REVISED ESIA REPORT - DWSS

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Providing Surface Water Supply Schemes to Villages of District

Amritsar, Punjab (CLUSTER-1)

REVISED ESIA REPORT

September, 2019

(Rev.04)

Submitted To

Head DWSS

Department of Water Supply and Sanitation Water Works Complex, Phase-2, Mohali – 160055 Tel./ Fax: +91-172-270101,

4330300, 2747775 Website: www.pbdwss.gov.in

Email: [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No. Contents Page No. Executive Summary i-xix

CHAPTER – 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Purpose of this project 1 1.3 Project background 1 1.4 Objective of Punjab State Water Policy 3 1.5 Scope of the ESIA and study area 4 1.6 Purpose of this report 5 1.7 Methodology 5 1.8 Impact Assessment Steps 6 CHAPTER – 2 Project Description 2.1 The Project 9 2.2 Objectives of the project 9 2.3 Salient Features of the project 10 2.3.1 Quality status of covered villages 11 2.4 Availability of surface water resources 11 2.5 Existing ground water availability and water quality 11 2.6 Population projection 12

2.6.1 Design year 12

2.7 Water Demand 12

2.7.1 Water Demand Criteria 12

2.7.2 Institutional and commercial demands 12 2.7.3 Firefighting demand 12

2.7.4 Semi urban demand 12

2.7.5 Transmission lines and treatment losses 12

2.7.6 Summary – water demand 12

2.8 Developing of network models and network analysis in EPANET based software

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2.8.1 Transmission main line CWR to existing OHSRs 17 2.8.2 Design criteria 17 2.8.3 Pipe material 17

2.8.4 Head loss calculations 18

2.8.5 Head loss 18

2.9 Area requirement of WTP 18 2.10 Instrumentation control and automation (ICA) 19 2.11 PLC/SCADA system 19 2.12 Social household survey - :Willingness to Pay” 20

2.13 Solar system 20

2.14 Cost estimates 20 2.15 Cost per capita of proposed schemes 20

2.16 O&M costs 21

2.17 Consequences and mitigation measures of risk identified 21

2.18 Sources of funding 21

2.19 Analysis of Alternatives 22 2.19.1 General 22 2.19.2 “With” and “Without” Project Scenario 22 2.19.3 Alternatives for WTP site 23 CHAPTER – 3 Legal, Policy Framework and Regulatory Requirements 3.1 Regulatory Framework - Environmental & Social 25 3.2 Environmental & Social Regulations 25 3.3 World Bank Safeguard Policies 34


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3.4 Clearances / permissions to be obtained prior to start of construction 37 3.5 Institutional Arrangement 39 CHAPTER – 4 Description of the Project Environment. 4.1 Introduction 44

4.2 Climate 44

4.3 Topography of the project area 44

4.4 Geology and Hydrology 44

4.5 Land use pattern 45 4.6 Water Resources 47 4.7 Biodiversity 49 4.8 Agriculture 49 4.9 Soil Quality 49 4.10 Soil Sampling 49 4.11 Ambient Air Quality 51 4.12 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations 51 4.13 Monitoring Results 52 4.14 Ambient Noise Level 53 4.15 Methodology of Noise Monitoring 53 4.16 Noise Levels Results 53 4.17 Surface Water Source And Water Quality 54 4.18 Ground Water Quality Monitoring 54 4.19 Ground Water Quality In Study Area 55 4.20 Ground Water Availability 60 4.21 Protected Areas 61 4.22 Forest 61 4.23 National Park/Wild Life Sanctuary/Wetland 62 4.24 Socio Economic Profile Of The Project Area 62 4.25 Literacy Rate 62 4.26 Occupational Structure 62 4.27 Religious, Sensitive Receptors, Historical And Archeological Sites 63 4.28 Health Profile 63 4.29 Sanitation 63 4.30 Wastewater disposal in the villages 65 CHAPTER – 5 Impacts Identification, Mitigation & Management Measures 5.1 Introduction 66 5.2 Environmental Impacts Identification and Mitigation Measures 66

5.2.1 Pre-Construction Impacts 66

5.2.2 Construction Phase Impacts 71 5.2.3 Post Construction Phase Impacts 81 5.3 Social Impacts Identification, Prediction and Analysis 83 5.3.1 Pre-Construction Phase 83 5.3.2 Construction Phase 85 5.3.3 Post Construction Stage 96 5.4 Environmental Management Plan 98 5.5 Social Management Plan 114 5.6 Cost Estimates To Implementation the EMP. 149

Chapter 6:Identification of Stakeholders, Information Disclosure, Public Consultations and Participation

6.1 Background 154 6.2 Objectives of Public Consultations 155 6.3 Identified Stakeholders 155 6.4 Stakeholder Engagement, Consultation And Information Disclosure 155 6.5 Approaches to Consultation & Participation 157 6.6 Key issues during Public Consultations 158


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6.7 Summary of the Public Consultation 165 Chapter 7:Safeguards Monitoring, Reporting And Implementation Cost 7.1 Overview 168 7.2 Monitoring and Evaluation 168 7.2.1 Internal Monitoring 169 7.2.2 External Monitoring and Evaluation 170 7.2.3 Environmental Monitoring 170 7.3 Reporting 173 7.3.1 Periodical Reporting 173 7.3.2 Reporting of Accidents and Fatality 173 Chapter 8: Grievance Redress Mechanism 8.1 Introduction 174 8.2 Grievance Mechanism of DWSS 174

Chapter 9: Conclusion and Recommendation 177


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LIST OF TABLES

Table Contents Page No. 2.1 Salient features of project 10 2.2 Availability of surface water resources 11 2.3 Village wise water demand 13 2.4 Approximate area requirement for proposed WTP 19 2.5 Source of funding 21 2.6 Category wise cost 22 2.7 “With” and “Without” Project Scenario 22 2.8 Site alternatives for WTP site 24 3.1 National and State Regulations and applicable for the Project 25 3.2 World Bank safeguard policies 35 3.3 Clearances and permissions to be taken during design service period 38 3.4 Activities of SOT 40 3.5 Institutional Roles and Responsibilities 41 4.1 Land Use / Land Cover 45 4.2 Land Use / Land Cover within 10 Km around WTP Site 46 4.3 Details of Soil Monitoring Stations 50 4.4 Soil Results 50 4.5 Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations 51 4.6 Methodology for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 52 4.7 Ambient Air Quality Results 52 4.8 Ambient Noise Levels Monitoring Location 53 4.9 Noise Level Results 53 4.10 Surface Water Quality Results 54 4.11 Details of Ground Water Quality Monitoring Stations 55 4.12 Ground Water Quality Monitoring Results 55 4.13 Ground Water Status – Amritsar District 61 4.14 Distribution of Forest Area Category Wise 61 4.15 Classification of Forest Areas 61 4.16 Population Details 62 4.17 Social Composition 62 4.18 Literacy level of the villages 62 4.19 Occupational Distribution of Workers 62 4.20 Occupational Structure (Main Workers) 63 4.21 Occupational Structure (Marginal Workers) 63 4.22 State Protected Monuments In District Amritsar 63 5.1 Location of Roori along the Proposed Pipeline 68 5.2 Pipe Line Crossing Canal/River/Road 69 5.3 Tree Details within ROW, which may be impacted 70 5.4 Details of Pipeline- Water supply 83 5.5 Village wise profile of villages where ramps will be marginally affected due

to the construction activity 86 5.6 Commercial / residential establishment along pipeline route 86 5.7 Detail of Sensitive Receptor near proposed alignment 89 5.8 Environmental Management Plan for Proposed Project 99 5.9 Social Management Plan for Proposed Project 114 5.10 Management Plan for Anticipated Impacts due to Labour Influx in Project 136 5.11 Environmental Monitoring Budget 149 5.12 Mitigation Enhancement Cost 150 5.13 Capacity Building Budget 151 5.14 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Staff 152 5.15 Social Management Plan/Social Mitigation Budget 152


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5.16 Summary of Environmental & Social Budget 153 6.1 Stakeholder identified under this project 155 6.2 Meeting with different department & issued discussed 155 6.3 Focused Group Discussion 156 6.4 First Public Hearing, dated Jan 3, 2019, village Chawinda Kalan 166 6.5 Second Public Hearing , dated Jan 4, 2019, village Manawala 166 6.6 Third Public Hearing, dated march ,12 2019, village Bhullar 166 7.1 Internal Monitoring Framework 169 7.2 Environmental Monitoring Plan of ambient air, noise, water and soil

quality and other during Construction 171 7.3 Environmental Monitoring Plan of Anticipated Impacts during Operation 172

LIST OF FIGURES/PHOTOGRAPHS

Figure/ Photographs

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1.1 Map showing status of rural drinking water supply sources of the project district

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2.1 Index Map of the proposed project 10

3.1 Institutional Arrangement of DWSS 40 4.1 Land use map for Amritsar District 46 4.2 Land use/Land cover Map within 10 Km around the WTP site 47 4.3 Water Level of Amritsar Sahib District (Pre monsoon, 2018) 48 4.4 Water Level of Amritsar Sahib District (Post monsoon, 2018) 48

4.5 Photograph showing Ambient Air monitoring 51 4.6 Photograph showing Ambient Noise monitoring 53 4.7 The Drainage and canal network map of Amritsar district 64

4.8 Chhappar in Chawinda Kalan Village 65 5.1 Municipal solid Waste open dumping road side of Chawinda Kalan

Village 68 5.2 Available ROW in Chawinda Kalan village 70 5.3 Tree in ROW which may be impacted in Mohleke village 70 5.4 Commercial activities near proposed alignment 87 5.5 Individual House ramps in Chawinda Kalan village 88 5.6 Individual House ramps in Jasraur 88 5.7 Agriculture field along proposed pipeline in Chawinda Kalan village 88 8.1 Grievance Redress Structure of DWSS 176


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LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annex Contents Page No.

I. Land Ownership Transfer order 178 I (a) NOC for using Surface Water 179 II. Ground water quality status for 112 villages of District Amritsar 181 III. EIA Notification 2006 187 IV. Punjab Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Improvement Project Large

Surface Water Supply Scheme ESIA Format For WTP Site Data 189 V. Punjab Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Improvement Project Large

Surface Water Supply Scheme ESIA Format For Village Level Data 195 VI. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (2009) 198 VII. National Ambient Air Quality Standards w.r.t Noise 199 VIII. Surface water quality criteria for different uses

(specified by CPCB, 1979 and the Bureau of Indian Standards, 1982) 200 IX. CPHEEO Standards for Drinking Water 201 X. Water Quality Status in Amritsar Villages as Monitored by Regional

Advanced Testing Laboratory DWSS 204 XI. Outline of Water Supply Contingency Plan 206 XII. Selection and Management of Construction Camp 210 XIII. Traffic Management Plan 212 XIV. Emission limits for New DG sets up to 800 KW

(As per Environment (Protection) (Third Amendment Rules, 2013) 216 XV. Outline of Spoil Management Plan 219 XVI. Format of Accident Report 220 XVII. Code of Conduct for Subcontractors and Workers 221 XVIII. Entitlement matrix 226 XIX. Guidelines of Resettlement Action Plan 231 XX. Outline of the Resettlement Action Plan 233 XXI. Gender Action Plan (GAP) 237 XXII. General Guidelines For Contractor’s Construction Water Management

Plan 244 XXIII. Major Labor Laws Applicable to Establishments Engaged in

Construction of Civil Works 245 XXIV. Workers safety in Common Operation and during Construction 249 XXV. General Questions for ESIA during Village level /FGD meetings 259 XXVI. Photographs of WTP Site survey, Village Level / FGD meetings 260 XXVII. Public Hearing Photographs 264

XXVIII. Public Hearing Attendance 267 XXIX. TOR for Environment Specialist engaged by DWSS 271 XXX. Grievance Redress Reporting 273 XXXI. Colour coded maps showing important features 274 XXXII. Land transfer letter from other government agencies 275


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ABBREVIATIONS

AAQ Ambient Air Quality ASI Archaeological Survey of India BOCW Building And Other Construction Workers Act CPCB Central Pollution Control Board CER Critical Environment Resources CGWA Central Ground Water Authority CGWB Central Ground Water Board CPHEEO Central Public Health And Environmental Engineering Organization CPR Common Property Resource CMS Convention On Migratory Species Of Wild Animals CTE Consent To Establish CTO Consent To Operate CWR Clear Water Reservoir DBO Design Built and Operate DPR Detailed Project Report DWSS Department Of Water Supply And Sanitation EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMP Environmental Management Plan ESIA Environmental And Social Impact Assessment ESMP Environmental And Social Management Plan ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework ECOPs Environmental Code of Practice ESHS-MSIP Environmental, Social, Health and Safety Management Strategies and

Implementation Plans GHG Green House Gas GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism GW Ground Water IEE Initial Environmental Examination LPCD Litre Per Capita Per Day MCM Million Cubic Meter MLD Million Liters Per Day MoEF&CC Ministry Of Environment Forest & Climate Change NOC No Objection Certificate NOX Oxides Of Nitrogen NRW Non-Revenue Water NRDWP National Rural Drinking Water Programme NQSM National Water Quality Sub Mission NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards OHSR Over Head Storage Reservoir ODF Open Defecation Free PLC Program Level Control PM Particulate Matter PRWSSIP Program Punjab Rural Water & Sanitation Sector Improvement Project R&R Resettlement And Rehabilitation RWSS Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Services SCADA Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition UBDC Upper Bari Doab Canal ULB Urban Local Body WTP Water Treatment Plant PHC Public Health Centre IEC Informing, Educating and Communicating CD Community Development PPEs Personnel Protection Equipments


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The State of Punjab is one of the best state with regard to provision of Rural Water Supply &

Sanitation (RWSS) services of the country. About 90% of the villages currently receive a basic

service level of 40-100 lpcd water through public water supply schemes with 50-100%

household connections. O&M standard of water supply system is very good but the existing

services are not able to meet the demand of increasing population and/or for higher service

standards such as private connections and supply for cattle consumption.

NEED FOR THE PROJECT

In Punjab, mostly the Rural Drinking Water Supply Schemes are sourced on tube wells. In view

of quality problems with ground water source and due to continuous exploitation of ground water

for irrigation (resulting in depletion of ground water), the ground water sources are found to be

non-sustainable over a period. It is therefore felt necessary to use surface water from available

surface water resources for the existing drinking water supply schemes, and thereby, reducing

the use of contaminated ground water.

In this project 112 villages in District Amritsar have been covered, out of which 6 villages have

water supply based on Hand Pumps. The Spring Level in these villages is rapidly decreasing

due to substantial drawl for irrigation purpose and all the blocks of project villages are over

exploited. Moreover, the quality of water so obtained from the tube wells is deteriorating day by

day particularly due to presence of high percentage of arsenic and heavy metals causing health

hazards.

Number of villages affected with water quality parameter Arsenic in Amritsar is as below:

S.No. Criterion No of villages 1 Village Falling in 777* list of Quality Affected Villages from

Arsenic 74

2 Newly identified Arsenic Affected 33 4 En-route Villages 5 Total 112

The present project will help to address water quality & quantity issues in the project area.

However, prior to implementation it is important that the environmental & social impacts of the

project are assessed, this will ensure:

a) Minimization of impacts, if any

b) Adoption of suitable mitigation measure so that benefits of the project are

maximized and percolate to the grass roots.

PROJECT FOCUS AREA

The proposed project covers 112 villages of District Amritsar out of which 6 villages are having

water supply based on Hand Pumps. It is proposed to supply surface water to these villages by

tapping the same from UBDC and distributary through a network of pipes from OHSRs to

individual households. This site has been selected by DWSS after considering three alternatives

as discussed in Chapter-2.Provision of distribution system 63mm to 160mm o/d uPvc pipe has

been made. At present the water supply in most of the villages is based on 40 LPCD, now the

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been proposed in the estimate. Provision of 18622 new water connections along with water

meter has been taken in this estimate. The salient features of the project are presented in the

following table.

Salient Features of the Project

S. No.

Particulars Number

1. No. of Villages covered 112 2. Population of 2011 145685 2019 155307 2034 174973 2049 197129 3. Capital Cost of surface water 104.76 Crores Internal improvement of Existing W/S schemes 18.15 Crores 4 O&M Cost for 10 years for surface water

scheme 41.39 Crores

Total Capital Cost 146.15 Crores 5 Per Capita Capital Cost as per Population of

2019 6745

6 Per Capita Cost as per Population of 2049 5315 7 Tapping Point UBDC Canal at Chawinda

Kalan (RD-162490/RHS) 8 Per Capita Water Supply Base Demand 107.4 LPCD 9 Per Capita Water Supply for production &

Transmission 107.4 LPCD

10 Blocks Chogawan (85), Atari (6), Harsha Chhina (13), & Ajnala (8)

11 Affected Villages Quality Affected Villages 107 Enroute villages 5 Total villages 112 12 Material for transmission main/distribution

system DI Pipe

13 WTP Capacity 22.00 MLD 14 Clear Water Tank Capacity 5.20 MLD 15 Total length of transmission lines 176.66 KM. 16 OHSRs 14 17 Internal Distribution Mains PVC (6kg/cm2) 215.69 K.M

PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK

As ground water quality in the project area is not fit for drinking, surface water supply is planned to be tapped near Village Chawinda Kalan, Block Chogawan from UBDC Canal -RD 162490 (R/S) has been conceptualised by DWSS. To address the ground water quality problem of rural drinking water supply and to ensure good quality water supply to the proposed scheme following broad works are proposed in this project:

Construction of off take arrangement at UBDC Canal -RD 162490 (R/S);

Rising main from off take point to WTP;

Construction of one WTP of 22 MLD capacity with water reservoirs for raw water and clear water with all the required arrangements at village Chawinda Kalan;


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Laying of distribution system: DI pipes of different diameters to supply treated water from WTP to different OHSRs in the villages of project area.

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK - ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL

Implementation of the project will be governed by safeguard policies of the World Bank, as well as, National Acts, Rules, regulations and Standards pertaining to environmental protection and social issues. Requirement of all State Acts, Rules, Regulations and standards, if any, in this respect would also be addressed. This will help to avoid / minimize/mitigate likely impacts on environment and general public. It is the responsibility of the project executing and implementing agencies to ensure that the project complies to these policies at all stages i.e. pre-construction, construction, post construction. The details of safeguard policies triggered and applicability of statutory requirements are discussed in Chapter-3 (Table 3.1 and 3.2).

REQUIREMENT OF ESIA

ESIA is conducted to assess environmental and social impact for a proposed project, and propose measures to mitigate its adverse impacts while enhancing the positive ones. In addition, it helps to assess whether the project is in line with World Bank Safeguard Policies, National & State Acts and Rules.

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the present project has been carried out based on the review of initial design of project components and strategic issues related to sustainable use of water supply sources, wastewater generation, management of health& safety issues during the construction and post construction phase of the project, etc. The ESIA report covers:

Assessment of legislative, institutional and policy frameworks and guidelines relevant to the project

Environment and social baseline data,

Anticipated environmental and social impacts &suggestive mitigation measures,

Institutional capacity building,

MONITORING PROGRAMME AND PROJECT BENEFITS

The present report also provides information on outcome of consultations with authorities, general public and other interested parties / stakeholders and a summary of the key recommendations for environment and social management plan (ESMP).

BASELINE DATA

Water supply works are proposed in the rural areas of District Amritsar Sahib in the State of Punjab in the 112 villages in 4 blocks. There are no wildlife or eco-sensitive areas near to any proposed site. Water supply distribution mains shall be laid on the road ROW and proposed WTP site is surrounded by agricultural fields

Presently, water supply in the most of the villages is intermittent & insufficient. Currently total 67 nos. of OHSR are working covering 112 nos. of villages in cluster-1 for 27,228 households with 8368 water connections. 30.7% of households in all four blocks are covered under Water Supply scheme.

No village has sewerage system and designated place for sewage treatment.

BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at Chawinda Kalan near WTP site. The concentrations of PM10 range between 64.30µg/m3 to 66.50µg/m3, of PM2.5 ranges


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between 25.37 µg/m3 to 27.20 µg/m3, of SO2 ranges between 6.8 µg/m3 to 7.1 µg/m3 and of NO2 ranges between 12.6 µg/m3 to 13.5 µg/m3, which are well within the standards prescribed by NAAQ and Central Pollution Control Board. However these are likely to be increase during the construction/ pipe laying. Measures recommended for monitoring of PM value level include periodic water spraying during periods of dust load which will help to reduce Suspended Particulate Matter in the air. The detailed calculations have been given in EMP (Chapter 5).

The ambient noise levels were recorded near Chawinda Kalan near WTP site are 51.2 dB (A) and 40.5 dB (A) for day time and night time respectively and meeting the Ambient air quality standards w.r.t noise, 2000.

Surface water is suitable for meeting drinking water requirements after treatment and disinfection. The ground water in the samples is alkaline in nature with low mineralization. The pH value ranges from 7.13 to 7.58 indicating a weak base type characteristic. Specific conductance, a measure of total dissolved solids present in water, ranges from 188 to 308 mg/litre. Chloride values in the area are directly proportional to the specific conductance of the water samples. The fluoride concentration in the samples is within the permissible limit of 1.5 mg/L for drinking water of BIS and it ranges from 0.28 to 0.41 mg/L. The presence of arsenic has been reported in all the ground water samples studied under the project. Studies conducted by DWSS earlier have also reported arsenic in all ground water samples with values higher than permissible limits in 57% of the samples.

Soil quality of the study area shows that soil is slightly alkaline in nature, having good

nutrient value and organic matter. The arsenic concentration ranges 0.029 to 0.041 mg/kg.

Further, during survey it was observed that in most of the villages of the project area sewage/household wastewater gets accumulated in low lying areas. The proposed alignment of the water transmission pipeline under the present project is located at safe/adequate distance from these low lying areas. However, at the time of execution of the present project, the Contractor needs to adopt suitable measures as per EMP, if required, to mitigate any possible impact.

Furthermore, it was observed that in most of the villages of the project area, cow dung and other household waste were dumped at some places along the road and routes of proposed transmission pipeline in the villages.They are at a sufficient distance from proposed alignment. This organic waste is traditionally called roories and is traditionally composting dumps. The compost is used as organic manure in fields after maturation. Hence old dumps are periodically used as manure. During survey, it was noted that though roories were found at adequate distance from the proposed transmission pipeline, however, at 24 locations, roories were found on the proposed transmission alignment / near the alignment. During public consultation all the panchayats have assured to shift these roories before the work of pipe laying is initiated. Hence, no adverse impact is envisaged in the proposed project. Further, for future, it is proposed to mark pipe laying areas with blue colour signage and educate the residents so that they desist from dumping roories along the pipeline

Vulnerable trees inProject Area

There are no trees at the WTP site in Chawinda Kalan Village. However, at the tapping site trees are present at both sides of the canal but no tree cutting is involved during construction of WTP. Also, at many places there are trees along the roads/proposed


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route of the pipeline in the project area. It is observed that at most places sufficient Right of Way (ROW) is available. Hence there are no chances of tree cutting. If required, narrowing of open cut for pipeline laying will be resorted to avoid any tree cutting.

The working plan of Forest Dept. for District Amritsar Sahib was referred to. It was observed only the water intake point in UBDC canal and its ROW fall under the preview of Forest Dept.

IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS DUE TO PROJECT

The study identifies and discusses both positive and negative impacts associated with the proposed project and their mitigation measures. Major Environmental and social impacts are tabulated below:

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A. MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:

S#N Project Activities Impacts Mitigation measures Overall Impact

Site Responsibility /Supervision

Responsibility Pre-Construction Phase 1. Pre-construction

Activities Activities involve delivery of material and equipments to pumping stations/water treatment plant/overhead tanks and along major roads and streets where the proposed new network will pass through. This will give rise to fugitive dusts and exhaust emissions into the atmosphere.

Machinery and equipments may be handled so as to minimize generation of dust.

Low emission construction equipment generator sets and pollution free certified vehicles may be used

Air pollution control measure like water sprinkling

Limit hours of operation in populated areas

Use of barriers to reduce exposure

Minor Impact Contractor/ DWSS

Construction Phase 1. Construction of WTP

(including raw water sump, pump house, clear water reservoir, labour camp etc.) and withdrawal of canal water

Increase in dust or other gaseous levels due to the construction activities and movement of construction vehicles.

Storage of construction material Accumulation of earth material. Accumulation of construction waste Establishment of labour camp

Using low noise generating equipment such as pneumatic hammers / drills, provision of encasings around generators and avoiding construction during nights


Use of barriers to reduce exposure Low emission construction

equipment generator sets and pollution free certified vehicles may be used

Monitoring of Air, Noise, Soil and water quality on quarterly basis should be conducted.

Dump solid waste in specified place to minimize contamination of water

Moderate Impact

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Responsibility

Discharge wastewater generated from labour camps at authorized locations and after treatment

Ensure implementation of Waste Management Plan for environmentally sound management of waste

Ensure implementation of Construction Camp Plan for labour camps

Ensure implementation of Health & Safety Management Plan for public and workers safety

Mid-term environment audit should be carried out for performance of ESMP implementation

2 Laying of new raw water transmission line from WTP site to existing OHSR at concerned village of 176.66 km length

The transmission line will cut across the canals, roads and impact trees, electricity poles, etc. The major impacts are:

Moderate Impact

Contractor/ DWSS

1. Canal / Tributary / road crossings 10 nos. of Distributaries crossings, 1 drain and 10 nos. of road crossings were observed, DWSS shall obtain advance NOC from concerned department

2. Electricity Poles and boxes 52 poles on either side of the road were observed, poles would be shifted, if required. The DWSS shall obtain NOC from concerned department.

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Responsibility pipeline laying such as narrowing the open cut near the tree The Contractor must adopt suitable measures as per EMP to avoid any possibility of impact on trees; however, in case impact is unavoidable at the time of construction, proper NOC from Forest Department/ competent authority shall be obtained in advance by DWSS

4. Roories along the roads on ROW 120 Roories were recorded on either side of the road and to prevent further roori dumping cut-off date shall be declared; Blue color signage may be laid

indicating presence of drinking water supply pipeline, so the public can easily identify and desist from dumping in the blue line area

Villagers shall be made aware to dump waste at designated place

Villagers shall be educated about the possible contamination of water supply pipeline and other environmental & health issues by open dumping of waste / Roories;

During public consultation all the Panchayats have assured to shift these Roories before the work of pipe laying.

5. Water Ponds / Chhappar 12 ponds along the pipeline area were observed but these Ponds/ Chhappar are at a minimum distance of 5 m from pipeline, hence, unlikely to have an impact.


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Responsibility 6. Storage of construction material To be stored on Govt. Land, preferably

existing water works site

7. Other major impacts Increase dust levels in the area

due to construction activities Accumulation of construction waste Disruption of traffic due to

movement of vehicles and equipments.

Accumulation of excavated soil

Air pollution control measure like water sprinkling Limit hours of operation in populated areas

Use of barriers to reduce Exposure Machinery and

equipment may be handled so as to minimize generation of dust.


Dump solid waste and extra soil in specified place to minimize Contamination of water/soil.

Ensure implementation of Waste Management Plan for environmentally sound Management

Ensure implementation of Health & Safety Management

Plan for public and workers safety Preparation of traffic diversion

plans and prior intimation of the construction

schedule to the people in the areas of construction

Provision of temporary crossings/ bridges to avoid accidents and other construction hazards.

Avoid traffic in populated areas as much as possible

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Responsibility be carried out for performance of EMP implementation

3. Laying of distribution line from OHSR to individual household

Nil, as no new distribution line is to be laid

NIL NIL NIL

Post-Construction Phase 1. Continuous

Supply of Water During Operation at WTP site

Air and noise quality impacts that would arise during the operation of the pumping stations would include emissions from generators.

Water Quality impact due to improper functioning of WTP.

Deficiencies in Storage and Handling of Chlorine gas at the water treatment plant.

Occurrence of chlorine intoxication if water is over chlorinated during treatment

Bursting or breakage of distribution mains- as a result of increased pressure or aggressiveness of pumping.

Power outages, which may disrupt water supply.

Excessive exposure to chlorine gas results in irritation of the esophagus, a burning sensation in the mouth and throat, and spontaneous vomiting.

Ensure environmentally sound and safe storage and containment of oil and diesel for DG Sets.

Procure diesel generators with sound proofing.

Ensure Indian Drinking Water Standards (BIS:10500)

Ensure routine maintenance practices;

Ground water should be kept a backup supply source in system failure

Ensure proper storage and handling practices for Chlorine gas.

Ensure the knowledgeable and skilled person is in-charge of chlorine gas handling.

Ensure use of PPE while using chemicals

Maintain chemical consumption record

Partial Impact

Contractor/DWSS

2. Continuous transmission of Water Operation At Main transmission line from WTP to OHSR

Bursting or breakage of distribution mains- as a result of increased pressure or aggressiveness of pumping.

Generation of additional waste

Ground water should be kept a backup supply source in system failure

Alternate supply arrangements such as supply through tankers

Partial Impact

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Responsibility water in area of enhanced supply from 40 lpcd to 70 lpcd

should be provided if Leakages, Contamination and shortage of Water

Check leakages and prevent Cross contamination of water

Ensure routine maintenance practices;

Illegal water tapping source should be identified

Ensure proper implementation of water conservation practices

Adoption of volumetric supply of water by installing water meters

B. MAJOR SOCIAL IMPACTS

S. No

Project Activity Impact Mitigation Measure Overall Impact Site Responsibility/

Supervisory responsibility

Pre-Construction stage 1 Awareness generation and

Confidence Building Participation of project stakeholders[community] in designing of the scheme Land Acquisition

People’s apprehension of the project with respect to Community’s fear on loss of land and property and impact of outside labour on local women. Threat of inconvenience perceived by the community Land to be donated from Gram Panchayat (GP) to DWSS

Meeting with varied stakeholders and announcements from local Gurdwara Sahib to build up trust within the community in a phased manner to ensure acceptance for signing the resolution by Gram Panchayat to adopt the scheme. Resolution of land received Hoardings, wall writings describing about the project at prominent sites in and around villages Resolution received from Gram Panchayat

Project accepted Land acquisition status cleared by GP

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Construction stage 1 Construction of Water Treatment

Plant (WTP) Land acquisition

The land for WTP has already been transferred in the name of DWSS by the GPs, so it will not impact the community.

No Impact

Contractor/ DWSS

Noise pollution Dust Increased health risk of

nearby population/ increased health risk of construction labour

Gender Based Violence (GBV)

Construction will take place during day time

Sprinkling of water from time to time

Tie up with local healthcare centre and ensuring safety measures for labourers and community

Contractor will ensure that workers are properly sensitized on gender based issues and will sign a Code of Conduct for proper behaviour at work place.

Adequate safety and security of labourers during project execution will also minimize such incidences.

Proper and phase wise induction trainings and awareness workshops of labourers will reduce the chances of GBV.

2 Transmission Line Land acquisition Common Property Resources (CPR)

Land used for project is on government land. In case of damage of ramps at household or commercial level the contractor will reconstruct the ramps. Compensation if any, to be paid as per law of the land. 1 CPR (School) was observed. However, they are in minimum distance of at least 6 meters from row

No impact No impact

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Rehabilitation &Resettlement (R&R) Ramps Livelihood Income

and are not likely to be impacted. In case any CPR is likely to be affected, pipeline will be laid by road cutting and it would be ensured the CPR is protected. The contractor must ensure public and stakeholder consultation prior to execution of work to avoid any inconvenience/ objection from public in future. No R & R issues; 111 nos. of ramps were observed. Ramps are on ROW of road (encroachment); Partial dismantling of ramps may be required. The villagers are aware of this; However, The Contractor will make provision for temporary access. There will be improved household income due to employment of local labour. It is generally anticipated that local labour will be employed especially for unskilled activities.

No impact Partial impact Increased income leading to better economic condition, thereby increased participation of women at family and community activities and improved decision making at various levels Improved economic gains to the community


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Public Order Facilities for labours

Due to improved water supply the drudgery of women will reduce and they will get more time for alternate vocations, including livelihood activities;

Household enterprises like shops, farmers, restaurants, rental houses, etc. will temporarily benefit from the presence of project construction workers who will regularly purchase such items.

During execution of the project there might be road/traffic diversion, temporary blockade of access, temporary disorders and/or other public inconveniences, for which alternatives will be provided and local population will be informed in advance.

Labour camps are to be located on Gram Panchayat or Govt. Land with Public utilities (separate for men and women), crèche for children, first aid facilities, provision of clean fuel & drinking water & mobile toilets at the construction sites and proper security arrangements (Including barricading of the area and deployment of security guard).

Short term inconvenience Mitigation measures suggested EMP/SMP Better security and working environment and livability for the labours

Post construction stage 1 Continuous water supply Livelihood

Due to improved water supply the drudgery of women will reduce and they will get more time for alternative

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Education Public Health

vocations, including livelihood activities, more time to the family especially for old age family members and children. This will also improve their participation in the community activities. Implementation of project will lead to consistent access to safe/ potable water at doorstep. Hence time spent on collecting water by women and children will be saved. This will enable children especially the girl child to attend school regularly. Education will lead to women’s empowerment. The implementation of the project will directly improve public health due to consistent and safe piped water facilities.

Positive Impact Positive Impact


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In addition to assessment of impacts above, extensive public consultations were held during the ESIA study to assess public perception of the project and to ensure involvement of stakeholders and communities (beneficiaries, specially women and SHGs) at an early stage.

First phase of public consultation meetings were held on Jan 3, 2019 in village Chawinda Kalan, block Amritsar. Total 106 representatives participated in this Public Hearing. Out of 106, 16 government officers from various departments like PWD, BSNL, Punjab Mandi Board, Forest department, Irrigation department and 90 representatives like Sarpanchas (Pradhan) and local community people participated in this public hearing.

Second phase of public consultation meetings were held on Jan 4, 2019 in village Manawala. Total 104 representatives participated in this Public Hearing. Out of 104, 22 government officers from various department like PWD, BSNL, Punjab Mandi Board, Forest department, Irrigation department and 82 representatives like Sarpanchas (Pradhan) and local community people participated in this public hearing. Third public hearing was arranged on March 12, 2019 in village Bhullar, block Chogawan. Total 87 representatives participated in this Public Hearing. Out of 87, 6 government officers from various departments like PWD, Punjab Mandi Board, Irrigation department and 81 representatives like Sarpanchas (Pradhan) and local community people participated in this public hearing.

Stakeholder and representatives from the concerned departments were also present in the meeting. Apart from this; FGDs were also done in all the villages of project area. During consultations it was established that people were affected due to poor quality and low quantity of drinking water supplied at present and were suffering from various types of water borne diseases such as fluorosis, stomach ailments. Therefore people unanimously welcomed the proposed water supply improvement works and were ready to pay for superior quality of water.

MAJOR FINDINGS OF STUDY

Based on the extensive field work, discussion with stakeholders and public consultation the findings of the study are as follows:

• The project does not attract provisions of EIA notification 2006 and its amendments till date, therefore Environmental Clearance is not applicable for the project

• Project components i.e. WTP plant and pipeline network do not pass through any national park/ wildlife sanctuary

• There is no archeological monuments and cultural/ heritage property impacted due the project

• No land acquisition is required in the project and land for WTP has already been transferred to DWSS

• The pipeline passes through the PWD/ Mandi road, the department is perusing for the NoC for laying out the pipeline.

• The RoW along the canal/NH has been declared as protected forest and NoC is required from forest department. 15 trees are falling in pipeline alignment which can be saved by adopting proper mitigation measures such as narrowing the open cut/alignment change. If impact is unavoidable proper NoC from the forest department/ competent authority must be obtained.

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• Overall project has major positive impacts in terms of better quality of water (free from arsenic), improved health & quality of life and minor negative impacts which can be easily mitigated. EMP has been designed for each identified impact and included in the report.

ENVIRONMENTALAND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP)

An environmental and social management plan (ESMP) is included as part of this ESIA, which includes:

(i) Proper site selection for setting of WTP as well as alignment of pipeline;

(ii) Identification of Natural and Cultural Heritage resources likely to be affected by the project and incorporation of safeguards (like, safeguard for protection of trees from felling, protection of water transmission line from potential sources of contamination, minimization impacts on CPR, cultural and heritage sites and on the population in the area and minimizing social impacts like private land acquisition, public health, R&R of local population; if required);

(iii) Mitigation measures for environmental and social impacts during pre-construction, construction and O&M phase);

(iv) Public consultation and information disclosure;

(v) Monitoring program for Environmental quality, project water quality and quantity supplied, as well as identification of entities responsible for mitigating, monitoring, and reporting environmental and social impacts;

(vi) A Grievance Redress Mechanism (See Box).

GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

The EA - DWSS has an existing grievance redress system that will continue to redress any grievance issues put up by public concerning the project. There is a toll free # - 18001802468, that is operative 24X7. As the project construction work starts, grievance redress mechanism structure will be developed connecting it with the existing DWSS-GRC. In addition, the structure will have contractor or his representatives & staff of implementing agencies in the structure. If issues are not resolved at the project level, it will come to the department - GRC. Any grievance issue is first put up with the concerned JE at the block level, where the matter is resolved within 7 working days. In case of any dispute the matter will be put up to SDE and then to the Executive Engineer. In case of non-settlement of the issues can be further taken to the level of Superintending Engineer and further to the Chief Engineer. Government of Punjab has appointed/nominated an Advisor (Tech.) cum Vigilance Officer to enquire and solve the complaint. As such complaint can be lodged to following contact details: Lt. Gen. B.S Dhaliwal (Retd.), Advisor (Tech) to Hon’ble CM cum Vigilance Officer Punjab, SCO no-61-62, sector-54, SAS Nagar-160054, Phone no-0172-5134606 E-mail: [email protected]. The Jurisdiction of any legal dispute will be the courts at Amritsar Sahib.


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INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

The Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS) of Government of Punjab will be the Executing Agency (EA). DWSS core unit is established in headquarters at Chandigarh which will be responsible for overall strategic planning, guidance and management of the project, and for ensuring compliance with tranche release conditions and loan covenants. A state-level management unit, headed by Secretary (HoD) shall be supported by chief Engineer who shall be supported by team of Superintending Engineers, Procurement & Contract Management Expert, Social and Environment Safeguards Specialists, Financial Advisor, Institutional & Training Experts and Administrative staff. The implementing unit of DWSS is well established and headed by an Executive Engineer, who shall work as Project Manager supported by SDE and J.E. Environmental Specialist will be appointed for monitoring environmental and social safeguards issues at site. This unit of DWSS will undertake field monitoring and supervision and record observations throughout the project period to ensure that the safeguards and mitigation measures are provided as intended.

DBO Contractor1 will have a dedicated Social Outreach Team and EHS Supervisor for implementation of EMP and SMP as well as gender action plan implementation. Contractor will have to mobilize Social Outreach Team under the contract for assisting Social Team of DWSS for implementation of IEC activities.

EMP IMPLEMENTATION COST

Most of the mitigation measures require the contractors to adopt good site practice, which should already be a part of their environmental code of practice (ECoPs). As such no major costs are likely to be associated with compliance of ESMP. Regardless of this, any costs of mitigation to comply with national /state laws and T&C of the Bid document by the contractors or consultants are included in the budgets for the civil works and do not need to be estimated separately here. Summary of ESMP cost is given below-

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL BUDGET

S#N Description To be implemented by Amount (Rs.)

1. Environmental Monitoring Contractor

5,59,000

2. Mitigation / Enhancement Cost 34,00,000

3. EHS Manpower Incidental -

Subtotal 39,59,000

4. Social Mitigation - -

5. Capacity Building Incidental -

Subtotal -

Grand Total 39,59, 000.00

1The DBO contractor will be responsible for implementation of ESHS-MSIP, in close coordination with the

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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The proposed surface water supply project will bring a series of benefits to the local people such as:

Enhanced availability of good quality water Improved Health and Hygiene, Employment Generation of approx. 100 persons during construction period, Increased Economic Opportunity, Women Empowerment and Reduction of drudgery to women, More time for personal works or for taking additional livelihood activities, Relief from stress due to regular availability of potable water leading to improved quality

of life and family environment.

Local people have welcomed the project as brought out during public consultation and stakeholder meetings. The project components like land for WTP site has already been transferred to DWSS .The pipe line alignment is within right-of-way (ROW) of public roads and NoC from concerned department is under process. Capacity of existing village level water supply and sanitation committees and GPs need to be built up as detailed in Chapter 3.To conform to government regulations, NOCs and clearances will be obtained prior to award of works contract. The Executing Agency shall ensure that EMP is included in Bill of Quantity (BOQ) and forms part of bid document and civil works contract. Based on the ESIA findings, there are no significant impacts and no further study or clearances are required and project is confirmed as Category B as per World Bank Safeguard Policy.


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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1. Introduction

Punjab is situated in the northwest of India and it is bordered by Pakistan on the West, the Indian States of Jammu and Kashmir on the North, Himachal Pradesh on its Northeast and Haryana & Rajasthan to its South. The State is spread over an area of 50362 square kilometres (Punjab occupies1.54% of the country’s total geographical area).The capital of Punjab is Chandigarh. The state has a total population of 277.04 Lacs (Census2011),out of which, rural population is around 173.05 Lacs, whereas the urban population is103.99 Lacs. Punjab has twenty two districts each under the administrative control of a District Collector. There are 166 urban local bodies in Punjab. The districts are sub- divided into 82 Tehsils, which are under the administrative control of a Tehsildar. Each Tehsil consists of blocks which are total 143 in number. The blocks consist of revenue villages and the total number of revenue villages in the state is 12581. The State of Punjab is one of the best state, with regard to provision of Rural Water Supply & Sanitation (RWSS) services, of the country. About 90% of the villages currently receive a basic service level of 40-100 LPCD water through public water supply schemes with 50-100% household connections. O&M standard of water supply system is very good but the existing services are not able to meet the demand of increasing population and/or for higher service standards such as private connections and supply for cattle consumption. The present project of surface water supply covers four blocks of Amritsar district named Chogawan (85), Atari (6), Harcha Chhina (13), & Ajnala (8) covering 112 villages.

1.2. Purpose of this Project

The Spring Level in the villages of Amritsar District is rapidly decreasing due to substantial drawl for irrigation purpose. Moreover, the quality of water so obtained from the tube wells is deteriorating day by day particularly due to presence of Arsenic, causing health hazards.

In view of quality problems with ground water sources and due to continuous exploitation of ground water for irrigation (resulting in depletion of ground water potential), the ground water sources are found to be non-sustainable over a period. It is therefore felt necessary to use surface water from available surface water resources for the existing drinking water supply schemes, and thereby, reducing the use of contaminated ground water.

1.3. Project Background

In the year 2015, a project costing US $ 248 Million was approved by the Government of Punjab, and GOP approached World Bank for financial assistance. The World Bank signed an agreement, in 2015, to provide the financial assistance for this project. It is a demand driven project and is being implemented by adopting sector reform approach in a decentralized mode. Accordingly, beneficiaries have to take full responsibility for the O&M of their respective completed schemes.

Accordingly, Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS) initiated a feasibility study to supply surface water to meet with the drinking water needs of 237 villages of District Amritsar which were quality affected with Arsenic as per quality report of year 2016 through WAPCOS


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Limited. WAPCOS Limited submitted a draft feasibility report with a proposal to cover 287no quality affected as well as enroute villages with 8 tapping points in District Amritsar. The draft report was not accepted by the Department as Department advised WAPCOS to adopt the concept of Moga Project. In the meantime water samples were tested again during 2017 and it is found that by then 364 villages were quality affected in District Amritsar and Department also decided to include quality affected villages which were not in the 777 list frozen earlier by GoI. In the meantime, the Department reformulated feasibility report based on concept of Moga project using in house expertise of the Senior Design Expert appointed in HoD Office, Mohali. The proposed project covers 112 villages which includes 74 Quality Affected villages of arsenic from 777 List, 33 quality affected villages of arsenic not included in 777 list and 5 Enroute villages. The surface water shall be tapped near Village Chawinda Kalan, Block Chogawan from UBDC Canal -RD 162490 (R/S).

So, it is proposed to cover these villages under Programme Punjab Rural Water & Sanitation Sector Improvement Project (PRWSSIP). The main project development objective is to “increasing access of rural community to improved and sustainable rural water supply and sanitation services”, based on surface water, keeping in view the day by day increase in contamination of ground water sources. It is proposed to supply surface water to villages through a network of supply mains in bulk quantities to the existing OHSRs, of the Schemes. The existing tube wells shall be used as standby till these tube wells outlive their useful life. Thus, population projections and water demand calculations have been carried out considering 2019 as base year and projected to the ultimate design period of 30 years. Year 2034 is considered as prospective design year (15 years) and 2049 as the ultimate design year (30 years) for this project.

In view of the above, the service level of 70 LPCD has been considered for assessing the raw water demand to be extracted from the surface water sources. Apart from this, additional water demand of Commercial & Institutional, Fire, Semi Urban as well as losses in distribution and transmission system are also considered.

Keeping in view the quality and quantity requirement to be drawn from the surface water sources, it is proposed to tap the raw water from UBDC Canal near village Chawinda Kalan. This UBDC Canal takes off from Madhopur Head Works and is also perennial canal. To ensure raw water supply to the proposed scheme throughout the year, Department of Irrigation Govt. of Punjab vide memo no. 10/86/2017-1173651/1, dated 26/02/2018 copy attached has given NOC. Keeping in view the above, no provision for raw water storage has been provided. The locations of proposed Water Treatment Plants have been identified in the close vicinity of the proposed tapping points at village Chawinda Kalan so as to have minimum pumping requirement of the raw water. The WTP locations have been identified for the proposed tapping point, also taking into consideration the availability of 2.48 Acres Panchayat land in the nearby village Chawinda Kalan, Block Chogawan, District Amritsar so that there are no issues of procurement of land. Deputy Commissioner Amritsar has transferred the land to the water supply & Sanitation Department vide order No 4978-86 Date 26/09/2018 after the Gram Panchayat of Village Chawinda Kalan passed a resolution for transfer of Land to Department Dated 16/02/2018. Land ownership transfer order is enclosed as Annexure I and Annexure XXXII. The Map showing status of rural drinking water supply sources of the project district has been shown in Figure 1.1 below


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Figure 1.1: Map showing status of rural drinking water supply sources of the project

district

1.4 Objectives of Punjab State Water Policy

The GOP aims to provide good quality potable water supply trough piped distribution system to all households at an affordable price. The aims are as follows

Water coverage: to provide 100% coverage of all households in rural areas of Punjab with at least 70 lpcd of 24x7 potable water supply by metered individual water supply connections;


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Sanitation Coverage: to ensure that 100% of rural households have access to and use safe sanitation facilities that does not contaminate the environment, particularly ground water;

Hygiene: to ensure that 100% of rural households practice safe personal hygiene practices, especially hand washing at critical times, to minimize risks of water related diseases;

Sustainable water supply: To ensure the availability, quality and sustainability of domestic water supplies by (1) conserving existing water sources (2) improving the efficiency of existing schemes (including reduction of losses) and their financial viability (3) using all possible options of water treatment as per requirement and (4) developing new and sustainable water sources;

Water regulation: To regulate the use of water, using institutional and legal means, so as to provide adequate water to all users, to ensure the safety and security of water services systems and to facilitate long-term financial self-sustainability amongst water service operators;

Environmental Sustainability: to improve the quality of life and environment through the effective and efficient management of water services;

User Participation: to ensure effective participation of users in developing, operating and maintaining water supply services and to empower them to manage their own water supply and environmental sanitation services;

Institutional Capacity: to improve institutional capacity and human resources of government departments to provide efficient, effective and sustainable water and sanitation services, by working with empowered and capacitated local communities.

1.5Scope of the ESIA and study area

Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) was carried out based on a review of detailed project report, initial design of project components and strategic issues related to sustainable use of water supply sources, environmental and social impacts due to the project and management and safety and construction management during implementation and operation phase of the project. ESIA report will cover

Assessment of legislative, institutional and policy frameworks and guidelines relevant to the project

Environment and social baseline, Anticipated environmental and social impacts & mitigation measures, Stake holder consultations Institutional capacity building,

Grievance Redress mechanism Monitoring program and project benefits. A summary of the key recommendations in the environment and social management plan (ESMP) has been provided. Details and outcome of conducting consultations with authorities, other interested parties and the public has been included.


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Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) has been prepared based on ESIA including, but not limited to, Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) Framework and Rehabilitation Action Plan (RAP) for the persons who would be affected due to project interventions consistent with World Bank Operational policy on involuntary resettlement (OP 4.12). ESMF and ECoP’s have been referred while preparing ESMP.

1.6 Purpose of this Report

The purpose of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study for Providing Surface Water Supply Schemes to the villages of District Amritsar (Cluster-1) is to cover the following objectives:- Determine key social and environmental impacts associated with the proposed water

supply scheme and operational activities with specific reference to the environmental and social sensitivities of the project area.

Carry out an analysis of the vulnerable communities associated with the project, identify their concerns with regard to social aspects (including inclusion), and recommend measures to mainstream these into project design;

Determine the applicability of involuntary and or indigenous peoples’ policies for the identified impacts and carry out consultation to prepare mitigation plans in accordance with the provisions of ESMF, if required.

Develop environmental and social management plan for the project that guides the design and implementation of the project.

In addition to achieving the above, the ESIA will also identify additional detailed environmental and social activities that need to be carried out by the project to ensure sustainability and monitor key environmental and social parameters.

Provide clear, comprehensive and practical guidance to the project on capacity building activities to manage safeguards into project implementation.

1.7 Methodology

The methodology adopted for conducting the Social and environmental impact assessment study includes the conventional methods, which are briefly discussed below. Desk/Literature review:A desktop study was conducted to review of the key Activities

and Initial Design of Proposed Surface Water Supply Scheme, based on the available engineering reports for the project, discussions with the stake holder agencies (DWSS, District officials, NGOs, Gram Panchayats, communities, etc.) and review of development plans and maps in order to compile relevant baseline biophysical and socio-economic information about the study area. The biophysical information was compiled on environmental aspects such as Topography, Climate, Soils, Water Resources, land use and flora and wildlife resources. On the socio-economic environment, the study compiled information on aspects such as population, education, labour force, poverty analysis and health.

Field Surveys: The method of field surveying is second to none in understanding the

likely impacts of a given development project on the particular environment around the project site. An EIA study team has been mobilized for field survey to the project site. There are three teams engaged in conducting social and environment survey of project villages. The team has made observations in and around the project sites in all the project villages to gather essential field data. During site observation information on


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physical, biological and socio-economic environment has been collected. In addition base line data collection was also done through field investigations.

Interviews with key Stakeholders: Project alternatives, designs and processes were

discussed with the project engineers with particular emphasis on the reasons establishing the form and scope of the proposed project. Extensive discussions were also made with the project engineers stationed at the District and Block level Department of Water Supply and Sanitation.

Public Consultation: Community participation and consultation is an important step in

the ESIA methodological process. Public consultation is instrumental in assessing the socio-economic impact. Community consultation meetings have been convened in each project village to draw together the issues and concerns of stakeholders and affected parties.

Consultation with relevant State, District and local authorities: Interviews and

discussions with key State level authorities like Chief Engineer, Director of Department of Water Supply and Sanitation along with Executive Engineers of Amritsar Sahib districts. The local authorities consulted include the field level staff of Department of Water Supply and Sanitation

Focus Group Discussion with Women: FGDs are conducted with women groups to

engage them actively in the planning and implementation of the Environment and Social Management Plan and Resettlement program. Special measures have been taken in disseminating information to and consulting with women to ensure that they understand clearly the policies, entitlements and other procedures of the resettlement program, and are able to make informed decisions

Literature review: Information on existing environmental and social conditions was

obtained from review of various published secondary data sources. Mapping: To understand environmental and social structure and impact area, two

Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) methods like social mapping and transact walk were applied during field survey in few villages.

1.8 Impact Assessment Steps

The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process incorporates a number of Key steps. The assessment process constitutes a systematic approach to the evaluation of a project in the context of the natural, regulatory and socio-economic environments of the area in which the project is proposed to be implemented.

The process adopted to undertake the ESIA study for the above indicated project is summarized below.

Step 1 Scoping

The first step in the ESIA is to define the proposed project activities and the natural, regulatory (i.e. legal) and socio-economic environments in which these activities will occur. This is achieved through Scoping. Scoping identifies which of the activities has a potential to interact with the environment. Scoping is conducted early in the ESIA process so that a focus on the priority issues (i.e. those that have the greatest potential to affect the natural and/or socioeconomic environment) can be established for the rest of the ESIA process. There are a number of key elements to the Scoping exercise as follows:


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Gather and review existing environmental and socio-economic data relevant to the proposed development project.

Gather and review existing engineering design definition with respect to the proposed

water supply and sanitation project. All project elements including construction, installation, commissioning, operations, maintenance and decommissioning will be considered.

Assemble and review relevant legislative requirements, environmental standards and

Guidelines associated with the proposed development. Consult with project stakeholders and other potentially interested and affected parties.

Step 2 Detailed data gathering and review

Following step 2, engineering, environmental and socio-economic data will be assessed in greater detail to ensure all of the proposed activities and their consequences will be considered in all stages of the development.

Step 3 Existing environmental conditions

In order to identify any potential impact on and potential change to the natural and socio- economic environments, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the existing environment prior to commencement of the proposed activities. In this regard there is a need to characterize the existing baseline environmental and socio-economic conditions including establishing the prevailing conditions for a range of media as follows:

Natural environment media such as air, water, soil and groundwater, flora and fauna; Socio-economic media such as demographics, economic activity and service provisions; Definition of the existing environmental conditions will be achieved by completing two

main tasks as follows; Conducting a detailed review of all secondary data sources (i.e. existing documentation

and literature); Undertaking physical observation to supplement and build upon the existing information

base. Step 4 Project alternatives The initial step in defining a project is to identify, at a conceptual level, viable alternatives to the project so that a viable base-case design may be realized. Consideration of project alternatives occurs at two levels as follows: At the initial stage where we consider the “no development” option; At the design stage where we will explore engineering alternatives within the selected

project design definition.

Once project alternatives are defined in the Project Concept stages, they are assessed and compared on financial, logistical, technical design, safety and environmental/socio-economic criteria. The project alternative that is determined to likely result in the best balance against these criteria will be typically the one that moves forward into the detailed design phase.

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a manner that can be understood and interpreted by the relevant audience, seeking comment on key issues and concerns, identifying potential impacts and offering the opportunity for alternatives or objections to be raised by the potentially affected parties and other stakeholders. All relevant stakeholders will be identified and consultations at all levels of the ESIA study will be conducted. By conducting such consultations the people that will be affected by or have an interest in the proposed project will have an opportunity to express their opinions and concerns.

Step 6 Identification and analysis of the environmental impacts

Key, potentially beneficial as well as adverse impacts on the physical, biological and socioeconomic environment associated with the construction and operation phases of the project will be identified with the help of checklists, site survey and consultations with stakeholders and affected parties. In addition environmental impact analysis will be carried out in three stages:

Identification- This includes description of the existing environment, determination of the project components and definition of the environment that will be modified by the project

Prediction- forecasting of the quality and/or spatial dimensions of the changes and estimation of the probability that the impact will occur

Evaluation - determination of the incidence or magnitude and significance of the impact before mitigation.

Step 7 Environmental Mitigation and Benefit Enhancing Measures

Based on the impact assessment feasible and cost effective mitigating and benefit enhancement measures that may reduce potentially significant adverse environmental impacts to acceptable levels will be recommended under this step.

Step 8 Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan

It will be necessary to monitor and audit project development and operation. Monitoring will provide the information necessary for feedback into the environmental management process and will assist in identifying where additional mitigation effort or where alteration to the adopted management approach may be required.

Step 9 Preparation of ESIA Report

The final step is the preparation of the social and environmental Impact assessment report. This report is expected to address the key issues and impacts affecting overall environmental performance of the project.


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CHAPTER 2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 The Project

The preliminary designs have been carried out as per the Manual on Water Supply and Treatment published by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organization (CPHEEO) of Ministry of Urban Development of Government of India.

Keeping in view the raw water quality at the tapping point, conventional treatment and disinfection for the raw water is proposed. Conventional process would involve aeration, rapid mixing, flocculation, sedimentation, rapid sand filtration followed by disinfection by chlorination. However the process of treatment shall be kept open at the time of bidding.

Based on the preliminary planning, the cost estimate has also been prepared. The major components considered for estimation are Intake, Raw Water Transmission Pipeline, Approach road from village road to WTP, Water Treatment Plant, clear water transmission pipelines with Ductile Iron pipes including valves and specials, electro-mechanical equipment like Pumps, Power System, Instrumentation like Valve Controls, Flow meters, Level Sensors, Village ESR, Bulk Flow Meters with SCADA system etc.

Provisions such as administrative costs, unforeseen items and contingencies are considered on percentage basis on the capital costs.

Overall, it was opined that all the villages were having the willingness to pay, if they were assured of getting adequate, treated and un-interrupted water supply for their daily water needs. Financial & economic analysis has been carried out considering capital costs, O&M costs, and domestic water tariff collections in the rural villages under the coverage of the scheme.

The proposed project covers 112 villages of District Amritsar out of which 6 villages are having water supply based on Hand Pumps. It is proposed to supply surface water to these villages by tapping the same from UBDC and distributary through a network of pipes from OHSRs to individual households.

Provision of distribution system 63mm to 160mm o/d uPvc pipe has been made. At present the water supply in most of the villages is based on 40 LPCD, now the village scheme has been designed @ 70 LPCD. Due to this reason, 14 new OHSRs have been proposed in the estimate. Provision of 18622 new water connections along with water meter has been taken in this estimate. The index map of the proposed project has been shown in Figure 2.1.

2.2 Objectives of the Project

The main project development object ive is to

Increasing access of rural community to improve and Sustainable rural water supply and sanitation services based on Surface sources of water.

Focused to transfer surface water to villages through a network of supply mains in bulk quantities enabling use of surface water.

Minimise the ground water extraction for drinking purposes. Supply the better quality safe drinking water in villages.


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Figure 2.1: Index Map of the proposed project

2.3 Salient Features of the Project

Table 2.1: Salient features of the project

S#N. Particulars Number 1. No. of Villages covered 112 2. Population of 2011 145685 2019 155307 2034 174973 2049 197129

3. Capital Cost of surface water 104.76 Crores Internal improvement of Existing W/S schemes 18.15 Crores 4 O&M Cost for 10 years for surface water

scheme 41.39 Crores

Total Capital Cost 146.15 Crores 5 Per Capita Capital Cost as per Population of

2019 6745

6 Per Capita Cost as per Population of 2049 5315 7 Tapping Point UBDC Canal Chawinda

Kalan (RD-162490/RHS) 8 Per Capita Water Supply Base Demand 107.4 LPCD


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S#N. Particulars Number 9 Per Capita Water Supply for production &

Transmission 107.4 LPCD

10 Affected Villages Quality Affected Villages 107 Enroute villages 5 Total villages 112

11 Material for transmission main/distribution system

DI Pipe

12 WTP Capacity 22.00 MLD 13 Clear Water Tank Capacity 5.20 MLD 14 Total length of transmission lines 176.66 KM. 15 OHSRs 14 16 Internal Distribution Mains PVC (6kg/cm2) 215.69 K.M

2.3.1 Quality Status of Covered Villages

MDWS, GOI has identified 237 arsenic affected villages in the list of 777 quality affected villages frozen by GoI. Whereas, out of this list, 74 villages of District Amritsar are proposed to be covered under this project. In addition to above, additional 33 villages other than 777 villages list of District Amritsar are recommended to be covered under this project as well. 2.4 Availability of Surface Water Resources

During the field visit, Potential Surface Water Sources have been identified as under:-

Table 2.2: Availability of Surface Water Resources

Sr. No. Proposed Tapping Points

Identified Surface Water Source

Proposed Tapping Point location

Required Discharge

1 Near Village Chawinda Kalan

UBDC Canal RD 162490 (R/HS) Cusec MLD

7.83 22.00

Department of Water Resources, Punjab vide their memo no. 10/86/2017-1173651/1,dated 26/02/2018 has granted permission to release 22.00 MLD raw water from UBDC canal. (Attached as Annexure 1 (a))

2.5 Existing Ground Water Availability and Water Quality

As per the assessment of dynamic ground water resources of the Punjab state report dated 31.03.2011, net annual ground water availability of the state is 20.32 BCM and Existing gross ground water draft for all users is 34.88 BCM and the ground water development in the state is at 172%, which indicates the precarious situation of abstraction being more than the recharge. All the four proposed blocks in Amritsar district are in over exploited category.

As per the ground water categorization of the blocks, data indicates that only 22 out of total 137 blocks of the Punjab state are under safe category, which represents that ground water is over exploited and its availability for drinking water sources is under severe stress.

The present ground water quality status for the 112 villages of District Amritsar as reported by Director, Water Quality SAS Nagar on date 05-12-2017 being covered in the project has been attached as Annexure II. The range of arsenic concentration in affected villages varies from 0.014 mg/l to 0.085 mg/l. The average, median and standard deviation of arsenic concentration in affected villages are 0.051 mg/l, 0.053 and 0.017 respectively.


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2.6 Population Projection

2.6.1 Design Year

Considering that the project implementation starts since early2019, the project is envisaged to be commissioned in the year 2020. So for the population projection, 2019 is considered as base year and the population is projected to the design period of 30 years. Accordingly, 2034 is considered as prospective design year (15years) and 2049 as the ultimate design year (30years) for this project. The increase in Population has been considered as 0.798% per annum.

2.7 Water Demand

2.7.1 Water Demand Criteria

Rural water supply schemes are designed on the service level of 70 LPCD for pumping hours of 6 to 8. Per capita water supply level is adopted as 70 LPCD, so service level of 70 LPCD has been considered in this project which would include Domestic and Livestock needs. Out of the 70 LPCD, 40 LPCD is considered as domestic demand and 30 LPCD towards livestock demand.

2.7.2 Institutional and Commercial Demands

The water requirement for the institutions need to be provided in addition to domestic water demand with due consideration to present and likely upcoming institutions during design period like government and other offices, hospitals, hostels, nursing homes, boarding and day schools/ colleges, hotels, cinema, etc. subject to minimum provision of 5% of domestic needs (or actual situation based demand).

The forecast of water requirement for the small scale industries and commercial establishment needs to be based on nature and magnitude of the future development of the area with due consideration to the natural resources and other desired factors during the design period etc. depending upon the potential/ growth.

The Institutional and Commercial demand has been considered as 5% of domestic demand i.e.5%of40LPCD=2LPCD.

2.7.3 Firefighting Demand

Provision for fire fighting demand is governed by the mathematical formula 100√P where P is the population in thousands and the quantity obtained is in kilolitres and shall be subject to a minimum provision of 5% of total water demand (5% of Domestic and Livestock +Institutional and Commercial demand).

2.7.4 Semi Urban Demand

Provision of 20% of base demand has been considered as semi urban.

2.7.5 Transmission Line and Treatment Losses

Water Demand Provision for losses of water in pipe lines (rising mains and distribution system) has been considered as 15% of the total water demand. In addition to this, 5% provision has been made on account of losses in water treatment such as backwashing.

2.7.6 Summary–Water Demand

Considering the above provisions, the total water demand comes out to be 107.4 LPCD. Village wise water demand has been calculated and is as given below.


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Table 2.3: Village Wise Water Demand

S No. Villages Covered (Popula-

tion)

Population (Year) Design discharge of

the Scheme in MLD

m3 per day

Disch-arge in Cusec

2011 2019 2034 2049 LPCD

Tapping Point on UBDC Canal near village Chawinda Kalan

1 Chuchak-wal

525 560 631 711 107.40 0.07 67.77 0.03

2 Kalowal 1385 1476 1663 1874 107.40 0.18 178.61 0.07

3 Khiala Kalan

4128 4400 4958 5585 107.40 0.53 532.49 0.22

4 Bhilowal Kakeza

1229 1310 1476 1663 107.40 0.16 158.52 0.07

5 Bachiwind 4204 4481 5049 5688 107.40 0.54 542.26 0.23

6 Mulakot 236 252 284 320 107.40 0.03 30.50 0.01

7 Dala 1503 1602 1805 2034 107.40 0.19 193.86 0.08

8 Kamaske 1171 1248 1407 1585 107.40 0.15 151.11 0.06

9 Bhagupur Bet

1143 1219 1374 1548 107.40 0.15 147.57 0.06

10 Kotli Dosandi

1723 1837 2070 2332 107.40 0.22 222.32 0.09

11 Sarangra 3536 3769 4247 4784 107.40 0.46 456.13 0.19

12 Rai 1109 1182 1332 1501 107.40 0.14 143.06 0.06

13 Audhar 125 134 151 171 107.40 0.02 16.22 0.01

14 Dhariwal 517 551 621 700 107.40 0.07 66.70 0.03

15 Chawinda Kalan

1688 1799 2027 2284 107.40 0.22 217.70 0.09

16 Chawinda Khurd

1299 1385 1561 1758 107.40 0.17 167.65 0.07

17 Kohali 5079 5413 6099 6871 107.40 0.66 655.03 0.27

18 Dhanoa Kalan

1931 2058 2319 2613 107.40 0.25 249.06 0.10

19 Lopoke 6119 6521 7347 8277 107.40 0.79 789.07 0.33


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20 Kot Sidhu 702 749 844 951 107.40 0.09 90.65 0.04

21 Beharwal 985 1050 1183 1333 107.40 0.13 127.05 0.05

22 Lanven 356 380 429 483 107.40 0.05 46.07 0.02

23 Saurian 1156 1232 1388 1564 107.40 0.15 149.07 0.06

24 Mehmadp-ura

565 603 680 766 107.40 0.07 73.03 0.03

25 Bhindi Saidan

6791 7237 8154 9186 107.40 0.88 875.74 0.36

26 Chak Fateh Khan

133 142 160 181 107.40 0.02 17.18 0.01

27 Jeoke 438 467 527 593 107.40 0.06 56.60 0.02

28 Udher 188 201 227 256 107.40 0.02 24.38 0.01

29 Cheleke 388 414 467 526 107.40 0.05 50.16 0.02

30 Kakkar Kalan

3479 3708 4178 4707 107.40 0.45 448.72 0.19

31 Ranian 1226 1307 1473 1659 107.40 0.16 158.20 0.07

32 Khusupura 737 786 886 998 107.40 0.10 95.16 0.04

33 Bakraur 441 470 530 597 107.40 0.06 56.92 0.02

34 Barlas 303 323 364 410 107.40 0.04 39.09 0.02

35 Chak Mishri Khan

2289 2440 2749 3098 107.40 0.30 295.24 0.12

36 Chak Kamal Khan

791 843 950 1071 107.40 0.10 102.03 0.04

37 Manj 1600 1706 1923 2166 107.40 0.21 206.53 0.09

38 Deshmesh Nagar

714 761 858 966 107.40 0.09 92.15 0.04

39 Brar 2318 2471 2784 3137 107.40 0.30 299.00 0.12

40 Awan Lakha Singh

853 910 1026 1156 107.40 0.11 110.19 0.05

41 Mudh Bhilowal

2036 2170 2445 2755 107.40 0.26 262.59 0.11

42 Muzafarpur 312 333 376 423 107.40 0.04 40.38 0.02

43 Hardorattan 871 929 1047 1180 107.40 0.11 112.45 0.05

44 Modey 2350 2505 2823 3180 107.40 0.30 303.19 0.13


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45 Variah 885 944 1064 1199 107.40 0.11 114.27 0.05

46 Manawala 2653 2828 3187 3590 107.40 0.34 342.28 0.14

47 Malagiri 573 611 689 776 107.40 0.07 74.00 0.03

48 Maure 1889 2014 2270 2557 107.40 0.24 243.80 0.10

49 Motla 910 970 1093 1232 107.40 0.12 117.39 0.05

50 Kotli Suraj Lohar

706 753 849 956 107.40 0.09 91.18 0.04

51 Pandori 854 911 1027 1157 107.40 0.11 110.30 0.05

52 Makhanpura

80 86 97 110 107.40 0.01 10.42 0.00

53 Vehra 943 1005 1133 1276 107.40 0.12 121.68 0.05

54 Chogawan 2342 2496 2813 3169 107.40 0.30 302.12 0.13

55 Bhilowal Pakka

2509 2674 3013 3395 107.40 0.32 323.60 0.13

56 Veroke 987 1052 1186 1336 107.40 0.13 127.38 0.05

57 Miadi Kalan 993 1059 1194 1345 107.40 0.13 128.24 0.05

58 Kotli Muglan 412 440 496 559 107.40 0.05 53.27 0.02

59 Panju Kalal 461 492 555 625 107.40 0.06 59.61 0.02

60 Bhindi Aulukh Khurd

1198 1277 1439 1621 107.40 0.15 154.55 0.06

61 Bhindi Aulukh Kalan

1326 1414 1594 1795 107.40 0.17 171.20 0.07

62 Shahura 2573 2742 3090 3481 107.40 0.33 331.87 0.14

63 Mohleke 1056 1126 1269 1430 107.40 0.14 136.29 0.06

64 Dharamkot 1122 1196 1348 1519 107.40 0.14 144.78 0.06

65 Bhangwan 1143 1219 1374 1548 107.40 0.15 147.57 0.06

66 Sidwan 180 192 217 244 107.40 0.02 23.31 0.01

67 Panju Rai 744 793 894 1007 107.40 0.10 96.02 0.04

68 Lelian 415 443 500 563 107.40 0.05 53.70 0.02

69 Dhanoa Khurd

1192 1271 1432 1614 107.40 0.15 153.80 0.06


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70 Tapiala 1605 1711 1928 2172 107.40 0.21 207.07 0.09

71 Burj 1203 1282 1445 1628 107.40 0.16 155.19 0.06

72 Hetampura 1366 1456 1641 1849 107.40 0.18 176.24 0.07

73 Bhullar 3727 3972 4475 5042 107.40 0.48 480.62 0.20

74 Alampur 186 199 225 253 107.40 0.02 24.17 0.01

75 Shahpur 618 659 743 837 107.40 0.08 79.80 0.03

76 Karial 2498 2662 3000 3379 107.40 0.32 322.20 0.13

77 Saidpur Khurd

970 1034 1165 1313 107.40 0.13 125.12 0.05

78 Hasham pura

772 823 928 1045 107.40 0.10 99.67 0.04

79 Chak Allah Baksh

444 474 535 602 107.40 0.06 57.46 0.02

80 Awan Basau

1244 1326 1494 1684 107.40 0.16 160.46 0.07

81 Dial Rangarh

92 99 112 126 107.40 0.01 12.03 0.01

82 Dyal 360 384 433 488 107.40 0.05 46.50 0.02

83 Thathi 1439 1534 1729 1948 107.40 0.19 185.69 0.08

84 Padri 2779 2962 3338 3760 107.40 0.36 358.50 0.15

85 Punga 870 928 1046 1178 107.40 0.11 112.34 0.05

86 Jafarkot 1013 1080 1217 1371 107.40 0.13 130.71 0.05

87 Ranike 2059 2195 2473 2787 107.40 0.27 265.60 0.11

88 Rangarh 1154 1230 1386 1562 107.40 0.15 148.86 0.06

89 Jasraur 2169 2312 2605 2935 107.40 0.28 279.78 0.12

90 Nepal 1408 1501 1692 1906 107.40 0.18 181.72 0.08

91 Kotli Khera 339 362 408 460 107.40 0.04 43.82 0.02

92 Dhandal 343 366 413 465 107.40 0.04 44.36 0.02

93 Bhalot 122 131 148 167 107.40 0.02 15.90 0.01

94 Wanieke 2509 2674 3013 3395 107.40 0.32 323.60 0.13

95 Dalleke 917 978 1102 1242 107.40 0.12 118.35 0.05

96 Kohala 2627 2800 3155 3554 107.40 0.34 338.85 0.14


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97 Madoke 1118 1192 1343 1513 107.40 0.14 144.24 0.06

98 Dug 1345 1434 1616 1821 107.40 0.17 173.56 0.07

99 Tut 603 643 725 817 107.40 0.08 77.87 0.03

100 Saidpur Kalan

692 738 832 937 107.40 0.09 89.36 0.04

101 Bhagupur Uttar

296 316 357 402 107.40 0.04 38.34 0.02

102 Mandian- wala

1291 1376 1551 1747 107.40 0.17 166.58 0.07

103 Chhanna 436 465 524 591 107.40 0.06 56.28 0.02

104 Tur 896 955 1076 1213 107.40 0.12 115.56 0.05

105 Kutiwala 598 638 719 810 107.40 0.08 77.22 0.03

106 Talla 666 710 800 902 107.40 0.09 85.92 0.04

107 Tanana 1294 1379 1554 1751 107.40 0.17 166.90 0.07

108 Nurpur 1075 1146 1292 1455 107.40 0.14 138.76 0.06

109 Kakar 831 886 999 1125 107.40 0.11 107.29 0.04

110 Tarin 258 275 310 350 107.40 0.03 33.29 0.01

111 Shahliwal 253 270 305 343 107.40 0.03 32.76 0.01

112 Majhi Meun 382 408 460 518 107.40 0.05 49.40 0.02

Total 145685 155307 175027 197188 18.80 18797.90 7.83

2.8Developing of Network Models and Network Analysis in EPANET Based Software

2.8.1 Transmission Main Line CWR to Existing OHSRs

Once the desk-planning of the network is carried out, the network model is developed in computer software for network analysis. EPANET software has been used for the network analysis. Pipe sizing has been arrived at based on hydraulic parameters such as velocity, head loss and residual pressures of 3 metre at existing FSL of OHSR.

2.8.2 Design Criteria

The Detailed Designs have been carried out as per the Manual on water supply and treatment published by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organization (CPHEEO) of Ministry of Urban Development of Government of India. The Design parameters used in the Preliminary designs are discussed below:

2.8.3 Pipe Material

The major factors considered in the selection of pipe materials and piping systems for mains are:

• Flow characteristics or friction coefficient.


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• Desired service life and history of usage. • Resistance to scour and abrasion. • Resistance to acids, alkalis, high temperature, or corrosive wastes, and corrosive soil. • Ease of handling and installation. • Physical strength and pressure ratings. • Joint water tightness and ease of installation. • Availability of pipe in required sizes, strengths. etc. • Availability of fittings, connections, and adapters.

In view of rural situation and long lengths of transmission, it is difficult to attend any leakages or major pipe damages immediately. To reduce the burden on O&M it is better to have technically strong pipes to withstand higher internal design pressure and external loading in the transmission network. Hence, Ductile iron pipe would be the ideal choice of pipe material. For pipe All sizes, D.I pipes are economical and can give a long serviceable life provided good external corrosion protection is provided. With internal cement mortar lining, D.I pipes have good flow characteristics and resistance to scour and abrasion. With suitable coating, these pipes can resist corrosive soils, acids, alkalis and is not affected by high temperature or corrosive wastes. For distribution system uPvC pipes have been proposed.

2.8.4 Head Loss Calculations

Hazen–Williams formula for calculation of head loss has been used as shown below for circular pipes: Q = 1.292 x 10-5 C d 2.63 S 0.54, where,

Q = Discharge in m3/hr

C = Hazen-Williams coefficient, d = Internal diameter of pipe in mm

S = Slope of hydraulic gradient

C value of 140 has been considered in the designs for DI pipes.

2.8.5 Head Loss

In the critical route, head loss in the links has been kept approximately 1.0 metre per 1000 metre and in the links where more head is available; head loss has been kept more than 1.0 metre per 1000 metre. But minimum size of pipe has been kept 80 mm id, keeping in view the availability of D.I pipe. The head loss on lower side has been kept, so as to reduce the pumping head of machinery, thereby reducing annual charges on account of power consumption. In the distribution system residual head has been kept as minimum 12 mtr.

2.9Area Requirement of WTP

The approximate area requirement of WTP for conventional process depending on the proposed capacity of WTP, as per the Design of Water Treatment Plants, Indian Water Works Association (IWWA, 1991) is as given by the formulae mentioned below.

A > 0.1631Q0.6 Where; A = area in hectares Q = plant capacity in MLD The area requirement for proposed water treatment plant for the scheme is as given in the Table below:


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Table 2.4:ApproximateAreaRequirement for Proposed WTP

Cluster No.

Tapping point

Proposed

capacity of WTP (MLD)

Area Requirement

Area (Hectares)

Area(Acres)

Area (Sq. m)

Remarks

Cluster-1

UBDC Canal Near Village

Chawinda Kalan

(WTP at Village Chawinda Kalan)

22.00 0.95 2.36 9544 __

Available Gram Panchayat land of village Chawinda Kalan, Block Chogawan 2.48 Acre is suitable for construction of WTP. (Attached as Annexure I and Annexure XXXII)

2.10 Instrument, Control and Automation (ICA)

The instrumentation and control system will bring about cost effective and efficient operation of the water supply system. The system will include online quantity parameter monitoring i.e. level, pressure and flow, as well as online quality parameter monitoring i.e. pH, turbidity, residual chlorine, along with PLCs and a SCADA system. A local area network for data communication will be provided as well as provision for centralized monitoring of the SCADA system is envisaged.

The SCADA system will be capable of communicating over the GSM and VSAT to remote location to view and store data from the intake, water treatment plant and clear water pump houses.

2.11PLC /SCADA System The SCADA system shall be designed and implemented for monitoring of bulk water meters and operation of attached valves installed with actuators for automatic operation. Brief description of SCADA to be provided is given below:

To ensure equitable distribution of water a SCADA will be provided in the transmission network for control and measurement of flow at existing Over Head Service Reservoirs and communication to control center. The system is designed for ultimate flows and has to serve the present demand which will progressively increase. The hydraulic design done for ultimate demand is to be checked for residual heads for present demand and intermediate demand also. The residual heads (pressures) are also to be regulated and need to be adjusted for progressive changes in demand. The inflow into OHSRs or to the proposed UGSR at Pumping station has to be controlled to the required rate of flow and also to control the cumulative flow. When the OHSRs overflow the level is to be sensed and the flow into OHSRs or to the proposed underground sumps is to be stopped. To achieve this control of inflow into the OHSRs or to the proposed underground sumps with manual operations is not feasible and not desirable. It is necessary to provide flow and level measurement & control device. Apart from the above the flow measurement also helps in analyzing the water losses and water auditing in the system. The availability of dependable quality power is always an issue which affects the performance of the control devices.

Main Components of Flow and pressure measurement and controls are: Ultrasonic Level (at WTP, Pumping Stations and existing OHSRs) Sensor & Transmitter, Pressure Sensor and Transmitter and pressure regulating or reducing valve if required, Turbine flow meter with


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signal generation, Valve, Actuator Motor, Valve Actuator Drive (MOV- Motor Operated Valve), Programmable Logic Controller/Remote Terminal Unit, Battery power Backup system including for Motor actuator and with solar back up, if required.

The WTP location will have a PLC based SCADA control system which will monitor, control and communicate with the equipment installed in the premises. The real time data acquisition of raw water and clear water pumping and water treatment plant will be done. The filter bed operation will be automated to work in the desired operating sequence using distributed input/output connections from filter field instruments to the PLCs in the control room. The WTP, raw water and clear water pumping will be provided with monitoring instruments such as level, flow and pressure transducers. Using these signals, the WTP, raw water and clear water pumping will be monitored and controlled. The SCADA system will provide graphical user interface to monitor all sensors and to control all the critical processes at the WTP, raw water and clear water pumping.

2.12Social Household Survey – “Willingness to Pay”

Punjab Govt. duly notified water tariff vide letter no 7/19/2001-6B&R-II/1051984/1 Dated: - Chandigarh 06/09/2017 for Rs.125/- per month with 10% increase every year. The villagers are already paying their dues with this tariff and O&M is sustainable with these rates.

2.13Solar System

Installation of Solar Power Plant on net metering model on WTP Chawinda Kalan Total Power required for WTP Chawinda Kalan is 251 KW & Solar System of 200 KW has been proposed as per 80% of the Total Power required. From this solar plant 4KW per hour power shall be produced.

2.14CostEstimates

CSR rates have been used for D.I. Pipes, uPvc pipes and other development of site related works. For WTP, SCADA system, Electric machinery, Solar Plant etc., market rates have been used, keeping in view of similar work allotted at Moga. Provision for cost of design including detailed survey @ 0.5% of capital cost, preparation design report @ 0.4% of capital cost and preparation of detailed design & drawings @ 0.6% of capital cost have been made. Provision for misc. items such as unforeseen items, contingency, administrative charges, environmental charges, cultural cess @ 1% each, permission from various departments @ 2% and crossing at various places @ 3% has been made in this estimate.

So keeping in view of above the Preliminary Scheme Report (PSR) for Supply Surface Water to Meet the Drinking Water needs in 112 villages of Division No.1, Amritsar based on Design, Build, Operate and Transfer (DBOT), has administrative approved vide Punjab Govt. No.

11/32/2018-4/6 ਇਸ2/1257380/3 on dated 12-06-2018 for Rs.154.15Crore (under head national

water quality sub mission (NQSM), national rural drinking water programme (NRDWP) -open defecation free (ODF) and Punjab rural water & sanitation sector improvement project (PRWSSIP).

The Detailed Scheme Report (DSR) with capital Cost of Rs.111.62 Crores & O&M Cost 41.39 Crores has been prepared and being submitted for obtaining its Technical Sanction from the competent authority.

2.15 Cost Per Capita of Proposed Schemes

Based on the above, it is observed that the per capita cost based on Population of year 2049 comes out to be INR.5315/-. The per capita costs arrived are in the reasonable range.


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2.16O&M Costs Operation and maintenance charges have been computed based on the standard rates for manpower requirements as per CPHEEO manual, cost of consumables, repairs and maintenance cost and considering the electrical charges for the pumping machinery based on the existing electrical charges per kWh in the Punjab State. The total O&M Cost for 10 year comes out to be INR. 41.39 Crore.

2.17 Consequences and Mitigation Measures of Risks Identified Land for WTP has been made available in the village Chawinda Kalan by village Panchayat vide resolution dated: 16/02/2018 & Deputy Commissioner Amritsar has transferred the land to the water supply & Sanitation Department vide order No 4978-86 Date 26/09/2018. No railway crossing and National Highway crossing is involved. Alignment of transmission lines has been kept in such a way that no national highway is involved. Necessary permissions have already being applied to concerned Departments for crossing irrigation distributaries, forest clearance, laying water supply lines along the roads and shifting of telephone lines if any.

2.18Sources of Funding

Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, GOI has launched a National Sub Mission under NRDWP, on 50-50 sharing basis, to provide long term measures in the arsenic and fluoride affected areas by shifting the ground water schemes to canal water. So funds for 74 No. villages out of total 777 villages will be arranged from National Sub Mission under NRDWP. Apart from 777 list, 33 other villages of District Amritsar are also affected with Arsenic and others. It is recommended to cover these villages under this programme also.

All the covered villages are declared ODF. So the balance 5 villages can be covered under NRDWP (Normal) head. Funding pattern for these villages is also on 50:50 sharing basis & 50 percent state share will be paid by World Bank under PRWSSIP Project. Keeping in view the quality status of the villages of District Amritsar, different sources of funding are proposed as under:

Table 2.5: Sources of Funding

Sr. No. Category No. of Villages Population (Year)

2019 2034 2049

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 National Sub Mission (777 List) 74 110783 124811 140615

2 Other than Quality Affected villages as per 777 List

33 39267 44240 49841

3 Balance Villages (Enrouted) 5 5257 5923 6673

Total 112 155307 174974 197129

Estimated Capital Cost (in INR) 1,047,634,498 Per Capita Cost (in INR) 6746 5987 5314


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Table 2.6: Category Wise Cost (in Crores)

Category Wise Cost (in Crores)

Sr. No.Category No. of Villages

Total Cost

NWQSM Project

NRDWP State/WB Share

1 National Sub Mission (777 List)

74 74.73 37.36 0.00 37.37

2 Quality Affected villages of Arsenic but not included in 777 List

33 26.49 0.00 13.24 13.25

3 Balance Villages (Enroute) 5 3.55 0.00 1.77 1.78

Total 112 104.76 37.36 15.01 52.39

4 Up-gradation of Existing Infrastructure

112 18.15 0.00 9.075 9.075

Total 112 122.91 37.36 24.09 61.47 Now the Detailed Scheme Report (DSR) with capital Cost of Rs.104.76 Crores & O&M of 10 years Amounting Rs.41.39 Crores (Total Rs146.15 Crores) has been prepared and being submitted for obtaining its Technical Sanction from the competent authority & Time Period for Completion of the Work Shall be 2 years.

2.19 Analysis of alternatives 2.19.1 General Alternative analysis is planned & carried out with the sole purpose of avoiding any negative impact; this section also covers no action alternatives, in situation where no impacts are indicated on local people & area. The alternatives presented will be based on environmental & social impact assessment underlining the economic & wellbeing perspective. The analysis of alternatives has been carried out ‘with the project’ and ‘without the project’ scenarios in terms of potential environmental impacts. 2.19.2 “With” and “Without” Project Scenario Keeping this in view, the site conditions and the scope of development of the area, the ‘with’ and ‘without’ project scenarios have been compared as shown in Table-2.7. By looking at the table it can be concluded that “with” Project Scenario, with positive/beneficial impacts will greatly enhance social & economic development of the region and improve the environment, when compared to the “without” project scenario, which will further deteriorate the existing environment and quality of life. Hence the “With” project scenario with some reversible impacts is an acceptable option rather than the “Without” project scenario. The implementation of the project therefore will definitely be advantageous to improve the environmental quality of the region besides to achieve an all-round development of the economy and progress of the region.

Table-2.7: “With” and “Without” Project Scenario

With Project Without Project

Impacts Impacts

Positive Negatives Positive Negative

Improved Household Health Status

Improved Public Health Ensuring sustainability

Minor changes in land use pattern

Short term increase in dust

Nil

Supply of highly heavy metal contaminated drinking water

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With Project Without Project

Impacts Impacts

Positive Negatives Positive Negative

of water supply services Check the rapid decline

and deterioration of groundwater

Improve ground water level

resolving the issue of chemically contaminated groundwater

Improvement in ecology Providing better level of

service in terms of improved quality and increased quantity.

Employment to local workers during the execution of the project

Improved quality of life Strengthening of local

economies and local industries.

Effective and efficient management of water services

Reduction in NRW Metered water supply

will control water wastage as a result controlled wastewater generation

projects will not lead to any issues of R&R

due to earth work during construction at micro-level

Minor Increase in noise pollution during construction phase limited to a small area

water related disease Further deterioration of

the ground water level Increased health

related issues Reduced employment/

economic opportunities Arrest of possible

significant enhancement and economic development of the region

Treatment of ground water (existing source) need specific treatment to make it acceptable which will cost very high

2.19.3 Alternatives for WTP site: The DWSS had already assessed the three alternative sites for setting up WTP. The following parameters were considered by DWSS while finalizing the site:- 1. Availability of land 2. Proximity of intake point from the available land 3. The road network availability for laying the pipeline from intake point to WTP 4. Environmental aspects 5. Social aspects The Chawinda Kalan WTP site was selected on the basis of following parameters. All the alternatives are discussed in the Table no. 2.8


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Table no.2.8: Site alternatives for WTP site

Sr. No. Site Selection

Parameters

Site Alternative-1 (Chawinda Kalan)

Site Alternative-2 (Beharwal)

Site Alternative-3

(Manawala)

Remarks

1. Availability of Land

The Panchayat Land was available in village Chawinda Kalan adjacent to the existing water softening plant for ground water and OHSR of DWSS.

Panchayat land was available but approximately 500 meters away from the existing OHSR facilities.

Panchayat Land was available but not sufficient to meet requirement for WTP facilities and extra private land was required.

After comparing all three WTP site alternatives, Site Alternative- 1 i.e. Chawinda Kalan had been selected for WTP location because (i)Gram Panchayat agreed to transfer the land to DWSS without any condition. (ii)The existing village roads provide connectivity between canal and proposed WTP site and no more land acquisition was required for laying the pipeline. (iii)No tree cutting was involved in proposed pipeline laying and site clearances in proposed WTP site. (iv)No social and local issues by villagers for transferring the land.

2. The proximity of intake point from the available land for WTP

The proposed WTP point was approximately 1Km away from UBDC Canal -RD 162490 (R/S) conceptualized by DWSS.

The proposed intake point was approximately 250m away from UBDC Canal.

The proposed intake point was approximately 120m away from UBDC Canal.

3. The road network availability for laying the pipeline from intake point to WTP

The existing village roads provide connectivity between canal and proposed WTP site and no more land acquisition was required for laying the pipeline.

Private land acquisition was required for laying out the pipeline from intake point to WTP.

Private land acquisition was required for laying out the pipeline from intake point to WTP.

4. Environmental aspects

No tree cutting was involved in proposed pipeline laying and site clearances in proposed WTP site.

Tree cutting was involved as trees were present in proposed WTP site.

Tree cutting was involved in proposed WTP site.

5. Social aspects

The Panchayat agreed to transfer the land and there were no social and local issues by villagers for transferring the land.

Private land acquisition was required to laying out the pipeline from WTP site to OHSR. Panchayat and local villagers were not agreed to transfer due to limited availability of Panchayat Land which was also occasionally used for social functions.

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CHAPTERS 3: LEGAL, POLICY FRAMEWORK AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Regulatory Framework - Environmental & Social

Implementation of the project will be governed by the national and state of Punjab environmental acts, rules, regulations, and standards, safeguard policies of the World Bank. These regulations impose require avoid / minimize/mitigate likely impacts on the environment and social. It is the responsibility of the project executing and implementing agencies to ensure subprojects are consistent with the legal framework, whether national, state or municipal/local. Compliance to these polices is required at all stages of the project including design, construction, and operation and maintenance.

3.2 Environmental & Social regulations

The summary of environmental &social regulations and its applicability for the subproject is shown in Table below.

Table 3.1: National and State Regulations and applicable for the Project

Law Description Applicability in the project EIA Notification The EIA Notification of 2006 set out the

requirement for environmental assessment in India. Environmental Clearance is required for certain defined activities/projects, and this must be obtained before any construction work or land preparation (except land acquisition) may commence. Projects are categorized as A or B depending on the scale of the project and the nature of its impacts. Category A projects requires Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF&CC). Category B projects require Environmental Clearance from the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA).

None of the components of this subproject falls under the ambit of the notification. As per EIA notification, 2006 and its amendment till date, the water supply project is not covered in notification. Further, the building and construction project having builtup area > 20,000 square meter is covered under 8 (a) in the notification and proposed WTP plant is having much less then referred builtup area. Copy of EIA notification, 2006 is enclosed as Annexure III.

Water (Prevention and Control of

Pollution) Act of 1974, Rules of

1975, and amendments(1987)

Act was enacted to provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water, by Central and State Pollution Control Boards and for conferring on and assigning to CPCB/SPCBs powers and functions relating to water pollution control. Control of water pollution is achieved through administering conditions imposed in consent issued under provision of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974. These conditions regulate the quantity and quantity of effluent, the location of discharge and the frequency of monitoring of effluents. Any component of the subproject having the potential to generate sewage or trade effluent will

Consent to Establish (CTE) before start of construction works and Consent to Operate (CTO) before start of operation will be required for (if any)-

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come under its purview. Such projects have to obtain Consent to Establish (CTE) under Section 25 of the Act from State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) before starting implementation and Consent to Operate (CTO) before commissioning.

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981, Rules

of 1982 and amendments.

This Act was enacted to achieve prevention, control and abatement of air pollution activities by assigning regulatory powers to Central and State boards for all such functions. The Act also establishes ambient air quality standards. The projects having potential to emit air pollutants into the atmosphere have to obtain CTE and CTO under Section 21 of the Act from RPCB The occupier of the project/facility has the responsibility to adopt necessary air pollution control measures for abating air pollution.

Following will require CTE and CTO from PPCB: Establishment of DG sets more than 10 KVA. Batching Plant Hot mix plants; and Sand mining, if any All relevant forms, prescribed fees and procedures to obtain the CTE and CTO can be found in the PPCB website (http://www.ppcb.gov.in) Though CTE and CTO will be required for batching plant, hot mix plant, crushers etc. if specifically established for this project, If contractor is purchasing ready mix concrete, asphalt/macadam and aggregates from third party, he has to be assure that third party is having CTE/CTO from PPCB and should collect the copy of these and submit to Department Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates should be available for all the vehicles and construction equipment.

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and CPCB Environmental

Standards. (National Ambient

Air Quality Standards 2009)

Emissions and discharges from the facilities to be created or refurbished or augmented shall comply with the notified standards.

Ensure applicable standards for ambient air quality. Ensure Emission Limits standards for New DG Sets Ensure Stake Height standards Requirement for DG Sets.

Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules,

2000 amended up to 2010.

Rule 3 of the Act specifies ambient air quality standards in respect of noise for different areas/zones.

Ensure applicable noise standards and noise limits for DG sets.

Central Motor Vehicle Act Central Motor Vehicle Rules and (Amendment)

Objective of this Act is to check vehicular air and noise pollution. Vehicles to be used for construction and other purposes need to meet the

Ensure vehicle exhaust emission standards.


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Rules (1988 and amendment thereafter)

standards and certificates prescribed as per the Rules, 1989 to control noise, pollution, etc.

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains

Act, 1958 and Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act,

2010

The Act designates areas within 100 meters (m) of the “protected monument/area” as “prohibited area” and beyond that up to 200 m as “regulated area” respectively. No “construction” is permitted in the “prohibited area” and any construction activity in the “regulated area” requires prior permission of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Applicable

The Right to fair compensation and

transparency in land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement Act,

2013

Private land acquisition is guided by the provisions and procedures of this Act.

Not applicable to this project as there is no private land acquisition or resettlement.

Punjab Panchayati Raj Act 1994

An Act to replace the Punjab Gram Panchayat Act, 1952, relating to Gram Panchayats, and the Punjab Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads Act, 1961, relating to the Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads by a comprehensive new enactment. Whereas it is expedient to replace the present enactments by a comprehensive new enactment to establish a three-tier Panchayati Raj system in the State of Punjab with elected bodies at the village, Block and District levels, in keeping with the provisions of the Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992 for greater participation of the people and more effective implementation of rural development and Panchayati Raj system. This Act empowers the communities to manage their Water Supply and Sanitation affairs. The purpose of Village Level Water Supply and Sanitation Committees is to look after resources and assets so as to facilitate better access to 'adequate/appropriate standards' of service delivery in a sustainable, equitable and just manner

Applicable

Seventy Third Constitution

Amendment Act 1992

This act guides Governments to establish rules for Panchayat involvement in project preparation and implementation. The Act stipulates involvement of the institutions especially, the Gram Sabha/ Panchayat during project preparation and

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implementation. The Panchayats at the village level will be involved for preparation and implementation of the project.

Labor Laws The contractor shall not make employment decisions based upon personal characteristics unrelated to job requirements. The contractor shall base the employment relationship upon equal opportunity and fair treatment, and shall not discriminate with respect to aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment and hiring, compensation (including wages and benefits), working conditions and terms of employment or retirement, and discipline. The contractor shall provide equal wages and benefits to men and women for work of equal value or type.

Applicable labor laws including amendments issued from time to time applicable to establishments engaged in construction of civil works.

Right to Equality Right to Equality ensures equal rights for all the citizens. The Right to Equality prohibits inequality on the basis of caste, religion, place of birth, race, orgender. It also ensures equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and prevents the State from discriminating against anyone in matters of employment on the grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, place of residence or any of them.

Applicable

The National Commission for

Women Act, 1990

The Central Government of India has constituted a body to be known as the “National Commission for Women” to exercise the powers conferred on, and to perform the functions assigned to it under this Act. Chapter III of this Act focuses on the “Functions of the Commission”. The main purpose of this Act is to: Investigate and examine all matters

related to the safeguards provided for women under the Constitution and other Laws;

Non-compliance of policy decisions, guidelines or instructions aimed at mitigation hardship and ensuring welfare and providing relief to women;

Non-implementation of laws enacted to provide protection to women and also to achieve the objective of equality and development.

Applicable

The Sexual Harassment of

Whereas sexual harassment results in violation of the fundamental rights of a

Applicable


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Women at workplace

(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,

2013

women to equality under article 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India and her right to life and to live with dignity under article 21 of the Constitution and right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business which includes a right to safe environment free from sexual harassment.

Equal Remuneration Act and Rules, 1976

In the Central sphere, the enforcement of Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 is entrusted to the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) who heads the Central Industrial Relations Machinery (CIRM). The Central Government has appointed Labour Enforcement Officers as Inspectors for the purpose of making investigation by causing production of relevant registers/records as to whether the provisions of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 are being complied with by the employers, who are required to maintain the roll of employee in Form-D. Assistant Labour Commissioners have been appointed as authorities for the purpose of hearing and deciding complaints with regard to the contravention of any provision of the Act, claims arising out of non-payment of wages at equal rate to men and women workers. The Regional Labour Commissioners have been appointed as appellate authorities to hear complaints in respect of cases decided by the ALCs.

Applicable

Biodiversity Act of 2002

The Biodiversity Act 2002 primarily addresses access to genetic resources and associated knowledge by foreign individuals, institutions or companies, to ensure equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of these resources and knowledge to the country and the people.

Not applicable

Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

amendment 1991

This overarching Act provides protection to wild animals, birds, plants and matters connected with habitat protection, processes to declare protected areas, regulation of wildlife trade, constitution of state and national board for wildlife, zoo authority, tiger conservation authority, penalty clauses and other important regulations.

Not applicable as there are no wildlife protected areas near proposed sites in project.

Forest (Conservation) Act,

1980

The Forest (Conservation) Act prohibits the use of forest land for non-forest purposes without the approval of Ministry of Environment and Forests and

Not applicable; none of the components of the subproject are located in forest.


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Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India

Solid Waste Management Rules

2016

Responsibility of Solid Waste Generator (i) segregate and store the waste generated in three separate streams namely bio-degradable, non-biodegradable and domestic hazardous wastes in suitable bins and handover segregated wastes to authorized waste pickers or waste collectors as per the direction or notification by the local authorities from time to time; (ii) store separately construction and demolition waste, as and when generated, in his own premises and shall dispose off as per the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016; and No waste generator shall throw, burn or burry the solid waste generated by him, on streets, open public spaces outside his premises or in the drain or water bodies.

Contractor to follow all the rules during construction works.

Construction and Demolition Waste

Management Rules 2016

(i) Every waste generator shall segregate construction and demolition waste and deposit at collection centre or handover it to the authorized processing facilities (ii) Shall ensure that there is no littering or deposition so as to prevent obstruction to the traffic or the public or drains. (iii) Large generators (who generate more than 20 tons or more in one day or 300 tons per project in a month) shall submit waste management plan and get appropriate approvals from the local authority before starting construction or demolition or remodeling work, (iv) Large generators shall have environment management plan to address the likely environmental issues from construction, demolition, storage, transportation process and disposal / reuse of C & D Waste. (v) Large generators shall segregate the waste into four streams such as concrete, soil, steel, wood and plastics, bricks and mortar, Large generators shall pay relevant charges for collection, transportation, processing and disposal as notified by the concerned authorities;

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The Building and other Construction Workers (BOCW)

Act 1996

Employer shall- Provide and maintain, at suitable

point, sufficient quantity of wholesome drinking water, such point shall be at least 6 meters away from any washing areas, urinals or toilets.

Provide sufficient urinals and latrines at convenient place, easily accessible by workers.

Provide free of charge, temporary living accommodations near to work sites with separate cooking place, bathing and lavatory facilities and restore the site as pre conditions after completing the construction works.

Provide crèche with proper accommodation, ventilation, lighting, cleanliness and sanitation if more than fifty female workers are engaged.

Provide first aid facilities in all construction sites.

For safety of workers employer shall provide- Safe access to site and work place. Safety in demolition works. Safety in use of explosives. Safety in operation of transporting

equipment and appoint competent person to drive or operate such vehicles and equipment.

Safety in lifting appliance, hoist and lifting gears.

Adequate and suitable lighting to every work place and approach.

Prevention of inhalation of dust, smoke, fumes, gases during construction works and provide adequate ventilation in work place and confined space.

Safety in material handling and stacking/un stacking.

Safeguarding the machinery with fly-wheel of moving parts.

Safe handling and use of plants operated by compressed air.

Fire safety. Limit of weight to be lifted by workers

individually. Safety in electric wires, apparatus,

tools and equipment.

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Provide safety net, safety sheet, safety belts while working at height (more than1.6 mtrs as per OSHA)

Providing scaffolding, ladders and stairs, lifting appliances, chains and accessories where required.

Safety in pile works, concrete works, hot asphalt, tar, insulation, demolition works, excavation, underground construction and handling materials

Provide and maintain medical facilities for workers

Any other matters for the safety and health of workers.

Hazardous Waste Rules 2016

Responsibilities of the occupier for management of hazardous and other wastes.- (1) For the management of hazardous and other wastes, an occupier shall follow the following steps, namely:- (a) prevention; (b) minimization; (c) reuse, (d) recycling; (e) recovery, utilization including co-processing; (f) safe disposal. (2) The occupier shall be responsible for safe and environmentally sound management of hazardous and other wastes. (3) The hazardous and other wastes generated in the establishment of an occupier shall be sent or sold to an authorized actual user or shall be disposed of in an authorized disposal facility. (4) The hazardous and other wastes shall be transported from an occupier’s establishment to an authorized actual user or to an authorized disposal facility in accordance with the provisions of these rules. (5) The occupier who intends to get its hazardous and other wastes treated and disposed of by the operator of a treatment, storage and disposal facility shall give to the operator of that facility, such specific information as may be needed for safe storage and disposal. (6) The occupier shall take all the steps while managing hazardous and other wastes to- 6 (a) contain contaminants and prevent accidents and limit their consequences on human beings and the environment; and (b) provide persons working in the site with appropriate training, equipment and the information necessary to ensure their

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safety. International conventions and treaties

Ramsar Convention, 1971

The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international co-operation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. India is one of the signatories to the treaty. The Ramsar convention made it mandatory for the signatory countries to include wetland conservation in their national land use plans.

There are no Ramsar sites in Amritsar. Not applicable to this project.

Wetlands (Conservation and

Management) Rules, 2017

The Rules specify activities which are harmful and prohibited in the wetlands such as industrialization, construction, dumping of untreated waste and effluents, and reclamation. The Central Government may permit any of the prohibited activities on the recommendation of Central Wetlands Regulatory Authority.

Not applicable as subprojects components are not located in designated wetland area.

Convention on International Trade

in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), 1973

India is a signatory of this convention which aims to control international commercial trade in endangered species.

Not applicable in this project as no endangered species of wild fauna and flora is found in project locations.

Montreal Protocol 1992

India is a signatory of this convention which aims to reduction in the consumption and production of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), while recognizing differences in a nation’s responsibilities. Ozone depleting substances are divided in two groups Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).

Not applicable in this project as no ODS are involved in construction works.

Basel Convention on Trans-boundary

Movement of Hazardous Wastes,

1989

India is a signatory of this convention which aims to reduce trans-boundary movement and creation of hazardous wastes.

Contractor to follow the provisions of Hazardous Waste Rules 2016 for storage, handling, transport and disposal of hazardous waste emerged during construction works.

Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals

(CMS), 1979 (Bonn convention)

CMS, also known as Bonn convention was adopted in 1979 and entered into force on 1 November 1983, which recognizes that states must be the protectors of migratory species that live within or pass through their national jurisdictions, and aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their ranges. CMS Parties strive towards strictly protecting these species, conserving or restoring

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the places where they live, mitigating obstacles to migration and controlling other factors that might endanger them.

Note: If the project activities affect any cultural, religious, archaeological and natural resources,

the construction work will be stopped immediately and immediate investigation will be initiated

and suitable mitigation measures will be proposed.

3.3 World Bank Safeguard Policies

The world bank requires environment and social assessment (ESA) of projects proposed for bank financing to help ensure that they are environmentally sound and sustainable, and thus to improve decision making.

The project being financed by the World Bank follows op 4.01 operational guidelines, January 1999 and the various state and government of India environmental legislation and guidelines which form basis of this report.

The environmental guidelines, procedures and updates on environmental assessment and resettlement vide op 4.01, op 4.11, op 4.12 and op 4.36 are considered under this project. Table below presents the probable impacts of proposed projects and the safeguards policies initially triggered by the project.



Table 3.2: World Bank Safeguard Policies

Safeguard Policy

Objective/Applicability Triggered

or not Applicability in this project

OP/BP 4.01 Environmental Assessment

To help ensure the environmental and social soundness and sustainability of investment projects. To support integration of environmental and social aspects of projects into the decision making process.

Yes OP 4.01 is triggered because the project will upgrade or provide basic services and infrastructure in the rural areas of Amritsar District. Impacts envisaged may relate to the execution of these civil works and their temporary impact, broadly defined, on the air, water, soil, ecosystems and human health.

OP/BP 4.02 Environmental

Action Plan

To encourage and support the efforts of borrowing governments to prepare and implement an appropriate Environmental Action Plan (EAP) and to revise it periodically as necessary.

No -

OP 4.03 - Performance Standards for Private Sector

Activities

To facilitate Bank financing for private sector led economic development projects by applying environmental and social policy standards that are better suited to the private sector.

No Not a private sector project

OP/BP 4.04 Natural Habitats

To promote environmentally sustainable development by supporting the protection, conservation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of natural habitats and their functions.

No Proposed project is in rural areas of Amritsar district, where there are no natural habitats

OP 4.09 Pest

Management

To minimize and manage the environmental and health risks associated with pesticide use and promote and support safe, effective, and environmentally sound pest management.

No No pest management included in project

OP/BP 4.10 Indigenous

Peoples

This policy aims to protect the dignity, right and cultural Uniqueness of indigenous people; to ensure that they do not suffer due to development; that they receive social and economic benefits.

No There are no tribal areas in the Project target destinations.



OP/BP 4.11 Physical Cultural

Resources

The Bank assists countries to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts on physical cultural resources from development projects that it finances. The impacts on physical cultural resources resulting from project activities, including mitigating measures, may not contravene either the borrower’s national legislation, or its obligations under relevant international environmental treaties and agreements.

No OP 4.11 is not triggered because the project will not affect any physical and cultural resources and does not contravene any national legislation.

OP/BP 4.12 Involuntary

Resettlement

The objective of this policy is to avoid or minimize involuntary resettlement where feasible, exploring all viable alternative project designs. Furthermore, it intends to assist displaced person in improving their former living standards; community participation in planning and implementing resettlement; and to provide assistance to affected people, regardless of the legality of title of land.

NO Involuntary resettlement has been minimized/mitigated where people’s properties are to be affected, NO compensation is suggested.

OP/BP 4.36 Forests

The objective of this policy is to assist borrowers to harness the potential of forests to reduce poverty in a sustainable manner, integrate forests effectively into sustainable economic development, and protect the vital local and global environmental services and values of forests.

Yes Project activities may affect some of the social forests present along the project roads in some areas.

OP/BP 4.37 Safety of Dams

To assure quality and safety in the design and construction of new dams and the rehabilitation of existing dams, and in carrying out activities that may be affected by an existing dam. This World Bank policy is concerned about the safety of new dams it finances and existing dams on which a Bank-financed project is directly dependent.

No Project does not involve activities related to dams and their safety.



OP/BP 7.50 International Waterways

This World Bank policy is applicable when works are proposed in any international waterways such as any river, canal, lake, or similar body of water that forms a boundary between, or any river or body of surface water that flows through, two or more states, whether Bank members or not.

No Project activities are not located in/do not involve international waterways.

OP/BP 7.60 Disputed Areas

This World Bank policy applies on the projects which are located in any disputed areas between two or more countries. The Bank may support a project in a disputed area if the governments concerned agree that, pending the settlement of the dispute, the project proposed for country A should go forward without prejudice to the claims of country B.

No Project activities are not located in disputed areas.

3.4 Clearances / permissions to be obtained prior to start of construction

Table below shows the list of clearances/permissions required for project construction. This list is indicative and the contractor should ascertain the requirements prior to start of the construction, and obtain all necessary clearances/permission prior to start of construction.


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Table 3.3: Clearances and permissions to be taken During Design Service Period

S#N. Project Activity Clearance Required Approving Agency /

Department Institutional

Responsibility 1 Land for Project

Activity Allotment and Approval for

specific land use such as WTP Gram Panchayat DWSS

2* Site Clearance Tree Cutting Forest Department DWSS

3 Use of Construction Area

Approval for use of Railway Right of Way (RoW).

Ministry of Railways, and its departments

DWSS

4 Road Cutting NOC for Right of Way (ROW) NHAI,PWD, B&R, Punjab Mandi Board,

GREF etc.

DWSS

5 Tree cutting and Plantation

NOC for tree cutting Forest Department DWSS

6 Raw water allocation for Drinking water

NOC required for use of surface water project

Department of Water Resources

DWSS

7 Pipeline crossing canals,

Minors/Majors Distributaries/Drains

NOC for Right of Way (ROW) Department of Water Resources

DWSS

8 Shifting of Electric Utility services

NOC for Right of Way (ROW) PSPCL/PSTCL DWSS

9 Shifting of Telecom Utility services

NOC for Right of Way (ROW) BSNL DWSS

10 Hot Mix Plants, Crushers and

Batching Plants

Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO)

Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB)

Contractor

11 Material Sourcing Approval for sourcing stones and sand from quarries and

sand mining and borrow areas

District Collector / State Department of

Mining

Contractor

12 Establishment of Construction Camps

Approval for Land Use DWSS/Gram Panchayat/ other Govt.

Department

Contractor

13 Drinking water for labor and staff of

contractor for construction period

NOC District Administration Contractor

14 Storage, Handling and Transport of

Hazardous Materials

Approval for all stages of Hazardous Materials Use and

Disposal


Contractor

15. Traffic Diversion during construction

Temporary Traffic Diversion Measures including use of

alternate roads

District Traffic Police/PWD/Gram

Panchayat

Contractor/ DWSS

16 Construction Waste and Demolition Debris Disposal

Approval for use of land for disposal of construction waste

and demolition debris

Gram Panchayat Contractor in coordination with DWSS and Gram

Panchayat 17 Overall Construction

Activity Labour License Labour Commissioner,

Government of Punjab Contractor

18 Use of Vehicles and Equipment

Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate


Contractor

19 Water for Construction

Purpose

NOC Irrigation Department Contractor

*If tree cutting is required during final alignment


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3.5 Institutional Arrangement This section discusses the institutional mechanism for planning, designing, implementing and monitoring & evaluation of the project activities, along with the fiduciary aspects of the project and the Environment and Social Safeguards arrangements.

a. Institutional Arrangement of DWSS

The Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS) of Government of Punjab will be the Executing Agency (EA). DWSS will be responsible for overall strategic planning, guidance and management of the project, and for ensuring compliance with tranche release conditions and loan covenants. A state-level management unit, headed by Secretary (HoD) shall be supported by Chief Engineer who shall be supported by team of Superintending Engineers, Procurement & Contract Management Expert, Social and Environment Safeguards Specialists, Financial Advisor, Institutional & Training Experts and Administrative staff.

DWSS core Unit will: (i) monitor the Project and have overall responsibility for its implementation; (ii) assist implementation unit to ensure land acquisition and other safeguards; (iii) approve surveys, investigations, engineering designs and bid documents

prepared by IUs (iv) review procurement of works and goods undertaken by IUs; (v) oversee contract administration; (vi) guide in awareness campaigns and participation programs; (vii) organize and operate the program performance monitoring system; (viii) prepare disbursement requests and forward them to world bank through

Government of India; (ix ) prepare and submit timely reports to world bank (x) review and facilitate the progress of the projects and compliance with loan

covenants; (xi) design and organize capacity building programs and monitor social &

environmental safeguards issues. The DWSS at District level shall be headed by an Executive Engineer, who shall work as Project Manager supported by SDE and J.E. Environmental Specialist will be appointed, for monitoring environmental and social safeguards issues at site. DWSS will undertake internal monitoring and supervision and record observations throughout the project period to ensure that the safeguards and mitigation measures are provided as intended. Environmental Specialist will be responsible for (i) conducting briefing to contractors on safeguards requirements including GRM (ii) implementing and monitoring safeguards compliance activities, (iii) public relations activities, gender mainstreaming activities and community participation activities; (iv) coordinating with other departments for land acquisition and other issues (v) monitoring physical and financial progress and (v) organizing monthly meetings for review of the safeguard compliances. DBO Contractor1, will have a dedicated Social Outreach Team and EHS Officer for implementation of EMP and SMP as well as gender action plan implementation. Contractor will have to mobilize Social Outreach Team under the contract for assisting Social Team of DWSS for implementation of IEC activities. The main works that need to be done by the SOT is presented in below table 3.4

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Table 3.4:Activities of SOT Before Start of Work During Execution of work

Prior Information of work Information boards to be placed at all

prominent and permanent sites Leaflets to be distributed to all the areas

before start of work. Proper dissemination of project related

information / work to be executed in the enroute villages

Consultations with residents, commercial establishment, public representatives

Scheduling of works

Ensuring required access being maintained to every households and commercial establishment

Implementation of EMP/SMP Mitigation plan in true spirit (eg.

access as assured/planned, is being provided or not. Photographs to be kept for all areas by contractor)

Ensure every Grievance is resolved Timely implementation of awareness

programs Implementation of Informing,

Educating and Communicating (IEC) Programs

Details Activities to be carried out by the Social Outreach Team are given in below.

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b. Institutional Roles and Responsibility for ESMP

The role and responsibility during the ESMP are given in below table 3.5

Table 3.5: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible Agency

Responsibility Pre-Construction Stage Construction Stage Post-Construction

i)DWSS a)Senior Environment Specialist

(i) Follow up with contractor, review and approve EIA/EMP/SMP (ii) Submit EIA/EMP/SMP to World Bank for approval and disclosure in DWSS website (iii) Ensure approved EMP/SMP are disclosed in DWSS websites and summary posted in public areas accessible and understandable by local people. (iv) Ensure environmental management plans and Social management plans (EMPs & SMP) are included in the bid documents and contracts (v) Organize an orientation workshop for DWSS officials, Gram Panchayat and all staff involved in the project implementation on (a) World Bank Policies, (b) Government of India national, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, (c) core labour standards, (d) OH&S (e) EMP implementation especially spoil management, working in congested areas, public relations and ongoing consultations, grievance redress, etc. (vi) Assist in addressing any grievances brought about through the Grievance Redress Mechanism in a timely manner as per the ESIA (vii) Organize an induction course for the training of contractors preparing them

(i) Over-all environmental safeguards compliance of the project (ii) Monitor and ensure compliance of EMPs as well as any other environmental provisions and conditions. (iii) Review monthly monitoring report (iv) Prepare and submit to World Bank semi-annual monitoring reports (v) If required prepare Corrective Action Plan and ensure implementation of corrective actions reduce environmental impacts; (vi) Review and submit Corrective Action Plans to World Bank (vii) Organize capacity building programs on environmental safeguards (viii) Coordinate with national and state level government agencies (ix) Assist in addressing any grievances brought about through the Grievance Redress Mechanism in a timely manner as per the EMP (x) Coordinate department, NGOs, consultants and contractors on mitigation measures involving the community and affected persons and ensure that environmental concerns and suggestions are incorporated and implemented

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on EMP implementation, environmental monitoring requirements related to mitigation measures; and taking immediate actions to remedy unexpected adverse impacts or ineffective mitigation measures found during the course of implementation. (viii) Ensure compliance with all government rules and regulations regarding site and environmental clearances as well as any other environmental requirements (ix) Assist DWSS officials and contractor to document and develop good practice construction guidelines to assist the contractors in implementing the provisions of EMP. (x) Assist in the review of the contractors’ implementation plans to ensure compliance with the EMP.

b)Environmental Specialist, Circlelevel

(i) Ensure EMP & SMP is included in bid documents and contract agreements. Ensure cost of EMP implementation is provided. (ii) Disclose of approved EIAs/EMPs/SMP. (iii) Obtain all necessary clearances, permits, consents, NOCs, etc. Ensure compliance to the provisions and conditions. (iv) EMP implementation regarding sites for disposal of wastes, camps, storage areas, quarry sites, etc. (v) Organize an induction course for the training of contractors, preparing them on EMP implementation,

(i) oversee day-to-day implementation of EMPs/SMP by contractors, including compliance with all government rules and regulations;

(ii) take necessary action for obtaining rights of way;

(iii) oversee implementation of EMPs, including environmental monitoring by contractors; (iv) take corrective actions when necessary to ensure no environmental impacts; (v) submit monthly environmental monitoring reports to MU, (vi) conduct continuous public consultation and awareness; (vii) address any

(i) Conducting environmental monitoring, as specified in the EMP. (ii) Issuance of clearance for contractor’s post-construction activities as specified in the EMP.


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environmental monitoring requirements related to mitigation measures, and on taking immediate action to remedy unexpected adverse impacts or ineffective mitigation measures found during the course of implementation.

grievances brought about through the grievance redress mechanism in a timely manner as per the EMP

2.) Contractors (through EHS officer)

(i)Depute a qualified and experienced EHS personnel before start of construction works (ii) Prepare EHS plans as specified in ESIA and take approval from DWSS and Ensure EMP implementation cost is included in the methodology. (iii) Undergo EMP implementation orientation by ESS of DWSS prior to start of works (iv) Provide EMP implementation orientation to all workers prior to deployment to worksites (v) Seek approval for camp sites and sources of materials. (vi) Ensure copy of EMP is available at worksites.

(i) Implement EMP. (ii) Implement corrective actions if necessary. (iii) Prepare and submit monitoring reports including pictures to DWSS (iv) Comply with all applicable legislation, is conversant with the requirements of the EMP; (v) Brief his staff, employees, and labour about the requirements of the EMP and provide environmental awareness training to staff, employees, and laborers; (vi) Ensure any sub-contractors/ suppliers who are utilized within the context of the contract comply with all requirements of the EMP. The Contractor will be held responsible for non-compliance on their behalf; (vii) Bear the costs of any damages/compensation resulting from non-adherence to the EMP or written site instructions; (viii) Ensure that site engineers of DWSS are timely informed of any foreseeable activities related to EMP implementation.

(i) Ensure EMP post-construction requirements are satisfactorily complied

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CHAPTER 4 - DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT ENVIRONMENT

4.1 Introduction

The existing environmental conditions along the proposed pipeline route within RoW of road, WTP site in general and specific environmental features of the District, in particular, has been studied as described in the subsequent sections. The ESIA formats for WTP site information and village level data have been prepared in consultation with DWSS to gather WTP site and village level information. The WTP site and village level data formats are enclosed as Annexure IV and V respectively.

4.2 Climate

The climate of the district is classified as tropical, semi-arid and hot which is mainly dry with very hot summer and cold winter except during south west monsoon season. There are four seasons in a year namely cold season from November to March, hot season from April to June, south west monsoon season from last week of June to middle September and post monsoon season from September to beginning of November. During cold season, series of western disturbances affect the climate of the district.

The normal annual rainfall of the district is 680 mm unevenly distributed over 31 rainy days. The south west monsoon contributes 75% rainfall and sets in last week of June and withdraws in middle of September. Rest 25% of annual rainfall occurs in the non-monsoon months in the wake of western disturbances and thunder storms. The rainfall increases from southwest to northeastern part of the district.

4.3 Topography of the project area

Amritsar district is a continuous level plain, unbroken by hills or valleys. It ranges in its elevation from about 200 meters in the north-east to about 175 meters in the southwest. Thus the slope of the land is from north-east to south-west, with a gentle gradient of one meter in four kilometer. It points out that the district has a flat topography in general. The Physiography of Amritsar district is the product of alleviation by the Beas and Ravi rivers. There are no hills within the limits of the district and nothing of the nature of work or stone is to be met.

4.4 Geology and Hydrology

Geology

Interfluvial tract likes that of Amritsar district cannot be homogeneous throughout, as the terrain of the flood plains must differ from that of the upland plains situated away from the rivers. Indeed one can distinguish the following terrain units in the district on close observation:

I. Upland Plain. II. The Flood plain of the Ravi.

III. The Bluff along the Beas

Hydrology

Hydrology of the study area is broadly described under following categories:

• Surface water hydrology: Ocean and Rivers etc

• Ground water hydrology: Accumulation in deeper strata of ground

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The study area is drained three nala’s which drains Amritsar district from north east to south west. Kiran Saiki nala flows in the northern part of the district. Hudiara nala and Kasur nala drains the central part of the district where as Patti nala drains south eastern part of the district. Upper Bari Doab canal is the main canal passing through central part of the district.

Hydrogeology

The district forms part of Upper Bari Doab and is underlain by formations of Quaternary age comprising of alluvium deposits belonging to vast Indus alluvial plains. Sub surface geological formations comprise of fine to coarse grained sand, silt, clay and kankar. Gravel associated with sand beds occurs along left bank of Ravi. The beds of thin clay exists alternating with thick sand beds and pinches out at short distances against sand beds. Central Ground Water Board has carried out ground water exploration up to a depth of 450 meters at village Kohala (Lopoke) in Chogwan block. Total thickness of alluvium is expected to be more than 450 m as bedrock has not been encountered up to that depth.

Water level elevation in the district ranges from 200 m amsl to 230 m amsl. The ground water flow direction is from northeast to southwest. The gradient of water table elevation is steep in the north east part and gentle in the south west part of the district. In the area around Amritsar the ground water flow from all directions is towards city and a ground water trough has been formed in the central part of the city.

Source: CGWA 2015-16

4.5 Land use pattern

Studies on land use aspects of eco-system play important roles for identifying sensitive issues, if any, and taking appropriate actions for maintaining the ecological balance in the development of the region.

Objectives

The objectives of land use studies are:

To determine the present land use pattern; To analyze the impacts on land use due to plant activities in the study area; To give recommendations for optimizing the future land use pattern vis-à-vis growth of

plant activities in the study area and its associated impacts The present land use / land cover Data & maps of Amritsar district on the basis of classification system of National standards are presented In Table 4.1 & Figure 4.1 respectively

Table 4.1: Land Use/Land Cover

S.No. Land use/Land cover Category Area (sq.km) (i) Built-up 385.82 (ii) Grass/Grazing - (iii) Agricultural Land 4558.95 (iv) Barren Land/uncultivable/wasteland 17.97 (v) Water Body 102.22 (vi) Forest 23.04 (vii) Snow and Glacier -

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Figure 4.1: Land use map for Amritsar District

Land Use/Land cover around WTP site

The land use map for a buffer zone of 10 km around the proposed WTP site has been prepared based on recent satellite imagery and presented in figure 4.2 & Table 4.2 . It shows features such as agricultural land, settlements, waste lands, water bodies, canal and other features such as railway tracks, roads.

Table 4.2: Land use/Land cover within 10 Km around the WTP site

S.No. Particulars Area (Ha) Percentage

1 Agriculture land 29817.9 94.9

2 Settlements 1280 4.08

3 Water bodies 4.1 0.05

4 Waste land 88 0.29

5 Canal 210 0.68

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Source: www.bhuwan.com

Figure-4.2: Land use/Land cover Map within 10 Km around the WTP site

4.6 Water Resources

Amritsar today faces a critical situation with respect to over-exploitation of groundwater and sharply declining groundwater levels. Large scale development of groundwater through rapid deployment of tube wells has resulted in rapidly declining water levels. The fact is that Amritsar district falls in the dark category with respect to the groundwater extraction.

The net replenishable ground water availability in the district has been assessed as 123026 ham. Gross ground water draft for all uses in the district is 220547 ham, leaving a shortfall (over draft) of 100214 ham. Ground water development in all the blocks has exceeded available recharge; hence all the blocks have been categorized as over exploited. The stage of ground water development ranges from 161 % (block Rayya) to 199 % (block Jandiala). The stage of ground water development in Amritsar district has been assessed as 179 %.

Water level elevation in the district ranges from 200 amsl to 230 amsl. The ground water flow direction is from northeast to southwest. The gradient of water table elevation is steep in the north east part and gentle in the south west part of the district. In the area around Amritsar the ground water flow from all directions is towards city and a ground water trough has been formed in the central part of the city.

Amritsar district falls in between Ravi River and Beas River Ravi river flows in North West of the district and forms international border with Pakistan. Beas River flows in the eastern part of the district. There are four nalas which drains Amritsar district i.e Kian Saki Nalla, Hudiara Nala, Kasur Nala, Patti Nala.The figure showing the Water Level of Amritsar Sahib District (Pre monsoon and Post monsoon, 2018) has been shown in Figure 4.3 and 4.4 respectively.


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Figure 4.3: Water Level of Amritsar Sahib District (Pre monsoon, 2018)

Figure 4.4: Water Level of Amritsar Sahib District (Post monsoon, 2018)


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4.7 Biodiversity

Amritsar district falls under the jurisdiction of Divisional Forest Officer, Amritsar. There is no regular Forest in the district expect the old reserved forests, locally known as Rakhs, which are as follows: (1) Rakh Serai Amanant Khan, (2) Rakh Bhoru, (3) Rakh Gagarwal and (4) Rakh Othian.

The vegetation varies in the district depending on the soil, topography and elevation. In the plain, large scale of afforestation has been under taken by the forest department. Where water facilities are available, Shisham, mulberry, eucalyptus and poplar are being planted. In the Kallar area, kikar prosopis and eucalyptus has been planted. Among the fruits Pear has the largest area (806 hectares followed by Kinnow 457 hectares, Guava, 391 thousand hectares, Mangoes 128 hectares, Orange and Malta 76 hectares Lichi 57 hectares, Peach 52 hectares Lemon 31 hectares, Plum 23 hectares Ber 8 hectares, Grapes 1 hectares and Miscellaneous 92 hectares etc.

The agricultural fields are the prominent land use class in the district, wild species like blue bull, wild boar and foxes are common in the vicinity of project area. Birds like peacock, Black francolin, Common Quail, Doves are common among birds. Protected forest areas and wetlands boast rich biodiversity of species within them.

4.8 Agriculture

Agriculture is the main occupation of the people in the District, having different types of soil and agro-climate conditions which are quite suitable for the growing of various types of cereals, vegetables, fruits and other crops. The predominant crops grown in the district are Wheat, Paddy, Maize, Oil seeds.

4.9 Soil Quality

In general, Amritsar soils are deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus which has to be supplemented by applying chemical fertilizers during various stages of crop growth. As far as status of micronutrient are concerned, Amritsar faces some deficiency of zinc, iron and manganese and recently some parts of the district have also started showing salt accumulation / alkali soils. As per land capability classification 75% soil in the district is under class I (very good cultivable land) and 25% soil is under Class II (good cultivable land). The soils in the project district is having pH ranging from neutral to slightly alkaline and are loamy with clay.

4.10 Soil Sampling

Sample of soil has been collected and is tested for the physical and chemical properties. The sampling and analysis of soil within the study area was carried out once during the month of December 2018. The locations for soil sampling have been selected based on proposed site activities and based on that one location is selected at WTP site where major construction will take place and one location in agriculture field along the pipeline route to assess the baseline quality of soil in the study area. Soil samples were collected by ramming a core-cutter into the soil up to 90-cm depth. The details of soil sampling are given below in Table-4.3.


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Table 4.3: Details of Soil Monitoring Stations

S. No. Station Code Village Coordinates Usage

1. SQ1 Chawinda Kalan 31°39'56.90"N 74°39'0.05"E

Fallow land at Proposed WTP site

2. SQ2 Kot Sidhu 31°47'25.06"N 74°39'43.12"E

Agriculture land along the proposed pipeline Alignment

Source: On-site Soil Quality Monitoring in December 2018

M/s Noida Testing Laboratory (A NABL Accredited & MoEF&CC Recognized laboratory) was engaged for collection and analysis of Soil samples. The samples were collected by ramming a core-cutter into the soil up to a depth of 30 cm.

Table 4.4: Soil Results

S.No. PARAMETERS TEST METHOD UNIT Result Chawinda

Kalan Amritsar WTP

Site

Result Kot Sidhu

1. pH(1:2 suspension) IS:2720(Part-26) - 7.18 7.25

2. Electrical Conductivity at 25OC (1:2suspension.)

IS:14767 µS/cm 288 264

3. Calcium (as Ca) STP/SOIL mg/kg 298 277 4. Organic Matter IS:2720(Part-22) % by mass 1.27 1.30 5. Magnesium (as Mg) STP/SOIL mg/kg 118.0 114.0 6. Sodium Content (as

Na) STP/SOIL mg/Kg 148.0 141.0

7. Porosity STP/SOIL % by mass 36.8 37.2 8. Nitrogen (as N) STP/SOIL % by mass 0.1786 0.212 9. Phosphorus (P) STP/SOIL mg/kg 42.0 36.7

10. Mercury (as Hg) US EPA-846 mg/kg BDL BDL 11. Arsenic (as As) US EPA-846 mg/kg 0.029 0.041 12. Selenium (as Se) US EPA-846 mg/kg BDL BDL 13. Zinc (as Zn) US EPA-846 mg/kg 45.30 52.61 14. Cadmium (as Cd) US EPA-846 mg/kg BDL BDL 15. Boron (as B) US EPA-846 mg/kg 1.84 2.10 16. Aluminum (as Al) US EPA-846 mg/kg 69.81 65.34

Source: Noida Testing Laboratories (A NABL and MoEF&CC Accredited Laboratory) Results and discussions Soil quality of the study area shows that soil is alkaline in nature. The organic content in soil shows it is good for agriculture. No mercury and Cadmium was found. Presence of arsenic is reported in the soil. However, concentration (.0029 to .041) is much less than the threshold value 5 mg/l for arsenic as per schedule II of Hazards and other waste (Management and Trans boundary Movement) rules 2016.


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4.11 Ambient Air Quality 4.12 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

M/s Noida Testing Laboratory (A NABL Accredited & MoEF&CC Recognized laboratory) was engaged for ambient air quality monitoring. Ambient air quality was conducted at proposed WTP site at Chawinda Kalan. The location is selected as major construction activities will take place at WTP site.

The location of the ambient air quality monitoring station area and photograph is given in below table 4.5 and figure 4.5

Table 4.5: Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station

Station Code Station Name

Coordinates Location Description

AQ1 WTP site Chawinda Kalan 31°39'57.19"N

74°38'58.98"E Rural area

WTP site Amritsar (Chawinda Kalan)

Figure 4.5: Photograph showing Ambient Air monitoring

Source: On-site Field Monitoring Dec 18

Parameters Monitored & Monitoring Period

Monitoring was conducted in respect of the following parameters:

Particulate matter of size less than 2.5 micron or PM2.5

Particulate matter of size less than 10 micron or PM10

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

Carbon monoxide (CO)


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Ambient air quality monitoring was conducted at WTP site adopting a 24-hours schedule on 2 consecutive days. CO has been measured 1-hourly.Ambient air quality monitoring methodology has summarized in Table 4.6

Table4.6: Methodology for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Parameter Sampling Frequency

Sampler Name, Model & Make Measurement Methods

PM2.5

24-hourly Consecutive

days

Fine Particulate Sampler Gravimetric

PM10

Respirable Dust

Sampler Ecotech

Gravimetric

SO2 Colorimetric (EPA modified West

& Gaeke Method)

NOx Colorimetric (Arsenite modified Jacobs

& Hochheiser Method)

CO 1-hourly - Non Dispersive Infra-Red (NDIR)

Spectroscopy Technique Source: NABL & CPCB Guidelines on Air Quality Analysis

4.13MonitoringResults

The Ambient Air Quality Monitoring results in the study area are presented in Table 4.7.

Table 4.7: Ambient air Quality Results

Chawinda Kalan WTP Site, Amritsar S. No. Parameter Unit AAQ1

(17-18.12.18) AAQ1

(18-19.12.18) 1 PM 10 ug/m3 64.30 66.50 2 PM 2.5 ug/m3 25.37 27.20 3 SOX ug/m3 6.8 7.1 4 NOX ug/m3 12.6 13.5 5 CO ug/m3 250 320

Source: On-site Ambient Air Quality Monitoring in December 2018

The 24-hourly average values of PM2.5 were observed 26.28 µg/m3 which is within the limit of 60 µg/m3 for Industrial, Residential, Rural & other areas as stipulated in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009 (Enclosed as Annexure VI).The 24-hourly average values of PM10

were observed 65.4 µg/m3 which is within the limit of 100 µg/m3for Industrial, Residential, Rural & other areas as stipulated in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

The 24-hourly average values of SO2 were observed 6.95 µg/m3and NOx 13.05 µg/m3 which are within the limit of 80 µg/m3for Industrial, Residential, Rural & other areas as stipulated in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009.

The 24-hourly average values of CO (285 µg/m3) were observed to be within the limit of 4000 µg/m3for Industrial, Residential, Rural & other areas as stipulated in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, 2009.


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4.14 Ambient Noise Level

4.15 Methodology of Noise Monitoring

Noise measurement was conducted as per IS: 4954 as adopted by CPCB. Ambient noise level monitoring was carried out during December 2018.The location is selected as major construction activities will take place at WTP site and details presented in Table 4.8 & Figure 4.6.

Table 4.8: Ambient Noise Levels Monitoring Location

Station

Code Station Name

Coordinates Location

Description

NQ1 WTP site Chawinda Kalan 31°39'57.19"N

74°38'58.98"E Rural area

WTP site Chawinda Kalan Figure-4.6: Photograph showing Ambient Noise monitoring

Source: On-site Soil Quality Monitoring in December 2018

4.16 Noise Level Results

There is no noise source except some vehicle movement near the road connecting the WTP site. The Noise Level Results are presented in Table 4.9.

Table 4.9: Noise Level Results

S. No. Parameter Unit Permissible limits Result 1 Leq (Day) 6AM to 10 PM dB 55 dB (A) 51.2 dB (A) 2 Leq (Night) 10PM to 6

AM dB 45 dB (A) 40.5 dB (A)

Source: On-site Ambient Noise Levels Monitoring in December 2018


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The daytime and night time noise equivalent levels at WTP site show that the ambient noise levels are within the stipulated of Noise standards (Enclosed as Annexure VII). The noise level observed in day time and night time is 51.2 dB(A) and 40.5 dB(A) respectively.

4.17 Surface Water Source and Water Quality

The surface water sample has been collected from canal intake point near Chawinda Kalan village. The sampling location has been selected considering the water intake point at canal for proposed water supply scheme. The samples have been submitted for analysis as specified by CPCB, 1979 and the Bureau of Indian Standard, 1982 for surface water quality criteria for different uses (Enclosed as Annexure VIII).The results are presented in Table 4.10

Table: 4.10 Surface water Quality Results

Surface Water Results

Water Intake point at Canal(Village Chawinda Kalan)

Coordinate 31°39'39.58"N 74°39'21.64"E

S.No. Parameter Unit SW1 1. pH value - 7.09 2. Colour Hazen units 12 3. Dissolve Oxygen (DO) mg/l 5.4 4. Bio chemical Oxygen

Demand (BOD) mg/l 5.4

5. Total Dissolve Solid (TDS) mg/l 164 6. Total Suspended Solid (TSS) mg/l 24.0 7. Chloride (as Cl) Mg/l 40 8. Sulphate (as So4) mg/l 24 9. Nitrate (as NO2) mg/l 7.0 10. Flouride (as F) mg/l <0.1 11. Lead (as Pb) mg/l 0.02 12. Pesticide mg/l ND 13. Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 14. Arsenic (as As) mg/l <0.01 15. Selenium (as Se) mg/l <0.01 16. Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 0.048 17. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l <0.001 18. Boron (as B) mg/l <0.10 19. Aluminum (as Al) mg/l <0.01 20. Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.038 21. Total Coliform Bacteria 5000/100ml 368

The surface water is suitable for meeting drinking water requirements after conventional treatment and disinfection.

4.18 Ground Water Quality Monitoring

Ground water samples were collected in six locations during December 2018 and presented in Table 4.11. The Samples have been analyzed in NABL accredited laboratory (Noida Testing Laboratories) for physical, chemical and bacteriological parameters (IS:10500/CPHEEO parameters enclosed as Annexure IX) as per established standard methods and procedures. The locations have been selected based on represented locations covering representative blocksin the study area.


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Table 4.11: Details of Ground Water Quality Monitoring Stations

S#N Station Code

Village Coordinates Type of

Source Usage

1 GW1 Chawinda Kalan, Amritsar 31°39'56.73"N 74°38'57.43"E

Ground water (Handpump)

Drinking & Agriculture

2 GW2 Chawinda Khurd, Amritsar 31°39'19.45"N

74°39'56.05"E Ground water

(bore well)


3 GW3 Chuchakwal, Amritsar 31°46'15.14"N


(bore well) Drinking & Agriculture

4 GW4 Dhanoa Kalan, Amritsar 31°38'32.93"N


(bore well) Drinking & Agriculture

5 GW5 Chak Mishri, Amritsar 31°44'51.16"N


(bore well)


6 GW6 Hashampura, Amritsar 31°51'39.99"N


(bore well)


Source: On-site Water Quality sampling in December 2018

4.19 Ground Water Quality in the Study Area

The Ground water quality monitoring results at all the monitoring stations are presented in Table 4.12.

Table 4.12: Ground Water Quality Monitoring Results

Ground Water Results

Chawinda Kalan Bore Well Amritsar GW1

S.No. Parameter Unit MICROBIOLOGICAL RESULTS 1. Escherichia coli Absent/100ml Absent 2. Coliform Bacteria Absent/100ml Absent

ORGANOLEPTIC & PHYSICAL PARAMETERS 1. Colour Hazen Unit <1.0 2. Odour - Agreeable 3. Taste - Agreeable 4. Turbidity NTU <1.0 5. pH value - 7.31 6. Total dissolve solid

(TDS) mg/l 198

GENERAL PARAMETERS CONCERNING SUBSTANCES UNDESIRABLE IN EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS 1. Aluminum (as Al) mg/l <0.01 2. Total Ammonia mg/l <0.10 3. Anionic Detergents

(as MBAS) mg/l <0.10

4. Barium (as Ba) mg/l <0.10 5. Boron (as B) mg/l <0.10 6. Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 28.05 7. Chloramines (as Cl2) mg/l <1.0 8. Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 18.99 9. Copper (as Cu) mg/l <0.05


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10. Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.31 11. Free Residual Chlorine mg/l <0.1

12. Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.149 13. Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 3.16 14. Manganese (as Mn) mg/l <0.10 15. Mineral Oil mg/l <0.50 16. Nitrate (as NO3) mg/l 3.28 17. Selenium (as Se) mg/l <0.01 18. Silver (as Ag) mg/l <0.05 19. Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 19.62 20. Sulphide(as H2S) mg/l <0.05 21. Alkalinity ( as Ca CO3) mg/l 98.0 22. Total Hardness (as

CaCO3) mg/l 83.0

23. Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 0.090 24. Phenolic Compound as

(C6H5OH) mg/l BDL

PARAMETERS CONCERNING TOXIC SUBSTANCES 1. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l <0.001 2. Cyanide (as CN) mg/l <0.01 3. Lead ( as Pb) mg/l <0.01 4. Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 5. Molybdenum (Mo) mg/l <0.05 6. Nickel (as Ni) mg/l <0.01 7. Poly nuclear Aromatic

Hydro Carbons mg/l <0.0001

8 Poly chlorinated biphenyl mg/l <0.0001 9. Total Arsenic (as As) mg/l 0.034 10. Total Chromium (as Cr) mg/l <0.05 TRIHALOMETHANES 1. Bromoform mg/l BDL 2. Dibromochloromethane mg/l BDL 3. Bromodichloromethane mg/l BDL 4. Chloroform mg/l BDL PESTICIDES RESULTS 1. Alachlor µg/l BDL 2. Atrazine µg/l BDL 3. Aldrin µg/l BDL 4. Dieldrin µg/l BDL 5. DDT (o,p & p,p-isomers of

DDT, DDE& DDD) µg/l BDL

6. Alpha HCH µg/l BDL 7. Beta HCH µg/l BDL 8. Delta HCH µg/l BDL 9. Gamma-HCH (Lindane) µg/l BDL 10. Endosulfan (α, β and

Sulphate) µg/l BDL

11. Monocrotophos µg/l BDL 12. Ethion µg/l BDL 13. Chlorpyrifos µg/l BDL 14. Phorate µg/l BDL 15. 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic

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16. Butachlor µg/l BDL 17. Isoproturon µg/l BDL 18. Malathion µg/l BDL 19. Methyl parathion µg/l BDL

Table 4.12: Ground Water Quality Monitoring Results(Cont.)

Ground Water Results Chawinda Khurd H.P

Amritsar

Chuchakwal Bore Well Amritsar

Dhanoa Bore Well Amritsar

S. No. Parameter Unit GW2 GW3 GW4 MICROBIOLOGICAL RESULT

1. Escherichia coli Absent/100ml Absent Absent Absent 2. Coliform Bacteria Absent/100ml Absent Absent Absent

ORGANOLEPTIC & PHYSICAL PARAMETERS 1. Colour Hazen Unit <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2. Odour - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 3. Taste - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 4. Turbidity NTU <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 5. pH value - 7.37 7.13 7.58 6. Total dissolve solid

( TDS) mg/l 292 249 308

GENERAL PARAMETERS CONCERNING SUBSTANCES UNDESIRABLE IN EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS 1. Aluminum (as Al) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 2. Total Ammonia mg/l <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 3. Anionic Detergents

(as MBAS) mg/l <0.10 <0.10 <0.10

4. Barium (as Ba) mg/l <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 5. Boron (as B) mg/l <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 6. Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 42.08 30.08 56.41 7. Chloramines (as Cl2) mg/l <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 8. Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 10.49 7.36 12.74 9. Copper (as Cu) mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 10. Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.49 0.42 0.39 11. Free Residual Chlorine mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

12. Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.149 0.098 0.183 13. Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 27.19 21.43 34.75 14. Manganese (as Mn) mg/l <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 15. Mineral Oil mg/l <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 16. Nitrate (as NO3) mg/l 4.10 4.60 4.76 17. Selenium (as Se) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 18. Silver (as Ag) mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 19. Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 29.16 24.96 30.84 20. Sulphide(as H2S) mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 21. Alkalinity ( as Ca CO3) mg/l 219 196.0 196 22. Total Hardness (as

CaCO3) mg/l 154.0 138.0 162.0

23. Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 0.184 0.091 0.108 24. Phenolic Compound as

(C6H5OH) mg/l BDL BDL BDL

PARAMETERS CONCERNING TOXIC SUBSTANCES: 1. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 2. Cyanide (as CN) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01


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3. Lead ( as Pb) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 4. Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 5. Molybdenum (Mo) mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 6. Nickel (as Ni) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 7. Poly nuclear Aromatic

Hydro Carbons mg/l <0.0001 <0.0001 <0.0001

8 Poly chlorinated biphenyl mg/l <0.0001 <0.0001 <0.0001 9. Total Arsenic (as As) mg/l 0.028 0.034 0.031 10. Total Chromium (as Cr) mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 TRIHALOMETHANES 1. Bromoform mg/l BDL BDL BDL 2. Dibromochloromethane mg/l BDL BDL BDL 3. Bromodichloromethane mg/l BDL BDL BDL 4. Chloroform mg/l BDL BDL BDL PESTICIDES 1. Alachlor µg/l BDL BDL BDL 2. Atrazine µg/l BDL BDL BDL 3. Aldrin µg/l BDL BDL BDL 4. Dieldrin µg/l BDL BDL BDL 5. DDT (o,p & p,p-isomers

of DDT, DDE& DDD) µg/l BDL BDL BDL

6. Alpha HCH µg/l BDL BDL BDL 7. Beta HCH µg/l BDL BDL BDL 8. Delta HCH µg/l BDL BDL BDL 9. Gamma-HCH (Lindane) µg/l BDL BDL BDL 10. Endosulfan (α, β and

Sulphate) µg/l BDL BDL BDL

11. Monocrotophos µg/l BDL BDL BDL 12. Ethion µg/l BDL BDL BDL 13. Chlorpyrifos µg/l BDL BDL BDL 14. Phorate µg/l BDL BDL BDL 15. 2,4-

Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid

µg/l BDL BDL BDL

16. Butachlor µg/l BDL BDL BDL 17. Isoproturon µg/l BDL BDL BDL 18. Malathion µg/l BDL BDL BDL 19. Methyl parathion µg/l BDL BDL BDL


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Table 4.12: Ground Water Quality Monitoring Results (Cont.)

Ground Water Results Chak Mishri, Bore well Amritsar

Hashampura Bore Well Amritsar

S. No. Parameter Unit GW5 GW6 MICROBIOLOGICAL RESULT

1. Escherichia coli Absent/100ml Absent Absent 2. Coliform Bacteria Absent/100ml Absent Absent

ORGANOLEPTIC & PHYSICAL PARAMETERS 1. Colour Hazen Unit <1.0 <1.0 2. Odour - Agreeable Agreeable 3. Taste - Agreeable Agreeable 4. Turbidity NTU <1.0 <1.0 5. pH value - 7.25 7.18 6. Total dissolve solid

( TDS) mg/l 212 188

GENERAL PARAMETERS CONCERNING SUBSTANCES UNDESIRABLE IN EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS 1. Aluminum (as Al) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 2. Total Ammonia mg/l <0.10 <0.10 3. Anionic Detergents

(as MBAS) mg/l <0.10 <0.10

4. Barium (as Ba) mg/l <0.10 <0.10 5. Boron (as B) mg/l <0.10 <0.10 6. Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 38.02 22.45 7. Chloramines (as Cl2) mg/l <1.0 <1.0 8. Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 8.15 6.63 9. Copper (as Cu) mg/l <0.05 <0.05 10. Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.28 0.36 11. Free Residual Chlorine mg/l <0.1 <0.1 12. Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.128 0.163 13. Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 24.75 22.84 14. Manganese (as Mn) mg/l <0.10 <0.10 15. Mineral Oil mg/l <0.50 <0.50 16. Nitrate (as NO3) mg/l 3.85 4.03 17. Selenium (as Se) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 18. Silver (as Ag) mg/l <0.05 <0.05 19. Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 18.72 18.72 20. Sulphide(as H2S) mg/l <0.05 <0.05 21. Alkalinity ( as Ca CO3) mg/l 162.0 158.0 22. Total Hardness (as

CaCO3) mg/l 129.0 112.0

23. Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 0.083 0.079 24. Phenolic Compound as

(C6H5OH) mg/l BDL BDL

PARAMETERS CONCERNING TOXIC SUBSTANCES 1. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l <0.001 <0.001 2. Cyanide (as CN) mg/l <0.01 <0.01

3. Lead ( as Pb) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 4. Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 <0.001 5. Molybdenum (Mo) mg/l <0.05 <0.05 6. Nickel (as Ni) mg/l <0.01 <0.01


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7. Poly nuclear Aromatic Hydro Carbons

mg/l <0.0001 <0.0001

8 Poly chlorinated biphenyl

mg/l <0.0001 <0.0001

9. Total Arsenic (as As) mg/l 0.045 0.052 10. Total Chromium

(as Cr) mg/l <0.05 <0.05

TRIHALOMETHANES 1. Bromoform mg/l BDL BDL 2. Dibromochloromethane mg/l BDL BDL 3. Bromodichloromethane mg/l BDL BDL 4. Chloroform mg/l BDL BDL PESTICIDES 1. Alachlor µg/l BDL BDL 2. Atrazine µg/l BDL BDL 3. Aldrin µg/l BDL BDL 4. Dieldrin µg/l BDL BDL 5. DDT (o,p & p,p-isomers

of DDT, DDE& DDD) µg/l BDL BDL

6. Alpha HCH µg/l BDL BDL 7. Beta HCH µg/l BDL BDL 8. Delta HCH µg/l BDL BDL 9. Gamma-HCH (Lindane) µg/l BDL BDL 10. Endosulfan (α, β and

Sulphate) µg/l BDL BDL

11. Monocrotophos µg/l BDL BDL 12. Ethion µg/l BDL BDL 13. Chlorpyrifos µg/l BDL BDL 14. Phorate µg/l BDL BDL 15. 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic

acid µg/l BDL BDL

16. Butachlor µg/l BDL BDL 17. Isoproturon µg/l BDL BDL 18. Malathion µg/l BDL BDL 19. Methyl parathion µg/l BDL BDL

The ground water in the samples is alkaline in nature with low mineralization. The pH value ranges from 7.13 to 7.58 indicating a weak base type characteristic. Specific conductance, a measure of total dissolved solids present in water, ranges from 188 to 308 mg/litre. Chloride values in the area are directly proportional to the specific conductance of the water samples. The fluoride concentration in the samples is within the permissible limit of 1.5 mg/L for drinking water of BIS and it ranges from 0.28 to 0.41 mg/L. The presence of arsenic has been reported in all the ground water samples. The ground water had all parameters within the desirable limits except arsenic. The ground water quality status in Amritsar as monitored by Regional Advanced Testing Laboratories DWSS is enclosed as Annexure X.

4.20 Ground Water Availability

The block wise ground water resource potential of the district has been assessed as per GEC-97. The net ground water availability in the district has been assessed as 49,602 Ham. Gross ground water draft for all uses in the district is 957 Ham. The stage of ground water development in Amritsar district has been assessed as 179%.


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Table 4.13: Ground Water Status – Amritsar District

S.No. Block Net Ground Water

Availability (ham)

Utilizable GW

resource for

irrigation

(ham)

Existing GW draft for

domestic and other purposes

(ham)

Allocation for future up to

next 25 years for domestic and industrial

area(ham)

Category

1 Ajnala 19682 36294 403 636 Over exploited

2 Chogawan** 18472 33461 331 526 Over exploited

3 Harsha China

11448 21098 223 355 Over exploited

** Including Attari Block

Source: CGWB Report

4.21 Protected Areas

4.22 Forest

Amritsar Forest Division is an important division both from forestry as well as from historical perspective. The total area covered is 13898.53 ha. of which the Block Forests constitute 5646.24 ha. and the Strip Forests constitute 8252.29 ha. Some of the Block Forests have been declared either as Reserve Forests or Protected Forests under The Indian Forests Act 1927, whereas all the strip forests have been notified as Protected Forests. Some Block Forest areas still remain as un-classed forests and efforts are being made to get them declared as Protected Forests. The major tree species present in the district are Kikkar (Asasia nilotica), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Mango (Mangifera indica), Drek (Malia azedarach), Poplar (Populas trichocarpa), Safeda (Eucalyptus eucalyptus) and Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo).

The distribution of areas categories wise & legal status is presented in Table 4.14 & Table 4.14 respectively.

Table 4.14: Distribution of Forest areas categories wise)

Sl. No Category Area (Ha) 1. Block Forests 5646.24 2. Roads Strips 1437.50 3. Rail Strips 992.29 4. Canals Strips 3775.50 5. Drain and Bandh Strips 2047.00 Total 13898.53

Table 4.15: Classification of Forest Areas (Legal Status of the forests is given below)

S. No. Classification of Forests Area (ha) 1. Reserve Forest 463.76 2. Protected Forest 11020.25 3. Unclassed Forest 2414.52 Total 13898.53


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4.23 National Park / Wildlife Sanctuary/ Wetland

No National Park & wildlife sanctuary is present in Amritsar District

4.24 Social Economic Profile of the Project Area

The population of the villages (112nos) is 1,45,685 people (2011 census). Of the total population of the villages, the male are 77,213 (53%) and female are 68,472 (47%).

Table 4.16: Population details

Total Population Male Female 1,45,685 77,213 68,472

Social Composition

Social Composition of town is representing the percentage of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe out of the total population. As per census 2011, 31% of the total population are SC and 69 % are others respectively, which is also represented in Table below. No Schedule tribe communities are identified in the 112 villages.

Table 4.17: Social Composition

(Source: Census, 2011)

4.25 Literacy Rate

The literacy rate of the villages is 67.64%. Male literacy rate is 55.38 % and female literacy rate is 44.62 %.

Table 4.18: Literacy level of the villages

Total Literate 98,451 67.64% Male Literate 54,572 55.38%

Female Literate 43,969 44.62%

4.26 Occupational Structure

Occupational structure of the area has been shown in table below. The total workforce in village is 36.85%. 31.66% are main workers, out of this 29.50% are male and only 7.35% are of female workers. The marginal workers in villages are 5.24% out of total work force, the male marginal workers are 2.92% and female are 2.32%.

Table 4.19: Occupational Distribution of Workers

Area Total Population

Main Workers Marginal Workers Total Workers

Cluster 1 1,45,685 46,046 7,639 53,685 Percentage % 31.66% 5.24% 36.85%

Social Composition Population Percentage of Population

SC 45,162 31 ST NIL NIL

Others 1,00,523 69 Total Population 1,45,685 100


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Table 4.20: Occupational Structure (Main Workers)

Area Total

Population Total

Workers Male

Workers Female

Workers Cluster 1 1,45,685 53,685 42,977 10,708

Percentage % 36.85% 29.50% 7.35%

Table 4.21: Occupational Structure (Marginal Workers)

Area Total

Population Total

Workers Male

Workers Female Workers

Cluster 1 1,45,685 7,639 4,260 3,379

Percentage % 5.24% 2.92% 2.32%

4.27 Religious, Sensitive Receptors, Historical and Archeological Sites

Local people have close affinity to their cultural & heritage sites. Many from the local community are emotionally attached to these with strong religious faith & sanctity. Thus it becomes moral duty of the project implementers to protect such sites at any cost from adverse impacts of projects activities and support its preservation. Survey, observations, transact walk all along the project location and consultation with locals people revealed that there are no such monuments or structures of cultural, heritage & religious importance being affected by the project activity at any level. There is no ASI protected monument along the pipeline alignment/ WTP site which will be impacted by the project.

Table 4.22: State Protected Monuments in District Amritsar

S. No.

Name of the monument / site Location

1. Sarai Khwaspur Khawaspur, Amritsar

2. Kos Minar Bharowal, near railway station, Amritsar

3. Gate of Sarai and Mosque Fatehabad, Amritsar

4 Old Tehsil Anjala Road, Amritsar

5 Kos Minar Norangabad, Amritsar

Source: Archaeological Survey of India (website)

4.28 Health Profile

Health related issues were discussed during site visits and public consultations. During consultation and Focussed Group Discussion (FGDs); Villagers in the project area informed about the presence of arsenic in ground water. Information regarding public health was also collected from the PHC and community health centre. No epidemiological data was available with the Civil Hospital to correlate the arsenic related diseases.The major water related diseases spreading over the area are Cholera, diarrhoea, Jaundice, hepatitis A, Dysentery etc.

4.29 Sanitation

Total 112 villages from 4 CD (abbrv) Blocks of Amritsar district are covered under this project. Total population of project villages is 1,45,685 with 27,228,households. There is no proper system of waste management in almost all the 112 villages. Few villages are having drainage


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system in some parts of the village but the condition of existing drainage system is very poor and Dysfunctional due to lack of maintenance.

The Drainage and canal network map of Amritsar district has been shown in Figure 4.7 below

Figure 4.7: The Drainage and canal network map of Amritsar district


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4.30 Wastewater disposal in the villages

No village has sewerage system and designated place for sewage treatment. During survey it was observed that in most of the villages of the project area sewage/ household wastewater gets accumulated in a low lying area. It was a common feature in all the villages.

CHHAPPAR / TOBA (Wastewater Pond):

During transect walk it was noticed that wastewater from the villages of project area gets discharged through open drains to low lying area of village. Here wastewater gets accumulated. It is called “Chhappar” in local language. This is common in all villages in the project area. However, only at 12 locations they are within 100 m from the proposed pipeline. During public consultation, issues regarding overflow of these ponds was raised due to enhanced water supply. At this DWSS officers confirmed that in all the project villages metered water supply is being proposed which will result in controlled wastewater generation.

Figure 4.8: Chhappar in Chawanda kalan Village


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CHAPTER 5 - IMPACTS IDENTIFICATION, MITIGATION& MANAGEMENT MEASURES

5.1 Introduction

The Chapter identifies and discusses both positive and negative impacts associated with the proposed project and their mitigation measures. The anticipated impacts are categorized into pre-construction phase, construction phase impacts and post construction phase impacts.

Pre-construction impacts include impacts associated with site selection and those which are anticipated during construction works but planning is required for proposed mitigation measures before start of construction works, planning for construction and workers camps, arrangement of required barricades and caution boards etc.

Construction impacts include impacts by site clearing, earthworks, machinery, vehicles and workers. Construction site impacts include erosion, dust, noise, traffic congestion and waste production.

Post Construction phase impacts include impacts arising from the operation and maintenance activities of the infrastructure facility. These include routine management of operational waste streams, and occupational health and safety issues.

Screening of environmental impacts has been based on the impact magnitude (negligible/moderate/severe - in the order of increasing degree) and impact duration (temporary/permanent).

In the proposed WSS, direct and/or indirect impacts are generated which are rather short-term as they are felt and manifested during the various phases of the construction activities. It is expected that impacts from these types of activities will cease once the contractor completes the project and demobilizes its construction team from the site.

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IDENTIFICATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES

5.2.1 PRE CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS

i. Utilities

Telephone lines, electric poles and wires, electrical connection boxes, water lines within the proposed project locations may require to be shifted in few cases. To mitigate the adverse impacts due to relocation of the utilities, the contractor, in collaboration with DWSS and local authorities will :

A. identify the locations and operators of these utilities to prevent unnecessary disruption of services during construction phase; and

B. contractors will provide complete list of utilities to be shifted in design phase to DWSS and prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be done in case of unintentional interruption of services. The outline of water supply contingency plan is enclosed as Annexure XI

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ii. Site selection of construction work camps, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.

To avoid any dispute with nearby community regarding land use, the construction camps shall be established on Govt. Land.WTP site is located far from residential area. Extreme care will be taken to avoid disposal of solid waste from camps, near forest areas, water bodies, swamps, or in areas which will inconvenience the community. Construction material will be stored on Govt. Land, preferably existing water works sites.

Proposed disposal site

The DWSS has identified Disposal site location 500 meter away from proposed WTP site in Village Chawinda Kalan which is having 60000 Cubic feet capacity which will serve the purpose of the disposal upto the end of the project. The guidelines for selection and management of construction camp are enclosed as Annexure XII. Identified site is sufficient for disposal of excavated surplus soil as well as waste generated during construction phase

iii. Site selection of sources of materials

Extraction of materials can disrupt natural land contours and vegetation resulting in accelerated erosion, disturbance in natural drainage patterns, ponding/water logging, and water pollution. To mitigate the potential environmental impacts, locations of quarry site/s and borrow pit/s (for loose material other than stones) would be assessed by DWSS. Priority would be sites already permitted by Department of Mines and Geology. If new sites are necessary, these would be located away from population centers, drinking water intakes and streams, cultivable lands, and natural drainage systems; and in structurally stable areas. It will be the construction contractor's responsibility to verify the suitability of all material sources and to obtain the approval of Department of Mines & Geology and local revenue administration. If additional quarries will be required after construction is started, then the construction contractor shall use the mentioned criteria to select new quarry sites, with written approval of DWSS. If contractor procures construction materials from other parties, he will ensure that that the source of construction materials is authorized from concerned authorities and will collect certificates and submit in DWSS for approval.

iv. Debris disposal

Prior to the commencement of works, contractor shall identify a debris disposal site in consultation with the DWSS and local authority. Contractor will follow all the prescribed rules2during construction and adhering to following criteria (including but not limited to).

The site shall be selected preferably from barren, infertile lands. In case agricultural land needs to be selected, top-soil stripping, stacking and preservation should be undertaken prior to initiation of any activities.

The local governing body and community shall be consulted while selecting the site.

Contractor shall prepare a construction and demolition waste management plan in pre-construction phase for safe disposal of construction and demolition wastes as per applicable rules and submit to DWSS for approval

Debris disposal site shall be at least 200 m away from surface water bodies.

No residential areas shall be located within 100 m downwind side of the site.

The site is minimum 250 m. away from sensitive locations like hospitals, religious places, ponds/lakes or other water bodies.

2Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules 2016

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v. Impacts Due to Roories

During survey it was observed that in most of the villages heaps of cow dung and other household waste was dumped at many places both, side of the road. sufficient distance from the proposed alignment. This organic waste is traditionally called Roories and is traditionally composting dumps. The compost is used as organic manure in fields after maturation. Hence old dumps are periodically used as manurefeature is common in all villages of the project area.

Note: During survey it was noticed that Roories are temporary disposal sites as they get used in the agricultural fields as manure. Generally roories were found at adequate distance from the proposed transmission pipeline. However, at 24 locations roories were found on the proposed transmission alignment/ near the alignment. During public consultation, all the Panchyats have assured to sift these roories before the work of pipe laying. Hence no adverse impact is envisaged on the proposed work. Further, it is proposed to mark those areas with blue colour signage.

Table 5.

S.No. Distance of Roor

pipeline (meter)1 2 3 4 5 6 Rudi not Observed

Figure 5.1

Mitigation Measures

As the dumping practice is unregulated, it was noticed that at many place Roori was spread all over the ROW. Since the composition of Roori is organic, there are chances of contamination by Leachate in case of leakage of water supply pipeline. Tofollowing measure should be adopted:

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Impacts Due to Roories

During survey it was observed that in most of the villages heaps of cow dung and other household waste was dumped at many places both, side of the road. sufficient distance from the proposed alignment. This organic waste is traditionally called Roories and is traditionally composting dumps. The compost is used as organic manure in fields after maturation. Hence old dumps are periodically used as manurefeature is common in all villages of the project area.

During survey it was noticed that Roories are temporary disposal sites as they get used in the agricultural fields as manure. Generally roories were found at adequate

oposed transmission pipeline. However, at 24 locations roories were found on the proposed transmission alignment/ near the alignment. During public consultation, all the Panchyats have assured to sift these roories before the work of pipe

adverse impact is envisaged on the proposed work. Further, it is proposed to mark those areas with blue colour signage.

5.1: Location of Roori along the Proposed Pipeline

Distance of Roori from proposed pipeline (meter)

No of Roori*

0 24 0.5-1.0 41

1.0 – 2.0 37 2.0-3.0 18

>3.0 - Rudi not Observed -

Total

1: Municipal solid Waste open dumping road side of

Chawinda Kalan Village

As the dumping practice is unregulated, it was noticed that at many place Roori was spread all over the ROW. Since the composition of Roori is organic, there are chances of contamination by Leachate in case of leakage of water supply pipeline. Tofollowing measure should be adopted:

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During survey it was observed that in most of the villages heaps of cow dung and other household waste was dumped at many places both, side of the road. These are at a sufficient distance from the proposed alignment. This organic waste is traditionally called Roories and is traditionally composting dumps. The compost is used as organic manure in fields after maturation. Hence old dumps are periodically used as manure. This

During survey it was noticed that Roories are temporary disposal sites as they get used in the agricultural fields as manure. Generally roories were found at adequate

oposed transmission pipeline. However, at 24 locations roories were found on the proposed transmission alignment/ near the alignment. During public consultation, all the Panchyats have assured to sift these roories before the work of pipe

adverse impact is envisaged on the proposed work. Further, it is

: Location of Roori along the Proposed Pipeline

* No of villages

15 28 26 10 -

33 112

Municipal solid Waste open dumping road side of

As the dumping practice is unregulated, it was noticed that at many place Roori was spread all over the ROW. Since the composition of Roori is organic, there are chances of contamination by Leachate in case of leakage of water supply pipeline. To avoid this


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It is advisable to clear the ROW of selected route of proposed transmission pipeline by declaring cut-off date for Roori dumping;

A blue colour signage may be laid indicating presence of drinking water supply pipeline and villages shall be made aware to dump waste at designated place and not to use pipeline alignment for waste dumping.

Villagers and locals shall be educated about the possible contamination of water supply pipeline and other environmental & health issues by open dumping of waste / Roories.

vi. Rail/Road/Canal Crossing

At some places the proposed transmission line is crossing 10 nos. of canals, 1 drain and 10 nos. of road crossing. The details of pipeline network crossing canals are as follows:

Table 5.2: Pipe Line Crossing Canal/River/Road

S.No. Location Canal/Nala Length in feet

1. Wanieke to Bhangwan Canal 60 2. Bhangwan to Lopoke Canal 70 3. Chuchakwal to Mohleke Canal 135 4. Mohleke to Tut Minor Canal 40 5. Kamaske to Kamaske Minor Canal 40

6. Dala to Bachiwind Minor Canal 30

7. Bachiwind to Audher to Dhariwal Canal 110

8. Shahliwal to Talla Sakhi drain 220

9. Miadi Kala to karial Canal 220

10. Manawala to Bhullar Canal 55

11. Modey to Dhanoa Kalan Canal 110 12. Bakraur to Punga Road 11

13. Jasraur to Dhandal Road 11 14. Mandikalan to Dhandal Road 11 15. Saurian to Kakkar Road 11 16. Mohleke to Chuchakwal Road 12

17. Maure to Manawala Road 12 18. Panjurai to Lopoke Road 12

19. Chogawan to Bhullar Road 12

20. Alampur to Dharamkot Road 14

21. Dharamkot to Saurian Road 11

vii. Vulnerable Trees in the Project area

Approx. 15 nos. trees may be impacted due to laying of transmission pipeline network in the project area. The species are kikar (Acacia Nilotica), siris (Albizia lebbeck), poplar (Populous) and eucalyptus which are in common occurrence, No vulnerable species are going to be impacted due to the project. However, these trees can be saved by adopting proper mitigation measures during pipeline laying such as narrowing the open cut near the tree.In case impact is unavoidable proper NOC from Forest Department/competent authority must be obtained.The details of tree are presented in Table 5.3


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Table 5.3: Tree Details within ROW, which may be impacted

S.No. Village Name Diameter (cm) Total No. 0-20 21-40 41-60 61-80

1. Mohleke to Tut 2 2 - - 4

2. Bachhiwal to Anther Dhariwal

3 - - - 3

3. Sauriyan Kakkar 1 2 - - 3 4. Dheramkot to Sauriyan - 1 - - 1 5. Vaniyeke to Shehura 4 - - - 4

Total 10 5 - - 15

Figure 5.2:Available ROW in Chawinda

Kalan village Figure 5.3:Tree in ROW which may be impacted in Mohleke village

Note: The working plan of Forest Dept. for District Amritsar Sahib was referred to. It was observed only the waterintake point in UBDC canal and its ROW fall under the preview of Forest Deptt. For this, the DWSS has already applied for NOC. For rest of the roads, during survey it was noticed that at most of the places enough space is available for road cutting without adversely affecting the trees and/ or their roots Also, at some places where width of ROW is slightly smaller, trees could be saved from cutting by improvising the approach of pipe laying or adopting diversion or road cutting. At the time of execution of the work the Contractor must adopt suitable measures as per ESMP to avoid any possibility of impact on trees. In case impact is unavoidable proper NOC from Forest Department/competent authority shall be obtained by the DWSS and assurance of compensatory plantation.

viii. Suggested Tree Species For Plantation

Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana has delineated 5 agro-climatic zones (Sub-mountain undulating zone, Undulating plain zone, Central plain zone, Western plain zone and Western zone) in the State. The Project study area falls in Central plain zone. Below mentioned tree species are suggested for Central plain agro-climatic zone.


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S. No. Botanical names English names Local names 1. Terminalia arjuna Arjun tree Arjan 2. Syzigium cumini Indian blackberry Jamun 3. Anthocephalus cadamba Wild cinchona Kadamb 4. Azadirachta indica Margosa tree Neem 5. Melia azedarach Indian lilac Drek 6. Cassia fistula Indian laburnum Amaltas 7. Delonix regia Flame tree Gulmohar 8. Ficus infectoria White fig Pilkhan 9. Ficus religiosa Peepal tree Pipal

5.2.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS

The following negative impacts are associated with the construction of the proposed Project:

1. Surface Water Quality

UBDC canal is passing near the project locations, which is properly bounded on both side with elevated lining, therefore there is no chance of direct contamination of this canal, however, there may be safety risk during movement of construction vehicles and workers on the roads along canal, which is full of water throughout the year. Some ponds and natural drains are existing in some of proposed villages. Run-off from stockpiled materials and chemical contamination from fuels and lubricants during construction works can contaminate the natural drainage system of area. These potential impacts are temporary and short-term duration only.

Mitigation:

Prepare and implement a spoils management plan;

Avoid to construct any construction camps and labour camps away from any water body and do not allow to dispose any waste or sludge in to any water body

Provide barricades on the canal side along the access road to WTP site to avoid any accident during movement of construction vehicles and workers

Avoid stockpiling of earth fill especially during the monsoon season unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets;

Prioritize re-use of excess spoils and materials in the construction works. If spoils will be disposed, consult with DWSS on designated disposal areas;

Install temporary silt traps or sedimentation basins along the drainage leading to the water bodies;

Place storage areas for fuels and lubricants away from any drainage leading to water bodies and provide impermeable lining under the storage yard of fuels and lubricants

Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites;

Keep oil tray or pans under the DG set or during maintenance of mechanical equipment to avoid oil spillage resulting soil and water pollution, and

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2. Source of Water for Construction works

The study area falls under ground water over exploited zone and further abstraction of ground water for construction work will be threat to the sustainability of source.

Mitigation:

Water requirement for construction work can be meet out from canal water. The contractor shall obtained requisite permissions from competent authority (State Water Resource Department) for abstraction of water for construction work

3. Noise Pollution

Construction activities may cause noise from the equipment that will be used in many construction activities e.g. excavation equipment and construction vehicles delivering materials to site. Significance of noise impacts depends on whether the Project would increase noise levels above the existing ambient levels by introducing new sources of noise.

There are no residential and commercial properties near the WTP site.

The pipe laying activities in general do not have greatest potential to generate noise. These activities are mostly on roads and settlements being mostly away from roads, most significant impact on local people are apprehended, as the noise will generally die down by the time it reaches them.

Mitigation

Install portable barriers to shield compressors and other small stationary equipment where necessary;

Provide noise barriers near sensitive receptors like schools, hospitals, temples, courts etc and consult in advance with sensitive receptors about the working hours (specially schools, hospitals, offices, courts etc) and avoid noisy works in those hours;

Use of quiet equipment (i.e. equipment designed with noise control elements/ acoustic enclosures);

Limit pickup trucks and other small equipment to a minimum idling time and observe a common-sense approach to vehicle use, and encourage workers to shut off vehicle engines whenever possible;

Plan activities in consultation with Gram Panchayat so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance;

Use road cutters instead of breaker/hammer for cutting the road before excavation for pipe laying on roads

Horns should not be used unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach;

Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers, fitting jackhammers with noise-reducing mufflers, and use portable street barriers to minimize sound impact to surrounding sensitive receptor;

DGs being used at site should have sound reducing (acoustic) enclosures, preferably silent DGs should be used at site; standards for air emission and noise from DG sets as well as stack height should comply (refer Annexure XIV).

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Identify any buildings at risk from vibration damage and avoiding any use of pneumatic drills or heavy vehicles in the vicinity;

Consult the custodians of important buildings, cultural and tourism authorities and local communities in advance of the work to identify and address key issues, and avoid working at sensitive times, such as religious and cultural festivals;

Provide all workers appropriate PPEs like ear plug/muff, working in high noise conditions;

Keep all vehicles and equipment in good conditions to avoid excessive noise generation;

Avoid noisy works in nights in inhabited areas to avoid any disturbance to habitants; and

Consult in advance with habitants and inform them about the nature and duration of works

Conduct noise monitoring according to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), national standards of ambient noise are given in Annexure VII)

4. Air Pollution

Dust will be emitted during excavation and related earthworks. Air-borne particulate matter pollution is likely to occur during the route clearance and excavation. This is likely to affect site workers, in extreme situations leading to respiratory problems. Emissions from construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for excavation and construction will induce impacts on the air quality in the construction sites. Anticipated impacts include dusts and increase in concentration of vehicle-related pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons. These however will be temporary limiting to construction activities only.

Mitigation:

Consult with DWSS on the designated areas for stockpiling of soils, gravel, and other construction materials;

Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled material on site by water sprinkling;

Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks;

Clean wheels and undercarriage of haul trucks prior to leaving construction site

Don't allow access in the work area except workers to limit soil disturbance and prevent access by barricading and security personnel

Fit all heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices which are operating correctly, DGs should have proper stake height as per norms placed at Annexure- XIV; Ensure all the equipment are having PUC certificates.

Do regular water sprinkling in dusty areas to reduce dust emission during works

Damp down the structures before demolishing to reduce dust emission

Damp down on regular basis all the access ways

Maintain all the equipment and vehicles to reduce emission of smoke and keep pollution under control and keep records of periodic maintenance

Conduct ambient air quality monitoring periodically as per Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and if results are more that baseline/national standards {refer Annexure VI, corrective actions should be taken immediately

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earth (spoils) are mainly discarded construction materials, cement bags, wood, steel, oils, fuels and other similar items. Domestic solid wastes may also be generated from the workers’ camp. Improper waste management could cause odour and vermin problems, pollution and flow obstruction of nearby watercourses and could negatively impact the landscape.

Mitigation:

Construction waste should be recycled or reused as much as possible to ensure that materials that would otherwise be disposed off as waste are diverted for productive uses;

Contractor is required to prepare Spoil Management Plan. Outline of Spoil Management Plan is given in Annexure XV;

The contractor shall put in place measures to ensure that construction materials requirements are carefully budgeted and to ensure that the amount of construction materials left on site after construction is kept minimal;

Minimization of solid waste during construction of the proposed Project through use of durable, long-lasting materials that will not need to be replaced often, thereby reducing the amount of construction waste generated over time;

Skips and bins should be strategically placed within the campsite and construction site, they should also be adequately designed and covered to prevent access by vermin and minimize odour. They should also be emptied regularly;

Measures to ensure that waste materials from the Project are disposed at suitable sites will be taken. These will include engaging only reputable truckers and conducting appropriate spot checks to verify that disposal are done in accordance with the requirements of MSW rules;

6. Occupational Health & Safety:

Workers need to be mindful of the occupational hazards which can arise from working on roads, in height and excavation (trenches and trenchless) works. Potential impacts are negative and long-term but reversible by mitigation measures.

Mitigation:

Construction contractor will depute experienced EHS personnel

Comply with all national, state and local labor laws (Annexure-XXIII);

Develop and implement site-specific occupational health and safety (OH & S) Plan which will include measures such as: (a) excluding public from the site; (b)ensuring all workers are provided with and use personal protective equipment;(c) OH&S Training3 for all site personnel; (d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities; and (e) documentation of work-related accidents; Format to report and manage accidents and fatalities is annexed (Annexure-XVI)

Ensure that qualified first-aid is provided at all times. Equipped first-aid stations shall be easily accessible throughout the site;

3 Some of the key areas that may be covered during training as they relate to the primary causes of accidents

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Provide medical insurance coverage for workers;

Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks;

The project area experiences extreme temperature during summer months of April and May, which may affect the health of workers engaged in construction work. Contractor should take necessary measures during summers including the following:

a. Work schedule should be adjusted to avoid peak temperature hours (12 -3 PM)

b. Provide appropriate shade near the work place; allow periodic resting and provide adequate water

c. Provide necessary medicine and facilities to take care of dehydration related health issues

Provide supplies of potable drinking water;

Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances;

Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the basic site rules of work at the site, personal protective protection, and preventing injuring to fellow workers;

Provide visitor orientation if visitors to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted;

Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas;

Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms;

Mark and provide sign boards for hazardous areas such as energized electrical devices and lines, service rooms housing high voltage equipment, and areas for storage and disposal. Signage shall be in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily understood by workers, visitors, and the general public as appropriate; and

Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dBA for duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively.

7. Traffic Diversion and/or Road Closure

If traffic diversion and/or road closure is required for the proposed works, prior consent from traffic department/local authority/gram panchayat will be required and prior information to affected areas and public should be disseminated through consultations by contractors outreach team. Proper road signage and traffic aids should be provided at site. Excavation along the roads, hauling of construction materials and operation of equipment on-site can cause traffic problems. Potential impact is negative but short term and reversible by mitigation measures.

Mitigation:

Prepare and implement a Traffic Management Plan (Outline given in Annexure XIII)

Plan transportation routes so that heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites;

Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion;

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Drive vehicles in a considerate manner;

Coordinate with Traffic Police/local authority/gram panchayat for temporary road diversions and for provision of traffic aids if transportation activities cannot be avoided during peak hours; and

Notify affected sensitive receptors by providing sign boards informing nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.

Maintain sufficient access to houses and shopkeepers (commercial establishments) during pipe laying work through metal sheets and temporary bridges

Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion;

Wherever road width is minimal, there will be temporary loss of access to pedestrians and vehicular traffic including two wheelers during the laying of pipes. Under those circumstances, contractor shall adopt following measures:

Inform the affected local population 1-3 days in advance about the work schedule

Plan and execute the work in such a way that the period of disturbance/ loss of access are minimal.

Provide pedestrian access in all the locations until normalcy is restored. Provide wooden/metal planks over the open trenches at each house to maintain the access

Excavate only that stretch in a day that could be finished in the same day by laying of pipes and backfilling

8. Work Camps

Operation of work camps can cause temporary air and noise pollution from machine operation, water pollution from storage and use of fuels, oils, solvents, and lubricants. Potential impacts are negative but short-term and reversible by mitigation measures.

Mitigation:

Consult cluster office of DWSS before locating project offices, sheds, and construction plants;

Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of trees;

Provide safe drinking water, water for other uses, and sanitation facilities for employees;

Periodically test the drinking water supplied to workers from external agency and submit test report to cluster office of DWSS

Ensure conditions of liveability at work camps are maintained at the highest standards possible at all times;

Orientation should be given to all the workers before boarding in worker camps about the rules and regulations including code of conduct to behave in manner within the camp and with nearby villagers

Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood;

Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil contamination;

Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site;

Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas;

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camps/storage yard as per EMP and submit report to cluster office of DWSS

Remove all wreckage, rubbish, or temporary structures which are no longer required; and

9. Source of Materials

Significant amount of gravel, sand, coarse aggregate, and cement will be required for this project.

Mitigation:

Use material sources permitted by government4;

Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval of DWSS; and

Submit to DWSS on a monthly basis documentation of sources of materials.

If contractor is purchasing ready mix concrete, asphalt/macadam and aggregates from third party, contractor will assure that all the parties/ suppliers are having CTE/CTO from PPCB and will collect the copy of these certificates and submit to DWSS.

10. Management of Hazardous Wastes:

Hazardous wastes which can emerge during construction works is used/spent oil, used paint brushes and empty containers, any other chemicals as specified in Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016. DBO contractor should identify the hazardous wastes to be used during construction works and prepare plan for management of hazardous wastes and submit to DWSS for information and approval. Hazardous waste should be managed (handling, storage and transportation) as per Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. Following points should be considered for management of hazardous wastes by contractor-

(1) For the management of hazardous and other wastes, contractor shall follow the following steps, namely:- (a) prevention; (b) minimization; (c) reuse,(d) recycling;(e) recovery, utilization including co-processing;(f) safe disposal.

(2) The contractor shall be responsible for safe and environmentally sound management of hazardous and other wastes.

(3) The hazardous and other wastes generated in the establishment of contractor shall be sent or sold to an authorized actual user or shall be disposed of in an authorized disposal facility.

(4) The hazardous and other wastes shall be transported from contractor’s establishment to an authorized actual user or to an authorized disposal facility in accordance with the provisions of Hazardous Wastes Rules.

(5) The contractor if intends to get its hazardous and other wastes treated and disposed of by the operator of a treatment, storage and disposal facility shall give to the operator of that facility, such specific information as may be needed for safe storage and disposal.

(6)The occupier shall take all the steps while managing hazardous and other wastes to-

(a) Contain contaminants and prevent accidents and limit their consequences on human beings and the environment; and (b) provide persons working in the site with appropriate training, equipment and the information necessary to ensure their safety.

4CTE and CTO will be required for batching plant, hot mix plant, crushers etc. if specifically established for this

project. If contractor is purchasing raw material or ready mix concrete, asphalt/macadam and aggregates from third party, he has to be assured that third party is having CTE/CTO from PCB and Should collect the copy of these and submit to DWSS/consultants. Quarry sites should also have the desired permissions.


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11. Storage and Disposal of excavated earth

WTP

A large quantity, of soil will be excavated in construction of WTP, raw water sump and other structures. Out of which mostly will be reused for backfilling, internal road construction and surface leveling of WTP site. Proposed WTP site is low from road and the site will require a good amount of soil to elevate the level. Remaining surplus soil will need to be disposed at designated location .The DWSS has identified a location 500 meter away from proposed WTP site in Village Chawinda Kalan which is having 60000 Cubic feet capacity.

Pipe Laying

Significant quantity of soil will also be excavated in lying of various diameter pipes. Most of the part of this excavated soil will be reused for backfilling and/or surface leveling; rest of the soil will need to be disposed in designated location. Proper storage and disposal plan from contractor is required before start of the work.

Mitigation:

Proposed site for disposal of unused excavated soil from WTP site will be disposed off in designated land after due consent from the Panchayat.

Prior permission from land owner/concerned authority for storage and disposal of excess earth is required.

Prior to the commencement of works, Contractor will follow all the prescribed rules5 and shall identify a debris disposal site in consultation with the DWSS and local authority and adhering to following criteria:

The site shall be selected preferably from barren, infertile lands. In case agricultural land needs to be selected, top-soil stripping, stacking and preservation should be undertaken prior to initiation of any activities.

Debris disposal site shall be at least 200 m away from any surface water body.

No residential areas shall be located within 200 m downwind side of the site.

The site is minimum 250 m away from sensitive locations like hospitals, religious places, ponds/lakes or other water bodies.

The local governing body and community shall be consulted while selecting the site.

Contractor is required to prepare plan for disposal of construction and demolition waste including excavated earth in the designated site/sites and submit the plan in DWSS to be approved by local authority as per Construction and Demolition Waste Rules 2016

Soil storage site should be properly demarcated by fencing and information board should be placed at entrance

At soil storage site, soil should be covered by tarpaulin or regular water sprinkling should be done to reduce dust emission

At soil disposal site the disposed soil should be levelled on daily basis and no heap or mound should be left at end of the day

12. DemolitionWork:

In the initial stage of project planning it is accessed that there is no requirement of demolition of structures. Confirmatory survey is required in pre-construction stage to find

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out any such requirements. If any demolition works are required, proper work plan should be developed.

Mitigation:

• Prior permission/NOC should be taken from the asset owner/s

• Structures to be demolished should be wetted through water sprinkling to reduce dust emission.

• Appropriate site for storage and disposal of demolished materials should be selected prior to start of demolition activities with prior permission/ approval of DWSS and local authority.

• All the safety measures should be adopted during demolition activities.

13. Laying of Proposed pipeline

A detail survey is needed by DBO contractor before finalization of alignment to assess the need of any tree cutting, demolition of any structure, road, canal crossings, pipe laying in any private land, presence of any sensitive receptor along alignment, disturbance to public or business etc.

Mitigation:

• All efforts should be made to avoid tree cutting, by shifting of pipe alignment/by road cutting/manual excavation near trees or other suitable measures. If tree cutting is unavoidable, it should be identified in the initial stage in design phase by DBO contractor and inform the location and identification of trees to DWSS officers to take prior permission from forest department for tree cutting. All the mitigation measures such as re-plantation of trees at any other site in the ratio of at least 1:2 as per conditions of forest department/DWSS.

• Prior consent from land owners (if pipe laying is required in private land) and NOC from concerned departments (for pipe laying in roads, canal crossings etc) prior to start of construction works, is required and follow all the conditions of NOC.

• Contractor is required to prepare a Traffic Management Plan, outline of Traffic Management Plan is given in Annexure XIII.

• To mitigate the impacts of disturbance to road users during pipe laying works on road, it is strongly recommended that contractor dig only those length of road, up to which extent he can lay pipe on the same day and can back fill the trench and restore the road up to motorable conditions.

• All the safety measures for work on road such as barricades, road signage, traffic assistance etc. is required to be adopted by contractor during construction works.

If night works are required (however unlikely, applicable only in extreme conditions) all the mitigation measures to reduce impacts of disturbance to minimum level to nearby habitants and road users should be ensured by contractor.

14. Interruption of existing installations on the pipeline route

The various installations will cross, move in or move along installations among them:

• Property accesses;

• Roads

• Underground utilities e.g. electricity and telephone links; and

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• Canal and highway

• Electricity poles and connection boxes

These services are critical and have implications with spillover effects on the social and economic performance.

Mitigation:

• Formal request for permission to cross, break in and build the water pipeline should be sought from affected property owners and the relevant institutions such as NHAI, PWD and Electricity Department etc.;

• Formal consultations should be done with key land and other property owners neighboring the pipeline;

• Ensure dissemination of relevant information to each of the affected parties;

• A work plan with clear responsibilities for each party should be developed to ensure smooth execution of the construction.

15. Interference with the physical setting

The proposed project could result into the following negative impacts to the physical setting:

• Changes in the local topography during site grading, development of treatment systems and laying of pipes among others;

• Blockage of natural drainage system at some points;

• Excavation for creation of access routes and related structures; and

• Disposal of excavated surplus earth can cause change in topography of disposal site

Mitigation:

• The design shall in no way propose to implement developments that will hinder drainage, change the topography or introduce physical changes that are not in harmony with the physical setting of the Project area;

• The structures to be developed such as WTP, pump house, cross bridges etc. should be aesthetically acceptable to blend in with the surrounding. These structures should not form or end up being used by the resident population as access or bridges;

• The Contractor shall as much as possible complete the works in such a way that natural aesthetics shall be retained at the locations;

• Restoration shall be undertaken to ensure that the original setting is as much as possible retained.

16. Landscape and Aesthetics

The construction works may require cutting of trees and also will produce excess excavated earth, excess construction materials, and solid waste such as removed concrete, wood, packaging materials, empty containers, spoils, oils, lubricants, and other similar items. Haphazard disposal of these will have negative impacts on landscape and overall aesthetics. These impacts are negative but are of short-term and reversible by mitigation measures.

Mitigation:

• Prepare and implement spoils management plan;

• Avoid stockpiling of excess excavated soils;


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• Coordinate with local authority/gram panchayat for beneficial uses of excess excavated soils or immediately dispose to designated areas;

• Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the sites;

• Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas;

• Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of trees;

If tree-removal is essential and unavoidable, obtain tree-cutting permit from the Revenue/Forest Department; and plant at least two native trees (Neem, Arjun and Dek etc.) for every one that is removed.

• Remove all wreckage, rubbish, or temporary structures which are no longer required; and

• The Contractor will ensure proper demarcation of the Project area to be affected by the construction works;

• Strict control of construction vehicles to ensure that they operate only within the area to be disturbed by access routes and other works;

5.2.3 POST CONSTRUCTION PHASE IMPACTS

1. Improved water quality and quantity:

Improved water quality will in turn reduce exposure to water borne diseases to the consumers. General health conditions in the served area will improve through use of acceptable water quality. Markets and communities within project villages will greatly benefit from the project.

2. Reduced exposure to health risks and improved nutrition:

Improved water quality for domestic consumption reduces the risk to the health of the consumers and dependents’ of water resources that could translate into financial saving through less related expenditures.

3. Improved performance and living standards within the project area:

Water provision is one of the goals for rural areas of Amritsar. It is therefore envisaged that the continued existence of the project area as a sustainable settlement is reliant of the supply clean potable water for each and every person. This will immensely contribute to the property value, land value and aesthetic value of the project area while ensuring that the population in this area remains healthy and productive. Accesses to water will in the long term result in improved income levels and health of the people, this consequently leads to poverty reduction. Reduced distances travelled and time used to collect water is then put to economic activities.

Reduced downstream flows: The construction of water treatment plants and supply to villages may lead to increased abstraction of water from UBDC Canal. The downstream flow is likely to be affected as a result of abstraction. However, this impact is expected to be minimal because as sufficient is available to downstream site.

Mitigation:

There should be due adherence to the safest maximum abstract able water quantities of throughout the project life;

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4. Increased domestic wastewater generation:

The proposed project will result in increased wastewater generation through the introduction of more water in the system. This may lead pollution of the environment. The rural region in project areas do not have proper sewerage infrastructure. Residents rely on pit latrines and septic tanks for sewer disposal and gray water through surface drain to farmland or nearby pond for irrigation and other uses.

Mitigation

Metered water supply is being proposed which will result in controlled waste water generation.

5. Sludge management:

One of the main by-products resulting from the treatment plant activities is sludge. As surface water from canal is being used as raw water source, which is clear and safe, there are very less chances of presence of any hazardous and toxic elements in the sludge produced after filtration process in WTP. This sludge will be kept on site temporarily before disposal or may be used in other ways such as land filling or soil conditioner. The sludge, if not properly managed can have impacts on water quality, health of soil of agricultural lands around the plant, aquatic life and the natural habitat.

Mitigation

Periodical testing of sludge should be done for presence of any hazardous or toxic materials in the sludge.

If any hazardous or toxic material is found in sludge, it should be treated accordingly to remove the hazardous and toxic material from sludge

Clarifier sludge should be conditioned and dewatered

The wastes from water treatment plants should be treated and properly disposed.

Recycling and reuse of WTP sludge based on the suitability provides safe disposal

The sludge may be utilization in brick making and substitute to building materials

The volume of sludge may be decreased by thickening i.e. proper settlement of the sludge and draining efficiently from the respective units.

Sludge cakes may be formed using centrifuge. It will require very less space and harden the sludge in dry state. It will be easier to dispose at any lowland fill sites like pits created by mining (for brick kilns) which are in abundance in the state.

6. Filter Backwash Water

Waste residuals like filter backwash water (FBWW) and clarified sludge water (CSW) are generated in WTP operation according to the nature of the unit operations involved in treatment of raw water. These residuals can include organic and inorganic compounds in solid and liquid forms. Adoption of recovery of FBWW can save water and increase system recovery at the same time reduces the disposal problem of the waste. In the event of failure of circulation of FBWW, recycling tank may overflow. To ensure proper recycling of the filter backwash water (FBWW) following measures will be taken. Mitigation:


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The recycling tank collecting filter back wash water should be made in two compartments taking water in one tank at a time. It will allow the settlement of the sludge in tank already filled.

Pumping of supernatant water shall have to be done without failure to avoidoverflow. Standby pumps (generally 100 %) have to be installed.

Pumping may be regulated automatically with SCADA system to overcome operator negligence.

In case of power failure pumps may be connected to the DG set to be procured for SCADA system.

5.3 SOCIAL IMPACTS IDENTIFICATION, PREDICTION AND ANALYSIS

The Surface Water Supply Project will be implemented with the aim of improving water supply and its reliability within the villages. The objectives of this works to include improvement of the water supply services to the population, increasing quantities of water distributed and/or improving the efficiency and reliability of the systems, improving the quality of water.

As a result, the proposed surface Water Supply Project will have substantial positive social impacts of improved public health conditions in the villages.

Specifically, the proposed water project will have the following positive social impacts:

5.3.1 PRE CONSTRUCTION PHASE

1. Land Acquisition, Restrictions on Land Use and Involuntary Resettlement

Consultation with stakeholders & survey result analysis revealed that there will be no need of acquiring land, neither will there be any form of restrictions on land use and/or need for any involuntary resettlement. Entire project work, of

(i) constructing WTP and (ii) laying pipeline will be on government land, hence there will be no

permanent or even temporary dislocation. a. Construction of Water Treatment Plant

A 22 MLD capacity water treatment plant is proposed near Village Chawinda Kalan, Block Chogawan of district Amritsar. The approximate area requirement of WTP based on conventional process depends on the proposed capacity of WTP. Total area requirement of proposed 22 MLD WTP at Village Chawinda Kalan, Block Chogawan is 2.36 acre.

Water supply pipeline are proposed within the RoW of roads6,. The diameter of pipeline ranges from 80 to 600 mm depending on the design which is in coherence with the available ROW.(No impacts on Land, structures (neither Temporary nor Permanent) and CPRs7 is envisaged.

Table 5.4: Details of Pipeline- Water supply Details of Network km Road Width

(Mtr)(RoW) Dia of Pipe

Proposed Transmission Main Total Length of Water Supply Network 179 3 to 12 80-600mm

6PWD,Gram Panchayat, Punjab Mandi Board, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), The Punjab

Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) and Gram panchayathas ownership of all the roads. 7Common property resources include public resources, community-owned facilities or cultural property such as temples, shrines, public utility posts, etc, that the landless poor and vulnerable depend on for survival


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b. Laying Of Water Pipeline

The transmission line runs along the existing roads in ROW (Right of Way). Major part of the transmission pipeline network is proposed to be laid down along PWD (B&R) roads. At some places pipeline traverse along the road of Punjab Mandi Board, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) Department of water supply and sanitation (DWSS) has applied for obtaining NOC / consent/ for lay down pipeline network to respective department {refer Annexure-1(a)}.

1. Concern for Indigenous Population

There is no indigenous population; hence no impact is envisaged on the indigenous population in the project area.

2. Protected Cultural & Heritage Sites

Local people have close affinity to their cultural & heritage sites. Many from the local community are emotionally attached to these with strong religious faith & sanctity. Thus it becomes moral duty of the project implementers to protect such sites at any cost from adverse impacts of projects activities and support its preservation. Survey, observations, transact walk all along the project location and consultation with locals people revealed that there are no such monuments or structures of cultural, heritage & religious importance being affected by the project activity at any level.

Chance Findings During construction work and excavation if at all there is any impact on archaeological, cultural and/or religious properties or any personal property that has emotional attachments, work will be immediately stopped and implementing agency will be informed and due actions will be taken. Anyhow, at all times of the construction (excavation) work cluster officer or any authorized person with archaeological training will be deputed to observe & monitor the excavation work. Since the project activity is mainly laying water pipeline, that will result in excavating road sides, partial use of footpaths & undesignated parking areas, this will also partially occupy the land in front of the shops & may partially block passage to the shops, and at some locations the intersection points & road sides will need to be excavated, these may result in traffic chaos. Care will have to be taken to minimize community exposure to project related traffic & road safety risks, sicknesses & hazardous materials. Proper signage & safety instructions will need to be put up at strategic locations. There has to be regular monitoring of traffic flow, road side chaos & any emergency situation, so that the problem situation is resolved at the earliest causing minimum or no inconvenience to local community. Some of the location where laying of pipeline is proposed & is expected to pass through, need extensive safety measures to be in place, for this the contractors needs to be given orientation training on safety at work site by the implementing agency (IA) and implementation of safety measures have to be regularly monitored.

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and Resettlement Act, 2013, and is subject to subsequent supplements by Goop orders and World Bank Operational Policy 4.12 on involuntary resettlement). If required, R&R assistances will be paid by the project, cost towards land transfer and/or acquisition, if any, by the borrower.

3. Care for Illegal Connections:

During assessment study & consultation it was observed & also reported that many households have multiple water connections, and some are illegal connections. It is understood that once the project work is complete, water connection will be given to the legal connection holders; this will reduce illegal water use, and will reduce water wastage.

5.3.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASE

1. Employment Creation

It is anticipated that once the construction work starts locals (labours) will be involved in formal & informal jobs at construction site; this will provide job opportunities to the local inhabitants.

2. Impacts on livelihood, structures and land

Consultation with stakeholders & survey result analysis revealed that there will be no need of acquiring land, neither will there be any form of restrictions on land use and/or need for any involuntary resettlement. Entire project work, of (i) constructing WTPs and (ii) laying pipeline will be on government land, hence there will be no permanent or even temporary dislocation

Pipelines are proposed within the existing available RoW of government roads1, hence no structure and CPRs2 losses and relocation is involved, but it appears that in few locations Ramp and crops are constructed /cultivated in the RoW. Transect walk all along the edges of agriculture field made it clear that no land portion will be needed to be acquired. All along the fields it is the PWD/Mandi roads that allows (by rule) 5 feet gap between the road & field. At some locations this area was found having overgrowth of local weeds & bushes and merged with the area edge of agriculture land. This area is PWD/Mandi area & procurement of NOC is in process. Field owners were consulted; they volunteered to keep the area free for construction work. The contractor will be instructed & same will be monitored during construction that there is proper barricading & extra care to be taken to protect the field & crops/vegetation.

(a) Pipeline passes through permanent structure The proposed pipeline traverses along the existing roads within the ROW. At some places it passes through the habitations featuring houses, shops etc. No permanent structures other than ramps are likely to be affected during the work. During social screening it has been identified that around 111 ramps (constructed in existing ROW of village road) from two blocks a) Block Chogwan total 93 ramps and b) Block Attari total 18 ramps will be marginally affected due to construction of pipeline within village. This number of ramps is not based on final alignment of the pipeline. In case there will be change in alignment, the number will be changed. There is no severely project affected person / family identified during social screening.


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Table 5.5 Village wise profile of villages where ramps will be marginally affected due to the construction activity

Chogawan CD Block S. No. Name of the village Number of Ramps

likely to affected Remarks

1 Awan Lakhan Singh 4 The number may be changed after final alignment.

2 Beharwal 4 3 Bhandi Aulukh Khurd 4 4 Bhandi Saidan 4 5 Bhindi Aulukh kalan 4 6 Chak mishri khan 4 7 Chhanna 4 8 Cheleke 3 9 Dalleke 4 10 Burj 4 11 Kakar Kalan 5 12 Khiala kalan 4 13 Maiadi Kalan 4 14 Malaigri 5 15 Mandiawala 4 16 Motla 4 17 Mudhbhilawal 4 18 Panju Kalal 4 19 Ranian 4 20 Saurian 4 21 Talla 4 22 Train 4 23 Tur 4

Total 93 Attari CD Block

24 Bhangwan 3 25 Dhanoa kalan 3 26 Dhanoa khurd 3 27 Hardorattan 3 28 Modey 3 29 Rangarh 3

Total 18 Grand total 111

Following the impact assessment, it is envisaged that there will be no negative impact on the livelihood of villagers & shopkeepers in particular. The proposed pipe laying work will be all along the sides of the road, though there is possibility that the passage leading to shops will get partially blocked temporary. Some of the villages in the district are given below in table 5.6.

Table 5.6: Commercial /residential establishment along the pipeline route.

S. No.

Name of Location/Area

Remarks

1 Lopoke Pipeline will traverse through habitation both side commercial establishment

2 Awan Basen Pipeline will traverse through habitation both side commercial



3 Variah

4 Dhandal

5 Vaniyeke

6 Chawinda Kalan

7 Bhangwan

8 Pakka

9 Kamske

Figure 5.4: Commercial activities near proposed alignment


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establishment Pipeline will traverse through habitation both

establishment Pipeline will traverse through habitation both side commercial


establishment Pipeline will traverse through habitation both side residential




establishment


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Pipeline will traverse through habitation both side commercial



habitation both side residential



through habitation both side commercial



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Figure 5.5: Individual House ramps in Chawinda Kalan village

Figure 5.6: Individual House ramps in Jasraur

(b) Agricultural Field

During transect walk it was observed that in few areas, ROW of the road is narrowed on either side of the road because of farming activities in adjacent agricultural fields. Majority of such areas only have outgrowth of local weeds & small bushes.

Figure 5.7:Agriculture field along proposed pipeline in Chawinda Kalan village


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Mitigation measures

Minimize/Avoid temporary interference with private property (e.g. pipeline crossings over private lands) as much as possible. Pipeline should be laid in the edge of existing RoW for avoid the impact on crops. Cutoff date will be issues for make the RoW free for laying of pipeline. Field owners were consulted; they volunteered to keep the area free for construction work. The contractor will be instructed & same will be monitored during construction that there is proper barricading & extra care to be taken to protect the field & crops/vegetation. To address the issue of encroached ROW along the road, Focused Group Discussion (FGD) was done and it came to notice that farmers are aware of the encroachment of ROW and they do not have any issues if recovery of the encroached ROW is done;

(c) Livelihood

Following the impact assessment it is envisaged that there will be no negative impact on the livelihood of villagers & shopkeepers in particular. The construction work will be all along the sides of the road that is far from the shops, though there is possibility that the passage leading to shops will get partially blocked.

Mitigation measures

To avoid impacts on livelihood, work in the shop area will be undertaken on a leave day – i.e. 25th day of the month when all shops are closed, hence there will be no negative impact on shops or the livelihood of respective shop owners/keepers. The work will be executed during the early hours of the day in order to avoid inconveniences to the public as well as traders and vendors. All safety norms would strictly be adhered to depending on the magnitude of work and the sensitivity of the location. The actual dates of construction schedule with respect to rush hour, festival time, and special business days which will be discussed with vendors, squatters, market committee members, and residents, and accordingly construction schedule will be planned. After laying pipes the lane/road will be restored to its original condition (including bitumen, cement concrete (CC) and CC interlocking tiles as applicable).

3. IMPACT ON COMMON PROPERTY RESOURCES (CPR)/CULTURAL CENTERS:

Extent of impacts on CPRs3 has also been assessed. As per design/drawing, there is no impact envisaged on any CPRs, however, there are some sensitive receptors in close proximity to the project alignment Care will be taken by the contractor to ensure strict adherence to safety norms at the CPRs site; this will be a part of the contractual requirement.

Table 5.7:Detail of Sensitive Receptor near proposed alignment

S. No District Village Name of CPR Distance from Road

1 Amritsar Chawinda

Kalan School 6 m

Though it is envisaged that projects will not lead to any issues of R&R, rather will involve very generic social issues that are manageable, and the same have been mentioned in the SMP. There are some possibilities that once the contractor finalizes the work routing, there might be some social risk and/or disruptions and/or impacts in the project sites, in that case Social Impact Screening Checklist has to be filled, Entitlement Matrix provided in AnnexureXVIII to be referred to prepare RAP. The guideline and outline for RAP is enclosed as Annexure XIX and Annexure XX respectively. The matrix has been developed based on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, and is subject to subsequent supplements by GoP orders and World Bank Operational


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Policy 4.12 on involuntary resettlement. If required, R&R assistances will be paid by the project, cost towards land transfer and/or acquisition, if any, by the borrower.

4. INTERACTION WITH NEARBY COMMUNITY

As proposed work locations are in the village areas, where there are habitations and community participation, therefore there is all chances of construction workers’ close interaction with nearby community. There may be chances of disputes with community, misbehavior of workers with community, sexual harassment and exploitation of women and children by construction works, creation of nuisance to community due to behavioral practices of workers such as alcohol drinking, disposal of solid waste at unwanted place, abusive talking etc. Such practices may spoil the reputation of project and may create agitation and dissatisfaction of community.

Mitigation:

Use local labours in work force as much as possible

Check negative impacts of labour influx in the area through implementing labour influx management plan( Refer SMP)

Orientation of migrant labours before mobilizing in project sites about the religious, cultural and ethnic characteristics of the project town and villages and code of conduct (Annexure-XVII) to be followed in project.

Provide all the basic facilities in the labour camps as well as at work sites to decrease chances of conflicts of workers with nearby villagers for use of resources

Conduct screening of migrant and local labours before deployment at site, verify their previous records and police verification of labours before deployment at site

Strict action against labours who are found guilty of illicit behavior during works at sites

Periodical public consultations with locals to find out any issue between locals and project workers

Provide periodical leaves to migrant labours to visit their homes and meet their families so that they may not search sex workers for their sexual needs in nearby areas

Prohibit any temporary shops and vending activities near the permanent project sites

Obtain permission and legal connections for water supply (commercial connection and/or tube well) and electricity, if possible dedicated power supply from transformer to avoid any dispute between workers and community for resources

Do not use local public services such as public sewers, public drinking water posts etc. provide septic tank with soak pits arrangements for workers facilities in camps

Do not use outside areas for defecation, orient workers in this regard

Health check-ups of all workers during screening specially for communicable diseases and sexually transmitted diseases, periodical health check-ups of all workers by registered practitioner

Identify the worker infected with any communicable disease, quarantine and give proper medical ailment in recognized hospital and after recovery give sufficient rest before joining his duties

Educate labours about various privileges and protection by law given to women through various acts and other laws/acts which protect women from violence and harassment in society and at workplace

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Keep close watch on labours routine at work site as well as in workers camps, take strict action who is found guilty of any type of gender based violence

5. GENDER CONCERN

Project will not have any adverse impact on status of women. The project is assigned Effective Gender Mainstreaming Category, as it is designed to directly improve women’s access to pipe water supply, and thereby contribute towards gender equality and women empowerment by enhancing their participation. Improved water access revealed that these improved women and children’s health, security (as they were less exposed to risks), as well as increased school attendance for children, particularly girls

Health profile of the project affected areas indicated that a significant percentage of villagers have become victims of various water borne diseases, such as, dengue, jaundice, typhoid, gastroenteritis, diarrhea, hepatitis, stone etc. Data on women patients was not available, but following discussions with PHCs and the health department, it was gathered that a significant percentage of women have been affected by the poor quality / contaminated water and have been suffering from related diseases. Few women from the villages also reported on the kinds of diseases/sicknesses they have been suffering from, that included diarrhea, jaundice, stone, hair fall, dengue, etc.

Discussions and consultations with women further uncovered that unlike many other parts of India, women in rural Punjab are more vocal & expressive. They were eager to know & understand the project & its components, and readily agreed to contribute in the water supply improvement scheme. Few from the local women’s group mentioned that they actually want to have an improved water supply system that can help them in improving their health.

As part of this project, following activities will be pursued to enlighten & empower rural women:

At least 30% of women involvement in consultation & discussion programs in project planning implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance, there will be representation women from local community, project affected (persons) women, women tourists/visitors.

Generating employment opportunities for women by involving them in construction, maintenance, and tree plantation activities etc.

During construction, all women labours to be provided with temporary camp locations along with water and sanitary facilities, the contractor will be made aware of the said clauses & failing to ensure the facilities (their) contracts will be terminated.

Planning & implementing awareness & training programs for women labours working at construction sites on safety & other social issues concerning them;

Planning & conducting awareness on service delivery system & responsibilities of citizens;

Awareness on water supply system, water borne diseases & health concerns for the local women;

Assessing the institutional mechanism & women’s engagement therein. Particularly advising to involve & let more women participate in improving service delivery mechanism;

Creating awareness & information sharing with local women, community groups & among SHGs on micro-finance, marketing skills & linking with other government schemes;

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concerned departments/divisions/boards and there be at least 50% representation of women in (other) social welfare groups.

Suggesting, planning & implementing welfare programs for women workers/employees at the construction sites and at the work places to sustain women employees for longer period and making working outside home easier for them.

The capacity-building component of the Project will incorporate gender concerns by involving women and training them.

Planning & organizing Gender Sensitive & Gender Mainstreaming Workshops for government officials, panchayat members & local community.

Awareness on roles & responsibilities of community members & community groups/SHGs.

Training community groups/SHGs on social audit, decision making, project evaluation and monitoring, safeguards issues, and so on.

Skills for income generating activities for local community, particularly for women.

O&M of community infrastructure & amenities.

Protection of environment & natural resources.

Over the long-run, activities addressing women’s empowerment will help to narrow the gender gap, create awareness on women’s issues & empower & bring more women in the . Refer Annexure XXI for Gender Action Plan.

6. ISSUE OF LOCAL LABOUR & WORKING CONDITIONS

Initial assessment on labour availability indicated that there is no serious scarcity of construction labours in the state, sufficientavailability is also due to migrant population from states of Bihar, UP & Chhattisgarh. Local labour identification was possible following the MNREGA scheme output. Consultation with local labours revealed that they are willing to work as construction labours & are happy that they won’t have to move out far away from their place of dwelling for work.

Observations at random construction/work sites revealed that contractors are not aware of or conscious of using safety measure/ safety uniforms at while at work. They often tend to neglect providing safety gears, proper facilities for labours, providing training & welfare programs for them, often ignore child labour issue, concerns for women labours etc. Hence before the project construction work starts, the contractors will need to be given awareness on safety measures at construction sites. And as the work starts, awareness & training on safety uniforms & safety issues at work sites will have to be imparted to all labours. Many labours are not even aware that safety uniforms exist. Regular monitoring of right & regular use of safety gears has to be carried out, may be deputing a dedicated safety officer will be a better option.

It has been observed that petty contractors often do not abide by the safety laws & regulations; they particularly neglect implementing safety measures at sites. Contractors as well as labors need awareness programs on safety issues, sanitation & good health, provisions at site, labor laws & policies, welfare programs for labors and other relevant social issues.

7. LABOUR INFLUX AND IMPACTS

The influx of workers can lead to adverse social and environmental impacts on local communities, impacts may include increased demand and competition for local social and health services, as well as for goods and services, which can lead to price hikes and crowding out of local consumers, increased volume of traffic and higher risk of accidents, increased demands on the ecosystem and natural resources, social conflicts within and between communities, increased risk of spread of communicable diseases, and increased rates of illicit


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behaviour and crime. Such adverse impacts are usually amplified by local-level low capacity to manage and absorb the incoming labor force, and specifically when civil works are carried out.

It is envisaged that during construction phase of the project, labourers for various jobs such as civil, mechanical and electrical works will be hired through authorized manpower agencies. The labour requirement will range from 100-120 workers during normal operations which can reach upto 150 workers during peak construction activities. Therefore, it is also envisaged that many of the labourers will be employed from outside the region and will therefore, be migrant labourers and hence, accommodation will be provided. These migrant labourers will be accommodated in a temporary campsite within the project area. This could result in stress on local resources, disruption in community relations, and movement of laborers.

Adverse Social Impacts

Social impacts are critical to address, as even a modest labor influx already may lead to negative impacts on the host community. Pre-existing social issues in the host community can easily be exacerbated by the influx of labor. The list below indicates common categories of social risk associated with labor influx:

Risk of social conflicts: Conflicts may arise between the local community and the construction workers, which may be related to religious, cultural or ethnic differences or based on competition for local resources. Tensions may also arise between different groups within the labor force, and pre-existing conflicts in the local community may be exacerbated. Ethnic and regional conflicts may be aggravated if workers from one group are moving into the territory of the other.

Increased risk of illicit behaviour and crime: The influx of workers and service providers into communities may increase the rate of crimes and/or a perception of insecurity by the local community. Such illicit behaviour or crimes can include theft, physical assaults, substance abuse, prostitution and human trafficking. Local law enforcement may not be sufficiently equipped to deal with the temporary increase in local population.

Influx of additional population (“followers”): Especially in projects with large footprints and/or a longer timeframe, people can migrate to the project area in addition to the labor force, thereby exacerbating the problems of labor influx. These can be people who expect to get a job with the project, family members of workers, as well as traders, suppliers and other service providers (including sex workers), particularly in areas where the local capacity to provide goods and services is limited.

Impacts on community dynamics: Depending on the number of incoming workers and their engagement with the host community, the composition of the local community, and with it the community dynamics, may change significantly. Pre-existing social conflict may intensify as a result of such changes.

Increased burden on and competition for public service provision: The presence of construction workers and service providers (and in some cases family members of either or both) can generate additional demand for the provision of public services, such as water, electricity, medical services, transport, education and social services. This is particularly the case when the influx of workers is not accommodated by additional or separate supply systems.

Increased risk of communicable diseases and burden on local health services: The influx of people may bring communicable diseases to the project area, including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), or the incoming workers may be exposed to diseases to which they have low resistance. This can result in an additional burden on local health resources. Workers with health concerns relating to substance abuse, mental issues or STDs may not wish to visit the project’s medical facility and instead go anonymously to local medical providers, thereby placing further stress on local


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resources. Local health and rescue facilities may also be overwhelmed and/or ill-equipped to address the industrial accidents that can occur in a large construction site.

Gender-based violence: Women are more susceptible to gender based harassment and violence during execution of project due to labour influx. Proper induction of laborers by training and awareness workshops will reduce the chances of GBV. Further, the Contractor will ensure that workers are properly sensitized to the issues and sign a Code of Conduct for proper behavior at work place. Adequate safety and security of laborers during project execution will also minimize such incidences. It was learnt that generally women face more hardships due to insufficient water availability for drinking, cooking and other household chores. This may lead to GBV.

The project aim is to provide good quality surface water at door step of each household, which will reduce domestic /Gender Based Violence.

Child labor and school dropout. Increased opportunities for the host community to sell goods and services to the incoming workers can lead to child labor to produce and deliver these goods and services, which in turn can lead to enhanced school dropout.

Local inflation of prices: A significant increase in demand for goods and services due to labor influx may lead to local price hikes and/or crowding out of community consumers.

Increased pressure on accommodations and rents: Depending on project worker income and form of accommodation provided, there may be increased demand for accommodations, which again may lead to price hikes and crowding out of local residents.

Increase in traffic and related accidents: Delivery of supplies for construction workers and the transportation of workers can lead to an increase in traffic, rise in accidents, as well as additional burden on the transportation infrastructure.

8. LABOUR INFLUX MANAGEMENT PLAN

Punjab economically is a prosperous state. Even at the rural setting many are either agriculturists, own business or in the service sector. Existing scenario concerning labour availability for construction works in the state is not insufficient, though there are significant number of migrant construction labours mainly from Bihar & Jharkhand and few others from other parts of the country. The Punjab Government, like many others stress on improving life of construction workers. As a result, the Punjab Building and other Construction Worker’s Welfare Board was constituted in 2009, to register the construction workers in the state of Punjab, to frame welfare schemes for these construction workers and to provide them financial benefits under these schemes. The board was set up primarily to improve the living conditions of the labours and their families. So far around 7.48 lakh (748 thousand) workers have been registered with the board as beneficiaries (till June 2018).

Initial assessment on labour availability in Chawinda kalan cluster indicated that there is no serious scarcity of construction labours in the state, sufficient availability are there due to migrant population from states of Bihar, Jharkhand, UP & Chhattisgarh. Local labour identification was possible following the MNREGA scheme output. Consultation with local labours revealed that they are willing to work as construction labours & are happy that they won’t have to move out far away from their place of dwelling for work.

There will be efforts to involve local contractor for the construction work, in case he doesn’t qualify as per the tender requirements, option will be to choose from outside. This is mainly to involve local people in the local area development and provide employment to local people. Concerned contractor, whether from inside or outside the state, will have to be made aware of the local rules & policy requirements, such as awareness on Punjab Building and other Construction Workers (RECS) Rules, 2008, Punjab Building and other Construction Worker’s


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Welfare Board’s schemes etc. In the Personal Contract Conditions (PCC) welfare related clauses will be put to make the contractor understand the need & value of such clauses. Efforts will be there & the contractor will be advised to involve more & more local labours, so that locals get more employment opportunities.

9. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

For this project, excavation will occur at locations not known to have archaeological values, so there is no risk of such impacts, but there are several other structures which has religious and cultural importance such as Gurudwara, temples, Samadhi, educational institutions etc. which are sensitive and require attention during construction period.

Mitigation:

17. Strictly follow the protocol for chance finds in any excavation work;

18. Request cluster office of DWSS or any authorized person with archaeological/historical field training to observe excavation;

19. Stop work immediately to allow further investigation if any finds are suspected;

20. Inform block office of DWSS if a find is suspected, and take any action they require ensuring its removal or protection in situ.

21. Adjacent to religious/social/historic sites, undertake excavation and construction work in such a way that no structural damage is caused to the building.

22. Observe the local rituals and important dates of festivals, weekly/monthly/annual religious occasions in the religious places and do not make any disturbance/hindrance/obstacles during such time to the religious places, provide proper signage, barricades etc. to protect public and devotees from dangers of construction works.

23. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

With the construction of the proposed Project, there will be employment opportunities for more than 100 workers including both skilled and unskilled workers. The workers will be employed for the period of two years. This will be beneficial from the economic and social point of view. Several workers including casual labourers, plumbers and engineers are expected to work on the site for a period of 2 years. Semi-skilled, unskilled and formal employees are expected to obtain gainful employment during the period of construction. With labour intensive construction technologies, the project will provide employment for youths and provide support to the GoP initiatives on creation of jobs.

24. CREATION OF A MARKET FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

The Project will require materials, some of which will be sourced locally and some nationally. These include plant (pump sets, switch gear, instrumentation) pipes, valves, cement, sand, aggregates and chemicals. This will provide a ready market for suppliers in and outside the project area.

25. SOCIO-ECONOMIC – INCOME

The project components will be located in government land and there is no requirement for land acquisition or any resettlement. Construction works will impede the access of residents to specific site in limited cases. The potential impacts are negative and moderate but short-term and temporary.

Mitigation:

• Implement spoils management plan (Annexure XV);

• Leave spaces for access between mounds of soil;


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• Provide walkways and metal sheets where required to maintain access across for people and vehicles;

• Increase workforce in the areas with predominantly institutions, place of worship, business establishment, hospitals, and schools;

• Consult businesses and institutions regarding operating hours and factoring this in work schedules; and

• Provide sign boards for pedestrians to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.

• Notify community/ water users in advance about likely interruptions in water supply.

• Provide alternate sources of clean water until water supply is restored.

• Provide all mitigation measures as given in social mitigation plan (SMP) prepared for the project to mitigate impacts on vendors and shopkeepers.

13. SOCIO-ECONOMIC-EMPLOYMENT

Manpower will be required during the 24-months construction stage. This can result in generation of temporary employment and increase in local revenue. Thus potential impact is positive and long-term.

Mitigation:

• Employ local labour force to the maximum extent, local persons within the 10-km immediate area if manpower is available; and

• Secure construction materials from local market.

5.3.3 POST CONSTRUCTTION STAGE

1. Educational Enrolment and Attendance

The implementation of the surface Water Supply project will lead to considerably near and consistent access to safe water. Consequently, time spent on searching and waiting for drinking water by women and children will be saved. This will enable children, especially the young boys and girls to regularly and promptly attend school, while mothers will get more time to prepare their children for school. Assuming other factors are available (such a scholastic material, teachers) school attendance and performance will improve.

2. Reduced internal conflict

The proposed surface Water Supply Project will lead to a reduction in internal conflict part of which is indirectly related to lack of access to consistent and nearby safe drinking water. It was reported that in situations where the woman in household delays to cook food because of lack of drinking water for cooking. The same situation arises when some women spending considerably long hours for taking drinking water in nearby places like Gurudwara, School, etc. In the long term a reduction in internal conflict will lead to improved domestic relations and observance of human rights at the household level.

3. Improved Public Order

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4. Improved Household Health Status

Present water supply in most of the villages is contaminated. It was found that local community often suffers from, jaundice, dengue & typhoid etc. Many others suffer from stone in kidney & stomach. It was also reported that there the present pipe water supply contains arsenic and that is causing health problem & has become a major concern for local administration. The new & improved water supply pipeline will provide good quality water & result in decrease in health problems.

5. Improved Public Health

The implementation of the project will directly contribute to improved public health. There will be improved household income due to employment of local labour. It is generally anticipated that local labour will be employed especially for casual activities. This anticipation is very high on the side of community leaders and members in the project areas. There will be improved household income due to increased purchase power within the project area. Household enterprises like shops, farmers, restaurants, housing rentals, etc will benefit from the presence of project construction workers who will regularly purchase such items.

6. Community Health & Safety

Consultation & discussions with the local community, and relevant other stakeholders, it found that local community often suffers from jaundice, dengue & typhoid etc. Many others suffer from stone in kidney & stomach. It was also reported that there the present pipe water supply contains fluoride, and that is causing health problem & has become a major concern for local administration. The new & improved water supply pipeline will provide good quality water & result in decrease in health problems.

Since the project activity is mainly laying water pipeline, that will result in excavating road sides, partial use of footpaths & undesignated parking areas, this will also partially occupy the land in front of the shops & may partially block passage to the shops, and at some locations the intersection points & road sides will need to be excavated, these may result in traffic chaos. Care will have to be taken to minimize community exposure to project related traffic & road safety risks, sicknesses & hazardous materials. Proper signage & safety instructions will need to be put up at strategic locations. There has to be regular monitoring of traffic flow, road side chaos & any emergency situation, so that the problem situation is resolved at the earliest causing minimum or no inconvenience to local community. Some of the location where laying of pipeline is proposed & is expected to pass through, need extensive safety measures to be in place, for this the contractors needs to be given orientation training on safety at work site by the implementing agency (IA) and implementation of safety measures have to be regularly monitored.

Mitigation measure:

26. Plan routes to avoid times of peak-pedestrian activities.

27. Liaise with cluster office of DWSS in identifying risk areas on route cards/maps.

28. Maintain regularly the vehicles and use of manufacturer-approved parts to minimize potentially serious accidents caused by equipment malfunction or premature failure.

29. Provide road signs and flag persons to warn of on-going trenching activities.

Some part of the project areas is characterized by narrow roads. Particularly, the areas located in habitations are very narrow roads with dense habitation and drainage/utilities on both sides. Besides impeding the access, the trench excavation and pipe laying will pose safety risks to pedestrians, and the people living in these areas. Though the width (<500 mm) and depth (<750mm) of trench is minimal, it will pose safety risk, especially for children and elders. The construction contractor will be required to:

30. Provide prior information to the local people about the nature and duration of work


Revised ESIA Report


31. Conduct awareness program on safety during the construction work

32. Undertake the construction work stretch-wise; excavation, pipe laying and trench refilling should be completed on the same day

33. Provide barricades, and deploy security personnel/traffic marshal to ensure safe movement of people and also to prevent unnecessary entry and to avoid accidental fall into open trenches

5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environmental Management Plan is a practical and achievable plan of management to ensure that any environmental impact during the pre-construction, construction and Post construction phase is minimized. An Operational Environmental Management Plan is focused on sound environmental management practices that will be undertaken to minimize adverse impacts on the environment through normal operation of a facility. The management plan further identifies what measures should be taken in the event of emergencies or incidents during the operation of the facilities.

The purpose of the environmental management plan (EMP) is to ensure that the activities are undertaken in a responsible, non-detrimental manner with the objectives of: (i)providing a proactive, feasible, and practical working tool to enable the measurement and monitoring of environmental performance on-site; (ii) guiding and controlling the implementation of findings and recommendations of the environmental assessment conducted for the project;(iii) detailing specific actions deemed necessary to assist in mitigating the environmental impact of the project; and (iv) ensuring that safety recommendations are complied with.

A copy of the EMP must be kept at work sites at all times. This EMP will be included in the bid documents and will be further reviewed and updated by DBO contractor during design and implementation. The EMP will be made binding on all contractors operating on the site and will be included in the contractual clauses. Non-compliance with, or any deviation from, the conditions set out in this document constitutes a failure in compliance.

For civil works, the contractor will be required to (i) establish an operational system for managing environmental impacts (ii) carry out all of the monitoring and mitigation measures set forth in the EMP; and (iii) implement any corrective or preventative actions set out in safeguards monitoring reports that the employer will prepare from time to time to monitor implementation of this EMP. The contractor shall allocate sufficient budget for compliance with these EMP measures, requirements and actions.

Summary of Environment Management Plan in all stages of project (Pre-construction, construction and Post construction phases) are given in following Tables 5.8.



Table 5.8: Environmental Management Plan for proposed Project

Field Anticipated

Impact Mitigation Measures

Responsible for Implementation/

Monitoring

Monitoring of Mitigation

Cost and Source of Funds

Pre- Construction Phase

Pre-construction Activities

Activities involve

delivery of

material and

equipments to

pumping

stations/water

treatment

plant/overhead

tanks and along

major roads and

streets where the

proposed new

network will pass

through. This will

give rise to

fugitive dusts and

exhaust emissions

into the

atmosphere.

Machinery and equipments may be handled so as to minimize generation of dust.



Limit hours of operation in populated areas

Use of barriers toreduce exposure

Contractor DWSS No Cost Required

Requirement of tree cutting

Tree cutting may result loss of aesthetics and

(i) sites should be selected so that minimum tree cutting is required

(ii) project documents should include the

Contractor /DWSS

DWSS The plantation is proposed around the WTP plant with



vegetation cover and increase in resultant air pollution

minimum tree cutting provisions

(iii) Provision for Compensatory plantations should be included in contract documents

budget provision.

Consents,

permits,

clearances,

NOCs, etc.

Failure to obtain

necessary

consents, permits,

NOCs, etc. can

result to design

revisions and/or

stoppage of works

(i) Obtain all necessary consents (including CTE for batching plant/hot mix plant from PPCB), permits, clearance, NOCs, etc. prior to award of civil works. (ii)Following consents are required-

(ii) Following consents are required- (iii) Tree cutting- local

authority/forest department (iv) Storage, handling and transport

of hazardous materials- PPCB (v) Sand mining, quarries, borrow areas-

Department of mines and Geology (vi) Traffic diversion/road cutting-

NHAI/PWD/Mandi Board and traffic police

(vii) (ii) Ensure that all necessary approvals for construction to be obtained by contractor are in place before start of construction

(viii) (iii) Acknowledge in writing and provide report on compliance all obtained consents, permits, clearance, NOCs, etc.

(ix) (iv) Include in detailed design drawings and documents all conditions and provisions if necessary

Consents,

permits,

clearances,

NOCs, etc.

Failure to obtain

necessary

consents, permits,

NOCs, etc. can

result to design

revisions and/or

stoppage of works

(i) Obtain all

necessary consents

(including CTE for

batching plant/hot

mix plant from

PPCB), permits,

clearance, NOCs,

etc. prior to award

of civil works.

(ii)Following

consents are

required-



Environmental

monitoring of

pre-

construction

conditions of

air, noise,

water and soil

To establish pre-

construction

environmental

conditions

Environmental monitoring through NABL approved laboratory

Contractor Consultants/cluster office of DWSS

No Cost Required

Utilities Telephone lines,

electric poles and

wires, water lines

within proposed

project area

(i) Identify and include locations and

operators of these utilities in the detailed

design documents to prevent

unnecessary disruption of services

during construction phase; and

Utilities Telephone lines,

electric poles and

wires, water lines

within proposed

project area

(i) Identify and

include locations

and operators of

these utilities in the

detailed design

documents to

prevent

unnecessary

disruption of

services during

construction phase;

and

Construction

work camps,

hot mix

plants,

stockpile

areas, storage

areas, and

disposal

areas.

Disruption to

traffic flow and

disturbance to

sensitive

receptors and

nearby community

Prioritize areas within or nearest

possible vacant space in the project

location;

(ii) If it is deemed necessary to locate

elsewhere, consider sites that will not

promote instability and result in

destruction of property, vegetation,

irrigation, and drinking water supply

Contractor to finalize locations in consultation and approval of IA

(i) List of selected sites for construction work camps, hot mix plants, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas.

(ii) Written consent of landowner/s

No cost required. Mitigation measures are part of contractual terms



systems;

(iii) Do not consider residential areas;

(iv) Take extreme care in selecting sites

to avoid direct disposal to water body

which will inconvenience the community.

(v) For excess spoil disposal, ensure (a)

site shall be selected preferably from

barren, infertile lands. In case

agricultural land needs to be selected,

written consent from landowners (not

lessees) will be obtained; (b) debris

disposal site shall be at least 200 m

away from surface water bodies; (c) no

residential areas shall be located within

50 m downwind side of the site; and (d)

site is minimum 250 m away from

sensitive locations like settlements,

ponds/lakes or other water bodies.

(vi) Remove top soil and store securely

in separate top soil storage area to be

reused for top resurface after restoration

of site

(not lessee/s) for reuse of excess spoils to agricultural land

Sources of Materials

Extraction of materials can disrupt natural land contours and vegetation

(i) Prioritize sites already permitted by the Department of Mines and Geology

(ii) If other sites are necessary, it is contractor’s responsibility to verify the

Contractor to prepare list of approved quarry sites and sources of materials with

(i) List of approved quarry sites and sources of materials;

No cost required.

Mitigation measures are part of



resulting in accelerated erosion, disturbance in natural drainage patterns, ponding and water logging, and water pollution.

suitability of all material sources and to obtain the approval of DWSS and

(iii) If additional quarries will be required after construction is started, inform construction contractor to obtain a written approval from cluster office of DWSS.

the approval of DWSS

(ii) Bid document to include requirement for verification of suitability of sources and permit for additional quarry sites if necessary.

contractual terms of contractor

Energy Efficiency

Loss of natural resources

i. Use energy efficient electrical equipment

ii. Provision of use of energy efficient equipment in contract agreements and BOQ

Contractor /DWSS

DWSS No cost required

CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Field Anticipated


Responsible for Mitigation



EMP Implementation Training

Irreversible impact to the environment, workers, and community

(i) Project manager and all key workers will be required to undergo EMP implementation including spoils management, Standard operating procedures (SOP) for construction works; occupational health and safety (OH&S), core labor laws, applicable environmental laws, etc.

(ii) Contractor has to depute a qualified EHS personnel in the start of the project to conduct training to all the personnel and effective monitoring of mitigation measures during construction

Contractor (i) Safeguards Compliance Orientation report

Cost of EMP Implementation Orientation Training to contractor is responsibility of MU. Other costs responsibility of contractor.



Air Quality Emissions from construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for installation of pipelines resulting to dusts and increase in concentration of vehicle-related pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulphur oxides, particulate matter, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons.

(i) Consult with cluster office of DWSS on the designated areas for stockpiling of clay, soils, gravel, and other construction materials; (iii) Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled material on site by water sprinkling necessary during dry weather; (iv) Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks; and (v) Fit all heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices which are operating correctly. (vi) Quarterly environmental monitoring for ambient air as per EMP

Contractor (i) Location of stockpiles; (ii) Complaints from sensitive receptors; (iii) Heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices; (iv) Certification that vehicles are compliant with Air Act(PUC) (v) Quarterly environmental monitoring report for ambient air, noise, water and soil

Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.

Water quality Mobilization of settled silt materials, and chemical contamination from fuels and lubricants during installation of pipelines can contaminate nearby surface water quality.

(i) Prepare and implement a spoils management plan (Annexure-XV) (ii) Avoid stockpiling of earth fill especially during the monsoon season unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets; (ii) Install temporary silt traps or sedimentation basins along the drainage leading to the water bodies; (iii) Place storage areas for fuels and lubricants away from any drainage leading to water bodies; (iv) Dispose any wastes generated by work in designated sites; and (v) Conduct water quality Monitoring

Contractor (i) Areas for stockpiles, storage of fuels and lubricants and waste materials; (ii) Number of silt traps installed along trenches leading to water bodies; (iii) Records of surface water quality Monitoring; (iv)Effectiveness of water management measures; (v) No visible




according to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). General Guidelines For Contractor’s Construction Water Management Plan is enclosed as Annexure XXII.

degradation to nearby drainages, nallahs or water bodies due to civil works

Noise Levels Increase in noise level due to earth-moving and excavation equipment, and the transportation of equipment, materials, and people

(i) Plan activities in consultation with cluster office of DWSS/Consultants so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance; (ii) Horns should not be used unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach; (iii) Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers, fitting jackhammers with noise-reducing mufflers, and portable street barriers the sound impact to surrounding sensitive receptor; and (iv) Maintain maximum sound levels not exceeding 80 decibels (dbA) when measured at a distance of 10 m or more from the vehicle/s. (v) Quarterly environmental monitoring for ambient noise as per EMP

Contractor (i) Complaints from sensitive receptors; (ii) Use of silencers in noise-producing equipment and sound barriers;


Landscape and aesthetics

Impacts due to excess excavated earth, excess construction materials, and solid waste such as removed

(i) Prepare and implement spoils management plan (Annexure-XV); (ii) Avoid stockpiling of excess excavated soils; (iii) Coordinate with Gram Panchayat/cluster office of DWSS for beneficial uses of excess excavated soils or immediately dispose to

Contractor (i) Complaints from sensitive receptors; (ii) Worksite clear of hazardous wastes such as oil/fuel (iii) Worksite clear of any excess excavated earth, excess




concrete, wood, packaging materials, empty containers, spoils, oils, lubricants, and other similar items.

designated areas; (iv) Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the sites; (v) Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas; (vi) Remove all wreckage, rubbish, or temporary structures which are no longer required; and (vii) Request cluster office of DWSS to report in writing that the necessary environmental restoration work has been adequately performed before acceptance of work.

construction materials, and solid waste such as removed concrete, wood, packaging materials, empty containers

Existing Infrastructure and Facilities

Disruption of service and damage to existing infrastructure at specified project location

(i) Obtain from cluster office of DWSS the list of affected utilities and operators if any; (ii) Prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be done in case of unintentional interruption of service (iii) inform nearby community in advance about the nature and timings of disturbance

Contractor Existing Utilities Contingency Plan


Hazardous Waste Management

Hazardous wastes which can emerge during construction works is used/spent oil, used paint brushes and

DBO contractor should identify the hazardous wastes to be used during construction works and prepare plan for management of hazardous wastes and submit to DWSS for information and approval. Hazardous waste should be managed (handling, storage and transportation) as per Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and

Contractor DWSS Cost for implementation of mitigation measures responsibility of contractor.



empty containers, any other chemicals as specified in Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016..

Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016

Accessibility Traffic problems and conflicts near project locations and haul road

(i) Plan transportation routes so that heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites; (ii) Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours; (iii) Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion; (iv) Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstructions; (v) Drive vehicles in a considerate manner; (vi) Coordinate with Traffic Police for temporary road diversions and with for provision of traffic aids if transportation activities cannot be avoided during peak hours; (vii) Notify affected sensitive receptors 1-week in advance by providing sign boards informing nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.

Contractor (i) Traffic route during construction works including number of permanent signage habitation both side commercial establishment, barricades and flagmen on worksite (ii) Complaints from sensitive receptors; (iii) Number of signages placed at project location.




(viii) Plan and execute the work in such a way that the period of disturbance/ loss of access are minimum. (ix) Provide pedestrian access in all the locations until normalcy is restored.

Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational hazards which can arise during work

(A) Comply with all national, state and local core labor laws (Annexure XXIII) (B) Ensure that qualified EHS personnel is deputed to look the H&S matter (i) Develop and implement site-specific occupational health and safety (OH&S) Plan which will include measures such as: (a) excluding public from the site; (b) ensuring all workers are provided with and use personal protective equipment like helmet, gumboot, safety belt, gloves, nose musk and ear plugs; (c) OH&S Training for all site personnel; (d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities; and (e) documentation of work-related accidents; (ii) Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at all times. Equipped first-aid stations shall be easily accessible throughout the site; (iii) Provide medical insurance coverage for workers; (iv) Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks; (v) The project area experiences extreme temperature during summer

Contractor (i) Site-specific OH&S Plan; (ii) Equipped first-aid stations; (iii) Medical insurance coverage for workers; (iv) Number of accidents; (v) Supplies of potable drinking water; (vi) Clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances; (vii) record of H&S orientation trainings (viii) personal protective equipment; (ix) % of moving equipment out fitted with audible back-up alarms; (xi) permanent sign boards for hazardous areas such as energized electrical devices and lines, service rooms housing




months of April and May, which may affect the health of workers engaged in construction work. Contractor should take necessary measures during summers including the following: (a) work schedule should be adjusted to avoid peak temperature hours (12 – 3 PM); (b) provide appropriate shade near the work place; allow periodic resting and provide adequate water, and (c) provide necessary medicine and facilities to take care of dehydration related health issues (v) Provide supplies of potable drinking water; (vi) Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances; (vii) Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the basic site rules of work at the site, personal protective protection, and preventing injuring to fellow workers; (viii) Provide visitor orientation if visitors to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted; (ix) Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas;

high voltage equipment, and areas for storage and disposal. (xii) Compliance to core labor laws (Annexure-XXIII)



(x) Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms; (xi) Mark and provide sign boards for hazardous areas such as energized electrical devices and lines, service rooms housing high voltage equipment, and areas for storage and disposal. Signage shall be in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily understood by workers, visitors, and the general public as appropriate; and (xii) Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dBA for a duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively.

(xiii) Provide proper solid and liquid waste management program in workers’ campsite, separate from spoils and debris disposal, as their presence can add to existing waste volume at the project sites.

Community Health and Safety.

Traffic accidents and vehicle collision with pedestrians during material and waste transportation

(i) Plan routes to avoid times of peak-pedestrian activities. (ii) Liaise with cluster office of DWSS/Gram Panchayat in identifying high-risk areas on route cards/maps. (iii) Maintain regularly the vehicles and use of manufacturer-approved parts to minimize potentially serious accidents

Contractor (i) Traffic Management Plan; (ii) Complaints from sensitive receptors




caused by equipment malfunction or premature failure. (iv) Provide road signs and flag persons to warn of on-going trenching activities.

Monsoon preparedness

Disruption of utilities and water logging in trenches

(i) As for a possible avoid trench works and excavation works (pipe laying) during monsoon season to avoid any water logging and accident due to it (ii) if open trenches are not avoidable during monsoon, keep ready all the mitigations measures to avoid water logging such as dewatering pumps and sufficient pipes, traffic assistance, barricades etc.

Contractor Monsoon preparedness plan


Submission of EMP implementation report

Unsatisfactory compliance to EMP

(i) Appointment of supervisor to ensure EMP implementation (ii) Timely submission of monitoring reports including pictures

Contractor Availability and competency of appointed supervisor Monthly report


Post-construction clean-up

Damage due to debris, spoils, excess construction materials

(i) Remove all spoils wreckage, rubbish, or temporary structures (such as buildings, shelters, and latrines) which are no longer required; and (ii) All excavated roads shall be reinstated to original condition. (iii) All disrupted utilities restored (iv) All affected structures rehabilitated/compensated (v) The area that previously housed the construction camp is to be checked for spills of substances such as oil, paint, etc. and these shall be cleaned up.

Contractor cluster office of DWSS report in writing that (i) worksite is restored to original conditions; (ii) camp has been vacated and restored to pre-project conditions; (iii) all construction related structures not relevant to O&M are removed; and (iv) worksite clean-up is satisfactory.




(vi) All hardened surfaces within the construction camp area shall be ripped, all imported materials removed, and the area shall be top soiled and regressed using the guidelines set out in the re-vegetation specification that forms part of this document. (vii) The contractor must arrange the cancellation of all temporary services. (viii) Request cluster office of DWSS to report in writing that worksites and camps have been vacated and restored to pre-project conditions before acceptance of work.

Disposal of Surplus excavated soil

Dust pollution and inconvenience to local community

Identification of suitable Disposal Site Surplus soil should be removed within 1-2 days Proper levelling and sprinkling of water

Contractor Gram Panchayat/DWSS


Post Construction Stage

Field Anticipated


Responsible for Mitigation



Check the leakages blockages, overflow problem in water supply networks

Entry of wastewater into water supply pipes may affect the quality of water and create public health issues

Ensure to identify and repair leakage immediately Strengthen grievance mechanism and attend the grievance of any leakage. Effective operation to avoid and/or immediate clearance of such leaks, blockages Implementation of regular O&M schedules


DBO contractor O&M Cost

Treated water quality

Supply of contaminated or poor quality

Regular monitoring (parameters tests) of treated water quality


Contractor



water may affect the health of people

safe disposal of sludge

Adverse impact on water and soil due to improper disposal of sludge from WTP

Prepare a plan of reuse or safe disposal of sludge from WTP in agriculture or other gainful purposes


Contractor

Routine maintenance of CWR and OSHRs and other facilities to ensure delivery of safe drinking water

Health impact due to supply of unsafe drinking water in the system

Ensure periodical maintenance and cleaning of OHSRs, CWRs to ensure delivery of safe drinking water Periodical testing of treated water to ensure treated water quality meets the required standards

Contractor and DWSS

Gram Panchayat/DWSS

O&M cost of contractor

Mishandling of chlorine

Excessive exposure to chlorine gas results in irritation of the esophagus, a burning sensation in the mouth and throat, and spontaneous vomiting.

Ensure proper storage and handling

practices for chemicals Ensure the knowledgeable and

skilled person is in-charge of chlorine handling

Ensure use of PPE while using chemicals

Maintain chemical consumption record

Contractor and DWSS

Gram Panchayat/DWSS


Note: Annual Environment Audit should be carried out by contractor (Third Party) for performance of ESHS-MSIP implementation and submit report to DWSS.



5.5 Social Management Plan

The details of various aspects of Social Management Plan is presented in Table 5.9& Management Plan for Anticipated Impacts due to Labour Influx in Project in Table 5.10

Table 5.9 Social Management Plan for proposed Project

Impact Type Potential Impacts Mitigation Measures Monitoring Indicator

Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds Pre-Construction Phase Socio-Economic - Employment

Generation of temporary employment and increase in local revenue

(i) Employing at least 50% of the labour force, or to the maximum extent, local persons within the 10-km immediate area if manpower is available; (ii) Securing construction materials from local market. (iii) Complying with labor laws

(i) Employment records; (ii) Records of sources of materials (iii) Compliance to labor laws records

Contractor DWSS Contractor will be responsible for implementation of mitigation measures and bear all the cost of implementation.

Location impacts of proposed components

Nearby community may be affected due to increased pollution during construction and operation (Construction waste) water may get collected in pits, ditches, etc. & become hazardous

Sites should be selected so that nearby community will have no or minimal impact due to the proposed works Work area will be well barricaded / cordoned Proper signage will be put up to restrict the

Regular observations

Consultations with people for any possible impact

Complaint

Contractor DWSS

Incidental




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds for people living in the surrounding areas

area for public use On time intimation & instructions will be conveyed to locals for any possibility of impacts All ramps / passages to houses will be repaired in case of any damage caused Alternate passages will be created before the start of works incase passage gets blocked for shops The works near shops will be carried out on a market closed day All repair works will be done by the contractor at his own cost and to the owner’s satisfaction and obtain a certificate from the owner that the damaged part has been rectified to his (owner’s)

records




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds satisfaction. No of complaints

received and action taken by the Contractor

No of signed work repair reports from the owners

Legal Compliance

Non-compliance of government policies & rules may result in temporary or permanent hold to works

Understanding of all relevant laws, rules & regulations

Obtaining required NOCs & permissions

Availability of labour registration & insurance documents at the site

Conducting awareness & training on policy requirements & compliance need

Availability of Policy

copies, NOCs, at work site

Interaction with the community, labours on the same

Contractor DWSS

Cost of obtaining all consents, permits, clearance, NoCs, etc. prior to start of civil works is the responsibility of DWSS

Construction Phase

Safety of sensitive groups (children, elders etc.) and others pedestrians in narrow streets

Trench excavation in narrow streets will pose high risk to children and elders in the locality

(i) Providing prior information to the local people about the nature and duration of work (ii) Conducting

Complaints from neighborhood and monitoring of accidents and follow up action

Contractor DWSS Contractor will be responsible for implementatio




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds awareness program on safety during the construction work (iii) Undertaking of the construction work stretch-wise; excavation, pipe laying and trench refilling should be completed on the same day (iv) Providing barricades, and deploying security personnel to ensure safe movement of people and also to prevent unnecessary entry and to avoid accidental fall into open trenches

report n of mitigation measures and bear all the cost of implementation.

Work Camps and work sites

Temporary air and noise pollution from machine operation, water pollution from storage and use of fuels, oils, solvents, and lubricants Unsanitary and poor living conditions for workers

(i) DWSS cluster office should be consulted before locating project offices, sheds, and construction plants; (ii) Minimizing removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of trees; (iii) Provision of drinking water, water for other uses, and sanitation

i)Complaints from sensitive receptors; (ii) Drinking water and sanitation facilities for employees at various locations to be verified physically

Contractor DWSS

Contractor will be responsible for implementation of mitigation measures and bear all the cost of implementation.




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds facilities for employees; (iv) Ensuring & maintaining highest levels of safe and hygienic living spaces at work camps (v) Training employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil contamination; (vi) Used oil and lubricants should be reused or removed from the site; (vii) Managing solid waste according to the preference hierarchy: reuse, recycle and disposal to designated areas; (viii) Ensuring unauthorized persons especially children are not allowed in any worksite at any given time

Impacts due to night works (if required as per nature of works and

Occupational hazards which can arise during work at night in

i) Contractors should have hand held noise level meter for

Management Plan document for

Contractor DWSS Contractor will be responsible




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds feasibility at site) extreme and

unavoidable cases measurement of noise during night hours (ii) Contractors should have hand held luxmeter for the measurement of illumination during night hours (iii) Preferably electrical connections is available for running equipments otherwise sound proof/super silent Diesel Generator set should be available (iv) Sound level should not increase as per EMP (v) Illumination should be adequate as required according to nature of works (vi) As far as possible ready mix concrete from batching plant to be used, otherwise the concrete should be prepared away from residential areas

night works Physical fitness test

for implementation of mitigation measures and bear all the cost of implementation.




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds and brought to the site (vii) All the noise activity like hammering, cutting, crushing, running of heavy equipments should be done in day time and avoided at night time (viii) Workers engaged in night works should have adequate rest/sleep in day time before start of night works (ix) Worker engaged for night works should have previous experience of night works and should be physically fit for such works including clear vision in night (x) All the necessary provisions of traffic aids such as traffic signals, road signage, barricades, cautions boards, traffic diversion boards etc.

periodic reports List of workers working during night reports and notices




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds should be available with fluorescent/retro-reflective arrangements (xi) Workers should be trained before start of night works about risks and hazards of night works and their mitigation measures and should be provided all the protective aids (PPEs) including fluorescent/retro-reflective vests (xii) Horns should not be permitted by equipments and vehicles (xiii) Workers should not shout and create noise (xiv) First aid and emergency vehicles should be available at site (xv) Emergency preparedness plan should be operative during night works




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds (xvi) Old persons and pregnant women and women having small kids should not work in night time (xvii) All the vehicles and equipments being used at night works should have adequate type of silencers/enclosures/mufflers to reduce noise (xviii) All the vehicles should be checked for working head lamps, tail lamps, inner lights etc. before start of night works

Social and Cultural Resources

Risk of archaeological chance finds

(i) Strictly following the protocol for chance finds in any excavation work; (ii) Requesting cluster office of DWSS or any authorized person with archaeological field training to observe excavation; (iii) Work should be stopped immediately to

Contractor Records of chance finds

Contractor will be responsible for implementation of mitigation measures and bear all the cost of implementation.




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds allow further investigation if any finds are suspected; (iv) Informing cluster office of DWSS if a find is suspected, and taking any action they require thus, ensuring its removal or protection in situ.

Employment Opportunity

Proposed construction works will generate employment for the local people

Contractor to prioritize hiring locals and women must be encouraged to be involved in construction work

Contractor shall ensure compliance to the gender balance

Contractor shall comply to the provisions in National Laws & Policies

Contractor must ensure avoidance of employment and discrimination and harassment of minors at the site.

Observation /reports

Number/Employment records with percentage of local workers from the local communities.

Records of complaints from local residents

List of number of females

Contractor DWSS No direct costs is required for implementation of EMP, cost build in the planning and administration cost will be bear by contractor




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds employed

Checking identity card for all employees

Establishing GRM , Reporting & Resolving Issues

Reports from local law enforcement agencies and others

Loss of life, injury, or damage to people and private property

Accidental deaths, agitation by locals, possible non-cooperation

Records of incidences to be maintained and shared Insurance against liability for any loss, damage, death or accident occurred due to contractor’s negligence Work site from outside

Regular observations & intermittent testing of utilities. Consultations with local residents & others Registering

Contractor Site Safety Officer

DWSS

costs build in the planning and administration cost of the contractor




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds & within area to be well barricaded & restrictions on tress passers to be monitored Proper signage to be put up at strategic locations

grievances records & redressal status of the issues

Gender equity and Sexual harassment

Neglect of women’s requirements, eve teasing, harassment, prostitution, child abuse etc.

Prepare and enforce a No Sexual Harassment Policy in accordance with national law where applicable

Prepare and implement a Gender Action plan to include at minimum, in conformance with local laws and customs, equal opportunity employment, gender sensitization

Provision of gender disaggregated bathing, changing, sanitation facilities

Establish grievance redress mechanisms

Observation /reports

Number of incidences

Number of women employed

Labour Records by the contractor

Records of the


DWSS costs build in the planning and administration cost of the contractor




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds Conducting awareness & training programs on gender related issues

issues resolved

Physical verification of the existing facilities Existence of an active committee and members and mitigation measures taken by them and updated records

Settlement/Induced settlement changes

People, particularly rural poor migrants may tend to settle unknowingly in the area, resulting in R&R impacts

There are no settlements

Project area for WTP to be barricaded

Relevant signage & instructions to be put up

Any activity within the premise to be restricted

Discourage informal settlement near the site

Any attempt of

Inspection/observation records

Number of informal settlements coming up near the project

records and documents

Contractor in coordination with DWSS and local administration

DWSS in collaboration with local administration

No direct cost required




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds settlement after the cut-off date to be restricted

Child Protection

Safety & security of children in the area, child abuse, child protection

Ensure no children are employed on site in accordance with national labour laws

Ensure that any child sexual related offenses among contractors’ workers are promptly reported to the police

Conducting relevant awareness & training programs

Periodic physical verifications/reports/random checks

Inspection of employees working at the site

Labour Records by the contractor

Contractor

Site Safety Officer

DWSS

No direct cost required

Labour Management along with Occupational Health & Safety

Influx of migrant labours, pressure on area infrastructure / amenities, effect on area ambience & sanitation issues

Provisions of moderately well off labour camps, clean camp sites with provisions of drinking water, separate toilets & bathing area

Pick up arrangements

Inspection

No of PPEs provided Workers

OHS compliance

Number of construction

Contractor

Site Safety Officer

DWSS





Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds for those not staying at the camp location

Provision of medical and insurance cover for all workers

Provision adequate and right safety tools, emergency vehicle and liasioning with the local nearest hospital and enforce use of PPEs to all workers Appoint a fulltime OHS personnel

Ensuring provisions of first aid for staff , insurance, and access to ambulance service at all worksites, and arrangement to access local hospital/dispensary with qualified medical staff

activities related accidents

Presence of ambulance at the construction sites

MoU signed with the local hospital




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds by workers

The site shall be fenced off and provided with security at the access gates to reduce potential accidents and injuries to the public

Conducting awareness, trainings & welfare programs for labours at regular intervals

HIV/AIDS, STDs

Health of workers / others, rise in percentage of patients with HIV/AIDS & STDs, etc.

Sensitizing workers and the surrounding community on awareness, prevention and management of HIV / AIDS

Reducing risk of transfer through provision of male and female condoms for all workers

Records of number of HIV/AIDs awareness generation activities/workshops conducted by the contractor

Records of number of testing, counseling

Contractor

Local health officer

Site Safety Officer

DWSS

Partially covered by Contractor




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds

Provision of free STDs and HIV/AIDS screening, diagnosis, counseling for workers and local people near the site

provided to the labours

Prevalence of prostitution, HIV/AIDS and STDs in the area during construction period

Safety & Security

Possible accidents, issues of eve teasing, illnesses etc. Accidents may occur due to chemicals being used, improper storage, wrongful disposal, etc. During excavations, transportations of equipment/site workers, construction wastes and movement of heavy equipment may pose

Safety signage at strategic locations to be put up

Designated individual to monitor & regulate vehicular movements in and around the construction site

Proper design is incorporated in lighting to enhance security at

Intimation from the contractor to the nearest police station Records of the

number of crimes

reported at the nearest police station

Number of complaints


Contractor DWSS





Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds a safety risk to the general public

the station

Sensitizing the construction workers, locals, and security to be on the lookout on suspicious activities near the station

Liaisioning with the local administrative divisions, council/corporation/Panchayat, police etc.) to provide regular surveillance and patrols to protect locals, workers and commuters etc.

Identifying storage place within the work area, or nearest vacant space appropriate for storage.

Care to be taken so that no natural reservoir is

received & resolved




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds negatively affected.

For excess soil disposal, (i) that site is barren, and on infertile lands. In case agricultural land needs to be selected, written consent from landowners (not lessees) will have to be obtained; (ii) debris disposal site shall be at least 200 m away from surface water bodies; (iii) no residential areas shall be located within 50 m downwind side of the site; and (iv) site is minimum 250 m away from sensitive locations like settlements, ponds/lakes or other water bodies.

Traffic Safety

Disruption to traffic flow, congestion & chaos, increased possibility of accidents

Initiation of a safety program and measures by creating awareness and educational campaigns for workers and local communities

Inspection and accident reports records

Number of accidents

Site Engineers Contractor Local Police

Contractor DWSS





Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds Installation of appropriate road signage, speed signs, and other warning signs at the site and access roads

Copies of insurance policies for the contractor’s drivers and vehicles should be provided to the Supervision Consultant.

Contractor’s vehicles and equipment must be in proper working condition.

The contractor ensures proper driving discipline by its employees, and sanctions those in breach.

Excavated sites, embankments, and dangerous locations are protected with proper safety barriers, tape and

Complaints from the local people

Adherence of insurance and traffic Act requirements




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds warning signs.

Maintain a log detailing every violation and accident on site or associated with the project work activities, including the nature and circumstances, location, date, time, precise vehicles and persons involved, and follow-up actions with the police, insurance, families, community leaders, etc.

Disruption of Public Utilities

Damage to water lines, telephone lines, electric poles, etc.

Design to incorporate existing public utilities and avoid disturbing the same

Contractor to minimize damage to public utilities

Physical verification

Complaints records from the local residents

No of disruptions

Contractor Site Engineers

Contractor DWSS

Budget under provisional sums of utilities

Disturbance and interruption of commercial and social activities

Restricted access Interference & obstructions in

Local communities to be informed much in advance of the possible impacts

Prior communication proof

Contractor Site Engineers

Contractor DWSS

Budget under provisional sums of utilities




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds commercial & social activities

If access roads need to be closed or even temporarily blocked, prior information to be given to locals & an alternate passage to be identified Work will be carried out on a non-working day, so that not many at the shopping areas are affected Provision of planks to ensure pedestrian access Careful timing of construction work to avoid disturbance during peak sale hours/days Night work in commercial areas, where possible Inform in advance to mobile vendors to shift in other side of the road. Clean and maintained access roads nearby

Physical verification of placement of safety signage & symbols Registering complaints from locals




Responsibility for

Mitigation

Monitoring

Agency

Cost and Source of

Funds the work area

Post Construction Phase Asset management

Reduction in NRW Increased efficiency of the system

Preparation and implementation of O&M Manual

Records of number of illegal

connection identified

O&M plan by Contractor

Gram Panchayat/DWSS


Table 5.10: Management Plan for Anticipated Impacts due to Labour Influx in Project

S. No. Anticipated Impacts Magnitude of

impacts Probability

Mitigation Measures Proposed

Responsibility for mitigation

Supervision and verification

by 1. Risk of social conflicts

due to religious, cultural or ethnic differences

Moderate Likely Use local labours in work force as much as possible Orientation of migrant labours before mobilizing in project sites about the religious, cultural and ethnic characteristics of the project town and villages and code of conduct to be followed in project. Provide all the basic facilities in the labour camps as well as at work sites to decrease chances of conflicts of workers with nearby villagers for use of resources

Contractor Department of Water Supply and Sanitation (DWSS) project in charge and site engineers




impacts Probability




by Arrangement of recreation facilities at workers camps such as radio, television, cinema etc. for recreation of labours Periodical public consultations with locals to find out any issue between locals and project workers

2. Increased risk of illicit behavior and crime

High Likely Conduct screening of migrant and local labours before deployment at site, verify their previous records and police verification of labours before deployment at site Orientation of labours about code of conduct Strict action against labours who are found guilty of illicit behaviour during works at sites

Contractor DWSS project in charge and site engineers

3. Influx of additional population (“followers”)

Low Likely Orientation of labours about code of conduct and strictly follow up Provide all the basic facilities in workers camp Provide canteen facility at workers camp so that labours need not purchase daily need items from





impacts Probability




by nearby shops Provide periodical leaves to migrant labours to visit their homes and meet their families so that they may not search sex workers for their sexual needs in nearby areas Prohibit any temporary shops and vending activities near the permanent project sites

4. Impacts on community dynamics

Low Unlikely Engage local labours as far as possible Provide workers camps with all the basic facilities for outside workers so that they need not search for houses for rent in nearby community


5. Increased burden on and competition for public service provision

Moderate Likely Obtain permission and legal connections for water supply (commercial connection and/or tube well) and electricity, if possible dedicated power supply

Contractor/DWSS officials

DWSS project in charge




impacts Probability




by from transformer Save energy as much as possible in daily needs to not having burden on local services Use super silent DG set of appropriate capacity for heavy electrical works such as plant operation in the project, if required Do not use local public services such as public sewers, public drinking water posts etc. provide septic tank with soak pits arrangements for workers facilities in camps Do not use outside areas for defecation, orient workers in this regard

6. Increased risk of communicable diseases and burden on local health services

High Likely Clean sanitary facilities of workers camp daily to ensure health and hygiene standards are met. Issue camp residents with soap and towels Do not use outside areas for defecation, orient workers in this regard Health check-ups of all workers during screening





impacts Probability




by specially for communicable diseases and sexually transmitted diseases Periodical health check-ups of all workers by registered practitioner Identify the worker infected with any communicable disease, quarantine and give proper medical ailment in recognized hospital and after recovery give sufficient rest before joining his duties

7. Gender-based violence Moderate Likely Orientation of labours about code of conduct and strictly follow up Educate labours about various privileges given to women through various acts and other laws/acts which protect women from violence and harassment in society and at workplace Engage local NGOs working in such fields to educate labours on gender based issues including gender based violence Keep close watch on labours routine at work site as well as in workers





impacts Probability




by camps, take strict action who is found guilty of any type of gender based violence

8. Child labor and school dropout

High Likely Do not allow any child labour (below age of 14) at any worksite Verify the age of adolescent labours through age proof documents If there is any child (above six years age) with the worker family, engage the child in nearby education centre, encourage the workers to enroll their children in school

Contractor/ DWSS officials

DWSS project in charge and site engineers

9. Local inflation of prices Low Unlikely As labour required in the project is not so high, labour influx may not affect price hikes in local market, no mitigation measures are required

- -

10. Increased pressure on accommodations and rents

Low Likely Engage local labours as much as possible Provide sufficient numbers of labour accommodations for migrant labours with adequate basic facilities, so that labours need not look rental accommodations in





impacts Probability




by nearby localities

11. Increase in traffic and related accidents

Moderate Likely Prepare traffic management plan in design phase Take prior permission from concerned authorities if any traffic diversion is required during pipe laying works Use proper barricades, signage, caution board, traffic signals etc. during pipe laying works to avoid traffic disturbance and accidents Choose low traffic/non peak hours for transportation of construction materials, excavated materials and movement of slow/heavy machineries


12. Inadequate solid waste disposal and illegal waste disposal sites

High Very likely Prepare solid waste management plan in design phase Provide solid waste collection, transportation and disposal arrangement at all sites and camps Provide dust bins/litter bins are prominent places of generation of solid wastes such as canteen, workers accommodations, offices





impacts Probability




by and construction camps Identify solid waste disposal site with the consultation of local municipal authorities/village panchayat and dispose solid waste in the identified disposal sites only Segregate solid waste in bio-degradable and non-bio-degradable waste at source of generation and dispose only bio-degradable solid waste in disposal sites. Non-biodegradable waste should be collected and sent to registered recyclers for recycling Construction waste should be collected separately and disposed in identified dumping sites only Transport solid waste in closed container or covered state Orientation of workers for proper solid waste management at work sites and workers camps Conduct periodical monitoring of solid waste




impacts Probability




by management and submit reports to the department

13. Wastewater discharges High Very likely Identify the potential sources of wastewater discharges (such as construction plants, workers camps etc.) in design phase and prepare a management plan to control and management of wastewater discharges If sewerage system is available in the areas of construction and workers camps, take permission from concerned authorities to discharge wastewater in to the existing sewerage system If sewerage system is not available in locality, provide appropriate type of wastewater collection, treatment and discharge mechanism in consultation with local authorities and client department In no case wastewater should be discharged in to any natural water source such as canal, pond or well





impacts Probability




by Conduct periodical monitoring of wastewater discharge and submit reports to department

14. Increased demand on freshwater resources

Moderate likely Identify the quantity of fresh water required in project and available sources in design phase Consult with DWSS for availability of required quantity of fresh water, if available take proper legal connections of fresh water If required amount of fresh water is not available in local water supply system, ground water may be explored with the permission of ground water board If both are not feasible, purchase fresh water through tankers from registered seller In no case illegal tapping from existing water supply system or illegal ground water boring or illegal purchasing from unauthorized source should be practiced






impacts Probability




by 15. Camp related land use,

access roads, noise and lights

Low likely Use only government land for establishment of construction and workers camps Consult with DWSS/local authorities for availability of vacant government lands for camps Land for camps should be sufficiently away from habitations or buffer zone of any biological sensitive locations Sufficient basic facilities should be provided in camps Access road to the camps should not pass through dense habitation or sensitive biological areas No excessive noise should be generated in camps, equipment fitted with proper enclosures, DG sets with acoustic enclosures should be used in camps Noise free night hours (10 pm to 6 am) should be compulsory followed in all construction and workers camps






impacts Probability




by 16. Increased deforestation,

ecosystem degradation, and species loss

Moderate Likely Identify the eco-sensitive areas around the project locations and include mitigation measures in design for protection of natural resources and wildlife, if any No tree cutting should be done for establishment of workers camps No fuelwood should be used for cooking in workers camps, provide clean fuel such as LPG, kerosene, induction or solar cooker for cooking food Orientation to workers should be given for preservation of natural resources and give clear instruction to workers that no tree cutting for fuel wood, no fishing, no hunting, no bathing/ clothes cleaning in water canals is allowed by workers and strict action should be taken who found guilty of such acts


17. Increased use of / demand for natural

High Likely No fuelwood should be used for cooking in workers

Contractor DWSS project in charge and site




impacts Probability




by resources camps, provide clean fuel

such as LPG, kerosene, induction or solar cooker for cooking food . No tree cutting for fuel wood, no fishing, no hunting, no bathing/ clothes cleaning in water canals should be allowed by workers. Orientation to workers should be given for preservation of natural resources and give clear instruction to workers that strict action should be taken who found guilty of such acts

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5.6. COST ESTIMATES TO IMPLEMENTATION THE EMP Most of the mitigation measures require the Contractors to adopt good site practice, which should be part of their routine code of practice (ECoPs). No major costs are associated with compliance of ESMP. Any cost of mitigation to comply with national /state bylaws and T & C of the bid documents by the Contractor or consultants are included in the budgets for the civil works and do not need to be estimated separately here.

Mitigation that is the responsibility of cluster office of DWSS/Gram Panchayat will be considered as part of their management of the project, so this also does not need to be addressed here. Cost for the capacity building program is included as part of the project.

List of mitigations measures that is to be bear by contractor, which is deemed to be responsibility of contractor is given below- i. Establishment of organized Workers camps will all the basic facilities such as- proper

ventilated rooms, beds, electricity, safe drinking water, gender based toilets and bathrooms with flushing arrangement, recreation arrangements such as televisions, indoor games etc., crèche for workers kids, clean fuel for cooking, sanitation and solid waste management, firefighting arrangements etc.;

ii. Transportation of workers from camps to work sites and back with safe means of transportation;

iii. Providing proper PPEs such as helmets, safety jackets, safety shoes, safety belts, eye and ear protections, hand gloves etc. as per nature of works;

iv. First aid and other medical facilities such as free medical assistance in case of any injury or illness during stay at work camp/work sites, ambulance and tie up with renowned hospital;

v. Taking consents for batching plant, hot mix plant, crushers, PUC for vehicles;

vi. Acoustic enclosures in DG set and other noise producing equipments;

vii. Maintenance of all construction equipment and machineries to avoid/reduce air, noise and soil contamination;

viii. Electrical safety during construction works;

ix. Labour license, labour insurance and other legal requirements as per applicable acts and rules and contract provisions.

Table 5.11: Environmental Monitoring Budget

S.No.

Particulars Stages Frequency

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1 Air Quality Monitoring as

per NAAQS,2009

-Pre Construction

Twice in week for 04 weeks

5 40 7,000 2,80,000 Civil works contract

Construction

Half Yearly basis (for two consecutive days ) for 2.5

years

5 25 7000 1,75,000 Civil works contract


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2 Noise Levels monitoring

Pre – Construction

Twice in week for 04 weeks

4 32 2000 64,000 Civil works contract

Construction Half Yearly basis (for two consecutive days ) for 2.5

years

4 20 2000 40,000 Civil works contract

Sub Total 5,59,000 Note:

Construction period is 30 months (2.5 years) Pre-construction phase= 3 months=1 quarter) Effective period of environmental monitoring in construction phase: 10-2

(Monsoon) = 8 quarters

Table 5.12: Mitigation Enhancement Cost

S # N

Particulars Stages Unit Quantity

Rate (INR)

Cost (INR) Cost Covered by

1 Plantation of trees at WTP and approach roads. Impacted trees to be identified by Operator in consultation with Forest Department in presence of Employer to ensure no endangered species impacted. Locations for plantation of trees to be submitted to and approved by Employer. Plant Species to be planted as per the guidance of Forest Department. Tree

Construction Phase

Per tree including maintenance

400 1000 4,00,000.00 *Civil work

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plantation to be completed during defect liability period and must ensure survival of plants throughout O&M period.

2 Safety provisions during Pipeline laying

Construction phase

- - Contractor Liability

- Incidental to

contract

3 Mobile toilets & Its maintenance

Construction phase

4 No. Contractor Liability

- Incidental to

Contractor

4 Water sprinkling to control dust

Construction phase

trip 4 trips per day x 300 days in a year for 2.5 years= 3000 trips

1000 30,00,000 Civil work Contract

5 Establish of Construction camp with proper sanitation facilities(As per EMP)

Construction phase

Contractor Liability

- Incidental to

Contractor

6 Barricading with wooden ballis and MS Sheet during excavation for pipeline

Construction phase

Mtr. - -Contractor Liability

- Incidental to

Contractor

Sub Total 34,00,000

Table 5.13: Capacity Building Budget

S#N Particulars Stages Unit Quantity Rate (INR) 1. (i) Orientation workshop

for officials involved in the project implementation on WB Safeguards Policy Statement, Government of Punjab Environmental and social Laws and

Module 1- immediately upon engagement of the environmental specialists Module 2 – prior to

Lump sum

1

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regulations, and environmental and social assessment process; (ii) Induction course for contractors staff, preparing them on ESMP implementation and environmental monitoring requirements (iii) lessons learned and information sharing

award of civil works contracts (twice a year for 2.5 years at one location) Module 3- Upon completion of the project

4 1

Table 5.14: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Staff

S#N Particulars Stages Unit Quantity Rate (INR)

Cost (INR)

Cost Covered by

1. Engagement of EHS officer for 30 months

Construction phase

Man months

30 Contractor Labiality

- Incidental to contract

Table 5.15: Social Management Plan/Social Mitigation Budget

S#N. Particulars Stages Unit Quantity Rate (INR)

Cost (INR)

Done by

1. Social Outreach Team 2 Nos

Construction phase

months 30 15,000 4,50,000 DWSS

2. IEC Development (Banner, Leaflets, posters, announcement costs, new paper Notices, signage, etc.)

Construction phase

- Lump Sum

- 1,00,000 DWSS

3. Community meetings in each village – 112 villages, 5 times

Construction phase

- 560 1,000 5,60,000 DWSS

4 Activities in schools/communities (presentations, competitions, awareness & training programs) – 56 (2 villages at a time)

Construction phase

- 56 3,000 1,68,000 DWSS

5 Awareness & training programs with Stakeholders – Departments & 56 nos. (2 villages at a time)

Construction phase

- 56 5,000 2,80,000 DWSS


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6 Health checkups (labour)

Construction phase

- 165 persons

X 4 checkups

= 660

- - Incidental to

contract

7 Immunization and preventive measures (labour)

Construction phase

- - - Incidental to

contract

Table 5.16: Summary of Environmental & Social Budget

S#N Description To be implemented by Amount (Rs.)

1. Environmental Monitoring Contractor

5,59,000

2. Mitigation / Enhancement Cost 34,00,000

3. EHS Manpower Incidental -

Subtotal 39,59,000

4. Social Mitigation - -

5. Capacity Building Incidental -

Subtotal -

Grand Total 39,59, 000.00


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CHAPTER 6 - IDENTIFICATION OF STAKEHOLDERS, INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND PARTICIPATION

6.1 Background

Public consultation is one of the key components of the environmental assessment. The environmental and social impact assessment team conducted public consultations in project site and influence areas. The approach involved a mix of conventional as well as participatory/ rapid rural appraisal (PRA/ RRA), focus group discussions (FGD) and one-to-one discussion. Public consultation is useful for, understanding likely impacts, determining community and individual preferences, selecting project alternatives and designing viable and sustainable mitigation and compensation plans. Extensive public consultation meetings for the proposed Water Supply Project took place while undertaking this ESIA study. The main objective for the consultation process was to involve the community at the very early stages so as to identify likely negative impacts and find ways to minimize negative impacts and enhance positive impacts of the project.

Extensive consultation was carried out during the preparation of the project ESIA including discussion with key stakeholders of department of water supply and sanitation, GOP, respective Sarpanch (Pradhan) of village Gram Panchayats and project village communities in the month of Dec 2018. During these consultations, the various issues associated with accessing land for the purposes of project delivery – especially the focus on identification and design of projects so that any land impacts would be avoided, sanitation facilities like wastewater management, and management of solid waste, existing status of water supply and sanitation etc. were discussed.

In order to prepare the community for their participation during public consultations, it was decided to undertake preparatory visits to the sample villages. The purpose of these visits was to meet with the villagers to sensitize them regarding the proposed project, as also their role and stakes in the project. The participants, especially women, youth clubs were invited to share their views, concerns and their priorities for the proposed project, constraints experienced with the existing water systems and their suggestions to make the proposed project sustainable in achieving the objectives. Specifically, the demand for the proposed project and the willingness to pay.

The process of stakeholder engagement covered (i) stakeholder identification and analysis; (ii) planning how the engagement with stakeholders will take place; (iii) disclosure of information; (iv) consultation with stakeholders; (v) addressing and responding to grievances; and (vi) reporting to stakeholders.

6.2 Objectives of Public Consultations

The public consultations were conducted with the following objectives: To create awareness and generate understanding about the project among

stakeholders, and to collect their opinion, suggestions for planning and designing of the project

To assess positive as well as adverse socio economic and environmental impacts in the area through participatory methods such as walk through and focus group discussions.

To identify the need and concern of the public

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To understand the environmental and social issues associated with the project through discussions

To understand suggestions and opinions of the community, Government officials and NGOs on mitigation measures to counter and check the adverse and negative impact that threaten the socio economic environment in the area.

To understand the satisfaction level of people with proposed mitigation and management measures proposed for the project

6.3 Identified Stakeholders

All relevant stakeholders have been identified covering the concerned department – Department of Water Supply & Sanitation; line departments – Public Works Department, Health Department, Forest Department; Villagers, PAPs – householders, shop owners etc.

Table 6.1: Stakeholder identified under this project

S.No. List of Stakeholders Category Interests, support & Opposition

1 Department of Water Supply & Sanitation

Government Supportive

2 Public Works Department Government Supportive 3 Forest Department Government Supportive 4 Irrigation Department Government Supportive 5 Water Supply & Sanitation Mandal Government Supportive 6 Punjab State Pollution Control Board Government Supportive 7 Punjab Mandi Board Government Supportive 8 Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. Government Supportive 9. Intended Beneficiaries Villagers Supportive 10 Gram Panchayat Local Bodies Supportive 11 Primary Health Centers (District

Hospital) Government Supportive

12 Shop keepers Union Private Supportive 13 Local Residents Private Supportive 14 Shop Owners Private Supportive

15 Agriculture Field Owners Private

Supportive with concerned on impact

during project implementation.

Table 6.2: Meeting with different department & issued discussed

S. No Department Name Date Representative Issue Discussed

1 Meeting Hall,

DWSS,Mohali

07.12.2018 Participant-DSSW Officials and ESIA

Team

Scope of works taken under proposed works Role and Responsibility of Each Officials of DWSS Scope of works of ESIA consultant.


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2 DWSS, Amritsar office

15.12.2018 &

17.12.2018

EE,SDO,JE DSSW Officials and ESIA

Consultant

Scope of works taken under proposed works. Alignment Details of Pipeline.

3 Punjab Pollution Control Board

19.12.2018 Kuldeep Singh (SDO)

During the meeting, it was clarified that Requirement of Environmental Clearance is not applicable to surface water supply projects, however Departmentof Water Supply&Sanitation will apply forobtaining ConsenttoEstablish (CTE)forWTPs from Pollution Control Board

4 Forest & Wildlife Department,

Amritsar Forest Division.

21.12.2018 Ms. Ramandeep Kaur, Asst. to

DFO

Collecting information about flora ,fauna and ecological sensitive locations

5 PHC 20.12.2018 Ms Manpreet Kaur, RMO

Meeting was held to obtain the data Health profile and Sanitation data of the study area.

6 Project beneficiaries

15.12.2018 to

28.12.2018

Villagers The Project Background, Environmental, Social, traffic safety issue and benefit from the project were explained to the Stakeholders.

Table6.3: Focused Group Discussion

S. No

Date Venue No of Participants

Male Female Total 1. 16.12.2018 Chawinda Kala 2 28 30 2. 17.12.2018 Chawinda Khurd 4 18 22 3. 20.12.2018 Bhindi Saidan 4 8 12 4. 24.12.2018 Chak Kamal Khan 6 4 10 5. 28.12.2018 Dhanoa Khurd 4 10 14

During the assessment, different community members and other stakeholders were consulted & general questions for ESIA during village level /FGD meetings were asked as per Annexure XXV and their views are summarized in the subsequent sections.Photographs of WTP survey, public consultation meeting at village level/FGD are attached in Annexure XXVI

Community members noted with concern the need to pipe water supply. Community leaders in the villages also observed that several of the households in the villages are fairly economically empowered and would afford connection fees to the expanded water supply network.


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Some community members were eager to know how much they would have to pay in order for their residences to get connected to the piped water network after the project is implemented. They requested to puts up posters in the local language about the project construction activities and post project construction procedures and requirements for getting connected to the piped water network.

Community members were generally eager to know when the project construction activities would commence given the dire need for safe water in the area. They also expressed concern about the likelihood of project activity implementation affecting peoples‟ livelihood activities.

6.4 Stakeholder Engagement, Consultation and Information Disclosure

Public consultation has become mandatory at the start of any development project. It is now emphasized in Government policy that beneficiaries and community members living near the proposed project sites (both public and private) are to be consulted for their views and opinions regarding the projects and its components.

The purpose of carrying out public consultation is to involve them in planning & decision making activities, inform them about the project, its components and possible impacts along with mitigation plan & take views of public in general & PAPs at or near the project location. Public consultation ensures due considerations to public values, concerns & preferences in project related activities. In addition, the process aimed at creating a sense of responsibility, commitment and local ownership for smooth implementation of the project.

6.5 Approach to Consultation & Participation

The following techniques & instruments were used to undertake stakeholder consultations & discussions:

One to one discussions with relevant stakeholders

Transect walk & observations

Focused group discussions

Use of questionnaires

Social mapping

Photograph


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6.6 Key issues during Public Consultation

Profile of Public Consultations of Amritsar District (Cluster 1)

PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROFILE (AMRITSAR DISTRICT)

NAME OF THE BLOCK: AJNALA

Sr. No

NAME OF THE

VILLAGE

DATE OF PC

NO. OF PARTICIPAN

TS KEY ISSUE DISCUSSED REMARK

M F T

1 Bakour

20/12/2018

9 0 9 The quality of work and material should be standard to avoid leakage problem in future.

2

Barlas 20/12/201

9 7 1 8

The quality of water should be priority of the project, leakage problem should not be problem in new scheme.

3 Majhi meun

20/12/2020

5 4 9 Local labor should get opportunity in construction work. .

4 Saidpur

19/12/2021

7 2 9 All the roads should be repair after construction work, water quality should be priority.

5 Shaliwal

20/12/2022

6 3 9 Satisfied with new scheme of water supply.

6

Hasanpur

19/12/2023

7 3 10

Local people should get employment opportunity, contractor should be instruct to use good quality construction material.

7 Jafarkot

20/12/2024

9 0 9 Department should be careful for regular maintenance and repairs.

8 Ponga

20/12/2025

7 2 9 Completion of the project should be within time.

Total 57 15 72

PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROFILE (AMRITSAR DISTRICT) REMARK

NAME OF THE BLOCK: ATTARI

Sr. No

NAME OF THE

VILLAGE

DATE OF PC

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS

KEY ISSUE DISCUSSED

M F T

1 Ranike

21/12/2018

8 1 9 Completion of the project should be within time.

2 Dhanoa kalan

21/12/2019

7 1 8 In current water supply scheme, maintenance of leakages is not repaired in time.

3 Dhanoa khurd

21/12/2020

8 2 10 There should be enough water and control on use of small pumps to lift the water.


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4

Hardorattan

21/12/2021

9 0 9

Use of small pumps should be restricted and prohibited for lifting water. All the families should get enough water.

5 Modey

21/12/2022

10 0 10 Not happy with canal water as the quality is very bad.

6 Rangarh

21/12/2018

9 0 9 During construction, dust should not be key problem.

Total 51 4 55


NAME OF THE BLOCK: CHOGAWAN

Sr. NONAME OF THE

VILLAGE DATE OF PC

NO. OF PARTICIPAN

TS KEY ISSUE DISCUSSED REMARK

M F T

1 Khiala Kalan 16/12/20

18 8 1 9

The quality of work and material should be standard to avoid leakage problem in future.

2 Chawinda kalan 15/12/20

18

9 0 9


3 Chawinda khurd 15/12/2018


4 Padri 15/12/20

18 9 0 9

All the roads should be repair after construction work, water quality should be priority.

5 Bhullar 16/12/20

18 7 1 8

Satisfied with new scheme of water supply.

6 Tapiala 16/12/20

18 7 2 9


7 Nurpur 15/12/20

18 9 0 9

Department should be careful for regular maintenance and repairs.

8 Kohali 16/12/20

18 9 0 9

Completion of the project should be within time.

9 Manwala 16/12/20

18 8 1 9

In current water supply scheme, maintenance of leakages is not repaired in time.

10 Tur 20/12/20

18 9 0 9

There should be enough water and control on use of small pumps to lift the water.

11 Madoke 16/12/20

18 8 1 9

Use of small pumps should be restricted and prohibited for lifting water. All the


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families should get enough water.

12 Chogawan 16/12/20

18 9 0 9

Not happy with canal water as the quality is very bad.

13 Kalowal 15/12/20

18 8 1 9

During construction, dust should not be key problem.

14 Beherwal 15/12/20

18 9 0 9


15 Brar 16/12/20

18 8 1 9


16 Rai 16/12/20

18 8 1 9

Local labor should get opportunity in construction work. .

17 Manj 16/12/20

18 9 1 10


18 Kamaske 15/12/20

18 8 1 9


19 Makhanpura 16/12/20

18 8 3 11


20 Lelian 16/12/20

18 6 3 9


21 Hetampura 16/12/20

18 8 1 9


22 Lopoke 16/12/20

18 8 1 9

In current water supply scheme, maintenance of leakages is not repaired in time.

23 Cheleke 19/12/20

18 9 0 9


24 Jeoke 19/12/20

18 7 2 9


25 Chak mishri khan19/12/20

18 9 0 9


26 Awan lakha singh19/12/20

18 9 0 9


27 Udher 19/12/20

18 9 0 9


28 Dalle ke 19/12/20 7 2 9 Local labor should get


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18 opportunity in construction work. .

29 Bhangwan 19/12/20

18 8 1 9


30 Thathi 19/12/20

18 9 0 9


31 Bhindi saidan 20/12/20

18 9 0 9


32 Tut 17/12/20

18 9 0 9


33 Bhindi aulakh khurd

18/12/2018

7 2 9 During construction, dust should not be key problem.

34 Panju kalal 18/12/2019


35 Bhagupur bet 17/12/20

18 7 2 9


36 Kotli mugal 18/12/20

18 4 4 8


37 Bhilowal kakeza 17/12/2018

6 3 9 All the roads should be repair after construction work, water quality should be priority.

38 Bhilowal pakka 17/12/20

18 9 0 9


39 Mudh bhilawal 17/12/20

19 8 1 9


40 Maure 17/12/20

20 9 0 9


41 Deshmesh nagar17/12/20

21 6 3 9


42 Tanana 18/12/20

18 9 1 10


43 Shahpura 19/12/20

18 8 0 8


44 Wanike 15/12/20

18 9 1 10


45 Mohleke 17/12/2018

9 0 9 Local people should get employment opportunity, contractor should be


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instructto use good quality construction material.

46 Variah 17/12/20

18 8 0 8


47 Kotli Dosandi 17/12/20

18 8 0 8


48 Laven 16/12/20

18 7 2 9


49 Dala 15/12/20

18 11 0 11


50 Chak allah baksh15/12/20

18/ 7 2 9


51 Kohalla 16/12/20

18 7 2 9

The quality of water should be priority of the project; leakage problem should not be problem in new scheme.

52 Bachiwinda 15/12/20

18 9 0 9


53 Audher 16/12/20

18 8 1 9


54 Sarangra 16/12/20

18 8 0 8


55 Pandori 15/12/20

18 8 1


56 Panju rai 16/12/20

18 9 0 9


57 Muzafarpura 17/12/20

18 5 4 9


58 Sidwan 19/12/20

18 8 1 9


59 Jasraur 18/12/20

18 9 0 9


60 Khusupura 17/12/20

18 9 0 9


61 Tarin 19/12/20

18 9 0 9


62 Burj 20/12/20 9 0 9 During construction, dust


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18 should not be key problem.

63 Chhanna 17/12/20

18 9 0 9


64 Veroke 17/12/20

18 6 3 9


65 Saidpur Kalan 17/12/20

18 4 4 8


66 Chuchakwal 17/12/20

18 7 2 9


67 Bhagupur uttar 17/12/20

18 4 4 8


68 Mehmad pura 17/12/20

18 9 0 9


69 Ranian 16/12/20

18 8 0 8


70 Dug 17/12/20

18 9 0 9


71 Kakkar kalan 16/12/20

18 9 3 12


72 Kakkar 19/12/20

18 8 0 8


73 Mandianwala 17/12/20

18 8 0 8


74 Bhindi aulakh kalan

18/12/2018

7 2 9 Not happy with canal water as the quality is very bad.

75 Motla 18/12/20

18 9 0 9


76 Maidi kalan 18/12/20

18 9 0 9


77 Saurian 19/12/20

18 3 5 8


78 Mala giri 16/12/20

18 9 0 9


79 Vehra 17/12/20 6 2 8 Use of small pumps should be


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18 restricted and prohibited for lifting water. All the families should get enough water.

80 Kutiwala 18/12/20

19 9 0 9


81 Mulakot 15/12/20

18 8 0 8


82 Chak fateh khan 17/12/20

18 5 3 8


83 Dhariwal 15/12/20

18 9 0 9


84 Talla 17/12/20

18 8 0 8


Total 665 83 739


NAME OF THE BLOCK: HARSHA CHHINA

Sr. NO

NAME OF THE

VILLAGEDATE OF PC

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS

KEY ISSUE DISCUSSED REMARK

M F T

1

Alam pur 19/12/2018

6 3 9


2

Bhalot 19/12/2019

8 1 9


3 Chak KamaL Khan 19/12/2020


4 Dharam Kot

19/12/2021 9 0 9


5 Dial Rangarh 19/12/2022

8 2 10 Satisfied with new scheme of water supply.

6

Dyal

19/12/2023

6 3 9


7 Karial

19/12/2024 10 0 10


8 Kot Sidhu

19/12/2019 6 3 9


9 Kotli Khera19/12/2020 8 1 9 In current water supply


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scheme, maintenance of leakages is not repaired in time.


19/12/2021 9 1 10


11

Nepal

18/12/2022

7 2 9


12 Shahpur

19/12/2023 3 6 9


13 Awan Basau 19/12/2024

8 1

9 During construction, dust should not be key problem.

14

Dhandal

19/12/2025

6 3 9


Total 100 29 129

6.7 Summary of the Public Consultation

Total 873 male and 131 female participated in Public Consultation (Total 1004) arranged during environment and social impact assessment. It is confirmed with local communities that there will be no land acquisition and no impact on any structure except ancillaries like ramps. In case of change in alignment these ramps will also be protected from temporary damage. Following is the summary of key issues raised by local community:

1. The existing water supply scheme is not functioning effectively. There are issues like leakages in pipeline, inadequate water supply etc;

2. The quality of drinking water is also not up to the satisfaction. There are issues like test and color of water etc;

3. Use of small pumps for lifting water is also a key issue in most villages; 4. The quality of construction work by contractor is very poor and therefore there are

problems of leakages; 5. The capacity of Village Water Supply and Sanitation committees needs to be strengthen

for management of new scheme; 6. Repairing (maintenance) of leakages by Department of water supply and sanitation

(Amritsar) should be taken on priority, the experience shows delay in regular maintenance and leads to major problem;

7. Local community should be aware about the schedule of construction activity and contractor;

8. The contractor should work in close consultation with local communities and respective GPs;

9. Local people should get employment in the construction work, especially women. Women are ready to participate in employment;

10. The contractor should take care of problems like dust, noise, vibration, water logging etc.

Summary of Public Hearing (Amritsar, Cluster 1)

In Amritsar district, three Public Hearing were arranged. First was arranged on Jan 3, 2019 in village Chawinda Kalan, block Amritsar. Total 106 representatives participated in this Public Hearing. Out of 106, 16 government officers from various departments like PWD, BSNL, Punjab


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Mandi Board, Forest department, Irrigation department and 90 representatives like Sarpanchas (Pradhan) and local community people participated in this public hearing. Second Public Hearing was arranged on Jan 4, 2019 in village Manawala. Total 104 representatives participated in this Public Hearing. Out of 104, 22 government officers from various department like PWD, BSNL, Punjab Mandi Board, Forest department, Irrigation department and 82 representatives like Sarpanchas (Pradhan) and local community people participated in this public hearing. Third public hearing was arranged on March 12, 2019 in village Bhullar, block Chogawan. Total 87 representatives participated in this Public Hearing. Out of 87, 6 government officers from various departments like PWD, Punjab Mandi Board, Irrigation department and 81 representatives like Sarpanchas (Pradhan) and local community people participated in this public hearing. The photographs of public hearing and attendance sheets are enclosed as Annexure XXVIIand XXVIII respectively.Following is the profile of participants.

Table 6.4: First Public Hearing, dated Jan 3, 2019, village Chawinda Kalan

Sr. No.

No of Participants Remarks Male Female Total

1 14 2 16 Representation from Government departments.

2 85 5 90 Representation from project villages. Total 99 7 106

Table 6.5: Second Public Hearing, dated Jan 4, 2019, village Manawala

Sr. No.




Table 6.6: Third Public Hearing, dated March,12 2019, village Bhullar

Sr. No.




Summary of key issues

In the first public hearing held in village Chawinda Kalan, the SDO, water supply and sanitation department, Amritsar division introduced the project in local language. In his presentation, he explained all the project components in detailed. The representative from Enviro Infra Solution Pvt. Ltd. responsible for ESIA explained about the study and findings of ESIA. Similar issues raised during village level public consultation repeated by the local representatives in public hearing. All the questions asked by local communities responded by the EE of Amritsar division. In second public hearing held at Manawala, the Executive Engineer introduced the project in local language. Following are the issues discussed in the public hearing.

1. The existing water supply scheme is not functioning effectively. There are issues like leakages in pipeline, inadequate water supply etc;


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2. The quality of drinking water is also not up to the satisfaction. There are issues like test and color of water etc;

3. Use of small pumps for lifting water is also a key issue in most villages; 4. The quality of construction work by contractor is very poor and therefore there are

problems of leakages; 5. The capacity of Village Water Supply and Sanitation committees needs to be strengthen

for management of new scheme; 6. Repairing (maintenance) of leakages by Department of water supply and sanitation

Amritsar should be taken on priority, the experience shows delay in regular maintenance and leads to major problem;

7. Local community should be aware about the schedule of construction activity and contractor;

8. The contractor should work in close consultation with local communities and respective GPs;

9. Local people should get employment in the construction work, especially women. Women are ready to participate in employment;

10. The contractor should take care of problems like dust, noise, vibration, water logging etc.

All the representatives from project villages were satisfied with concept and design of new project and no one has any objection to the project. All agreed to participate actively in this project.


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Chapter 7 SAFEGUARDS MONITORING, REPORTING AND IMPLEMENTATION COST

7.1Overview

The Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) presented earlier in this report summarizes the key impact elements identified and the remedial measures, the actions to be taken by various parties and the monitoring activities. An indication of the time scale for implementation and cost involved is also provided. The ESMP will further be updated by DBO contractor during Design phase and implementation with documented procedures and guidelines for work practices so as to be as responsive to the situations that various Contract Parties will encounter. The Parties should formulate procedures and practices and maintain records. The implementation of the ESMP should be done within the provisions of the law and for the ultimate benefit of the people in the Project area. The effectiveness of the ESMP shall be monitored and assessed during spot checks, formal inspections and at the end of the Project when an overall audit of the works shall be carried out.

Implementation arrangements and responsibilities for safeguard compliance is already discussed in previous chapter. Regular monitoring will be ensured by executing agency (DWSS) through core unit at Chandigarh the field staff in Blocks. Contractor will also appoint qualified safeguard staff to regularly monitoring of safeguard compliances as described in EMP.

7.2 Monitoring and Evaluation

The EA will be responsible for carrying out Monitoring and Evaluation. Internal monitoring will be carried out by the DWSS, whereas external monitoring and evaluation will be carried by a third party. This will help monitor project activities closely. Regular monitoring by undertaking site visits will help identify potential difficulties and problems faced in the project implementation and subsequently help take timely corrective measures including deviations, or change in designs, if needed.

Prior to commencement of the work, the contractor will either submit a compliance report to DWSS ensuring that all identified potential Environmental and Social impacts and their mitigation measures as detailed in the EMP and SMP are meeting project requirements and scope of works and will be undertaken or will provide EMP for the proposed works with his design submissions covering all the requirements proposed in this EMP. DWSS with the assistance of the ESS of DWSS will review the report and thereafter DWSS Core Unit will allow commencement of works.

During construction, compliance of EMP and SMP and results from internal monitoring, contractor will be submitting EMP implementation reports to the DWSS, in each month. Environmental Specialist at circle level will review and advise contractors for corrective actions if necessary. Quarterly report summarizing compliance and corrective measures taken will be prepared by Environmental Specialist and submitted to Senior Environmental Specialist of DWSS. Core unit

Based on quarterly reports and measurements, DWSS with assistance of Senior Environmental Specialist (SES) will draft and submit to the World Bank, 6 monthly (bi-annual) EMP implementation progress report. Once approval from the World Bank is received the report will be disclosed in the Project website.


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During construction, EHS Officer of contractor will have to submit compliance of EMP, SMP and results from internal monitoring to the Environmental Specialist of DWSS on monthly basis. Environmental Specialist will review and advise contractors for corrective actions if necessary. The corrected monthly report will be submitted to DWSS core unit by EHS Officer after summarizing compliance and corrective measures taken.

Based on monthly reports and measurements, DWSS with assistance of EHS Officer will draft and submit six monthly (bi-annual) EMP implementation compliance report to the World Bank. EMP implementation compliance report will be disclosed to the project website after approval from the World Bank.

World Bank will review project performance against the project commitments as agreed in the legal documents. The extent of World Bank's monitoring and supervision activities will be commensurate with the project's risks and impacts. Monitoring and supervising of social and environmental safeguards will be integrated into the project performance management system.

7.2.1 Internal monitoring

Internal monitoring of the project should be undertaken on regular basis by the DWSS. A quarterly report of internal monitoring will be prepared by the DWSS. The internal monitoring will also provide feedback on community concerns, grievances and requests. Internal monitoring will focus on and ensure the followings:

Information dissemination campaigns

Effective operation of the Grievance Redress Committees detailing out number of complaints received and those resolved; reasons for not being able to resolve the grievance and status of unresolved grievances.

Table 7.1: Internal Monitoring Framework (to be checked and rectified)

Type Indicators Issue Procedure Timing Responsibility Process level monitoring

Project Implementation (construction

phase)

Employment of local labor including women

Site

observation, attendance

record, interaction with laborers and contractors

Monthly Contractor

Campsite management including lodging arrangement and campsite facilities

Site observation, interaction

with laborers, contractors

Monthly Contractor

Use of health and safety measures

Site observation,

interaction with laborers,

contractors

Daily Contractor

Discrimination of wage rate between male and female workers

Interaction with laborers, labour survey, record

of wage payment

Monthly Contractor/ DWSS


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Type Indicators Issue Procedure Timing Responsibility Incidence of communicable diseases like respiratory, STD, HIV/AIDS etc.

Discuss with local people,

health workers/ health post/

center records

Half yearly Contractor

In addition to above, it is suggested that strict monitoring of the desired output as per the EMP/SMP and following suggestive parameters (including but not limited to) should be ensured by the implementation authorities.

7.2.2 External Monitoring and Evaluation

An external agency will be engaged by the Project Authority which shall carry out the evaluation at two stages viz., mid-term and after the completion of implementation. The evaluation will be carried out under a set term of reference. The evaluation study would involve both quantitative and qualitative surveys and compare results before and after the implementation of the project. It will focus on assessing whether the overall objectives of the project are being met and will use/ develop/ defined impact indicators as a basis for evaluation.

The main tasks of External Monitoring are as below:

Undertake overall project Monitoring and Validation

Verify results of internal monitoring and verify compliance of the World Bank policy along with all prevailing national laws.

Assess the level of satisfaction acquired by community/ members/community groups.

Assess efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability, drawing lessons as a guide to future policy making and planning;

Assess efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability of Gender Action Plan, drawing lessons as a guide to future policy making and planning;

Issues raised during monitoring and evaluation of EMP/SMP implementation and action plan to improve EMP/SMP implementation

Documentation of lessons learnt and good practices in EMP/SMP implementation.

Suggestions/ Recommendations for the project

Implementation lessons to determine whether project is on track to achieving results

Ensure that corrective action can be taken on a timely basis.

7.2.3 Environmental Monitoring

Monitoring of environmental safeguards shall be assured through regular site visits, document checks and public consultations in all stages of project throughout the project duration. Monitoring plan is summarized in following tables-



Table 7-2:Environmental Monitoring Plan of ambient air, noiseand other during Construction

Monitoring field Monitoring location Monitoring parameters Frequency Responsibility Cost & Source of

Funds

Ambient air quality

Locations are as per EMP covering

(WTP/Head works, pipe laying site)

PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO Half Yearly

Contractor Contractor

Ambient noise

Locations are as per EMP covering

(WTP/Head works, pipe laying site)

Day time noise levels Half Yearly

Contractor

Contractor

Construction and demolition waste management

All construction site Amount of waste generated vs

disposed off Monthly

EHS officer, Environment Specialist

of DWSS contractor

Construction, Labour Camp

Site of camp No. of temporary shelters vs no of labours, sanitary and other

facilities as per EMP Weekly

EHS officer, Environment Specialist

of DWSS contractor



Table 7-3:Environmental Monitoring Plan of Anticipated Impacts during Operation

Monitoring field Monitoring location Monitoring parameters Frequency Responsibility Cost & Source of Funds

Monitoring of treated water quality

CWR at WTP site As per IS: 10500/CPHEEO

standards As per O&M

Plan O&M Contractor

O&M Contractor

Monitoring of plantations

Plantations locations Nos. of tree survived Monthly O&M Contractor O&M Contractor

Pipeline network to sustain operational efficiency and avoid early occurrence of

leakages

Pipeline network No. of leakages Daily/when

required O&M Contractor DBO contractor Cost

Reduction of NRW

Pipe line networks As per DWSS norms Daily/when

required O&M Contractor DBO contractor Cost


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7.3 Reporting

7.3.1 Periodical reporting

Contractor will submit monthly reports of safeguard performance to Division office of DWSS. Division office of DWSS will prepare quarterly report based on the monthly reports of contractor, site visits, public consultations, documents checks including environmental monitoring of ambient air, noise, water and soil and submit quarterly report to Head office of DWSS. Senior Environment Specialist of DWSS at Chandigarh will review and approve the quarterly report and DWSS will then submit quarterly reports to World Bank. After approval from World Bank, Quarterly reports shall be published in the websites of World Bank and DWSS. Any corrective action suggested from World Bank shall be taken and complied at site and corrective action report will be part of next Quarterly report. The TOR for Environment Specialist is enclosed as Annexure XXIX.

7.3.2 Reporting of Accidents and Fatality

Any accident, if happens at site, contractor’s EHS person shall immediately inform to Project Manager of Contractor. Project Manager shall inform Division officers of DWSS and other concerned departments such as Police, Fire Brigade, Traffic Police, ambulance and hospital as the case may be and as per severity and nature of accident. First aid should be immediately given to victim/s, if any, and emergency procedures should be followed as per contractor’s Emergency Preparedness Plan. Ambulance should be called immediately and medical aid should be given to victim.

Contractor EHS person shall prepare a factual report on the accident and submit to DWSS block office within 12 hours of accident. If any fatality happens, factual report should be submitted within 4 hours of fatality. DWSS will take immediate actions as required under the applicable rules and regulations. Block office of DWSS should immediately inform to Head Office of DWSS in case of any accident or fatality.


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CHAPTER 8- GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

8.1 Introduction

This section describes the procedure and mechanism through which community members will be able to report, make, place/lodge or express a grievance against the project, its staff or Contractor as part of the mitigation measures. It also describes the roles and responsibilities for different structures in resolving grievances. This grievance procedure is intended to put in place and facilitate accessible, prompt and cost-effective handling of grievances at the nearest points of service to community members.

Public awareness campaign will be conducted to ensure that awareness on the project and its grievance redress procedures is generated. Community Participant Consultant and SOT (Social Outreach Team) team of Contractor will be mobilized for conducting project awareness campaigns. The campaign will ensure that the poor, vulnerable and others are made aware of grievance redress procedures and entitlements per SMP, and DWSS will ensure that their grievances are addressed. Suggested Templates for Grievance Redress Formatis provided in Annexure XXX.

8.2 Grievance Mechanism of DWSS

The EA - DWSS has an existing grievance redresssystem that will continue to redress any grievance issues put up by public concerning the project. There is a toll free # - 18001802468, that is operative 24X7. As the project construction work starts, grievance redress mechanism structure will be developed connecting it with the existing DWSS – GRC. In addition, the structure will have contractor or his representatives & staff of implementing agencies in the structure. If issues are not resolved at the project level, it will easily come to the department - GRC.

Any grievance issue is first put up with the concerned JE at the block level, where the matter is resolved within 7 working days. In case of any dispute the matter will be put up to SDE and then to the Executive Engineer. In case of non-settlement of the issues can be further taken to the level of Superintending Engineer and further to the Chief Engineer. Government of Punjab has appointed/nominated a Advisor (Tech.) cum Vigilance Officer to enquire and solve the complaint. As such complaint can be lodged to following contact details:

Lt.Gen. B.S Dhaliwal (Retd.), Advisor (Tech) to Hon’ble CM cum Vigilance Officer

Punjab, SCO no-61-62, sector-54, SAS Nagar-160054, Phone no-0172-5134606

[email protected].

The complainant anyhow is free to go the District Court, Amritsar or Higher Court as per own will at any point of time.

Any grievance issue is first put up with the concerned JE at the block level, where the matter is resolved within 7 working days. In situation where the issue is not resolved, it is then put up with SDE – then to the Executive Engineer, in case of non-settlement the issues is further taken to the level of Superintending Engineer and further to the Chief Engineer. The complainant anyhow is free to go the court of law at his own will at any point of time.

The grievance issues are sometimes put to the gram sabha/Panchayat head – the Sarpanch, he then carries it over to the block level JE. If the problem issues are not resolved at JE level, the issue is taken up to the next level.

At the time of construction works, issues of labours working at the site or issues concerning them will be resolved at the contractor level or at best be taken up to the implementing agency. In case of grievances that are immediate and urgent in the perception of the complainant, the


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contractor, supervision personnel from DWSS8 DWSS Site Engineer will provide the most easily accessible or first level of contact for quick resolution of grievances. Contact phone numbers and names of the concerned DWSS Officer, contractors will be posted at all construction sites at visible locations

1st level grievance: The contractors and DWSS Officer posted at site, will immediately resolve issues on-site in consultation with each other, and will be required to do so within 3 days of receipt of a complaint/grievance.

2nd level grievance: All grievances that cannot be redressed within 3 days at field level will be brought to the notice of SDE of DWSS at Block level. SDE of DWSS at Block level will resolve the grievance within 3 days of receipt of compliance/grievance in discussion with the contractors and DWSS Officer posted at site.

3rd level grievance: All the grievances that are not addressed by SDE of DWSS at Block level within in 3 days of receipt will be brought to the notice of Executive Engineer of at Tehsil Level.

4th level grievance: All the grievances that are not addressed by Executive Engineer at Tehsil Level within in 3 days of receipt will be brought to the notice of Superintending Engineer/ Chief Engineer.

The project GRM notwithstanding, an aggrieved person shall have access to the country's legal system at any stage and accessing the country's legal system can run parallel to accessing the GRM and is not dependent on the negative outcome of the GRM.

Record keeping - JE and SDE of DWSS will both keep records of grievances received, including contact details of complainant, date the complaint was received, nature of grievance, agreed corrective actions and the date these were affected and final outcome. The number of grievances recorded and resolved, and the outcomes will be displayed/disclosed in the office web site, as well as reported in monitoring reports submitted to World Bank on a semi-annual basis.

Costs - All costs involved in resolving the complaints (meetings, consultations, communication and reporting/information dissemination) will be borne by the DWSS.

The grievance redress structure is presented below:

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DWSS will appoint aEnvironmental Specialist to monitor and ensure that EMP/SMP implementation complements the physical progress and every grievance is resolved in a time bound manner.


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Figure 8-1: Grievance Redress Structure of DWSS


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CHAPTER 9 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This report presents a comprehensive environmental and social impact assessment for the proposed Surface Water Supply Project. The study proposed measures form mitigating the adverse impacts while enhancing the positive ones during the phases of construction, operation & maintenance. The proposed surface water supply project will bring a series of benefits to the local people such as:

Improved Health and Hygiene; Employment Generation during construction period; Increased Economic Opportunity; Women empowerment; Reduction of drudgery to women, More time for personal works or for taking up additional livelihood activities; Quality of life values

After the implementation of the project, the hygiene of the local people will improve which will reduce the occurrence of waterborne diseases thereby improving the public health in the area. Further, the project will also help save water as the need for excessive storage due to erratic water supply will be reduced.

Based on the ESIA findings, there are no significant impacts and local people welcome the project as brought outduring public consultation, stakeholder meetings. The project components like land for WTP site has already been transferred to DWSS. The colour coded map showing important features along pipeline route and WTP location is enclosed as AnnexureXXXI.The pipe line alignment is within right-of-way (ROW) of public roads and NoC from concerned department is under process.

Capacity of existing village level water supply and sanitation committees and GPs should be built in proper way. To conform to government regulations, NOCs and clearances will be obtained prior to award of works contract. The Executing Agency shall ensure that EMP is included in Bill of Quantity (BOQ) and forms part of bid document and civil works contract.


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Annexure-I (a) (To be read with para 2.4)


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Ground water quality status for the 112 villages of District Amritsar

S. No. Name of Scheme

S.No. of Villages

Village Covered Population

Block Quality Status

(Arsenic)

mg/l

Populat-ion 2019

Present number

of House Holds

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9

1 Chuchakwal 1 Chuchakwal (525)

Chogawan 0.067 560 93

2 Kalowal 2 Kalowal (1385) Chogawan 0.040 1476 246

3 Khiala Kalan 3 Khiala Kalan (4128)

Chogawan 0.042 4400 733

4 Bhilowal Kakeza

4 Bhilowal Kakeza (1229)

Chogawan 0.066 1310 218

5 Bachiwind 5 Bachiwind (4204)

Chogawan 0.055 4481 747

6 Dala 6 Dala (1503) Chogawan 0.053 1602 267

7 Bhagupur Bet 7 Bhagupur Bet (1143)

Chogawan 0.045 1219 203

8 Kotli Dosandi (1723)

Chogawan 0.045 1837 306

8 Sarangra 9 Rai (1109) Chogawan 0.060 1182 197

9 Audhar 10 Audhar (125) Chogawan 0.040 134 22

11 Dhariwal (517) Chogawan 0.060 551 92

10 Chawinda Kalan

12 Chawinda Kalan (1688)

Chogawan 0.056 1799 300

13 Chawinda Khurd (1299)

Chogawan 0.056 1385 231

11 Kohali 14 Kohali (5079) Chogawan 0.040 5413 902

12 Dhanoa Kalan

15 Dhanoa Kalan (1931)

Attari 0.051 2058 343

13 Lopoke 16 Lopoke (6119) Chogawan 0.046 6521 1087

14 Kot Sidhu 17 Kot Sidhu (702) Harcha Chhina

0.054 749 125


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15 Beharwal 18 Lanven (356) Chogawan 0.040 380 63

16 Saurian 19 Saurian (1156) Chogawan 0.077 1232 205

20 Tarin (258) Chogawan 0.077 275 46

17 Nurpur 21 Nurpur (1075) Chogawan 0.015 1146 191

18 Bhindi Saidan 22 Bhindi Saidan (6791)

Chogawan 0.036 7237 1206

23 Chak Fateh Khan (133)

Chogawan 0.060 142 24

19 Jeoke 24 Jeoke (438) Chogawan 0.060 467 33

25 Udher (188) Chogawan 0.085 201 33

20 Kakkar Kalan 26 Kakkar Kalan (3479)

Chogawan 0.080 3708 618

21 Khusupura 27 Khusupura (737) Chogawan 0.067 786 131

22 Dhandal 28 . Dhandal (343) Chogawan 0.048 366 61

23 Bakraur 29 Bakraur (441) Ajnala 0.035 470 78

24 Chak Mishri Khan

30 Chak Mishri Khan (2289)

Chogawan 0.072 2440 407

25 Chak Kamal Khan

31 Chak Kamal Khan (791)

Harcha Chhina

0.083 843 141

26 Manj 32 Manj (1600) Chogawan 0.059 1706 284

27 Brar 33 Brar (2318) Chogawan 0.046 2471 412

28 Awan Lakha Singh

34 Awan Lakha Singh (853)

Chogawan 0.067 910 152

29 Mudh Bhilowal

35 Mudh Bhilowal (2036)

Chogawan 0.067 2170 362

30 Hardo rattan 36 Hardo rattan (871)

Attari 0.041 929 155

31 Modey 37 Modey (2350) Attari 0.041 2505 418

32 Variah 38 Variah (885) Chogawan 0.053 944 157

33 Maure 39 Maure (1889) Chogawan 0.071 2014 336

34 Motla 40 Motla (910) Chogawan 0.030 970 162

35 Pandori 41 Pandori (854) Chogawan 0.040 911 152

42 Makhanpura Chogawan 0.060 86 14


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36 Kutiwala 43 Vehra (943) Chogawan 0.040 1005 168

37 Chogawan 44 Chogawan (2342)

Chogawan 0.080 2496 445

38 Bhilowal Pakka

45 Bhilowal Pakka (2509)

Chogawan 0.060 2674 446

39 Veroke 46 Veroke (987) Chogawan 0.068 1052 175

40 Miadi Kalan 47 Miadi Kalan (993)

Chogawan 0.036 1059 177

48 Kotli Mughan (412)

Chogawan 0.02 440 74

49 Panju Kalal (461)

Chogawan 0.023 492 82

41 Bhindi Aulukh 50 Bhindi Aulukh Khurd (1198)

Chogawan 0.037 1277 213

42 Shahura 51 Shahura (2573) Chogawan 0.033 2742 457

43 Mohleke 52 Mohleke (1056) Chogawan 0.056 1126 188

44 Dharamkot 53 Dharamkot (1122)

Harcha Chhina

0.080 1196 199

45 Bhangwan 54 Bhangwan (1143)

Chogawan 0.053 1219 203

55 Sidwan (180) Chogawan 0.053 192 32

46 Panju Rai & Leliyan

56 Panju Rai (744) Chogawan 0.040 793 132

57 Lelian ((415) Chogawan 0.055 443 74

47 Dhanoa Khurd

58 Dhanoa Khurd (1192)

Attari 0.041 1271 212

48 Tapiala 59 Tapiala (1605) Chogawan 0.080 1711 89

49 Burj 60 Burj (1203) Chogawan 0.040 1282 214

50 Hetampura 61 Hetampura (1366)

Chogawan 0.055 1456 243

51 Manawala 62 Manawala (2653)

Chogawan 0.069 2828 471

52 Bhullar 63 Bhullar (3727) Chogawan 0.080 3972 662

53 Alampur 64 Alampur (186) Harcha Chhina

0.070 199 33


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54 Karial 65 Karial (2498) Harcha Chhina

0.070 2662 444

55 Chak Allah Baksh

66 Chak Allah Baksh (444)

Chogawan 0.060 474 79

56 Awan Basau 67 Dial Rangarh (92)

Chogawan 0.060 99 17

68 Dial (360) Chogawan 0.060 384 64

57 Bhagupur Uttar

69 Chhanna (436) Chogawan 0.040 465 112


70 Kotli Suraj Lohar (706)

Harcha Chhina

0.017 753 126

59 Thathi 71 Thathi (1439) Chogawan 0.053 1534 256

60 Saidpur Khurd

72 Hassanpura (772)

Ajnala 0.060 823 137

61 Shahliwal 73 Shahliwal (253) Chogawan 0.070 270 45

74 Majhi Meun (382)

Ajnala 0.060 408 52

Total 110783 18272


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New Quality Affected Villages Which are not included in 777 List

S. No.Name of Scheme

No of Villages

Village Covered Population


(Arsenic)mg/l

Popul-ation 2019

Present number

of House Holds

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9

1. Padri 1. Padri (2779) Chogawan 0.046 2962 494

2. Bachiwind 2. Mulakot (236) Chogawan 0.055 252 42

3. Awan Basau 3. Awan Basau (1244)

Harsha Chhina

0.045 1326 221

4. Punga 4. Jafarkot (1013) Chogawan 0.043 1080 180

5. * Punga (870) Ajnala _ _ 928 155

5. Ranike 6. Ranike (2059) Attari 0.035 2195 366

7. Rangarh (1154) Attari 0.035 1230 205

6. Saurian 8. Mehmadpura (565)Chogawan 0.083 603 101

7. Jasraur 9. Jasraur (2169) Chogawan 0.036 2312 385

8. Nepal 10. Nepal (1408) Harsha Chhina

0.036 1501 250

9. Dhandal 11. Kotli Khera (339) Harsha Chhina

0.036 362 60

12. Bhalot (122) Harsha Chhina

0.048 131 20

10. Bakraur 13. Barlas (303) Ajnala 0.030 323 54

11. Manj 14. Deshmesh Nagar (714)

Chogawan 0.059 761 127

12. Mudh Bhilowal

15. Muzafarpur (312) Chogawan 0.067 333 56

13. Maure 16. Malagiri (573) Chogawan 0.014 611 102

14. Wanieke 17. Wanieke (2509) Chogawan 0.046 2674 446

15. Bhindi Aulukh

18. Bhindi Aulukh Kalan (1326)

Chogawan 0.037 1414 236

16. Dalleke 19. Dalleke (917) Chogawan 0.033 978 163

17. Kohala 20. Kohala (2627) Chogawan 0.041 2800 467

18. Madoke 21. Madoke (1118) Chogawan 0.042 1192 199


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Enroute Villages

S. No. Name of Scheme

S.No. of Villages

Village Covered

Population


(Arsenicmg/l)

Popul-ation 2019

Present number

of House Holds

1 2 3 3 6 7 8 9

1 Talla 1 Talla (666) Chogawan - 710 118

2 Tanana 2 Tanana (1294) Chogawan - 1379 230

3 Kamaske 3 Kamaske (1171)

Chogawan - 1248 208

4 Kakar 4 Kakar (831) Chogawan - 886 148

5 Saidpur Khurd

5 Saidpur Khurd (970)

Ajnala - 1034 172

Total 5257 876


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Annexure III(To be read with para 3.2)

EIA Notification 2006


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Annexure IV (To be read with para 4.1)

PUNJAB RURAL WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LARGE SURFACE WATER SUPPLY SCHEME

ESIA Format for WTP Site Data

Sr. No

Description Details

Data Source (Primary/

Secondary - Mention Source)

1 General Information 1.1 Name of the Village, Block and District Location of WTP & Tapping point Land

Size (L x B) Khasra No.

Please attach details

1.2 Total Population in the WTP catchment area where surface water is to be supplied under the scheme

1.3 Total number of Households in the catchment area

1.4 Social profile ( general/ SC/ ST/OBC/Other) 1.5 Average income per household

( please provide minimum and maximum income also)

1.6 Health Profile (Based on data from nearest Primary Health Centre as well as requisite primary data collection) Age and gender wise health status:

o Below five years o Between 5 and 18 years o Between 18 and 55 years o >55 years

Major diseases reported

Male Female

1.7 Ownership of WTP Site:-

Gram Panchayat Private land

In case of private land, does the donor have minimum 2.5 acres land?

1.8 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project Land on which WTP Site is proposed

Name of the court Case No. Orders/directions of the Court, if any and

its relevance with the proposed project Any other issue

1.9 Ground water level in the vicinity of WTP site (in m)


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Please mention zone of Ground water availability (Safe/ Critical/Semi Critical/ Over Exploited

1.10 Surface Water

Annual Surface Water Availability (in KL) from Irrigation Department

Maximum water availability in lean season

1.11 Annual Water demand at the WTP for water supply to beneficiaries ( in KL)

1.12 Route of water supply pipelines to be serviced/fed through WTP (Please Attach marked map)

2 Baseline Data 2.1 Period of Data Collection

DD/MM/YYYY From_____________to ________________

2.2 Air Quality monitoring : 1st Monitoring report

Season (Summer/Winter/Rainy/Autumn/Spring)

Number of stations Whether any parameter is above the

permissible Limit 2nd Monitoring report

Season (Summer/Winter/Rainy/Autumn/Spring)

Number of stations Whether any parameter is above the

permissible Limit

2.3 Noise Level monitoring Number of stations Name of sites Date of monitoring Date & time when noise level is above

prescribed limit

2.4 Water Quality monitoring Ground water:

Name of site from where water sample has been collected

Date of Sampling Details of parameters which are above

permissible Limit Surface water– 1st Monitoring report:

Date of Sampling Details of parameters which are above

permissible Limit

Surface water – 2nd Monitoring report:

Date of Sampling


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Details of parameters which are above permissible Limit

2.5 Soil Quality Monitoring):-

Soil Quality analysis at WTP site and along Pipeline in the catchment area (max 5 samplings)

2.6 Is there any contaminated site near the WTP or in the vicinity of project area (Yes/No) If yes, please provide details.

Distance between contaminated site and WTP site or Project area

Please mention parameters which are required to be tested.

2.7 Is any demolition work required at WTP Site? If yes, quantity of Construction &

Demolition (C & D) waste to be generated.

Details of site for disposal of C & D waste Capacity of waste disposal site Whether any permission is required from

any authority for disposal. If yes, details thereof.

Mode of transportation of C & D waste/ excavated soil

2.8 Quantity of excavated soil likely to be generated Estimated quantity to remain unused Disposal plan and details of site for

disposal Capacity of disposal site Distance from WTP and mode of

transportation to disposal site Likely impact on air and soil quality of the

area

2.9 Dust or odor expected to be generated from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste?

If Yes, then please specify mitigation measures required to be taken by DWSS or Contractor

2.10 Estimated Water demand during construction (in KL)

For spraying to reduce dust, if any For compaction after earth filling Source (Ground or Surface Water) Clearance required or not? (Yes/No) Permission taken from competent

Authority (Yes/No) Please provide details of NOC

2.11 Facility for stacking construction materials


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Total area available Covered/ uncovered Likely impact of storage, if any Mitigation Plan Safety Plan for families of construction

workers and general public 3 Environmental Sensitivity

3.1 Distance of WTP from National Park/Wild Life Sanctuary/ Notified Protected Area/ Eco- Sensitive Zone/ Restricted Forest Area/ Wild Corridor, if any

3.2 Whether the WTP is located on forest land (Yes/No)

If Yes, Whether Permission has been obtained from competent Authority (Yes/No)

Please provide details of NOC Number of Forest trees required to be cut. Names of species expected to be felled Are any of these under RET Category If yes, please provide details Please provide compensatory

afforestation plan Estimated Funds required to be allocated

for Compensatory Afforestation

3.3 Bio- Diversity: Whether any Trees are required to be cut

at WTP site (Yes/No) If yes, please give number and scientific

names of species to be cut Whether Permission has been taken from

competent Authority (Yes/No) Please provide details of NOC Plan for compensatory tree plantation Please provide names of species

suggested to be planted – Fast growing Slow growing Whether native or exotic

3.4 Domesticated Biodiversity

Does the project area support any specific threatened crop or cultivated plant variety.

If yes, please provide details Please specify conservation plan

3.5 Green Belt (WTP Site) Total area of existing green belt, if any Additional area proposed Number of plants to be planted Species proposed to be planted-


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o Trees o Shrubs o Herbs

4 Social Impact

4.1 Cultural Heritage Will the proposed Project result in interventions that could potentially adversely impact sites, structures, or objects with historical, cultural, artistic, traditional or religious values or intangible forms of culture (e.g. knowledge, innovations, practices)? If yes, please provide details.

4.2 Effect of project activity on livelihood of community

Agriculture Employment Other

4.3 Rehabilitation and Resettlement No. of project displaced families due to

construction of WTP (Yes/No) If yes please provide detail

No. of project families affected (Yes/No) If yes please provide detail

Please provide Rehabilitation and Resettlement plan

Funds allocated for Rehabilitation and Resettlement

Status of Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Yet to be start /work in progress/Complete)

4.4 Temporary facilities for construction workers: Houses/Rooms with accessories like,

beds, fans, etc. Water (Drinking & Washing) Wash Rooms and Treatment and

disposal of Liquid effluents and solid waste

First Aid and emergency Ambulance facility

Tie-up with nearby health centre

4.5 Measures taken/required to prevent GBV especially among female labor

4.5 Provision of child care facilities for labor 4.6 Long term facilities required for operational

workers Office Housing Water and sanitation

4.7 Total Liquid waste generated from : Construction site (KLD) Labour camp (KLD)


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Wastewater Management Plan Mechanism of disposal/ reuse of waste

4.8

Total Solid waste generated from Construction at WTP site (Kg per day) Labour camp (Kg per day) Please suggest reuse plan of solid waste

4.9 Risk of contamination of land or water : From discharge of sewage or other

effluents into water or on land o Expected mode and place of

discharge) From handling, storage, use or spillage of

hazardous materials, if any

5 Public Consultations Stake Holder meetings

Number of one to one meetings with

specific target groups Dates Key outcomes

Public Hearings ( 2)

Date/s Venue (Names of the Villages) Total No. of Participants No. of participants from the village where

public consultation is organized Distance of Public hearing from protected

site No. of villages covered in the public

hearing Key feedback from villagers

o Males o Females


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Annexure-V(To be read with para 4.1)

PUNJAB RURAL WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LARGE SURFACE WATER SUPPLY SCHEME

ESIA Format for Village Level Data

Sr. No

Description Details

1 General Information 1.1 Name of the Village, Block and District 1.2 Total Population and number of Households 1.3 Social profile ( general/ SC/ ST/OBC/Other) 1.4 Average Household Income 1.5 Status of present Water supply 1.6 Status of wastewater disposal 1.7 Status of municipal solid waste disposal 2 Baseline Data 2.1 Date of Data Collection DD/MM/YYYY 2.2 Source of Data:-

If Secondary, please mention source from where data has been collected.

Primary Secondary Both

2.3 Route of water supply pipeline through the village (Please Attach map with route marked )

2.4 Ownership of Land where water supply pipeline is to be laid:-

Forest/PWD/Private/PSPCL/Other Whether Permission taken from competent

Authority (Yes/No) Details of NoC’s

2.5 Whether pipeline passes through/ near MSW site If yes, mention distance from site

2.6 Whether pipeline passes through any permanently constructed Structure If yes, mention-

Type of structure (Individual/Govt. /Religious/Other)

Distance from structure Whether Demolition is required If yes, quantity of construction and demolition

waste to be generated and disposed off. Site of waste disposal Whether any permission is required from any

Authority for disposal Mode of transportation of waste

Yes/ No

2.7 Whether there is any pending litigation at the proposed site where pipe line is to be laid If yes, mention details

2.8 Is there any Road/ Railway line/ Canal/ Pond Crossing:

Width thereof Whether NoC required (Yes or No)


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Please provide the detail of NoC’s 2.9 Pipeline Diversion if any:

Name/ description of Place where diversion of pipeline is required

Please mention reason of diversion Details of alternate route for pipe laying

Please mention GPS Quadrant if required

2.10 Estimated quantity of soil: To be excavated for pipeline laying To be used for refilling Approximate quantity of unused soil Plan for disposal

2.11 Ambient Air Quality Primary noise level Surface water Quality Ground water Quality Soil physicochemical characteristics

Data to be collected at WTP site only. Information available through secondary sources will be used, if required. However, if during ESIA Study, a need is felt to collect specific primary data at a particular site, the same will be collected.

2.12 Estimated Water demand during laying of pipeline (in KL)

For spraying to reduce dust, if any For compaction after pipe laying and earth

filling Source (Ground or Surface Water) Clearance required or not? (Yes/No) Permission taken from competent Authority

(Yes/No) Please provide details of NOC

3 Environmental Sensitivity 3.1 Distance of pipeline from National Park/Wild Life

Sanctuary/ Notified Protected Area/ Eco- Sensitive Zone/ Restricted Forest Area/ Wild Corridor, if any

3.2 Whether the water supply pipeline will pass through Forest land? (Yes/No)

If Yes, number of Forest trees required to be cut.

Whether Permission has been taken from competent Authority (Yes/No)

Please provide details of NOC Please provide compensatory afforestation

plan

3.3 Bio- Diversity: Whether any Tree Cutting is required at

pipeline laying site (Yes/No) If yes, give number of trees to be cut Whether Permission taken from competent

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to be planted – a. Fast growing b. Slow growing c. Whether native or exotic

4 Social Impact 4.1 Cultural Heritage

Will the proposed Project result in interventions that could potentially adversely impact sites, structures, or objects with historical, cultural, artistic, traditional or religious values or intangible forms of culture (e.g. knowledge, innovations, practices)? If yes, please provide details.

4.2 Effect of project activity on livelihood of community

Agriculture Employment Other

Impact of project on women

4.3 Rehabilitation and Resettlement No. of project displaced families (Yes/No)

If yes please provide detail No. of project affected families (Yes/No)

If yes please provide detail Please provide Rehabilitation and

Resettlement plan Funds allocated for Rehabilitation and

Resettlement Status of Rehabilitation and Resettlement

(Yet to be start /work in progress/Complete)

4.4 Traffic Diversion if any during pipeline laying: Name of Place where diversion required Please mention reason of diversion Details of alternative route

4.4 Health Profile Based on data from nearest Primary Health Centre

4.5 Please mention Safeguards and facilities for female labor if employed during excavation works


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Annexure VI(To be read with para 4.13)

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (2009)

SL NO:

Pollutants Time weighted average

Concentration in ambient air Method of measurement

Industrial, Residential,

Rural & Other Areas

Ecologically Sensitive

Areas

1 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) µg/m3

Annual 24 hours

50 80

20 80

Improved West and Geake-Ultraviolet fluorescence

2 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

µg/m3

Annual 24 hours

40 80

30 80

Modified Jacob &Hochheiser (Na-Arsenite) Chemiluminescence

3 Particulate Matter (Size less than 10 µm) or PM10

µg/m3

Annual 24 hours

60 100

60 100

Gravimetric -TOEM -Beta attenuation

4 Particulate Matter (Size less than 2.5 µm) or PM2.5

µg/m3

Annual 24 hours

40 60

40 60

Gravimetric -TOEM -Beta attenuation

5 Carbon Monoxide (CO)

mg/m3

8 hours 1 hours

02 04

02 04

Non Dispersive Infra Red (NDIR) Spectroscopy


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Annexure VII (To be read with para 4.16)

National Ambient Air Quality Standards w.r.t. Noise

Area code Category of area/zone Limit in dB (A) Day time Night time

A Industrial area 75 70 B Commercial area 65 55 C Residential area 55 45 D Silence zone 50 40


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Annexure VIII(To be read with para 4.17)

Surface water quality criteria for different uses (specified by CPCB, 1979 and the Bureau of Indian Standards, 1982)


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Annexure-IX(To be read with para 4.18)

CPHEEO Standards for Drinking Water

S. No.

Substance or characteristic

Requirement

Desirable limit

Undesirable effect outside the desirable

Permissible limit in the absence of alternate Source

Remarks

Essential Characteristic 1. Colour Hazen

Units, Max 5 Above 5, consumer

acceptance decreases 25 Extended to 25

only if toxic Substance are not suspect in absence of alternate sources

2. Odour Unobjectionable

- - a) test cold and when heated b) test are several dilutions

3. Taste Agreeable - - Test to be conducted only after safely has been established

4. Turbidity (NTU) Max

5 Above 5, consumer acceptance decreases

10 -

5. pH value 6.5 to 8.5 Beyond this range the water will after the mucous membrane and/or water supply system

No relaxation -

6. Total Hardness

(mg/L) CaCO3

300 Encrustation in water supply structure and adverse effects on domestic use

600 -

7. Iron (mg/L, Fe) Max

0.3 Beyond this limit taste/appearance are affected; has adverse effects on domestic uses and water supply structure and promotes iron bacteria

1.0 -

8. Chlorides 250 (mg/L, Cl) Max

250 Beyond effects outside the desirable limit

1000 -

9. Residual free Chlorine

(mg/L), Max

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S. No.


Requirement

Desirable limit



Remarks

required, it should be min. 0.5 mg/L.

Desirable Characteristics 10. Dissolved

solids mg/L. Max

500 Beyond this, palatability decreases and may cause gastrointestinal irritation.

2000 -

11. Calcium (mg/L, Ca)

Max.

75 Encrustation in water supply structure and adverse effects on domestic use.

200 -

12. Magnesium (mg/L, Mg)

Max

30 Encrustation in water supply structure and adverse effects on domestic use.

100 -

13. Copper (mg/L, Cu)

Max

0.05 Astringent taste dis coloration and corrosion of pipes fittings and utensils will be caused beyond this.

1.5 -

14. Manganese (mg/L, Mn)

Max

0.1 Beyond this limit taste/appearance are affected, has advers effect on domestic use and water supply structure

0.3 -

15. Sulphate (mg/L, SO4)

Max.

200 Beyond this causes gastro intestinal irritation when magnesium or sodium are present

400 May be extended upto 400 provided magnesium (as Mg) does not exceed 30

16. Nitrate (mg/L, NO3) Max.

45 Beyond this methaemoglobinemia takes place.

100 -

17. Fluoride (mg/L, F)

Max.

1.0 Fluoride may be kept as low as possible. High fluoride may cause fluorosis.

1.5 -

18. Phenolic Compounds

(mg/L C6H5OH) Max.

0.001 Beyond this, it may cause objectionable taste and odour

0.002 -

19. Mercury (mg/L Hg)

Max

0.001 Beyond this the water becomes toxic

No Relaxation. To be tested when pollution is suspected

20 Cadmium (mg/L, Cd)

Max


No Relaxation. To be tested when pollution is suspected

21. Selenium 0.01 Beyond this the water No Relaxation. To be tested


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Requirement

Desirable limit



Remarks

(mg/L, Se) Max

becomes toxic. when pollution is suspected

22. Arsenic (mg/L, As)

Max.


No Relaxation To be tested when pollution is suspected

23. Cyanide 0.05 Beyond this the water becomes toxic


24. Lead (mg/L Pb) Max.



25. Zinc (mg/L, Zn) Max.

5 Beyond this limit it can cause astringent taste and an opalescence in water

15 To be tested when pollution is suspected

26. Anionic detergents

(mg/L, MBAS) Max

0.2 Beyond this limit it can cause a light froth in water

1.0 To be tested when pollution is suspected

27. Chromium (mg/L, Cr6+

0.05 May be carcinogenic above this limit

- -

28. Polynuclear Aromatic

Hydrocarbons (mg/l, PAH)

Max

- May be carcinogenic - -

29. Mineral oil (mg/L)

0.01 Beyond this limit, undesirable taste and odour after chlorination takes place

0.03 To be tested when pollution is suspected

30. Pesticides (mg/L) max

Absent Toxic 0.001 -

Radioactive materials 31. Alpha emitters

Bq/L Max - - 0.1 -

32. Beta emitters Pci/L Max

- - 1.0 -

33. Alkalinity (mg/L,) Max

200 Beyond this limit, taste becomes unpleasant

600 -

34. Aluminum (mg/L, Al)

Max

0.03 Cumulative effect is reported to cause dementia

0.2

35. Boron (mg/L) Max

1.0 - 5.0 -


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Annexure-X (To be read with para 4.19) Water Quality Status in Amritsar Villages as Monitored by Regional Advanced Testing

Laboratory DWSS


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Annexure XI(To be read with para 5.2.1(i)

Outline of Water Supply Contingency Plan

1 Purpose

The purpose of this Contingency Plan is to establish, provide and keep updated, certain emergency response procedures and information, which may become vital in the event of a partial or total loss of public water supply services as a result of chemical contamination, civil disorder or human-caused disruptions.

2 Contamination in Canal

a) Early Warning System

The early warning systems for different contamination emergency should be in place so that the concerned administrative machinery at various level can initiate appropriate actions to minimize loss of water supply system, associated property and initiate alternate water supply options. These should give an indication of the level of magnitude of the mobilization required by the responders. The goal of any warning system is to maximize the number of people who take appropriate and timely action against the emergency.

The synergy among the following department should be adopted for early warning of any industrial or chemical contamination upstream of canal for timely action:

DWSS

Administrative department

O&M Contractor

Irrigation and Water Resource department

State Pollution Control Board etc

b) Alternative Water Supply Options

Appropriate options need to be identified by the O&M contractor for alternate water supply when the operations of WTP have to be suspended due to any contamination as a consequence water supply is affected. The following options may be explore.

Temporary Water supply could be restored from existing tube wells associated with OHTs

System interconnects with other water supplies

Emergency or backup wells

Others

3 Contamination through Pipeline Works

Repair of leaks, pipe and pipe appurtenances, CD works and en-route structures identified during patrolling.

Emergency Repair(s) of burst(s) for maintaining regular supplies.


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Operation of all valves quarterly to check its proper functioning. Maintenance of all valves in leak less condition. Quarterly inspection of, expansion joints and surge protection equipment/system, and to do repairs, if required. Contractor shall submit quarterly reports of all such activities done.

Maintenance of inventory for repair of pipe leak(s) and burst(s), valves (air valve, sluice valves, butterfly valves), expansion joints, surge protection devices or any other pipe appurtenances or equipment(s) installed.

To maintain the valve chambers along the pipeline in clean and dry condition.

To maintain the cover on the pipe damaged due to rains, runoff or any other reason.

Cleaning of CD works along the pipeline alignment and to do required regarding works of area between road and pipe to ensure that water is not impounded near the pipe during rainy season.

c) Instruction/ Guidelines/ Special Precaution to be followed by the Contractor

Line valves should not be closed and scour valve should not be opened when water is being pumped in pipeline. In other words, normally all valves should remain in open position except scour valves.

In case of repair/ maintenance in the pipeline/ appurtenances, the same shall be immediately referred to the upstream and downstream pumping stations stating the nature of repair/ maintenance and the estimated time required to correct it. The approval of rectification/ repair should be sought from the Engineer-in-Charge.

During maintenance of valves/ appurtenances and leakage/ burst, all safety precautions, rules and regulation prescribed by other agencies such as PWD/ Electricity Board and any other related agency shall have to be followed strictly in case of non compliance of rules and regulations, the damages so caused, if any shall be the responsibility of the contractor and cost accrued there of shall be borne by the contractor.

In case of heavy leakages in pipeline observed due to burst of pipes, through welding joints, valves leakages then closing of the nearest butterfly valve and sluice valve in line of the upstream and downstream of the leakages point and opening of scour valve in this section only after the stopping of the pump and after rectification closing of scour valves, opening of in line valves which were previously closed for repair before starting of pumps. Leakage once repaired should be monitored.

4 Break Downs

a) Contractor Action and liabilities

In event of break down, resulting in suspension of supplies, the contractor shall take such action as may be reasonable and necessary at his cost and expenses, to prevent, avoid, or mitigate as soon as possible and rectify the defects / repair the facilities at his own cost, so as to commence the supplies at the earliest possible. The contractor must report all such incidences, indicating the cause and contractor's response thereto, to the DWSS.

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must incur all expenditure and take all measures, which are necessary (in accordance with good industrial practice) in case of break down, effecting the facilities.

The contractor shall be liable to pay all type of claims arising to such break down.

Providing minimum spares as per list enclosed and maintaining adequate inventory of accessories or equipment itself for repair of system so that the electrical, mechanical, pipe and pipe appurtenances, can work efficiently as per the guarantees given or minimum required efficiencies asked for in the contract, without any additional costs to department. At the end of the contract the contractor shall hand over the spares, tools, tackles for which payment has been made in the contract.

Providing manpower for the required repairs of all facilities along with the manpower and materials for repair of the buildings, plant and pipelines built under the contract for all the seven days in a week.

Inventory Requirement for O&M of Existing System

S.N. Equipment/machinery Minimum Capacity

Nos. required

1 Chain Pully Block with tripod 2 MT 1 No. 2 Generating set Trolly Mounted 10 KVA 1 No. 3 Welding set 300AMP 1 No. 4 Dewatering pump set Trolly

Mounted 15000 Ltr. Per hour

1 No

5 Gas cutter with gas cylinder 1 No. with two nos. extra set of gas cylinder

Above referred machinery is minimum required for O & M of pipelines however if during breakdown/ maintenance more machinery is required, the contractor is required to arrange the same immediately so that repair work of pipeline should not be delayed. Arrangement of JCB and crane etc. has to be made as per requirement.

List of Spare Parts to be Supplied

S.No. Item Description Qty Unit 1 Sluice valve rod with check nut a 80 mm 2 No b 100 mm 10 No c All other sizes 2 No of each size 2 Air Valve Balls a 50 mm 12 No 3 Air valve’s orifice plate a 50 mm 12 No 4 Gaskets for all valves a Sluice Valves i For 500 mm 10 No ii For other sizes 50 No of each size b Butterfly Valve i Up to 300 mm 4 No of each size c Air Valve


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S.No. Item Description Qty Unit i 50 mm 12 No 5 All sizes of DI/MS pipes a DI K-7 Pipe i Upto 200 mm 50 Meter ii Above 200 mm 25 Meter 8 Detachable joints/ Mechanical joint for DI

Pipes

a Upto 200 mm 20 No each size b Above 200 mm 10 No each size 9 Gland cap for sluice valves For all sizes 2 No of each size

5 Notification Procedures

a) Emergency Contact Listing

The names and contact numbers at various local and state agencies that may be contacted in the event of public water supply system emergency. SN Designation Name Mobile No. Home Contact No.1 2 -

b) Public Information Plan

In the event of emergency, water users should be well informed and public information procedure, name and contacts of responsible persons should be defined.

c) Information Checklist for Water Users

An information checklist to be conveyed to the water users should also be defined. 1) Information about water System 2) Type of Contamination 3) Public health hazard 4) Excepted Duration of Disruption 5) Alternate Arrangement 6) Any other


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Annexure XII(To be read with para 5.21.ii)

Selection and Management of Construction Camp

1. Selection and layout of construction camp

The construction camps for labour, accommodation, offices and construction plant sites shall be identified based on the following guidelines. The construction site shall be located

Base camp should be enclosed with boundary wall.

Movement of the workers should be registered during the night-time.

There should not be any disturbance to the local community.

Operation of the plant and machinery should be restricted to 6 am to 10 am

Care should be taken while starting and moving the heavy vehicles, there is a possibility that children of near settlement may be playing with machinery parked outside the camps.

2. Facilities at workers camps

During the construction stage of the project, the construction contractor will construct and maintain necessary (temporary) living accommodation and ancillary facilities for labour. It will be ensured that all the temporary accommodation will be provided with uncontaminated water for drinking, cooking and washing. Adequate washing and bathing places shall be provided, and kept in clean and drained condition. Construction camps will be sited away from vulnerable people and adequate health care will be provided for the work force.

General requirements include availability of:

Potable water supply in quantity and quality,

Requirement of power supply for heating as well as for cooking. Firewood shall not be used for cooking and heating purposes. Contractor must provide LPG gas / Kerosene for the construction camps.

Safe access road is required at camps

Waste (all kind of solid and liquid wastes) generated need to be disposed off smoothly.

2.1 Sanitation Facilities:

Construction camps shall be provided with sanitary latrines and urinals. Closed drainage systems and the proper treatment systems according to the local conditions should be constructed for the proper flow and effective treatment. The sewage system built for the camp will be operated properly to avoid health hazard, ground water and soil pollution. Compost pits will be constructed for the disposal of the garbage and other biodegradable wastes generated from the camps. Proper collection, transportation and disposal of the wastes will be ensured.

3. Shelter at work place:

At such work places where the duration of the works will prevail for more than one month some form of shelters will be provided for meals, resting, change of clothes and for keeping the tools of the work and personal protective equipment. The height of shelter shall not less than 3m from floor level to lowest part of the roof. Sheds shall be kept clean and the space provided shall be on the basis of at least 1.0 Sq.m per head.


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4. Canteen Facilities:

A cooked food canteen on a moderate scale shall be provided for the benefit of workers wherever it is considered necessary. All the wastes generated from the canteen will be treated / disposed of as detailed in the other sections of the waste disposal.

5. Health care Facilities:

Health problems of the workers should be taken care of by providing basic health care facilities through a health centre set up at the construction camps. The health centre will have at least a doctor (part time), nurses, duty staff, medicines and minimum medical facilities to tackle first-aid requirements for minor accidental cases. Some arrangements will be made with the nearest hospital to refer patients of major illnesses or critical cases.

The health centre will carry out quarterly awareness programme of HIV – AIDS with the help of AIDS control society. Posters will be exhibited in the health care clinic.

6. Day crèche facilities

At construction sites where women with very young children are employed, provision of a day crèche shall be provided. At construction sites where 20 or more women are ordinarily employed, a hut for children under the age of 6 years shall be provided.

For ensuring the implementation of effective pollution control measures at the construction base camps and construction plant sites, redevelopment/ closure plans for the closure of these sites will be made part of the EMP of the construction contract.


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Annexure XIII(To be read with para 5.2.2.7, 5.2.2.13) Traffic Management Plan

A. Principles

1. One of the prime objectives of this TMP is to ensure the safety of all the road users along the work zone, and to address the following issues:

The safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists travelling through the construction zone;

Protection of work crews from hazards associated with moving traffic; Mitigation of the adverse impact on road capacity and delays to the road users; Maintenance of access to adjoining properties Avoid hazards in addressing issues that may delay the project.

B. Operating Policies for Traffic Management Plan

2. The following principles will help promote safe and efficient movement for all road users (motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, including persons with disabilities) through and around work zones while reasonably protecting workers and equipment.

Make traffic safety and temporary traffic control an integral and high-priority element of every project from planning through design, construction, and maintenance.

Inhibit traffic movement as little as possible. Provide clear and positive guidance to drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians as they

approach and travel through the temporary traffic control zone. Inspect traffic control elements routinely, both day and night, and make modifications

when necessary. Pay increased attention to roadside safety in the vicinity of temporary traffic control zones.

Train all persons that select, place, and maintain temporary traffic control devices. Keep the public well informed. Make appropriate accommodation for abutting property owners, residents, businesses,

emergency services, railroads, commercial vehicles, and transit operations.

C. Analyze the Impact Due to Street Closure

3. Apart from the capacity analysis, a final decision to close a particular street and divert the

Traffic should involve the following steps: Approval from local administration /Panchyat to use the local streets as detours; Consultation with businesses, community members, traffic police, PWD, etc, regarding

the mitigation measures necessary at the detours where the road is diverted during the construction;

Determining of the maximum number of days allowed for road closure, and incorporation of such provisions into the contract documents;

Determining if additional traffic control or temporary improvements are needed along the detour route;

Considering how access will be provided to the worksite; Contacting emergency service, school officials, and transit authorities to determine if there

are impacts to their operations; and Developing a notification program to the public so that the closure is not a surprise. As

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4. If full road-closure of certain streets within the area is not feasible due to inadequate capacity of the Detour Street or public opposition, the full closure can be restricted to weekends with the construction commencing on Saturday night and ending on Monday morning prior to the morning peak period.

Figure : Policy Steps for the Traffic Management Plan


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D. Public Awareness and Notifications

5. As per discussions in the previous sections, there will be travel delays during the constructions, as is the case with most construction projects, albeit on a reduced scale if utilities and traffic management are properly coordinated. There are additional grounds for travel delays in the area, as most of the streets lack sufficient capacity to accommodate additional traffic from diverted traffic as a result of street closures to accommodate the works.

6. The awareness campaign and the prior notification for the public will be a continuous activity which the project will carry out to compensate for the above delays and minimize public claims as result of these problems. These activities will take place sufficiently in advance of the time when the roadblocks or traffic diversions take place at the particular streets. The reason for this is to allow sufficient time for the public and residents to understand the changes to their travel plans. The project will notify the public about the roadblocks and traffic diversion through public notices, ward level meetings and city level meeting with the elected representatives.

7. The contractor will also conduct an awareness campaign to educate the public about Following issues:

Traffic control devices in place at the work zones (signs, traffic cones, barriers, etc.); defensive driving behavior along the work zones; and reduced speeds enforced at the work zones and traffic diversions.

8. It may be necessary to conduct the awareness programs/campaigns on road safety during Construction.

9. The campaign will cater to all types of target groups i.e. children, adults, and drivers.

Therefore, these campaigns will be conducted in schools and community centers. In addition, the project will publish a brochure for public information. These brochures will be widely circulated around the area and the contractor's site office. The text of the brochure should be concise to be effective, with a lot of graphics. It will serve the following purpose:

Explain why the brochure was prepared, along with a brief description of the project; Advise the public to expect the unexpected; Educate the public about the various traffic control devices and safety measures

adopted at the work zones; Educate the public about the safe road user behavior to emulate at the work zones; Tell the public how to stay informed or where to inquire about road safety issues at the

work zones (name, telephone, mobile number of the contact person; and Indicate the office hours of relevant offices.

E. Vehicle Maintenance and Safety

10. A vehicle maintenance and safety program shall be implemented by the construction

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Driver will follow the special code of conduct and road safety rules of Government of Punjab.

Drivers to ensure that all loads are covered and secured drivers to ensure operation equipment can’t leak materials hauled

Vehicles will be cleaned and maintained in designed places.

F. Install traffic control devices at the work zones and traffic diversion routes

11. The purpose of installing traffic control devices at the work zones is to delineate these areas to warn, inform, and direct the road users about a hazard ahead, and to protect them as well as the workers. As proper delineation is a key to achieve the above objective, it is important to install good traffic signs at the work zones. The following traffic control devices are used in work zones:

Signs Pavement Markings Channelizing Devices Arrow Panels Warning Lights

12. Procedures for installing traffic control devices at any work zone vary, depending on road configuration, location of the work, construction activity, duration, traffic speed and volume, and pedestrian traffic. Work will take place along major roads, and the minor internal roads. As such, the traffic volume and road geometry vary. The main roads carry considerable traffic; internal roads in the new city areas are wide but in old city roads very narrow and carry considerable traffic. However, regardless of where the construction takes place, all the work zones should be cordoned off, and traffic shifted away at least with traffic cones, barricades, and temporary signs (temporary “STOP” and “GO”).

13. The work zone should take into consideration the space required for a buffer zone between the workers and the traffic (lateral and longitudinal) and the transition space required for delineation, as applicable. For the works, a 30 cm clearance between the traffic and the temporary STOP and GO signs should be provided. In addition, at least 60 cm is necessary to install the temporary traffic signs and cones.

14. Traffic police should regulate traffic away from the work zone and enforce the traffic diversion result from full street closure in certain areas during construction. Flaggers/ personnel should be equipped with reflective jackets at all times and have traffic control batons (preferably the LED type) for regulating the traffic during night time.

15. In addition to the delineation devices, all the construction workers should wear fluorescent safety vests and helmets in order to be visible to the motorists at all times. There should be provision for lighting beacons and illumination for night constructions.

16. The contractor will coordinate with the local administration and traffic police regarding the traffic signs, detour, and any other matters related to traffic. The contractor will prepare the traffic management plan in detail and submit it along with the EMP for the final approval.


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Annexure XIVTo be read as (5.2.2.3) Emission limits for New DG sets up to 800 KW

(As per Environment (Protection) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2013)

Stake Height Requirement of DG sets


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Annexure XVTo be read as (5.2.2.5)

Outline of Spoil Management Plan

The Spoil Management Plan should be site specific and be part of the Construction Management Plan.

The contractor, in consultation with the DWSS and Gram Panchayat, has to find out appropriate location/s for the disposal of the excess soil generated as per the provisions of Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules 2016. The spoils should be deposited only at designated sites.

Further precautions need to be taken in case of the contaminated spoils.

The vehicle carrying the spoil should be covered properly.

The spoils generating from each site should be removed on the same day or immediately after the work is complete. The site / road should be restored to the original condition.

Proposed disposal site : The DWSS has identified Disposal site location 500 meter away from proposed WTP site in Village Chawinda Kalan which is having 60000 Cubic feet capacity which will serve the purpose of the disposal upto the end of the project.

I. Spoils information

The spoil information contains the details like a) The type / material, b) Potential contamination by that type, c) Expected volume (site / component specific), d) Spoil Classification etc.

II. Spoils management

The Spoil Management section gives the details of a) Transportation of spoil b) disposal site details c) Precautions taken d) Volume of contaminated spoil, if present, d) Suggested reuse of disposal of the spoil

III. Documentation

The volume of spoil generated (site specific, date wise), site disposed, reuse / disposal details should be documented properly.


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Annexure XVITo be read as (5.2.2.6) Format of Accident Report

Accident Report Format

Place of Accident Date of accident Nature of Accident Description of Accident Number of victims suffered in accidents and their names

1. 2. 3.

Fatality, if any Any other damage due to accident

Damage to project properties/works- Damage to other’s properties (if any)-

Root Cause of Accident What immediate action taken after accident

What corrective actions required to avoid such accidents in future

Report prepared by (name and signature)

Report submitted by (name and signature)


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Annexure XVIITo be read as (5.3.2.4)

Code of Conduct for Subcontractors and Workers

Requirement of Code of Conduct- It gives clients, employees, partners, subcontractors, suppliers, workers and the communities where we work, confidence in us. It has to ensure wherever we work we are trusted and operate not only legally but ethically and fairly. Our reputation depends on you, your decisions, and your actions.

Guiding principles of Code of Conduct- To be successful in our mission, we embrace the following values, they define who we are, how we work, and what we stand for. They tell us what we expect of ourselves and all who work with us:-

INTEGRITY – Maintain constant adherence to a moral and ethical code

PROFESSIONALISM – Conduct ourselves as dedicated professionals

ACCOUNTABILITY – Hold ourselves responsible for our daily craft.

EXCELLENCE – Strive to do better than ordinary

COMMITMENT – Pledge to meet the needs of our customers (public in general)

TEAMWORK – Cultivate a climate to encourage a co-operative effort

RESPECT – Appreciate and treat all individuals with courtesy

Key Points of Code of Conduct- Following are the key points of code of conduct, which shall be kept in mind by all in all times-

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT- All members of contractor’s team (employees, workers, sub-contractor, suppliers etc.) must agree to comply with National and State legal, ethical and other requirements for environmental management. You are expected to work actively to prevent environmental harm, minimize environmental impact and provide green solutions. You shall make every effort to limit the environmental impact of your business and have in place effective environmental management systems that are appropriate for the nature and scale of your business. Where appropriate this may be achieved by working under the direction of Department. All subcontractors will be inducted and monitored on site to ensure compliance with Environmental Management Plan (EMP) with particular emphasis on waste control. All subcontractors will be responsible for cleaning, tidying and responsible disposal of their own waste. You are responsible for the appropriate removal of all your cardboard/packaging material wastes to the appropriate recycling facility. This small practice has potential to make a huge impact on environment.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT- All site activities are regularly monitored and assessed to embrace this ethos and to ensure compliance with applicable international standards and quality of works will be assessed accordingly.

HEALTH & SAFETY - Department is committed to creating and maintaining a positive Health & Safety culture embraced by all contractors’ employees, suppliers and subcontractors. Suppliers and subcontractors are required to work actively to prevent workplace accidents and create a healthy and safe work environment. The aim is zero accidents. The health and safety performance of contractors will represent a key criterion used in the selection process. Subcontractors must ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant Health & Safety legislation both at the construction stage and throughout the lifetime of a contract i.e O&M period. Department will monitor, audit and review systems regularly to demonstrate that compliance.


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Suppliers and subcontractors must also ensure that they maintain a trained and competent workforce appropriate to the duties they are undertaking.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION - Contractor will be committed to promoting equal opportunities to all its employees, customers and sub-contractor. Contractor should treat all people equally with respect and dignity including those contracting to supply goods or services. Department do not discriminate on the grounds of age, colour, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, faith or on any other unjustifiable or illegal grounds. We expect suppliers appointed for the provision of goods, services or works to demonstrate the same commitment to promoting equal opportunities in how they operate.

SOCIAL MEDIA- Social media is any work of user created video, audio, text or multi-media that is published and shared in a social environment, such as a social networking, blogs, wiki, web community or video. Examples of social media include, but are not limited to, Whatapp, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube and message boards on websites. When working on behalf of Department, it is essential that contributions to social media by contractor and their employees are respectful, protect Department’s reputation and are not contrary to the Department’s Code of Conduct and follow Indian and State laws. More generally, Contractors are reminded that any external communications (press releases, website news stories, social media posts etc) about this project must be approved prior to being published.

Code of Conduct for Contractor and Sub Contractor’s employees and staff-

1. Your responsibilities. Everyone in your business has particular responsibilities, including: Leading by example and Promoting and role-modelling good ethical behaviour and business conduct including complying with all laws and regulations and Ensuring all have access to and receive training on ethical issues and policies relating to this Code and Promoting an environment where your colleagues feel confident and able to raise ethical concerns and that they are taken seriously and followed-up

2. Zero Tolerance. While this Code gives a guidance for certain situations there are specific areas where you should have a zero tolerance policy: Unsafe, illegal or unethical working practices and Violence and aggression and Discrimination, bullying and harassment, Bribery and corruption, Retaliation against anyone who speaks up and does the right thing.

3. Whistleblowing.Whistleblowing is the reporting of suspected wrongdoing at work by an employee, the sub-contractor or a supplier or business partner. This whistleblowing policy exists to help all to speak up in situations where one suspect dangerous, illegal, harmful or fraudulent activity is taking place, or when any one or his colleagues are being treated unfairly. Contractor should conduct its business to the highest standards of integrity and honesty, and we expect you to maintain these same standards in everything you do.

4. Workplace safety. Contractor should work to ensure the workplace safety of their employees, sub-contractors and suppliers. We expect all your employees to play their part in making workplace safer and ensuring their team has the right equipment, training and knowledge to guarantee a safe working environment.

5. Diversity, gender equality and inclusion. We promote a diverse, inclusive and equal workplace both internally and externally. Every employee of contractor and their sub-contractor is expected to treat everyone with whom you have contact with dignity, courtesy and respect. You should treat your colleagues, candidates, clients and business partners fairly and on merit. You should hire, promote and reward your employees based on their capabilities and skills. Gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, marital status, family circumstances, age, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief should not be relevant to personal and team performance at work. Your employees and sub-contractors have the right to work in a safe environment free from discrimination, bullying or harassment. We support and uphold human rights principles and international standards.


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We will not tolerate, engage in or support the use of, forced or child labour. This expectation extends to all your sub-contractors and suppliers.

6. Harassment-free workplace. Every employee of contractor and their sub-contractor has the right to a working environment free from harassment and intimidation. Department is sensitive to these issues and to cultural and social differences. We have a zero tolerance approach to harassment and intimidation. Project worksite is open throughout many villages in rural areas of the district, therefore there are all possibilities that contractors and sub-contractors employees and workers may directly come in contact of general public including women and children. All employees and workers should respect and behave with general public specially women and children and respect their dignity by soft speaking and good behaviour. No any sexual assault or harassment should be done with any women or children around any worksite of the project.

7. Protecting Environment. Every employee of contractor and their sub-contractor will be fully responsible to protect and conserve environment at workplace and nearby areas, though Department encourages conserving environment in their routine life as well. No employee will make excessive noise, damage any vegetation; do smoking, spit anywhere except at wash room and waste paper at workplace. All employees will conserve water at work place, use dustbins, share vehicle for office. Periodical orientations and workshops shall be organized for these purposes to encourage your employees to protect environment.

8. Drugs and alcohol. Every employee of contractor and their sub-contractor should ensure alcohol and drug-free workplace. While at work and attending business-related activities in any location all employees are strictly prohibited from using or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.

9. Bribery and corruption. Department operates a zero tolerance policy to bribery and corruption. We do not offer or accept bribes or improper inducements, including facilitation payments, to secure business or to gain any advantage for either the Company or for any individual. We actively refrain from any misleading or deceptive accounting or financial reporting practices. We expect you to comply with all bribery and corruption-related legislation and to take all reasonable steps to ensure everyone you work with does the same.

10. Conflicts of interest. We avoid conflicts of interest. Always act in the best interest of Department. Don’t let your personal interests conflict – or appear to conflict – with the Department’s interests. Even the perception of a conflict of interest can damage our work and reputation. This happens when your personal interests could affect your judgement and conflict with Department’s interests. Conflicts of interest can arise in many situations. Where requested, you should always disclose your interest to your supervising officer and remove yourself from the decision-making process.

11. Information management and security. Information is one of our most valuable assets. We must do all we can to protect it. You should handle Department’s information with care and integrity. Information has many forms from email, databases, voicemail and websites through to paper-based communication, photos and videos.

12. Data protection/confidential information. The very nature of your business means you handle personal and confidential information about department every day. You have an important duty to respect this information and ensure it is protected and handled responsibly and only used for the purposes for which it is provided.

13. Communicating with the outside world. Any communication with external stakeholders, such as public around work areas, NGOs or even the media, must be clear and truthful. We urge you to take care when using social media and email. Remember that once you have made a public statement you have no control over what happens to it or who uses it. All external communication must be approved by your supervising officer. Internal


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communication is equally important as this can easily make it into the outside world. Always be aware that your actual audience might not be the one you intended to address.

Code of Conduct for Contractor and Sub-contractor’s Workers

1. All subcontractors and workers will receive a compulsory site induction on the first morning they arrive on the site, prior to commencing any works.

2. All persons must report to work in a fit state. It is not only your safety risk, but it is a risk to those around you who could be affected by what you do.

3. Any person reporting for duty under the influence (or suspected of being under the influence), or in the possession, of drugs and /or alcohol will be immediately asked to leave the site – no exceptions. It will be the employing sub-contractors responsibility to care for and/or deal with the individual, while ensuring the program of work for which they are employed is unaffected. No alcohol is allowed to be brought or consumed at site.

4. Any person on medication for a specific medical condition which may impair their performance is to make it known to their employing subcontractor, who is to make it known to the Site Manager as soon as possible so that appropriate measures, if necessary, will be put in place.

5. All sub-contractors must provide the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for all their employees. All tools and PPE must be in good condition, fit for purpose, and receive all the mandatory and statutory inspections, checks and calibrations, as and when required. You may be asked to provide evidence of this, for example, calibration certificates. All subcontractors and their employees should be aware of their responsibility to wear PPE appropriately, take good care of equipment and report any defects.

6. No food or drink, with the exception of water, is to be taken and consumed anywhere throughout the site. All food and drink must be stored and consumed in the allocated canteen facilities if provided or in the designated rest shed inside the boundaries of the site.

7. All project Sites are strictly NO SMOKING areas, unless there is a designated smoking area assigned by the Site Manager.

8. All workers must practice basic hygiene, that is, - Hand washing before eating, drinking, smoking and before, as well as after, using the toilet - Proper food storage in the canteen/designated rest places - Careful disposal of food leftovers in the bin so as not to attract vermin which may carry disease.

9. Mobile Phones – the use of mobile phones should be restricted to during break times and after shifts to minimize worker’s distraction and maximize concentration. This ensures quality of work, productivity and promotes team work. Most importantly it will reduce the amount of accidents on sites, particularly falls, and minimizes damage to phones, which may be needed in an emergency situation.

10. Personal Stereos are not permitted to be used on site. Radios may be used subject to permission being sought from the Site Manager

11. Vehicles are not allowed to be parked on site, unless permission is granted by the Site Manager.

12. Horseplay on site will not be tolerated and could lead to termination of contract and the incident being reported to the local Police authority and/or the Health & Safety Executive.

13. Cleanliness and Waste – All subcontractors and workers are responsible for maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment, free from unnecessary waste materials and packaging. Subcontractors and workers are responsible for cleaning their work areas and disposing of their waste appropriately at regular intervals during and on completion of their contract. Subcontractors are responsible for providing their own skips.


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14. It is expected from all suppliers, subcontractors and workers to treat and regard one another and general public around work areas respectfully, courteously and professionally at all times in order to achieve and maintain a positive working environment.

15. While working in villages between local communities, no misbehavior, ill-treating, quarrelling, using abusive language should be done by any worker.

16. All workers should respect the dignity of every women present near to any worksite or work camp. Workers should use language that conveys respect for the dignity of women and other public and should not condone or engage in any form of harassment or exploitation. Worker should also recognize that the interests and welfare of children/young persons are paramount and therefore given precedence over other considerations.

17. No worker shall involve in any type of sexual harassment with women and children. Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature if that behavior negatively affects or interferes with an individual’s dignity.Do not send sexually explicit, offensive, demeaning, insulting or intimidating e-communications, ethnic or racial slurs, or anything that harasses or disparages others. Be careful when using sarcasm and humour. Your “joke” could be misunderstood or can hurt others.


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Annexure XVIIITo be read as (5.3.2.3) Entitlement Matrix

S. No

Application Definition of Entitled Unit

Entitlement Details

A. Loss of Private Agricultural, Home-Stead & Commercial Land 1. Land Titleholder family and

families with traditional land rights

Compensation at Market value, Resettlement and Rehabilitation

a. Land for land, if available. Or, cash compensation for the land at market value, which will be determined as provided under section 26 of RFCTLARR Act 2013. b. The land if allotted will be in the name of both husband and wife. c. If post acquisition, residual land is economically unviable, the land owner will have the choice of either retaining or selling off rest of the land. d. Refund of stamp duty and registration charges incurred for replacement land to be paid by the project; replacement land must be bought within a year from the date of payment of compensation to project affected persons. e. Subsistence allowance of Rs. 36000 as one time grant. f. One time grant of Rs. 500,000 or annuity. g) Compensation at market value for loss of crops, if any.

B. Loss of Private Structures (Residential/Commercial) 2 Structure Title Holder/ Owner Compensation at

Market value, Resettlement & Rehabilitation Assistance

a.Cash compensation for the structure at market value, which would be determined as per section 29 of the RFCTLARR Act 2013. House under Indian Awas Yojna in rural area or Rs 50000 in lieu of and house under RAY in urban area or Rs 100,000 in lieu of. The house if allotted will be in the name of both husband and wife. b. Right to salvage material from the demolished


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structures. c. Three months' notice to vacate structures. d. Refund of stamp duty and registration charges for purchase of new alternative houses/shops at prevailing rates on the market value as determined in (a) above. Alternative houses/shops must be bought within a year from the date of payment of compensation. e. In case of partially affected structures and the remaining structure remains viable, additional 10% to restore the structure. In case of partially affected structures and the remaining structure becomes unviable additional 25% of compensation amount as severance allowance. f. Subsistence allowance equivalent to Rs. 36000 as one time grant. g. Each affected family getting displaced shall get a one-time financial assistance of Rs 50,000 as shifting allowance. h.One time grant of Rs. 50,000 as resettlement assistance i. Each affected person who is a rural artisan, small trader or self-employed person and who has been displaced (in this project owner of any residential-cum commercial structure) shalget a one-time financial assistance of Rs. 25,000/- for construction of working shed or shop. j.One time grant of Rs. 500,000

3. Structure Tenants/ Lease Holders

Resettlement & Rehabilitation Assistance

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compensation payable to structure owner as per applicable local laws b.In case of tenants, three months written notice will be provided along with Rs 50,000 towards shifting allowance

C. Loss of Trees and Crops 4 Standing

Trees, Crops Owners and beneficiaries (Registered/ Unregistered tenants, contract leaseholders

Compensation at market valu

a. Three months advance notice to project affected persons to harvest fruits, standing crops and removal of trees. b. Compensation to be paid at the rate estimated by: 1) The Forest Department for timber trees 2) The State Agriculture Extension Department for crops 3) The Horticulture Department for fruit/flower bearing trees. c. Registered tenants, contracted cultivators & leaseholders& sharecroppers will be eligible for compensation for trees and crops as per the agreement document between the owner and the beneficiaries. d. Un-registered tenants, contract cultivators, leaseholders &sharecroppers will be eligible for compensation for trees and crops as per mutual understanding between the owner and the beneficiaries

D. Loss of Residential/ Commercial Structures to Non-Titled Holders 5 Structures

within the Government land

Owners of Structures or Occupants of structures identified as per Project Census Survey


a. Non-Vulnerable encroachers shall be given three months' notice to vacate occupied land. b. Vulnerable encroachers will be provided cash assistance at replacement cost for loss of structures as described in section 29


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of the RFCTLARR Act 2013. c.Any encroacher identified as non-vulnerable but losing more than 25% of structure used will be paid cash assistance at replacement cost for loss of structures. The amount will be determined as per section 29 of the RFCTLARR Act 2013. d. All squatters to be paid cash assistance for their structures at replacement costs which will be determined as mentioned in section 29 of the RFCTLARR Act 2013. e. All squatters (other than kiosks) will be eligible for one time grant of Rs 36000 as subsistence allowance. f. All squatters other than Kiosks will be given shifting allowance of Rs 50,000 per family as one time grant for a permanent structure and Rs. 30,000 for a semi- permanent structure and Rs. 10,000 for a temporary structure. g. Each affected person who is a rural artisan, small trader or self-employed person assistance of Rs 25,000/- for construction of working shed or shop. h. In case of Kiosks, Rs. 5000 will be paid as one time grant.

E. Loss of Livelihood 6 Households Title Holders/ Non-

Title holders/ and employees


a. Subsistence allowance of Rs. 36,000 as one time grant. (PAPs covered under 1(f), 2 (f) and 5 (e) above would not be eligible for this assistance). b. Training Assistance of Rs 10,000/- for income generation per family. c. Temporary employment


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in the project construction work to project affected persons with particular attention to vulnerable groups by the project contractor during construction, to the extent possible.

F. Additional Support to Vulnerable Families 7 Households SC,ST, BPL, WHH

families Resettlement &Rehabilitation Assistance

a. One-time additional financial assistance of Rs. 50,000. b. Squatters and encroachers already covered under clause 5 are not eligible for this assistance.

G. Loss of Community Infrastructure/Common Property Resources 8 Structures &

other resources (e.g. land, water, access to structures etc.)

Affected communities and groups

Reconstruction of community structure and common property resource

Reconstruction of community structure and common property resources in consultation with the community

H. Temporary Impact During Construction 9 Land &

assets temporarily impacted during construction

Owners of land & Assets

Compensation for temporary impact during construction e.g. diversion of normal traffic, damage to adjacent parcel of land / assets due to movement of heavy machinery and plant site.

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Annexure XIX (To be read as 5.3.2.3)

Guidelines of Resettlement Action Plan

Though it is envisaged that projects will involve very generic social issues that are manageable, Mitigation plan already suggested in SMP. But there might be some social risk and/or disruptions and/or impacts arise in the projects sites during laying of pipeline. With considering the above issues, Outline of RAP and Entitlement metrix has been developed(based on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 subject to subsequent supplements by GoP orders and World Bank Operational Policy 4.12 on involuntary resettlement).If require, R&R assistances will be paid by the project, cost towards land transfer and/or acquisition, if any, will be paid by the borrower.

The broad principles of the Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) policy are:

All negative impacts including displacement should be avoided or minimized wherever feasible by exploring all viable alternative project designs.

Where negative impacts are unavoidable, efforts should be made either to improve the standard of living of the affected persons or at least assist them in restoring their previous standard of living at no cost to them.

Ensure people's participation during the course of the project cycle.

Effort should be made towards the enhancement of the positive impact of the projects.

Before taking possession of the acquired lands and properties, if necessary under the project, all compensation, resettlement and rehabilitation would be made in accordance with this policy.

The implementation of the R&R Action Plan will be synchronized with any civil works to be conducted under the project. The project will ensure that no civil works are initiated before compensation and assistance to affected population has been provided in accordance with this policy.

Definitions

Cut-off date In the cases of land acquisition affecting legal titleholders, the cut-off date would be the date of issuing the publication of preliminary notification u/s 11(I) of RFCTLAR Act, 2013 & for the Non-Title holders cutoff date would be the date of Census Survey.

Project Affected Person:

Person who is affected in respect of his/her land including homestead land and structure thereon, trade and occupation due to construction of the project

Project Displaced Person

A displaced person is a person who is compelled to change his/her place of residence and/or work place or place of business, due to the project.

Projected Affected Family

Family includes a person, his or her spouse, minor children, minor brothers and minor sisters dependent on him. Provided that widows, divorcees and women deserted by families shall be considered separate families; Explanation - An adult of either gender with or without spouse or children or dependents shall be considered as a separate family for the purpose of this Act.

Land Owner: land owner" includes any person: • Whose name is recorded as the owner of the land or building or part thereof, in the records of the authority concerned; or • Any person who is granted forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest


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Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 or under any other law for the time being in force; or • Who is entitled to be granted Patta rights on the land under any law of the State including assigned lands; or any person who has been declared as such by an order of the court or Authority

Marginal farmers “marginal farmer" means a cultivator with an un-irrigated land holding UP to one hectare or irrigated land holding up to one half hectare.

Small Farmer “small farmer” means a cultivator with an un-irrigated land holding up to two hectares or irrigated land holding up to one hectare, but more than the holding of a marginal farmer

Encroacher A person who has trespassed government/ private/community Land, adjacent to his or her land or asset to which he/she is not entitled and who derives his/her livelihood and housing there from prior to the cut-off date.

Squatter A squatter is a person who has settled on publicly owned land for housing or livelihood without permission or who has been occupying publicly owned building without authority prior to the cut-off date.

Landless/Agriculture Labor

A person who does not hold any agriculture land and has been deriving main income by working on the lands of others as sub-tenant or as an agriculture laborprior to the cut-off date.

Below Poverty Line A household, whose annual income from all sources is less than the designed sum as fixed by the planning commission of India, will be considered to be below poverty line (BPL).

Vulnerable Person The Vulnerable group may include but not be limited to the following:

Those people falling under Below Poverty line category as defined by GoP.

Member of Scheduled caste/tribe community/other backward community.

Women Headed households.

Senior citizen-person above the age of 60 years.

Landless

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Annexure XX (To be read as para 5.3.2.3)

Outline of the Resettlement Action Plan

S. No.

Description of the project General description and identification of the project area.

1 Potential impacts Identification of: (a) project component or activities that give rise to resettlement; (b) zone of impact of such component or activities; (c) alternatives considered to avoid or minimize resettlement; and (d) mechanisms established to minimize resettlement, to the extent possible, during project implementation.

2 Objectives Main objectives of the resettlement program.

3 Socioeconomic studies Findings of the studies to be reconducted after freezing of final alignment by DBO Contractor with the involvement of potentially displaced people: (a) Census survey covering: (i) current occupants of the affected area to establish a basis for the design of the resettlement program and to exclude subsequent inflows of people from eligibility for compensation and resettlement assistance; (ii) standard characteristics of displaced households, including a description of production systems, labor, and household organization; and baseline information on livelihoods (including, as relevant, production levels and income derived from both formal and informal economic activities) and standards of living (including health status) of the displaced population; (iii) the magnitude of the expected loss--total or partial--of assets, and the extent of displacement, physical or economic; (iv) information on vulnerable groups or persons, for whom special provisions may have to be made; (v) provisions to update information on the displaced people's livelihoods and standards of living at regular intervals so that the latest information is available at the time of their displacement. (b) Other studies describing the following: (i) land tenure and transfer systems, including an inventory of common property natural resources from which people derive their livelihoods and sustenance, non-title-based usufruct systems (including fishing, grazing, or use of forest areas) governed by local recognized land allocation mechanisms, and any issues raised by different tenure systems in the project area; (ii) the patterns of social interaction in the affected communities, including social networks and social support systems, and how they will be affected by the project; (iii) public infrastructure and social services that will be affected; (iv) social and cultural characteristics of displaced communities, including a description of formal and informal institutions (e.g., community organizations, ritual groups, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)) that may be relevant to the consultation strategy and to designing and implementing the resettlement activities.

4 Legal framework The findings of an analysis of the legal framework: (a) scope of the power of eminent domain and the nature of compensation associated with it, in terms of both the valuation methodology and the timing of payment; (b) applicable legal and administrative procedures, including a description of the remedies available to displaced persons in the judicial process and the normal timeframe for such procedures, and any available alternative dispute resolution


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mechanisms that may be relevant to resettlement under the project; (c) relevant law (including customary and traditional law) governing land tenure, valuation of assets and losses, compensation, and natural resource usage rights; customary personal law related to displacement; and environmental laws and social welfare legislation; (d) laws and regulations relating to the agencies responsible for implementing resettlement activities; (e) gaps, if any, between local laws covering eminent domain and resettlement and the Bank's resettlement policy, and the mechanisms to bridge such gaps; and (f) any legal steps necessary to ensure the effective implementation of resettlement activities under the project, including, as appropriate, a process for recognizing claims to legal rights to land--including claims that derive from customary law and traditional usage.

5 Institutional Framework The findings of an analysis of the institutional framework covering (a) identification of agencies responsible for resettlement activities and NGOs that may have a role in project implementation; (b) assessment of the institutional capacity of such agencies and NGOs; and (c) any steps that are proposed to enhance the institutional capacity of agencies and NGOs responsible for resettlement implementation

6 Eligibility Definition of displaced persons and criteria for determining their eligibility for compensation and other resettlement assistance, including relevant cutoff dates. Valuation of and compensation for losses Methodology to be used in valuing losses to determine their replacement cost; and a description of the proposed types and levels of compensation under local law and such supplementary measures as are necessary to achieve replacement cost for lost assets

7 Resettlement measures Description of the packages of compensation and other resettlement measures that will assist each category of eligible displaced persons to achieve the objectives of the policy.In addition to being technically and economically feasible, the resettlement packages should be compatible with the cultural preferences of the displaced persons, and prepared in consultation with them.

8 Site selection, site preparation, and relocation Alternative relocation sites considered and explanation of those selected, covering (a) institutional and technical arrangements for identifying and preparing relocation sites, whether rural or urban, for which a combination of productive potential, locational advantages, and other factors is at least comparable to the advantages of the old sites, with an estimate of the time needed to acquire and transfer land and ancillary resources; (b) any measures necessary to prevent land speculation or influx of ineligible persons at the selected sites; (c) procedures for physical relocation under the project, including timetables for site preparation and transfer; (d) legal arrangements for regularizing tenure and transferring titles to resettlers

9 Housing, infrastructure, and social services Plans to provide (or to finance resettlers' provision of) housing, infrastructure (e.g., water supply, feeder roads), and social services (e.g., schools, health services); plans to ensure comparable services to host populations; any necessary site development, engineering, and architectural designs for these facilities.

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manage these impacts (coordinated as appropriate with the environmental assessment of the main investment requiring the resettlement).

11 Community participation Involvement of resettlers’ and host communities: (a) a description of the strategy for consultation with and participation of resettlers and hosts in the design and implementation of the resettlement activities; (b) a summary of the views expressed and how these views were taken into account in preparing the resettlement plan; (c) a review of the resettlement alternatives presented and the choices made by displaced persons regarding options available to them, including choices related to forms of compensation and resettlement assistance, to relocating as individuals families or as parts of pre existing communities or kinship groups, to sustaining existing patterns of group organization, and to retaining access to cultural property (e.g. places of worship, pilgrimage centers, cemeteries); and (d) institutionalized arrangements by which displaced people can communicate their concerns to project authorities throughout planning and implementation, and measures to ensure that such vulnerable groups as indigenous people, ethnic minorities, the landless, and women are adequately represented.

12 Integration with host populations Measures to mitigate the impact of resettlement on any host communities: (a) consultations with host communities and local governments; (b) arrangements for prompt tendering of any payment due the hosts for land or other assets provided to resettlers; (c) arrangements for addressing any conflict that may arise between resettlers and host communities; (d) any measures necessary to augment services (e.g., education, water, health, and production services) in host communities to make them at least comparable to services available to resettlers.

13 Grievance procedures Affordable and accessible procedures for third-party settlement of disputes arising from resettlement; such grievance mechanisms should take into account the availability of judicial recourse and community and traditional dispute settlement mechanisms.

14 Organizational responsibilities Organizational framework for implementing resettlement, including identification of agencies responsible for delivery of resettlement measures and provision of services; arrangements to ensure appropriate coordination between agencies and jurisdictions involved in implementation; and any measures (including technical assistance) needed to strengthen the implementing entities' capacity to design and carry out resettlement activities; provisions for the transfer to local authorities or resettlers themselves of responsibility for managing facilities and services provided under the project and for transferring other such responsibilities from the resettlement implementing entities, when appropriate

15 Implementation schedule An implementation schedule covering all resettlement activities from preparation through implementation, including target dates for the achievement of expected benefits to resettlers and hosts and terminating the various forms of assistance. The schedule should indicate how the resettlement activities are linked to the implementation of the overall project

16 Costs and budget Tables showing itemized cost estimates for all resettlement activities, including allowances for inflation, population growth, and other contingencies; timetables for expenditures; sources of funds; and arrangements for timely flow of funds, and funding for resettlement, if any, in areas outside the jurisdiction of the implementing


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entities. 17 Monitoring and evaluation

Arrangements for monitoring of resettlement activities by the Implementing Agency, supplemented by independent monitors as considered appropriate by the Bank, to ensure complete and objective information; performance monitoring indicators to measure inputs, outputs, and outcomes for resettlement activities; involvement of the displaced persons in the monitoring process; evaluation of the impact of resettlement for a reasonable period after all resettlement and related development activities have been completed; using the results of resettlement monitoring to guide subsequent implementation.


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Annexure XXITo be read as para (5.3.2.5)

Gender Action Plan (GAP)

The objective of Gender Action Plan (GAP) is to increase women’s participation in development activities, infrastructure construction and maintenance. Infrastructures are designed to have gender focused services and during implementation those should address gender related issues in an effective manner. This gender action plan will equally promote the participation of men and women stakeholders as change agents and as beneficiaries in the project’s development process with particular attention to (i) women’s empowerment to participate and contribute in development programs, (ii) women’s poverty reduction & wellbeing and, (iii) sensitising others involved in the development efforts on gender concerns.

The Project will ensure women’s participation in infrastructure activities, as users, as construction labours and in management and maintenance of infrastructures. It will promote equality in wage for women and men for equal work. Women’s equal participation in public life, in social and environmental management and in local governance will also be promoted with greater attention. The GAP attempts to ensure participation of women citizens, adolescent girls, staff of the project, and elected women representatives in project activities at relevant levels. It also provides women to equally access to resources and services, derive benefits from the project services as well as contribute to the development of the community.

Social structure in Punjab like many other states of India is patriarchal and patrilineal, and hence the male domination in the social system. Unlike the tribal cultures in many parts, the status of women is considered to be subjugated to men, the gender gap now is not as wide as it used to be in yester years. The cause for wide gender gaps dates back to invasions & plunders in medieval period of Indian history & the resulting issue of women’s safety & security. After so many years of subjugation, women in India, had started believing that their position in society was level below to men. With the exposures to the outside world and awareness & realizations, the gender gap has been fading, but not totally gone – it’s a matter of behaviour change and that will take time. The concern here is women’s over involvement in number of activities that may or may not directly contribute in the family income but has a definite share of indirect contribution. Her daily activities cover working in the agricultural field, taking care of the livestock, family care and home management, taking care of the small business, attending community gatherings and many more. Women now for so long have been in such a neither subjugated position that they neither are aware nor feel comfortable to talk about the development issues concerning them. During the interaction session women generally say, “What can we suggest? ... How can we suggest?”

There had been extensive discussion sessions carried out to understand the status and condition of womenfolk. The meetings were scheduled with the concerned stakeholders - Government Departments, Non-governmental Organizations, Community based organizations and Self-Help Groups, and men, women, youth and children from the community. A questionnaire was used to assess the status of women in the respective project sites.

GAP Design:

To ascertain that women are brought into the mainstream it is essential to involve them from the very beginning stage of (project) need assessment, activity planning, designing, implementing and monitoring & evaluation. Women will be involved in consultation & discussions in all stages of the project. Women from the community were involved in assisting to identify the need and look for possible solutions. While preparing for the technical requirements in designing women could not suggest much though regarding laying of pipelines many did suggest the locations. In the implementing phase their services will be utilized to a great extent. In construction and building up the structure their labour will be utilized. They will also be involved in the monitoring


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and evaluating the works as well. Involving them in such exercises will give them a sense of ownership and pride followed by a sense of belongingness and responsibility.

GAP Mechanism:

The exercise of involving women in development programs will not be an easy task. The traditional subdued nature of women has kept them away from the mainstream for so long, to cross and threshold and enter the line of action will not be readily accepted by either them or the menfolk. This will require extensive awareness sessions and ample convincing power. A preliminary work can start from identifying the willing partners from the community who seem to understand the need and accept the offer. They are expected to have some knowledge base to transmit the same to others. During the field visit it was observed that women and women’s groups in Punjab are quite pro-active to development. Their partnership can best be utilised.

GAP Strategies:

The approach to ensure equitable participation and involvement of men and women both in the development efforts will be as follows: (i) identify the right individuals from within the community who appear to be understanding and accepting the fact of involving both the sexes in the programs, (ii) effective mobilisation of the said category of individuals so that others get a feel that a beneficial program is gearing up, (iii) motivate others who are stuck up in the threshold of wanting and not wanting to join the group, (iv) it is important to determine the causal factors that are probably hampering in the process of involvement and participation, (v) once the causal factors are determined an awareness program will be carried out to clear any doubt and dilemma regarding involvement and participation, (vi) and finally necessary training will be imparted in the required areas so that the inhibition vis a vis involvement and participation is lessened.

Components:

It has been decided to develop a Gender Action Plan (GAP) which will be a part of the project work plan.

The action plan will focus on two thrust areas to integrate gender into the project activities:

(i) Integration of gender at institutional level.

(ii) Integration of gender at program level.

Institutional Level: The responsibility of mainstreaming gender at the institutional level lies with the concerned government departments. There needs to be recruitment of more women employees in the respective departments and skill & capacity building programs for them to improve their working knowledge & capability. Recruiting women employees in the respective government machinery could be as follows:

(i) At department level, recruitment of (more) women Joint Engineers (JEs) is suggested. This is primarily because JEs interact directly with the community, and locals have easy access to meet & discuss with JEs.

(ii) Particularly at the department’s grievance cell, recruiting women JE will be more beneficial. Women do feel at ease when they have to communicate directly with an official – who is a woman.

(iii) At the panchayat / gram sabha level women candidates shall be motivated & encouraged to enter to contribute in local administration. Other than complying tothe minimum of 33% involvement of women candidates in panchayat elections, more women candidates & women’s groups shall be encouraged to be part of development programs.

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are effectively able to involve women in the programs, monitor their participation and evaluate the outcome. This will be in the mode of seminar, workshops and conferences.

Program Level: Since the focus is on mainstreaming women from local community, it is important to involve more women in formal & informal social groups & make them participate in any form of local area development programs.

(i) At community level, there shall be 50% representation of women candidates in Social Outreach Team (SOT). SOT will interact and communicate with the local community regarding the undergoing development programs and will be accountable to the Contractor and the concerned department’s Community Organiser.

(ii) Interested SHGs with significant number of women members will be contacted, due trainings will be given and will be involved in different stages of project activities, from need assessment to monitoring & evaluation.

(iii) Interested local women & women’s groups will be involved to contribute & participate in project development activities, due trainings will be conducted for their skill improvement so that they are able to contribute positively.

Awareness & relevant training programs will be organized & conducted for them so that they understand the development efforts and ably contribute in the programs. Apart from their capacity building vis a vis the project activities, awareness on GOI schemes, livelihood improvement programs, social awareness and similar programs will be conducted for them by the project implementers.

In the Project, the gender issues will be addressed in the following manner:

SN Component Activity & Target Time Schedule Responsibility 1. Pre-

construction activities

at least 30% of women involvement in consultation & discussion programs

coverage of local women for disclosure of project activities & components

Prior to project construction

work

DWSS

Consultancy Firm hired

2. Construction

of WTP at least 30% of women involvement in

consultation & discussion programs generating employment opportunities for

women by involving them in construction works

during construction, all women labours to be provided with temporary camp locations along with water and sanitary facilities

planning & implementing awareness & training programs for women labours working at construction sites on safety & other social issues concerning them

Awareness & training programs for women labours on safety issues at work sites & other social concerns.

The project will ensure elimination of wage differences between men and women, aiming at the equal working opportunities.

During the entire phase of constructions

Contractor

Implementing Agency

3. Laying water

transmission at least 30% of women involvement in

consultation & discussion programs During the

entire phase of Contractor


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SN Component Activity & Target Time Schedule Responsibility pipeline generating employment opportunities for

women by involving them in construction works



Awareness & training programs for women labours on safety issues at work sites & other social concerns.

30% space will be reserved for women vendors on the weekly market day, at the construction sites.

15% for the women headed household & destitute women running shops.


Days earning to be given to the vendor if not able to run the shop particular day due to construction work, or involve her in construction work at her will.

constructions Implementing Agency

4. Renovation of

3 overhead water storage

tanks


generating employment opportunities for women by involving them in construction works



Awareness & training programs for women labours on safety issues at work sites & other social concerns. 30% space will be reserved for women vendors on the weekly market day, at the construction sites.


Days earning to be given to the vendor if not able to run the shop particular day due to construction work, or involve her in


Contractor

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SN Component Activity & Target Time Schedule Responsibility construction work at her will.


5. Construction &

repair works at least 30% of women involvement in

consultation & discussion programs generating employment opportunities for

women by involving them in construction works and maintenance, and tree plantation activities etc.



Awareness & training programs for women labours on safety issues at work sites & other social concerns. 30% space will be reserved for women vendors on the weekly market day, at the construction sites.



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6. Support for

project management


planning & conducting awareness on service delivery system & responsibilities of citizens

awareness on water supply system, water borne diseases & health concerns for the local women

assessing the institutional mechanism & women’s engagement therein.

Advising to involve & let more women participate in improving service delivery mechanism

Promoting women member’s participation in local governance and in other institutional structures, such as ‘Social Outreach Team’ (SOT), Shopkeeper’s Union etc. Government departments to maintain at least 33% representation of women in the concerned departments/divisions/boards and there be at least 50% representation of women in (other) social welfare groups

All through the project cycle, at regular interval

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7. Cross-cutting Activities

Creating awareness & information sharing with local women, community groups & among SHGs on micro-finance, marketing skills & linking with other government schemes

Suggesting, planning & implementing welfare programs for women workers/employees at the construction sites and at the work places to sustain women employees for longer period and making working outside home easier for them.

Planning & organizing Gender Sensitive & Gender Mainstreaming Workshops for government officials, panchayat members & local community

Awareness on roles & responsibilities of community members & community groups/SHGs.

Training community groups/SHGs on social audit, decision making, project evaluation and monitoring, safeguards issues, and so on.

Skills for income generating activities for local community, particularly for women.

Training on O&M of community infrastructure & amenities.

Protection of environment & natural resources.

As a part of institutional capacity building, women shop owners will be encouraged to form an association namely MahilaVyapar Mandal, so that they can be represented in the Traders’ Association (TA) and Market Management Committee (MMC). This association will also help women to be represented in the forums related to women’s business and entrepreneurship.


Institutional linkages for the concerned stakeholders will be established to support women in various issues.

Local women’s groups/ SHGs will be encouraged to facilitate and involve mothers in ensuring children’s rights with emphasis on girl child, women’s rights and family development issues in the

All through the project cycle, at regular interval

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Connecting all mahilavyaparmandal& creating an apex body, to control & monitor activities of MVMs.


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Annexure XXIITo be read as (Table 5.8)

General Guidelines For Contractor’s Construction Water Management Plan

Dos and Don’ts for the contractor

There are a number of dos and don’ts for the contractor as provided below

Contractor’s vehicles shall not be allowed to wash in the canal or stream. This is to avoid potential pollution from oil residues.

Contractors shall not use water from the community drinking water sources such as;

Public water supply schemes

Community spring water sources

Community hand pumps

Community bore wells / shallow tube wells

Location of the streams from which the Community takes drinking water

Contractor shall obtain all legal approvals and clearances from the concerned departments.

Contractor shall consult the local communities where the water source has been identified.

If the source is canal/stream- discharge data for the past several years need to be analyzed, whether source is perennial, or non-perennial, any irrigation scheme is running over it or not, if irrigation /IPH * department is using it, or local people are using it or not. NOC* from all concerned authorities will be required.

If the sources is groundwater (a hand pump/bore well or open deep well)- then its chemical composition and water related tests are required to be obtained and an NOC is obtained from the competent authority.

*IPH = Irrigation and Public Health Department.

*NOC = No Objection Certificate.


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Major Labor Laws Applicable to Establishments Engaged inConstruction of Civil Works

(i) Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 - The Act provides for compensation in case of injury by accident arising out of and during the course of employment.

(ii) Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 - Gratuity is payable to an employee under the Act on satisfaction of certain conditions on separation if an employee has completed 5 years’ service or more or on death at the rate of 15 days wages for every completed year of service. The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 10 or more employees.

(iii) Employees’ PF and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 - The Act provides for monthly contributions by the employer plus workers @10 % or 8.33 %.The benefits payable under the Act are: (a) Pension or family pension on retirement or death as the case may be; (b) deposit linked insurance on the death in harness of the worker; (c) payment of PF accumulation on retirement/death etc.

(iv) Maternity Benefit Act, 1951 - The Act provides for leave and some other benefits to women employees in case of confinement or miscarriage etc.

(v) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 - The Act provides for certain welfare measures to be provided by the Contractor to contract labor and in case the Contractor fails to provide, the same are required to be provided by the Principal Employer by Law. The principal employer is required to take Certificate of Registration and the Contractor is required to take a License from the designated Officer. The Act is applicable to the establishments or Contractor of principal employer if they employ 20 or more contract labor.

(vi) Minimum Wages Act, 1948 - The employer is supposed to pay not less than the Minimum Wages fixed by appropriate Government as per provisions of the Act if the employment is a scheduled employment. Construction of Buildings, Roads, Runways are scheduled employment.

(vii) Payment of Wages Act, 1936 - It lays down as to by what date the wages are to be paid, when it will be paid and what deductions can be made from the wages of the workers.

(viii) Equal Remuneration Act, 1979 - The Act provides for payment of equal wages for work of equal nature to Male and Female workers and not for making discrimination against Female employees in the matters of transfers, training and promotions etc.

(ix) Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 - The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 20 or more workmen. The Act provides for payments of annual bonus subject to a minimum of 8.33 % of wages and maximum of 20 % of wages to employees drawing Rs. 3,500/- per month or less. The bonus to be paid to employees getting Rs. 2,500/- per month or above up to Rs.3,500/- per month shall be worked out by taking wages as Rs.2,500/- per month only. The Act does not apply to certain establishments. The newly set up establishments are exempted for five years in certain circumstances. Some of the State Governments have reduced the employment size from 20 to 10 for the purpose of applicability of the Act.

(x) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - The Act lays down the machinery and procedure for resolution of industrial disputes, in what situations a strike or lock-out becomes illegal and what are the requirements for laying off or retrenching the employees or closing down the establishment.


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(xi) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 - It is applicable to all establishments employing 100 or more workmen (employment size reduced by some of the States and Central Government to 50). The Act provides for laying down rules governing the conditions of employment by the employer on matters provided in the Act and get the same certified by the designated Authority.

(xii) Trade Unions Act, 1926 - The Act lays down the procedure for registration of trade unions of workmen and employees. The trade unions registered under the Act have been given certain immunities from civil and criminal liabilities.

(xiii) Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 - The Act prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age in certain occupations and processes and provides for regulation of employment of children in all other occupations and processes. Employment of child labor is prohibited in Building and Construction Industry.

(xiv) Inter-State Migrant Workmen's (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 - The Act is applicable to an establishment which employs 5 or more inter-state migrant workmen through an intermediary (who has recruited workmen in one state for employment in the establishment situated in another state).The inter-state migrant workmen, in an establishment to which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be provided certain facilities such as housing, medical aid, traveling expenses from home up to the establishment and back, etc

(xv) Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules 2016- This Rule stipulate that-

Every waste generator shall segregate construction and demolition waste and deposit at collection centre or handover it to the authorized processing facilities

Shall ensure that there is no littering or deposition so as to prevent obstruction to the traffic or the public or drains.

Large generators (who generate more than 20 tons or more in one day or 300 tons per project in a month) shall submit waste management plan and get appropriate approvals from the local authority before starting construction or demolition or remodeling work,

Large generators shall have environment management plan to address the likely environmental issues from construction, demolition, storage, transportation process and disposal / reuse of C & D Waste.

Large generators shall segregate the waste into four streams such as concrete, soil, steel, wood and plastics, bricks and mortar,

Large generators shall pay relevant charges for collection, transportation, processing and disposal as notified by the concerned authorities;

(xvi) Solid Waste Management Rules 2016- As per this Rule, responsibility of Solid Waste Generator is as below-

segregate and store the waste generated in three separate streams namely bio-degradable, non biodegradable and domestic hazardous wastes in suitable bins and handover segregated wastes to authorized waste pickers or waste collectors as per the direction or notification by the local authorities from time to time;

store separately construction and demolition waste, as and when generated, in his own premises and shall dispose off as per the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016; and

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(xvii) The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996 - All the establishments who carry on any building or other construction work and employ 10 or more workers are covered under this Act. All such establishments are required to pay Cess at rate not exceeding 2% of the cost of construction as may be notified by the Government. The employer of the establishment is required to provide safety measures at the building or construction work and other welfare measures, such as canteens, first-aid facilities, ambulance, housing accommodation for workers near the workplace etc. The employer to whom the Act applies has to obtain a registration certificate from the Registering Officer appointed by the Government. Following are the major requirements under this Act, applicable to this project-

Employer shall-

Provide and maintain, at suitable point, sufficient quantity of wholesome drinking water, such point shall be at least 6 meter away from any washing areas, urinals or toilets.

Provide sufficient urinals and latrines at convenient place, easily accessible by workers

Provide free of charge, temporary living accommodations near to work sites with separate cooking place, bathing and lavatory facilities and restore the site as pre conditions after completing the construction works

Provide crèche with proper accommodation, ventilation, lighting, cleanliness and sanitation if more than fifty female workers are engaged

Provide first aid facilities in all construction sites

For safety of workers employer shall provide-

Safe access to site and work place

Safety in demolition works

Safety in use of explosives

Safety in operation of transporting equipments and appoint competent person to drive or operate such vehicles and equipments

Safety in lifting appliance, hoist and lifting gears

Adequate and suitable lighting to every work place and approach

Prevention of inhalation of dust, smoke, fumes, gases during construction works and provide adequate ventilation in work place and confined space

Safety in material handling and stacking/un stacking

Safeguarding the machinery with fly-wheel of moving parts

Safe handling and use of plants operated by compressed air

Fire safety

Limit of weight to be lifted by workers individually

Safety in electric wires, apparatus, tools and equipments

Provide safety net, safety sheet, safety belts while working at height (more than 1.6 mtrs as per OSHA)

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where required

Safety in pile works, concrete works, hot asphalt, tar, insulation, demolition works, excavation, underground construction and handling materials

Provide and maintain medical facilities for workers

Any other matters for the safety and health of workers


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Workers Safety In Common Operation And During Constructions

House Keeping Practices 1. Maintain washrooms and canteens clean

2. Keep all walkways clear and unobstructed at all times

3. Ensure that no spillages of oil and grease occurs in the construction camp

4. Stack raw materials and finished products clear of walkways or out of roads

5. Do not leave tools on the floor or in any location where they can be easily dislodged

6. Keep windows and light fittings clean

7. Maintain the workplace floors dry and in a non-slippery condition

8. Provide and maintain proper drainage system to prevent stagnant water.

9. Use metal bins for oily and greasy rags and store all flammable materials in appropriate bins, racks or cabinets. Ensure that the meal bins for storing oily and grease rags should be covered with lids.

10. Ensure that protruding nails in boards or walls are removed or bent over so that they do not constitute an hazard to people

11. Make sure that hazardous/dangerous chemicals are kept in the stores with the appropriate labelling, display of the material-safety-data-sheet (MSDS) and other precautionary measures

12. Display ‘no smoking’ signs in areas with high fire risks such as paint stores, wood working areas, etc.

Safe Layout In The Construction Plant, Camp And Quarry Areas 1) Arrange perimeter fencing for construction plant

2) Ensure good visibility and safe access at site entrances

3) Provide adequate warning signs at the entrance and exit and where ever necessary

4) Provide adequate space/area for loading, unloading and storage of materials, plant and machinery

5) Display emergency procedure and statutory notices at conspicuous locations

6) Consider provision of welfare facilities required

7) Provide areas for dumping garbage and other waste materials, and also arrange their regular clearance and safe disposal

8) Arrange storage, transport and use of fuel, other flammable materials and explosives in lines with the license requirements to be obtained from appropriate authorities

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10) Provide access roads and plant movement areas within the site.

11) Ensure the availability of first aid facilities and display notices to show the location of these facilities

12) Provide proper drainage and sewage facilities

TREE FELLING If Applicable

1. Use hard hats during tree felling works

2. Ensure that tools such as axes are in good condition

3. Determine proper foot and body position while using the axe

4. Wear appropriate foot protection while felling trees

5. Carry a first aid kit to the site

6. Determine possible hazards in the area, with reference to electrical or telephone or other utility lines

7. Determine the safest direction for the tree fall prior to felling

8. Determine the proper hinge size before directing the tree fall.

Noise Hazards and Its Control 1) Observe the indications of noise levels 2) Use sound level meters to measure. If the sound level exceeds 85 dB(A), then preventive

and protective measures should be taken

3) Make personnel aware of noisy areas by using suitable warning signs and insisting that ear protective devices should necessarily be worn.

4) Reduce noise at source by improved maintenance, replacing noisy machines, screening with noise absorbing material, making changes to the process/equipment, controlling machine speeds, ensuring that two noise-generating machines are not running at the same time, using cutting oils and hydraulic breakers.

5) Appoint a competent person to carryout a detailed noise assessment in the site, designate ear protection zone, and give instructions on the necessary precautionary measures to be observed by site personnel, including the use of suitable type of ear protections.

6) Wear and maintain ear muffs and ear plugs as required

7) In construction or repair works, noise should be kept to a low-level bearing in mind the disturbance to local residents.

Road Works

1) The use of signage is most important to caution the road users of possible unsafe conditions due to the road works.

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3) While using signs, make sure that they are (i) simple, easy-to-understand and convey only one message, (ii) luminescent and with reflective properties and (iii) prominent and of appropriate size.

4) While using barricades, make sure that you keep traffic away form work areas and you guide the drivers to keep along a safe and alternative path.

5) Ensure that proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided to all the workers.

6) Cover existing road signs and install new ones at appropriate locations taking into account the distances that would be required and reaction times.

7) Plan layout and traffic management so that hazards do not occur.

8) Deploy flagmen to control traffic at the work areas. The flag should be 600mm x 600mm fastened to a 1m length staff.

9) Flagmen should wear reflective safety vests along with hard hats.

10) If required, use wireless devices for flagmen to co-ordinate form either ends of the road, where works are being carried out.

Electrical Hazards In Construction Areas

1) Treat all wires as live wires

2) Never touch dangling wires but report them to the manager

3) Unless you are a qualified electrician do not attempt electrical repairs

4) Never use electrical equipments if your hands are wet or you are standing in water

5) If electrical equipment is sparking or smoking, turn the power off and report the condition to the supervisor

6) Never use electrical wires having physical damage

7) Never allow equipment or traffic to run over the electrical wires.

Use and Storage of Gas/LPG

1) Store filled gas/LPG cylinder in an open area or outside the building

2) Transport, store, use and secure cylinders in upright position

3) Ensure proper ventilation at the ground level where the gas/LPG is in use

4) Avoid physical damage to the cylinder

5) Never weld or cut on or near the cylinder

6) Store empty cylinders secured and in upright position.

7) Make sure that the cylinder is closed immediately after use.

8) Investigate immediately if there is thea smell of LPG or gas.

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10) Make sure that there is no fire in the vicinity of the cylinder.

Operation of Excavators

1) Ensure that excavators are operated by authorized persons who have adequately trained.

2) Prevent unauthorized movement or use of excavators

3) Check regularly and maintain the machine thoroughly

4) Ensure that all relevant information, including those related to instruction, training, supervision and safe system of work are provided to the operators.

5) Ensure that the operation and maintenance manuals, manufacturer’s specifications, inspection and maintenance log books are provided for the use of machines to service engineers or other safety personnel during periodic maintenance, inspection and examination.

6) During tipping or running along the trenches, excavators must be provided with stop blocks.

7) Excavators must be rested on firm ground during operation.

8) Avoid operating the machine too close to an overhand, deep ditch or slope.

9) Locate and identify underground utility services by checking with all utility companies before the excavations.

10) Ensure that all excavations are supervised by experienced and competent persons.

11) When reversing or in case the operator’s view is restricted, adequate supervision and signalling should be provided.

12) Ensure that the type and capacity of the excavator are properly chosen for the intended purposes and site conditions. Never use a machine for any purposes other than it is designed for.

13) Check and report for excessive wear and any breakage of the bucket, blade, edge, tooth and other working tools of the excavator.

14) Check that all linkages/hinges are properly lubricated and ensure that the linkage pins are secured. Never use the improper linkage pins.

15) Never get down or climb a moving machine

16) Ensure adequate ventilation and lighting in the working place.

17) Ensure that the protective front screen of the driving cabin is fixed in position during excavations to avoid eye injury to the operator.

18) Ensure to switch-off the unattended vehicle.

Operation of Trucks and Dumpers

1) Ensure that only trained, authorized and licensed drivers operate the vehicles.

2) Provide the help of another worker before reversing the vehicle.

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4) Lower the tipping bodies when the machine is unattended, but if it is necessary to leave them in the raised position they should be blocked to prevent their fall.

5) Wear safety boots or shoes to avoid injuries during loading and unloading.

6) Carryout periodic servicing to the manufacturer’s requirements. All records of maintenance and repairs should be in writing and kept in the site.

7) Keep the vehicle tidy and its cabin free from tools and materials which might obstruct the controls.

8) Do not exceed speed limits.

9) No passenger should be carried on a dumper except the driver

10) Never drive the vehicle across a slope

11) Provide stop blocks when the vehicle is tipping into or running towards excavations

12) Do not overload the vehicle.

13) Carry only well secured loads.

14) Park only on level ground, in neutral with the parking brake applied.

15) Never climb or get down from a moving vehicle.

Gas Welding

1) Use the following personal protective equipment during welding

Face or hand shield fitted with filters,

Goggles, particularly while chipping slag,

Gloves long enough to protect wrists and forearms against heats, molten metal and radiation,

High-top boots to prevent sparks from burning foot.

2) Screen the work area with sturdy opaque or translucent materials as glare can cause eye injury.

3) Key for opening the acetylene cylinder valve must be kept ready while the cylinder is in use so that the cylinder valve may be immediately shut-off in an emergency.

4) Ventilate the workplace using air blowers and exhaust fans to remove poisonous fumes and gases that are being used during welding

5) Take precautions against flying spark and hot slag where welding is being done near flammable materials and check the area before leaving.

6) Do not weld the material degreased with solvents until it is completely dry.

7) Do not use gas cylinders for supporting work or as rollers.

8) Do not use oil/grease on oxygen cylinder fittings.

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10) Do not use too much force if valves are stuck.

11) Replace valve caps after use

12) Search for leaks in equipment by using a solution of soap water.

13) Shut the cylinder valve if acetylene from a cylinder catches fire at the valve or regulator due to leakage at a connection.

14) Treat all gas cylinders as “full” unless you are sure otherwise.

15) Never attempt to transfer acetylene from one cylinder to another or attempt to refill an acetylene cylinder.

16) Keep portable fire extinguishers near the welding area

17) Secure all cylinders against accidental displacement.

18) Always lift gas cylinders. Do not slide them along the ground or drop them from trucks.

19) Keep gas cylinders in vertical position both in store and when it is in use.

20) Keep the work place dry, secure, free from combustible materials and obstruction.

21) Store the acetylene and oxygen cylinders separately and in a proper store.

22) Keep the gas cylinders away from source of heat, flammable materials, corrosive chemicals and fumes.

Manual Handling and Lifting

1) Use mechanical equipment in place of manual handling as far as possible.

2) Assess the manpower required to handle or lift the load safely and arrange the manpower accordingly.

3) While handling hazardous materials, the workers shall be informed of the hazards and safety precautions.

4) All relevant persons shall be trained on proper methods of lifting and carrying.

5) Where team work is required, select the persons whose ages and physical builds are compatible for teaming up. Coordinate the actions of the team members by giving necessary instructions.

6) Always lighten or suitably shape the load for manual handling. As far as possible keep a look for splinters, sharp edges, loose banding and nails.

7) Clear path or obstruction and tripping hazards.

8) Stack and secure goods safely on trucks, otherwise they fall off and injure passers-by.

9) Use personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety shoes, etc.

10) Adopt the following procedure when you lift a load.

11) Stand close to the object, have a firm footing with feet spread on either side of the road. 12) Bend the knees and keep your back as straight as you can. Grasp object firmly & be sure

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13) Breathe in and throw the shoulder backwards. 14) Straighten the legs, continuing to keep the back as straight as you can. 15) Hold the object firmly & close to the body 16) Always lift smoothly, avoid jerky motions and turn with feet instead of twisting the back.

First Aid

1) Provide first aid boxes at every site.

2) Ensure that training on the use of first aid box is provided to a handful of staff working in the site.

3) Display the list of persons who are trained on providing first aid.

4) Ensure that every first aid box is marked plainly “First Aid” in English and local language.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

List of personal protective equipment (PPE)

S#N Part of the body Personal protective Equipment

1 Eye Safety glasses, Goggles

2 Face Face shields

3 Nose Nose masks

4 Head Helmets

5 Feet Safety shoes

6 Hands and Arms Gloves

7 Body Vests

8 Hearing Earplugs, Earmuffs

Cost of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Cost of Personal Protective Equipment per person per project has been considered based on the assumption that one person/labour requires two set of PPE till the completion of the project. Cost per set of PPE is taken as Rs. 750 on an average for EMP BoQ estimate. So cost / person / project will be Rs. 1500.00

General:

1) Ensure that sufficient personal protective equipment are provided and that they are readily available for every person who may need to use them.

2) The management should ensure that all persons make full and proper use of the personal protective equipment provided.

3) Provide instruction and training on the proper use and care of protective equipment.

4) Do not willfully misuse, interfere with or ill-treat any protective clothing and equipment provided.

5) Ensure that the personal protective equipments are in good condition. Report immediately any damage to the management for replacement. Always keep the personal protective equipment as clean as possible.

Eye Protection

1) Issue eye protection equipment where there is a foreseeable risk of eye injury.

2) Ensure an adequate supply of goggles/shields is available.

3) Keep the goggles clean and make sure they fit well.

4) Do not watch welding operations unless your eyes are protected.

Head Protection

1) No person shall enter a construction site unless he is wearing a suitable safety helmet

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When there is the risk of being hit by falling objects

While on or near a construction site

During adverse weather conditions

When in any area designated as a “hard hat” area.

3) Provide identification labels to all helmets in some way to prevent random exchange among wearers, with one helmet exclusive to each person.

4) Inspect helmets for cracks, sign of impact or rough treatment before each usage and replace defective or damaged helmets.

Hearing Protection

1) Provide ear plugs or ear muffs as required. Use re-usable ear plugs when the reduction required (15-25 dB (A) is not excessive. Use ear muffs where a large attenuation of up to 40 dB (A) is demanded.

2) Do not use dry cotton wool for hearing protection because it cannot provide protection.

3) Provide disposable ear plugs for infrequent visitors and ensure that they are never re-used.

4) Provide re-usable ear plugs for those who need to work continuously for a long period in a high noise area.

5) Use ear muffs with replaceable ear cushions because they deteriorate with age or may be damaged in use.

6) Avoid wearing spectacles with ear muffs.

7) Use soap and water or the recommended solvent for cleaning ear muffs.

8) Provide ear muffs for those who may need to get in and out of a high noise area frequently.

Respiratory Protective Equipment

1) Wear suitable respirable mask for protection against small particles entering the lungs, e.g. while emptying of cement bags.

2) Provide training to all persons using the respirators for their correct fitting, use, limitations and symptoms of exposure.

3) Clean and inspect all respirators before and after use.

4) Store respirators properly when it is not in use.

Safety Footwear

1) Wear suitable footwear while working.

2) Use safety footwear on site or in dangerous areas.

3) Wear suitable safety shoes or ankle boots when working where there is a high risk of foot injuries from slippery or uneven ground, etc.

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5) Avoid wearing flip flops, high heeled shoes, slippers, light sport shoes in situations where there is a risk of foot injury.

6) Keep shoe lace knots tight.

Hand Protection

1) Wear suitable gloves for activities such as welding & cutting and manual handling of materials & equipment.

2) Do not wear gloves where there is a risk of them becoming entangled in moving parts of machinery.

3) Wash hands properly with disinfectant soap before eating & drinking. Wash hands immediately after each operation on site & when the situation warrants.

Fire Prevention, Fighting and Equipment

Before fire breaks out

1) Store flammable material in proper areas having adequate fire protection systems.

2) Display sufficient warning signs.

3) Train selected personnel to use these fire extinguishers.

4) Inspect fire extinguishers regularly and replace as necessary.

5) Fire escape route should be kept clear at all times and clearly indicated.

6) Know the escape route and assembly point.

7) Display escape route maps prominently at prominent places.

8) Carryout fire drill regularly. Designate fire Officers.

9) Install fire alarm wherever required and test regularly.

10) Provide sufficient exit signs at prominent locations for directing people to the escape route.

When fire breaks out

1) Alert all persons.

2) Put off the fire with appropriate fire extinguishers when you are sure that you are safe to do so.

3) Escape if you are in danger through the fire escape route to assembly point.

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Annexure XXV (To be read as para 6.3)

General Questions for ESIA during Village level /FGD meetings

1. What are the issues with current water supply? 2. Likely suggestions to improve water supply? 3. what’s your comment on its quality, quantity and regularity 4. Role of community has to play in better service Provisions of Water and Sanitation 5. Do you feel that construction of toilets at household level would solve the sanitation and

open defecation problem? 6. The role of village water and Sanitation Committee? 7. If community based water supply is arranged, (treated water through pipe line) are you

ready to pay user charge as fixed by Government? 8. What is the perception of girls student related to the availability of drinking water in the

schools in the GP 9. What according to each of you is the best way to communicate a particular message in

the community 10. Is there any common occurrence water related decease in villages?



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Photographs of WTP Site survey, Village Level / FGD meetings

ESIA for Providing Surface Water Supply Schemes to Villages of b (Cluster-1)

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Focus Group Discussions FGD


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Public Consultation Meeting in Villages of Block Ajnala in District Amritsar


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Public Consultation Meeti


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Public Consultation Meeting in Villages of Block Attari in District Amritsar

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in District Amritsar


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Annexure XXVII- Public Hearing Photographs – Chawinda Kalan, Amritsar(03.01.19)

(To be read aspara 6.7)


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Public Hearing Photographs – Manawala, Amritsar (04.01.19)


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Annexure XXIX(To be read as para 7.3.1)

TOR for Environment Specialist engaged by DWSS

A. Environmental Specialist (at Circle Level): The Environmental Specialist shall be recruited for the Environmental Unit at the Circle level. S/he shall report to the Superintending Engineer of the Circle. The role and responsibilities of Environmental Specialist shall include:

1. Ensure that all GoI and State level legal and regulatory provisions relevant to the environmental protection and the World Bank safeguards policies are satisfactorily met through the project processes in each scheme and project villages;

2. Ensure that: (a) environmental assessment is an integral part of planning, preparation and implementation of water supply and sewerage as well as onsite sanitation (toilet construction) proposed under the project; and (b) supervision, monitoring and evaluation of water and wastewater quality and environmental indicators are conducted as part of the overall project monitoring programme;

3. Provide inputs for effective planning, preparation and budgeting in DPRs and bid documents, by way of including environmental screening, EMP, ECoPs and EMF, for: (a) replacing and rehabilitating the existing water supply infrastructure; (b) augmentation of existing water supply schemes; (c) water supply schemes in quality affected areas; (d) canal based water supply schemes; (e) sewerage schemes; (f) onsite sanitation schemes; and (g) O&M requirements and responsibilities;

4. Obtain/facilitate field officials to obtain necessary approvals and clearances from required departments for implementation of schemes;

5. Provide oversight to DWSS staff, NGOs and contractors responsible for the scheme implementation; conduct field visits, participate in discussions and meetings and workshops and facilitate the data collection where required;

6. Conduct environmental audit for completed schemes – at least 30 % of completed category I water supply schemes, all of category II water supply schemes, all of sewerage schemes, and all villages onsite sanitation construction sites in high ground water table implemented in the Circle;

7. Prepare quarterly scheme-wise progress report on environmental status of water supply and sewerage schemes as well onsite sanitation. Based on the progress report, report any non-compliance to the reporting supervisor and prepare an action plan to address any non-compliance;

8. Support Water Quality unit in terms of related planning, capacity building, implementation, surveillance, monitoring and data analysis;

9. Ensure monitoring quality of treated wastewater and compost/sludge from sewerage schemes in consultation Water Quality, Technical and Sanitation units. Support AEs/SDEs/JEs in coordinating with the concerned institutes;

10. Ensure integration, monitoring and evaluation of water and wastewater quality monitoring data with MIS and GW mapping at Circle level;

11. Work with Training and Capacity Building Unit and Senior Environmental Specialist to: (a) prepare a training calendar for environmental safeguards trainings to officers across the Circle; (b) organize environmental training programs for officers, NGOs and contractors of water supply and sanitation schemes at Circle/Division/Block level; and (c) ensure IEC activities for awareness and sensitization regarding personal and public hygiene,


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environmental sanitation, and water conservation, are an integrated component of project IEC activities.

12. Support in other relevant tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Graduate degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science with Post

Graduate Diploma in Industrial Health & Safety or related field.

Experience: At least 03 years experience of working in multinational companies/ Government Departments

or a well established organization handling environment issues including 01 years experience in safety, environmental, or health management (SHE) in reputed organization.

Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act, Regulations and Codes of Practice

Comprehensive knowledge of Labour Law Comprehensive knowledge Water and Wastewater Quality Monitoring Experience in Liquid Waste Management in rural area Comprehensive knowledge of Disinfection of Drinking Water Supply Scheme Comprehensive knowledge of Surface Water and Ground Water Supply Scheme Comprehensive Knowledge of Onsite and Offsite Sanitation Technology options (Twin Leach

Pit, Septic tank cum Soak pit, Bio digester Tank of any other relevant Toilet Technology). Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office (MS- Power Point, MS Excel, MS-

Word, Google Sheets) etc Must have sufficient knowledge of Punjabi language. (At least Matriculation passed with

Punjabi language). Willing to travel and work extensively in rural areas of Punjab.

Salary: Remuneration negotiable up to Rs. 50,000 – 60,000/- p.m (L.S.) will be paid and travelling allowance as per actual basis.



Annexure XXX (To be read as para8.1)

Grievance Redress Reporting

A. Public Complaints Documentation Detailed information of complainer: Name of the complainer: Address / Location: Date of complaint submission: Complaint received: In the meeting / by phone / by written letter / by email. Sr. No.

Nature of the complaint (Grievance) (Type)

Complaint received through (with date)

Impact location (Village/ town/ city)

Name of complainant

Contact no / Email ID

Address Remarks (brief description of the action taken)

Status

Resolved Under progress

Pending

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