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Table of Contents Acknowledgements xi Foreword xii I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY XIV II. INTRODUCTION 20 A. The Context of the SoE Process 20 B. Objectives of an SoE 21 C. The SoE for Uttaranchal 22 D. Developing the framework for the SoE reporting 22 Identification of priorities 24 Data collection Process 24 Organization of themes 25 III. FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 34 A. Introduction 34 B. Driving forces and pressures 35 Liberalization 35 The 1962 War with China 39 Political and administrative convenience 40 C. Millennium Eco System Assessment 42 D. Overall Status 44 E. State 44 F. Environments of Concern 45 Land and the People 45 Forests and biodiversity 45 Agriculture 46 Water 46 Energy 46 Urbanization 46 Disasters 47 Industry 47 Transport 47 Tourism 47 G. Significant Environmental Issues 47 Nature Determined Environmental Fragility 48 Inappropriate Development Regimes 49 Lack of Mainstream Concern as Perceived by Communities 49 Uttaranchal SoE November 2004 Responses: Which Way Ahead? 50 H. State Environment Policy 51 Institutional arrangements 51 Issues in present arrangements 53 Clean Production & development 54 Decentralization 63 IV. LAND AND PEOPLE 65 A. Introduction 65 B. Geological Setting and Physiography 65 C. Drainage 69 D. Land Resources 72 E. Soils 73 F. Demographical details 74 Decadal Population growth 75 Sex Ratio 75 Population Density 76 Literacy 77 Remoteness and Isolation 77 G. Rural & Urban Population 77 H. Caste Stratification of Garhwalis and Kumaonis 78 Tribal communities 79 I. Localities in Uttaranchal 79 J. Livelihoods 82 K. Women of Uttaranchal 84 Increased workload on women – Case Study from Pindar Valley 84 L. -
Rehabilitation of Srinagar Water Supply System Initial Environmental
Initial Environmental Examination Project Number: 47229-001 December 2014 IND: Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project Submitted by Uttarakhand Jal Santhan, Jal Bhawan, Dehradun, Uttarakhand This report has been submitted to ADB by the Uttarakhand Jal Santhan, Jal Bhawan, Dehradun, Uttarakhand and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. Initial Environmental Examination July 2014 India: Rehabilitation of Water Supply System of Uttarkashi under Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project Prepared by State Disaster Management Authority, Government of India, for the Asian Development Bank. This initial environmental examination is a document of the State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Uttarakhand. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. 2 ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank BOD Bio Chemical Oxygen Demand CO Carbon Mono Oxide CFE Consent for Establishment CH4 Methane CFO Consent for Operation DO Dissolve Oxygen dB Decibel IEE Initial Environmental Examination EA Executing Agency EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EC Environmental -
Geo-Hydrological Studies for Augmentation of Spring Discharge in the Western Himalaya
Geo-Hydrological Studies for Augmentation of Spring Discharge in the Western Himalaya Final Technical Report (1 April 2004 – 30 Sept. 2007) Admn. Appv. No. 23/26/2002-R&D/1108 Ministry of Water Resources, GOI, New Delhi G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttarakhand PROJECT PERSONNEL Principal Investigator: Dr. G.C.S. Negi Co-Investigator: Dr. Varun Joshi Junior Research Fellow: Mr. Manvendra Nayal Mr. Mukesh Sati 1 CONTENTS CHAPTER NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO. 1 Introduction 1 2 Methodology 4 3 Geology of the Study Area 12 4 Soil Physical Properties in the Spring 22 Catchment Area 5 Geohydrological Description of the Springs 32 6 Water Quality of Springs 58 7 Summary 65 References 69 2 CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION In the western Himalayan mountains springs are the main sources of fresh water for drinking and other household use. Springs occur where sloping ground and impermeable strata intersect with the ground water table. The water sources of such springs, in most cases are unconfined aquifers where the water flows under gravity. Spring water discharge fluctuations owe primarily due to rainfall pattern in the recharge area or more precisely stated, to variation in the amount of rainwater that is able to infiltrate the ground and recharge the ground water. Marked variation in the discharge following rainfall indicates rapid infiltration of rainwater and recharge of the groundwater in colluvial-related springs, and discharge curves show strongly periodic seasonal rhythm. Superimposed on these variations is a periodic (monthly) fluctuation resulting from occasional heavy rainfalls, generally in the rainy season. -
Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project: Rehabilitation of Damaged Roads in Dehradun
Initial Environmental Examination Project Number: 47229-001 December 2014 IND: Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project Submitted by Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project (Roads & Bridges), Government of Uttarakhand, Dehardun This report has been submitted to ADB by the Program Implementation Unit, Uttarkhand Emergency Assistance Project (R&B), Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. Initial Environmental Examination July 2014 India: Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project Restoration Work of (1) Tyuni–Chakrata-Mussoorie–Chamba–Kiriti nagar Road (Package No: UEAP/PWD/C23) (2) Kalsi- Bairatkhai Road (Package No: UEAP/PWD/C24) (3) Ichari-Kwano-Meenus Road (Package No: UEAP/PWD/C38) Prepared by State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Uttarakhand, for the Asian Development Bank. i ABBREVIATIONS ADB - Asian Development Bank ASI - Archaeological Survey of India BOQ - Bill of Quantity CTE - Consent to Establish CTO - Consent to Operate DFO - Divisional Forest Officer DSC - Design and Supervision Consultancy DOT - Department of Tourism CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board EA - Executing Agency EAC - Expert Appraisal Committee EARF - Environment Assessment and Review Framework EC - Environmental Clearance EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EMMP - Environment Management and Monitoring Plan EMP - Environment Management Plan GoI - Government of India GRM - Grievance Redressal Mechanism IA - -
47229-001: Ueap
Initial Environment Examination Project Number: 47229-001 December 2015 IND: Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project (UEAP) Package: UEAP/PWD/C-84 Submitted by Project implementation Unit –UEAP (Roads and Bridges), Dehradun This initial environment examination report has been submitted to ADB by the Project implementation Unit – UEAP (Roads and Bridges), Dehradun and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. This initial environment examination report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Initial Environmental Examination November 2015 India: Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project Restoration and Reconstruction of Internal Motor Roads of Nagar Palika Pauri (Package No: Ueap/Pwd/C84) In District Pauri Prepared by State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Uttarakhand, for the Asian Development Bank. ABBREVIATIONS ADB - Asian Development Bank ASI - Archeological Survey of India BOQ - Bill of Quantity CTE - Consent to Establish CTO - Consent to Operate CCA - Consolidated Consent and Authorization DFO -
Gairsain: Summer Capital of Uttarakhand
Gairsain: Summer Capital of Uttarakhand drishtiias.com/printpdf/gairsain-summer-capital-of-uttarakhand Why in News Recently, the Uttarakhand Government named Gairsain as the new summer capital of the state. A summer capital is a city used as an administrative capital during extended periods of particularly hot weather. Key Points Uttarakhand (earlier known as Uttranchal) was carved out as a separate state from Uttar Pradesh in 1998. Those who spearheaded the movement for statehood to Uttarakhand wanted Gairsain to be made its permanent capital. However, Dehradun has been the temporary capital of the state since it attained statehood and still houses the chief minister’s residence, Raj Bhavan and MLA residences. The state Assembly is located in Dehradun but sessions are held in Gairsain as well. Statehood activists had long contended that Gairsain, a tehsil in Chamoli district, was best suited to be the capital of the mountainous state as it was a hilly region falling on the border of Kumaon and Garhwal regions. It covers a large area suitable for the construction of the capital and accommodating people. It is emerging as a tourist place and it is also a part of the major route connecting Garhwal with the Kumaon region. It is the site of the source of the Ramganga River which rises near the Dudhatoli Parvat. The famous tourist attractions are the Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Badrinath, Vasundhara Falls etc. With the fresh announcement, there is no clarity whether Dehradun’s current status will remain the same or it will be considered the new winter capital. -
Initial Environmental Examination
Initial Environmental Examination Document Stage: Final Document for Disclosure Project Number: 37139 18 JUNE 2012 India: Uttarakhand Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 4 Prepared by Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd. The initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. i Table of Contents ABBREVIATIONS I WEIGHTS AND MEASURES I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION 3 1.1 Background 3 1.2 Scope of Work and Methodology Adopted 5 1.3 Applicable Environmental Policies and other Legislations 6 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 7 2.1 Type of Project 7 2.2 Category of Project 7 2.3 Need for the Project 10 2.4 Location 10 2.5 Size and Magnitude of the Operation 13 2.6 Implementation Plan 14 3.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 18 3.1 Physical Resources 18 3.2 Ecological Resources 22 3.3 Human and Economic Development 28 3.4 Economic Scenario 29 3.5 Social and Cultural Development 31 4.0 SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES 34 4.1 PTCUL Approach for Route Selection 34 4.2 Environment Impacts and Mitigation Measures 39 4.3 Environmental Management Plan 47 5.0 INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 52 5.1 Institutional Arrangements 52 5.2 Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) 53 5.3 Environmental Management Plan Budget Costs 54 5.4 Critical Environmental Review Criteria 56 5.5 Associated Facilities 57 5.6 Health and Safety -
HSRT Final Result List of Phase Ii 2016-17
GARHWAL MANDAL VIKAS NIGAM LTD. 74/1 RAJPUR ROAD DEHRADUN HUNAR SE ROZGAR TAK RESULT LIST IN HSRT - 2016-17 FOOD PRODUCTION LIST OF PHASE II (01-07-16 TO 26-07-2016 AND 05-11-2016 To 20-11-2016) R- CONTACT S.NO NAME FATHER NAME DOB ADDRESS UNIT/TRHSERIAL REGISTRATION NO. RESULT AADHAR NO NO. NUMBER 1 Kusumlata Hari Singh Chaudhari 07-Jul-96 9456729647 Vill-Devli P.o-Ladoli Gauchar 474 FP-474-GMVN-2016-17 74 354216366072 2 Rakhee Jaspal Lal 20-May-93 8477042652 Vill-Kirult P.o-Gadola Gauchar 475 FP-475-GMVN-2016-17 72 - 3 Manisha Manvar Singh 04-Jun-95 9557012648 Gauchar Gauchar 476 FP-476-GMVN-2016-17 76 227426807142 4 Shanti Butola Charan Singh Butola 08-Nov-95 9557197933 Basantpur Gauchar Gauchar 477 FP-477-GMVN-2016-17 76 836603027938 Near By Bhadari Book Depo 5 Pooja Bhandari Bhagwat Singh Bhandari 15-Jan-97 7300811190 Gauchar 478 FP-478-GMVN-2016-17 74 371972974783 Gauchar 6 Shikha Chauhan Pushkar Singh Chauhan 18-Mar-94 9760578089 Vill-Bandarkhand P.o-Guachar Gauchar 479 FP-479-GMVN-2016-17 72 470447135945 7 Monika Brijpal Singh 28-Jun-96 9536644690 Vill-Kandwala Gaun P.o-Bhatoli Gauchar 480 FP-480-GMVN-2016-17 74 349874237370 8 Neha Bisht Vijay Bisht 04-May-97 9634304849 Vill-Vameda P.o-Gauchar Gauchar 481 FP-481-GMVN-2016-17 73 - Vill-Galnou P.o-Santi Sadan 9 Neelam Balveer Singh 03-Aug-96 8171144561 Gauchar 482 FP-482-GMVN-2016-17 75 535593948662 Chatwapipal Gauchar 10 Arti Uttam Singh 15-May-98 7088528388 Vill-Dhamdhama P.o-Bartoli Gauchar 483 FP-483-GMVN-2016-17 76 - 11 Rupa Chauhan Pushkar Singh Chauhan 06-Aug-96 9760578089 -
A Case Study on Sal Mortality
© 2020 IJRAR July 2020, Volume 7, Issue 3 www.ijrar.org (E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138) STRESS EFFECTS ON CANOPY GROWTH AND ARCHITECTURE: A CASE STUDY ON SAL MORTALITY Pooja Kukreti Associate Professor Department of Botany Pt. L.M.S. Government Post Graduate College, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India Abstract: Disturbances and fragmentation of the study area- Barkot Range (Moist Deciduous Sal Forest, Dehradun Forest Division) resulted in changes in the physical environment due to microclimatic variations, altered species composition and soil properties and had severe implications on the physiological functioning of the Sal trees. Two Shorea robusta (Sal) stands one containing many Sal trees with canopy dieback, mortality site (MS) and the other with healthy green, full crowns, non-mortality site (NMS) were selected. The paper investigates the soil moisture status of the two sites and evaluates effect of nutrient and water stress on the canopy growth and architecture of the Sal trees. In the present study, the difference in the average soil moisture percentage in the NMS (14.30%) and MS (12.74%) was statistically significant, indicating lower moisture availability in the mortality site in comparison to the non-mortality site. Tree growth increment was affected especially leaf production and lateral branching, which was greatly reduced. Sal stressed trees of the mortality site had highly reduced canopy growth. The crown height increased invariably however the crown width had greatly reduced. In general, canopy height was positively correlated to the bole height of the healthy Sal trees in the non- mortality site. No such relationship was obtained for stressed Sal trees in the mortality site. -
Effectiveness of Psychoeducation Program on Knowledge Among Adults of Selected Area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand
370 Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, May 2020, Vol. 11, No. 05 Effectiveness of Psychoeducation Program on Knowledge among Adults of Selected Area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand Rahul Singh Gusain1, Grace M. Singh2, Rajkumari Sylvia3 1M.Sc. Nursing Student, 2Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing Department, 3Associate Professor, Child Health Nursing Departement, Himalayan College of Nursing, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India Abstract Background: Mental health awareness delivers a wide range of knowledge and encompasses recognition and help-seeking behaviour. Mental health services should be assess at ground level to monitor its delivery. Different mean of communication can use to highlight the mental health issues. Methodology: Quantitative research approach with quasi pre-post-test control group design was adapted for present study. Total 126 adults were selected through systematic random sampling. The tools administered consisted of baseline data and structured knowledge questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics used for analyses. Result: This study showed that the psychoeducation program on mental health awareness significantly improved in knowledge score from baseline mean 13.79 ±3.76 to 16.51±2.77; p<0.05 post intervention which was quantified by structured knowledge questionnaire. Conclusion: The study reported that psychoeducation program was effective in enhancing the awareness among adults. Keywords: Psychoeducation, mental health, awareness. Introduction revealed that stigma and discriminating to the mentally ill client is still present in the community.1 In a study The life cycle of the human being is a continuous in Tehran (2011) people reported that people suffering process, which consists of a series of development in from mental illness are discriminated and not accepted the human body. -
District Census Handbook, 1-Dehra Dun, Uttar Pradesh
:1 Census of India, 1951 DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK UTTAR PRADESH I-DEHR.-\' DUN DISTRI("T ALLAHABAD: SUl'ElUN'IENDENT, PR1NTING AND STATIONERY, UTTAR PRAD~bH, INDIA 1954 DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK 1951 DEHRA DUN DISTRICT FOREWORD Several States, including Uttar Pradesh, have been publishing village statistics by districts at each census. In 194I they were published in U. P. under the title "District Census Statistics" with a separate volume for each district. In the 1951 census, when the tabulation has been more elaborate than ever in view of the require ... ments of the country, the district ... wise volume has been expanded into a "District Census Handbook". which now contains the District Census Tables (furnishing data with break ... up for census tracts within the district), the District Index of Non... agricultural Occupations, agricultural statistics from 190V02 to 19.5°"'51 and other miscellaneous statistics in addition to the usual village population statistics. The village population statistics also are given in an elaborate form giving the division of the population among eight livelihood classes and other details. 2. It may be added here that a separate set of district ... wise volumes giving only population figures of rural areas by villages and of urban areas by wards and mohallas and entitled "District Population Statistics" has already been published. This separate series was necessitated by the urgent requirements of the U. P. Government for elections to local bodies. The printing of the District Census Handbooks involves colossal work and is bound to take some time. RAJESHW ARI PRASAD, IoA.S •• RAMPUIt: Superintendent, Census Operations, Septemher It 1954. -
Gairsain Planning Report
Community Based Comprehensive Planning for a Capital Township, Uttaranchal. Environics Trust, New Delhi October 2005. Emmanuelle. Pedeutour, Town planner, Paris. Ashok.Bhairi, Architect &Urban Designer, India. Acknowledgments: d. Existing Scenario 14 We are very much thankful to Dr. Sreedhar for his constant support and 10. Architecture and Urbanization Scenarios inUttaranchal15 guidance during the project to understand the various issues of Uttaranchal 11.Issue of Capital 19 and the different perspectives of Urbanization in Mountain region. 12.Dudhatoli Region 19 We also thankful to A&D organization, Mrs. Preeti, and Mrs. Radha for a. Centrality 20 giving us the opportunity to work for this unique project. b. Connectivity 20 Our sincere thanks to Prof.KB Jain, and Ms.Sarika Mittra for their contribution c. Seismic zone 20 to our study with their previous documentation and research about Capital d. Land availability and value 20 issue of Uttaranchal respectively. e. Topography and climate 21 Our thanks to Mr.Nishant, Mrs. Vanita for their valuable suggestions and f. Water and electricity 21 discussions about the project. g. Historical association 21 And finally, we would like to acknowledge those who helped us with interviews h.Construction materials 21 during our trips to Gairsain, Dehradun, Nainital and other places in Uttaranchal. 13. Gairsain: 21 Emmanuelle, Ashok. a. Land use and Settlement pattern 21 1. Introduction 01 b. Climate 22 2. Aim of the Study 01 c. Temperature 22 3. Objectives 01 d. Rainfall 22 4. Understanding the State, Uttaranchal 01 e. Humidity 22 a. Population and Demography 01 f. Drainage Pattern 22 b. Physical setting of the State 02 g.