GOVERNMENT OF SINDH Irrigation Department PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM SINDH RESILIENCE PROJECT (IRRIGATION COMPONENT) CREDIT NO. 5888-PK ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) OF SABUSAN, SANKAR, KARMATIANI, KONKAR, JUNGSHAHI AND ARIPIR SMALL DAMS SINDH RESILIENCE PROJECT (IRRIGATION COMPONENT) Final Version August 2018 Sindh Resilience Project Irrigation Department Government of Sindh Irrigation Department Government of Sindh Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) of Sabusan, Sankar, Karmatiani, Konkar, Jungshahi and Aripir Small Dams DOCUMENT ISSUE AND REVISION RECORD This document and its contents have been prepared and are intended solely for the information and use of Government of Sindh, Irrigation Department in relation to the SINDH RESILIENCE PROJECT (SRP). Document History: Project: SINDH RESILIENCE PROJECT (SRP) Proponent: GOVERNMENT OF SINDH, IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT Consultant: ASSOCIATED CONSULTING ENGINEERS–ACE (PVT.) LTD Document Ref: SRP-ESMP-01 Document Title: ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) OF SABUSAN, SANKAR, KARMATIANI, KONKAR, JHUNGSHAHI AND ARIPIR SMALL DAMS Purpose Revision Originated Checked Review Authorized Date Description 0 Draft for World Nasir Ali Panhwar/ Mohammad Zahid Jawed Bank Review Arshad Hussain Ibrahim Hussain Ahmed 18-12-2017 Memon Daudpota Shaikh Memon 1. World Bank Nasir Ali Panhwar/ Mohammad Zahid Jawed Comments Arshad Hussain Ibrahim Hussain Ahmed 05-04-2018 Incorporated Memon Daudpota Shaikh Memon 2. World Bank Nasir Ali Panhwar/ Mohammad Zahid Jawed Comments Arshad Hussain Ibrahim Hussain Ahmed 23-05-2018 Incorporated Memon Daudpota Shaikh Memon 3. RSA -World Nasir Ali Panhwar/ Mohammad Zahid Jawed Bank Arshad Hussain Ibrahim Hussain Ahmed 01-08-2018 Comments Memon Daudpota Shaikh Memon Incorporated Sindh Resilience Project Irrigation Department Government of Sindh Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) of Sabusan, Sankar, Karmatiani, Konkar, Jungshahi and Aripir Small Dams TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................. 1 1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. Background .................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2. Objectives of ESMP ..................................................................................................................... 2 1.3. Sub-Project Justification ............................................................................................................... 2 1.4. Sub-Project Duration .................................................................................................................... 3 1.5. Policy, Legal and Administrative Framework ............................................................................... 3 1.5.1. National/ Provincial Legislation .................................................................................................... 3 1.5.2. The World Bank Operational Policies .......................................................................................... 7 1.6. Compliance with ESMP ................................................................................................................ 9 1.7. Study Team ................................................................................................................................ 10 2. DESCRIPTION OF SUB-PROJECT .......................................................................................... 11 2.1. Background ................................................................................................................................ 11 2.2. Sub- project Location ................................................................................................................. 11 2.3. Sub project Components ............................................................................................................ 16 2.4. Construction Activities ................................................................................................................ 16 2.5. Construction Materials ............................................................................................................... 17 2.6. Contractor’s Camp ..................................................................................................................... 18 2.7. Borrow Material .......................................................................................................................... 24 2.8. Machinery & Equipment ............................................................................................................. 24 2.9. Manpower Requirement ............................................................................................................. 25 3. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 26 3.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 26 3.2. Physical Environment ................................................................................................................. 26 3.2.1. Geography.................................................................................................................................. 26 3.3. Geology ...................................................................................................................................... 29 3.4. Climate and Rainfall ................................................................................................................... 34 3.5. Water Resources and Quality .................................................................................................... 37 3.5.1. Air Quality ................................................................................................................................... 41 3.5.2. Noise .......................................................................................................................................... 41 3.5.3. Soil ............................................................................................................................................. 42 3.6. Biological Environment ............................................................................................................... 42 3.6.1. Flora and Fauna of the Sub-projects Area ................................................................................. 42 3.6.2. Trees .......................................................................................................................................... 57 4. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE SUB-PROJECT AREA ............................................. 58 4.1. Methodology ............................................................................................................................... 58 4.2. Social Aspect for Study .............................................................................................................. 58 4.3. Population .................................................................................................................................. 59 4.4. Languages.................................................................................................................................. 60 4.5. Family System ............................................................................................................................ 60 4.6. Religious Affiliation ..................................................................................................................... 61 4.7. Social Cohesion and Conflict ..................................................................................................... 61 4.8. Conflict Resolution within Tribes and Villages ........................................................................... 61 4.9. Housing ...................................................................................................................................... 62 4.10. Literacy ....................................................................................................................................... 62 4.11. Education Facilities .................................................................................................................... 62 4.12. Health Facilities .......................................................................................................................... 63 4.13. Transport .................................................................................................................................... 63 4.14. Telecommunication .................................................................................................................... 64 4.15. Energy Sources .......................................................................................................................... 64 4.16. Drinking Water and Sanitation ................................................................................................... 64 4.17. Women in Sub-project Area ....................................................................................................... 65 4.18. NGOs ........................................................................................................................................