Involuntary Resettlement Due Diligence Report Project Number: 40648-033 May 2014 IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism – Tranche 2 Submitted by Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand This report has been submitted to ADB by the 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. Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities of Lakhamandal Temple Involuntary Resettlement Due Diligence Report ---------------------------------------------------------- Document Stage: Draft for Consultation Loan Number: 2833 /IND April ,2014 Package no- UKIDIPT/DDN/03 India: Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism, Uttarakhand Subproject –Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities of Lakhamandal Temple The DDR 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. Involuntary Resettlement Due Diligence Report 0 Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities of Lakhamandal Temple ABBREVIATIONS ADB - Asian Development Bank IDIPT - Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism UTDB - Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board BPL — Below poverty line DSC — Design and Supervision Consultants GRC — Grievance Redress Committee PIU — Program Implementation Unit PMC — Program Management Consultants PMU — Project Management Unit LAA — Land Acquisition Act MFF — Multitranche financing facility NGO — Nongovernmental organization OMC — Operations and Maintenance Contractors PAH — Project affected household SDS — Social Development Specialist RP — Resettlement Plan DDR - Due-Diligence Report ULB — Urban local body GMVN Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam GoI - Government of India GoUK - Government of Uttarakhand SO Safeguard Officer Involuntary Resettlement Due Diligence Report 1 Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities of Lakhamandal Temple TABLE OF CONTENTS S.No Description Page I. INTRODUCTION: (A). Background 3 (B) Scope of this report 4 (C). Requirement of Due-Diligence Report 5 (D). Project Impact and Outcome 5 II. Scope of Land Acquisition and Resettlement 6 III. Indigenous Peoples 6 IV. Gender Issues 6 V. Public Consultations 7 VI. Finding 7 VII. Other Social Measures and Recommendations 7-8 VIII. Conclusions 8 Figure i. Project location(Satellite Imagery of Lakhamandal Temple) 4 ii. Project layout 5 Annexure 1. Transfer order of Land to Tourism Department of Khasra No.207 & 274 of 9 Lakhamandal village 2. Minutes of meeting (Permission taken in the meeting to take some work 10-11 within the ASI protected areas in Lakhamandal temple 3. NOC from Mandir Pujari Samiti 12 4. Letter given by Gram Panchayat and Mandir Pujari Samiti for taking 13 responsibility for operating and maintenance of assets after completion of works. 5. List of Fairs and Festivals 14 6. Stakeholders meeting minutes regarding Yamuna Circuit 15-21 7. Involuntary Resettlement Impact Categorization Checklist 22-23 8. Indigenous Peoples Impact Categorization Checklist 24-25 9. Photographs of Proposed Site 26 Involuntary Resettlement Due Diligence Report 2 Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities of Lakhamandal Temple I. INTRODUCTION: A. Background: i. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Financing Facility (the Facility) will develop and improve basic urban infrastructure and services in the four participating states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu—to support the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth. It will focus on: (i) strengthening connectivity to and among key tourist destinations; (ii) improving basic urban infrastructure and services, such as water supply, road and public transport, solid waste management and environmental improvement, at existing and emerging tourist destinations to ensure urban amenities and safety for the visitors, and protect nature and culture-based attractions. Physical infrastructure investments will be accompanied by: (iii) capacity building programs for concerned sector agencies and local communities for better management of the tourist destinations and for more active participation in the tourism-related economic activities, respectively. ii. Historical Importance of Lakhamandal Temple: Lakhamandal is an ancient temple, enshrining Lord Shiva, andis a prime attraction for both common man and pilgrim alike. Old temples of Shiva, the Pandavas and Parsuram are aplenty in this area. Lakhamandal’s main attractions are its archaeological and religious assets as well as offering experiences of rural village life. This site is rich with ancient temples, sculptures and inscriptions. Lakhamandal temple is under ASI. iii. Present Status of Lakhamandal Temple and its surrounding areas: The temple complex at Lakhamandal has a dilapidated approach road, lack of parking space, inappropriate waste disposal system and inadequate and rundown other visitor/ tourist facilities and services. The existing visitor facilities like toilets and drinking fountains are underutilized due to improper functioning. There is lack of designed parking lots. There is lack of directional and informational signage. The 200m approach road (pedestrian) towards the temple complex is in a dilapidated condition. There is lack of visitor information system. iv. Location of Lakhamandal: Lakhamandal Temple is situated at the upper end of the Lakhamandal village,block Chakrata in Dehradun District. Lakhamandal village is 125 km from Dehradun via Herbertpur and 111km via Mussorie. Lakhamandal lies near the Bernigaad village, a place 5km away from the main Yamunotri Yatra road. Lakhamandal is connected to this main road by a link road. Involuntary Resettlement Due Diligence Report 3 Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities of Lakhamandal Temple Figure 1: Satellite Imagery of Lakhamandal Temple B. Scope of this report v. Physical works associated with this project will involve provision of(i) Recreating the parking space with public toilets for visitors.(ii) Construction of an entrance gate at the beginning of the approach road which helps the visitors to locate the traditional ASI protected temple complex from the main road.(iii) Rebuilding the 300mt long approach road.(iv) Design of appropriate directional and informational Signage that directs the visitors from the parking space and entrance gate to the temple complex.(v) Design of appropriate lighting along the pedestrian trail that leads to the temple.(vi) Up gradation of existing public toilet block by the side of the trail in addition to the one at the vehicular parking space.(vii) Restoration of drinking water fountains at suitable points identified(viii) Introducing litterbins at identified spots as part of solid waste management system. Sub-project layout is shown in figure 2. Involuntary Resettlement Due Diligence Report 4 Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities of Lakhamandal Temple Figure 2: Project layout C. Requirement of Due-Diligence Report vi. As there is no involuntary resettlement involved in this sub-project and the preparation of RP for this sub-project is not required, hence this brief due-diligence report has prepared for the documentary requirement for the ADB. This report describes the findings and provides copies of relevant maps and legal documents. D. Project Impact and Outcome vii. The subproject is expected to increase the tourist inflow, generate employment opportunities for young people and for people interested in surrounding villages. As tourism increases, expectedly there will be more opportunities for development of retail business, restaurant and entertainment options, transport services, and all these activities wouldgenerate more income. It provides opportunities for the residents of nearby villages to interact with other people, lifestyles and cultures. Overall, Improving basic infrastructure and services will definitely attract tourists and provide a rich experience for tourists as well; Involuntary Resettlement Due Diligence Report 5 Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities of Lakhamandal Temple Economic benefits to the local people and support to the temple reserve fund would be additional benefits. II. Scope of Land Acquisition and Resettlement viii. A Comprehensive social assessment and determination of potential land acquisition and resettlement impacts were undertaken along with design engineer. The result of the social assessment of resettlement impacts showed that this subproject will not result in permanent or temporary land acquisition and resettlement impacts because it will be undertaken within the vacant Panchayat land, which has been transferred to the Tourism department. Detail is attached in Annexure 1. ix. As per design and confirmation with design engineer, there are no expected impacts on private land, private properties like housing, shops, commercial buildings, religious and community infrastructure. In this Sub-Project intervention, full or partial, permanent or temporary, physical and economic displacements are conspicuously absent. There are no Project Affected Persons; no land or structure is to be acquired, no common property resources are affected. Even nobody’s livelihood either temporarily or permanently is likely to be affected. x. Permission has been taken from ASI in the meeting dated 24.10.2013 for electrical works, signages, renovation of toilets, and restoration