Resettlement Plan
June 2011
PAK: Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Investment Program (PIAIP) — Lower Bari Doab Canal Improvement Project (LBDCIP) Tranche 1 — Jandraka Distributary System Subproject
Prepared by Punjab Irrigation Department, Project Management Unit (PMU) for the Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank.
Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1. This Resettlement Plan (RP) has been prepared for the Jandraka Distributary System sub-project (the sub-project) of Lower Bari Doab Canal Improvement Project (the project) under the first tranche of Punjab Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Program (the Program) to carry out resettlement activities in line with the ADB Policy on Involuntary Resettlement and the Program Resettlement Framework. This Resettlement Plan is prepared by the Program Executing Agency and Project Implementation Agency in consultation with the local Forest Department, District Revenue Office and Local Government. It sets the provisions for the compensation of land, houses, structures, crops, trees and livelihood losses caused by this sub-project implementation.
1.2 Resettlement Processing Requirements
2. Based on ADB policy and practice and; on the stipulations under the Resettlement Framework prepared for the Program, the Resettlement-Related conditions to be satisfied in order to implement this sub-project are as follows: (i) Condition to contract awards signing: preparation of a final RP based on detailed design, assessing all impacts and approval by ADB. (ii) Condition to initiation of civil works implementation: full implementation of the compensation and rehabilitation program detailed in the RP in concurrence with ADB.
1.3 Design Level details
3. The Jandraka Distributary off-takes from Gugera Branch at RD 88+250 which is in Okara Division LBDC, Okara. Layout plan of Jandraka and its minors is shown in Figure 1. Its discharge is 112.34 Cs. over a culture-able command area of 30,259 acres (12,246 hectares). The distributary is 29.2 Kms long. It has three minors naming Baran Pur Minor, Jassoki Kalsan Minor, and Fateh Pur Minor off-taking from RDs 6+754, 11+320 and 66+800 respectively. Total numbers of outlets are 71 out of which, Jandraka Distributary owns 45 outlets, Baran Pur 16 outlets, Jassoki Kalasan 6 outlets while, Fateh Pur Minor owns 4 outlets only.
4. The Farmers Organization on Jandraka distributary is on board and shall be involved in O&M after the completion of civil works of the distributary system. Besides, this Farmers Organization was kept on board during preparation of RP and it will also coordinate in implementation/execution of resettlement activities and redressal of grievances.
5. The design of water level both in Gugera Branch (Parent Channel) and Jandraka Distributary at head provides a good command and therefore has been proposed almost same in the new design. However, when Gugera Branch is running less, then Jandraka Distributary does not draw proportionate discharge. To achieve this, stop-log arrangement at cross-regulator in Gugera Branch shall be replaced with regulation gates. Concrete lining has been proposed in the tail reach of Jandraka disty where velocity is improved by adopting steep slopes in order to curb sedimentation. The entire system has been redesigned for addressing problems of command. The off-taking minors have been proposed for lining in order to improve the command and concurrence efficiency. Fateh Pur Minor off-takes at RD 66+800, not at RD 9+850 as shown in the last design of longitudinal section. The command of this minor is very poor and it does not function at all. The water level in Jandraka Distributary has been raised from RD 1+130 to RD 74+877. The new levels proposed in the latest designed longitudinal section ensures good command for all off-taking channels and the outlets. This will result in re-designing of 3 Nos. drop structures. The outlets shall be re- designed and adjusted accordingly with respect to new full supply levels.
6. The design does not warrant land acquisition hence the land prices approval by DRO is not needed because all land impacts are temporary. The design of Jandraka distributary system has been prepared at detailed level and is to be considered as final, at least for what Concerns Resettlement.. 1
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Figure 1: Layout Plan of Jandraka Distribution System
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7. The Jandraka distributary runs in the river bank area parallel to River Ravi where there is huge number of animals trespassing. The banks are in poor condition and the channel has too many vulnerable sites. Virtually, the tail reach has never received water in decades. Keeping in view such facts, the decision of lining for the tail reach of Jandraka distributary and entire length of off-taking channels have been made.
8. In accordance with new design all the proposed civil works activities will remain within the RoW thus, minimum disturbance and re-location is envisaged. In addition, this resettlement plan is prepared to address the resettlement issues within the corridor of impact and to compensate the affected persons to execute the sub-project smoothly and in sustainable manner.
1.4 Alternative Options for Minimizing the Resettlement Impacts
9. Efforts have been made by using all appropriate options of engineering design in finalizing the alignment to minimize the resettlement impacts. The implementation of this sub- project can cause resettlement issues like clearance of RoW for execution of civil works, relocation of religious structures (mosques), partial demolishing of permanent structures (residential), relocation of temporary small business structures and felling of trees within the CoI. To minimize the adverse impacts of the sub-project and the resettlement issues, the design parameter has been accommodated within the RoW. In this way, significant extent of resettlement has been avoided. The disturbances to AFs shall be of temporary nature and they would be allowed to retain their existing facility or they shall be allowed to resume previous activities/ business as usual.
10. To reduce the social impacts of this development work, the mitigation measures have been taken into account for minimizing the adverse impacts as shown in Table 1.1 below:
Table 1.1: Proposed Mitigation Measures
Items Mitigation Measures Impact on local population / Most of works are opted to be carried out during closure agricultural production periods, which will ensure water availability for irrigation and other community uses in accordance with rituals. Besides, wherever necessary, diversion channels in the RoW are proposed to ensure un-interrupted water supplies. Limited RoW RoW will be adjusted on either side by reducing width of petrol road especially at highly congested areas along the channel. This will significantly minimize the impacts. Religious Structures If religious structures exist within the corridor of impact, the structures shall be extended on the other side to the extent of its impact. It will help to minimize the social issues. Land Acquisition No permanent / titled land acquisition is involved for adjusting the engineering intervention and by lining of the Jandraka distributary system; the width of channels will be reduced.
1.5 Resettlement Plan
11. This resettlement plan is envisaged to address the adverse social impacts of LBDCIP. The following are the specific objectives of this RP:
i. To conduct socio-economic survey in the sub-project area; ii. To provide an assessment of the temporary and permanent impacts of sub- project on the local population; iii. To quantify the impacts in monetary terms on private, public and community assets; iv. To present a strategy that will ensure the timely partial demolishing and relocation of 3 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
assets, payment, compensation and delivery of other benefits to APs including measures which will ensure the orderly and timely shifting of severely affected households (vulnerable) and small business owners; v. To provide a plan on how the APs could be involved at various stages of the sub-project, including the implementation of this RP; vi. To give an overall estimate of required resources needed to implement this RP; and; vii. To identify and protect archeological, historical, religious and cultural heritage in the sub- project area.
12. This plan also addresses other inter-related socio-cultural impacts including but not limited to, vulnerable groups, issue of canal bank safety, interruption in women routine activities etc. In general, this RP has taken an integrated and holistic approach to deal with the impacts of the sub-project and aims at rebuilding lives and livelihood of those affected, as quickly as possible.
13. Thus, the main focus of this plan is to set out strategies for mitigation of adverse effects and to maintain living standards of those affected by the sub-project activities. It includes the parameters for the entitlement package for affected families/persons, the institutional framework, the mechanisms for consultation and as well as grievances resolution and the timeframe and cost estimates. The entitlements package includes both compensation and measures to restore the economic and social base for the APs which will address the policy objectives of the Asian Development Bank for resettlement. 14. This RP complies with ADB policy on Involuntary Resettlement (1995) and updated on 29thOctober, 2003, Handbook on Resettlement, A Guide to Good Practice (1998), Policy on Indigenous Peoples (1999) and other social safeguard policies designed to protect the rights of the affected persons and communities.
1.6 Major Components of RP
15. In order to accomplish above objectives, the aspects have been covered under this RP are as under: 1. Resettlement issues for the sub-project 2. Scope of resettlement 3. Objectives, policy framework and entitlements 4. Consultation and participation in grievance redressal 5. Compensation, relocation and income restoration 6. Institutional framework 7. Resettlement budget and financing 8. Implementation schedule 9. Monitoring and evaluation
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2. SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
16. The chapter deals with Jandraka rehabilitation project impact assessment, assets valuation and censes of AFs and APs. The impacts are assessed on land, houses / buildings / structures and income from crops, trees and business. The data on rehabilitation such as needed allowances / subsidies for relocation, vulnerable households and severely affected people is also documented in this RP. In order to accomplish and value such impact, following various field activities were carried out for different assessments: o Consultative meetings / focus group discussions o Socio-economic survey o Agro-economic survey o Census / Inventory preparation o Impacts and losses valuation
17. To carry out the above activities, following survey techniques were used: Physical measurement-Physical measurements were conducted to measure the size, type of structure/ assets and the extent of loss coming under Corridor of Impact (CoI). Interview method-individual household / APs interviews were conducted from targeted APs Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA)-PRA was used for conducting the impact profile and public consultations Probing, cross questioning and open discussion with APs Group discussion with the APs
18. A well trained team of resettlement expert, sociologist and social impact surveyors‟ was fielded by Resettlement Unit of PMU-LBDCIP to carry out the socio-economic impact surveys in the sub-project area. The team comprised of following experts:-
1. Mr. Muhammad Azeem Deputy Director (Environment) 2. Mr. Muhammad Basharat Deputy Director (Groundwater) 3. Mr. Fakhar Hayat Sociologist 4. Mr. Muhammad Atique Social Impact Surveyor / Enumerator 5. Ms. Shehla Gull Social Impact Surveyor / Enumerator 6. Mr. Tahir Data Entry Operator 7. Mr. Muhammad Qaisar Data Entry Operator 19. Evening sessions were regularly held with the team to make the consistency of data collection and share feedback based on the daily survey work. The field work for RP preparation was started from 30th August, 2007. All the assets having impact were identified to the extent of the impact (in terms of loss to structure) and AFs / APs census was conducted. Primarily, a consultation workshop called cut-off-date was held at Okara Canal Rest House on October 30, 2007. The Project Director-LBDCIP chaired the workshop. All the concerned government officers and district heads participated in the workshop along with Chief Executive AWB / SE, LBDC. The workshop was also attended by FO members, Khal Punchayats Chairmen and APs of Jandraka sub-project. Latterly, it was observed that the disturbance to AFs/APs will be of temporary nature which did not warrant permanent relocation of the APs from the project area if the EA allow the displaced persons to re-occupy their respective places after completion or during the implementation of certain project activities. This envisaged revisit of the distributary and up- dation of inventory appropriately. Consequent up-dation of the inventory of APs falling within the CoI reduced the number of AFs/APs and also cut short the resettlement budget to a considerable extent. Thus, it became imperative to revise and re-announce the Cut of Date accordingly. Hence, a consultative workshop called cut-off-date was again held at Okara Rest House under the chairmanship of PD-LBDCIP on 17-07-2008 (Thursday) wherein all the stake holders were invited and the date of the workshop “viz” 17-07-2008 (Thursday) was announced as cut-off-date by the PD-LBDCIP. This date has made the APs eligible for entitlements and the necessary introductory document on ADB Policy on Involuntary Resettlement and Entitlement Matrix both in English and Urdu was distributed among the participant. A full fledge question answer session on introduction bases was held to clearly spell out the impacts and compensations. These different 5 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP types of impacts are detailed as:
2.1 Impact Assessment
20. This sub-project will need to clear certain measurements of land defined as Corridor of Impact (CoI) mostly falling within the Right of Way (RoW) for sub-project civil works execution. In some areas of this sub-project, the RoW is occupied by encroachers who are doing their business and / or using that land for residential purposes and have constructed religious structures / community fixtures. Some others are using land for agriculture purpose etc.
2.1.1 Land Plan for Jandraka Distributary Sub-Project
21. Irrigation and Power Department is the owner of land within the RoW of Jandraka distributary system. Table 2.1 below shows the land plan along Jandraka distributary and its minors.
Table 2.1: Land Plan at RoW
Reach of channels Left Side Right Side S. # Distributary / Minor From RD To RD (Feet) (Feet) 1 Jandraka Disty. 0+000 1+500 45 40 1+500 10+500 65 50 10+500 15+000 45 30 15+000 18+000 40 30 18+000 19+500 45 30 19+500 70+000 55 40 70+000 95+775 (T) 35 30 2 Baran Pur Mr. 0+000 6+500 45 40 6+500 18+100 40 35 18+100 24+000 45 40 24+000 35+750 (T) 35 30 3 Jassoki Kalasan Mr. 0+000 17+312 45 25 4 Fateh Pur Minor 0+000 9+850 33 22
2.1.2 Impact on Land
22. Execution of Jandraka sub-project has adverse temporary impacts on considerable size of land encroached for the residential, commercial, agriculture and community purposes. Land likely to be affected in RoW due to execution of civil works has been measured during the field surveys. It is held that no land shall be acquired beyond RoW and also; entire RoW will not be got vacated rather only the land directly involved in the civil works execution is entitled for impact assessment and compensation. Since, the construction impacts are temporary, such land would be recovered to its previous uses after completion of the sub-project. The land to be acquired for the sub-project execution will be for a period of about three months after which; the occupants will possess back their affected land for bringing it to their previous uses. For the portion of land used for agriculture purpose, entitlement matrix provides compensation for current crop, next two crops and a fix amount for soil rehabilitation. Table 2.2 shows the measurement of agricultural and residential land. The lands occupied for commercial use are insignificant in its measurement because there are mostly moveable kiosks, benches tharas and thrash roof open huts (chhappers) etc.
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Table 2.2: Inventory Impact on Land in CoI
Residential Agricultural Location Land Land Land (sq ft) Land (Kanal)1 Land (sq ft) Jandraka 1389 59.64 324,739.8 Distributary Baran Pur Minor -- -- Jassoki Kalasan 342 5.01 27,279.45 Minor Fateh Pur Minor -- 3.64 19,819.8 Total 1731 68.29 371,389.05
2.1.3 Impact on Structures 23. During the field survey, different structures were noted such as residential structures (house, room, boundary walls, tharhas & Patio etc.), community structures such as mosques, hand pumps, and commercial structures (Chappers, wooden table etc) in the sub-project Corridor of Impact (CoI). The required demolishing and relocation of these structures (moveable or immoveable) will have temporary impact. The affectees will be allowed to stay where they are and to restore partially demolished part of their structures as soon as the civil works are completed. If displaced, they will be allowed to bring the adjoining Govt. owned land under similar use. The data of different types of structures is given below: (Table 2.3 & 2.4) Table 2.3: Inventory of Structures located in CoI
Details of Structures No. of Structures Sr. # Katcha Pacca 1. Houses 1 -- 2. Boundary Walls -- 1 3. Mosque 2 -- 4. Sheds/ Chappers 3 -- 5. Tharhas & Patio etc. 1 -- Total 7 1 Note: The relocation allowance/subsidy cost for residential structures will be given accordingly (detail is attached Annex: 1.2A).
24. Community Structures: Out of total 34 hand pumps, 8 are owned by the community and 26 by private people. The privately owned and maintained hand pumps are also placed for community use as a charity contribution. The construction status of these structures is given in table 2.4 below. The community and private structures which are open for community use are very sensitive for impact and need special care during execution of sub-project because people think that these structures/fixtures might not be rebuilt if once demolished.
Table 2.4: Inventory of Community and Private / Fixture in CoI Ownership Extent of loss to Total Sr. Structures/ Type of Structure Private Community No. No. Fixtures (%) 1 Hand pump with walls 7 5 12 100 2 Hand pump with cistern 19 3 22 100 Total 26 8 34
1 1 Kanal is equal to 5,445 square feet 7 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
2.1.4 Income Impacts
25. The affected people and families would have direct impact on their income due to loss of crops, trees, land use facility and business. Different types of impact on income of APs are explained below:
2.1.4.1 Impact on Crops
26. Due to unavailability of irrigation water in channels at certain areas of Jandraka distributary system, the active Row is encroached for agricultural production. During the survey, it is revealed that by recovering such land which is encroached for agriculture, the income of that farming community would be suffered with another loss of land use facility which would be mitigated by compensation for three consecutive crops grown in routine cropping practice and; an additional allowance for rehabilitation of that part of land for agricultural production. The farmers who are currently using the encroached land for agriculture purposes will be directly affected. They will loose the current crop, the next crop and also the opportunity to use the land. The land shall also require preparation and rehabilitation for further agriculture production. The impact needs to be mitigated. The detail of land to be affected is given in table 2.5 below:-
Table 2.5: Inventory of Agricultural Land likely to be Affected
Land Encroached Sr. No. Area(Distributary/Minor) Type of crops (Kanal/Sq ft) 1 Jandraka Distributary 59.64 (324,739.8 sq ft) 2 Baran Pur Minor -- Maiz, Wheat,Barseem 3 Jassoki Kalasan Minor 5.01 (27,279.45 sq ft) 4 Fateh Pur Minor 3.64 (19,819.8 sq ft) Total 68.29 (371,839.05 sq ft)
2.1.4.2 Impact on Trees
27. Government Trees: There are number of trees which have been grown near the berms of distributary and minors. They belong to forest department. These trees will be cut in order to execute the civil works which have definite environmental impact. To mitigate the impact, the Forest Department has been asked to replace five trees for each felled tree. The detail of the trees subject to felling is as under:
Table 2.6: Inventory of Government Trees to be Affected
No. of Trees S. No. Distributary / Minor Verities Wood 1. Jandraka Distributary 240 Shisham, Kikar, 2. Baran Pur Minor 51 Simbal, Eucalyptus, 3. Jassoki Kalasan Minor 20 Toot, Bakain, Lasorhi 4. Fateh Pur Minor 234 and others etc. Total 545
28. Private Trees: As for as the private trees are concerned, no fruit tree is required to be cut for execution of civil works, however some wood trees are subject to felling for execution of the sub- project activities. The impact on APs (owner of private trees) is loss of shade and tree itself. The trees to be fell shall remain the property of APs. The APs shall be allowed to use shade under nearby government owned trees and; shall be compensated for displacement. They shall also be
8 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP provided similar compensation for replanting of trees as have been provided for the Forest Department of the Government. The detail of private trees is given in Table 2.7 below:
Table 2.7: Inventory of Private Trees to be affected No. of Trees S. No. Distributary/ Minor Verities Wood 1. Jandraka Distributary 14 2. Baran Pur Minor 4 Shisham, Simbal, Bakain, 3. Jassoki Kalasan Minor 1 Lasorhi, Bohar and Popular etc. 4. Fateh Pur Minor 1 Total 20
2.1.4.3 Impact on Business
29. The adverse impact on income from small business shall also be temporary; the APs will be allowed to continue their business in partially damaged structures; and if relocated due to disturbance in execution of civil works it will be of temporary nature and is not likely to exceed three months. It is further provided that the APs will be allowed to reoccupy their respective places immediate after completion of construction phase. If relocated, the affected persons will be compensated for relocation and loss of income in term of three months income as the case may be. In case non-fixed structures are to be relocated for the execution of civil works; along the channel within the RoW, enough land is available to relocate that number of APs engaged in small business under temporary structures and would be allowed to come back after completion of the sub-project with getting standard relocation subsidy (for dislocation and relocation). Table 2.8: Inventory of Business Fixture Type S. Location Side Detail of Structure Occupation (Kacha/ # (RD) (R,L) Pacca) 1 Chapper Cobbler K 87-88 R 2 Chapper+Table Chair Barber K 7-8 L 3 Chapper+Table Chair Barber K 7-8 R 4 Chapper+Table Tea Stall K 7-8 R 5 Wooden Table Carpenter K 7-8 R
Note: (detail of compensation mechanism/relocation allowance is attached in Annex 1.2B) 2.1.4.4 Impact on Vulnerable 30. During the socio-economic field survey, the income of the AFs is judged according to their present means of livelihood and they are categorized on the prevailing poverty line. The household which have income below poverty line are labeled vulnerable household. In this respect based on the survey, it was found that on overall basis, APs residing within the RoW are both falling below and above the poverty line. Their incomes are fragile and any change in their socio-economic equilibrium also comprehends negative effects. They are also fearful of high hindrance in new environment. The impact of this sub-project on vulnerable households would be mitigated in a way that an allowance of 1 month minimum salary per vulnerable family would be given in addition to the compensation for their affected structures. A brief of the vulnerable APs at Jandraka distributary system is given in table 2.9 below:
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Table 2.9: Inventory of Vulnerable AFs and APs likely to be Affected S. No. Distributary / Minors AFs (Nos.) APs (Nos.) 1. Jandraka Distributary 2 12 2. Baranpur Minor -- -- 3. Jassoki Kalasan Minor -- -- 4. Fatehpur Minor -- -- Total 2 12
2.1.4.5 Impact on Women Headed Households 31. During the surveys of the sub-project area, it was found that no women headed households exist in the CoI of sub-project.
2.2 Asset Valuation
2.2.1 Methodology adopted for Land and Crop Valuation
32. No land acquisition is envisaged in this particular RP with permanent or temporary impact on assets, hence the compensation for land acquisition is of no matter in this sub-project. However, due to clearance of CoI for execution of civil works, some temporary adverse impacts are identified on the agriculture being carried in the encroached RoW. To compensate such temporary impacts the valuation of current crop, subsequent two crops and soil rehabilitation for further restoration of agriculture has been taken into account. The valuation of these crops has been calculated on the basis of average yield and the current market prices of the crops in question while soil rehabilitation cost is assumed for leveling and preparation of soil to make it cultivable again. The compensation for second and third crops has been taken from the prevailing cropping pattern/crop rotation. The cropping census of agriculture has been derived from the field survey. Currently the cropping pattern for Rabi & Kharif seasons as derived from field survey is given in table below 2.10. It has been assumed that average sugarcane crop will yield an income nearly equal to both Rabi and Kharif season crop because of its tenure which
encompasses both the Rabi and Kharif seasons. Table 2.10: Existing Cropping Pattern and net income from crops in Jandraka Sub-Project Area Net Total Weighted Total Weighted Weight Income Income, average Kharif Income, average Acreage Acreage yearly @ 50% Rabi for each Crop Kharif for each Income of Total # Rabi Crop crop crop crop crop Income (%) Rs Rs Rs (%) Rs Rs Rs/Acre Rs/Acre
1 Wheat 38 4000 1520 Rice 50 5000 2500 4020 2010 Vegetable/ 2 Maize 31 5000 1550 10 6000 600 2150 1075 Fodder Berseem/ 3 10 4000 400 Cotton 5 5000 250 650 325 Fodder 4 Sugarcane 15 0 0 Sugarcane 15 15000 2250 2250 1125
5 Vegetables 6 4000 240 Maize 20 6000 1200 1440 720
Weighted average of Rabi Weighted average of Kharif 3710 6800 10510 5255 income income
33. Average net income per acre per season comes out to be Rs. 5255/- which has been calculated on the basis of weighted crop area of average of kharif & Rabi crops as given in table 2.10 above. This net income for one cropping season, is made basis to calculate standard rate for calculation of crop compensation. Thus, for three cropping seasons, estimated net income is 10 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
Rs.15765/- per acre or Rs: 1970 per kanal (1 kanal is 1/8 of an acre) which is adopted as standard rate for crop compensation in table 2.11 below. It includes average crop income for current crop, subsequent crop and a value of an additional crop in lieu of land use right.
2.2.2 Standard rates adopted for all the assets
34. There are no severely affected families in the CoI, only one katcha house has to be relocated and it will be compensated according to the unit rate for compensation derived according to the procedure detailed below for construction of new house of same size and type in a nearby plot within the ROW at least two months before the house is demolished. In the survey, an evaluation for estimating the unit rate for compensation for different types of losses, such as buildings (i.e. business, residential, cultural/ religious structures), asset/ land, trees (wood/ shade & fruit), private & public utilities and other assets/ land etc. was made in consultation with the community/ affected people and current market rates and pattern. However, these are the tentative rates for estimation purposes of compensation costs and are based on the prevailing market rates as on July 2008. The payment of compensation will be made on final assessment at the time of payment after making adjustments through incorporating inflation in prices. The following procedures/ methods were used for the proper assessment of unit compensation values of different items/ assets located within the project corridor of impact to determine the unit rate as standard for valuation of assets as given in table 2.11:
i) Houses are valued at replacement value/cost based on cost of materials, type of construction, labor, transport and other construction costs. ii) Hand pumps and other utilities are valued at current installation cost. iii) The relocation cost is the amount needed to displace and relocate temporary assets at prevailing market prices without adding costs for transaction.
Table 2.11: Standards for Valuation of Assets
S. # Type of Structure Unit Rate(Rs.) Residential & Commercial i) Kacha Structure/Open 200/- 1. mosque Sq. ft. 500/- ii) Pacca Structure 50/- iii) Open space with B. Wall 2. Tharha(Patio) Sq. ft. 100/- 3. Hand Pump i) Hand Pump with Cistern 6000/- Lump Sump ii) Hand Pump with Boundary 12000/- Wall 4. Fodder Cutter Lump Sump 18000/- 5. Trees i) Private Trees i) Rs. 1350/- for Re- Plantation and impacts ii) Government Trees 5 New Re-Plantation ii) Rs. 550/- Per Re- against 1 Cut tree plantation Including all costs 6. Relocation Allowance Movable Structure(for going 5000/- away & coming back) 7. Rehabilitation of Agricultural Kanal2 2000/- Land 8. Compensation for three crops Kanal 1970/-
2 1 Kanal is equal to 5,445 square feet 11 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
2.2.3 Valuation of Crops 35. Due to unavailability of irrigation water in channels at certain areas of Jandraka distributary system, the active RoW is encroached for agricultural production. During the survey, it is revealed that about 68.29 kanals (8.54 acres or 3.415 hectors almost) land is under agriculture along the channels which actually is both active RoW and the service road (the detail is given in Annex-1.1). Common crops grown on this very land are wheat, maize, berseem / fodder, sugarcane and seasonal vegetables in Rabi season. In Kharif season, rice, seasonal vegetables / fodder, cotton, sugarcane and maize are grown. By recovering such land for execution of civil works, the income of the concerning farming community would be suffered with another loss of land use. The compensation through an amount of about Pak Rs. Rs. 134,532/- is placed in the Entitlement Matrix for three cropping seasons (1.5 year crops) for an area of 68.29 Kanals under cultivation. In addition to this crop and land use compensation, an additional amount of Rs. 136,580/- (calculated according to the rate provided at serial No. 8 of table 2.11) would also be disbursed to the APs for rehabilitation of the same land to make it cultivable again after completion of civil works. Finally, an amount of Rs. 271,112/- in total would be disbursed to APs, the detail of which is given in table 2.12 as: Table 2.12: Valuation of Land and Crops Land Sr. Land Encroached Compensation Distributary / Minor Rehabilitation Total No. (Kanals/sq ft) 1.5 Year Crop (Rs.) 1 Jandraka Distributary 59.64 (324,739.8 sq ft) 117,491 119,280 236,771 2 Baran Pur Minor -- - 3 Jassoki Kalasan Minor 5.01 (27,279.45 sq ft) 9,870 10,020 19,890 4 Fateh Pur Minor 3.64 (19,819.8 sq ft) 7,171 7,280 14,451 Total 68.29 (371,839.05 sq ft) 134,532 136,580 271,112
2.2.4 Valuation of Structures 36. The structures of APs / AFs in the sub-project are (i) residences (ii) residential sheds/chappers (iii) community structures and (iv) community and. private fixtures and (v) commercial structures such as chapper and wooden table. Typical residential structures usually comprise of one room with a veranda and small courtyard having a boundary wall and open yard or only sheds. The detailed list of residential structures is given in annexure 1.2A.The katcha and pacca assets / structures have been evaluated separately and most notably; the semi pacca (katcha/pacca) structures / assets are accounted as pacca structures in valuation. To estimate replacement value of residential & commercial structures the assets have been standardized for compensation on an average unit rate per sq. ft. as given in table 2.13, based on the consultation with the potential project affected persons as well as other community members along the project corridor, physical observations, current material & labour costs, and size & type of structures etc. Thus, the adverse temporary impacts of the sub-project to the structures have been mitigated by providing compensation accordingly. Table 2.13: Valuation of Partial Residential Structures Sr. Details of Structures No.of Rates Rs Area Est. Cost AFs APs # Katcha per (sq ft) (sq ft) (Rs.) Structures 1. Houses 1 200 180 41,000/- 1 3 2. Mosques 2 200 570 114,000/- 3. Boundary walls 1 50 342 17,100/- 1 3 4. Sheds 3 200 864 172,800/- 3 13 5. Tharhas & Patio etc. 1 100 345 34,500/- 1 9 Total 8 2301 379400/- 6 28
37. The commercial structures are katcha chappers, open shaded wooden table & chair of barber and large tables for carpenter works. There is no major business activity in RoW of 12 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
Jandraka distributary system. These business structures would easily be relocated with due relocation subsidy of Rs. 5000/- each with an additional three months income to the owners. Details are presented in Annex-1.2B.The summary of these fixed and moveable structures with figures of concerning AFs & APs with percentage loss and the estimated cost is given in tables 2.14 while, costs to be incurred as transitional allowance are provided in table 2.15 below:
Table 2.14: Total Cost of Dismantling and Relocation Subsidy Dismantling and Relocation Subsidy (Est. Sr.# Details No. of Cost Rs.) Business Rate/ AF. Total(Est. Cost) Rs Rs. Chapper with 1 wooden table 5 5 000 25,000 Table etc. 25 , 000 Table 2.15: Total Cost of Transitional Allowance Transitional Allowance (Est. Cost Rs.)
Sr.# Occupation No of AP Income Rate/ AP/ Total Rs month (3 months of income) Rs. (Est. Cost) 1 Cobbler/ 3 3000 27000 barber 2 Tea stall 1 5000 15000 3 Carpenter 1 8000 24000 Total 5 66,000
38. The community structures include built up mosques, open boundary walled masques and hand pumps etc. There are no major community structures like community center, schools and archeological building etc in CoI. As the impacts are temporary in nature and no relocation of facility is planned during execution of civil works. However, the extent of loss to the community structures is compensated adequately by extending the community structure at the opposite side. So, the services will not be disturbed in the existing community structures. Above and beyond, estimated cost for community assets as well as the private assets put under communal use has been calculated and is summarized in table 2.16. To meet with the mitigation of such adverse impact of the sub-project, the compensation of private fixtures would be given to their owners while, the community structures/fixtures would be re-built and extended on the other side in RoW. The extent of impact both in quantitative and fiscal terms is given in able 2.16. Details are presented in Annex-1.3A; Inventory of Private Fixtures and 1.3B; Inventory of Community Structures & Fixtures.
Table 2.16: Valuation of Community and Private Fixtures
Ownership Total Est. Cost Type of Structure Rate Sr. # No. (Rs.) Private Community
Hand pump with 1 7 5 12 12000 84 000 walls/structure
Hand pump with 2 19 3 22 6000 132000 cistern
Total 26 8 34 18000 216000
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2.2.5 Valuation of Trees to be Affected
39. Since the tail reach of Jandraka distributary and the entire lengths of its distribution system are designed to be lined, the width of the prism will be reduced and the IA will save the trees plantation to the maximum possible on the both banks of the system. No fruit bearing tree would be fell in the sub-project for the execution of civil works. An effort was made to count the trees located along the sub-project within the limits of CoI. About 545 trees may be affected which are located within CoI as detailed in Annex-1.7 under the administrative control of Forest Department. The felling of these trees would result in ecological disturbance as a result of loss of shade, shelter for birds and insects which are pollinating agents. After discussion with the concerned officials of Forest Department, it was decided that the local Forest Department will raise new plantation in a quantum of five times for each felled plant (around 2725 plants) in next 4 years along the system costing about Rs. 2,99,750/- (detail of the estimated cost is given in Annexure 1.4) including all costs. This accounts for mitigating the impact by considering 25 % annual mortality rate.
Table 2.17: Valuation of Government Trees to be Affected
S. No. of Trees No. Re- Distributary/ Minor To be plantation Remarks Existing planted 5 Cost(Rs.) times Jandraka 1. 240 1200 132,000/- 545 trees shall be replaced Distributary by five times new trees i.e. 2. Baran Pur Minor 51 255 28,050/- 2725 tress with a mortality rate of 25 %, thus making Jassoki Kalasan 3. 20 100 11,000/- total trees to be planted as Minor 3619 during four years time 4. Fateh Pur Minor 234 1170 128,700/- at a total cost of Total 545 2725 299,750/- Rs:299,750/-
40. There are also some private trees present in the corridor of impact (detail is given in Annex-1.5). These trees shall be cut by APs and retained by them. The APs will be deprived of shade, shelter, aesthetic and nourishing environment. The APs shall be allowed to use the nearby government trees for shade and other purposes. For each felled tree, Rs. 500/- would be paid for dislocation of facility, Rs. 300/- for cutting of a tree and Rs. 550/- for re-plantation and care for next four years thus making total compensation to be Rs. 1350/- per felled tree. The brief of valuation for private trees is given in table 2.18. There is no private fruit tree coming in CoI.
Table 2.18: Valuation of Private Trees to be Affected No. of Trees Compensation S.# Distributary/ Minor Remarks Wood Fruit for Trees (Rs.) Jandraka 1. 14 -- 18,900/- Distributary The compensation of Rs. 2. Baran Pur Minor 4 -- 5,400/- 1350/- is standardized for 3. J. Kalasan Minor 1 -- 1,350/- each tree to be cut. 4. Fateh Pur Minor 1 -- 1,350/- Total 20 -- 27,000/-
2.2.6 Valuation for Vulnerable Households 41. There are two numbers of AFs households which are vulnerable. Due to the fact that these people don‟t have opportunities elsewhere to work for their livelihood; that‟s why they are having abode along the system for doing their petty labor. In addition to the compensation for
14 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP their assets, the vulnerable household will have an additional allowance of one month income/wages. Table 2.19 depicts vulnerability compensation to pay and detail of these persons is given in annexure 1.6.
Table 2.19: Valuation of Vulnerability Allowance S. No. Distributary/Minors AFs (Nos.) Total (Rs.) Rate 1. Jandraka Disty. 2 6000 12,000/- 2. Baranpur Mr. ------3. Jassoki Kalasan Mr. ------4. Fatehpur Mr. ------Total 2 6000 12,000/-
2.3 Census of Jandraka Sub-Project
42. During the field surveys and consultations, number of AFs & APs and vulnerable AFs & APs were further segregated. On the entire Jandraka distributary system, the outcome of census is tabulated below in Table 2.20 without delicacy in count:
Table 2.20: Summary of (AFs) & (APs) at the sub-project (x impact (absolute)* type) No. Type of Impacts AF/Collective AF/Collective AP parties parties Crops and Trees 1 68 68 362 Owners 2 Structures and Fixtures i) Houses+sheds, Boundary walls & 6 6 28 Patio etc. 26 26 138 ii) Hand pumps (with and without B. Wall) Business/Income 3 i) Owners 5 5 32 Total 105 560
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3. LEGAL AND POLICY BACKGROUND
3.1 Pakistan’s Law and Regulations on Land Acquisition and Resettlement
43. The Land Acquisition Act (LAA) of 1894 is the main law regulating land acquisition for public purpose. Each province has its own interpretation of the LAA, and some Province has issued provincial legislations. The LAA and its implementation Rules require that following impacts identification and valuation, land and crops are compensated in cash at market rate to titled landowners and registered land tenants/users, respectively. The LAA mandates that land valuation is to be based on the latest 3-5 years average registered land sale rates though, recently, the median rate over the past 1 year, or even current rates, were applied in some cases. Due to widespread land under-valuation by the Revenue Department, current market rates are now frequently applied, plus 15% Compulsory Acquisition Surcharge as provided in the LAA.
44. Based on the LAA only legal owners and tenants registered with the Land Revenue Department or possessing formal lease agreements, are eligible to compensation. Users of Rights of Way (ROW) are not considered "affected" by project activities and thus not entitled to any mitigating measure, compensation, or livelihood support. Also, there is no legal obligation to provide titleless land users, unregistered tenants, squatters or encroachers for rehabilitation either in form of house-for-house or land-for-land replacement, or in form of cash. It is to be noted, however, that there are precedents where legally ineligible APs have been compensated or rehabilitated. Projects such as Chotiari, Ghazi Barotha, and National Highways Authority road construction, have awarded compensation to unregistered tenants and other forms of AP (sharecroppers, squatters).
45. The LAA also does not automatically mandate for specific rehabilitation/assistance provisions benefiting the poor, vulnerable groups, or severely affected APs, nor it automatically provides for income/livelihood losses or resettlement expenses rehabilitation. Thought, often this is done; it is the responsibility of affected persons to apply for benefits, rather than the responsibility of the project proponent to automatically provide them.
46. As mentioned above, exceptions to the rule can be explained by the fact that the law is not rigid and is broadly interpreted at the provincial level depending on operational requirements, local needs, and socio-economic circumstances. Recourse is often taken to ad hoc arrangements, agreements and understandings for resettlement in difficult situations. The above is also influenced by the fact that an amendment of the LAA is considered by the Ministry of Environment. A National Resettlement Policy (NRP) has been drafted to broaden LAA provisions and current practice so as to widen the scope of eligibility and tightening up loopholes (i.e. regarding definitions of malpractice, cut-off dates, political influence on routing, etc.). In addition to the draft NRP, a final draft of Guidelines on Implementation of the NRP was approved on 4 October 2002 and not rarely are actually applied in the implementation of compensation plans.
3.2. ADB’s Involuntary Resettlement Policy
47. The ADB Policy on Involuntary Resettlement is based on the following principles: Involuntary resettlement is to be avoided or at least minimized. Compensation will ensure the maintenance of the APs‟ pre-project standards of living. APs should be fully informed and consulted on LAR compensation options. APs‟ socio-cultural institutions should be supported/used as much as possible. Compensation will be carried out with equal consideration of women and men. Lack of formal legal land title should not be a hindrance to rehabilitation.
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Particular attention should be paid to households headed by women and other vulnerable groups, such as IPs and ethnic minorities, and appropriate assistance should be provided to help them improve their status. LAR should be conceived and executed as a part of the project, and the full costs of compensation should be included in project costs and benefits. Compensation and resettlement subsidies will be fully provided prior to clearance of right of way/ ground leveling and demolition.
3.3 Comparison of Pakistan’s Land Acquisition Act and ADB Resettlement Policy
48. Differences between Pakistan‟s Law and ADB policy are outlined in Table1 below.
Table 3.1: Comparison of Pakistan’s LAA and ADB Resettlement Policy
Pakistan’s Land Acquisition Act, 1894 ADB Involuntary Resettlement Policy Land compensation only for titled landowners Lack of title should not be a bar to compensation or holders of customary rights. and/or rehabilitation. Crop losses compensation provided only to Crop losses compensation provided to registered landowners and sharecrop/lease landowners and sharecrop/lease tenants tenants. whether registered or not Land valuation based on the median Land valuation based on current market registered land transfer rate over the previous rate/replacement value 3 years. Land Acquisition Collector (LAC) is the only Disputes, complaints and grievances are pre-litigation final authority to decide disputes resolved informally through community and address complaints regarding participation in the Grievance Redress quantification and assessment of Committees (GRC), Local governments, and compensation for the affected assets NGO and/or local-level community based organizations (CBOs) The decisions regarding land acquisition and Information related to quantification and costing compensations to be paid are published in the of land, structures and other assets, official Gazette and notified in convenient entitlements, and amounts of compensation places so that the people affected get aware of and financial assistance are to be disclosed to the same the affected persons prior to appraisal. No provision for income/livelihood The ADB policy requires rehabilitation for rehabilitation measure, allowances for income/livelihhod, for severe losses, and for severely affected APs and vulnerable groups, expenses incurred by the APs during the or resettlement expenses relocation process.
3.4 Remedial Measures to Bridge the Gap
49. In principle, Pakistan‟s Law and ADB Policy adhere not only to the objective of compensation for affected families, but also to the objective of rehabilitation. However, Pakistan‟s law is unclear on how rehabilitation is to be achieved and in practice the provision of rehabilitation is left to ad hoc arrangements taken by the local governments and the specific project proponents. To clarify these issues and reconcile eventual gaps between Pakistan‟s Law and ADB Policy, the EA prepared a Resettlement Framework for the Project, ensuring compensation at replacement cost of all items, the rehabilitation of informal settlers, and the provision of subsidies or allowances for AFs that may be relocated, suffer business losses, or may be severely affected.
3.5 Sub-Project Resettlement Principles 50. This RP is anchored on the philosophy that government development projects must serve the needs of society and that in the design and implementation of such projects, all efforts will be exercised to ensure that APs are not worse off and be assisted financially to restore their 17 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP livelihoods at least to the pre sub-project levels. The impact on residential land in this Jandraka Sub-Project is temporary; the affectees would be allowed to re-build their partially demolished houses in the same place at active ROW after receiving the compensation and getting start of the civil works. The same would be done in case of agriculture land after compensation and land rehabilitation cost. Incase of relocation of small business temporary structures, relocation costs and three months income would be the compensation with permission of coming back after completion of civil works. 51. The basic principles and guidelines of resettlement include the following:
(a) The affected persons (APs) are defined as those who stand to lose land, houses, structures, trees, crops, businesses, income and other assets as a result of implementation of this sub-project.
(b) Each AP will be issued an Identity Card, which will be used to confirm its eligibility.
(c) All APs are equally eligible for cash compensation and rehabilitation assistance, irrespective of their land ownership status, to ensure that those affected by the sub- project shall be at least as well off, if not better off, than they would have been without this sub-project. (d) The compensation packages shall reflect relocation costs for all the losses such as lands, crops, trees, structures, businesses, incomes because the impacts are temporary in nature. (e) The small business community along the channel within the limit of CoI (nonpermanent structures/stalls etc.) whose businesses are likely to be affected temporarily during the civil works will be provided a financial assistance to support their partial income losses during the construction period. (f) Compensation and resettlement will be satisfactorily completed before civil works contractors are mobilized. (g) APs will be systematically informed and consulted about the sub-project and RP will be made available in local language (Urdu) to the affected persons and concerning communities. (h) The consultative process shall include not only those affected but also community representatives, 3.6 Compensation Eligibility and Entitlements 3.6.1 Entitlements for Jandraka Sub-Project
52. Resettlement tasks under this sub-project will be implemented according to a compensation eligibility and entitlements framework in line ADB Policy. A summary of compensation matrix for Jandraka distributary system sub-project is expressed in Table 3.2 below:
Table 3.2: Compensation Matrix
Entitled Asset Specification Compensation Entitlements People Temporary Agricultural land All users with / Crop compensation for 3 agricultural crops impacts on impacts are temporary. without title / (corresponding to the actual crop impact Arable land AFs are allowed to re- registration. This plus crop losses during construction and cultivate the affected includes tenants, land rehabilitation) and a fixed amount (Rs. 3 land after civil works leasers and 2000/- per Kanal ) for soil rehabilitation. end. encroachers
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Entitled Asset Specification Compensation Entitlements People Residential/ Residential/commercial Titleholder Land for land compensation through Commercial land impacts are provision of plots comparable in Land temporary as the AFs value/location to plot lost or cash will be allowed to re- compensation for affected land at full settle in the affected replacement cost free of taxes, registration, land after the end of and transfer costs civil works Informal dweller Accommodation in a government (small business resettlement area or a self-relocation enterprise) allowance of RS.5000/AP Houses and All relevant APs Cash compensation at replacement rates Structures for affected structure and other fixed (including assets. In case of partial impacts full cash encroachers) assistance to restore remaining structure. Crops Crops affected by LAR All APs (including Cash compensation at full market scale by Informal Settlers) default with 1 additional cropping year compensation Trees Trees affected by LAR All APs (including Cash compensation shall reflect income Informal settlers) replacement Business Temporary loss of All APs (including Business owner: cash compensation for Employment business or squatters/ the period of business interruption (3 employment Informal settlers) months), based on tax records or other reliable documentation, or of this is unavailable based on minimum official salary in Punjab. Worker/employees: Indemnity for lost wages for the period of business interruption (3 months) based on tax records or other reliable documentation, or of this is unavailable based on minimum salary in Punjab.
Vulnerable Household below All relevant APs Provision of one additional allowance household poverty level or including equal to 1 month minimum official salary headed by a widow encroachers of Punjab (Rs, 6000/-). Relocation Transport and All APs affected Provision of sufficient allowance to cover transitional livelihood by relocation transport expenses and livelihood costs expenses for one month (Rs, 5000/-).
3.6.2 Entitlements Eligibility for Compensation
53. Compensation eligibility will be limited by the cut-off-date set for this sub-project. APs who settle in the affected areas after the cut-off-date, will not be eligible for compensation. They however, will be given sufficient advance notice to vacate premises and dismantle affected structures prior to this sub-project implementation. Their dismantled structures will not be confiscated and they will not pay any fine or sanction. Forced eviction in accordance with policy of GoP will only be considered after all other efforts are exhausted. 3.6.3 Compensation Entitlements 54. Entitlement provisions for APs losing land, houses, income losses and rehabilitation subsidies will include provisions for permanent and temporary land losses, house and buildings losses, crops and trees losses, a relocation subsidy, and a business losses allowance based on tax declarations and/or lump sum. These entitlements are added in compensation matrix (table 3.1). The workshop was also attended by FO members, Khal Punchayats Chairmen and APs of Jandraka sub-project. Latterly, it was observed that the disturbance to AFs/APs will be of temporary nature which did not warrant permanent relocation of the APs from the project area if the EA allow the displaced persons to re-occupy their respective places after completion or 19 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP during the implementation of certain project activities. This envisaged revisit of the distributary and up-dation of inventory appropriately. Consequent up-dation of the inventory of APs falling within the CoI reduced the number of AFs/APs and also cut short the resettlement budget to a considerable extent.
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4. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE OF APs
4.1 Settlement Pattern and Ethnicity / Tribes
55. Okara town is located on Multan Road some 120 Kms from Lahore. Okara district is famous for its fertile lands, peaceful natural environment and green fields of potato, sugarcane, wheat, rice and maize crops. Jandraka distributary entirely follows in Okara district and tehsil of Punjab province. The nearing cities are Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Depal Pur. In the south of Depal Pur, old course of river Bias exists which is now called Sukh Bias having no run off but industrial poisonous wastes. On the edge of Sukh Bias, there is a long range of ruins called as „Dayas‟. The second biggest Cantonment of Pakistan Army is in Okara. In the west of Okara city, River Ravi goes winding along the borders of Faisalabad district. Its Depal Pur Tehsil is known for the traces of an ancient castle which is said to have been built in the times of renowned monarch Firuz Shah Tughlaq(1351-1388).The castle is surrounded by a protective wall and a khandaq (trench). The prominent features of the castle are a beautiful Shahi Mosque, a mile long tunnel, four big gates, narrow streets and houses built on old style with smaller bricks, all of which reflect the foregone grandeur of the era of Muslims in the field of architecture. Tehsil Renala Khurd is mainly known for a famous fruit products company Mitchell's and its farms. A part of Renala Khurd is naturally deprived of the underground sweet water. People in this part rely on canals as the main source of irrigation as tube-wells unlike other parts of the district, only pour out salty water which instead of increasing produce spoils the land. The district has always been politically potent as it has produced people of such high stature as Mian Yaseen Wattoo (former Minister of Education, Commerce and Foreign), Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo (former C.M Punjab) and Rao Sikandar Iqbal (Former Minister of Defence). The archeological sites of the district include centuries old „‟Shamshan Ghats‟‟ and Temple of Sikhs etc.
56. Okara district is also known for the wide variety of culture reflecting the traditions and customs of the area. Melaas (public congregations) in the month of Saawan (Mon Soon), the debut of rainy season is notable among these traditions. Different types of games are played and shops of sweets and toys etc. are established and decorated. The major population mostly relies on agriculture as their source of livelihood, though a number of people work in agro based industries, as well. Dairy and fruit products are the identical marks of the area. Rajputs, Kharal, Araeen, Wattoo and Pathans are the main ethnic groups in this district. Major population is engaged directly or indirectly in agriculture or agro based industries. There is huge community of settlers which came from India at the time of partition and creation of Pakistan in 1947. In general, the flavor of all the AFs and APs are dependent on agriculture and canal water is the life line for their livelihood.
57. Khal Panchayats and Farmers Organization of Jandraka distributary system has been formed and functional in distributary matters and; also have coordinated in surveys and preparation of this resettlement plan.
4.2 Methods of Data Collection
58. Data collection for resettlement plan of Jandraka sub-project required census and socio- economic survey (SES). A SES questionnaire was served in person to all AFs / APs and personal interviews were done for: Table 4.1: Census and Survey for APs
Type Data Collection Technique Objectives Census Complete enumeration of all • To prepare a complete inventory of APs affected households and and their their assets through assets as a basis for compensation household questionnaire • To ascertain entitlement of APs served them in person • To ascertain income of the APs in relation to poverty line
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Type Data Collection Technique Objectives • To assess the profession of APs • To assess the vulnerability & WHH
Socioeconomic 20-25 percent sample of • To prepare profile of APs (economic & Survey affected population using social and other sources of livelihood household questionnaire • To prepare RP • To assess incomes, identify productive activities • To develop relocation and compensation options • To develop social preparation phase for vulnerable groups Follow-up Sample survey and • To update list of APs Survey participatory • To prepare appropriate entitlement rapid appraisal techniques packages • To investigate specific issues for particular groups of APs
59. The surveys at Jandraka distributary sub-project were supplemented by Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) method. A census was made through household questionnaires that covered all APs irrespective of entitlement or ownership. It provided a complete inventory of all APs and their assets. It was used to minimize fraudulent claims made by people who move into the area affected by the sub-project in the hope of being compensated and / or resettled. The SES was carried out on 20-25 percent of the total APs as a base sample.
60. The SES obtained data regarding likely impacts of the sub-project on the local economy, land-use and; employment & land use patterns, income and economic interdependence between households, poverty levels, local social organizations, authority structure, women‟s economic activities and income. Follow-up surveys were done to update the APs list. The data collection was in accordance with policy requirements, but at the same time kept simple.
61. The survey covered all APs, including vulnerable groups and information on land, area and people. It includes APs with concern of entitlement e.g. tenants, sharecroppers, the landless, squatters, small business owners, wage laborers and others. Vulnerable (indigenous people, ethnic minorities, women and households headed by women, people without legal rights to inherit or own property, the poorest, and isolated communities) among the APs have also been covered.
4.2.1 Data Collected About APs
62. The data depicted in this sub-project reflects: Detail of land assets, titled or un-titled in CoI ory of community property resources facilities and infrastructures
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4.2.2 Data Collection Effectiveness
63. Data collection was made effective to protect the interests of the APs and to maintain transparency in resettlement practices as:
pts (e.g., APs, AF, losses, entitled persons), because these are critical concepts in entire process and have a significant influence on the compensation and resettlement benefits package. -off-date for eligibility in the APs list to prevent false claims for compensation or rehabilitation following the disclosure of sub-project resettlement plan.
64. A census was finalized after the cut-off-date to determine the number of APs, the number of structures and other assets affected, and to minimize influx of people into the affected areas by:
surveys and should be updated after the completion of the census with all relevant information on individual households, compensation and entitlements. an APs list for verification and approval by AP committees, and procedures laid for appeals in the event of any wrongful exclusion.
4.2.3 Data Collection Methodology
65. Data collection operations consist of a number of steps like: designing census / survey questionnaire forms hiring and training of field investigators field supervision, verification, and quality control data processing and analysis
66. with the existing compensation policy. Corresponding to these results inventory of APs entitled for compensation, entitlement matrix based on losses and budget for RP implementation was prepared. Besides, these results are also used to developed a computerized data bank through a program that allowed easy desegregation of data on APs by impact, age, sex, education, income, occupation, land holdings, preferred choices for income restoration etc. Accordingly, five different types of questioners were developed and used to collect data exhibited after process and analysis.
4.3 Demographic Profile
67. The demographic features include the information on ethnicity / tribes, size of households, gender composition and literacy status of the APs, nature of business, household income, household expenditures, housing conditions, credit utilization, infrastructure and social amenities. i) Size of Households
68. In this sub-project CoI, the individual family household is compared with a joint / nuclear family. The average no. of people in a household are 7.02 which are computed in table 3.2 below:
Table 4.2: Family Size of APs in Jandraka Sub-Project Area
Total Type of Family Family Size Total No. No. of Maximum Minimum Median Nuclear Joint of APs AFs (Nos.) (Nos.) (Nos.) 105 47 58 560 9 2 7.02
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69. In the sample survey regarding gender composition existing in the sub-project area, it was noted that the proportion of male and female population is 51 percent and 49 percent, respectively as shown in table below:
Table 4.3: Gender Analysis of APs in Jandraka Sub-Project Area
Gender Composition AFs APs (Nos.) (Nos.) Male (%) Female (%) (Nos.) (Nos.) 105 560 285 51 275 49 iii) Literacy Status
70. During the sample survey of APs, it was found that the disparity in education at Jandraka sub-project exists in low-income communities. Table 3.4 below shows that on an overall basis among the AP households, 38 percent male and 22.4 percent female population are literate. It is clarified that literate is one who can read and write in any language. The maximum education was found Masters while; the minimum education told was illiterate in Jandraka sub-project area.
Table 4.4 Literacy Status
Affected Persons Literate APs Male Female Male Female (Nos.) %age %age (Nos.) (Nos.) (Nos.) (Nos.) 560 285 275 108 38 62 22.4 iv) Nature of Business 71. In the sub-project area, the major business is agriculture. The socio-economic baseline survey revealed some people amongst APs have kiosks and service related shops. Very few people go to town for labor. All of the APs residing along the sub-project corridor are directly or indirectly engaged in agricultural activities; while specifically 169 nos. with agriculture, 137 nos. with livestock, 94 with farm labor, 22 with factory work, 3 with remittances and 4 are salaried (private & government) while; land rental found no where in the sub-project CoI which is shown in table 3.6 below:
Table 4.5: Major Occupations of AP Households in Sub-Project Area
Major Occupations (Nos.) APs Farm Factory Small (Nos.) Agricultural Livestock Salary Labour Workers Business
560 285 137 109 22 3 4 v) Household Income
72. It was observed that in this sub-project area, the major income of the households comes from dairy and sale of animals followed by agriculture produces. Keeping in view the income range for certain sets of APs as given in table 3.7, the median monthly household income of APs is thus calculated as Rs. 3000 while; the median per capita monthly income derived is Rs. 601/-. The income profile of various income groups is given in table below:
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Table 4.6: Income Profile
Income 10,000 to 6,000 to 3,000 to Below 15,000 & above Profile(Rs.) 15,000 10,000 6,000 3000 No. of AFs 6 11 41 45 2
Table 4.7: Average Annual Income of AP Households at Sub-Project
Maximum Average Median Monthly Minimum Monthly Median Per Capita Monthly Monthly Income of AP Income of AP Monthly Income Income of AFs Income of AFs Household Household (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) 15,000 1,500 4347.82 3000 601 vi) Household Expenditures 73. The annual expenditure and pattern of expenditure provides an indication for assessing standard of living of a household. The expenditure on food items include cereals, pulses, flour, sugar, cooking oil / ghee and milk etc., while the non-food items consisting of expenditure on education, medical treatment and wearing etc. The analysis of the data reveals that median monthly household expenditures of AFs are Rs. 2956.2 which yields median monthly per capita expenditures of Rs. 563.56. Maximum, minimum and median expenditures with per capita expenditures of the AFs in the sub-project area are given in table below: Table 4.8: Average Annual Food and Non-Food Expenditures at Sub-Project
Maximum Minimum Households Median Households Median Per Capita Households Expenditure of AFs. Expenditures Expenditures Expenditure of (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) AFs. (Rs.) 15,000/- 1,500/- 2956.2 563.56
vii) Housing Conditions 74. In the sub-project area, 100 percent of the sample households have their own houses along the channel. As far as the housing conditions are concerned, it was observed during the survey that of the total houses, 34 percent are pacca, 46 percent semi-pacca and 18 percent are katcha as summarized in Table 4.9 below:
Table 4.9: Housing Characteristics in Sub-Project Area
Ownership Status Housing Conditions Semi-pacca. Owners Tenants Pacca Katcha (katcha/pacca) 100 % 0 % 36% 46% 18% viii) Extent of Credit Utilization 75. The credit is obtained to supplement the income or to meet routine and some occasional expenditures of households including investment purpose or social purposes. The credit is obtained from formal and informal sources. Along the project corridor, it was observed that majority of the potential APs obtained credit from informal sources like friends, relatives, neighbors and businessmen / shopkeepers and; some of them from Agricultural Development Bank of Pakistan (ABP) and other agricultural loan by various commercial banks. The affected farmers usually take loan for agriculture inputs and services from “Arrthees”(the middleman commission agents for sale of agricultural produce). On the whole, 19 percent of the APs obtain 25 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP credit from informal sources. The average amount of loan obtaining by the sample respondents shown in table below was to the extent of Rs. 24,000/-. Most of the respondents had obtained credit for business/investment purposes, while remaining utilized their credit for household matter/ marriages etc.
Table 4.10: Incidence of Credit and its Utilization in Sub-Project Area
Average Purpose of Credit Procured (%) Proportion Loan Marriage/ of Credit Purchase Business/ Household Health/ House Amount Social Users of House Investment Matters Hospitalization Repair (Rs.) Purposes 19% 24,000/- 0.0 35% 45% 5% 0.0 15%
ix) Availability of Infrastructure/Social Amenities
76. The access to basic social amenities is a basic indicator for the development. The extent of basic social amenities available to the APs was assessed during the survey. It was indicated in the survey that more than 95 percent of sample population has the access to drinking water, electricity, 85 %schools and 90 % to roads. Health facilities are deficient in the area as indicated by 20 percent APs. The tail reaches of Jandraka Distributary System is specially lacking the health facilities.
Table 4.11: Availability of Basic Infrastructures in Sub-Project Area
Availability of Social Amenities (%) Drinking Water Electricity Health Center/ School Road Overall Facility 95% 99% 20% 85% 90%
4.4 Impacts of the Sub-Project on Poverty
77. The poverty in Pakistan has several dimensions. As per Economic Survey of Pakistan (2004-05), the Planning Commission adopted an official poverty line based on a calories norm of 2350 calories per adult equivalence per day as minimum food requirements. Based on this methodology, the inflation rate of 51.4% between 2000-01 to 2004-05 is used to inflate the per month per person poverty line of Rs. 723.4 to 878.64 for 2004-05, onward to date. Thus, the poverty line in the sub-project area is also considered to be Rs, 878.64 per month and Rs, 10543.68 per year it is therefore calculated in general that considerable numbers of peoples are living below poverty line and therefore are forced to save on their food, livelihood and shelter needs.
78. Based on the survey in the sub-project area, the median average monthly income and expenditures below poverty line set by Economic Survey of Pakistan / Planning Commission of Pakistan 2004-05, about 2 AFs out of 105 AFs are living vulnerable conditions which form 1.90 % of the AFs.
79. Thus, it can also be concluded that the proposed sub-project will be (i) beneficial as it will generate employment opportunities for the affected people (ii) significant improvement in water availability at tail reaches resulting significant improvement in agricultural production (iv) improved income level due to increase in agricultural production and (v) increased food security. Ultimately, the sub-project will have a positive impact on the lives of the target population / community by raising the standard of living and reducing poverty. Accordingly, the poverty reduction will be monitored during and after completion of civil works to assess the impacts of the sub-project on the poorer or vulnerable people.
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5. DISCLOSURE AND CONSULTATION
5.1 Disclosure and Consultation
80. Most of the effected persons at Jandraka Sub-Project are illiterate or semi-literate and very few literate. and the APs were made fully aware of the RP. AFs were generally satisfied and happy over arrangements made by the Resettlement Unit of PMU-LBDCIP. Some of the AFs were of apprehension that the compensation should be made directly by IA. The disbursement policy was explained to the APs and it was told that the compensation was approved for partial demolishing and relocation with re-gaining land for partially demolished part‟s construction, recovering land for agriculture and recovering space, and will be made through cross checks or postal orders to the APs / AFs. The AFs also did not want to move out of their houses even if those are dismantled partially. They wanted tangible compensation and permission to live in partly dismantled houses. Their apprehensions were addressed to their satisfaction according to ADB policy. Time to time discussions and explanations of this sub-project were made to other stakeholders including the Executing Agency (PIPD) and concerning public sector departments as well as the local government representatives.
5.2 Documents disclosure
81. This RP in Urdu will be disclosed to the APs at relevant PIU and Union offices immediately after Government and ADB approval. The RP in English will be posted on the ADB website after EA endorsement. Finally, a primer in both English and Urdu (Annex 2.1A & 2.1B), summarizing compensation provisions, will be sent to all APs. Besides, formal mode of communication as transpired above informal modes like oral communication and simple notes as well as display charts bearing important information about affected assets valuation, compensation rates, complaint procedure, payment and civil work schedule etc will be used for disclosure of the RP.
82. During the RP implementation, the IA will be assisted by LARU, PMU, PIUs, representatives of APs and PMUs support consultants. The IA, LARU will keep the APs informed about sub-project impacts, compensation and assistance proposed and duly approved by the EA / IA and ADB. The APs will participate in all the decisions and implementation of RP. APs will also be involved in the grievance redress to review and resolve any dispute concerning compensation and other resettlement benefits.
5.3 Synopsis for Disclosure and Consultation with APs
83. A series of planned public consultations / focus group discussions were carried out at various locations on Janadraka distributary system besides routine time to time and place to place meetings with the concerned of this sub-project. The consultations included:
o Rapport building with APs and the concerning; o Introduction of the LBDCIP and Jandraka Sub-Project; o Temporary impact of the sub-project which may likely occur and their mitigation; o ADB funding and involuntary resettlement policy; o Compensation, entitlements and disbursement policy; and o Monitoring and Evaluation of this RP implementation. 84. The participants in consultations included the APs, agriculturists, small business owners, shed / chapper holders, and household women etc. The brief of main consultation meetings is given in table 4.1 below while; the lists of participants with their concerns are given in Annex-3.1 A & 3.1 B.
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Table 5.1: Disclosure and Consultation with Locals and APs S. No. Gender Area Date No. of Participants 1. Male Kot Sultan Pur 22-08-2007 26 2. Male Fateh Pur 31-08-2007 24 3. Male Fateh Pur Khas 07-09-2007 26 4. Male Chah Hashmat Wala 13-09-2007 24 5. Male Gugera Khas 24-09-2007 28 6. Male Gugera Khas 03-10-2007 25 7. Male Fateh Pur Khas 11-10-2007 21 8. Male Baranpur 17-10-2007 27 9. Male Fateh Pur 27-10-2007 11 10. Female Fateh Pur Khas 10-09-2007 25 11. Female Baranpur 22-09-2007 23 12. Female Fateh Pur Khas 11-10-2007 26 Total 286
85. It was desirable to hold as many meetings with females as with male but due to non- interest, shyness and dependences of females on males, the equity in consulting with female APs could not hold. On the other hand, the low literacy rate played an important factor in the context. The community pointed out the issues and concerns associated with the proposed project like:
Unavailability of irrigation water during the civil works on Jandraka Distributary System; Restricted mobility of common people on the banks of distributary and its minors; Structures located at various points will be disturbed as a result of sub-project; People having temporary structures requested some help about relocation in nearby area available in the RoW. In this way their livelihood will not be affected; Opportunities of alternative jobs are limited because it is rural area. Mostly, the people pointed out that period of construction must be kept minimum Avoid dismantling community infrastructure. The mosques, if dismantled partly, should be rebuilt on the other side. And, if dismantled completely, should be rebuilt nearby Is case, the demolishing of structures, proper compensation should be provided prior to the start of sub-project Compensation, relocation, rehabilitation or reconstruction should be the responsibility of IA and every body should be treated equitably The civil works should be done during closure or proper diversions should be made infringing minimum disturbance Cattle ponds and washing ghats at existing locations or even at new locations to be discussed with their representatives
5.4 Resettlement and Design – Related Concerns of APs There is an adequate space available with in the RoW, so that government should relocate temporary structures of small business without any difficulty. Compensation should be made as per ADB policy. Land should be provided in case of relocation. Compensation, resettlement / relocation to the APs should be made prior to the execution of the sub-project. Mobility of the common people should not be hindered and temporary arrangements should be made for continuation of day to day activities. The channel being in the riverbank area, there are a lot of cattle which have to cross over the channel, therefore the entire channel should be lined. Socio-economic adverse impacts on locals should be mitigated by providing employment to locals as unskilled labor, drivers and other semi-skilled workers. Risk to places and cultural values should be considered during currency of civil works in head, middle and tail reaches of the channel. The outlets should be remodeled judiciously. 28 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
5.5 Consultation with local women 86. Women were consulted at different locations of head, middle and tail reaches of the channel. A lot more women were keenly interested in the consultations. All the females participated in the consultations were Muslims and house wives and; rest were farm workers that help their spouses in the agriculture fields. The majority of females are illiterate. Most of them belong to poor families living in small houses. They pointed out following issues & concerns associated with this sub-project: - Local women‟s mobility will be affected because of civil work activities along the channel. - Most of the women suggested that some ponds along the canal at village level be constructed for washing clothes and crockery, bathing their children as well as other similar activities. - The relocation of already vulnerable business of their spouses shall have negative effect. - Infrastructure like mosque must be protected because these are our respectable religious places. - Females of the business community were more concerned about the businesses of their family heads, because this disturbance will affect their livelihood. - Risk of safety, security and privacy will be increased due to outsiders working during construction work on the channel. - Most of the women feared that their cloth washing facilities might be abolished. - They were apprehending impacts due to delay in payment of compensation and rehabilitation costs. - There was a concern about cattle bath stations and community hand pumps.
5.6 Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop (Cut-off-Date)
87. Primarily, a consultation workshop called cut-off-date was held at Okara Canal Rest House on October 30, 2007. The Project Director-LBDCIP chaired the workshop. All the concerned government officers and district heads participated in the workshop along with Chief Executive AWB / SE, LBDC. The workshop was also attended by FO members, Khal Punchayats Chairmen and APs of Jandraka sub-project. The Project Director announced the cut-off-date as October 30, 2007. Latterly, The Resettlement expert (Mr. Lanfranco Brachlette) during his visit observed that the disturbance to AFs/APs will be of temporary nature which did not warrant permanent relocation of the APs from the project area if the EA allow the displaced persons to re-occupy their respective places after completion or during the implementation of certain project activities. This envisaged revisit of the distributary and up-dation of inventory appropriately. Consequent up-dation of the inventory of APs falling within the CoI reduced the number of AFs/APs and also cut short the resettlement budget to a considerable extent. Thus, it became imperative to revise and re-announce the Cut of Date accordingly. Hence, a consultative workshop called cut-off-date was again held at Okara Rest House under the chairmanship of PD- LBDCIP on 17-07-2008 (Thursday) wherein all the stake holders were invited and the date of the workshop “viz” 17-07-2008 (Thursday) was announced as cut-off-date by the PD-LBDCIP. The brief of the participants is given in table 4.2 below while detailed list is Annex 3.1C. Table 5.2: Stakeholders’ Consultation (Cut-of-Date)
Participants Date Venue Category Number 31-10-2007 PIPD 14 Canal Rest House PIDA 6 Okara PMU 3 District Heads (GoP) 10 Local Government 1 NGO 1 FO Jandraka 20 Affectees 66 Total 121 29 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
Participants Date Venue Category Number 17-07-2008 PIPD 4 Canal Rest House PIDA 2 Okara PMU 3 Local Government 5 NGO 1 FO Jandraka 6 Affectees 30 Total 51
88. The pamphlets regarding the contents of resettlement plan and ADB guidelines in both languages English and Urdu (local) were distributed among all the participants and questions were replied. In the presentation and discussion, the following major topics were covered: - Dissemination of sub-project activities and its benefits thereafter; - ADB policy on Involuntary Resettlement , elements and main features; - Resettlement plan and other conditions; - Eligibilities for entitlement, compensation and principles; - Significance of Cut-off-Date; - Information relating to Entitlement matrix; - Mechanism for value assessment of compensation and disbursement of compensation; - Institutional arrangements in resettlement plan implementation including LAR advisory committee, PMU, LARU, Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Forest Department& Grievance Redress Committee; - Monitoring and evaluation by the Project Management Unit and 3rd party validation; - Avoid resettlement where ever feasible; and - Several other related topics, as well.
89. Most of the participants actively participated in discussions. The concerns of APs as well as other stakeholders have been duly addressed / incorporated in this resettlement plan. However, the major concerns of the participants are as below: - Avoid the relocation or demolishing of cultural / religious structures like mosques. - Efforts should be made to minimize the adverse impacts of the sub-project on the population, their business and income / livelihood as well as their employment. - Participants were happy with the implementation of this development sub-project in their area. - Participants ensured their cooperation and participation in different stages of the sub-project like planning, designing, implementation and execution of civil works. - Participants were interested to help them by providing compensation based on the replacement value of their structures and accordingly, providing alternate space and place in the government land / RoW for their resettlement. - Here the more emphasis of most of the APs was relating to the relocation of their small business structures. They pointed out that this sub-project should provide space in the government land to relocate them in nearby area, where their business and income may not be affected.
90. Most of the concerns / issues of the stakeholders especially APs have adequately addressed and incorporated in this RP as well as Entitlement Matrix. List of participants are presented in Annex-1.8. Furthermore, an adequate facility also considered under this sub-project like proper washing of clothes by local women, bathing their kids and drinking water to their animals could be made available. This cost has been worked out in accordance with the need of the area and people which is accordingly included in this sub-project implementation cost. The ADB resettlement advisory expert visited the Jandraka distributary on April 01, 2008 and 30 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP compared provisions of resettlement plan with the actual ground realities in accordance with the design parameters. It was advised that resettlement plan should be re-drafted taking into account temporary effects only, since there seems to be no permanent effect. In order to get the minimum possible number of people to be disturbed during execution of the project, a re-survey was conducted during 1st week of July, 2008. Depending upon the design parameters e.g. discharge of the distributary/minors, the CoI was re-estimated for each reach of the channel and lands/structures to be possibly effected during execution of the works were enumerated again. The re-survey has reduced the number of APs/AFs and the people are generally satisfied with the approach. It is further encouraging to note that no new person(s) was found who has encroached the land after the cut-off-date.
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6. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT
6.1 General 91. The compensation / rehabilitation program described in this RP involves distinct, concerning agencies which include PIPD as EA, PMU as IA, Local Government, Forest Department, ADB as detailed in the next sections. 6.2 Institutional Set-up i) PIPD
92. PMU of PIPD has overall responsibility for this sub-project implementation and financing of all resettlement tasks and cross-agency coordination. PIPD will exercise its functions through the Project Management Unit (PMU) which will be responsible for this sub-project execution through the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Okara which will be tasked with day-to-day sub- project activities at sub-project level. Within the PMU, resettlement tasks will be managed by a specific Resettlement Unit which will organize the tasks and internally monitor RP preparation and implementation (including surveys, asset valuation and community consultation), resettlement related cross-agency coordination, and RP approval. In implementation of these tasks, the RU will receive specific technical assistance from:
(i) A Resettlement Specialists team under the PMU Support Consultants which will assist in Resettlement planning, implementation, internal M & E and training of IA and local government in accordance with ADB Involuntary Resettlement Policy; (ii) An independent agency for external monitoring hired by the PMU to conduct periodic monitoring and evaluation (3rd party validation for monitoring of resettlement activities). ii) Local Government
93. Local government has jurisdiction for land administration, valuation and other resettlement related activities. As there is no land acquisition in this sub-project and the impact is temporary, the role of District Office (Revenue) becomes limited. A number of other supporting officials, most notably the Patwari, (the land records keeper) carry out specific roles such as title identification and verification. iii) ADB 94. This resettlement plan falls in category ‟‟A‟‟ as number of AFs are more than 50 while; number of APs are more than 200. So, the clearance of this resettlement plan would be required from ADB Headquarters. iv) Coordination Initiatives 95. The various agencies identified above need to be coordinated carefully so as to obtain effective, smooth and timely AP compensation / rehabilitation and sub-project implementation. For this purpose, 2 coordination committees have been established for resettlement process for this sub-project except the LAR Steering Committee. The LAR Steering committee has not been established and there is no plan for its establishment because the resettlement impacts are temporary in this particular sub-project as there is no land acquisition at this sub-project. The committees are:
i. A LAR Advisory Committee formed on November 27, 2007 at District Okara level to provide a coordinating node for the preparation and implementation of this RP (in particular execution of survey, valuation of assets, APs consultation and local approval of RP provisions. The committee formation was initiated by the PMU and includes representatives of PIU, LARU and District Officer (Revenue). DD resettlement in PMU will co-ordinate, as and when required, meetings of the LAR Advisory committee to facilitate the process of prepration and implementation of the RP. Such meetings will be convened in the office of the PIU at Okara. As All the members of LAR Advisory committee are govt officials from LARU of PMU, PIU LBDCIP and Revenue Authorities from the district Okara hence additional allocation of budget for convening its meetings is 32 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
not necessary. ii. A Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) established on December 31, 2007 inclusive of a representative of the RU, S.E / Chief Executive AWB, LAC, APs. This group be organized at the beginning of sub-project implementation under request of the PMU and will be triggered by a grievance lodged. The GRC will hear the complaint and if found justified, will support its lodging at the PMU. The Deputy Director Resettlement will be focal person and shall be responsible for co-ordination between the members of the committee and the complainant and shall make all arrangements to convene meetings of the committee and shall compile the record of each meeting. The GRC will convene its meetings on monthly basis or upon receipt of the grievance complaint as detailed in the Grievance Resolution Mechanism below. Such meeting will be convened either in the office of the Chairperson of GRC (S.E/C.E Area Water Board) at sahiwal or in the office of the PIU at Okara. As the GRC is not a regular institution requiring specified premises for office, however in the PIU at Okara space as well as logistics support will be provided to the GRC. Thus, special budget for establishment of the office of the GRC will not be required. To meet the expanses of the ex-officio members of the GRC incurred to attend such meetings will be reimbursed as payment of Traveling and Daily Allowances to the attending members from the budget (amounting to Rs. 25,000/-) provided in the cost estimates in chapter 8. 6.3 Complaints and Grievances
96. A grievance mechanism will be available to allow an AP appealing any disagree-able decision, practice or activity arising from land or other asset compensation. APs will be fully informed of their rights and the procedures for addressing complaints whether verbally or in writing during consultation, survey and the time of compensation. Proper care will always be taken to prevent grievances rather than going through a redress process. This can be obtained through careful RP preparation and implementation by ensuring full participation and consultation with the APs, extensive communication and coordination with the community; involvement of PMU, patwari (land record keeper for irrigation).During land valuation, compensation and resettlement process, various grievances can arise that might require mitigation. The major grievances that can arise may include: - APs not enlisted; - Losses not identified correctly; - Compensation / assistance inadequate or not as per entitlement matrix; - Dispute about ownership; - Delay in disbursement of compensation / assistance; and - Improper distribution of compensation / assistance in case of joint ownership. 97. Thus, the main objective of the grievance redress procedure will be to provide a mechanism to mediate conflict and cut down lengthy litigation which may delay this development sub-project. It will also provide a public forum to raise their objections or people who might have objections or concerns about their assistance, through conflict resolution to address these issues adequately.
98. The finances will move directly from the EA / IA to the APs). Complaints & Grievances will be addressed through two different processes as described in Table 6.1 below:
Table 6.1: Grievance Resolution Process Project / Other Items Compensation Land / Crop Compensation Issues Issues 1. First, complaint resolution will be 1. First, complaint resolution will be attempted at village level through the attempted at village level through the involvement of the PIU/ LARU and informal involvement of the Resettlement Unit and mediators. informal mediators. 33 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
Project / Other Items Compensation Land / Crop Compensation Issues Issues 2. If still unsettled, a grievance will be lodged 2. If still unsettled, a grievance can be to the GRC / LAC who has 15 days to decide lodged to the PIU / RU, which has 15 days on the case. to resolve the grievances. 3. If no solution reaches, a grievance can be 3. If no solution reaches, a grievance can be lodged with support of the GRC to the PMU. lodged with support of the GRC to the PMU. The AP must lodge the complaint within 1 The AP must lodge the complaint within 1 month of lodging the original complaint with month of lodging the original complaint with the GRC / LAC, and must produce the GRC / LAC and must produce documents supporting his / her claim. The documents supporting his / her claim. The PMU will provide the decision within 21 days PMU will provide the decision within 21 days of registering the complaint. The PMU of registering the complaint. The PMU decision must be in compliance with this RF decision would be in compliance with this RF provisions. provisions. 4. If the grievance redress system fails to 4. If the grievance redress system fails to satisfy the APs, they can pursue further by satisfy the APs, they can pursue further by submitting their case to the appropriate court submitting their case to the appropriate court of law. of law as per the process set out in Sections 18 to 22 of the LAA.
99. GRC will meet at least once a month and the decision of GRC would be final. In general, the functions of the Grievance Redress Committee shall be to: i). Provide support to APs on problems arising out of their land / property acquisition and / or eviction from the RoW/CoI; ii). Record the grievances of the APs, categorize and prioritize the grievances that need to be resolved by either committee; and iii). Report to the aggrieved parties about the developments regarding their grievances and the decision of the sub-project authorities. 100. All expenses incurred in arranging grievance negotiations and meetings of GRC as well as logistics required, shall be arranged by the sub-project executing agency/ implementation agency. 6.4 Training in RP Implementation 101. All concerned staff both at PMU and field level involved in the resettlement activities, will undergo a week long orientation and training on ADB Involuntary Resettlement Policy and management. The training will be provided by the international Resettlement Specialist as per ADB Policy. The following aspects will be covered in the training: i). Principles and procedures of land acquisition; ii). Public consultation and participation; iii). Entitlements and compensation & assistance in disbursement mechanisms; iv). Grievance redress; and v). Monitoring of resettlement operations.
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7. PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RP
102. A cut-off-date has already been announced in the stakeholders‟ workshop after final identification of APs list and the compensation shall be paid in accordance with the compensation matrix included in this RP. The civil works contractor shall not be mobilized prior to successful implementation of RP in concurrence with ADB. The resettlement impacts of this sub- project are temporary in nature. The affectees shall be allowed to remain in occupation or in case of dislocation; they will be facilitated to relocate themselves at the same place. The agricultural encroached land affected by civil works shall also be paid for rehabilitation of soil in addition to three crops compensations. The people encroaching upon there in Col after the cut-off-date; shall not be eligible for compensation. The monitoring and evaluation of affected land of eligible APs shall be continued until the soil affected by the construction activities is recovered and the houses are reconstructed. PIPD reserves the right of demolishing such unauthorized structures without paying any compensation simply by serving a notice of eviction for a maximum of two weeks, provided it gets established that those structures were constructed in the CoI after the “cut-off-date‟‟. The basic resettlement related steps for preparation and implementation of this resettlement plan are summarized below:
Table 7.1: Resettlement Tasks Process
Step Action Responsibility A RP PREPARATION 1 Preparation & Submission of Re-revised Final Draft of RP to ADB "EA and, LARU" 2 Receipt of comments from ADB LARU Incorporation of comments and submission final draft for approval to LARU 3 ADB of comments 4 Submission of final RP and ADB's Approval ADB 5 Preparation of Brushers LARU B RP IMPLEMENTATION Sharing of RP with APs (RP disclosure) Distribution of RP and EA (PMU & PIUs), PMU 1 information pamphlets in Urdu in the affected community; posting of Support Consultants & LARU RP in English on the ADB website 2 Preparation and issuance of ID cards to APs PMU & LARU 3 Notices to APs for award of Compensation PMU GRC & LARU and PMU 4 Complaints and Grievance redressal Support Consultants "EA through PMU,PIU, LARU 5 Award of Cheques for compensation, assistance / rehabilitation. & PMU Support Consultants Distribution of Relocation Notices / Demolishing / Relocation of 6 PMU & LARU Affected Structures / Assets etc. Complaints and Grievance redressal (if any after award of PMU, LARU & PMU Support 7 compensation) Consultants 8 Award of civil works Contract and issuance of commencement order PMU C DURING AND POST-IMPLEMENTATION TASKS Desk review of implementation progress and monitoring of award of compensation Inception report and work methodology by the EME Desk Review of the RP documents and internal monitoring reports on implementation status of RP Monitoring of implementation process and production of monthly and quarterly reports Post implementation evaluation of RP Selection of the sample size 25% from resettled community and 25% from other EME "Meetings with stake holders, review of internal progress reports and analysis of the progress achieved" Data collection and analysis compilation and submission of interim report "Meetings with stake holders, to discuss the recommendations of interim EME report" Collection of additional data from project site in the light of recommendations of Interim Report and stakeholders meeting Compilation and analysis of the data 35 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
Step Action Responsibility Compilation of daft final report and submission for review Incorporation of comments and submission of final report D CYCLICAL / CONTINUOUS TASKS 1 Internal monitoring. Quarterly reporting on LAR to ADB PMU / LARU 2 External Monitoring (Semi-annual reporting to ADB) EMA / PMU 3 Grievances Redress LARU / PMU / LAC / GRC PMU / LARU, PIUs, PMU 4 Inter-agency coordination and Communication with APs Support Consultants
7.1 Process of RP Implementation
103. The impacts of this sub-project are temporary in nature and there is no land acquisition in this sub-project. The process of RP implementation has been discussed in table 7.1. The RP shall be implemented by LARU of PMU, PIUs, PMU support consultants & with the participation/consultation of APs in accordance with ADB guidelines. The whole process shall be monitored and evaluated by a third party throughout the implementations cycle. The activities and time allocation for such activities can be adjusted accordingly and; Table 7.2 provides time line (Gantt Chart) for preparation and implementation of RP for Jandraka sub-project reflecting civil works contract award and initiation of civil works.
104. The formation of LAC and GRC for resettlement plan implementation has been formed on 31st December, 2007. This sub-project will provide adequate advance notices to the APs and will pay their due resettlement compensation including relocation and income restoration/assistance prior to the start of civil works. All activities related to resettlement will be completed in accordance with resettlement tasks process.
105. There is no land acquisition and even the entire ROW would not be cleared. Only the Col shall be considered for this sub-project implementation. Since the channel is being lined, the canal prism shall be squeezed and Col will be contained.
7.2 Disclosure of RP and Community Participation
106. The PMU will disclose this RP to APs immediately after approval. The disclosure would be in a way that:
i. The RP in English will be disclosed on the ADB website; ii. The RP in Urdu will be disclosed on the EA web and the hard copy text will be disclosed in local project offices and in Union Council offices / FO Office; iii. The pamphlet summary in Urdu will be sent to all APs; iv. Simple notes and display charts (in urdu) bearing important information about affected assets valuation, compensation rates, complaint procedure, payment and civil work schedule etc will be pasted at prominent places in project area; and v. APs will be informed through oral mode of communication as well
107. Moreover, this RP will be made available to the Local / District Government of Okara as well as PIPD field office at Okara as an official public document. During this sub-project implementation, LRU & PIUs & PMU support consultants will prepare Information &Communication Strategy (ICS) all along this sub-project corridor of impact considering the following main objectives: a) Inform and explain the entitlement policy and various options to the (APs) prior to payment, compensation and other financial assistance;
b) Socially prepare the affected persons, particularly house-owners and small business owners / operators for removal / relocation;
c) Help counter rumors and prevent un-necessary distress;
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d) Bring clarity on issues that might be raised by the affected persons, including the affected households and small business owners about their entitlements and benefits;
e) Solicit and help the APs and encourage their participation in RP implementation;
f) Attempt to ensure that vulnerable groups understand the process and their needs are specifically taken into consideration.
108. Finally, participation of APs is also ensured in this RP implementation through their involvement in various local committees such as LAR Advisory Committee and Grievances Redress Committee (GRC). The PIPD field office and RU will establish and continuously maintain an ongoing inter-action with the APs and community to identify problems to undertake remedial / corrective actions.
Table 7.2 : RP activities, responsibilities and time frame RP Activities Group responsibility Time farme Sr. # (Clearing of Second- May, 09 June, 09 July, 09 August, 09 Primary Structures/Assets) ary I II III I II III I II III I II III 1 RP disclosure PD LARU
Updation of Census List and SDO 2 LARU issuance of ID cards Gogera Assement of SDO 3 LARU compensation/assistance Gogera Aps Consultations and Re- 4 LARU SEMU adjustment Planning of relocation 5 LARU SEMU activities Finalization Compensation/ 6 Assistance award LAC/PMU SEMU for all Aps 7 Greinance Redresal GRC SEMU
Distribution of Re-location 8 PD LARU Notices Disbursement of Cheques- 9 LARU SEMU compensation assistance Demolishing/Relocation of 10 LARU SEMU Affected Structures /Assets Award of Contract for 11 PD Contractor Construction Construction Civil works 12 Contractor PD get started
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8. RESETTLEMENT BUDGET AND FINANCING
109. As shown in Table 8.1, the total estimated cost for land acquisition and resettlement is expected to be in the amount of Pak Rs 2.5858 millions ($0.0323 million). The replacement cost of assets/structures is based on current market price. The PIPD is committed to set aside and provide this amount in an efficient and timely manner during the course of project. Table 8: Detailed Cost Estimates for RP Implementation (in Pak. Rs. & US$)
S. Resettlement Activity Qty. Units Rate T o t a l Total Value US No ' R s . Pak. Rs. (Million) . (Million) 1 Compensation for three crop 68.29 Kanals 1970 134531.3 0.1345 seasons 0.00168 2 Land Rehabilitation cost 68.29 Kanals 2000 136580 0.1366 0.00171 3 Compensation for structure: House/ open Mosque/ sheds 1614 Sq ft 200 322800 0.3228 0.00404 Tharhas, patio, etc. 345 Sq ft 100 34500 0.0345 0.00043 Boundary walls 342 Sq ft 50 17100 0.0171 0.00021 4 Dismantling and relocation 5 Number 5000 25000 0.0250 0.00031 5 Transitional Allowance: Cobbler/ barber 3 Month 9000 27000 0.0270 0.00034 Tea stall 1 Month 15000 15000 0.0150 0.00019 Carpenter 1 Month 24000 24000 0.0240 0.00030 6 Compensation of fixture: 0.00000 Hand pump with walls 12 Number 12000 144000 0.1440 0.00180 Hand pump with cistern 22 Number 6000 132000 0.1320 0.00165 7 Compensation for Re- 545 Number 550 299750 0.2998 Forestation of Govt. Trees 0.00375 8 Compensation for Re- 20 Number 1350 27000 0.0270 Forestation of Private. Trees 0.00034 9 Compensation to Vulnerable 2 Number 6000 12000 0.0120 Households 0.00015 Sub Total 1351261 1.3513 0.01689 Price adjustment/Inflation @ 10% per annum at the time 135126.13 of award of Compensation Construction of Local facilities To be worked out as per need of the area and (buffalo ponds and washing points for women to accordingly taken into account in the sub-project wash the clothes etc.) cost/estimate. Budget for TA/DA of GRC ex 10 Lump sump 25,000/ 0.025 0.00031 Officio members Field staff training & equipment 11 Lump sump 100,000/ 0.1 0.00125 etc. 12 Monitoring & Evaluation Lump sump 800,000/ 0.8 0.01000 Grand Total 2,411,326/ 2.411 0.03014 Contingencies (@15% 361699/ 0.3617 0.00452
TOTAL COST 2,773,025/ 2.773 0.034663
One US$ = Pak. 80.0 38 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
110. PIPD will set aside the estimated budgeted amount of Pak Rs. 2.7730 millions ($0.0347 million) for implementation of this RP. In addition, it will play an active leading role in: (a) Assuring that the amounts of money assessed and finally approved for compensation and financial assistance are paid to the genuine APs, well in advance to: Actual possession of land and/or clearing of CoI, and Award of contract for civil works under this sub-project.
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9. MONITORING AND EVALUATION
111. Resettlement tasks under this sub-project are subjected to both internal and external monitoring. Internal monitoring will be conducted by the LARU of PMU-LBDCIP. An independent consultant would be hired for EME for monitoring and evaluation of this RP for which the process is being initiated. The external monitoring and evaluation will be assigned to an External Monitoring Agency (EMA) hired by the PMU and approved by ADB. ADB‟s Terms of Reference (ToR) would be followed for the procurement of EMA. It is apprehended that the procurement process may take some time, while, the implementation of this RP will be initiated very soon to meet ADB‟s time bound actions for award of civil work contract. So, it is proposed that Social Environmental Management Unit (SEMU) in IPD may be assigned the duty to act as Independent Monitoring Agency for the purpose of implementation phase of this Resettlement Plan. However, post implementation external monitoring and evaluation of the RP will be carried through duly appointed EMA as detailed in section 9.2.
9.1 Internal Monitoring and Evaluation
112. For this sub-project, the PMU will possess all the necessary institutional arrangements to monitor implementation of the RP considering steps like:
STEP 1 Establishment of Monitoring Cell with required human resources. This cell will be established within the PMU. This cell will be responsible for monitoring and database management.
STEP 2 Establishment of Field Office: All APs in this sub-project area will be reached out through field office with working directly under the monitoring cell of PMU. The field office will monitor and report to PMU on progress of implementation regarding various resettlement activities.
STEP 3 APs‟ participation in monitoring would be done by forming APs committee at the field level to participate in the monitoring process. Through APs committee, the participation of women in the monitoring process will be ensured.
STEP 4 Adequate resources will be allocated for internal monitoring like office space, equipments, transport, staff and budget etc.
113. Institutional Preparedness: Internal monitoring will be carried out routinely by the PMU-LBDCIP. The results will be communicated to ADB through quarterly overall project implementation report. Indicators set for the internal monitoring will be those relating to process and immediate outputs and results. This information will be collected directly from the field and reported monthly to the PMU to assess the progress and results of this RP implementation, and to adjust the work program, if necessary. The monthly reports will be consolidated quarterly in the standard supervision reports to ADB. Specific monitoring benchmarks will be: a) Information campaign and consultation with APs; b) Extent of requirement for clearing the ROW in CoI; c) Payment / Compensation for affected structures and other assets; d) Payment against loss of income; and e) Income restoration activities. 114. The above information will be collected by the Resettlement Unit of PMU which is responsible for Internal monitoring of day-to-day resettlement activities of this sub-project through the following instruments:
a) Review the census information of all APs; b) Consultation and informal interviews with APs; c) In-depth case studies; d) Sample survey of APs; 40 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
e) Key informant interviews; and f) Community meetings.
9.2 External Monitoring & Evaluation
115. The IA will systematically induct external monitors; the selection of which is in process and sooner will be on board. There will be a major focus on capacity building because; in the absence of clarity and skill it will not be possible for the staff to perform their expected roles and responsibilities. A dedicated skilled external monitoring team plays a crucial role in effective monitoring. The team will be having members who would be well trained and skilled in data base management, interview techniques, social and economic assessment.
9.2.1 Scope of work for EME
116. Since this RP is based on the temporary resettlement impacts, no land acquisition or permanent resettlement is required the plan is therefore simple. The EME shall be having following scope of work. Roles of EME would be: . To look into and verify internal monitoring system and findings . To prepare independent reports based on monitoring visits . To state recommendation for remedial actions . To prepare major recommendations for policy change, if any . To maintain the database 117. An important function of external monitoring agency would be the verification of internal reports, which includes checking of the followings: . Payment of compensation and timing; . Land re-adjustment; . House construction; . Provision of employment and adequacy in income levels; . Training; . Rehabilitation of vulnerable groups; . Infrastructure repair; and . Small business relocation, compensation and its adequacy.
9.2.2 Aims and Objectives of EME
118. The aims and objectives of external monitoring and evaluation will be to review implementation of this RP and; assess the achievements of resettlement at Jandraka distributary system sub-project after execution of civil works, the changes in living standards and livelihoods, restoration of the economic and social base of the affected people, the effectiveness, impact and sustainability of entitlements, the need for further mitigation measures if any, and to learn strategic lessons for future policy formulation and planning.
9.2.3 Scope of Activities of EME 119. The scope of activities for EME would include but not limited to: I) Verification of Internal Reports, by Field Check The EME will verify the internal report on the implementation of this RP relating to payments, rehabilitation of vulnerable, infrastructure repair, small business relocation and provision of employment etc. II) Survey and Inventory of Sub-Project The EME will ensure up-ration of the inventory and to evaluate the impacts of the implementation of RP will conduct a sample based study. For sampling purposes the AFs/APs shall be divided into two categories i.e. severely affected AFs/APs who were 41 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
relocated to execute project activities and marginally affected who were not subject to relocation form their affected assets. During survey the EME consultant will ensure the sample size of not less than, 20% of the affected community in case of severely affected AFs/Aps and 10% in case of marginally affected persons. Besides, the EME will also study the impacts on the persons who are indirectly affected (positively or negatively) by indirect project activities, which are not part of this RP, like interventions made by Contractor or Sub- contractor including but not limited to, use of land for contractor‟s camp site, provision of employment opportunities, measures for pollution control, public health and safety etc. for this purpose the sample size will not be less than the 10% of the total population of indirectly affected community.
III) Evaluation of Delivery and Impacts Entitlements
As the impacts are temporary at Jandraka sub-project, the EME will ensure the quality and timeliness of delivering the entitlements (compensation and rehabilitation measures) to meet the objectives of this RP. The EME will investigate and analyze the pre and post sub-project socio-economic conditions of the affected people. In the absence of data base based on base line socio-economic data on income and living standards and given difficulty of APs having accurate recollection of their pre sub-project income and living standards, developing quality checks on the information to be obtained from the APs. Such quality checks would include verification by neighbors and local village leaders. The methodology for assessment should be very explicit in noting any qualifications.
IV) Evaluation of Consultation and Grievance Procedures
Identify, quantify and qualify the types of conflicts and grievances reported and resolved and, the consultation and participation procedures.
V) Declaration of Successful Implementation
The EME will provide a summation of whether involuntary resettlement was implemented (a) in accordance with this RP, and (b) in accordance with the stated ADB policy.
VI) Actions Required
Describe any outstanding actions that are required to bring the resettlement activities in line with ADB policy and this RP. The EME would describe further mitigation measures needed to meet the needs of any affected person or families judged perceiving to be worse off as a result of the sub-project. The EME will provide a timetable and define budget requirements for these supplementary mitigation measures and detail the process of compliance monitoring and final "signing off" for these APs.
VII) Lessons Learnt
Describe any lesson learned that might be useful in developing the new resettlement policy and legal / institutional framework for involuntary resettlement.
9.3 Methodology and Approach of EME
120. The general approach to be used for monitoring resettlement activities and evaluation of impacts for this sub-project is ensuring the participation of all stakeholders and APs especially women and vulnerable groups. Certain monitoring tools will be included for both quantitative and qualitative works like:
. Baseline household survey of a representative sample, disaggregated by gender or vulnerable groups to obtain information on the key indicators of entitlement delivery like efficiency, effectiveness, impacts and sustainability.
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. Focused Group Discussions (FGD) which would allow the monitors to consult a range of stakeholders (local government, resettlement field staff, community leaders and most importantly, the APs). . Key informant interviews by selection of local leaders, village workers or persons with special knowledge or experience about resettlement activities and implementation. . Community public meetings, open public meetings at resettlement sites of the sub-project to collect information about performance of various resettlement activities. . Direct observations, field observations on status of resettlement implementation, plus individual or group interviews for cross checking purposes. . Informal survey of APs, resettlement staff, and implementing agency personnel using non-sampled methods.
9.4 ToR for Independent Monitoring and Evaluation
121. The major tasks for the external monitor would be:
To verify the internal monitoring process and reporting by IA. To assess the extent to which the RP is being followed and objectives are being met. To monitor the quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the resettlement efforts. To monitor the process undertaken by the IA for implementing resettlement and developing a format for monitoring process. To highlight the major problems being faced and limitations in implementing this RP. To determine if APs are restoring their livelihoods. To verify expenditure & adequacy of budget. To share major lessons from the process both in terms of success and failure.
122. The external monitor or monitoring agency will develop a monitoring plan submitting to the IA giving details on: -
Aim and Scope of Monitoring System: The EME will set up the objectives of monitoring, the monitoring system, the monitoring cycle and the scope of monitoring
Monitoring Strategy: The general approach to be used for monitoring activities and results will be ensuring the participation of all Stakeholders especially the women and vulnerable groups
Sub-Project Results: A summary of this sub-project‟s major activities, expected results and the indicators which will be used to monitor progress and achievement of results
Selection and Defining the Indicators • Identify key indicators to be monitored • Indicators for each stage of this sub-project implementation • Gender disaggregated indicators • Select only those which are simple, specific and verifiable
Collection and Analysis of Data • Method of data collection • Sampling (20-25% of each category relocated, resettled and rehabilitated) • Analysis of collected data
Presenting and Using the Results of Data Analysis • Feedback on findings • Using the results for planning corrections • Monitoring reports • Outline of the reporting format 43 Resettlement Plan Jandraka PMU LBDCIP
• Organizational aspects • Maintaining the database and monitoring system • Supervision and support
Deliverables of Monitoring • Whether these sub-project activities have been completed as planned and budgeted • The extent to which the specific objectives and the expected outcomes (results) of this the resettlement plan are being achieved and the factors affecting their achievement or non achievement • The extent to which the overall goal of this sub-project and the desired impacts are being achieved and the reasons for achievements or non-achievements (Mid Term Evaluation) • Major lessons learnt • Key risk factors identification
9.5 Recommendations
123. The EME will also assess the status of this sub-project affected vulnerable groups such as female headed households, disabled / elderly and families below the poverty line. The EME will carry out a post-implementation evaluation of this RP about one year after completion of civil works and implementation of this RP. The compelling reason for such compulsory study is to find out if the objectives of this RP have been attained or not. The benchmark data of socio- economic survey regarding severely affected APs in preparation of this RP will be used to compare the pre and post sub-project conditions. The EME will recommend appropriate supplemental assistance for the APs of this sub-project showing the outcome of study in previous chapters if the objectives of this RP would have not been attained.
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