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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 6 1. INTRODUCTION ...... 11 1.1. NAMAMI GANGE PROGRAMME ...... 12 1.2. STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT ...... 13 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 14 2.1. CITY PROFILE ...... 14 2.2. EXISTING SCENARIO OF SEWERAGE FACILITIES IN MEERUT CITY ...... 15 2.3. NECESSITY OF THIS PROJECT ...... 19 2.4. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES ...... 21 3. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY ...... 25 3.1. METHODOLOGY ...... 25 3.1.1. Review of available documents and data collation ...... 25 3.1.2. Describing the sub-project activities ...... 26 3.1.3. Discussion with the key stakeholders ...... 26 3.1.4. Baseline environmental and social profile of project area ...... 26 3.1.5. Screening Activities ...... 26 3.1.6. Identification and assessment of impacts ...... 26 3.1.7. Developing Management Action Plan ...... 27 3.2. SCOPE OF WORK ...... 27 4. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PROFILE OF PROJECT AREA ...... 28 4.1. PHYSIOGRAPHY ...... 28 4.2. SEISMICITY ...... 28 4.3. CLIMATE AND WEATHER ...... 29 4.4. AIR ENVIRONMENT ...... 29 4.5. WATER ENVIRONMENT ...... 31 4.6. NOISE ENVIRONMENT ...... 35 4.7. SOIL ENVIRONMENT ...... 35 4.8. BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ...... 37 4.9. FOREST AREA AND LAND USE ...... 37 4.10. ECOLOGICAL SENSITIVE AREAS ...... 38 4.11. AGRO-CLIMATIC ZONES ...... 39 4.12. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES ...... 39 4.13. PROFILE OF I&D ALIGNMENT AREA AND IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF PROJECT COMPONENT AREA ...... 40 4.14. SOCIO-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT ...... 42 4.15. POPULATION ...... 42 4.16. SEX RATIO AND LITERACY RATE ...... 42 4.17. SCHEDULE CASTE AND SCHEDULE TRIBE POPULATION ...... 43 4.18. OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE ...... 43 4.19. SLUM AREAS IN PROJECT CITY ...... 43 4.20. CITY’S PLANNED ACTIVITIES ...... 44 5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARD DUE DILIGENCE ...... 45 5.1. POLICY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ...... 45 5.2. COMPLIANCE TO REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ...... 49 5.3. LAND REQUIREMENTS ...... 50 5.4. STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS ...... 54 5.5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ...... 56 5.6. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN...... 56

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5.7. CONSTRUCTION & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ...... 57 5.8. IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT ...... 57 5.9. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ...... 57 5.10. GENDER ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPMENT ...... 58 5.11. GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) ...... 58 5.12. INTEGRATION OF ESMAP WITH PROJECT ...... 58 5.13. REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION OF ESHS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANS (ESHS-MSIP) ...... 59 5.14. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT ..... 59 6. FINDINGS OF GAP ANALYSIS ...... 61 7. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE AND RESPONSIBILITY ...... 65 8. RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 66 8.1. DESIGN AND PLANNING ASPECTS ...... 66 8.2. DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL SPECIFIC ...... 67

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 2-1: SUMMARY OF EXISTING STPS IN MEERUT CITY ...... 15 TABLE 2-2: SEWER ZONE WISE STATUS OF MEERUT CITY ...... 17 TABLE 2-3: DETAILS OF EXISTING DRAINS IN MEERUT ...... 18 TABLE 2-4: FLOW MEASUREMENT OF ABU NALA 1, ABU NALA 2 AND ODEAN NALA ...... 18 TABLE 2-5: PROJECTED POPULATION AND ESTIMATED SEWAGE GENERATION OF MEERUT CITY (INCLUDING THE CANTONMENT BOARD AREA AND THE IN-MIGRANTS) ...... 21 TABLE 2-6: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE STANDARDS FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (CPCB) ...... 22 TABLE 2-7: EFFLUENT DISCHARGE STANDARDS FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (NGT) ...... 23 TABLE 4-1: RESULTS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING CONDUCTED AT THE PROPOSED STP (250 MLD) SITE, KAMALPUR ...... 30 TABLE 4-2: PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SURFACE WATER COLLECTED AT THE RECEIVING POINT OF ABU DRAIN-2 TO KALI RIVER ...... 33 TABLE 4-3: ANALYSIS RESULT OF GROUND WATER COLLECTED FROM THE PREMISES OF EXISTING STP (72 MLD), KAMALPUR ...... 34 TABLE 4-4: NOISE LEVELS RECORDED AT THE PROPOSED STP (250 MLD) SITE, KAMALPUR ...... 35 TABLE 4-5 : SOIL QUALITY SAMPLING RESULTS OF THE PROPOSED STP (250 MLD) SITE, KAMALPUR ...... 36 TABLE 5-1: SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATIONS ...... 45 TABLE 5-2: APPLICABLE SAFEGUARD POLICIES OF WORLD BANK ...... 49 TABLE 5-3: DETAILS OF STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS ...... 54 TABLE 6-1: GAP ANALYSIS FINDINGS ...... 61 TABLE 7-1: IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE AND ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 65

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 2-1: REGIONAL SETTING OF MEERUT DISTRICT AND MEERUT CITY ...... 14 FIGURE 2-2: EXISTING SEWERAGE ZONAL PLAN OF MEERUT CITY ...... 16 FIGURE 2-3: EXISTING DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF MEERUT CITY ...... 17 FIGURE 2-4: ABU NALA-1 NEAR RAKSHAPURAM STP ...... 18 FIGURE 2-5: ABU NALA-2 NEAR KAMALPUR STP SITE ...... 19 FIGURE 2-6: ODEAN NALA NEAR KAMALPUR STP SITE ...... 19 FIGURE 2-7: MAP SHOWING EXISTING AND PROPOSED STP IN MEERUT CITY ...... 19 FIGURE 2-8: POPULATION GROWTH TREND OF MEERUT ...... 20 FIGURE 2-9: PRESENT PRACTICE OF SLUDGE DISPOSAL AT THE EXISTING STP (72 MLD) AT KAMALPUR ...... 24 FIGURE 3-1: FLOWCHART DESCRIBING STEPS ADOPTED FOR ESDDR PREPARATION ...... 25 FIGURE 4-1: EARTHQUAKE ZONES OF UTTAR PRADESH ...... 28

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FIGURE 4-2: LAST FIVE YEAR RAINFALL RECORD OF MEERUT ...... 29 FIGURE 4-3: LAST FIVE YEAR RAINFALL RECORD OF MEERUT ...... 30 FIGURE 4-4: COMPARATIVE RECORD OF WATER QUALITY FOR THE YEAR 2018 ...... 32 FIGURE 4-5: COMPARATIVE RECORD OF WATER QUALITY FOR THE YEAR 2019 ...... 32 FIGURE 4-6: FOREST COVER MAP OF UTTAR PRADESH ...... 38 FIGURE 4-7: WILDLIFE PROTECTED AREAS IN UTTAR PRADESH ...... 38 FIGURE 4-8: MAP SHOWING DISTANCE OF HASTINAPUR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY FROM THE PROPOSED STP SITE ...... 39 FIGURE 4-9: AGRO-CLIMATIC ZONES OF UTTAR PRADESH ...... 39 FIGURE 4-10: MAP SHOWING DISTANCE OF PROTECTED MONUMENTS FROM THE PROPOSED STP SITE ...... 40 FIGURE 4-11: LAYOUT SHOWING THE PROPOSED I&D ALIGNMENT AND PROPOSED STP (250 MLD) AT KAMALPUR ...... 41 FIGURE 4-12: POPULATION GROWTH TREND OF MEERUT ...... 42 FIGURE 4-13: LITERACY RATE OF MEERUT MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ...... 42 FIGURE 4-14: ST & SC POPULATION OF MEERUT M. CORP...... 43 FIGURE 4-15: OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE OF MEERUT MUNICIPAL CORPORATION ...... 43 FIGURE 5-1: LAND IDENTIFIED FOR THE PROPOSED STP (250 MLD) AT KAMALPUR ...... 51 FIGURE 5-2: LAYOUT SHOWING THE LAND IDENTIFIED FOR THE PROPOSED STP (250 MLD) AT KAMALPUR ...52 FIGURE 5-3: MAP SHOWING THE LAND IDENTIFIED FOR THE PROPOSED STP (250 MLD) AT KAMALPUR ...... 53

LIST OF ANNEXURES ANNEXURE-1: WATER QUALITY OF RIVER KALI (EAST) IN UTTAR PRADESH ANNEXURE-2: WASTE WATER QUALITY REPORT OF ABU NALA-1, ABU NALA-2, ODEON NALA & KALI NADI RECEIVED FROM UPJN, MEERUT ANNEXURE-3: TEST REPORTS OF AIR, WATER (SURFACE & GROUND WATER), NOISE AND SOIL QUALITY MONITORING CARRIED OUT AT PROPOSED STP (250 MLD) SITE, KAMALPUR ANNEXURE-4: DECLARATION LETTER OF UP JAL NIGAM, MEERUT REGARDING LAND OWNERSHIP (5.5 HECTARE) ANNEXURE-5: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SCREENING CHECKLIST ANNEXURE-6: MINUTES AND ATTENDANCE SHEETS OF STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS ANNEXURE-7: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN (ESMAP) ANNEXURE-8: GRIEVANCES REPORTING AND RECORDING FORMATS

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS CBO --- Community-Based Organization CPCB --- Central Pollution Control Board CPGRAM --- Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System CPHEEO --- Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation CTE --- Consent of Establish CTO --- Consent of Operate CWR --- Clear Water Reservoirs DM --- District Magistrate DoE --- Department of Environment DPR --- Detailed Project Report EA --- Executing Agencies EMP --- Environmental Management Plan EPA --- Environment (Protection) Act ESMF --- Environmental and Social Management Framework ESAMP --- Environmental & Social Assessment and Management Plan ESMAP --- Environmental & Social Management Action Plan GAAP --- Governance and Accountability Action Plan GoI --- Government of India GBV --- Gender Based Violence GRM --- Grievance Redressal Mechanism GRO --- Grievance Redress Officer I&D --- Interception & Diversion ICC --- Internal Complaints Committee IEC --- Information, Education and Communication INTACH --- Indian National Trust for Art and Culture Heritage IPS --- Intermediate Pumping Station Kms. --- Kilometers LASA --- Lea Associates South Asia Private Limited LPVA --- Land Price and Valuation Approval Committee MC --- Municipal Corporation MDA --- Meerut Development Authority MFP --- Minor Forest Produce MLD --- Million Liter per day MM --- Modified Mercalli MNN --- Meerut Nagar Nigam MoEFC&C --- Ministry of Environment & Forests and Climate Change MoU --- Memorandum of Understanding MPS --- Main Pumping Station NCR --- National Capital Region NGO --- Non-Government Organization NGRBA --- National Ganga River Basin Authority NGT --- National Green Tribunal NH --- National Highways NMCG --- National Mission for Clean Ganga NOC --- No Objection Certificate O&M --- Operation & Maintenance OHS --- Occupational Health & Safety OHT --- Over Head Tank OP --- Operational Policy PAFs --- Project Affected Families RFCTLARR --- Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency In Land acquisition and Rehabilitation & Resettlement SEIAA --- State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority SMCG --- State Mission for Clean Ganga SPCB --- State Pollution Control Board SPS --- Sewage Pumping Station

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ST --- Scheduled Tribe STP --- Sewage Treatment Plant ToR --- Terms Of Reference ULBs --- Urban Local Bodies UPJN --- Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam UPPCB --- Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board WB --- World Bank WTP --- Water Treatment Plant

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Draft Report Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report (ESDDR) for Pollution Abatement Works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality (Interception & Diversion with STP) – 250 MLD

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction 1. The Government of India has given Ganga the status of a “National River” and in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (3) of Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Central Government constituted the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) on 20th February 2009, as a planning, financing, monitoring and coordinating authority for strengthening the collective efforts of the Central and State Governments for effective abatement of pollution and conservation of the Ganga river by adopting a river basin approach with comprehensive planning and management. In regards to this initiative, under pollution abatement programme NGRBA proposes “Pollution Abatement Works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality (Interception & Diversion with STP)”. 2. Further, in the year 2014 the Government of India has launched “Namami Gange” programme, which covers the previously sanctioned ongoing projects as well as the projects in new components with multi sector mandate to address both water quality and water quantity issues. The programme aims at integrating previous & currently ongoing initiatives by enhancing efficiency, extracting synergies and supplementing them with more comprehensive & better coordinated interventions. Namami Gange Programme has been segregated into two different components:  Component A: Pertains to ongoing projects of cleaning of river Ganga & its tributaries, including World Bank Assisted NGRBA programme having remaining central liabilities.  Component B: Pertains to new initiatives to be undertaken in 5 major sectors i.e. Infrastructure Development (Sewage Treatment, River Front Development, and Industrial Waste Water Treatment & Solid Waste Management), Institutional Development, Ecological Sustainability, Research & Development and Communication & Public Outreach. Project Area 3. The River Kali, originates from the forest region in Antwada village in Jansath tehsil of Muzafarnnagar district in form of a small stream. It is an intermittent river, flowing during the monsoon season. The Kalinadi traverse Khatholi town (Uttar Pradesh) and flows through the districts of Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshar, Aligarh, Kasganj and finally merges with river Ganga at Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh). The River Kali through its tributaries drain receives considerable amounts of wastewater every day from the industries and municipal area of Meerut city, Hapur, and Bulandshar city, which leads to deterioration of its water quality. There are five (5) major drains in Meerut that ultimately discharge their wastewater into the River Kali includes Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2, Odean Nala (also known as Slaughterhouse drain), Kharauli Nala and City Nala. 4. The proposed project involves interception & diversion of the waste water flowing through Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala, to the newly proposed STP of capacity 250 MLD at Kamalpur village for necessary treatment before discharging into Kali Nadi, which finally joins with the Ganga River at downstream near Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh.

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Project Description 5. Meerut district lies between 28º 57’ and 29º 02’ North latitude and 77º 40’ and 77º 45’ East longitude in the Indo-Gangetic plains of India. The geographical area of the district is 2559.0 Km2. It is bound on the north by Muzaffarnagar district and on the south by district Ghaziabad, in the east by Bijnor district and Jyotiba Phule Nagar, in the west by Baghpat district. The river Ganga forms its natural boundary in the east and the river Hindon in the west. The river Ganga also separates the Meerut district from Moradabad district and Bijnor district. 6. The municipal area of Nagar Nigam Meerut (as of 2011) is 149 Km2 and the Cantonment covering 35.67 Km2. The entire Meerut district is divided into 03 tehsils namely Sardhana, Mawana and Meerut. Meerut is the second largest city in the National Capital Region and as of 2011 census the 33rd most populous urban agglomeration. According to the 2011 census, Meerut city (Municipal Corporation1) has population of 1,305,429 and the No. of Households2 is 232,144. Meerut city lies 70 Km. northeast of the national capital New Delhi, and 453 Km. northwest of the state capital Lucknow. 7. Due to its location and setting, nearness to the National Capital Region and rich agricultural activity in the surrounding region, Meerut city presently acts as a major distribution centre for the diverse agriculture produce such as sugarcane, food-grains etc. It is the largest manufacturer of Musical Instruments in the country and is also one of the largest suppliers of sports goods. There are several large scale industries located in Meerut which includes Sugar Mill, Spinning Mill, Auto- tyre Factory, Fibre Board Industry, etc. It is also well known for its sweet shops, scissor and razor manufacturing, handloom printing and dying and is an emerging centre for jewellery designing. 8. The River Kali through its tributaries drain receives considerable amounts of wastewater every day from the industries and municipal area of Meerut city, Hapur, and Bulandshar city, which leads to deterioration of its water quality. The proposed project is mainly aimed to restore the environmental status of three (3) major drains in Meerut namely Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala (also known as Slaughterhouse drain); through reduction of pollution level and to support aquatic environment before its discharge to Kali Nadi, which finally joins with the Ganga River at downstream near Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh. 9. As per the Environmental and Social Management Framework (NGRBA, 2011)3, the implementation of such river pollution mitigation projects under the NGRBP is anticipated to encounter a variety of environmental and social issues/problems. Therefore the study of environment and social sector is required for analyzing the impacts of proposed project and suggesting the management plans to handle any negative impacts. In this regard the Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report (ESDDR) has been prepared. 10. The ESDDR will provide a clear understanding of the prevailing and expected environmental and social impacts as well as their probable causes, which have to be considered while preparing and implementing the proposed interventions for strengthening the existing sewerage infrastructure of Meerut.

1 District Census Handbook, Meerut, 2011. 2 Detail Project Report for I&D & STP Works in Meerut City under Namami Gange Programm, 2018. 3 For the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) document please refer https://www.nmcg.nic.in/writereaddata/fileupload/25_Namami_Gange_ESMF__August_17_2017__1___1_.pdf

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Draft Report Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report (ESDDR) for Pollution Abatement Works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality (Interception & Diversion with STP) – 250 MLD

Existing Scenario of Sewerage Facilities 11. Sewerage system in Meerut was introduced in the year 1975. The total length of sewerage network in Meerut Nagar Nigam is about 209 Km. out of which 23 Km. is trunk sewer. There are 6 Intermediate Pumping Stations (IPS) and 1 Main Pumping Station (MPS). The Intermediate Pumping Stations (IPS) pumps the sewage to Main Pumping Station (MPS) and from there; it is pumped to sewage form at Hapur Road in Ward No. 19. Sewage from other pumping stations is pumped to different nalas finally meeting Kali River. In addition to above, UP Housing Board / Uttar Pradesh Avas Vikas Parishad and Meerut Development Authority (MDA) have also laid sewer lines in their recently developed colonies, part of which is handed over to Meerut Nagar Nigam. Thus, the total sewerage network including that of Nagar Nigam constitute about 90 Km. of main sewer and 370 Km. of branch sewers which presently cover only 25% - 30% of the city area. 12. A very limited area of the core city is covered by the old sewer system. The entire existing sewerage network of the core area of the city needs cleaning and strengthening because different sections of main and branch sewers are partially or fully chocked. The main and intermediate pumping stations are not functioning properly to their installed capacity due to reduction in pumping capacities or the pumping sets are defunct as they have outlived their useful life and now require complete replacement. 13. Presently, in Meerut city total 13 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) of varying capacities are existed, of which 12 STPs are maintained by the Meerut Nagar Nigam, while 1 STP of capacity 72 MLD located at Kamalpur is maintained by the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (UPJN). Necessity of this project 14. Meerut city unlike other Indian cities does not have a centralized sewer system for collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of domestic and institutional wastewater. Due to tremendous population growth and increased areas of habitation, different sections of existing main and branch sewers network are partially and/or fully chocked. The main and intermediate pumping stations are not functioning properly to their installed capacity due to reduction in pumping capacities or the pumping sets are defunct as they have outlived their useful life and now require complete replacement. The untreated sewerage disposal is also a critical area; most of the waste water of town and from un-sewered areas is discharged directly into the drains creating unhygienic environment. Likewise, the effluents of industries, effluent of different slaughter houses are also discharged directly into the drains without any treatment. 15. Considering the population growth and sewage generation during the year 2030 (491.59 MLD), 2035 (593.39 MLD) and 2050 (1043.58 MLD) against the installed capacity of 179 MLD, clearly indicates the necessity of augmentation of existing sewerage network as well as an additional unit, to reduce the pollution load of major drains (i.e. Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala), so that the wastewater would be treated before its discharge to Kali Nadi, which finally joins with the Ganga River at downstream near Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh. Proposed Project Activities 16. The proposed project involves strengthening of existing sewerage infrastructure of the Meerut district by intercepting and diverting the waste water flowing through Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala to newly proposed sewage treatment plant of capacity 250 MLD at Kamalpur, to

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treat the wastewater before its discharge to Kali Nadi, which finally joins with the Ganga River at downstream near Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh. 17. As per the Final Minutes of 20th Meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of NMCG dated 26.02.2019, the major components of the proposed “Interception & Diversion with STP at Meerut Uttar Pradesh” under Namami Gange Program include:  Interception & Diversion structures 2 Nos. (Odean Nala & Aub Nala 2).  Raising main and I&D network.  New MPS 1 No.  Construction of new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of capacity 250 MLD.  Abu Nala 1, 14 MLD treatment capacity decentralized treatment / geo-synthetic dewatering tube / enhancement primary coagulation or any other treatment methods qualifying the regulatory norms.  Operation & maintenance (O&M) for 15 years.  Installation of trash arresting rack and its regular O&M at the mouth of all drains.  Adequate provision for handling septage in the STP. Approach and Methodology 18. The Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report (ESDDR) is prepared by LEA Associates South Asia Private Limited, New Delhi, on the basis of Detailed Project Report that has been prepared by UP Jal Nigam. The Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF of NGRBA, 2011) is intended to identify and assess the several environment and social impacts (both positive and negative) that may results for the proposed river pollution mitigation project of River Kali at Meerut, under NGRBP, as well as to provide a corresponding management plan to handle any adverse/negative impacts. The methodology adopted for conducting Environmental and Social Due Diligence for the proposed interventions includes –  Review of available documents and data collection,  Describing the sub-project activities,  Describing the baseline profile of project area,  Survey and interactions / discussions with the key stakeholders,  Discussions with the host population,  Screening Activities,  Identification and analysis of impacts,  Formulation of Management Action Plan,  Preparation of ESDDR Project Screening 19. The project screening was carried out to understand the nature, scale and magnitude of environmental and social issues associated with the project. The screening activity was conducted as per the guidelines provided in Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF of NGRBA, 2011) and on the secondary data analysis, field assessments and stakeholder interactions/consultations. Thereafter, based on the aforementioned the environmental and social impacts were identified and analyzed to develop an Environmental and Social Management Action Plan (ESMAP) outlining suitable mitigation measures to be adopted by the relevant implementing actors associated with the present project.

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20. Based on the Environmental and Social Screening carried out as part of this due diligence exercise using the screening matrix of the Environmental and Social Management Framework of NGRBA, the present project of pollution abatement works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality, falls under ‘Low Impact’ category, which does not requires any land acquisition not resulting in loss of income, loss of livelihood, relocation of households. This project has an overall positive impact by tapping and preventing the flow of wastewater of major drains namely Abu Nala-1, Abu Nala-2 and Odean Nala into Kali Nadi. Baseline Environmental and Social Features of Meerut 21. The baseline information forms the basis to analyze the probable impacts of the proposed project vis-à-vis the present background environmental and social quality of the study area. The baseline information of existing environmental quality and social features related to the physio- chemical aspects, ecological aspects, socio-economic and cultural aspects of the project area has been collected and collated from various secondary sources and from available literature. The information on the baseline environmental and social conditions were gathered through primary surveys at strategic locations considering various project components like I&D works, laying of sewer line, construction of SPS, STPs, etc. Environmental and Social Impacts and their Mitigation 22. Though the project envisages few environmental and social impacts, however they are temporary in nature can be mitigated with the proper implementation safeguard measures suggested in the ESDDR designed for the project along with effective monitoring of the implementation. The project is expected to benefit the Meerut City, as the untreated wastewater that currently flows into the Kali River will be captured treated and the remainder of the treated effluent will be allowed to flow into the river. Institutional Arrangement for implementing ESDDR 23. In general the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (UPJN), Meerut (with assistance from Contractor and Independent Engineer / Supervision Consultant) is the responsible entity for ensuring the implementation of mitigation measures as suggested in the ESDDR. Cost Estimate 24. As per DPR the total cost of the proposed project has been estimated to be Rs. 681.78 Crore, (including cost of O&M for 15 years – Rs. 318 Crores). Implementation Schedule 25. The Contract for implementing the Sewerage and STP Scheme at Meerut is based on Hybrid Annuity Model. It is anticipated that entire work will be completed within 24 months from the date of start. Agency Responsible for execution and O&M Works 26. Agency responsible for execution and O&M works is U.P. Jal Nigam, Meerut Zone which is headed by the Chief Engineer, U.P. Jal Nigam, Meerut and assisted by the Project Manager, Urban Works Unit-II, U.P. Jal Nigam, Meerut.

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1. INTRODUCTION 27. The National River Ganga, along with her many tributaries, has been the source of physical and spiritual sustenance of Indian civilization for millennia, and consequently, her well-being is of prime national concern. It is the largest river basin in India in terms of catchment area and constitutes almost 26 percent of the country’s land mass, near about 30 percent of country’s water resources and supports more than 40 percent of country’s population4. The delta of the Ganga basin is one of the largest in the world, which is known by Sundarbans. It is the 20th longest river in Asia. Drainage of the River traverses through 11 states of the country (Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi), where largely covered states are Uttar Pradesh (28.02 %), Bihar (10.86%), West Bengal (8.3 %), Uttarakhand (6.15 %) and Jharkhand (5.85 %). In addition to the physical resource value, the economic, environmental and cultural value of river Ganga is enormous in India. The Ganga also serves as one of India’s holiest rivers whose cultural and spiritual significance is widely known. 28. Despite this iconic status and religious heritage, the Ganga River today is facing formidable pollution pressures, along with the attendant threats to its biodiversity and environmental sustainability. An ever-growing population, together with inadequately planned urbanization and industrialization, has affected the quality of the river’s waters. Today, the Ganga’s waters are sullied by the incessant outpouring of sewage, as well as by the large volumes of solid and industrial waste that are churned out by human and economic activity along the river’s banks. According to the reports, the main causes of extreme pollution pressures in river Ganga includes (i) inadequacy of municipal waste water infrastructure and services, (ii) inadequacy of industrial effluent management, (iii) solid waste and non-point pollution sources, and (iv) inadequate in- stream flows. 29. The World Bank recognizes that the pollution in River Ganga is primarily a result of inadequate infrastructure, the weak capacity of local water and wastewater utilities in the basin, and the poor state of environmental monitoring and regulation. The Government of India (GoI) has received loan assistance from the World Bank for the Mission Clean Ganga related activities under NGRBA Program (later which is included as one of the component of the Namami Gange Programme) at the level of institutional development, operational and implementation support and in four sectors, namely, wastewater collection and treatment, industrial pollution control, solid waste management and riverfront development. 30. At the Central level, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) registered as a society on 12th August 2011 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, was constituted as an authority to ensure implementation of Namami Gange Programme. At State level, State Program Management Groups (SMCGs) were set-up as registered societies in the respective states, namely Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal while Jharkhand has a dedicated nodal cell within the Department of Urban Development was set up.

4 Source: Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) for the Namami Ganga Programme, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India, 2011 (Revised August 2017).

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31. NMCG acted as implementation arm of National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) which was constituted under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act (EPA), 1986. NGRBA has since been dissolved with effect from the 07th October 2016, consequent to the constitution of National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga (referred as National Ganga Council) vide Notification No. S.O. 3187(E), dated 07th October 2016 under EPA 1986 and subsequent amendments vide Notification No. S.O. 1793(E), dated the 21st May, 2019 and Notification No. S.O. 3163(E), dated 02nd September, 2019. 32. The current focus of World Bank funded National Ganga River Basin Projects (NGRBP) under National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is on six participating states namely Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), the implementing wing of Namami Gange Programme has appointed LEA Associates South Asia Private Limited, New Delhi, as a Consulting agency for the preparation of Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report (ESDDR) for “Pollution Abatement Works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality (Interception & Diversion with STP)” in the state of Uttar Pradesh, under National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), following the principles of ESMF of NGRBA.

1.1. NAMAMI GANGE PROGRAMME 33. The Government of India has launched “Namami Gange” as an Integrated Conservative Mission Programme in the year 2014. The Namami Gange programme is an umbrella programme which covers the previously sanctioned ongoing projects as well as the projects in new components with multi sector mandate to address both water quality and water quantity issues. The programme aims at integrating previous and currently ongoing initiatives by enhancing efficiency, extracting synergies and supplementing them with more comprehensive and better coordinated interventions. Namami Gange Programme has been segregated into two different components:  Component A: Pertains to ongoing projects of cleaning of river Ganga & its tributaries, including World Bank Assisted NGRBA programme having remaining central liabilities.  Component B: Pertains to new initiatives to be undertaken in 5 major sectors i.e. Infrastructure Development (Sewage Treatment, River Front Development, and Industrial Waste Water Treatment & Solid Waste Management), Institutional Development, Ecological Sustainability, Research & Development and Communication & Public Outreach. 34. The Namami Gange Programme will be implemented in the Ganga Basin in India. The overall technical assistance and program development under the proposed project will focus on the entire Ganga Basin; however specific sub-project investments under this project will focus on critical stretches of six basin states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh in India. 35. A comprehensive, basin-level, and multi-sectoral approach has been adopted, with support for investments in wastewater, solid waste and river front management, industrial effluent management, address non-point source of pollution and maintaining ecological flows and assessment of biodiversity and afforestation and public participation. The portfolio of investments under the NGRBA program includes the following:  Sewerage and sanitation systems/sewage treatment plants (new/up gradation)

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 Solid Waste Management  Industrial Pollution Control Initiatives  River front Management initiatives

1.2. STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT 36. This report deals with the Environmental and Social Due Diligence for the proposed “Pollution Abatement Works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality (Interception & Diversion with STP)” as per the requirement of Environment and Social Management Framework (ESMF) of NGRBA. In line with the requisite of ToR, the present ESDDR has been arranged in following chapters: Introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes briefly describes the project and its background and Portfolios of Investments. Project Description This chapter presents a brief profile of the Meerut city and provides description of the proposed pollution abatement project of River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality. Chapter 2 It also describes the scenario of existing sewerage infrastructure of the project area, need of the proposed project, and outlines the various components and/or interventions proposed under the present river pollution abatement work. Approach and Methodology Chapter 3 This chapter presents the different steps followed during the process of environmental & social Due Diligence and scope of the present study. Environmental and Social Profile of the Project Area Description of the baseline environmental and social condition including the baseline Chapter 4 physical environment, biological environment and socio-cultural conditions of the project area are briefly described in this chapter. Environmental and Social Safeguard Due Diligence This chapter captures the policy and legal framework of government of India as well the policies of World Bank applicable to the project followed by its compliance, consultation Chapter 5 processes carried out with the various sections of community and stakeholder groups, potential environmental and social impacts associated with the proposed project, institutional arrangement for implementation of ESMAP, Grievance Redress Mechanism, Gender Assessment, Development and Gender Based Violence (GBV). Findings of Gap Analysis Chapter 6 This chapter provides the major observations of Gap Analysis with respect to major environment and social attributes of the project. Implementation Schedule and Responsibilities Chapter 7 This chapter envisages the implementation schedule, responsibilities and respective time frame for implementation of ESMAP. Recommendations Chapter 8 This chapter provides the necessary recommendations to ensure compliance with the ESMF towards improving the environmental and social performance of the project.

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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1. CITY PROFILE 37. Meerut city, the head quarter of Meerut District, situated 70 Km. northeast of the national capital New Delhi, and 453 Km. northwest of the state capital Lucknow. It is a place of historical, cultural and administrative importance since the time immemorial. It is the second largest city in the National Capital Region and as of 2011 census the 33rd most populous urban agglomeration. According to the 2011 census, Meerut city (Municipal Corporation5) has population of 1,305,429 and the No. of Households6 is 232,144. 38. The city lies south of the cantonment, and owes its modern importance to its selection by the British government as the site of a great military station. The cantonment, established in 1806, was the headquarters of the 7th division of the northern army. The administration of the cantonment area and running of its urban and other functions is still outside the jurisdiction of Meerut Nagar Nigam. 39. The municipal area of Meerut Nagar Nigam (as of 2011) is 149 Km2 and the Cantonment covering an area of 35.67 Km2. The entire Meerut district is divided into 03 tehsils namely Sardhana, Mawana and Meerut. There are 12 Development Blocks in the district namely Sarurpur Khurd, Sardhana, Daurala, Mawana Kalan, Hastinapur, Parikshitgarh, Machra, Rohta, Meerut, Rajpura, Kharkhoda and Janikhurd. There are 459 Gram Sabhas and 663 Revenue villages with 604 inhabited villages and 59 uninhabited villages in the district. In Census 2011 the district covered 14 statutory Towns and 4 census towns. Statutory Towns comprises 01 Nagar Nigam (Municipal Corporation), 2 Nagar Palika Parishad, 10 Nagar Panchayats and 01 Cantonment Board.

Figure 2-1: Regional setting of Meerut District and Meerut City Source: https://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/uttarpradesh/districts/meerut.htm.

5 District Census Handbook, Meerut, 2011. 6 Detail Project Report for I&D & STP Works in Meerut City under Namami Gange Programm, 2018.

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40. Being part of Nation Capital Region Meerut plays a major role in contribution towards overall economic development of the region. By road, Meerut city is well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Haridwar, and other cities. There are 3 National Highways (NH 58, NH-119 & NH-235) that pass through Meerut. 41. The proposed project area falls in Meerut Tehsil of Meerut district. The project Tehsil exists with Meerut metropolitan regions which include Meerut Municipal Corporation, Cantonment area, Amehra Adipur, Aminar urf Bhurbaral, Mohiuddinpur and Sindhwali regions as well as other adjoining 25 villages.

2.2. EXISTING SCENARIO OF SEWERAGE FACILITIES IN MEERUT CITY 42. At present sewerage system exists only in very limited area of old city and colonies developed by the Meerut Development Authority (MDA) and Uttar Pradesh Avas Vikas Parishad. Sewerage system in Meerut was introduced in the year 1975. The total length of sewerage network in Meerut Nagar Nigam is about 209 Km. out of which 23 Km. is trunk sewer. There are 6 Intermediate Pumping Stations (IPS) and 1 Main Pumping Station (MPS). The Intermediate Pumping Stations (IPS) pumps the sewage to Main Pumping Station (MPS) and from there; it is pumped to sewage form at Hapur Road in Ward No. 19. Sewage from other pumping stations is pumped to different nalas finally meeting Kali River. In addition to above, UP Housing Board / Uttar Pradesh Avas Vikas Parishad and Meerut Development Authority (MDA) have also laid sewer lines in their recently developed colonies, part of which is handed over to Meerut Nagar Nigam. Thus, the total sewerage network including that of Nagar Nigam constitute about 90 Km. of main sewer and 370 Km. of branch sewers which presently cover only 25% - 30% of the city area 43. Presently, in Meerut city total 13 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) of varying capacities are existed, of which 12 STPs are maintained by the Meerut Development Authority (MDA), while 1 STP of capacity 72 MLD located at Kamalpur is maintained by the Meerut Nagar Nigam through Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (UPJN). Table 2-1: Summary of existing STPs in Meerut city Capacity of Present Flow No. Location Discharge Into Maintained by STP in MLD in MLD 1 Pallavpuram Phase - 2 11 7.40 Abu Nala - 1 Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 2 Pallavpuram Phase - 1 07 6.70 Abu Nala - 1 Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 3 Rakshapuram 06 4.40 Abu Nala - 1 Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 4 Ansal Colony 05 3.50 Abu Nala - 1 Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 5 Ganga Nagar 10 4.50 Abu Nala - 1 Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 6 Pandav Nagar 03 2.50 Abu Nala - 2 Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 7 Sharadhapuri Phase - 1 06 6.00 Abu Nala - 2 Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 8 Sainik Vihar / Sharadhapuri Phase - 2 (06 + 06) = 12 6.0 + 5.8 Abu Nala - 2 Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 9 Ved Viyaspur 15 4.20 Kharauli Nala Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 10 Shatabdi Nagar 15 4.00 Kharauli Nala Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 11 Sports Goods Complex 07 2.00 Kharauli Nala Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 12 Lohia Nagar 10 5.20 Odean Nala Meerut Development Authority (MDA) 13 Kamalpur Village 72 24.00 Kali Nadi Meerut Nagar Nigam TOTAL 179 86.20 Source: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut; Detail Project Report for I&D & STP Works in Meerut City under Namami Gange Programm, 2018.

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44. Due to the tremendous population growth and increased areas of habitation for the development of many colonies in the areas of Shatabdi Nagar, Pallav Puram, Lohia Nagar, Ved Vyaspuri, Pandav Nagar, etc. different sections of existing sewers network are partially and/or fully chocked, the sewers are also discharged into nearby nala by gravity flow without any treatment and the earlier constructed STPs are not receiving designed flow. Hence, it is proposed to intercept and divert the waste water flowing through Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala; to the newly proposed STP of capacity 250 MLD at Kamal village, for treatment before its discharge to Kali Nadi.

Figure 2-2: Existing sewerage zonal plan of Meerut city Source: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut.

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45. On the basis of topographical and geographical features the Meerut City has been divided into Nine Sewerage Zones. Sewer zone wise status of Meerut City is tabulated below: Table 2-2: Sewer zone wise status of Meerut City Length of Length of Length of Households in Length of Projected Population Sl. Sewerage earlier laid balance sewer damaged Meerut Nagar the lanes (2019) of Meerut City No. Zone No. sewer lines lines to be laid sewer lines Nigam (in Km.) (Excluding Cantt. Area) (in Km.) (in Km.) (in Km.) (as per ULB) 1 Zone - 1 195 45 150 - 26352 160000 2 Zone - 2 215 23 192 0.63 22888 150400 3 Zone - 3 207 57 150 - 14384 107200 4 Zone - 4 251 28 223 - 34689 227200 5 Zone - 5 203 191 12 - 21698 187200 6 Zone - 6 310 113 197 13.16 57358 356800 7 Zone - 7 185 175 10 - 39913 233600 8 Zone - 8 120 88 32 - 6406 59200 9 Zone - 9 179 47 132 5.37 12422 118400 TOTAL 1865 767 1098 236110 1600000 Source: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut. 46. The Kali River, originates from the forest region in Antwada village in Jansath tehsil of Muzafarnnagar district in form of a small stream. It is an intermittent river, flowing during the monsoon season. The Kalinadi traverse Khatholi town (Uttar Pradesh) and flows through the districts of Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshar, Aligarh, Kasganj and finally merges the Ganga River at downstream near Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh. The River Kali through its tributaries drain receives considerable amounts of wastewater every day from the industries and municipal area of Meerut city, Hapur, and Bulandshar city, which leads to deterioration of its water quality.

Figure 2-3: Existing Drainage System of Meerut city

Source: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut.

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47. There are five (5) major drains in Meerut that ultimately discharge their wastewater into the Kali Nadi includes Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2, Odean Nala (also known as Slaughterhouse drain), Kharauli Nala and City Nala. The details of these drains are summarized as under: Table 2-3: Details of existing drains in Meerut Name of Length (in Km.) Catchment Area No. Place of Origin Discharging Point Drain Total In Meerut Nagar Nigam (in Hectares) Kali Nadi near Pratap 1 Abu Nala 1 Kapasdih Village 33.60 17.80 13568 Nagar Kali Nadi downstream 2 Abu Nala 2 Maharmati Village 30.40 13.90 12994 (D/S) Sarai Kazi Kali Nadi upstream (U/S) 3 Odean Nala Jali Khothi Chowk 8.40 8.40 2719 Ghosipur Passing Kansi Village and 4 Kharauli Nala Murlipur Gulab 33.00 6.00 3090 spread in field Cantonment Abu Nala 2 near Nai 5 City Nala 12.65 4.70 545 Area Boundary Sadak Chowk Source: Detail Project Report for I&D & STP Works in Meerut City under Namami Gange Programm, 2018. 48. However, the proposed interventions involves interception and diversion of waste water flowing through Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala; to the newly proposed STP of capacity 250 MLD at Kamal village, for treatment before its discharge to Kali Nadi, which finally joins with the Ganga River at downstream near Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh. The flow measurement data of Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala recorded by the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut using V- Notch method is tabulated below: Table 2-4: Flow measurement of Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala Discharge in MLD Sl. No. Name of the Drain June 2017 October 2019 December 2019 1 Abu Nala 1 39.22 39.00 31.50 2 Abu Nala 2 145.95 135.34 143.49 3 Odean Nala 161.73 155.41 136.00 Source: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut.

Figure 2-4: Abu Nala-1 near Rakshapuram STP

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Figure 2-5: Abu Nala-2 near Kamalpur STP site Figure 2-6: Odean Nala near Kamalpur STP site

Figure 2-7: Map showing existing and proposed STP in Meerut city

2.3. NECESSITY OF THIS PROJECT 49. Meerut city unlike other Indian cities does not have a centralized sewer system for collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of domestic and institutional wastewater. The waste water production in Meerut city is from different sources like operational deep tube wells being maintained by Meerut Nagar Nigam, waste water being contributed by the Cantonment

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Board area, several educational institutions, dairy farms, etc. Likewise, the effluents of industries, effluents of different slaughter houses are also discharged directly into the drains without any treatment. Due to this tremendous population growth and increased areas of habitation, different sections of existing sewers network are partially and/or fully chocked, carries reduced flow and the STPs are not receiving designed flow. The untreated sewerage disposal is a critical area; most of the waste water of town and from un-sewered areas is discharged directly into the drains creating unhygienic environment. 50. Based on the projected (2019) population the estimated sewage generation of Meerut city calculated by the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut is summarized below: 7  Population of Meerut city (Municipal Corporation ) as per 2011 census is 1,305,429.  Projected Population (2019) of Meerut City (Excluding Cantt. Board Area) is 1,600,000.  Population in Cantonment board Meerut (as per 2011 census) is 93,312.  No. of Household in Nagar Nigam Meerut (as per ULB) 236,110.  No. of Household in Cantonment Board Meerut (as per 2011 census) is 17,631.  Sewage generation in Meerut Nagar Nigam area is 366.91 MLD.  Sewage generation in Cantonment Board area is 11.59 MLD.  Sewage generation of Meerut city is 378.50 MLD. 51. The census data on decadal population of Meerut (Municipal Corporation) since year 1991 is presented in Figure 2-8 below: Figure 2-8: Population Growth Trend of Meerut

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52. Meerut city is one of the major educational centre in western Uttar Pradesh. The city has four universities, two medical colleges, number of engineering and management colleges. The projected population and estimated sewage generation of Meerut city has been computed including the Cantonment Board Area and the in-migrants8 (taking into consideration the institutional floating population viz. Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Chaudhary Charan

7 District Census Handbook, Meerut, 2011. 8 The population of Meerut city, Cantonment Board and migrants has been taken from Census 2011.

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Singh University, etc.). The Consultant has computed the population projection using several methods viz. Arithmetical Progression Method, Geometric Progression Method, Incremental Increase method, Average Decadal Growth method, Last Decadal Growth method, Uniform Percentage Increase method and Least Square method. Accordingly, based on the projected population, the sewage generation has been estimated. Out of these methods, the population projected by arithmetical progression method, incremental increase method, uniform percentage increase method, simple graph method and semi log graph method are on lower side. On the other hand, the population projected by average decadal growth method, last decadal method and least square method are on higher side. Therefore, the population projected by geometrical progression seems to be realistic and follow the growth trend of Meerut city. Hence, the population projected by geometrical progression method has been adopted. 53. The Projected Population and estimated sewage generation of Meerut City (including the Cantonment Board Area and the in-migrants) are summarized in the below table:

Table 2-5: Projected Population and Estimated Sewage Generation of Meerut City (including the Cantonment Board Area and the in-migrants) Years S. No. Description 2019 2020 2030 2035 2050 1 Projected Population 2707823 2811682 4096621 4944878 8696508 2 Sewage Generation (MLD) 324.94 337.40 491.59 593.39 1043.58 54. Considering the population growth and sewage generation during the year 2030 (491.59 MLD), 2035 (593.39 MLD) and 2050 (1043.58 MLD) against the installed capacity of 179 MLD, clearly indicates the necessity of augmentation of existing sewerage network as well as an additional unit, to reduce the pollution load of major drains (i.e. Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala), so that the wastewater would be treated before its discharge to Kali Nadi. 55. Keeping in view the NGRBA’s objective of Mission Clean Ganga, to improve the sanitation level and prevention of untreated discharge of sewage into Kali Nadi, it is proposed that the waste water of Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala will be intercepted & diverted to newly proposed STP of capacity 250 MLD at Kamal village for treatment before discharging into to Kali Nadi, which finally joins with the Ganga River at downstream near Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh.

2.4. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES 56. The proposed project involves strengthening of existing sewerage infrastructure of the Meerut district by intercepting and diverting the waste water flowing through Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala to newly proposed Sewage Treatment Plant of capacity 250 MLD at Kamal village, to treat the wastewater before its discharge to Kali Nadi, which finally joins with the Ganga River at downstream near Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh. 57. As per the Final Minutes of 20th Meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of NMCG dated 26.02.2019, the major components of the proposed “Interception & Diversion with STP at Meerut Uttar Pradesh” under Namami Gange Program include:  Interception & Diversion structures 2 Nos. (Odean Nala & Aub Nala 2).  Raising main and I&D network.  New MPS 1 No.  Construction of new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of capacity 250 MLD. CANADA | INDIA | AFRICA | MIDDLE EAST Page | 21

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 Abu Nala 1, 14 MLD treatment capacity decentralized treatment / geo-synthetic dewatering tube / enhancement primary coagulation or any other treatment methods qualifying the regulatory norms.  Operation & maintenance (O&M) for 15 years.  Installation of trash arresting rack and its regular O&M at the mouth of all drains.  Adequate provision for handling septage in the STP. 58. The Contract for implementing the Sewerage and STP Scheme at Meerut is based on Hybrid Annuity Model. It is anticipated that entire work will be completed within 24 months from the date of start. As per DPR the total cost of the proposed project has been estimated to be Rs. 681.78 Crore, (including cost of O&M for 15 years – Rs. 318 Crores). 59. The test reports of waste water quality of Abu Nala-1, Abu Nala-2, Odeon Nala and Kali Nadi conducted during the month of November 2019 (please refer Annexure-2) by the UPJN, Meerut, shows that the Abu Nal-1 before entering the border of Meerut city (Nagar Nigam) the concentration of BOD and COD is much higher than what is permissible for various uses. This high concentration of BOD and COD is possibly due to the discharge of untreated waste water from the various industries particularly sugar industries exist in the upstream side. However, after entering into the Meerut city (Nagar Nigam) the test results for all other sampling locations shows improvement in water quality of Abu Nala-1, Abu Nala-2 and Odeon Nala, due to the discharge of treated waste water from the existing STPs of Meerut city. 60. In view of the above, it is assessed that the water quality of Abu Nala-1, Abu Nala-2, Odeon Nala and Kali Nadi, will develop if the various industrial units exist in the upstream side, discharge effluents strictly in accordance with the prescribed standards of the Competent Authorities viz. CPCB, UPPCB, MoEFC&C and NGT. 61. Considering the NGRBA’s objective of Mission Clean Ganga, the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut /NMCG shall pursue the Competent Authorities viz. CPCB, UPPCB, MoEFC&C and MoWR, to direct the various industrial units located in the upstream side, so that the substantial industrial effluents are discharged strictly in accordance with the prescribed parameters and not cause pollution to Abu Nala-1, Abu Nala-2, Odeon Nala and Kali Nadi. Furthermore, provision for equalization tank shall also be considered in the DPR to restrict the flow of any accidental industrial effluent to the proposed STP (250 MLD), so that the treatment process does not got effected due to such polluted effluent flow. 62. The key objective of the proposed project to prevent untreated wastewater of Meerut city flowing to Abu Nala 1, Abu Nala 2 and Odean Nala by intercepting & diverting it to the newly proposed STP of capacity 250 MLD for treatment before its discharge to Kali River, as well as to achieve the sewage effluent standards as prescribed by the CPCB, MoEFC&C, Government of India, as well as recommended by the CPHEEO in its latest manual and by the NGT vide its order dated 30th April 2019. The characteristics of treated sewage effluent of proposed STP’s as prescribed by the above-mentioned statutory authorities are given below:

Table 2-6: Effluent Discharge Standards for Sewage Treatment Plant (CPCB) Sl. Parameters Parameters Limit (Standards for New STPs Design after notification date)* No. 1 pH 6.5 – 9.0 2 Biochemical Oxygen Demand BOD (mg/l) 10 3 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) (mg/l) 50

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Sl. Parameters Parameters Limit (Standards for New STPs Design after notification date)* No. 4 Total Suspended Solids TSS (mg/l) 20

5 Ammonical Nitrogen (NH4-N) [mg/l] 5 6 Total Nitrogen (N-total) [mg/l] 10 7 Faecal Coliform (MPN/100 ml) <100 Note: (i) These standards will be applicable for discharge in water resources as well as for land disposal. The standards for Faecal Coliform may not be applied for use of treated sewage in industrial purposes. (ii) * Achievements of Standards for existing STPs within 05 years from the date of notification.

Source: MoEFC&C Draft Notification; dated 24th November 2015. Table 2-7: Effluent Discharge Standards for Sewage Treatment Plant (NGT) Sl. Parameters Standards for treated sewage effluent for disposal into water bodies No. 1 Biochemical Oxygen Demand BOD (mg/l) <10 2 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) (mg/l) 50 3 Total Suspended Solids TSS (mg/l) <20 4 Total Nitrogen (mg/l) <10 5 Ammonical Nitrogen (mg/l) <5 6 Total Phosphorus (mg/l) 1.0 7 Faecal Coliform MPN/100 ml : Desirable, Permissible <100, 230 th Source: Hon’ble NGT Order dated 30 April 2019. Disposal of treated effluent 63. The treated waste water of STP will be preferably reused for agriculture purposes and during the rainy season it is being discharged into the Kali River. The other alternative measure to reuse the water shall be explored. Details of sludge storage and disposal 64. Presently there is no provision for Bio-digester in the existing STP (72 MLD) located at Kamalpur and the sludge currently generating from STP is being stored within its campus. On an average there is a provision for storage of 2 – 3 Tons capacity sludge is available in the campus of existing STP. Time to time based on the requirement, the stored sludge is distributed to the Choudhury Charan Singh University & Medical College / UP Jal Nigam Campus / existing STP Campus to use as manure for horticulture purpose. A log book is being maintained for the same. 65. In the proposed STP of 250 MLD capacity there is a provision of Bio-digester. After digestion in the Bio-digester the volume of sludge to be generated from the proposed STP (250 MLD) will be drastically reduce. It has also been proposed to utilize all the biogas produced from the digested sludge for generation of power / electricity. Furthermore, the digested sludge after necessary laboratory analysis for biological and chemical testing including heavy metals, if found suitable may be distributed/handed over to the local farmers / University Campuses / Government Parks / UP Jal Nigam Campus for horticulture purpose. In case, if the laboratory analysis is not found within the suitable range for usage in horticulture purpose, needs to be disposed in the adequate land fill site authorized by MC/ULB. As per the discussion with the officials of UP Jal Nigam Meerut, it is assessed that presently municipal waste disposal sites exist near Gawri village, Lohia Nagar on Hapur Road and at Mangatpuram on Delhi Road, which are around 8 – 9 Kms. away from the proposed STP site.

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Figure 2-9: Present practice of sludge disposal at the existing STP (72 MLD) at Kamalpur 66. Appropriate Sludge Management Plan shall be prepared by the Concessionaire. Suitable site should also be identified by the Concessionaire for the safe disposal of sludge generated at the STP. The Concessionaire shall also need to identify specific site for intermittent storage of waste from SPS and STP sites. Suitable sites and/or available landfill sites authorized by MC/ULB shall also be explored by the Concessionaire for sludge disposal before commencing the construction activities. The necessary safeguard measures associated with the storage and disposal of sludge are provided in the ESMAP (please refer Sl. No. 27 & 45 of Annexure-7) of this report.

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3. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

3.1. METHODOLOGY 67. The Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF of NGRBA, 2011)9 is intended to identify and assess the several environment and social impacts (both positive and negative) that may results for the proposed river pollution mitigation project of River Kali at Meerut, under NGRBP, as well as to provide a corresponding management plan to handle any adverse/negative impacts. The methodology adopted for conducting Environmental and Social Due Diligence for the proposed interventions is given in Figure 3-1 below.

Figure 3-1: Flowchart describing steps adopted for ESDDR preparation

68. The Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report (ESDDR) has been prepared by LEA Associates South Asia Private Limited, New Delhi, on the basis of Detailed Project Report that has been prepared by UP Jal Nigam.

3.1.1. Review of available documents and data collation 69. Review of available documents and collating information from various documents to assess the possible environmental and social impacts of the proposed project. All the available information and data (quantitative, qualitative) regarding the proposed project has been collected

9 For the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) document please refer https://www.nmcg.nic.in/writereaddata/fileupload/25_Namami_Gange_ESMF__August_17_2017__1___1_.pdf

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mainly from the Detailed Project Report (DPR), consultation with stake-holders and other secondary sources including the water/air/noise monitoring data of UP Pollution Control Board, UP Jal Nigam and from the reports of tests conducted at site.

3.1.2. Describing the sub-project activities 70. With the help of information and data received mainly from the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and consultations with stake-holders, a brief description and analysis of the project activities has been established. Based on initial understanding, the list of required information has been drafted before conducting the field survey.

3.1.3. Discussion with the key stakeholders 71. The key stakeholders including the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut were interacted (both formally and informally) during the field visits while preparing the ESDDR. Most of the associated government departments were visited to collect the relevant data and their feedback on the proposed project activities. Also they were asked about the mitigation plans they have adopted or are planning to adopt, suggestions for improvement and any public grievances. Surveys were conducted along the path of proposed project sites. The details some of these discussions are given in Table 5-3. The photographs of consultations are provided as Annexure-6.

3.1.4. Baseline environmental and social profile of project area 72. With the help of secondary information/data received from the available documents and from the discussions/interactions with key stakeholders and host population, a brief description of the baseline environmental and social profile of the project area has been established.

3.1.5. Screening Activities 73. The project screening has also been carried out to understand the nature, scale and magnitude of potential environmental and social impacts associated with the proposed project. The screening activities have been conducted as per the guidelines provided in Environmental and Social Management Framework of NGRBA (NGRBA, 2011) and on the basis of secondary data analysis, field assessments and stakeholder interactions/consultations. 74. The screening checklist included criteria that detailed out the impact level of various activities during the construction and operation phases. The criteria included environmental factors such as the presence of eco-sensitive region in and around the project area, clearance of tree cover, improper storage of excavation spoils, flooding of adjacent areas, elevated noise and dust levels, damage to existing utilities, etc. Social criteria included factors such as requirement of land acquisition, displacement of tribes, loss of livelihood and gender issues.

3.1.6. Identification and assessment of impacts 75. Based on the analysis of the data collected from field surveys, stakeholder interactions/ consultations and secondary sources, issues related to the environmental and social sectors were identified. The impacts so identified were compared with the existing baseline environmental and social condition of the study region. Though the project envisages few environmental and social impacts, however they are temporary in nature can be mitigated with the proper implementation

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safeguard measures suggested in the ESDDR designed for the project along with effective monitoring of the implementation.

3.1.7. Developing Management Action Plan 76. Based on the identified and assessed potential environmental and social impacts, an appropriate mitigation / management action plan has been developed recommending suitable measures needed to prevent, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts (if any) and to improve the environmental and social performance. The mitigation plans is suggested for different stages of the project, as applicable: designing phase, construction phase and, operation and maintenance phase.

3.2. SCOPE OF WORK 77. Based on the Environmental and Social Screening carried out as part of this due diligence exercise using the screening matrix provided in the Environmental and Social Management Framework of NGRBA (please refer Annexure-5), concludes that the present project of pollution abatement works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality, is categorized as ‘Low Impact’ category. The project components have limited environment and social impacts, which can be mitigated with the adoption of suitable mitigation measures. The scope of the ESDDR that has been finalized on the basis of project screening and categorization are given below:  Describe the sub-project and its components;  Describe the baseline environmental and social conditions of the sub-project areas and the proposed project facilities;  Identification and analysis of key environmental issues viz. presence of any ecologically sensitive areas in the vicinity of the project site, as well as social issues (if any) associated with the project;  Interactions / discussions with the key stakeholders;  Environmental and Social Screening and categorization of the sub-project as per the requirements of ESMF of NGRBA / Namami Gange Program;  Develop Environmental and Social Management Action Plan (ESMAP) outlining suitable mitigation measures to be adopted by the relevant implementing actor;  Outline the requirements of specific permissions / clearances / approvals that may be applicable to the proposed project and the requirements of any detailed study [e.g. preparation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Tribal Development Plan (TDP), etc.].

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4. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL PROFILE OF PROJECT AREA 78. This section briefly describes the baseline environmental and social profile of the study area. Meerut city, the head quarter of Meerut District, situated 70 Km. northeast of the national capital New Delhi, and 453 Km. northwest of the state capital Lucknow. The entire Meerut district is divided into 03 tehsils namely Sardhana, Mawana and Meerut. The Meerut city lies at latitude 29º 41’ North and longitude 77º 43’ East. Meerut city is a Class-I town having the civic status of Nagar Nigam (Municipal Corporation10). According to 2011 census, the area of Meerut Nagar Nigam is 149 Km2 and the Cantonment is covering 35.67 Km2. 79. The project area falls in Meerut Tehsil of Meerut district. The project Tehsil exists with Meerut metropolitan regions (it includes Meerut Municipal Corporation, Cantonment area, Amehra Adipur, Aminar urf Bhurbaral, Mohiuddinpur and Sindhwali regions) and other adjoining 25 villages.

4.1. PHYSIOGRAPHY 80. The district Meerut lies in the upper Ganga Doab11. The Ganga and Hindon form its boundaries in the east and west respectively. On the basis of Geology, Soils, Topography, Climate and natural vegetation the district is divided into four sub-micro regions namely Hindon Plain, Meerut Plain, Mawana Bhur Tract and Ganga Khadar. 81. The Meerut city lies in Meerut Plain. The general profile of the city is flat sloping towards the South. Lateral slopes are towards Kali River which flows from North West to South East through the heart of the city. 82. The proposed construction is planned on a flat unoccupied terrain. The project will not alter the topography of the site if planned and executed aesthetically will improve the visual appeal of the area.

4.2. SEISMICITY

83. As per seismic hazard map of Meerut

India, Meerut falls in Severe Intensity zone IV and corresponds to the Modified Mercalli (MM) scale intensity VIII. In consideration to this, due measures were incorporated in designing of water / waste-water retaining structures. (viz. Sewage Lifting Station or Sewage Treatment Plants, etc.) as per provision of the Code. Figure 4-1: Earthquake Zones of Uttar Pradesh

Source: UP State Disaster Management Plan for Earthquake, March 2010.

10 District Census Handbook, Meerut, 2011. 11 Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. It is similar to an interfluve.

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4.3. CLIMATE AND WEATHER 84. The Climate of Meerut is Sub humid to subtropical climate with maximum and minimum temperature is 43°C and 1.5°C respectively. It lies on 226 meter above sea level. Summers last from early April to late June during and are extremely hot.

The average annual temperature is 24.7° C in Meerut. Temperatures drop slightly, with plenty of cloud cover but with higher humidity. Temperatures rise again in October and the city then has a mild, dry winter season from late October to the middle of March. The monsoon arrives in late June and continues till the middle Figure 4-2: Last Five Year Rainfall Record of Meerut of September. The average Source: Website of Customized Rainfall Information System (CRIS), Hydromet Division, India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Science, New Delhi. annual rainfall in the area is about 1000 mm, out of which the main part is received during the monsoon period. The maximum rainfall occurs in the month of June to September due to south west monsoon. As per IMD data on rainfall of the last 5 years Figure 4-2 displays the month of July has recorded the maximum annual rainfall during the year. The above Figure 4-2, indicates that as the region receives more rainfall during the months of July – September, the construction activities close to river/water body/streams/nala etc. are suggested to be planned during the period which avoids the peak monsoon period (i.e. July – September). 85. The project site is located just adjacent to the existing STP and as such is devoid of any structures. No major tree felling and/or vegetation clearing of any kind is envisaged under the proposed project. Therefore the project is unlikely to have any micro-climatic impacts.

4.4. AIR ENVIRONMENT 86. The Figure 4-3 shows the graphical representation of Ambient Air Quality data being recorded by the Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) in year 2019, at the monitoring stations of Jai Bhim Nagar and Ganga Nagar of Meerut city. The monitoring stations of Jai Bhim Nagar and Ganga Nagar are situated in the eastern side of the city are densely populated and falling under the sewerage Zone 7 and Zone 8 of the Meerut city. The Figure 4-3 3 3 reveal that the concentration of PM10 varies from 163.21 µg/m to 178.93 µg/m during April was much higher than the National Ambient Air Quality standard of 100 µg/m3. However, the concentration of SO2 and NO2 was found within the CPCB standard. The maximum concentration 3 of NO2 has been recorded to be 84.6 µg/m during the month of June.

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87. This rise in the concentration of PM10 is possibly due to various anthropogenic activities viz. ongoing construction activities (i.e. NH Project, Railway Project, etc.) in the adjoining areas, vehicular traffic and decrease in dispersion rate of air. To prevent further boost in the concentration of suspended particulate matter in project location, corresponding preventive measure should be undertaken during construction Figure 4-3: Last Five Year Rainfall Record of Meerut stage. The preventive measures Source: Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (http://www.uppcb.com). are presented in ESMAP of this report (please refer Annexure-7). 88. The ambient air quality with respect to the proposed project site forms the baseline information. The various sources of air pollution in the region are dust rising from unpaved roads, domestic fuel burning, vehicular traffic, agricultural activities etc. The prime objective of baseline air quality monitoring is to assess existing air quality of the proposed STP (250 MLD) site located at Kamalpur. This will also be useful in assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during the construction and operation phases. 89. To assess the Ambient Air Quality of the proposed project area, the Consultant has also carried out on-site ambient air quality monitoring during the month of January’ 2020 from 03.01.2020 to 07.01.2020 through accredited Environmental Monitoring Agency. The monitoring location has been taken in the proposed STP (250 MLD) site located at Kamalpur. Major air pollutants viz. Particulate Matter (PM2.5 & PM10), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), and Carbon Monoxide (CO) representing the basic air quality in the proposed project were identified for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM). The results of ambient air quality monitoring carried out in the proposed STP (250 MLD) site located at Kamalpur, is given in Table 4-1 below:

Table 4-1: Results of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring conducted at the proposed STP (250 MLD) site, Kamalpur

PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NOx CO Location GPS Coordinates (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) 28°56'20.97"N 64.4 112.7 7.9 27.2 987.6 Proposed STP (250 MLD) site, 77°45'23.47"E Kamalpur 28°56'23.22"N 68.2 132.6 11.3 34.7 856.4 77°45'19.94"E Permissible Limit (as per CPCB Guidelines) 60.0 100.0 80.0 80.0 4000

3 90. The Ambient Air Quality monitoring reveals that the concentrations of PM2.5 (64.4 µg/m & 3 3 3 68.2 µg/m ) and PM10 (112.7 µg/m & 132.6 µg/m ) are higher than the National Ambient Air Quality standard of 60 µg/m3 and 100 µg/m3 respectively, due to severe weather conditions during the month of January month encountering thick fog minimum ground-level velocity condition as

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well as due to bad condition of roads adjacent to the proposed STP (250 MLD) site located at

Kamalpur. As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2, NO2 and CO are concerned, the concentrations were found within the prescribed limit of CPCB. Detailed Air Monitoring Lab reports are attached as Annexure-3. The standards of Ambient Air Quality in India are available online at http://cpcbenvis.nic.in. 91. During the construction phase, operation of construction machineries at the site and usage of vehicles for transporting the construction material are the primary sources of air pollution. However, during the operation phase due to the decrease movement of vehicular traffic to the site the potential for negative impacts on air quality will minimize.

4.5. WATER ENVIRONMENT 92. The project area has two principle rivers Ganga and Hindon, Kali is tributary of Hindon River while Burhi is tributary of Ganga River. The Kali and Burhi tributaries are non-perennial in nature. Ganga River flows from north to south direction. Sand dunes are also located irregularly along the river. 93. The Kali River is an intermittent river, flowing during the monsoon season. It originates near Khatholi town (Uttar Pradesh) and flows through the districts of Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshar, Aligarh, Kasganj and finally merges with river Ganga at Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh). Earlier, Kali River gets water during monsoon season and groundwater recharge. Now a day, groundwater recharge is minimal and mostly industrial & domestic wastewater is discharged in to river Kali system. The river receives considerable amounts of wastewater every day from the industries and municipal area of Meerut city, Hapur, Bulandshar city which leads to deterioration of water quality. 94. As per information available from Central Ground Water Authority, the Meerut city falls under overexploited zone. The level of ground water level ranges from 10-20 meter below ground level (mbgl). Water Quality of Kali River 95. To assess the three organic and bacteriological parameters DO, BOD and Total coliform for various upstream and downstream stations of Kali River at Meerut, consecutively two years secondary data have been sourced from the website of Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Lucknow. Based on the available data from the UPPCB for the year 2018 and 2019 (please refer Annexure-1), an illustrative record of the water quality record has been shown in the below in Figure 4-4 and Figure 4-5. The graphical representation of BOD data for consecutive two years shows concentration much higher than what is permissible for various uses (i.e. < 3 mg/l). The graphical representation of Total coliform data for consecutive two years also shows concentration higher than the permissible limit prescribed by CPCB as < 5000 MPN/100ml. During the month of May’ 2019, the Total coliform shows much higher value than the permissible limit prescribed by CPCB, which is possibly due to the presence of densely populated built-up areas in Meerut city as well as in its adjoining areas; decrease in dilution process of river water due to less rainfall recorded during the months of April & May 2019; and increase in evaporation rate due to peak summer during the month of May 2019.

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Figure 4-4: Comparative record of Water quality for the year 2018

Figure 4-5: Comparative record of Water quality for the year 2019 Source: Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (http://www.uppcb.com). 96. The test reports of waste water quality of Abu Nala-1, Abu Nala-2, Odeon Nala and Kali Nadi for the month of November 2019 (please refer Annexure-2) have also been collected from the UPJN, Meerut. The test results shows that in case of Abu Nal-1 before entering the border of Meerut city (Nagar Nigam) the concentration of BOD (1090 mg/l) is much higher than what is permissible for various uses (i.e. < 3 mg/l). This high concentration of BOD is possibly due to the

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discharge of untreated waste water and presence of various industries in the upstream side. However, after entering into the Meerut city (Nagar Nigam) for all other sampling locations the concentration of BOD clearly indicates an improvement due to the discharge of treated waste water in Abu Nal-1, Abu Nala-2, Odeon Nala and Kali Nadi from the existing STPs of Meerut city. 97. The Consultant has also done sampling for both surface water and underground water to assess the Water Quality of the proposed project area. The samples were taken from the identified monitoring locations around the proposed project area. A total of 2 samples were taken, 1 for surface water at the receiving point of Abu Drain-2 to Kali River and 1 for ground water from the premises of existing STP (72 MLD) located at Kamalpur, Meerut. The water quality analysis results are given in Table 4-2 and Table 4-3 below: Table 4-2: Physico-chemical and Biological Characteristics of Surface Water collected at the receiving point of Abu Drain-2 to Kali River

S. IS: 2296 -1992(Class C) Parameters Unit Results Test method No. Tolerance Limit 1 pH - 6.5 - 8.5 7.78 IS: 3025(Pt-11)1983, RA. 2002 2 Temperature °C - 21.3 APHA 23rd Edn.2017-2550 B 3 D.O mg/l Minimum -4 <0.1 IS 3025(Part-38): 2006. 4 BOD mg/l 30 126.5 IS 3025(Part-44):1993, RA 2009 5 Color Hazen 300 <5 IS: 3025 (Pt-4) 1983, RA 2017 Dis- 6 Odour - - IS: 3025(Pt-5) Agreeable 7 TDS mg/l 1500 1180 IS 3025(Part-16): 1984, RA 2006 8 TSS mg/l - 85.2 IS 3025(Part-17) 9 TKN mg/l 25.2 IS: 3025(Pt-34)1988, RA. 2003 10 Ammonical Nitrogen mg/l 1.62 IS: 3025(Pt-34)1988, RA. 2003

11 Nitrate(as NO3) mg/l 50 4.5 IS: 3025(Pt-34)1988, RA. 2003 12 Free Ammonia mg/l <0.1 IS: 3025(Pt-34)1988, RA. 2003 13 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 600 400 IS 3025(Part-32): 1988

14 Sulphates (as SO4) mg/l 400 65.5 IS 3025(Part-24):1986, RA 2003 15 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 1.5 0.74 APHA 21st Ed., 4500F(D) 16 Oil & Grease mg/l 0.1 <0.1 IS 3025(Part-39):1991, RA 2009

rd 17 Phenolic Compound (as C6H5OH) mg/l 0.005 <0.001 5530-B,C&E,APHA 23 2017 18 Arsenic mg/l 0.2 <0.1 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed. 2017 (AAS) 19 Mercury( as Hg) mg/l - <0.001 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed.2017 20 Lead ( as Pb) mg/l 0.1 0.08 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed. 2017 (AAS) 21 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l 0.01 0.01 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed. 2017 (AAS) 22 Chromium (as Cr+6) mg/l 0.05 0.04 IS 3025(Part-52): 200 23 Copper (as Cu) mg/l 1.5 0.65 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed. 2017 (AAS) 24 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 15 0.98 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed. 2017 (AAS) 25 Selenium (as Se) mg/l - <0.1 IS: 3025 (P- 56) 26 Anionic detergents (as MBAS) mg/l 1.0 <0.1 Annexure K Of IS 13428 27 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 50 1.52 3500-Fe- B, APHA 23rd Ed. 2017

28 Sulphide(as H2S) mg/l - 0.1 IS-3025 (P-29)

nd 29 Phosphate (as PO4) mg/l - 0.25 APHA 22 Edn.2012-4500-P C 30 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l 0.05 <0.1 4500-CN-B,C & E, APHA 23rd Ed.2017

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S. IS: 2296 -1992(Class C) Parameters Unit Results Test method No. Tolerance Limit 31 Manganese (as Mn) mg/l 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed.2017 32 COD mg/l - 540.0 IS 3025(Part-58): 2006 Microbiological Parameters

33 Total Coli form MPN/100ml 5000 650000 IS : 1622-1981

Table 4-3: Analysis Result of Ground Water collected from the premises of existing STP (72 MLD), Kamalpur Limit (IS-10500:2012) S. No. Parameters Unit Results Test method Desirable Permissible Limit Limit 1 Color Hazen 5 15 <5 IS: 3025(Pt-4) 2 Odour - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable IS: 3025(Pt-5)

3 Taste - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable IS: 3025(Pt-8) 4 Turbidity NTU 1 5 <1 IS 3025(Part-10)

5 pH - 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation 7.42 IS: 3025(Pt-11)

6 Total Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/l 200 600 200.0 IS 3025(Part-21) 7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 1.0 No Relaxation 0.21 3500-Fe- B, APHA 23rd Ed.2017 8 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 250 1000 48.5 IS 3025(Part-32) 9 Fluoride (as F ) mg/l 1 1.5 0.52 4500-F-(D),APHA 23rd Ed. 2017 10 TDS mg/l 500 2000 516 IS 3025(Part-16) 11 Calcium (as Ca2+) mg/l 75 200 40.0 IS 3025(Part-40) 12 Magnesium (as Mg2+) mg/l 30 100 24.3 3500-Mg B, APHA 23rd Ed 2017

13 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 200 400 18.5 IS 3025(Part-24)

14 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/l 45 No Relaxation 2.8 IS: 3025(Pt-34) 15 Total Chromium (as Cr) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation <0.01 3110 - B, APHA 23rd Ed.2017 16 Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 200 600 280.0 IS 3025(Part-23) 17 Aluminum (as Al) mg/l 0.03 0.2 <0.01 IS 3025(Part-55) 18 Total Arsenic(as As) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation <0.01 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed2017 19 Copper (as Cu) mg/l 0.05 1.5 <0.05 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed2017 20 Manganese (as Mn) mg/l 0.1 0.3 <0.01 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed2017 21 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 5 15 0.02 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed2017 22 Ammonia (as NH3-N) mg/l 0.5 No Relaxation <0.1 4500-NH3-B &C, APHA 23rd ED2017 23 Anionic Detergents (as MBAS) mg/l 0.2 1 <0.1 Annexure K of IS-13428 24 Boron (as B) mg/l 0.5 1 <0.05 IS: 3025(Pt-57) 25 Mineral Oil mg/l 0.5 No Relaxation <0.1 IS 3025(Part-39) Phenolic Compound 26 mg/l 0.001 0.002 <0.001 IS 3025(Part-44) (as C6H5OH) 27 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l 0.003 No Relaxation <0.002 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed2017 28 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation <0.1 4500- CN-B,C &E, APHA 23rd Ed2017 29 Lead mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation <0.01 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed2017 30 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l 0.001 No Relaxation <0.001 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed2017 31 Nickel (as Ni) mg/l 0.02 No Relaxation <0.02 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed2017 32 Residual Free Chlorine mg/l 0.2 1.0 <0.2 4500-Cl-B, APHA 23nd Ed2017 33 Molybdenum (Mo) mg/l <0.05 0.07 No Relaxation 3110- B, APHA 23rd Ed.2017

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Limit (IS-10500:2012) S. No. Parameters Unit Results Test method Desirable Permissible Limit Limit Polynuclear Aromatic Hydro 34 mg/l <0.0001 0.0001 No Relaxation APHA 6440,23rd Ed.2017 Carbons 35 Poly chlorinated biphenyl mg/l <0.0001 0.0005 No Relaxation APHA 6430,23rd Ed.2017 Microbiological Parameters Shall not be detectable in 36 Total Coli form MPN/100ml <1 IS : 1622-1981 any 100 ml of sample Shall not be detectable in 37 E.coli E.coli/100ml Absent IS : 1622-1981 any 100 ml of sample 98. A review of the above chemical analysis reveals that there is some variation in chemical composition of surface water collected from receiving point of Abu Drain-2 to Kali River, whereas the ground water collected from the premises of existing STP (72 MLD) located at Kamalpur remains suitable for drinking purposes as all the constituents are within the limits prescribed for drinking water standards promulgated by Indian Standards (IS: 10500). Water Quality data is attached as Annexure-3 and Indian standard Drinking water Specification, IS 10500:2012 for water quality is available online at http://cgwb.gov.in/Documents/WQ-standards.pdf.

4.6. NOISE ENVIRONMENT 99. Noise in general is sound, which is composed of frequency components of loudness distributed over the audible frequency range. Noise levels are more annoying in the night time particularly in the residential areas. The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from annoyance to hearing loss depending on loudness of noise levels. The main objective of the noise level monitoring is to assess the background noise levels in different zones viz. industrial, commercial, residential, and silence zones in and around the proposed project site. 100. The Ambient Noise Levels were also measured by the Consultant on 03.01.2020 and 31.01.2020 continuously for 24 hours, in the proposed STP (250 MLD) site located at Kamalpur. The noise levels recorded during the day time was 70.10 dB(A) & 68 dB(A) and during night time it was 53.80 dB(A) & 56.2 dB(A) respectively. Thus noise levels at the proposed STP (250 MLD) site located at Kamalpur were found within the prescribed limits. Noise Quality data attached as Annexure-3 and Ambient Air Quality Standards in respect of Noise is available online at http://cpcbenvis.nic.in. Table 4-4: Noise levels recorded at the proposed STP (250 MLD) site, Kamalpur

Equivalent Noise Equivalent Noise Location GPS Coordinates Date Level, Leq (Day*) Level, Leq (Night**) Test Method dB (A) dB (A) 28°56'20.10"N 03.01.2020 70.1 53.8 Proposed STP (250 77°45'23.46"E IS 9989 : 1981 (RA 2008) MLD) site, Kamalpur 28°56'19.75"N 31.01.2020 68 56.2 77°45'23.33"E Limit for Industrial Zone as per the Noise Pollution 75 70 (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000

4.7. SOIL ENVIRONMENT 101. The soil of Meerut district is highly fertile and rich. The slope of the district being north to south, there are long patches of different kinds of soil. In the khadar area of Ganga the soil is

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sandy while in the surrounding areas of Hindon and Kali rivers the types of soil is bhur and in the central part, the soil is hard. 102. The city of Meerut is comes under western plain zone and having alluvial soil (pH value from normal to sodic and Carbonic matter from least to medium). The soil is highly fertile and rich. Major crops in this area are Paddy, wheat and sugarcane. 103. Assessment of soil quality is an important aspect with reference to tree plantations, percolation of water, ground water impact etc. The information on soils has been collected from various secondary sources and also through primary soil sampling analysis of which is described in this section. 104. Randomly 1 soil sample of the proposed STP (250 MLD) site located at Kamalpur (28°56'20.10" North and 77°45'23.46" East) up to depth of 15 cm was collected and sent to laboratory for analyzing various physical and chemical characteristics. Table 4-5 : Soil Quality Sampling Results of the proposed STP (250 MLD) site, Kamalpur

S. No. Parameters Units Results Test Method

Physical Characteristics 1 Colour Brown STRL/STP/SOIL/01 2 Textural class Sandy Clay Loam IS27720 (P-4), 1985 (Reaff: 2015) 3 Bulk Density gm/cm3 1.38 IS 14765: 2000, RA 2010 4 Water Holding Capacity % 48.5 STRL/STP/SOIL/01 Particle Size Distribution 5 Sand % 48.5 IS27720 (P-4), 1985 (Reaff: 2015) 6 Slit % 22.2 IS27720 (P-4), 1985 (Reaff: 2015) 7 Clay % 29.3 IS27720 (P-4), 1985 (Reaff: 2015) Chemical Characteristics 8 pH (1:2 Suspension) - 7.85 IS: 2720 (part-26),1987 (Reaff:2011) 9 Electrical Conductivity (1:2) µmhos/cm 358.5 IS: 14767(2000), RA 2016 10 Organic Matter %W/W 1.25 STRL/STP/SOIL/01 11 Exchangeable Calcium mg/kg 1452.5 IS 2720 (Part 24): 1976, RA 2010 12 Exchangeable Magnesium mg/kg 1252.2 IS 2720 (Part 24): 1976, RA 2010 13 Copper mg/kg 6.5 IS 2720(Part-27): 1977, 14 Nickel mg/kg 6.1 IS 2720(Part-27): 1977, 15 Chromium mg/kg 26.2 IS 2720(Part-27): 1977, 16 Iron mg/kg 2696.5 IS 2720(Part-27): 1977, 17 Lead mg/kg 8.0 IS 2720(Part-27): 1977, 18 Sulphate mg/kg 352.5 IS 2720(Part-27): 1977, Available Nutrients (Kg/Ha) 19 Nitrogen (as N) Kg/Ha 524.5 IS:10158:1982, RA 2009 20 Phosphorous Kg/Ha 24.5 IS:10158:1982, RA 2009 21 Potassium Kg/Ha 62.5 STRL/STP/SOIL/01 105. The analysis result shows that soil is basic in nature as pH value is 7.85 with organic matter 1.25 %. The concentration of Nitrogen 524.50 Kg/Ha, Phosphorus 24.50 Kg/Ha and Potassium 62.50 Kg/Ha has been found to be in good amount in the soil samples. Soil texture is Sandy to Clay Loam. Soil Quality data is attached as Annexure-3.

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4.8. BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 106. Primarily, Meerut District forms part of the northern subtropical deciduous type of vegetation. The flora found in Meerut region includes Babool (Acacia nilotica), Bel (Aegle marmelos), Siris (Albizia lebbeck), Kala siris (Albizzia lebbek), Saptparni (Alstonia scholaris), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Bottle brus (Callistemon viminalis), Aak (Calotropis procera), Bhang (Cannabis sativa), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Lassora (Cordia dichotoma), Doob grass (Cynodon dactylon), Motha (Cyperus rotundus), Sheesham (Dalbergia sissoo), Dhatura (Datura stramonium), Gulmohar (Delonix regia), Safeda (Eucalyptis hybridus), Bargad (Ficus benghalensis), Goolar (Ficus glomerata), Peepal (Ficus religiosa), Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala), Mahua (Madhuca longifolia), Aam (Mangifera indica), Bakain (Melia azedarach), Maulsari (Mimusops elengi), Kela (Musa paradisiaca), Kadamb (Neolamarckia cadamba), Lal kaner (Nerium oleander), Har singar (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis), Congress Grass (Parthenium hysterophorus), Gulchin (Plumeria obtuse), Ashok (Polyalthia longifolia), Karanj (Pongamia pinnata), Amarud (Psidium guajava), Palm (Roystonea regia), Munj (Saccharum munja), Kassod (Siamese cassia), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Imli (Tamarindus indica), Jharber (Ziziphus jujube) and Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana). 107. The predominant fauna of the Meerut region are Jackal (Canis auries), Monkey (Macaca mulata), Squirrel (Funambulus sps.), Mouse (Rattus rattus), Common mongoose (Herpestidae), Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor), Cobra (Naja naja), Krait (Bungarus candidus), Frog (Rana hexadactyla), House Lizard (Hemidactylus sps.), Indian Monitor (Varanus sps.), Toad (Bufo bufo), Common myna (Acridotheres tristicus), Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii), Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis), Rock Pigeon (Columbus livia), Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis), House crow (Corvus splendens), Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocerus), Little Egret (Egretta garzetta), Red vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer), Sparrow (Passeridae), Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) and Parrot (Psittacula Kramer).

4.9. FOREST AREA AND LAND USE 108. The project region located in Gangetic plains having highly fertile alluvial soil and the region become an important place in the field of agriculture in the State. It is known as one of the leading region of Uttar Pradesh in agriculture. The project city is not having any forest land and recently, social forestry department is undertaken and being planted quick growing trees of Industrial use in the region. District forest cover as per statistic profile of the State is given as 21 thousand hectors in 2013-2014. It was 27 thousand hectors in 2001- 2002 in the project district of Meerut. No mining activity has been carried out, as the region is not having any important minerals.

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Figure 4-6: Forest cover Map of Uttar Pradesh

Source: India State of Forest Report, 2011.

4.10. ECOLOGICAL SENSITIVE AREAS 109. During the site assessment, the project area is not located in the vicinity of any protected areas, forests, wild life sanctuary, or eco-sensitive site within or adjacent to the proposed project site.

Figure 4-7: Wildlife Protected Areas in Uttar Pradesh

Source: Wildlife Institute of India, 2014

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110. The Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at about 35.85 Km. away from the proposed STP site in Meerut city.

Figure 4-8: Map showing distance of Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary from the proposed STP site

4.11. AGRO-CLIMATIC ZONES

111. Based on rainfall, terrain and soil characteristics, 9 agro-climatic zones have been recognized in the state of Uttar Pradesh. These include Tarai, Western Plain, Central Western Plain, South Western Semi- Arid, Central Plain, Bundelkahnd, North Eastern Plain, Eastern Plain and Vindhyan hills zones as shown in Figure 4-9. Agro climatically the south plateau is most erratic and diversified as it lies between Bundelkhand and Vindhyan agro- climatic zones. Figure 4-9: Agro-climatic zones of Uttar Pradesh 4.12. ARCHAEOLOGICAL Source: https://www.slideserve.com/crete/department-of-agriculture-up. SITES 112. During the site assessment, the proposed STP site is not located within regulatory zone of ASI structure (300 m). There are 2 protected monuments namely (i) Cemetery of the Meerut racecourse located at around 6.27 Km. and (ii) Tomb of Shah Peer located at around 9.92 Km.

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from the proposed STP site in Meerut city. Therefore, as of now no prior permission is required under ASI.

Figure 4-10: Map showing distance of protected monuments from the proposed STP site

4.13. PROFILE OF I&D ALIGNMENT AREA AND IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF PROJECT COMPONENT AREA 113. As per the discussion held with the officials of UP Jal Nigam, Meerut, it is assessed that the various project components (i.e. I&D works, STP – 250 MLD, Pumping Stations, Staff Quarters, etc.) are proposed to be established in the vacant land (around 5.5 Hectares) available just adjacent to the existing STP (72 MLD) site located near Kamalpur village. The proposed land is properly demarcated and surrounded by agricultural lands. The Sarai Behleem is the nearest inhabited place, which is around 600 mt. from the proposed STP (250 MLD) site. 114. The proposed land belongs to UP Jal Nigam, Meerut and does not attract any land acquisition. The UPJN, Meerut has also issued a declaration letter (please refer Annexure - 4) regarding land ownership. There is no encroacher or squatter found in the identified land. Major tree cutting is also not envisaged under the proposed project activities. To intercept Abu Nala-2 and Odean Nala, I&D works has also been proposed at a distance of about 120 mt. and 920 mt. from the proposed STP (250 MLD) which has been found as the minimum distance for tapping of these drains. 115. To avoid land acquisition and inconvenience to the local public during the construction stage of the project, the bare minimum sewer line laying for a length of around 920 mts. has also been proposed to be taken up along the embankment toe line of the existing under construction Inner Ring Road. The layout plan showing the proposed I&D alignment is also furnished below:

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Figure 4-11: Layout showing the proposed I&D alignment and proposed STP (250 MLD) at Kamalpur Source: UP Jal Nigam, Meerut.

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4.14. SOCIO-CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 116. Meerut is most important and fastest developing city after Noida and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. Meerut is also the sports capital city of India; it is famous for its scissors, sports goods and Gazak. The city is located in proximity of Delhi and developing as the industrial hub with the availability of 3500 ha of Industrial land. 117. The city was the part of Hastinapur Empire of Kuvravas that ruled the Vedic India and has the notable tourist destinations. Hindus are prominent in Meerut city with 61.15% and followed by Islam community second most popular religion in the city with approximately 36.06%.

4.15. POPULATION 118. Project Tehsil population is 21.02 lakh in 2011 which was 17.84 lakh in 2001. Population of the Tehsil grew at an Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR) of 1.78% during the period 2001 to 2011. The total urban population residing in the project Tehsil during 2001 was 12.03 lakh which increased to 14.60 lakh in 2011 with an AAGR of 2.14%, which covers almost (97%), Meerut metropolitan regions of 14.20 lakhs population. 119. Total population of Meerut city is 13.05 lakh, which is almost 62 percent to the Tehsil population of which 6.88 lakhs are males while 6.17 lakhs are females as per Census 2011. The City population as per census 2001 and 1991 it was 10.68 and 7.53 lakhs respectively. Figure 4-12: Population Growth Trend of Meerut

4.16. SEX RATIO AND LITERACY RATE 120. Project city revealed the sex ratio of 897 females per thousand males. Similarly, looking into the Juvenile sex ratio it is analyzed that as against the juvenile sex ratio of the project city have sex ratio of 847. The literacy rate of Meerut city as per 2011 census is 75.66%, higher than the Tehsil average; this constitutes 80.97% male literates and 69.79% female Figure 4-13: Literacy Rate of Meerut Municipal Corporation literates.

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4.17. SCHEDULE CASTE AND SCHEDULE TRIBE POPULATION

121. Analysis of social groups for the project area has been done on the basis of concentration of Schedule Caste (SC) and Schedule Tribe (ST) population in Tehsil and project city. As per census 2011, the total SC and ST population of Tehsil is 3.82 lakh, which shares 18.04% SC and only 0.15% ST to the total population. As per Census 2011, SC and ST population for Meerut city accounts for the figure of 2,14,591. Of this the share of ST community is only 0.22% to the total population. Figure 4-14: ST & SC Population of Meerut M. Corp. 4.18. OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE 122. The total workers in project city are 4.07 lakhs (31.20%) to the total population, in which main workers consist of 26.10%, marginal workers are exist 5.10% and non-workers contribution is 68.80% as per census 2011. Workers composition for the city shows highest share of workers in other sectors12 (87.34%) followed by Household Industry workers (6.65%).

Figure 4-15: Occupational Structure of Meerut Municipal Corporation

4.19. SLUM AREAS IN PROJECT CITY 123. The city has approximately 108 slums (non-notified) with 48 percent of population to the total population and 70 thousands households (approximately) in Meerut Municipal Corporation area.

12 Other Workers: all those workers other than cultivators or agricultural labourers or household industry workers are 'Other Workers'. The type of workers that come under this category of 'OW' include all government servants, municipal employees, teachers, factory workers, plantation workers, those engaged in trade, commerce, business, transport banking, mining, construction, political or social work, priests, entertainment artists, etc. In effect, all those workers other than cultivators or agricultural labourers or household industry workers are 'Other Workers'.

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4.20. CITY’S PLANNED ACTIVITIES 124. The city has divided into 80 wards and total over 2.32 lakhs of houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It also authorizes to build roads within Municipal Corporation limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.

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5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARD DUE DILIGENCE 125. The process of environmental and social due diligence was accomplished through the review of available documents viz. Detailed Project Reports (DPR) and other literatures related to environmental and social aspects of the project area. Several site visits / field surveys, detailed interactions with key stakeholders and consultations with host communities at site wherever feasible are also conducted to identify and assess the anticipated environmental and social impacts associated with the proposed project, as well as to develop an Environmental and Social Management Action Plan (ESMAP) recommending suitable mitigation measures.

5.1. POLICY, LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 126. The policy, legal and regulatory requirements that are applicable to the environmental and social aspects of the investments implemented under the programme are as follows:  Policy and Regulatory Framework of Government of India (GoI)  Environmental Policy and Regulations of the respective State Governments  Legislations applicable to construction activities

KEY APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS – ENVIRONMENTAL 127. The key environmental laws and regulations as relevant to the projects under the NGRBP is tabulated below. The key environmental regulations can also be accessed at www.moef.nic.in/rules-and-regulations.

Table 5-1: Summary of Environmental Regulations and Legislations S. Applicable Act / Rules Purpose Reason for Applicability Authority No. (Yes / No) As all environmental To protect and improve Environment Protection notifications, rules and MoEFC&C, CPCB, 1 overall environment. This Yes Act, 1986 schedules are issued SPCB is an umbrella Act. under this act. The project is only for sewerage network and To ensure and regulate Environmental Impact STP Project, hence as per the all new development 2 Assessment Notification No the notification including its MoEFC&C, GoI work which is listed in EIA 14th amendments does not Sep’ 2006 Schedule attract requirement of environmental clearance. To manage collection, transportation, Segregation, Treatment, Solid Waste Applicable for waste and disposal of solid MoEFC&C, CPCB, 3 Management Rules, Yes generated from the camp, wastes (other than SPCB 2016 offices, STPs, IPS, etc. Hazardous water, Plastic Waste , Bio Medical waste) Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (As amended) and the Right to Fair No land acquisition is Compensation and involved for the Sets out rules for Revenue Transparency in Land establishment of proposed 4 acquisition. of land by No Department, State Acquisition, 250 MLD STP adjacent to government Government Rehabilitation and the existing STP (72 MLD) Resettlement Act , at Kamalpur. 2013; or UP direct Land Purchase Policy 2015

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S. Applicable Act / Rules Purpose Reason for Applicability Authority No. (Yes / No) No forest land diversion is involved under the proposed project.

No tree cutting is The Forest To regulate the non-forest envisaged under the State Forest 5 (Conservation) Act, activity and conservation Yes proposed project activities. Department & GoI 1980 of Forest in India MoEF &CC In case of tree felling is envisaged necessary permission is to be obtained from the State Forest Department. To maintain ecological This policy will be stability through applicable if any eco Forest Dept., State National Forest Policy, 6 preservation and No sensitive feature exists in Gov. and 1988 restoration of biological and around the MoEFC&C, GoI diversity. investments. None of project location and activities is located Chief Conservator To protect wildlife through near to any National Park / Wildlife, Wildlife Wild Life Protection Act, 7 certain of National Parks No Sanctuary / Eco sensitive Wing, State Forest 1972 and Sanctuaries zones and nor fall within Dept. and 10 Km. radius of such MoEFC&C, GoI protected areas. Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to To control air pollution by Operate (CTO) are Air (Prevention and State Pollution controlling emission of air required to be obtained 8 Control of Pollution) Act, Yes Control Board , Uttar pollutants as per the from SPCB under section 1981 Pradesh prescribed standards. 21 of Air (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act 1981. Consent to Establish To control water pollution (CTE) and Consent to Water Prevention and State Pollution by controlling discharge of Operate (CTO) are 9 Control of Pollution) Act, Yes Control Board , Uttar pollutants as per the required to be obtained 1974 Pradesh prescribed standards from SPCB under section 25 of this Act. The standards for noise for The Noise Pollution This act will be applicable day and night have been State Pollution (Regulation and Control) for all construction 10 promulgated by the Yes Control Board , Uttar Rules, 2000 & equipment deployed at MoEFC&C for various Pradesh amendments worksite and in operation. activities. Archaeological The construction of new Department Gol, 250 MLD STP adjacent to Ancient Monuments and Conservation of cultural Indian Heritage the existing STP at 11 Archaeological Sites and historical remains No Society and Indian Kamalpur is located near and Remains Act, 1958 found in India. National Trust for Art to regulated zone of any and Culture Heritage ASI structure. (INTACH). This act will be applicable for providing immediate relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling State Pollution Public Liability and Protection form hazardous Control Board , Uttar 12 No any hazardous substances Insurance Act, 1991 materials and accidents. / chemicals viz. chlorine Pradesh and Insurance Agencies (to be used for Chlorination System) as detailed in the Schedule to this act.

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S. Applicable Act / Rules Purpose Reason for Applicability Authority No. (Yes / No) This act will be applicable Safe transportation, during construction by the Chief Controller of 13 Explosive Act 1984 storage and use of Yes Contractor for the storing Explosives explosive material. diesel, lubricants, etc. This act will be applicable during construction by the Minor Mineral SEIAA, District 14 For opening new quarry. Yes Contractor for the use of Concession Rules Collector minor minerals like stone, soil, river sand; etc. The construction activities The mining act has been for investments will require Dept. of mining, 15 The Mines Act notified for safe and sound No aggregates. These will be State Government mining activity. procured through mining from approved quarries. This rule will be applicable Central Motor Vehicle To check vehicular air and to vehicles deployed for Motor Vehicle 16 Yes Act 1988 noise pollution. construction activities and Department construction Machinery. This act will be applicable The Construction and To recover, recycle and for the excavated soil and State Pollution Demolition (C&D) Waste reuse the waste generated 17 Yes construction debris to be Control Board , Uttar Management Rules, through construction and generated during the Pradesh 2016 demolition construction. This act will be applicable for the storage, use and The Hazardous Waste disposal of hazardous (Management and For making effective substances viz. chlorine to Handling and procedure for inventory, be used for Chlorination State Pollution 18 Transboundary control, handling and Yes System, waste oils, Control Board , Uttar Movement) Rules, 2008 disposal hazardous emulsions, colour, spent Pradesh and its amendments till wastes. chemicals and metal date finishing wastes emanating during construction. This act will be applicable For the storage and for the storage and The Plastic Waste State Pollution disposal of plastic wastes disposal of all the plastic 19 Management Rules, Yes Control Board , Uttar through authorized wastes viz. plastic bags / 2016 Pradesh vendors. cement bags generate during the construction.

KEY APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS – SOCIAL 128. The proposed project components are planned to be established within the available land area of 5.5 Hectares, located just adjacent to the existing STP (72 MLD) site near Kamalpur village. The proposed site belongs to the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut and therefore does not attract any land acquisition. The UPJN, Meerut has also issued a declaration letter (please refer Annexure-4) regarding land ownership. There is no impact on encroacher, squatter or tribal population found in the identified land. Hence, none of the policies related to land acquisition viz. the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013; National Tribal Policy, 2006; Forest Right Act, 2006 and the Uttar Pradesh Land Purchase through Agreement Policy, 2015; are not triggered under the proposed project. 129. However, as the site identified for the establishment of the proposed STP (250 MLD) is located in a rural area (i.e. near Kamalpur village), the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 is applicable. This Act provides participations as well as involvement of the Gram Sabha / Panchayat during the preparation and implementation of the proposed project.

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Other Legislations applicable to Construction activities under the project  Workmen's Compensation Act 1923 (the Act provides for compensation in case of injury by accident arising out of and during the course of employment);  Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 (gratuity is payable to an employee under the Act on satisfaction of certain conditions on separation if an employee has completed 5 years);  Employees PF and Miscellaneous Provision Act 1952 (the Act provides for monthly contributions by the employer plus workers);  Maternity Benefit Act, 1951 (the Act provides for leave and some other benefits to women employees in case of confinement or miscarriage, etc.);  The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is introduced to prevent and provide redressal of complaints of sexual harassment.  The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 defines domestic violence, describes the powers and duties of protection officers, service providers and lists the procedures for obtain reliefs.  Contract Labor (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 (the Act provides for certain welfare measures to be provided by the contractor to contract labour);  Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (the employer is supposed to pay not less than the Minimum Wages fixed by the Government as per provisions of the Act);  Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (it lays down as to by what date the wages are to be paid, when it will be paid and what deductions can be made from the wages of the workers);  Equal Remuneration Act, 1979 (the Act provides for payment of equal wages for work of equal nature to Male and Female workers and not for making discrimination against Female employees);  Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 (the Act provides for payments of annual bonus subject to a minimum of 83.3% of wages and maximum of 20% of wages);  Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (the Act lays down the machinery and procedure for resolution of industrial disputes, in what situations a strike or lock-out becomes illegal and what are the requirements for laying off or retrenching the employees or closing down the establishment);  Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act; 1946 (the Act provides for laying down rules governing the conditions of employment);  Trade Unions Act, 1926 (the Act lays down the procedure for registration of trade unions of workers and employers. The trade unions registered under the Act have been given certain immunities from civil and criminal liabilities);  Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (the Act prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age in certain occupations and processes and provides for regulation of employment of children in all other occupations and processes. Employment of child labour is prohibited in Building and Construction Industry);  Inter-State Migrant Workmen’s (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 (the inter-state migrant workers, in an establishment to which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be provided certain facilities such as housing, medical aid, travelling expenses from home to the establishment and back, etc.);  The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996 (all the establishments who carry on any building

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or other construction work and employs 10 or more workers are covered under this Act; the employer of the establishment is required to provide safety measures at the building or construction work and other welfare measures, such as canteens, first-aid facilities, ambulance, housing accommodation for Workers near the workplace, etc.);  The Factories Act, 1948 (the Act lays down the procedure for approval of plans before setting up a factory, health and safety provisions, welfare provisions, working hours and rendering information-regarding accidents or dangerous occurrences to designated authorities);  Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2008 (the Rules govern handling, movement and disposal of hazardous waste);  Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1989, amended 1994 and 2000 (the Rules provide indicative criteria for hazardous chemicals and require occupiers to identify major accident hazards and prepare on-site and off-site emergency plans).  All the laws and regulations set by different authorities (MoEF, NGRBA, CPCB, etc.) have been reviewed to understand the applicable laws in the context of this proposed sub-project in Kanpur District I. All the applicable laws enlist the responsible authority and reasons for its applicability. It is therefore proposed that during the implementation of this project responsible authorities should be contacted acted by the implementing agency for monitoring the law and regulation.

Applicable World Bank Policies 130. The Operational Policies of World Bank applicable to the project under Namami Gange programme are as follows:

Table 5-2: Applicable Safeguard Policies of World Bank S. World Bank Applicable Subject Category Reason for Applicability No. Safeguard Policies (Yes / No) Umbrella Policy applicable for all infrastructure projects under Namami Gange Programme. Environment and Social 1 OP 4.01 Environmental Assessment Yes Due Diligence (ESDD) for projects under PPP/Hybrid Annuity Mode followed by the preparation of a detailed ESAMP report during the detailed design stage. Applicable to protect natural habitats including forest and wild life impacted due to project. No forest land diversion and major tree felling is envisaged 2 OP 4.04 Natural Habitats No under the proposed project activities. None of project location and activities is also located near to any National Park / Sanctuary / Eco sensitive zones and nor fall within 10 Km. radius of such protected areas. Applicable in case of Private Land Acquisition to minimize / avoid resettlement wherever feasible. 3 OP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement No No land acquisition and/or resettlement is envisaged for the establishment of proposed 250 MLD STP adjacent to the existing STP (72 MLD) at Kamalpur. Applicable to protect the dignity, right and cultural uniqueness of tribes & indigenous people impacted for the 4 OP 4.10 Indigenous people No project. No tribal population are impacted for the proposed project.

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The specific requirements are mentioned as under, for which the Concessionaire should comply with before initiating the construction:  Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) for the establishment and operation of STP is mandatory to obtain under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 of Government of India.  Permission for use of water for construction purpose from irrigation department/CGWA (for Surface or Ground Water) respectively.  Labour license requires to be obtained by the Concessionaire prior to construction.

5.3. LAND REQUIREMENTS 132. The required land area for different technology types of STPs is in the range of 0.20 – 1.00 Hectare per MLD. As per the Recommendations and Guidelines for Sewage Treatment, GoI; for establishing the proposed STP of 250 MLD capacity along with other components (i.e. Pumping Stations, Staff quarters, etc.) may requires around 11.25 Hectare – 12.50 Hectare of land area. However, under the Namami Gange Programme at Muni Ki Reti an example for the establishment of 7.5 MLD STP in 750 sq.mt. land area is already exists. Keeping in view of the above, accordingly the proposed project components are planned to be established within the available land area of 5.5 Hectares, located just adjacent to the existing STP (72 MLD) site near Kamalpur village. 133. The proposed site belongs to the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut and does not attract any land acquisition. The UPJN, Meerut has also issued a declaration letter (please refer Annexure-4) regarding land ownership. There is no encroacher or squatter found in the identified land. Hence, none of the policies related to land acquisition viz. the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013; National Tribal Policy, 2006; Forest Right Act, 2006 and the Uttar Pradesh Land Purchase through Agreement Policy, 2015; are not triggered under the proposed project. However, in case of additional land requirement during the later stage of the project, the UP Jal Nigam will purchase the requisite land as per the Direct Purchase Policy of the state.

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Figure 5-1: Land identified for the proposed STP (250 MLD) at Kamalpur

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Figure 5-2: Layout showing the land identified for the proposed STP (250 MLD) at Kamalpur

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Figure 5-3: Map showing the land identified for the proposed STP (250 MLD) at Kamalpur

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5.4. STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS 134. The key stakeholders including the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut were interacted (both formally and informally) while preparing the ESDDR. Different sections of the local community (both men and women) including residents of households, residents of temporary settlements, shop keepers, street vendors, etc. were also consulted during the preparation of ESDDR. The details of stakeholder and community consultations are given below in Table 5-3. The minutes and attendance sheets of stakeholder and community consultations are provided as Annexure-6.

Table 5-3: Details of stakeholder and community consultations Date of No. of No. Location Discussion Outcomes Photographs Consultations Participants 1 07th January 2020 UP Jal Nigam 6  The land for proposed STP (250 MLD) belongs to UP Jal (UPJN) office, Nigam. & Meerut Declaration letter regarding land ownership was provided th  04 February 2020 by the Project Manager, UPJN, Meerut; dated-07.01.2020.  Grievance related file is maintained which will also include if any Gender Based Violence (GBV) case is received. Presently, no women are working in the STP as well as the O&M Operations.  The name and contact information of Grievance Redressal Officers (GROs) is displayed at the project/construction site.  A logbook for sludge disposal is being maintained at existing STP (72 MLD) site at Kamalpur.

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Date of No. of No. Location Discussion Outcomes Photographs Consultations Participants 2 07th January 2020 Community 33  Participants were satisfied with the existing STP as it has Near Kamalpur generated contractual employment for the community & STP people and has increased the aesthetic value of their area. 04th February 2020 (Kamalpur,  Community people have extended all their support for the proposed STP (250 MLD) project adjacent to the existing Kinapur, Saraikaji and STP at Kamalpur.

Shastri Nagar)  Two people from community who also attended the meeting were working on contract basis in the existing STP as operators since four years.

 Sh. Balbeer Singh (Project Engineer, Jal Nigam) intimated that the proposed STP will have receptors to reduce impact of noise.  Community people also suggested to provide target- oriented, continuous and regular mechanism to create education and awareness among the people, particularly the younger generation about the importance of keeping river Ganga clean.  Sh. Jagpal Singh (Former Councillor) suggested planting more trees to reduce the foul smell.  He further recommended that the electrification of the STP could be done through solar panels. The officials of UP Jal Nigam, Meerut has intimated that the proposed STP would consist of bio-digesters which will generate biogas and would further be used for generating power / electricity to light up the STP compound.

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135. The project specific EMP to be prepared by the Concessionaire shall address the following aspects to avoid and/or minimize inconvenience to the local community during the project period:  Access must be provided to shop owners/residential houses/schools and other users of community.  Excavation works on roads should be done with proper planning in order to avoid or minimize the disturbance to local residents.  Restoration of excavated roads/sites should be carried out on priority basis.  Excessive amount of noise while during excavation works should be avoided.  Appropriate measures should be adopted for dust suppression during construction works.

5.5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT 136. Based on the Environmental and Social Screening carried out as part of this due diligence exercise using the screening matrix of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF of NGRBA, 2011)13, the present project of pollution abatement works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality, falls under ‘Low Impact’ category (please refer Annexure-5). The major outcomes of the screening are given under:  The proposed project for establishing various project components (i.e. I&D Works, 250 MLD STP, Pumping Stations, Staff quarters, etc.) at Meerut is neither located in any eco-sensitive area nor in any adjoining eco-sensitive area.  There is no private land acquisition envisaged or involved in the project. The identified land for the proposed project belongs to Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut. The identified sites are free from any form of encroachments.  The screening also reiterates that the project does not involve loss of livelihood.  The project will not have any adverse impact on the tribal population.  The project components have limited environment and social impacts, which can be mitigated with the adoption of suitable mitigation measures by way of project specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP). 137. To avoid land acquisition and inconvenience to the local public during the construction stage of the project, the construction of I&D structure works are proposed within the cross sectional area of the drains and the bare minimum sewer line laying for a length of around 920 mts. has also been proposed to be taken up along the embankment toe line of the existing under construction Inner Ring Road. The layout plan of the proposed I&D alignment can please be referred in Figure 4-11.

5.6. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN 138. The Environmental and Social Management Action Plan (ESMAP) has been prepared to provide information about the potential environmental and social impacts, proposed mitigation measures towards minimizing the impacts and responsible agencies for implementation and monitoring. This ESMAP will also be included in the bid documents and will be further reviewed and updated during implementation. The ESMAP will be made binding on all Contractors operating on the site and will be included in the contractual clauses. Non-compliance with, or any deviation

13 For the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) document please refer https://www.nmcg.nic.in/writereaddata/fileupload/25_Namami_Gange_ESMF__August_17_2017__1___1_.pdf

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from, the conditions set out in this document constitutes a failure in compliance. The major components of the ESMAP are provided in Annexure-7.

5.7. CONSTRUCTION & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 139. The Concessionaire who will be procured for the project on Hybrid Annuity Model, is liable to develop a project specific EMP. The Concessionaire shall ensure that the following aspects are included and implemented on site, complying with the provisions given in ESMF:  Concessionaire shall adopt appropriate implementation mechanism for restoration of topsoil (to control soil disturbance), dust suppression, use of DG sets in acoustic enclosure with proper stack height (for betterment of Air), restoration of construction sites, etc.  Appropriate training to be imparted to construction labourers regarding health and safety aspects. Concessionaire shall provide the workers with PPEs and they shall be encouraged to consistently use the PPEs.  Proper civil work schedule shall be in place and be included as part of EMP.  Properly insulated electrical works shall be provided at respective STPs and in construction sites elsewhere.  Integration of adequate safely aspects (Protection rails along walk ways at height) in STP.  Adhering to the monitoring and reporting of the environment Management Measure applicable to the construction stage wise.

5.8. IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT 140. State Mission for Clean Ganga-Uttar Pradesh (SMCG-UP) in an extended arm of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) for the state of Uttar Pradesh and implementing the Namami Gange and other programmes through various executing agencies. At state level it is implementing arm of State Ganga Committee constituted vide S.O. 3187 E dated 07th October, 2016 under Environment protection act 1986. The Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (UPJN), Government of Uttar Pradesh is functioning as the State Program Management Group (SMCG) for the implementation of NBRGA projects. The Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (UPJN), Meerut Zone which is headed by the Chief Engineer, U.P. Jal Nigam, Meerut and assisted by the Superintendent Engineer, U.P. Jal Nigam, Meerut; Project Manager / Executive Engineer, Urban Works Unit-II, U.P. Jal Nigam, Meerut; followed by one (1) Project Engineer / Assistant Engineer and one (1) Project Assistant / Junior Engineer with assistance from Contractor and Independent Engineer / Supervision Consultant is the responsible entity for ensuring the implementation of mitigation measures as suggested in the ESMAP of the ESDDR.

5.9. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 141. Currently, NMCG has one GRM officer, who addresses all queries registered on the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CP GRAM) portal of NMCG. The GRM officer is supported by one social expert who helps to coordinate with all the state the SMCGs. 142. At SMCG level, reporting of grievances are being monitored by Environmental and Social experts. All Executing Agencies have a GRM mechanism at each project site. The project manager and deputy project managers are in-charge of these GRMs. To register grievances, a register has been kept at all project site offices and in some sites sometime field team received

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grievances over mobile phones as well as on WhatsApp massages. The grievances should be resolved by conducting monthly review meetings and if site team is unable to resolve the issue on its own, the complaint/matter is brought up to Senior Management of EA. 143. ESDDR suggest establishing the similar grievance redressal mechanism in Meerut site as well. Further, it is also recommended to constitute a GRC in the PIU to record and redress public grievances. A dedicated team under the supervision of the Project Engineer at UP Jal Nigam, Meerut could be appointed for recording the grievances. The name and contact information of Grievance Redressal Officers (GROs) should be displayed at the project/construction site, labour camps, in communities where construction work is taking place and in the websites of ULB, EA and SMCG. Also, a toll free number should be generated and displayed in work sites for registering grievances. A grievance reporting format is attached at Annexure-8.

5.10. GENDER ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPMENT 144. According to ESMF, the objective of Gender Assessment and Development is to analyse gender issues during the preparation stage of sub projects, design interventions and primary data collection. The gender analysis shall be carried out based on findings from gender specific queries and requirements during data collection and community consultation process. The quantitative and qualitative analysis shall include sex disaggregated data, issues related to gender disparity, needs, constraints, priorities and understanding of gender based inequitable risks, benefits and opportunities as well as gender relevant indicators.

5.11. GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) 145. GBV is an umbrella term for any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person’s will and that is based on socially ascribed gender differences. GBV includes acts that inflict physical, mental, sexual harm or suffering; threats of such acts; and coercion and other deprivations of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life. The project site includes both the actual locations where civil works are conducted and also the associated areas such as the locations of workers’ camps, quarries, etc. These GBV risks need to be assessed throughout the project’s life by monitoring the situation, assessing the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures, and adapting them. 146. Since a sub project involves construction work that will demand a constant supply of labourers, the influx of migrant workforce can be a potential risk for the host population. The influx of labour force can lead to the risk of Gender-Based Violence. 147. ESDDR in ESMAP suggests key actions and responsibilities of project partners. The interventions will be at three levels, that of SPMG, EA and of the Contractor. According to guidelines of ESMAP on GBV prevention has been prepared clearly defining the roles and responsibilities at all levels. Robust measures shall be prepared and implemented to address the risk of gender based violence in the project and adjoining communities.

5.12. INTEGRATION OF ESMAP WITH PROJECT 148. To ensure the implementation of safeguard measures by the Concessionaire, the ESMAP including the suitable conditions for the preparation of project specific detailed ESAMP and necessary recommendation of ESDDR will be included in the bid document. The ESMAP clearly

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outlines the responsibility for various safeguard management actions associated with the project activities related to Labour Management, Assessment of Gender Based Violence and Grievance Redress Mechanism as well as to ensure compliance of the same in accordance with the safeguard requirements of the ESMF.

5.13. REQUIREMENTS FOR PREPARATION OF ESHS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANS (ESHS-MSIP) (a) The Concessionaire shall submit comprehensive and concise Environmental, Social, Health and Safety Management Strategies and Implementation Plans (ESHS-MSIP). These strategies and plans shall describe in detail the actions, materials, equipment, management processes etc. that will be implemented by the Concessionaire, and its subcontractors. In developing these strategies and plans, the Concessionaire shall have regard to the ESHS provisions of the Concession Agreement including those as may be more fully described in the following:Works Requirements described in Concession Agreement; (b) Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA); (c) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP); (d) Consent Conditions (regulatory authority conditions attached to any permits or approvals for the project).

5.14. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT 149. The Concessionaire shall submit the Code of Conduct that will apply to the Concessionaire’s employees and Sub-contractors. The Code of Conduct shall ensure compliance with the ESHS provisions of the Concession Agreement, including those as may be more fully described in the following: (a) Works Requirements described in Concession Agreement; (b) Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA); (c) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP); (d) Consent Conditions (regulatory authority conditions attached to any permits or approvals for the project).

Minimum requirements for the code of conduct 150. A minimum requirement for the Code of Conduct should be set out, taking into consideration the issues, impacts, and mitigation measures identified in: (a) Project reports e.g. ESIA/ESMP. (b) consent/permit conditions (c) required standards including World Bank Group EHS Guidelines and Performance Standards (d) national legal and/or regulatory requirements and standards (where these represent higher standards than the WBG EHS Guidelines and PS) (e) relevant standards e.g. Workers Accommodation: Process and Standards (Indian Standards, and in the absence of such Indian Standards those of IFC and EBRD) relevant sector standards e.g. workers accommodation (f) grievances redress mechanisms

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151. The types of issues identified could include risks associated with: labor influx, spread of communicable diseases, sexual harassment, gender based violence, illicit behavior and crime, and maintaining a safe environment etc. A satisfactory code of conduct will contain obligations on all project staff (including sub-contractors and day workers) that are suitable to address the following issues, as a minimum.

Compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the jurisdiction  Compliance with applicable health and safety requirements (including wearing prescribed personal  protective equipment, preventing avoidable accidents and a duty to report conditions or practices that pose a safety hazard or threaten the environment)  The use of illegal substances  Non-Discrimination (for example on the basis of family status, ethnicity, race, gender, religion,  language, marital status, birth, age, disability, or political conviction)  Interactions with community members (for example to convey an attitude of respect and nondiscrimination)  Sexual harassment (for example to prohibit use of language or behavior, in particular towards  women or children, that is inappropriate, harassing, abusive, sexually provocative, demeaning or culturally inappropriate)  Violence or exploitation (for example the prohibition of the exchange of money, employment,  goods, or services for sex, including sexual favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading or  exploitative behavior)  Protection of children (including prohibitions against abuse, defilement, or otherwise unacceptable  behavior with children, limiting interactions with children, and ensuring their safety in project areas)  Sanitation requirements (for example, to ensure workers use specified sanitary facilities provided by their employer and not open areas)  Avoidance of conflicts of interest (such that benefits, Concession Agreement, or employment, or any sort of preferential treatment or favors, are not provided to any person with whom there is a financial, family, or personal connection)  Respecting reasonable work instructions (including regarding environmental and social norms)  Protection and proper use of property (for example, to prohibit theft, carelessness or waste)  Duty to report violations of this Code 152. Non retaliation against workers who report violations of the Code, if that report is made in good faith.The Code of Conduct should be written in plain language and signed by each worker to indicate that they have:  received a copy of the code;  had the code explained to them;  acknowledged that adherence to this Code of Conduct is a condition of employment; and  understood that violations of the Code can result in serious consequences, up to and including dismissal, or referral to legal authorities

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6. FINDINGS OF GAP ANALYSIS 153. As prescribed in the ESMF, a Gap Analysis with respect to major environment and social attributes has been done and the major observations are presented in Table 6-1 below :

Table 6-1: GAP Analysis Findings Key Principles and Sl. No. GAP Remarks Attributes  As per ESDDR study and screening checklist, the present project is categorized as having ‘Low Impact’.  The project does not trigger EIA notification 2006.  Construction of the proposed 250 MLD STP adjacent to the existing STP at Kamalpur, To be complied by belongs to UP Jal Nigam, Meerut and does not Concessionaries Assessment of environmental and attract any land acquisition. UPJN, Meerut has 1 authority through social Impacts their also issued a declaration letter regarding land Concessionaire ownership (please refer Annexure-4).  The duration of associated impact shall be during construction phase. This can be mitigated through proper project specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) prepared and implemented by the Concessionaire under the supervision of UPJN, Meerut Zone. The Concessionaire to be procured on Hybrid Annuity Model is mandated to prepare the project specific ESAMP and the same ESAMP shall be implemented after the approval of NMCG / World To be complied Bank. Implementation of Mitigation and during construction 2 Periodic progress reporting (Monthly, Quarterly and Management Measures and operation Yearly) Status Reports and Annual Audit Report on stages the implementation of environmental and social safeguard measures requires to be adhere by the Concessionaire, and the frequency of submission to EA/SMCG shall also be revealed in the detailed ESAMP. To avoid the disturbance to local public as per the procedure of GoI, STP and MPS are proposed on 3 Principle of Avoidance Complied available vacant land adjacent to the existing STP at Kamalpur, belongs to UP Jal Nigam, Meerut. This ESDDR is prepared for the establishment of proposed STP of 250 MLD capacity along with other components (i.e. Pumping Stations, Staff 4 Linkages with other projects Not Applicable quarters, etc.) under I&D and sewerage scheme of Meerut. It is a fresh development project in sewerage zone 7 of Meerut and there is no linkage of projects. Involuntary restriction of access to All the project components are planned within 5 legally designated parks and Not Applicable government land; there is no involvement of any protected areas designated parks and protected areas.  As per the discussions held with the officials of Recognition of untitled persons such To be complied by UP Jal Nigam, Meerut, it is assessed that for 6 as squatters and encroachers Implementation establishing various proposed project including customary rights authority components (i.e. STP – 250 MLD, Pumping Stations, Staff quarters, etc.) about 5.5 Hectares

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Key Principles and Sl. No. GAP Remarks Attributes of land is available just adjacent to the existing STP (72 MLD) site located near Kamalpur village. The proposed site belongs to the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut and does not attract any land acquisition.  Necessary care shall be taken care of by the potential Contractor / Concessionaire to avoid disturbance to neighborhood area under supervision of concerned authority of UPJN, Meerut Zone.  In order to address the E&S issues, site specific ESAMP has to be prepared by Concessionaire and the same ESAMP shall be implemented after the approval of NMCG / World Bank. Avoiding displacement of Indigenous The project will neither displace nor have any 7 Not Applicable People temporary disturbance on the indigenous people. Planning The project has neither trigger any impact related Threshold for Resettlement Plan 1 Not Applicable to resettlement / livelihood nor have any adverse (RP) impact on encroacher and squatters. 2 Need to replace / restore CPRs Not Applicable The project does not have any impact on CPRs. Consultation with local residents and various stakeholder groups are conducted during planning - Consultation and participation of stage. The project is categorised as ‘low impact’ 3 Complied implying minimum or no adverse impacts. PAPs during project planning Temporary disturbances to public are envisaged during excavation works, which will be mitigated through appropriate measures in ESMAP. NGOs are recognized as a major stakeholder group in the project implementation stage, for To be complied awareness creation about project activities and for Participation of NGOs in project by ensuring community participation. Consultation 4 planning Implementation Framework provided as part of Social Management authority Plan (in ESMAP) suggests for conducting meetings with NGOs to solicit feedback from local community. 5 Cut-off date Not Applicable Definition of a family for R&R 6 Not Applicable assistance Need and scope of census and 7 Not Applicable socio-economic surveys 8 Compensation Not Applicable Primary Authority for Land The project has neither trigger any impact related 9 Not Applicable Acquisition to resettlement / livelihood nor have any adverse impact on encroacher and squatters. Principle to restore/improve living 10 Not Applicable standards Compensation for land at 11 Not Applicable replacement value Treatment of depreciation and 12 Not Applicable Salvage 13 Transaction and transition fee Not Applicable

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Key Principles and Sl. No. GAP Remarks Attributes Land for Land as an option for 14 Not Applicable compensation Resettlement Assistance Cash assistance over and above 1 Not Applicable compensation The project has neither trigger any impact related Assistance to poorest of the poor or 2 Not Applicable to resettlement / livelihood nor have any adverse vulnerable category of people impact on encroacher and squatters. Provision of infrastructure and public 3 Not Applicable services at resettlement sites Implementation

1 Implementation of RP Not Applicable Participation of civil society in 2 Not Applicable implementation of RP The project has neither trigger any impact related Opportunity for PAPs to participate to resettlement / livelihood nor have any adverse 3 in planning, design and Not Applicable impact on encroacher and squatters. implementation 4 Disclosure of Resettlement Plan Not Applicable

Grievance Redressal Mechanism GRM cell already exists in SMCG level with specific officer-in-charge. As practiced, a register should be consistently maintained at all project site Procedure for dispute resolution and offices to report the grievances. The grievances 1 appeals should be resolved by conducting monthly review meetings and if site team is unable to resolve the issue on its own, the complaint/matter is brought up to Senior Management of EA. Further, it is also recommended to constitute a GRC in the PIU to record and redress public grievances. A dedicated team under the To be complied by supervision of the Project Manager could be Implementation appointed for recording the grievances. The name authority and contact information of Grievance Redressal Composition of Grievance Redress 2 Officers (GROs) should be displayed at the project Committee site, labour camps, in communities where construction work is taking place and in the websites of ULB, EA and SMCG. A toll free number should be generated and displayed in work sites for registering grievances. A Grievance Register must be maintained in Project offices and at Each Construction site Participation of representative of 3 followed by the Status of GBV Complaints - Total PAPs and civil society Register, Resolved, Pending, and Type of action taken. Monitoring ESMF provides for independent environment and social compliance monitoring / audit by third party inspection agency for each of the sub projects. To be complied ESMAP should be accordingly amended for by 1 Independent monitoring implementation. Implementation authority Independent Environment and Social compliance Monitoring Audit shall be carried out annually by the third party independent inspection agency as per the ESMF requirements of NGRBA program.

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Key Principles and Sl. No. GAP Remarks Attributes The Audit process will check the environmental and social categorization of subprojects, adequacy of the project specific detailed ESAMP, conformity to the requirements of ESMF during project planning and implementation as well as recommend specific measures to include/improve the environment and social management measures during implementation. The safeguard monitoring and reporting mechanisms of the project including the Monthly Reports (MRs) and other status reports on the implementation of environmental and social safeguard measures shall also be audited during the Independent Environment & Social compliance Monitoring Audit, as well as provide recommendations to improve the quality and contents of these reports. Internal Monitoring framework provided in ESMAP should be updated to include parameters such as, formation of GRC, site specific restoration of excavated roads/construction sites, dust pollution, greenery maintenance along the periphery of To be complied project site, environmental monitoring (air, noise, by the soil, water) and inclusion of project specific EMP in 2 Periodic evaluation and monitoring Implementation the Bid / Contract Document. Authority The reporting mechanisms of the project including the periodic progress reporting (Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly), other Status Reports and Annual Audit Reports on the implementation of environmental and social safeguard measures shall be included in the Bid / Contract Document. The proposed interventions involve numerous construction activities. Accordingly, the available Project Staffs of UP Jal Nigam, Meerut Division; shall be trained and assigned for monitoring as well as ensure compliance of environmental and social safeguard measures associated with the day to day construction activities of the proposed project. To be complied At state level arrangement / deployment / Provision for Environment and Social by the 3 engagement one Environmental Expert and one Experts in Executing Agencies Implementation Social Expert at the UP Jal Nigam, Lucknow shall Authority be considered. The Environmental Social Experts deployed at the UP Jal Nigam, Lucknow; can provide necessary guidance/training to the designated Project Staffs of Executing Agencies, as and when required, related to the implementation of environmental and social safeguard measures.

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7. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE AND RESPONSIBILITY 154. The implementation schedule, responsibilities and respective time frame is tabulated below:

Table 7-1: Implementation Schedule and Associated Responsibilities

Sl. No. Action Responsibility Timeframe

ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARD Prepare ESAMP and incorporate Detailed ESAMP shall be prepared by suitable conditions in Contract to 1 UP Jal Nigam / SMCG Concessionaire before execution of the prepare & implement ESMP by the project. Concessionaire. Immediate and ensure that the works shall be initiated after receiving the Consents. CTE under Air and Water Act is required for Obtain ‘Consent’ from State Pollution UP Jal Nigam / SMCG 2 control Board for establishment and establishment of STP at identified location. / Concessionaire operation of STPs. After completion of construction works, CTO is required from SPCB for operation of STP plant under Air and Water Act. Initiate implementation of the 3 recommended measures (presented in UP Jal Nigam / SMCG Throughout the project period. Sect. 8.1.1 and 8.1.2). DETAILED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Preparation of detailed EMP & part of Within 3 months of the commencement of 4 Contract and obtain the approval of Concessionaire Contract. the NMCG / Word Bank. SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS As per the discussions held with the officials of UP Jal Nigam, Meerut, it is assessed that for establishing various proposed project components (i.e. STP 250 MLD, Pumping Acquisition of land for construction of – UP Jal Nigam / SMCG Stations, Staff quarters, etc.) about 5.5 5 proposed 250 MLD STP just adjacent / Concessionaire Hectares of land is available just adjacent to to existing STP at Kamalpur. the existing STP (72 MLD) site located near Kamalpur village. The proposed site belongs to the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut and does not attract any land acquisition. Hiring of NGO/CBO for information Immediate / Prior to disbursement of 6 UP Jal Nigam / SMCG dissemination retroactive claim under the project.

UP Jal Nigam / 7 Prepare IEC material One Month after Action No. 6. SMCG/NGO

UP Jal Nigam / 8 Establish GRC Immediate. SMCG

UP Jal Nigam / 9 Designate Grievance Officer Immediate. SMCG

UP Jal Nigam / 10 Information dissemination Continuous after Action No. 7. SMCG/NGO

UP Jal Nigam / Immediate (Prior to initiation of Bidding 11 In- Country disclosure of this DDR SMCG process).

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8. RECOMMENDATIONS 155. The Environmental and Social Due Diligence Report (ESDDR) is prepared by LEA Associates South Asia Private Limited, New Delhi, on the basis of Detailed Project Report that has been prepared by UP Jal Nigam. Based on the Environmental and Social Screening carried out as part of this due diligence exercise using the screening matrix of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF of NGRBA, 2011)14, the present project of pollution abatement works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality, falls under ‘Low Impact’ category. 156. The project does not trigger EIA notification 2006 and RFCTLARR Act, 2013. The project components have limited environment and social impacts during construction phase. These associated impacts can be mitigated through the adoption of suitable mitigation measures in the form of project specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) prepared and implemented by the Concessionaire under the supervision of UP Jal Nigam. 157. Based on the findings of due diligence exercise, the following recommendations are provided with an objective to ensure compliance with the ESMF:

8.1. DESIGN AND PLANNING ASPECTS  Suitable conditions shall be incorporated in the Bid/Contract documents to prepare and implement ESAMP by the Concessionaire during the execution/operation stages.  A detailed project specific ESAMP requires to be prepared by the Concessionaire before execution of the project and shall obtain approval from the NMCG / World Bank.  Consent to Establish (CTE) for the establishment and Consent to Operate (CTO) for operation of STPs are mandatory to obtain under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1972 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 of Government of India; shall be obtained for the establishment and operation of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), as this needs to be obtained prior to start of construction work.  Consent conditions shall be complied with and compliance report shall be submitted periodically to the Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (UPPCB).  Permission for tree felling (if any) shall be obtained from the Forest Department.  Labour license requires to be obtained by Concessionaire prior to construction.  Construction materials shall be procured from the quarries approved / licensed from the competent authorities’ viz. Department of mining of State Government; SEIAA; District Collector.  Permission shall be obtained for the use of water for construction purpose from irrigation department/CGWA (for Surface or Ground Water) respectively.  Pollution under Control Certificate should be obtained for Construction Vehicles.  Higher capacity DG sets shall be complied with CPCB norms, adequate Stack Height and Acoustic Measure shall be mandated.  Appropriate measures should be taken to control/channelize the discharge of untreated effluent directly into the river.

14 For the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) document please refer https://www.nmcg.nic.in/writereaddata/fileupload/25_Namami_Gange_ESMF__August_17_2017__1___1_.pdf

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 Provision for equalization tank shall also be considered in the DPR to restrict the flow of any accidental industrial effluent to the proposed STP (250 MLD), so that the treatment process does not got effected due to such polluted effluent flow  The Competent Authorities viz. CPCB, UPPCB, MoEFC&C and MoWR shall be pursued by the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut / NMCG, to direct the various industrial units located in the upstream side, so that the substantial industrial effluents are discharged strictly in accordance with the prescribed parameters and not cause pollution to the drains.  Tree plantation along with landscaping around the STP is advised in order to improve the aesthetic value and also to control odour nuisance.  Formal Intimation to line department to be given regarding excavation works in order to avoid or minimize the damages to existing utilities in the construction site.  For the planned laying of sewerage lines beneath the existing road, an alternative traffic management plan, diversion plan shall be in place for avoidance of traffic congestion.  A Gender Action Plan to be prepared to address the risk of gender based violence in the project and adjoining communities.  Orientation and sensitization training needs to be provided for all project staff and contractors, in particular, safety supervisors and engineers on GBV at all levels.  ICC committees addressing GBV need to be constituted at EA, SPMG and NMCG level.  GBV needs to be integrated with GRM with special provisions, so, confidentiality/personal information can be controlled /maintained.  Independent Environment and Social/Compliance Monitoring Audit by the third party independent inspection agency shall be carried out annually, as per the ESMF requirements of NGRBA program.  Periodic progress reporting (Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly) requires to be done by the Concessionaire, and the frequency of submission to EA/SMCG shall be revealed in the ESAMP.

8.2. DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL SPECIFIC  Appropriate Sludge Management Plan shall be in place. Concessionaire shall explore suitable sites and/or available landfill site authorized by MC/ULB for sludge disposal before commencing the construction activities. Sludge generated from all the STPs shall be disposed in designated places without causing difficulty to public life.  Concessionaire shall sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the concerned competent authority prior to the disposal of sludge at available landfill site authorized by MC/ULB.  Specific site needs to be identified for intermittent storage of waste from SPS and STP sites. A preliminary site for intermittent storage of waste from SPS and STP has to be planned at available landfill site authorized by MC/ULB. Concessionaire should also explore an alternate site before commencing the construction activities.  In coordination with the local agriculture / horticulture department, awareness programme shall be organized for the local farmers for information dissemination related to the advantage of usage of sludge as manure for agriculture purpose.

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 EA (UP Jal Nigam) is advised to hire services of local NGOs/CBOs for information dissemination and public consultations.  To avoid inconvenience advance notice shall be circulated / given to the local residents, shop owners, vendors and squatters. Local community shall also be consulted before commencement of works at respective locations; this shall be organized through awareness campaigns and disclosure of information related to the project components.  UP Jal Nigam shall adopt the public relation activities to disseminate the necessary information about the project like (i) announcement on FM radio, (ii) space in local newspaper, (iii) printing and distributing pamphlets through local newspaper vendors, and (iv) putting up information boards at construction sites.  UP Jal Nigam through the Concessionaire shall ensure (i) adequate safety measures during construction, (ii) ensure uninterrupted access to residences and shops, (iii) sprinkle water to control dust, and (iv) restoration of sites without delay.  Excavated materials shall be used for backfilling of the trench area, low lying areas of the site.  Consideration shall be given for constructing garland drain around the site with small opening intermittently in the boundary wall allowing rainwater to drain-off without accumulating in the adjacent residential areas.  Efficient site restoration measure shall be developed and checked regularly by assigned engineer to avoid the public and traffic inconvenience.  Maintenance of site health (Air, water, Noise, Soil Quality) and safety of worker (OHS) shall be checked on regular basis.  GRM cell already exists in SMCG level with specific officer-in-charge. As practiced, a register should be consistently maintained at all project site offices to report the grievances. The grievances should be resolved by conducting monthly review meetings and if site team is unable to resolve the issue on its own, the complaint/matter is brought up to Senior Management of EA.  Apart from that, a separate register shall be maintained by the Concessionaire in weekly meetings to address the grievances (if any discussed and resolved). If the matter will not be resolved in weekly meeting, it will be forwarded to higher level for decision.  Independent Environment and Social/Compliance Monitoring Audit by the third party independent inspection agency as prescribed in the ESMF shall be carried out to understand the implementation of ESMF provisions.  Periodic progress reporting (Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly) requires to be done by the Concessionaire, and the frequency of submission to EA/SMCG shall be revealed in the ESAMP.

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Annexures

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ANNEXURE – 1 Water Quality of River Kali (East) in Uttar Pradesh

Source: Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (http://www.uppcb.com/water-quality-data-stretches.htm).

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Source: Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (http://www.uppcb.com/water-quality-data-stretches.htm).

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Source: Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (http://www.uppcb.com/water-quality-data-stretches.htm).

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ANNEXURE – 2 Waste water quality report of Abu Nala-1, Abu Nala-2, Odeon Nala & Kali Nadi received from UPJN, Meerut

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ANNEXURE – 3 Test Reports of Air Quality Monitoring carried out at proposed STP (250 MLD) site, Kamalpur

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Test Reports of Surface Water Quality Monitoring carried out at receiving point of Abu Nala to kali River

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Test Reports of Ground Water Quality Monitoring carried out at proposed STP (250 MLD) site, Kamalpur

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Test Reports of Noise Quality Monitoring carried out at proposed STP (250 MLD) site, Kamalpur

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Test Reports of Soil Quality Monitoring carried out at proposed STP (250 MLD) site, Kamalpur

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ANNEXURE – 4 Declaration Letter of UP Jal Nigam, Meerut regarding land ownership (5.5 Hectare)

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ANNEXURE – 5 Environmental and Social Screening Checklist Environmental and Social Information Format for Screening Project Title: Pollution Abatement Works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality (Interception & Diversion with STP) Implementing Agency: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut Project Cost: 681.78 Crore Project Components:  Interception & Diversion structures 2 Nos. (Odean Nala & Abu Nala 2).  Raising main and I&D network.  New MPS 1 No.  Construction of new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of capacity 250 MLD.  Abu Nala 1, 14 MLD treatment capacity decentralized treatment / geo-synthetic dewatering tube / enhancement primary coagulation or any other treatment methods qualifying the regulatory norms.  Operation & maintenance (O&M) for 15 years.  Installation of trash arresting rack and its regular O&M at the mouth of all drains.  Adequate provision for handling septage in the STP. Project Location (Area / District): Meerut Assessment of Sl. Screening Criteria Category Remarks / Explanatory note for categorisation No. (High/ low) Is the project in an eco-sensitive area The various components of the proposed project or adjoining an eco-sensitive area? 1 No impact at Meerut is not located near any eco-sensitive (Yes/No) If Yes, which is the area? area and there is no such area within 10 Kms. Elaborate impact accordingly.  As per the discussions held with the officials of UP Jal Nigam, Meerut, it is assessed that for construction of various components of the proposed project (i.e. STP – 250 MLD, Pumping Stations, Staff quarters, etc.) about 5.5 Hectares of land is available just adjacent Will the project create significant/ 2 Low Impact to the existing STP (72 MLD) site located near limited/ no social impacts? Kamalpur village. The proposed site belongs to the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut and does not attract any land acquisition.  UPJN, Meerut has also issued a declaration letter regarding land ownership (please refer Annexure-3).  As per the discussions held with the officials of UP Jal Nigam, Meerut, it is assessed that for construction of various components of the proposed project (i.e. STP – 250 MLD, Pumping Stations, Staff quarters, etc.) about Involuntary land taking resulting in loss 5.5 Hectares of land is available just adjacent of income from agricultural land, Low Impact to the existing STP (72 MLD) site located near plantation or other existing land-use. Kamalpur village. The proposed site belongs to the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut and does not attract any land acquisition.  UPJN, Meerut has also issued a declaration letter regarding land ownership (please refer Annexure-3).

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Environmental and Social Information Format for Screening Project Title: Pollution Abatement Works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality (Interception & Diversion with STP) Implementing Agency: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut Project Cost: 681.78 Crore Project Components:  Interception & Diversion structures 2 Nos. (Odean Nala & Abu Nala 2).  Raising main and I&D network.  New MPS 1 No.  Construction of new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of capacity 250 MLD.  Abu Nala 1, 14 MLD treatment capacity decentralized treatment / geo-synthetic dewatering tube / enhancement primary coagulation or any other treatment methods qualifying the regulatory norms.  Operation & maintenance (O&M) for 15 years.  Installation of trash arresting rack and its regular O&M at the mouth of all drains.  Adequate provision for handling septage in the STP. Project Location (Area / District): Meerut Assessment of Sl. Screening Criteria Category Remarks / Explanatory note for categorisation No. (High/ low) Land selected for proposed interventions is Involuntary land taking resulting in located just adjacent to the existing STP (72 MLD) relocation of title holder or non- No Impact site located near Kamalpur village. Therefore it will titleholder households. not involve any relocation of household. Any reduction of access to traditional and river dependent communities (to No displacement of river dependent communities No Impact river and areas where they earn for will be envisaged. their primary or substantial livelihood). Any displacement or adverse impact on Not envisaged any displacement or adverse No Impact tribal settlement(s). impact on tribal settlement(s). No gender specific issue directly related to the project is envisaged. However, better sanitation Any specific gender issues. No Impact facility will improve health status of women in the area. The various components of the project (i.e. STP – 250 MLD, Pumping Stations, Staff quarters, etc.) Will the project create significant / is proposed to be constructed in open and vacant limited / no environmental impacts Low and short 3 land adjacent to the existing STP (72 MLD) site during the construction stage? term Impact located near Kamalpur village. Therefore, there (significant / limited / no impacts) will be only short term / limited environmental impact. Clearance of vegetation / tree-cover Low Impact No major tree cutting will be envisaged. The various components of the project (i.e. STP – 250 MLD, Pumping Stations, Staff quarters, etc.) is proposed to be developed in open and vacant Direct discharge of construction run-off, land will have construction specific impacts only improper storage and disposal of during civil construction activity. With due care excavation spoils, wastes and other Low and short and management direct discharge, improper construction materials adversely term impact storage of wastes shall be taken care of. affecting water quality and flow regimes. The laying of sewer lines is not much in the proposed project; however laying will cause some traffic disruption of temporary nature. Sensitive locations like schools, hospitals may

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Environmental and Social Information Format for Screening Project Title: Pollution Abatement Works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality (Interception & Diversion with STP) Implementing Agency: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut Project Cost: 681.78 Crore Project Components:  Interception & Diversion structures 2 Nos. (Odean Nala & Abu Nala 2).  Raising main and I&D network.  New MPS 1 No.  Construction of new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of capacity 250 MLD.  Abu Nala 1, 14 MLD treatment capacity decentralized treatment / geo-synthetic dewatering tube / enhancement primary coagulation or any other treatment methods qualifying the regulatory norms.  Operation & maintenance (O&M) for 15 years.  Installation of trash arresting rack and its regular O&M at the mouth of all drains.  Adequate provision for handling septage in the STP. Project Location (Area / District): Meerut Assessment of Sl. Screening Criteria Category Remarks / Explanatory note for categorisation No. (High/ low) have special problems which will be taken care of during construction. Construction of project will not obstruct any of natural drain /channel near the site. The level of STPs and SPS will be made with due care of high flood level record Dewatering for construction will not generate any Flooding of adjacent areas Low Impact significant amount of water to flood adjacent areas Proposed STP and MPS will have garland drain to avoid further flooding in premises and neighbourhood area in case of storm water during monsoon. Civil Construction material like cement, sand, earth etc. will be prevalent in use, while Improper storage and handling of contaminated material such fuel, used oil shall be Low and short substances leading to contamination of taken care of properly for storage and handling term impact soil and water properly at site. Further the EMP shall be framed with inclusion of site specific environmental issues to address the safety health related issues· Proper measure will be taken during construction and operation phases of the proposed project to minimise the noise and dust emissions. Contractor / Concessionaire should ensure the proper Low and short acoustic measure for noise generating unit like Elevated noise and dust emission term impact DG set as per CPCB norm, etc. The Contractor / Concessionaire have to submit the method statement to comply with Air Act, 1981 and Noise Rules as per EP Act, 1986 before initiation of construction activities. No much sewer laying work are envisaged, but construction of rising main and I&D network work Low and short Disruption to traffic movements will need proper traffic management at the site. term Impact Proper diversion of traffic will ensure less disruption during construction. The Contractor /

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Environmental and Social Information Format for Screening Project Title: Pollution Abatement Works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality (Interception & Diversion with STP) Implementing Agency: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut Project Cost: 681.78 Crore Project Components:  Interception & Diversion structures 2 Nos. (Odean Nala & Abu Nala 2).  Raising main and I&D network.  New MPS 1 No.  Construction of new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of capacity 250 MLD.  Abu Nala 1, 14 MLD treatment capacity decentralized treatment / geo-synthetic dewatering tube / enhancement primary coagulation or any other treatment methods qualifying the regulatory norms.  Operation & maintenance (O&M) for 15 years.  Installation of trash arresting rack and its regular O&M at the mouth of all drains.  Adequate provision for handling septage in the STP. Project Location (Area / District): Meerut Assessment of Sl. Screening Criteria Category Remarks / Explanatory note for categorisation No. (High/ low) Concessionaire shall ensure the proper traffic management in place prior to construction activities. Utility mapping of the existing infrastructure and relocation of the same if required will minimise the damage on existing infrastructure. Damage to existing infrastructure, Low and short No much sewer laying work is envisaged however public utilities, amenities, etc. term Impact shifting of other utilities like telephone lines, electric poles or street lights etc. if required shall be shifted temporarily or relocated (only if needed) after taking due permission from the concerned department. The roads will be reinstated to its original conditions after lying of sewer line. Failure to restore temporary Low and short construction sites term Impact Mitigation measures towards restoration of temporary construction sites will be part of ESMP of Bid document. The local community will be made aware of the temporary nature of disruption. Possible conflicts with and/or disruption All possible disputes during construction work No impact to local community shall be avoided by hiring of local labour as much as possible. In case of migrant labour hiring, the fundamental facility in labour camp shall be ensured by contractor to avoid further disputes. Adequate sanitation facilities and safety arrangement will be provided to the workers to tackle on-site hazards in construction camp. A site Health risks due to unhygienic Low Impact specific ESAMP shall be having Health and conditions at workers camps hygiene maintenance plan for project construction site, which will be part of Bid document for its completed implementation at sites.

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Environmental and Social Information Format for Screening Project Title: Pollution Abatement Works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality (Interception & Diversion with STP) Implementing Agency: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut Project Cost: 681.78 Crore Project Components:  Interception & Diversion structures 2 Nos. (Odean Nala & Abu Nala 2).  Raising main and I&D network.  New MPS 1 No.  Construction of new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of capacity 250 MLD.  Abu Nala 1, 14 MLD treatment capacity decentralized treatment / geo-synthetic dewatering tube / enhancement primary coagulation or any other treatment methods qualifying the regulatory norms.  Operation & maintenance (O&M) for 15 years.  Installation of trash arresting rack and its regular O&M at the mouth of all drains.  Adequate provision for handling septage in the STP. Project Location (Area / District): Meerut Assessment of Sl. Screening Criteria Category Remarks / Explanatory note for categorisation No. (High/ low) Proper health and safety statement will be Low and short submitted by the Concessionaire and approved by Safety hazards during construction term Impact The Engineer prior to the construction. This will be included in ESAMP and be part of Bid document. STP will have minimal odour and noise pollution. Moreover, provision of green belt, landscaping Will the project create significant / within the STP and SPS premised will reduce the limited / no environmental impacts 4 Limited negative impact of odour. during the operational stage? (Significant / limited / no impacts) The proposed projects of establishment of STP are based on advance technologies of sewerage waste water treatment plan. Proposed STP and MPS will have garland drain to avoid further flooding in premises and Flooding of adjacent areas Low Impact neighbourhood area in case of storm water during monsoon. The characteristics of the treated waste water Impacts to water quality due to effluent Low Impact from STP will be within limit set by latest NGT discharge /CPCB guideline 2019. The SBR or other Aerobic reactor is a compact Gas emissions Low Impact system and the possibility of the gas emission is very less. Mechanised system and trained people will be deployed to run the Pumping Stations and STPs will reduce the risk of safety hazards. Proper PPEs shall be ensured by the Contractor for Concessionaire and staffs of STP/ MPS. First Safety hazards Low Impact Aid measures shall be adhered as part of Safety Management. Emergency Site management plan shall be adhered to the deputed STP area to avoid unsafe hazard like fire, electricity etc.

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Environmental and Social Information Format for Screening Project Title: Pollution Abatement Works for River Kali at Meerut under Meerut Municipality (Interception & Diversion with STP) Implementing Agency: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam, Meerut Project Cost: 681.78 Crore Project Components:  Interception & Diversion structures 2 Nos. (Odean Nala & Abu Nala 2).  Raising main and I&D network.  New MPS 1 No.  Construction of new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of capacity 250 MLD.  Abu Nala 1, 14 MLD treatment capacity decentralized treatment / geo-synthetic dewatering tube / enhancement primary coagulation or any other treatment methods qualifying the regulatory norms.  Operation & maintenance (O&M) for 15 years.  Installation of trash arresting rack and its regular O&M at the mouth of all drains.  Adequate provision for handling septage in the STP. Project Location (Area / District): Meerut Assessment of Sl. Screening Criteria Category Remarks / Explanatory note for categorisation No. (High/ low) The project is not an environmental sensitive project and does not require clearance as per Do projects of this nature / type require Environmental Impact Assessment Notification th prior environmental clearance either 14 September’ 2006. from the MOEF&CC or from a relevant No clearance 5 However, the proposed project needs Consent to state Government department? required Establish (CTE) prior to start of construction of (MOEF&CC/relevant State Government STP and Consent to Operate (CTO) prior to start department/ No clearance at all) operation of STP. These permissions are required from State Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) under Air and Water act. Does the project involve any prior clearance from the MOEF&CC or State No clearance 6 Forest department for either the No required conversion of forest land or for tree- cutting? (Yes/ No). If yes, which?

Overall Assessment Low

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ANNEXURE – 6 Minutes and Attendance Sheets of Stakeholder and Community Consultations

MINUTES OF MEETINGS

1. Discussions held with the officials of UP Jal Nigam, Meerut and Staffs of existing STP (72 MLD), Kamalpur. Date: 07.01.2020 & 03.02.2020 Time: 11:00 AM Venue:  UP Jal Nigam, Meerut  Existing STP (72 MLD) site at Kamalpur Attended by:  Officials of UP Jal Nigam: Sh. Ramesh Chandra, Project Manager; Sh. Vishal Singh, Project Engineer; Sh. Balbeer Singh, Project Engineer; and Sh. Devendra Kumar, Assistant Project Engineer  Staffs of existing STP (72 MLD), Kamalpur: Sh. Manish Kumar, Site Engineer (Mechanical); and Sh. Mahesh Kumar, Plant Supervisor (Process)  Number of participants: 06 2. A detailed discussion about the project was conducted with officials of Jal Nigam, Meerut. A brief summary of all the important points discussed during the meeting are mentioned in the following points:

 The land proposed for construction of new STP (250 MLD) in Kamalpur belongs to UP Jal Nigam, Meerut.  Declaration letter regarding land ownership was provided by the Project Manager, UPJN, Meerut; dated-07.01.2020.  It was intimated by the officials of UPJN, Meerut that grievance related file is maintained which will also include if any Gender Based Violence case is received. Presently, no women are working in the STP as well as the O &M Operations.  It was further informed that the name and contact information of Grievance Redressal Officers (GROs) is displayed at the project/construction site.  It was suggested to properly maintain grievance register at the existing STP (72 MLD) site at Kamalpur. In addition it is also suggested that logbook being maintained at existing STP (72 MLD) site at Kamalpur, is to be properly updated on regular basis.

3. The meeting was concluded and team moved forward to conduct community consultation in the proposed project locations.

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MINUTES OF MEETINGS

1. Public Consultation was held at the premises of existing STP (72 MLD) site, Kamalpur, Meerut. Date: 07.01.2020 & 03.02.2020 Time: 03:00 PM Venue: Existing STP (72 MLD) site, Kamalpur Attended by:  Officials of UP Jal Nigam: Sh. Vishal Singh, Project Engineer; Sh. Balbeer Singh, Project Engineer; and Sh. Gaurav, Mechanical Engineer  Number of participants: 33 (Former Councillor, present Councillor, and individuals from nearby community, list / attendance sheets attached)

2. The public consultation meeting was initiated by welcoming the participants and briefed them about the agenda of the meeting. Consultation was conducted with the local community people of Kamalpur, Kinapur, Saraikaji and Shastri Nagar (Meerut) [nearby proposed STP (250 MLD) site]. Further the meeting was carry forwarded by presenting the details about the proposed project for establishing I&D works, STP (250 MLD) and other associated activities, present status of river Ganga, stake-holder participations during the project, etc. A brief summary of all the important points discussed during the meeting are mentioned in the following points:

 Discussion in length about the purpose of the project and how it is beneficial for the State as well as the nearby communities.  The laws and regulations as well as World Bank Safeguard policies applicable to the project were discussed.  Safety and precautionary measures were discussed to avoid any accidents during the construction phase of the projects.  Community people were satisfied from the proposed STP (250 MLD) adjacent to the existing STP site at Kamalpur.  Two people from community who also attended the meeting were working on contract basis in the STP as operators since four years.  Sh. Balbeer Singh (Project Engineer, Jal Nigam) intimated that the proposed STP will have receptors to reduce impact of noise.  Suggestion was provided by community people to provide target-oriented, continuous and regular mechanism to create education and awareness among the people, particularly the younger generation about the importance of keeping river Ganga clean.  The Sh. Jagpal Singh, Former Counsellor suggested planting more trees to reduce the foul smell. He also was of the view that the electrification of the STP could be done through solar panels. The matter was discussed in length where in the officials of UP Jal Nigam, Meerut has intimated that the proposed STP would consist of bio-digesters which will generate biogas which would further be used for generating electricity to light up the STP compound.

3. The meeting was concluded by the officials of the UP Jal Nigam, Meerut, namely Sh. Gaurav followed by vote of thanks given by Sh. Vishal Singh.

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ANNEXURE – 7 Environmental and Social Management Action Plan (ESMAP) S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring Pre-construction Stage

 All statutory clearances required for Environmental and Social aspects during construction shall be ensured and made available prior to award of civil works and/or before start of civil works. The Environment Statutory clearances Ensure that all necessary approvals for construction (Protection), Act, 1986 (i.e. Environmental  UP Jal Nigam / SMCG / to be obtained by the Concessionaire are in place NMCG / UP Jal Before 1 Clearances, Forest Prospective HAM before start of construction activities. The Forest Nigam / SMCG Construction Land diversion, NOCs, Concessionaire Acknowledge in writing and provide report on (Conservation) Act, Permits, etc.)  compliance all obtained consents, permits, clearance, 1980 NOCs, etc.  Include in detailed design drawings and documents all conditions and provisions if necessary. Under the Air (Prevention and Control Consent to Establish Consent to Establish (CTE) need to be obtained prior to of Pollution) Act, 1981. Prospective HAM NMCG/SMCG/Jal Before start of 2 (CTE) / Consent to the start of STP construction work from the State Concessionaire Nigam construction work. Operate (CTO) Pollution Control Board The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring

 The implementing agency prior to start of felling of trees, should take tree felling permission from district regulatory office like Divisional Forest Officer/ District Collector Officer/Tree Officer.  Try to save the trees by adjusting the plant layout or the alignment of sewage intake structures, sewer mains, pumping stations, etc.  Provide adequate protection to the trees to be retained with tree guards (e.g. Masonry tree guards, low level RCC tree guards, circular iron tree guard with Bars) as required.  Identify the number of trees that will be affected with girth size & species type along the sewer mains, The Indian Forest Act, Tree Felling pumping / lifting station sites and sewerage treatment 1927 permission & plant site. The details to be indicated on map to scale Prospective HAM NMCG / UP Jal Pre-construction & 3 transportation and / or a strip map as may be appropriate. Prepare The Forest Concessionaire Nigam / SMCG Construction phase permission tree cutting schedule to facilitate clearance (Conservation) Act, requirements. 1980  Trees identified for felling shall be removed from the construction sites before commencement of construction with prior permission from the concerned department.  Undertake tree plantation (not less than three rows inside and along the boundary of STP, and compensatory plantation as per the tree felling clearances).  Compensatory plantation by way of re-plantation of at least thrice / ten times as mention in the permission/ clearance letter and in line with competent authority guidelines.

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring

 Identify the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric cables, electric poles, water pipelines, public tabs, etc.  Identify and include list of affected utilities and Concessionaire of these utilities in the detailed design documents to prevent unnecessary disruption of services during construction phase.  Affected utilities shall be relocated with prior approval of the concerned agencies before construction starts. Prospective HAM Concerned Provide advance notice (not less than 10 working Concessionaire in  department / UP Pre-construction & 4 Utility Relocation days) to affected parties. The advance notice shall be ESMF Guideline NMCG collaboration and approval Jal Nigam / Construction phase in the form of written notice and a grievance redressal of concerned department / SMCG cell shall be established for timely addressing of UP Jal Nigam / SMCG grievances.  Bid document to include requirement for a Contingency Plan for service interruptions (For example provision of water if disruption is more than 24 hours).  Concessionaire is required to prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be taken in case of unintentional interruption of services.

 The identification of locations of labor camps should be finalized prior to the start of construction work. The SMCG / NMCG / raw material stacking area should be identified and Labor Camps/ Stacking Prospective HAM Other Pre-construction & 5 get approved by the implementing agency prior to ESMF Guideline NMCG yard Concessionaire / Contractor implementing Construction phase start of construction work. agency  To avoid local dispute, preference should be given to hire local labour as much as possible.  Around 329 mm rainfall recorded in the month of July’ 2018 as maximum, which is quite good, accordingly necessary provisions should be made for adequate SMCG / NMCG / Provision of flood risk holding capacity for storage of sewage to prevent flow Prospective HAM Other Pre-construction & 6 management, effective of untreated sewage into the river. ESMF Guideline NMCG Concessionaire / Contractor implementing Construction phase storm water drainage Suitable drainage provision should be made to divert  agency the rain water likely to be accumulated from peripheral catchment area of STP, to natural drainage stream or low lying areas.

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring  The construction activities at STP shall be initiated only after Consent to Establish (CTE) certificate is secured from the UPPCB. Pre-construction, The treated water quality shall comply with the Disposal of treated  Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / Construction and 7 prescribed standards of the State Pollution Control ESMF Guideline NMCG waste water / Contractors SMCG Post Construction Board and NGT before let out into the phase stream/nala/drain/open land/irrigation purposes.  Provision of effective separation and controlled disposal of digested sludge. Construction Stage  Prioritize sites already permitted by the Department of Mines and Geology. Concessionaire to prepare list of approved quarry  Vendor/Supplier should Prospective Concessionaire sites and sources of materials with the approval of UP have prior approval for / Contractors to finalize Upon submission Jal Nigam / SMCG. Natural sources of sand/ quarry material quarry sites and sources of UP Jal Nigam / of work plan by the 8 Bid document to include requirement for verification of construction materials  mining under Amended materials in consultation SMCG Concessionaire / suitability of sources and permit for additional quarry EIA notification dated and approval of UP Jal Contractor. sites if necessary. th 15 January, 2016. Nigam / SMCG  The contractor has to procure aggregate from the identified authorized vendor who has all the necessary approvals.  The construction materials shall be stockpiled in designated areas only.  The contractor shall identify the site for temporary use of land for construction sites / storage of construction materials, etc. These sites shall be operated only after prior approval of the engineer. Pre-construction, Prioritize areas within or nearest possible vacant Storage of construction  Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / Construction and 9 space in the project location. ESMF Guideline NMCG materials / Contractors SMCG Post Construction  Construction materials shall be stored on the high phase laying areas and storing near to storm water run-off channels or any low lying areas to be avoided.  If it is deemed necessary to locate elsewhere, consider sites that will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation, and drinking water supply systems.

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring  All work shall be done in feasible manner so that Site clearing and minimal flora disturb. grubbing and Lying of  Afforestation in 1:3 ratio in lieu of inevitable tree rising main, STP cutting shall be done by the contractor. Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 10 During construction (Excavation, cutting,  The plant species suitable for local climate, so native / Contractors SMCG back filling and trees will be preferred in afforestation. The concerned compaction operations) District Forest Officer shall be consulted for selection of species and technical guidance, if required. The Construction &  Suitable site should be identified for safe disposal of construction debris and excavated materials, in Demolition Waste relatively low lying areas, away from the water bodies, Management Rules, residential and agricultural fields, etc., and got 2016. approved by the engineer.

 Ensure the site shall be selected preferably from barren, infertile lands. In case agricultural land needs to be selected, written consent from landowners (not lessees) will be obtained for reuse of excess spoils.

Care should be taken that dumped material does not Disposal of  affect natural drainage system. Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 11 construction debris and During construction Excavated soil and construction debris shall be / Contractors SMCG excavated materials  suitably stored to filling back the excavated areas

after placing the sewer lines.

 Top soil generated during various construction activities shall be used for agricultural purpose, planned land filling and landscaping.  All the construction and demolition waste should be disposed off at suitable location, complying with the norms of government regulation. The Plastic Waste  All the plastic/cement bags should be stored properly Management Rules, and should be disposed through authorized vendor. 2016.  Care to be taken to store fuel and oil (if required) at a place away from any drainage channel/nala Hazardous and preferably to be stored in drums mounted on a Other Wastes During Pollution from fuel and Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 12 concrete paved platform. (Management and Construction and lubricants / Contractors SMCG  The contractor shall ensure that all constructions Transboundary Operation vehicle parking location, fuel / lubricants storage sites, Movement) Rules, 2016 vehicle machinery and equipment. Maintenance and

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring refueling sites will be located at least 500m from rivers and irrigation canal/ponds.  All location and layout plans of such sites submitted by the contractor prior to their establishment and will be approved by the engineer.  Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle/machinery and equipment operation. Maintenance and refueling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground.  Contractor will arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the pre-identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by the engineer. All spills and collected petroleum products will be disposed off in accordance with MoEF&CC and state PCB guidelines.  Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of PCB/MoEF&CC or any other relevant laws. Although primary Air Quality monitoring recorded at the The Environment existing STP (72 MLD) site of Kamalpur, shows that the (Protection) Act, 1986 concentrations of PM2.5 and PM10 were higher than the National Ambient Air Quality standard of 60 µg/m3 and 100 µg/m3 respectively, due to severe weather conditions during the month of January month encountering thick fog minimum ground-level velocity condition and also due to bad condition of roads Air pollution for adjacent to the proposed project area. As far as the emissions from the During gaseous pollutants SO2, NO2, CO and CH4 are Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 13 construction vehicles, Construction and concerned, the concentrations were found within the / Contractors SMCG equipment and Operation prescribed limit of CPCB. Accordingly, during the machinery construction stage of the proposed project necessary precautionary measures as mentioned below shall be adopted by the Concessionaire.  Regular water sprinkling shall be done particularly on the unpaved surfaces to suppress airborne dusts generated due to the movement of construction truck / dumper, construction equipment / machinery, etc.  Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled material

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring on site by water sprinkling necessary during dry weather.  Regular water sprinkling shall also be done on the excavated area of proposed STP, sewer line, SPS locations, etc.  Tarpaulins shall be used to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks.  All heavy equipment and machinery shall be fitted with air pollution control devices.  Maintain construction vehicles and obtain “Pollution under Control” certificate from concerned Authority.  Ambient Air Quality monitoring has to be performed as per the Environmental Monitoring Program.  The Concessionaire has to submit the method statement to comply with Air Act, 1981 before construction.  Appropriate PPEs (Mask N-95) to be provided to the worker/labour handling the fine dust and construction material.  Transportation of materials to the site shall be covered to avoid spillage of materials.  Ground water quality may get contaminated due to leaching of waste water. So, the treated water quality shall comply with the standards laid down by the During Decline of ground CPCB for disposal onto land, water body or for The Environment Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 14 Construction and water quality irrigation use. (Protection) Act, 1986 / Contractors SMCG Operation  Regular monitoring is required for the treated sewage quality and also the ground water quality in the nearby areas and ensures compliance with CPCB standards.

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring  The Contractor shall avoid construction works close to the streams or water bodies during monsoon.  No construction camp shall be allowed near to 100 m of River line, pond water bodies.  Proper barricading, bund protection shall be done if work is closed to these regions.  The contractor shall take all precautionary measures to prevent the waste water generated during construction from entering into streams, water bodies or the irrigation system. All waste arising from the project is to be disposed off in the manner that is acceptable by the Engineer. During Water pollution from Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 15 Construction and construction  STP operations shall take place only after Consent to / Contractors SMCG Operate (CTO) certificate is accorded by the UPPCB Operation and treated water quality shall comply with the consent conditions stipulated by UPPCB or at minimum shall meet the discharge standards depending on the type of receiving water body (stream / nala / drain / open land / irrigation purpose, etc.).  Performance standards shall always be maintained, ensuring efficient working condition of treatment plant.  The contractor can utilize STP treated water, if water quality meets the water quality requirement for construction work.  The extraction of ground water for construction work should not be anticipated. If required, prior permission from the SGWB is required. During Extraction of Ground The contractor can utilize STP treated water, if water The Environment Prospective Concessionaire SMCG/NMCG/Jal 16  Construction Water quality meets the water quality requirement for (Protection) Act, 1986 / Contractors Nigam Phase construction work.  The surface water should be used only after obtaining prior permission form the regulatory authority. During Sufficient supply of portable water at all the construction The water Quality MNCG/SMCG Prospective Concessionaire Construction 17 Portable Water camp, active site, etc. should be provided and should comply with /Implementing / Contractors phase/ Operation maintained. IS:10500 (2012) norms agency Phase

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring

 Garland drain shall be constructed within the premises of proposed STP and MPS to avoid flooding During Flooding of adjacent Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 18 in premises and neighborhood area in case of storm ESMF Guideline NMCG Construction and areas / Contractors SMCG water during monsoon. Operation phases  Stockpiled areas shall be bordered by berms.  Provide curtains or sound barriers (poly sheets / GI sheets) all around the construction site.  Proper maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles. Increased noise level The Noise Pollution During The Concessionaire has to submit the method Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 19 due to construction  (Regulation and Construction and statement to comply with Noise Rules as per EP Act, / Contractors SMCG activities Control) Rules, 2000 Operation phases 1986 before construction.  Proper PPEs (ear muff) shall be provided to the workers engaged in activities for long time exposure to increased noise level.  DG sets will be provided with acoustic enclosures.  No night time construction work should be anticipated  Green belt / tree plantation and landscaping will be developed along the periphery of the STP and SPS which will attenuate noise.  Pump station in STP shall ensure minimum noise generation by locating within a noise reducing Noise pollution due to The Noise Pollution During structure or in an enclosed space (such as Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 20 operation of pumps (Regulation and Construction and concrete/brick structure). / Contractors SMCG and machineries Control) Rules, 2000 Operation phases  DG sets will be provided with acoustic enclosures.  Equipment’s need to meet the noise standards as 15 prescribed by CPCB .  Ambient Air Quality monitoring with respect to Noise should be carried out at all the construction site, stacking yard, loading and unloading area, etc. as per the general and specific condition of CTE.

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring To avoid the problems of foul smell polluted air, insects, During Impact of surrounding noise pollution and other problems buffer zones to be Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 21 ESMF Guideline NMCG Construction and areas provided in the form of green belt around the STP site, / Contractors SMCG Operation this has to be strictly ensured. The 15 cm top soil should be stored at designated Protection of soil and location within the site. It should be stabilized using Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 22 Environmental seeding and mulching as preventive measures. It can ESMF Guideline NMCG During construction / Contractors SMCG enhancing also be used for gardening purposes at STP site as an environmental enhancing measure.  The backfilling material shall be free from petroleum products, slag, cinders, ash or other material. During Settlement of backfilled Backfilling activity should strictly follow the Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 23  ESMF Guideline NMCG Construction and area after construction construction schedule. / Contractors SMCG Operation  Proper compaction as per the soil condition and retain the original level/ alignment. The contractor shall provide, erect and maintain During Information signs and informatory /safety signs, hoardings written in English Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 24 Construction and hoardings and local languages, whatever required or as suggested / Contractors SMCG Operation by the Engineer.  Alternate traffic routing to be adopted in consultation with traffic police authorities.  Temporary diversion will be provided with the approval of the engineer. Detailed traffic control plans will be prepared and submitted to the engineers for approval, at least two weeks prior to commencement of works. Pre-construction, Construction activities at commercial / business and Planning temporary  Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / Construction and 25 market areas must be completed on war footing basis traffic / Contractors SMCG Post Construction to minimize business loss. phase  The traffic control and plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of traffic arrangements after cessation of work each day, SIGNAGES, safety measures for transport of hazardous materials and arrangements of flagmen.  Any accidents and/or risk of inconveniences caused to the community shall be borne by the Contractor.

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring  The treated water quality shall comply with the prescribed standards of the State Pollution Control Board and NGT before let out into the stream/nala/drain/open land/irrigation purposes, and Pre-construction, Disposal of treated Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 26 necessary permission to be obtained from the Construction and waste water / Contractors SMCG concerned department. Operation phase  Ensure efficient working condition or treatment plant.  Prevent the pollution of stream water and other water bodies receiving STP discharge.  For the proposed STP (250 MLD), the sludge will be digested in the Bio-digester. It has also been proposed to utilize all the biogas produced from the digested sludge for generation of power / electricity.  The digested sludge if found suitable (after laboratory analysis for chemical and biological testing including heavy metals) may be handed over/distributed to the local farmers / University & Medical College Campus / Govt. Parks / UP Jal Nigam Campus for horticulture purposes.  If the analysis indicates presence of heavy metals, the digested sludge needs to be disposed to the suitable landfill site. As per the discussion with the officials of CPHEEO; Manual on UP Jal Nigam Meerut, it is assessed that presently During Sewerage and Sewage Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 27 Disposal of sludge municipal waste disposal sites exist near Gawri Construction and Treatment Systems - / Contractors SMCG village, Lohia Nagar on Hapur Road and at Operation 2013 Mangatpuram on Delhi Road, which are around 8 – 9 Kms. away from the proposed STP (250 MLD) site.  During detailed ESIA / ESAMP preparation the Concessionaire need to prepare a Sludge Management Plan with approval from UPJN / NMCG / World Bank.  Instead of disposing digested sludge it shall be provided to the local farmers for agriculture purpose, and/or to the local authorities to use as manure for landscaping purposes in city level / district level.  Suitable site should be identified for the safe disposal of sludge generated at the STP and got approved by the Engineer. Prepare a Sludge Disposal Plan and

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring adheres to the same.  Concessionaire shall sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the concerned competent authority prior to the disposal of sludge at available landfill site authorized by MC/ULB.  Regular clearance of accumulated sludge and solid waste will minimize odor nuisance.  A logbook for sludge disposal shall be maintained at STP sites.  In coordination with the local agriculture / horticulture department, awareness programme shall be organized for the local farmers for information dissemination related to the advantage of usage of sludge as manure for agriculture purpose.  Compensatory plantation by way of re-plantation of at least thrice the number of trees felled, and/or as mention in the permission/ clearance letter and in line Compensatory with competent authority guidelines. Pre-construction, plantation of trees & The Concessionaire/Contractor shall take reasonable Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / Construction and 28  protection of Flora and precautions to prevent his workmen or any other / Contractors SMCG Post Construction Fauna persons from removing and damaging any flora phase (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal) including restriction of fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal.  Concessionaire/Contractor shall follow all relevant Building and the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building Construction Workers and the other Construction Workers (Regulation of (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 for Employment and construction and maintenance of labour camp. Conditions of Service)  Though the project is located in rural area, so during Act, 1996 Construction of labour construction phase, local labour shall be preferred to Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / During the 29 camps minimize the provision of construction camp. / Contractors SMCG Construction However, the construction camp shall not be established close to 1000 mt. vicinity of densely inhabitant areas.  The location, layout and basic facility provision of each labour camp will be submitted to Engineer prior to their construction.

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring  The construction will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer.  The contractor shall maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in functional and hygienic manner and as approved by the engineer.  All temporary accommodation must be constructed and maintained in such a fashion that uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing.  The sewage system for the camp must be planned. Adequate health care is to be provided for the work force. The layout of the construction camp and details of the facilities provided should be prepared shall be approved by the engineer. The construction camp shall not be located within 1000m from the nearest water stream, residential areas and / or any sensitive land uses like schools, hospitals, etc. Settling up of labour camps needs to be done as per the Building and the procedures. Adequate potable water facilities, sanitation Construction Workers and drainage etc., in conformity with the Indian labour (Regulation of laws shall be ensured. The contractor shall also Employment and guarantee the following: Conditions of Service)  The location, layout and basic facility provision of Act, 1996 each labour camp will be submitted to Engineer prior to their construction.  The construction will commence only upon the written approval of the Engineer. During Pre- Labour camp & Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 30 The contractor shall construct and maintain all labour construction and facilities  / Contractors SMCG accommodation in such a fashion that Construction phase uncontaminated water is available for drinking, cooking and washing.  Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water (as per IS) in every workplace/labour camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities.  Separate Washrooms for female labour must be constructed at the labour camps and each construction sites.

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring  The sewage system for the camp are designed, built and operated in such fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground water or adjacent water courses take place. Ensure adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. The contractor shall take all required precautions to prevent danger from electrical equipment and ensure that –  No material shall be stacked or placed as to cause danger or inconvenience to any person or the public. All necessary fencing and lights will be provided to During Risk from Electrical  Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 31 protect the public in construction zones. Construction and Equipment / Contractors SMCG  All machines to be used in the construction will Operation conform to the relevant Indian Standards (IS) codes, will be free from patent defect, will be kept in good working order, will be regularly inspected and properly maintained as per IS provision and to satisfaction of the Engineer.  Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the accidents and from the machineries. All machines used shall confirm to the relevant Indian standards code and shall be regularly inspected.  The excavation and loose soil shall be maintained with the provisions of shoring trench sides by placing sheeting, timber shores, trench jacks, bracing, piles, etc. to avoid collapse of soil.  Exposed surface shall be resurfaced and stabilized on priority basis. Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 32 Safety aspects During construction  Protective footwear and protective goggles to all / Contractors SMCG workers employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc.  Welder’s protective eye shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in welding works.  Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise, and workers working in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation.  The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles, helmets, safety

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring belts, ear plugs, mask etc. to workers and staffs.  The contractor will comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring the safety of the workmen as per the International Labour Organization (ILO) convention No. 62 as far as those are applicable to this contract. The contractor will make sure that during the construction work all relevant provisions of the factories act, 1948 and Building and other Conditions of Services) Act, 1996 are adhered to.  The contractor will not employ any person below the age 14 years for any work and no woman will be employed on the work of painting with products containing lead in any form. The contractor shall arrange for: Building and the  Readily available first aid units including an adequate Construction Workers supply of sterilized dressing materials and appliances (Regulation of Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / During 33 First Aid as per the Factories Rules I every work zone. Employment and / Contractors SMCG Construction  Availability of suitable transport at all times to take Conditions of Service) injured or sick persons to the nearest hospital. Act, 1996 If any impacts on livelihood of any permanent shop owners, licensed kiosks noticed during construction, UP Jal Nigam / SMCG / NMCG / UP Jal Pre-construction & 34 Livelihood ESMF Guideline NMCG then should be compensated according to the Prospective Concessionaire Nigam / SMCG Construction phase Entitlement Matrix of ESMF. If any temporary/Permanent impact on residential structures, land and assets and/or CPR will be occurred UP Jal Nigam / SMCG / NMCG / UP Jal Pre-construction & 35 Impact on Community ESMF Guideline NMCG during construction, then should be compensated Prospective Concessionaire Nigam / SMCG Construction phase according to the Entitlement Matrix of ESMF.  The local community will be made aware well in advance of the temporary nature of disruption.  Community Consultations shall be conducted at all the project locations prior to the initiation of Possible conflicts with construction activities. UP Jal Nigam / SMCG / NMCG / UP Jal Pre-construction & 36 and/or disruption to ESMF Guideline NMCG All possible disputes during construction work shall be Prospective Concessionaire Nigam / SMCG Construction phase local community  avoided by hiring of local labour as much as possible.  In case of migrant labour hiring, the fundamental facilities in labour camp shall be ensured by contractor to avoid further disputes.

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring  Consultations with community shall be conducted at all the project locations and in nearby residential and market area. Pre-construction & Community Information and awareness regarding GBV and GRM UP Jal Nigam / SMCG / NMCG / UP Jal 37  Construction and Consultations should be disseminated in consultation Prospective Concessionaire Nigam / SMCG Operation phase.  Minor grievances can be resolved through consultation at the construction sites and communities.  The name and contact information of Grievance Redressal Officers (GROs) should be displayed at the project/construction site, labour camps, in communities where construction work is taking place and in the websites of ULB, EA and SMCG.  A grievance Register must be maintained and monitored at each of the construction site. Also, a toll free number should be generated and During  UP Jal Nigam / SMCG / NMCG / UP Jal 38 Grievance Redressal displayed in work sites and websites of ULB, EA and ESMF Guideline NMCG Construction and Prospective Concessionaire Nigam / SMCG SMCG for registering grievances. Operation  Mandatory training’s for the workforce on the GBV grievance redressal mechanism for reporting and response of GBV incidents  Training should be imparted to the stakeholders, Implementing Agencies and Contractor regarding identification, reporting, recording and resolving the GBV cases.  Employ female in construction and other project related activities.  A gender disaggregated details of labourers shall be maintained in register at all the projects sites. Female participation in O&M, Monitoring & Evaluation  Pre-construction, processes UP Jal Nigam / SMCG / Gender Assessment NMCG / UP Jal During 39 Training & Capacity Building of project staff focusing ESMF Guideline NMCG Prospective and Development  Nigam / SMCG Construction and on Labour Standards Concessionaire/Contractor Operation phase  Orientation of project staff, contractors and other stakeholders regarding Gender Sensitive issues and Gender development indicators.  Subproject design should be Gender responsive.  Preparation and development of IEC (Information,

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring Education and Communication) material in the local language on gender equality.  Mandatory and repeated training and awareness raising for the workforce about refraining from unacceptable conduct toward local community members, specifically women  Informing workers about national laws that make sexual harassment and gender-based violence a punishable offence which is prosecuted;  Introducing a Worker Code of Conduct as part of the employment contract and including sanctions for non- compliance (e.g., termination),  Contractors adopting a policy to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in investigating complaints about gender-based violence. Pre-construction, Gender Based A small transport allowance, ideally allowing workers UP Jal Nigam / SMCG /  NMCG / UP Jal During 40 Violence to regularly return for brief visits to their families, Prospective Nigam / SMCG Construction and (GBV) spouses, and friends, Concessionaire/Contractor Operation phase  ICC committees addressing GBV and GRM need to be constituted at EA, SPMG and NMCG level.  Prepare IEC material in the local language for policy against Sexual harassment at workplace and display in strategic locations  Capacity Building of Social and Environment Specialists and project officials and project staff on GBV to be organized at regular intervals.  Inclusion of consequences of GBV in safety induction.  A Grievance Register must be maintained in Project offices and at each Construction site followed by the Status of GBV Complaints - Total cases, Resolved, Pending, and Type of action taken.  The Concessionaire/Contractor shall prepare site restoration plans that shall be approved by the Engineer. The plan shall be implemented by the Construction guideline Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / During the closure 41 Site Restoration Concessionaire/Contractor prior to demobilization. MOEF & CC / Contractors SMCG of Construction  On completion of the works, all temporary structures shall be cleared away, all rubbish burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and effectively

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.

Operation Stage  Comply with applicable conditions of CTO treated water shall meet the NGT standard of treated waste Maintaining treated Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 42 water quality strictly. ESMF Guideline NMCG During Operation waste water quality / Contractors SMCG  Follow standard operating procedures for operation and maintenance.  Bid document to include requirement for an effective action plan to avoid and/or immediate clearance of Leakages, blockages such leakages, blockages and overflow. Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 43 and overflow issues in Implementation of regular O&M schedules. ESMF Guideline NMCG During Operation  / Contractors SMCG sewers  Regular monitoring of sewer line manhole leakages/ overflows should be done.  Proper emergency plan shall be in place in STP area.  Adequate green belt / tree plantation and landscaping will be developed along the periphery of the STP and SPS will reduce the negative impact of odour.  Spraying of water will be done on the odour creating units. Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 44 Odour control ESMF Guideline NMCG During Operation  Spraying of herbicides like Maple and Gtech on / Contractors SMCG accumulated sludge/solid waste will reduce the negative impact of odour.  Monitoring will be done on Ambient Air Quality around STP site.  For the proposed STP (250 MLD), the sludge will be digested in the Bio-digester. It has also been proposed to utilize all the biogas produced from the CPHEEO; Manual on digested sludge for generation of power / electricity. During Sewerage and Sewage Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 45 Disposal of sludge The digested sludge if found suitable (after laboratory Construction and  Treatment Systems - / Contractors SMCG analysis for chemical and biological testing including Operation 2013 heavy metals) may be handed over/distributed to the local farmers / University & Medical College Campus / Govt. Parks / UP Jal Nigam Campus for horticulture

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring purposes.  If the analysis indicates presence of heavy metals, the digested sludge needs to be disposed to the suitable landfill site. As per the discussion with the officials of UP Jal Nigam Meerut, it is assessed that presently municipal waste disposal sites exist near Gawri village, Lohia Nagar on Hapur Road and at Mangatpuram on Delhi Road, which are around 8 – 9 Kms. away from the proposed STP (250 MLD) site.  During detailed ESIA / ESAMP preparation the Concessionaire need to prepare a Sludge Management Plan with approval from UPJN / NMCG / World Bank.  Instead of disposing digested sludge it shall be provided to the local farmers for agriculture purpose, and/or to the local authorities to use as manure for landscaping purposes in city level / district level.  Suitable site should be identified for the safe disposal of sludge generated at the STP and got approved by the Engineer. Prepare a Sludge Disposal Plan and adheres to the same.  Concessionaire shall sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the concerned competent authority prior to the disposal of sludge at available landfill site authorized by MC/ULB.  Regular clearance of accumulated sludge and solid waste will minimize odor nuisance.  A logbook for sludge disposal shall be maintained at STP sites.  In coordination with the local agriculture / horticulture department, awareness programme shall be organized for the local farmers for information dissemination related to the advantage of usage of sludge as manure for agriculture purpose. DG sets will be provided with acoustic enclosures. Noise pollution due to  The Noise Pollution During Green belt / tree plantation and landscaping will be Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 46 operation of pumps  (Regulation and Construction and developed along the periphery of the STP and SPS / Contractors SMCG and machineries Control) Rules, 2000 Operation phases which will attenuate noise.

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring  Pump station in STP shall ensure minimum noise generation by locating within a noise reducing structure or in an enclosed space (such as concrete/brick structure).  DG sets will be provided with acoustic enclosures. For Chlorination System the following mitigation measures will be in place to arrest/ identify any leakage of chlorine  Neutralization System. Leak Detection System.  Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 47 During Operation Protective Equipment’s  Ventilation System / Contractors SMCG Appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) including oxygen masks will be provided for personnel working in plants where there is a risk due to harmful gaseous emissions [Hydrogen sulphide (H2S), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Methane (CH4), etc.].  Mechanised system and trained people shall be deployed to run the Pumping Stations and STPs to reduce the risk of safety hazards.  Handrails on both sides of walkways close to deeper tanks and STPs needs to be ensured.  Smaller on and off switches at STP units to be installed with protection from rain water to minimize electrical short circuit  All personnel engaged in plant will be provided safety clothing and Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPE) Prospective Concessionaire UP Jal Nigam / 48 Safety measures and also trained to implement Occupational Health During Operation / Contractors SMCG and Safety (OHS).  During storage and use of Hazardous Materials like Chlorine etc. it will be ensured that chemicals and fuel handling and storage is safe and materials do not causing any damage.  Chlorine will be stored in accordance with safety standards and regulations in force.  Operating staff will be provided induction training on safe handling, storage and precautions in use of hazardous materials. Also directions will be given

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S. Responsible for Responsible for Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Reference Time Frame No. Implementation Monitoring regarding Chlorine emergency repair kits, and other emergency procedures.  Leak detecting arrangements will be properly provided in the plant.  Storage of large quantity of Chlorine will be avoided and only procured based on need and accurate inventory will be maintained.  Only approved instruments should be used for lifting and opening cylinders.  Appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) including oxygen masks will be provided for personnel cleaning underground sewers where there is a risk due to oxygen deficiency and harmful gaseous emissions [Hydrogen sulphide (H2S), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Methane (CH4), etc.].  The contact details of police station, ambulance services and fire stations nearby to the site shall be displayed.

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ANNEXURE – 8 Grievances reporting and recording formats Grievance Redress Mechanism Format for recording grievances at investment level If yes, to Name of the whom Details of Date of Whether if not, Number Number of Sl. Name of the Date of aggrieved person Action Whether Date of District Unique ID the action resolved/ reason (i) SMCG of court court case No. investment receipt (if agreed by the taken escalated escalation complaint taken Date thereof cases resolved aggrieved person) (ii) NMCG

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Grievance Redress Mechanism Reporting Format for SMCG

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Grievance Redress Mechanism Reporting Format for NMCG

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