET^Y MEASURFES (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 4) (T) PEEPAL TREE NOT TO BE RtEMOVED DECISION TO BE TAKEN BY THE COMMUNITY NO IMPACT ON TEMPLE 8PEEPAL TREE (NOT YET FINALISED) (SoWTLON TO ISSUE 7) LEGEND |)ISSUE RAISED BY PEOPE (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR RAJKQT - MORVI Chapter 4 - Major Isues Ralsed Dunng PublOc PArtkdpalon Pmgrairme inconvenience to the residents of the village. The existing culvert is blccked and no proper arrangement for final outlet of the water has been made further ahead. People very strongly pointed out the need to provide an effective drainage fadclity in the area. * Water logging due to percolation of . water from a cattle trough (Refer -, Figure 4.15) located rght next to the carriageway in front of the school was a major- issue raised. It was pointed out that water logging at this point not only results in unaesthetic E - - 4z environs but also acts as a breeding - ground for mosquitoes creating health 14 problems for school children and - nearby residents. The need to shift Figure 4.15: Cattle trough and water logging at this cattle trough to a new location Gauriidal along the HilghwaV was strongly recommended. However, people could not dearly identify a new location for the purpose during the course of the meeting and indicated that more time would be required to make such a decision. * People suggested that provision of a sitting area/rest area near Mahadev Temple could act as a focal point for community gathering. * People pointed out that a pepal tree near Jagnath Temple holds religious importance for the villagers and hence, an effort to avoid any likely negative impact on it should be made. * Provision of road safety measures such as speed breakers and signboards were suggested to ensure safety of school children and other residents of the village. People also suggested provision of a over-bridge in order to ensure safety of the villbgers. * The bus stop at Gauridal exists only on one side of the road. People suggested provision of a proper bus stop and a bus bay on the other side of the road during the Public Participation session. * A few people said that the guardrails placecl along the road have blocked entries to some residences and commercial establishments, for which more number of openings have to be provided, pointed it out. 4.3.8.3 Mitana (Chainage 31.000 to 31.600) * Provision of adequate drainage facility was one of the main issues cliscussed in Public Participation Programme (Refer Figure 4.16). The water from village market and residential area gets filled up on the road and thus, adequate arrangemnents for drainage have to be made. Also, existing culverts need to be improved., Choked or blocked culverts have often lead to water logging with water getting into houses of Scheduled castes occasionally. This problem is more critical near the old village area. 427 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. II C * The bus stop at Mitana exists only on one side of the road. Villagers pointed out that there is a need to provide a proper bus stop on the other side as well keeping in mind the inconvenience faced by people during scorching summer and rainy season. * Also, it was suggested that a new bus v3 stop should be provided near the petrol pump (nore than a km away fromn the village). It was reported that -* -- :i people. from Mitana and 15 other villages such as Ariirgarh, Neknam, -= Ukeda, Daseda, Goidadha,' Kotadiya, ' Padhari and Dharoiya use this bus =- - - . stop. However, no proper bus stand or shed exists at this particular point. ; ^ - ; * The shed of the existing bus stop Figure 4.16: Meeting at Village Mitana needs to be reconstructed/repaired. l_l * Provision of speed breakers and other speed control measures was also discussed. It was pointed out that a standard design/specification should be adopted for construction of speed breakers. * Provision of a proper taxi/tempo stand was also suggested. 4.3.8.4 Sakatsanala (Chainage 56.800 to 59.900) * The need for a bye-pass was strongly raised during the Public Participation session. Villagers emphasized that Sakatsanala will become a part or an extension of Morvi keeping in mind the present pace of development. The present municipal limit of Morvi is only half a km away from the main settlement area. In such a case, the increase in vehicular traffic can create number of problems for the villagers and thus, a bye-pass was essential. * The villagers have been putting forward a demand for a over-bridge for the last 12 years, with repeated appeals to local MlAs and concemed department. The issue was taken up repeatedly in the meeting as well in order to ensures greater safety for the residents of the village. In Sakatsanala, a primary school, four wells and agricultural fields are located on one side of the road while residential area is located on the other. School children and women who frequently cross over to fetch water from the wells were cited as being threatened by increasing speed of the vehicles. * The detail lay out plan of (Narmada pipeline) along the State Highway was brought to the notice of PCC team members. The pipeline runs parallel to the State Highway from Morvi to Tankara crossing. It is likely to effect the proposed alignment of the road and hence the layout plan would be a major consideration in road design. * It was repeatedly suggested that widening of pavenlent should be carried out on the side away from settlement area. In Sakatsanala, residential structures are located right up to 4-28 NEW RESIENIAL AREAA 0 4 Q~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~SHOPS4 AOA REPAIR EXISTING BWS STOP RSIDENAL AREA (OLD VILLAGE) PETROL PMP r LiD*> F- > PROVISION OF DRAIN ALONG THE ROAD (02+ (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 4)42 ) l l I Kl\X E [< n > / / | , PROVISION OF BUS-STOPS PROVISION OF SPEED PAWING (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 6) CONTmo MEASURS 4C1"U (s8ArrT10 TOmm1y 2) _ Pmm- |^*f^f^-_- SPEED-BREAKER PRiOVISION OF (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) ()_ I _1# PROPM BUS-STANDS PROISION OF 8 (SO1UTIONTO ISSUEPRA BUS-STOP OVISION OF SPEED BREAKER PROVISION OF BUS-STOPS ON PROVISION OF SPEED-BREAKER BOTH SIDES AREA PRONE TO (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 5) (SOLUTION TO ISSUES I AND 3) WATER LOGGING LEGEND 4 (0) | UISUE RAISED BY PEOFLE (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR RAJKOT -MRVI (27) DRAWN KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA International LINK NO . 22HANAE 30TO3234INDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NO. 272 |CHAINALE |31.0 TO]32.34 [_ CHECKED NEHA VYAS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION MITANA I PHASE 11B CAD FILE PPP B II 21CAD FILE PPP |II BNOTNilT 1 TOTil SCALE j DESIGNEDESIGNED NEHA VYASCONSULTINGVYAS PROJECT CEG-RDINATING SERVICES DATE-16TH JAN. 2000 PROJECT- GSHP DWGNar 21 PAVEMENT SHIFTED TOWARDS EAST TO AVIOD IMPACT ON SHINE AND PROPERTIES MVAI (SOWTION TO ISSUE 3) SHRINE NOT TO BE IMPACTEDu PROVISION OF A PROVISION OF SPEED-BREAKER …-_…-w------CULVERT FOR WATER STRUCTURES LOCATED (SOLUTION TO ISSUE I)I I PIPEUNE I CLOSE TO THE PAVEMENT (U.S\ BULDING | SH BUIDIO BIJILIINN E1 - -- :' ------ PROVISION OF AN ' |/\L O OVER-BRIDGE OR WIDENING TO BE CARED OTHER ROAD SAFETY FREQUENT CROSSING OUT ON THE EAST MEASURES FOR WATER SOURCE WATER LOGGING AND SCHOOL PAVEMENT SHIFTED TOWARDS EAST PROVISION OF A CULVERT (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 5) PROVISION OF DRAIN (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 4) (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) LEGEND 4() ISSUE RAISED BY P EP (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT CORRIDOR RAJKOT - MORVI (27) KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA international GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT ______DRA WN KAA HS N D IA C AN A DA ROADS AN D B UILDI NGS DEPARTM ENT LINK NO. 272 | CHAINAGE | 5Z3.75 TO 59,64INDIACANADAROADSANDBUILDING LOCATION SAKATSANALA CHECKED NEHA WAS M P PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATION. SAKATSANALA ______I PHASE 119 CAD FILE PPP II B 22 |N[1TTCE DESIGNED NEHA VYAS PROJECTCO-ORDINATING I C2NSULTING SERVICES DATE,14TH J PROJECTSGSHP |2000D.G No, 22 Chapter 4 - Major LIsues Raised Dunfg Public Pattiapation Programme the carriage-way while on the other side the buffer between structures and pavement is adequate enough for widening to be carried out. * The problem of water logging during monsoons near the well and primary school area was also discussed during the meeting. The need to provide a proper drainage system was pointed out quite clearly. * The villagers specified that under no circumstances the temple next to the bus stop should be affected as it holds tremendous religious importance for them. 4.3.9 Jamnagar - Khambalia One focus group discussion was organized in Moti Khavdi village in this particular corridor, an over view of which has been presented in Table 4.9. In all, 119 persons, induding 39 in Falla- Unk to Vanthali (283) and 80 in Jamnagar - Khambalia (285) are likely to be impacted by GSHP. Table 4.9: Over-view of Public Partidpation Programme - Jamnaigar-Khambalia Link Place of Meeting Type of Meeting Chainage No. of From To Particpants 285 . Moti Khavdi Village Meeting 114.12 115 35 Total 35 source - Public Partipabbin Programme (NDUL/LSA), 1999 The commercial establishments such as shops and kiosks and sources of water supply are likely to face maximum impact due to road widening project. 4.3.9.1 Moti Khavdi (Chainage 114.120 to 115.000) Apart from the under mentioned two issues, no other significant L - concem was raised during Public _ - Participation session (Refer ' - Figure 4.17). This can be - attributed to massive scale of development the area has .- witnessed in the recent past, -i owing to establishment of petroleum refinery projects of . 2 Reliance and Essar Groups and 4 Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals factory. Hence, people | Figure 4.17: Meeting at Moti Khavdi felt that the likely impact of road widening project would be comparatively insignificant in relation to large-scale industrialisation in the vicinity. 4-29 -IB. Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. II C A significant issue that was pointed out in the discussion after dissipation of information about the project related to provision of proper bus stops on both sides of the road. Though buses stop at Moti Khavdi, no sitting arrangement or shed to provide ambience from scorching summer or rain exists. The likely impact of the project on livelihood sources such as kiosks was another important issue raised. It was reported that not enough notice was given before removal of stalls and kiosks during earlier road development projects and this should be taken care of in future ventures of similar nature. NE, `0 4-30 NO IMPACT ON PROPERTIES/PEOPLE MAIN VILLAGE AREA (SOLUTION TO ISSUE I) (RESIDENTIAL) MINIMISE IMPACT ON KIOSKS BUILDING //~~7777~~ RELIANCE BUILDING ACARTEMPLESHO\\ _ PETRO-CHEMICALS\ i i SHOPS TO JAMNAGAR - TO KHAMBALIYA 2 | ~ ~~~~~~~KIOSKtSW +ai I--I L XPROVISION OF BUS-STOP GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS AND PROVIDE PLANTATION I ON BOTH SIDES IHEMICHEM ALONG THE ROAD CEIA. ENHANCEMENT OF ROAD-SIDE AREA PROVISION OF IUSSUTOPS (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2)5) LEGEiND ISSUE RAISED BY PEOPLE (SOLUTION TO ISSUE 2) SOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE PROJECT _CORRIDOR JANNAGAR - KHAMBALIA (28) DRAWN KAJAL GHOSH LASA LEA Internationcl GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT LINK______NO._____285 ______CHAINAGE __114__12 DRAWNOKAJAL GHOSHINDIA CANADA ROADS AND BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT LINK NDl. 285 I CHAINAGE 114.12 TD 115.0 LOCATION M'TI KHAVDI CHECKED NEHA VYAS M P PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME LOCATIOlN MUTI KHAVDI -______ry______PHASE 11B CAD FILE PPP II B 23 NOT TO SCALE DESIGNED NEHA VYAS CONSULTINGSERVICES N DATE,14TH JAN 2000 PROJECT GSHP DVG Noa 23 n - I I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~CNUTIGSRIE IAE 4H] O0 RJC-GH 5. SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS RAISED DURING PUBUC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME 5.1 SOLVING THE ISSUES RAISED Consultation with the communities resulted in arriving at design solutions, appropriate and condudve to the felt priorities of people. It has been ensured in GSHP, Phase IIB that views of affected groups and local NGOs are taken Into account to all feasible limits in Project design and implementation. The purpose has been to improve quality of the projects and reduce any likely impediment in execution of the project. Comprehensive documentation about ecosystern components, hot spots and community networks enabled minimising the possible negative impacts. Wherever, impacts were unavoidable, adequate mitigation or compensation designs/measures: were incorporated, keeping in mind the preferences of the community. The issues raised by the people were listed systematically and were taken up with the design team (PCC) in both formal and informal terms, The matters have been pursued time and again in order to accommodate the maximum possible concerns in the design framework. In certain cases, where it was found necessary, as in Sangma, located at Chainage 12.9 in Link 101 (Refer Section 5.2.1 for details) additional site visits were made to discuss spedfic issues with the people. In such meetings, generally the Panchayat members, school teachers and other concerned individuals participated. It has been observed that the following have been the principle concems raised by the people in almost every Public Partidpation session: 1. Drainage 2. Impact on properties (spedally source of livelihood) 3. Provision of safety measures and 4. Provision of bus-stops All such issues raised have been incorporated to the possible extent in thle Highway design along the concemed sections. Certain issues such as provision of drinking water or provision of a bypass were well beyond the scope of GSHP and hence could not be addressed within this project. However, NGOs and other concerned departments can utilize this information for Programme design and implementation of schemes in such areas. Also, certain suggestions like creation of a rotary (e.g. : Vadal, Chainage S1 - Link 261) were not feasible since such an element would significantly reduce design speed, apart from impacting properties located nearby. 5-1 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIS - Vol. 11 C Some treatments such as design and enhancement of bus stops, culverts and drains or design of safety measures are more or less similar for different corTidors. Also, certain issues related to compensation, Grievance Redressal Framework and Resettlement Plan would be addressed in a similar fashion in different Project corridors. Redressal of such issues has been covered under general solutions applicable at all relevant places and situations. In a case where a concern was either specific or a more detailed site-specific solution was proposed. Spedfic solutions have been discussed under a separate head (Refer Section 5.2 for details). In this particular report, only the broad solutions and treatments have been discussed. For spedfic engineering or design details, the relevant reports (as suggested in the text) will have to be referred. 5.1.1 Drainage Drainage design is an important aspect of highway engineering and it is required for maintaining stability of entire structure of the road. Suitable drainage systems have been designed and adopted in rural and urban areas. In rural areas, the design attempts to maintain the existing drainage pattems through a series of open lined and unlined drains/ditches and culverts. The outlet to these drains is designed to direct water away from road towards the natural drainage channels. Areas where overtopping is observed during the monsoon season are being suitably treated by rising the profile or introducing a new cross drainage structures. In urban areas, special care was taken so that the road-side drains serve for area level storm water drainage as well. Issues of local sewerage and stagnation of water have been addressed. Additional measures have also been taken up to prevent flooding in probable sections of the project corridors. In urban areas three different types of drainage systems shave been adopted in order to CLOSED CHANNEL DRAIN (DEPTH VARIES) SELECTED SUB-GRAOE -- Pi <6 CBR > iS MECHANICALLY LAID WET MIX BASE PAVER LAID WET MIX BASE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE =------t------.-=I - L-iEXISTIiG ASPHAL1 RCADI I l l I i~~~~~~~~~~PR6FCORRECTIVE IOI5 I j 1.5 j 2.5 ,11 3 5 ,j 35 1 2 1. 35 . 25 1 1 5 ! I I5 PARKING I LANE I- LANE MEON LANE I 3LANE I PARKIjlG ILI NEW CONSTRUCTION OVER EXISTING NEW CONSTotUCTICtN ASPHALT Figure 5.1 -Typical Cross Section showing Provision of Drains ensure minimum or no impact to the adjacent properties. These are kerb and gutter, closed drain and open lined drains. The design of cross drainage structures indudes provision of new 5-2 Chapter 5 - Sdubts to Prxobers Raised Duing Piblic ParU,dpalon PFgranmne culverts as well as repair/rehabilitation of existing culverts. Figure 5.1 shows a typical cross- section with provision of drains adopted with minor modifications as per site conditions. Provision of drainage fadlity was one of the major issues raised in consultation sessions held at different locations In Corridor 10 (Vadodara - Padra -Jambusar), Corridor 12 (Bharuch - Dahej), Corridor 02 (Viramgam - Halvad) and Corridor 27 (Rajkot - Morvi). In all such places either kerb and gutter or dosed drains are being provided. A total of 8 new culverts are being provided in Unk 21 and 22. One in Corridor 12 (Bharuch - Dahej), 13 in Corridor 21 (Bagodara - Dholka) 6 in Corridor 261 (Jetpur - Junagadh), 23 in Corridor 27 (Rajkot - Morvi), 2 in Corridor 28 (Falla - Khambalia) and 14 in Corridor 22 (Wataman - Pipli) have also been provided. The natural slope and tidal rush from Gulf of Khambat causes serious drainage problem) in certain sections of Wataman - Pipli corridor (221). The problem of drainage in this corridor was repeatedly taken up during the Public Partidpation Programme organised at Wataman Chokadi. In order to mitigate this, 5 culverts are being rehabilitated either by provision of extra height for box culverts or providing multiple pipes in case-of single pipe culverts along the corridor. In case of Padra (Chainage 15.3 - Corridor 10), Hansalpur (Chainage 59.6 - Unk 021) and Bhensali (Chainage 17.8 - Link 121), the severity of drainage problem demanded a more site specific and comprehensive solubon. This task has also been accomplished in formulation of design for aforesaid sections. (Refer Section 5.2: Specific Solutions for idetails). 51.2 Encroachments or squatters The road design in this Project minimised displacement requirement needs of squatters and encroachers. They would only be displaced minimally when there Is no other alternative. In most cases, it was ensured that the displacement means nothing more than lateral shiftng of a few meters (especially in the case of the squatting business kiosks). All the avoidance measures have been taken to minimise the impact on squatters and encroachers. As a result, displacement has been significantly reduced. The likely impact of road widening project on the source of livelihood was raised in many consultation sessions. In certain meetings, the level of anxiety among the participants was found to be quite high. An attempt during preparation of road design in the Project has been made to minimise displacement of squatters and encroachers. In all, 286 out of the likely 604 properties in various categories are being finally impacted in Phase IIB of the Project. A majority of these are kiosks, shops and other small commercial establishments. The likely impact on source of livelihood was raised In consultation sessions held at - (1) Malvan (Chainage 91.60- Link 021), (2) Hansalpur Chokadi (Chainage 59.11- Link 021), (3) Padra (Chainage 15.3 - Link 101 to 102), (4) Kantharia Chokadi (Chainage 40.72 - Link 121), 5-3 GLuarat State Highways Project: Phase II8 - Vol. 11 C (5) Muval (Chainage 32.00 - Link 101 to 102), (6) Asnabad (Chainage 18 - Link 133), (7) Sabalpur Chokadi (Chainage 97.01 - Link 261), (8) Wataman Chokadi (Chainage 70.0 - Link 221), (9) Moti Khavdi (Chainage 114.12 - Link 285) and (10) Ataladara (Chainage 6.10 - Link 101). The impact on smaller commercial establishments was unavoidable in Padra due to design limitations. The State Highway passes through a constricted and congested urban section and most of the properties are located quite close to the existing pavement. In all, 53 properties are being impacted here. However, in all other cases, a major proportion of the properties is not being impacted. For example - In Asnabad only 8 commercial establishments are being impacted, in Sabalpur 2 and in Wataman only 14 properties are being finally impacted. In Muval and Moti Khavdi none of the properties are being impacted by the Project. In every such case where the property is being impacted, compensation as per the Entitlement Framework of GSHP, counseling and other support mechanism would be provided (Refer Chapter 8 -RAP, Vol. ILA, Phase IIB ESR for details). 5.1.3 Impact on Properties (Residential) It was suggested during consultation sessions held at Bedi (Chainage 6.02 - Link 271), Samiyala (Chainage 9.88 - Unk 101) and Bhensali (Chainage 17.8 - Link 121) that the residential properties located near curve (in all these three cases) should not be impacted. An attempt has been made to improve road geometry along with minimisation of impact on properties at the same time. No residential property is being impacted in Bedi and Samiyala while onty three houses are being affected in case of Bhensali village. It has been found necessary to improve the geometry of the sharp curve in Bhensali in order to enhance road safety. It is imperative to do so keeping in mind the heavy flow of traffic that is likely to be generated due to the development of industrial estate of GIDC and Dahej port. 5.1.4 Cultural Properties The GSHP has given top priority to avoidance of any adverse impacts in the existing set-up of cultural properties. Except in unavoidable circumstances where relocation will have to be resorted to the Project has gone out of its way to protect the cultural properties. Where necessary, relocation would be taken up only after consulting the concemed community. The approach to affected archaeological and cultural property has been not only meant to protect those that are directly affected, but also to avoid indirect impact on cultural properties in the indirect area of influence. 5-4 Chapter 5 - Sdotiaos to Probler Raised Dunng PAVic Parbdpaton Progranyne Only 13 cultural properties are being impacted or relocated. All other cultural properties will be protected and some enhanced. Detailed protection, mitigation and enhancement plans have been formulated for all such cultural properties. The enhancement of these cultural properties has been basically restricted to the RoW but as per site spedfic situation, enhancement features have been proposed inside the premises of the cultural property also. Enhancement indudes measures, which are mitigation oriented such as provision of barriers for safety as well as to define precincts or plantation of trees to act as natural screens against traffic pollution besides providing shade (Refer Figure 5.2). It also covers provision and/or improvement of access, provision of parking and creation of seating places and rest areas. l Landscaping l l Cultural I Property Hard I Landscaping ~ ~ . Existing I Carriageway Proposed landscaping Figure 5.2: A typical sketch showing Exsting and Propoped Condiborns for a Cultural Property located along the highway It was observed that in certain cases people were more open and flexible towards relocation of cultural properties so as to achieve utilisation of road and related fadllties and at the same time create a safe and quieter environment for people visiting such temples and shrines. (e.g. Vadal: Chainage 91.0 - Link 261 and Bedi: Chainage 6.02 - Link 271). However, in some other cases such as in Malvan Chokadi (e.g. Chainage 91.0 - Link 022) and Sakatsanala (Chainage 59.8 - Link 272), people strongly opposed any likely impact on cultural properties. A similar view was observed in case of two dargahs located along the highway in Samiyala (Chainage 9.88 -Link 101). All these cultural properties are not being impacted by the Project. Additionally, enhancement of the area has been proposed through provision of hard and soft landscape elements. In order to seek information and details about enhancement plants for individual cultural properties Refer Vol. IF-Cultural Properties Report, Phase IIB). In cases where a shrine or a temple is located too dose to the shoulder, guide ralls are being provided. Even in cases where people made no suggestions regarding cultural properties in their area, enhancement and protection measures have been provided. In Gauridal (Chainage 12.0 - Link 5-5 -mu GujaratState Highways Project: Phase 11 - Vol 11 C 271), participants had suggested provision of a seating area near Mahadev temple and protection of a peepal tree near the compound wall of the temple. Both these suggestions have been incorporated into Enhancement Plan for this village (Refer Vol. IIE-Environmental Design and Mitigation Measures Report, Phase IIB). The Vasuki Devta shrine in village Bedi (Chainage 6.02 - Link 271) is also not being impacted. In case of Sakatsanala (Chainage 59.8 - Link 272), the design team (PCC) re-aligned the entire section of the Highway passing through the village. Apart from saving the properties, the aim was to save a shrine with which strong cultural sentiments of the people are attached (Refer Section 5.2: Specific Solutions for details). The Bajarang Bali Mandir and Ashram located near Malvan Chokadi (Chainage 91.0 - Link 022) are also not being impacted by the Highway strengthening project. 5.1.5 Road Widening Although the existing pavements were significantly widened, acquisition of land beyond the existing RoW has been restricted to an absolute minimum. In numerous places, acquisition of additional land was avoided. For such avoidance without a compromise on the width of pavement, the following measures were adopted as follows - * increasing the slope of embankment from the standard 2 (horizontal): 1 (vertical) up to a maximum of 1.5:1, with appropriate stabilisation and slope protection measures * construction of retaining walls to minimise land acquisition. * construction of roadside drains beneath the footpath etc. Where this was not possible, such as in urban areas, restrictive measures were taken. These include - * Lateral shifting of the pavement to save properties on one side, subject to highway design standards * Avoiding or staggering of parking lanes and service lanes * Restricting the median width up to the minimum 1.2 m as prescribed * Designing a constrained pavement, induding parking lanes and service lanes with minimum width of 3m and 3.2m instead of 3.5m as per standard practice * Protection of cut slopes with reinforced earthwork, where vertical slopes are to be negotiated to avail safe vertical profile of road * Designing several stretches of Project roads as "restricted speed zones"(design speeds were as low as 50 to 60 km/h in some stretches as compared to standard design speed of 100 km/h) * Designing the road intersections, particularty in urban situations, judiciously to avoid land and property acquisition and IWO --- 5-6 Chapt- 5 - Solutions to Problem Raised Ding Public Partidpaton Progrannme Stage wise construction of roads and bridges to avoid bottlenecks and congestion during construction phase These are some general safety measures that been incorporated in the design as per site spedfic details in different locations of Phase IIB corridors. However, certain cases demanded a more specific solution, which has been accordingly detailed out. Some such cases are being discussed below. A realignment or shift of the pavement away from the main village/settlement area has been carried out in order to minimise the impact on people and properties. In a few cases such as in Soladi (Chainage 131.0 - Link 023), Bhensali (Chainage 17.8 - Link 121), Bedi (Chainage 6.02 - Unk 271), Mitana (Chainage 31.0 - Link 272) and Sakatsanala (Chainage 59.8 - Link 272), the old and the main village area is located dose to the existing pavement while new structures on the opposite side were relatively distant from the Highway. It was found that by shifting the pavement away from the village area the dvil work could still be carried out within the existing RoW. Thus, two goals were achieved simultaneously - 1. Minimisation of impact on people and properties and 2. Minimisation of land acquisition. In all these cases the new alignment of the road has been proposed away from the main settlement area. 5.1.6 Bypass Issue People have raised the demand for a by-pass in many Public Partidpation sessions. However, it is not possible to incorporate many such proposals keeping in mind the limitations and scope of the Project. In such a case, people were explained the planning process for a by-pass in detail. They were explained different scenarios whence it became dear that bypasses are not the only feasible solution. Villagers and PCC agreed that the best course is to design a relatively constrained road through the settlement. The PCC and R&BD agreed that all measures would be taken to minimise disruption and displacement. In case of Padra, where the people raised such a demand, it was spedfied that provision of by- pass was way beyond the scope of the present Project. The offidals of R&BD, who were present during the meeting, too explained the difficulties in this regard. Similady in case of Olpad, it was not possible to indude such a demand within GSHP. The limit of construction ends just outside the main market area of the settement. MIoreover, a dedsion such of this has its own finandal and time constraints, which lie beyond the purview of GSHP. A similar demand was put forward in Sakatsanala (Chainage 59.3 - Unk 272) by the people. They suggested that by-pass would ensure safety for school children, women and other pedestrians who frequently have to cross-over for school, water source and agricultural fields located on the other side of the Highway. Also, it would lessen the noise pollution in the village 5-7 MD' Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase 118 - Vol. 11 C area, which is fast becoming a growing menace. However, it was pointed out that though the reasons are valid, it was possible to develop the by-pass within the purview of GSHP. Nevertheless, the R&BD could investigate the urgency of such a proposal in the near future, keeping in mind the various social and financial constraints associated with it. 5.1.7 Safety of school children and other road users Changes in the road environment to increase speeds have a direct impact on safety. This Project aims at increasing road safety remarkably. Segregation of pedestrians and motor vehicles as well as segregation of slow and fast moving traffic was a prime concem while designing. Throughout the length of Project corridors, 1.5 m paved shoulders have been provided, in addition to 1 m wide earthen shoulder, on either side of the carriage way to ease segregation of fast and slow moving vehicles. All urban areas have been designed as "restricted speed zones", and adequate signage has been proposed. In every village or urban area, separate parking and service lanes ha been provided along with roadside footpaths. Protection barriers have been provided along the crowded/congested sections or when the pavement is narrow. Some other measures to ensure safety of road users adopted in the Project design indude: * Utilisation of rumble strips to increase driver alertness of an upcoming change in environment. * Changing roadway surface material to increase the alertness of the driver. * Roadway illumination to increase night visibility and enhance safety. * Modified cross-section according to extent and density of settlement. Controlling high vehicle speed and heavy traffic volume have been important aspects of Project design. Many such measures to achieve this including speed-breakers, signboards, illumination, guard-rails, improvement of road geometry etc. have been included as part of design in different sections to ensure greater safety of pedestrians, school-children and other road-users. Traffic control devices and other facilities in GSHP have been designed to ensure safety coupled with smooth hazard free passing to road users. Re-design of intersections provision of parking lanes, traffic signs, road markings and access roads have also been incorporated in road design. Keeping in mind the accessibility factor, all existing access roads to farms, shops and small settlements have been treated by paving the surface and easing the grade. At all major intersections, channelisation and right twin bays have been proposed to increase safety, intersection capadty and to reduce conflict points. Guide-rails are being provided at all approaches to bridges, culverts, animal underpass and along high embankment (Refer Chapter 6 - Avoidance and Mitigation Measures, ESR, Phase IIB for details). In certain cases guide-rails have also been provided to protect water bodies and cultural properties. MD 5-8 chapter S - Solutons to Problems Raised During Public Partippaton Programme Provision of safety measures including speed-breakers, signboards, zebra crossings, streetlights etc. were raised in all the consultation sessions. The specific measures adopted/designed in different corridors for enhancing safety are being summed up below - * The Bhensan - Amreli junction (Chainage 92.0 - Corridor 261) has been re-designed keeping in mind the reported high rate of accidents at the intersection. * Parking lanes have been provided at Padra (Chainage 15.2 - Link 101), Muval (Chainage 32 -Link 102), Sakatsanala (Chainage 59.2 -Link 272), Moti Khavdi (Chaiinage 114.12 - Link 285), Malvan (Chainage 91.60 - Link 021) and Hansalpur Chokadi (Chainage 59.11- Link 021) apart from some other urban stretches. • During Public Participation session at Padra (Chainage 15.2 - Corridor 10) participants strongly suggested provision of a cyde track in order to ensure safety of a large number of cyclists working in industrial units located along the Highway. Keeping this in mind, a separate cycle track is being provided in the town from chainage 15.000 to 16.300 (one and half km). * In Sangnia, the proposed re-alignment of the road would have blocked the movement of cattle to the pond and agricultural fields beyond it due to construction of a retaining wall. In order to facilitate safe and uninterrupted crossing of people and their animals, a box culvert (about 6m wide and 3m high) has been provided at Chainage 15.225. • It has been observed that the thick growth of Prosopis juliflora in certain sections along the Highway has been responsible for reducing visibility apart from creating environmental problems. In Bharuch - Dahej corridor (121) particularly the species has grown right upto the edge of the pavement creating a green wall on both sides of the road. The issue was specifically taken up in two out of the three meetings organised along this Corridor - Bhensali (Chainage 17.8) and Dahej (Chainage 1.0). Keeping in mindl, the environmental and safety concerns Prosopis juliflora is being removed in all corridors of Phase IIB. 5.1.8 Bus-stops In most of the consultation sessions, suggestions and questions pertaining to provision and improvement of bus stops have been raisecl. People revealed the inefficiency of existing C~~~T C'~~~ '~TjU 4 ,.>~~~~- .. > .Ir .;r. Figum 5.3: A Typical Exsting Bus-Stop SA: Pfoposed Enhainement - Bus-Stop| 5-9 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase II - Vol. 11 C structure of bus stops. The existing design was reported to be unconduisive to the local climate and thus, finds use only during the monsoon season. Some of the existing bus stops have no shelter and others provide inadequate shade, specially when the sun is at lower elevation. The provision of new bus shelters under the Phase IIB has been made keeping in mind the deficiencies that exist presently, both in terms of numbers and in terms of design elements (Refer Figures 5.3 and 5.4). Apart from this, the existing bus stops are also being enhanced and rehabilitated under this particular phase. 5.1.9 Social Hot Spots The hot-spot matrices were prepared with significant inputs from the Public Participation Process. Impact on the hot spots was minimised through innovative and sensitive design solutions. Most of the other issues were resolved through design solutions. Sometimes, consensus was built-up among the likely PAPs with regard to the issues. Measures taken to reduce impacts in the hotspots include both mitigation and compensatory measures. Also, specific measures were formulated for some of these hotspots wherever required. Where rational design was unable to incorporate each and every issue raised by the community (say, difficulty in providing a particular tree due to large traffic hazard potential or difficulty in providing a by-pass) a conflict resolution exercise was undertaken. In places where such exercises were carried out, the communities became relatively flexible in their approach to the issues. However, the R&BD can definitely work out the logistics and take up such tasks at a later date, if it deems fit and has the resources available with it to execute such a task. 5.1.10 Enhancement of road-side areas Enhancement designs were also developed based on community reaction. The term 'enhancement (as opposed to mitigation or compensation) is used in GSHP in the particular contexts where the project does not impact the elements being treated. Enhancement of areas along the Highway has been proposed in cases where a reasonable possibility of improving the existing situation was found such improvement includes visual, cultural and micro- environmental improvement. As per the WB operational guidelines, improvement is required in areas already degraded, even if this project is not resulting in any additional impacts. Such improvements (including visual, cultural and micro-environmental) are also treated as enhancement. In certain consultation sessions such as in Soladi (Chainage 131 - Link 023), Kantharia Chokadi (Chainage 40.7 - Link 121), Bhensali (Chainage 17.8- Link 121), Wataman Chokadi (Chainage'70.0 - Link 121) and Gauridal (Chainage 12.0 - Link 271), the participants suggested that highway development projects should also look into enhancement of road-side areas, specially those in and near the settlements. In GSHP, enhancement of road-side areas and visual experience has been incorporated in the Project depending on the availability of required space, material etc. Enhancement is not a mandatory requirement, but the effort is to maximize overall project benefits. The guiding principle limiting such measures is that the enhancement measures = 3O 5-10 OCapter 5 - Sdutiors to ProblerisRaied Dun Public ParbtpationProgranrm proposed should be more economical to implement and manage as part of the road widening and strengthening programme, compared to when Implemented or mnanaged in isolabon. Apart from the aforesaid locations, enhancement measures have also been proposed at Sabalpur Chokadi (Chainage 97 - Unk 261), Jetalsar (Chainage 71.7 - Link 261) MotI Khavdi (Chainage 114.12 - Unk 285) and Sakatsanala (Chainage 59.8 - Link 272). In all, 9 locations in different Phase IIB corridors are being enhanced (Refer Table 5.1 for details). Table 5.1: Enhancement of Road-side areas - Phase IIB S. No. Link No. Corridor Name Location Chainage 1. 121 Bharuch - Dahej Kantharia Chokadl 40.7 2. 121 Bharuch - Dahej Bhensali 17.8 3. 261 Jetpur - Junagadh Sabalpur Chokadi 97.0 4. 261 Jetpur - Junagadh Jetalsar 71.7 5. 221 Wataman - Pipli Wataman 69.08 6. 271 Rajkot - Morvi Gauridal 12.0 7. 023 Viramgam - Halvad Soladi 131.2 8. 285 Falla - Khambalia Moti Khavdi 114.12 9. 272 Rajkot - Morvi Sakatsanala 59.8 10. 021 Viramgam - Malvan Malvan 91.0 Sou - CaTpled fromn Vol. fF ErMtWmntai Oigns and Miigaton Measwe, hse it B The enhancement measures indude provision of seating arrangements, paving and plantations (Refer Vol. IIE: Environmental Designs and Mitigation Measures, Phase IIB for details). It should be noted that these enhancement measures are additional to those, which have suggested near the bus stops and shrines. All existing bus stops (wherever possible) are proposed to be enhanced using a combination of hard and soft landscape treatments. Also, the entire project corridors shall be strengthening and reinforced using various techniques of soft landscapes, principally through planting various types of trees, shrubs and ground covers. / 5.1.11 Noise Pollution The concem regarding noise pollution with / / increase in speed and number of vehides / on the Highway has been one of great iA concem. It not only causes discomfort by redudng effective oral communication but - also reduction in hearing and sleep [I Figure 5.5: Typical Noise Balri Propedose deprivation. Of specific concem is the disturbance caused to students and patients in schools and hospital/s located along the 5-11 n Gujarat State Highways Protect: Phase 118 - Vol. 11 C highway. This concem was particularly raised in two consultation sessions - Bhensali (Chainage 17.8 - Link 121), Samiyala (Chainage 12.0 - Link 101) and Asnabad (Chainage 18.0 - Link 133), where participants reported disturbance to school students due to highway traffic. In order to mitigate this problem, barrier walls have been recommended for both these sensitive locations (Refer Vol. IIE - Environmental Design and Mitigation Measures, Phase IIB for details). These barrier walls will also tend for reduce other generally negative effects associated with a highway such as litter, dust, dirt and view of the traffic (Refer Figure 5.5). Apart from Bhensali, Sangama and Asnabad, such noise barriers are also being provided in front of schools and one hospital in different locations of Phase IIB corridors. Table 5.2 presents the list of all such locations, where noise barrier walls are being provided. Table 5.2: Provision of Noise Barrlers Walls - Phase IIB. Unk Location Chainage Length Side Remarks No. (Vilage) From To (in nit) 285 Jamnagar-Khambalia 99.412 99.487 75 R Primary school 285 Jamnagar-Khambalia Vasal 104.050 104.125 75 L Primary school 272 Rajkot-Morvi Sakatsanala 58.840 58.915 75 R Primary school 261 Jetpur-Junagadh Jetalsar 77.400 77.450 50 R Girls school 261 Jetpur-Junagadh Jetalsar 77.550 77.600 50 L Boy's High school 133 Olpad Ichchhapor Asnabad 18.030 18.050 20 L Primary school 221 Wataman-Pipli Wataman 79.150 79.225 75 L Primary school 101 Vadodara-Jambusar Samiyala 11.150 11.190 40 R Primary school Source - camnpled frno Environmntl Design and Miigation Report, Pha5e JIM, GSHP. 5.1.12 Provision of Street Ughts The suggestions related to provision of street-lights along the Highway in urban stretches also came up during some consultation sessions. Such suggestions were specifically put forward during meetings organised in Corridor 027 (Rajkot -Morvi), Corridor 121 (Bharuch-Dahej), Corridor 261 (Jetpur-Junagadh) and Corridor 10 (Vadodara-Padra-Jambusar). Such a provision has been made in these corridors. However, the exact stretch where the street-lights have to be provided was decided by the engineers (PCC) keeping in mind the site spedfic conditions. Only in one such place (Bhensali - Chainage: 17.8, Bharuch-Dahej) such a demand raised by the people is not being complied to due to a limited (small) exposure of the settlement to the Highway. Table 5.3 presents the details regarding provision of street-lights in various Phase IIB corridors. 0M-01 5-12 Chapter 5 - Solubotis to ProbJens Raisd Duvng Public ParUdpabonProgranne Table 5.3: Provision of Street Lights - Phase IIB Chainage Length S. No. Corridor Name Unk No. From To (in km) 1. Vadodara-Padra-Jambusar 101-102 6.650 8.500 1.850 2. Vadodara-Padra-Jambusar 101-102 14.400 15.000 0.600 3. Vadodara-Padra-Jambusar 101-102 15.000 16.300 1.300 4. Bharuch-Dahej 121 6.650 9.200 2.550 5. Bharuch-Dahej 121 4-000 5.550 1.550 6. Bharuch-Dahej 121 1.500 2.000 0.500 7. Olpad-Ichchhapor 133 17.700 19.200 1.500 8. Bagodara - Dholka 211 22.150 23.010 0.860 9. Wataman - Pipli 221 69.600 69.850 0.250 10. Jetpur-Junagadh 261 77.000 77.400 0.400 11. Jetpur-Junagadh 261 95.700 96.000 0.300 12. Rajkot-Morvi 027 3.000 3.400 0.400 13. Rajkot-Morvi 027 12.100 12.500 0.400 14. Rajkot-Morvi 027 30.950 31.300 0.350 15. Rajkot-Morvi 027 42.000 42.800 0.800 16. Rajkot-Morvi 027 58.700 60.000 1.300 17. Jamnagar-Khambalia 285 110.600 111.900 1.300 18. Jamnagar-Khambalia 285 111.900 112.500 0.600 19. Jamnagar-Khambalia 285 114.000 114.300 0.300 20. Jamnagar-Khambalia 285 114.400 118.800 4.400 21. Jamnagar-Khambalia 285 118.800 119.300 0.500 Sourc De-gn Report, Pt-ase LB 5.1.13 Quality of Construction and Maintenance Issues It has been noted that the concern among the people towards construction quality and regular 5-13 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. [l C maintenance of Highways is increasingly becoming a serious issue. In many consultation sessions, participants raised questions pertaining to time frame for completion of construction, use of quality material and maintenance mechanism. In this regard, adequate provisions regarding quality check and specifications have been prepared in detail (Refer Pavement Design Report - Phase IIB for details) and incorporated within the contract documents. The design life of the Project has been set for a period of 15 years, which obviousty means better pavement surface and lesser maintenance. Adequate provisions related to avoidance of disruption of public access, traffic management plan etc. have been prepared so as to cause least disruption to movement and activities of people during the construction period. All other measures including reports on status of work, monitoring and evaluation have been worked out in a manner so as to enable timely implementation of project tasks and identify lacuna, if any in work procedures. The issue was discussed at length in consultation sessions held at Padra (Chainage 15.3 - Link 101), Dahej (Chainage 1.0 - Link 121), Dholka (Chainage 21.5 - Link 211), Asnabad (Chainage 18 - Link 133), Samiyala (Chainage 9.88 - Link 101) and in both meetings organised at Ataladara (Chainage 6.10 - Link 101). On a matter such as this, no single solution can be provided as a mitigation measure. However, the aforesaid issue has been well taken care of during preparation of contract documents, supervision and monitoring framework, EMAP and RAP both in direct and indirect terms. 5.1.14 Compensatory Reforestation The prindpal impact on flora includes the removal of trees and grubbing of vegetative cover for construction and clearance zone within RoW. It has been noted during consultation process that a high level of awareness is present among communities on certain issues related to natural environment. A long discussion on matter related to compensatory reforestation took place in consultation sessions organised at Dholka (Chainage 21.5 - Corridor 211) and Vadal (Chainage 91.0 - Corridor 261). A similar concem was also noted in consultation sessions organised at Bhensali (Chainage 17.8 - Corridor 121), Dahej (Chainage 1.0 - Corridor 121) and Gauridal (Chainage 12.0 - Corridor 27). It was explained that removal of trees would be unavoidable due to following reasons: a. To allow traffic detours b. To prevent vehicle collisions (trees which preclude adequate sight distance and are potential safety hazards. c. To provide construction of embankment and drains. The mitigation measures adopted in GSHP with regards to this are mentioned below: * Compensatory afforestation as per Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Fore each tree felled, two trees will be planted. The Department of Forest will take up the actual planting operation at locations specified under overall forestry programmes in the state. 5-14 Chapter 5 - Solutions to Problems Raised During Public Partcipation Programme * In addition to this trees shall be planted along the project corridors GSHP. Barbed wire fencing along with than under bushes will be installed on either side of the proposed planting to ensure an improved rate of survival. * Road slopes will be re-vegetated with local shrubs and grasses to prevent soil erosion. The above mentioned is only a brief overview. Refer Vol. IIA - ESR, Chapter 6 - Avoidance and Mitigation Measures for details. 5.1.15 Compensation In order to improve certain curves or realign bridges, some acquisition of land is inevitable. Acquisition of land has been proposed in Bharuch - Dahej (1.99 hac.), Jetpur - Junagadh (0.319 hac.), Vanthali - Jamnagar (5.903 hac.), Dhrangdhra - Halvad (2.082 hac.), Dholka - Bagodara (0.200 hac.), Wataman - Pipli (4.095 hac.) and Olpad - Sachin (1.904 hac.). A detailed, comprehensive and adequate entitlement framework has been prepared for this Project (Refer Chapter 8, ESR). As a policy, all impacted persons/households/agencies will be paid at "replacement value" and not as per the rate decided under the lIand Acquisition Act. This is probably the only Project of similar nature that allows for a review of the "awards" made under the Land Acquisition Act (if the market value or the replacement value is more than the legally payable compensation, the difference will be paid as assistance by the Project). For this purpose, the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) will form district level committees for market value assessment. The members of the committee are proposed to be eminent valuers. NGOs will also be part of this committee (Refer Volume IIB: Institutional Arrangements and Legal Setting for GSHP) 5.1.16 Resettlement and Rehabilitation Programme The Project has ensured that the affected population and other stakeholders are informed, consulted in a meaningful way, and allowed to participate actively in the development process. It has been ensured that this task is pursued throughout the Project, both during preparation, implementation and monitoring of project results and impacts. The resettlement policy for this Project addresses, development induced impact caused by the Project and is not limited to physical relocation. PAPs are eligible to receive consultation and counselling with regard to their entitlements and compensation. (Refer Chapter 8, Volume 2A, ESR for details). 5.1.17 Grievance Redressal Mechanism It is expected that through a participatory process and good compensation and support mechanism, acceptance of the Project will -be enhanced and complaints would be reduced. There may, nevertheless be individuals or groups who feel that they are not given adequate support, or that their needs are not properly addressed. The Project has, therefore established a Grievance Redressal Process with local committees, which will hear complaints and facilitate solutions. Institutional framework covering detailed operational procedure for GRC has been 5-15 W Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. 11 C designed in a way to ensure that PAPs get an effective platform to represent their grievance. (Refer Volume 2B: Institutional Arrangements and Legal Setting for GSHP). 5.1.18 Monitoring of RAP The process of monitoring programmes under RAP has been designed to cover elements of both compliance monitoring and success or performance monitoring. The former seeks to ascertain whether the actions called for by RAP have indeed been camied out while the latter seeks to determine whether these actions have achieved their objectives. (Refer Chapter 8, Volume 2A, ESR for details). This would help in identifying success and deficiencies if any of the Project. 5.2 SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS The solutions discussed in the text above were applied as per location specific requirements that emerged from the discussions held with people at different locations in each corridor. In certain cases, separate solutions were required to mitigate particular site specific issues. The broad solutions designed for such cases have been discussed below. It should be noted that text in this report deals primarily at the general level and for all design and engineering details, the relevant volumes (as mentioned in the text) should be referred. 5.2.1 Sangma (Chainage: 12.95-Corridor 101) During the Public Partidpation session in Sangma, members of the design team (PCC) had suggested two alternatives in order to minimise the impact on people and properties. These two altematives were explained to the community and discussion on various pros and cones was held in detail during the first round of consultation. Altemative-I was to improve the existing State Highway, passing through the village with minimal dislocation of business and properties. Altemative-II, on the other hand, involved a short by-pass behind Mahadev Temple, for which a part of the village pond - <'~ "; '8 ' ' ..St 5 - S (Refer Figure 5.6) would have to be + < '-,~'' i } '~ filled up. Altemative-II would avoid l-' - :. ~+-..- -*,. affecting the kiosk owners and the residential structures located adjacent to the CW. It would also ensure a __ . _ greater degree of safety for the residents of the village. However, since __i __-B - Altemative-II has serious technical and financial implications, it was clearly specified, in the Public Participation Figum 5.6: VilUage Pond- Sangma session that the members of the PCC cannot totally ascertain the planning 5-16 IUqft NOr nax IMPACTED cmmom01 to i i LU OF CCUD6IY SUN TOn CuPSAUD (inulag To 55. 2) ( NO IMPACT ON THE WBLE. 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Nonetheless, all efforts would be made to reduce the likely impacts of the Project on people and properties in the village. After field surveys and evaluation of the technical feasibility of Alternative-II, the design team (PCC) prepared a preliminary plan. This plan was again presented to the people in second meeting and was reviewed closely in order to obtain the suggestions and reactions on the matter before the final design is prepared. The Village Sarpanch, primary school teacher, priests of the two temples and their family members, some shop-keepers and a few other persons took part in the second round of discussion. A copy of the proposed plan, a copy of the issues raised by the people during first round of consultation and a few photographs were given to the community. Though it is possible to avoid negative impacts on most of the commercial establishments and residential structures along the existing road, the proposed road alignment in Alternative II is likely to impact one or two residential units located near the curve at the end of the village. A water tank, a Banyan tree and a kiosk on the other side of the road are also likely to be impacted. All other details of the proposed road alignment were also explained to the people at length. The following suggestions and feed-back was received during the second round of consultation process from the community: * People have voluntarily accepted the relocation and rehabilitation of certain properties. The community has unanimously offered to help the 'affected household/s' in addition to the help/assistance that would be-provided under the Entitlement Framework of the Project. * People have accepted relocation of a kiosk and the water tank near Baba Ram Dev's Mandir. * No objections have been raised to the felling of the old Banyan tree. * People have, however, opposed relocation of the old temple. The compound of this temple extends right upto the water tank. The community has voluntarily agreed to give up half of this compound for the proposed road. * People have suggested provision of an access from the main village area to the agricultural fields and pond near the Baba Ram Dev temple. * People have also suggested provision of drainage facility along the existing State Highway. * Given the options whether to fill up a part of the pond near the temple or not, the people suggested that this remaining part of the pond should be filled up. * The community again raised the desirability increasing the capacity of the CD work. * Issues related to the safety of school children and noise pollution were again discussed briefly. 5-17 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase fIB - Vol. II C FINDINGS OF THE SECOND MEETING * Even resticted widening of the existing State Highway would directly affect the residential units of the Mahadev temple and some of the oormmerial establishnents on the other side of the road * All the participants were positive about GSHP and aware of its benefits * The participants have voluntarily agreed to support and co-operate on all issues pertaining to Project implementation at the village level. * They have unanimously offered to support and help the person/s or household/s, who would be impacted by the project. * The people reported that the second round of discussion has further helped in reviving their confidence in consultation process. The design team was informed about these findings, on the basis of which a new road alignment is being proposed. However, since this would inevitably require some amount of land acquisition, the final decision in this regard lies with the R&BD. 5.2.2 Problem of Over Topping - Corridor 02 In Links 021 (Viramgam-Malvan) and 022 (Malvan-Dharangdhra) significant over-topping problem has been reported (Refer Figure 5.7). The severity of the problem was realized during the consultation session at Hansalpur Chokadi. Many sections on these two links flood extensively in medium to heavy rains. Significant over-topping within km 73.8 to 74.5 has been reported by the local people. A- detailed discussion with R&BD officials, Viramgam Division has further helped in understanding the critical nature of the problem. (Refer Focus Group Discussion N Report - Hansalpur Chokadi, Appendix ]). -t The matter was brought to the notice of design - team members, who carried out an extensive Figure 5.7: Water Logging -Link 021 survey into order to establish a final list of areas facing a problem of over-topping. All such potential locations of flooding are provided with additional reliving culverts. A detailed list identified by the engineers of PCC with extensive help of R&BD and local population has been prepared. 5.2.3 Sakatsanala Sakatsanala is a village located at Chainage 58.8 in Corridor 27 (Rajkot - Morvi), 3km south of Morvi town. The buildings and other structures of the settlement along this section are located too close to the existing carriage-way on the left hand side (west) while moving from Rajkot w-D 5-18 Chapter 5 - Solutions to Problems Raised Dting Public Partidpation Rogramme towards Morvi. On the other side, however, the buildings are located quite far away, leaving a clear buffer zone between the road and the settlement. The strengthening work on existing alignment of the Highway would have impacted a shrine (Chainage 58.875) along with three other residential properties in this stretch (Refer Figur-e 5.8). Also, the CoI would have included two more commercial properties located between Chainage 58.80 to 59.30. F Keeping in mind, the safety of the villagers and impact of proposed design on business and residences, it was proposed to shift the Figure 5.8: Stuctures dose to Pavement alignment away from.the settement. Also, In no -Villaqe Sakatsanala case, the impact on the aforesaid shrine was permissible in view of strong religious sentiments attached to it. The design along this section was altered to minimise the negative impact of the Project on the people and properties of the village (Refer Chapter 6 -Avoidance and Mitigation Measures, ESR).. 5.2.4 Ataladara (Chainage 6.020) (Corridor 101) In Ataladara (Vadodara-Padra-Jambusar) (Chainage 6.020 to 6.300) it was apparent that even minor widening of the existing Highway would result in significant displacement and irreversible impact on properties and business. Hence, a collective decision was taken to restrict widening here by R&BD and PCC. It has been proposed to only improve the existing pavement in this particular stretch. 5.2.5 Taxabon Issue The issue related to'taxation' raised at Public Participation sessions at Vadu (Chainage 29.3 - Link 102) and Muval Chainage 32.0 - Link 102) needs attention. The matter was taken up quite aggressively and people demanded resolution of the same as early as possible. Though the matter falls outside the purview of the GSHP, it is essential to put up this matter to the concemed department in order to ensure smooth implementation of the Project. The EMU during final verification of PAPs could collect the necessary information from the affected individuals and could pursue the matter with the concemed department (Revenue Department) through NGOs. 5.2.6 Drainage Issue at Padra (Corridor 101) Padra town is situated on Vadodara-Padra-Jambusar corridor (101-102) at km 15. The terrain of is undulating and a cause of concern, which can be noticed through a system of three inter- connected ponds. ISSUE - The first pond (from Vadodara side) receives its recharge from a surface drain on the other side of road at 15.600km. This pond is connected to the second pond through a proper channel measuring about 70m in length and 3A4m in width. In the past, there was only one 5-19 II Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase llB - Vol. 11 C pond in the place second and the third pond. This larger pond had a bridge across it. With time, land was reclaimed by filling the pond partially on sides of the bridge. Today, a small opening measuring roughly 5m in width is the only channel left between the two parts of this pond. At the junction of two roads a pumping station pumps water out of a bore well and the excess of water is released into the pond. Thus, this pond receives water throughout the year. The issue here-is that of blocked drainage and haphazard dumping of waste and garbage. The only outlet drain available for this pond system is through the second pond. This outlet ends into a stagnant pool on the side of culvert at 15.860 km. At the other side of culvert a crescent shaped water body, runs parallel to the highway, containing lush green coloured water, indicating the amount of eutrophication taking place in it. The other end of the crescent touches an old brick weir, which might have acted as a check dam in the past. The other side of the brick weir has a small depression, which is connected to the other side of the road through the culvert at 16.050km. A ditch starts from the culvert at 16.050 km and ends in a smaller pond out side the settlement, which is again connected to the biggest pond in the area at chainage 16.300. This pond seems to be the sink of that region as the ditches from the road beyond Padra also end at this pond. In monsoon, the whole highway section is flooded due to such in effective drainage. The town has flourishing shops on the side of the highway, which generate a lot of garbage. As the village side of the highway is lined entirely with shops, invariably, the garbage generated by their activities is dumped on the other side of the road. Here, the crescent pool and the old brick weir are located. The dumped garbage has completely blocked the flow of water and created unhygienic conditions for the residents of the town. All the three ponds also collect the garbage generated by the household residing along the pond. The water in the ponds has been stagnant for years and acts as an ideal breeding ground for vectors spreading all kinds of diseases. The issue was emphasised again and again during the consultation session,by the people. Also, the R&BD officials discussed the seriousness of the issue following discussions after the meeting. SOLUTION - Solution specific and effective enough to resolve the issue has been worked out. It is being presented briefly in the text below. Two things need to be done simultaneously for an effective and long-lasting solution of the water logging problem at Padra. The ponds will have to be properly drained and the community will have to be educated and made to realise that garbage dumping is aggravating flooding and water logging, in their town during monsoon. As a solution in the first case, a connecting drainage ditch will be provided. The drain would be provided on the opposite side of the settlement, north of the corridor. It will start from 15.400km, will cross the highway on 16.160km and will end at 16.300km. This improvement will allow the pond to drain efficiently into the drain (Refer Vol. IIE: Environmental Designs and Mitigation Measures, Phase IIB for details). A metal grill will be provided on the top of the ditch to avoid accumulation of garbage in it. To prevent the community from dumping the garbage in ditch, garbage bins will have to be provided at appropriate locations. n 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~5-20 Ohapter S - Solubaris to Pmble's Ra'sed tDurng Public Pariapaboo Pmngra,mie 5.2.7 Enhancement of Pond - Asnabad (Corridor 133) A pond is located at km. 18.7 on the Olpad-Ichchhapor corridor, north of Asnabad. Its area is 14910 meters. As the pond is fed from the north by the tail end of a canal from the Ukai dam, the water level is almost constant through out the year. A natural drain from the pond is connected with the nearest river at Chainage 18.85. The pond is an important community property and its water is used for a variety of non-drinking purposes. It was suggested during the consultation session organised at Asnabad that the improvement of the road-side area and condition of drain would be of much help to the residents of the area. Keeping this in mind, a detailed enhancement and mitigation plan has been worked out to resolve both social and environmental issues simultaneously. The issue and solution regarding this are summed up in the following text However, for details Refer Vol. IIE: Environmental Designs and Mitigation Measures, Phase IIB. ISSUE - Part of the pond is within the RoW and widening of the highway would Involve encroachment of the pond area, espedally at the southern end of this water body. In addition to the loss of storage volume, the quality of the water in the pond Is also a cause of concern. The pond receives surface runoff from highway that adds to the turbidity, TS, TDS and TSS in the water. The community at Asnabad uses the pond for washing doths, utensils, cattle and vehides. The washing of utensils and doths adds the detergent soap into the water. Detergent contents phosphate, which has been responsible for accelerating the process; of eutrophication. The root cause of all these problems seems to be unregulated access to the water. SOLUTION - The solution to resolve the issue covers the following: a Preventing degradation of Water Quality The standard highway design indudes provision of ditches to divert run-off into nearby natural drains which would prevent degradation of water quality through surface run-off. * Preventing increase in soap and detergent content of water It has been proposed to make arrangements to stop the used water from flowing back In the pond. This can be achieved by providing a separate drain to collect the sulizge and divert it to a flowing water channel. A barrier should also be provided to separate the water in the pond from the used water. * Barrier The barrier required to solve the problem of eutrophication could be a retaining wall, which would retain the earth on the highway side and provide suffident depth for water accumulation on the pond side. Therefore, a retaining wall would be used as a barrier. Following the slope of the ground, a gutter will accompany the wall dosely near the washing area. The barrier and gutter arrangement may also help solve the vehicle-washing problem too. A step will be provided at the access of the pond to prevent vehides from entering the washing area. 5-21 _ 6. NGO CONSULTATION 6.1 INVOLVEMENT OF NGOs NGOs were consulted as a part of Public Partidpation Process in Gujarat State Highway Project. During Phase IIB, efforts were made to consult all major state level and local NGOs along the Project corridors. Some NGOs currently registered under various govemment agendes for implementing their schemes were also interviewed. A few research institutes and other agendes at the state level were also consulted and a feedback- was obtained on Project planning and implementation among other matters. (Refer Appendix K for details). The initial response from most of these organisations has been quite forthcoming and many have shown a keen interest to partidpate in implementation programme of Gujarat State Highways Project. If required, some of these NGOs and institutes would be consulted further on project implementation and evaluation. However, the future meetings spearheaded by the EMU and R&BD will be more focussed and detailed from the viewpoint of partidpation of NGOs during implemnentation of the Project. During Phase IIB, some govemment and semi-goverment organisations/agendes were contacted to design and establish linkages with other agendes and NGOs. These consultations would prove to be useful in generating inter-agency co-operation. The R&BD being an uni- disciplinary organisation can strengthen its institutional capadty for implementing EMAP/RAP by involving other agendes in key area of their expertise. The involvement of experienced NGOs and research institutes can be useful during implementation and evaluation of the Project at the local level. Table 6.1 shows list of agendes (government and non-govemment) consulted during Phase IIB of the Project. Most of the organisations contacted during this Phase work in areas of health, education, employment generation, training, rural development etc., focussing primarily on rural poor, cultivators, women and children. However, some organisations working in areas of environmental up-gradation (induding afforestation), rehabilitation and community counselling and organisation have been identified, which have been marked separately in the list of NGOs attached in Appendix I. The area of operation and programmes of these organisations may prove to be useful during implernentation of GSHP. Table 6.1: Ust of Agencies (Government/Non-government) Consulted in Phase IIB Aga Khan Rural Support Prograrnrne Lalbhai Group Rural Development Fund Gujarat Education Trustee Self employed Women Association Gujarat Institute of Developnent Research Dire*orate of health services Department of Environment & Forest Gujarat SC Development Corporation Janpath Development Commissioner Sardar Patel Institute of Eco. & Sodal Research Department of Revenue Directorate of Social Welfare Directorate of Employment and Training Sangath Gujarat State Rural Housing Board Commissioner - Cottage industr es Rural Technology Institute Source- NGOs Pnmary Survey (NDLI/LAS4), 1999 6-1 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase IIB - Vol. Jl C The final selection of NGOs to participate in the implementation of environmental requirerments will be based on their presence at the local level, programme linkages with potential PAPs, number of trained staff and past experience in development Projects. During NGO consultabon, it was found that very few organisations worked directy in the Project corridors or roadside villages. Most of the programmes are being implemented in remote and under-developed areas of the state. 6.2 SECOND STAGE OF PUBUC PARTICIPATION Before starting the implementation of Phase IIB of the Project, the RAP has to be substantially implemented. It will be necessary to organise a second stage of consultation WMth the communities at that stage. Once the actual PAPs are identified and verified, detailed consultation will be carried out with them on their entitements and then the implementaffon of RAP will take place. The 2nd stage of consultation programme will be organised by the EMU with assistance from the NGOs. Based on the estimated number of likely PAPs, approDdmately 15 communities in nine corridors will have to be covered during the second stage of Public Partidpation, the details of which have been presented in Table 6.2. In a case, where individual PAPs are located at dcfferent located in small nos. along a corridor, individual interviews will have to be organised. Table 6.2: Proposed Public Involvement Sessions S.No. Project Conridor Link No. Town/Village | _Chainage From TO a Sangma 12.95 13.93 1. Vadodara -Padra-Jambusar 101 -102 * Padra 15.36 15.80 * Vadu crssing 26.82 26.95 2 Kanitharia Chokadi 40.72 40.90 2. Bharuj - DaIiej 121 a Bhensali 17.81 17.96 3. Opad - Ichhapore 133 * cpad 18.0 19.0 * Vadal 91.0 92.0 4. Jetpur -Junagarh 261 . a* etalsar 71.75 72.12 * Bedi 6.0 6.02 5. Rajkot - Morvi 271 * Gauridal 12.0 12.8 a Sakatsanala 56.80 58.90 6. Ha-vad - Dhrangdhra 023 * Soladi 131.46 134.0 7. Mramgam - Bajana 021 * Hansalpur Chokadi 59.11 59.20 8. Watamanr- Ppri 221 a Wataman Chokadi 70.0 70.5 9. Dholka - Bagodra 211. a Dholka 21.5 22.4 The final designs for Phase IIB of the Project have been completed in December 1999. It is recommended that the second stage of consultation should be initiated at least six months prior to the initiation of construction activity. 6-2 7. EVALUATION OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 EVALUATION OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME A cornerstone of the design of GSHP has been the incorporation of local cnd location-specific issues. These issues may look trivial in a macro scale, if seen in isolation; but these are cumulative, and trade-off is possible only at a local level. It is not the consultation per se, but the community oriented design solution that differentiates GSHP from oter similar projects. An attempt has been made to evaluate the Public Participation Programme carried in Phase-IIB of GSHP. The following general observations have been made programme - The encouraging aspect during Public Involvement Programme was the large attendance of the memnbers of the community, which shows their concern and interest in sharing the local issues. This was largely due to the fact that the people according to their own convenience decided the date, time and venue of consultation/meeting. * Another encouraging aspect about the participation process has been the involvement of women in the meetings (Refer FIgure 7.1), which was notably higher in the Village meetings. These women were not only present in the sessions but also actively participated put forth their views on various issues. The main concern was safety of children, rehabilitaton and safety of women folk crossing the roads for fetching water. * In most of the Public Participation - sessions, people were interested in listening to the details of Gujarat State Highways Project and actively _;e participated in the discussions that _-- followed,. inIthe discussionsthat Figure 7.1: Women Participirnts in a Meeting * People felt that Public Participation Programme has helped in establishing a link between Project Designers and final beneficiaries and thus, these sessions hiave proved to be extremely useful. They have shown keen interest in project details and organization of such Public Involvement sessions. * In most of the Public Participation sessions, a co-operative and receptive%attitude of the people was observed. Many felt that implenentation of infrastructure Projects was necessary for socio-economic development of the state/region. * In many sessions, it was observed that the community had made prior arrangements to organize consultation sessions. This has been possible due to sufficient time given to them and their active involvement in deciding time and venue of the meetirg. At some places, 7-1 Gujarat State Highwvavs Project Phase IIB - vol. II C they had selected a representative, who on behalf of the community raised issues in a systematic manner. * Relocation of business, drainage, provision of bus stop and road safety were the major concerns common to most of the Public Participation sessions. Safety, security and employment were the issues about which the by and large all communities were most concerned. * People wanted successful implementation of the Project and expressed their hope towards addressal of the issues raised by them. * Representatives of the communities - such as Sarpanch, local leaders etc. were duly supported by the other people present in the meeting. * During the meetings, it was realized that effective public involvement calls for establishing a good rapport with the people in concern. This is possible only when at least one or two rounds of informal discussions/meetings are held in advance. This helps in building the confidence of the people increases and the credibility and seriousness of the proponent about public involvement. * Very often the impacts or issues raised by the people are not very different, but their priorities and tone of presentation varies greatly. Therefore, it is necessary to closely observe and note such details in order to obtain a more realistic picture. Though such an attempt has been made in Phase-IIB Public Involvement Programme, a more rigorous and detailed methodology needs to be evolved and adopted in future to achieve the same. Without a detailed shift down. * Feedback to the people, on the meeting and subsequent actions, the spirit of Public Involvement Programme remains unfulfilled. An attempt has been made in Phase-IIB, but the approach needs to be further defined, in future projects. * The Public Participation Programme helped in removing a few misconceptions about the Project. Also, the fear and anxiety of the people, especially that of the squatters and encroachers reduced, at least to an extent after the meetings. * In cases, people raised issues that were essentially beyond the scope of the Project. It is felt that in many cases the information is valuable and could be referred to the concerned agency/department for necessary actions. However, this task has not been accomplished in Phase-IIB, but this aspect should be reviewed in similar programmes in future. * People realize that technical and financial constraints do exist in a Project and thus, very often no non-implementable or difficult propositions have been put forward. * The quality of road construction and co-ordination of R&BD with other departments such as power, telecom and water supply and sewage board was also discussed at length. 7-2 Chapter 7 - Evaluabon of Public ParbdpabonProgranrne and Recaviendabons • The level of awareness among most of the participants on various issues by and large was found to be quite high. • Also, it has been observed very specifically in the various Public Participation sessions that one or two meetings are often not enough to prompt open and co-operative partidpation from the concerned communities. It has been carefully noticed that In order to resolve many critcal and sensitive sodal issues, a series of meetings/discussions with the concerned communities would prove extremely useful and helps in resolving many such cases. * The role and function of the fadlitator who is responsible for organizing such a session needs to be carefully worked out. A friendly andA co-operative attitude and systematic approach of the facilitator with adequate warm-up period helps in creating a condudve environment, which greatly prompts open and frank discussions at the community level. 7.2 RECOMMENDATIONS Roads are provided to bring benefits to community life and economic activities, through improved access, lower transport costs and better markets for local products and services. Road improvement can, however have a wider effect on community life and business, considerably beyond the direct impact of road construction and improved access. These impacts sometimes disadvantage affected individuals and communities and failure to address such issues early in project development may cause disputes and delays later. Better roads and increased traffic can reduce accessibility of local activities adjacent to and across from the right of way, disrupting the traditional pattems of everyday life and business. These effects are difficult to quantify and are a frequent cause of community concem specially when road improvement or construction is carried out in populated areas. Very often, it has been observed that local activities and business may encroach onto road space and their removal for road widening or traffic effidency may disturb the economic and social amenity of the community. It may be possible to incorporate measures in a road project to balance or compensate for such changes. Consultation with affected individuals, local community representatives and other interested parties and their involvement In the Project is often required to identify problems and design appropriate actions. In fact, Public Participation should be employed at every stage of the Project, from planning, through construction, and for a reasonable period after the start of operation as part of a monitoring programme. Self-evidently, it plays varying roles at different stages in the evolution of a project. The acceptance or success of the Project depends to a large extent on how the role of the community has been perceived in the initial stages of the project. In order to obtain factual information about local level issues and to know about true aspirations of the people, it is extremely essential to provide the community a complete knowledge about the project. This 7-3 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase JIB - Vol. II C would essentially formalise the process of sharing information so that the decisions made by the people are correct and are made in the light of complete knowledge about the project. As local conditions, statutes and institutional experience vary among regions, it is necessary to design and implement project in a way that it is locally appropriate, sodally contextual, and environmentally and economically sound. The consultation process is important in order to understand the nature and extent of social or environmental impact of the project, and its acceptability, particularly among the affected group. It is a pre-planned, pre-designed and systematic approach or process of participatory decision making. Some of the points discussed below in the text are suggestions that can be useful in organizing a Public Participation Programme in future. * Co-ordination with various state and local agencies that have interests and responsibilities in the same geographical or technical area of the project should be ascertained. * An attempt should be made to address local planning problems that could be covered under the purview of the project. * Public Participation Programme should focus on 'feed-back' process along with information dissipation programme. * Presentation of data/information should be simple and adequately supported with illustrations and maps. The purpose is to inform and not confuse people. * In a meeting, only those issues relevant to the local needs and problems should be discussed unless a need to do otherwise is required. * Simple visual aids are easier to comprehend and prove to be more beneficial than complicated technical drawings. * The time frame to raise issues, grievances, detailed planning and implementation of the project should be specified clearly as far as possible. * The team members undertaking a Public Participation Programme should be well familiar with the area, its setting, and project and should sincerely and attentively note the issues raised by the people. * Feedback process to the concemed community or groups should be defined and addressed adequately in a Public Participation Programme. Public Involvement or Participation is becoming an increasingly important component of social and environment assessments of a development project. Different techniques for accomplishing public participation could be used according to the scope and requirements of a Project. The results of a well-planned programme will prove to be really helpful in selecting the alternatives for proposed action in a project. _ -- 7-4 BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Guidelines for informed constant in Social Work Practice, by joined Practice Standards Committee Colorada Sodety for Clinical Social Work and Colarado Chapter NASW. Dr. Sandra L. Holman, LCSW, BCD. 2. Public Role in Environmental Assessments, by Task Committee on Environmental Assessment, Joumal of Environmental Engineer, Vol. 112, No. 4, August 1986. 3. Sodal Impact Assessment and the Public Involvement Process, by Rabel J. Burdge and Robert A. Robertson, EIA Review, 1990. 4. Guide to NGOs working on Rural Development in Gujarat, Rural Technology Institute - Gujarat, Gandhinagar. 5. Guidelines for Incorporation of Sodal Dimensions in Bank Operation - Asian Development Bank. 6. Indigenous Peoples and Community Development by Inter-American [)evelopment Bank http;//www. iadb.org/sds/ind/eng/inde3.htm#operation. 7. Handbook for Incorporation of Social Dimensions in Projects, Asian Development Bank, May 1994. 8. Putting People First Sodological Variables in Rural Development, Edited by Michael M. Cernea, Published for the World Bank, Oxford University Press 9. GSHP: Phase-IIA -_ Environmental Study Report, PCC Services, A World Bank Project, Prepared for GoG, R&BD, December 1998 by N.D. Lea Intemational Limited in association with Lea Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. APPENDIX A SAMPLE OF THE LEAFLET AND POSTER USED IN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME - PHASE IIB A-1 Appendix A .. . "___. ._.._ .__ _qtLO4 . '. :btL -, CPLQ-LU- tOAcaLq tGl 4i 9LR 'qLC 4A-Rl a ff~?01 ~J'R-thL-"A Ri1R:-tL ROLO 3iRi/i ItC-lEL4L. ?tZIL iL~14-A l -*ddraar cttL U%''qi-C~-iPt! LL X si iqt . ZqLut IAci&P Ae dOtW%i q41:4L4C-1 U. . C-LA- kiRWi Zpl f~~Z' ctERR 3luLUkLDq/kklZ-uLi 40 ;azO bEtLL'ldL oc-LL -L l ,G qlC'4 Aq 0. IMOL ', U)~tA~6eL :@ZatR 4Lqdi £S~AL Alt'& lt0LOAZqlt Aq -t A ZRl $ £§o1z. c aRct- zqLq{'ll GLA-t 'b(,Z -A ciZtA, a4L 41LY-laitEZR 2 MA MAZ44 alt-tL ltA tAf L6L -LtA6, ct al-A XtL:L ZqL R'L UX~RLL&stlAt M54tt- :bL-t 4k. Z4L ZiA 4l4Y[-'L ;bl i-NL 9. vRa ZA;uMliz4a ut6et zAlkhttl mt. le-2. A-2 APPENDIX B PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION DOCUMENT (Matter circulated to the people/community in the form of leaflets) The Gujarat State Highways Project is being carried out by the Roads and Building Department, Government of Gujarat. The purpose of the Project is to widen and improve approximately 818 km of State Highways. The World Bank is providing the financial assistance for the Project. The Project has been divided into three phases. The map attached with the document shows the corridors that have been taken up for improvement in Phase IIB of the Project. You will see that one of these corridors passes through your community or village. During the consultation session, we shall show you a more detailed plan of the part of the road that may affect you. The Roads & Buildings Department has appointed Lea Associates South Asia Private Limited as Project Consultants. LASA - Lea Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. is a branch of N.D. Lea International. The company provides consultancy services to many development agencies and governments throughout the world. The consultancy services provided by Lea Associates includes traffic and transportation planning, Highway development, construction of bridges and regional development among other fields. The Gujarat State Highways Project covers strengthening, development and widening of certain key highways in the State. The implementation of this Project is essential for social and industrial development of the State. The Project will benefit all sections of the society in different ways. All road users will benefit as a result of increased safety, comfort and reduced travel time. Society will benefit econoimically from the savings in vehicle operating costs and better access to community facilities. There will be increased regional dievelopment, as new employment opportunities will be generated. At the local level, bus stops, parking areas, drainage, rest areas and environmental issues would be taken care of. During the implementation of this Project, the need for land acquisition would be minimal since most of the work would be limited to the existing right of way i.e. to the land, which has been already acquired and belongs to R&BD. Some social dislocations or negative impacts may still arise during the irmplementation of the Project. However, the Project is being designed in a way so as to minimise its negative impacts on people and the environment. In our opinion, implementation of the Project will not be totally successfully without taking people into confidence. We strongly believe that public/community opinion is important for successful implementation of any Project. Acceptance of the Project (by people/beneficiaries) is one of indicators for showing the degree of success attained by a Project. If communities/people clearly put forward their opinion, issues etc, then implementation of the Project would be both easier as well as fruitful. B-1 Appendix - B The precise design of the road has not yet been finalised. A sincere attempt would be made to lessen any negative impacts arising from the project. The final design of the road would be prepared by keeping in mind the issues raised by the community. However, only those issues that fall within the technical and financial limits or constraints of the Project would be addressed in the Project. After the final designs are prepared, it would be possible to precisely point out the people who will be affected by the Project. These people will be appropriately covered under the Entitlement framework, endorsed by the Government of Gujarat. In cases, where people are not satisfied with compensation etc., they can put up the matter with the Grievance Redressal Committee for necessary action. In order to discuss some of these matters, a consultation session is being organised in your village/locality. In this meeting, the following points would be covered - * Your opinion regarding this Project * Collection of information about local issues/matters related to the Project * Inclusion of local issues into Project design and to reduce negative impact arising from the Project * To resolve the problems of people who would be affected by the Project A Public Participation Session is being organised on (date), at (time) at (venue). The meeting is likely to continue for approximately two hours. We hope that you will attend the meeting. We are trying to inform all interested persons about the meeting. If you know some people, who would be interested, but have not been contacted, please inform them about the date, time and venue of the meeting. This invitation is open to all such concerned people. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Lea Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. 'g- MA B-2 APPENDIX C PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION DOCUMENT (Matter circulated in the form of posters) GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT PHASE II B Gujarat State Highways Project is being carried out by the Roads and Z Buildings department of Government of Gujarat. The purpose of the project is to widen and improve approximately 810 km of state highway. The World Bank is providing the financial assistance for the project. The project has been divided into three phases. During the consultation session, we shall show you a more detailed plan of the part of the road that may affect you. The Roads and Buildings a. Department has appointed Lea Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. as U project consultants. a. A Public Consultation session is being organized on (date) at (time) at (venue). The meeting is likely to continue for approximately two hours. 0 We hope that you will attend the meeting. We are trying to inform all interested persons about the meeting. If you know someone, who would be interested, but have not been contacted, please inform him ui or her about the date, time and venue of the meeting. This invitation 4 is open to all. z We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Lea Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. C-1 APPENDIX D EXAMPLE OF FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/ VILLAGE MEETING DATA SHEET VADODARA - PADRA -JAMBUSAR STATE HIGHWAY * Proiect Guiarat State Hiqhways Proiect * Corridor Vadodara-Padra-Jambusar * Link 101-102 * Village/town Ataladara I (Kalali Fatak) * District Vadodara * Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion * Date 23/03/99 * Venue Space outside social worker's office, Kalali junction * Facilitator Neha Vyas, Community Consultation Specialist, LASA * Recorder/s Mr. R.B. Dave, Mr. Dheeraj Parmar (LASA) * No. of Participants 29 (Twenty Nine) * Time Session Began 8:00 a.m. * Time Session Ended 9:10 a.m. * Time team arrived at 7:00 a.m. * Time team left village/site 9:45 a.m. * Team Members and * Mr. Motwani, A.E.E., R&BD, Vadodara Division R&BD officials * Dr. Paul Wilkinson, Socio-Econoniic Expert, LASA * Mr. Richard Lane, Highway Engineer, LEA * Mr. Pravas Kumar Mishra, Socio-economic Planner, LASA * Mr. Vinayak Bidwai, Junior Urban Planner, LASA D-1 APPENDIX E SAMPLE OF FOLLOW-UP PROCESS ADOPTED IN PHASE IIB f;6R-AzftA;tz wWTel-A u n VT. fR-T. oj:tct 'p2 lAd ssaibe PtaY, iha - e, oU'antot *N:t f7bS-n w - BC-l B ~~A:lt(ts- ado 00c (6-a) wv8~7c-i1w;Y :2A1);IfiR ~6-iAsE lasaGsdl .vsnl.net.ln ILL. t /,e'ec :?AL'4A '4LS 0-L Ir 0j-dLdt U-6 Q'CL 01NttiLe"tt a0ti 4 Q(IOLU ~ti1 dL. / /VC -tL 119d %(04U dti. a (qA K% qMP1 LL *ftke(L%t; ~LqltVa~tR 1 :41 %'~tLtMR wu4Lt-i~ 1Iq; Z'tL VA Ztt Z4 ZjA(M -ql AQ(CtOL- 4k_ g1 -{tlt Z'w.-A Z1lUL 0. 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W DE-2 APPENDIX F SAMPLES OF NOTICES PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPERS (PHASE I AND IIA: DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO PUBLIC) GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT (A WORLD BANK FUNDED PROJECT) tU'XI;,.8t'~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~b,raC '- t4,t 3lt)vE.Ljlilt4z',l' ., ' .t~1V~4I f.P'4 6i 1IIll tl + *tS1 1t F'entium (Comnputer Gtolor Monitor Qrtq t VaR.41l JOt6 , U44 )LUb1_It' 1 rn.kmputerCentre. ' 9,.t4 V. kMETixt4 Elf1id?A 7utzt tl;t. Al ' ILCD. OHP 4 IAh.tfl Zoniputer t; On line [fi-t9 .1146i .t4L14Mr W . 4r Windows Networking;. Wob Page design:ng Vtp Tc..c: c -i 3 Ell *A PL.R dtCtVqql :Ittt m r -iq" .---.;' < sllvS2lOilt342il bQtv I ltlr-VtIR i .i1u+ *4P U. . ..1Mf >sG AIHwi~~ titil£ i 'i'blCt3t . {' l2 Jl1 Al - 94j;4 -siqi alnl481v^ .co d e< R. l5t ,t.. ... 4fa1ldvit j X,ls. 'a4LS4L E'tlY41f6Y9dRIi2. ^aMlq tkjll4 , R The R.41as &. B.D. GOG undertaken the Gujara 1 bUt4 ne) t~Lq. E'tt i} lk {tvqul ikEl t 2 State Highways Project (GSHP) with loan assistance ( y ,i i1k i.-L't'tOt < \ Rl Q5 fro;n Ihe wor;d Eianh(W3) to upgrade selectedt Highway ^1 tl l. eR D( 4 "H !R ttl.1 . RoTds& Buildings be 1 kt- iEttci'X tei Ultt;HPt ItZhrfl-lfi; ?&Mlt <:,1l. , ;> Apart-SJ roin-1 thlis-, tt!,l: report has ben pu u 'un.fl luto, .~t14:.:k )Me 4'tt4I ~Tha )fli [fki. GlAiet~t W'O I |OIjtriGoe1n29-2n0ent1 GovernlientrofrGujier' kietl. ! tu uld \itl t clot 11itrl (W tl '*" cii?. i1 t4 :t;{tt'e S t tato '.vei;timen 1-t) ibraryta Gaihiag{tl;.> t r o p b ic llt ;,5 tzsl-lldqAt(O.c. s .:dIaI LX 'i I IR-t ed a thti-ict l) cete w *'Stl : '41 j:II.tl, C *ilclflUjFIthe Plia.se1 crid ps ',, LLhl l, i I r 2 Jm grCitr1Rt-Fka1ila2 'i *11~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ouTei at tPtl6; above nentioned centrs... 3 ~~l~~td.fl6~i5~-i~iz&~4~u ~ ~ ~'{'~~~~L~.-j~'~ ~ ~ Road Buldng j n' lle. -tcl 4 Uti(44 -'Lit* ; - t- .4Rn-ct 4n{ 4tt i6 ,3B, N 4Aw 3 .o >;tvtEl41~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!sAl(t tt< ... !-¢tiR -' CUf6itl82Zli1.4k:i4t+j hAaC-tl4iAt44@i 6t- 5:24~ ~ ~&41 [1. ,tt5 -. . . ltsq"it. o-i 11Gat4 i12 0 95~.s ttjttQ(¶&'A-i4I li 4b^ w-)s1 .* l Vice Chairni *.5SBttet[lt¢YlO'5R;'gUj;-l%w-t-ooo5; -:itiQ*tft&;, .- ; tt.-stoooO,B.C.S.,5 klt~&A. u{t4ittac : ..... ai(L. I. 'sis2 . 4-¢ ;:-- ClvilR0c-da-. S.Surgei: intq, vi EtsUl.ii--. ';,L}tLtt6 -A * 41 6A:L1Al-HcsYe9-3 tOOO) . Vadodara. ______i!'6rtt81ttth ': i4 . dt . .,. ""_ 4so# &t 4WhIwit ~ qp Th R&DGC ha.nqaentS9i tl. .Ig way wslidudlteIbdis.awm.l.,is, va,h1w, w'a *e .$tS.tt-tR 4i;:s ;tt X.Project (GSHP) with loan assitanncef- ' r.i U 3ainWB , *~*B ~ :'.7.<~ f4d1i'tag tO upgradeselectedHlghwaycorridQl.ThephatseIetthiaproJevs . i.yrl , 'I'Ja.t, 'ta'ja/a %Iy./q, AYe/al !CrXl2 *ff~ &i r5S likely to commence in the near future. As patrt of the Public . t,'AQ* we,'uEt¶,.s tagt/q,lstdst tettt pK 2 50580 tlOt 9 South AtesialPorivatei Umited will be put up forreference for the Ii -etai~~ u nen suw SUBPulictlo ofAdvrtiemet egadn Charni§ Wa ,/44S E ,- ~~hasbeen arranged at te foUowirn^ Pistrlta"ter/s,.ffrom *hedpeih '4,i1 ^0i i,ist7 2 83 .- i; [1 : the Phase I corridors pass-w .¢" ...... ^- < e. f;:@XE 1)1,46 t 61t, mku ageaIelJ 61f1'JQ ee5asgr4 FMs~\\\\>\> \ 8. ; 1 Ahrnedabad ...... (CorrIdor 0,1:~arkheJ.- Viregam)?i:*'- ~ ngetkevdlaClonywe.f.15C6v000. IR t c it5œq letd fogei: BetkU1?g.'; 2' < 2. Mahesanja (Corifdor tO3 . Mahesvrin:-Paianpur)t- ; >uZ Xe1;szmliq.l F qiibtttffVt e 4 ; 3. Brinaskantha :(CorrIdor 03 * ti8esaria Palanpl,ir) I(.41 ~i.a s i4 Q *;-' 8 z: 5 1i~te 'o eO0,t .Gs groupsnstia9it°rutosetc. ItG have a tree acceSs to refer the Q i :J UtY!ltcat O themt babove t;;, 7- mentbonedJC:C kV document centers. : . Of OtH GNR ANGER TELECOM t e, -the. ErivirorimAAA- NwnPasward bit;- 'i'g=-./j_& . Building up closer ties wIth thie ubic1 ' *; .. 'S HARUCH 392001. BRD_t w 479-\ 2000)(INF- Roads and Bulldings DeperAtment0 D,B.C.S., |i1t -~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~F: : _a <=Osx<&~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~|9nge Co ajetupvadn comissioning of new 1K CDO n V -iltke \ place in the telephonanos &their locka '1 ld bt ttdiThe Telet a 1no. 8 of 60 level will be changed to 331 ; 9. '4il1. 'Ii. itt. ;'. :.353s33e. C!I\x\\\\\\\C .Rx\\>\\X\\ . digit will remain same.for Example Tele no. e~~~~~~~ \Asixu X4z@Q t: ~~~R tt tla changed to 33101. <>X, :.: --- 9 Asl.tfil <&~ttiltctstj ~t Qt.Lqit~ al ^aRnizu7a 46ru (2) The dynamic locking7 proc edure will be as un zt111 tl d 'i;tc' 0c,p. toss n.tSt 41 xxxx 112 for locking STO Pr . GSHPwithloanassistancebt thtt 7th 112 41 XXXX 112 fw opening STD is like. toJcommence in the nei'rtft tooe-pa 6f th-e1P uicl where XXXX is secret passwrd. '7,\ ,XXXXo.-. s .1 . . - tt- hti, (3) For changing Passward./%x%/ it, %tl q c U ~~~Li''S '~ ItS Involh* vemeunt- i N 4qtudam,.t41tt q dto.ei. : ': Where49 XXXXMA112 XXXX- Old passuword .6l StAIVPI NSC E stt- B2t W tit) (.b\ Sls (c)- Eql'sti F (4) Local inquiry - 32197 81~ , ~ ~ ~, ~tiijI:~Phse1t. ra byl Nj. Lea neolr6 Le AssocComplaint-! 32198 iaS AsqA3axt2^t i[!.;tsket3te?.ttqie- 10) 2143997 I N,O:PRO lAD-PN 12000 -2001 121 PyblIc F Iit'l i5A,rtiltm tAU. .:aatv (1) 6606ttt 58 stdidI uC (a) 12.6.2000 0/OrC APPENDIX G DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO PUBLIC - PHASE IIB (Notice that will be published in Leading Dailies) NOTICE The R&BD, GoG has undertaken the Gujarat State Highways Project (GSHP) with loan assistance from the World Bank (WB) to upgrade selected Highway corridors in the State. The Phase IIB of this Project is likely to commence in the near future. As part of the Public Involvement Programme, the Executive Summary of Environmental Study Report and Summary Resettlement Action Plan of Phase IIB, prepared by N.D. Lea International and Lea Associates South Asia Private Limited have been put up for reference for the public in District level Government libraries. The display has been arranged at the following District centers, from which the Phase IIB corridors traverse - 1. Vadodara (Vadodara - Jambusar) 2. Bharuch (Vadodara - Jambusar and Bharuch - Dahej) 3. Rajkot (Rajkot - Morvi and Jetpur - Junagadh) 4. Junagadh (Jetpur - Junagadh) 5. Jamnagar (Dhrol - Khambalia) 6. Ahmedabad (Viramgam - Halvad, Bagodra - Dholka and Wataman- Pipli) 7. Surendranagar (Viramgam - Halvad) 8. Surat (Olpad - Ichchhapor) Apart from this, the report has been put up in the State Government Library at Gandhinagar for public reference. All interested persons; NGOs; groups; institutions etc. have a free access to refer the document at the above-mentioned centers. Building up closer ties with the public, Roads and Buiildings Department, Government of Gujarat. G-1 APPENDIX H GUIDE FOR FOCUS GROUP/VILLAGE MEETING DISC:USSIONS 1. PRE- MEETING In most cases, the members of the PCC team will be present well before the start of the meeting. In that case, they should make an effort to chat informally with the participants as they arrive, so as to initiate the process of establishing a modest personal relationship with them and putting them at their ease. PCC team members should talk about general non-controversial subjects of mutual interest, which will help the participants to settle down to a comfortable and relaxed beginning thereby. The sitting arrangement and layout shoulcl be made more informal (eg -circular etc.) so as not to give the impression of an official or a control grbup kind of a situation. 2. OPENING Prior to the start of the meeting, an agreement will have to be reached on who will chair the meeting. Ideally, a local representative, with one of the PCC team members acting as the Facilitator should chair the meeting. The relevant person should call the meeting, to order. The Facilitator should ask all present whether everybody had received sufficient notice for the meeting. The Facilitator should ask - whether any key persons are not present. If that is the case, their names should be recorded and the local R&BD representative should be asked if he can provide them with the meeting documentation, meet them for a brief discussion and provide their feedback to the PCC tearn. Tape Recording - The Facilitator should explain that the PCC team would like to tape- record the meeting. This is to make sure that nothing important is overlooked. The Facilitator should ask whether anyone objects to being recorded, in which case the meeting should not be recorded. ParticiDants Availability - The Facilitator should ascertain from the participants how long they are available for, explaining that approximately two hours has proved to be a good meeting duration in the past. Indeed, the participants shou!d have been informed in advance of the meeting that it would last for approximately two hours. If a large number of the participants indicate that they have only limited availability, the Facilitator will have to ensure that all essential topics are covered within the available time. Questions/Comments - The Facilitator should ask whether there are any questions/ comments. If questions/comments relate to subsequent phases of the meeting, the Facilitator should explain that they would be addressed later. 3. INTRODUCTION a. Each team member should briefly introduce him/herself, describing his/her role in the team. Business cards should be distributed in limited numbers. H - 1 m l Gujarat State Highways Project Pt7ase t18 - Vol lIC b. The Facilitator should decide on a case by case basis whether and how the participants should be introduced. The reason for doing so is to illustrate from the outset that the meeting is a participatory exercise among equals and not an interrogation. The options include: asking a local leader to introduce those present and allowing each person to introduce himself/herself. If the latter approach is used, persons who do not introduce themselves should not be put under pressure to do so. Questions/Comments - The Facilitator should ask whether there are any questions /comments. If questions/comments relate to subsequent phases of the meeting, the Facilitator should explain that they would be addressed later, 4. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The Facilitator should briefly explain the primary aim or purpose of the meeting, which is to provide information about the GSHP in general and about the activities planned within it more particularly. Also, the consultation session seeks to ensure that the GSHP is designed.and built in a manner that maximises its benefits and minimises its disadvantages for the group in question. The Facilitator must stress that the meeting has two aspects: to give information to the Project Affected Persons and to obtain information from them. If people do not share information with the designers, it will be impossible for the designers to do the best job possible of maximising benefits and minimising disadvantages. The Facilitator should ask those present whether they understand and agree with the general purpose as described and whether there are any other broad topics relating to the GSHP that those present in the meeting would like to address. Distribution of Documents - An illustrated pamphlet describing the GSHP in general and the works planned for the corridor/link in question, translated into Gujarati, will be distributed at this stage. Questions/Comments - The Facilitator should ask whether there are any questions /comments. If questions/comments relate to subsequent phases of the meeting, the Facilitator should explain that they would be addressed later. 5. STRUCTURE OF MEETING The Facilitator should broadly attempt to structure the meeting in the following manner - background information on the GSHP - role of World Bank, R&BD and LASA - overview of GSHP, including phasing and timetable - more detailed description of Phase IIB - works planned for corridor/link - photographs of the meeting to be taken in between - discussion on benefits, disadvantages, and potential solutions; H-2 Appendix -H - issues/concerns of the community - loss of community resources - future phases of consultation - closing and refreshments 6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION a) GSHP Project Background The Facilitator should present a description of the GSHP that is adequate to permit the participants to understand the project as a whole and, most particularly, the potential implications on themselves and their locality. The participants need to understand that the GSHP has been designed from the outset to minimise its negative impacts (biophysical and socio-economic), principally by limiting activities wherever possible to the existing right-of-way. They should also understand that the Government of Gujarat has already approved an entitlement framework so that those who suffer prejudice could be compensated. The Facilitator should emphasise that the final design of the road is not yet available. Indeed, a primary purpose of the meeting, is to give those who live along the road an opportunity to contribute to the final design. The description should be based as much as possible on plans and cross-sections, some of which should be included in the documentation distributed at the start of the meeting. b) Discussion about Perceived Benefits from the project should revolve around the following points - . All the road users, including PAPs will be benefited on account of safety, comfort and reduced travel time. * Society will be benefited economically from the savings on vehicle operating cost and better access to community facilities. * Significant economic opportunities due to increased access to markets * Increased regional development in remote parts of the state as some employment opportunities would be generated * Local business would be benefited due to increased road traffic. 7. SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSIONS The Facilitator can focus the substantive discussions around the following questions/themes: - Will any cultural properties be -affected? Please specify. What solutions are available? - Will any religious properties be affected? Please specify. What solutions are available? - Will any residential properties be affected? Please specifyi. What solutions are available? - Will any commercial properties (fixed or movable) be affected? Please specify. What solutions are available? H-3 Gtijarat State Highways Project. Phase 118- Vol IIC - Will any wells be affected? Please specify. What solutions are available? - Will any ponds be affected? Please specify. What solutions are available? - Will any trees be affected? Please specify. What solutions area available? - Will any other environmental or social resources affected? Please specify. What * solutions are available? - Can you think of any other benefits that you personally will derive from the upgraded road? Please specify. - Can you think of any other negative effects that the upgrading of the road will have on you or your family? Please specify. What solutions are available? - Are there any other observations/comments questions? - If the GSHP affects your property then: a) Are you willing to relocate voluntarily? b) In case If you are a legal owner of the property what kind of compensation would you prefer? - Do you have any suggestions for project design/implementation process? If yes, what are those? Any questions on Resettlement & rehabilitation programme? - Any questions on grievance redressal procedure? - Other aspects to be covered Drainage problems, accidents, bus stops, rest areas, employment, road safety 8. FUTURE PHASES The Facilitator should explain that today's meeting is only one part of a process that will continue in future. In the immediate future, the following will happen: the PCC team will submit a draft of its report on the present meeting, translated into Gujarati. The Facilitator must be able to specific where it will be available. All present should try to read it. If it is incomplete or contains errors, these should be communicated to the PCC team through a person specified by the Facilitator - probably the local representative of R&BD or directly to the PCC office. In the longer term, the following will occur - - Design of the road will be finalised - The final PAPs, if any, will then be identified - Details about entitlement framework, resettlement and rehabilitation package and grievance redressal will be provided to the final PAPs - PAPs will be offered compensation in conformity with the Entitlement Framework approved by the Government of Gujarat; in cases of disagreement, there will be a grievance procedure. The later stages will be under the direction of the R&BD, not of the PCC team. H-4 Appendix -H 9. CLOSING When the meeting is about to end, ask the participants to think about what has been discussed and if they have any other comments to add. The Facilitator should thank all those present for their contribution, co-operation and participation. The Facilitator should explain that light refreshments would be served, which will provide an opportunity for interested persons to have one-on-one discussions with team members. 10. REVIEW After the participants have left, the following needs to be done - a) Verification and documentation of data b) Note down additional comments when participants are in the process of leaving. c) Cross checking of the general data recorded d) Filling up of the FGD session report H - 5 APPENDIX I DATA SHEETS ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/ NGO INTERVIEWS GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT (A WORLD BANK FUNDED PROJECT) GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION VIKRAM SARABHAI CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT INTERACTION, NEHRU FOUNDATION (VIKSAT) YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1966 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Srinivas Mudrakartha (Director) ADDRESS/PHONE NO. VIKSAT, Thaltej Tekra, Ahmedabad - 54, PIN - 380 054 Phone - 6426220,6442642,6442651 Fax - 6427123 E-mail: Viksat @ adl.vsnl.net.in NO. OF EMPLOYEES 30 (Thirty) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Natural Resource Management . Water Management . Forest Management * Social Forestry Programmes TARGET GROUP . Tribals * Urban population . Industrialists . Marginalised groups (affected) AREA COVERED . Gujarat State (The area is covered through networking with other NGC's, GOs, Academic and Research institutes) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . NGO's, GO's. ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES . Academic and Research Institutes REMARKS * Considerable work in afforestation and related matters GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION UTTHAN (DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLANNING TEAM) YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1981 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Kailash R. Chauhan (Programme Officer) ADDRESS/PHONE NO. 36, Chitrakut Towers, Near Management Enclave, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, PIN - 380015. Phone - 6751023/6750213, Fax - 6754447 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 40 (Forty) (50% Males; 50% Females) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Health (Community programmes) * Women development issues . Land issues . Social Afforestation * Prawn cultivation . Awareness Generation . Drinking water * Rural Marketing-Bio-gas plants TARGET GROUP * Tribals - Bhal community * Women * Rural poor AREA COVERED . Panchmahals * Amreli . Bhavnagar ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . G.W.S.S.B. ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES * CDWRM REMARKS * Mobilisation of resources * Community participation * Coastal area development * Tribal area development * Implementation of G.W.S.S.B. * Watershed management related work (Centre for drinking water resource management - CDWRM) * Identification of natural resource problems DO NOT HAVE PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJECT AREA NOW BUT COULD BE CONTACTED FOR HELP IN CERTAIN SPECIFIC PROGRAMMES A . ss! M ,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION AHMEDABAD WOMEN'S ACTION GROUP (AWAG) YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1987 (Association Reg. No. Guj/970/Ahmedabad NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Amee Patel ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Mrs. Ilaben Pathak, General Secretary 48, Somnathnagar, Narainpura, Ahmedabad Phone No. - 7470036 Fax - 7434122 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 37 (Thirty seven) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Awareness Campaigns * Child care centres . Nutrition centres . Health centres . Income generation * Community health . Legal support . Women upliftment prograrnmes TARGET GROUP . Women . Disadvantaged groups AREA COVERED * Ahmedabad City . Radhanpur Taluka of Patan district ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * No ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Kamdar Mandal * Aaganwadi centers * Sweeper women & coal labourers DO NOT HAVE PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJECT AREA 1-3 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SELF - EMPLOYED WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (SEWA) YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1972 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Rema Nanawaty ADDRESS/PHONE NO. SEWA, SEWA Reception Centre, Opposite Victoria Garden, Bhadra, Ahmedabad - 380001 Phone- 5506444 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 250 (mostly women) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Organising women workers for full employment and self-reliance * Work, income, food and social security _.______programmes for women TARGET GROUP . Women in unorganised sector * Poor women AREA COVERED . Kutch * Sabarkantha. . Sukhi Dam (rehabilitation and post R&R work). * Surendranagar . Ahmedabad . Some other parts of Gujarat > Total = 9 districts ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . Local co-operatives/associations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . District Co-ordinators of SEWA are in - a. Ahmedabad b. Kheda c. Mehsana d. Kutch e. Gandhinagar f. Vadodara g. Surendranagar h. Sabarkantha i. Banaskantha . Economic empowerment of women . Person contacted - Mrs. Pratibha Pandya (Administrative officer) COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-4 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION DISHA YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1986 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mrs. Madhusudan Bhai Mistri, Director Mr. Mahendra Bhai Jethmalani ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Disha, Mangaldeep Flats Near Chandrabhaga Bridge, Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad - 370027. NO. OF EMPLOYEES 70 (Seventy) + Non - permanent staff TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Pro-poor oriented programrnes * Regularizing forest land cultivation * Awareness generation . Enforcing labour laws, monitoring etc. TARGET GROUP . Tribal * Poor people . Mining and construction workers AREA COVERED * Eastern Tribal Belt * Kheda . Thasra * Anand * Central Gujarat ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * No ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Primarily work for mining workers * Implementation of Minimum Labour Wage Act DO NOT HAVE PROGRAMiMES IN OUR PROJECT AkREA| 1-5 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION UNNATI FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1990 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Deepa ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Unnati Foundation for development G-1, 200, Azad Society, Ahmedabad - 380015 Fax.: 6743752; Phone - 6746145 E-mail: [email protected] NO. OF EMPLOYEES 24 (Twenty four) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Education. Capacity Building . Literacy promotion. Documentation & other related programmes . Research and advocacy * Promotion of local self-governance TARGET GROUP * Illiterate . Poor people AREA COVERED . Gujarat and . Rajasthan ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . NGOs and other organisations through out the state ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . Have a tie-up with large no. of NGOs/Govt. Agencies I through out the state COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT iN 1-6lR~Rv GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION KHADI GRAM PRAYOG SAIMITI YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1958 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Vijay Bahadur Singh (Secretary) ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Khadi Gram Udyog Prayog Samiti, Gandhi Ashram, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380027 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 22 (excluding daily wage earners) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Research and development of Khadi . Training programmes * Supply of implements to institutions engaged in khadi production TARGET GROUP AREA COVERED * All over the country * All districts of Gujarat . Rajkot, Gondal, Ahmedabad ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * Khadi Gram and Village Industries Commission ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Supply of implements ancd other assistance to regional Khadi Gram Udyogs DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJIECT AREA 1-7 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION YUVAK VIKAS TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1968 (Regional Public Trust) No. E-1603 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Manda Shah, Programme Officer ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Yuvak Vikas Trust Near Navjeevan Press, Ahmedabad - 14 PIN - 380014 Phone - 7540482, 7540535 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 25 (Twenty five) . Better life programmes TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES Betteracy programmes * Literacy programmes * Training programmes Development of community centre (Ahmedabad) Female employment programmes Youth TARGET GROUP * Panchayat members * Specific groups (as per different programmes) AREA COVERED * Baid district . 6 Talukas (Meghraj, Edas, Baid and Himmatnagar) . Modasa ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * A few Govt. Agencies ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS Community Centre (20 lakhs population) R Field level involvement * New programmes will be started in a) 6 talukas of Sabarkantha district shortly b) Diu c) World Bank project (Baid) through GoG Sanitation programme DO NOT HAVE PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJECT AREA BUT COULD BE CONTACTED FOR ASSISTA=NCE IN CERTAIN PROGRAMMES GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION AGA KHAN RURAL SUPPORT AGENCY YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Apoorva Ojha ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) Choice Premises, Swastik Cross Roads, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009 Phone - 91-79-6427729, 464730, 464157 Fax - 91-79-6420864; E-mail akrspahd0ad1.vsnl.net.in NO. OF EMPLOYEES 53 (Fifty three) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Oriented towards- a. Human Resource Develoment b. Natural Resource Management . Gender development programmes . Strengthening village institutions . Bio-gas. Forestry. Agriculture TARGET GROUP . Keep changing according to the final aim/objective of the programmes. Basically, poor people/economically weaker sections AREA COVERED . Bharuch. Junagarh . Surat . Surendranagar ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . Some local level NGO's (for training etc.) ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Watershed approach . Participatory approach * Soil and water conservation . Water resource development * Joint forest management COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-9 I g-9 .. GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION GWARAT MAHILA AARTHIK VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1971 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. J.P. Bihola Ms. Manjula Ben ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Ms. Mina Ben Bhatt, Managing Director, Block No. 8, Sth Floor, Udyog Bhawan, Sector 11, Gandhinagar. NO. OF EMPLOYEES TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Oriented towards over all development of women . Loan/assistance to women earning less than Rs. 11000/- per annum TARGET GROUP * Economically weaker sections (women) AREA COVERED a Panchmahal * Sabarkantha . All over Gujarat ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * No ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . Primarily dealing with finance and loan schemes for encouraging development of women DO NOT RELEVANT PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJECT CORRIDORS __l I -10 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION JANPATH YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1990 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Vijay Jani, Secretary ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Janpath Block B-3-1, Third Floor, Shahjanand Towers, Jeevraj park, Ahmedabad - 380051 Phone - 6813029 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 7 (Seven) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Poor & economically weaker sections clevelopment programmes . Coastal area management . Community development programmes * Natural Resource Management * Publication TARGET GROUP * Maldharis. Tribals * Economically weaker sections . Salt workers. Women. Dalits AREA COVERED . All districts of Gujarat (700/%of the blocks) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . 300 voluntary organisations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . -Have a tie-up with 300 + voluntary organisations all over Gujarat . Network of people involved with development of poor people in Gujarat * On-filed research & alternative solution findings COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT- PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION LOK SEWAK MANDAL (SERVANT OF THE PEOPLES SOCIETY) YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1977 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Murali Pandya (Project Associate) Mr. Chaitnya Bhatt (Project Associate) ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Lok Sewak Mandal M.H. Bhagat Vyvsayi Chhatralay Navo Vikasgruh Road, Paldi, Ahmedabad. Phone - 429260 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 20 (Twenty) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Education & literacy oriented programmes . ICDS * Social programmes * Adult education . Food and nutrition programmes TARGET GROUP * Children below 6 years of age . Women . Economically weaker sections AREA COVERED * Ahmedabad . Bhavnagar ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . Some Govt. agencies / NGOs ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . 8 Centres all over India * Main Centre/Office - New Delhi . To be contacted - Mr. Bharati Bhai 3. Kinariwala DO NOT HAVE PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJECT AREA 1-12 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION AHMEDABAD STUDY ACTION GROUP (ASAG) YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1971 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Rajesh Bhatt, Executive Trustee ADDRESS/PHONE NO. ASAG, 5 th Floor, Kashmira Chambers, Behind Popular House, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad- Phone - 6589093 / 6589094 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 38 (including 16 professionals - architects and engineers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Low cost housing * Poverty alleviation programmes . Income augmentation programme . Environment related programmes * Community organisations . Low cost sanitation * Rehabilitation (disaster) . Legal Support & Counseling . Integrated Rural development TARGET GROUP . Poorest of the poor * Children and Tribals OOd community AREA COVERED . Dholka Ahmedabad Dans * Banaskantha, Panchmahals Latur * Some other parts as well. ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . With some research organisation and govt. ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES agencies + CEPT REMARKS * Participatory approach . Implementation of District Primary Education Programme * Implementation of Indira Awas Yojana COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-13 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION GWARAT RAJYA GRAM VIKAS SANGH YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1978 (Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, Bombay Public Trust Act 1990) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Joshi, Field Officer ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Mahakesavkunj, Ellis bridge, New Brahmkshatriya Society, Ahmedabad - 380006 Near Lal Darwaza Phone - 5506390 (Office) NO. OF EMPLOYEES TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Water management * Sanitation . Rural development works . Health and education * Environment related programmes TARGET GROUP . Women * Children * Economically weaker sections * Rural poor AREA COVERED * All parts of Gujarat (through ti-ups with other NGOs/Agencies working in Gujarat) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . N.G.Os ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES * Some Voluntary organisations REMARKS . Have a tie-up/association with almost all the NGOs working in Gujarat COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT Mqk.1_11j 1-14 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHAS'E IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION DISASTER MITIGATION INSTITUTE YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1993 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Arvind Parekh, Project Co-ordinator ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Mihir R. Bhatt, Honorary Director, DMI, 411, Sakar Five, Near Natraj Cinema, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009 Phone - 6586234/6583607 Fax - 6582962; E-mail - mihir<:mihir@ adl.vsnl.net.in NO. OF EMPLOYEES 13 (Thirteen) + 2 teams working at the local level TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Forestry * Disaster Mitigation . Capacity building of community dev. organisations . Infra-structure development . Training . Workshops . Research * Publication * Implementation of programme . Water, works, food and shelter (Rural & Urban areas) TARGET GROUP . Varies according to the programme/s AREA COVERED . Sabarkantha * Panchmahal . Banaskantha Rajkot . Kutch Jamnagar * Ahmedabad * Junagarh + Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Part of North-eastern India ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * network with institutes working on disaster mitigation ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES * Some local organisations and govt. agencies REMARKS Have two other organisations as well - a. Foundation for public interest: (1974) Coastal Management Institute COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - 15 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION NATIONAL SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1988 (Registered under Public Trust Act) No. F-1537 + Society Registration Act No. GUI/1623/Ahmedabad NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Suryakant Pareekh ADDRESS/PHONE NO. 2, ( nd Floor), Sahyog2 Commercial Centre, Opp. Dinbai Tower, Lal Darwaza, Ahmedabad - 380001 Tel. 550 3996 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 52 (including field workers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Sanitation work * Construction and maintenance of public toilets * Sanitation complexes * Upgrading existing facilities TARGET GROUP * Slum population - mostly in urban areas AREA COVERED Ahmedabad * Modasa * Dakor * Bhavnagar * Bilmora, Godhra * Surat * Jamnagar * Padra ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * Gujarat State Energy Development Agency ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES a Health Dept., GoG + Govt. Agencies REMARKS . Funded by different depts. of Govt. L Major activity (20 to 25 places in Ahmedabad) DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJECT AREA -C4fiYMNI) 1-16 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION NAROTTAM LALBHAI RURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1979 (Registered under Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Korah Mathen, Vice President ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Vice President, Rural development, Arvind Mills Limited, Naroda Road, Ahmedabad. Pin - 380025 Phone - 336998 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 27 (Twenty Seven) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Agriculture and related activities . Irrigation, water harvesting * Health, Sanitation and Nutrition * Energy conservation * Education . Income generation programrnes . Social forestry programmes TARGET GROUP * Rural population (poor) * Women * Economically weaker sections * Children AREA COVERED * Sabarkantha, Surendranagar . Panchmahals, Kheda, Jamnagar, Rajkot * Bhavnagar, Baroda , Banaskantha ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . District Panchayats ORGANISATIONS/AG ENCIES * Govt. Organisations * Voluntary Organisations REMARKS * Public Charitable Trust * Self - sustaining development concept * Upliftment of rural poor (aim) COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - 17 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION JYOTiSANGH YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1935 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Smt. Hemalata Higishte Smt. Saroj Zaveri ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Jyotisangh, Shri Jivkoreben, Mafulal - Mahila Mandir, Relief Road, Ahmedabad, Dist. Ahmedabad Phone- 337908. NO. OF EMPLOYEES 32 (Thirty two) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Economic development programmes * Education . Health * Vocational training * Social welfare schemes * Local area issues TARGET GROUP * Women * General community AREA COVERED * Ahmedabad district + some other parts of Gujarat ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * A few local N.G.O.s/groups ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . None DO NOT HAVE PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJECT AREA 1. PER, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~1-18 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION GUJARAT LOK SAMITI YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Pranay Khernar, Field Cor-ordinator ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Mr. Pranay Khernar, C/o Nashabandi Compound, Near Lal Darwaza, Ahmedabad. Phone- 550 7678 NO. OF EMPLOYEES TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Rural development works/programmes . Education * Community development works etc. TARGET GROUP . Rural poor * Cultivators .______. Economically weaker sections AREA COVERED * Ahmedabad district + some other parts of Gujarat ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * N.G.Os + some local organisations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Could be contacted for extra information on other NGOs COULD BE CONTACTED FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OTHER NGOs l- 19 GUJARAT STATE. HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION -ARCH VAHINI' YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1982 (Activities started in 1977) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Dr. Anil Patel ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Action Research in Comm. Health & development I (ARCH), At & P.O. Mangrol, Taluka Rajpipla, District - Narmada, Gujarat Phone (02640) 40140, 40154 NO. OF EMPLOYEES TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Health programme * Education * Resettlement of displaced tribals of Sardar Sarovar Project . Tribal rights * Environmental issues * Social issues awareness generation TARGET GROUP a Tribals * General Community * Economically weaker sections a Project Affected People AREA COVERED * Bharuch district * Narmada district + other parts of Gujarat ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * No ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . Extensive work in the field of rehabilitation (Sardar Sarovar Project) COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-20 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SARVANGI GRAM VIKAS MANDAL "PRAYAS" YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1977 (Bombay'Trust Act, 1950) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Jagdish Lakhiya, Chairman Mr. Mahendra Bhatt, Programme Officer ADDRESS/PHONE NO. "Prayas" P.O. Mangrol, Via Rajpipla, District Bharuch, Gujarat - 383140 Phone - 02640-40146 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 51 (Workers + Volunteers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Community level activities . Environment related activities * Establishment of Mahila Mandals * Education . Promotion of Culture . Agriculture & related activities TARGET GROUP * Cultivators * Children . Women AREA COVERED . Mangrol (Bharuch district) * Ojhr + 20 other villages in Bharuch district ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . Manavia Technology Forum ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Concept of organic growth * Grass root level development COULD BE CONTACTED FOR 'ENVIRONMENT RELATED PROGRAMMES' IN BHARUCH - 21 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION GRAMNIRMAN KALVANI MANDAL YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1962 (Bombay Public Trust Act 1950, Societies Registration Act) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Man Singh Hari Singh Mangrol ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Gramnirman Kalvani Mandal P.O. Thava, Taluka - Valia, District Bharuch, Phone - (02643)-70619 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 24 (+16 volunteers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Education * Cultural activities * Agriculture development . Tribal welfare schemes * Health camps (Ayurvedic) * Other social welfare activities TARGET GROUP * Students * Cultivators . Scheduled Tribes AREA COVERED * Jhagadia . Malia * Dechapoda * Rajpipla . Bharuch + villages in Ahmedabad district ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Some local N.G.O.s ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES - CAPART, New Delhi REMARKS . Person contacted - Mr. Gambhir Singh B., Anchor DO NOT HAVE PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJECT AREA 1-22 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SEWA (RURAL) SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION WELFARE AND ACTION YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1980 (Public Trust Reg. No. F-110, Bharuch, Societies Reg. No. Guj./120/Bharuch) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Dr. Lataben Desai ADDRESS/PHONE NO. SEWA (Rural) Jhagadia - 393110, District Bharuch, Gujarat, Fax - (02645) 20313 Phone - (02645) 20021 E-mail: SEWA©GUJI.GUJ.NIC.IN NO. OF EMPLOYEES 150 (Full time) 200 (Volunteers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES eHospital i * Technical assistance * Rural development * Gramodyog . Women-programmes for their development . Improvement of environment * Training programmes . Rehabilitation Programme for blind TARGET GROUP . Rural youth . Poor people / economically weaker sections . Tribals . Illiterate * Women + others AREA COVERED . Bharuch district mainly + some other parts of Gujarat (many villages in and around Jhagadia) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . With Govt. Agencies + other local organisations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES (only funding) REMARKS -Primarily focus on health care programmes DO NOT HAVE PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJECT AREA BUT COULD BE CONTACTED FOR HEALTH RELATED PROGRAMMES 1-23 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION AADI)ATI SEWA SAMAl YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1955 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. H. Devji Bhai (Chair person) ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Mantri Shri, Aadijati Sewa Samaj, P.O. Amod, Taluka - Amod,, District - Bharuch NO. OF EMPLOYEES 15 to 17 (including volunteers)q TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Sanitation programme . Balwadi . Training programmes * Implementation of Minimum Wage Regulation * Wage related counseling TARGET GROUP . Poor people * Aadijati (community) AREA COVERED * Amod Taluka * Bharuch Taluka * Vaghra ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Rural labour organisation |DO NOT HAVE PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJECT AREA WN&+11*;1- 24 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION RURAL SERVICE CENTRE YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1952 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Shri I.B.C. Din ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Rural Service Centre P.O. Ankleswar, Bharuch, PIN - 399001 Phone- 572 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 7 (Seven) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Health programmes . Afforestation . Agriculture development _ Social welfare activities TARGET GROUP * Women . General Community * Cultivators AREA COVERED * Elharuch district ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * Some local level organisations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT OR PROMINENT PROGRAMMES IN OUR PROJECT AREA I- 25 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE JIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION GRAM SWARAJ MANDAL YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1979 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Jasu Bhai Ambalal, Chairman Mr. Raman Bhai Soma Bhai Patel ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Sanchalak Shri, Gram Swaraj Mandal, Nandigram, Near Jalalpura, Near Muval, Padra Taluka, District Vadodara NO. OF EMPLOYEES 8 (a large team of field workers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Rural development works/programme . Information and training - agriculture & related fields . Education programmes TARGET GROUP * Farmers/cultivators . Women * Children AREA COVERED . Nandigram * Jalalpura & nearby areas (Padra Taluka, Vadodara) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * Some local level organisations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * No major activity/programme being carried out now - a - days DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMMES FOR GWARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-26 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION GRAM VIKAS SAMAJ YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1979 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Shri Kishore Bhai Patel, Manager Mr. Kishan Bhai )Person contacted) ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Gram Vikas Samaj, Jambusar Koiwade Khaddi, Kapasaipura, Jambusar, Pin - 392150 Phone- 20210 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 2 (Two) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Kutir Udyog 'tichingS programmes * Adult education * Training programmes for employment generation TARGET GROUP * Women * Unemployed AREA COVERED * Limaj * hava * Aanki ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * No ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . No major work/programme has been carried out in the last six months, . Four further details, contact - Vishwa Gurjari, Ahmedabad (Mr. Nitin Bhai / Ms. Suman) DO NOT HAVE PROGRAMIMES IN OUR PROJECT AREA I - 27 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE II1 (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION CHANCHALBA AMIN CHARITABLE TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1987 (Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Mahesh Amin ADDRESS/PHONE NO. C/o Nanubhai B. Amin, Hari Bhakti Colony, Race Cource Circl,e P.O. Vadodara, Pin - 390015 Phone - 380 633 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 6 (Six) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Social welfare schemes . Housing programmes . Land related matters * Health programmes * Cultural programmes TARGET GROUP . All sections of the community/society AREA COVERED * Mainly Vadodara district (More than 3000 villages located over an area of 2000 kms.) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * Some national level organisations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Office address has changed recently. * Phone no. is the latest COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-28 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION JUNAGARH ZILA VIKAS MANDAL YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1981 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Nirmalaben Dhakkan - President ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Junagarh Zila Vikas Mandal, C/o Nehru Yuva Kendra, Kadri Manzil, Junagarh - 362 001. NO. OF EMPLOYEES 17 (Seventeen) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Awareness programmes . Family counseling centres * Forestry development * Social welfare activities TARGET GROUP . Junagarh district AREA COVERED . Women . Children . Poor families ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . CAPART, New Delhi ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES . CSWB - Social defense dept. . UNICEF - Gandhinagar REMARKS COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-29 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION MAHATIRTH KAYAVAROHANA YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1974 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Raman Bhai Patel (President) Mr. Vallabh Bhai M. Patel (Secretary) ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Shree Kayavarohana Tirth Seva Samaj, Kayavarohana - 391 220 Dist.: Vadodara (Gujarat) Phone (02663), Ext. - 87-245 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 25 (+ a few volunteers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Religious activities . Yog vidyalaya * Health programmes * Technical training (wiremen, draftmen, electrical) * Social Services (food + rest areas) TARGET GROUP . Women * Poor/economically weaker sections * General community AREA COVERED . Kayavarohana and near by areas (Baroda district) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . No ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS Persons contacted - a) Mr. Mukul Patel b) Mr. Bhupindra Goswami DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMMES FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-30 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION PANDU MEVAS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1978 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. D.P. Sah ADDRESS/PHONE NO. C/o Diamond Jubilee Trust, Near Fateh Ganj Post Office, Vadodara - 2, District: Vadodara Phone - 780 369 (Baroda) Filed Office- P.O. Pandu Mewas, Taluka Savali, District: Baroda NO. OF EMPLOYEES 6 (excluding field workers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Rural development programmes . Loan facility (from Zila Udyog, Panchayat, Banks) * Irrigation * Co-operative societies - Mahila, General . Economic Development Programme * Cattle camps . Eye & Health camps * Afforestation TARGET GROUP * Farmers/Cultivators . Women * Other (General Community) AREA COVERED . Old Baroda State (Savoli Taluka, Dabholi, Badali) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . A few organisations (govt./private.) in Baroda ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . Afforestation (in Savoli taluka) 1996 * Plants (from forest nursery/Anand) COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF G3ARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1- 31_ GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE llB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SHRAMIK VIKAS SANSTHAN, GUJARAT YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT Sept. 1984 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Pramod Mistry, Co-ordinator Mr. Yogesh Bhrambhatt, Manager - Account ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Shram Sadhana, Opposite Police Ground, Raopura, Baroda - 390001 Phone - 423282, 439627 , Fax - (0265) 420838 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 50 (excluding field workers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Water-shed management . Community health . Employment generation programmes . Legal centre . Training centre (m) . Rehabilitation & Resettlement programmes (Sardar Sarovar Project) TARGET GROUP . Youth * Women . Project Affected Persons l Rural poor * Others (general community) AREA COVERED . Waghara taluka (Bharuch) * Rajpipla, Asansoda (Bharuch) . Eastern Gujarat * Many other pockets all over the state * Padra & Kevadia (Baroda) * Surendranagar ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * Some govt. and other private organisations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Rehabilitation of Narmada project (2100 units) & I ______related problems for the last 15 years COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GWARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT I - 32 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SARVODAYA TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1982 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Jyotsana B. Soni ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Sarvodaya Trust, Lok Seva Mandal, Lambadpur, District Baroda, Gujarat NO. OF EMPLOYEES 4 (Four) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Education programmes * Hostel facilities (Boys & Girls) * Health camps TARGET GROUP . Illiterate * Students . Poor/Economically weaker sections _ Others AREA COVERED * Lambadpura and surrounding villages (Baroda district) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * None ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * No major work/activity has been carried out in the last 8 to 10 years. DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMMES FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-33 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIESINGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION KISHAN BHARATI YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT . NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Ghanshyam Pandya, Sanchalak ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Sanchalak, Kishan Bharati, Vadia P.O., Baroda, District Baroda, Gujarat NO. OF EMPLOYEES 7 (Seven) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Agriculture development and related aspects * Local level issues * Irrigation etc. TARGET GROUP * Cultivators/farmers * Landless labour AREA COVERED . Vadia & near by village * Parts of Vadodara district ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * Some local organisations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMMES FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT I - 34 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION GRAM VIKAS YOJANA YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1982 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. D.P. Sah ADDRESS/PHONE NO. C/o Diamond Jubilee Trust, Near Fatehganj Post Office, Vadodara-2, District-Vadodara, Phone 780369 Field Office: P.O. Devkaran Nam, Taluka Dehgam, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat NO. OF EMPLOYEES 7 (Seven) excluding field workers TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Implementation of programmes forwarded by CAPART * Afforestation . Loan Facilities . Rural development * Health care programme * Formation of co-operatives TARGET GROUP . Farmers . Poor/Economically weaker sections . Women . General Community AREA COVERED * Sangarh . Mehsana (Khakhariya) . Kheda (Antarsuba area) . Kadi taluka ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * Some organisations in Baroda city/district ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . Afforestation programmes COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-35 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SIR SAIYAJI RAO DIAMOND JUBILEE & MEMORIAL TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1967 (Baroda) 1980 (Ahmedabad) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. D.P. Sah ADDRESS/PHONE NO. C/o Diamond Jubilee Trust, Near Fatehganj Post Office, Vadodara - 2, Dist: Vadodara. Phone - 780369 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 45 (excluding 13 field workers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Education programmes * 4 Hostels (2 in Ahmedabad; 2 in Baroda) * Construction of community hall * Rehabilitation works/provision of facilities in Sardar Sarovar Project * Schools, dispensaries, roads & buildings, internal roads, comm. Facilities, water, housing (500 to 600) TARGET GROUP * Students . Project Affected People (PAPs) AREA COVERED * Baroda (Kambola area) + other parts of Gujarat ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * No ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . Afforestation activities - Fruit trees (cheeku, ber etc.) (3170 trees) - Plantation of 51.300 trees in 1994 (desi baval) - Eucalyptus COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GWARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 3 c^A. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I- 36 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS 'NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SHRAM MANDIR TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1979 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Devi Ben, Sanchalak ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Sindhrot, Vadodara, District Vadodara, Pin - 390330 Phone - 334939 (Baroda) (4 other offices in Gujarat) NO. OF EMPLOYEES 215 (Two hundred & fifteen) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Leprosy related programmes * 90-bed hospital *Education * Health education * Promotion of cottage industries * Rehabilitation of leprosy patients * Environment related programme * Afforestation (100 acres) * Nursery (forest) TARGET GROUP * Leprosy patients * Ill/diseased persons AREA COVERED * Baroda district, including programmes in Baroda city (slum areas) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * None ORGANISATIQNS/AGENCIES | REMARKS * More oriented towards community health .______program m es DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMMES FOR GSHP COULD BE OF HELP ONLY IN HEALTH RELATED PROGRAMMES I - 37 p . GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION BAIF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH FOUNDATION YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1967 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Dr. B.R. Patil, Programme Director ADDRESS/PHONE NO. BAIF Development Research Foundation, 3rd Floor, Indra Complex Manjalpur, Baroda - 390004 Phone- 651802, 424897, Fax - 651802 (9 offices all over India) E-mail baif.griservOlwbda. lwbbs. net NO. OF EMPLOYEES Have an extremely well established network TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Natural Resource Management (a) Livestock development (b) Water Resources Development (c) Horticulture (d) Tree based farming system (e) Eco-friendly technologies * Improved QoL (a) empowerment of women (b) community health (e) community health research centre (c) Rehabilitation of Tribal and Resource- poor families (d) Central Research Station and Regional Campuses TARGET GROUP . Women * Children * Rural youth . Poverty-stricken people Cultivators * Other (General community) AREA COVERED . 12 districts (Junagarh, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Bharuch, Valsad, Panchmahals, Bhavnagar, Amreli) . 6 states (U.P., Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi, Maharashtra) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . Danish International Dev. Agency ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES . Commission for European Communities * CAPART + other international/national/govt./pvt. Agencies REMARKS Approach . Participatory approach . Formation of dev. Samitis . Empower people to take over responsibilities . Flexibility in planned activities . Need-based approach • Appropriate delivery system * Comrmunity empowerment * Capacity building Awards FICCI award for rural dev. (1978), Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Award (1986), NCERT - Best Children's Lit. Aware (1991), Rajat Kamal Award (1991), Green Film Award (1991), Rajat Kamal Award (1994) COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT :. 1-38 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SHROFF FOUNDATION TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1980 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Shruti Shroff, Chairperson ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Shroff Foundation Trust Al & Post: Kalali, Taluka & District : Vadodara Pin - 390012 Phone - (0265) 324002/324061 Fax - (0265) 330370 E-mail - ashroff@ bom2.vsnl.net.in NO. OF EMPLOYEES 70 (full-time) 20 (consultants) 35 (Rural development) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Training Watershed dev. Progress * Dairy co-operatives * Arogya services * Women & child development Progress Agro Services . Livestock management * Sanitation * Energy Income generation TARGET GROUP * Women * Children * Youth . Cultivators * Poor people Others AREA COVERED 47 villages (Baroda district) + Panchmahals (Basically, concentrate in north-east and south-west part of the district) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . Govt. Departments/Agencies ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES a Academic institutions--" Funding agencies -*Co-operatives REMARKS * Person contacted - Mr. Magan Bhai Makwada * Approx. no. of beneficiaries = 50,000 * Operating branches - 4-Kalali, Piludra, Ekalbara, Rangpur COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE H1IGHWAYS PROJECT - 39 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIESINGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION BHALKANTHA PRAYOGIK SANGH YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1939 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Gangaram Ojha, Vyasthapak ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Bhalkantha Prayogik Sangh, 23, Sarvodaya Ashram, Village - Gundi, Lothal, Taluka - Dholka, Pin - 382230. 2ndOffice - Mr. Ibrahim Mansoori Opp. High School, Rampura, Viramgam, Dist. Surendranagar. NO. OF EMPLOYEES 350 to 400 (4 centres) + 2000 field workers TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Rural Housing programmes * Gruh Finance schemes Co-operatives * Construction of bandhs * Afforestation * Irrigation * Rural development programmes . Village, child & education development programme * Sarvangi vikas * Publication * Wasteland reclamation TARGET GROUP * Rural poor * Children (Christian) * Agriculturists AREA COVERED * Viramgam Taluka (Ukadi) Loliya + 5 other villages . Dholka taluka (Dhandhuke) . Sanand, Bandh, Ahmedabad, Mumbai * Maharashtra (Chihnadi, Mumbai) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * CAPART + ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES * many NGOs/Voluntary organisations (atleast 70) REMARKS . VCED Programme (605 families) . Afforestation (1200 trees- laliya) . Housing programme (Rs. 25 crore project) - 1998-200 housing units - 199-500 housing units * Construction of 2000 houses for rural poor (1970) (Rs. 30,000/- per house) COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT ___k,W~-- 1-40 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION BHALNALKANTHA ADHIMJATI PADHARI SAMITI YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1994 (Societies Reg. Act xx 1 of 1860, Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Gangaram Ojha, Vyasthapak ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Sarvodaya Ashram Village and Post: Gundi, Dholka, Dist. Ahmedabad. Pin - 382230. NO. OF EMPLOYEES (32) Thirty Two TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Education * Health programmes * Economic development Programmes . Social welfare schemes * Cottage industries TARGET GROUP - * SC/ST * Backward classes . Poor/Economically weaker sections . Landless labour AREA COVERED * Ahmedabad district * Rajkot district * Surendranagar district ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER * Many other N.G.O.s & organisations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-41 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SARVODAYA ASHRAM, SHAHPUR YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1948 (activities started) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. A.A. Nagori, Managing Director ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Sarvodaya Ashram Shahpur (Sorath), Village - Sorath, Dist. Junagarh, Pin - 362205. Tel.: (0285) 652767 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 8 (Eight) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Education * Agriculture * Cultural programmes . Economic development programmes . Promotion of kutir udyog TARGET GROUP . Rural people . Illiterate . Economically backward classes AREA COVERED . Sorath and near by villages * Shahpur * Some other parts of Junagarh district ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - existed earlier (foreign aids) ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES - new limited REMARKSI * Mr. Nagori was consultant (environment) to 'Nirma Group' COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT MMLI~~~~~~~~~~11 ~~~~1-42 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION RURAL DEVELOPMENT TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1980 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Dr. L.P. Savsani, Trustee ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Dr. L.P. Savsani, C/o Lions Club, Rural Development Society, Manavadar, Gandhi Chowk, Dist. - Junagarh. Phone - (02874) 21215/21361 _ __ _Fax - 0091 (02874) 21906 I NO. OF EMPLOYEES 15 (permanent) 60 (voluntary) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Education (Balwadi, school etc.) * Camps (eye) . Health programmes * Self-employment courses . Rural development programmes TARGET GROUP . Children * Rural poor . General community AREA COVERED * Junagarh district . Parts of Rajkot _ Porbandar districts ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - A few local organisations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . Primary focus is on health programmes DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-443 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SORATH GRAM VIKAS SAMITI YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1980 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Bharti Vyas, Campus Director ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Sorath Gram Vikas Samiti, P.O. Akshaygarh - 372229 Taluka Keshod, .______District Junagarh. NO. OF EMPLOYEES 18 (+ other workers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES a Construction of bunds * Mahila Shivirs . Gram udyog activities * Sports . Health programmes * Education . Agriculture development * Social development activities TARGET GROUP * Women a Students | Agriculturists/Cultivators AREA COVERED * Mangrod taluka * Maliya taluka * Keshod taluka ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Only a few (funding agencies) ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . Implementation of Sarvodaya Yojana (Govt. .______Programme) DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMMES FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT I - 44 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT -PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SHARDAGRAM YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1921 (in Karachi) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Deepchand Bhai Gadi, Paramukhshree ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Mr. Dinesh Bhai V. Shah, Mantri Shree, Shardagram, Mangrod, Taluka Mangrod, Dist. Junagarh. NO. OF EMPLOYEES 230 (Two hundred thirty) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Agriculture research * Education (+ training programmes) . Community development schemes * Health programmes * Cleanliness drives * Honey Bee rearing . Khadi Gramodyog * Counseling Centre TARGET GROUP * Students * Cultivators * General Community AREA COVERED * Shahpur and many villages in and around the city ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - No - ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . Primary focus - education (2 Balwadis, 4 Primary Schools, 2 colleges (arts & commerce), m, High School, Science College) . After 1947, shifted work to Gujarat |DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUWARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - 45 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE l1B (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO'INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SARVODAYA SEWA SAMITI (MANAGER TALUKA) YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1993 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Sharat Bhai Keshu Bhai Mehta (Pramukh) ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Mangrol Taluka Sarvodaya Seva Samiti, Secretariat road, Opp. Water Tank, Mangrol, Mangrol Taluka, Junagarh. Phone - 23005 (Off.) 22307 (Res.) NO. OF EMPLOYEES Two (2) + 4 (Four) (Honourary Services) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Implementation of sarvodaya yojana * Relief (drought) work . Rural development programmes . Education . Medical aid . Self - support/employment schemes . Provision of implements (on interest free basis) TARGET GROUP * Landless labour . Students * Elderly people . Widows * Orphans . Population below poverty line AREA COVERED . Managed taluka, Junagarh (62 villages + city area) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Some political organisations/groups ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . Trying to establish watershed programme * Desert development programme DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-46 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION ANARDE FOUNDATION YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1979 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Kapoor Bhai Chanderia, Chair person ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Mr. Mohan Bhai K. Godhani, Co-ordinator Anardee Foundation, Man Mohan Market, Halal Sold Works Office, Jamnagar. Phone - 671281 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 100 (many more field workers) Team of workers at Taluka, district and state level. TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Integrated Rural Development . Watershed development project * Construction of check dams * Economic upliftment * Social & cultural * Education * Health * Tree plantation TARGET GROUP * Women * Agricultural labour * Rural poor * Students * General Community AREA COVERED * 18 states (Bombay-Head Office) * Gujarat (all districts) * Saurashtra & kutch zone * Northern zone . Central Zone * South Zone ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Govt. some other agencies ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Person contacted - Mr. P.T. Chandana, Principal, - Major emphasis - Economic activities COULD BE CONTACTED FOR- P-`ROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-447 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCI8SiNGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION GANGAJALA GRAM VIKAS TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1953 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Lakhubhai, Managing Trustee ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Gangajala Vidyapith Gangajala Gram Vikas Trust P.O. Aliabada, District - Jamnagar, Gujarat NO. OF EMPLOYEES Varies according to different divisions TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Training programmes for rural youth . Education * Agriculture . Social Welfare Activities . Health programmes * Gaushala . Veternary Services * Housing . Construction of check dams . Implementation of'Sarvodaya Yojana' TARGET GROUP * Women * Children . Rural Youth . Waghari Community AREA COVERED * Jamnagar district (villages/pocket in the district) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - With Govt. Agencies ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Mr. Laxmi das Chichia * Mr. Daulat Bhai Makhan, Founder . Run College + Schools COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-48 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS -, NAME OF THE ORGANISATION KAST'URBA STREE VIKAS GRUHA YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1956 (Reg. Under Act XXI of 1860 No. 91) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Manjulaben Dave, Pramukh Ms. Kasturben Shah, Up-Pramukh ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Kasturba Stree Vikas Gruha, Patel Colony Shree Kasturba Gandhi Marge, Jamnagar, Dist. Jamnagar Tel. - 552193, 79820 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 38 (Thirty eight) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Balika Sanraksan Kendra . Training * Balgruh Kutir & Shishu Gruh * Education . Councelling centre * Legal Advice centre . Vikas centre/kendra . Hostels . Aashya Gruh . Health programmes TARGET GROUP * Women * Children AREA COVERED * Jamnagar and other near-by districts/area ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - No - ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Primary focus on women development and welfare DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GWARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-49 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE lIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIESINGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION JAMNAGAR ZILA SAMA) KALYAN SANGH YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1964 (Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Shri V.C. Naria, Organizer ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Jamnagar Zila Samaj Kalyan Sangh, Pandit Nehru Marg, Jamnagar - 361008 Telephone - 73463 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 15 (Fifteen) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Education programmes * Health programmes * Agriculture * Social Welfare Activities TARGET GROUP * SC/ST * Landless labourers * Backward classes * Poor people _ X AREA COVERED * Jamnagar district ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - No ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES I REMARKS COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT V4M it',0I, 1-50 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE lIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS [NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SAURASHTRA RACHNATMAK SAMITI IYEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1948 | NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Devendra Kumar R. Desai ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Secretary Darbar Gopaldas Smarak Samiti, Rashtriyashala Prangan, Rajkot - 360002. Dist. - Rajkot Phone - 454065, 696336 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 30 (Thirty) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES *Khadi Production l Sale of Khadi . Research and development on/of Khadi material . Lok Seva Programme TARGET GROUP AREA COVERED * Gujarat . Maharashtra ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . Khadi Gram Prayog Samiti, . Ahmedabad; Khadi Commission ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES ______ REMARKS . No common area of work/interest with regard to Gujarat State Highways Project DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT I - 51 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SAURASHTRA EDUCATION FOUNDATION YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Anil Kamdar, Secretary ADDRESS/PHONE NO. 508, Sharda Chambers, 15, New Marine Lines, Mumbai - 400020 Tel. 299656, 315765, 297850 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 28 (Twenty eight) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Education & Research . 'Prayog'- Lokvigyan Kendra (Rajkot) * Institute of Languages Teaching, Jamnagar TARGET GROUP * Students * General community AREA COVERED . Six districts of Saurashtra i) Rajkot ii) Amreli iii) Junagarh iv) Jamnagar v) Surendranagar ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER _ No ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUWARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-52 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SHREE RAMKRISHNA ASHRAM YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1927 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Swamiji ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Shree Ramkrishna Ashram Rajkot - 360001 (Dr. Yagnik road) Phone - 45200 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 50 (Fifty) (+ volunteers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Rural development work * Health programmes . Relief work * Spiritual activities . Education programmes TARGET GROUP . All sections of the society AREA COVERED . Rajkot . Limbadi ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - No - ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMIES OF GLJJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-53 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION MAHILA SAMAKHYA SOCIETY, RAJKOT YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1989 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mrs. Manisha Brahmbhatt, District Prog. Co- ordinator ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Mahila Samakhya Society, 'Smruti' 1't Floor, Opp. SBS, Virani Chowk, Rajkot Phone - 443174 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 43 (Forty Three) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Education * Mahila Kutir Udyog * Child Care Centres * Balwadi . Health care * Indira Awas Yojana * Income generation activities * Co-operatives * Vocational courses * Water * Fuel & Fodder issues TARGET GROUP * Women * Children AREA COVERED * 154 villages of Rajkot district | ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER . MOHRDE - Govt. of India, Govt. of Gujarat ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES l REMARKS * Primary focus is on women related development DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1- 54 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION "SWATI" YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1993 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Poonam Ben Kathuria ADDRESS/PHONE NO. "Swati" (Women's Action Group) Post: Office Road, Opposite Khadi Bhandar, Dhrangdhra, Dist. Surendranagar Phone - 50338 (Office) 50247 (Residence) NO. OF EMPLOYEES 18 (Eighteen) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Health programmes * Income generation schemes * Issue based . Reproductive health OOrganisation of women groups TARGET GROUP WWomen (empowerment capability enhancementO AREA COVERED Dhrangdhra * Lakhtar * Halvad * Patadi + 50 other villages in the district Dasada | ______. -t Moti Majethi ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Few local organisations l ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES Local Womens Group Dhrangdhra Women Vikas Sangh (600 women members) Halvad women yikas sangh REMARKS . Primary aim - to enhance capabilities/abilities of .women I[ssue of road safety was raised * Field offices also in .a) Patadi b) Ahmedabad COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-55 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE 118 (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION MAHILA SEWA SANGH YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1971 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Heena Ben/Ms. Beena Ben Trivedi {ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Mahila Sewa Sangh, First Floor, Valjibhai ni jagya, Kuda Road, Dhrangdhra, !______Phone- 50829 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 20 (Twenty) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Education * Health and nutrition programmes l Child Care . Empowerment and employment opportunities for women * Local issues (village-wise) TARGET GROUP * Women * Salt workers (primarily women and children) AREA COVERED * 9 districts of Gujarat . Surendranagar + Dhrangdhra and near by villages (Patadi Halva) ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - collaborations with some local area organisations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Emphasis on improvement in QoL of salt workers I______.& women development DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT I - 56 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION MAHILA SEWA TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1993 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Manjula Ben Khuraja (President) ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Mr. Bharat Bhai Gajjar, Near Kuda Road, Dhrongdhra, Dist. Surendranagar Phone - 22684/22634 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 5 (Five) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Empowerment of women . Bhojanalayas * Health camps . Mahila mandals * Local issues TARGET GROUP . Women * General community AREA COVERED * Dhrangdhra . Near-by villages ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - With organisations operating on a larger scale ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES (Mahila Sewa Sangh) REMARKS . No major activity carried out all by themselves l DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT I - 57 L GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION DHRANGDHRA PRAKRUTI MANDAL YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1991 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Devji Bhai Dhamecha ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Opposite State Bank of India, Dhrangdhra, District Surendranagar, Gujarat. NO. OF EMPLOYEES 12 (Twelve) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Awareness generation . Nature camps & competitions . Wild Ass sanctuary issues TARGET GROUP * School children * Industrialists * Salt Workers AREA COVERED . Dhrangdhra * Specially Little Rann of Kutchchh ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Tie up with many other NGOs + agencies ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES throughout Gujarat REMARKS Exclusively working on Wild Ass conservation, protection and issues generation on environmental COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-58 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION GRAM BHARATI YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Gram Bharati, Seven, Sarvodaya Market, Dhrangdhra, Pin - 393310 Dist. - Surendranagar. NO. OF EMPLOYEES TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Rural Development programmes * Social welfare programmes/schemes TARGET GROUP * Rural poor . Women AREA COVERED . Poor of Surendranagar district ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS - Organisation has now closed/shifted - No further/more information is available DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-59 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE 11B (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SARANESWAR MAHADEV TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1982 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Naveen Bhai Shukla ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Pramukh shree, Saraneshwar Mahadev Mandir, Halvad. NO. OF EMPLOYEES 60 (youth + voluntary workers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Afforestation * Book banks * Social services * Relief work LEducation (support services) TARGET GROUP * Students . Poor/economically weaker sections AREA COVERED . Halvad and near-by areas ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Few funding agencies ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES I REMARKS * Mainly religions and educational activities DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT __ 1-60 GUJARAT STATE HIGHVVAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD E3ANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION VRIKHSAROPAN SANSTHAN + SAMARPAN YOG MANDAL YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1986 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Rohit Bhai Mehta ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Vrikhraropan Sansthan, C/o Mr. Rohit Bhai Mehta, Heerawadi ni bajuma, Near Jakatnaka, Halvad. Phone - 363330/25266 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 11 (eleven) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Afforestation activities (Babul, desi baval etc.) . Awareness generation . Education * Sports promotion etc. TARGET GROUP . Youth AREA COVERED * Halvad city and near-by areas ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Some local groups - ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS . Babul plantation (1990) COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMAES OF GUJARAT STATIE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - 61 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SHREE VIRAMGAM NALKANTHA SARVANGI VIKAS TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Ramji Bhai Soneri, Managing Trustee ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Nachiketa Kumar Chhatralay, Shahpur, Taluka - Viramgam, Dist. - Ahmedabad NO. OF EMPLOYEES 9 (Nine) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Education * Eye camps . Health care camps * Social welfare activities TARGET GROUP * Community/society as a whole AREA COVERED * Viramgam | * Sanand * Dholka * Limbadi * Lakhtar and * Nalkantha talukas ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - No - I ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES I |REMARKS _ COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT I - 62 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION RUIRAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1978 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Shri I.J. Desai, Secretary ADDRESS/PHONE NO. 201, Bombay House, Sanifalia, Pani-ni-Bhint, Surat - 395003 Tel. - 23250 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 20 (Twenty) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Housing * Social welfare activities * Community development programmes TARGET GROUP * SC/ST * Landless Labour * Backward & poor youth AREA COVERED * Surat district * Baroda district . Panchmahal district ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Some local organisations/govt. agencies ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * More information has to be sought COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-63 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION NAVNIRMAN MAHILA GRUH UDYOG SAHKARI MANDALI LIMITED YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1993 (Reg. No. 10502 dated 24/2/93) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Ms. Zarina Khatoon Ghulam Hassan Malik (Pramukh) ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Ms. Nazia Bano Ghulam Hassan (Mantri) Parama, Near Primary School, Asnabad area, Olpad, District - Surat (Gujarat) NO. OF EMPLOYEES 87 workers (including volunteers) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Income generation programmes * Co-operatives . Assistance . Loans * Social welfare activities * Implementation of schemes (mid-day meal etc.) TARGET GROUP . Women * Children Economically weaker sections AREA COVERED . Olpad | Atodara + near by localities * Asnabad ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Some govt. depts./agencies ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES | REMARKS Mid - day meal schemes (Govt. scheme) (117 schools in Olpad Taluka) DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GWARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT .x> I1- 64 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION KANJI BHAI DESAI SAMAJ SHIKSHAN BHAWAN TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1970 (activities since 1948) NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Dahya Bhia J. Patel, President ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Kanji Bhai Desai Samaj Shikshan Bhawan Trust, Opposite Museum Chowk Surat - 395003, Gujarat Tel. - 54634, 25306 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 52 (Fifty two) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Research work * Shramik Vidyapeeth (Training + employment programmes) * Social education * Non-formal education * Workshops o Publication * Library services _ _* __ Adult_ literacy & NAEP programmes J TARGET GROUP * Women General community * Illiterate Unemployed * Economically weaker sections AREA COVERED * Surat city Surat taluka + near by areas ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Local level organisations + some state level ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES agencies REMARKS No. of beneficiaries = More than 5.5 thousand. l ______Work-area of Shram ik COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES-OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-65 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE 11B (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION SAHAS (SOCIAL AWARENESS FOR HEALTH AND AIDS) YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1995 (Society Reg. No. Guj./825/GLj.) l NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Secretary, SAHAS ADDRESS/PHONE NO. SAHAS, Old Capital Cinema Compound, Station Road, Surat Pin - 395001. (Gujarat) Phone - 423132 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 11 (Eleven) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Focus is on - - health - hygiene and - diseases such as AIDS/HIV * Development concerns . Training * Information & education TARGET GROUP * Women * Vulnerable groups * General community lAREA COVERED * Surat and near by areas ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - No - ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS * Focus is only on health and AIDS awareness. DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-66 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE llB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION LEGAI. AID AND HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1987 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Secretary, LAHRC ADDRESS/PHONE NO. LAHRC, Navsarjan Trust, Near R.T.O., Ring Road, Surat - 395001, Gujarat Phone - (0261) 475683; Fax 0261-478148 + 7 branch offices NO. OF EMPLOYEES TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Creation of people's organisations * Organisation of unorganised labour * Legal guidance * Litigation * Mediation & assisted negotiation * Aid to detaineses (of trial) * Public interest litigatin cases * Legal awareness workshops * Training of legal and grass root workers * Dissemination of knowledge TARGET GROUP * Detainees awaiting trial * General society/community AREA COVERED * Surat and nearby areas ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Navsarjan Trust ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES REMARKS .*. Primary focus is onlegal aid/awareness/services COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMESiOF,GWUARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-67 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE 116 (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION JEEVAN VIKAS TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT 1972 NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Shri T.K. Patel, Secretary ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Jeevan Vikas Trust, Near Talav, Adajan, Surat Tel. - 23928 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 9 (Nine) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES * Education * Vocational training * Social welfare activities * Community development programmes TARGET GROUP * Physically/mentally handicapped AREA COVERED * Surat district ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - Some local level organizations ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES lREMARKS DO NOT HAVE RELEVANT PROGRAMME FOR GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT 1-68 GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - PHASE IIB (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) DATA SHEET ON GOVERNMENT AGENCIES/NGO INTERVIEWS NAME OF THE ORGANISATION ORPAT CHARITABLE TRUST YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT .~~~~~~~~~~r RaehBaiSnhn NAME OF THE CONTACT PERSON Mr. Rajesh Bhai Sanghani ADDRESS/PHONE NO. Orpat Charitable Trust, Paramanand Complex, Sanala Road, Morvi, Phone - 31077, 31078 Fax -- 31076 NO. OF EMPLOYEES 21 (Twenty Two) TYPE OF WORK/PROGRAMMES . Watershed development and related project * Social welfare activities * Community development activities TARGET GROUP * Rural poor * Farmers AREA COVERED . Rural areas of Morvi ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER - A few organisations at local and state level I ORGANISATIONS/AGENCIES jREMARKS COULD BE CONTACTED FOR PROGRAMMES OF GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT - 69 APPENDIX J FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/ VILLAGE MEETING REPORTS GUJARAT STATE HIGH-WAYS PROJECT '(A WORLOpB^ANK FU.NDED PROJECT) A,'P,VNIVX J - PUBLIC 1'(lh'dA P1' 1 0 A'PR0GQ,AAlNI; PHASE/Ig FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 1. Town/Village Soladi Type of Meeting Village Meeting Corridor . Viramgam - Halvad Link 023 Date of the meeting : 10 April, 1999 Venue of the mneeting Bal Mandir, Soladi Duration . One hour, Twenty Minutes No. of participants 18 (Eighteen) Chainage 131.460 to 135.970 o About the town/village The village is located approximately 26 km, west of Dhrangdhra town on Viramgam - Halvad State Highway. It lies in Dhrangdhra Taluka of Surendranagar District. The population in the village, accordingly to 1991 census is 2411. The male and female population constitutes 51.8 percentage and 48.15 percentage of the total population respectively. The number of occupied households is 481, giving an average household size of.5 persons. The area of the village is 2708.7 hectares. The SCs constitute 28.16 percentage of the population. However, there is no reported ST population in the village. Most of the villagers are engaged in agricultural activities. The old residential area of the village lies on left-hand side of the road as one moves towards Halvad. The new residential area known as Madhavpura, lies on the opposite side of the road. The new village area is comparatively more open and well-planned than the old village. A few shops/kiosks can be observed on both sides of the State Highway. A cattle trough is located near the main entry of Madhavpura. Water logging occurs in the area around it, creating unaesthetic and unhygienic conditions. A pond lies near the old village close to the State Highway The residential structures of the old village lie comparatively much closer to the edge of the pavement than those in the new village. A Elal Mandir, primary school, health center and a Panchayat office exist in the village. Bus-stop exists only Qnoon6 side offthe.road,;r)n the,-other side, people are presently using the shade of the trees -and-;infrmal- seatentg arrahgement beneath. The new village area, medical cent'er, Bal Mandir,and prirmfary-school are located on other side of the road, for. whichp,eople;,have-to-frequerntly cross over. The school children'were cited as the most vulner'ablef,W theview-pointof road safety. o Public PaNit-ibRO ition Session' The Public Involvement- Programme was .organised with the help of Village Sarpanch and primary school Teacher of Soladi. The meeting began with a discussion on general subjects J-1 Gujarat State Hiph9/ways Project: hase 11F - Vol IIC such as drainage problems, drinking water problem and agricultural activities in and around the village. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the representatives of the PCC, and the R&BD were introduced. The respective roles of the PCC, R&BD and the World Bank were explained. The background to the Project, including its need and relevance, was explained with the help of maps and charts. Drawings of typical cross sections were also explained. The perceived benefits and losses resulting from the Project were also discussed. Most of the participants realized that the Project is essential in order to cope with increasing traffic volumes. The relevant parts of the Entitlement Framework, Rehabilitation Plan, and the Grievance Procedures were discussed briefly. Water logging near the pond (old village) and cattle trough (new village) was one of the main issues discussed in the meeting. The capacity of the present CD work (no. 132/1) is inadequate and this leads to water logging in and around the access to the old residential area. The approach to the road is relatively steep, which needs to be taken care of in the design. People emphasised that road widening should be carried towards Madhavpura, since the structures are located at a distance from the edge of the pavement on that side. The safety of school children was a major issue raised by the people. It was reported that the speed-breakers have become ineffective after the recent repair and increase in the height of the road. People repeatedly pointed out that safety measures should be introduced to reduce the probability of accidents. The tone of the meeting was constructive. Most of the participants were Hindus. The participants were mostly middle-aged. The Village Sarpanch and the primary school teacher actively participated in the discussion. No women were present in the meeting. The participants attentively listened to the Project details and were willing to co-operate with the agencies involved in the Project. After the meeting was over, informal discussions with some of the participants continued. The team members of the PCC were personally shown the cattle trough, pond, CD work and other features/areas discussed in the meeting. o Suqgestions Received * Provision/s to prevent water logging the old village area; * Provision to prevent water logging near the cattle trough and pond; * Pavement to be widened towards Madhavpura; * Provision of safety measures such as speed-breakers and signboards; * Provision of a proper bus-stop on the old village side; * Slope at approach towards the village should be taken care of; * The low-lying area near the cattle trough should be filled up; * Problem of over-topping from the pond should be taken care of in road design. 3 - 2 AppendIx - J o Findings * People were willing to co-operate and support GSHP; * Safety of the school children was a prime concern for the villagers; * People found Public Involvement Programme quite useful as a method/measure to represent their views and priorities; * It was realised that the time chosen for the meeting (afternoon) was quite inconvenient keeping in mind the hot and dry summer of Saurashtra, This reason was primarily responsible was the low attendance as compared to that in other meetings. A - 3 -3 GutJdrat State Hlghwhyas Prcyect, Phase 118 - Vol. IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONLVILLAGE MEETING REPORT 2. Town/Village Hansalpur Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor Viramgam - Malvan Link 021 Date of the meeting 13th April, 1999 Venue of the meeting Hansalpur Chokadi Duration One hour, Forty Five Minutes No. of participants 22 (Twenty-Two) Chainage 59.115 to 59.205 o About the town/villaae Hansalpur chokadi, located at chainage 59.115 is a junction on State Highway No. 7 Dhrangdhra, from where an access road to the town of Viramgam crosses the State Highway. Consequently a large number of small eating stalls have sprung up. Some of these properties are likely to be impacted during the widening and strengthening process of the Highway. There are about 25-30 shops at Hansalpur Chokadi. Most of the shops are temporary in nature are supported by stilts. In some cases, only the structures may be impacted while in rest of the cases spillover service area is likely to be impacted since structures are located behind the RoW. With a total area of 2695.88 hectares, the village of Hansalpur has a population of 2974. The male and female population constitutes is 52.86 and 47.14 percent of the total population respectively. The average number of persons per household is 5.4 and the sex ratio is 892. The Schedule Caste population constitutes 10.83 percent of the village population while only four persons have been recorded as STs in the village during 1991 census. n Public Participation Session The consultation session at Hansalpur chokadi was organised with the help of R&BD officials, Viramgam Division and a few local kiosk owners. The meeting began with talk on general subjects such as flooding, monsoon, crops grown in the area, sources of livelihood etc. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the representatives of the PCC, and the R&BD were introduced. The respective roles of the PCC, R&BD and the World Bank were explained. The background to the Project, including its need and relevance, was explained with the help of maps and charts. Drawings of typical cross sections were also shown. The perceived benefits and losses resulting from the Project were discussed. Most of the participants realized that the Project is essential in order to cope with increasing traffic volumes. The relevant parts of the Entitlement Framework, Rehabilitation Plan, and the Grievance Procedure were discussed in detail. ., - 4 Apponilux - J The tone of the meeting was pleasant and actively took part in the discussion. An old woman was also present in the meeting who actively took part in the discussion. Since almost all the participants were kiosk owners, the anxiety related to the impact on their source of livelihood was quite evident. Nonetheless, the tone of the participants was co-operative. All the participants unanimously suggested that possible measures to minimise impact on their livelihood sources should be ensured through the Project. For almost all the participaints present in the meeting, the kiosks and temporary shops w-vere considered the only source of livelihood of their families and hence, any negative impact on their was not desirable. After the meeting was over, a discussion with R&BD officials helped in further understanding the critical nature of drainage problem. A list of road sections, where this problem is most grave was handed over to PCC members during the discussion. A few photographs were also given, which proved to be quite helpful in understanding the problem. The capacity of CD work/culverts has to be increased to ensure proper drainage. As of now, the road is acting as a check dam. This is the most crucial issue that has to be taken care of while designing this section. c Suaaestions Received *. Provision of proper drainage facility at Harisalpur Chokadi; * Provision of bus-stops on both sides of the road; * Provision 6f a parking bay on the left hand side while moving from Viramgam to Bajana. o Findings * The likely impact on source of livelihood was the most important concern for the participants. They repeatedly requested to1minimise the impact of the Project on the same; * Drainage was another critical problem pointed out in the meeting; * People were co-operative and agreed to support the Project. GUldrEatStdte bfi,ghtVRYS ProJeCt Phase 118 - Vot. JtC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 3. Town/Village Malvan Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor : Viramgam - Halvad Link 021 Date of the meeting 13th April, 1999 Venue of the meeting Space near Ashiana Hotel Duration . One hour, Ten Minutes No. of participants 20 (Twenty) Chainage 91.600 to 91.700 o About the town/village The total area of the village is 4194.12 hectares. The total occupied households in Malvan are 429 and the population in the village is 2382 according to 1991. The male and female share to total population is 52.14 percent and 47.86 percent respectively. As regards sex ratio, number of females per thousand males is 918, which is comparatively lower than the State and National averages. The Scheduled Castes constitute 15.53 percent of total population. Only six persons have been recorded under the ST category in the village. The residential area of the village is located away from the State Highway. Malvan Chokadi is a junction of the Viramgam - Dhrangdhra State Highway and a road from Surendranagar. Another access from this junction goes towards the Little Rann of Kutch, the home of endangered and rare Wild Ass. At this crossing many kiosks, temporary shops and small commercial establishments such as eating joints, repair shops and pan shops have come up. Some of these shops are encroachments on RoW while repair shops have spillovers upon the R&BD land. This entire zone is relatively hot and arid area of the state. There are no major industries along or around the State Highway. Therefore, most of the residents are engaged in agricultural activities. The shops/kiosks are the only source of livelihood for many of these likely PAPs. Close to the junction, a large open space is used as a parking space by trucks and heavy vehicles. ci Public Participation Session The Public Involvement Session was organised with the help of a few local shop-keepers. The meeting began with a discussion on general subjects such as need for road development projects, connectivity of the village and agricultural practices in the region. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the representatives of the PCC were introduced. T-he respective roles of the PCC, R&BD and the World Bank were explained. The background to the Project, including its need and relevance, was explained with the help of maps and chatts. Draw,ings of typical cross sections were also explained. The perceived benefits and losses J -.6 Appendix -J resulting from the Project were discussed. Most of the participants realized that the Project is essential in order to cope with increasing traffic volumes. The relevant parts of the Entitlement Framework, Rehabilitation Plan, and the Grievance Procedures were discussed in detail. The tone of the meeting was constructive. The likely impact on source of livelihood was a prime concern. Anxiety of the participants, in this regard was quite noticeable. Even after the meeting was over, people could not totally overcome their anxiety. Perhaps past experiences were responsible for such a reaction. There is a Bajrang Temple and Ashram close to the State Highway, with which considerable religious sentiments of the people are attached. Any negative impact or relocation of the temple was totally rejected by the people. Provision of bus-stops and a lay-by was also suggested by the people. Lack of a proper bus-stand creates much discomfort during summer and rainy season. There are no shady trees as well to provide the much needed ambience. The information related to Wild Ass Crossings, their area of movement crossings etc. was obtained fronm the discussion at Malvan. People were actively involved and provided useful inputs in this regard. Some of them were later involved in the Wild Ass Survey. o Suggestions Received * Provision of proper bus-stands on either side of the road; * Provision of a lay-by near the Chokadi; * Minimise impact on source of livelihood; * Impact on 'Bajrang Temple and Ashram would not be acceptable to the community. o Findings * Relocation or impact on the religious structure was rejected; * The likely impact on source of livelihood was a prime concern for almost all the participants; * People did not seem to believe that implementation of elements such as RAP and entitlement policy. Some of them felt that most of these measures would remain on paper and never get implemiiented. J - 7 Gujarat State HIghways Project. Phase /[? - I/n/ I/C FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 4. Town/Village Ataladara (Kalali Fatak) Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor : Vadodara - Padra - Jambusar Link : 101 - 102 Date of thenmeeting 23rd March, 1999 Venue of the meeting Space outside Social Worker's Office Duration : One hour, Twenty Minutes No. of participants 32 (Thirty-Two) Chainage 6.10 to 6.80 o About the town/village Ataladara is located on the southern outskirts of the municipal boundary of Vadodara City. In fact, Ataladara can be described as an urban extension of the main city itself. Because of the large number of likely PAPs, two separate Public Participation Sessions were organised in Ataladara - the first near Kalali Fatak and the second near the Swami Narayan Temple. Most of the likely PAPs near Kalali Fatak are either kiosk owners or mobile shop owners. Some temporary shops and semi-pucca construction were also recorded on either side of the road. In many cases, it was reported that the kiosks and temporary shops are the only source of livelihood for the in households. Hence, anxiety was marked among the participants in the beginning of the meeting, but it appended to abate as the meeting progressed. o Public Participation Session The consultation session was organised with the help of R&BD officials. The meeting began with a discussion of general subjects, such as traffic congestion and accidents. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of the PCC were introduced to the participants. The respective roles of the PCC, the WB and the R&BD were also explained. The background to the WB Project, its need and relevance were explained with the help of maps and charts. Drawings of cross-sections were used to illustrate typical road design sections. A discussion about issues, perceptions, needs and highlights of the Project then took place. Between the time when the meeting was organized and the date when it was held, a decision was made by R&BD merely to improve the existing road rather than to widen and upgrade it. Thus, the number and magnitude of foreseeable impacts was considerably less than when the need for the meeting was first realised. Perhaps because the scale of the planned work had been reduced, the meeting was relatively subdued. MD:R J -8 Appendlx -J The participants, mainly the, owners of kiosks, listened attentively and asked a moderate number of questions. Awareness about the need for infrastructure development projects and the upgrading of services was found to be present in the community. O Suggestions Received * Efforts should be made to minimise impacts on sources of livelihood; * Provision of a proper bus-stop near Kalali Fatak; Problems of poor road condition and lack of maintenance of the road should be addressed by the Project; * Problem of waterlogging near Baba Ramdev Mandir should be taken care of; * The neem tree near the crossing should be protected, and seating should be installed. j Findings * All participants had some level of awareness about the Project; * A majority of the likely PAPs are encroachers/squatters on R&BD land. * Initial concerns about impacts on sources of livelihood were reduced as a result of the discussions in the consultation session. Gujarat State Highways Project. Phase /IB - vol tiC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 5. Town/Village Ataladara 2 (Swami Narayan Temple) Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor Vadodara - Padra - Jambusar Link 101 - 102 Date of the meeting 23rd March, 1999 Venue of the meeting Swami Narayan Mandir Duration One hour and half hour No. of participants 36 (Thirty-Six) Chainage 6.10 to 6.80 o About the town/village Ataladara is located on the southern outskirts of the municipal boundary of Vadodara City. In fact, Ataladara can be described as an urban extension of the main city itself. Because of the large number of likely PAPs, two separate community consultation sessions were organized in Ataladara - the first near Kalali Fatak and the second near the Swami Narayan Temple. Most of the likely PAPs are either kiosk owners or mobile shop owners. In many cases, it was reported that the, kiosks and temporary shops are the only source of livelihood for tlheir households. Hence, anxiety was marked among the participants at the beginning of lhe meeting, but it appeared to abate at the meeting progressed. The constraints to widening in this particular stretch of the road are severe. A sharp, L-shaped curve at Swami Narayan Temple is particularly problematic. A school is located right behind the bus stop very close to this sharp curve, creating a hazard for the safety of school children. A drain does exist along this stretch, but it has been blocked by the kiosk-owners, which causes water logging, especially during the rains. On both sides of the road, buildings (temple, boundary wall of the parking space) and spill-over and encroachment by informal shops and kiosks can be noted. r Public Participation Session The consultation session was organised with the help of R&BD officials. The meeting began with a general discussion of such subjects as congestion, and accidents. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of the PCC and R&BD were introduced. The respective roles of the PCC, the WB and the R&BD were explained. The background to the Project, its need and relevance were explained with the help of maps and charts. Drawings of cross-sections were used to illustrate typical road design sections. A discussion about issues, perceptions, needs and the highlights of the Project then took place. Between the time when the meeting was organised and the date when it was held, a decision was made by R&BD merely to improve the existing road rather than to widen and upgrade it. J - 10 Appendix -J Thus, the number and magnitude of foreseeable impacts was considerably less than, when the need for the meeting was first realized.' The preceding change was explained to the participants in the meeting. In spite of this, participants said that the curve near the temple needs to be straightened or otherwise improved. They suggested that this work should be carried out on the inner side of the curve, away from the shops/kiosks. Most of the participants enthusiastically took part in the discussion and pointed out some important issues related to the Project. The average age of participants was relatively young. There was considerable excitement at certain points of the meeting. There appeared to be considerable unanimity among the participants about GSHP. J Suggestions Received • Reduce/minimise impacts on sources of livelihood; * Clear blockages of drain to prevent water-logging; * Ensure safety of school children and other road users; * Solve the problem of traffic congestion o Findings * There was some prior level of awareness about the Project in the light of the socio- economic survey conducted earlier by PCC team members; * Widening of the road along this stretch would have significant impacts on the livelihood of kiosk and informal shop-owners, which would be very difficult to avoid or mitigate; • There was 'considerable appreciation of the need for infrastructure development projects among the participants; * There appeared to be considerable unanimity among the participants, and no opposition to the Project was raised. Gujarat State Hlghways Project: Phase 118 - Vol. IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 6. Town/Village Samiyala Type of Meeting Village Meeting Corridor Vadodara - Padra - Jambusar Date of the meeting 2 3rd March, 1999 Link 101 -102 Venue of the meeting Mahadev Temple Duration Two hours No. of participants 35 (Thirty-Five) Chainage 9.88 to 11.33 o About the Village Samiyala is located approximately Skms south-west of Vadodara city on State Highway No. 6 in Vadodara Taluka: The total population according to the 1991 census, is approximately 4400. The total area as per the Revenue Record is 499.43 hectares. The number of occupied residential households is 933. A majority of the villagers are Hindus, and a great deal of religious coherence with members of other religious community was noted. The members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes constitute approximately 8 percent of the population. Most of the village residents are engaged in agriculture. Amenities such as drinking water, electricity, school and health center are available in the village. The RoW along this stretch of the State Highway is 30 meters. The residential and agricultural area of the village exists on both sides of the road. There is a seasonal drainage channel over which a small bridge has been constructed. A little further away, a small railway bridge exists, where the channel narrows. As a result, during monsoon, water-logging becomes a critical problem at the upper end of the channel near the residential area of the village. There are two dargahs - one located near the bridge and second at chainage 12.15 (Hazrat Pir Sayed Ali). Just beyond the small road-bridge, there is a sharp curve that creates a hazard from the viewpoint of road safety. If widening is carried out on the inner side of the curve, one or two properties are likely to be affected. A primary school is located immediately adjacent to the State Highway, which obviously poses a threat to the safety of the school children. m Public Participation Session The consultation session in Samiyala was organised with the help of R&BD officials and members of the Village Panchayat. The meeting began with talk about general subjects, such as traffic congestion, road safety, accidents, and the facilities available in the village. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of PCC and R&BD were introduced. The respective roles of the PCC, the WB and the R&BD were also explained. The over-all background to the project, including its need and relevance, was explained with the aid of maps and similar materials. Drawings of cross-sections were shown to demonstrate J - 12 Appendlx -J typical road design sections. Relevant parts of Entitlement Framework, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan, the Grievance Procedure, and the perceived benefits and losses associated with the Project were also discussed. A few sketches were used to throw light on selected aspects of the Project. The average age of participants at this meeting was quite young. Only one woman was present. She did not speak publicly but did discuss her apprehensions related to the project with a female member of the PCC after the meeting. The tone of the meeting was relatively lively. Initially, only one or two individuals were vocal, but gradually a large number of the participants spoke. The Village Sarpanch and a few other residents played an active part in organizing the consultation session. The meeting was very well organized, and the Village Sarpanch had personally overseen all the arrangements. There was a considerable amount of discipline among the participants and generally no interruptions were made when a participant was presenting or discussing his own point of view on a matter. A considerable amount of unanimity was observed among the participants. Most -of the participants were Hindus. However, the concern about the likely impact on the two Dargahs was significantly opposed. The religious sentimnent. attached to these two 'dargahs' is enormous and the people, irrespective of their religion, strongly opposed any negative impact on them. In fact, people suggested that guardrails and signboards should be provided in order to mitigate/avoid in any negative impact that may arise in future with increasing number of vehicles on the road. o Suggestions Received * Smoothen the curve and widening the bridge to increase safety; • Provision for effective drainage; * Provision of a cattle underpass; * Provision of a proper bus-stop on both sides of the road; * Provision of street lighting; • Provision of road safety measures, including sign boards, near the primary school. 3 Findings * Awareness of the need for such projects exists among the villagers; * People are willing to provide a considerable amount of support and co-operation towards the Project and its implementation; * Road safety and drainage were the two primary concerns of the participants; * People are strongly opposed to relocation or any other impact on the 'dargahs'; * People suggested that such consultation sessions should be organized to provide the people a platform for representation in future projects as well. Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase 118 - Vol. I/C FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 7. Town/Village Sangma Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor : Vadodara - Padra - Jambusar Link . 101 - 102 Date of the meeting 24th March, 1999 Venue of the meeting Panchayat Office Duration : Two hours No. of participants 36 (Thirty-Six) (Males =36, Females = Nil) Chainage : 12.95 to 13.93 3 About The Villaae Sangma village is located approximately 7km. south-west of Vadodara city on the Vadodara- Padra-Jambusar State Highway in Padra taluka of Vadodara district. Its population according to the 1991 census is approximately 2102. The number of occupied residential households is around 377. The area of the village is around 330 hectares (1991 census). A majority of the villagers are Hindus, and the proportion of the SC/ST population to the total population is 12 7 percent. Most of the villagers are engaged in agricultural activities, or work in factories located along the State Highway. Basic facilities such as drinking water, electricity, and irrigation facilities are available in the village. There is a huge pond adjacent to the State Highway, which is used by most of the women in the village for washing clothes and utensils. The village also has a Panchayat Office, a primary school and a health center. There are small commercial establishments all arong the State Highway on one side of the village. Most of these shops and kiosks are encroachments and/or spillover onto the RoW. A Mahadev temple is located adjacent to the pond. Another temple of Baba Ram Dev 'Pir' is also located adjacent to the pond. The residential structures of the Mahadev temple complex have significantly encroached on the RoW, which is 24m at this point. In fact, the spillover and encroachments extend right up to the 7-metre carriageway. The challenges arising from widening the road are therefore critical. More over, two sharp s- curves within the village further complicate the situation. A giant banyan tree, located immediately adjacent to the pavement on a curve, constitutes a potential safety hazard. 0. Public Participation Session The consultation session at Sangma was organized with the help of R&BD officials and the Village Sarpanch. The meeting began with a general discussion of topics such as facilities in the village, film shooting, fairs, and traffic problems. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the representatives of the PCC, and the R&BD were introduced. The respective roles of the PCC, R&BD and the World Bank were explained. m -ul- J - 14 Appendix -J The background to the Project, including its need and relevance, was explained with the help of maps and charts. Drawings of typical cross sections were also explained. The perceived benefits and losses resulting from the Project were also discussed. Most of the participants realized that the Project is essential in order to cope with increasing traffic volumes. The relevant parts of the Entitlement Framework, Rehabilitation Plan, and the Grievance Procedures were discussed in detail. The members of the design team came up with two alternatives, which were explained to the people in detail. Alternative-I involved upgrading the existing road with a minimal dislocation of business as and properties. Alternative-II, on the other hand, proposed a re-alignment from behind Mahadev Temple, for which a part of the village pond will have to be filled up. Under Alternative-II, neither the kiosk-owners nor the residential structures located adjacent to the carriageway would be affected. Alternative-II vvould provide a greater degree of safety for the residents of the village. Given the technical and financial implications involved in Alternative-11, the representatives of the PCC made it clear that they could not give a commitment that Alternative-II would be executed, even if that was the wish of the villagers. Nonetheless, they observed that every effort will be made to reduce the likely impacts of the Project on residents and properties in the village. o Suggestions Received * Safety of school children must be ensured; * Speed-breaker, sign-boards, and guard-rail's should be provided; * Underpass to ensure safe and uninterrupted crossing of people and cattle should be provided; * The problemil of noise pollution is a prime concern for the residents; * Capacity of the cross drainage work should be increased; * Risk of accidents is another major area, of concern. o Findings * Even restricted widening of the road will directly affect the residential units of the Mahadev Temple and most of the commercial establishments on the other side of the road; * Road safety, especially for school children, is the primary concern of the villagers; a All the participants were positive about the Project and aware of its benefits; * Participants were ready to support and co-operate on all issues pertaining to Project implementation at the village level; * Participants appreciated the holding of consultation session, which they said helps in .building the confidence of the community and provides the villagers a chance to be part of project planning. GuJarat State Highways Project: Phase 116- Vol 1C FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 8. Town/Village Padra Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor . Vadodara - Jambusar Link 101 -102 Date of the meeting 24th March, 1999 Venue of the meeting R&BD Store, Padra Duration One hour, forty minutes No. of participants 38 (Thirty-Eight) Chainage 15.360 to 17.800 o About the Village/Town Padra is located approximately 10 km from Vadodara on the Vadodara - Jambusar State Highway No. 6. It is the headquarters of Padra Taluka, which is a part of Vadodara District. The total population of Padra (Municipality) as per the 1991 Census is 28,150, while the population in the outgrowth of the town is reported to be around 5,700. The growth of the population from 1981- 91 was 10.17 percent. The number of occupied residential units within the municipal limits is 4,897 while that in outgrowth areas is 958. Members of SC/ST constitute approximately 7 percent of the total population. Most of the population is either engaged in manufacturing or other tertiary services. Several major and minor industrial units are located along the State Highway near Padra. They generate a lot of traffic, especially during peak hours, causing serious congestion in the town. Cycles are a popular mode of transportation among the industrial workers. This increases the risk of accidents because of a mix of heavy and light traffic. In fact, this issue was discussed at length during the consultation session. Ineffective drainage, is a serious problem. The high flood levels have been marked on the walls of the R&BD store. Waterlogging between chainages 16.000 to 17.800 creates a major impediment to the smooth flow of traffic as well as creates unhygienic conditions. Stagnating water in roadside ditches caused by blockage and the dumping of waste creates an unhygienic and unaesthetic environment. Four large ponds between chainages 15.360 to 17.800 (within Padra town) pose a unique challenge to road design. At present, their inter-connections have been obstructed, and restoring the continuity of the system to enable effective drainage along the highway will require a special design solution. Kiosks and temporary shops are numerous close to the road while pucca and permanent shops of mixed nature are located a little further away from the road. A few garages, repair works, road-side eating joints etc are also present. J - 16 A)kendix -J o Public ParticiDation Session The consultation session in Padra was organized with the help of R&BD officials and was held in the R&BD store. After explaining the purpose of the meeting and a few general discussions, the members of the PCC and R&BD were introduced. The participants then introduced themselves and talked about their sources of livelihood. The background of the project, and the roles of the PCC, the World Bank and R&BD were then explained, followed by details about GSHP, including its different phases and the justification of the Project. Typical cross-sections, maps, and other illustrative materials were used which proved to be quite useful. The perceived benefits and losses, the Entitlement Framework, compensation issues, the involvement of NGOs, and the grievance redressal procedure were also touched upon. The males present were predominantly middle aged and young. Only one woman was present. Many issues came up during the consultation programme. The majority of the likely PAPs were concerned about the impact of the project on their source of livelihood and on issues related to drainage. Several suggested the need for a by-pass. There was an appearance of spontanelty to the questions and comments that followed the presentations. The discussion became quite animated when it touched on the topic of a bypass and that was the only point in the meeting at which the representative of R&BD intervened. The level of participation was very high and almost everybody present in the meeting spoke. One person spoke strongly in favour of a bypass and was supported duly vocally by three other persons. The other participants did not appear to oppose the idea. o Suggestions Received * Provision of effective drainage system; * Minimise impact on sources of livelihood; * Ensure that water and sewage pipelines do not get damaged during road repair; * Provision of a by-pass; * Provision of speed-control and other safety measures; * Construction of proper parking areas and bus bays. Q. Findings * Participants came up openly with ideas and issues related to the Project; * People are positive about the Project as a whole and are willing to co-operate with the R&BD; * A separate cycle track was an -irnportant suggestion. The required design measures in this regard should be lo6ked--into; * The concern about using high-quality rnaterials for road construction was significant. J - 17 Gujarat State Highways Project. Phase I18 - Vol I/C FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 9. Town/Village Vadu Crossing Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor Vadodara-Padra-Jambusar Link 101-102 Date .24th March, 1999 Venue Open space outside a shop Duration Two and half hours No. of Participants 31 (Thirty-One) Chainage 26.825 to 26.955 c About the Village The village is located approximately 21km south-west of Vadodara city on the Vadodara-Padra- Jambusar Stage Highway. It lies in Padra Taluka of Vadodara District. The population of the village according to the 1991 census is 7325, of which niales and females constitute 52.2 percent and 47.8 percent respectively. The number of occupied households is around 1100. The area of the village is 873.99 hectares. The SC population is 6 percent, while the ST population is only 0.09 percent. Most of the villagers are engaged in agricultural activities or work in near-by manLIfacturing units. The residential area of the village is located a little away from the State Highway, but kiosks, eating joints, fruit juice corners and a few temporary shops are found on both sides of the road. At certain points, spill-overs of these activities extend to the edge of the pavement. Most of these commercial establishments are located between a curve and junction, from which an access leads to the main village. It was reported that a large portion of the area near the village is prone to severe water logging. The State Highway acts as a check dam, blocking a seasonal drainage channel at chainage 26.382. The capacity of the existing cross-drainage work on this road section is inadequate to carry the seasonal discharge.. o Public Participation Session The Public Participation Session at Vadu Crossing was organized with the help of R&BD officials and a few shopkeepers. The meeting began with discussion of general subjects, such as traffic congestion and road safety. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of the PCC and the R&BD officials were introduced. The roles of the PCC, the World Bank and R&BD were explained. ] - 18 Appendix -J After this explanation, some of the participants raised an issue related to 'taxation'. The tone was forth right and they demanded resolution of the problem as early as possible. Though the matter falls outside the purview of the Project:, it is essential to communicate this matter to the concerned department in order to ensure smooth implementation of the Project. The land that was initially acquired to construct the road after independence (now SH 6) is yet to be demarcated in the Revenue records. As a result, people still have to pay tax on land that was acquired for the road many years ago. Tax is paid at the rate of Rs. 2 per guntha (40 gunthas = 1 acre) per annum. Compensation for the land was paid, and there is no grievance in that regard. The villagers said that the matter has been reported to the concerned department time and again, but so far nothing has been done. They were extremely vocal about the need to resolve the matter before accepting the Project. It is necessary to follow up in this matter in order to avoid impediments to the implementation of the Project. The critical nature of the drainage problem was another important issue. Lack of effective drainage leads to problems of severe water-logging near the crossing and in agricultural fields during the monsoon. The road acts as a check dam, and proper.drains and culverts must be provided. It was reported that more than 200 bighas of land is affected by water-logging to the point that no cultivation or also agricultural activity is possible during this period. Most of the participants had already gathered by the time the PCC team reached the venue of the meeting. The participants were of mixed ages. The meeting was well organized, and the participants were very attentive. Although the tone of the meeting initially was firm and aggressive, the participants became quite polite after the organizers patiently listened to their grievances. Towards the end, the meeting broke into several sub-groups that discussed various items of importance with representatives of PCC. Over all the tone of this meeting was extremely constructive. The PCC team members were also taken to inspect the areas prone to flooding and were shown the inadequacies of the drainage system. Interestingly, the problems faced by the residents of Muval village were also brought to the notice of the PCC team members during the public participation session at Vadu crossing. u Suggestions Received * Resolve the issue of 'taxation'; * Provision of proper drainage at chainage 26.38 and increase the capacity of the cross drainage; * Problem of increasing number of accidents, near Visrampura culvert, for which the provision of safety measures was suggested; * Introduce measures to ensure safety of smaller vehicles and pedestrians; * Consider the problem faced by people in Muval village due to the construction of curbs. I - 19 Guyarat State Hlghways Project. PoAse IIB - Vol. IIC o Findings * The consultation process helps in understanding those issues that may indirectly affect the Project; * It also helps in providing a forum to the people to express their views and reactions on specific issues; * Provision of proper drainage was a primary concern of the villagers; * Though certain issues raised by the people fall outside the purview the Project, it is considered desirable to raise them with the concerned department/agency; * On all matters except taxation, the villagers were co-operative and understood the relevance of the Project. J - 20 Appendix -J FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIOIN/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 10. Town/Village Muval Type of Meeting Village Meeting Corridor Vadodara-Padra-Jambusar Link 10:[-102 Date 25th March, 1999 Venue Van Kutir (along S.H. 06) Duration Two hours No. of Participants 44 (Forty-Four) Chainage 32.000to 33.000 o About the village The village is located approximately 26km southwest of Vadodara city oil the Vadodara - Padra - Jambusar State Highway. It lies in the Padra Taluka of Vadodara District. The total population in Muval is 3390, of which male and female population constitutes 1763/3390 and 1627/3390% respectively. The numbers of occupied resiclential households in Muval is around 670. The average household size is, thus persons per household. The total area of the village is around 781.07 hectares (1991 census). The proportion of SC population to the village total is 213+218/3390 while there is no recorded ST population in the village. Most of the people in the village are engaged either agricultural activities or in the tertiary sector. The residential area of the village extends on left-hand side of the State Highway while moving from Vadodara to Jambusar while the agricultural fields are located on both sides of the road. Approximately 150 shops/kiosks of mixed nature including PCO, chemist shops, repair works and grocery shops etc. can be observed on both sides of the road along the State Highway. It was reported that these shops/kiosks were shifted right along the edge of RoW a few months back. The R&BD has constructed curbs on either side, creating a parking zone between the shops and the curbs. People reported that after the construction of curbs their business has been considerably affected as the curbs have blocked the direct access to most of the shops. There was a significant opposition and unrest: in the village due to this. The Sarpanch reported due to lack of adequate employment opportunities, many young people in the village got involved in anti-social activities. With concentrated efforts, the Village Panchayat and other elders were able to bring these young men back into the main stream. They were given the necessary support for self-employment. Most of the shops along the State Highway are owned by these y6ung people. Hence, the Sarpancli feared that loss of sources of livelihood due to GSHP or any other road project would again create social problems. J - 21 IRA GujaratState Hlghways Project: Phase /18 - Vol. IIC u Public Participation Session The public participation session in Muval- was organized with the help of R&BD officials of Vadodara Division and the Village Sarpanch. The meeting began with a discussion on general subjects such as drainage problems, increasing traffic load on the roads and issues raised by the people in Vadu village. After that, the purpose of the meeting was explained to the participants. The organizers of the meeting were introduced and the respective roles of the PCC, the World Bank and the R&BD were explained. The over-all background to the project, its need and relevance was explained by using maps and other illustrative material. Drawings of typical cross-sections were also explained in detail. Further discussion covered the relevant parts of the Entitlement Framework, the RAP, the Grievance Procedure and the perceived benefits and losses. A few sketches were shown to illustrate selected aspects of the project. Most of comments related to either 'taxation' issue or to the impact on sources of livelihood. In the discussion, the Sarpanch made it quite clear that any impact on the sources of livelihood will be significantly -opposed keeping in mind the disruptions that arose when R&BD constructed the curbs. The members of design team (PCC) drew small sketches instantly in order to obtain views and reactions of the people. People seemed to agree. with one such design proposition. The 'taxation' issue was again raised, with the Village Sarpanch being quite vocal on the issue. Since the PCC members had a clear understanding of the issue after lengthy discussions in Vadu, most of the participants raised questions in a polite tone. The awareness level in the community seemed to be quite high. The tone of the meeting was constructive. This was one of the most well organised meetings. The Sarpanch, who was clearly a powerful and eloquent person, directed the meeting in a very forceful maneuver. It appeared that he had virtually unanimous support of the participants. The age of the participants was mixed, and they included- several elderly persons. No women were present. Although the Sarpanch's tone was very firm, he was not in any way aggressive towards the representatives of PCC. There were several signs of humour in latter parts of the meeting. It seems that the Sarpanch wished to use the opportunity presented by GSHP to resolve problems related to taxation and flooding, but that there is considerable support for the project. L Suggestions Received * Resolve the issue related to 'taxation'; * Regularise commercial establishments along the State Highway - full support and help would be provided by the Village Panchayat for the same; * Impact on shops/kiosks would be opposed; * Provision of adequate drainage facility - direct it towards R. Dadar, as the natural slope is in that direction; * Increase the capacity of CD works located in and near the village; * Remove curbs - has been responsible for traffic jams, minor accidents and more importantly loss of business; * Provision of safety measures should be an important part of the design. J - 22 Appendlx -J o Findings * Consultation session gave the people a forum to represent their views and reactions; * Certain key issues, such as 'taxation' were identified, which might have led to bottlenecks during implementation of the project; * Any likely impact on sources of livelihood has been strongly opposed; * Damage to agricultural activity due to water logging has been a major area of concern for the villagers. ]-23 r Gujarat State Highwvays Project: Phase fIm - Vol. IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 11. Town/Village Kantharia Chokadi Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor . Bharuch - Dahej Link . 121 Date of the meeting 25'h March, 1999 Venue of the meeting Space outside shopping centre Duration : Two hours No. of participants 39 (Thirty-Nine) Chainage : 40.72 to 40.90 * About the Village According to the 1991 District Census Handbook, Kantharia is a village, located just outside the municipal limits of Bharuch town at the' junction of State Highway No. 6 from Vadodara to Jambusar and that joining Bharuch and Dahej (also State Highway No. 6)..-The village forms a part of Bharuch tehsil in the District of Bharuch. The area of Kanthariya village is 521.14 hectares. The number of occupied residential units in the village is 505. The popuiation is 4216, giving an average of 8.35 persons per household. Males constitute 61.86 percent and females constitute 38.14 percent of it's total population. SC's constitute 2.63 percent and ST's 19.02 percent of the total population. Kantharia chokadi and its vicinity resemble ain extension of Bharuch City. A large number of housing schemes, commercial establishments, a hospital, marble shops etc. can be note all around the chokadi. Most of the PAPs in Kantharia are encroachers on R&BD land, having either kiosks or mobile shops. A majority of the likely PAPs are Muslims. Most of them belong to the economically weaker section of the society. The kiosks and mobile shops constitute the sole source of livelihood for the entire family in many cases. Most of these likely PAPs reside in a nearby slum cluster and often find it hard to make ends meet. o Public Participation Session The consultation session in Katharia chokadi was organized with the help of R&BD officials - Bharuch Division and a local representative. The meeting started almost 40 minutes later than its scheduled time following a request made by the local people in view of 'namaz' (prayer by Muslims) timings. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the representatives were introduced, and the respective roles of the PCC, the World Bank and the R&BD were explained. The background to the Project, including its need and relevance, was explained with the help of maps and charts. Typical cross-sections were also explained in detail. The relevant parts of the Entitlement I - 24 Appendix -J Framework, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan and the Grievance Procedures were also explained. Sketches were used to present on over-view and the highlights of the Project. There was a stronger representation of Muslims than at most other meetings. Two either women also attended and took part in the discussion. The participants were predominantly young or middle-aged. The discussion was relatively lively and was initially dominated by one person, who nevertheless appeared to be expressing a consensus on the part of all the participants. The tone of the meeting was friendly and constructive. By the end of the meeting, most of the participants had expressed themselves at least briefly. The only major concern seemed to be the potential impact on sources of livelihood. This issue, which appeared to be a source of fear and anxiety, on was raised repeatedly. The consultation session seemed to have reduced the level or anxiety to some degree. Nevertheless, avoiding disruption to sources of livelihood would be considered as a priority during design, although some dislocation may be unavoidable. o Suggestions * Minimize disruption or relocation of sources of livelihood; * Provide for adequate and effective drainage; * Provision of speed control measures to enhance road safety; * Provision of a bus-stop near the chokadi; * Provision of taxi/tempo/auto stand; * Provision of street-lights and seating arrangement. o Findings * There is some reluctance about relocation to a new area; * People are nevertheless willing to shift their kiosks outside the corridor of impact; a Recent residential and commercial development has been responsible for blocking natural drainage paths; * All participants requested that due consideration be given to preserving their sources of livelihood; * All participants were co-operative and offered to support the Project during implementation. I -25 GujaratState High ways Project: Phase fIB - Vol. IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 12. Town/Village Bhensali Type of Meeting Village Meeting Corridor . Bharucfh - Dahej Link . 121 Date of the meeting 26th March, 1999 Venue of the meeting Primary school (Prathmik shala, Bhensali) Duration . One hour and thirty minutes No. of participants 36 (Thirty-Six) Chainage : 17.81 to 17.96 * About the Village Bhensali village is located approximately 30.5 kms from Bharuch on State Highway No. 6. Its area is 559.58 hectares. Its population is 548, comrprising of 293 (53.5%) males and 255 (46.5%) females, respectively. The number of females per thousand males is only 870, which is much below the State and National averages. The number of occupied residential households in the village is 111. The total SC population is only 7 percent whereas ST population constitutes 41.61 percent of the total village population. Together, the SC and ST population constitutes nearly 50 percent of the total population in the village. The entire belt from Bharuch to Dahej has vwitnessed considerable industrialization in the last few years. This rapid pace of industrial growth is likely to increase in the coming years. In particular, the planned port at Dahej and the development that it is likley to induce maybe expected and to have considerable social impacts on the village. A huge pond next to the road is used for washing clothes and other activities by most of the women in the village. The residential area and market are located on one side of the road, while three wells, agricultural land, the pond (used for washing and by cattle), a primary school, anganwadi center and residential area of SCs is located on the other side. Thus, many people, including school children, women and young girls, cross the road very regularly. Bhensali is located at a lower elevation than the surrounding villages such as Khusbut and Atali. Thus, rainwater from the north and we!st drains towards it, creating a major problem of water-logging. c Public Participation Session The consultation. session at Bhensali was organized with the help of R&BD officials, Bharuch Division, and the Village Sarpanch. The meeting began with a discussion on the monsoon, drainage problems, and the increasing traffic load on the roads. After that, the purpose of the meeting was explained to the participants. The organisers of the meeting were introduced, and the respective roles of the PCC, WB and the R&BD were explained. The over-all background to the Project, its need and relevance was explained by using maps and other J - 26 Appendix -J illustrative material. Drawings of typical cross sections were also explained in detail. Further discussion covered the relevant parts of the Entitlement Framework, the RAP, the Grievance Procedure, and the perceived benefits and losses from the projects. A few sketches were also shown to illustrate selected aspects of the Project. The awareness level in the community seemed to be quite high. All the participants carefully listened to the presentation, following which intelligent and relevant questions were asked. A majority of the participants were Muslims. The participants were predominantly young to middle-aged. The tone of the meeting was quiet, and it was very well organized. The discussion in the meeting was pleasant and constructive. In fact, before the meeting the villagers had informal discussions and nominated two representatives to present a consensus on behalf of all the participants in -order to enable the consultation session to proceed smoothly. Relevant issues were raised in a clear and to -the-point manner. The participants made it quite evident that some of these issues, particularly drainage and road safety, should be addressed sincerely in the design. o Suggestions Received * Provision of a cattle underpass; * Provision of a boxed culvert and other measures to ensure proper drainage; * Minimise likely impact on residential structures located near the curve; * Provision of measures to control/avoid noise pollution. The villagers also suggested a vegetation buffer between the road and school. * Provision of street lighting; * Straighten sharp curve between Bhensali and Atali village; * Provision of proper bus-stand and road safety measures. o Findings * Level of awareness about various subjects (villagers used technical terms associated with road design), including environmental issues, was found to be very high among the villagers. * People supported the Project and offered to co-operate in the required areas/aspects; * Opinions and issues were raised in a clear and well-organized manner; * Drainage and road safety were the two primary concerns raised. I - 27 Gujarat State Highways Project. Phase /IS - Vol. IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 13. Town/Village Dahej Type of Meeting Village Mleeting Corridor . Bharuch - Dahej Link 121 Date of the meeting 26th March, 1999 Venue of the meeting Panchayat Office, Dahej Duration : Two hours No. of participants 16 (Sixteen) Chainage 1.0 About the Village Dahej is located at the western end of State Highway No. 6 in Vagra taluka of Bharuch District. It is located almost 5 km inland from the planned industrial port at Dahej. The total area of the village is 7630.52 hectares. According to the 1991 Census, the number of occupied residential units in the village is 785. The population of the village is 3825. The male and female constitutes 53.07 percent (2030) and 46.93 percent (1795) of the total population respectively. The SC and ST population constitutes 30.43 percent of the total population. Of the total SC and ST population, 74.83 percent are STs and the remaining 25.17 percent are SCs. The village lies in one of the most industrialized regions of Gujarat. Various major industries, such as IPCL, ONGC and GNFC as well as many other medium sized industries, are located around Dahej. In addition to the new port referred to above, the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) is developing an industrial estate of approximately 400 hectares at Dahej itself. The residential area of the village is locate same distance from the State Highway. However, at the IPCL junction, close to the village on the highway a few road-side eating-places have come-up. Almost all these structures/ activities fall outside the RoW. L Public Participation Session Initially the PCC team members felt that orcganizing a consultation session at Dahej was not necessary, because the village itself is well outside the RoW and there will be few, if any, PAPs. However, R&BD officials in Bharuch, pointed out, that the villagers in Dahej will benefit significantly from the improved road through reduced travel time, increased road safety, and increased economic benefits and better access to facilities. A decision was therefore taken to organize a consultation session there, but invitations were restricted to the member of Village Panchayat, school teachers, a few elderly persons, and social workers in the village. 3-28 Appendix -J Illustrative materials such as charts and sketches, were used to explain the approach to designing the road and selected highlights of the Project. The meeting was dominated by one individual, who was very critical of the fact that there had been no follow-up to prior consultations on other projects. Most of the other participants did not raise any issues. However, it was not clear from the tone of the meeting whether they agreed or disagreed with the individual, who dominated the meeting. Suggestions Received * Provision of a traffic circle at the IPCL junction; * Provision of speed control measures and other road safety measures; * Removal of Prosopis juliflora from the roadside in order to enhance road safety; * Strengthening of small bridges/culverts; * Provision/s to ensure regular and effective maintenance of road and bridges. Findings * Feedback to the community after the consultation process is extremely essential to increase trust and to establish confidence in the decision-making process; * The feedback should essentially be in a written form in order to serve as a visible proof of the discussion and a crosscheck on the same, if required, in the future; * The consultation session helped to provide a vent for the pent-up feelings of some persons about large-scale development projects; * The concern about impacts on social and environmental components of large development projects seems to be quite high among the villagers. Hence, they should be provided with an opportunity to present their opinions to the concerned authorities. I - 29 -- @ Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase II - Vol. IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIOIN/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 14. Town/Village Asnabad, Olpad Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor Olpad - Ichchhapor Link 133 Date of the meeting 22nd March, 1999 Venue of the meeting Primary school, Asnabad Duration Two hours No. of participants 36 (Thirty-Six) (Males =32, Females 4) Chainage 18.0 to 19.0 o About the village In the 1991 census, Asnabad has been listed as a village, located just outside the municipal limits of Olpad town. It lies in Olpad Tehsil of Surat District on State Highway No.. 6. The area of the village is 214.36 hectares. Its population is 588 with 98 occupied residential households. Males and females constitute respectively 52.89 percent and 47.11 percent of the population. The sex ratio is 891 females per 1000 males. There is no reported Scheduled Caste population, while the Schedule Tribe population accounts for only 5.27 percent of the total population. Physically, the village resembles an outgrowth or extension of Olpad town. Mixed residential and commercial development including repair shops, grocer, scrap yards, eating joints etc. can be noted on both sides of the road. There is a huge pond near chainage 18 on the left-hand side of the State Highway as one moves towards Surat. It is used by many households for washing clothes and for other purposes. No proper channel to drain water from road and the surrounding area exists. As a result, the sediments and spill-overs from the road directly enter the pond. There is a primary school, right next to the State Highway. This poses a hazard to the safety of school children. On an earlier occasion, the residents have held demonstrations and even blocked road construction work for provision of speed breaker close to the primary school. The water in the drain along the road is used by the people for various purposes (washing of clothes, utensils etc.). However, the condition of the drain requires improvement to enable proper drainage during monsoon and allow its usage by the residents. The concern about noise pollution was found to be high among the participants, who suggested construction of a by- pass and other suitable measures to mitigate the same. The main market area of Olpad town extends almost up to the limits of Asnabad. People reported that, about two years ago, a mass-demolition programme to clear encroachers and squatters disrupted the source of livelihood of many self-employed persons. This incident is still a cause of anxiety for the people and thus, and their concern in this regard extends to the Project. J - 30 Appendix -J o Public Participation Session The Public Participation Session in Asnabad, was organized with the help of Principal and staff of the Primary School and a few local shopkeepers. The meeting began with a general discussion on increasing traffic problems, congestion, accidents and related matters, after which members of the PCC were introduced. The background to the Project, including the roles of the PCC, the World Bank and the R&BD were then explained. Details about the GSHP, including its different phases and its justification were discussed. Typical cross-sections, maps and other illustrative materials were used to explain some of the salient features of the Project. The perceived benefits and losses, the Entitlement Policy, compensation issues, the involvement of NGOs, and the Grievance Redressal Procedure were also explained briefly. Although the meeting started slowly, it appeared to have been well organized. A large number of participants spoke, and there appeared to be a high degree of unanimity in favour of a bypass, largely because of the high volumes of industrial traffic, particularly trucks carrying cyanide products and other chemicals. This meeting was unique in the level of participation by women. Only five women attended the session, but all of them spoke clearly and presented their opinions on almost all the issues. Many issues came up during the consultation session, but the majority of the likely PAPs were concerned about the impacts of the Project on their source of livelihood and on their properties. o Suaaestions Received * Provision of by-pass from the bridge near the cyanide factory to the Mazar at the other end of the town; * Provision of measures to enhance road safety, especially for the school children; * Minimise impact on sources of livelihood; * Implementation should be completed within a pre-determined time; * Introduce measures to reduce noise pollution; * Provision of proper drainage facility. O Findings * The likely impact on source of livelihood was a prime concern for almost all the participants; * Need for a by-pass was raised repeatedly in the meeting; * People were positive about the project as a whole and are willing to co-operate with the R&BD provided the issues raised by them are well taken care of in the project design. I -31 , Gujarat State HighIvays Project: Phase 118 - Vol. IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 15. Town/Village Dholka Type of Meeting Village Meeting Corridor Bagodara - Dholka Link 211 Date of the meeting 14th May, 1999 Venue of the meeting Space near Gurukripa Restaurant, Dholka Duration Two hours No. of participants 28 (Twenty-Eight) Chainage 22.700 o About the village Dholka Rural is an out growth of Dholka urban agglomeration as per 1991 census. The total residential households 312 and the population therein are 1796. Of the total population the male and female population share is 52.95 percent and 47.05 percent, respectively. As regards sex ratio the number of females per thousand males is only 886, which is low as compared to the State and National level figures in this regard. The SC and ST together constitute 13.96 percent. Of total population of the total SC and ST population, 60.96 percent are SC and the remaining 39.24 percent are' ST. The sex ratio of SC and ST to their respective population is 889 and 1072, respectively. Dholka is the eastern end of corridor, which connects the town with NH-8 in the regional scenario, State Highway 16 connects Saurashtra with main land of Gujarat. Corridor 21 ends at the junction of SH-16 with SH-6, connecting Wataman. The corridor passes through the fringe areas of Dholka town. The adjoining area has commercial land-use including road-side restaurants, pan shops, repair work, grocery store etc. with a few residential buildings. In addition, on the southern side, are a graveyard and a crematorium. Two shrines are also located adjacent to the carriageway. A few of these shops are likely to be impacted due to the proposed widening under the pnrject. Many of these are pucca or permanent in nature. However, spillover activities such as those of repair shops or eating joints have been noted in the RoW. u Public Participation Session The Public Participation Session in Dholka was organised with the help of R&BD officials, Dholka Circle, Ahmedabad Division. The meeting began with a discussion on general subjects such as water logging, increasing traffic ldacl on the roads and connectivity of the town with other areas of the state. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of the PCC and R&BD were introduced. The roles of the PCC, the World Bank, and the R&BD were also explained. The I - 32 Appendix -J background to the Project, including its need and relevance, were explained with help of maps and charts. Drawings of typical cross-section were also explained in detail. The relevant parts of the Entitlement Policy, the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan, and the Grievance Redressal Procedure were also discussed. A few illustrations were also shown to explain the highlights of the Project. The tone of the meeting was pleasant and constructive. The level of awareness in the participation was found to be very high. The participants were mostly young or middle aged. The issue related to provision of proper bus-stands was discussed at length. The problem of water logging in the low-lying area (chainage 22.00 to 22.40) of Dholka was also discussed. People categorically specified that trees that would be cleared for road widening should be adequately compensated for. A forestation and reforestation programme/s should be worked out in a way that it benefits the local residents. The need to maintain a good quality of road construction was also emphasised again and again. Meaningful, precise and clear questions were put forward. Most of the participants took an active part in the discussion. Informal discussions continued after the meeting was formally over. o Suggestions Received * Provision of bus-stops on' either sides of the road; * Provision of proper drainage in the low-lying area; - * Compensatory reforestation should be undertaken after consulting the community; * Use quality material for road construction; * Electricity poles should be placed on the median and not close to the shops; * Co-ordination between departments to ensure effective planning and implementation. • Findings * The level of awareness among the people was considerably high; * People were co-operative and were willing to support GSHP; * It was suggested that all important decisions/actions should be taken by taking the local people into confidence. J - 33 1!4 GujaratState Highwvays Project:Phase 118 - Vol IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 16. Town/Village Wataman Chokadi Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor Watarnan - Pipli Link 221 Date of the meeting 15th April, 1999 Venue of the meeting R&BD Store, Wataman Chokadi Duration Two hours No. of participants 32 (Thirty-Two) Chainage 70.000 L About the village The village Wataman is in Dholka Taluka area of the village is 2997.38 hectares as per 1991 census. The number of occupied'households in Wataman is 977. The total population is 4900 and the average household size is 5.02. T'he males and females constitute 52.76 (2586) percent and 47.24 (2314) percent of the total population respectively. Sex ratio in the village is 895 females per thousand males. The SCs constitute is 12.86 percent of village total. The sex ratio amongst the SC, is only 790 females per thousand males. There is no 'recorded ST population in the village according to 1991 census. Most of the villagers are either engaged in agricultural sector or in low-income self-employment activities. The village faces acute drinking water shortage during summer. The ground water is brackish and no other constant source of water supply exists in the village. Wataman Chokadi is a junction of roads from Dholka to Pipli and from Bagodara to Valsad. It is, thus an important intersection connecting National Highway 8 with N.H. 8A. The Chokadi provides connectivity to Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Nadiad, Anand and Vadodara, located in different parts of the State. As a result, many smalj commercial establishments including kiosks, stalls, temporary outlets, mobile shops, eating joints, pan shops etc. have sprung up at thisjunction. These small establishments ancl shops are the only source of livelihood for many of these likely PAPs. The entire household depends on income from such sources for sustenance. Some of these shops are on stilts. Presently, there is only a single bus-stand on one side of the road. The condition of this structure is' far below the desired standard inspite of the fact that Wataman Chokadi is an important intersection. J - 34 Appendix -J It was reported that considerable amount of water logging occurs in the area in and around the Chokadi during monsoon. Occasionally, over-topping upto 1 or 11/2 feet above the road level occurs. u Public ParticiDation Session The consultation session in Wataman Chokadi was organised with the help of R&BD officials, Dholka Circle, Ahmedabad Division. A few local shopkeepers also actively took part in organising the meeting. The session began with discussion on general subjects such as facilities available in the village, scarcity of drinking water supply and connectivity of the village with other parts of the state. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of the PCC and R&BD were introduced. The roles of the PCC, the World Bank, and the R&BD were also explained. The background to the Project, including its need and relevance, were explained with help of maps -and charts. Drawings of typical cross-section were also explained in detail. The relevant parts of the Entitlement Policy, the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan, and the Grievance Redressal Procedure were also discussed. A few illustrations were also shown to explain the highlights of the Project. The tone of the meeting was constructive. The participants were generally young or middle aged, though some elderly members were also present. Participants repeatedly emphasised that the small commercial establishments were the only source of their household income. Requests were made for avoiding disruption or relocation of their business. After the consultation session, the PCC received a written application from one of the likely PAPs requesting the avoidance of any impact on his business. The level of anxiety in most of the likely PAPs, in this regard, was found to be quite high. Keeping this in mind, the relevant parts of Entitlement Framework, the RAP and Grievance Redressal were explained in great detail. Participants were attentive and almost everybody present in the meeting took an active part in the discussion. On the whole, the meeting was well organised. The traffic on the corridor is likely to increase in the coming years with the development of the port of the Dholera. The road from Wataman Chokadi to Pipli provides a direct connectivity to this planned port. It was pointed out that the Project Designers should look into the matter with a humanitarian approach and in case the Project design/affects a few, alternative arrangements should be made to ensure that the income of the household remains unaffected. o Suggestions Received • Provision of proper bus-stands on either side of the road * Provision of proper cross drainage facility; • Minimise impact on source of livelihood; • Provide facilities such as public conveniences and drinking water near the chokadi. -35 @ Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase 118 - Vol. IIC Findings' * The likely impact on source of livelihood was the prime concern raised by the people; * Suggestions such as provision of drinkcing water wer* beyond the scope and limitations of the Project; * People were co-6perative and were willing to support the GSHP. However, they repeatedly reqgested to minimise relocation of shops/kiosks; * The level of anxiety before the consultation session was found to be high; * The Public Involvement Programme helped in resolving doubts and misconceptions of the Project. ' -36 Appendix -J FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 17. Town/Village Jetalsar Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor : ietpur - Junagadh Link : 261 Date of the meeting gth April, 1999 Venue of the meeting Open Space Duration : Two Hours No. of participants 49 (Forty-Nine) Chainage 77.000 to 77.125 o About the town/village Jetalsar is located approximately 6 km south-west from Jetalsar town on State Highway No. 31. The village, according to 1991 census forms a part of Jetpur Urban Agglomeration. Most of the residential and some of the commercial establishments of Jetalsar exist on the right hand side of the State Highway as one moves from Jetalsar to Junagadh. Along the State Highway, a number of small shops, kiosks and some temporary commercial establishments can be observed on both sides of the road. The bus-stop in Jetalsar exists only on one side of the road due to which people have to run across to board the bus. This increases the chances of accidents/mishaps and specially more in cases where people travel with women, children and goods. It was reported that the existing bus-stop at Jetalsar is also used by people from surrounding village such as Rupawati, Dedalwa, Limbadi, Bawa, Pipadiay, Batgam and Sukhpur. A Boy's High school and a Girl's School are also located along the State Highway near a junction, a little away from the main bus-stop of the village. School children thus have to walk on the Highway up to the school, which poses a risk to their safety. A community bore-well has been installed recently a little away from the main village along the State Highway for providing piped water supply to the village. o Public Participation Session The Public Participation Session in Jetalsar was organised with the help of R&BD officials of Jetpur Division and Village Sarpanch. A few shop-keepers and residents also played an active role in organising the meeting. The meeting began with a discussion on general subjects such as increasing traffic load on the roads, monsoon and development works in the village. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of the PCC and R&BD were introduced. The roles of the PCC, the World Bank, and the R&BD were also explained. The background to the Project, including its need and relevance, were explained with help of maps I -37 Gujarat State Hfighways Project: Phase II - Vol IIC and charts. Drawings of typical cross-section were also explained in detail. The relevant parts of the Entitlement Policy, the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan, and the Grievance Redressal Procedure were also discussed. A few illustrations were also shown to explain the highlights of the Project. The level of awareness in the community seemed to be quite high. In the discussion, the Chief Minister's declaration to convert the road to a National Highway was discussed at length. The anxiety among kiosk owners due to the likely impact on their sources of livelihood was quite evident. However, after the discussions were over, many suggested that before any large-scale development work is initiated, some basic information should be made public through Public Involvement Programme apart from other sources. The tone of the meeting was constructive. It was well organised and participants heard the details of GSHP attentively. A fair number of questions were asked and most of the participants took keen interest in the discussion. After the consultation session was formally over, some of the participants further discussed a few issues in detail. Ms. Bhuva Bhariben Kantibhai, Sarpanch personally did not attend the consultation session. Her representative (husband) took part in the meeting on her behalf. However, after the meeting was over, she discussed a few issues and the project personally with the facilitator at her residence. It is likely that the presence of elderly members and other men of the village in the meeting had prevented her from attending the consultation session. The representative of Village Sarpanch took the members of PCC team personally to show the areas/aspects discussed during the meeting. Most of the participants were Hindus. The safety of pedestrians, especially the school children and other road users was the primary concern raised by the people. People cited past incidents of road accidents in this regard and suggested that safety aspects should be an important part of road designing. They pointed out that there is a need to construct a speed breaker near the High school. Provision of zebra crossings and appropriate sign-boards to ensure safety of the school children was also suggested. Provision of proper bus-stops (with shed) was also discussed at length. Suggestions related to the design of the bus-stop also came up. Apart from these issues, suggestions related to provision of drinking water, public conveniences road-side enhancements etc. were also put forward. It was explained that some of these tasks are beyond the puiview of GSHP. Nonetheless, an attempt will be made to address maximum number of issues in Project Planing and Design. o Suggestions Received * Provision of sign-boards near the schools; * Provision of a zebra crossing near the schools; * Provision of speed breakers near the High school; * Provision of bus-stop - one opposite the present bus-stop and a second one of the area near the High school junction; Arrangements to shift the bore-well at project expense, in case it is affected; * Provision of drinking water facility, public conveniences and enhancement near the bus- stop. I - 38 Appendix -J o Findings * Safety of school children and provision of bus-stops were the two prime issues raised by the people; * The people were extremely co-operative and offered full supported to the Project; * They suggested that consultation programme should be organised before any development activity affecting the village is planned; * The Public Participation Session helped in reducing the anxiety related to the likely impact on the sources of livelihood of the people. -3- 39 Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase I/B - Vol. IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 18. Town/Village Vadal Type of Meeting Village Meeting Corridor Jetpur - Junagadh Link 261 Date 8th April, 1999 Venue Panchayat Office Duration Two and half hours No. of Participants 31 (Thirty-One) Chainage 91.000 to 92.000 o About the village Vadal is located approximately 8km north-west of Junagadh on State Highway No. 31. It lies in Junagarh Taluka of Jufiagarh District. The total area of the village is 2104.32 hectares ari;d the number of occupied residential households in the village is 1243. With a total population at 7090, the male and female population constitutes 51.12 and 49 percentage respectively. The average number of persons per household is 5.7 persons. According to 11991 census, there is no reported ST population in the village. However, SCs constitute 10.4 percentage of the total village population. Most of the villagers are either engaged in agricultural sector or in self-employment activities. The main village area extends on right hand side of the State Highway as one moves from Jetpur to Junagarh. A village market, a primary school, a playground, health center, a high school and a clock tower are some of the prominent features in the village. Most of the houses in Vadal are pucca and have access to facilities such as piped drinking water and power. A proper sewerage disposal system with well-covered drains also exists in this village of Saurashtra. Along the State Highway, small shops and kiosks can be marked on both sides of the roads. Some of these are temporary while others have pucca/semi-pucca construction. On one side of road, a Hanuman Mandir has been constructed almost two years back. The temple is located right on carriageway in front of Vadal bus stop. As a result of this, the bus- bay behind the temple is not being used in its desired manner. On the opposite side, another small temple is located at a level lower than that of the road. Any widening on this particular side of the road is likely to impact the religious structure. A High school is located close to this temple along the State Highway. u Public ParticiDation Session The Public Participation Session was organised with the help of R&BD officials, Junagarh Division and members of Village Panchayat. The meeting began with talk on general such J - 40 Appendlx -J subjects as facilities available in the village, increasing number of road accidents and political developments in Saurashtra. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of the PCC and R&BD were introduced. The roles of the PCC, the World Bank, and the R&BD were also explained. The background to the Project, including its need and relevance, were explained with help of maps and charts. Drawings of typical cross-section were also explained in detail. The relevant parts of the Entitlement Policy, the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan, and the Grievance Redressal Procedure were also discussed. A few illustrations were also shown to explain the highlights of the Project. The tone of the meeting was constructive and pleasant. Most of the participants were middle- aged, though some elderly members were also present. The participants were attentive and questions were asked in a pleasant tone. After the village meeting was over, the Panchayat Members and Talati (Revenue Department) organised another small discussion in Sarpanch's office with the organisers of the consultation session. This further proved to be a useful step towards support and co-operation of the villagers for GSHP. o Suggestions Received * Relocate the 'Hanuman' Mandir on Gram Panchayat land; * Tree felling in and around the village area for road widening should be compensated with proper reforestation/afforestation programmes; * Provide guard-rails next to the:High school to ensure safety of school children; * Creation of a proper bus-bay after relocation of the temple; * Provision of a circle/rotary at State Highway junction, right next to the village; * Provision of road safety measures. o Findings * Consultation process helps in understanding not only issues raised by the people but also provides on opportunity to present perceived advantages or benefits arising out of a project; * People agreed to relocate on important religious structure provided the GSHP bears the cost of such a relocation; * The level of awareness among the people was found to be high; * People were conscious about issues such as deforestation and tree felling; * Safety of school children, pedestrians and other road users was an important concern for the villagers. J - 41 mg Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase 118 - Vol. IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 19. Town/Village Sabalpur Chokadi Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor . Jetpur - Juangarh Link : 261 Date of the meeting gth April, 1999 Venue of the meeting Open Space, between Shops, Sabalpur Chokadi Duration : Thirty Minutes No. of participants 15 (Fifteen) Chainage 96.015 to 97.980 o About the town/village Sabalpur is an out-growth of Junagarh Urban Agglomeration with a population of 1438, according to 1991 census. The male and female population constitutes 762/1438 x 100 percent and 676/1438 x 100 percent of the total population respectively. There is no reported ST population in the village, while the SCs constitute 4 x 3/1438 x 100 percent of the total population. Sabalpur chokadi, located at chainage 96.015 lies on the fringes of Junagarh town. It is also the junction of the road leading into Junagarh, one going towards Jamangar and a road towards Jetpur. Shops are concentrated around this junction. The shops are mainly vehicle repairs shops and pan shops. Some of these are temporary in nature. The vehicle repair shops, in addition their premises also encroach on the RoW for their service area. Any likely disruption of their service area or their premises is a dinrct impact on the livelihood of the owners and the employees working there. o Public ParticiDation Session The participants in the Project did not seem to be concerned with GSHP as such. The presence of an active local political member, who owns many shops near the chokadi was perhaps responsible for the 'disinterest' in the people. Most of the participants were either young or middle-aged. There was nothing constructive in the tone of the meeting. While organising a Public Involvement Programme, one should try to dep6litise the meeting as much as possible. A political discussion often evades small local issues, which are actually important for the general public. However, it has been observed that the presence of Village Sarpanch or Talati or even government officials has not been an obstacle in the participatory mechanism. o Suggestions Received * Insert "issues" from chapter; * Creation of a rotary at Bhensan - Amreli junction; J - 42 Appendix -J * Provision of other measures to ensure safety of road users at this junction. o Findings * Unlike all other meetings the concern or involvement of the people in the consultation session at Sabalpur was very less; * No major issue except 'accidents' at Bhensan - Amreli junction was raised; * Though the impact on sources of livelihood was discussed briefly, no question about compensation or measures to minimise impacts were asked. I - 43 @S Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase 118 - Vol. IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONIVILLAGE MEETING REPORT 20. Town/Village : Bedi Type of Meeting Village Meeting Corridor : Rajkot - Morvi Link : 271 Date Elth April, 1999 Venue : Panchayat office Duration Two1 hours No. of Participants : 36 (Thirty-six) Chainage . 6.0 to 6.3 o About the village Bedi is located approximately 6km north of Rajkot city on State Highway No. 24. It lies in the Rajkot taluka. The population of the village is 2861, and its area is 956.61 hectares. There are 443 occupied households in the village, with an average household size of 6.46 persons. The sex ratio is 982 females per 1000 males. There is no reported ST population in the village. However, the SC population accounts for 19.11 percent (547) of the village population. Most of the villagers are engaged either in agricultural activities or work as construction labour in Rajkot city. A few others are engaged in services or are self-employed. Though a drinking water facility is available, shortages occur in summer. A primary school and a health center also exist in the village. The main village area is on the right-hand side of the State Highway as one moves from Rajkot towards Morvi. However, some recent structures have developed on the other side of the road as well. The Rajkot city bus-service covers Bedi as well. All along the State Highway, small commercial establishments can be noted. There are a few kiosks and temporary shops within the RoW. A small bridge/culvert, located near the curve is the only outlet for drainage, creating problems of water logging in the main village area. The road acts as a check-dam, further compounding the problem. The improvement of the curve near this bridge seems to be necessary for enhancing road safety, but this is likely to impact the residential properties located close to the curve. A small shrine of Vasuki Devta holds religious significance for the villagers. 0 Public Participation Session The consultation session was organized with the help of R&BD officials, the Village Sarpanch, and a few local representatives. The meeting began with discussion of such subjects such as drinking water availability, road accidents, and general matters about the village. BW A J - 44 Appendix -J After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of the PCC and R&BD were introduced. The background of the Project, including its need and relevance, were explained with the help of maps and charts. Drawings of typical cross-sections were also explained in detail. Most of the participants appeared to appreciate that widening the road is essential to cope up with' increasing traffic pressures. The relevant parts of Entitlement Framework, Rehabilitation Plan and Grievance Procedures were discussed and explained with help of charts and illustrations. c Suggestions * Provision of proper drainage facility. * Ensure road safety, provide safety measures such as sign-board, speed-brakers etc. * Widen the road on the side away from the main village. * Provision of a proper bus stop. * Minimise impact on properties located near the curve. O Findings * Initial resistance to any likely impact on the 'shrine' was observed, which later with subsequent discussions diminished. * People have been quite'vocal and clear about the issues that concern them. * The villagers were more concerned about issues related to drainage and road safety. ]-45 EmI Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase 118 - Vol IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 21. Town/Village : Gauridal Type of Meeting Village Meeting Corridor Rajkot - Morvi Link 271 Date 6th April,1999 Venue Panchayat Office Duration Two hours and ten minutes No. of Participants 27 (Twenty-Seven) Chainage 12 to 12.8 o About the villaae Gauridal village is located approximately 12km north of Rajkot city on State Highway No.24. It lies in Rajkot taluka of Rajkot district. The village has an area of 2591.32 hectares. The population of the village according to 1991 census is 2905, and the number of occupied households is 502. The average household size is 5.79 persons. The percentages of males and females are 52.70 percent and 47.93 percent respectively. The sex ratio is 897 females per 1000 males. The SC population constitutes only 7.26 percent of the total population. The village extends on both sides of the road. A majority of the small commercial establishments of the village are located along the State Highway. A primary school, a cattle trough (locally known as "haveda'), a health center, and a panchayat office exist in the village. The cattle trough is located close to the existing pavement. The water from it percolates and accumulates in the vicinity, creating unhygienic conditions. A primary school is located next to the trough. The unhygienic surroundings create a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other vectors that are responsible for the spread of diseases among school children and other residents. A blocked cross drainage channel compounds the problem of waterlogging. Some time ago, R&BD installed guardrails on either side of the road in order to check spill-over of activities and the movements of people onto the road in order to ensure greater road safety. A Mahadev temple is located close to the State Highway holds considerable religious significance for the villagers. A Jagannath temple with a peepal tree near it also holds similar significance. o Public Participation Session The consultation session in Gauridal was organised with the help of R&BD officials, Village Panchayat members, and a few local shopkeepers. The meeting began with a general discussion on road safety, the increasing rate of accidents, and problems related to the availability of drinking water in summer. 3 - 46 Appendix - J After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of the PCC and R&BD were introduced. The roles of the PCC, the World Bank and the R&BD were also explained. The background to 'the Project, including its need and relevance, were explained with the help of maps and charts. Drawings of typical cross-section of the road were also explained in detail. The relevant parts of the Entitlement Policy, the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan and the Grievance Redressal Procedure were also discussed. A few illustrations were shown to demonstrate the highlights of the Project. Initially, resentment on the part of a few participants about guardrails blocking the entrance to their shops dominated the meeting. As was the case elsewhere, the consultation process acted as a vent for old grievances/complaints. The R&BD officials intervened and helped to resolve a part of the issue. Other vital issues, including relocation of the cattle trough (haveda) and blockages in cross- drainage pipes were addressed. The concern over the relocation of cattle trough and the need to provide more entry points in guardrails was immense. However, the participants could not clearly identify a new location for the cattle trough and pointed out that more time would be required to make such a decision. People also suggested enhancement of the area near Mahadev temple, including the provision of seating arrangements. A majority of the participants were Hindus. The level of participation in the meeting was high. its tone was a little aggressive initially, but this mood gradually faded away wit subsequent discussions. O Suggestions Received * Provision to clear the blockage in the CD work; * Relocation of cattle trough; * Enhancement of area around Mahadev temple; * Any likely impact on peepal tree near Jagannath temple should be avoided; * Provision of road safety measures and sign-boards; * Provision of a proper bus stop with a bus-bay, which now exists only on one side of the road; * Provide more openings in the guard-rails. o Findings * Consultation session helped in providing a platform for people to put forward their views, ideas and grievances; * Some issues raised are beyond the scope of the Project, but such matters can be referred to the relevant authorities/bodies; * Some important issues, such as relocation of people or structures cannot be resolved with just one or two rounds of consultation. Often, more meetings are required before a final decision can be taken; * Unlike other consultation sessions, a priority could not be established among all the issues raised by the people. J -47 UP Gujarat State Highways Project: Phase I/B - Vol HIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 22. Town/Village Mitana Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor Rajkot - Morvi Link 271 Date 7th April, 1999 Venue R&BD Store, Mitana Duration One hour and forty-five minutes No. of Participants 34 (Thirty-Four) Chainage 31 to'31.60 a About the village Mitana village is located approximately 31km north of Rajkot city on State Highway No.24. It is a part of Morvi Taluka of Rajkot District. The population according to the 1991 census is approximately 2300. The number of occupied households is around 380, with an average household size of 6.09 persons. The area of the village is 2803.91 hectares. The SC population is only 5.74 percent (133) of the village total. The primary occupation of most of the villagers is agriculture. Both the old and new residential areas lie on the left-hand side as one moves from Rajkot towards Morvi.' However, a couple cf vehicle repair shops and a newly constructed parking bay (primarily for trucks) exist on the other side of the road. Small commercial establishments, such as roadside eating places, repair shops and other kiosks, occur along the State Highway. Some basic facilities, such as drinking water, electricity, irrigation and a primary school, are available in the village. However, inadequacies in the drinking water facility are reported in summer. The present educational and meclical facilities are not sufficient for the growing population. The lack of proper medical facilities, causes frequent problems. The nearest hospital is in Tankara, but transportation is not available between, late evening and early morning. The area near the residential zone of the old village is low-lying, and waterlogging occurs during the monsoon. This creates unhygienic conditions and often blocks access to the houses. A sharp curve exists close to the old residential area of the village. It is necessary to improve the design of this curve to increase visibility and enhance safety. No proper bus stop exists:near petrol pump, which is almost a kilometer away from the old village area. It was reported that people frorn Mitana and 15 other villages including Amirgarh, Neknam, Ukeda, Daseda, Goidadha, Kotadiya, Padhari and Dharoiya, use this bus stop, but there is no protection against the sun and rain. am, * IJ- 48 Appendix -J o Public ParticiDation Session The meeting was organized with the help of R&BD officials and local shopkeepers. Some of these shopkeepers took considerable interest in the consultation process and played an active role in organizing the meeting. The consultation session began with discussion of general subjects, such as educational and medical facilities in the village, drinking water problems, unemployment, and communication facilities. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of the PCC and R&BD were introduced. The background by the Project, including its need and relevance, were explained with the help of maps and charts. Drawings of typical cross-sections were also explained in detail. Most of the participants appeared to appreciate that widening the road is essential to cope up with increasing traffic pressures. The relevant parts of Entitlement Framework, Rehabilitation Plan And Grievance Procedures were discussed and explained with help of charts and illustrations. The tohe of the meeting was constructive and serious. People discussed many issues, some of which were much beyond the scope of the Project. Most of the participants were middle-aged or young. However, some elderly persons were also present. The level of participation was high, and most of the participants took part in the discussion. Even after the meeting were formally over,. people continued informal discussions with members of the PCC. Members of PCC and R&BD were personally shown the area that experiences water logging problem during monsoon, the bus stop, the sharp curve, the religious structure and a few other areas in the village. o Suggestions Received * Provision of proper drainage facility, including clearing of blocked culverts to avoid water logging near-the residential area of the old village; * Provision of a bus stop, which exists only on one side of the road near the old village area; * Provision of a new bus stop near the petrol pump; * Repair of existing shed of the present bus stop (Mitana); * Provision of speed-breakers and other speed-control measures; o Findings • A bus stop and the provision of drainage were the primary concerns of the villagers; * The meeting was well organised and issues were raised systematically; * People felt that the consultation session had provided them an opportunity to represent their views and problems; * The consultation session also helped in resolving queries of the villagers related to the Project; * People were positive about the Project as a whole and are willing to co-operate with the R&BD. J - 49 Gujarat State HIghways ProJect: Phase 118 - Vol. IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 23. Town/Village : Sakatsanala Type of Meeting Village Meeting Corridor : Rajkot-Morvi Link 271 Date 7th April, 1999 Venue : Open space near Panchayat office Duration : Two hours No. of Participants 63 (Sixty-Three) Chainage : 56.8 to 58.90 o About the village Sakatsanala is a village, located only half a lkilometer south from'the municipal limit of Morvi town on State Highway No. 24. The villagers emphasized that the village will soon become an extension of Morvi town. The area of the village is 1292 hectares. The number. of occupied households is 641, and the population is 3849. The male and female population is 1970 and 1979 respectively. The SC population is 492, which is 12.78 p'ercent of the population. The sex ratio amongst the SC is very low, (773 fem'ales per 1000 males). :' - The village is concentrated on the left-hand side of the State Highway as one travels from Rajkot to Morvi. The residential and commercial structures are located almost right up to the edge of the pavement on this side of the roacl. A primary school, four wells (sources of drinking water), and agricultural fields are located on the other side. School children and women, who frequently cross over to fetch water from the wells, were cited as being threatened by the increasing speed of vehicles. A small shrine next to the bus stop holds tremendous religious significance for the villagers. Some of the religious. ceremonies and rituals such as shaving of children's hair etc. are performed at this shrine. A 600 C.C. water pipeline a part of the Narmada Project, has been proposed by the Gujarat Water Supply Sewage Board (GWSSB). The plan was brought to the notice of the PCC team by one of the participants in the meeting. Obviously, such a huge pipeline, which runs parallel to the road from Morvi right up to Tankara junction, will have to be' taken into account during designing of the road. o Public Participation Session The consultation session at' Sakatsanala was organized with the help of R&BD officials, village panchayat members and the Head Master of' the primary school. Because of poor lighting and insufficient space in the panchayat office, tlhe venue of the meeting was shifted at the last minute to large open space between the houses. J - 50 Appendix -J The meeting began with introduction members of PCC after which the purpose of the community consultation was explained. The background to the Project and its need and relevance were explained with the help of maps and charts. Drawings of typical cross-sections were also explained in detail. Discussion about the perceived benefits, losses, and the Entitlement Policy, the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan, and the Grievance Redressal procedure followed. A few illustrations were shown to highlight selected aspects of the Project. The meeting was attended by a large number of persons. This session had the highest participation of women (11). The tone of the meeting was constructive and pleasant. The meeting was very well organized and disciplined in spite of the huge attendance. Issues were presented systematically and clearly. In fact, another small meeting with the members of PCC was organized four days later at the instance of Village Sarpanch. Its purpose was to review the first discussion and expand the list of issues after further reflection. This second meeting proved to be fruitful, as the Village Sarpanch took the PCC members to personally inspect some of the sites that had been discussed in the first consultation session. O Suggestions Received * Provision of a by-pass; * Provision of bridge or other design alternatives to ensure road safety; * Road alignment to be harmonised with the proposed Narmada pipeline; * Widening of pavement to be carried out on the side away from the settlement; * Proper drainage facilities to be provided near the wells and primary school; * Shrine next to the bus stop should not be affected under any circumstances. O Findings * Consultation on more than one occasion often helps in developing a good rapport with the community, which will help in successful implementation of the project; * Road safety was a primary concern of the villagers; * Provision of a by-pass was repeatedly emphasized by the people. J - 51 Gujarat State Hlghways Project Phase JIB - Vol IIC FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION/VILLAGE MEETING REPORT 24. Town/Village : Moti Khavdi Type of Meeting Focus Group Discussion Corridor : :lamnagar - Khambaliya Link 2785 Date : 5th April, 1999 Venue Primary School (Prathmik shala) Duration : One-and-one-half-hour No. of Participants 'Thirty-Five (35) Chainage : 114.13 to 114.80 ci About the village The village is located approximately 20km .east of Jamnagar city on the Jamnagar - Khambaliya State Highway. It lies in Jamnagar Taluka in the District of Jamnagar. It is surrounded by massive level of industrial development, for which most of its agricultural land .was acquired a few years ago. According to the 1991 census, the population of the village is 2377. The males and females account for 52.79 percent and 47.20 percent of the total population. The number of occupied households is 500. Some persons report that the rate of migration into the village and neighbouring areas has increased in the last few years due to large-scale industrialisation in the region. There is no reported Scheduled Tribe population, but the Scheduled Caste population constitutes 4.8 percent of the population. The area of the village according to the 1991 census is 2605.33 hectares, but recent industrial development has left much less land in the hands of the villagers. 1The huge petro-chemical refinery of Reliance Group has been constructed right next to the village. Since most of the agricultural land of the village has been acquired for the petro-chemical project, a considerable percentage of the working population is engaged in construction activities, services, or in the low-income self-employed sector. Traffic volumes have reportedly increased considerably since the industrial development in the region. A primary school, health center and a panchayat office exist in the village. Along the Highway, a large number of small and medium commercial establishments, including kiosks and temporary shops, were noted. A huge temple constructed a year or two ago is located in the village close to the railway line. Many kiosks can be noted near the railway crossing. Eating places, restaurants, repair shops, and garages are the common commercial establishments that can be seen along the road. L Public Participation Session The consultation session was organised with the help of R&BD officials and Village Panchayat members. The venue of the meeting was changed from Panchayat office to the Primary School IMI'p J - 52 Appendlx - J owing to certain last-minute decisions. Nonetheless, the meeting was well organized. It began with a general discussion on road safety, traffic congestion and industrial development around the village. After explaining the purpose of the meeting, the members of the PCC and R&BD were introduced. The roles of the PCC, the World Bank, and the R&BD were also explained. The background to the Project, including its need and relevance, were explained with help of maps and charts. Drawings of typical cross-section were also explained in detail. The relevant parts of the Entitlement Policy, the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan, and the Grievance Redressal Procedure were also discussed. A few illustrations were also shown to explain the highlights of the Project. The tone of meeting was relatively subdued. The level of participation was moderate, though many persons spoke after the consultation session was formally over. None of the young persons spoke in front of the village elders, which is common in rural areas. Apart from the two issues described in the following paragraph, no significant concerns were raised. This can probably be attributed to the massive development that the area has witnessed recently, as a result of the establishment of petroleum refineries by Reliance and Essar Groups as well as those of the Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals Group. Hence, people felt that the likely impact of a road-widening project would be comparatively insignificant. The likely impact of the Project on such sources of livelihood as kiosks was an important issue. It was reported that not enough notice was given before the removal of stalls and kiosks under earlier road development projects. Another issue related to the provision of bus stops on both sides the road. Though buses stop at Moti Khavdi, no seating arrangement or shed to provide shade from the heat or rain exists. o Suggestions Received * Provision of proper bus stops on both sides of the road; * Avoid impacts on sources of livelihood o Findinas . People felt that the impact of road widening project on the village would be insignificant; * People were willing to co-operate and support the project. J-53 APPENDIX - K DETAILS ABOUT AGENCIES CONTACTED The following text provides details about the various agencies, their areas of operation and schemes implemented by them, which were contacted during the consultation programme for Gujarat State Highways Project - o AGENCY: DIRECTORATE OF EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING Person contacted: Mr. P. V. Trivedi, Director The agency is implementing training programmes directed by Directorate General of Employment and Training, Department of Labour, Government of India. The main aim is to provide basic industrial training to generate employment with special emphasis on self- employment programmes. The duration of training programmes conducted ranges from 1 year to 3 years. The Directorate provides industrial training in 73 different trades. The eligibility for attending training courses is between 14 to 25 years of age for general category whereas for reserved categories, the upper limit extends up to 45 years. The fees for such a training programme are approximately Rs. 600/- per annum. The agency has 124 ms (Industrial Training Institutes), 23 affiliated Government Technical High schools and 77 grant-in-aid centres through out the state. The agency has recently trained 3000 i'ndividuals working with IPCL project who are impacted due to change -in Industrial policy resulting in a large number of layoffs and retrenchment. During the meeting, it was suggested that, entitled persons should be provided option to choose the training programme required. The agency has shown willingness to provide all necessary support for GSHP and coordination required with R&BD. Additionally, they felt that the type of training provided should be carefully examined so that people are not trained in a trade, where jobs are not available. u AGENCY: GUJARAT RURAL HOUSING BOARD Person contacted: Mr. Kabboor, Commissioner The agency provides housing schemes for the Economically Weaker Section, Middle Income and Lower Income Groups. The board has housing programmes in all the districts of the state except Dangs. The base for selecting a housing scheme depends on the results of the demand survey carried out by the agency. For all the housing schemes, loans are provided by HUDCO to the agency, which ultimately reaches the beneficiaries. This enables GRHB to provide loan to its beneficiaries at a lower interest rate than the prevailing interest rates in the market. The agency gets land from the government at nominal rates and constructs the houses for the beneficiaries. Promoters of any housing schemes can also approach the agency for housing construction and loans. However, such promoters should have land available for a site. K-1 Gujarat State Hlghways Project: Phase 118 - Vol. IIC The various schemes have loan amount ranging from Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 35,000 and have very reasonable EMI (Equal Monthly Installments) ranging from Rs. 350 - Rs. 400 and the pay back period is 10-14 years. There is a separate branch dealing with land acquisition for the housing scheme of the board and provides all details about land availability with agency. The various schemes are: Monthly Min. Max. Max. amount income Area Area of loan Facilities available (approx.) (Rs.) ~ Area Area(R. (Rs.) (Sq. Mts.) (Sq. Mts.) (Rs.) Economically Weaker Section Up to 2100 | 15 20 35000 Room, Wc, Open space Lower Income Group 2100-4500 25 35 100000 Room, Kitchen, bathroom, wc Middle Income Group 4500-7500 35 60 125000 2 Rooms, Kitchen, Bathroom, wc If the land is not available in the project area, R&BD can purchase the land and GRHB can implement the programme. Q AGENCY: DIRECTORATE OF SOCIAL WELFARE (SC) Person contacted: Mr. Prakash Shah, Director The agency is mainly responsible for implementing and monitoring social welfare programmes focusing on development of scheduled castes in the state. The agency covers 18 districts of the state. The major programmes are in the area of education and training for generating self- employment. The agency provides financial assistance to the beneficiaries under various schemes. The agency also provides housing and health related facilities for.the socially weaker sections. Above listed schemes are directly implemented by the Directorate of social welfare (SC). Simultaneously, the agency is also responsible for implementation of the various welfare schemes for SC funded by other government agencies such as departments of agriculture, irrigation, cooperation, forest, health and family welfare, cottage industry, labour and employment and small industries. The agency involves community based NGOs in implementation of their programmes. ci AGENCY: STATE INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT CAPART [Council for Advancement of People Action and Rural Technology] Person contacted: Mr. Dave, Deputy Director Early in the 7 th plan period, the need was felt for an organization that would coordinate and catalyze the development work of voluntary agencies country-wide. Towards this end, Government of India set up CAPART in 1986. CAPARTs innovative thrust is directed towards employment, income generation, and creation of community assets and fulfillment of basic needs like housing, drinking water and sanitation. Simultaneously, it endeavors to generate mass awareness about development issues, while organizing the rural poor, particular women and SCs/STs, in activities that are socially and economically rewarding. The Ministry of Rural Areas and Employment provides over 95% of finance for the programmes. The principle programme divisions supported by CAPART include - K - 2 * Drinking Water Division * People's Action Division * Housing Development Division * Rural Technology Division * Income Generation Division * Rural sanitation Division • Market Development Division * Watershed Development Division The State Institute for Rural Development and CAPART both work through NGOs registered with them and District Rural Development Agency. There are 15 leading NGOs to whom SIRD has given contract to conduct rural development training courses in all districts of the state. The agency can help GSHP in setting up NGO network in the state for implementing Resettlement Action Plan and other programmes. o AGENCY: SARDAR PATEL INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL RESEARCH Person contacted: Prof. Rohit Shukla (Economics) During the meeting with this agency, the following details were obtained about other NGOs - * Federation of NGOs Recommended - - Janpath - Gram Vikas Kendra * NGOs recommended - - Archvahini, Mangrod, Dist. Bharuch - Sadguru Sewa Trust, Dahod, Panchmahal - Sewa Rural, Jaghadia - Centre for social studies - Gandhi Labour institute It was suggested in the meeting to organize a workshop with the experts and then finalize an approach and methodology for implementation of resettlement action plan. O AGENCY: COMMISSIONER, COTrAGE INDUSTRIES Person contacted: Mr. S.C. Snehi, Commissioner With the twin objective of promoting cottage industries and increasing employment competence in the field of cottage industries, the agency promotes activities like training, raw material assistance and financial assistance to the rural poor. This is done in co-ordination with the organizations like Khadi and Village Industries Board, Gujarat State Handloom Development Board, Gujarat State Handicraft Development Board, Gujarat State Rural Marketing Corporation, Gujarat State Leather Industriies Development Corporation and Gujarat State Women Development Corporation & Rural Technology Institute, Gandhinagar connected with this field. The training courses offered by CCI are of six months to one-year duration and courses start in August. The eligibility criteria for the different programmes vary from 7 th to 10th standard. The selected students are paid stipend of Rs.500 per month to mitigate their daily expenses during training. CCI also offers special programmes for Women and Tribals. The agency has 19 District Industrial Training Centers in the state and it is willing to support programmes of GSHP. K - 3 0 GU.1rat State Highways ProJeCt Pamae IIB - Vol. IC GUJARAT STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT (A WORLD BANK PROJECT) LIST OF AGENCIES CONTACTED: PHASE II B Name of Agency Location contacted / No. of Branch Area of work / Type of work for GSHP designatione offices/Centres training Y/N Directorate of Employment Block I, 3rd Floor, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Mr. P V Trivedi 124+77 Grant-in- Industrial Training Yes and Training Bhavan, Gandhinagar Ph -.21140 Director aid-centers [in 73 trades] Gujarat state Rural Housing 2nd Floor, Patnagar Yojna Bhavan, Mr. Kabboor All Districts Construction of low cost houses Yes Board Sector 16, Gandhinagar. Ph. 22652 Commissioner Except Dangs Directorate of Social welfare Block IV, 2nd Floor, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Mr. Prakash Shah All the Districts Implementation and Monitoring Yes (SC) Bhavan, Gandhinagar Director (SC) of welfare schemes (SC) Ph. 20505, 8369_ Sardar Patel Institute of Thaltej Tekra, Drive In road, Prof. Rohit Shukla . Research Projects Yes Economics and Social Ahmedabad. Professor - Economics [in various part of the state] Research Ph.6753003 State Institute bof Rural Sardar Patel Institute of Public Mr Dave All the Districts Implementing training Yes development Administration, Satellite, Ahmedabad. Deputy Director programme in rural areas *CAPART Mr. B P Rathor through NGOs and DRDA** Deputy Director Rural Development Block II, 1st Floor, , Dr. Jivraj Mehta Mr. R K Tripathi All the Districts Developing and Implementing No Commissioner Bhavan, Gandhinagar Commissioner training programmes for Rural .______poor. Commissioner of cottage Udhyog Bhavan , Secctor No.11 Mr. S.C. Snehi All the Districts Industries Gandhinagar. Ph.25859 Commissioner _ * Council for Advancement of People Action in Rural technology ** District Rural Development Agency ? t ~K-4