Initial Environmental Examination February 2012

IND: Rural Connectivity Investment Program Prepared by Chhattisgarh Rural Road Development Agency (CRRDA) for the Asian Development Bank.

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CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 27 February 2012)

Currency unit – Indian rupee (Rs) Rs1.00 = $ 0.0204019178

$1.00 = Rs 49.015000

ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank APO Accident Prevention Officer B.T. Black Top BGL Below Ground Level BIS Bureau of Indian Standards BOQ Bill of Quantity C.C. Cement Concrete CD Cross Drainage CGRRDA Chhattisgarh Rural Road Development Agency CGWA Central Ground Water Authority CGWB Central Ground Water Board Ch. Chainage COI Corridor Of Impact CPCB Central Pollution Control Board CTE Consent to Establish CTO Consent to Operate DG Diesel Generating DPR Detailed Project Report EARF Environmental Assessment Review Framework ECOP Environmental Code of Practices EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMOP Environmental Monitoring Plan EMP Environmental Management Plan EO Environmental Officer FEO Field Environmental Officer GDP Gross Domestic Product GOI Government of India GSHAP Global Seismic Hazard Assessment Program HC Hydrocarbon HH House Hold IEE Initial Environmental Assessment IRC Indian Road Congress LHS Left Hand Side MCM Million Cubic Meter MFF Multi-Tranche Financing Facility MoEF Ministry of Environment and Forests

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WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

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In this report, "$" refers to US dollars

MORD Ministry of Rural Development MOSRTH Ministry of Road Transport & Highways NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards NGO Non-government organization NOx Nitrogen Oxides NRRDA National Rural Road Development Agency NSDP Net State Domestic Product PIC Project Implementation Consultant PIU Project Implementation Unit PLF Plant Load Factor PM Particulate Matters PMGSY Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna PPE Personal Protective Equipment‟s PPTA Project Preparation Technical Assistance RCIP Rural Connectivity Investment Program RHS Right Hand Side ROW Right of way RRS I Loan 2018-IND: Rural Roads Sector I Project RRS II Loan 2248-IND: Rural Roads Sector II Investment Program RSES ADB‟s Environmental Safeguard Division SBD Standard Bidding Documents SDP State Domestic Product SO2 Sulphur Dioxide SPCB State Pollution Control Board SPS ADB‟s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 SRRDA State Rural Road Development Agency STDs Sexually transmitted diseases TDS Total Dissolved Solids TSC Technical Support Consultants

UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

WBM Water Bound Macadam

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This 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. 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.

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Table of Contents Executive Summary x 1. INTRODUCTION 1

1.1. Project Background.......................................................................................... 1 1.2. Project Roads Identification and Location ........................................................ 1 1.3. Rural Road Construction Proposal ................................................................... 2 1.4. ADB Safeguard Policies and Category of the Project ....................................... 2 1.5. Objectives and Approach for Environmental Assessment ................................ 3 1.6. IEE Methodology and Content ........................................................................ 3 1.7. Legal Framework and Legislative Requirements: ............................................. 4 1.8. Acknowledgement ........................................................................................... 6

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 7 2.1. General ............................................................................................................ 7 2.2. Sample Roads Selected in Chhattisgarh State ................................................. 7 2.3. Project Description ........................................................................................... 7

2.3.1. Rural Road Construction Proposals ............................................................. 7 2.3.2. Present Condition ........................................................................................ 7 2.3.3. Alignment and Profile ................................................................................... 8 2.3.4. Design Considerations ................................................................................. 8 2.3.5. Construction Methods .................................................................................. 9 2.3.6. Available Right of Way ................................................................................. 9 2.3.7. Traffic ........................................................................................................... 9 2.3.8. Economic Assessment ............................................................................... 10

3. D11ESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 11 3.1. Background ................................................................................................... 11 3.2. Physical Environment .................................................................................... 14

3.2.1. Meteorology and Climate ........................................................................... 14 3.2.2. Air Quality .................................................................................................. 14 3.2.4. Topography and Geomorphology ............................................................... 16 3.2.5. Geology/Soil .............................................................................................. 17 3.2.6. Earthquake & Seismicity ............................................................................ 17 3.2.7. Land use .................................................................................................... 19 3.2.8. Hydrology and Water Quality ..................................................................... 19

3.3. Ecological Resources .................................................................................... 21 3.3.2. Forests: ...................................................................................................... 28 3.3.3. Wild Life and Protected Areas .................................................................... 28 3.3.4. Aquatic Biology and Fisheries: ................................................................... 29

3.4. Socio-Economic Environment ........................................................................ 31 3.4.1. Demography .............................................................................................. 31 3.4.2. Healthcare ................................................................................................. 32 3.4.3. Literacy and Education ............................................................................... 32 3.4.4. Affluence .................................................................................................... 33 3.4.5. Economy .................................................................................................... 33 3.4.6. Agriculture .................................................................................................. 34 3.4.7. Mineral Resources ..................................................................................... 34 3.4.8. Industries ................................................................................................... 35 3.4.9. Physical Infrastructure ................................................................................ 35 3.4.10. Religious and Cultural festivals: ................................................................. 35

3.5. Salient Environmental Features of Sample Roads ......................................... 35

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4. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES 43

4.1. Common Impacts during Design and Construction Phase ............................. 43 4.1.1. Climate change .......................................................................................... 43 4.1.2. Finalization of Alignment ............................................................................ 43 4.1.3. Land Acquisition ......................................................................................... 44 4.1.4. Protected Areas (National parks, wild life sanctuaries, Eco sensitive zones,

protected /historical monuments) and Forest Areas. .................................. 44 4.1.5. Land Clearing Operations .......................................................................... 45 4.1.6. Cut and Fill and Embankment construction ................................................ 45 4.1.7. Establishment of Construction Camp, Temporary office and Storage Area 46 4.1.8. Traffic Movement ....................................................................................... 47 4.1.9. Associated Impacts due to Construction Activities ..................................... 47

4.2. Common Impacts during Post Construction and Operation Phase ................. 52 4.2.1. Air Quality .................................................................................................. 52 4.2.2. Noise ......................................................................................................... 52 4.2.3. Land, Soil, Tree Plantation ......................................................................... 52 4.2.4. Groundwater .............................................................................................. 52 4.2.5. Hydrology and Drainage ............................................................................ 52 4.2.6. Socio-Economic Impact ............................................................................. 53

4.3. Road Specific Impacts ................................................................................... 53 5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN, INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE ADDRESS MECHANISM 55

5.1. Environmental Management Plan .................................................................. 55 5.2. Environmental Monitoring Plan ...................................................................... 55 5.3. Institutional Arrangements and Responsibilities ............................................. 56 5.4. Institutional Environmental Responsibilities ................................................... 58 5.5. Environmental Assessment and Review Framework ( EARF) for RCIP ......... 60 5.6. Capacity Building ........................................................................................... 62 5.7. Consultation and Information Disclosure ........................................................ 62 5.8. Grievance Redress Mechanism ..................................................................... 63

6. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 64 6.1. General .......................................................................................................... 64 6.2. Compliance with Relevant Regulatory Requirements ..................................... 64 6.3. Beneficiaries‟ Comments ............................................................................... 64 6.4. Addressal of Issues........................................................................................ 65

7. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 67 7.1. Conclusions ................................................................................................... 67 7.2. Key Recommendations: ................................................................................. 68

Additional trees shall be planted wherever feasible. ............................................. 336 Follow up maintenance of planted saplings will be carried out for a minimum of 3

years ........................................................................................................ 336 Preventive measures like slope stabilisation, etc shall be taken for prevention of

siltation in water bodies. ........................................................................... 337 Domestic solid waste at construction camp shall be segregated into biodegradable

and non-biodegradable waste. ................................................................. 337 List of Tables Table 2.1 : Summary of District Wise Rural Roads .......................................................... 7 Table 2.2 : ROW Requirement ........................................................................................ 8 Table 3.1 : Summary Key Environmental Features of the Sample Roads Districts ....... 11 Table 3.2 : Ambient Air Quality during 2008 .................................................................. 14

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Table 3.3 : Ambient Air Quality Status of Chhattisgarh in Previous Years ..................... 15 Table 3.4 : Land Use Pattern in the State ...................................................................... 19 Table 3.5 : List of common Flora & fauna of Project Districts ......................................... 22 Table 3.6 : List of Protected Areas in Chhattisgarh ........................................................ 28 Table 3.7 : Demographic Profile .................................................................................... 31 Table 3.8 : Human Development Indicators of Chhattisgarh .......................................... 32 Table 3.9 : Indicators of Affluence ................................................................................. 33 Table 3.10 : Indicators of Economy of Chhattisgarh ...................................................... 33 Table 3.11 : Physical Infrastructure ............................................................................... 35 Table 3.12 : Salient Environmental Features of Sample Roads ..................................... 36 Table 6.1 : Addressal of Issues and Concerns under the Project................................... 66 List of Maps Map 1: Project Area of Rural Connectivity Investment Program…………………………..vi Map 2: State and Project Districts Map of Chhattisgarh……………………………………vii Map 3: Location Map of Block in Project Districts in Chhattisgarh………………………..viii List of Figures Figure 3.1 : Elevation Map of Chhattisgarh .................................................................... 16 Figure 3.2 : Seismic Zone Map ...................................................................................... 18 Figure 3.3 : Hazard Zone Map ....................................................................................... 18 Figure 3.4 : River Basin Map of Chhattisgarh ................................................................ 20 Figure 3.5 : Decadal Water Table Conditions in the Project Districts ............................. 21 Figure 3.6 : Forest Map of Chhattisgarh State ............................................................... 30 Figure 3.7 : Protected Areas/Wildlife Sanctuaries of Chhattisgarh State........................ 31 Figure 5.1 : Institutional Arrangement for EMP Implementation ..................................... 57 List of Appendix Appendix 2.1: Details of Roads in Chhattisgarh ............................................................. 69 Appendix 2.2: Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist ........................................... 71 Appendix 2.3: Rural Roads: Environmental Checklist .................................................... 77 Appendix 2.4: ECOPs of Sample Roads in Chhattisgarh ............................................... 81 A: ECOPS IN DISTRICT BILASPUR ............................................................................. 81 B: ECOPS IN DISTRICT DURG .................................................................................. 112 C: ECOPS IN DISTRICT RAIPUR ............................................................................... 230 Appendix 4.1: Guidelines for Borrow Areas Management ........................................... 302 Appendix 5.1: Environmental Management Plan ......................................................... 306 Appendix 5.2: Environmental Monitoring Plan ............................................................. 325 Appendix 6.1: Public Consultation in Chhattisgarh ...................................................... 340

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Map 1: Project Area of Rural Connectivity Investment Program

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Map 2: State and Project Districts Map of Chhattisgarh

Project Districts

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Map 3: Location Map of Block in Project Districts in Chhattisgarh

District Map of Bilaspur

District Map of Durg

District Map of Raipur

Project Districts

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background 1. The Government of India (GOI) has launched a nation-wide rural road improvement program in year 2000 namely “The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). The objective of PMGSY is to provide all-weather road connectivity to all rural habitations with a population of more than 500 persons in plains and and 250 persons in hill states. According to latest survey undertaken by state governments as part of PMGSY, about 0.167 million unconnected habitations are eligible for coverage under this programme. This involves construction of about 0.371 million km of roads for new connectivity and 0.368 million km under upgradation. This programme is being implemented through National Rural Road Development Agency (NRRDA) under Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) at central level and through State Rural Road Development Agency (SRRDA) at state level.

2. PMGSY programme is anticipated to be essential for poverty elimination, and accelerating overall development in rural areas. The programme until now has been successful to meet its objective of employment generation, trade improvements and income enhancement.

3. The Rural Connectivity Investment Program (RCIP) is a multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) that will construct or upgrade to the all-weather standard about 12,000 km of rural roads connecting around 4,000 habitations in the states of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. Each RCIP state is expected to identify about 100 Km sample roads and about 1000 Km first batch roads. This report pertains to sample roads in Chhattisgarh.

4. The CGRRDA has selected about 101 km of rural roads for inclusion under RCIP as sample roads in Chhattisgarh. The 101 km of roads comprises 32 different stretches spread over in three districts of the State. Within each district, the roads are further scattered in several blocks and sub divisions. The minimum and maximum length of the roads ranges between 0.8 and 9.0 km respectively. These roads has been selected following PMGSY guidelines for the selection of roads under this programme and satisfy the following environmental safeguards:

i. The selected road shall not disturb any cultural heritage designated by the Government or by international agencies, such as UNESCO, and shall avoid any monuments of cultural or historical importance.

ii. The selected road shall not pass through any designated wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, notified ecological sensitive areas or area of internationally significance (e.g., protected wetland designated by the Wetland Convention).

iii. The sub projects shall only involve activities that follow Government of India laws and regulations and meets funding agency safeguard policies.

5. The proposal for rural road construction works typically considers a 10-12 m right of way (ROW), which includes side slopes for embankment, side drains on either side of the alignment. The roads consists both Black Top (B.T.) and Cement Concrete (C.C.) as per the ROW availability. The construction proposals are confined to the existing alignment of the unpaved tracks.

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6. The project is classified as category B as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 09. These small roads do not require any environmental clearance in accordance to Indian Environmental (Protection) Act and Rules, 1986 amended till date. However, these roads may attract attract few other legislation such as permission under Forest Conservation Act for diversion of forest land if involved, or tree cutting, Permission Air and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Acts for establishment of temporary workshops, construction camps, hot and mix plants. Description of Project 7. The selected 32 roads are spread over Bilaspur, Durg and Raipur districts and The project roads mainly pass through plain or riverine terrain and agricultural area. The project roads have several cross drainage structures, electric posts and telephone post along the existing alignment. There are some community physical structures like Temple, Mosque, primary or secondary schools beside the roads alignment, but will not be affected due to the widening of roads. There are also some utilities besides the roads. Some of these may need shifting.

8. The proposed rural road construction work will provide 7.5 m roadway width ( this may be reduced to 6 m as per latest guidelines) with 3.75 m carriageway in accordance with the IRC-SP 20: 2002 in plain terrain. The proposal considers a 3.75 m cement concrete pavement with lined storm water drains for stretches passing through built-up areas, waterlogged/water overtopping/ flood prone areas. The pavement design considers a base layer of variable thickness as per the design with granular sub base, 150 mm thick water bound macadam (WBM grade I & II) and finally topped with 20 mm thick bituminous pavement. Adequate cross drainage structures like pipe or slab culverts/bridge structures are considered for drainage channels across the roads. Few minor bridges are also proposed to be constructed.

9. Considering the sub-grade strength, projected traffic and the design life, the pavement design for low volume PMGSY roads are proposed to be carried out as per IRC guidelines IRC: SP: 72 – 2007 or IRC SP:77 “Design of Gravel Road” and IRC SP:62-2004 “Cement Concrete roads”. In built up area for hygienic and safety reasons, C.C pavement is proposed with a hard shoulder and appropriate line drain. A design life of 10 years is considered for the purpose of pavement design of flexible and granular pavements. The embankment height considered as 1m (average) from ground to crust except at the approaches of cross drainage structures. The embankment height will vary in flood prone area as per the HFL. The design speed considered is as per recommended design speed of 50 Km/h. Description of Environment 10. Based on regional topography Chhattisgarh region is divided into three regions, the Northern Hills, the Central Plains and the Bastar Plateau. Ground elevation of the project districts vary from 250 to 450 m above mean sea level, but the topography of the project region is mostly flat . The climate of Chhattisgarh is mainly tropical, humid and sub-humid. The climate is hot because of its position on the tropic of cancer. May is the hottest month and December-January is the coldest. The maximum temperature during summers ranges from 33ºC to 46ºC while minimum temperature from 30ºC to 19ºC. The Temperature during the winter season ranges between of 27ºC to 9ºC. The state receives an annual average rainfall of 1524 mm. The vagaries of monsoon and uneven distribution of rainfall causes at times severe drought conditions. The winter rainfall is meagre.

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11. Most of the project area lies in vast open agricultural land and is largely free from air pollution sources other than traffic and few brick-kilns existing in the area. As such, the ambient air quality (for parameters SO2, RSPM and NOX ) is expected to be within the limits in most of rural and semi urban areas. The ambient noise levels are also expected to be within the National Ambient Noise Standards due to absence of any high noise sources in proposed road vicinity.

12. As per seismic hazard map of India updated by Bureau of Indian Standards The project region falls in Zones II & III i.e., low to moderate risk zone.

13. Total forest (55,863 sq km and 41.3% of the total geographic area). With 35.4% of Net Sown Area, it is one of the most intensely cultivated regions in the country, with paddy being the main crop.

14. The main rivers that flow in the state are Mahanadi and its tributaries like Seonath, Hasdeo, Mand, Arpa etc, which drains part of Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, Raigarh and Surguja districts. Most of the rivers are perennial in nature. Generally the drainage patterns are of dendritic, parallel, angular and radial types. Son, the tributary of Ganga drains part of Sarguja and Koriya districts. Sample road are mostly crossed by seasonal small channels.

15. The ground water is largely being used for drinking purposes in the rural areas which is being extracted through hand pumps. Largely, the groundwater of the state is potable and meets the quality requirement for irrigation. Groundwater is generally moderately alkaline to near neutral in nature. As per the central ground water board (CGWB) report, the groundwater quality of all the project districts- Raipur, Durg and Bilaspur in both shallow and deeper aquifers is good and suitable for drinking, irrigation and industrial purposes. However, the Belha block in Bilaspur and Saja in Durg is notified as semi-critical with respect to groundwater availability by CGWA.

16. Chhattisgarh is extremely rich in biodiversity. The State‟s forests are of two major types: Tropical Moist Deciduous and the Tropical Dry Deciduous. The state of Chhattisgarh is endowed with about 22 varied forest sub-types existing in the state. The forest map of Chhattisgarh indicates that central and west districts like Raipur , Durg are having low forest areas while south and western parts have a mix of dense and open forest areas. No forest land diversion is involved under this project. The project area lies in tropical climate zone. It has a medium range of flora and fauna. None of the road passes through any of the protected or reserved forests areas. None of the roads consists of any rare, endangered or threatened floral or faunal species. Small number of tree is falling within ROW.

17. Chhattisgarhhas a total population of 21.8 Mn personnel largely rural. Tribals constitute about 33% of the population, and scheduled castes form about 12%. The welfare and development of tribals is an important focus area for the state government.

18. postage and telephone system. Subprojects areas also has good access to these facilities. Educational facilities are available in the village areas as well. However, rural population has to depend on urban areas for undergraduate level education. The economy of Chhattisgarh is primarily agriculture based. The state has various industrially developed estates as well. The major industrial produce includes cement, pig iron, and steel ingots. Industrialization is low in the subproject areas. However, there is high potentiality for the growth of cottage and small industries in subproject areas. Better communication and transport facilities may be contributory in this growth.

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Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 19. Road improvements work brings substantial economic and social benefits to rural communities and national economies. However, it may also cause adverse environmental impacts though of smaller magnitude, since rural road subprojects are planned to follow the existing alignments and will be of 6 to 7.5 m width only. The impacts are largely expected to be during construction phase, which can be mitigated through engineering measures and adoption of best construction practices.

20. All sample roads included under RCIP were selected based on ecological and climate change consideration defined under EARF. Accordingly, none of the sample roads passes through protected areas or encroaches precious ecology (sensitive or protected areas) or any historical or archeologically protected areas.

21. Most of the sub project roads pass through agricultural fields and along the existing alignments with low embankment height of 1m (average) from ground to crust except at the approaches of cross drainage structures. As such, the sub project roads are unlikely to be vulnerable or increase the vulnerability of surrounding areas (with respect to population growth, settlement patterns, increasing runoff or landslides). Compensatory tree plantations (1:3) will be made to compensate the loss of trees cut for construction of sub project roads. Efforts shall be made to plant additional trees for increasing the carbon sink.

22. Impacts due to road alignment and design is expected to be minor and limited to shifting of some common utilities, community structures (temple, school) and trees located along the road alignment. The road alignment is finalised considering availability of right of way. The ROW is reduced in built up area or constricted areas to minimize land acquisition. The road alignment has also been modified to avoid tree cutting, shifting of utilities or community structure to the extent feasible

23. No land acquisition is involved due to various measures considered for finalisation of road alignment. Villagers have volunteered to donate their land if at certain stages land is required for geometrical correction or alignment adjustment for avoiding tree cutting or shifting of community structure

24. Inadequate alignment planning may increase the cut and fill requirement as well as need for more borrow earth for embankment formation leading to some impact on land use. The alignment design shall consider options to minimise excessive cuts and fills. The cut and fill quantities shall be used for embankment to minimise barrow earth requirement.

25. The congregation of labour population and technical staff in the subproject area during the construction phase is likely to put considerable stress on the limited resources of village areas. Some of the associated impacts are related to health, safety of the labourers at the construction camp sites, availability of safe drinking water, and sanitation. Similarly setting up hotmix plant and operation of construction equipment can cause air, noise and water pollution. Construction camp or hotmix plant will be set up at least 500 m away from habitat or forest areas. All required sanitation, occupational health and safety measures will be followed as suggested under environmental management plan.

26. No forest land is involved. Wherever road side tree are to be cut, Compensatory tree plantation ( 1:3 basis) will be made.

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27. Flooding is involved in one road. Water stagnation and water logging problem is also identified along many existing sample road areas. Adequate design measures for drainage, road levels shall be taken for prevention of water logging or water stagnation or road overtopping during rains.

Environmental Management Plan and Institutional Arrangements 28. Appropriate mitigation measures are identified for all rural road construction and operation activities. The identified impacts associated with rural roads and mitigative measures are largely common to most of the roads. The EMP ( Appendix 5.1) provides action common to all roads at pre construction, construction and operation stage. Since IEE is carried out prior to preparation of DPR, the EMP will be updated specific to road as per DPR requirements by PIU and included with DPR which shall be available to contractor at the time of bidding. 29. The environmental monitoring program ( Appendix 5.2) is prepared with aim to monitor the environmental performance of environmental management plan. For rural roads, Environmental Monitoring plan will be more observation oriented and it provides observation areas with frequency of monitoring at pre construction aspects construction stage and operation stage. 30. NRRDA/SRRDA has defined institutional setup including with specified responsibility for environmental management. Existing capacity of the State Rural Roads Development Agencies (SRRDAs) and Project Implementation Units (PIUs) for implementing environmental safeguard issues need substantial strengthening. The capacity enhancement is proposed through focused workshops and training session. Few workshops have already been conducted at participating states through ADB appointed Environmental specialist. Trained and experienced in-house officials should carry out more raining in future periodically

31. Grievance Redress Mechanism is also defined for receiving public concerns at state, PIU and central level.

Public Consultation and Information Disclosure 32. The project has immense acceptability among the local people. They perceived that in addition to providing all weather connectivity, the sub-project road would bring positive socio-economic changes in the area. The project has tried its best to address all the issues raised during consultations under the constraints of suitability from engineering point of view.

Conclusion 33. The findings of Environment Assessment of sample roads indicate that impacts are mostly similar and subprojects are unlikely to cause any significant environmental impacts. While some of the impacts are negative, there are many bearing benefits to the area. Most of the impacts are likely to occur during construction stage, are temporary in nature, and can be mitigated with minor to negligible residual impacts. The implementation of prescribed mitigation measures will minimize/avoid the adverse impacts. Moreover, the impacts shall be monitored continually by implementing and updating the Environmental Management plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan. Executing agency shall ensure that updated road specific EMP forms part of DPR and is available to contractor at the time of bidding. The contractor will include in quoted rates the quantity and budget for various activities like rehabilitation of borrow earth pits, first aid and sanitation facilities at construction camp and temporary office/material storage

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place as per EMP requirements. The same shall be revised if there is any change in the project design. Any such change shall be reported to ADB as well.

34. Any major changes or any major additional work other than the proposed project activities will require updation of ECOPs and IEE. The updated ECOPs and IEE will have to be submitted to NRRDA, and ADB for concurrence before civil works commence.

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Project Background 1. The Government of India (GOI) launched a nationwide rural road improvement program in year 2000 namely “The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). The objective of PMGSY is to provide all-weather road connectivity to all rural habitations with a population of more than 500 persons in plains and and 250 persons in hill states. . According to latest survey undertaken by state governments as part of PMGSY, about 0.167 million unconnected habitations are eligible for coverage under this program. This involves construction of about 0.371 million km of roads for new connectivity and 0.368 million km under up-gradation. This program is being implemented through National Rural Road Development Agency (NRRDA) under Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) at central level and through State Rural Road Development Agency (SRRDA) at state level.

2. PMGSY program is anticipated to be essential for poverty elimination, and accelerating overall development in rural areas. The program until now has been successful to meet its objective. Some of the following findings of latest survey conducted in different state implementing PMGSY program indicate the success and need for continuation of this program:

Employment Generation: PMGSY roads have facilitated mobility to markets. Better access to markets has opened up avenues of employment both on-farm and off-farm as well as self-employment.

Trade Improvement: Better linkages with markets have resulted in an expansion of agricultural and allied trade, local industries and petty trade.

Income enhancement: The average household income1 has recorded increase in one year time by 7.7 percent to 10.6 percent

3. The Rural Connectivity Investment Program (RCIP) is continuation of Rural Road Sector Program (RRS II) and is a multi-tranche financing facility (MFF) that will construct or upgrade to the all-weather standard about 12,000 km of rural roads connecting around 4,000 habitations in the states of Assam, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal (RCIP states). The RCIP will also focus on improvement of institutional arrangements, business processes and associated capacity building. This will especially be done in relation with design, operation, safeguard, financial, road safety, and asset management matters.

4. Each RCIP state is expected to identify about 100 Km sample roads and about 1000 Km first batch roads. This report pertains to sample roads in Chhattisgarh state. The Chhattisgarh Rural Road Development Agency (CGRRDA) is the implementation agency of PMGSY program in Chhattisgarh.

1.2. Project Roads Identification and Location 5. PMGSY has prepared specific guidelines for the selection of roads under this program. The key requirements, for any road to be eligible for construction or up-

1 Based on the replies of 250 households directly/indirectly benefited from PMGSY program.

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gradation, are to be part of the Core Network2 and satisfy the following environmental safeguards:

iv. The selected road shall not disturb any cultural heritage designated by the Government or by international agencies, such as UNESCO, and shall avoid any monuments of cultural or historical importance.

v. The selected road shall not pass through any designated wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, notified ecological sensitive areas or area of international significance (e.g., protected wetland designated by the Wetland Convention);

vi. The sub projects shall only involve activities that follow Government of India laws and regulations and meets funding agency safeguard policies.

6. The CGRRDA has selected about 101 km of rural roads for inclusion under RCIP as sample roads in Chhattisgarh. The 101 km of roads comprises 32 different stretches spread over in three districts of the State. Within each district, the roads are further scattered in several blocks and sub divisions. The minimum and maximum length of the roads ranges between 0.8 and 9.0 km respectively. The list of 101 km roads with location and length is given in Appendix 1.1 and the location map of the districts is shown in Map 1 to 3.

1.3. Rural Road Construction Proposal 7. The proposal for rural road construction works typically considers a 10-12 m right of way (ROW), which includes side slopes for embankment, side drains on either side of the alignment. The roads consists both Black Top (B.T.) and Cement Concrete (C.C.) as per the ROW availability.

8. The construction proposals are confined to the existing alignment of the unpaved tracks. Majority of these are foot/pathways traditionally used by the villagers and transformed into the present form of unpaved tracks/roads through minor construction works taken up by the communities, local bodies and state Government over the decades.

1.4. ADB Safeguard Policies and Category of the Project 9. The Asian Development Bank has defined its Safeguard requirements under its Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS). The SPS require environmental assessment, mitigation and commitment towards environmental protection. The prime objectives of these safeguard policies are to (i) avoid adverse impacts of projects on the environment and affected people, where possible; and (ii) minimize, mitigate, and/or compensate for adverse project impacts on the environment and affected people when avoidance is not possible. ADB as per SPS classifies a project into category A, B or C depending on potential adverse environmental impacts.

10. The project has been evaluated considering outcome of Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist3 and the same is enclosed as Appendix 1.2. All environmentally 2 Core Network is that minimal network of roads (routes) that is essential to provide access to essential social and economic services to all eligible habitations in the selected areas through at least single all-weather road connectivity. A core network comprises of through routes and link routes. Through routes are the ones, which collect traffic from several link roads or a long chain of habitations and lead it to marketing centres either directly or through the higher category roads i.e., the district roads or the state or national highways. Link routes are the roads connecting a single habitation or a group of habitations to through routes or district roads leading to market centres. Link routes generally have dead ends terminating on a habitation, while through routes arise from the confluence of two or more link routes and emerge on to a major road or to a market centre 3 REA checklist defined for Roads and Highways as per ADB Environmental Guidelines 2003

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sensitive components along each subproject is critically analysed to assess the magnitude and extent of likely impacts. These sample subproject roads stretches do not pass through any protected areas nor located near any archeologically important monument. As per selection guidelines, none of the selected subproject passes through reserved forests either. Few trees cutting though may be involved. The roads primarily pass through agricultural and residential areas. Most of the sample roads aligned along existing village roads and unpaved movement paths. As such, land acquisition is also low. Hence, the project will fall under category B as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 09.

11. No categorisation is made under environmental legislation since these small roads do not require any environmental clearance in accordance to Indian Environmental (Protection) Act and Rules, 1986 amended till date.

1.5. Objectives and Approach for Environmental Assessment 12. The prime objectives of the environmental assessment is to identify the likely environmental impacts during design, construction and operation stage of each sub project and suggest cost effective mitigation and monitoring measures with institutional mechanism applicable to all the subprojects as well as specific to a subproject.

13. Since there is large number of subproject roads involved under RCIP and magnitude of each road is small, preparation of individual IEE for each road will be difficult and time consuming. ADB had finalised Environmental Code of Practices (ECOP) checklist (Appendix 1.3) under RRS II, which is modified for RCIP. Subprojects specific Initial Environmental Assessment (IEE) is carried out as per this ECOP checklist. These completed ECOP checklist with annexures on tree, utility and community structures, strip maps and photographs for each selected sample road are enclosed as Appendix 1.4. 14. The findings of subproject specific assessment suggest that similar issues exist amongst the state roads with very few subproject specific issues. Therefore, state specific IEE report has been prepared based on ECOP checklist of selected sample subproject roads (about 100 km per state). This IEE approach will be followed for conducting environmental assessment for remaining subprojects under RCIP.

1.6. IEE Methodology and Content 15. The state specific IEE has been largely structured as per the SPS and ADB‟s Environmental Assessment Guidelines (2003). The IEE reports, including EMPs, monitoring plans, cover the most environmentally sensitive components in state as well as specific to subproject roads.

16. Corridor of Impact: The direct area of influence or the corridor of impact (COI) has been considered as, 10 m on either side of the proposed sample roads alignment Based on the proposed cross-section.

17. Field visits, Primary and Secondary Data Collection: Each selected sample road was visited along with concerned PIU officials for environmental assessment and identification of associated environmental issues. Each road specific strip map was prepared during the field visit to capture the information related to tree inventory, utility and community structures located along the proposed road alignment, surface water bodies, and ecological sensitivities. Secondary environmental information pertaining to the environmental issues, protected area, forests areas were collected from various

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government and non-governmental / research institutions for assessment of the baseline environment of the project locations, district and state as a whole.

18. Data Analysis, Impact identification and Mitigation Measures: Information collected was analysed. The impacts were identified using expert‟s assessment and following established practices. Mitigative measures are proposed common to larger roads and specific to the roads. EMP is prepared considering mitigative measures and institutional framework of SRRDA.

19. The IEE report includes following seven chapters including this introduction Chapter.

Chapter 1- Introduction Chapter 2- Description of Project Chapter 3- Description of Environment Chapter 4- Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures Chapter 5- Institutional Requirement and Environmental Monitoring

Plan Chapter 6- Public Consultation and Information Disclosure Chapter 7- Conclusion and Recommendation

1.7. Legal Framework and Legislative Requirements: 20. India has well defined institutional and legislative framework. The legislation covers all components of environment viz air, water, soil, terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna, natural resources, and sensitive habitats. India is also a signatory to various international conventions and protocols.

21. As per Environment (Protection) Act, 1986; the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006; amended in 2009 defines the environmental impact assessment for defined development projects. All New or expansion of National and State Highways requires Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Clearance from central or state level Environmental Appraisal Authority. However, small roads projects as proposed under RCIP do not require environmental assessment or clearance as per above notification. Since above environmental assessment requirement is not applicable, the mainstream environmental concerns specific procedures that were formulated under Rural Roads Sector I (RRS I) and Rural Roads Sector II Investment Program (RRS II) will in any case be implemented.

22. In addition to above, new road construction or road improvement work attract many legislation including diversion of forest land, tree cutting, opening of new quarry, establishment of temporary workshops, construction camps, hot mix plants, and use of vehicles for construction. The legislation applicable for sample RCIP roads are listed below:

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Sl. No. Legislation Applicability

1. Environment (Protection) Act 1986-EIA Notification 2006 (Amended 2009)

Not applicable to these rural roads. It is applicable only to National and State highways.

2. Forests (Conservation) Act 1980 (Amended 1988), and Forest (Conservation) Rules, 1981, (Amended 2003)

As per above Act/Rules Forest Clearance from Department of Forests/Ministry of Environment and Forests Govt. of India is required for diversion of forest land (if any) for non-forest purpose. Prior permission is required from forests department to carry out any work within the forest areas and felling of roadside trees. Cutting of trees need to be compensated by compensatory afforestation as per permission condition.

3. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (Amended 1993); Not applicable in this case. Since No roads will be selected passing through protected areas or sanctuaries

Not Applicable, as no sample road passing through protected areas is selected

4. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1972 (Amended 1988), and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1974

Placement of hot-mix plants, quarrying and crushers, batch mixing plants, discharge of sewage from construction camps requires No Objection Certificate (Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate) from State Pollution Control Board prior to start of construction or setting up specific facility. Authorisation will also be required for disposal of Hazardous Waste like waste oil etc. from State Pollution Control Board

5. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, (Amended 1987), and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982

6. The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 (Amended 2002)

7. The Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules 2008 (Amended 2009), and

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the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rule, 2001

8. Guidelines for Ground Water Extraction Prescribed by Central Ground Water Authority under the power granted under Environment (Protection) Act 1986

Permission from Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) is required for extracting ground water for construction purposes, from declared as Semi-critical, Critical and Overexploited areas critical or semi critical from ground water potential prospective. For NOC, An application in the prescribed Performa is to be submitted to either to the Office of the Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) of the concerned state, or to Member Secretary, CGWA, New Delhi

23. The PMGSY Scheme and Guidelines (2004) No. 12025/8/2001-RC, Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) also defines environmental safeguards particularly with respect to sample road selection and regulatory compliance which is also to be complied with.

1.8. Acknowledgement 24. The PPTA consultants gratefully acknowledge the support received from NRRDA and CGRRDA throughout the environmental assessment process. We also acknowledge the assistance received from respective PIUs during field visits and other Govt. agencies for primary and secondary data collection as well during public consultation.

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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 2.1. General 25. The PMGSY program has mandate to provide all-weather roads to all the rural habitations within the country. RCIP is planned to meet above objective. 100 Km roads are identified as sample roads for each of the five states participating under RCIP. The broad specifications for road alignment selection, payment design, construction methodology, geometric design etc. are same and are in accordance with “Specification for Rural Roads” published by IRC on behalf of the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India. The design details presented in this chapter are as per above specifications. Minor changes will apply depending on road specific issues and design consideration.

26. Since topography of Chhattisgarh state is largely flat, the design details applicable to flat terrain are presented in following section.

2.2. Sample Roads Selected in Chhattisgarh State 27. The Chhattisgarh state has selected 30 roads with a total length of 88.623 Km spread over three districts as summarised at Table 2.1 below and detailed at Appendix 2.1.

Table 2.1 : Summary of District Wise Rural Roads

S. No Name of the District

No. of Road

Length of Roads (km) Total Minimum Maximum

1 Bilaspur 7 26.35 1.05 9.0 2 Durg 16 41.91 0.8 4.90 3 Raipur 9 32.46 1.57 8.10

Total 32 100.72 0.8 9.0

2.3. Project Description 2.3.1. Rural Road Construction Proposals

28. The proposed rural road construction work will include upgradation to a full single-lane cross section having 3.75 m wide carriageway and a 7.5 m formation width. This standard is relaxed to 6.0 m formation width for link roads and all roads in hilly areas and 3.00 m carriageway width for such roads if daily motorized traffic is below 100. The proposal considers cement concrete pavement with lined storm water drains for stretches passing through built-up areas, waterlogged/water overtopping/ flood prone areas. The pavement design considers a base layer of variable thickness as per the design with granular sub base, 150 mm thick water bound macadam (WBM grade I & II) and finally topped with 20 mm thick bituminous pavement. Adequate cross drainage structures like pipe or slab culverts/bridge structures are considered for drainage channels across the roads. Few minor bridges are also proposed for construction.

29. The rural road construction works will be in conformance with the Rural Roads Manual and / or Technical Specifications (IRC: SP20: 2002) for Rural Roads published by the Indian Road Congress (IRC) on behalf of Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. The broad design considerations are given at later part of this chapter.

2.3.2. Present Condition

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30. The project roads mainly pass through plain or riverine terrain and agricultural area. The project roads have several cross drainage structures, electric posts and telephone post along the existing alignment. There are some community physical structures like Temple, Mosque, primary or secondary schools beside the roads alignment, but will not be affected due to the widening of roads. There are also some utilities besides the roads. Some of these may need shifting.

2.3.3. Alignment and Profile

31. The existing road is generally an earthen track with some stretches of brickbat soling (description of the road surface). Thus, the project road is a new connectivity road. The construction works are to be confined to the existing alignment. The existing horizontal and vertical alignment / profile will be generally maintained except for minor smoothening or corrections to sustain consistent design speed without causing any land acquisition requirements and thereby the possible social and/or environmental concerns.

2.3.4. Design Considerations

32. Geometrical Design and ROW Requirements: The geometric design standards for this project will conform to PMGSY (ADB) guidelines and the guidelines as stated in IRC-SP 20:2002 and the final recommendations of NRRDA expert committee (refer D.O. no. - 17305/1/2007-Tech/12 dated 30/09/2010). Recommended design standards vis-à-vis the standards followed for this road are described below. The requirement of ROW as per PMGSY guidelines considered for the design is given at Table 2.3 below:

Table 2.2 : ROW Requirement

Road classification Plain and Rolling Terrain

(ROW in m) Open Area Built-up Area

Width Range Width Range

Rural roads (ODR and VR) 15 15-25

6.0

6.0

ODR: Other District Road; VR: Village Road

33. Since terrain is plain, the design speed considered is as per recommended design speed of 50 Km/h for ruling (40 Km/h as minimum speed). The radius of horizontal curve is considered as 90 m ruling minimum (60m absolute minimum). The vertical alignment is designed as per ruling gradient of 3.3% applicable for plain terrain.

34. Pavement and Embankment Design: Considering the sub-grade strength, projected traffic and the design life, the pavement design for low volume PMGSY roads are proposed to be carried out as per guidelines of IRC: SP: 72 – 2007 or IRC SP:77 “Design of Gravel Road” and IRC SP:62-2004 “Cement Concrete roads”. In built up area for hygienic and safety reasons, C.C pavement is proposed with a hard shoulder and appropriate line drain. A design life of 10 years is considered for the purpose of pavement design of flexible and granular pavements. The embankment height considered as 1m (average) from ground to crust except at the approaches of cross drainage structures. The embankment height will vary in flood prone area as per the HFL.

35. Road side drain: As the insufficient drainage of surface water leads to rapid damage of road, road side drain (Figure 2.1) are provided on the locations of habitation

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areas with concrete pavement. The rain water will flow along the longitudinal slope and intermittent gaps in concrete curbs

36. Carriageway: The carriageway is proposed as 3.75 m as per IRC-SP20 : 2002. It may be even restricted to 3.0 m, where traffic intensity is less than 100 motorised vehicles per day and where the traffic is not likely to increase due to situation, like dead end, low habitation and difficult terrain condition. The ROW requirement in built-up/constricted area may be even reduced to 5 m.

37. Shoulder: Earthen shoulder shall be constructed in layers and compacted to 100% of Proctor‟s Density. It is proposed to have 1.875 m wide shoulder (0.875 m hard shoulder and 1 m earthen shoulder) on either side of carriage way.

38. Surfacing: Slow setting bitumen emulsion will be applied as primer on water bound layer. Rapid setting bituminous emulsion shall be used for Tack coat. Premixed carpet 20 mm thick and mixed with equivalent viscosity grade bitumen shall be laid as surfacing course. 6 mm thick, Type B seal coat is considered for sealing of the premixed carpet.

39. Structural Works :Following grades of concrete are proposed for Structural works as per specified MORD and IRC specifications:

Concrete in superstructure of Slab Culvert – M-25 (RCC) Concrete in Abutment cap, Dirt wall of slab culverts – M-25 (PCC) Brickwork in Abutment, Return Wall, Headwall – Cement mortar (1:4) Concrete below Abutment, Return Wall, Headwall – M-10 (PCC) Concrete in pavement (on carriageway) – M-30 (PCC) Concrete in pavement (on shoulder and drain) – M-25 (PCC

2.3.5. Construction Methods

40. Since these are smaller roads, NRRDA has framed specific guidelines for cost effective construction of these rural roads. As per the guideline of NRRDA, construction by more of manual means is preferred. Motor grader & tractor-towed rotavator shall be used for handling of bulk materials like spreading of aggregates in sub-base & base courses by mix-in-place method. Ordinary smooth wheeled roller shall be used for compaction if the thickness of the compacted layer does not exceed 100 mm. It is also considered that, hot mix plant of medium type & capacity with separate dryer arrangement for aggregate shall be used for bituminous surfacing work that can be easily shifted. A self-propelled or towed bitumen pressure sprayer shall be used for spraying the materials in narrow strips with a pressure hand sprayer. For structural works, concrete shall be mixed in a mechanical mixer fitted with water measuring device. The excavation shall be done manually or mechanically using suitable medium size excavators.

2.3.6. Available Right of Way

41. As per the information available with Chhattisgarh Rural Road Development Agency (CGRRDA), ROW is largely available for all the sample roads. However, in most of the roads, the required ROW of 10-15 m is encroached and in some of the road, it is put to agricultural use by the adjacent landowners. The private landowners along the proposed right of way (ROW) however, are voluntarily parting the encroached land and in some cases parted even their own private land without any compensation, anticipating the developmental benefits from the road construction works.

2.3.7. Traffic

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42. The present traffic data on each of these rural roads typically varies between 10-15 vehicles per day on most of the rural stretches. The traffic largely comprises motor cycles/two wheelers, tractors, light commercial vehicles, animal drawn carts and bicycles.

2.3.8. Economic Assessment

43. The economic analysis carried out under the project has indicated that the rural road construction works will act as a catalyst for the rural economic growth and poverty alleviation of the community in the region.

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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.1. Background 44. Baseline environmental conditions about all facets of environment viz. physical, biological and socio-economic have been established using both primary and secondary sources, consultation with local people, and interaction with forests officials and other Government officials. Efforts have been made to collect the latest information both at regional as well as local level especially along the project roads alignment. This will help to predict likely changes in the environment due to the RCIP road construction and will serve as performance indicators for various components.

45. The baseline information is presented below at state level and district level. Road specific environmental salient features has also been summarised in this chapter.

46. Located between the Northern latitude of 17°52‟ and 24° & East longitude 78°58‟ and 84°28‟, the state of Chhattisgarh was carved out of the state of Madhya Pradesh on 1st November 2000 to give a fillip to developmental activities and fulfil the long cherished aspirations of the local populace. Spread over an area of 1,35,194 sq km it consists of 16 districts and 146 blocks. Earlier known as the rice bowl of Madhya Pradesh, it is a major rice-producing region of India. The state boundary touches six states of the country, namely Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Jharkhand & Uttar Pradesh. The selected Sample roads fall in Raipur, Durg and Bilaspur districts of the state. A summary key environmental features these three districts are given in Error! Reference source not found.

Table 3.1 : Summary Key Environmental Features of the Sample Roads Districts S. No. Parameters Raipur5 Durg6 Bilaspur7

1.

Location Covers an area of 13083 sq. km and lies between North latitudes 19°46‟ and 21°50‟ and East longitudes 81°25‟ to 83°16‟ with population of 3009042 as per 2001 census.

The District is

surrounded by Bilaspur in North, Bastar and part of Orissa state in South, Raigarh and part of Orissa state in East and Durg in West.

Covers an area of 870800 ha lies between- 20°23' and 22°02' N & 80°46' and 81°58 E with a population of 28,01,757 as per 2001 census.

The District occupies

the south-western part of the Upper Sheonath-Mahanadi valley and the bordering hills in the south and southwest.

The district covers an area of 8570 sq. km and lies within latitude 21° 43‟ & 23 ° 7‟ N and longitude 81° 29‟ to 82° 29‟E with a population of 19,93,042 as per 2001 census.

The district is bounded

by Shahdol and Dindori of M.P on North and Northwest side; Korba and Janjgir-Champa on the east; Raipur and Durg on the South; and Kawardha on the

5 Central Ground Water Board, North Central Chhattisgarh Region, Ministry of Water Resources, Raipur district profile 6 Durg District Administration Website – www.Durg.gov.in/districtprofile 7 Central Ground Water Board, North Central Chhattisgarh Region, Ministry of Water Resources, Bilaspur district profile

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S. No. Parameters Raipur5 Durg6 Bilaspur7

The district occupies the southeastern part of the upper Mahanadi valley and the bordering hills in the south and the east.

It is located at an

elevation of 317 m above MSL.

southwest. It is located at an

elevation of 424 m above MSL

2.

Climate The district has a tropical climatic condition.

Summers are extremely

hot and at times the mercury may rise to 42°C while winters are mild and lows can fall to 13.2 °C8.

The district receives a

normal rainfall of about 1300 mm.

The district has subtropical climate characterized by hot summer and monsoon rainfall followed by dry and cold winter season.

The annual

temperature varies from 42.2 °c (summer) to 11°c (winter).

The average rainfall

of the district is 1270 mm.

The climate of the district is sub-tropical, semi arid, continental and monsoon type characterised by hot summers, cool winters and small rainy season.

The summer temperature reaches a maximum of 45 C whereas it drops to about 10 C in winter season.

The average rainfall of the district is about 580 mm9.

3.

Ecologically Sensitive

Area: Wild Life

Sanctuaries/National Park

etc

Udanti Sanctuary in Gariaband Tehsil about 170 km from Raipur. None of the sample roads passes through any of these protected roads

None None

4.

Geomorphology

1. Major Physiographic Units and land use

Physiographically, it is divided into three units viz. Chhattisgarh plain, eastern and southeastern undulating, hilly tract, and southern hilly range.

Major land use is agriculture

Physiographically, it is divided into two divisions, viz. the Chhattisgarh plain and the Southern plateau.

The Chhattisgarh

plain occupies the largest area in the District.

Major land use is

agriculture

Physiographically it is a part of Chhattisgarh Plain locally called the Bilaspur Plain.10

Major land use is agriculture

8 India Meteorological Department website - http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/raipur1.htm 9 Bilaspur District Administration website - http://bilaspur.gov.in/Glance.html 10 Bilaspur: a study in urban geography, Z..T. Khan, Northern Book Centre, Delhi, 1994, pp. 221

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S. No. Parameters Raipur5 Durg6 Bilaspur7

2. Major Drainage

The entire district falls under Mahanadi Basin- main tributaries being Seonath, Jok & Tel.

Major part of the district is drained by Seonath, Hamp, Kharr and Tendula river.

The major river of Bilaspur district is Arpa. Other major rivers are Leelagar and Maniyari.

5. Major Soil Type

Black Cotton Red-Yellow Loamy

Laterite Red-Yellow Loamy Red-Yellow Loamy

6. Principal Crops

Wheat, gram, cotton Paddy, jowar, bajra Paddy

7. Hydrogeology

The major geological formations in the district are high-grade gneisses and unclassified metamorphics of Archean Age.

Geologically, 87 % of the total geographical area of the district is covered by sedimentary formations of Chhattisgarh Super group comprising gypsiferous sale, Chandi limestone, Gunderdehi shale, Charmuria limestone, Chandarpur sandstone and Archaean granite gneisses.

The district is mainly underlain by sedimentary formations of Chhattisgarh super group and crystalline rocks of Archean age except along river bank, where recent alluvium deposits are found in isolated patches.

8. Key Environmental Issues

The district has no key environmental issue except that its surface water sources in major town are not safe for drinking due to increasing urbanisation. Ground water is suitable for drinking as per Central Ground Water Board. The district has substantial agriculture activities. District area lies in tropical climate zone and has medium range of flora and fauna

The district has no key environmental issue except that its surface water sources in major town are not safe for drinking due to increasing urbanisation. Ground water is suitable for drinking as per Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). However, Saza block in the district falls under semi critical categeory as per CGWB category The district has substantial agriculture activities. District area lies in tropical climate zone and has medium range of flora and fauna.

The district has no key environmental issue except that its surface water sources in major town are not safe for drinking due to increasing urbanisation. Ground water is suitable for drinking as per Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). However, Belha block in the district falls under semi critical categeory as per CGWB category The district has substantial agriculture activities. District area lies in tropical climate zone and has medium range of flora and fauna.

Source: Central Ground Water Authority Report and other District/Govt. websites

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3.2. Physical Environment 3.2.1. Meteorology and Climate

47. The climate of Chhattisgarh is mainly tropical, humid and sub-humid. The climate is hot because of its position on the tropic of cancer. May is the hottest month and December-January is the coldest. The maximum temperature during summers ranges from 33ºC to 46ºC while minimum temperature from 30ºC to 19ºC. The Temperature during the winter season ranges between of 27ºC to 9ºC. The state receives an annual average rainfall of 1524 mm. The vagaries of monsoon and uneven distribution of rainfall causes at times severe drought conditions. The winter rainfall is meagre.

3.2.2. Air Quality

48. Most of the project area lies in vast open agricultural land and is largely free from air pollution sources other than traffic and few brick-kilns existing in the area. These were located in open area and operate only for few months. As such, the ambient air quality for major pollutants like SO2, SPM and NOX is expected to be within the limits. However, in absence of any existing data on ambient air quality levels of the project area, secondary sources were referred .

Table 3.2 : Ambient Air Quality during 2008

Area Classification SO2

(µg/m3) NO2

(µg/m3) RSPM (µg/m3)

Industrial 17 42 212 Residential 16 28 126 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Industrial and Residential Areas 80 80 100

Source: National Ambient Air Quality Status, 2008, CPCB, and Table 3.3

49. The above Table 3.2 reveals that the concentration of all the pollutants are higher in industrial areas especially nitrogen dioxide and respirable suspended particulate matter. The levels of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide are however, well within the limits (NAAQS). The higher particulate matter levels are attributed to the vehicular movement on unpaved roads and the loose dust in the agricultural fields that lead to formation of dust clouds over short periods. The same can be concluded from Table 3.3, which provides a comparison of the air quality at different locations.

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Table 3.3 : Ambient Air Quality Status of Chhattisgarh in Previous Years

City Location Type

of Area

SO2 NO2 RSPM SPM

2004 2007 2008 2004 2007 2008 2004 2007 2008 2004 2007 2008

Korba Pragati Nagar R 13 13 26 19 21 32 132 94 157 139 193 264

HIG 21, 22, MP Nagar (Extn) R 13 13 6 21 21 16 176 103 79 209 212 163

ITI Rampur R 14 13 21 21 21 26 207 103 90 210 215 179 Bhilai Laghu Udyog Nigam I.A. I 24 25 14 29 31 22 148 164 113 264 259 236

Vishak Hostel R 21 21 13 26 26 21 128 97 107 234 182 226

Regional Office Bunglow Office Bldg. R BDL 5 13 19 16 21 107 79 102 193 160 213

Raipur M/s Wool Worth (I) Ltd I 11 14 17 38 35 42 292 177 212 416 304 385 New HIG - 9, Hirapur R 10 15 20 37 36 44 275 134 181 402 241 381 Yatayat Thana R - 14 19 - 35 44 - 115 182 - 205 337

National Ambient

Air Quality

Standards

Industrial Area ( I ) &

Residential Area ( R)

( 24 hourly average)

80 80 80 100 Not Prescribed

Source: National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Series, CPCB R – Residential and other areas, I – Industrial area, L- Low, M- Moderate, H – High and C – Critical levels of pollution based on exceedence factor (calculated for n > 50 days) BDL = Below Detection Limit (Concentration less than 4 g/m3 for SO2) BDL = Below Detection Limit (Concentration less than 9 g/m3 for NO2)

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3.2.3. Noise

50. Along the proposed road construction proposals, there is neither significant industrial activity nor significant vehicular traffic contributing to ambient noise levels. The occasional vehicular movement on the unpaved roads contributes to increased noise levels over short duration and limited to daytime. The existing roads do not appear to have vehicular traffic at nighttime. Therefore, the ambient noise levels are expected to stay within the National Ambient Noise Standards.

3.2.4. Topography and Geomorphology

51. Based on regional topography Chhattisgarh region is divided into three regions, the Northern Hills, the Central Plains and the Bastar Plateau. The central Chhattisgarh basin is characterised by two major landform types, the gently sloping Chhattisgarh Plain and the undulating Rimland. The elevation of the plain ranges from about 250 m on the eastern margin to about 330 m in the west. The gentle gradient of the Chhattisgarh Plain is largely due to its geological structure with flat to gently dipping Cuddapah sedimentary formations. About 18 per cent of the state comes under the flat or level topography, which is largely found in the Chhattisgarh Basin in the central belt of the state11. These plains mainly adjoin the river valleys of Godavari, Mahanadi and Sabri River. Besides these, small-localized patches are found scattered all over the state, usually alongside bigger and perennial tributaries of the main rivers.

52. Ground elevation of the project districts vary from 250 to 450 m above mean sea level, but the topography of the project region is mostly flat.

Figure 3.1 : Elevation Map of Chhattisgarh

11 Water Policy for Drought Proofing Chhattisgarh, S. Gupta, Institute for Human Development, 2002

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3.2.5. Geology/Soil

53. Physiographically, the state of Chhattisgarh can be divided into 3 distinct zones:

54. 1) Bastar plateau: This region covering the districts of Baster, Dantewada and Kanker is mostly covered with forests. The hills forming the plateaus achieve heights between 700 and 800 m.

55. 2) Chhattisgarh Plain: It represents mature pediplain and is characterised by a gently undulating and flat terrain. High mounds or hillocks altitude of 700 m above MSL distinguish the fringe area. The average relief is of about 400 m.

56. 3) Northern Hill region: It covers part of Sarguja, Koriya, Korba, Bilaspur, Jashpur and Raigarh districts. It is a part of Maikhal and Hazaribagh ranges of central India.

57. The soils of the Chhattisgarh Plain are considered its principal natural resource, and are the mainstay of the predominantly agricultural population of the region. The following types of soils are found in the region: Kanhar (clayey), Matasi (sandy loamy), Dorsa (clay-loam), and Bhata (laterite).

58. These soils are deficient in important mineral nutrients like calcium and magnesium, nitrogen, phosphorous, lime and potash, which are concentrated in the lower parts of the soil layer. However, the tropical red and yellow soils or the red sandy soils of the region possess texture suitable for growing rice and millet crops.

3.2.6. Earthquake & Seismicity

59. Chhattisgarh has very low rates of seismic activity. In recent years, tremors from earthquakes in neighbouring states have been felt, most notably in 1969. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) updated he seismic hazard map of India in 200012 . The main change was merging of Zones I & II. As per this updation, the entire Chhattisgarh state falls in Zone II as shown in Figure 3.2. It reveals that the project region falls in Zones II low to moderate risk zone.

60. According to Global Seismic Hazard Assessment Program (GSHAP) data, the state of Chhattisgarh falls in a region of low seismic hazard with the exception being moderate hazard in areas along the Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh state borders. Historically, parts of this state have experienced seismic activity in the M4.0 range. The hazard zoning map is shown in Figure 3.3.

12 IS 1893 (Part 1): 2002 Indian Standard Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures Part 1

General Provisions and Buildings (Fifth Revision).

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Source: IS 1893 (Part 1) 2002

Figure 3.2 : Seismic Zone Map

Source: Amateur Seismic Centre, Pune

Figure 3.3 : Hazard Zone Map

Chhattisgarh State

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3.2.7. Land use

61. The area under various land uses in the state is presented in Table 3.4. It shows that the state records a forest area of 59,772 sq km (44.2% of the total State area). Reserved Forest, Protected Forest and Unclassified Forest constitute 43.1%, 40.2% and 16.7% of the total forest area respectively (55,863 sq km and 41.3% of the total geographic area). With 35.4% of Net Sown Area, it is one of the most intensely cultivated regions in the country, with paddy being the main crop. The Table shows that the major portion of the land use is under agriculture (48.7%) followed by forest cover (28%).

Table 3.4 : Land Use Pattern in the State

Land Use Area in '000 ha Percentage Total Geographical area 13,519 Reporting area for land Utilization 13,468 99.6 Forests 5,977 44.2 Not Available for cultivation 1,039 7.7 Permanent pastures and other grassing land 848 6.3 Land under miscellaneous tree crops & groves 1 0.0 Culturable wasteland 344 2.5 Fallow lands other current fallows 232 1.7 Current fallows 248 1.8 Net area sown (as per agriculture census 1995-96 expect total cropped area) 4,779 35.4

Source: State of Forest Report, 2005, Forest Survey of India, Dehradun

62. The land use pattern within the project districts can be broadly classified into Land use pattern along the project road is also mixed type dominated by agriculture, barren land and residential areas

3.2.8. Hydrology and Water Quality

63. The main rivers that flow in the state are Mahanadi and its tributaries like Seonath, Hasdeo, Mand, Arpa etc, which drains part of Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, Raigarh and Surguja districts. Most of the rivers are perennial in nature. Generally the drainage patterns are of dendritic, parallel, angular and radial types. Son, the tributary of Ganga drains part of Sarguja and Koriya districts.

64. Hydro-geologically, the area is underlain by diverse rock types of different geological ages from Azoic to Quaternary. These geological formations have their particular hydrological characteristics, which control groundwater occurrence, movement and availability. The Archaean crystallines comprising granites, gneisses form the major litho units of the area. They form discontinuous, unconfined and semi-confined aquifers. Weathered mantle and fractures form the main repository of ground water in these aquifers. The unconsolidated formation of Quaternary age comprising alluvium, clay, silt, laterite etc. form thin and extensive unconfined aquifers in several isolated patches and near major river courses with thickness up to 30m bgl along Mahanadi, Arpa, Hasdeo, Seonath, Kharun, Mand, Kelo etc.

65. The rural road construction proposals are normally cross small drainage channels, which eventually join the major channels/rivulets. All of these channels generally remain dry for most part of the year and drain the storm water for few weeks only during or after the monsoon.

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66. Several hand operated tube wells/wells are seen alongside of the existing tracks in many of the proposed road construction proposals. These tube wells appear to be serving as the main source of drinking water for rural communities in the region.

67. Surface water Quality: In Chhattisgarh, surface water is mostly of good quality, but pollution is increasing in major towns due to increasing urbanization. The estimated surface water available for use is around 41,720 Million Cubic Meter (MCM). None of the water sources are safe for drinking or bathing without conventional water treatment. Rivers such as Shivnath, Hasdeo, Indrawati, Kharoon etc. are found to be polluted at different stretches due to industrial, domestic and agricultural pollution. Among all the rivers, Hasdeo River is the most polluted. No perennial River crosses the sample project roads.

Figure 3.4 : River Basin Map of Chhattisgarh

68. Groundwater Quality and Availability: In the past, drinking water was obtained from wells, natural springs, streams, rivers, tanks and lakes. In the plains, where drinking water has been generally insufficient, wells, tanks and small rivers have been the main sources. In hilly and undulating regions, springs, rivulets and wells provide drinking water. Most households in rural areas now rely on hand pumps for their supply of drinking water. Despite their increasing density, there are still places where hand pumps are not available or functioning. In these locations drinking water is sourced from tube wells or even rivers. Piped and tap water is still not common.

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69. Largely, the groundwater of the state is potable and meets the quality requirement for irrigation. Groundwater is generally moderately alkaline to near neutral in nature. The pH of Water in general ranges from 6.5 to 8.5, which is regarded as safe and potable. The electrical conductivity was well below 1000 S/cm, which is indicative of fresh water circulation in the shallow zone. In few places such as northern part of Durg, parts of Bilaspur and Raigarh the ground water is high in sulphate content. Occasional high TDS values have been recorded in groundwater in parts of Raigarh and Bilaspur districts. The highest value of electrical conductivity (12000 S/cm) was recorded in the Bodri Exploration well in Belha block of Bilaspur District13.

70. As per the central ground water board (CGWB) report, the groundwater quality of all the project districts- Raipur, Durg and Bilaspur in both shallow and deeper aquifers is good and suitable for drinking, irrigation and industrial purposes. However, the Belha block in Bilaspur and Saja in Durg is notified as semi-critical with respect to groundwater availability by CGWA. The Decadal (1995-2005) water table conditions during Pre-monsoon is shown in Figure 3.5.

Raipur Durg Bilaspur

Figure 3.5 : Decadal Water Table Conditions in the Project Districts

3.3. Ecological Resources 71. Chhattisgarh is extremely rich in biodiversity. The State‟s forests are of two major types: Tropical Moist Deciduous and the Tropical Dry Deciduous. Composition wise, there are four important formations: Teak forests, Sal forests, miscellaneous forests and Bamboo forests. The chief NTFPs (non-timber forest produce) of the State are tendu leaves (Diospyros melanoxylon), sal seeds (Shorea robusta), harra (Terminalia chebula), gum, chironji (Buchanania lanzan), etc.

72. The floral biodiversity is complex comprising of different species including Aonla, Neem , Imli , Harra , Bel , Baheda , Baibidang , Baichandi, Adusa, Kalihari, Safed Mulsi, Kali musli, Aloe vara, Lemon grass, Bixa orellana, Ashwagandha, Isabghol, Sarpa

13 Mishra A K, Mohapatra P K (2002), Ground water scenario in Chhattisgarh, National Seminar on Science, Technology and Water, Ravishankar

Shukla University, Raipur. pp.1-13

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gandha, Malkangni, Kali haldi, Nirmali, Kuchla, Tikhur, Keokand, Kiwanch, Sarphokha Bhuai amla, Giloy, Nagar motha, Kalmegh , Satabar , Bidarikand, Ananth Mul, Brahmi, Bach, Jangli haldi, Jangli piaj, Rasna, Chitrak, Shankpuspi, Ratti, Tejraj, Bhojraj, Gokhaur, Bavachi, Bhragnraj, Salparni and senna. In Chhattisgarh 1,685 specimens of different plant species have been collected. Until now 1685 species belonging to 785 genera and 147 families have been identified and preserved in the herbarium. Ten dominant families of the state are Fabaceae, Poaceae, Cyperaceae, Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Acanthanaceae, Convulvulaceae, Malvaceae, Rubiacaeae, Scorphulariaceae.The dominant species seen along the project roads are – babool (Acacia spp.), peepal (Ficus religiosa), Bargad (Ficus benghalensis), neem (Azadirachta indica), mahua (Madhuca longifolia), shisam (Dalbergia sissoo), Imli (Tamarindus indica), Gulmohar (Delonix regia) etc..

73. The project area lies in tropical climate zone; it has a medium range of flora and fauna. However, none of the roads consists of any rare, endangered or threatened floral species. 74. Although, none of the road stretches passes through any forest land/area but still has trees, which might require felling during clearing up operations and construction of rural roads. In most of cases, tree cutting has been minimized by suitably modifying the alignment .The list of commonly found flora and fauna in the sample road districts is given at

Table 3.5 : List of common Flora & fauna of Project Districts

Vernacular Name Botanical Name Family

LARGE TREES

Aam Mangifera indica Anacardiacea Amera Spoindias pinnata Anacardiaceae Anjan Hardwickia binnata Leguminioceae Aonla Emblica officinalis Euphorbiaceae Arjun Terminalia arjuna Combretaceae Babul Acacia arabica Leguminioceae Behara Terminalia belerica Combretaceae

Bargad Ficus benghalensis Utricaceae Bhorsal Hymenodictylon excelsum Rubiaceae Bel Aegle marmelos Rutaceae Bijasal Petrocarpus marsupium Leguminoceae Chichwa Albizzia Odoratissima Leguminoceae Dhaman Grewia tiliaefolia Tiliaceae

Dhaora Anogeissus latifolia Combretaceae Dhobin Delbergia Paniculata Papilionaceae Domsal Miliusa velutina Anonaceae

Garari (Karra) Cleistanthus collinus Euphorbiaceae Gamari Gmelina arborea Verbenaceae

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Vernacular Name Botanical Name Family

Gular Ficus recemosa Utricacea Haldu Adina cordifolia Rubicaeae Harra Terminalia chebula Combretaceae Imli Tamarindus indica Leguminoseae Jamun Syzygium cumini Myrtaceae Kaith Feronia Limonia Rutaceae

Kala siris Albezzia Lebbek Leguminiosae Kalla Dillenia Pentagyna Dillinaceae Karanj Pongamia pinnata Leguminiosae Kardhai Angessus pendula Combretaceae Kadam Anthocephalus cdamba Rubiaceae Kasai Bridlia retusa Euphorbiaceae Kekad Garuga pinnata Bursersceae Khair Aacia catechu Mimoceae Kullu Sterculia urens Sterculiaceae

Kumbi Careya aeborea Myrtaceae Kusum Schleeichera oleesa Sapindaceae Lasora Codia dhohoma Boroginaceae Lendia Lagerstroemin parviflora Lythraceae Maharukh Ailanthus excels Simarubaceae

Mahua Madhuka indica Sapotaceae Mokha Schrebera swietenioides Oleaceae

Moyen,Gunga Lannea coromandelica Anacardiaceae Mundi Mitragyna parvifolia Rubaceae Neem Azardicachta indica Meliaceae

Padar Stereopermum personatum Bignoniaceae Palas Butea monosperma Leguminaceae Pasi Anogeissus acuminata Combertaceae Pipal Ficus religiosa Legumenosae Pulu Kydia calycina Malvaceae Rohan Soymidia febrifuga Meliaceae Sagon Tectona grandis Verbenaceae Saja Terminalia tomentosa Combretaceae Sal Shorea robusta Depterocarpaceae Salai Boswellia serreta Burserace

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Vernacular Name Botanical Name Family

Safed siris Albizzia procera Legumenoceae Semal Slamalia malabaricum Malvaceae

Senha Largerstroemia parviflora (Roxb) Lythraceae Shisham Delbergia latifolia Legumenoceae Sisso Delbergia sisso Legumenoceae Suria Xylia dolaeriformis Legumenoceae Tendu Diospyros melanoxylon Ebenaceae

SMALL TREES

Achar Buchanania lanzan Anacardiaceae Amaltas Cassia fistula Leguminoceae Amti Bauhinina malabarica Leguminoceae Ber Zizyphus mauratiana Rhamnaceae Bhilwa Semecarpus anacardium Anacardiaceae Dikamali Gardeniaresinifera Rubaceae

Galagal Cochlospermum gossypium Bixaceae Ghont Zizyphus xylophyra Rhamnaceae Jamrasi Elaeodendron glaucum Celastraceae Kachnar Bauhinia variagata Leguminosae Kakai Flacourtia ramontchi Bixaceae

Katul Randia uliuginosa Rubiaceae Karra Cheistanthus collinus Euphorbiaceae Katmoh Bauhinia variegata Leguminoceae Lokhandi Ixora arborea Rubiaceae Maida lakri Litsae sebifera Lauraceae Mainphal Reandia dumetorum Rubiaceae Thuar Euphorbia tirucalli Euphorbiaceae Kharhar Gardinia turgida Rubiaceae Tilwah Wendlendia exserta Rubiaceae Bairi Casearia tomentosa Samydaceae SHURBS & UNDER SHURBS Apamarg Achyranthes aspera Amarenthaceae Arhar Cajanus indicus Leguminoceae Baibirang sambelia robusta Myrsinaceae Ban rahar Flemingia semialata Leguminoceae

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Vernacular Name Botanical Name Family

Bansuli Grewia rothii Tiliaceae Bantulsi Eranthamum Pulchellum Acanthaceae Barna Heptaplenrum venulosum Araliaceae Chipti Desmodium pulchellum Leguminiosae Chhind Phoenix acaulis Palmaceae Dhawai Woodfordia floribanda Lytharaceae Gursukri Grewia hirsute Tiliaceae Harsingar Nyctanthus arbortristis Oleaceae Kalabansa Colebrookia opyositifolia Labiatae Karonda Carissa spinarum Apocynaceae Kath Jamu Eugenia heyneana Myrtaceae Kela Musa sapientum Scitaminaceae Karantha Dedonia viscose Sapindaceae Koria Holarrhena antidysentrica Apocynaceae Lokhandi Ixora Parviflora Rubiaceae Madukamani Murraya exotica Rutaceae Marorphali Helicteres isora Sterculiaceae Mothi Veronia roxburghii Compositeae Nirgudi Vitex negundo Verbenaceae Tarota Casia tora Leguminioseae Raimunia Lantana acculeata Verbenaceae Safed musli Chlorophytum tubersum Liliaceae Jogilati Asparagus racemosus Liliaceae Tikhur Curcuma longa Zingibcraceae CLIMBERS Dokarbel Cissus Repanda Ampelidaceae Gauj (syn -vitis repanda) Gurar or gubari Millerria auriculare Legumiinosae Harjuri Vitis quadrangularis Vitacae Mahul Bauhinia vahlii Leguminosae Mallkangni Celastrus paniculata Celastraceae Nagbel Cryptalepis buchanani Asclepirdaceae Pslasbel Butea superba Leguminosae Pivar bel Combretum decandrum Comb Raoni Acacia pennata Liliaceae

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Vernacular Name Botanical Name Family

Kewanch Mucuna pruriens Leguminosae Ramdatoon Smilas macraphilla Leguminosae EPHIPHYTES Banda Vanda terres Orchidaaceae Banda Dedrobium Orchidaaceae Banda Dendrobium regium Orchidaaceae Banda Vanda parviflora Orchidaaceae Banda Vonda roxbudrghii Orchidaaceae PLANT PARASITES Amarbel Cuscuta reflexa Banda Loranthus falcate Loranthaceae Gurbel Viscum orientale Loranthaceae GRASSES & BAMBOOS Bans Dendrocalamus strictus Gramineac Bhurbhusi Eragrostis tenella Gramineac Chhir Imperata cyclindrica Gramineac Doob Cynodon dyctylon Gramineac Gunher / Chhirra Themeda Quadrivaluis Gramineac Kantangbans Bambusa arundinacea Gramineac Khus Vetiveria Zizanioides Gramineac Kusal Heteropogon contours Gramineac Madia Eleusine corcana Gramineac Mushan Iseilema laxum Gramineac Tikari (Rusa) Cymbopogon martini Gramineac Sabai (Bagai) Eulaliopsis binnata Gramineac OTHER PLANTS Eucalyptus Eucalyptus camaldulensis Myrtaceae Eucalyptus Eucalyptus citriodora Myrtaceae Fauna Local name English name Scientific name ANIMALS Bhalu Sloth bear Melursus urcinus Bherki Barking deer Muntiasus muntjak Bijjoo Indian ratel Millivora capensis

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Chital Spotted deer Carvus axis Gaur Bison Bos gourus Jangli billi Common jangle cat Felis chaus Khargosh Hare Lepus ruficaudatus Kutta jungli Wild dog Cuon alpinus Langur Monkey Presbytis entellus Lakkar bagha Hyena Hyaena hyaena Nilgai Blue bull Boselaphus tragocamelus Sahi Porcupine Hystrix indica Sambhar Sambhar Cervus unicolor Shiar (Gidhar) Jackal Canis aureus Suar (Barha) Indian wild boar Sus cristatus BIRDS Bater Bush quail Perdicula asiatica Cheel Common parah Kite Milvus migrans Chitta fakata Spotted Dove Sterptopelia chinensis Gidh Benbal vulture Gyps bengalensis Harial Green pigeon Treron phoenicoptera Kabutar Blue rok pigeon Columba livia Koel Koel Eudyanamys Mor Fea fowl Pavo cristatus Murgi jungli Red jungl fowl Gallus gallus Murgi jungli Grey jungli fowl Gallus sonneratii Nilkanth Blue jay or Roller Coracias banghalensis Gidh Vulture Neophron peronopterus Sarus Crane Sarus Grus antigona Teetar (safed) Grey patridge Francolinus pondicerianus Teetar (kala) Painted patridge Francolinus Pictus Tota (Jungli) Parrot Taccocua leschenaur REPTILES Ajagar Indian python Python molurus Chhipkali Monitor lizard Varanus monitor Dhaman Oriental rat snake Plyas mucosus Kacchawa Turtle Tustudo sp. Kekra Crab Paratelphusa baratelphusa Nag Indian cobra Naja naja FISHES Bam Bam Mastocembelus armatus Katla Catlo Catle catle

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Mahaseer Mahaser Tor putitora Rohu Rohu Labeo rohita 75. Amphibians: Among amphibians toad (Bufo sp.) and frog (Rana tigrina) are reported.

76. Reptiles: Among reptiles Indian garden lizards (Calotes versicolor), house lizards (Hemidactylus sp.) are generally reported while cobra (Naja naja) and viper (Vipera sp.) are rarely reported.

77. Mammals: Among mammals Indian palm squirrel (Fumambulus pennanti), cat, dog (Cuon sp.), cow, Buffalo, rat (Rattus rattus) etc. are reported.

78. Aves: Among aves common birds like crow (Corves splendens), sparrow (Passer domesticus), parrot (Psittacula krameri), baya (Ploceus philippinus), peafowl (Pavo cristatus), pigeon (Columba livia), Egretta sp. etc. are reported.

79. Arthropods: Among arthropods common insects viz Butterflies, Dragonflies, Wasps; Grasshopper, Cockroach, House fly, Beetles, Mosquitoes etc are reported 3.3.2. Forests:

80. The state of Chhattisgarh being placed in Deccan bio-geographical area , houses an important part of that rich and unique biological diversity . What is amore conspicuous is that the state is significantly rich in endemism with respect to many plants having medicinal importance. The forests of the state fall under two major forest types, i.e., Tropical Moist Deciduous forest and the Tropical Dry Deciduous forest. The state of Chhattisgarh is endowed with about 22 varied forest sub-types existing in the state. The forest map of Chhattisgarh indicates that central and west districts like Raipur , Durg are having low forest areas while south and western parts have a mix of dense and open forest areas.

81. No forest land diversion is involved under this project.

3.3.3. Wild Life and Protected Areas

82. The state falls under the Decan Bio-geographical Zone. It has 10.88 percent of its forests under Protected Area (PA) network. There are 03 National Parks, 03 Project Tiger Reserves and 08 Sanctuaries as given in Table 3.6. The Indravati National Park is the only Tiger Reserve in the state located in Dantewada District. The wild fauna in the state consists of Tiger, Sambhar, Blue bull (Nilgai), Chinkara, Chital, Hanuman, Langoor, Rhesus monkey, Porcupine, Hare, Wild dogs, Jungle cat, Jackals, Hyena, Fox, Wild cat, Cheetal. Barking deer, Jackal, Sloth bear, Crocodile, Otter and Civet. The important avifauna consists of wagtails, Munias, Blue king fisher, Jangli murgi, Red Spur fall, Phakta, Ducks, Baj, Harial, Neelkanth Kabootar, Koel, Bhura Teetar, Kala Teetar, Tree pie, Drongo, Shikara, Giddha, Bagula, Dubchick, Wild pig, Peacock, Barlets, Bulbulis, Minivets oriolets.

Table 3.6 : List of Protected Areas in Chhattisgarh S.No. National Park District Area in Sq.Km.

1 Indravati Dantewada 1258.000 2 Kanger Ghati Bastar 200.000 3 Guru Ghasidas Sarguja/Koriya 2898.705

Sanctuaries

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1 Achanakmar Bilaspur 551.55 2 Badalkhol Jashpur 104.55 3 Bhairamgarh Dantewada 139.00 4 Barnawapara Raipur 244.66 5 Gomarda Raigarh 411.20 6 Pameda Dantewada 262.00 7 Semarsot Sarguja 608.52 8 Sitanadi Dhamtari 553.36 9 Tamor Pingala Sarguja 608.52 10 Udanti Raipur 247.59 11 Bhoramdev Kawardha 163.80 1 Achanakmar Bilaspur 551.55

83. There are no protected areas (Wild Life Sanctuaries/National Parks, Tiger Reserves etc.) all along the project area (Figure 3.3).

84. Endangered and threatened animals of India have been listed in the Schedule I and Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (amended in 2001). No threatened, rare, endangered or endemic species were found in COI of RCIP sample roads.

3.3.4. Aquatic Biology and Fisheries:

85. No wetland or important water bodies exists in and around the selected project roads area. None of the sample project roads area is having any fish culture ponds.

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Figure 3.6 : Forest Map of Chhattisgarh State

Durg

Raipur

Bilaspur

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Figure 3.7 : Protected Areas/Wildlife Sanctuaries of Chhattisgarh State

3.4. Socio-Economic Environment 3.4.1. Demography

86. Chhattisgarh, earlier a part of Madhya Pradesh, became a state of the Indian union on 1st November 2000. It is a state with several unique features, such as abundant natural resources, rich biodiversity, and rich cultural diversity. However, the state has the disadvantages and advantages of low population density. The population of about 21 million is largely rural (79%). Tribals constitute about 33% of the population, and scheduled castes form about 12%. The welfare and development of tribals is an important focus area for the state government. The gender ratio of the state is higher than the national average as shown in Table 3.7.

Table 3.7 : Demographic Profile

Indicators Year Unit Chhattisgarh All India Area 2002 „000 Sq. Km. 135 (4.1) 3287.26 Population 2001 Million 20.80 (2.0) 1027.02

Rural population 2001 Percent 79.9 72.22

Wildlife Sanctuaries Project Districts

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Urban population 2001 Percent 20.0 27.78 Population density 2001 Persons per

Sq. Km. 154 312

Gender Ratio 2001 Per „000 males 990 933 Note: Figures in bracket indicate percentage Source: Census, 2001

3.4.2. Healthcare

87. The state suffers from a lack of healthcare facilities and a lack of trained medical personnel. There was only one medical college serving a population of more than twenty millions at the time of formation of the State. The infant mortality rate and death rate of Chhattisgarh are among the highest in the country. The life-expectancy at birth is also much lower than the all-India average (Table 3.8). Villagers of the project district depend on ayurvedic pharmacy, district hospitals, health posts and primary health care centres of the district.

3.4.3. Literacy and Education

88. The state has made considerable progress in the literacy (Table 3.8). However, the literacy level is particularly low among the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes population, especially among tribal women. The number of primary schools per 0.1 million people is above the average all-India level. However, the primary schools lack facilities and trained teaching staff. Tribals, in particular, lack access to educational facilities. Several enrolment campaigns and welfare programs run in the state to improve enrolment and reduce the dropout rates. The number of recognized professional education institutions is low in Chhattisgarh compared to the all-India situation.

Table 3.8 : Human Development Indicators of Chhattisgarh

Indicators Year Unit Chhattisgarh All India

Infant Mortality Rate 2002 Per’000 live birth 73 63

Life Expectancy at Birth

Male 2003 Years 59.2 63.87

Female 2003 Years 58.0 66.91

Death Rate 2002 Per „000 pop. 10.3 8.1

Literacy Rate

Male 2001 Per cent 77.9 75.96

Female 2001 Per cent 52.4 54.28

Person 2001 Per cent 65.2 65.38 Gross Enrolment Ratio (Classes I-IV)

Boys 2002-03 Per cent 107.3 97.53

Girls 2002-03 Per cent 101.6 93.07 Total 2002-03 Per cent 104.4 95.39

Primary School 2002-03 Per Lakh Pop. 115.2 63.42

Professional Edu. Inst.* 2002-03 Per Million Pop. 0.2 2.54

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* Professional educational institutions include engineering, technology, architecture, medical and teacher training colleges.

3.4.4. Affluence

89. The percentage of population below the poverty line is high at 44%. On an average, the level of affluence of a household in Chhattisgarh is lower than that of a household in the rest of the country (Table 3.9). There are proportionately less number of households in houses with concrete roof, drinking water in premises and open drainage system for waste water in comparison with the all-India level. In both rural and urban areas of Chhattisgarh, the proportion of households having access to safe drinking water is also less compared to the all-India scenario.

Table 3.9 : Indicators of Affluence

3.4.5. Economy

90. The State's economy is highly dependent on the primary sector with agriculture as the main source of livelihood of the population. The per capita income (measured by per capita State Domestic Product) of Chhattisgarh is much below the national average as seen from Table 3.10. The share of the primary sector in the State Domestic Product (SDP) of the State is 37.3% whereas at the all India level this share, on an average, is 26.3%. At the all India level, the share of the service sector is 49.3% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) whereas in Chhattisgarh the service sector has a share of 43.7% of SDP.

91. The expansion of the industrial sector is quite tardy in the State. It is confined to few local areas, mainly in Durg and Raipur districts. Most districts of the State hardly have any industrial units except rice milling and wood cutting. The agricultural productivity is very low (Table 3.10). Low agricultural productivity is the result of several factors, including mono-cropping practices, low use of fertilizer, lack of water resource management and irrigation facilities, and low levels of mechanization. There is significant scope for improving agricultural productivity by addressing these problems.

92. All parameters for the banking services namely, number of bank offices per 100 thousand population, percentage of households availing of the banking services, credit-deposit ratio indicate that banking activities are limited in Chhattisgarh in comparison with the all India scenario.

Table 3.10 : Indicators of Economy of Chhattisgarh

Indicators Year Unit Chhattisgarh All India

Indicators Year Unit Chhattisgarh All India

HH in houses with concrete roof 2001 Per cent 10.9 19.8

HH with drinking water in premises 2001 Per cent 19.0 39.0 HH with open drainage for waste water 2001 Per cent 16.7 33.9

HH having access to safe Rural 2001 Per cent 66.2 73.2 drinking water Urban 88.8 90.0

Total 70.5 77.9

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Indicators Year Unit Chhattisgarh All India

SDP/GDP per capita 2001- 02 Rs. 11952 17822.8 Composition of SDP / GDP

Primary 2002 Per cent 37.30 26.28

Secondary 2002 Per cent 18.98 24.41

Service 2002 Per cent 43.72 49.31 Average yield of principal crops

Rice 2000-01 Kg. per hect. 668 1901

Wheat 2000-01 Kg. per hect. 1034 2708

Maize 2000-01 Kg. per hect. 1193 1822

Cropping Intensity 2003 Per cent 117 135

Consumption of fertilizers 2003-04 Kg. per hect. 46.5 89.8

Prop. of area under irrigation 2001 Per cent 20.66 44.2

Bank offices 2004 Per Lakh Pop. 2.80 4.54

HH availing banking services 2001 Per cent 24.10 35.50

Credit-Deposit Ratio 2003 Per cent 39.1 59.4

3.4.6. Agriculture

93. About 35% of the state's area is under agriculture and majority of the state's population (about 80%) is dependent on agriculture. The principal food crops of the state are rice, wheat and maize. Agriculture contributed about 34% to the Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) in 2002-2003.

94. Agriculture production and livestock farming is the main source of livelihood in sample project areas. The economy of the area is predominantly agriculture based. It has high potential for agriculture production such as crops, tropical fruits e.g. b mango, papaya, lemon, orange, etc., and green vegetables. Most of the common crops grown in the areas are as rice, wheat, maize, barley, as well as other important vegetables

3.4.7. Mineral Resources

95. Chhattisgarh is well known for its abundant deposits of natural resources. The state's resources include minerals-mainly iron-ore, coal, bauxite, and dolomite, limestone, diamonds and other precious stones, gold and tin. The state accounts for 19% of the country's iron ore deposits. The iron ore of Bailadila mines in Dantewada district is exported to Japan because of its high ferrous content. 17% of the nation's coal reserves lie in the state. The state also accounts for 49% of the country's diamond deposits. The State is the largest producer of quartzite, and the second largest producer of iron ore, coal and dolomite in the country. Abundant deposits of limestone are found in the districts of Raipur, Bilaspur, Durg and Bastar regions.

96. The mining and quarrying sector contributed 12% to the state's Gross Domestic Product in 2001-02. Major companies operating in Chhattisgarh include Essar Steel, NMDC, Jindal Steel and Power, SAIL, BALCO, and South Eastern coalfields, De Beers, and Rio-Tinto. Several large Cement Companies such as ACC and the AV Birla Group also operate in the state.

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3.4.8. Industries

97. The major industries of the state are electronics, telecommunications, petrochemicals,, food processing and automobiles. The state has also taken a lead in the production of cement. The state is also famous for its traditional handicrafts and handlooms manufactured at Chanderi and Maheshwar. The major industrial unit in the state are- cement, Pig Iron, Steel Ingots, News Prints and Sugar mills.

3.4.9. Physical Infrastructure

98. Road: The road length and the railway route length per Sq. Km. of Chhattisgarh are less than the national average as shown in Table 3.11. An Infrastructure Development action plan is in place. Upgradation and expansion of the road network is being taken up.

Table 3.11 : Physical Infrastructure

Indicators Year Unit Chhattisgarh All India

Road length 2002 Per „00 sq.km. 26.21 76.84

Railway route length 2001 Per„000 sq. km. 8.73 19.17

Village electrification 2004 Per cent 92.9 83.8

HH with electricity for lighting 2001 Per cent 53.10 55.8

No. of post offices 2002 Per Lakh Pop. 14.88 15.08

Tele-density 2003 Per „00 Pop. 1.7 6.6

99. Power: The percentage of villages electrified is about 93% in the entire state. However, the percentage of households with electricity for lighting is only 53.1% the all India level. The state was until recently, power surplus state. It is also being linked to the Eastern grid. Korba in Chhattisgarh is the power capital of India. NTPC's Super Thermal Power Plant in Korba works at a very high Plant Load Factor (PLF). There are huge coal reserves in the vicinity, offering cheap power generation opportunities.

3.4.10. Religious and Cultural festivals:

100. The state of Chhattisgarh has great cultural value. Festivals and cultural activities are being celebrated throughout the year in the state. Specific events are being organized by tribal communities i.e. Gonds and Banjaras, throughout the year. There are few temples located along the project roads. In some cases those need to be shifted.

3.5. Salient Environmental Features of Sample Roads 101. The salient environmental features of sample roads are summarized in Error! Reference source not found.12 below:

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Table 3.12 : Salient Environmental Features of Sample Roads

District Block Road Name (length) Salient Environmental Features

Bilaspur

Bilha L07 to Udgan (1.05 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated at Ch.0.7 to 1 km on the both side of the road.

Project road passes mainly through barren land.

Bilha Batori to Beltukri (4.5 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated at Ch. 2.1 to 3 and 4.5 on the both side of the road.

The project road passes by a pond at Ch. 0.5 on the RHS of the road.

Project road passes mainly through barren land and patches of agricultural land.

Pathariya Khutera to Klarjevra (3.0 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated at Ch 0 to 0.9 km and 1.9 to 3km both side of the road.

The project road passes by a couple of ponds at Ch.1.1 LHS and 2.3 RHS of the road.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Pathariya T06 to Bhathli (4.0 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated between Ch. 1.2 to 2 on the both side of the road.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Durg

Bemetara

Darhi-Khandsara to Bandhi Road

(4.4 km)

Topography is flat. Inhabited areas are concentrated between Ch. 3.8 to 4.4. No major stream crossing was found except a couple of ponds

at Ch. 1.5 & 1.8. A canal is crossing at Ch. 1.9. Few tree cutting and utility/community structure shifting will be

required. Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Bemetara Main Road T02 to Jhalam Road (1.4

km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated at Jhalam village.

Few tree cutting required.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Bemetara Dokerbela to

Damaidih Road (1.8 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Gopalbhaina village area.

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District Block Road Name (length) Salient Environmental Features

Project road passes mainly through barren land.

Berla Ghatiyakala to

Mudpar Road (1.3 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited area is concentrated near Mudpar village at Ch. 0.9.

A seasonal nalla is crossing the alignment at Ch. 0.4.

Project road passes mainly through barren land.

Nawagarh Main

RoadTurasamariya (Tora) (3.9 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated between Ch. 3.8 to 4.0

A canal is crossing at Ch. 1.2.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Saja Bortara to Khairy Road (3.0 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Bortara and Khairi village.

A canal is crossing the alignment between Ch. 1.3 to 1.4 and is besides the alignment on the left hand side starting at Ch. 1.6 to 2.6. A pond exists on the right hand side in between Ch. 2.8 to 2.9.

Few tree cutting and utility/community structure shifting will be required.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Saja Main Road T011

(Piperiya) to Korwe (1.8 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Pipariya village.

Few tree cutting and utility structure shifting required.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Saja Tiriyabhat to

Sonpandar Road (1.5 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near Sonpander village.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Saja Saja-Kodwa Road to Matra (1.8 km)a

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Matra village.

A nalla is crossing in between Ch. 1.2 to 1.3.

Few tree cutting required.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Saja Padumsara to Kirki Road (3.9 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Kirki village.

Nala crossing in between Ch. 2.8 and 2.9 along the road.

Few tree cutting required.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Saja Dhamdha-Gandai Road to

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near Pathrikhurd village.

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District Block Road Name (length) Salient Environmental Features

Pattharikhurd (5.0 km)

A canal is running besides the road from the start till Ch. 0.7 and one is crossing at Ch. 2.2 along the alignment.

Few tree cutting required.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Saja Masulgondi to

Kongiyakhurd (0.8 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near Kongiyakhurd village.

A nalla is crossing the alignment between Ch. 0.1 and 0.2.

Few tree cutting required.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Saja Kanhera to Sukhatal (3.1 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near Betar and Sukhataal village.

A canal is crossing at Ch. 2.2 along the road.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Saja Saja -Deorbija

Road to Bod (2.5 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near Bod village.

A small pond exists at Ch. 2.4.

Few utilities like electric poles found.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Saja Main Road

(keshtara) to Bagledi (2.4 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near Bagledi village.

A Nala is crossing in between Ch. 0.2 to 0.3 and Ch. 1.2 to 1.3.

Few tree cutting required.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Saja Padumsara to Hathmudi (3.1 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated near Hardas and Hathmudi village.

Nala crossing in between Ch. 2.2 and 2.3 along the road.

Few tree cutting required.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Raipur Abhanpur Parsada to Aamdi (2.28 km)

Topography is flat

The project road passes by a pond at left hand side namely in between Ch. 1.5 to 1.6.

Inhabited areas between Ch. 1.8 to 2.2

Few tree cutting will be required

Few utility and community structures within 10m on either side of the alignment

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land and patches of open land.

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District Block Road Name (length) Salient Environmental Features

Few old cross drainage structures along the alignment

Dharsiwa 07T14 to Mandhar Neodih (3.2 km)

Topography is undulating between Ch. 1.4 to 1.6. At other locations it is flat.

Inhabited areas between Ch. 0.9and1.2. Less ROW available within this chainage.

The project road passes by a couple of ponds at left hand side namely at Ch. 1.0 km, Ch. 2.5 km on the right hand side Ch. 1.4 km.

Few tree cutting will be required

Few utility and community structures within 10m on either side of the alignment

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land and patches of barren land.

Few old cross drainage structures along the alignment.

Palari T07 (Keshla) to Sankari (3.2 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas between Ch.0.1 to 0.3.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land and patches of barren land.

Palari T07 (km.1) to Khaira (1.3 km)

Topography is flat.

A canal is crossing at the start of the road.

Inhabited areas between Ch.0.9 to 1.2.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land and patches of open land.

Palari T04 (km.9) to Shahada (2.6 km)

Topography is undulating at Ch. 0.8 to 0.1 at other locations it is flat.

No inhabited areas.

The project road passes by a pond at Ch. 2.0 on the right hand side and a nala crosses at Ch. 1.3.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land and patches of barren land.

Palari T06 (km.3) to Gaitara (5.0 km)

Topography is flat.

No inhabited areas.

The project road passes by a pond at Ch. 4.7 on the left hand side.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land and patches of barren land.

Few tree cutting and utilities along the road.

Simga Manikpur to Ranijarod (3.2 km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas between Ch. 1.2 and 1.5.

The project road passes by ponds at Ch. 1.7 and 1.8 on the right.

Project road passes through barren land and patches of agricultural land.

Simga Parkidih to Tekari Topography is flat.

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District Block Road Name (length) Salient Environmental Features

(8.15 km) Inhabited area between Ch. 0.1 and 0.3.

The project road passes by ponds at Ch. 3.0, 3.2 and 4.6 on the right hand side. A nala is crossing at Ch. 1.0.

Few tree cutting will be required.

Project road passes mainly through barren land and patches of agricultural land.

Tilda Motimpurkala to Padobhat (3.29

km)

Topography is flat.

Inhabited areas are concentrated between Ch. 0 to 0.4, 1.5 to 1.9 and 2.9 to 3.2.

The project road passes by a pond at Right hand side namely at Ch. 2.7 km. a canal is crossing at Ch. 2.1.

Few tree cutting and utility shifting will be required.

Project road passes mainly through agricultural land.

Note: The salient features of three roads which are add later stage are not included in the above tables.

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Open Land Along the Road (Road name:

Main Road-Damaidih District: Durg Block: Bemetara Ch. 0.4km)

View of Temple Along the road Alignment(Road name: Main Road-

Damaidih District: Durg Block: Bemetara Ch. 0.7km))

View of Agricultural Land Along the road Alignment(Road name: Tora-Nawagarh

District: Durg Block: Nawagarh Ch. 2.6 km)

Drain Besides the road Alignment(Road name: Bortara-Khairi

District: Durg Block: Saja Ch. 0.6 km)

Canal Along the road Alignment(Canal

Along the Alignment(Road name: Kanhera-Sukhataal

District: Durg Block: Saja Ch. 2.2 km)

Section of the Road Alignment (Road name: Manikpur to Ranijroad

District: Raipur Block: Simga Ch. 0.3 km)

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Pond Along the road Alignment( Road

name: T 04 to Shahada District: Raipur Block: Palari Ch. 2.0 km)

Water Pump at Tekari village (Road name: Parkidih to Tekari

District: Raipur Block: Simga)

Quarry Along the road Alignment( Road

name: Manikpur to Ranijarod District: Raipur Block: Simga Ch. 2.3 km)

Unmanned Railway Crossing( Road name: Mandhar-Neurdih

District: Raipur Block: Dharsima Ch. 0.6 km)

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4. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES

102. Road improvements work brings substantial economic and social benefits to rural communities and national economies. However, it may also cause adverse environmental impacts though of smaller magnitude, since rural road subprojects aligned along the existing road alignments and will be of 7.5 m width only. The impacts are expected largely during construction phase, which can be mitigated through engineering measures and adoption of best construction practices. This section outlines the identified impacts during design, construction and operation phases along with proposed mitigation measures for eliminating or minimizing the adverse impacts.

103. The associated environmental impacts are assessed considering present environmental setting of the project area, nature, and extent of the proposed activities. Impacts are analysed on both generic and specific nature and are classified as insignificant, minor, moderate and major.

104. Since the issues associated with most of the roads are similar, the impacts and mitigation measures given below are applicable to most of the subprojects. Any issue specific to a road, is separately mentioned.

4.1. Common Impacts during Design and Construction Phase 4.1.1. Climate change

Impact: The proposed roads are analysed considering climate change vulnerability screening checklist defined under EARF to RCIP. The resource (like barrow earth, aggregate, cement, concrete) requirements for these rural roads as such are minimal. None of these resources is likely to be affected by climate changes (such as changes in temperature and precipitation). None of the project roads is located in natural hazard areas or passes through protected areas or flood prone areas. Only one sample road (Main road to Damadih) is prone to flood from Haf River. The habitation is less along these rural roads and as such, no exponential population growth is expected considering the generic trend of population migration from rural to urban areas. Most of the sample roads pass through agricultural fields and along the existing road alignments with low embankment height of 1m (average) from ground to crust except at the approaches to cross drainage structures. As such, the sub project roads are unlikely to be vulnerable or increase the vulnerability of surrounding areas (with respect to population growth, settlement patterns, increasing runoff or landslides

105. Mitigation Measures: Compensatory tree plantations14 (1:3) will be made to compensate the loss of trees cut for construction of sub project roads. Efforts shall be made to plant additional trees for increasing the carbon sink. The tree may be planted with help of village Panchayat15 . All non-sample rural roads to be included in RCIP will also be screened for climate change vulnerability and necessary mitigation measures shall be adopted for minimisation of identified vulnerability if any.

4.1.2. Finalization of Alignment

14SRRDA mostly undertake this activity through state forest department. The forest department plants tree either along the proposed roads if land is available otherwise on nearby degraded forest land. 15 Village Panchayats are planting trees at along rural roads with funding under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act scheme. The PIUs may facilitate with them for planting trees along the road. Some of the PIUs in different states are already helping Village Panchayats for the same.

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106. Impact: The proposed rural road will be constructed to provide 6.00 m roadway in accordance with PMGSY guidelines and technical specifications (IRC-SP 20: 2002) for plain terrains. Sample rural road are aligned to existing road (earthen track with some stretches of brickbat soling). The existing road passes through plain terrain and primarily agriculture areas. None of the sample roads passes close to any protected monument or through protected areas. Impacts due to road alignment and design is expected to be minor and limited to shifting of some common utilities, community structures (temple, school) and cutting of trees falling within road way.

107. Mitigation Measures: The road alignment is finalised considering availability of right of way. The ROW is reduced in built up area or constricted areas to minimize land acquisition. The road alignment has also been modified to avoid tree cutting, shifting of utilities or community structure to the extent feasible. Some of the measures taken include widening of the road on one end to maintain the tree on the road edge to avoid its cutting, using retaining wall to minimise the road width to 5m wherever required. The road is aligned to follow natural topography to avoid excessive cut and fill. All future roads to be included in RCIP will follow above measures. In addition these subprojects will comply with the following criteria for alignment finalisation::

a. The road will be part of district core network and will comply with PMGSY guidelines

b. Subproject shall not disturb any cultural heritage designated by the government or by the international agencies, such as UNESCO, and shall avoid any monuments of cultural or historical importance.

c. Subproject will not pass through any designated wild life sanctuaries, national park, notified Eco sensitive areas or area of international significance such as protective wet land designated under Wetland Convention, and reserve forest area..

d. Subproject to comply with local and National legislative requirements (such as forest clearance for diversion of forest land ) and ADB‟s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009.

4.1.3. Land Acquisition

108. Impact: Minor impact, since no land acquisition is involved due to various measures considered for finalisation of road alignment. Villagers have volunteered to donate their land if at certain stages land is required for geometrical correction or alignment adjustment for avoiding tree cutting or shifting of community structure. There could be some impact on the encroachers; however, most of them have also volunteered to shift from the proposed alignment.

109. Mitigation Measures: All efforts shall be made to minimize the land acquisition while finalising the alignment. In an unavoidable situation, adopt suitable engineering measures to reduce the ROW requirement or donation of land from landowners. In the encroached areas, efforts shall be made to restricted road construction to the available space.

4.1.4. Protected Areas (National parks, wild life sanctuaries, Eco sensitive zones, protected /historical monuments) and Forest Areas.

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110. Impact: Chhattisgarh state has many wild life sanctuaries but none of the sample road is located within 10 km radius of the sample project roads. The nearest sanctuary (Udanti sanctuary in Gariband Tehsil) is located 170 km away from Raipur district. None of the sample road passes through any forest land and as such, project has no impact on forest cover of the state/Country. Chhattisgarh is also known to have several archaeological monuments and historical monuments spread all over the state. However, none of them is located within 5 km of sample roads.

111. Mitigation Measures: As there are no Protected/Ecologically sensitive areas in the sub project areas, no such measures are proposed. In case of a diversion of forest land, prior forest clearance shall be obtained under Forest (Conservation) Act 1980 (amended 1988).

4.1.5. Land Clearing Operations

112. Impact: The site clearing operations may have impact on common utilities, community properties, land use and vegetation profile of the area if adequate considerations not given to road alignment finalisation, utility and community structure shifting plan, tree felling, and demolition waste disposal.

113. Mitigation Measures: The following steps shall be taken to minimise the associated impact with land clearing operations.

a. The land clearing operation should be undertaken as per the defined road alignment and community structure, utility and road furniture shifting plan.

b. The road land width shall be clearly demarcated on the ground.

c. The utility and community structure shifting shall be as per plan and with consultations and concurrence of the community.

d. Tree felling shall be limited to those, which could not be saved even by design measures. The tree shall be cut with a permission of Forest department. The vegetable cover shall be removed and disposed in consultation with community.

e. All public utilities shall be shifted with a concurrence of respective agencies/authority and to the adjacent location approved by them.

f. The top soils shall be collected and preserved for reuse as a base for turfing of embankment slopes or development of barren areas along roadside. The top soil shall be preserved at identified location with the provision of watering /grass development on the heap surface to prevent air pollution.

4.1.6. Cut and Fill and Embankment construction

114. Impact: Inadequate alignment planning may increase the cut and fill requirement as well as need for more borrow earth for embankment formation leading to some impact on land use. Inadequate provision for drainage and embankment slop protection may lead to soil erosion. Due consideration is given to above aspect for alignment finalisation of sample road. With the adoption of appropriate mitigation measures, the impact due to above activity on land use and other environmental component is expected to be minimal.

115. Mitigation Measures: The alignment design shall consider options to minimise excessive cuts and fills. The cut and fill quantities shall be used for embankment to minimise barrow earth requirement. The design shall be as per relevant IRC provisions

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for cut and fill, slope protection and drainage. Adequate provision shall be made for cross drainage structures for maintaining natural drainage pattern in the subproject area and preventing soil erosion. The top soil of the cut and fill area shall be used for embankment slope protection. .

4.1.7. Establishment of Construction Camp, Temporary office and Storage Area

116. Impact: The congregation of labour population and technical staff in the subproject area during the construction phase is likely to put considerable stress on the limited resources of village areas. Some of the associated impacts are related to health, safety of the labourers at the construction camp sites, availability of safe drinking water, and sanitation.

117. The establishment of construction camp temporary office and storage area will reduce land productivity if these are established on agricultural land. Loading and unloading of construction material, transportation of material, handling of fuel and waste disposal from these areas may have direct and indirect impact on soil, water and air quality

Mitigation Measures: The following steps shall be taken to minimise/reduce these impacts:

Construction camp sites shall be located away from any local human settlements (minimum 500 m away) and preferably located on lands, which are not productive barren/waste lands presently. Similarly temporary office and storage areas shall be located away from human settlement areas (minimum 500 m).

The construction camps, office and storage areas shall have adequate water supply, sanitation and all requisite infrastructure facilities. This would minimize dependence of construction personnel on outside resources, presently being used by local populace and minimize undesirable social friction thereof.

The construction camps shall be located at a minimum 500m from forest land/areas to deter the construction labour in trespassing. Similarly, temporary office and storage areas shall be located at a minimum 500m from forest land/areas.

The construction camps, office and storage areas shall have septic tank/soak pit of adequate capacity so that it can function properly for the entire duration of its use.

All construction camps shall have rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided completely to the extent possible.

The construction camps, office and storage areas shall have health care facilities for adults, pregnant women and children.

All construction personnel shall be subjected to routine vaccinations and other preventive/healthcare measures.

Contractor shall arrange all personal protective equipment (PPEs) like helmet, boots, and earplugs for workers, first-aid and fire fighting equipment at construction sites. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire.

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Garbage bins must be provided in the camp and regularly emptied and disposed off in a hygienic manner. Domestic solid waste shall be disposed of in a control manner. The recyclable waste shall be sold off and non saleable and biodegradable waste shall be disposed through secured land filling.

All fuel oil/lubricant unloading and storage shall be made on the paved areas away from storm water drainage.

After completion of construction work, the camp /temporary office/storage areas sites shall be restored to its original condition.

4.1.8. Traffic Movement

118. Impact: Construction work along the existing road could cause disturbances to traffic movements. It will also pose risk of accident to motorist at night if these blockages and disruption are not clearly demarcated.

119. Mitigation Measures: The contractor will prepare appropriate traffic diversion scheme, which shall be implemented in different stretches of the road as per the progress of the construction work. This plan shall be approved by PIU and implemented before start of any construction work to avoid any inconvenience to the present road users. The diversion plan should ensure smooth flow of traffic, minimise accidents to road users during construction works. Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should be bold and visible and retro reflective in nature for day and night visibility.

4.1.9. Associated Impacts due to Construction Activities

4.1.9.1 Loss of productive soil, erosion and land-use

120. Impact: No land use will change due to the project, since required ROW is available throughout the alignment. Land use though will change temporarily of construction camp, temporary office storage areas for the period of construction. This will also result in loss of soil productivity. Soil erosion may take place along steep and un-compacted embankment slope, and wherever vegetation is cleared. Soil erosion may have cumulative effect viz. siltation, embankment damage, drainage clogging etc. The siltation, due to soil erosion may occur only in the ponds located close to the roads. There are 6 roads in Raipur district, 2 roads in Durg district and 1 road in Bilaspur district where ponds are located close to the existing road. Loss of soil due to run off from earth stockpiles may also lead to siltation. Land use may also change due to borrowing the earth.

121. Mitigation Measures: It shall be ensured that the land taken on lease for access road, construction camp and temporary office of the storage facilities, is restored back to its original land use before handing it over back to land owner. The top soil from the productive land (borrow areas, road widening areas etc.) shall be preserved and reused for plantation purposes. It shall also be used as top cover of embankment slope for growing vegetation to protect soil erosion. The topography of all the sample roads through out the stretch is plain except in case of 2 roads where it is undulating for very small stretches. Therefore, cut and fill shall be planned as per IRC provisions and rural road manual. All steep cuts shall be flattened and benched. Shrubs shall be planted in loose soil area. IRC: 56 -1974 recommended practice for treatment of embankment slopes for erosion control shall be taken into consideration. Soil erosion shall be visually checked on slopes and embankment areas. If soil erosion observed, suitable measures shall be taken to control it.

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4.1.9.2 Borrow Areas and Quarries

122. Impact: Borrow areas if left un-rehabilitated may pose risk to people, particularly children and animals of accidentally falling into it. This may also become potential breeding ground for mosquitoes and vector born disease. Illegal quarrying may lead to unstable soil condition; destroy the landscape of the terrain, air and noise pollution. 123. Mitigation Measures: Borrowing earth from agricultural land shall be minimised to the extent possible. Further, no earth shall be borrowed from already low-lying areas. The borrow earth shall be sourced from identified locations and with prior permission of landowner and with clear understanding for its rehabilitation. The Indian Road Congress (IRC):10-1961 guideline should be used for selection of borrow pits and quantity that can be borrowed. The borrow area shall be located/ rehabilitated as per the guidelines given at Appendix 4.1. Fly ash shall also be used in road embankment as per IRC guidelines wherever thermal power plant is located within 100 km of the road alignment. The stone aggregate shall be sourced from existing licensed quarries only. The quarry should have requisite consent to operate from State Pollution Control Board. No new quarry shall be opened for the proposed project.

4.1.9.3 Hydrology and Drainage

124. Impact: The activities involved with proposed road development may alter the hydrology and drainage pattern of the area in absence of adequate provision for cross drainage structure, construction wastes disposal and drainage in habitat areas.

125. None of the sample roads is crossing any natural stream except Damdih road, which run close to Haf River. This road may be prone for flooding. Certain project roads are crossing local and seasonal drains. Village ponds are also located close to few roads..

126. Mitigation Measures:

127. Adequate engineering measures like embankment height above high flood line, retaining wall, cros drainage structures are proposed for protection of sample roads from half river. Adequate provisions are also made for bank stabilisation (like toe wall, slop stabilisation), and prevention of silt runoff during construction and operational stages.

128. The provision of adequate cross drainage structures shall be made to ensure smooth passage of water and maintaining natural drainage pattern of the area. The discharge capacity of the CD structure shall be designed accordingly. The construction work shall be planned in dry season so that water quality of the water channel is not affected due to siltation. Elaborate drainage system shall be provided to drain the storm water from the roadway and embankment and to ensure minimum disturbance to natural drainage of surface and subsurface water of the area. Provision of additional cross drainage structures shall be made in the areas where nearby land is sloping towards road alignment in both the both sides.

129. Provision of CC road construction in habitat area with drainage of both side of the road shall be made as per the design specifications and with adequate slope to prevent any water logging.

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4.1.9.4 Compaction and Contamination of Soil

130. Impact: Soil in the adjoining productive lands beyond the ROW, haulage roads, and construction camp area may be compacted due to movement of construction vehicles, machineries, equipments and construction camps/storage facilities. It may get contaminated due to inappropriate disposal of liquid waste, (lubricating oil and fuel spills, waste oil and lubricant and vehicle/equipment washing effluent) and solid waste (fuel filters, oily rags) likely to be generated from repair and maintenance of transport vehicles, construction equipment and machinery.

131. Mitigation Measures: To prevent soil compaction in the adjoining productive lands beyond the ROW, the movement of construction vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be restricted to the designated haulage route. The productive land shall be reclaimed after construction activity. Septic tank or mobile toilets fitted with anaerobic treatment facility shall be provided at construction camp/temporary office/storage areas. Domestic solid waste at construction camp shall be segregated into biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. The non-biodegradable and recyclable waste shall be sold off. Fuel and lubricants shall be stored at the predefined storage location. The storage area shall be paved with gentle slope to a corner and connected with a chamber to collect any spills of the oils. All efforts shall be made to minimise the waste generation. Unavoidable waste shall be stored at the designated place prior to disposal. To avoid soil contamination at the wash-down and re-fuelling areas, “oil interceptors” shall be provided. Oil and grease spill and oil soaked materials are to be collected and stored in labelled containers (Labelled: WASTE OIL; and hazardous sign be displayed) and sold off to SPCB/ MoEF authorized re-refiners.

4.1.9.5 Construction Debris and Wastes

132. Impact: Uncontrolled disposal of debris and waste may create unhygienic and unsafe condition around the disposal areas.

133. Mitigation Measures: All excavated materials from roadway, shoulders, verges, drains, cross drainage shall be used for embankments formation if feasible, filling pits, and landscaping. Unusable debris material should be suitably disposed off at pre-designated disposal locations, with approval of the concerned authority. The bituminous wastes shall be disposed in secure landfill sites only in environmentally accepted manner. MOSRTH guidelines shall be followed for debris, wastes removal and disposal at unproductive/wastelands which shall be selected with the consent of villagers and Panchayat. The dumping site should be of adequate capacity and to be located away from residential areas (at least 1000m away). It should also be located away from water bodies to prevent any contamination of these bodies.

4.1.9.6 Air Quality

134. Impact: The potential sources of air emission during the construction phase of the project are given below which can cause localised air pollution.

Dust from earth works (during site preparation).

Emissions from the operation of construction equipment and machines.

Fugitive emissions from vehicles plying on the road, during the transport of construction materials.

Emissions other than dust particularly from the hot mix plants and laying of bitumen. Hot mix plant will generate carbon monoxide (CO), un-burnt

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hydrocarbon (HC), sulphur dioxide (SO2), particulate matters (PM), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions.

Localised increased traffic congestion in construction areas. Most of the emissions will be in the form of coarse particulate matter, which will settle down in close vicinity of construction site. This may affect the air quality of nearby areas, especially, due to emission discharge from low height of the stack.

135. Mitigation Measures: All these impacts will be temporary and hence, no significant impact is envisaged. The following measures will be taken to minimise these:

Vehicles delivering loose and fine materials like sand and aggregates shall be covered.

Dust suppression measures like water sprinkling, shall be applied in all dust prone locations such as unpaved haulage roads16, earthworks, stockpiles and asphalt mixing plant areas.

Mixing plants and asphalt (hot mix) plants shall be located at least 0.5 km away and in downwind direction of the human settlements.

Material storage areas shall also be located downwind of the habitation area.

Hot mix plant shall be fitted with stack of adequate height (30 m) or as may be prescribed by state pollution control board (SPCB) to ensure enough dispersion of exit gases. Consent to establish and operate shall be obtained from State Pollution Control Board and comply with all consent conditions.

Diesel Generating (DG) sets shall also be fitted with stack of adequate height. Low sulphur diesel shall be used in DG sets and other construction machineries. Construction vehicles and machineries shall be periodically maintained.

The requisite PPE (helmet, mask, boot, hand gloves) shall be provided to the construction workers.

4.1.9.7 Noise Quality

136. Impact: Ambient noise level may increase temporarily in the close vicinity of various construction activities, maintenance workshops, vehicles movement and earthmoving equipment.

137. Mitigation Measures: The noise level will be intermittent and temporary and will attenuate fast with increase in distance from noise source. Further, vehicles and equipment should be fitted with silencers and maintained regularly. The workers shall be provided with personal protection devices such as earplugs and earmuffs.. Workers‟ exposure to noise will be restricted to less than 8 hours a day. Workers duty shall be regulated accordingly.

4.1.9.8 Groundwater and Surface Water Quality and Availability

138. Impact: Water will be required for compaction of formation and domestic purposes in the workers camp. These requirements will be mainly sourced from groundwater. Any uncontrolled abstraction of ground water can deplete the ground water table fast. Contamination of groundwater is not envisaged since all construction 16 Water suppression of fugitive dust can reduce emissions from 12% to 98%

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camps will have septic tanks or mobile toilets depending on the number of workers in each camp. The drinking water supply to the habitat is primarily through hand pumps and bore wells. No significant impact is anticipated on surface water bodies except probability of siltation during construction. Due to non-perennial nature of surface water bodies, water requirements for drinking and construction purpose shall be met from ground water sources.

139. Mitigation Measures: Requisite permission shall be obtained for abstraction of groundwater from State Ground Water Board/Central Ground Water Authority17 if applicable. The contractor shall arrange for water required during construction in such a way that the water availability and supply to nearby communities remains unaffected. Water intensive activities shall not be undertaken during summer period to the extent feasible. Provision shall be made to link side drains with the nearby ponds for facilitating water harvesting. Where ponds are not available, the water harvesting pits shall be constructed as per the requirement and rainfall intensity. Measures are already purposed in earlier section for prevention of siltation in water bodies.

4.1.9.9 Biological Environment

140. Impact: Since the sample roads are not passing through any protected areas or forest area, there is no diversion of forest land. The major adverse impacts will be due to tree cutting, Siltation and contamination of water bodies may affect the aquatic life. Since there are only ponds and non-perennial water bodies (Haf River and few canals) the aquatic life is minimal and no significant impact is anticipated on aquatic life.

141. Mitigation Measures: All efforts shall be taken to avoid tree cutting wherever possible. Requisite permission from forest department shall be obtained for cutting of roadside trees. Compensatory Afforestation shall be made on 1:3.ratio basis. Additional trees shall be planted wherever feasible. All care shall be taken to avoid siltation/contamination of water bodies. Movement of herbivores like Cattle, Goats, Cows etc., have been observed in the surrounding agriculture fields. Disturbance to these animals will be avoided to the extent possible.

4.1.9.10 Impact on Common Property Resources

142. Impact: There are public utilities like Electric transformer, electric poles, and hand pumps all along the rural roads. The road construction may require shifting of these utilities. There are many community structures like school, playground village office temples. There is one unmanned railway crossing in subproject Mandhar to Neuridh. With the road construction the unmanned railway crossing will create accidental hazard.

143. Mitigation Measures: All efforts are made to minimize shifting of common utilities and community structures. ROW has been reduced in constricted areas with appropriate engineering measures to minimize land acquisition and shifting of community structures. The community structures/utilities which can not be saved will be shifted to adjacent area with the concurrence and in consultation with community.

144. It is proposed to approach railways for adequate safety at unmanned railway crossing. Adequate clearly visible sign shall be provided on both side of the railway crossing.

17 As per Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), there are 43 notified blocks in India where prior permission is required fro extraction of ground water. Currently there are no notified areas in Chhattisgarh state. CGWA is continually updating the list of notified areas.

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4.2. Common Impacts during Post Construction and Operation Phase 4.2.1. Air Quality

145. Impact: Decrease in air quality due to increase in traffic, idling at congestions.

146. Mitigation Measures: The bad road condition is the main cause of poor air pollution at present. The improved road conditions will result in the improved ambient air quality. Also, the subproject road is largely traversing through vast open agriculture areas, which will provide adequate dispersion to gaseous pollutants, generated from vehicles and will offset the increased pollutants.

4.2.2. Noise

147. Impact: During the operational phase, movement of traffic will be the prime source of noise. Traffic congestion and pedestrian interferences increase the use of horns. This may result in increased noise levels at habitat areas, nearby schools and religious places.

148. Mitigation Measures: Awareness signboard shall be provided for safe driving near the habitat areas. Speed limitation and honking restrictions may be enforced near sensitive locations.

4.2.3. Land, Soil, Tree Plantation

149. Impact: The better access can lead to conversion of agriculture land for residential and commercial purposes close to roads, which may result in loss of productive land and agricultural produce. Since the rural road are aimed at connecting the villages, and with the general trend of migration of rural population to urban areas, the phenomena of conversion of agriculture land to residential area is unlikely to change.

150. The land occupied for construction camp /temporary office/material storage area will remain unproductive if it is not restored after completion of construction activities.

151. It shall be essential to ensure the survivability of the compensatory tree planted

152. Mitigation Measures It shall be ensured that all construction camp/temporary office/material storage areas are restored to its original conditions. The borrow area rehabilitation will also be ensured as per the agreed plan with the landowner. Contractor and PIC will ensure the same and obtained clearance from PIU before handling over the site to SRRDA.

153. The PIC will undertake survivability assessment and report to PIU the status of compensatory tree plantation at a stage of completion of construction with recommendation for improving the survivability of the tree if required.

4.2.4. Groundwater

154. No impact is anticipated on groundwater due to the project during operation phase, hence, no specific mitigation is proposed.

4.2.5. Hydrology and Drainage

155. Impact: Water accumulation incidence may occur due to inadequate availability of cross drainage structure or clogging of cross drainage structures.

156. Mitigation Measures: Regular removal/cleaning of deposited silt shall be done from drainage channels and outlet points before the monsoon season. Rejuvenation of the drainage system by removing encroachments/ congestions shall be regularly conducted.

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4.2.6. Socio-Economic Impact

157. Assessment of project impact on socio-economic conditions point to the conclusions that positive benefits are many fold compared to its adverse impact.

158. Positive Impacts: The better road access is likely to contribute the overall economic condition of village community. With the quick access to urban market areas, the farmers are likely to get better prices for their farm produce. Children will also be able to access the school and education facilities in the near by urban areas.

159. Safety Measures shall be adopted as per NRRDA guidelines. Some of them are highlighted below :

Speed breakers (Rumble strips) as per IRC: 99-1988 shall be provided at sharp corves design and bends where the curve design speed is less than 40 km per hour in plain in rolling terrain.

Speed breakers shall also be provided at a threshold of habitation (as per NRRDA guidelines) at regular intervals (150-200 m) through habitation.

The speed breakers are provided and directional sight boards installed at sites where reverse horizontal curves are closely spaced and speed reduction is required.

Hazard markers to be installed at each end of all box culverts, river crossing causeways and similar CD structures

Shoulder side slopes shall not be steeper than 2h:1V unless stone pitching of the slopes is provided.

Cement concrete pavement and V-shaped drain is constructed to the full width of the available roadway within densely populated habitation.

Directional sight board are installed on all sharp curves and bends

At main road, intersection or crossing “STOP” sign and „T-intersection‟ warning sign shall be installed on the village road.

4.3. Road Specific Impacts

160. The assessment of sample roads indicates that environmental issue associated with all the roads are similar. Hence mitigation measures applicable to all the road are also will be similar except variation in terms of magnitude which will depend on length of the road, the presence various environmental components. These components may be assessed in terms of no of pond, number of community structure (mostly temples, playground, school, gram Panchayat office) likely to be shifted, number and type of common utilities (hand pump, water tank, electric transformer, electrical poles).

161. In case of Mandhar to Neurdih, specific measures are requires for prevention of accident at unmanned railway crossing location. The measures shall include providing adequate signs on both hand of the railway crossing to prevent accidents. Efforts shall be made for providing manned crossing with the railways.

162. Two sample roads (Mandhar -Neurdih and T 04 to Shahada, both in Pallari block of Raipur district) also have undulating topography at some locations. The appropriate

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design measures shall be taken for correcting the profile of the road with minimum cut and fill requirements.

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5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN, INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE ADDRESS MECHANISM

5.1. Environmental Management Plan 163. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is prepared to facilitate effective implementation of recommended mitigations measures with defined roles and responsibility for implementation and monitoring, regulatory compliance requirements, stages of implementation with location, time frame and costs. The mitigation measures are proposed to eliminate or minimise the identified impact associated with design, construction and operation stages of the project, to acceptable level by adopting the most feasible options.

164. The EMP is prepared as per Environmental Management Standard (ECOP) applicable to rural road defined be ADB at RRS I stage.

165. The identified impacts are insignificant and are related to clearing operations of RoW, traffic diversions, setting and operation of construction camps, quarry and borrowing operations, transportation of materials, construction of cross drainage structures, air & noise pollution due to construction activities and operation of construction equipment, tree cutting and shifting of utilities and physical community structure.

166. Appropriate mitigation measures are identified for all rural road construction and operation activities. The identified impacts associated with rural roads and mitigative measures are largely common to most of the roads. The EMP is detailed at Appendix 5.1. It provides action common to all roads at pre construction, construction and operation stage. Since IEE is carried out prior to preparation of DPR, the EMP will be updated specific to road as per DPR requirements by PIU and included with DPR which shall be available to contractor at the time of bidding. The areas to be updated as per DPR provisions are highlighted under location column of EMP.

167. Since, these are rural road, the vehicular density and speed will be low. Movement of vehicles would be confined primarily for transfer of agricultural produce to market places. As such, no major emergency is anticipated. In any accidental eventuality, local administration can be reached quickly for help though Gram Panchayat (village administration) communication systems.

5.2. Environmental Monitoring Plan 168. The environmental monitoring program is prepared with aim to monitor the environmental performance of environmental management plan. The EMOP is planned with the focus on following objectives:

To the assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures proposed

To assess the change in environmental quality during construction and operation stage with respect to before the project scenario.

To assess compliance to regulatory requirements

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To monitor the status of corrective action taken in case of deviation from the planned measures or regulatory requirements.

For rural roads, Environmental Monitoring plan will be more observation oriented and it provides observation areas with frequency of monitoring at pre construction aspects18, construction stage and operation stage. A monitoring plan with monitoring indicator and frequency of monitoring is given at Appendix 5.2.

5.3. Institutional Arrangements and Responsibilities 5.3.1. Institutional Arrangement

169. NRRDA constituted by MORD is the nodal agency for the implementation of PMGSY in India. SRRDA is the state level agency responsible for implementation of PMGSY program in the state. NRRDA has developed various guidelines and defined institutional arrangements for effective and timely implementation of PMGSY program, which also covers measures for environmental and social safeguards. In line with the defined institutional requirements, each SRRDA has set up district level project implementation units (PIUs). NRRDA also appoints Technical Support Consultant (TSC) to provide technical support for capacity building in SRRDA/PIUs, facilitating them for environmental and social safeguard compliance monitoring and due diligence. SRRDA appoints PIC (project implementation consultant) for supervision of construction work. PIC also helps PIU in monitoring the EMP.

170. NRRDA is also responsible to coordinate with SRRDA and ensure compliance to ADB safeguard requirements.

171. The institutional arrangement at National Level and state level for implementation of PMGSY including RCIP is shown at Figure 5.1 .

18 Aspects related to alignment selection for inclusion of new roads

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Figure 5.1 : Institutional Arrangement for EMP Implementation

Ministry of Rural Development (MORD),

Government of India

National Rural Roads Development Agency (NRRDA)

Project Implementation Authority (National Level)

State Rural Development Agency (State Level)

Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

(District Level)

RCIP roads Project Implementation Consultant (PIC)

Contractor Environmental Officer (EO) (Provided by PIC –One Part

Time/ full Time on need basis) or appointed by SRRDA

Implementation of EMP

ADB

Technical Support Consultants (TSC)

Appointed by NRRDA

Environmental Expert of TSC

Monitoring Implementation of EMP

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5.4. Institutional Environmental Responsibilities 172. The institutional environmental responsibilities for different level and function is elaborated below

173. MORD19 the executing agency has the responsibility for monitoring implementation of the EMP for all subprojects and undertaking necessary due diligence. MORD ensure this through its Nodal Agency NRRDA (National Rural Road Development Agency). MORD will also ensure that

a. ADB is given access to undertake environmental due diligence for all subprojects, if and when needed as per EARF requirements.

b. SRRDA meet all environmental assessment requirements in accordance with EARF

c. It undertakes random monitoring of the implementation of the EMP

d. Ensure compliance to legislative requirements such as forest clearance for diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes and Consent to Establish/Operate for hot mix plant, batching plant

e. Appoint Technical Support Consultant (TSC) to assist SRRDA for various environmental aspect and safeguard compliances

174. SRRDA20will ensure that :

a. .ECOP checklist is prepared for each road

b. The completed ECOP checklist is included in the DPR with the help of PIC.

c. Ensure that all required statutory environmental clearances are obtained and comply with clearance conditions;

d. Ensure that the subproject specific EMPs and respective budget are included in the bidding documents;

e. Ensure that the ECOP checklists and EMP (including general and site specific issues) are made available to the contractors;

f. Undertake routine monitoring of the implementation of the EMP including spot checks on site and prepare monitoring reports at least once a year; and

g. With the support of technical support consultants prepare satisfactory environmental due diligence reports of the earlier tranche/periodic financing request before implementing the next tranche.

h. Appoint Project Implementation Consultant ( PIC) for construction supervision and assist PIUs for EMP implementation and related safeguard compliances.

175. PIU will be responsible to :

19 MoRD implements it through its nodal agency NRRDA which undertakes this with the help of Environmental Expert of Technical Support Consultant 20 With assistance from PIC ( Project Implementation Unit)

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a. Complete the ECOP checklists and prepare subproject specific EMPs (including monitoring plan) for each subproject

b. Obtain necessary statutory environmental clearance prior to commencement of civil works

c. Update the respective ECOP checklists and EMPs if there are any changes in alignment of the subprojects

d. To conduct monitoring of all subprojects and prepare pre-, during and post-construction monitoring checklists through the project implementation consultants,

e. Prepare and submit to SRRDA annual monitoring report as per ADB defined format

176. The Technical Support Consultants (TSC) appointed by NRRDA. The Environmental Expert of TSC :

a. Will provide technical assistance to SRRDA/PIU regarding environmental aspects, environmental permitting/clearances requirement,

b. Periodically review EMP implementation status including spot site inspections.

c. Conduct workshops/capacity building program at different level and functions.

d. Prepare environmental Due Diligence report for each trench before implementing next trench

e. Prepare state Level IEE reports and EMPs for non sample roads based on the ECOP checklist completed by the PIC

177. Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) is appointed by SRRDA. PIC will provide one Environmental Officer (EO). The EO will be responsible to ensure adherence and implementation of EMP at all stages of works by the contractor. The EO, if found warranting may also conduct field tests, independent of the contractor to determine the effectiveness of EMP under approval of PIC/PIU. The broad duties / responsibilities of the Environmental Officer will include:

Review of project design and specifications to ensure their adequacy and suitability with respect to the implementation of EMP.

Collection and dissemination of relevant environmental documents including amendments to environmental protection acts issued by the various agencies, namely, ADB, Government of India / State and local bodies;

Interact with the counterpart of the Contractor(s), review work progress/plans and ensure implementation of the EMP;

Co-ordination with the NGOs, community groups and Government departments on environmental issues, provide clarifications/ and obtain clearances during project implementation if any, as required from the regulatory authorities and/or submitting periodic compliance reports as required by the State Authorities;

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Monitoring sensitive environmental attributes during construction and operation stages21 to ensure that the suggested mitigation measures in the EMP are implemented. This will also serve as the basis for the annual environmental monitoring reports.

Facilitate PIU for preparation of annual monitoring report as per ADB defined format

Documentation of the environmental management/monitoring activities for the regular project implementation progress report; which will serve as the basis for the annual environmental monitoring reports.

Conducting environmental training/awareness programs for the contractors, the project implementation personnel and the communities.

178. Contractor is appointed by SRRDA for construction of road and ensure implementation of EMP proposed. The broad duties of constrictor are as follows:

Make adequate costs provision for EMP requirements while biding

Ensure effective implementation of mitigative measures as per road specific EMP

Comply with all applicable legislative requirements and obtain necessary consents for to Establish/Operate before start of hot mix plant and batching plants. Comply with al permit conditions

Create awareness amongst workers for environment, occupational health and safety aspects. Participate in training and awareness programme along with its executives conducted by PIC.

Provide PPE and adequate resources for Environment Occupational Health and Safety

Follow all the guidelines for borrowing earth and restoration of borrow areas, setting up construction camps

Sourcing of quarry material from approved quarries only

Provide all required input to PIC for environmental monitoring as per EMP.

5.5. Environmental Assessment and Review Framework ( EARF) for RCIP 179. ADB has prepared an Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) which identifies the broad scope of the MFF, outlines the policy, environmental screening and assessment, and institutional requirements for preparing the environmental assessments to be followed for subsequent batches and tranches. This EARF also specifies criteria for eligibility for selection rural roads under RCIP. The sample roads are selected following these criteria. The EMP, monitoring requirement, institutional aspects, capacity building, grievance redress mechanism presented in this 21 Normally PIC is supposed to undertake five site visits and five monitoring reports as per contracts being issued by different SRRDA. It is proposed that PIC shall submit the following five monitoring reports: (1) First report at pre construction stage, (2) Second report after three months of start of construction or on completion of 25% construction (3) Thrid report after seven months of start of construction or on completion of 75% of construction, (4) Fourth report after one month of completion of construction and first year of operation stage (5) Fifth report in second month of seond year of operation stage.

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chapter are developed in line with above EARF. The eligibility criteria for selection of roads under RCIP, environmental assessment requirement for each trench and legal framework are given below:

5.5.1. Selection Criteria and Environmental Assessment Requirement

180. The following criteria will be followed for selection of non sample roads.

(i) No Category A (as per ADB‟s SPS) subproject will be included in the MFF.

(ii) Subprojects will be eligible for construction or upgrading in accordance with the PMGSY guidelines, and be included in the respective district core network.

(iii) The subprojects shall not disturb any cultural heritage designated by the Government or by international agencies, such as UNESCO, and shall avoid any monuments of cultural or historical importance.

(iv) The subproject will not pass through any designated wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, other sanctuaries, notified ecological sensitive areas or area of internationally significance (e.g., protected wetland designated by the Wetland Convention).

(v) The projects shall only involve activities that follow Government of India laws and regulations, ADB‟s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009)

181. The following environmental Assessment requirement will be followed roads included under RCIP

(i) ECOP checklists with annexes on trees, utility structures, community structures, strip plans and photographs will be completed for each and every road.

(ii) Based on the requirements of the PMGSY guidelines separate ECOP checklists will be prepared for bridges that are longer than 15 m.

(iii) Based on the completed ECOP checklists for roads and bridges, IEE reports will be prepared at a state level. These reports must contain a general EMP and a site specific EMP where there are site specific issues.

(iv) ADB‟s REA checklist for roads and highways will be completed based on the state level IEE reports prepared and submitted to ADB to confirm categorization

182. The vulnerable to climate change will also be screened following screening checklists, which was integrated in the ADB REA Checklists and corresponding mitigation measures will be prepared.

(i) Is the project area subject to hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, tropical cyclone winds, storm surges, tsunami or volcanic eruptions and climate changes

(ii) Could changes in precipitation patterns or evaporation rates over the lifespan of the project affect its sustainability and cost (i.e., increased landslides increase maintenance costs)?

(iii) Does the project use or depend on resources which could be affected by climate changes such as changes in temperature, precipitation, wind (increased soil moisture content in the sub-grade)?

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(iv) Are there any demographic or socioeconomic aspects of the subproject and project area (e.g., population growth, settlement patterns) that increase the vulnerability of the project and surrounding area?

(v) Could the subproject potentially increase the vulnerability of the surrounding area (i.e., by increasing runoff, encouraging settlement in earthquake zones)

5.5.2. Legal Framework

183. As per Indian legislation, an environmental clearance is not required for rural roads. However, it may attract provisions of Forest Conservation Act, Wild Life (Protection) Act, and other legislation related with Air, Water and Noise pollution controls and prevention. The legislative applicability screening is presented in chapter 1 of this report and it will apply for non-sample road as well. Additionally, to ensure conformance to ADB‟s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS), the subprojects will be subject to the following requirements:

(i) Submission of a completed Rapid Environment Assessment (REA) checklist for Roads and Highways and a categorization form for each state level IEE that is prepared.

(ii) An Initial Environmental Examination22 (IEE) report including the preparation of an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and a Monitoring Plan.

(iii) Regular monitoring of implementation of the EMP and submission of monitoring reports and due diligence reports to ADB as necessary

5.6. Capacity Building 184. Existing capacity of the State Rural Roads Development Agencies (SRRDAs) and Project Implementation Units (PIUs) for implementing environmental safeguard issues need substantial strengthening. Capacity building activities will mainly comprise training workshops for SRRDA and PIU environmental officers on (i) completion of environmental code of practice (ECOP) checklists; (ii) preparation of environmental management plan (EMP) and monitoring plans; (iii) monitoring of EMP implementation and completion of pre-, during and post-construction monitoring checklists; and (iv) preparation of monitoring reports. These few workshops have already been conducted at participating states though ADB appointed Environmental specialist. Additional training will be carried out periodically, by In-house trained and experienced officials.

5.7. Consultation and Information Disclosure 185. During the preparation of ECOP and Detailed Project Report (DPR), the PIU has to ensure consultation, and addressal of concerns of the affected people.

186. All environmental assessment documents are subject to ADB‟s Public Communication Policy (2005) and will be made available to the public, upon request. The SRRDAs are responsible for ensuring that all environmental checklist documentation, including the environmental due diligence and monitoring reports, are properly and systematically kept as part of the Investment Program specific records. MORD must disclose state specific sample road IEE reports on its website. 22 As per selection criteria, no Category A subproject will be included under RCIP.

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5.8. Grievance Redress Mechanism 187. PRI administered village level committee is the first contact point for any aggrieved person. This committee will try to settle the concern by them self or in consultation with contractor or PIU. The unresolved concerned are forwarded to PIU for further action. PIU resolves these concern in consultation with PIC, SRRDA, and contractor as the situation demands. This is an established practice and is seen effective enough in RRS II. PIC will also collect concerns received by this committee in the intervening period and report the effectiveness of action taken.

188. At national level NRRDA has made provision of registering complain /suggestion through its website. NRRDA forwards these complains to concerned SRRDA for necessary actions. SRRDA directly or through concerned PIU initiate the appropriate action and update the complainant as well as NRRDA. It is proposed that NRRDA website will be cross-linked to each SRRDA website as well or SRRDA will also make provision of complain registry at its website.

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6. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

6.1. General 189. Public consultation was undertaken consistent with the ADB requirements. All the five principles of information dissemination, information solicitation, integration, co-ordination and engagement into dialogue were incorporated in the consultation process. A framework of different environmental impacts likely from the project was strengthened and modified based on opinions of all those consulted, especially in the micro level by setting up dialogues with the village people from whom information on site facts and prevailing conditions were collected.

190. Stakeholder‟s consultations were held with the intent to understand their concerns, apprehensions, overall opinion and solicit recommendations to improve project design. Informal meetings, interviews were organized covering the entire project stretch. The informal consultation generally started with explaining the sub projects, followed by an explanation to potential impacts. Participant‟s views were gathered with regard to loss of agricultural land, shifting of utilities, shifting of common cultural properties, effect on air and noise quality of the area due to traffic, water availability, accident and risk.

191. The discussions were designed to receive maximum inputs from the participants regarding their acceptability and environmental concerns arising out of the sub-project. They were given the brief outline of the project to which their opinion was sought. Suggestions were also sought for mitigating any potential adverse impact.

6.2. Compliance with Relevant Regulatory Requirements 192. In India, public consultation is mandatory in case of Category A and B1 category projects23 in select conditions. Being a category B project as per ADB Environmental Guidelines 2003, consultation was carried out during the early stage of IEE report preparation. The requirement of public consultation during the implementation of the project has been proposed as part of the mitigation plan.

6.3. Beneficiaries’ Comments 193. The project has immense acceptability among the local people. They perceived that in addition to providing all weather connectivity, the sub-project road would bring positive socio-economic changes in the area. Local people mainly discussed on issues related to drainage and commencement of the construction work.

194. Some of the general issues raised during the different consultation sessions are summarised below :

Construction Camp - The participants did not apprehend any adverse impact due to the construction camp near to their villages. They responded positively towards providing support to these, if required, in terms of any food, water requirements.

23 As per schedule I of EIA notification number S.O. 1533, dated 14th September 2006. This notification also defines when a public consultation is mandatory. However, the project roads doe not require environmental clearance under this notification.

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Water Logging and Drainage - Participants informed about few low-lying areas where water logging takes place during monsoon season. The villagers requested for provision of adequate cross drainage structures at these locations.

Loss of Livelihood and Income Restoration Options - those who had encroached on the proposed alignment raised this issue. However, they offered the encroached space for the proposed project, if demanded.

Road Safety - Safety issues were not of major concern among the inhabitants including women.

Land Acquisition - People were in full support of the project and were ready to donate their land for the same, if required.

Losses of Idols/Shrines - Participants supported the project and were willing to shift the idols, burial grounds and other religious structures observed at certain locations if required.

Loss of Trees Due to Road Construction - Respondents were of the opinion that trees cutting should be avoided or else minimised. For trees to be cut compensatory plantation should be done. Some villagers expected additional plantation should be carried out. They recommended to plant only local tree species.

Impacts on Health – Villagers do not perceived any impact due to this road project. However, issues pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), HIV- AIDS may be an issue during construction stage however, this aspects are analysed by Social Impact Assessment team separately.

Ambient Air & Noise Quality – The respondents viewed that these are the problems of urban areas and their villages are still untouched from this aspect. They even do not anticipate any of these problems after the completion of the project. However, they do not want increased in pollution during construction phase.

Inconvenience during Construction - The participants viewed that they will manage it, as it will be temporary in nature.

Employment during Construction - The locals expected that they should be given preference in employment during project implementation.

Perceptions and Expectations - The public and the affected persons appreciated need and supported the project fully. Community at large appreciated overall benefits to them resulting from project development;

6.4. Addressal of Issues 195. The efforts made to address all the issues raised during consultations through design changes/adjustments and environmental best practices. Some of the provisions

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made under the project to address the issues and concerns of the community are given in Error! Reference source not found..

Table 6.1 : Addressal of Issues and Concerns under the Project Issue/Concern Addressal under the project

Water Logging and Drainage

Adequate cross drainage structures have been planned

Road Safety Adequate safely signage is planned all along the rural road. Land acquisition and Mode of compensation

The proposed RoW is 12m along the rural road. No land acquisition is planned in project road.

Loss of roadside idols/shrines

Idols and shrines will be relocated to the other nearby places with consultation and proper rituals

Loss of trees Compensatory Afforestation would be done at the ratio of three trees for each tree to be cut. Additional tree plantation shall be made wherever feasible

Increased pollution levels

Ambient air quality, water quality largely meets the prescribed standard. Al efforts shall be made to prevent pollution.

No construction activity shall be taken at night in village area.

Utilities and basic infrastructure

All the effected utilities, electric poles, telephone lines, wells, tube wells etc. shall be relocated under the project cost.

Primary water sources like hand pump and open well should be relocated first if affected.

Employment of locals during construction

Locals will be given preference for employment during the project implementation

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7. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

7.1. Conclusions 196. The findings of Environment Assessment of sample roads indicate that impacts are mostly similar and subprojects are unlikely to cause any significant environmental impacts. While some of the impacts are negative, there are many bearing benefits to the area. Most of the impacts are likely to occur during construction stage, are temporary in nature, and can be mitigated with minor to negligible residual impacts.

197. The project received immense support from local people as they perceive that this project will improve the overall connectivity and bring various economic opportunities to the people of the area

198. All sample roads included under RCIP were selected based on ecological and climate change consideration defined under EARF. Accordingly, none of the sample roads passes through protected areas or encroaches precious ecology (sensitive or protected areas) or any historical or archeologically protected areas.. As per selection guidelines, none of the selected sample road passes through reserved forests either. Few trees cutting though may be involved.

199. None of the rural road crosses any natural stream except one road, which runs close to Haf River. Adequate engineering measures are proposed for the protection of road from the flood.

200. All the sample roads are aligned with existing village roads and unpaved movement paths. As such, land acquisition is nil or very minimal which is also acquired through donations from villagers.

201. Considering insignificant environmental sensitivity, the project is categorised as category B as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 09.

202. No categorisation is made under environmental legislation of India, since these small roads do not require any environmental clearance in accordance to Indian Environmental (Protection) Act and Rules, 1986 amended till date. However, clearance from Forest Department will be required for cutting of trees.

203. The impacts identified are mostly related to alignment selection, land clearing, borrowing earth, cutting of trees, shifting of utilities and community structures, establishment of construction camp or material storage areas, transportation of material and operation of hot mix plant. All identified impacts are either eliminated or minimised through design consideration and suitable mitigative measures.

204. Environmental Management plan covering all stages of road construction (design, construction and operation) is prepared with defined responsibility for its implementation. Environmental Monitoring plan is also prepared to ensure effective implementation of EMPs.

205. NRRDA/SRRDA has defined institutional setup including with specified responsibility for environmental management. Existing capacity of the State Rural Roads Development Agencies (SRRDAs) and Project Implementation Units (PIUs) for implementing environmental safeguard issues need substantial strengthening. The capacity enhancement is proposed through focused workshops and training session. Few workshops have already been conducted at participating states through ADB

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appointed Environmental specialist. Trained and experienced in-house officials should carry out more raining in future periodically.

206. The IEE also indicate that rural road construction works does not warrant further EIA study for subsequent rural road construction works in Chhattisgarh.

7.2. Key Recommendations: 207. Any major changes or any major additional work other than the proposed project activities will require updation of ECOPs and IEE. The updated ECOPs and IEE will have to be submitted to NRRDA, and ADB for concurrence before civil works commence.

208. The implementation of prescribed mitigation measures will minimize/avoid the adverse impacts. Moreover, the impacts shall be monitored continually by implementing and updating the Environmental Management plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan.

209. These IEE is prepared based on ECOPs and feasibility stage. Subproject specific EMP shall be improved as per the final provisions made under DPRs. The updated EMP if there is any change, shall also be sent to ADB for information.

210. Executing agency shall ensure that updated road specific EMP forms part of DPR and is available to contractor at the time of bidding. . The contractor will specify the quantity and budget for various activities like rehabilitation of borrow earth pits, first aid and sanitation facilities at construction camp and temporary office/material storage place as per EMP requirements. The same shall be revised if there is any change in the project design. Any such change shall be reported to ADB as well

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Appendix 2.1: Details of Roads in Chhattisgarh

S.No. Block Dist Road name Total length Connecting Villages

(Start/End) 1) Bilha Bilaspur Batori to Beltukri 5.02 Beltukri , Kureli 2) Bilha Bilaspur L07 to Udgan 1.05 Udgan 3) Pathariya Bilaspur Khutera to Klarjevra 3.03 Klarjevra, Machaha 4) Pathariya Bilaspur T06 to Bhathali 4 Bhathali 5) Masturi Bilaspur Jewra to Patelpara 2.5 Patelpara 6) Bilha Bilaspur Parsahi road to Uraihapara 1.75 Uraihapara 7) Bilha Bilaspur Pathapali to Banka 9.0 Banka , Korbi 7 Total length of Road in Bilaspur 26.35 1) Bematara Durg Main Road-Damaidih 2.0 Damaidih

2) Bemetara Durg Darhi-Khandsara Road to Bandhi Road 4.5 Parswara, Bandhi

3) Bematara Durg Main Road T02 to Jhalam Road 1.4 Jhalam 4) Berla Durg Ghatiyakala to Mudpar Road 1.4 Ghatiyakala to Mudpar 5) Nawagarh Durg Tora-Nawagarh 3.7 Gopalbhaina - 6) Saja Durg Bortara to Khairy 3.12 Bortora to Khairi

7) Saja Durg Saja -Deorbija Road to Bod Road 2.5 Bod

8) Saja Durg Dhamdha-Gandai Road to Pattharikhurd Road 4.9 Patarjhori,Patharikhurd

9) Saja Durg Kanhera to Sukhataal 3.08 Sukhatal

10) Saja Durg Main Road (keshtara) to Bagledi Road 2.47 Keshtara,Bagheli

11) Saja Durg Saja-Kodwa Road to Matra Road 1.65 Matra

12) Saja Durg Masulgondi to Kongiyakhurd road 0.8 Kongiyakhurd

13) Saja Durg Main Road T011 (Piperiya) to Karbari Road 1.88 Piperiya, Korwy

14) Saja Durg Padumsara to Hathmidi (Hadras Road) 3.15 Gidhawa, Hathmidi,Hardass

15) Saja Durg Pudumsara to Kirki road 3.96 Kirki 16) Saja Durg Triyabhat to Sonpander 1.5 Sonpandar 16 Total length of Road in Durg 41.91 1) Abhanpur Raipur Amadi to Parsada 2.29 Aamadi, Parsada

2) Dharsiwa Raipur 07T14 (Siltora) to Mandhar Neodih 3.2 Mandhar, Neuaridh

3) Pallari Raipur T 06 to Gaitara 5 Zarve, Gaitara 4) Pallari Raipur T07 (Keshla) to Sankari (S) 3.26 Keshla, Sankari 5) Pallari Raipur T 04 to Shahada 2.53 Bhawanipur, Shahada 6) Pallari Raipur T 07 to Khaira 1.57 , Mudpar, Khaira 7) Simga Raipur Manikpur to Ranijarod 3.21 Manikpur, Ranijarod 8) Simga Raipur Parkidih to Tekari 8.10 Pakidih, Tekari 9) Tilda Raipur Motimpara kala to Padabhat 3.30 Motinpurkala, Padabhat

9 Total length of Road in Raipur 32.46

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Total length of Road in Chattisgarh 100.72

Note:

1. The road length in certain cased have changed during DPR preparation stage compared to ECOPs preparation stages. PIU concerned will update the ECOPs while updating EMPs as per DPR before attaching it alongwith DPR.

2. ECOPS for three roads included under 100 Km sample roads on later stage will be included by the SRRDA/concerned PIU.

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Appendix 2.2: Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist

Instructions: (i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It

is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES), for endorsement by Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.

(ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are

adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender checklists.

(iii) Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential

impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.

Country/Project Title: Sector Division:

SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS A. PROJECT SITING IS THE PROJECT AREA ADJACENT TO OR WITHIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS?

CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE

None of the road is located adjacent or within any archaeologically protected monument or culturally important structures. In cases of few roads, some religious structures like temples are located close to the roads.

PROTECTED AREA

No protected area is located in the project area.

Roads and Highways

India/TA-7237 (IND): Rural Roads Sector III Project –Chhattisgarh State Sample Roads ( List of sample roads included at Table 1)

Transport Sector

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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS

WETLAND

No protected or classified wet land is located close to any roads. Few village ponds are located close to following roads:

Amadi to Parsada, Mandhar to Neurdih, T06 to Gaitara, T04 to Shahada, Manikpur to Ranijarod, and Parkidih to Tekari Roads in Raipur District

Darhi Khandsara to Bandi, Bortara to Khairi Roads in Durg district

Khutera to Klarjevra Road in Bilaspur district

MANGROVE

None of the roads is located in coastal areas.

ESTUARINE

No Estuarine is located in the project area.

BUFFER ZONE OF PROTECTED AREA

No such area is located in the project vicinity.

SPECIAL AREA FOR PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY

No such area is located in the project vicinity.

B. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS WILL THE PROJECT CAUSE…

Encroachment on historical/cultural areas; disfiguration of landscape by road embankments, cuts, fills, and quarries?

No encroachment on historical or cultural areas is expected in either of the roads. The topography of project roads is primarily flat. Project activity involves up-gradation of unpaved village road to paved road. The roads are aligned as per the existing unpaved road alignment. The embankment height is low. The aggregate will be sourced only from existing quarries. Borrow earth will be borrowed from barren land or authorised places with provision of borrow area rehabilitation.

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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS Encroachment on precious ecology (e.g. sensitive or protected areas)?

None of the roads passes through or close to any protected areas (wild life sanctuaries, or national park or other ecologically important sites). Only cutting of few trees is involved. Attempts have been made to minimising the cutting of trees while finalising the road alignments.

Alteration of surface water hydrology of waterways crossed by roads, resulting in increased sediment in streams affected by increased soil erosion at construction site?

None of the road is crossing any natural stream except Main road to Damaidih road, which runs close to Haf river. Adequate engineering measures like road elevation cross drainage structures are proposed for the protection of road from flood in Haf river. Certain project roads are crossing only local and seasonal drains. Village ponds are also located close to few roads. Adequate provisions are proposed for bank stabilisation and prevention of silt runoff to avoid sedimentation in these water bodies during construction and operation phases.

Deterioration of surface water quality due to silt runoff and sanitary wastes from worker-based camps and chemicals used in construction?

None of the construction camps are proposed close to any water body. No harmful chemical are likely to be used for road construction. Septic tank is proposed for sewage disposal at each construction camp. Adequate provision is proposed for prevention of silt runoff during construction.

Increased local air pollution due to rock crushing, cutting and filling works, and chemicals from asphalt processing?

Localised air pollution is expected. Dust separation measures like spraying of water on unpaved haulage routes are proposed to minimise the dust generation. Asphalt mixing plant will be located away from habitat area with adequate stack height for emission dispersion.

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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS Risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational health and safety due to physical, chemical, biological, and radiological hazards during project construction and operation?

Workers may get exposed to dust and noise during construction activities. However, the exposure levels are likely to be short and insignificant. Workers will be provided requisite PPEs to minimise such exposure and associated harmful occupational health effects. Traffic on these rural roads is expected to be low and as such, no occupational health hazard is anticipated during operation phase.

Noise and vibration due to blasting and other civil works?

No blasting is involved. No significant noise generation is expected during construction activities except normal construction equipment operational noise. These noise level will be impulsive in nature and it impact will be confined within few meters of either side road.

Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people

No involuntary resettlement of people is involved.

Dislocation and compulsory resettlement of people living in right-of-way?

No displacement of people is involved.

Disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable groups?

No such impact is anticipated. .

Other social concerns relating to inconveniences in living conditions in the project areas that may trigger cases of upper respiratory problems and stress?

None. Villagers are supportive for the construction of these roads, as they believe that these roads will provide them better connectivity and will contribute in poverty alleviation.

Hazardous driving conditions where construction interferes with pre-existing roads?

None. Measures will be taken to avoid any hazardous driving condition.

Poor sanitation and solid waste disposal in construction camps and work sites, and possible transmission of communicable diseases from workers to local populations?

Provision is made for the disposal of sewage through septic tanks and solid waste through composting or controlled land burial, is planned. As such, camp size will be small (about 50 workers) and no such transmission of diseases is expected. Periodic health check-up may be organised to this. Awareness will be created amongst the workers about hygiene and health protection.

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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS Creation of temporary breeding habitats for mosquito vectors of disease?

No such condition is anticipated

Accident risks associated with increased vehicular traffic, leading to accidental spills of toxic materials and loss of life?

Being rural road, traffic volume is expected low and probability of accident is minimal. Adequate traffic management measures will be taken to prevent hazardous traffic conditions during construction phase. Adequate signage, speed control measures will be taken close to sensitive locations such as schools, temple or hospitals.

Increased noise and air pollution resulting from traffic volume?

Air and noise pollution may increase during construction phase. However, the same is likely to be confined within few meters of either side of the road. Dust separation measures such as spraying of water and distribution of PPE to workers will be adopted. Impulsive but intermittent noise level increase may occur during operation phase. Air pollution level rather will reduce on paved road compared to unpaved road conditions.

Increased risk of water pollution from oil, grease and fuel spills, and other materials from vehicles using the road?

This possibility is minimal but can not be ruled out. Adequate signage and crash barriers near water body will be proposed to prevent any such incident.

Social conflicts if workers from other regions or countries are hired?

Most of the workers will be hired locally.

Large population influx during project construction and operation that causes increased burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)?

Most of the workers will be hired locally. Since average road length is 3-5 Km. No of construction camp per road is expected to be one with only 30-40 workers. This is unlikely to cause any significant burden on social infrastructure and services.

Risks to community health and safety due to the transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of materials such as explosives, fuel and other chemicals during construction and operation?

The construction material (aggregate from approved quarries, borrow earth, Bitumen) will be sourced from nearby sources/approved sources. No explosive or chemicals are likely to be used. Bitumen waste if any generated during construction will either recycled or disposed off in controlled manner.

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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS Community safety risks due to both accidental and natural causes, especially where the structural elements or components of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning.

No such impacts are anticipated. Safe access is provided to all villagers using the road. Adequate signage is placed at work place.

The Project is categorized as B.

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Appendix 2.3: Rural Roads: Environmental Checklist

1. Road Name:

2.

3. Block Name: District Name: Total Length of the Road:

A. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: Low: Humidity High: Low: Rainfall Rainy Season

mm/year to

B. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

Altitude:

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.)

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

Name of animals: Endangered species (if any):

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

6. Inhabited Area

7. Agricultural Land

8. Grazing grounds

9. Barren Land

C. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

(√) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

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No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 6. Are there any trees with a

dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

(√ ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

(√ ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures24 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings25 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

24 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar strucutures. 25 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, publ ic toilet and other similar structures.

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No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 3. If suggestions received, were they

incorporated into the design?

E. Please attach the following: 1) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required

under C. 6) 2) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 3) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 4) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

5) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Appendix 2.4: ECOPs of Sample Roads in Chhattisgarh

A: ECOPS IN DISTRICT BILASPUR

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Batori to Beltukri Block Name: Bilha District Name: Bilaspur Total Length of the Road: 4.5 km

D. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 45 C (May) Low: 10 C (Dec) Humidity High: NS Low: NS Rainfall Rainy Season

580 mm/year July to September

NS – Not Specified

E. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated at Ch. 2.1 to 3 km and 4.5 on the both side of the road.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land was found between Ch. 0.1 to 0.4 km and 3.1 to 4.4 on the both side of the road.

F. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

The project road passes by a pond at Ch. 0.5 Km on the RHS of the road.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

There are no Nallas/streams/rivers crossing the road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

The project road does not have any water stagnation problem as informed by the villagers. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding as there are no rivers near the alignment.

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No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation frequency)

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There is only 1 tree of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

(√ ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures26 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings27 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

There was no Community structures found with in the 10 km of the road.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown

26 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 27 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks in Attachment IV.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 6) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required

under C. 6) 7) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 8) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 9) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

10) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.5 1 -

Total 1

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 3.1 - Hand pump

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Attachment III

Left Right 8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2 m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m Habitation 4.5 Habitation O.L 4.4 O.L O.L 4.3 O.L O.L 4.2 O.L O.L 4.1 O.L O.L 4 O.L O.L 3.9 O.L O.L 3.8 O.L O.L 3.7 O.L O.L 3.6 O.L O.L 3.5 O.L O.L 3.4 O.L O.L 3.3 O.L O.L 3.2 O.L O.L 3.1 1 HP O.L Habitation 3 Habitation Habitation 2.9 Habitation Habitation 2.8 Habitation Habitation 2.7 Habitation Habitation 2.6 Habitation Habitation 2.5 Habitation Habitation 2.4 Habitation Habitation 2.3 Habitation Habitation 2.2 Habitation A.L Habitation 2.1 Habitation A.L A.L 2 A.L

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Left Right 8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2 m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m A.L 1.9 A.L A.L 1.8 A.L A.L 1.7 A.L A.L 1.6 A.L A.L 1.5 A.L A.L 1.4 A.L A.L 1.3 A.L A.L 1.2 A.L A.L 1.1 A.L A.L 1 A.L A.L 0.9 A.L A.L 0.8 A.L A.L 0.7 A.L A.L A.L 0.6 A.L A.L 1 Tree 0.5 Pond O.L 0.4 O.L O.L 0.3 O.L O.L 0.2 O.L O.L 0.1 O.L House, Well 0 House

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Attachment IV Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Pond along the road

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RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: L07 to Udgan Block Name: Bilha District Name: Bilaspur Total Length of the Road: 1.05 km

G. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 45 C (May) Low: 10 °C (Dec) Humidity High: NS Low: NS Rainfall Rainy Season

580 mm/year July to September

NS – Not Specified

H. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated at Ch.0.7 to 1 km on the both side of the road

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road does not pass by agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land was found between Ch. 0 to 0.7 on both side of the road.

I. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√ There are no Lakes/swamps along the road.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

No water body is crossing the project road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

The project road section at Ch.0.1 to 0.2 km has water stagnation problem informed by the villagers. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding as there are no rivers near the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

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6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√ None found along the alignment.

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

(√ ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100 m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures28 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment I.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings29 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

One school was found along the proposed alignment as shown in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment IV.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were

28 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 29 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 11) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required

under C. 6) 12) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 13) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 14) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

15) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.8 Transformer -

Attachment II

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.6 - School

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Attachment III

Left Right 8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2 m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m Habitation 1 Habitation Habitation 0.9 Habitation Transformer Habitation 0.8 Habitation Dry Pond O.L Habitation 0.7 Habitation O.L O.L 0.6 O.L School O.L 0.5 O.L O.L 0.4 O.L O.L 0.3 O.L O.L 0.2 O.L O.L 0.1 O.L O.L 0 O.L

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Attachment IV Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Railway Crossing

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RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Khutera to Klarjevra Block Name: Pathariya District Name: Bilaspur Total Length of the Road: 3.03 km

J. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 45 C (May) Low: 10 C (Dec) Humidity High: NS Low: NS Rainfall Rainy Season

580 mm/year July to September

NS – Not Specified

K. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated at Ch 0 to 0.9 km and 1.9 to 3km both side of the road.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

consisted of grazing land. 9. Barren Land

√ No part of the Study area consist

barren land.

L. Specific description of the Road Environment (Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

The project road passes by a couple of ponds at Ch.1.1 LHS and 2.3 RHS of the road.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

There are no nallas/streams/rivers along or crossing the road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

The project road section at Ch. 0.1 km has some water stagnation problem as observed during field visit. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding as there are no rivers near the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

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6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

(√ ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures30 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings31 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were

30 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 31 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 16) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required

under C. 6) 17) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 18) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 19) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

20) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.1 - 1 0.5 1 - 1.8 7 -

Total 8 1

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.0 Electric Pole Electric Pole 0.4 Hand Pump - 0.5 Electric Pole - 1.8 - Transformer 2.5 Electric Pole -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

1.9 - Temple 2.5 Temple -

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Attachment IV Left Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2 m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m Habitation 3 Habitation Habitation 2.9 Habitation Habitation 2.8 Habitation Habitation 2.7 Habitation Habitation 2.6 Habitation Temple 1 EP Habitation 2.5 Habitation Habitation 2.4 Habitation Habitation 2.3 Habitation Pond Habitation 2.2 Habitation Habitation 2.1 Habitation Habitation 2 Habitation Habitation 1.9 Habitation 7 Trees A.L 1.8 A.L Transformer A.L 1.7 A.L A.L 1.6 A.L A.L 1.5 A.L A.L 1.4 A.L A.L 1.3 A.L A.L 1.2 A.L Pond A.L 1.1 A.L A.L 1 A.L Habitation 0.9 Habitation Habitation 0.8 Habitation Habitation 0.7 Habitation Habitation 0.6 Habitation

1 EP,1 Tree Habitation 0.5 Habitation

1 HP Habitation 0.4 Habitation Rice Mill Habitation 0.3 Habitation

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Left Right 8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2 m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m Habitation 0.2 Habitation Habitation 0.1 Habitation

House,1EP 0

1 Tree, Shop, EP, Playground

E.P. – Electric Pole A.L. – Agricultural Land

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Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation

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RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: T06 to Bhathli Block Name: Pathariya District Name: Bilaspur Total Length of the Road: 4 km

M. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 45 C (May) Low: 10 C (Dec) Humidity High: NS Low: NS Rainfall Rainy Season

580 mm/year July to September

NS – Not Specified

N. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated between Ch. 1.2 to 2 on the both side of the road.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land was found between Ch. 0.5 to 1.1 km on the LHS of the road and 1.5 km on the RHS of the road.

O. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√ There are no Lakes/swamps beside the road.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

There are no nallas/streams/rivers along the road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

There was no water stagnation problem on or near the road informed by the villagers. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding as there are no rivers near the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

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6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

(√ ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures32 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings33 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√ There was no cultural or community structures/buildings34 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment IV.

32 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 33 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures. 34 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 2. Any suggestion received

in finalizing the alignment

√ No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 21) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required

under C. 6) 22) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 23) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 24) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

25) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.0 1 1

Total 1 1

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.0 Hand pump -

2.1 Electric Pole, Hand pump -

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Attachment III

Left Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2 m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m

A.L 4 A.L A.L 3.9 A.L A.L 3.8 A.L A.L 3.7 A.L A.L 3.6 A.L A.L 3.5 A.L A.L 3.4 A.L 2 House A.L 3.3 A.L A.L 3.2 A.L A.L 3.1 A.L A.L 3 A.L A.L 2.9 A.L A.L 2.8 A.L A.L 2.7 A.L A.L 2.6 A.L A.L 2.5 A.L A.L 2.4 A.L A.L 2.3 A.L A.L 2.2 A.L 1 HP,1 EP A.L 2.1 A.L Habitation 2 Habitation Habitation 1.9 Habitation Habitation 1.8 Habitation Habitation 1.7 Habitation Habitation 1.6 Habitation

Burial Ground Habitation 1.5 Habitation O.L

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Left Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2 m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m

Habitation 1.4 Habitation Habitation 1.3 Habitation O.L. Habitation 1.2 Habitation A.L O.L. 1.1 A.L O.L. 1 A.L O.L. 0.9 A.L O.L. 0.8 A.L O.L. 0.7 A.L O.L. 0.6 A.L O.L. 0.5 A.L A.L 0.4 A.L A.L 0.3 A.L A.L 0.2 A.L A.L 0.1 A.L

House,1 HP,1 Tree 0 1 Tree

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Attachment IV Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

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B: ECOPS IN DISTRICT DURG

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Main Road-Damaidih Block Name: Bemetara District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 1.8 km

P. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

Q. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Gopalbhaina village area. Few are spread up in the farming areas too.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

9. Barren Land √

No barren land found along the proposed road.

R. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

No water body is crossing/along the project road. However, Haf river is informed by the villagers which is about 200-300 m away from the site.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

There are no water stagnation problems along the alignment, however, the villagers demanded of a Stop Dam cum bridge at Haf river located nearby which will help them get water available during monsoon which otherwise result in flooding in nearby areas. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding except during heavy rains when water from Haf river reaches the village. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

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6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures35 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings36 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were

35 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 36 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 26) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required

under C. 6) 27) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 28) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 29) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

30) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 1.3 1 - 1.4 - 1 1.6 - 1

Total 1 2

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 1.3 - Electric Pole 1.4 - Electric Pole 1.5 Hand Pump - 1.6 Well - 1.7 - Electric Pole 1.8 - Hand Pump

Attachment III List of Community Structures

Chainage Left Right 1.7 - Temple

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Attachment IV

Left Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m Dokerbela to Damidih 0 to 2m 2 to 4m

4 to 6m

6 to 8m

8 to 10m

House 1.8 House School,1 HP

House 1.7 1 EP Temple, House

Well 1.6 1 Tree House,1 HP 1.5 House A.L 1.4 House,1 EP,1 Tree A.L,1 Tree 1.3 House,1 EP A.L 1.2 House O.L. 1.1 O.L, House O.L. 1 O.L. O.L. 0.9 O.L. O.L. 0.8 O.L. O.L. 0.7 O.L. O.L. 0.6 O.L. O.L. 0.5 O.L. O.L. 0.4 O.L. O.L. 0.3 O.L. O.L. 0.2 O.L.

River Gauge Station Post 0.1 River Bank

0 A.L O.L. – Open Land A.L. – Agricultural Land H.P. – Hand Pump E.P. – Electric Pole

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Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

View of Temple Along the Alignment Barren Land Along the Road

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RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST

Road Name: Darhi Khandsara Road-Bandi Block Name: Bemetara District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 4.4 km

S. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

T. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near Paraswara and Bandi village area. Few are spread up in the farming areas too.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

consisted of grazing land. 9. Barren Land

√ No barren land found along the proposed road.

U. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

There are 2 Ponds at Ch. 1.5 and 1.8 on the LHS of the road.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

No major stream crossing was found except a couple of ponds at Ch. 1.5 & 1.8. A canal is crossing at Ch. 1.9.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

There are no water stagnation problems along the alignment.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

None. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

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7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures37 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings38 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

37 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 38 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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31) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

32) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 33) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 34) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

35) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.1 3 1 0.3 3 - 0.4 1 - 0.5 1 - 0.6 1 - 2.0 5 14 2.1 10 5 2.2 5 7 2.3 5 4 2.7 4 5 3.2 1 - 3.3 1 - 3.4 1 - 3.8 3 -

Total 44 35

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.1 - Electric Pole

1.1 - Hand Pump; Water tank

1.2 2 Electric Pole - 1.4 - Well 1.5 Pond - 1.8 Pond - 4.3 Hand Pump Hand Pump 4.4 - Transformer

Attachment III List of Community Structures

Chainage Left Right

0.1 Primary Health Centre -

1.1 - School 1.4 Temple - 4.0 - School 4.4 Temple -

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Attachment IV Left Right

8 to 10m

6 to 8m 4 to 6m

2 to 4m 0 to 2m Darhi-Khandsara 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m

6 to 8m

8 to 10m

House 4.5 House House Temple 4.4 Transformer 1 H.P 4.3 1H.P House 4.2 House House 4.1 House House 4 House School House 3.9 Houses O.L A.L 3 Tree Houses 3.8 Houses A.L A.L 3.7 A.L A.L 3.6 A.L A.L 3.5 A.L A.L 1 Tree 3.4 A.L A.L 1 Tree 3.3 A.L A.L 1 Tree 3.2 A.L A.L 3.1 A.L A.L 3 A.L A.L 2.9 A.L A.L 2.8 A.L A.L 4 Trees 2.7 5 Trees A.L A.L 2.6 A.L A.L 2.5 A.L A.L 2.4 A.L O.L. 5 Trees 2.3 4 Trees O.L O.L. 5 Trees 2.2 7 Trees O.L O.L. 10 Trees 2.1 5 Trees O.L O.L. 5 Trees 2 14 Trees O.L

Canal Crossing 1.9 Canal Crossing

O.L., 1.8 O.L

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Left Right 8 to 10m

6 to 8m 4 to 6m

2 to 4m 0 to 2m Darhi-Khandsara 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m

6 to 8m

8 to 10m

Pond O.L. 1.7 O.L O.L. 1.6 O.L Pond 1.5 O.L House Temple 1.4 Well A.L 1.3 A.L A.L 1 E.P 1 E.P 1.2 House A.L 1.1 1 H.P Water Tank School A.L 1 House A.L 0.9 A.L A.L 0.8 A.L A.L 0.7 A.L 1 Tree 0.6 A.L 1 Tree 0.5 A.L 1 Tree 0.4 A.L 3 Tree 0.3 A.L A.L 0.2 A.L

A.L P.H.C. 3 Tree House 0.1 1 Tree,1 EP

House 0 O.L. – Open Land A.L. – Agricultural Land H.P. – Hand Pump E.P. – Electric Pole P.H.C. – Primary Health Centre

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Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

View of Temple At the End Point Barren Land Along the Road

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RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Main Road-Jhalam Block Name: Bemetara District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 1.4 km

V. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

W. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near Jhalam village area.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land found in between Ch. 0.2 to 0.6 and Ch. 1.1 to 1.4 along the proposed road.

X. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

No water body is crossing/along the project road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

Few low lying areas in between Ch. 0.7 to 0.9 is found where water logging is anticipated. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

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7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures39 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings40 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

39 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 40 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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36) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

37) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 38) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 39) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

40) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.0 1 - 0.5 - 1 0.6 1 1 0.9 - 1 1.0 1 - 1.1 2 -

Total 5 3

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.5 Hand Pump - 0.6 2 Electric Pole - 0.8 Electric Pole - 0.9 - Hand Pump 1.0 Electric Pole - 1.2 Hand Pump -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.9 - School

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Attachment IV

Left Right 8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m T02 Jhalam Road 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m A.L 1.4 A.L. A.L 1.3 O.L. House,1HP 1.2 O.L. House 2 Trees 1.1 House 1 Tree, 1 EP House 1 House LL AREA 0.9 LL AREA 1 Tree 1HP School House 1 EP LL AREA 0.8 LL AREA House House LL AREA 0.7 LL AREA House 1 EP, 1 Tree House 1 EP 0.6 1 Tree House House 1 HP 0.5 1Tree House House O.L. 0.4 O.L. O.L. 0.3 O.L. A.L 0.2 O.L. A.L 0.1 House A.L 1 Tree 0

E.P. – Electric Pole A.L. – Agricultural Land O.L. – Open Land LL Area – Low Lying Area

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Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

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RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Ghatiyakala-Mudpar Block Name: Berla District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 1.3 km

Y. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

Z. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near Mudpar village area. Few are spread up in the farming areas.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land found along the proposed road between Ch. 0.3 to 0.6.

AA. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

A seasonal nalla is crossing the alignment at Ch. 0.4.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

None.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

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7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures41 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings42 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few structures were found on the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

41 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 42 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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41) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

42) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 43) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 44) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

45) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.1 - 1 0.2 1 1 0.3 1 - 1.1 5 -

Total 7 2

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.0 - Electric Pole 0.1 - Electric Pole 1.0 Hand Pump - 1.2 Electric Pole Hand Pump 1.3 - Electric Pole

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.0 - Gram Panchayat

1.1 Primary School, Kitchen Shed -

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Attachment IV

Left Ghatiyakala to Mudpar Right

8 to 10m

6 to 8m

4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m

0 E.P. Gram Panchayat 0.1 E.P. 1 Tree 1 Tree Coop Store 0.2 1 Tree 1 Tree 0.3 O.L. Nalla 0.4 Nalla O.L. O.L. 0.5 O.L. O.L. 0.6 O.L. A.L. 0.7 A.L. A.L. 0.8 A.L. Village Mudpar 0.9 village 1 H.P. 1 A.L. P.S. Kitchen Shed 5 Trees 1.1 Settlement E.P. 1.2 1 H.P. O.L. 1.3 E.P. O.L.

E.P. – Electric Pole H.P. – Hand Pump P.S. – Primary School O.L. – Open Land A.L. – Agricultural land

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Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

Nalla Crossing the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

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RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Tora-Nawagarh Block Name: Nawagarh District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 3.9 km

BB. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

CC. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Gopalbhaina village area. Few are spread up in the farming areas too.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

No barren land found along the proposed road.

DD. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

A canal is crossing at Ch. 1.2.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

There are no water stagnation problems along the alignment.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

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7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures43 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings44 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few community structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

43 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 44 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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46) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

47) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 48) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 49) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

50) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.4 - 2 0.6 5 - 1.1 2 - 1.2 3 - 1.5 1 - 1.8 3 - 2.7 - 1 3.0 1 - 3.5 1 1

Total 16 4

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 1.5 - Hand Pump 2.0 Hand Pump - 2.3 Hand Pump - 2.4 - Hand Pump 3.2 Electric Pole - 3.7 Electric Pole Electric Pole 3.8 Electric Pole -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

3.5 - School

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Attachment IV

Left Right 8 to 10m

6 to 8m

4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m

2 to 4m

4 to 6m

6 to 8m

8 to 10m

House 4 House House 3.9 House House 1 EP 3.8 House House 1 EP 3.7 1 EP House House 3.6 House A.L 1 Tree 3.5 1 Tree House A.L School A.L 3.4 A.L A.L 3.3 A.L 1 EP 3.2 A.L Fencing 3.1 A.L A.L 1 Tree 3 A.L A.L 2.9 A.L A.L 2.8 A.L A.L 2.7 A.L 1 Tree A.L 2.6 A.L A.L 2.5 A.L A.L 2.4 1 HP A.L A.L 1 HP 2.3 A.L A.L 2.2 A.L A.L 2.1 A.L A.L 1 HP 2 A.L A.L 1.9 A.L 3 Trees A.L 1.8 A.L A.L 1.7 A.L A.L 1.6 A.L 1 Tree 1.5 1 HP A.L A.L 1.4 A.L

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Left Right 8 to 10m

6 to 8m

4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m

2 to 4m

4 to 6m

6 to 8m

8 to 10m

A.L 1.3 A.L

A.L 3 Trees, Canal Crossing 1.2 Canal Crossing A.L

A.L 2 Trees 1.1 A.L A.L 1 A.L A.L 0.9 A.L A.L 0.8 A.L A.L 0.7 A.L A.L 5 Trees 0.6 A.L A.L Side Drain 0.5 A.L A.L Side Drain 0.4 2 Tree A.L A.L Side Drain 0.3 A.L A.L 0.2 A.L W.L 0.1 W.L W.L 0 W.L

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Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

View of Agricultural Land Along the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

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RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Bortara-Khairi Block Name: Saja District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 3.0 km

EE. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

FF. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Bortara and Khairi village.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land found along the proposed road in between Ch. 0.3 to 0.5.

GG. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

There is a Pond at Ch. 2.9 on the RHS of the road.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

A canal is crossing the alignment between Ch. 1.3 to 1.4 and is besides the alignment on the left hand side starting at Ch. 1.6 to 2.6. A pond exists on the right hand side in between Ch. 2.8 to 2.9.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

Problems of water logging at low lying areas mainly in between Ch. 0.4 to 0.5, 1.6 to 1.7. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

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7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures45 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings46 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

45 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 46 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

152

51) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

52) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 53) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 54) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

55) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.2 1 - 0.9 1 - 1.1 6 - 1.2 1 - 2.9 - 1

Total 9 1

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 2.5 Hand Pump - 0.7 - Pond

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.0 Primary School -

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Attachment IV Left Bortara to

Khairi Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m Pri School 0 0.1 1 Tree 0.2 A.L. O.L. 0.3 A.L. O.L. 0.4 A.L. O.L. 0.5 A.L. A.L. 0.6 drain A.L. 0.7 drain A.L. 0.8 drain 1 Tree A.L. 0.9 drain A.L. 1 drain 6 Trees 1.1 drain 1 Tree 1.2 drain A.L. 1.3 drain A.L. Canal 1.4 Canal A.L. Canal 1.5 A.L. A.L. Canal 1.6 A.L. A.L. Canal 1.7 A.L. A.L. Canal 1.8 A.L. A.L. Canal 1.9 A.L. A.L. Canal 2 A.L. A.L. Canal 2.1 A.L. A.L. Canal 2.2 A.L. A.L. Canal 2.3 A.L. A.L. Canal 2.4 A.L.

Village Starts A.L., H.P. Canal 2.5 A.L.

Canal 2.6 Settlement Village Starts

Settlement 2.7 Settlement

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Left Bortara to Khairi

Right 8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m

Settlement 2.8 Temple; Pond

Settlement 2.9 1 Tree; Pond

Settlement 3 Settlement E.P. – Electric Pole A.L. – Agricultural Land

156

Attachment V

Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

Drain Besides the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

157

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Deorbija-Bod Block Name: Saja District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 2.5 km

HH. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

II. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Bod village.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land found along the proposed road mainly between Ch. 1.5 to 1.9.

JJ. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

There is a Pond at Ch. 2.4 on the RHS of the road.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

None.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

Problem of water logging observed near Ch. 1.5 during the transect walk.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

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7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures47 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings48 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

47 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 48 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

160

56) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

57) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 58) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 59) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

60) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

161

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.1 1 1 0.4 1 - 0.5 2 - 1.2 1 -

Total 5 1

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.6 - Electric Pole 0.7 - Electric Pole 0.8 - Electric Pole 0.9 Electric Pole - 1.0 Electric Pole Electric Pole 1.1 Electric Pole - 1.2 Electric Pole - 1.3 Electric Pole - 2.4 - Pond

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.1 Temple - 1.9 - School 2.1 School - 2.4 Temple -

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Attachment IV Left Deorbija to

Bod Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10 m 2.5 Temple 2.4 Pond 2.3 2.2 School 2.1 Habitation 2

O.L. 1.9 O.L. School, Playground

O.L. 1.8 O.L. O.L. 1.7 O.L. O.L. 1.6 O.L. O.L. LL AREA 1.5 LL AREA O.L. O.L. 1.4 A.L 1 EP 1.3 A.L A.L,1 Tree 1 EP 1.2 A.L A.L 2 EP 1.1 A.L A.L 1 EP 1 1 EP A.L A.L A.L 1 EP 0.9 A.L A.L 0.8 1 EP A.L A.L 0.7 1 EP A.L A.L 0.6 1 EP A.L A.L,2 Trees 0.5 A.L A.L,1 Tree 0.4 A.L A.L 0.3 A.L A.L 0.2 A.L A.L House , Temple,1 Tree 0.1 1 Tree A.L House 0 E.P. – Electric Pole H.P. – Hand Pump A.L. – Agricultural Land

163

Attachment V

Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Small Pond besides the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

164

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Dhamdha Gandai-Pathariakhurd Block Name: Saja District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 5.0 km

KK. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

LL. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Patharikhurd village. Few are scattered in the farming areas.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

No barren land found along the proposed road.

MM. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

A canal is running besides the road from the start till Ch. 0.7 and one is crossing at Ch. 2.2 along the alignment.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

There are no water stagnation problems along the alignment.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

166

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures49 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings50 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 61) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required

under C. 6)

49 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 50 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

167

62) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 63) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 64) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

65) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

168

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 2.0 1 - 2.1 1 -

Total 2 0

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.1 Electric Pole - 0.7 Electric Pole - 1.3 - Hand Pump 1.4 Crop Store - 1.5 Hand Pump - 1.9 Electric Pole -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

1.7 - Temple 1.8 Primary School -

169

Attachment IV

Left Right 8 to 10m 6 to 8m

4 to 6m

2 to 4m 0 to 2m

Dhamdha-Gandai to Patharikhurd 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m

0 E.P,A.L 0.1 A.L A.L 0.2 A.L A.L 0.3 A.L A.L 0.4 A.L A.L 0.5 A.L A.L 0.6 A.L E.P 0.7 BSNL Tower 0.8 A.L 0.9 A.L A.L Right Turn 1 Right Turn A.L A.L 1.1 A.L CD 1.2 CD 1.3 1 H.P. Crop Store 1.4 1 H.P. 1.5 1.6 1.7 Temple Primary School 1.8 Settlements 1 E.P 1.9 1 Tree 2 1 Tree 2.1 Canal 2.2 Canal A.L 2.3 A.L A.L 2.4 A.L A.L 2.5 A.L A.L 2.6 A.L A.L 2.7 A.L

170

Left Right 8 to 10m 6 to 8m

4 to 6m

2 to 4m 0 to 2m

Dhamdha-Gandai to Patharikhurd 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m

A.L 2.8 A.L A.L 2.9 A.L A.L 3 A.L A.L 3.1 A.L A.L 3.2 A.L A.L 3.3 A.L A.L 3.4 A.L A.L 3.5 A.L CD 3.6 CD A.L 3.7 A.L A.L 3.8 A.L A.L 3.9 A.L A.L 4 A.L A.L 4.1 A.L A.L 4.2 A.L A.L 4.3 A.L A.L 4.4 A.L A.L 4.5 A.L A.L 4.6 A.L A.L 4.7 A.L 4.8 4.9 5

E.P. – Electric Pole H.P. – Hand Pump A.L. – Agricultural Land

171

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Kanhera-Sukhataal Block Name: Saja District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 3.1 km

NN. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

OO. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Betar and Sukhataal village.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

172

No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land found along the proposed road mainly in between Ch. 2.1 to 2.4.

PP. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

A canal is crossing at Ch. 2.2 along the road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

Problems of water logging found at Ch. 0.1 and 2.2.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

173

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures51 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings52 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

51 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 52 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

174

66) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

67) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 68) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 69) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

70) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

175

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.1 - 4 0.4 1 - 0.7 1 - 0.8 3 - 0.9 2 - 1.3 3 3 1.4 3 2 1.5 - 2

Total 13 11

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right

0.0 Hand Pump, Electric Pole Electric Pole

0.1 Hand Pump, Electric Pole Electric Pole

0.2 - Electric Pole

0.3 - Well, Electric Pole, Hand Pump

0.5 - Electric Pole 0.7 - Electric Pole 0.8 Electric Pole Electric Pole 1.1 Electric Pole - 1.4 - Hand Pump 1.5 Electric Pole - 1.6 Electric Pole -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.1 Temple - 0.4 Temple - 1.6 Temple, School -

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Attachment IV Left Kanhera

to Sukhataal

Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to m Habitation 3.1 Habitation Habitation 3 Habitation Habbitation,1 EP 2.9 Habitation Habbitation,2 Trees 2.8 Habitation

Habitation,1 Transformer, temple 2.7

Habitation,1 HP, Playground

GP Office

Habitation 2.6 Habitation Habitation 2.5 Habitation Habitation 2.4 Habitation Habitation,1 HP 2.3 Habitation

A.L, Habitation Canal Crossing 2.2 Canal Crossing 1 EP W.L

A.L 2.1 3 EP A.L House 2 1 EP A.L 1 EP A.L 1.9 A.L A.L 1.8 A.L A.L 1.7 A.L 1 EP A.L 1.6 A.L 1 EP A.L 1.5 A.L A.L 1.4 A.L A.L 1.3 1 EP A.L A.L,1 EP 1.2 A.L A.L 1.1 A.L A.L,1 Pumphouse 1 A.L A.L 0.9 A.L A.L 0.8 A.L A.L 0.7 A.L A.L 0.6 A.L

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Left Kanhera to Sukhataal

Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to m A.L 0.5 A.L A.L,House,1 Tree 0.4 A.L A.L 0.3 A.L A.L 0.2 A.L A.L,7 Trees 0.1 A.L

A.L 0 Shop,1 Tree,1 House A.L

E.P. – Electric Pole H. P. – Hand Pump A.L. – Agricultural Land

178

Attachment V

Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

Canal Along the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

179

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Keshtara-Bagledi Block Name: Saja District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 2.4 km

QQ. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

RR. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Bagledi village.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

No barren land found along the proposed road.

SS. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

A Nala is crossing in between Ch. 0.2 to 0.3 and Ch. 1.2 to 1.3.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

Problems of water logging at low lying areas mainly at Ch. 0.2, 1.2 and 2.1.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

181

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures53 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings54 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

53 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 54 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

182

71) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

72) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 73) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 74) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

75) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

183

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.0 2 - 0.2 5 2 1.3 1 1 1.8 1 - 2.2 1 -

Total 10 3

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 2.0 Hand Pump -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

1.5 - Primary School

184

Attachment IV Left Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to m Habitation 2.4 Habitation Habitation 2.3 Habitation Habitation 1 Tree 2.2 Habitation Habitation LL AREA 2.1 LL AREA Habitation 1 HP, Habitation 2 Habitation A.L 1.9 A.L A.L,1 Tree 1.8 A.L A.L 1.7 A.L Nala A.L 1.6 A.L

1.5 School, Playground

1.4

A.L,1 Tree Nalla crossing 1.3

Nalla crossing A.L, Tree

A.L Nalla crossing 1.2 A.L

Nala Crossing

A.L 1.1 A.L A.L 1 A.L A.L 0.9 A.L A.L 0.8 A.L A.L 0.7 A.L A.L 0.6 A.L A.L 0.5 A.L A.L 0.4 A.L

A.L Nalla crossing 0.3

Nalla crossing A.L

5 Trees Nalla crossing 0.2

Nalla crossing A.L,2 Trees

A.L 0.1 O.L. 2 Trees 0 A.L

185

E.P. – Electric Pole H.P. – Hand Pump A.L. – Agricultural Land

186

Attachment V

Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Section of the Road Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

187

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Kodwa-Matra Block Name: Saja District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 1.8 km

TT. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

UU. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Matra village.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

188

No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land found along the proposed road.

VV. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

A nalla is crossing in between Ch. 1.2 to 1.3.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

Problems of water logging at low lying areas mainly in between Ch. 1.6 to 1.7.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

189

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures55 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings56 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

55 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 56 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

190

76) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

77) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 78) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 79) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

80) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

191

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.0 1 1 0.2 1 2 0.6 1 - 0.7 2 - 0.8 2 - 0.9 1 - 1.0 1 - 1.1 1 1 1.2 1 - 1.3 1 - 1.4 1 - 1.5 1 -

Total 14 4

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.0 Electric Pole - 0.1 Hand Pump - 0.6 Hand Pump Hand Pump

0.9 Telecom Tower, Electric Pole Electric Pole

1.0 - Electric Pole 1.1 - Transformer

1.5 Hand Pump, Electric Pole -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.5 - Temple 1.1 School -

192

Attachment IV Left Saja Kodwa

Road To Matra

Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10 m A.L 1.8 A.L A.L 1.7 A.L A.L LL AREA 1.6 A.L

1 HP,1 EP,1 Tree A.L 1.5 A.L

1 Tree, A.L Settlement 1.4 Settlement A.L

1 Tree Settlement Nalla crossing 1.3

Nalla crossing Settlement

1 Tree Settlement Nalla crossing 1.2

Nalla crossing Settlement

School 1 Tree Settlement 1.1 Settlement Transformer,Playground,1 Tree 1 Tree Settlement 1 Settlement 1 EP

Telecom Tower 1 EP, 1Tree Settlement 0.9 Settlement 1 EP

2 Trees Settlement 0.8 Settlement 2 Tree Settlement 0.7 Settlement

1 HP,1 Tree Settlement 0.6 Settlement 1 HP

Settlement 0.5 Settlement Temple A.L Settlement 0.4 Settlement A.L A.L 0.3 A.L

A.L,1 Tree 0.2 A.L, 2 Tree

1 HP, House 0.1 House

1 EP, 1 Tree 0 1 Tree

E.P. – Electric Pole H.P. – Hand Pump A.L. – Agricultural Land

193

Attachment V

Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

Primary School Along the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

194

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Masulgondi-Kongiyakhurd Block Name: Saja District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 0.8 km

WW. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

XX. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Kongiyakhurd village.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

195

No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

No barren land found along the proposed road.

YY. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

A nalla is crossing the alignment between Ch. 0.1 to 0.2.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

There are no water stagnation problems along the alignment.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

196

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures57 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings58 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

57 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 58 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

197

81) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

82) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 83) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 84) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

85) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

198

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.1 1 - 0.3 - 1 0.4 - 10 0.5 - 1 0.7 1 - 0.8 1 -

Total 3 12

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.2 - Electric Pole 0.7 Transformer -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.0 Primary School -

199

Attachment IV Left Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m Masulgondi to Kongiyakhurd 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m

Primary School 0 A.L. Nalla 1 Tree 0.1 A.L. A.L. Nalla Nalla 0.2 Nalla E.P. A.L. A.L. Nalla 0.3 1 Tree A.L. A.L. 0.4 10 Tree A.L. A.L. 2 Tree 0.5 1 Tree 0.6 Settlement 1 Tree Settlement 0.7 Transformer 1 Tree 0.8

E.P. – Electric Pole A.L. – Agricultural Land

200

Attachment V

Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

Nalla Crossing the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

201

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Pipariya-Korwe Block Name: Saja District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 1.8 km

ZZ. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

AAA. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Pipariya village.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

202

No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

No barren land found along the proposed road.

BBB. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

No crossing of any water body along the road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

No problems of water logging.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

203

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures59 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings60 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

59 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 60 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

204

86) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

87) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 88) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 89) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

90) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.1 - 4 0.4 1 - 0.7 1 - 0.8 3 - 0.9 2 - 1.3 3 3 1.4 3 2 1.5 - 2

Total 13 11

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right

0.0 Hand Pump, Electric Pole Electric Pole

0.1 Hand Pump, Electric Pole Electric Pole

0.2 - Electric Pole

0.3 - Well, Electric Pole, Hand Pump

0.5 - Electric Pole 0.7 - Electric Pole 0.8 Electric Pole Electric Pole 1.1 Electric Pole - 1.4 - Hand Pump 1.5 Electric Pole - 1.6 Electric Pole -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.1 Temple - 0.4 Temple - 1.6 Temple, School -

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Attachment IV Left Peepariya

to Korway Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10 m Habitation 1.8 Habitation Habitation 1.7 Habitation Temple, School Habitation 1.6 Habitation 1 EP 1 EP Habitation 1.5 Habitation

Habitation,1 Tree,1 EP 1.4 1 HP

Habitation 1.3 A.L 1.2 A.L 1 EP 1 EP A.L 1.1 A.L A.L 1 A.L 2 Tree 0.9 A.L 1 EP,1 Tree 2 Tree 0.8 1 EP 1 Tree 0.7 2 EP A.L Habitation 0.6 Habitation A.L Habitation 0.5 Habitation 1 EP

Temple School,1 Tree Habitation 0.4 Habitation

Habitation 0.3 Habitation

Well,1 EP,1 HP,1 EP

Habitation 0.2 Habitation 1 EP 1 HP,1EP Temple 0.1 Habitation 1 EP

Habitation,1 HP 1 EP Habitation 0 Habitation 1 EP Habitation

E.P. – Electric Pole H. P. – Hand Pump A.L. – Agricultural Land

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Attachment V

Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

Well Along the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

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RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Pudumsara-Hathmudi Block Name: Saja District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 3.15 km

CCC. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

DDD. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Hardas and Hathmudi village.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land found along the proposed road.

EEE. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

Nala crossing in between Ch. 2.2 and 2.3 along the road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

Problem of water logging observed at Ch. 2.3 and 2.8.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

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7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures61 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings62 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

61 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 62 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

211

91) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

92) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 93) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 94) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

95) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.1 1 1 0.2 - 1 0.3 - 3 0.4 - 1 0.5 4 - 2.0 3 - 2.6 1 -

Total 9 6

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right

0.0 Transformer, Hand Pump Electric Pole

0.1 Hand Pump - 1.4 - Hand Pump

1.5 Electric Pole, Hand Pump -

1.6 Electric Pole -

1.7 Electric Pole,

Transformer, Hand Pump

-

2.5 Hand Pump - 2.6 Electric Pole -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.0 Gram Panchayat - 2.2 School - 2.5 Temple -

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Attachment IV Left Pudumsara

to Hathmudi

Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to m Habitation 3.1 Habitation A.L 3 A.L A.L 2.9 A.L A.L 2.8 A.L Habitation A.L 2.7 A.L Habitation 1 Tree 1 EP 2.6 A.L Temple,Habitation A.L,1 HP 2.5 A.L A.L 2.4 A.L A.L LL AREA 2.3 LL AREA A.L

Habitation, School Nala 2.2 Nala Habitation

Habitation 2.1 Habitation

Habitation, 3 Trees 2 Habitation

Habitation 1.9 Habitation

Habitation,Saw Mill 1.8 Habitation

Habitation,1EP,Transformer,1 HP 1.7 Habitation

1 EP, Habitation 1.6

1 EP,House,1 HP 1.5 A.L

A.L 1.4 1 HP A.L 1.3 A.L A.L 1.2 A.L A.L 1.1 A.L A.L 1 A.L A.L 0.9 A.L A.L 0.8 A.L

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Left Pudumsara to Hathmudi

Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to m A.L 0.7 A.L A.L 0.6 A.L O.L. 4 Trees 0.5 O.L. O.L. 0.4 1 Tree O.L. A.L LL AREA 0.3 3 Trees A.L LL AREA 0.2 1 Tree 1 HP 1 Tree 0.1 1 Tree

G.P. School,House,Transformer,1 HP 0

1 EP,Shop,2 House

E.P. – Electric Pole H. P. – Hand Pump G.P. – Gram Panchayat A.L. – Agricultural Land

215

Attachment V

Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of the Road Alignment

Section of the Road Alignment

216

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Pudumsara-Kirki Block Name: Saja District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 3.96 km

FFF. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

GGG. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the Kirki village.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land found along the proposed road.

HHH. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

Nala crossing in between Ch. 2.8 and 2.9 along the road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

Problem of water logging observed in between Ch. 1.6 and 1.2.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

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7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures63 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings64 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

63 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 64 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

219

96) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

97) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 9) 98) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 99) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side from the

centre line of the road

100) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

220

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.4 - 1 0.6 - 2 0.7 1 5 0.8 1 2 0.9 1 2 1.0 1 2 1.8 1 - 2.9 2 - 3.1 - 1 3.3 - 1

Total 7 16

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.0 - Cooperative Office 0.1 - Electric Pole 0.2 - Electric Pole 0.4 Hand Pump - 0.8 - Electric Pole 2.9 Electric Pole -

3.3 Electric Pole, Hand Pump Electric Pole

3.8 - Hand Pump

Attachment III List of Community Structures

Chainage Left Right 3.0 - Temple 3.6 - School

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Attachment IV Left Padumsara

To Kirki Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m Habitation 3.9 Habitation 1 Tree Habitation 3.8 Habitation 1 HP Habitation 3.7 Habitation Habitation 3.6 Habitation School Habitation 3.5 Habitation Habitation 3.4 Habitation

1 HP Habitation,1 EP 3.3 Habitation,1 EP 1 Tree

Habitation 3.2 Habitation Habitation 3.1 Habitation 1 Tree Habitation 3 Habitation Temple

1 EP Habitation, Playground 2 Trees

Nalla crossing 2.9

Nalla crossing Habitation

A.L Habitation Nalla crossing 2.8

Nalla crossing Habitation A.L

A.L 2.7 A.L A.L 2.6 A.L Brick Klin 2.5 A.L Brick Klin 2.4 O.L. A.L Brick Klin 2.3 O.L.

O.L, Brick Kiln 2.2 O.L.

O.L. 2.1 O.L. O.L. 2 A.L 1.9 A.L A.L,1 Tree 1.8 A.L A.L 1.7 A.L A.L 1.6 A.L 1.5 A.L 1.4

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Left Padumsara To Kirki

Right 8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m 1.3 A.L 1.2 A.L A.L 1.1 A.L A.L 1 Tree 1 2 trees A.L 1 Tree 0.9 2 trees A.L 1 Tree 0.8 2 trees,1 EP A.L 1 Tree 0.7 5 Trees 0.6 2 trees 0.5 O.L,1 HP 0.4 O.L,1Tree O.L. 0.3 O.L O.L. 0.2 1 EP,1HP 0.1 2 EP, Wall

Playground, Structure 0 Cooperative Off

E.P. – Electric Pole H. P. – Hand Pump O.L. – Open Land A.L. – Agricultural Land

223

Attachment V

Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Section of the Road Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

224

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Triyabhat-Sonpander Block Name: Saja District Name: Durg Total Length of the Road: 1.5 km

III. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 44 C (May) Low: 5 C (Jan) Humidity High: N.S. Low: N.S. Rainfall Rainy Season

1516 mm/year June to September

N.S. – Not Specified

JJJ. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near Sonpander village area.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land found along the proposed road between Ch. 0.8 to 1.0.

KKK. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

None found within 100 m from the proposed project.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

No water body is crossing/along the project road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

There are no water stagnation problems along the alignment.

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

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No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 7. Along the road and within

100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures65 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings66 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

65 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 66 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

227

101) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

102) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 9) 103) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 104) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side

from the centre line of the road

105) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

228

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.0 1 - 0.1 4 2 0.9 - 1 1.0 1 - 1.3 2 -

Total 8 3

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 1.3 Electric Pole -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

1.3 Temple Temple 1.4 - Primary School

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Attachment IV

Left Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m Trigabhat to Sonpander 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m

1 Tree 0 A.L 4 Trees 0.1 2 Trees A.L A.L 0.2 A.L A.L 0.3 A.L A.L 0.4 A.L A.L 0.5 A.L A.L 0.6 O.L 0.7 O.L O.L 0.8 O.L 0.9 1 Tree 1 Tree 1 1.1 1.2 Temple 2 Tree E.P 1.3 Temple CD 1.4 CD Primary School 1.5 A.L. – Agricultural Land O.L. – Open Land E.P. – Electric Pole

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C: ECOPS IN DISTRICT RAIPUR

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Amadi to Parsada Block Name: Abhanpur District Name: Raipur Total Length of the Road: 2.285 km

LLL. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 42 C (May) Low: 13.2 C (Dec) Humidity High: 82% (Aug) Low: 26% (Dec) Rainfall Rainy Season

1300 mm/year June to September

MMM. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated at Between Ch. 1.8 to 2.2 on the left hand side and 1.6 to end Chainage on the right hand side.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land was found between Ch. 1.5 to 1.6 on RHS of the road.

NNN. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

The project road passes by a pond at left hand side namely at Ch. 1.5 to 1.6.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

No water body is crossing the project road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

The problem of flooding was assessed near the pond embankment near Ch. 0.8 and 2.5 along the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No flooding is reported although Kharun River is about 100 m from the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

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No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 6. Are there any trees with a

dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures67 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings68 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

67 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar strucutures. 68 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 2. Any suggestion received

in finalizing the alignment

√ No documented suggestion was received from the local people. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 106) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 6) 107) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 9) 108) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 109) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side

from the centre line of the road

110) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right

0 3 1 0.1 4 2 0.2 2 - 0.3 - 1 0.4 - 1 0.5 2 - 0.7 1 - 1.1 - 1 1.3 - 1 1.5 - 1 2 - 1

2.1 1 - Total 13 9

Attachment II

List of Utilities Chainage Left Right

0 - Electric Pole 0.1 - Electric Pole 0.4 Electric Pole - 0.6 - Electric Pole 0.8 - Electric Pole 1.2 Electric Pole Electric Pole 1.3 Electric Pole - 1.5 Water Tank - 1.6 Electric Pole - 2.1 - Hand Pump 2.2 Hand Pump Water Tank

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

1.9 - School, Temple 2.1 - Temples 2.3 Temples -

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Attachment IV

Left Right 8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m 3 Trees 0 1Tree 2 E.P. A.L 4 Trees 0.1 1 E.P., 2 Trees A.L A.L 2 Trees 0.2 0.3 1 Tree 1 E.P. 0.4 1 Tree 1 E.P, 2 trees 0.5 0.6 1 E.P 1 Tree 0.7

Land Acquisition 0.8

1 E.P, Land Acquisition

L.A, A.L 0.9 L.A, A.L 1 1.1 1 Tree 1 E.P. 1.2 1 E.P 1 E.P 1.3 1 Tree A.L A.L 1.4 A.L Pond Tank C.D 1.5 C.D 1 Tree 1 E.P. 1.6 1.7 1.8 C.C 1.9 C.C School Temple 2 1 Tree 1 H.P 1Tree 2.1 1 Temple

1 H.P., 4 Temples 2.2

Water Tank

2.3 E.P. – Electric Pole; H.P. – Hand Pump A.L. – Agricultural Land; C.D. – Cross Drainage structure

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Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation at Aamdi Public Consultation near Kharun River

Pond Embankment Along the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

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RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Mandhar-Neurdih Block Name: Dharsima District Name: Raipur Total Length of the Road: 3.2 km

OOO. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 42 C (May) Low: 13.2 C (Dec) Humidity High: 82% (Aug) Low: 26% (Dec) Rainfall Rainy Season

1300 mm/year June to September

PPP. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations; however, it is undulating at some locations (Ch. 1.4 to 1.6).

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated near the village area (Mandhar and Neurdih villages). Few are spread up in the farming areas too. The project road alignment passes through densely habited region between Ch. 0.9 to 1.2 km. The road width is limited in this section to <5m.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

As per the discussion with PIU, Cement Concrete (CC) road will be provided in this section.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land was found between Ch. 2 to 2.5 on both side of the road.

QQQ. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

The project road passes by a couple of ponds at left hand side namely at Ch. 0.7 km, Ch. 2.2 km on the right hand side Ch. 1.8 km.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

No water body is crossing the project road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

The project road section at Ch. 2.4 km has undulating topography due to which problem of water logging was informed by the villagers. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

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5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding as there are no rivers near the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder. However, monkeys were spotted at few locations on the trees within 100 m of the proposed alignment. Also, one marshy area (Arbanda Lake) is spotted with birds at Ch. 1.8 (refer Plates 1-3).

√

(√ ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures69 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings70 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious/community structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

69 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 70 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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D. Public Consultation No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 111) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 6) 112) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 9) 113) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 114) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side

from the centre line of the road

115) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.6 1 - 1.2 1 - 1.3 1 - 1.4 1 - 1.6 4 - 1.7 - 1 1.8 - 4 2.5 - 1 3.0 1 -

Total 9 6

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.0 - Transformer 0.1 - Electric Pole 0.4 Electric Pole - 0.6 Hand pump - 1.7 - Well 2.1 Hand pump - 2.6 - Electric Pole 2.7 - Electric Pole 2.9 Electric Pole - 3.0 - Electric Pole 3.1 - Electric Pole

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.2 Meeting place - 1.9 - Temple 2.1 School - 2.4 - Temple 2.5 Temple -

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Attachment IV

Left Dharsiwa Right 8 to 10m

6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m

6 to 8m

8 to 10m

Settlements 0 1 Transformer

Settlements 0.1 Settlements,School,1 E.P

Chabutara Settlements 0.2 Settlements Well 0.3

Settelments,2 E.P 0.4 Settlements

0.5

1 H.P,1 Tree

Railway Crossing 0.6 Railway Crossing

O.L 0.7 O.L O.L 0.8 O.L O.L 0.9 O.L Pond O.L 1 O.L 1.1 Settlements 1 Tree 1.2 O.L 1 Tree 1.3 1 Tree 1.4 Pond 1.5 4 Trees 1.6 Low Lying Area 1.7 1 Tree, Well Low Lying Area 1.8 4 Trees Settlements

C.D 1.9 C.D 1 Temple

2 School Settlements 2.1 Settlements Settlements

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Left Dharsiwa Right 8 to 10m

6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m

6 to 8m

8 to 10m

H.P

Settlements 2.2 Settlements Settlements 2.3 Settlements Settlements 2.4 Temple Settlements well,Pond 1 Temple 2.5 1 tree 2.6 1 E.P 2.7 1 E.P 2.8 1 Electric Pole 2.9

1 Tree 3

4 Electric Pole

3.1 2 Electric Pole

3.2

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Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Unmanned Railway Crossing

Pond Along the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

245

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: T 06 to Gaitara Block Name: Palari District Name: Raipur Total Length of the Road: 5 km

RRR. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 42 C (May) Low: 13.2 C (Dec) Humidity High: 82% (Aug) Low: 26% (Dec) Rainfall Rainy Season

1300 mm/year June to September

SSS. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area

√ The project road alignment does not pass by any inhabited area.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

consisted of grazing land. 9. Barren Land

√ Patches of barren land was found

between Ch. 0.2 both side,0.3 LHS,0.5 RHS of the road.

TTT. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

The project road passes by a pond at Ch. 4.7on the left side of the alignment.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

There are no Nallas/streams/rivers along the road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√ The project road does not have any water stagnation problem as informed by the villagers. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding as there are no rivers near the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

247

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 6. Are there any trees with a

dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

(√ ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures71 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings72 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

71 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 72 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

248

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 2. Any suggestion received

in finalizing the alignment

√ No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 116) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 6) 117) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 9) 118) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 119) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side

from the centre line of the road

120) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

249

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.1 - 1 0.2 - 3 0.3 - 5 0.4 14 6 0.5 9 6 0.6 8 5 0.7 8 - 0.8 4 - 0.9 8 - 1 17 11

1.1 8 5 1.2 1 - 1.3 2 4 1.4 4 4 1.5 4 - 1.6 2 - 1.7 3 3 1.8 2 - 1.9 8 2 2 6 1

2.1 8 1 2.2 2 - 2.3 2 1 2.4 5 - 2.6 1 - 2.7 1 - 2.8 3 - 3.2 2 - 3.4 1 - 3.5 - 5 3.6 1 3.8 - 2 4.0 2 - 4.3 1 - 5.1 1 - 5.2 - 3 5.3 5 1 5.4 - 6

Total 143 75

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Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 1.5 Electric Pole - 3 Electric Pole - 4 Electric Pole -

5.3 Electric Pole -

Attachment III List of Community Structures

Chainage Left Right 0 - Tea Shop

0.3 - School 4.2 - Temple

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Attachment IV

8 to 10 m 6 to 8m 4 to 6 m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m 0 Tree Tea Shop 0.1 1 Tree

Open Land 0.2

3 Trees, Open Land

Open Land 0.3

5 Trees, School

14 Trees 0.4 6 Trees

9 Trees 0.5 6 Trees, Open Land

8 Trees 0.6 5 Trees 8 Trees 0.7 4 Trees 0.8 8 Trees 0.9 17 Trees 1 11 Trees 8 Trees 1.1 5 Trees A.L, 1 Tree 1.2 A.L 2 trees 1.3 4 Trees 4 Trees 1.4 4 Trees 4 Trees,1 E.P 1.5 A.L 2 trees 1.6 3 Trees 1.7 3 Trees 2 trees 1.8 A.L 8 Trees 1.9 2 Trees 6 Trees 2 1 Tree 8 Trees 2.1 1 Tree 2 trees 2.2 A.L 2 trees, A.L 2.3 1 Tree, A.L 5 Trees 2.4 A.L 2.5 A.L 1 Tree 2.6

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8 to 10 m 6 to 8m 4 to 6 m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m 1 Tree 2.7 3 Trees 2.8 2.9 A.L 1 Electric Pole 3 A.L 3.1 A.L 2 Trees 3.2 3.3 1 Tree 3.4 3.5 5 Trees 1 Tree 3.6 3.7 3.8 2 Trees 3.9 1 Electric Pole, 2 Trees 4 4.1 4.2 Temple 1 Tree 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Pond 4.7 A.L 4.8 4.9 5 1 Tree 5.1 A.L 5.2 3 Trees 1 Electric Pole,5 Trees 5.3 1 Tree, A.L 5.4 6 Trees

253

Attachment V

Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Pond

254

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: T07 (Keshla) to Sankari (S) Block Name: Pallari District Name: Raipur Total Length of the Road: 3.2 km

UUU. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 42 C (May) Low: 13.2 C (Dec) Humidity High: 82% (Aug) Low: 26% (Dec) Rainfall Rainy Season

1300 mm/year June to September

VVV. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

The project road alignment passes through habited region between Ch. 0.1 on the both side and to 0.2 km to 0.3 on the RHS of the road.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area

255

No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

consisted of grazing land. 9. Barren Land

√ Patches of barren land was found

between Ch. 0.8 on the LHS,0.9 both side, 1.0 RHS, 1.3 to 1.4 RHS, 1.6 RHS and 1.9 to 2.3 on the both side of the road.

WWW. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√ There are no Lakes/swamps beside the road.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

There are no Nallas/streams/rivers along the road

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√ The project road does not have water stagnation problem informed by the villagers. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding as there are no rivers near the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

256

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 6. Are there any trees with a

dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

(√ ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures73 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings74 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment IV.

73 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 74 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

257

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 2. Any suggestion received

in finalizing the alignment

√ No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 121) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 6) 122) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 9) 123) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 124) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side

from the centre line of the road

125) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.6 7 - 1 1 -

1.3 7 - 1.6 5 6 1.9 2 20 2.7 - 2 2.8 - 13 3.0 - 4 3.1 - 2 3.2 - 3 3.5 - 3

Total 22 53

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.4 - Transformer 1.2 - Electric Pole 2.5 - Electric Pole 2.6 Electric Pole -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

3 School -

259

Attachment IV

Left Right 8 to 10 m 6 to 8 m 4 to 6 m 0 to 2 m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m

0 Houses 0.1 House 0.2 House 0.3 House 0.4 Transformer 0.5 7 Trees 0.6 0.7 Open Land 0.8 Elevated Mud Open Land 0.9 Open Land Tree 1 Open Land 1.1 1.2 Electric Pole 7 Trees 1.3 Open Land 1.4 Open Land

1.5 Agricultural Land

5 Trees 1.6 Open Land,6 Trees 1.7 1.8 2 Trees Open Land 1.9 20 Trees Open Land 2 Open Land Open Land 2.1 Open Land Open Land 2.2 Open Land 2.3 Open Land 2.4

2.5 2 Electric Poles

1 Electric Pole 2.6 2.7 2 Trees

260

E.P. – Electric Pole; H.P. – Hand Pump A.L. – Agricultural Land; C.D. – Cross Drainage structure

2.8 13 Trees 2.9 School 3 4 Trees 3.1 2 Trees 3.2 3 Trees 3.3 3.4 3.5 3 Trees

261

Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Gram Panchayat Sankari

262

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: T 04 to Shahada Block Name: Pallari District Name: Raipur Total Length of the Road: 2.6 km

XXX. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 42 C (May) Low: 13.2 C (Dec) Humidity High: 82% (Aug) Low: 26% (Dec) Rainfall Rainy Season

1300 mm/year June to September

YYY. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations; however, it is undulating at some locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area

√ The project road alignment does not passes through any habited region

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

263

No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land was found between Ch. 0.8 to 0.9 and 1.1 to 1.4 km on both side of the road.

ZZZ. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

The project road passes by a pond Ch. 2 km on the right side of the road

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

Nala is crossing the project road. (Ch 1.3 km).

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

The project road section at Ch. 0.8 to 1.0 km has water stagnation problem informed by the villagers. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding as there are no rivers near the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

264

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 6. Are there any trees with a

dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

(√ ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures75 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings76 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

75 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 76 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

265

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 2. Any suggestion received

in finalizing the alignment

√ No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 126) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 6) 127) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 9) 128) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 129) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side

from the centre line of the road

130) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

266

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0 9 3

0.1 1 - 0.2 1 2 0.3 5 - 0.4 1 2 0.5 1 - 0.6 4 - 0.7 3 - 1.0 1 1 1.5 1 - 2 1 -

2.1 1 - 2.2 1 1 2.3 5 -

Total 35 9

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 2.3 Hand pump - 2.4 Electric Pole, Well - 2.6 Transformer Water Tank

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

2.0 Temple 2.4 - Gram Panchayat 2.1 School - 2.4 - Temple

267

Attachment IV

Left Right 8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m

9 Trees, A.L 0 3 Trees

A.L 1 Tree 0.1 Agricultural Land

1 Tree 0.2 2 Trees

5 Trees 0.3

1 Tree 0.4 2 Trees

1 Tree 0.5

A.L,4 Trees 0.6 Agricultural Land

3 Trees 0.7

Open land 0.8 Open Land Open land 0.9

1 Tree 1 1 Tree

Open land 1.1 Open Land Open land 1.2 Open Land

Open land Nallah crossing 1.3

Nallah crossing Open Land

Open Land 1.4 Open Land

1 Tree 1.5

1.6 1.7

1.8 Agricultural Land

268

E.P. – Electric Pole; H.P. – Hand Pump A.L. – Agricultural Land; C.D. – Cross Drainage structure

1.9

1 Tree 2 Temple + Pond

1 Tree 2.1

1 Tree 2.2 1Tree 5 Trees, H.P. 2.3

1 E.P, Well 2.4 Gram Panchayat

2.5

Transformer 2.6 Water Tank

269

Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Pond

270

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: T 07 to Khaira Block Name: Pallari District Name: Raipur Total Length of the Road: 1.3 km

AAAA. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 42 C (May) Low: 13.2 C (Dec) Humidity High: 82% (Aug) Low: 26% (Dec) Rainfall Rainy Season

1300 mm/year June to September

BBBB. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

The project road alignment passes through inhabited area between Ch. 0.9 to 1.2 of the road.

7. Agricultural Land

√ The project road passes through agriculture land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

9. Barren Land

√ No barren land was found along the alignment.

271

CCCC. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people) No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√ There are no lakes/ponds besides the road.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

A Canal is crossing the project road at the starting of the road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√ The Project road does not have any water stagnation problem as per the discussion with the villagers. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding as there are no rivers near the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area,

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder. However, monkeys were spotted at few locations on the trees within 100 m of the proposed

272

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

alignment.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures77 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings78 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment IV.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

-

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

-

E. Please attach the following:

77 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 78 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

273

131) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

132) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 9)

133) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 10)

134) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side

from the centre line of the road

135) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

274

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right 0.5 1 0.7 1 -

Total 2

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.1 Electric Pole 3 Electric Pole 0.5 Transformer

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

1.2 School Temple

275

8 to 10 m 6 to 8 m 4 to 6m 2 to 4 m 0 to 2m 0 to 2 m 2 to 4 m 4 to 6 m 6 to 8 m 8 to 10 m Canal CD 0 Canal CD

1 Electric Pole 0.1

3 Electric Poles

0.2

0.3 0.4

1 Tree ,1 Transformer 0.5

0.6

1 Tree 0.7

0.8

Settlement 0.9 Settlement

Settlement 1 Settlement

Settlement 1.1 Settlement

Primary School Encroachment Settlement 1.2 Settlement Temple

1.3

276

Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of Road

277

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Manikpur to Ranijarod Block Name: Simga District Name: Raipur Total Length of the Road: 3.2 km

DDDD. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 42 C (May) Low: 13.2 C (Dec) Humidity High: 82% (Aug) Low: 26% (Dec) Rainfall Rainy Season

1300 mm/year June to September

EEEE. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated between Ch. 1.2 to 1.5.

7. Agricultural Land √

Patches of the road between Ch. 1.5 to 1.7.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

278

No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land was found between Ch. 0.3 to 1.1 and between Ch. 1.8 to 2.9 on both sides of the road.

FFFF. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

The project road passes by 2 ponds at RHS namely at Ch. 1.7 km, Ch. 1.8 km.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

No water body is crossing the project road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

None. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding as there are no rivers near the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

279

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 6. Are there any trees with a

dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

7. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. (√ ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures79 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings80 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

None found along the alignment.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment IV.

79 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar strucutures. 80 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

280

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 2. Any suggestion received

in finalizing the alignment

√ No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following: 136) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 6) 137) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 9) 138) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 139) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side

from the centre line of the road

140) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

281

Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right

2.6 1 3 2.9 1 -

Total 2 3

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 1.7 - Pond 1.8 - Pond 2.2 Gram Panchayat - 2.3 Electric Pole - 2.5 - Electric Pole

282

Attachment III

Left Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m Chainage 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m

0 0.1 0.2

Open Land 0.3

Open Land

Open Land 0.4

Open Land

0.5

Open Land 0.6

Open Land

Open Land 0.7

Open Land

Open Land 0.8

Open Land

Open Land 0.9

Open Land

Open Land 1

Open Land

1.1

Open Land 1.2 Settlement Open Land

1.3 Settlement

Open Land 1.4 Settlement Open Land

1.5 Settlement A.L 1.6 Elevated Mud

Open Land 1.7 Pond

1.8 Pond 1.9

283

Open Land 2

Open Land

2.1

Gram Panchayat 2.2 Elevated Mud

1 E.P 2.3 2.4

Open Land 2.5 1 E.P

1 Tree 2.6 3 Trees 2.7 Quarry 2.8 Open Land 1 Tree 2.9 O.L

Open Land 3 O.L

Open Land 3.1 Open Land

3.2 E.P. – Electric Pole A.L. – Agricultural Land

284

Attachment IV Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Quarry Along the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

285

RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Parkidih to Tekari Block Name: Simga District Name: Raipur Total Length of the Road: 8.15 km

GGGG. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 42 C (May) Low: 13.2 C (Dec) Humidity High: 82% (Aug) Low: 26% (Dec) Rainfall Rainy Season

1300 mm/year June to September

HHHH. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.) No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are found near Parkidih, Aamakoni and Tekari village.

7. Agricultural Land √

Patches of the road between Ch. 0.5 to 4.2.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

286

No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Patches of barren land was found between Ch. 4.9 to end of the road.

IIII. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

The project road passes by ponds at Ch. 3.0, 3.2 and 4.6 on the right hand side.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

A nala is crossing the project road.

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

Water stagnation is anticipated in the undulating stretches near the nala crossing section. However, it was not reported by the villagers. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

No part of the road is prone to flooding as there are no rivers near the alignment. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

287

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 7. Along the road and within

100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

No faunal habitat, breeding ground etc. is found within 100 m of the road shoulder. However, monkeys were spotted at few locations on the trees within 10 m of the proposed alignment.

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. (√ ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures81 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings82 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few are found along the alignment as given in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

81 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar strucutures. 82 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

288

141) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as

required under C. 6) 142) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 9) 143) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 144) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side

from the centre line of the road

145) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right

0.6 1 - 1.2 - 1 1.3 - 1 1.6 1 - 1.7 1 1 4.5 - 1 4.6 1 1 4.7 1 1 4.8 1 1 4.9 - 1 5 - 1

5.1 1 1 5.2 1 1 5.3 - 1

Total 8 12

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right 0.0 Electric Pole 0.6 Hand Pump 0.7 - Electric Pole 3.6 - Hand Pump 3.7 - Electric Pole 3.8 - Transformer 3.9 - Electric Pole

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Attachment III Left Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m

6 to 8m

8 to 10m

E.P. 0 0.1 Settlement 0.2 Settlement Open Land 0.3 Open Land Open Land 0.4 Open Land Open Land 0.5 Open Land H.P. Tree Open Land 0.6 A.L. nala 0.7 E.P. A.L. nala 0.8 A.L. nala 0.9 A.L. nala 1 Nala Crossing 1.1 Open Land Open Land 1.2 Open Land Tree Open Land 1.3 Open Land Tree Open Land 1.4 Open Land Open Land 1.5 Open Land Tree Open Land 1.6 Open Land Tree Open Land 1.7 Open Land Open Land 1.8 Open Land Open Land 1.9 Open Land Open Land 2 Open Land Open Land 2.1 Open Land Open Land 2.2 Open Land A.L. 2.3 A.L. A.L. 2.4 A.L. A.L. 2.5 A.L. A.L. 2.6 A.L. A.L. 2.7 A.L.

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Left Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m

6 to 8m

8 to 10m

A.L. 2.8 A.L. A.L. 2.9 A.L. A.L. 3 Pond A.L. 3.1 A.L. 3.2 Pond A.L. 3.3 A.L. A.L. 3.4 A.L. A.L. 3.5 A.L. A.L. 3.6 A.L. H.P. A.L. 3.7 A.L. E.P. A.L. 3.8 A.L. Transformer A.L. 3.9 A.L. E.P. A.L. 4 A.L. A.L. 4.1 A.L. A.L. 4.2 A.L. A.L. 4.3 A.L. A.L. 4.4 A.L. A.L. 4.5 Tree Tree Open Land 4.6 Open Land Tree Pond Tree Open Land 4.7 Open Land Tree Tree Open Land 4.8 Open Land Tree Open Land 4.9 Open Land Tree Open Land 5 Open Land Tree Tree Open Land 5.1 Open Land Tree Tree Open Land 5.2 Open Land Tree Open Land 5.3 Open Land Tree Open Land 5.4 Open Land Open Land 5.5 Open Land Open Land 5.6 Open Land

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Left Right

8 to 10m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m

6 to 8m

8 to 10m

Open Land 5.7 Open Land Open Land 5.8 Open Land Open Land 5.9 Open Land Open Land 6 Open Land Open Land 6.1 Open Land Open Land 6.2 Open Land Open Land 6.3 Open Land Open Land 6.4 Open Land Open Land 6.5 Open Land Open Land 6.6 Open Land Open Land 6.7 Open Land Open Land 6.8 Open Land Open Land 6.9 Open Land Open Land 7 Open Land Open Land 7.1 Open Land Open Land 7.2 Open Land Open Land 7.3 Open Land Open Land 7.4 Open Land Open Land 7.5 Open Land Open Land 7.6 Open Land Open Land 7.7 Open Land Open Land 7.8 Open Land Open Land 7.9 Open Land Open Land 8 Open Land Open Land 8.1 Open Land

E.P. – Electric Pole H.P. – Hand Pump A.L. – Agricultural Land

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Attachment IV Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Canal Crossing Section of the Road Alignment

Section of the Road Alignment Water Pump at Tekari village

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RURAL ROADS: ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Road Name: Motimpara kala to Padabhat Block Name: Tilda District Name: Raipur Total Length of the Road: 3.298 km

JJJJ. Climatic Conditions Temperature High: 42 C (May) Low: 13.2 C (Dec) Humidity High: 82% (Aug) Low: 26% (Dec) Rainfall Rainy Season

1300 mm/year June to September

KKKK. Location of the Road and Generic description of Environment No. Type of

Ecosystem Yes No Explanation

1. Coastal area Mangrove (along roadside)

√

Distance from Coastline: km

( ) more than 50% ( ) less than 20%

2. Type of Terrain (Plain/Hilly/ Mountainous etc.) (Explain the topography of the area and how many km of the road are located in the hilly area)

√

Altitude: The topography of the project road is flat at almost all locations.

4. Forest Area (Explain whether the road passes through forest areas or located along the forest areas and distance from shoulder to the forest area)?

√

Type of Vegetation: Legal Status of the Forest Area: (Reserved, National Park, Sanctuaries, Unclassified, etc.)

No part of the project road passes through any forest area.

5. Wildlife (Explain whether there are any wildlife species in the project area)

√

Name of animals: NA Endangered species (if any): None

6. Inhabited Area √

Inhabited areas are concentrated at Between Ch. 0 to 0.4, 1.5 to 1.9 and 2.9 to 3.2.

7. Agricultural Land √

The project road passes through agriculture land Interspersed with Barren Land.

8. Grazing grounds √

As per the discussions with the villagers no part of the study area consisted of grazing land.

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No. Type of Ecosystem

Yes No Explanation

9. Barren Land √

Barren Land was at ch. 0.5 to 1.5

LLLL. Specific description of the Road Environment

(Note: Questions number 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8 must be answered after discussions with the local community people)

No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 1. Are there any areas with

landslide or erosion problems along the road? (If yes, indicate the location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

No part of the project road lies in hilly terrain prone to landslide or erosion. However, sufficient cross drainage structures will be constructed to avoid any erosion. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

2. Are there any lakes/swamps beside the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right or left side) and the chainage)

√

The project road passes by couple of ponds at Right hand side namely at Ch. 1.3,1.4,1.5 and 2.7 on the RHS of the road.

3. Are there any nallas/streams/rivers etc. along/crossing the road? (If yes, list them indicating the

location (right, left or crossing) and the chainage

√

A canal is crossing the alignment at Ch. 2.1

4. Are there problems of water stagnation and other drainage issues on or near the road? (If yes, mention chainage)

√

The project road section at Ch. 2.4 km has undulating topography due to which problem of water logging was informed by the villagers. ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

5. Is the area along the project road prone to flooding? (If yes, mention flood level and frequency)

√

None ( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

6. Are there any trees with a dbh of 30 cm or more within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list of trees indicating the location (right or

left side)and the chainage)

√

There are few trees of dbh of 30 cm or more as attached in Attachment I

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No. Parameter/ Component Yes No Explanation 7. Along the road and within

100m of the road shoulder, are there any faunal habitat areas, faunal breeding ground, bird migration area, or other similar areas? (If yes, specify details of habitat

with chainage)

√

None

√

( ) No Secondary Information is available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

8. Along the road and within 100m of the road shoulder is there any evidence of floral and faunal species that are classified as endangered species?

√

No rare, endangered or threatened species were found within 100 m of the road shoulder. ( ) No Secondary Information Available and Local Community is not aware of this matter

9. Are there any utility structures83 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes, attach list with chainage)

√

Few utility structures were found as listed in Attachment II.

10. Are there any religious, cultural or community structures/buildings84 within 10 m on either side from the centre line of the road alignment? (If yes attach list with chainage)

√

Few religious structures were found on either side of the proposed alignment as listed in Attachment III.

D. Public Consultation

No. Consultation Activities Yes No Remarks 1. Consultation with local community

was conducted before finalizing the alignment. (Attach list of people met and dates)

√

The proposed alignment has been finalized after taking suggestions from the local community. This was confirmed by the villagers during the transect walk as shown in Attachment V.

2. Any suggestion received in finalizing the alignment

√

No written suggestion was received. However, during transect walk few requests were made by the villagers.

3. If suggestions received, were they incorporated into the design?

√

- All the relevant suggestions has been incorporated in the alignment.

E. Please attach the following:

83 Water tap, hand pump, electric pole, telephone pole, water pipe and other similar structures. 84 Mandir, Masjid, Church, religious/cultural/historical monuments, school, health centre, public toilet and other similar structures.

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146) List of trees indicating location (left or right side of the road) and chainage (as required under C. 6)

147) List of utility structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 9) 148) List of community structures indicating location (left or right side of the road) and

chainage (as required under C. 10) 149) Sketch of strip map of the road covering details of atleast 10 m on either side

from the centre line of the road

150) Photographs of the project area showing atleast 10 m on either side from centre line of road alignment. Every 2 km or less of road must have atleast 1 photograph.

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Attachment I List of Trees

Chainage Left Right

0.4 - 1 1.1 4 1 1.9 - 1 2.3 1 1 2.4 - 1 2.7 7 - 2.9 11 - 3.1 9 -

Total 32 5

Attachment II List of Utilities

Chainage Left Right

0.2 - Electrical Pole,

Hand Pump

0.3 - Electrical Pole,

Transformer 1.3 - Pond 1.4 - Pond 1.5 - Pond 1.8 - Hand Pump 1.9 - Hand Pump 2.7 - Pond 3.1 Hand Pump -

Attachment III

List of Community Structures Chainage Left Right

0.1 - School

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Attachment IV

8 to 10 m 6 to 8m 4 to 6m 2 to 4m 0 to 2m Tilda 0 to 2m 2 to 4m 4 to 6m 6 to 8m 8 to 10m Houses 0 Houses Houses 0.1 Houses Houses 0.2 E.P., H.P.

House, Tea Shop 0.3 E.P., Transformer Houses

Houses 0.4 Houses 1 Tree 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 4 Trees 1.1 1 Tree 1.2 1.3 Canal, Pond 1.4 Pond Houses 1.5 Houses Pond Houses 1.6 Houses Houses 1.7 Houses Houses 1.8 Houses H.P.

Low Lying Area 1.9 1 Tree,1 H.P., School

O.L 2 O. L. Canal Crossing 2.1 Canal Crossing T.P 2.2 1 Tree 2.3 1 Tree Agricultural Land 2.4 A.L,1 Tree Agricultural Land 2.5

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Encroachment 2.6 7 Trees 2.7 Pond 2.8 Houses 11 Trees 2.9 Houses Houses 3 Houses 9 Trees, 2 H.P. 3.1 Houses Houses 3.2 Houses E.P. – Electric Pole H.P. – Hand Pump O.L. – Open/Barren Land

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Attachment V Photo Plates

Start Point of Proposed Road Alignment End Point of Proposed Road Alignment

Public Consultation Section of Road Alignment

Pond Along the Alignment Section of the Road Alignment

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Appendix 4.1: Guidelines for Borrow Areas Management

1. SELECTION OF BORROW AREAS Location of borrow areas shall be finalized as per IRC: 10-1961guidlines. The finalization of locations in case of borrows areas identified in private land shall depend upon the formal agreement between landowners and contractor. If, agreement is not reached between the contractor and landowners for the identified borrow areas sites, arrangement for locating the source of supply of material for embankment and sub-grade as well as compliance to environment requirements in respect of excavation and borrow areas as stipulated from time to time by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, and local bodies, as applicable shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor.

The contractor in addition to the established practices, rules and regulation will also consider following criteria before finalizing the locations.

(1) The borrow area should not be located in agriculture field unless unavoidable i.e. barren land is not available.

(2) The borrow pits preferably should not be located along the roads.

(3) The loss of productive and agriculture soil should be minimum.

(4) The loss of vegetation is almost nil or minimum.

(5) The Contractor will ensure that suitable earth is available.

2. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY The Contractor shall obtain representative samples from each of the identified borrow areas and have these tested at the site laboratory following a testing program approved by the Engineer. It shall be ensured that the sub-grade material when compacted to the density requirements shall yield the design CBR value of the sub-grade. Contractor shall begin operations keeping in mind following;

(1) Haulage of material to embankments or other areas of fill shall proceed only when sufficient spreading and compaction plants is operating at the place of deposition.

(2) No excavated acceptable material other than surplus to requirements of the Contract shall be removed from the site. Contractor should be permitted to remove acceptable material from the site to suit his operational procedure, then shall make consequent deficit of material arising there from.

(3) Where the excavation reveals a combination of acceptable and un-acceptable materials, the Contractor shall, unless otherwise agreed by the Engineer, carry out the excavation in such a manner that the acceptable materials are excavated separately for use in the permanent works without contamination by the un-acceptable materials. The acceptable material shall be stockpiled separately.

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3. BORROWING FROM DIFFERENT LAND-FORMS

A. Borrow Areas located in Agricultural Lands

(i) The preservation of topsoil will be carried out in stockpile. (ii) A 15 cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this will be

stored in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal).

(iii) Borrowing of earth will be carried out up to a depth of 1.5m from the existing ground level.

(iv) Borrowing of earth will not be done continuously through out the stretch. (v) Ridges of not less than 8m widths will be left at intervals not exceeding

300m. (vi) Small drains will be cut through the ridges, if necessary, to facilitate

drainage. (vii) The slope of the edges will be maintained not steeper than 1:4 (vertical:

Horizontal). (viii) The depth of borrow pits will not be more than 30 cm after stripping the 15

cm topsoil aside.

B. Borrow Areas located in Elevated Lands

(i) The preservation of topsoil will be carried out in stockpile. (ii) A 15 cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this will be

stored in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal).

(iii) At location where private owners desire their fields to be levelled, the borrowing shall be done to a depth of not more than 1.5m or up to the level of surrounding fields

C. Borrow Areas near River side

(i) The preservation of topsoil will be carried out in stockpile.

(ii) A 15 cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this will be stored in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal).

(iii) Borrow area near to any surface water body will be at least at a distance of 15m from the toe of the bank or high flood level, whichever is maximum.

D. Borrow Areas near Settlements

(i) The preservation of topsoil will be carried out in stockpile.

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(ii) A 15 cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this will be stored in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal).

(iii) Borrow pit location will be located at least 0.250 km from villages and settlements. If un-avoidable, the pit will not be dug for more than 30 cm and drains will be cut to facilitate drainage.

(iv) Borrow pits located in such location will be re-developed immediately after borrowing is completed. If spoils are dumped, that will be covered with a layers of stockpiled topsoil in accordance with compliance requirements with respect MOEF/SPCB guidelines.

E. Borrow Pits along the Road

Borrow pits along the road shall be discouraged and if deemed necessary and permitted by the Engineer; following precautions are recommended

(i) The preservation of topsoil will be carried out in stockpile.

(ii) A 15 cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this will be stored in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal).

(iii) Ridges of not less than 8m widths should be left at intervals not exceeding 300m.

(iv) Small drains shall be cut through the ridges of facilitate drainage.

(v) The depth of the pits shall be so regulated that there bottom does not cut an imaginary line having a slope of 1 vertical to 4 horizontal projected from the edge of the final section of bank, the maximum depth of any case being limited to 1.5m.

(vi) Also, no pit shall be dug within the offset width from the toe of the embankment required as per the consideration of stability with a minimum width of 10m.

4. REHABILITATION OF BORROW AREAS The objective of the rehabilitation program is to return the borrow pit sites to a safe and secure area, which the public should be able to safely enter and enjoy. Securing borrow pits in a stable condition is fundamental requirement of the rehabilitation process. This could be achieved by filling the borrow pit floor to approximately the access road level. Re-development plan shall be prepared by the Contractor before the start of work inline with the owners will require and to the satisfaction of owner. The Borrow Areas shall be rehabilitated as per following;

Borrow pits shall be backfilled with rejected construction wastes and will be given a vegetative cover. If this is not possible, then excavation sloped will be smoothed and depression will be filled in such a way that it looks more or less like the original round surface.

Borrow areas might be used for aquaculture in case landowner wants such development. In that case, such borrow area will be photographed

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after their post use restoration and Environment Expert of Supervision Consultant will certify the post use redevelopment.

The Contractor will keep record of photographs of various stages i.e., before using materials from the location (pre-project), for the period borrowing activities (construction Phase) and after rehabilitation (post development), to ascertain the pre and post borrowing status of the area.

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Appendix 5.1: Environmental Management Plan

Road Name: Total length: Block Name: District Name:

(NOTE: Please refer to the ECOP checklists for individual roads and enter details under column on Location/numbers where indicated. This step will convert this standard EMP into a road specific EMP to be attached to the DPR for each road) SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

I Design and Preconstruction Stage 1.

Climate Change Consideration and Vulnerability screening

o Compliance to climate change vulnerability check point given under EARF and adoption of necessary mitigative measures as may be required

o Efforts shall be made to plant additional trees for increasing the carbon sink. The tree may be planted with help of PRI (Panchayati Raj Institution)

All through the alignment of each rural road

Design costs. PIU, Design consultants

PIU, SRRDA

2. Finalization of alignment

o The road will be part of district core network and will comply with PMGSY guidelines

o Subproject shall not disturb any cultural heritage designated by the government or by the international agencies, such as UNESCO, and shall avoid any monuments of cultural or historical importance.

o Subproject will not pass through any designated wild life sanctuaries, national park, notified Eco sensitive areas or

All through the alignment of each rural road

Design costs PIU, Design consultants

PIU, SRRDA

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SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

area of international significance such as protective wet land designated under Wetland Convention, and reserve forest area..

o Subproject to comply with local and National legislative requirements such as forest clearance for diversion of forestland and ADB‟s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009.

o Alignment finalization considering availability of right of way and in consultation with local people.

o ROW may be reduced in built up area or constricted areas to minimize land acquisition as per PMGSY Guidelines.

o Adjust alignment to the extent feasible to avoid tree cutting, shifting of utilities or community structure.

o The road shall follow natural topography to avoid excessive cut and fill.

3. Land acquisition o Land acquisition, compensation packages, resettlement and rehabilitation, poverty alleviation programs for affected people and all other related issues are addressed through Social Impacts and Resettlement & Rehabilitation report.

All through the alignment of each rural road

Land to be made available and necessary costs if any to be borne by the state

PIU

PIU, SRRDA, PIC, TSC

4. Clearing of vegetation and removing trees

o All efforts shall be taken to avoid tree cutting wherever possible.

o Requisite permission from forest

All through the alignment of each rural road

Costs for Forestry clearance for

Forestry clearance and permit to be

PIU, PIC, TSC

308

SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

department shall be obtained for cutting of roadside trees.

o Provision of Compensatory Afforestation shall be made on 1:3.ratio basis (1:6 for Assam state).

o Permission shall be taken for diversion of any forest land if involved. Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation.

o The vegetative cover shall be removed and disposed in consultation with community.

(Enter chainages

where tree cutting

and diversion of

forest land is

required &

proposed

plantation

location if details

are available)

diversion of forest land, obtaining tree cutting permit to be borne by state. Costs for compensatory forestation to be borne by state or by PRI – NREGA scheme.

obtained by the PIU. Compensatory plantation to be carried out in coordination with PRI under schemes such as NREGA or local Forestry Department

5. Shifting of utilities and common property resources

o The road land width shall be clearly demarcated on the ground.

o All efforts will be made to minimize shifting of utilities and common property resources

o Utility and community structure shifting shall be planned in consultations and concurrence of the community

o Required permissions and necessary actions will be taken on a timely basis for removing and shifting utility structures and common property resources before road construction activities begin.

(Enter chainages

where shifting of

utility structures

and common

property

resources are

required. Enter

total numbers of

each structure

required for

shifting/removal)

Costs to cover shifting and reconstruction of common property resources must be included under project costs.

PIU, contractor, utility agencies (Internal procedures to be discussed and agreed between the above parties)

PIU, PIC, TSC

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SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

6. Design and planning of embankment construction

o The alignment design shall consider options to minimize excessive cuts and fills.

o The cut off material shall be planned to be used for embankment to minimize borrow earth requirement.

o The design shall be as per relevant IRC provisions for cut and fill, slope protection and drainage.

o The top soil of the cut and fill area shall be used for embankment slope protection

o Embankment will be designed above High Flood Level (HFL) in flood prone areas where feasible.

All through the alignment of each rural road (Enter the

chainages that are

prone to floods)

Part of Project Cost

PIU, Design Consultants PIU, SRRDA

7. Hydrology and Drainage

o Provision of adequate cross drainage structure shall be made to ensure smooth passage of water and maintaining natural drainage pattern of the area.

o The discharge capacity of the CD structure shall be designed accordingly.

o Provision of adequate drainage structures shall be made in water stagnant/logging areas.

o The construction work near water body shall be planned preferably in dry season so that water quality of the water channel is not affected due to siltation and rain water runoff.

Near all drainage crossings, nalas, rivers, streams and ponds. (Enter chainages

where

earthern/structura

l cross drains,

longitudinal

drains, streams,

ponds and rivers

exist)

Included in project costs.

PIU, Design consultants

PIU, SRRDA

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SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

o Provision of additional cross drainage structure shall be made in the areas where nearby land is sloping towards road alignment on both the sides.

o Provision of concrete road construction in habitat area with drainage of both side of the road shall be made as per the design provision and with adequate slope to prevent any water logging.

8. Establishment of Construction Camp, temporary office and storage area

o Construction camp sites shall be located away from any local human settlements and forested areas (minimum 0.5 km away) and preferably located on lands, which are not productive (barren/waste lands presently).

o Similarly temporary office and storage areas shall be located away from human settlement areas and forested areas (minimum 0.5 km).

o The construction camps, office and storage areas shall have provision of adequate water supply, sanitation and all requisite infrastructure facilities.

o The construction camps, office and storage areas shall have provision of septic tank/soak pit of adequate capacity so that it can function properly for the entire duration of its use.

o All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities

For all roads

To be included in contractor‟s cost

Contractor PIU, PIC, TSC

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SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible.

o The construction camps, office and storage areas shall have provision of health care facilities for adults, pregnant women and children.

o Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) like helmet, boots, earplugs for workers, first aid and fire fighting equipments shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire.

o Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in a controlled manner. The recyclable waste shall be sold off and non-saleable and biodegradable waste shall be disposed through secured land filling.

o Provision of paved area for unloading and storage of fuel oil, lubricant oil, away from storm water drainage.

9.

Traffic Management and Road Safety

o Identify the areas where temporary traffic diversion may be required.

o Prepare appropriate traffic movement plan approved by respective PIU for ensuring continued safe flow of traffic, pedestrians and all road users during construction.

As proposed under DPR and determined by contractor and approved by PIC/PIU/ (Enter the

To be included in contractor‟s cost

Contractor PIU, PIC, TSC

312

SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

o Wherever, cross drainage structure work require longer construction time and road is to be blocked for longer duration, the PIU/DPR consultant shall define appropriate measures for traffic diversion before the start of the construction.

o Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should be bold and retro reflective in nature for good visibility both during the day and night.

o It is proposed for the respective PIU to discuss with the railways division/department for providing adequate safety measures at unmanned railway crossing where applicable. Adequate clearly visible sign shall be provided on both sides of the railway crossing All measures for traffic control and safety in accordance with IRC codes:99-1988 will be followed

chainages which

may require

traffic diversions

where possible)

II. Construction Stage 10. Sourcing and

transportation of construction material

Borrow Earth: o The borrow earth shall be obtained from

identified locations and with prior permission of landowner and clear understanding for its rehabilitation.

o The re-habilitation plan may include the

(Enter chainage or

probable

locations of

borrow areas.

Enter name and

location of

To be included under contractors costs

Contractor PIC, PIU, TSC

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SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

following: Borrow pits shall be backfilled with

rejected construction wastes and will be given a vegetative cover. If this is not possible, then excavation sloped will be smoothed and depression will be filled in such a way that it looks more or less like the original ground surface.

Borrow areas might be used for aquaculture in case landowner wants such development.

o The Indian Road Congress (IRC):10-1961 guideline should be used for selection of borrow pits and amount that can be borrowed.

o Borrowing earth from agricultural land shall be minimized to the extent possible. Further, no earth shall be borrowed from already low-lying areas.

o A 15 cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this will be stored in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal).

o Borrowing of earth will not be done continuously through out the stretch.

o Ridges of not less than 8m widths will be left at intervals not exceeding 300m.

identified

quarries.)

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SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

o Small drains will be cut through the ridges, if necessary, to facilitate drainage.

o The slope of the edges will be maintained not steeper than 1:4 (vertical: Horizontal).

o The depth of borrow pits will not be more than 30 cm after stripping the 15 cm topsoil aside.

o Fly ash will be used in road embankment as per IRC guidelines wherever thermal power plant is located within 100 km of the road alignment.

Aggregate : o The stone aggregate shall be sourced

from existing licensed quarries o Copies of consent/ approval /

rehabilitation plan for use of existing source will be submitted to PIU.

o Topsoil to be stockpiled and protected for use at the rehabilitation stage

Transportation of Construction Material o Existing tracks / roads are to be used for

hauling of materials to the extent possible.

o Prior to construction of roads, topsoil shall be preserved and shall be used for other useful purposes like using in turfing of embankment.

o The vehicles deployed for material

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Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

transportation shall be spillage proof to avoid or minimize the spillage of the material during transportation. In any case, the transportation links are to be inspected at least twice daily to clear accidental spillage, if any.

11. Loss of Productive Soil, erosion and land use change

o The top soil from the productive land (borrow areas, road widening areas etc.) shall be preserved and reused for plantation purposes.

o It shall also be used as top cover of embankment slope for growing vegetation to protect soil erosion.

o Cut and fill shall be planned as per IRC provisions and rural road manual.

o All steep cuts shall be flattened and benched.

o Shrubs shall be planted in loose soil area.

o IRC: 56 -1974 recommended practice for treatment of embankment slopes for erosion control shall be taken into consideration.

o It shall be ensured that the land taken on lease for access road, construction camp and temporary office of the storage facilities is restored back to its original land use before handing it over back to land owner.

All though the alignment of each project road

To be included under contractors costs

Contractor PIU / SRRDA

12. Compaction and o To prevent soil compaction in the All though the To be Contractor, PIU, PIC,

316

SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

Contamination of Soil

adjoining productive lands beyond the ROW, the movement of construction vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be restricted to the designated haulage route.

o The productive land shall be reclaimed after construction activity.

o Fuel and lubricants shall be stored at the predefined storage location.

o The storage area shall be paved with gentle slope to a corner and connected with a chamber to collect any spills of the oils.

o All efforts shall be made to minimise the waste generation. Unavoidable waste shall be stored at the designated place prior to disposal.

o To avoid soil contamination at the wash-down and re-fuelling areas, “oil interceptors” shall be provided. Oil and grease spill and oil soaked materials are to be collected and stored in labelled containers (Labelled: WASTE OIL; and hazardous sign be displayed) and sold off to SPCB/ MoEF authorized re-refiners.

alignment of each project road

included under contractors costs

TSC

13. Construction Debris and waste

o Excavated materials from roadway, shoulders, verges, drains, cross drainage will be used for backfilling embankments, filling pits, and

All though the alignment of each project road

To be included under contractors

Contractor PIU, PIC, TSC

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SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

landscaping. o Unusable debris material should be

suitably disposed off at pre-designated disposal locations, with approval of the concerned authority.

o The bituminous wastes shall be disposed in secure manner at designated landfill sites only in an environmentally accepted manner.

o For removal of debris, wastes and its disposal MOSRTH guidelines should be followed. Unproductive/wastelands shall be selected with the consent of villagers and Panchayat for the same. The dumping site should be of adequate capacity. It should be located at least 500 m away from the residential areas. Dumping sites should be away from water bodies to prevent any contamination of these bodies.

costs

14. Air and Noise Quality

o Vehicles delivering loose and fine materials like sand and aggregates shall be covered.

o Dust suppression measures like water sprinkling, shall be applied in all dust prone locations such as unpaved haulage roads, earthworks, stockpiles and asphalt mixing areas.

o Mixing plants and asphalt (hot mix) plants shall be located at least 0.5 km

Throughout the project road section

To be included under contractors costs

Contractor PIU, SRRDA

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SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

away and in downwind direction of the human settlements.

o Material storage areas shall also be located downwind of the habitation area.

o Hot mix plant shall be fitted with stack of adequate height (30 m) or as may be prescribed by SPCB to ensure enough dispersion of exit gases. Consent to establish and operate shall be obtained from State Pollution Control Board and comply with all consent conditions.

o Diesel Generating (DG) sets shall also be fitted with stack of adequate height (as per regulation height of the stack of open to air DG set shall be about 0.5 m for 5 KVA and about 0.7 m for 10 KVA DG sets, above top of sound proofing enclosure of the DG set). Low sulphur diesel shall be used in DG sets and other construction machineries where available. Construction vehicles and machineries shall be periodically maintained.

15. Tree plantation o Compensatory Afforestation shall be made on 1:3.ratio basis.(1;6 for Assam state)

o Additional trees shall be planted wherever feasible.

o Follow up maintenance of planted saplings will be carried out for a

(Enter the

number of trees

requird for

planting and

location of

plantation site if

available)

Costs to be covered by state or PRI under schemes such as NREGA

PIU to coordinate compensatory forestation with PRI under schemes such as NREGA or

PIU, PIC, TSC

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SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

minimum of 3 years local Forestry Department

16. Ground Water and Surface Water Quality and Availability

o Requisite permission shall be obtained for abstraction of groundwater from State Ground Water Board/Central Ground Water Authority if applicable.

o The contractor shall arrange for water required during construction in such a way that the water availability and supply to nearby communities remains unaffected.

o Water intensive activities shall not be undertaken during summer period to the extent feasible.

o Provision shall be made to link side drains with the nearby ponds for facilitating water harvesting if feasible

o Where ponds are not available, the water harvesting pits shall be constructed as per the requirement and rainfall intensity.

o Preventive measures like slope stabilisation, etc shall be taken for prevention of siltation in water bodies.

Throughout the project road

To be included under contractors costs

Contractor PIU, PIC, TSC

17 Occupational Health and Safety

o The requisite PPE (helmet, mask, boot, hand gloves, earplugs) shall be provided to the construction workers.

o Workers‟ exposure to noise will be restricted to less than 8 hours a day. Workers duty shall be regulated

In all project roads Costs to be borne by Contractor

Contractor PIC, PIU, TSC

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SL. NO.

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Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

accordingly. o Septic tank or mobile toilets fitted with

anaerobic treatment facility shall be provided at construction camp/temporary office/storage areas.

o Domestic solid waste at construction camp shall be segregated into biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.

III Post Construction and Operation Stage 18. Air and Noise

Quality o Awareness sign board shall be provided

for slow driving near the habitat areas to minimize dust generation due to vehicle movement. Speed limitation and honking restrictions may be enforced near sensitive locations.

Throughout the project section at the location determined by contractor and approved by PIU

construction cost

Contractor, PIC, PIU, TSC

19. Site restoration o All construction camp/temporary office/material storage areas are to be restored to its original conditions.

o The borrow areas rehabilitation will be ensured as per the agreed plan with the landowner.

o Obtain clearance from PIU before handling over the site to SRRDA.

o PIC to undertake survivability assessment and report to PIU the status of compensatory tree plantation at a stage of completion of construction with recommendation for improving the survivability of the tree if required

All locations of construction camps/temporary office/ material storage, and borrow areas

To be borne by the contractor

Contractor PIU, PIC, TSC

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SL. NO.

Project Action/Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location/numbers Costs Responsible for Implementing

Responsible for Monitoring

20. Hydrology and Drainage

o Regular removal/cleaning of deposited silt shall be done from drainage channels and outlet points before the monsoon season.

o Rejuvenation of the drainage system by removing encroachments/ congestions shall be regularly conducted

At project road locations with drainage structures

To be covered under road maintenance costs.

PIU PIU, SRRDA

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Table 1 : Chattisgarh: Environmental Features within 0-4 Km from road edge which may require shifting/protection measures

No. Block District Road name Handpump

Electric poles

Transformer

Telephone poles

Trees Temple School Water tank

Ponds/ well

River Forest Water logging

Flood prone

1) Bilha Bilaspur Batori to Beltukri 1 - - - 1 - - - 1 Well - - - -

2) Bilha Bilaspur L07 to Udgan - - - - - - - - - - - - -

3) Pathariya

Bilaspur Khutera to Klarjevra

1 3 - - 2 - - - - - - Ch. 0.1

-

4) Pathariya

Bilaspur T06 to Bhathli - - - - - - - - - - - - -

5) Abhanpur

Raipur Amadi to Parsada - 3 - - 18 1 - - - - - Ch. 0.8 and 2.5

-

6) Dharsima

Raipur Mandhar-Neurdih 1 8 - - 10 2 1 - 1 Pond,2 Well

- - Ch. 2.4 -

7) Palari Raipur T 06 to Gaitara - - - - 8 1 - - 1 Pond

- - - -

8) Palari Raipur T07 (Keshla) to Sankari (S)

- 1 1 - 6 - - - - - - - -

9) Palari Raipur T 04 to Shahada - - - - 4 1 - - 1 Pond

- - Ch. 0.8 to

1.0

-

10) Palari Raipur T 07 to Khaira - 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - -

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No. Block District Road name Handpump

Electric poles

Transformer

Telephone poles

Trees Temple School Water tank

Ponds/ well

River Forest Water logging

Flood prone

11) Simga

Raipur Manikpur to Ranijarod

- 2 - - 4 - - - 1 Pond

- - - -

12) Simga

Raipur Parkidih to Tekari 1 2 - - 15 - - - - - - - -

13) Tilda Raipur Motimpara kala to Padabhat

3 2 1 - 28 - - - - - - Ch. 2.4

-

14) Bemetara

Durg Main Road-Damaidih

1 3 - - 3 1 - - 1 Well 1 - - -

15) Bemetara

Durg Darhi Khandsara Road-Bandi

3 3 - - 80 2 - - 1 Well - - - -

16) Bemetara

Durg Main Road-Jhalam 2 2 - - 6 - - - - - - - -

17) Berla

Durg Ghatiyakala-Mudpar 2 4 - - 6 - - - - - - - -

18) Nawagarh

Durg Tora-Nawagarh 4 4 - - 16 - - - - - - - -

19) Saja Durg Bortara-Khairi 1 - - - 10 1 1 - 2 Ponds

- - Ch. 0.4 to 0.5,

1.6 to 1.7.

-

20) Saja Durg Deorbija-Bod - 10 - - 6 1 1 - 1 Pond

- - Ch. 1.5

-

21) Saja Durg Dhamdha Gandai-Pathariakhurd

- 1 - - - - - - - - - - -

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No. Block District Road name Handpump

Electric poles

Transformer

Telephone poles

Trees Temple School Water tank

Ponds/ well

River Forest Water logging

Flood prone

22) Saja Durg Kanhera-Sukhataal 2 8 1 - 11 - - - - - - Ch. 0.1 and 2.2.

-

23) Saja Durg Keshtara-Bagledi 1 - - - 13 - - - - - - Ch. 0.2, 1.2 and 2.1.

-

24) Saja Durg Kodwa-Matra 2 2 - - 16 - - - - - - Ch. 1.6 to

1.7

-

25) Saja Durg Masulgondi-Kongiyakhurd

- 1 1 - 17 - - - - - - - -

26) Saja Durg Pipariya-Korwe 3 14 - - 7 1 - - 1 Well - - - -

27) Saja Durg Pudumsara-Hathmudi

4 5 2 - 14 - - - - - - Ch. 2.3 and 2.8

-

28) Saja Durg Pudumsara-Kirki 2 5 - - 21 - - - - - - Ch. 1.6 and 1.2

-

29) Saja Durg Triyabhat-Sonpander

- - - - - - - - - - - - -

Note : Details of three sample roads selected later date are not included above. The ECOPs of these roads will be added by CGRRDA

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Appendix 5.2: Environmental Monitoring Plan

I. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING DURING DESIGN AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE Monitoring Responsibility: PIU with Support from PIC Monitoring Frequency: Once during pre-construction stage Road Name with Block and District Name:………………. Road Length: ………… Report No.: ……….

SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly complied, not complied)

Corrective action proposed if any

1..

Climate Change Consideration and Vulnerability screening

o Compliance to climate change vulnerability check point given under EARF and adoption of necessary mitigative measures as may be required

o Efforts shall be made to plant additional trees for increasing the carbon sink. The tree may be planted with help of PRI (Panchayati Raj Institution)

All through the alignment of each rural road

2..

Finalization of alignment

o The road will be part of district core network and will comply with PMGSY guidelines

o Subproject shall not disturb any cultural heritage designated by the government or by the international agencies, such as UNESCO, and shall avoid any

All through the alignment of each rural road

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SL. NO.

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Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly complied, not complied)

Corrective action proposed if any

monuments of cultural or historical importance. o Subproject will not pass through any designated wild

life sanctuaries, national park, notified Eco sensitive areas or area of international significance such as protective wet land designated under Wetland Convention, and reserve forest area..

o Subproject to comply with local and National legislative requirements such as forest clearance for diversion of forestland and ADB‟s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009.

o Alignment finalization considering availability of right of way and in consultation with local people.

o ROW may be reduced in built up area or constricted areas to minimize land acquisition as per PMGSY Guidelines.

o Adjust alignment to the extent feasible to avoid tree cutting, shifting of utilities or community structure.

o The road shall follow natural topography to avoid excessive cut and fill.

3. Land acquisition

o Land acquisition, compensation packages, resettlement and rehabilitation, poverty alleviation programs for affected people and all other related issues are addressed through Social Impacts and Resettlement & Rehabilitation report.

All through the alignment of each rural road

4.

Clearing of vegetation and removing trees

o All efforts shall be taken to avoid tree cutting wherever possible.

o Requisite permission from forest department shall be obtained for cutting of roadside trees.

All through the alignment of each rural road (Enter chainages where

tree cutting and diversion

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Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly complied, not complied)

Corrective action proposed if any

7.77 o Provision of Compensatory Afforestation shall be made on 1:3.ratio basis (1:6 for Assam state).

o Permission shall be taken for diversion of any forest land if involved. Provision shall be made for additional compensatory tree plantation.

o The vegetative cover shall be removed and disposed in consultation with community.

of forest land is required

& proposed plantation

location if details are

available)

5. Shifting of utilities and common property resources

o The road land width shall be clearly demarcated on the ground.

o All efforts will be made to minimize shifting of utilities and common property resources

o Utility and community structure shifting shall be planned in consultations and concurrence of the community

o Required permissions and necessary actions will be taken on a timely basis for removing and shifting utility structures and common property resources before road construction activities begin.

(Enter chainages where

shifting of utility

structures and common

property resources are

required. Enter total

numbers of each

structure required for

shifting/removal)

6. Design and planning of embankment construction

o The alignment design shall consider options to minimize excessive cuts and fills.

o The cut off material shall be planned to be used for embankment to minimize borrow earth requirement.

o The design shall be as per relevant IRC provisions for cut and fill, slope protection and drainage.

o The top soil of the cut and fill area shall be used for embankment slope protection Embankment will be designed above High Flood Level (HFL) in flood prone areas where feasible.

All through the alignment of each rural road (Enter the chainages that

are prone to floods)

328

SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly complied, not complied)

Corrective action proposed if any

7. Hydrology and Drainage

o Provision of adequate cross drainage structure shall be made to ensure smooth passage of water and maintaining natural drainage pattern of the area.

o The discharge capacity of the CD structure shall be designed accordingly.

o Provision of adequate drainage structures shall be made in water stagnant/logging areas.

o The construction work near water body shall be planned preferably in dry season so that water quality of the water channel is not affected due to siltation and rain water runoff.

o Provision of additional cross drainage structure shall be made in the areas where nearby land is sloping towards road alignment on both the sides.

o Provision of concrete road construction in habitat area with drainage of both side of the road shall be made as per the design provision and with adequate slope to prevent any water logging.

Near all drainage crossings, nalas, rivers, streams and ponds. (Enter chainages where

earthern/structural cross

drains, longitudinal

drains, streams, ponds

and rivers exist)

8. Establishment of Construction Camp, temporary office and storage area

o Construction camp sites shall be located away from any local human settlements and forested areas (minimum 0.5 km away) and preferably located on lands, which are not productive (barren/waste lands presently).

o Similarly temporary office and storage areas shall be located away from human settlement areas and forested areas (minimum 0.5 km).

o The construction camps, office and storage areas shall have provision of adequate water supply,

For all roads

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Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly complied, not complied)

Corrective action proposed if any

sanitation and all requisite infrastructure facilities. o The construction camps, office and storage areas

shall have provision of septic tank/soak pit of adequate capacity so that it can function properly for the entire duration of its use.

o All construction camps shall have provision of rationing facilities particularly for kerosene/LPG so that dependence on firewood for cooking is avoided to the extent possible.

o The construction camps, office and storage areas shall have provision of health care facilities for adults, pregnant women and children.

o Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) like helmet, boots, earplugs for workers, first aid and fire fighting equipments shall be available at construction sites before start of construction. An emergency plan shall be prepared to fight with any emergency like fire.

o Provision shall be made for domestic solid waste disposal in a controlled manner. The recyclable waste shall be sold off and non-saleable and biodegradable waste shall be disposed through secured land filling.

o Provision of paved area for unloading and storage of fuel oil, lubricant oil, away from storm water drainage.

9. Traffic Management and Road Safety

o Identify the areas where temporary traffic diversion may be required.

o Prepare appropriate traffic movement plan approved by respective PIU for ensuring continued safe flow of traffic, pedestrians and all road users during

As proposed under DPR and determined by contractor and approved by PIC/PIU/ (Enter the chainages

330

SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly complied, not complied)

Corrective action proposed if any

construction. o Wherever, cross drainage structure work require

longer construction time and road is to be blocked for longer duration, the PIU/DPR consultant shall define appropriate measures for traffic diversion before the start of the construction.

o Adequate signboards shall be placed much ahead of diversion site to caution the road users. The road signs should be bold and retro reflective in nature for good visibility both during the day and night.

o It is proposed for the respective PIU to discuss with the railways division/department for providing adequate safety measures at unmanned railway crossing where applicable. Adequate clearly visible sign shall be provided on both sides of the railway crossing All measures for traffic control and safety in accordance with IRC codes:99-1988 will be followed

which may require traffic

diversions where

possible)

10. Grievance Redress

o Maintaining records of all environment related grievances raised, if any, and the actions taken to address them through the village level grievance redress committee (GRC) and PIU as applicable

All project roads.

NOTE: Each report must enclose Photograph to the maximum possible action points, even if work is in progress.

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II. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE Monitoring Responsibility: PIU with Support from PIC Monitoring Frequency : Once during construction after completion of about 50% of construction Project Details:……………. Road Stretch Name : ………. Monitoring Report Quarter No.: ……..

SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly

complied, not complied)

Corrective action

proposed if any

1.

Sourcing and transportation of construction material

Borrow Earth: o The borrow earth shall be obtained from identified

locations and with prior permission of landowner and clear understanding for its rehabilitation.

o The re-habilitation plan may include the following: Borrow pits shall be backfilled with rejected

construction wastes and will be given a vegetative cover. If this is not possible, then excavation sloped will be smoothed and depression will be filled in such a way that it looks more or less like the original ground surface.

Borrow areas might be used for aquaculture in case landowner wants such development.

o The Indian Road Congress (IRC):10-1961 guideline should be used for selection of borrow

(Enter chainage or

probable

locations of

borrow areas.

Enter name and

location of

identified

quarries.)

332

SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly

complied, not complied)

Corrective action

proposed if any

pits and amount that can be borrowed. o Borrowing earth from agricultural land shall be

minimized to the extent possible. Further, no earth shall be borrowed from already low-lying areas.

o A 15 cm topsoil will be stripped off from the borrow pit and this will be stored in stockpiles in a designated area for height not exceeding 2m and side slopes not steeper than 1:2 (Vertical: Horizontal).

o Borrowing of earth will not be done continuously through out the stretch.

o Ridges of not less than 8m widths will be left at intervals not exceeding 300m.

o Small drains will be cut through the ridges, if necessary, to facilitate drainage.

o The slope of the edges will be maintained not steeper than 1:4 (vertical: Horizontal).

o The depth of borrow pits will not be more than 30 cm after stripping the 15 cm topsoil aside.

o Fly ash will be used in road embankment as per IRC guidelines wherever thermal power plant is located within 100 km of the road alignment.

Aggregate : o The stone aggregate shall be sourced from

existing licensed quarries o Copies of consent/ approval / rehabilitation plan

for use of existing source will be submitted to PIU.

333

SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly

complied, not complied)

Corrective action

proposed if any

o Topsoil to be stockpiled and protected for use at the rehabilitation stage

Transportation of Construction Material o Existing tracks / roads are to be used for hauling

of materials to the extent possible. o Prior to construction of roads, topsoil shall be

preserved and shall be used for other useful purposes like using in turfing of embankment.

o The vehicles deployed for material transportation shall be spillage proof to avoid or minimize the spillage of the material during transportation. In any case, the transportation links are to be inspected at least twice daily to clear accidental spillage, if any.

2.

Loss of Productive Soil, erosion and land use change

o The top soil from the productive land (borrow areas, road widening areas etc.) shall be preserved and reused for plantation purposes.

o It shall also be used as top cover of embankment slope for growing vegetation to protect soil erosion.

o Cut and fill shall be planned as per IRC provisions and rural road manual.

o All steep cuts shall be flattened and benched. o Shrubs shall be planted in loose soil area. o IRC: 56 -1974 recommended practice for

treatment of embankment slopes for erosion control shall be taken into consideration.

o It shall be ensured that the land taken on lease for access road, construction camp and

All though the alignment of each project road

334

SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly

complied, not complied)

Corrective action

proposed if any

temporary office of the storage facilities is restored back to its original land use before handing it over back to land owner.

3.

Compaction and Contamination of Soil

o To prevent soil compaction in the adjoining productive lands beyond the ROW, the movement of construction vehicles, machinery and equipment shall be restricted to the designated haulage route.

o The productive land shall be reclaimed after construction activity.

o Fuel and lubricants shall be stored at the predefined storage location.

o The storage area shall be paved with gentle slope to a corner and connected with a chamber to collect any spills of the oils.

o All efforts shall be made to minimise the waste generation. Unavoidable waste shall be stored at the designated place prior to disposal.

o To avoid soil contamination at the wash-down and re-fuelling areas, “oil interceptors” shall be provided. Oil and grease spill and oil soaked materials are to be collected and stored in labelled containers (Labelled: WASTE OIL; and hazardous sign be displayed) and sold off to SPCB/ MoEF authorized re-refiners.

All though the alignment of each project road

4.

Construction Debris and waste

o Excavated materials from roadway, shoulders, verges, drains, cross drainage will be used for backfilling embankments, filling pits, and landscaping.

All though the alignment of each project road

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SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly

complied, not complied)

Corrective action

proposed if any

o Unusable debris material should be suitably disposed off at pre-designated disposal locations, with approval of the concerned authority.

o The bituminous wastes shall be disposed in secure manner at designated landfill sites only in an environmentally accepted manner.

o For removal of debris, wastes and its disposal MOSRTH guidelines should be followed. Unproductive/wastelands shall be selected with the consent of villagers and Panchayat for the same. The dumping site should be of adequate capacity. It should be located at least 500 m away from the residential areas. Dumping sites should be away from water bodies to prevent any contamination of these bodies.

5.

Air and Noise Quality o Vehicles delivering loose and fine materials like sand and aggregates shall be covered.

o Dust suppression measures like water sprinkling, shall be applied in all dust prone locations such as unpaved haulage roads, earthworks, stockpiles and asphalt mixing areas.

o Mixing plants and asphalt (hot mix) plants shall be located at least 0.5 km away and in downwind direction of the human settlements.

o Material storage areas shall also be located downwind of the habitation area.

o Hot mix plant shall be fitted with stack of adequate height (30 m) or as may be prescribed by SPCB to ensure enough dispersion of exit

Throughout the project road section

336

SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly

complied, not complied)

Corrective action

proposed if any

gases. Consent to establish and operate shall be obtained from State Pollution Control Board and comply with all consent conditions.

o Diesel Generating (DG) sets shall also be fitted with stack of adequate height (as per regulation height of the stack of open to air DG set shall be about 0.5 m for 5 KVA and about 0.7 m for 10 KVA DG sets, above top of sound proofing enclosure of the DG set). Low sulphur diesel shall be used in DG sets and other construction machineries where available. Construction vehicles and machineries shall be periodically maintained.

6. 7.77

Tree plantation o Compensatory Afforestation shall be made on 1:3.ratio basis.(1;6 for Assam state)

o

Additional trees shall be planted wherever feasible.

Follow up maintenance of planted saplings will be carried out for a minimum of 3 years

(Enter the

number of trees

requird for

planting and

location of

plantation site if

available)

7.

Ground Water and Surface Water Quality and Availability

o Requisite permission shall be obtained for abstraction of groundwater from State Ground Water Board/Central Ground Water Authority if applicable.

o The contractor shall arrange for water required during construction in such a way that the water availability and supply to nearby communities remains unaffected.

o Water intensive activities shall not be undertaken

Throughout the project road

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SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status (Complied, partly

complied, not complied)

Corrective action

proposed if any

during summer period to the extent feasible. o Provision shall be made to link side drains with

the nearby ponds for facilitating water harvesting if feasible

o Where ponds are not available, the water harvesting pits shall be constructed as per the requirement and rainfall intensity.

Preventive measures like slope stabilisation, etc shall be taken for prevention of siltation in water bodies.

8. Occupational Health and Safety

o The requisite PPE (helmet, mask, boot, hand gloves, earplugs) shall be provided to the construction workers.

o Workers‟ exposure to noise will be restricted to less than 8 hours a day. Workers duty shall be regulated accordingly.

o Septic tank or mobile toilets fitted with anaerobic treatment facility shall be provided at construction camp/temporary office/storage areas.

Domestic solid waste at construction camp shall be segregated into biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.

In all project roads

9. Grievance Redress o Maintaining records of all environment related grievances raised, if any, and the actions taken to address them through the village level grievance redress committee (GRC) and PIU as applicable

All project roads.

NOTE: Each report must enclose Photograph to the maximum possible action points, even if work is in progress.

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III. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING DURING POST-CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION STAGE Monitoring Responsibility: PIU with Support from PIC Monitoring Frequency: (Once, one month after completion of construction) Project Details :……………. Road Stretch Name: ………. Monitoring Report No.: ……..

SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status

(Complied, partly complied, not complied)

Corrective action

proposed if any

1. Air and Noise Quality

o Awareness sign board shall be provided for slow driving near the habitat areas to minimize dust generation due to vehicle movement. Speed limitation and honking restrictions may be enforced near sensitive locations.

Throughout the project section at the location determined by contractor and approved by PIU

2. Site restoration o All construction camp/temporary office/material storage areas are to be restored to its original conditions.

o The borrow areas rehabilitation will be ensured as per the agreed plan with the landowner.

o Obtain clearance from PIU before handling over the site to SRRDA.

o PIC to undertake survivability assessment and report to PIU the status of compensatory tree plantation at a stage of completion of

All locations of construction camps/temporary office/ material storage, and borrow areas

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SL. NO.

Environmental Attributes

Mitigation Measures Location Compliance status

(Complied, partly complied, not complied)

Corrective action

proposed if any

construction with recommendation for improving the survivability of the tree if required

3. Tree plantation o Follow up maintenance of planted saplings will be carried out for a minimum of 3 years

o Data on plantation survivability to be collected

(Enter the

number of trees

requird for

planting and

location of

plantation sites)

4.

Hydrology and Drainage

o Regular removal/cleaning of deposited silt shall be done from drainage channels and outlet points before the monsoon season.

o Rejuvenation of the drainage system by removing encroachments/ congestions shall be regularly conducted

At project road locations with drainage structures

5. Grievance Redress

o Maintaining records of all environment related grievances raised, if any, and the actions taken to address them through the village level grievance redress committee (GRC) and PIU as applicable

All project roads.

NOTE: Each report must enclose Photograph to the maximum possible action points, even if work is in progress.

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Appendix 6.1: Public Consultation in Chhattisgarh

RRDA Officials: District \

Block Block Name Designation

Raipur

- Mr. S.K. Jadhav Executive Engineer

- Mr. V.K. Bhargava Assistant Engineer

- Mr. S.K. Lamba Assistant Engineer Tilda Mr. Tarun Sao Junior Engineer

Pallari Mr. Lokesh Chandrakar Junior Engineer

Simga-Dharsima Mr. Tamrakaar Junior Engineer

Abhanpur Mr. M.R. Sahoo Junior Engineer

Durg

- Mr. S.N. Srivastava

Superintending Engineer

- Mr. Giri Executive Engineer

- Mr. Rakesh Sahoo Assitant Engineer

Saja Mr. D.K. Dubey Junior Engineer Bemetra-Nawagarh Upadhyay Junior Engineer

Berla-Bemetra Tripathi Junior Engineer

Bilaspur - Mr. Sanjay

Sharma Executive Engineer

- Mr. C.L. Bhardwaj Assistant Engineer

Villagers

District Block Road Name Name of villagers

Raipur

Abhanpur Parsada to Aamdi

Lalit Kumar Tarachand Kumar Chanu Sakhre Devendra Kumar Nishad

Dharsiwa 07T14 to Mandhar Neodih

Om Parkash Govind Jaiswal Neeraj Suresh Bhupendra Jitendra

Palari T07 (Keshla) to Sankari

Tiharu Ram Money Ram Mangu Ram Nathu Ram Jai Shankar

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District Block Road Name Name of villagers

Palari T07 (km.1) to Khaira

Rajesh Kumar Sukalu Ram Punit Ram Ram Bharose Bhak Chand

Palari T04 (km.9) to Shahada

Suraj Bali Jogeshvar Ram Kumar Lokeshvar Yogesh Diamond

Palari T06 (km.3) to Gaitara Tukaraam Manli Rameshvar Jagtu

Simga Manikpur to Ranijarod

Shatrujeet Sangwaan Sushila Chandu

Simga Parkidih to Tekari Jagjeet Uday Pappu

Tilda Motimpurkala to Padobhat

Hem Kumar Santosh Virendra Shiv Kumar Jeetu Ram Ganesh Suresh

Durg

Bemetara Darhi-Khandsara to Bandhi Road

Babulal Sahu Pila Ram Narayan Narad Sahu Kartik Gaur Dasharath Sahu Munji Ram Pusau Ram

Bemetara Jangalpur- Sonpuri Road to Gangpur

Ghulam Singh Radhe Singh Rajshikhar Roomavat Singh Marakhan Bhola Singh Keshav Singh Chintan Indra Raghav

Bemetara Main Road T02 to Jhalam Road

Hira Singh Ghanshyam Labho Hiravan Moolchand Bharat Chintaram

Bemetara Dokerbela to Damaidih Road

Jaankidevi Johanlal Purena Tilak Nishad Munnu Sahu Manmohan Nirmal Bhagwani Chandrakar Ghasiya Nishad

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District Block Road Name Name of villagers

Mahesh Rajesh Kr. Sen Budhram Chandrakar

Berla Ghatiyakala to Mudpar Road

Surendra Baghel Satish Kamaldas Moolchand Baghel Dharmendra Soni

Nawagarh Main Road Turasamariya

Dilharan Sahu Rajkumar Chandu Sahu Ramji Sahu Chandrashekhar Dinesh Santosh sahu Kumar Sahu Gaucharya

Saja Bortara to Khairy Road

Bhagvat Devki Bhoj Ram Fulwa Naklu Kishan Shatrughan Sunder Vir Singh

Saja Main Road T011 (Piperiya) to Korwe

Lakhan Kamla Bai Govind Babu Ram Aatma Ram

Saja Tiriyabhat to Sonpandar Road

Gajadhar Das Sunil Kumar Devraaj Dhanraj Nishad Mohan Khelu Ram Firan singh

Saja Saja-Kodwa Road to Matra

Neelkanth Suraj Bai Om Parkash Tek Ram

Saja Padumsara to Kirki Road

Saja Dhamdha-Gandai Road to Pattharikhurd

Khurbahara Patel Seema Ram Rajesh Komal Ratan

Saja Masulgondi to Kongiyakhurd

Fertaa Ram Beshaku Jogeshvar Naklu Panchram Laxman Tuka Ram Gaukaran

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District Block Road Name Name of villagers

Aangnu Kevar

Saja Kanhera to Sukhatal

Dhariram Gangaram Nathuram Shivyadav Pahalvan Ravinder Hemraaj Heera Lal

Saja Saja -Deorbija Road to Bod

Jevru Kholu Sevak Shaalu

Saja Main Road (keshtara) to Bagledi

Sisram Joravar Singh Lal Singh Chandresh Sahu Dharma Pavan Gupta Satish Raj Asha Ramsamujh Babloo Gaurav

Saja Padumsara to Hathmudi

Dhur Singh Manglu Phooldaas Rohit

Bilaspur

Bilha L07 to Udgan

Remen Sandre Bhuwan Harish Gauri Shankar

Bilha Batori to Beltukri Permod Pande Shiv Kumar

Pathariya Khutera to Klarjevra Bhardwaj Shyam Sunder Lalit Ram Yadav

Pathariya T06 to Bhathli Ram Kishan Jai Ram