TOWN

Rishra is situated at a distance of about 30 Km in the northernly direction from Kolkata and is well connected with city by a railway line and highway namely G. T. Road and Delhi Road. The population of Rishra as per 2001 census report is 1,13,000 and projected population of 2011 is 1,24,000.

Core components like I & D Sewer, L. S. M. P. S. and non core components like electric crematorium, public participation, riverfront development afforestation have been taken up under Ganga Action Plan Phase – II. All the schemes are nearly completion.

PROPOSED SCHEME

The present scheme is for riverfront development work at 7 Nos. of locations where exists heritage ghats in a very dilapidated condition.

The proposed ghats are : a) K. C. Dey Ghat b) Premmandir Ghat c) Burning Ghat d) Wellington Ghat

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FUNCTION OF THE GHATS

1. Immersion of idols

2. Religious rites and rituals

3. Bathing, Holy dips

4. Transportation mode

5. Leisure and recreation

6. Historic and heritage spots

7. Touristic destinations

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MAJOR ITEM OF WORKS a) Bank protection b) Repair and facelifting of existing pavilions c) Extension and repair of ghats, water staircases d) Restoration and facelifting of temple pavilion e) Landscaping work f) Illumination

8 CHECK LIST FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Does the project involve any creation / modification of structural / engineering assets including land reclamation or changes to existing land use plans? No.

If yes, then the costs involved in prevention and mitigation of disaster(s) (natural and man – made) would need to be included fully in the project cost.

a. What is the location of the project area? Reasons for the site. Have possible alternative sites been considered? Is the type of activity envisaged in the area compatible with the provisions of relevant NDMA Guidelines? N. A.

b. Identity the possible risks and analyze the likelihood and impact from earthquakes, floods, cyclones and landslides due to the location of the project sites as well as through secondary evidence. N. A.

c. What are the landuse directives, regulations applicable? List preventive measures enshrined in regulations which are to be complied with and confirm compliance. N. A.

d. Based on the prioritization of risks, the mitigation measures being contemplated, both structural and non – structural. Confirmation that implementation of the selected mitigation measures will not create new risks. N. A.

e. Confirmation that the design and engineering of the structure has taken into consideration the National Building Code 2005, the appropriate BIS Codes and the NDMA guidelines. Other sources such as Indian

9 Road Congress Manual, Ministry of Road Transport, Highways and Shipping manual, Railway Board manual, Central Public Health Engineering Organization (Min. of Urban Development) manual, Central Electricity Authority Manual and Central Water Commission manual etc. may also be consulted where applicable. Confirm that all relevant I. S. Codes are used.

f. Has the cost of disaster treatment / mitigation measures been included in the overall project cost? Yes.

g. Also indicate that the whole process of risk assessment has been done based on available information and secondary evidence and the mitigation measures(s) are in conformity with the statutory and other regulatory requirements and are the most viable ones in the present circumstances. N.A

Some special items on which information will be furnished are given below :

1. Siting of Projects : River Front Development, Rishra.

2. Nature / Type of Project : Improvement of existing water staircases, pavilions, bank protection, at the existing heritage ghats along River Hooghly.

3. Hazard risk to the project : No.

4. Mitigation / Reduction of Risk : N. A.

10 5. Impact of the Project on the Environs and the People : Potential sites of religious, cultural, educational, recreational and architectural interest which draw a number of visions along the bank of Hooghly.

Check List For Natural Disaster Impact Assessment

Name of the Project : Riverfront Development, Rishra.

State :

District : Hooghly

Project Estimate : Rs. 344.36 lakh

1. Siting of the Project :

1.1 Earthquake Zone (Any known geological fault near by may be listed) – Zone IV.

1.2 Cyclone Proneness (If close to sea coast) and Vulnerability : N.A.

1.3 Landslide Proneness and Vulnerability : N.A.

11 1.4 Tsunami proneness (If close to sea cost) and Vulnerability : N.A.

1.5 Existence of Dams or Barrages upstream : N.A

2. Nature / Type of Project - Improvement of existing water staircases, pavilions, bank protection, at the existing heritage ghats along River Hooghly

3. Mitigation / Reduction of Risk :

Construction and maintenance of the proposed assets will be guided by the specific codes / manuals.

4. Impact of the Project on the Environ and the People

The earthquakes and landslides may damage the pipelines to transport and storage to store harmful and inflammable materials and gases in the project area. Has any study been made to assess the danger to the environment and the people posed by those occurrences? Nd if so what measures have been proposed? N. A.

The railway lines and roads run across the drainage lines and if adequate waterways at appropriate locations are not provided, it may result in rise in water level and drainage congestion in upstream areas. Has this aspect been studied and if so, what mitigation measures have been proposed? N. A.

12 Land – slides triggered by earthquakes as well as due to inherent instability of slopes accentuated by rains may lead to blockage of drainage channels and accumulation of water up – stream. These blockages may collapse due to their inherent instability or aided by rains. Men, machines and explosives can also be used to remove blockages and reduce flooding upstream. These lead to sudden release of water and flooding and erosion in down – stream areas. It may be stated whether any study has been carried out in this regard and what mitigation measures have been proposed? N. A.

As all the projects involve acquisition of land and influx of large number of people in the area to take up construction activities, it may result in deforestation and arresting soil erosion. Measures for prevention of deforestation and arresting soil erosion are required to be taken. It may be stated whether any study has been carried out in this regard and what mitigation measures have been proposed? N. A.

If the project involves storage of water, failure of any component may cause flooding and large scale damage to lives, property and infrastructure etc. Please state whether any study has been made and if there is a possibility thereof, what measures have been proposed to meet the eventuality? N. A.

This project does not include land reclamation and changes to existing land use plan.

This project does not involve acquisition of land.

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COST ESTIMATE

The cost of the civil works of the scheme work out to Rs. 344.36 lakh including 8% centages prepared on the basis of current P. W. D. Schedule of Rates and Market Rates.

INVESTMENT PLAN

Subject to availability of AA & ES of the scheme by December, 2009 the investment plan will be as follows :

Rs. in Lakh Year 1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. 2009 – 2010 ------50.00 2010 – 2011 50.00 75.00 75.00 -- 2011 – 2012 94.36 ------

The project is expected to be completed within 15 (Fifteen) months.

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Operation and Maintenance of this type of project cost consist of the following components. i) Cost of energy ii) Associated establishment charges of the O & M personnel iii) Cost of Civil repair

Annual operation and maintenance cost will be as follows : i) Cost of energy Energy cost for illumination ………...…. Rs. 1,00,000.00 ii) Cost of personnel ………...…. Rs. 2,88,000.00 iii) Cost of repair of civil works @ 1.5% of Rs. 336.36 lakh ………...…. Rs. 5,04,540.00 Total Rs. 8,92,540.00

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