STATESTATE PROJECT PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION UNIT, UNIT, NCRMP NCRMP II, RELIEF II, AND RELIEF ANDREHABILITATION REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT, DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA OF MAHARASHTRA
“Conversion of Existing Overhead Distribution Network to Under Ground Cabling System for Satpati Village of coastal belt in Taluka and District Palghar”
IN-RRD-MAH-2622-CW-RFB DRAFT FINAL
Social Impact Assessment Report
October, 2018
Doc.No.: EQMS-NCRMP-SIA-UG-SATPATI/01 Issue 01 R 0
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Draft Final SIA for Project “Conversion of Existing Overhead Distribution Network to Under Ground Cabling System for Satpati Village in Taluka and District Palghar”, Maharashtra under NCRMP-II Project
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS ...... 6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 8 1. INTRODUCTION ...... 11 1.1. BACKGROUND...... 11 1.2. REGARDING REQUIREMENT OF SIA ...... 11 1.3. OBJECTIVES OF SIA ...... 12 1.4. SCOPE OF SIA ...... 12 1.5. METHODOLOGY AND KEY TASKS ...... 12 1.6. FINE TUNING OF METHODOLOGY ...... 14 1.7. CONSULTANT APPOINTMENT AND MOBILIZATION ...... 15 1.8. DATA / DOCUMENTS REVIEW BY CONSULTANTS ...... 15 1.9. CONSTRAINTS OF DATA BASE ...... 16 1.10. STRUCTURE OF SIA REPORT ...... 16 2. APPLICABLE SOCIAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ...... 18 2.1. THE LAND ACQUISITION ACT 1894 AND 1989 ...... 18 2.2. THE RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT 2013...... 18 2.3. MINIMUM R&R ENTITLEMENTS UNDER THIS ACT ...... 20 2.4. SPECIALS PROVISIONS FOR SCS AND STS ...... 20 2.5. DUE DILIGENCE ON WB OPERATIONAL POLICIES AND RFCTLAR&R ACT 2013 ...... 20 2.6. ENTITLEMENT MATRIX FOR UNDERGROUND CABLING PROJECT ...... 21 2.7. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM ...... 23 3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 25 3.1. BACKGROUND...... 25 3.2. NCRMP: NATIONAL PROJECT ELEMENTS ...... 25 3.3. NCRMP: MAHARASHTRA STATE PROJECT ELEMENTS ...... 28 3.4. NEED OF THE PROJECT ...... 30 3.5. BRIEF ABOUT SUB PROJECT “CONVERSION OF OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL CABLE NETWORK TO UNDERGROUND CABLE NETWORK FOR SATPATI VILLAGE” ...... 30 3.6. THE NEED OF THE SUB-PROJECT IN SATPATI VILLAGE ...... 32 4. SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE OF PROJECT AREA ...... 34 4.1. THE DISTRICT PROFILE ...... 34 4.2. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ...... 34 4.3. AREA AND ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF PALGHAR DISTRICT AND PROJECT AREA ...... 34 4.3.1. Population of Palghar District and Project Area ...... 34 4.3.2. Scheduled Caste and Schedule Tribe Population: ...... 35 4.3.3. Literacy Level: ...... 36 4.3.4. Occupation/Livelihood Pattern of the Community in the Project Area ...... 37 4.4. INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES IN PROJECT AREA ...... 37 4.4.1. Education Facilities ...... 37 4.4.2. Medical Facilities: ...... 38 4.4.3. Post Offices: ...... 38 4.4.4. Mobile Network Facility:...... 38
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4.4.5. Drinking water Supply and Sanitation : ...... 38 4.4.6. Sewerage and Waste Management system: ...... 38 4.4.7. Electricity: ...... 38 4.4.8. Road: ...... 38 4.4.9. Religious and prayer halls : ...... 39 4.4.10. Tourism: ...... 39 4.5. FEST AND FESTIVAL IN PROJECT AREA ...... 40 4.6. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY STRUCTURE OF IMPORTANCE (WITHIN PROJECT AREA) ...... 41 4.7. ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE SATPATI PROJECT AREA ...... 41 5. UNDERGROUND CABLING PROJECT, SATPATI ...... 43 5.1 SCOPE OF CONVERSION OF HT /LT LINES UNDER THE PROJECT ...... 43 5.2 LOCATION MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA ...... 44 5.3 CORRIDOR OF IMPACT OF PROJECT ...... 45 5.4 LIMITATIONS OF THE CORRIDOR ...... 46 6. SOCIAL IMPACTS ASSESSMENT, MITIGATION MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT PLAN47 6.1. BACKGROUND: ...... 47 6.2. METHODOLOGY ADOPTED: ...... 47 6.3. LIST OF SOCIALLY SENSITIVE LOCATIONS ...... 48 6.4. TRAFFIC CONGESTIONS ...... 49 6.5 COMMUNITY PROPERTY RESOURCES / PUBLIC UTILITIES ...... 49 6.6 SUMMARY OF SOCIAL IMPACTS ...... 50 6.5. SOCIAL MITIGATION PLAN ...... 51 6.5.1. Social Management Plan ...... 51 6.5.2. Objective of Social Management Plan ...... 51 6.5.3. Social Management Planning ...... 52 6.5.4. Periodic Physical Progress checks by MSEDCL and SPIU/PMC ...... 53 6.5.5. Social Monitoring and Supervision ...... 53 6.5.6. Social Monitoring: ...... 53 6.5.7. Grievance Reddressal Mechanism ...... 53 6.5.8. Conclusions ...... 55 7. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ...... 56 7.1. INTRODUCTION ...... 56 7.2. CYCLONE & EARTHQUAKE RESILIENT ELECTRICAL CABLE NETWORK ...... 56 7.3. UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY ...... 56 7.4. REDUCED POWER LOSES ...... 57 7.5. TECHNOLOGY: ALTERNATIVE CABLE AND POLE TYPES AND EXCAVATION METHODOLOGY ...... 60 7.6. CONCLUSION & INCORPORATION OF THE ALTERNATIVES IN PROJECT DESIGN: ...... 60 8. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE ...... 62 8.1. INTRODUCTION ...... 62 8.2. OBJECTIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION ...... 62 8.3. PURPOSE ...... 62 8.4. METHODOLOGY ...... 63 8.4.1. First Stage Consultations ...... 64 8.4.2. Second Stage Consultation ...... 64 8.4.3. Identification of Stakeholders and Date of Consultations ...... 65 8.5. OUTCOME OF FIRST STAGE CONSULTATIONS ...... 66
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8.5.1. Consultation with MSEDCL ...... 66 8.5.2. Consultation with Local Bodies ...... 66 8.5.3. Consultation with Public & Other stakeholders ...... 68 8.6. OUTCOME OF SECOND STAGE CONSULTATIONS ...... 74 8.6.1. Consultation with DPR Consultant for improvement in Design Consideration ...... 76 8.7. CONCLUSION ...... 76 8.8. DISCLOSURE ...... 77 9. BUDGET PROVISIONS ...... 78 9.1. GENERAL: ...... 78 9.2. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING: ...... 80 9.2.1. Project Administration and Management for NCRMP II ...... 80
List of Tables Table 1.1 : Summary of Secondary Data with Sources ...... 16 Table 2.1 : Entitlement Matrix: Applicable Provisions to Satpati UGC Project ...... 21 Table 3.1 : Components of the NCRMP Project ...... 28 Table 4.1 : Taluka-wise Population Distribution ...... 34 Table 4.2 : Population Distribution of Palghar District ...... 35 Table 4.3 : Population Distribution of Study Area ...... 35 Table 4.4 : SC & ST Population of Project Area ...... 36 Table 4.5 : Literacy of Project Area ...... 37 Table 5.1 : Existing and Proposed Network within the Project Area ...... 43 Table 5.2 : Details of Proposed Underground Electrical Network of Satpati ...... 44 Table 6.1 : Sensitive Locations of Satpati Village ...... 48 Table 6.2 : Sensitive Community Property Resources / Public Utilities ...... 50 Table 6.3 : Social Management Plan (SMP) ...... 52 Table 7.1 : Sensitive Locations and Private Properties By-passed in New UG Route ...... 57 Table 8.1 : Identification of Stakeholders ...... 63 Table 8.2 : Identification of Stakeholders ...... 65 Table 8.3 : Outcome of Discussion with MSEDCL ...... 66 Table 8.4 : Discussion with the Local Bodies ...... 66 Table 8.5 : Discussion with Public and Other Stakeholders ...... 68 Table 8.6 : Discussion with the DPR Consultant (MEDHAJ) ...... 76 Table 9.1 : Social Management Budget ...... 78
List of Figures Figure 3.1 : Coastal Area Map of India Showing States Covered Under NCRMP ...... 27 Figure 3.2 : Management Framework of NCRMP Project...... 29 Figure 3.3 : Map of the District Palghar in Maharashtra ...... 31 Figure 3.4 : Location Map of the Project Area ...... 32 Figure 4.1 : Graphical Representation of Population of Project Area ...... 35 Figure 4.2 : Graphical Representation of SC &ST Population in Project Area ...... 36 Figure 4.3 : Graphical Representation of Literates & Illiterates Population ...... 37 Figure 4.4 : Shirgaon Fort ...... 39 Figure 4.5 : Satpati Beach ...... 40 Figure 5.1 : Location Map of the Project Area ...... 44 Figure 5.2 : Schematic Diagram of Distribution Network of Satpati village ...... 45 Figure 6.1 : Grievance Redressal Cell ...... 55 Figure 8.1 : Photographs of Consultations ...... 74 Figure 8.2 : Photographs of Second Stage Formal Consultations ...... 75 Figure 9.1 : Organization Structure of EHS/SHE Cell ...... 81
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List of Annexure ANNEXURE : LIST OF SIA REPORT PREPARERS ...... 82 ANNEXURE 1: INVENTORY OF HOT SPOTS, CRITICAL AND SENSITIVE LOCATIONS ...... 83 ANNEXURE 2: SURVEY FORMAT ...... 87 ANNEXURE 3: PUBLIC CONSULTATION ...... 88 ANNEXURE 4: ATTENDANCE AND MOM OF SATPATI PUBLIC CONSULTATION ...... 95 ANNEXURE 5: NEWS CUTTING OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION ...... 120 ANNEXURE 6: SITE PHOTOGRAPHS ...... 123 ANNEXURE 7: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 125
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Abbreviations
BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited CAGR Compounded Annual Growth Rate CC Cement Concrete COI Corridor of Impact (of Project) DDMO District Disaster Management Officer DPR Detailed Project Report EIA Environmental Impact Assessment ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan FGD Focus Group Discussions GDP Gross Domestic Product GOI Government of India GP Gram Panchayat GSDP Gross State Domestic Product HT High Tension (Transmission Lines) IA industrial Area IDA International Development Association J&K Jammu and Kashmir LA Land Acquisition LPG Liquid Petroleum Gas LT Low Tension (Transmission Lines) MHA Ministry of Home Affairs MIDC Maharashtra industrial Development Corporation MLD Million Liters per Day MPCS Multi-Purpose Cyclone Shelters MSEB Maharashtra State Electricity Board MSEDCL Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corporation Ltd. NCRMP National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project NDMA National Disaster Management Authority OH Overhead OP Operational Policies (of the World Bank) PIU Project Implementation Unit R&BD Roads and Building Department RAP Resettlement Action Plan RFCTLAR&R the Right to Faire Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 RFP Request for Proposal RMU Ring Main Units ROW Right of Way SA Social Assessment SC Schedule Caste SH State Highway
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SIA Social Impact Assessment ST State Transport ST Schedule Tribe STP Sewerage Treatment Plant UG Underground (cable) UT Union Territories WB The World Bank
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project is a first of its kind ex-ante disaster risk mitigation flagship program, aims at creation of infrastructure to mitigate the effects on cyclones in the coastal states of India in a sustainable manner. 13 states with cyclone prone coastal areas are covered in the project in two phases, Maharashtra state is one of lower vulnerability state covered in second phase of the project. In Maharashtra, project proposes implementation of sub project of Conversion of Existing Overhead Distribution Network to Under Ground Cabling System for Satpati Village located in Palghar taluka, the revenue administrative unit in the District Palghar.
As sub project start up activities of the underground cabling in village Satpati the Project has mobilized agency to carry out Social Impact Assessment to ensure that the project design and implementation are socially acceptable, in conformity with regulatory frameworks. SIA studies establish socio economic conditions in the study area identify sensitive locations of positive and adverse permanent and temporary (during construction phase) impacts in the corridors and evolve social mitigation management plan. The methodology is in conformity with the NCRMP ESMF (2015) include collaborative participatory consultative process involving primary and secondary stakeholders, screening and scoping of the studies, strip mapping, rapid appraisal and field survey focusing on affected people due to the project.
The applicable social regulatory framework consists of provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The project proposes to use existing land parcel and road therefore land acquisition is not required. However, considering social impacts, the provisions of the act as well as relevant World Bank Policies are reviewed to draw out applicable entitlements for the underground cabling project. Taken in to account the special provisions for SCs and STs and also due diligence of WB Operational Policies and RFCTLAR&R Act 2013, the Entitlement Matrix for the underground cable project is prepared and included in the report in Chapter 2.
The project will help 6399 number of electric power customers (domestic, commercial, industrial and institutional) as per records with reliable and dependable electric power supply. Satpati is located at the opening mouth f the Arabian Sea; Satpati is one of the largest beaches along the coastline of Maharashtra and attracts large number of tourist inflows to its beach. The project is planned to protect the electrical infrastructure from the cyclone risk. It will help the MSEDCL to reduce transmission losses, better operations and maintenance of the system.
Corridor of impact of the proposed project is 2 m along with the total length of 27.09 km route of alignment of underground cable comprising of 6.43 km of 11kV (HT) line and 20.66 km of LT line and also 16 distribution transformers (11 existing and five new DT). The underground cabling will be laid along the side of existing roads legally under the ownership of the Gram Panchayat Road and State Govt. The existing and proposed length of the cabling network shall be the same (27.09 km).
There are two to three locations i.e. Devulpada, Bhatpada etc which are densely populated and may have temporary inconvenience during construction period of UGC network. Therefore, the
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project proponent has finalized the underground cable route alignment along the road using HDD technology or AB line replacing existing overhead open wiring system During construction period, the likely impact of noise and air pollution is anticipated in all the most locations leading to discomfort and inconvenience to population in the vicinity of corridor of the route alignment of proposed underground cabling. Most roads in the village are narrow and normally experience traffic congestion. The peak traffic hours are 10 to 12.30 hours and 16 to 20 hours every day. Beach at Satpati is a tourist destination. Due to wide road network in the area, no impacts on commuters or tourists is anticipated if planned traffic and movement well in advance. Public consultations with primary and secondary stakeholders were organized. The officials who attended the public meeting included District Magistrate, senior officials from MSEDCL from Palghar district and Tahsils, elected representatives of the state assembly, Zilla parishad, taluka Panchayat and Gram Panchayat besides, representatives of fishing cooperatives, general public, traders associations and vendors. Most of them were informed of project elements and captured their perceptions on the sub project.
Positive impacts: quality uninterrupted dependable and reliable power supply, protection of infrastructure during cyclone disasters, project shall reduce accidents due to congested overhead lines, induce business opportunities and lead to better quality of life. Temporary negative impacts (during construction period) such as traffic congestions, discomfort and inconvenience due to inaccessibility to residences and commercial buildings – community amenities – schools, dispensaries, markets etc., pollution during construction, and temporary loss of livelihood to roadside vendors. The following mitigations measures were emerged during consultation with the primary stakeholders. District Collector and Magistrate referred to grievance on poor quality of work done in the past raised by Gram Panchayat and asked MSEDCL to avoid mistakes committed in the past during proposed works. A proper mechanism shall be set up to ensure high standard quality and acceptance of the work done by all concerned. Further addressing the Public Consultation, the District Collector asked that: a. The digging trenches shall be video recorded. b. The video recording shall also be done after completion of digging of trenches. c. Laying transmission line shall be video recorded. d. There is need to demarcate corridor for existing electric lines, drinking water pipelines, e. MSEDCL will plan properly for street lights. New poles shall be given for street light. f. (Drainage, water pipelines shall be repaired immediate in case they get damaged. g. While implementation and construction, the MSEDCL shall regularly interact and discuss with the Municipal Council. With this condition, Underground cabling work by the MSEDCL will be permitted accordingly. h. It was suggested an express feeder dedicated to the village drinking water supply scheme is possible.
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Satpati Gram Panchayat shared that they have proposed a new pipeline for drinking water supply under Maharashtra Swarn Jayanti Nagar Abhiyan. Alignment of the pipeline is already fixed. – Some new roads are also proposed. The MSEDCL is to note of these developments while converting their overhead lines in to underground cables and ensure that people do not suffer due to UGC work. For this purpose, proper line out of the underground cable route alignment in consultation with water, road and gas authorities and prepare a timetable mutually agreed up on. It shall be implemented meticulously and without any excuses and in case required the contractors shall be responsible for such inordinate and unconvincing delays resulting in creating state of chaos in the village. There is need for close monitoring of the work progress by authorities. Police have suggested better management of traffic congestion, inconvenience and discomfort to the commuters during construction phase as follows: (a) Police permission prior to work is to be obtained.(b) Pre-intimation – information about the likely spot, type of work and traffic congestion / issues (c) It is suggested not to work in day time in congested areas.(d) While construction it is necessary to keep in mind no disturbance to village water supply lines, telephone lines, traffic signal lines, (e) Traffic safety and traffic diversion plans to be submitted before startup of the work. During public consultation it was suggested that the electricity power connection through the underground cable network shall be given till last point or end of all the lanes. Any technical, social or any other kind of obstacle needs to tackle using appropriate method and interventions of the concerned departments. The work shall be done in small section of 100 m length and it shall be completed before moving to the next section of 200 m. filling of trenches shall be done immediately. BSNL informed that the BSNL lines and 33 KV electric power transmission lines cannot go together due to induction factor. The BSNL suggested that (a) Crossing to be checked and BSNL lines to be relocated according to needs and requirements (b) BSNL Routes to be avoided (c) DPR Consultant has already taken care of this and finalized the alignment after survey along the ground. (d) It was suggested to have induction covering as protection measure and (e) Restoration plan along with cost shall be submitted to BSNL Office.
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background Under the World Bank assisted project NCRMP-II, sub component of the “Conversion of High Tension and Low-Tension overhead power distribution network into underground cable system” is proposed at Satpati village in Maharashtra, India.
The Maharashtra State Government, under its Relief and Resettlement Department has set up State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) to implement NCRMP II infrastructure and capacity building components in the four coastal districts of Maharashtra state in India. The project is financially assisted by World Bank. The various state line departments are designated to implement the infrastructure components. The Maharashtra State Electrical Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is responsible to implement the underground cabling Project namely, “Conversion of High Tension and Low-Tension overhead power distribution network into underground cable system” in Satpati village in Palghar district. Satpati is one of the three UGC projects proposed in coastal Maharashtra under NCRMP II. The Satpati UGC project is organized in to four schedules namely Schedule II Design and preliminary services, Schedule III: Supply and Schedule IV Erection, testing and commissioning and Schedule V: Civil works (Restoration) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and is proposed to be completed within18 months.
The MSEDCL, a subsidiary of the state government formed in 2005 supplies electricity to staggering 25 million consumers across the supply categories all over Maharashtra, except some parts of Mumbai metropolitan. In terms of infrastructure, MSEDCL operates a vast far flung network comprising 33 kV, 22 kV & 11 kV transmission lines, Sub-stations and Distribution Transformers spread over 3.08 lakh km2 geographical area of Maharashtra covering 41,095 villages and 457 towns. It has 3257 sub-stations & Switching Stations with 56,229 MVA of 33/0,422/0.4 and 11/0.4 DTC transformation capacity and 30,620 MVA 33/11 KV, 33/22 KV and 22/11 KV Capacity, and several thousand-circuit km of HT and LT lines.
SPIU appointed M/s Medhaj New Delhi for the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) with a view to study the existing Overhead (OH) system and prepare a detailed project for transforming the OH system (2016-17) to Under Ground Cabling (UGC) in the Satpati village and adjacent areas by carrying out the Load Projections (MVA) studies of existing OH system (2016-17) with load projection for the next 8 years of the year 2023-24). The load projections shall help accommodate more consumers and uninterrupted supply of power overcoming tripping issues giving more satisfaction to the consumers. This is also one of the objectives besides creating cyclone proof electrical network system.
The DPR agency completed its work in May 2018 and submitted its final draft DPR in the month of May 2018.
1.2. Regarding requirement of SIA The Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is to be aimed at effective assessment of the likely social impacts and their management through efficient and appropriate management measures. With a
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view to enhance the social system quality within the UGC project influence area and also facilitates implementation of UGC project in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.
SIA prepared shall take into account the policy implications of thecentraland state governments apart from the resettlement policies and regulations of the World Bank. The SIA is to be carried out with utmost adherence to ESM Framework.
1.3. Objectives of SIA The main objective of Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is to ensure that the project design and implementation are socially acceptable. Further, the objective of SIA shall be to provide inputs for selection of sub-projects, preliminary and detailed design of the project. Depending on need based on extent and spread of permanent and temporary project impacts on the community, the Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) is to be developed as part of the SIA. During implementation of the project the RAP is to be used for executing the resettlement and rehabilitation activities and monitoring measures. In the preparation phase, the SIA shall achieve the following objectives: Establish the socio-economic conditions in the study area, and to identify any significant social issues by conducting necessary field investigations, primary surveys and collection of secondary data; Assess impacts of the project, and provide for mitigation measures to address the adverse impacts by the provision of the requisite avoidance and/or compensation measures; Integrate the social and resettlement issues in the project planning and design; and Develop Resettlement Action Plan for implementing, monitoring and reporting of the social and resettlement compensation measures suggested. 1.4. Scope of SIA The SIA is to identify all potential social issues in the project; and shall develop management measures for addressing all these issues. To this end, the SA shall consist of the following:
i. Socio economic baseline established through census surveys; ii. Stakeholder Identification & Consultation iii. Project level social issues that would need to be considered in the analysis of alternatives, planning and design project and establish their criticality in the context of the proposed project; iv. Social Impact Mitigation Plan to address the project and regional social issues; v. As per ESMF guidelines, if the SIA ascertain permanent and temporary project impact on the society, the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) is to prepare in conformity with the prevailing national and state legislation, policies as well as WB policies. vi. Training Plan based on mitigation measures is included as part of the SIA. vii. Monitoring Plan encompassing the monitoring parameters and schedule for monitoring.
1.5. Methodology and Key Tasks The first and foremost task is to define likely project impact zone (direct/indirect) based on Detailed Project Report.
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Collected information through desk review and field visits on existing baseline conditions, include all land uses, structures and people (e.g., demography, socio-economic status, vulnerability, status of infrastructure and access to people, livelihood programs, market rate of assets, medical support for sexually transmitted diseases, its prevalence, awareness on HIV/AIDS, legal status of land through revenue records.) within the likely project impact zone. Screening and Mapping of the socially sensitive areas urban agglomerations, dense populated areas, roads, Corridor of Impact, is carried out on GIS platform using satellite imageries, secondary data available from concerned departments. Consultants used tools such as walk through and Focus Group Discussions Reconnaissance visit and understanding the project site: Reconnaissance visit is carried out on the key issue areas as identified during the desktop study. During informal visit, public consultations carried out to identify socially sensitive areas and suggestions on mitigation of social impacts. The social impacts assessed based on the DPR were discussed and points were noted for formulation of social impact mitigation plan. Identification of key stakeholders involved in various aspects of the project (project implementing and executing agencies and groups from civil society; description of socio- economic organizations of local communities that may affect project outcomes; carry out public consultation with the likely affected groups, NGOs, district administration and other stakeholders and document the issues raised and outcomes; and assessment of local capacities in terms of participation in planning, implementation and supervision and evaluation Explore viable alternative project designs to avoid, where feasible, or minimize social impacts (displacement, impact on vulnerable community, cultural properties etc.) especially in consultation with the concerned Engineers and the community members on the ground. Identification of major and minor social impact issues including loss of assets, livelihood, poverty, gender and health issues and estimate the economic and social Imation pacts on people and land. Stakeholder Consultation Identifications of all the stakeholders of the project (a) Direct (residents of the project affected area) and (b) Indirect (Municipal Corporation, Road Department, Development Authority, Forest Department etc), prior public village of stakeholder consultation and adopting effective method of communication, Conducting consultations formally & informally at two stages, i.e. pre & prior impact assessment) - One to one, FGDs, Expert Consultation, Road side group discussions and finally summarizing the consultations to find out the outcomes of the consultation and addressing raised concerns in the report If it is required, a Resettlement Action Plan RAP is to be drafted based on the outcome of the SIA to aid minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts on the affected communities focusing on permanent displacement if any. The mitigation plans developed are consistent with the nature of the development and the nature of the impacts and well in
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conformity with the legal and policy framework of the State, Govt. of India and the WB Operational Policies. 1.6. Fine tuning of methodology As discussed with the SPIU, RoW cannot be used as the project deal with corridor and therefore it was agreed to use work Corridor of Impact (COP) of Project.
As informed by the Executing Agency during review meetings in presence of WB representatives that no land parcels shall be acquired in the project. The underground cabling alignment is revised in such a manner that no land to be acquired, no structures to be demolished or replaced.
With help of ESMF Guidelines, the Consultants have completed Screening Studies of the entire corridor along the alignment of underground cabling. Strip mapping also completed with support of agencies involved in DPR formulation, field support staff, to demarcate direct impact area, indirect impact area, influence zone, buffer zones and Corridor of Impact of Project.
Since this is a linear project, the study includes baseline, impact and mitigation along the strip of alignment focusing on corridor area.
Traffic diversion was discussed with stakeholder - traffic police. The Traffic Management Plan is being included in the EMP and SIA - mitigation plan especially for those sections where road width is narrow resulting in traffic congestion due to construction activity.
Mitigation measures include mention of important public buildings which has an access through our alignment route and its access may be getting affected due to our works. Suitable Operational measures for such situations are included in the Mitigation Plan.
The field survey team did a thorough walk through and carried out an inventory along the alignment of underground cable network to verify the temporary and permanent impact on the utilities, structures and livelihoods.
The Key Experts of the Consultant supported by field teams completed discussions with community on discomfort, disturbance and inconvenience due to the construction activity especially at hot spots / sensitive locations.
The Key Experts with support of the junior professionals disseminated the information on the project activities to the concerned communities and institutional stakeholders.
Key experts organized consultations with urban local bodies, merchant and traders associations, taxi owners associations, Gram Panchayat and many other community based organizations (statutory / non-government organizations). The purpose was: disclosure of impacts during public consultation. The teams found these consultations useful to draw community attention and also captured suggestions on mitigation measures to lower the discomfort, inconvenience and disturbance level.
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Some shops or other establishments may lose business temporarily during the construction period (inaccessibility to these shops due to dug trenches). An entitlement matrix to be developed based on the impact identified, if any.
During initial reconnaissance survey, the Consultants team spotted and identified hot spots, critical and sensitive locations for more detailed survey and public consultation. The purpose was to assess the impact of the project on physical assets, livelihood, accessibility to facilities and amenities etc.
1.7. Consultant appointment and mobilization M/s EQMS India Pvt. Ltd (Consultant) is entrusted to carry out the SIA studies of the proposed underground cabling project to be implemented in Satpati village and adjoining areas in accordance with the Terms of Reference issued as part of RFP. Contract Agreement was signed in Aug 2016. Subsequently consultant’s team constituted by Key Experts was mobilized. The key experts were supported by other junior professional key and non-key experts and field personnel as indicated in the proposal on required basis. Upon mobilization, key experts of consultant held a kick off meeting Chaired by the Project Director PIU in presence of the concerned functionaries of the line departments involved in the execution of the project activities. During the meeting the Consultants were briefed by the PIU Officials about the underground cabling project and prioritized activities synchronized with availability of data, underground cabling alignment in Satpati and adjoining areas covered in the project. The Consultant’s Team carried out walk-through along the alignment and studied details of Corridor of Impact of Project (COP). The field work included screening studies as per ESMF guidelines and strip mapping of corridor of impact of the project. The screening studies and strip mapping was completed during Oct - Dec 2016. Subsequently both reports were submitted to the PIU. Since the final DPR was received by EQMS in May 2018, the EQMS team had organized a joint visit of EQMS, the DPR Agency Medhaj and MSEDCL along the finalized route alignment based on the final DPR. 1.8. Data / documents review by consultants Subsequent to start up meeting, SPIU NCRMP provided the following data and documents available with them for consultants review and understanding of the envisaged project Environment and Social Management Framework, NCRMP-II Volume I Main Report Feb 2015 Environment and Social Management Framework, NCRMP-II Volume II – Annexure Feb 2015This chapter summarizes the anticipated social impacts due to the propose project. Draft ESMP – NCRMP, National Disaster Management Authority, March 2009
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Secondary data for purpose of SIA Study was also referred to authenticate & validate the primary information collected. The list of information sources, nature of data collected, purpose of data use and other reference are presented atTable 1.1.
Table 1.1 : Summary of Secondary Data with Sources Source organisation Report/source Name Type of data
District Census Handbook 2011, Registrar General and District Demographic Data Tables Demography Commissioner Census of India 2011,
Land area, amenities, facilities, District Statistical Profile 2015-16 District Economic and infrastructure Statistical Directorate District Socio Economic Survey Agriculture, Tourism, 2015-16 economic activities Final route alignment of the DPR Agency Medhaj and SPIU Detailed Project Report – Satpati Jan underground cable – line out of NCRMP II 2018 the corridor to assess project impact.
1.9. Constraints of Data Base The Consultants have the following observations on the DPR: The alignment of cable routes indicated in the DPR are deemed to have finalized after due considerations of several factors like most optimal length, analysis of alternatives, minimum obstacles among other influential factors. Therefore, cable routes as proposed in the DPR drawings is considered as final for assessment of likely social impacts. The initial screening studies, strip mapping and also surveys of the route alignment in Oct 2016 had to re-survey in response to the revision in the final DPR in Jan 2018 due to cost constraints including revision in the route alignment. The same process was followed twice to collect and update data. The social impact assessment is done on the basis of joint field visits along the road alignment with DPR agency and GIS maps provided. However actual demarcation of corridor of impact (2 m width) for the entire length of HT and LT underground cable network route on the ground was not demarcated on the ground limiting social survey based on their best perception what may happen. DPR agency however mentioned that at the time of construction, the line out of the corridor of impact will be demarcated on the ground based on situation at that time. 1.10. Structure of SIA Report This report contains the following chapters Chapter 1:Introduction: Background of the SIA Report describing objectives of SIA, scope of studies, methodology, key tasks, fine tuning of methodology with project proponent and experts, consultant appointment and mobilization, data, documents, review by consultant, constraints of the data base;
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Chapter 2:Applicable Social Regulatory Framework covers details of Land Acquisition legislation, salient provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, Minimum R&R Entitlements under the Act, Special Provisions for SCs and STs, Due Diligence of Operational Policies and RFCTLAR&R Act 2013, Entitlement Matrix for underground cable project; Chapter 3: Project Description a brief on National and State Project Elements, sub project activities in the project area; Chapter 4: Socio Economic Profile of the District and sub project area: The setting up of context of environment in the project area gives an account of present status of the state, district, project area - Satpati and adjoining villages, demography, livelihood pattern, infrastructure and basic amenities in the project area, industries, tourism, festivals, economic profile of the village Satpati and adjoining villages; Chapter 5: Proposed Underground Cabling project at Satpati is described with greater details in terms of scope of work, location and area coverage, Corridor of Impact of project, limitations of the corridor of impacts; Chapter 6: Social Impacts, Mitigation Measures and Management Plan, provides an account of impact on land, traffic congestions, impact on building structures, livelihood, social management plan gives a matrix on issue specific management of interventions Chapter 7: Analysis of Alternatives: It provides details the alternatives analyses for with and without project scenarios. This chapter summarizes the alternatives considered in the project design in order to minimize and / or avoid the potential environmental as well as social impacts due to the project. Chapter 8: Public Consultation and Disclosure – This chapter describes purpose, methodology adopted, consultation with local bodies and line departments, consultation with general public and other stakeholders and community perception on the underground cable project; Chapter 9:Budget provisions and institutional arrangements to implement SMP. The chapter gives brief information of budgetary provisions made to implement the SMP especially for the proposed provisions for traffic management, restoration of structures and utilities, Awareness and Educational Work.
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2. APPLICABLE SOCIAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The Underground cable project is one of the components under NCRMP. The NCRMP has a comprehensive ESMF to address the land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation issues for the PAPs under NCRMP. The relevant and applicable ESMP provisions which also includes the entitlements and eligible affected families as applicable for underground cable project has been extracted and presented in this section. The ESMF has been development based on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, Government of India and World Bank’s Operational Policies for social safeguards. 2.1. The land Acquisition Act 1894 and 1989 Purpose of the act is to set out rule for land acquisition by Government. It is no more applicable as no land acquisition is required for underground cabling project. Moreover, provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 are superseded to LA Act 1894 and its further amendments till 1989. 2.2. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013. This is an umbrella Act supersede Land Acquisition Act – 1894 / 1989 and National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007 applicable to entire India except state of J&K. The Key provisions of the act are: Government acquired land for its own use, hold and control, including land for public sector undertakings. Govt. Acquires land with ultimate purpose of transfer it for the use of private companies for stated public purpose. Govt. Acquires land for public private partnership projects The private land acquisition will be guided by the provisions and procedures outlined in the act such as (a) the district Collector or any other Officer designated will function as the Land Acquisition Officer on behalf of the Government. (b) The activity of public purpose must fall strictly within the parameters prescribed under this law (c) The land possession can only be taken once the requirements under the law relating to the payment of compensation, rehabilitation and resettlement have been discharged. Schedule 1 outlines the proposed minimum compensation based on a multiple of market value. Schedule II through VI outlines the resettlement and rehabilitation entitlement to land owners and livelihood losers which shall be in addition to the minimum compensation as per Schedule I. Section 16 of the Act briefs on the preparation of RAP, publication and public hearing of RAP. Upon the publication of the preliminary notification by the collector, the Administrator for Rehabilitation and Resettlement shall conduct a survey and undertake a census of the affected families. A draft Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme shall be prepared by the Administrator which shall include particulars of the R&R entitlements of PAPs. The draft shall include
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time limit for implementing the Scheme. The Scheme shall be discussed in the concerned Gram Sabha or Municipalities. A public hearing shall be conducted after adequate publicity about the date, time and venue in the affected area. Following the public hearing, the Administrator shall submit the draft Scheme along with a specific report on the claims and objections raised in the public hearing to the Collector. As per Section 25, the Collector shall make an award within a period of twelvemonths from the date of publication of the declaration and if no award is made within that period the entire proceedings for the acquisition of the land shall lapse, provided that the appropriate Government shall have the power to extend the period in circumstances justifying the same and any such decision to extend the period shall be recorded in writing and be notified and uploaded on the website of the authority concerned. Section 25, 29 and 30 of the Act briefs on the methodology of determining the market value of the land and other properties. After determining the total compensation to be paid, a “Solarium” as prescribed in the Act shall be added to the compensation. The new Act emphasizes elaborate social assessment and resettlement planning even prior to issuance of the preliminary notification and proposes to provide a range of R&R benefits along with the compensation package. Some of the highlights are as follows: Provides compensations up to 4 times the market value in rural areas and 2 times the market value in urban areas. The Act applies retrospectively to cases where land acquisition award has not been made. LA in Scheduled Areas will require consent of the local general assembly (Gram Sabhas). No displacement or dispossession until full payment of compensation and RR benefits are made and alternative sites for the resettlement and rehabilitation have been prepared. Bill requires the consent of no less than 70 per cent and 80 per cent respectively (in both cases) of those whose land is sought to be acquired in case of PPP or private projects. To safeguard food security and to prevent arbitrary acquisition, the Bill directs States to impose limits on the area under agricultural cultivation that can be acquired. In case land remains unutilized after acquisition, the new Bill empowers states to return the land either to the owner or to the State Land Bank. No income tax shall be levied, and no stamp duty shall be charged on any amount that accrues to an individual as a result of the provisions of the new law. Where acquired land is sold to a third party for a higher price than 40 per cent of the appreciated land value (or profit) will be shared with the original owners. In every project those losing land and belonging to the SC or ST will be provided land equivalent to land acquired or two and a one-half acres, whichever is lower (this is higher than in the case of non-SC/ST affected families) -Where the affected families belonging to the SC and the ST are relocated outside of the district then they shall be paid an additional 25% rehabilitation and resettlement benefits to which they are entitled in monetary terms along with a one-time entitlement of 50000 rupees.
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2.3. Minimum R&R Entitlements under this Act The following are the minimum R&R entitlements under this Act: i. Subsistence allowance at Rs. 3000 per month per family for 12 months; ii. The affected families shall be entitled to: (a) Where jobs are created through the project, mandatory employment for one member per affected family or (b) Rupees 5lakhs per family; or (c) Rupees 2000 per month per family as annuity for 20 years, with appropriate index for inflation; The option of availing (a) or (b) or (c) shall be that of the affected family iii. If a house is lost in rural areas, a constructed house shall be provided as per the Indira Awas Yojana specifications. If a house is lost in urban areas, a constructed house shall be provided, which will be not less than 50sqmts in plinth area. In either case the equivalent cost of the house may also be provided in lieu of the house as per the preference of the project affected family; iv. One acre of land to each family in the command area, if land is acquired for an irrigation project if possible but the same shall be in lieu of Compensation; v. Rs 50,000 for transportation; vi. A one-time Resettlement Allowance of Rs 50,000; 2.4. Specials Provisions for SCs and STs In addition to the R&R package, SC/ST families will be entitled to the following additional benefits: i. Land to be given to each family in every project even in the case of irrigation projects; ii. One-time financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 per family; iii. Families settled outside the district shall be entitled to an additional 25% R&R benefits; iv. Payment of one third of the compensation amount at very outset; v. Preference in relocation and resettlement in area in same compact block; vi. Free land for community and social gatherings; vii. In case of displacement, a Development Plan is to be prepared. viii. Continuation of reservation and other Schedule V and Schedule VI area benefits from displaced area to resettlement area.
2.5. Due Diligence on WB Operational Policies and RFCTLAR&R Act 2013 The National Act on Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (RFCTLAR&R Act 2013) has more synergies and largely in consistent with the provisions of the OP 4.12 and 4.10. The critical synergies and provisions in common between the two are presented below. i. Mandatory ex-ante social assessments to determine whether an acquisition serves a public purpose; ii. Requirements to ascertain the minimum land requirements, assess the impact of the acquisition on livelihoods, shelter, public infrastructure, and community assets;
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iii. Provisions to minimize adverse impacts, assessment of cost and benefits of acquisition, enhanced land-loss compensation formulas; livelihoods support for affected persons; comprehensive resettlement and rehabilitation benefits and assistance; census of the affected families to record their socio-economic profile and potential losses, and inventory of affected public and community assets, options and choices for affected families and special provisions for disadvantaged groups; and legal mandate that affected persons must receive compensation and assistance before their property is taken;
iv. Consultations and disclosure, and post-implementation audits.
At the same time, there are a few notable differences between the Act and the World Bank’s policy requirements: i. Persons who live or depend on rights-of-way or public lands excluded from the Act’s benefits and entitlements; ii. A three-year residency requirement for persons losing livelihood, to receive resettlement and rehabilitation benefits. World Bank’s Ops is not specific on this,but the objective and the principles of OPs broadly supports for extending the entitlements to these persons if they are notified on the date of the census survey; iii. The valuation of assessing buildings and structures under the act remains based on depreciation method as under previous Act. iv. Provision for Negotiated settlement is not included in the new Act. Negotiated settlement is one of the key provisions in World Banks OPs.
2.6. Entitlement Matrix for Underground Cabling Project The Entitlement Matrix specific to Underground Cabling Project is developed based on the provisions of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and World Bank’s safeguard policies as suggested in the approved ESMF. The details are given below in Table 2.1hereunder.
Table 2.1 : Entitlement Matrix: Applicable Provisions to Satpati UGC Project Sr. Impact Unitof Details of Entitlement Applicability No. Category Entitlement 01 Encroachers Affected Assistance amount equivalent for impacted No encroachers Persons – structures at replacement cost determined affected Individual / on the basis of R&BD Schedule of Rates Family as on date without deducting depreciation cost. --Encroachers shall be given advance notice of 2 months in which to remove assets / crops
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Sr. Impact Unitof Details of Entitlement Applicability No. Category Entitlement 02 Squatters Assistance amount equivalent for impacted No squatters affected structures at replacement cost determined on the basis of R&BD Schedule of Rates as on date without deducting depreciation cost. --All squatters will be paid subsistence allowance of Rs. 30000/-. --All squatters will be paid Rs. 10000 as shifting allowance --Right to salvage materials from affected structures Loss of Livelihood – Title and non-title holders 3 Loss of Individual One-time grant of Rs. 25,000/- (value For floating street Livelihood – / Family prescribed under RFCTLARR Act 2013) vendors the eligibility title holders Training Assistance will become from the and date of census survey commercial squatters 4 Foreseeable Owner, Payment of damages if any to structures Such as impacts on and affected structures, temporary unforeseen person --Temporary access would be provided disruption to access or impacts* where necessary passage particularly likely during in congested areas. the The budgetary construction provision for the stage backfilling and restoration has been made in the project cost. Regarding inaccessibility or inconvenience, the project has planned to minimize number of days of inconvenience by executing the work in small sections and timely manner.
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Sr. Impact Unitof Details of Entitlement Applicability No. Category Entitlement 5 Temporary Kiosk Two months advance notice to vacate the Not applicable loss of owner areas income of mobile kiosks if any 6 SC, ST and Assistance to include in government There are no Disabled welfare schemes if not included, if eligible permanent persons as per Govt. criteria and displacements or any --Additional benefits to SC and ST as per loss of livelihood. the provisions of RFCTLARR Act 2013 schedule 7 Women -- In case of extending any productive asset, Not applicable joint ownership in the name of husband and wife will be offered. While disbursing the entitlements, women will be given the first priority to receive the entitlement benefits over other entitled persons 8 Loss of or Communi Resources such as cultural properties and Not applicable impact on any ty, community assets shall be conserved (by common or village, means of special protection, relocation, cultural ward replacement etc.) in consultation with the property community 9 Unforeseen -- Any unforeseen impacts shall be No unforeseen impacts documented and mitigated in accordance impacts envisaged. In with the principles and objectives of the case any accidental policy damages to the private or public properties during construction; the same will be restored to its original status.
The date of field survey of likely affected structures and project affected families will be cutoff date. 2.7. Grievance Redressal Mechanism As prescribed in the ESMF, NCRMP II designed a Grievance Response Mechanism (GRM) to answer to queries, receive suggestions and address complaints and grievances about any issues in application of the guidelines adopted in this framework for inclusive project design, and assessment and mitigation of social and environmental impacts. An elaborate grievance redressal system is also prescribed in new LA and R&R Act 2013.
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In NCRMP, all efforts shall be made so that the compensation package for PAF’s is decided in consultation with the community so as to avoid any dispute.
A two-level GR mechanism is visualized. At the level of MSEDCL and in case grievance is not addressed at this level then second level at SPIU NCRMP II Mumbai. In case of a potential dispute in the project area the matter shall be brought to the notice of MSEDCL Satpati SHE cell through a defined process of addressing the same at the level of Divisional Engineer. The Cell shall also have a representation from district collector who shall witness the hearing of the case with MSEDCL DE. The case will be heard in presence of (a) the affected party, SHE Cell shall try to reach an amicable solution to the grievance. There shall be an official specially devoted for recording the grievance applications and arrange basic logistics process for hearing at the level of SHE. At contractor level only, grievances applications shall be received at the boxes placed at work sites, labour colony and his office within project area which shall be open in the presence of MSEDCL representative and referred to the SHE Cell of MSEDCL.
However, in case of non-satisfactory solution, the matter shall be brought to the notice of the SPIU GRM headed by Project Manager (PM) and facilitated by Social Expert at the unit. SPIU/GRM Cell shall be the final authority to decide the case. The hearing will be attended by all members present for hearing at the SHE Satpati as well as SPIU officials. The Social Expert will be responsible for maintaining a record of the proceedings and the final decisions.
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3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1. Background The global warming and climate change is impacting the coastal areas of India. The Maharashtra coastal districts too are not exception to these processes. The UGC sub project district Palghar and the Satpati village have history of high intensity Earthquake and cyclones in 1994 and 2009 (1994, i.e. ARB02 and 2009, i.e. Phyan). Satpati is situated along the Arabian Sea, west coast in Palghar district. The majority of the population here is living in flood prone area. Their houses, agricultural land, livestock are the main risk factors. The usual risks faced by these villages are erosion of soil, loss of cultivating lands, destruction of houses along with means of livelihood & loss of livestock’s. The majority of the villages are placed in Koyna Earthquake prone area. Irreversible damage to fishing, crops & sometimes fields has been caused due to the floods & landslides which are the major threats to the fishing and farming community here. Not only the fishing areas and farms but the inhabited areas are also exposed to the disaster.
The Satpati village is also in general, prone to various types of hydro-metrological disasters especially Floods due to heavy rains and Cyclones and in the past couple of decades such conditions have impacted lives of people in the coastal areas number of times, although of low intensity. The village was affected severely during 1999 super cyclone which hit large parts of Gujarat and northern coastal parts of Maharashtra especially the then Thane district, today’s Palghar district. The Satpati village too suffered where the fisher folk community residing in low laying areas suffered due to high tides. Their houses and fishing means such as small boats and fishing nets, etc were washed out. The community was then shifted to other parts of the village on private and forest lands, at slightly higher places.
The project description is consisting of the (a) NCRMP – National project elements (b) NCRMP Phase II Maharashtra state project elements 3.2. NCRMP: National Project Elements The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project has been drawn up by Ministry of Home Affairs (‘MHA’), Government of India (’GoI’) with the purpose of creating suitable infrastructure to mitigate the effects of cyclones in the coastal states of India in a sustainable way. The NCRMP is a flagship program, the first Bank funded project in India exclusively focusing on ex-ante disaster risk mitigation. It is being implemented by the NDMA with support from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, focusing on cyclone prone coastal States and Union Territories with financial aid from International Development Association (IDA1)] (the “Bank”) in the form of a “credit” toward the cost of National Cyclone Risk Mitigation of Project (NCRMP) II. Main objectives of the NCRMP project are given below: minimize risk and vulnerabilities of coastal scales to cyclones to strengthen the structural and non-structural cyclone mitigation efforts through creation of appropriate infrastructure which can help to mitigate the adverse impacts of cyclones,
1The International Development Association (IDA) is an international financial institution which offers concessional loans and grants to the world's poorest developing countries. The IDA is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States.
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while preserving the ecological balance of a coastal region and strengthening of cyclone warning systems enabling quick and effective dissemination of warning and advisories from source/district/sub-district level to the relevant communities. to build capabilities and capacities of people for cyclone risk mitigation in harmony with the conservation of coastal ecosystems The project has identified 13 cyclone prone States and Union Territories (‘UTs’), with varying levels of vulnerability. These States/UTs are classified into two categories, based on the frequency of occurrence of cyclones, size of population and the existing institutional mechanism for disaster management. These categories are given below. Map of coastal areas of India is given in Figure 3.1 below i. Category I- Higher Vulnerability States: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Orissa, and West Bengal ii. Category II-Lower Vulnerability States: Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Daman & Diu, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Island
Based on the frequency of occurrence of cyclones, population size and the existing institutional mechanisms for disaster management, implementation of NCRMP project is phased into two stages, which are given below. i. Phase I : Andhra Pradesh and Odisha ii. Phase II : Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa
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Figure 3.1 : Coastal Area Map of India Showing States Covered Under NCRMP
NCRMP Project comprise of four major components, which are given in the Table 3.1.
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Table 3.1 : Components of the NCRMP Project S. No. Components of NCRMP Project Sub-Component of NCRMP Project 1. Early Warning Dissemination EWDS Systems 2. Cyclone Risk Mitigation Gujarat – US$93.4 million (US$70.0 million Bank Infrastructure financing). To finance: i) 112 multi-purpose cyclone shelters (MPCS), ii) 27km of access roads and bridges, and iii) 65km of underground electrical cabling. Maharashtra – US$73.7 million (US$55.3 million Bank financing). To finance: i) 13 MPCS, ii) 130 km of underground electrical cabling, and iii) 50km of saline embankments and bunds Kerala – US$22.3 million (US$16.7 million Bank financing). To finance: i) 27 MPCS; ii) and rehabilitation of 13km of access roads and footbridges West Bengal – US$106.7 million (US$80.0 million Bank financing). To finance: i) 150 MPCS and flood shelters; and ii) 60km of underground electrical cabling Karnataka – US$18.6 million (US$14.0 million Bank financing). To finance: i) 15 MPCS, ii) rehabilitation of 20km of embankments and canals; and iii) construction and rehabilitation of 25km of roads and bridges Goa2 – US$18.6 million (US$14.0 million Bank financing). To finance: i) 40 MPCS, ii) rehabilitation of 30 km of bunds; iii) 25km of underground electrical cabling; and iv) construction and rehabilitation of 30km of roads and bridges 3. Technical Assistance for Multi- Multi-hazard risk modeling and assessment – US$8 Hazard Risk Management million. Strengthening Emergency Recovery Capacity – US$2 million. Enhancing the Capacity for Disaster Risk Management and response in non-coastal states – US$ 14.5 million Hydro-meteorological Resilience Action plans – US$3 million Design of a National Seismic Risk Mitigation Program – US$2 million. 4. Project Management and Project Management and Implementation Support Implementation Support 3.3. NCRMP: Maharashtra State Project Elements
2 Investments in Goa are based on a preliminary proposal that will be finalized during implementation.
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State of Maharashtra considering its vulnerability status is covered under second Phase of NCRMP Project. As per the Sub-component of component 2 of NCRMP project the following 3 activities to be undertaken in Maharashtra include: Construction of 13 nos. of Multi-Purpose Cyclone Shelter. Conversion of overhead cable network of 130 km to underground cable network. Renovation and improvement of 50kms of saline embankments.
Implementing agency for the NCRMP-II project in Maharashtra is the Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of Maharashtra. A SPIU has been formed under the Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of Maharashtra for implementing the NCRMP project in Maharashtra state. SPIU is nodal agency for implementation of NCRMP project in coordination with various government agencies like MSEDCL, Kharland Development Authority, State Disaster Management Authority etc. Management framework of NCRMP project is given in Figure 3.2.
National Level
MHA
NDMA
National Steering Committee
PMU NIDM
State Level State Nodal Agency State Steering Committee
SPIUs
Line Line Line Department Department Department
Source: Operations Manual, NCRMP-II Figure 3.2 : Management Framework of NCRMP Project
PIU, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of Maharashtra has selected “EQMS India Pvt. Ltd. as environmental consultant to carry out the SIA study for conversion of the overhead cable network to underground cable network for Satpati and nearby coastal villages of Maharashtra prior development as per requirement of World Bank Operational Policy 4.01. This SIA report focuses on social impacts and proposed environment social management measures for conversion of the overhead cable network in to underground cable network for Satpati village.
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3.4. Need of the Project Indian coastal states have witnessed several devastating cyclones which have resulted significant loss of men and property while disturbing the entire infrastructure setup of the areas. Considering the vulnerability of Indian coastal states to the cyclones and tsunamis, the Government of India has considered the hazard risk mitigation approach through short term and long-term measures, which lays greater emphasis on prevention, preparedness and mitigation. Keeping this in view Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India (GoI) conceptualized a comprehensive National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Strategy through several consultations, ending with a National Workshop, in 2003, "Developing Strategy for Cyclone Mitigation in the Coastal and Island Regions of India". To give effect to the strategic interventions, the Ministry of Home Affairs decided to put-in place the "National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project" (NCRMP). After the formation of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the management of the Project was transferred to NDMA in September 2006. The project covers all the 13 costal states/UTs in the country, which are vulnerable to cyclones, and the project involves development of the cyclone risk mitigation strategy for each of the state/UT phase wise. The measures for reduction of risks proposed under NCRMP project are discussed above (Table 3.1) and involve development of cyclone early warning dissemination system and cyclone mitigation infrastructure. Looking into the approach, strategy and component of NCRMP project, it can be said that the project is essential to mitigate the cyclone risks covers all the aspects to safeguard the coastal states and people from risks to electrical infrastructure due to cyclones. 3.5. Brief about Sub Project “Conversion of Overhead Electrical Cable Network to Underground Cable Network for Satpati Village” Proposed project involves conversion of Overhead Electrical Cable Network to Underground Cable Network for Satpati Village and nearby villages of coastal belt. Under the project overhead cable system in Satpati will be converted into underground system along with the installation of five new transformers and 14 nos. of installation of Ring Main Units (RMUs). Location map of the project area is given in Figure 3.3. The project area lies in Satpati village, district Palghar, in the State of Maharashtra. The state of Maharashtra situated on the west coast of the country covering an area of 308,000 sq. km having 720 km of coastline. Maharashtra is the second largest state in India both in terms of population (9.3%) and geographical area (9.4%). It is better urbanized with 45.2% people residing in urban area as compared to India average of 31.1% as per in 2011 Census data. The State is bifurcated in to six revenue divisions namely Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati and Nagpur and 36 districts for administrative purposes. Each district with Zilla Parishads is represented by 355 numbers of Panchayat Samities and 27920 GPs in the state. The urban areas are governed through 26municipal corporations, 230 municipal councils, 110 Nagar Panchayats and 7 Cantonment boards. (Source Maharashtra Economic Survey 2015-16, Directorate of Economics and Statistics) The state has a total population of 112,374,000 having sex ratio – 929 females per 1000 males. The population density is 365 persons per sq. km.
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Maharashtra’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices for 2011-12 is estimated at 11.99 lakh crores contributing to 14.4% of India’s GDP. The GSDP at constant prices has increased at a CAGR of 8.1 during 2006-07 to 2011-12 slightly higher than the GDP growth of India at 7.9% during same period. Presently industrial and service sector together contribute 87% of the GSDP while agriculture and allied activities sector’s contribution is about 13%. The Annual Per Capita State Income at current prices estimated at 152,853/-against the All India average of Rs. 98,565/- in the year 2014-15. In the same year, the Satpati district Per Capita Income was Rs. 71787/-. In 2015-16, the estimated per capita district income of Satpati district was Rs. 90,226/-. (Maharashtra Economic Survey 2015-16 Directorate of Economics and Statistics)
Figure 3.3 : Map of the District Palghar in Maharashtra
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Figure 3.4 : Location Map of the Project Area 3.6. The Need of the Sub-Project in Satpati village The sub-project hereafter will be referred as proposed project. Proposed project involves conversion of Overhead Electrical Cable Network to Underground Cable Network for Satpati. The project is planned with the view of protecting the electrical infrastructure from the cyclone risks. Major effect of cyclones on the electrical infrastructure is power failure due to destruction of electrical infrastructure like falling & bending of poles, breaking of lines due to falling of trees and branches, collapse of transformers and short circuiting during strong winds/squall, torrential rains and storm surge which are common during cyclones. Failure of the infrastructure not only disturbs the system but also is hazardous and may lead to loss of life. Conversion of the overhead electrical network to underground system will minimize the failure of electrical infrastructure and the hazard to human life. Benefits of the Sub-Project As per DPR May, 2018, the underground cables have unique properties for transmitting power - they are out of sight, often require only a narrow band of land to install, emit no electric field and can be engineered to emit no magnetic fields, have better power loss characteristics and can absorb emergency power loads. As a result, underground cables assist the transmission of power across: Densely populated urban areas; Areas where land is unavailable, or planning consent is difficult; Rivers and other natural obstacles; Land with outstanding natural or environmental heritage; Areas of significant or prestigious infrastructural development; and For future urban expansion and rural development
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Benefits of the UG cable laying systems are follows:
High life of the UG cable system Reduced Transmission Loses Better Monitoring System The system becomes Aesthetic High public acceptance Protection against Electro Magnetic Radiations Fewer interruption and lower maintenance cost No transient faults and no sudden tripping High level of personal and public safety, no falling of lines Less seasonal impacts on the system Minimised land use and no impact on value of the land No Hooking and tapping on lines Increase in billing efficiency Underground cables also offer lower maintenance costs than overhead lines.
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4. SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE of PROJECT AREA 4.1. The District Profile Palghar is a coastal district of Maharashtra in Konkan region having its district Head Quarter at Palghar town, located at about 100 km North of Mumbai. Total geographical area of Palghar is 4697 km2. Satpati is a coastal village with a Gram Panchayat. Satpati is an ancient human settlement having its historical presence since Maratha regime. The District area was ruled by Marathas till 1818 before British took over the kingdom. Palghar district is located in the North-western part of Maharashtra state on the Arabian Sea coast. The district is surrounded by Gujarat state in the north, Thane in the east, and Mumbai Suburban district in the south as it is seen in the following map.
4.2. Socio-economic Environment Details of socio-economic environment of Palghar District where the Project area located are presented in this chapter. Project area for laying underground cable activities comprise of the Satpati coastal village. Census, 2011 data has been referred to collect the data on socio-economy. 4.3. Area and Administrative Structure of Palghar District and Project Area The district has a total of 8 talukas, Mokhada, Talasari, Jawhar, Vasai, Vikramgad, Palghar, Dahanu and Wada.Population of Palghar Tehsil is 550166 out of which male are 288514 and female are 261652 and the sex ratio is 906 females per 1000 male. The taluka wise population distribution is shown in Table 4.1
Source: District Census Handbook (2011), Satpati, Directorate of Census Operations
Table 4.1 : Taluka-wise Population Distribution S. No. Name of Taluka Total Population Census, 2001 Census, 2011 1 Vasai-Virar 795,863 1,343,402 2 Palghar 454,635 550,166 3 Dahanu 331,829 402,095 4 Talasari 121,217 154,818 5 Jawhar 111,039 140,187 6 Mokhada 67,319 83,453 7 Vada 142,753 178,370 8 Vikramgad 114,254 137,625 Source: Census, 2001 and 2011 4.3.1. Population of Palghar District and Project Area Demography of the District According to 2011 census the total population of the Palghar district is 2990116 comprising of 1545779 males and 1444337 females and the sex ratio is 934 females per 1000 male. The density of the Satpati district is 198 persons per sq km against 365 persons per sq km at the State level. In the district, 82.34% population is literate, 90.93% male population is literate compared to 74.53%
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female population in the district. SC and ST composition of the population is 4.15% and 1.26% respectively. Source: Palghar district official website (https://palghar.gov.in/about-district/).
Population distribution of the district and study area is presented as follows in Table 4.2 & 4.3
Table 4.2 : Population Distribution of Palghar District Palghar District Population Male Female Sex Ratio Total Population 29, 90,116 1545779 1444337 934 Source: Census, 2011
Project area fall in coastal rural villages with total population of 17032 out of which male are 8630.and female are 8402with sex ratio of 974 females per thousand males against 929 females per 1000 males for Maharashtra state. However, Child sex ratio (0-6 age group) for Satpati is 946 as per 2011 census higher than Maharashtra state rate if 894. There are 3683 households in the village. The average household size in the Satpati village is 4.25 persons per households.
Table 4.3 : Population Distribution of Study Area Total Population House Total Population Sex Name of Village (0-6 Year Age Group) Hold Ratio Persons Male Female Persons Male Female Satpati 3683 17032 8630 8402 973 1693 870 823 Source: Census, 2011
Source: Census, 2011 Figure 4.1 : Graphical Representation of Population of Project Area
4.3.2. Scheduled Caste and Schedule Tribe Population:
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On the basis of the village wise Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe population distribution of the study area during 2011, the ‘Scheduled Castes’ population was too meager as 16 persons consisting of 6 males and 10 females respectively in the study area which accounts as 0.09% to the total population (17032 persons) of the study area. ‘Scheduled Tribes’ population was observed as 990 persons, accounting as 5.81% to the total population of the study area consisting of 483 males and 507 females. It implies that the rest 94.1% of the total population belongs to the General category. Male-female wise distribution of Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe population in the study area is given in Table 4.4.
Table 4.4 : SC & ST Population of Project Area Name of Scheduled Caste Scheduled Tribe Village Population Males Females Population Males Females Satpati 16 6 10 990 483 507 Source: Census, 2011
Source: Census, 2011 Figure 4.2 : Graphical Representation of SC &ST Population in Project Area 4.3.3. Literacy Level: Literacy level is quantifiable indicator to assess the development status of an area or region. Male-Female wise literates and illiterates population is represented in Table 4.5.Total literates population was recorded as 13396 persons out of the total population of project study area as 17032. The Male-Female wise literates are observed as 7143 & 6253 persons respectively, imply that the ‘Literacy Rate’ is recorded as 78.7% with male-female wise percentages being 41.9% & 36.7% respectively. The total illiterate’s population was recorded as 3636 persons (21.3%) in the study area. Male-Female wise illiterates were 1487 (8.7%) and 2149 (12.6%) respectively. The Male-Female wise graphical representation of literates & illiterates population in study area villages is shown in Figure 4.3 as follows.
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Table 4.5 : Literacy of Project Area
Name of the Village Literates Illiterates Persons Males Females Persons Males Females Satpati 13396 7143 6253 3636 1487 2149 Source: Census, 2011
Source: Census, 2011 Figure 4.3 : Graphical Representation of Literates & Illiterates Population 4.3.4. Occupation/Livelihood Pattern of the Community in the Project Area In Satpati village out of total population, 6844 were engaged in work activities. 79.68 % of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 20.32 % were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 6844 workers engaged in Main Work, 127 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 78 was Agricultural labourer. Fisherman community and boatman community are dependent on Arabian Sea for their fish catch. As per the fisherman they earn about Rs. 300 to 600 daily and it depends on the daily catch. The large number of fishermen households is occupying area locally known as Koliwada.
4.4. InfrastructureFacilities in Project Area Satpati is one of the biggest fishing villages on the western coast of India.Satpati village has a Gram Panchayat and enjoys all the basic infrastructure facilities. The Satpati village and adjoining census villages have mainly residential area and commercial amenities shops, markets etc. The following facilities are available in the project area: 4.4.1. Education Facilities
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The Project area has many educational structures. Educational facilities are available in the project area. There are Govt and ZP run pre-primary, primary schools, middle schools, senior secondary schools, colleges and vocational training institutes.
4.4.2. Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are available in the project area which include Govt. Hospitals, including Primary Health Centres (PHC), and few primary dispensaries.
4.4.3. Post Offices: Indian postal services and fewprivate courier agencies are available in the area.
4.4.4. Mobile Network Facility: Main service provider is BSNL. There are otherprivate mobile service provider companies have their \network in the project area.
4.4.5. Drinking water Supply and Sanitation : Drinking waterfacilities are available through water pipeline managed by Gram Panchayat. It has been proposed to upgrade the same and new pipeline system has been approved and under implementation. Storm water drainage system is available in the project area. Covered and open drains are provided in the project area for drainage of storm water.
4.4.6. Sewerage and Waste Management system: It is exists in the project area.Most of the households and commercial unit have a septic tank in place where the sewage is connected to the drainage lines in the project area, gram Panchayat has limited facility to collect the garbage from the household but there is no waste management facility as such. The same is disposed off in open dedicated dumping area.
4.4.7. Electricity: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corporation Ltd is providing electric power to the domestic households and commercial establishments in the project area
4.4.8. Road: Pucca Road/ tarmac road is available in the entire six wards of Satpati village areas. Satpati Village is well connected to Mumbai through Palghar and Mumbai –Ahmadabad National Highway. The distance is approximately 100km from Mumbai. Nearest airport is Mumbai at a distance of 120 km. There are train services operated from Palghar railway station, mainly to Mumbai Thane and Surat - the industrial and Urban pockets. Bus services are available to connect Satpati to Mumbai, Other than buses, three wheelers ply in the area which serves as public transport. A bus standisavailable in Satpati.
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4.4.9. Religious and prayer halls : Temples, Masjid, and shrines are present at all the wards in the project area.
4.4.10. Tourism: The following are the main tourist attractions in and around Satpati: Satpati is one of the biggest fishing villages on the western coast of India. It is about 100km north of Mumbai, located in the Palghar Taluka of District Palghar in Maharashtra. The main industry in Satpati is fishing, with large exports to different parts of India. The majority of the population is Koli community (Traditional Fishing Community). Opening into the mouth of Arabian Sea, Satpati is one of the largest beaches along the coastline of Maharashtra. It is located at a 10minutes driving distance from famous Shirgoan fort in Palghar District. The beach sands are lined with palm tree groves and surrounded by forests. The beach area is the largest fishing hub in Maharashtra and is popularly known as fishing village. A temple dedicated to Lord Ram at Satpati Beach is an added attraction. Shirgaon Fort is a lovely monument for Forts & History Lovers. The monument has great architecture &it’s a witness of Royal History of Maratha Warriors! The best part is the fort is still maintained in a good condition. An hour or more is enough for a round through the fort & nearby area. It can be easily accessed within an hour from Palghar Railway Station. No water/food available on the fort but can be purchased from shops nearby. Any time throughout the year is ideal season to visit as it’s a Coastal fort.
Figure 4.4 : Shirgaon Fort
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Figure 4.5 : Satpati Beach 4.5. Fest and Festival in Project Area Fest & Festival in project area: Some of the Main Festivals celebrated in the Konkan area are: Diwali, Dassera, Gudhi Padwa, Ganesh Chaturthi, Narali Pournima, Holi, Nag Panchami and Makar Sankranti. Pola One of the Main festivals of the region is “Pola”, during this festival the cattle and equipment are worshipped by the villagers. Cattles from surrounding villages are being paraded over here accompanied with bugles and drums. People make merry, dance together, eat together and engage in various fun filled activities. Puran Poli (a sweet filled roti or chapatti) is the main dish served in this festival. Women of different households compete among themselves in making the best Puran Poli of the season. Men and women wear new clothes to celebrate this occasion. This festival happens in first week of August of every year. Ganesh festival This is the biggest festival celebrated in Konkan region. Ganesh Festival is a day on which Lord Ganesh, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. It is celebrated as it is the birthday of Lord Ganesh. The festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhadrapada, starting on the Shukla Chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). Typically, the day usually falls between 20 August and 15 September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi.
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Dussehra and Dipawali This festival celebrated in month of Ashwin (Oct or Nov) every. Durga Puja, Namarari takes place in the first half of the Ashwin month whereas on the last three days of Ashwin, Dipawali – festival of light celebrated all over in the region. This is also time of school and college holidays where most relatives get together every year. Holi Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a popular Hindu spring festival. Holi is celebrated at the end of the winter season on the last full moon day of the lunar month Phalguna (February/March), which usually falls in the later part of February or March. Rang-Panchami occurs a few days later on a Panchami (fifth day of the full moon), marking the end of festivities involving colors. Shivaji Jayanti Shivaji Jayanti is the birthday of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and is celebrated in a grandway during Feb – Mar every year. This festival is celebrated in the state of Maharashtra. His achievements are portrayed in many events organized during the Jayanti. Skits are carried out on the streets depicting various stories about the warrior Local fairs Different fairs of gods and goddesses in villages / localities are celebrated by local people in the different parts of the district with specific days every year. 4.6. Cultural Activities and Community Structure of Importance (within project area) Community Structure includes religious structures, community structures, and crematorium/graveyards. All these facilities are available in project area. Community Structures: Community building exists in the project area Religious Structures in Project Area: There are various Temples and Masjids other religious or worship places / structures within the Project area. Cremation Ground: Cremation ground exists in the project area 4.7. Economic Profile of the Satpati project area As per Economic Survey by Directorate of Economics and Statistics, during 2013-14, the Palghar district had per capita district income of Rs. 90226/- The village population is mainly dependent on household economic activities, industrial and service sector employment and other. The agriculture – crop cultivation is restricted to a small area and it is a occupation of a small portion of the population. However, fishery activity dominates the primary sector. Since last 20 years several industrial areas are being promoted and built by the Govt in the vicinity of Satpati village. These developments have promoted employment generation in the Satpati. The biggest aluminum plant, mango pulp canning industries, fishery packaging industries, cold storages, ice making plants and many other industrial installations generated employment and boost Satpati village economy. Satpati is considered as most preferred tourist destination in Konkan region. Historical places, seashore and coastal area attract tourist.
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Satpati and nearby coastal areas are famous for unique fishery species – Prawns, Crabs, and many other species. Fishermen community is dominant in all coastal areas on sea side as well as on estuaries, rivers and other water bodies.
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5. UNDERGROUND CABLING PROJECT, SATPATI
5.1 Scope of Conversion of HT /LT Lines under the project Proposed project involves conversion of overhead electrical cable network (HT 11 kV and 440V LT networks) to Resilient Electrical Network/underground cable network for Satpati, Tehsil & Dist.-Palghar, State- Maharashtra. Activities to be carried out under the project are listed below Laying of armoured underground cable (HT & LT) through trenching and through trenchless methods. Excavation of earth and construction of trenches for laying cable. Development of overhead Aerial Bunching (AB) cable network (2.00km) in congested areas of the Satpati village Installation of Ring Main Units in the Electrical network (Incoming & Outgoing Feeders)-14 nos. Installation of 5 new pole mounted distribution transformers (1 no-315 kVA & 3 no-200 kVA and 1 no 100 kVA) Installation of new DP structures for existing DTs (8 Nos. with fuse) Provision of other components of electrical network like LT distribution boxes, LT Feeder Pillars, LT Mini Pillar Box etc. Shifting of existing 1 Ph consumer meter outside premises and connecting cable to multi- consumer buildings Installation of 9 m steel tubular street light poles with LED fitting and accessories Dismantling of existing overhead electrical network & transportation to nearest collection area (Palghar storage area at approx 10 km from Satpati). The Existing and Proposed Network within the Project Area is shown in Table 5.1
Table 5.1 : Existing and Proposed Network within the Project Area Sr. Category Existing Proposed No. Network within Network within Project Area Project Area 1. Tota11 kV Feeder Length (km) 6.43 6.43 2. Total Low-Tension Line (km) 20.66 20.66 3. Total No. of Distribution Transformers 16 21 4. Ring Main Units (Nos.) Nil 14 5. Customer 6399 6399 Source: DPR version 4 Dated 10.05.2018
Cable shall be laid as per the requirements of India Electricity Act, 2003 and Rules, 1956, MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission) and all other applicable statutory laws governing the services in the state of Maharashtra. The overhead electrical cable will be converted to underground cable except in certain congested areas. Cable will be laid either by directly open excavations/trenching (where space for excavation is available) or through HDD method (narrow
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roads & market areas/road crossings etc.). Detail of cable to be laid through trenching and through HDD is given below in Table 5.2
Table 5.2 : Details of Proposed Underground Electrical Network of Satpati Cable Trench RCC HDD Overhead RMUs Total (km) Trench (km) (km) (No.) length (km) HT Line 4 0.43 2 0 0 6.43 LT Line 12 0.66 8 2 14 20.66 Total 16 1.16 10 2 14 27.09
5.2 Location Map of the Project Area The following is the location map of the project area
Source: DPR Satpati underground cabling
Figure 5.1 : Location Map of the Project Area
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Figure 5.2 : Schematic Diagram of Distribution Network of Satpati village 5.3 Corridor of Impact of Project Underground cabling project will cover total length of network covering through 20.66 km of LT and 6.43 km of HT transmission lines and 21 (16 existing DT and 5 new DT) distribution transformers spread in Satpati village. The DPR proposes to lay the underground cable alongside of the road belong to Satpati Gram Panchayat and Government. The alignment of cable routes has been finalized after due consideration of several factors like most optimal length, analysis of alternatives, minimum obstacles and impact on the local communities. Therefore, underground cable routes as proposed in the DPR drawings are considered as final for the assessment of the likely social impacts. To minimize social impacts, the manual excavation in narrow roads, it is suggested to use technology such as Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) to avoid manual excavation of trench to lay underground cables. It will mitigate traffic congestions in most locations and also check discomfort to the communities during construction period.
After a review of trench excavation methods and assessment of minimum operational requirement, it was proposed to consider a 2 m wide corridor as operational area or Corridor of Impact along the proposed alignment which are to be opened up for cable lying operations in 50-100 m long segments. The COI area shall be along the proposed alignment, with footpath being one edge and other edge of corridor extending on to road up to a maximum of 2m.For social impacts, the COI will be only to 1.80 m width.
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All the roads along which underground cables are to be laid are under the jurisdiction of Satpati Gram Panchayat and Government Road and lawfully owned for road construction. Strip map shows few obstacles (i.e. Jai Matadi Temple Platform and others social sensitive locations given in the chapter 6 of the report) along the alignment routes on roads. The social team during their survey along the route observed that there is no conflict as such due to private properties and legal right of way boundaries. The DPR agency has pointed out that the private properties shallnot be demolished due to the advance technique (HDD) to be used in laying underground cables. 5.4 Limitations of the Corridor The alignment proposed for lying of underground cable within package has a good number of roads. Most of these roads are narrow in width – less than 4 m, wide. The laying of cable in such narrow roads and some congested area will involve significant disruptions to local populace temporarily. The project execution will ensure that the state of art techniques and timely execution will be used to check such disruption. A rapid socio survey along the alignment observing 2m Corridor of Impact was conducted during October 2015 and Feb 2017 covering entire alignment route stretch of both HT and LT lines. A detailed video-recording of the entire alignment covering COI has been done in Feb 2017.The purpose of the field surveys was to assess and collect information on degree of temporary and permanent impact on the people. The data related to people assets, income, socio-cultural and demographic indicators, religious structures, community resource structures were collected during the survey. In addition to individual interviews, the Focus Group Discussions were held at each sensitive location to capture perception of people and their suggestions to reduce negative impacts of the project on their properties, resources, livelihood, discomfort and inconvenience. The checklist used for the survey is attached at Annexure 1. Format for conduct survey of PAPs is placed at Annexure 2. However, survey indicated that there are no losses of private land or assets were found. The strip map and the video recording shall help the SPIU as a record during construction / execution phase. The initial survey along the route alignment indicated that large section of the alignment is going along the existing roads of the Gram Panchayat and State Govt. However, in some places the following impacts are assessed: 1. Damage to the consumer premises due to service cables. These service cables will require restoration of their cable.
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6. SOCIAL IMPACTS ASSESSMENT, MITIGATION MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT PLAN 6.1. Background: A rapid socio-economic appraisal using Walk Through surveys along the alignment observing 2m corridor of Impact was conducted during June, 2018 covering entire alignment stretch of both HT and LT lines. A detailed video-recording of the entire alignment covering COI has been done. The purpose of the field enumeration was to collect information on various Socio-economic features of impact and to assess degree of the impacts on the people in terms of whether these impacts are permanent in nature (after the project) due to loss of productive assets and livelihood means or temporary (during project construction) such as inaccessibility to assets and means of livelihood, discomfort and inconvenience causing day to day life and wellbeing of people.
This chapter gives the details of the methodology adapted to identity all types of socially sensitive locations in the COI and the type of impact of UGC project therein, if any. Most of these places are shown on strip maps and also video graphed for better clarity and identification of such impacted location/s. The chapter lists the finding of the various methodologies adopted, especially rapid field appraisal and transact walk which would reveal that there are no permanent impacts on any of the sensitive locations or public properties or utilities due to proposed alignment. The chapter would help identify locations in the corridor of impact which are likely to cause discomfort to the people due to noise and dust during construction, traffic congestion, temporary shifting of vendors and inaccessibility of way for some time during construction and plan mitigation measures.
The chapter also describes the social impacts of the underground cabling in Satpati and mitigation & management measures. The social surveys carried out and subsequent social impact assessment reveals that it is likely to generate some impacts during construction phase of the project specially the traffic congestions, temporary loss of access to residential and commercial buildings and temporary impact on livelihood of vendors, squatters and business loss of some shop keepers.
6.2. Methodology Adopted: With support of Janmitra of the MSEDCL Satpati, the survey was carried out first in June, 2018 covering entire length of the route alignment of the underground cable system as per DPR. In view of the revised works proposed in the DPR considering cost constraints and corresponding revision in the route alignment of the cabling, the project area was again surveyed along with DPR Agency, a PMC member and EQMS team. The survey team was guided by MSEDCL Staff in the field. Rapid Field Appraisal consists of (1) Reconnaissance visit to identify most sensitive locations likely to be impacted by the project and (2) Field Survey to document project impact on society and economy. This was done using a check list and questionnaire which was filled in while one to one and focus group interviews at sensitive locations and (3) Strip mapping with sensitive social location plotted where there are likely temporary social impacts in terms of inconvenience to pedestrians, discomfort to the people and also showing temporary impact on livelihood during construction phase. (Refer Volume 1 – Strip Mapping submitted separately).
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The team surveyed five sub stations and 11 numbers of feeders under those sub stations. During field surveys the EQMS team has undertook the following process: Video recording of proposed alignment considering the corridor of impacts is documented. Social survey and conduct of focus group discussions. Consultations with the Govt Offices i.e. Gram Panchayat and BSNL. Capturing adequate data for strip mapping of the alignment route of the underground cable. 6.3. List of Socially Sensitive Locations The social survey undertaken by EQMS helped the survey team to identify the sensitive locations from social and economic perspectives which also formed basis for focus group discussions and individual interviews with stakeholders in the project area:
The following criteria was applied to tag a sensitive location
1. Densely populated area – Slum areas 2. Market, Traffic and heave commuter movement areas 3. Likely discomfort, inconvenient project construction activity due to narrow lane
The following sensitive locations are identified during survey are shown in Table 6.1.
Table 6.1 : Sensitive Locations of Satpati Village S. Sensitive Location Geographical Location No. 1. Mahalaxmi Temple, Shiv 19.725528°N, 72.700417°E kotri pada 2. Hindu Temple 19.721809°N ,72.702883°E 3. Shri Ram Mandir 19.721619°N ,72.703041°E 4. Jama Masjid (Bazar Road) 19.725732°N ,72.704477°E 5. Radha Krishna Temple 19.712419°N ,72.710961°E 6. Dargaah Kamlishaah Baba 19.711452°N ,72.713241°E Qadri 7. Jai Mata Di Temple on 19.711500°N ,72.710472°E Road Kamlishah Stop 8. Bhatwala Mandir 19.721222°N ,72.703694°E Devulpada 9. Holimata Chowk Badpada 19.722361°N ,72.701639°E 10. Sarkari Hospital (Bhatpada 19.722265°N ,72.701341°E Road) 11. PHC Badpada 19.722194°N ,72.701389°E
12. Hutatma Smarak New CC 19.721528°N ,72.702111°E
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Road 13. ZP Boys School 19.722444°N ,72.708556°E Shegadpada 14. Fisherman School 19.720917°N ,72.702306°E 15. Anganvadi Shegadpada 19.721917°N ,72.703083°E 16. Rising Star English High 19.721861° N ,72.703028°E School 17. Anganvadi No 1 19.721861° N ,72.702472°E 18. Laxmi Garden Shigaon 19.695080°N ,72.714520°E Source: Field Survey
Note: Appropriate methodology need to be adopted to lay the cable to avoid any social impact on the above sensitive locations. MSEDCL and contractor shall take note of this. 6.4. Traffic Congestions Due to narrow roads / ROW in major portion of route alignment, it is anticipated a serious traffic congestion during implementation of the underground cabling works. The issue may be handled effectively by
Timely completion of work No point of excavation of entire road length posing problem for smooth traffic. The work can be split into small parts of say 100 m Peak traffic periods in the day / week may be taken in to account while preparing implementation schedule. Traffic regulations may be reinforced during construction period on a case to case basis in consultation with the competent authorities Appropriate budgetary provisions through implement traffic management plan.
These locations shall likely to face traffic congestion during construction phase and hence Traffic Management Guidelines prepared and has been presented in Annexure 7.
6.5 Community Property Resources / Public Utilities During field surveys, the survey team identified receptors such as educational institutions, religious places, medical facilities, densely populated areas, congested market area, road and other CPRs. During construction, people commuting to these public utilities will face inaccessibility and inconvenience. This factor needs to be taken in to account during construction phase. Community Property Resources and Public Utilities are given in the following Table 6.2. Traffic management plan is to take care of the following sites.
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Table 6.2 : Sensitive Community Property Resources / Public Utilities Location Coordinates Lat – Long Sai -Dham Mandir 19.727923°N, 72.695346°E Mahalaxmi Temple, Shiv kotri pada 19.725528°N, 72.700417°E Hindu Temple 19.721809°N ,72.702883°E Shri Ram Mandir 19.721619°N ,72.703041°E Shiv Mandir 19.726284°N ,72.701003°E Jama Masjid (Bazar Road) 19.725732°N ,72.704477°E Agnimata Mandir 19.726667°N ,72.696139°E Kuldevi Mandir, Tadipatta 19.723194°N ,72.702528°E Shiv Temple, Tadipatta 19.723611°N ,72.703056°E Temple near forest and 19.719917°N ,72.703111°E Madina maszid Nai Basti and Madrasa 19.723944°N ,72.706750°E Radha Krishna Temple 19.712419°N ,72.710961°E Dargaah Kamlishaah Baba Qadri 19.711452°N ,72.713241°E Shri jai Temple 19.716814°N ,72.707100°E Adivasi samaj Hanuman Mandir 19.723333°N ,72.707306°E Shegadpada Temple Chetnamandal 19.711500°N ,72.710472°E Mawli Mandir Danda 19.725806°N ,72.704694°E Sai Temple 19.721222°N ,72.703694°E Holimata Chowk Badpada 19.723778°N ,72.700083°E Sarkari Hospital (Bhatpada Road) 19.722265°N ,72.701341°E Temporary Health Centre 19.721028°N ,72.702389°E PHC Badpada 19.722194°N ,72.701389°E Hutatma Smarak New CC Road 19.721528°N ,72.702111°E Water Tank Smarak Badpada 19.721056°N ,72.701528°E Shokakul Mahila vishramgreh 19.721167°N ,72.702444°E The above locations are marked on the strip map submitted separately. 6.6 Summary of Social Impacts The social impact assessment based on both the surveys carried out reveals as follows: Permanent Project Impacts The underground cable network shall be laid within existing ROW of village roads and it is limited to 2m wide corridor. The road network belongs to the State Govt. under the state Government of Maharashtra. No private land is required to be acquired for the project activities. All the roads are presently under public use as well as used for overhead cables by MSEDCL. Therefore, there is no Project Affected Persons and legal and policy provisions in this regard do not get triggered in the project. Hence there is no need for formulation of RAP and its implementation.
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The DPR design agency and EQMS jointly completed survey along the route alignment of the proposed cabling network. The agency Medhaj has mentioned that the budget provisions are made in the DPR for (a) dismantling of existing overhead network and transporting to the designated dumping ground of the MSEDCL (b) restoration of any damage to the structure in the ROW during construction. Thus, there are no permanent impacts on the land, people, property and any other consideration. Temporary Impact during Construction It is likely to trigger temporary impacts during construction phase such as (a) Traffic congestions which are sensitive in this regard due to narrow lanes and high population density, busy market area where traffic congestion is likely to trigger and it may be severe in a few places such as Holimata Chowk at peak traffic hours are 10.00 to 12.30 hours and 16.00 to 19.00 hours every day.
(b) Temporary inconvenience in access to residential and commercial buildings. Similarly there are numbers of public places –temples, Masjid, tourist spots, where regular commuters may find inconvenience for a few days during construction.
(c) During surveys there was no trace of any loss of means of livelihood of any individual or shops.
(d) During construction, air, dust, noise pollution is anticipated which may lead to create discomfort to the local people as well as commuting population. 6.5. Social Mitigation Plan 6.5.1. Social Management Plan The Social Management Plan (SMP) is an amalgamation of all proposed mitigation and monitoring actions, set to a time frame with specific responsibility assigned and follow-up actions defined. SMP shall be a part of EMP and is a plan of actions for avoidance, mitigation and management of the impacts associated with social concerns arising from construction and operation stages of the project. The necessary social mitigation measures have been compiled in view of the likely impacts associated with the proposed UG cable network project at Satpati town area. 6.5.2. Objective of Social Management Plan The SMP contents a few mitigation, monitoring and institutional measures to be taken up during the construction and operation (post-construction) stages of the project. The SMP has been designed keeping in view of the regulatory and other requirements to ensure the following: Minimum disturbance to the social components Compliance with the regulatory acts, rules and guidelines of the GoI & state government and maintaining the quality of the social safeguard issues as per the prescribed norms by regulatory bodies.
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Compliance to the Operational Policies and Guidelines of the World Bank (Funding Organisation). Strict adherence to the local social values and community resources to the extent possible Enhancement of Project benefits for Society Sustainable development and operation of project 6.5.3. Social Management Planning The major activity associated with the proposed sub project of Satpati underground cabling system involves dismantling and shifting of poles from public and private lands, backfilling and restoration of damage or accidental damage to compound walls, steps, ramps and related structures, inaccessibility of houses/commercial areas, installation of new RMUs involving lands ownership by different parties, but mainly by Satpati Gram Panchayat during construction phase and traffic management. A brief Social Management Plan for such activities especially during construction and operation phases is prepared. SMP lists the activities involved with associated social impacts, suggestive impact mitigation measures, and implementation plan covering monitoring and supervisory responsibilities. The following is the Social Management Plan (SMP) which describes mitigation measures for avoiding or minimizing adverse or negative social impacts likely to occur during underground cable project implementation (Table 6.3).
Table 6.3 : Social Management Plan (SMP) Sr. Social Issue Management Measures Responsibility No. Planning and Supervision / Execution Monitoring 01 Discomfort and Timely completion of work MSEDCL SPIU/PMC inconvenient Traffic congestion No point of excavation of entire road length Contractor MSEDCL posing problem for smooth traffic. The work can be split into small parts of say 100 m Peak Traffic periods in the day / week may Contractor MSEDCL be taken in to account while preparing implementation schedule. Traffic regulations may be reinforced Traffic Police Traffic Police during construction period on a case to case basis in consultation with the competent authorities. 02 Temporary/ At the time of demarking actual route Contractor MSEDCL and Accidental loss of alignment of cabling, identify such ramps SPIU /PMC access to or steps getting impacted. Same applies to residential and COI in dense building area commercial Provision for repairs/replacement of ramps Contractor MSEDCL and
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buildings or and steps or providing assistance as per SPIU/ PMC cabling route in Entitlement Matrix and TPQA or high density proponent building area appointed during representative construction
6.5.4. Periodic Physical Progress checks by MSEDCL and SPIU/PMC MSEDCL is to undertake on the spot verification of the progress of the construction and other activities under SMP and maintain record of the progress on monthly basis. It shall also record the issues related to social safeguards and any concerns to be reported immediately to SPIU. SPIU to monitor the reports received from MSEDCL and address the social issues, if any. These issues may of the nature of delays, issues with contractors, if any, etc., and immediately inform the delays from any quarter to SPIU. 6.5.5. Social Monitoring and Supervision Social monitoring is to be undertaken by SPIU/PMC who shall undertake following activities: a. Monitoring compliance with social safeguards and ESMF provisions b. Monitoring and supervision of social issues at project level. c. Ensuring quality of activities under social management plan which shall be directly related to bills that are to be paid to contractor.
The Third-Party Quality Audit (TPQA) an independent audit team appointed by SPIU or its (SPIU) representative shall undertake visits to the sites and study the compliance to the ESMF provisions.
6.5.6. Social Monitoring: The SPIU shall undertake social monitoring visits focusing on: a. Social safeguards monitoring compliance along with ESMF compliance. b. Monitoring and supervision of social issues at project level. The internal reports of SPIU shall help line departments to improve on the works wherever necessary and also useful in the external evaluation of the project. 6.5.7. Grievance Reddressal Mechanism Contractor and MSEDCL Satpati shall establish a grievance redressal mechanism to receive the concerns and issues being faced by community in the project area during project implementation and operation phase. The SHE Cell at MSEDCL shall have representative deputed by District Collector who shall participate in the redressal mechanism and facilitate the early disposal of the grievance. Through this mechanism, community is free to lodge their concerns and submit their suggestions and those will be received by contractor and MSEDCL Satpati. The grievance mechanism shall be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the project. It shall address concerns
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promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is culturally appropriate and readily accessible to all segments of the affected communities, and at no cost and without retribution. The mechanism shall not impede access to judicial or administrative remedies. Contractor and MSEDCL Satpati will inform the affected communities about the mechanism. Grievance redress system which shall include provision of a box at switching station, material storage and labour camp site labelled as grievance redress box. Grievances can be dropped by aggrieved into this box. Also, a register for grievance shall be maintained at the site where aggrieved can register his/her complaint along with his/her details like name, contact number and can take the reference complaint number. Grievance readdress box or register will be reviewed every week and first response to the grievance to the aggrieved shall be given within 10 to 15 days of grievance submitted, depending on the nature of grievance submitted. The Contractor’s environmental and social expert team shall ensure that the grievances letters etc are passed on to MSEDCL designated person from its SHE Cell. In efforts to develop an effective two-way communication a Grievance Redress Mechanism shall be developed. The broad outline of the mechanism is as follows. Suggested structure for flow of information for grievance redressal mechanism is given in Figure 6.1 below. Grievance received by contractor shall be communicated to MSEDCL Satpati grievance readdress cell Possible or likely potential grievances may emerge mainly during construction phase such as discomfort and inconvenience due to traffic congestion, dust emerging, inaccessibility to residential and commercial / business complexes or educational institutions or health and medical facilities, road accesses, restoration quality, material transport, etc. Complaints can also be received on-line by MSEDCL on its website and also through drop boxes at easily accessible public places and at work sites for general public. A joint visit shall be made to aggrieved and concerned location to identify the root cause Report shall be prepared on the same and solution shall be formulated by the MSEDCL. The same shall be submitted to MSEDCL Satpati within 15 days of receiving the grievance. The decision on the grievance would be communicated to the aggrieved person by MSEDCL within a timeframe of two weeks once the grievance is heard at MSEDCL. The aggrieved parties (aggrieved and contractor) shall be called for sharing their grievance, if need be or a mechanism need to be put in place to inform the aggrieved parties about outcome of the complaint. The progress of redressal grievances needs to be made public by giving information on MSEDCL website and in the local newspapers. There shall be a single point of contact between the community and MSEDCL for the addressing the grievance. All grievances shall be documented and indexed for future reference. The proceeding and actions against each of the grievance shall be documented and shall also carry this index number for easy traceability. If required, the aggrieved community member can also be made a part of the Redressal process, so he/she is able to place his/her point of view. The Grievance Redressal committee shall meet at regular interval (say every 10 days) and discuss on the grievances and take necessary action on priority.
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The grievances which are not addressed at the level of MSEDCL Satpati due to its scale or nature is to be shared with SPIU GRM Cell, which is to be set up as a part of GRM under the NCRMP II. (The R and R Department shall take out a GR informing public about setting up of GRM cell and type of grievances it shall hear under UGC activity under NCRMP II. Grievances which are of different scale and nature which cannot be heard at or which could not be decided at Satpati MSEDCL shall only be entertained at SPIU GRM Cell. Social Expert SPIU shall coordinate the day to day functioning of the Cell. SPIU shall complete the hearing of compliant/grievance received within a month and inform of its redressed solution to the aggrieved party/parties within one month.
Grievance Redress Cell & EHS/SHE Cell MSEDCL Satpati Grievance redressal System
Grievance Redress Aggrieved Cell Contractor
EHS/SHE Cell Contractor
SPIU – GRM Cell (Chaired by Project Manager, E expert and S Expert, MSEDCL Senior official and is to be
Coordinated by Social Expert ad
nodal person
Figure 6.1 : Grievance Redressal Cell The aggrieved person shall always have the legal options available which, however shall be avoided by using GRM within the project. 6.5.8. Conclusions 1. Implementation arrangements including implementing agencies, organizations, their roles and responsibilities, monitoring mechanism are aligned with the EMP implementation. Please refer to EIA and EMP report.
2. Grievance Redressal Mechanism is also aligned with EIA and EMP Report in conformity with guidelines provided in the ESMF.
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7. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 7.1. Introduction Analysis of alternatives has been carried out for (i) “With” and “Without Project” scenario considering the four major aspects, i.e. cyclone & earthquake resilient electrical cable network, uninterrupted power supply and reduced power loses (ii) planning of cable route and (iii) type of cable, poles and excavation methodology. 7.2. Cyclone & Earthquake Resilient Electrical Cable Network Without Project Scenario: Satpati village is the coastal village of the Palghar District of Maharashtra and is prone to cyclones and high waves during monsoon. Cyclones are accompanied with heavy winds & rainfall and the storm surge. Also, area falls under the seismic zone III as per BIS classification which indicate moderate earthquake risk. Due to the cyclone and earthquake activity, power supply infrastructure keeps on getting affected. Some of the disruptions caused due to cyclone and earthquake are uprooting of poles and falling of cables. At present steel tubular poles are provided for cable laying which are easily uprooted during heavy winds and rainfall. Due to this disruption in power supply infrastructure, residents face huge problem in commuting and carrying out day to day activities. Operation of entire area come to halt leading to heavy capital loses and additional revenue is being spent every year to restore the disrupted infrastructure. So in without project area power supply disruptions will be continued due to cyclones and earthquakes. With Project Scenario: In with project scenario, it is proposed to keep the entire system underground which will be least exposed to the impact caused by cyclone, submergence and earthquake. RSJ poles are proposed to be installed which have strength to bear the high-speed winds and heavy rainfall without getting uprooted or bend. Also, RSJ poles, RMU and LT pillars are steel structures and are able to bear the seismic effect and earthquake of magnitude of MSK- VII. Further the transformer provided is so designed that there can't be any ingression of water in it. The oil is filled up to at least 1/3 of the conservator tank which is above the main tank. The breather is designed such that only air can enter and come out. Even moisture can't enter. The cable is water resistant. The water can't enter between conductor (aluminum) and the insulation over it. Even if the water enters between 1st & 2nd layer of insulation it doesn't causes any harm. Thus, it can be said that in “With” project scenario, the electrical supply system will be improved and will be resilient to cyclones and earthquake. 7.3. Uninterrupted Power Supply Without Project Scenario: Presently RMUs are not provided in the existing electricity infrastructure. Thus due to the fault at one location, large area is affected and the power supply of the large area gets interrupted during the fault. Thus, in “Without project scenario”, entire feeder area will be continuing to be affected in case of faults and will continue to suffer due to power outage. With Project Scenario: RMUs are proposed to be provided in distribution network. RMU helps in minimizing the impacts on the entire electrical network due to fault in one section. If a section of the feeder needs to be isolated due to work or failure an RMU on each end of this section can be opened without stopping supply for the remaining area. Thus, in With Project Scenario, people will get benefited from uninterrupted power supply.
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7.4. Reduced Power Loses Without Project Scenario: Existing system is old and there are various improved technologies and materials available which can reduce the power loses. In Without project scenario, power loses will be continued. With Project scenario: Under proposed project, thicker cables will be provided which will directly reduce the power loses by reducing the resistance to current flow. In underground system chances of power thefts are significantly reduced. It is estimated in DPR that with the proposed project by 2024, net power saving will be 0.207 MU.
Planning: Alternate Cable Route Proposed UG cable route is kept similar to overhead system. Existing overhead cable route traverses through various environmental and social sensitive areas including mangroves, school, hospitals, house, crematorium etc. UG cable required excavation/trenching which could affect the sensitive features along the existing route. However proposed UG cable route is diverted from existing route wherever, sensitive locations are intercepted in existing route. Adoption of this alternate route and overhead cabling system has eliminated the impact of the proposed UG cable project on these sensitive features. Areas where diversions are taken are described in Table 6.1.
Table 7.1 : Sensitive Locations and Private Properties By-passed in New UG Route S. No. Sensitive Features in Existing Alignment Proposed Route 1. Transformer is within premises of Nijap High Only service cables shall be laid within school, Sitapad area the school premises 2. Jai mata di temple on road kamlishah stop Cable shall be laid within road edge (19°42'41.4"N & 72°42'37.7"E) and UG water without impacting the temple supply pipeline is opposite side of the temple 3. Sayan Food Corner (wall/gate may get Restoration cost is incorporated in DPR impacted due to trenching) for this damage 4. Sarvodya ice factory office (narrow road along Cable to be laid by HDD the ice factory) 5. Interior streets of Shegadpada (Congested- Cable to be laid by HDD concrete road, excavation possible only in middle of road) 6. Shop wall bit outside Shegadpada HT route Cable to be laid by HDD and thus shall (19°43'22.0"N & 72°42'29.3"E) not impact
7. Houses on main road (5 meter wide road) Cable shall be laid by HDD without encroachment (19°43'26.7"N & 72°42'20.7"E) impacting the houses
8. House on main road Juber Sheik-Muslim Cable shall be laid by HDD without Mohalla, Custom road-5 m (19°43'27.5"N, impacting the house. Also, AB cable is 72°42'20.6"E) proposed in this area for 30 m
9. Pole C-10 is damaged, Muslim Mohalla Pole shall be dismantled as part of
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(19°43'29.3"N, 72°42'20.9"E) dismantling of existing overhead cable system 10. Cable going above house in tadipada Cable shall be laid by trenching on road (19°43'29.1"N , 72°42'11.2"E) near pole B-32 and road width is 5 meters here. No and here road is also very narrow house shall be affected
11. Cable going above houses and road is very Cable shall be laid on road. Cable shall narrow near Pole C-24 (Near Patil Ali House). be laid by HDD and in narrow land No access for the poles after this pole and service cable shall be laid only. All the some of the poles get inundated during poles shall be dismantled. monsoon (19.727242 N & 72.696208 E)
12. Poles P-2 & P8 and 3 more poles are within New LT UG Line is proposed through playground. Ground owner has objection for road by HDD. Road Width is Aprox. the poles and has submitted complaint to 4mtr. MSEDCL for removal of poles (19°43'15.2"N, 72°42'14.1"E) 13. P9 to P10 poles behind police station-cable Re-routing of LT Line in UG through runs over houses and the road in front is trench is proposed through road, kachha road leaving existing houses safe. Pole behind p-10, access can’t be taken due to unavailability of the space 14. Handpump on road badpada CC road (3 m New LT UG Line is proposed through wide road) (19°43'16.6"N & 2°42'02.3"E) road by HDD.
15. Cable Runs above the houses (19°43'17.2"N& Cable shall be taken from the road 72°42'03.1"E) through HDD 16. Pole A-35 inside Ashtvinayak temple Pole shall be dismantled, and (19°43'18.2"N & 72°41'59.6"E) and also road restoration shall be made inside the is narrow here temple. Cable shall be laid on road only and not inside the temple boundary, re routing is proposed 17. Cable moves above the houses in Danda from Cable shall be laid on road without Pole AD-35 to Sea Police Office impacting private property 18. Congested area in Mavoli area, Danda near Cable shall be laid by HDD and service Agni Mata temple cable shall be laid in very congested roads 19. Pole behind machinery is private property Pole shall be dismantled and restoration (Pole A-30 19°43'19.7"N & 72°42'02.4"E) shall be made inside the temple. Cable shall be laid on road only and not inside the private property, re routing is proposed 20. Pole B-45 (19°43'30.3"N & 72°42'04.1"E) is Care shall be taken care during pole near Anganvadi in Bamnipada area dismantling
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21. Narrow roads in Machimari area (Dalviali) Cable shall be laid by HDD in narrow near poles A-14 and pole A14-4 is inside the road area. Cable shall not affect the house. Cable moves above the houses from house as the UG cabling shall be done pole A14-3 to A-13 (19°43'20.3"N & on the road. Pole inside the house shall 72°41'58.0"E) be dismantled and the house shall be restored 22. Very narrow roads in Lightpada (Pole A 15-2, Cable shall be laid on the road without 19°43'23.1"N, 72°41'56.5"E) and cable runs affecting the houses and cable shall be above the houses from pole A 15-1 to A 15-3) laid through HDD in the narrow roads 23. High congestion and undulating roads in Cable is proposed to be retained Lightpada area near pole A 15-4 overhead in this section (19°43'23.9"N & 72°41'55.0"E) 24. Pole A 28-1 is about to fall in Light Pada area Pole shall be dismantled 25. Pole A-22 is very close to gutter Cable shall be laid on other side of road and care shall be taken to prevent any damage to gutter while dismantling the pole 26. Street between poles A 16 -1 to A 16-2 are Only service cables shall be laid in this encroached by people and thus the street is zone by providing junction box at the very narrow. Also, road is very narrow start of the narrow area between poles 16 and 16-1 (19°43'25.3"N & 72°42'00.3"E)
27. Pole A 17 is within the private property (CRP Cable shall be laid on the road and pole Mandaal-19°43'26.6"N & 72°42'00.0"E) shall be dismantled
28. Pole B 48 (Samta Mandal) is within the Cable shall be laid through HDD and private property and line runs over the houses, the pole from private property shall be road is very narrow and pole B-49 is not dismantled and private property shall accessible (19°43'32.6"N &72°42'05.1"E) be restored back 29. Cable between poles B 50 to B 51 runs above Cable shall be laid on road and the pole the houses. Pole B 51 is not accessible shall be dismantled 30. Pole B 23 is within house Navratan Mandal Pole shall be dismantled and private (19°43'31.0"N & 72°41'58.9"E) property shall be restored 31. Cable between poles AD-01 and As-07 moves Cable shall be laid on road through above the proposed fish market in Lightpada trenching and surrounding roads are narrow, i.e. approx. 4 m wide (19°43'30.5"N & 72°41'57.5"E) 32. Pole AD-37 is within the house (Navditpada- Pole shall be dismantled 19°43'32.0"N & 72°41'56.2"E) 33. Cable lies within the private property in Only service cables shall be laid here in Kharibao area and roads are very narrow this area (19°43'33.4"N & 72°41'48.1"E) 34. Cable laying in Bazar area shall temporarily Cable laying shall be expedited in this
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disturb the vegetable and fish market) area to minimize the disturbances 35. Cable is within the private property in Cable is rerouted through road Kharibao (19°43'33.4"N & 72°41'48.1"E) 36. Houses very close to road (19°43'34.4"N & Cable shall be laid on roads 72°41'49.9"E) 37. Dummy non-functional transformer near gram This shall be dismantled Panchayat office 38. Access to AD-10, AD-11, AD-13 and AD-12 Cable shall be laid by HDD and pole is very narrow. UG cabling is difficult. 39. Roads are undulating and narrow (Pole AD-1 OH cabling shall be retained and AB to AS-8, temple between poles AS-4 & AS-3 cables shall be provided in this area and roads are narrow. Also, road between poles AS-2 & AS-3 is very narrow and encroached by people 40. Behind Machimari Office Area, roads are very 25.3 m of AB cable shall be laid done. narrow & kachha and area is congested Cable shall be laid through HDD. Service cable shall be laid in very narrow areas
7.5. Technology: Alternative Cable and Pole Types and Excavation Methodology Cable type: Conventionally, bare conductors are used in overhead cabling system however for proposed project; AB cable with insulation is proposed to be provided in the areas where overhead cabling system shall be retained. The areas where overhead cabling is retained are highly congested and cable runs over the properties. Provision of insulated conductors in place of bare conductors shall enhance the community safety many folds from electrical shocks and electrocution hazards Pole type: Conventionally steel tubular poles are used for provision of street lights which are also used as poles for transmission cables. But in coastal areas which are prone to cyclones, high speed wind, heavy rainfall and high risks of seismicity, steel tubular poles are not successful. They get uprooted causing disruption to entire electrical supply system. However, for the proposed project RMUs are to be provided. These are made of hot rolled steel beams/joists and are stronger than the STPs and concrete poles and are designed to withstand the pressure exerted by wind/rainfall/earthquake Excavation methodology: Conventionally underground cabling is done through excavation or trenching. But many areas in the Satpati village are highly congested and busy. Excavation in these areas can lead to various social issues, disturbance and accidents. Thus, to minimize social disturbance, trenchless cable lying is proposed and it is proposed to use HDD methodology which is trenchless method. 7.6. Conclusion & Incorporation of the Alternatives in Project Design:
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Above defined project components are defined on basis of these selected alternatives. The selected alternatives are inclusion of the project design and planning. The assessments were carried out in tandem with preparation of detailed project report and from the analysis of alternatives, it is found that the proposed underground cable system is cyclone and earthquake resilient and due to design improvement, power loses, and power failure shall be significantly reduced. Thus, the proposed UG cable system is found to be a better option than the existing overhead cable system. Existing OHE cable route traverses through various sensitive locations wherein excavation or laying the cable through HDD may disturb the physical, biological and social environment. Such locations are bypassed in new proposed alignment. Thus, new proposed alignment is recommended for development of project due to minimal impact on sensitive receptors. RSJ poles are strongest among the options available and are adopted to be used for this project. Cable laying shall be combination of both trenching & HDD method. HDD is preferred in the narrow and busy stretches to minimize the socio-economic impact.
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8. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONand DISCLOSURE 8.1. Introduction Public consultation is one of the key components of the environmental assessment. The environmental and social impact assessment team conducted public consultations in project site and study areas. The approach involved a mix of conventional as well as participatory/ rapid rural appraisal (PRA/ RRA), focus group discussions (FGD) and one-to-one discussion. Consultation with all the stakeholders has been carried out and the inputs from the stakeholder were incorporated in the environment management plan in discussion with the DPR consultant, SPIU and MSEDCL This chapter provides details of the public consultations and participation activities undertaken during the environmental impact assessment studies for the project “Conversion of Existing Overhead Distribution Network to Underground Cabling System for Satpati, Tehsil & District Palghar, and Maharashtra. During public consultation, emphasis was placed on a fully-inclusive, open and transparent public participation process in the transfer of information regarding the project and likely impacts from the project on each component of environment. A number of stakeholders are involved in this project ranging from the project implementation and monitoring agency, project design agency, local bodies, NGO and general public. 8.2. Objective of Public Consultation The public consultations were conducted with the following objectives: To create awareness and generate understanding about the project among stakeholders, and to collect their opinion, suggestions for planning and designing of the project To assess positive as well as adverse socio economic and environmental impacts in the area through participatory methods such as one to one discussion and focus group discussions. To identify the need and concern of the public To assess cultural patterns and behaviour of local communities towards the project To understand the environmental and social issues associated with the project through discussions To understand suggestions and opinions of the community, Government officials and NGOs on mitigation measures to counter and check the adverse and negative impact that threatens the socio-economic environment in the area. To understand the satisfaction level of people with proposed mitigation and management measures proposed for the project. TO share social sensitive issues and mitigation measures and seek public opinion on the same to improve, if any. 8.3. Purpose The purpose of Public Consultation is conducted with community, stakeholders, Government Officials – line departments with two-fold purposes are: firstly to convey the anticipated
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temporary and permanent (positive and negative) social and economic impacts of the project and secondly to understand participants suggestions, opinions on mitigation measures.
8.4. Methodology During initial survey in the project area, the EQMS has identified the following active and influential stakeholders in Satpati village. Table 8.1 : Identification of Stakeholders
Date of Consultation Organization Reason for Selection Local Bodies and Government Departments 11.04.2018 Gram Panchayat Area is under jurisdictionof Gram Panchayat 11.04.2018 Collector Office In charge of the entire district 12.04.2018 BSNL Office UG utilities 12.04.2018 Police Station Responsible for managing the situation in case of any road blockage. No traffic police department exists within Satpati area 13.04.2018 PWD Agency constructed roads in the area Project Implementation Agency 11.04.2018 MSEDCL Office, Palghar Implementation Agency Public 11.04.2018 Local public Residents of the area 11.04.2018 Local public Residents of the area 11.04.2018 Fish sellers and vegetable Market area vendors in Bazaar 12.04.2018-13.04.2018 Government and Private Schools Sensitive receptors of project area 12.04.2018-13.04.2018 Anganvadi Sensitive receptors of project area 13.04.2018 Public Health Centre Sensitive receptors of project area Other Organizations 11.04.2018 Tanta Manta People’s Association in area 12.04.2018 Mangal Samaj People’s Association in area 12.04.2018 Sarvodya Ice Factory People’s Association in area 12.04.2018 Satpati Machimari Vividh People’s Association in area Kayakari Sahakari Sansthan 12.04.2018 Samta Mandal People’s Association in area II Stage Consultation 10.04.2018 Public, NGO, Govt Bodies To get overall view and acceptability of stakeholders’
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The EQMS team had discussion using one to one interviews and focus group discussion during field survey with local residents as well as active and influential stakeholders and Government Department officials. These discussions helped to convey project elements, activities and likely impact on the ground. The suggestions made during these interactions were noted and accordingly the Public Consultation was framed with proper agenda inviting all the stakeholders, Government Departments and local residents. 8.4.1. First Stage Consultations Informal consultations were conducted during the EIA study to obtain the views of people about the project and to ensure their involvement during April, 2018. All the identified stakeholders were consulted during first stage consultation. Issues pertaining to both environment and social were discussed in depth during the consultations. Stakeholders were identified in consultation with project authorities. General question (generic and specific to project activities) were framed prior to start of consultation. Informal consultations were undertaken in reference to proposed project activities and to understand their level of awareness and view about the project benefits and the impacts which a project may have on their life and the surrounding environment. One to one and focused consultations were conducted following informal interview approach and also open discussion approach. No questionnaires/ brochures were supplied to the participants. Questions were asked verbally, and the response was noted down. The discussions were primarily focused on receiving maximum inputs from the participants regarding their acceptability and environmental concerns arising out of the project. Consultation was started with the short description of the upcoming project and the objective with which the project is launched, its benefit and the activities which shall be taken up broadly. Possible impacts of the project components were also explained to the stakeholders. All the stakeholders as listed in Table 8.1 were consulted and photographs of consultation are given in Figure 8.1. Stakeholders include public, NGO, local bodies and Government Departments. During consultation, it was found that most of the people are aware about the project and are in its favour. Public mass consulted were aware of the project and most of them were found to be literate. Public welcomed the project but raised certain concerns regarding excavation activities and suggested some measures to mitigate those concerns. People shared their views freely on the project and gave valuable inputs for betterment of project implementation and minimize the impact on environment and socio-economy during implementation. 8.4.2. Second Stage Consultation A formal consultation was undertaken during second stage consultation. Second stage formal public consultation was carried out on 13.04.2018 at Narayan Dandekar Sabhagraha of Machimari of Satpati wherein all the project features and area to be covered was discussed with public. Second stage public consultation was carried out with the local people, local bodies, and government officials for discussion of identified impacts and proposed mitigation measures to get their opinions and suggestion for enhancing the acceptability of the project by the public and improvement in mitigation and management plan.
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Prior to second stage consultation, Joint meeting with MSEDCL, Gram Panchayat and District Magistrate Office for conducting public consultation were held. Invitation to various stakeholders for arrangement was sent through DM (refer details given at Annexure 3). People were informed through announcements and banners. 8.4.3. Identification of Stakeholders and Date of Consultations Stakeholders were identified using the inputs from the reconnaissance visit, understanding of site settings, and review of DPR and client meetings. List of identified stakeholders and the date on which they were consulted are given below in Table 8.2. Table 8.2 : Identification of Stakeholders Date of Consultation Organization Reason for Selection Local Bodies and Government Departments 11.04.2018 Gram Panchayat Area is under jurisdiction of Gram Panchayat 11.04.2018 Collector Office Incharge of the entire district 12.04.2018 BSNL Office UG utilities 12.04.2018 Police Station Responsible for managing the situation in case of any road blockage. No traffic police department exists within Satpati area 13.04.2018 PWD Agency constructed roads in the area Project Implementation Agency 11.04.2018 MSEDCL Office, Palghar Implementation Agency Public 11.04.2018 Local public Residents of the area 11.04.2018 Local public Residents of the area 11.04.2018 Fish sellers and vegetable Market area vendors in Bazar 12.04.2018-13.04.2018 Government and Private Schools Sensitive receptors of project area 12.04.2018-13.04.2018 Anganvadi Sensitive receptors of project area 13.04.2018 Public Health Centre Sensitive receptors of project area Other Organizations 11.04.2018 Tanta Manta People’s Association in area 12.04.2018 Mangal Samaj People’s Association in area 12.04.2018 Sarvodya Ice Factory People’s Association in area 12.04.2018 Satpati Machimari Vividh People’s Association in area Kayakari Sahakari Sansthan 12.04.2018 Samta Mandal People’s Association in area II Stage Consultation 10.04.2018 Public, NGO, Govt Bodies To get overall view and acceptability of stakeholders’
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8.5. Outcome of First Stage Consultations 8.5.1. Consultation with MSEDCL During consultation, general brief of the area was given by MSEDCL. Lineman of MSEDCL accompanied us to show the alignment and major issue areas during reconnaissance visit. MSEDCL told that people are aware about the project and are in support. During visit in April, each and every alignment was visited by the team to record the sensitive receptors along the alignment with the line man of MSEDCL and parallel one to one consultations were carried out with locals also. Points discussed with MSEDCL are presented in Table 8.3. Table 8.3 : Outcome of Discussion with MSEDCL Points Asked from MSEDCL Reply of MSEDCL RoW Required 1-1.5 m RoW Available To be discussed with DPR consultant Required land acquisition Not known and to be provided by DPR consultant. At present no land acquisition proposal submitted by DPR consultant How to identify the UG cable route after cable Markers shall be placed along cable route for laying. Any marking system proposed? identification How to manage the safety hazard due to excavation Excavation and filling operations shall be monitored by MSEDCL and all the measures shall be taken to ensure the safety of workers and pedestrians Any excess muck generation and its disposal Excavated material shall be filled back completely majorly Who shall carry out road repair work after Work shall be carried out by the concerned agency completion of work and the fee shall be submitted by MSEDCL Any area where UG cabling shall be difficult Many congested area are there, DPR consultant can tell better about such areas How cable fault shall be detected in UG system Fault detection vehicle/van can be used What shall happen in case of failure or fault in RMUs are proposed in the system so as faults can cable. Shall the entire system shall shut down be managed in decentralized manner What is average life of cable 25 years
8.5.2. Consultation with Local Bodies Discussion was carried out with the local bodies and outcome is presented in the Table 8.4. Table 8.4 : Discussion with the Local Bodies Local Body Points Asked Points Discussed Gram Panchayat- Awareness about the project Yes Upsarpanch Mr. Awareness of people about the Yes Vaibhav Hareshwar project Patil What is his overview about the Positive Ph: 9028218439 project
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Local Body Points Asked Points Discussed Is there any private property loss No as such roads are wide enough for anticipated due to project laying cable MSEDCL and contractor shall decide the technology to lay UGC cable along the road to lay cable in UG services available in the congested area without impacting the Satpati village private property. Water supply pipeline, Drainage and BSNL line (in some areas). Sewerage line not available and the seepage from septic Where excess muck from the tanks in houses is managed by Palghar project can be disposed municipal Authority Can be disposed off in dumping ground near sea (shamshan ghat) or can be used for levelling the play ground A person shall be available during excavation to monitor the services Waste collection system is available (door to door service) in project area Gram Panchayat- Awareness about the project Yes Gram Vikas What is depth of water supply line 3-4 feet and new water supply laying wok Adhikari and drainage line are started in the project area Jai Pakash Is maps of water supply line and Yes the data has been shared with DPR Sankhey, Ph: drainage line available consultant already 9260012876 Length of water pipeline in area is 23 km and rising main is 900 m. Cost of 1 m of pipeline varies from INR 2000-3000 depending on diameter of pipeline Collector and Awareness about the project Yes Disaster Views about the project Project is good and positive and is for Management Support required for conducting welfare of people Office, Collector second stage formal consultation All support shall be provided for Prashant Nanaware conducting the consultation (DC and Disaster Management Department, Palghar) Police Station- Awareness about the project During construction the traffic Gaikwad (ASI) How is traffic in the area management and security of the project area shall be controlled and monitored by Police. How impact due to cabling cab be reduced in the area
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Local Body Points Asked Points Discussed PWD Awareness about the Project No such information is available with Savita Kaltimani, PWD AE PWD, Ph: Which are PWD roads in the There are few PWD roads in the project 776885261 project area area. Details can be provided if the Shall PWD allow to excavate application is submitted by UD Palwe, Dy roads to lay cable MSEDCL/Gram Panchayat. Duct is not Engineer- available in any of the road 9987050512 Permission shall be given on basis of application submitted
8.5.3. Consultation with Public & Other stakeholders Locals and stakeholders include BSNL, General public, Panchayat Samiti, hospital, and schools were consulted. Outcome of the consultation with public and other stakeholder is presented in Table 8.5. Photographs of consultation are given in Figure 8.1. Table 8.5 : Discussion with Public and Other Stakeholders INFORMAL CONSULTATION Sarvodya Ice Factory Awareness about the project Yes, and we are in favour of project Association: Manager Issues in the project area with During rains and heavy winds poles existing cabling systems fall and break ad electricity supply disrupts which inturn disrupt functioning of factory. We are unable to produce ice due to which fishing Measures to be taken during business is directly impacted UG cabling works Cable laying shall not be random but ward wise and one ward shall be covered at one time Satpati Machimari Vividh Awareness about the project Yes and we are in favour of project Kayakari Sahakari Issues in the project area with During rains and heavy winds poles Sansthan existing cabling systems fall and break ad electricity supply disrupts which inturn disrupt M. Chandra Chaudhary, functioning of factory. We are unable Ph: 8087661794 to produce ice due to which fishing Measures to be taken during business is directly impacted UG cabling works Cable laying shall be carried out first in commercial area followed by residential areas shall be taken up as disturbance in business is of more. BSNL Awareness about the project Yes Is BSNL service available in Yes but very less Gajlri (SD BSNL) Ph: the project area 9423987787 and Gawadil
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Ph: 9421396360 In case telecom cables are It is to be discussed on the basis of impacted, how the restoration proposal to be submitted by MSEDCL. shall take place and what is cost of restoration Schools (Primary Girls Awareness about the project No Schools ZP, Rising star What is your view about the Project is good and shall be school, Anganvadi project implemented as it shall minimize Malianagar, Anganvadi problem during rains and also shall No-1, Anganvadi minimize thefts. Also school remain Shegadpada, Priary school close during rains for 15 days sue to Shegadpada, Madrasa, tree felling/pole felling and power cuts Anganvadi No 6, Suggestions Cable laying shall be carried out Anganvadi Ratandip through trenchless methods to prevent building, ) impacts on access Prior information shall be given to us before undertaking the cabling works, We shall inform parents and depute guard all the time at gates. Also we shall ask teachers to be available at gates at the time of UG cabling work execution Excavation shall be undertaken on one gate at one time Barricading shall be provided and entry in the barricaded area shall eb restricted Electricity connections not available in various anganvadi so connection shall be provided to us if this work is going on Access to school shall not be blocked Dust suppression shall be done by spraying water as it may affect health of student and teachers Public Health Centre Awareness about the project No, but project is good What measures shall be taken If access is blocked then ambulance Mr. Ganesh Y Dhwane, ph: to minimize impact on hospital cannot enter the hospital, so 9226111258/224260 operation excavation if proposed in front of hospital then it shall be rapidly completed. Till that time stretchers shall be used to take patients inside the hospital but parking of ambulance on road may lead to traffic congestion
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Barricading shall be done for safe Surendra Hiraji Tare Awareness of the project Yes (Fisherman) Ph: What are the main issues you Main issues in our area are during 9273734624 anticipate during cable laying rains as poles fall down & entire electricity system is disturbed. UG cabling project shall be highly beneficial for the area. Public shall cooperate during cable laying works. No major issues are anticipated due to the project Badapda area Awareness of the project Yes What are the main issues you UG cable project is good and Suresh Kashyap mahatre anticipate during cable laying everybody wants it. Ice factories get ExChairman Sarvodya disturbed due to disruption of Society and Thane Zila electricity system. Excavation works Society however shall be taken up quickly to minimize inconvenience to people
Consultation with fish Awareness about the project No seller and vegetable Shall you be able to move Project is good so they shall vendors in Bazar during cable laying temporarily shift during UG cabling installation works but the work shall be completed rapidly as per project schedule. Trenching shall be undertaken on one side of road at one time. Danda pada area Awareness of the project Yes What are the main issues you Sometime sparking happens in the Kanti Dashrat Mahatre, anticipate during cable laying project area. So that shall not happen Fisherman & Kanti Patil in UG cabling system Ph: 8007760458 & Ph: Water gets filled during rains in Danda 8698050715 so UG cabling shall be beneficial and shall be more safe Chandrakanta Patil & Subhsh Patil (Fishermen)
Maoli area Awareness of the project Yes What are the main issues you Area is very congested; UG cabling Ramchandra Aniltare- anticipate during cable laying may be difficult in our area. Fishing business UG cabling shall be very good as it Sulochana-Housewife shall solve the problem during the rains due to falling of poles, sparking
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Devirya Aniltare- etc Fisherman Poles shall be dismantled after cable laying as many poles are damaged also Balkrishna Sovar Patil- Fisherman
Deepa Datta Patil (Manager Sarvodya Society-Ph: 8390087485)
Bharti Burondakar (Housewife, Ph: 9823888060)
Kharibao Area Awareness of the project Yes Cable is within their house UG Cabling shall not affect our house, Rajan Shivram Patil (Ph: premises if any impact then it shall be restored 727609094) by MSEDCL immediately Vaibhav Sham Patil (Ph: UG cabling is good and we are in 9765696674) favour of project
Mr Ramesh Dhwane Awareness of the project Yes (Mukhya Tanta Manta What are the main issues you Many areas in Satpati are congested so Oganization), Ph: anticipate during cable laying excavation shall be minimum and 9823434126 rapid Cable shall be laid without excavation through trenchless methods Mr Jagjivan Mahatre Awareness of the project Yes (Upadhyaksh, Ph: What are the main issues you First HT and LT cable shall be laid 7276606734) anticipate during cable laying and then service cables shall be laid to minimize disturbance in narrow street Mr Kamlakar Narayan Awareness about the project Yes Pole is located within his Pole shall be dismantled after Ug House owner near pole B- house cabling as it causes lot of problem. 48 in Samta Mandal Also, our area shall be restored back after dismantling Fishermen of Samta Awareness of the project Yes Mandal What are the main issues you No issues anticipated, work shall be anticipate during cable laying started as early as possible as the Surendra Tare, Ph: project is beneficial for us 9273734624
Hemant Keni, Ph:
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Umesh Nandtare, Ph: 6868806863
House owner, Mrs Jayonta Awareness about the project No DhamabolePh:7875673520 Cable runs over the house so is Yes, problem is there, it is not safe for there any issue with the cable us Benefits of the project If such project is coming it shall be vey good, these cables shall be removed after UG cabling House owner, Mrs Meena Awareness about the project No Ravinder Keni, Ph: Problem with the Pole which is Yes, this pole shall be dismantled 9272268522 within the house If such project is coming it shall be Benefits of the project very good, these poles shall be
removed after UG cabling House owner, Mrs Surekha Ganpat Keni, Ph: 7798135020
House owner, mahendra Awareness about the project No Bhaskavda, Ph: Problem with the pole which is Yes, this pole shall be dismantled 9137633736 very close to the house Benefits of the project If such project is coming it shall be House owner, mukesh very good, these poles shall be Meher (Sadasayan removed after UG cabling panchaya Samiti)
Consultation with Locals-Dandapada Consultation with Locals-Maoli
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Fisherman of Samta Mandal Consultation with Mr Ramesh Dhwane
Visit to Site with Sarpanch Consultation with Fish sellers in Bazar
Consultation in Police Department Consultation with Sarvodya Ice Factory Organization
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Consultation in Anganvadi
Consultation in School Consultation with Upsarpanch, Gram Panchayat Figure 8.1 : Photographs of Consultations 8.6. Outcome of Second Stage Consultations Formal consultation meeting held in the presence of the District Magistrate Palghar on 13.04.2018 and chaired by District Magistrate and Executive engineer MSEDCL. Approx. 239 nos. of people attended the meeting. Copy of attendance sheet is enclosed as 4. Executive engineer MSEDCL started the meeting by giving introduction about the salient features of the project& project area, benefits and activities involved in the project. Thereafter presentation was made by social and environmental experts (EQMS representatives) briefing about the identified impacts, approach and methodology followed for conducting ESIA study, issues identified, mitigation measures and management plans. Photographs of the second stage consultation are given in Figure 8.2. The public consultation meeting was also covered by media and news was published and copies of these advertisements are given in Annexure 4. Minute of Meeting of the second stage consultation are attached as 4. All were well aware about the project All were in agreement to the project implementation No environmental or social issues related to the project development were raised by public Public showed interest in early implementation of the project
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suggestions or betterment options were raised in the environment management measures presented in the meeting
Information Dissemination of Second Stage Consultation
Second Stage Consultation Figure 8.2 : Photographs of Second Stage Formal Consultations
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8.6.1. Consultation with DPR Consultant for improvement in Design Consideration Detailed discussions were held with the DPR/Design consultatant “MEDHAJ” following public consultation to confirm project design aspects and provide inputs for design considerations for developing better environmental management plan. Outcome of discussion with the DPR consultant is given in Table 8.6. Table 8.6 : Discussion with the DPR Consultant (MEDHAJ) Issue discussed with MEDHAJ Design Confirmation, and Improvement agreed Many areas in Satpati village are UG cabling in Satpati village is proposed through HDD congested then how cable shall be laid technology. In very congested areas, AB cable is proposed. in such areas Where open excavation shall be Open excavation is proposed only in few areas where adequate carried out space is available for trenching. Generally, excavation shall be carried out at road of width equal to or more than 5 m Have you referred to the maps of Yes the maps were referred and cable alignment is planned so as water pipeline and sewerage shared by there is no interface of cable and the water supply/drainage Gram Panchayat prior designing the cable network Some of the areas close to sea gets No impact on UG cable is anticipated due to inundation inundated during monsoon, shall it be problem in UG cabling in such area How you shall prevent the current Cable shall be properly insulated. Various coverings including leakages and EM effect. What armoured cable shall be provided with the cable so as there are measures have you considered to minimal chances of current leakages and EM effect. With this prevent damage to cable and its insulation, EM effect shall be nil. insulation? To prevent the damage to cable, it is essential cable is laid with great safety so as there are no damages to the insulation layer on cable. To prevent the damage during laying it is suggested that cable shall be laid on sand beds (in case of excavation method) to prevent any harm to insulation. Is there any land acquisition required No land is required to be acquired for cable laying for cable laying What is repair mechanism Fault detection vehicle. Trenches provided in narrow stretches to pull the cable to correct the fault.
8.7. Conclusion Stakeholder’s view and perception wereassessed through public consultation meetings in two stages. Stakeholders include general public, peoples’ association, local bodies and Government Departments. Locals and local bodies voiced that the proposed project is overall beneficial for the project and shallmake the electrical system cyclone resilient. Not only resilience but the aesthetics of the village shallimprove significantly. Improved electrical infrastructure shall lead to uninterrupted operation of the ice factories in the project area which shall allow fishermen to do business easily during rains also which is disturbed every year due to rains. Some suggestions are made by public to improve the project implementation. Inclusion of these opinions has
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strengthened the EMP as the measures suggested directly address the issues which shall be raised by public during project implementation and thus shall enhance the social acceptability of the project.
8.8. Disclosure Social impact assessment report shall be disclosed at the SPIU (NCRMP) website. Executive summary shall also be disclosed in local language as well as on SPIU and NCRMP websites.
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9. BUDGET PROVISIONS 9.1. General: The Adequate resources are allocated under the project to ensure social safeguards which shallbe part of construction and operational costs. The various costs estimated are Rs 65.68 lakhs (including safety measures for traffic management budget, based on DPR version 4).Contractor shall have to quote for each of the mitigation measures as applicable. The budget provisions during both construction and operation phase is given in the Table 9.1. Table 9.1 : Social Management Budget S.No. Particulars Unit Quantity Unit rate Total Cost 1 Provision, fabrication and erection of MS barricades Nos. 150 6000 9,00,000 of size 2.5m long x 2.0m height on both sides of the cable trench alignment of total length (5x500x2=5000mts) including cost of materials and fabrication charges, all materials/equipment required for fabrication, transportation to site, shifting of barricades from one place to another with all incidental charges, leads, lifts and all taxes and duties as applicable from time to time as specified by Engineer-in-charge (considering 5 operational areas within the package at any given point of time & 500m length of barricade per operational area) 2 Provision of LED strip lighting to MS barricades Rmt 100 300.00 30,000 towards road side as a safety measure during night hours, including cost of LED strips and other materials/equipment required for fixing and illumination of LED strips, shifting of LED strips from one place to another with all incidental charges, leads lifts and all taxes and duties as applicable from time to time as specified by Engineer-in-charge (considering 5 operational areas within the package at any given point of time & 500m length of barricade on road side per operational area) 3 Provision, installation of cautionary/warning signage Nos. 10 350.00 3,500 and diversion boards as per IRC specifications (SP:55 - 2014) on both upstream and downstream sides of operational area; 6 nos. for each 500 mts of operational area by segment for total length of 2.5 km UG cable trench (considering reuse of each board for 5 times), including cost of boards and other materials required for fixing, shifting charges from one place to another with all incidental charges leads, lifts and all taxes and duties as applicable from time to time as specified by Engineer-in-charge 4 Providing of agile traffic wardens/flagmen along days 146 2000.00 29,20,000 operational areas wearing orange vest and helmet and carrying a red flag (600 x 600 mm) securely fastened to a staff 1 m in length and cones for guiding/managing the traffic at near to
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junctions/intersections in 100 locations; 2 persons for each location per 8 hours shift including cost of labour and all statutory regulations and all incidental charges, leads, lifts and all taxes and duties as applicable from time to time as specified by Engineer-in-charge 6 Awareness and Education: Issuing public notice, Fortnights 24 10000.00 2,40,000 printing and putting banners, advertisements through local print and electronic media, conducting awareness meetings with public, printing and distributing handbills to general public and information dissemination through appropriate means regarding type and schedule of civil works, planned diversions and/or partial closures, utility shifting/damage/emergency repairs, complaint handling and all such issues that affect public/road users/residents close to work zones works being carried out in a particular section, at least once in 15 days for the entire project duration. 8 Deploying on-site crew group for restoring damaged months 6 120000.00 7,20,000 utilities comprising 3 skilled workers with 3 assistants (Carpenter, Mason and Metal sheet/fabricator for 18 months) including cost of providing one multi utility pick-up van with 6 seats and provision for keeping tools and equipments including driver, fuel and routine vehicle maintenance for 18 months, including cost of all material and all labour, all incidental charges, insurance charges and all statutory regulations and leads, lifts and all taxes and duties as applicable from time to time as specified by Engineer-in-charge. Mobile pick up van also shall have one operational mobile number. 9 Restoration of Steps with Plain cement concrete of Cum 80 5890.00 4,71,200 M15 Grade (1;2.5:5) (Machine mixing) corresponding to IS 456 using MIXER with 40 mm size graded machine crushed hard granite metal (40mm, 20mm & 10mm size) (Coarse aggregate) from approved quarry and Brick masonry in CM 1:5 using well burnt country bricks/Fly-ash bricks (as per the requirement) including cost and conveyance of all materials like cement, fine aggregate (Sand) coarse aggregate, water etc., to site and including seignior age charges, sales & other taxes on all materials including all operational, incidental and labour charges, machine mixing, laying concrete, curing etc., complete charges for finished item of work
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10 Replacement cost of Other Structures (part of Cum 25 7337.00 1,83,425 boundary walls, kiosk's shop, base of hand pump, signages etc with Plain cement concrete of M15 Grade (1;2.5:5) (Machine mixing) corresponding to IS 456 using MIXER with 40mm size graded machine crushed hard granite metal (40mm, 20mm & 10mm size)(Coarse aggregate) from approved quarry and Brick masonry in CM 1:5 using well burnt country bricks/Fly-ash bricks (as per the requirement) including cost and conveyance of all materials like cement, fine aggregate (Sand) coarse aggregate, water etc., to site and including seignior age charges, sales & other taxes on all materials including all operational, incidental and labour charges machine mixing, laying concrete, curing etc., complete charges for finished item of work SUB TOTAL 54,68,125
11 Training & Capacity Building on technical, L.S 1 1,00,000 1,00,000 environmental & social aspects No. of training during Construction Phase-2, unit rate in Rs 50,000 per training 12 Social Monitoring 5,00,000
12 Miscellaneous 5,00,000
TOTAL 65,68,125
9.2. Institutional Arrangements for Implementation Monitoring: 9.2.1. Project Administration and Management for NCRMP II The state government has constituted Project Steering Committee (PSC) to oversee the overall implementation of the NCRMP II and ensure the progress as per the agreed terms. The State Project Implementation Unit is primarily set up to ensure the implementation of the project through designated Line Departments supported through its sector experts and Project Management Consultants – PMC).
In the case of UGC, the designated implementation line agency is MSEDCL. Environmental and social management plan shall be implemented by EHS Cell of contractor (Comprising of Environment, Social and Safety Officers) and supervision for implementation shall be done by MSEDCL Ratnagiri, TPQA and SPIU/PMC. MSEDCL already have functional safety cell which shall be named as EHS (Environment, Health and safety) cell. Safety Cell officer shall be given additional responsibility of environment and social management plan implementation. These officials shall also be given required training for discharging additional responsibility of environmental and social management. The structure of EHS environmental management for this project is given at Figure 9.1. Roles and Responsibility of the key staff are defined in sections below:
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Figure 9.1 : Organization Structure of EHS/SHE Cell
Implementation arrangements of SMP such as agencies, their roles and responsibilities, monitoring mechanism are to be in line and together with the provisions and plans described in the EMP. The sub section on Institutional arrangements may please be referred in EIA – Intuitional Arrangement for implementation of EMP.
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LIST OF SIA REPORT PREPARERS
S. No. Name of Expert Designation
1. Sanjay Kumar Jain Team Leader and Senior Environment Expert
2. T.G. Ekande Social Team Leader and Sr. Social Expert
3. Anil Kumar GIS Expert
4. Ratnesh Kotiyal Ecologist
5. Nisha Rani Hydrogeologist and Water Pollution Management Expert, Support environment expert
6. Eknath Mapare Support Social Expert and Consultation Specialist
7. Koushik Mukhopadhyay Social Expert
Since project has run for the longer period, some of the experts worked in initial period of the project till their allotted time got exhausted. In addition to the monitoring staff, name of the experts involved in the initial period of report are not named.
I S.K.Jain, Director EQMS and Team Leader of the Project Undertakes that the above team members were involved in the project:
S.K.Jain
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ANNEXURE 1: INVENTORY OF HOT SPOTS, CRITICAL AND SENSITIVE LOCATIONS
Underground Electric Cable Network Corridor
Package: ______
Data Sheet No. Date Time:
Name of Enumerator: ……………………………………………………………………………
1. Location
Section (Km) Name of Village/ Urban Ward
Chainage in m Village / urban area
Taluka District
Block Landmark
Location (Distance in M from center of GPS Coordinates underground cable alignment)
Left side Right Side Lat Lon
Informant details
Name Address Contact No Occupation
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2. Inventory of anticipated impacts
2.1 Traffic Congestion observed / projected
Location details Present During Construction After construction
2.2 Inventory of physical assets located in the corridor likely to be affected
Location details - Private Assets- Utility Public Assets– Utility Community Property Resources - Utility
2.3 Probable impact on assets
Who shall be affected Temporary – shifting Permanent – Inaccessibility (to shop most Displacement etc.) Private Assets
Public Assets
CPR
2.4 Likely inconvenience to public due to project (frequent visitors to the location)
Description of Temporary Permanent Who shall be affected inconvenience most
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2.5 Likely uncomfortable conditions for people (Inhabitants aside the locations)
Description of Temporary Permanent Who shall be affected uncomfortable most conditions
2.6 Likely impacts on accessibility to Livelihood resources– shops, business, individuals, households and others
Description of Temporary Permanent Who shall be affected livelihood accessibility most to resources
2.7 Impact on archaeological and cultural /tourist spots
2.8 Loss of Trees
Location and ownership Species Density Area – public, private
2.9 Likely impact on movement / Transit corridors of cattle, wildlife
Location, Type of cattle Likely impact Likely impact – permanent temporary
2.10 Likely impact on Air / Noise pollution
Location Air Noise Cumulative Impact
2.11 Land Acquisition requirements if any
Location Area in ha No of Project Affected LA amounts to Households displacement of households
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2.12 Any other Specify -
Name Signature
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ANNEXURE 2: SURVEY FORMAT
Name of Village / Ward No.
Household :
Date
Name
Sex
Age
Relation to Household
Head (HH)
Primary Occupation
Secondary Occupation
Number of HH Members Disaggregated by Sex
Property Ownership with Estimated Value
Structures Land and Type Other: Wells, Trees, Livestock
Highest Level of Education
Income
Farm-based Off-farm labor Informal Sector Activities Other: Remittances
Name and Signature of Surveyor Name and Signature of Informant
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ANNEXURE 3: PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Letter from Collectorate to the Gram Panchayat Satpati to attend the Public Consultation
Police Dept. invited by the District Collectorate
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Invitation sent to concerned line department by the District Collectorate
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ANNEXURE 4: ATTENDANCE AND MOM OF SATPATI PUBLIC CONSULTATION
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ANNEXURE 5: NEWS CUTTINGOF PUBLIC CONSULTATION
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ANNEXURE 6: SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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ANNEXURE 7: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN GUIDELINES
Introduction
All the sites for material storage, site office, labour camps, and excavation sites lay within the project area. Traffic density is not very high in project area except in Market area. Project implementation shall add to traffic in the project area and also traffic congestion shall increase on the roads where excavation is planned, dismantling shall be undertaken, and other project activities shall be undertaken. Thus, it is required to manage the traffic arising due to project and the project activities due to which traffic congestion shall be prevented.
Scope and Purpose
The plan addresses labour and community safety related impacts that may arise from the increased project traffic, due to movement of heavy equipment/machinery and vehicles along the site access and approach roads particularly during construction phase. The plan shall be regularly updated by the contractor with the project progress and as vehicle & equipment movement requirements are identified in detail. Designated traffic coordinator shall be responsible for overall coordination of traffic management.
Excavation Plan Excavation should be planned in consultation with the traffic police department Excavation should not be taken up parallel on both the edges on the same road Excavation should not be undertaken during festival time Excavation should not be undertaken during monsoon season Excavation should not be undertaken on both the access of any cultural, archaeological, institutional, religious and hospital property Alternate access should be provided to the property for which access is blocked Alternate route should be defined, if any particular road is partially or completely blocked Public should be informed about the blocked routes in advance Traffic supervisors should be appointed on the route where the route blockage is carried out to guide the traffic.
Traffic Management
The following measures shall be implemented during this phase:
Movement of construction material & debris carrying vehicle shall be restricted to defined access routes & defined hours avoiding the peak hours Proper signage shall be displayed at important traffic junctions along the vehicular access routes to be used by construction phase traffic. The signage shall serve to prevent any diversion from designated routes and ensure proper speed limits are maintained near residential areas. Any road diversions and closures should be done with the consultation of traffic police department Usage of horns by project vehicles shall be restricted near sensitive receptors viz. schools, settlements etc. Traffic flows shall be timed wherever practicable during period of increased commuter movement in the day. Temporary parking facilities shall be provided within the work areas, labour camp, material storage site, site office and other such areas
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Vehicular movement shall be controlled near sensitive locations viz. schools, colleges, hospitals identified along designated vehicular transportation routes. Routine maintenance of project vehicles shall be ensured to prevent any abnormal emissions and high noise generation. Adequate training on traffic and road safety operations shall be imparted to the drivers of project vehicles. Road safety awareness programs shall be organized in coordination with local authorities to sensitize target groups viz. school children, commuters on traffic safety rules and signages. Self- defensive training should be given to drivers. Drivers should carry the documents all the time including driving license, vehicle insurance policy, RC, Service records of vehicle, PUC, Name & Contact details of vehicle owner All vehicle should be provided with first aid box The contractor(s) shall frame and implement a “No Drug No Alcohol” Policy to prevent road accidents/incidents. Traffic management plan should be implemented by traffic supervisor under SHE cell’s head. Traffic marshals should be kept at site to manage the incoming & outgoing traffic. Records of name of driver & number of vehicle should be maintained at the site.
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