SIA/RAP Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority

Consultancy Services for Conducting Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA) And Preparation of Environment Management Plan (EMP) & Resettlement Plans for Underground

Electrical Cabling Works at Gandhidham and Adipur Cities Of Kutch District, Gujarat

Executive Summary – SIA/RAP

Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority

December 2018

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SIAandRAPforUndergroundElectricalCablingWorksatGandhidhamandAdipurcitiesofKutchdistrict,Gujarat

E‐2 FinalSocialImpactAssessmentReport&RAP

ExecutiveSummary

1.0 Background

The"NationalCycloneRiskMitigationProject"(NCRMPII)isbeingimplementedbytheNationalDisasterManagement Authority (NDMA) with support from theMinistryofHomeAffairs(MHA),GoI.ItincludesstatesofGujarat,Maharashtra,Kerala,KarnatakaandGoaon thewestcoastandWestBengalontheeastcoast.Theprojectseekstoachieveitsobjectivesbyundertakingstructuralandnon‐structuralmeasuresunderitsfourmainprojectcomponents:

A. EarlywarningDisseminationSystemsB. CycloneRiskMitigationInfrastructureC. TechnicalAssistanceforMulti‐HazardRiskManagementandD. ProjectManagementandImplementationSupport

TheGujaratDisasterManagementAuthority(GSDMA)isthenodalagencyfortheimplementationoftheNCRMPIIprojectinGujarat.

2.0 Sub‐Project

The sub‐project “underground electricalcabling works at Gandhidham and Adipurcities of Kutch district, Gujarat” is coveredunder sub‐component B1 (Cyclone RiskMitigation Infrastructure in Gujarat) ofComponent B (Cyclone Risk MitigationInfrastructure),NCRMPII.

The impact of climate change hazards &naturalcalamitiesisthreateningtheeconomicgrowth of the State and is alsodisproportionately affecting the vulnerablewhoareleastequippedwiththeresourcestoadapttochangingconditions.Inthepast,GandhidhamandAdipurcitieswereseverlyaffectedby:

the cyclonic storm that made landfall onthecoastofKandla(Kutch)nearthecityofGandhidhamonJune09,1998.Atthetimeoflandfall,theestimatedmaximumsustainedsurfacewindspeedassociatedwiththecyclonewasabout180‐220kmphandheightofthewavesupto6meters.ThetidegaugeatKandlareportedmaximumstormsurgeof1.5metersabovetheastronomicaltide.Thedeathtollfromthecyclonewasabout10000.

asevereearthquake(onJanuary26,2001)thatmeasured7.9onrichterscale.TheepicenterbeingBhachau(kutch),Gandhidham&Adipurandtheentirekutchregionfacedtremendouslossofhumanlives&infrastructure.Thedeathtollwasabout60000.

ProjectDevelopmentObjective(PDO)

To reduce vulnerability to cyclones andother hydro‐meteorological hazards ofcoastal communities in project states andincreasethecapacityoftheStateentitiestoeffectivelyplanforandrespondtodisasters.

Sub‐projectLocation‐Gandhidham&Adipur,Kutch,Gujarat



These cyclone& earthquake caused extensive devastation in all the affected districts, uprooting vastnumberoftrees,damagingroads,publicbuildings,livelihoodsanddisruptingtelecommunicationsandpowerinfrastructure.TheNeedistomoveforwardtowardsaresilientinfrastructurethatcanserveasafoundationforgrowthandeconomicdevelopmentofGandhidham‐Adipurcitiesandhelpbuilddisasterresilient‐communitiesthus,ensuringdevelopmentbenefitsoverthelongerterm.TherobustnessofUGelectricalnetworktotheeffectsofhighspeedcyclonicwindgustwhencomparedtotheoverheadelectricalsystemmakesitamoreviablechoicewhenprovidingasafeenvironmentinallaspects.This sub‐project ispartof apackage to supportGovernmentofGujarat (GOG) for reconstructionandrecovery efforts and to strengthen its capacity tomanage future disasters. Hence, the conversion ofexistingoverheadHT&LTelectricallinesintoundergroundelectricalcablingnetworkhasbeenproposedinGandhidhamandAdipurcitiesofKutchdistricttoprovidearesilientinfrastructurethatcanwithstandnatural disaters like cyclones. The underground electrical cablingworkswill be implemented by thePaschimGujaratVijCompanyLtd(PGVCL).SignificantfeaturesofanUndergroundElectricalCablingnetworkare:

Resilientinfrastructure‐Itissafertopubliclivesandpropertyparticularlyofvulnerablesectionsof society, during calamities/disasters/thunders/lightening instances, reduces risk of vehicularaccidents,electrocutionsetc.

Reliable‐Effectiveandreliablealternativetooverheadlinesduetoreal‐timemonitoring,lowwearandtearrisk,reducedoutages(abouthalfoftheirequivalentoverheadnetworks),etc.

Low carbon footprint & energy savings‐ Approx. 30% lower power losses in comparison tooverheadlinesathighcircuitloads.ImprovedsystemefficiencyinUGcables,loweringgreenhousegasemissionsandenergysavings.

Safeandaesthetic‐UGcablenetworkenhancesthevisualsoftheareawhichimprovesaesthetics,higherpublicacceptanceandconveyenvironmentalbenefits.Also,itreducesthevehicularaccidentrisksduetoremovalofHTandLTpolesalongtheroadside.

KeyBenefitsofUndergroundingtheexistingoverheadelectricalnetworkare:

Allareascoveredunderthisprojectwillensuretopracticallyremainunaffectedinfuturefrompowerdisruptions and associated implications during or after cyclone/high winds or naturalcalamities/extreme weather conditions, hence, resilient to natural disasters, the main projectdevelopmentobjectiveofUGcablingprojectcomponentunderNCRMPII.

UGcableshave lowertransmissionlossesandcanabsorbemergencypower loads.UGcableshavelowermaintenancecostsandemitnoelectricfieldandcanbeengineeredtoemitalowermagneticfieldthananoverheadline.

Whiletheupfrontinvestmentrequiredforanundergroundcabledistributionsystemishigher,therecurringexpensesarelowerandthereforeafairfinancialcomparisonwithoverheadlinesshouldconsidertheNPVofbothtypesofcostsoveralongplanningperiode.g.25to30years.Inmostcases,undergroundcablingturnsouttobecosteffectiveinafinancialsense.

ItisanestablishedfactthatUGCablenetworkwilllowerthetransmissionlosses,whichwillresultinenergy saving and subsequently reduction in green house gases (GHG) for generation of savedenergy/electricityforUGCablenetwork.

UGcablesarenotaffectedbymomentaryinterruptionsasoccurringfromlightningandfallingoftreebranchesonoverheadlines,whichde‐energizeandthenre‐energizethecircuitmomentlater,amostcommonfeatureinoverheadlines.



Itwillsubstantiallyconservestate’sresourcesrequiredduringre‐constructionofdamagedelectricalnetworkafterthedevastationcausedbyacycloneandothernaturaldisasters.

3.0 ObjectivesoftheAssignment

TheoverallobjectiveoftheprojectistocarryoutSocialImpactAssessment(SIA)oftheproposedprojectandtoidentifyadversesocialimpacts;preparecommensurateResettlementActionplantomitigatetheimpactsthatarelikelytoariseduetoimplementationoftheproposedsub‐projectandensurethattheproposedworksaredesignedandconstructedinlinewiththeregregulationsmadeofGovernmentofIndiaandGovernmentofGujarat.Thespecificobjectivesoftheassignmentareasbelow:

Toassessthesocial impactsandissues in linewiththeover‐allguidancegivenundertheproject’sapprovedEnvironmentalandSocialManagementFramework(ESMF).

To prepare a baseline/existing conditions; analysis of data/information; consultations withstakeholdersand;assessmentofimpacts,includinganyalternativesthatcanhelpavoid/minimizetheidentifiedimpacts.

Toreviewandverifytheadequacyofexistingsystem/practicesforapplicationofrelevantsafeguardprocedures and practices, and adherence to various applicable regulations/rules and guidelinesdetailedoutintheESMF.

Preparation of relevant/comprehensive sub‐project specific SIA and RAP, including resettlementbudgetforimplementationofRAP.

4.0 Approach&SIAMethodology

Ourapproachfollowsagoal‐orientedmethodology,whereinthesocialimpactassessmentwascarriedoutinclosecoordinationwithtechnical/engineeringteamofPGVCL.Therewereintensiveconsultationswithvariousstakeholdersforprovidingnecessary inputstothestudy.Themethodologyforthestudyincludedthefollowing:

Desk‐BasedAssessment

ReconnaissanceSurveys

SocialScreening

CensusSurvey

Socio‐EconomicSurvey

TransectWalk

Videography&Photography

StakeholdersEngagement

5.0 Legalframework

Thisdealswiththeapplicableacts,notifications,guidelinesandpoliciesincontextoftheundergroundelectrical cabling works at Gandhidham and Adipur cities. The ESMF has been prepared as perGovernmentofIndiaandWorldBank’sOperationPoliciesforSocialandEnvironmentalSafeguards.ThePaschimGuajaratVijCompanyLtd(PGVCL– implementingagency)willensurecomplianceof legalandregulatoryframeworkduringtheprojectcycle.SafeguardpoliciesoftheWorldBankrelevanttotheproposedUGelectricalcableprojectare:

IndigenousPeoples(referredastribalinIndiancontext)(OP/BP4.10):Thepolicyunderscorestheneedtoidentifyindigenouspeoples,consultwiththem,ensurethattheyparticipatein,andbenefit



fromBank‐fundedoperationsinaculturallyappropriateway‐andthatadverseimpactsonthemareavoided,orwherenotfeasible,minimizedormitigated.Basedonsitevisits,initialconsultationswithstakeholdersandlocalpeoplenospecificlocalityorareawithinthecitywheretribalpopulationwithdistinctsocio‐culturalidentityvis‐à‐visthemainstreampopulationhavebeenreported.Thesocio‐economic survey also confirms non‐availability of tribal habitations with unique socio‐culturalidentityinGandhidhamandAdipurcities.AssuchOP4.10isnottriggered.

InvoluntaryResettlement(OP4.12):Policyisintendedtoensurethataffectedpersonsareassistedintheireffortstoimprovetheirlivelihoodsandstandardsoflivingoratleasttorestorethem,inrealterms,topre‐impactlevelsortolevelsprevailingpriortothebeginningofprojectimplementation,whicheverishigher.Thispolicyistriggeredastheproposedsub‐projectimplementationislikelytoimpact encroachers and squatters along the proposed electrical cabling route particularly, incongestedareasandmayleadtolossofshelter,access,ramp,platform,sourcesoflivelihood,etc.TheabovepolicyisthusapplicableandadverseimpactswouldbemitigatedasperentitlementscoveredinESMFofNCRMPII..

TheNationalLegalandRegulatoryCompliancesActs,guidelines,lawsandpoliciespertainingtothisprojectare:

TheRighttoFairCompensationandTransparencyinLandAcquisition&RehabilitationandResettlementAct2013(Act30of2013)&TheRighttoFairCompensationandTransparencyinLandAcquisitionandRehabilitationandResettlement(GujaratAmendment)Act,2016(Act12of2016):Notapplicableasthelandacquisitionisnotproposedinthissub‐projecttherefore,theprovisionsofthisAct(compensationandR&RassistanceasperFirst&SecondSchedule)willnotapply unless otherwise requirement of additional land is necessitated during the time ofimplementation.

GovernmentofGujarat (ResolutionNoLAQ22‐2014/179/GH)dated10/11/2016:Notapplicableastheaboveresolutionwillapplyonlywhenlandacquisitionisproposed,whichisnotthecasewiththesub‐project.

TheRighttoInformationAct,2005:Applicableasundertheprovisionsofthis citizensmayseekinformationbyfollowingdueprocedureinordertopromotetransparencyandaccountabilityintheworkingofthepublicauthorities.

Resettlement and Rehabilitation Principles: Applicable as the sub‐project activities involveadverse impacts on land, structure, livelihood and other assets and hence, a Resettlement PolicyFramework has been formulated to lay down the principles and procedures for social impactassessmentandpreparationofResettlementActionPlan

EntitlementMatrix:TheentitlementmatrixforNCRMPIIhasbeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeCentral & State Acts andWorld Bank Operational Policies 4.12 & 4.10 dealing with involuntaryresettlementandindigenouspeopleforprojectsacrossparticipatingstates.ThePAPswillbeeligibleforacombinationofcompensationandassistancemeasuresdependinguponthenatureofownershiprights of lost assets, type of impact and their socio‐economic status. The GSDMA and PGVCL(executingagency)willensurecomplianceofentitlementmatrix.

VoluntaryLandDonation: Incaseof landrequirement in futureprovisionhasbeenmade intheESMFforvoluntarydonationoflandbydifferententities(individuallandowners,GramPanchayats,trust,religiousinstitutions,temples,etc)

6.0 ProjectDescription

Thesub‐projectisspreadacrossanareaof36.6sq.kmcoveringapopulationofapproximately0.3millionasperCensus2011.TheExistingOHElectricalNetworkinGandhidham‐Adipurhastwosub‐stations:



Sub‐station1:66kVGandhidham‐2substation,coveringSadhuVasvani,Gopalpuri,BharatNagarandSunderpuri11kVFeederswhichisdistributedoveranlengthof362.54KmsinGandhidham&AdipurCities

Sub‐station2: 66 kVKFTZ substation coveringGandhidham,NewGandhidham‐2, Lilashah,NewLilashah‐2,Jhulelal,KERF,Jagjivan,Ganeshnagar,Aerodram,Gurukul,Adipur,DC5, NewGJ11kVFeeders

PGVCListheImplementationagencyfortheproposedUGelectricalcablingnetworkwithinGandhidham&AdipurCities.Thetotalprojectcostisestimatedtobe161.71crores,implementationperiodbeing18monthsaftertheawardofwork.SalientfeaturesoftheproposedUGelectricalnetworkasperDPRpreparedbyPGVCLare:

Undergroundelectricalcablingnetwork(hightension&lowtension)coversalengthof430.74KmsinGandhidhamandAdipurcities.LengthofHTCablelayingisapproximately164.74KmsandofLTCablelayingisapproximately266Kms

GandhidhamandAdipurwillbefedfromseventeen11kVfeedersemanatingfromtwo66KVsub‐stations.

Provisionofthreenewadditional11kVfeedersnamely,NewGandhidham,NewLilashah,NewGJforbalancedloadsharingamongthe11kVfeedersofGandhidhamsub‐station.

ProvisionofdiversionofloadofonefeedertoanotherfeederthroughtheproposedRingMainUnits(RMUs)networkforachievingaresilient&flexibleelectricalnetwork.

Installationof559nos.of11kVRMUs(RingMainUnits).

Installationof642nos.LTFeederPillarand4950nos.LTServicePillarforpowertoindividualLTconsumers.

Provisionofductfortelecommunicationcables,etc.

Installationof642nos.newdistributiontransformersalongwith27nos.(63KVA–18Nos.and25KVA9Nos.)existingdistributiontransformersbasedonregroupingbyconsideringthefutureloadgrowth.

SCADA(SupervisoryControlandDataAcquisitionSystem)compatibleRMU’s(Ringmainunit)willbeemployedwithaviewofdevelopingGandhidhamcity intotheSmartCityregime inthenearfuture.

SeparatetrenchforOFCcableroutingwillbeprovided,hence,avoidingre‐excavation&probabledamagetoroads/footpaths,otherutilitiesetc.

Theproposedprojecthasconsidereddifferent typesofcable trenchconfiguration(owing todifferentlocationsandsuitability)andmethodsforlayingofUGcables.Thetrenchconfigurationswillvaryasperthesiteconditionsi.e.soiltype,widthofthelane&spaceavailabletocarryoutconstructionworks.Thetrenchwillbeexcavateduptoamaximumof1200mmdepthand500mmwidthinthecitywithwideroads. However, in conjusted areas,where cable laying operationswill be difficult, LT cablewill beerectedfromFSPofTransformertoMSPsothatmorewidthisnotrequired(250‐300mm).Here,smallMSP’s(minisectionpiller)among4to5consumerswillbeerectedinfrontoftheconsumerpremisesandfromtheMSP,cableswillbeprovidedviaDWCpipetothemeteroftheconsumers(pipewillbeclampedtothecompoundwalloftheconsumerorasdesiredbytheconsumer).Forcongestedareaswithnarrowlanesandby‐lanesAerialBunch(AB)methodwillbeemployedasitisconsideredtobethebestchoiceforpowerdistribution in congestedurbanareas.Thismethod is alreadybeing implemented inmanyareasinGandhidham‐Adipur.



TheCommissioningoftheUGSystemwillbecarriedoutafterperformingandachievingtolerableresultsof the tests after laying in compliance with specifications & standards. The existing overheadinfrastructurewillbeDecommissionedanddismantledaftersixmonthsofthecommissioningoftheUGelectricalcableproject.Itwillinvolvedismantlingofalltheexistingoverheadinfrastructure(includingoverhead conductors, insulators, straight andVcrossarms, guywires,poles,distribution transformersetc.). It is estimated that 1278 number of distribution transformers (DT’s) will be dismantled. ThedismantledtransformersduringdecommissioningphasewillbereusedentirelybyPGVCLlocallyorinthereotherprojects.Further,asperthediscussionswithPGVCLofficials,itisestimatedthat80%ofthedismantledelectricpoleswhichareingoodconditionwillbereusedinotherprojectsandtherestbylocalpeopleinruralareas(tomakeboundarywalletc.).Approx.20%ofthedismantledelectricpoleswillbescrapped(end‐of‐life) and auctioned online by PGVCLwhich is an existingmethod too for rejected electrical itemsgenerated fromtheexsitingelectricalnetwork.Debrisgeneratedwillbedisposedwith theconsentofGandhidhamNagarPalikaintheexistingwastedisposalsiteoranyothersitedesignatedforConstruction&Demolitionwasteorreusedinotherconstructionworks(fillingpotholesetc.)

7.0 Socio‐EconomicProfile

DirectImpactZone–Sub‐ProjectLocation

Thesub‐projectareacomprisesthecitiesofGandhidham‐AdipurinGadhidhamTalukaofKutchdistrict,Gujarat.BothtownsaregovernedbyGandhidhamNagarPalikacomprising14wards.Theprojectsitelieswithin the Kutch region/district which has been assigned Zone V, a “severe intensity zone” whereearthquakesofmagnitude8.0canbeexpected.Gandhidham‐Adipurareafallsintohighdamageriskzonewith awind speed of 47m/s. In view of the above it is pertinent to note here that the Sub Project ‐“ConversionofhightensionandlowtensionoverheadelectricallinesintoundergroundcablingofhightensionandlowtensionelectricallinesinGandhidhamandAdipurcitiesofKutchdistrict”isproposedunderNCRMP II forwhich, resilient infrastructure needs to be put in place forwithstanding naturaldisasters,mainlycyclones.Theelectricalinfrastructuregetsbadlyaffectedduringcyclonesresultinginbreakdownofpowersupply,causinginjuryandevendeath.TheproposedundergroundelectricalHT&LTcablesystemcoversalengthof430.74kmsnetwork.Thebriefoverviewonthesub‐projectindicatesthatthere’snolandacquisitionproposedunderthissub‐projectand294structuresaregettingaffected.Layingofundergroundcabling,specificallyinareasthatare congested will require dismantling of boundary walls, sitting space (utha), ramp and partialdismantlingofresidential/commercialstructures.However,therepairingworkofthesestructureswillbecarriedoutbyPGVCL.

Table1.0:OverviewofProjectState,DistrictandCity

Description Gujarat Kutch Gandhidham

Total Population 6,04,39,692 20,92,371 2,47,992

Area(Km2) 1,96,244 45674 36.6

Change in Population, 2001‐2011 (%) 19.28% 32.16% 63.48%

Urban Population (%) 42.6 34.82 100

Rural Population (%) 57.4 65.18 0

SC Population (%) 6.74% 12.3 20.36



Description Gujarat Kutch Gandhidham

ST Population (%) 14.75 1.16 1.65

Sex Ratio 919 908 886

Child Sex Ratio 890 921 912

Population Density/km2 308 45.8 6775

Overall Literacy (%) 78.03 70.59 81.80

Male Literacy (%) 85.75 79.40 87.9

Female Literacy (%) 69.68 60.87 74.82

Contribution to Gross State Domestic Product

(2011‐2012)

12.2% ‐ ‐

Primary (%) 49.6 37.34 0.78

Secondary (%) 1.39 1.39 1.55

Tertiary (%) 49.0 61.27 97.67

Source:CensusofIndia,2011

DemographyandSocio‐EconomicProfileofGandhidhamandAdipur

Demography: Gandhidham Municipal Council encompassing an area of 36.6 sq.km accounts forpopulationof2,47,992and54565households(Census,2011).Thehouseholdsizeofthecityis4.5.Thedensityofthepopulationisabout6775.7personspersq.km,whichishigherthanthedistrictandstateaverageof46and308personspersq.kmrespectively.ThisissobecauseavastareaofthedistrictisRann(desert)area.

Aspercensus2011,thesexratiointhetownaccountsfor886whichislowerthanthestateaverageof919andnationalaverageof943.Thescheduledcaste(SC)andscheduledtribe(ST)populationaccountsfor20percentand1.65percentofthetotalpopulationofthetown.Thetotalscheduledcastepopulationofthedistrictis12.37%with4.23%residinginurbanareas.Theliteracyrateofthetownaccountsfor81.80percent,whichishigherthanthestateaverageandnationalaverageof79.31percentand74.04percentrespectively.Whilethemaleliteracyratecomprises87.9%,femaleliteracyaccountsfor74.8%.The Hindus constitute the maximum share of population (91.23%) , followed byMuslims (5.48%) ,Christians(1.21%).Thetheworkparticipationrate(WFPR)ofGandhidhamaccountsfor36percent.Outofthetotalworkersinthetown,0.32%areengagedincultivation,0.46%areAgriculturallabourers,1.55%areengagedinhouseholdindustrialworksand97.67%areengagedinotherworks.Thetownisprimarilyaservicetown.AsthecityisoneofthefastestgrowingcitiesofGujaratitisconsideredastheeconomiccapitalofKutchdistrict.Thecityisapopulardestinationsforconventions,business,meetingsandmajorindustriesandKandlaportandKASEZarelocatedinthehinterlandofthecity.ThecityisaservicetownandcaterstoitsneighbouringareasStatusofInfrastructure(physical&social)facilitiesinthecity

PhysicalInfrastructure:

RoadsandHighways:ThetwincitiesofGandhidhamandAdipurareconnectedtotheotherpartsofGujaratthroughNationalHighway(8A)41andStateHighway46(SH46).TagoreRoadpassingthrough



thecentreofthetownlinkstheStateHighway46(SH46)totheKandlaPortRoad.Theroadnetworkwithinthetwincitiescanbebroadlyclassifiedinto60m,45mand30mwideroads.WaterSupply:RawwaterforGandhidhamWaterSupplySchemeissourcedfrombothgroundwaterandsurfacewater. The groundwater is abstracted from the deep tubewells (about 100m to 120m deep)situatedbetweenAnjarandBhujandthesurfacewaterissourcedfromTapparDamconstructedonRiverSakara,situatedat35kmfromGandhidhamandalsofrompipelinesdrawingwaterfromRiverNarmadaandRiverMacchu.Around25.00MLDissuppliedwithinGandhidhammunicipallimits.ThewatersupplyschemeinGandhidhamismanagedbyGWSSB.Sanitation: TheexistingundergroundseweragenetworkinGandhidhamwasdesignedbyKandlaPortTrustandisabout25yearsold.Thecitygeneratesabout70.00MLDofsewagedaily,servedby256kmsofundergroundseweragenetwork.

Health: Gandhidham and Adipur cities have adequate health facilities which include Hospitals,dispensaries,healthcentres,maternityhomesetcrunbygovernment,privateorganisationsandtrusts.Education:Thereareabout79schoolsand27collegesinthecityper1000population(Census2011).FurtheraspertheGandhidhamNagarpalikathetotalnumberofschoolspresentinthecityisabout20whichincludesbothgovernmentandprivateschools.Recreation:ThecityofGandhidhamwasdevelopedwithaviewtoaccommodatetherefugesfromWestPakistan,hencethecitydoesnotincludemuchofplannedrecreationandtouristplaces.However,afewtouristandrecreationspacesinthecitycomprisestheGandhiSamadhi,theIFFCOColonywhichincludesmanyparks,greenareas,cricketground,waterbodiesandreligiousplaces.Housing and slums: There are 54054 properties in the city of which 14640 are commercial andInstitutionalproperties.(Census2011).TheslumpopulationinGandhidhamcityaccount24,914residents,accountingforaround10.05%oftotalpopulationthecity. Theslumhouseholdofthecitymainlycomprisesthe immigrants workingintheKandlaportandother industrieswhichare locatedinthesurroundingregionoftheGandhidhamandKanda.Thelargest(un‐notified)slumsintheGandhidhamareSunderpuriandGopalpuri.Main sourceofLighting inGandhidham: Approximately 96 percent household of Gandhidham haselectricalconnectionsandonly0.77percenthavenosourceoflighting.

8.0 SocialImpactAssessment&MitigationMeasures

Theimplementationof“UndergroundElectricalCablingSysteminGandhidhamandAdipurcities”islikelytocauseadverseimpactsonstructuresandassetsfallingalongthecablingrouteparticularly,especiallyincongestedareas.Thenatureof impacts identifiedbasedonthecensussurveyconductedcomprisespartialimpactsonresidential,commercial,residentialcumcommercialstructures,kiosk,CPRsetc.Since,theresettlementimpactsareonlypartial; it isnotlikelytoresult inphysicaldisplacement/relocation.Hence,anassessmentofadverseimpactsanddevelopmentofmitigationmeasureshasbeencarriedoutwhichmainlyaimstoassessthemagnitudepotentialadverseimpactsintermsofpropertiesandassetsandassociatednumberofpeople.ThedetailsofimpactofonefeederhasbeenprovidedintheStripPlan(VolumeIII)



TheassessmentisinaccordancewiththeESMF,whichhasbeenontheNational,StateLaws,andWorldBankoperationalpoliciesrelatingtosocialsafeguards.ThemethodologyadoptedandthestepsfollowedforconductingtheSIAare:

Secondarydataandliteraturereviewandsurvey StakeholdersConsultation: CensusandBaselineSocio‐EconomicSurvey:

MajorFindingsofthesurvey:

Atotalof294structureswillbepartiallyimpactedduetosub‐projectimplementation, Basedontheaveragesizeofthehousehold(5.9),itisestimatedthatmorethan2053personswould

beimpactedduetoimplementationoftheproject, Majorityof the structures (96.2%) likely tobeaffectedcomprises floors/rampsofdifferent types

(cementconcrete,tiled,interlocked,etc), Besidesindividualstructures,10commonpropertyresources(CPRs)suchastemplesandpassenger

shelterarelikelytoaffected, PhysicaldislocationofPAPsarenotlikelyasonlyapartofthestructurewouldbeimpacted, Majorityofthestructureslikelytobeaffectedhavebeenconstructedongovernmentland.Thusthe

statusofownershipmaybecategorisedasencroachersandsquatters,Itmaybenotedthatthoughthesocialimpactassessmentprovidesextentofimpactsonpropertiesandpersonsassociatedwithproperties.HoweverbasedondiscussionswithPGCVLofficialsandWorldBankteam during January 2018, these impacts will be minimized to a large extent during sub‐projectimplementation.ThemethodologyadoptedbyPGVCLwillfocusonadoptingalternatemeasuresduringcablelaying(likeshiftingofcableroutefrominsideofthepremisestowardstheedgeoftheroad/street,shiftingofcableroutefromonesideoftheroad/streetontoothersideofroad/street,makingminordeviationsinthecablelayingroute,etc)basedonthesiteconditionstofurtherminimizeimpactsonstructures.Broadly,cablelayingbytrenchingmethodwouldbefollowedinopenareas.Incongestedareas/narrowlines/by‐lanes,aerialbunchingmethodwouldbefollowed.Specificationsforcablelayingmethodologywouldbesuitably included in tenderdocument.Wherever, avoiding impactsonstructureswillnotbepossible,structureswillberepairedatprojectcostbyPGVCL.

9.0 StakeholderConsultations

Stakeholders’consultationswereconductedattwolevels:LocalandCitylevel.Locallevelconsultationswere held with individuals and with group of people in different parts of the city. The City LevelConsultationworkshopwasorganizedonMay17th,2017inConferenceHallofChambersofCommerceand Industries in Gandhidham. There were 62 participants comprising PAPs, local community,representative from various organisations, Forest Department, Pollution Control Board, KPT, GIDE,GandhidhamNagarpalika,ChamberofCommerceandIndustries,publicrepresentative,eminentcitizens,PGVCL,etc.TheidentificationandpreparationoflistofkeystakeholderswasdonebytheConsultantteaminconsultationwithDivisionalOffice,PGVCLGandhidham.TherequestletterandpriorinformationforattendingthestakeholdersmeetingwasissuedbytheExecutiveEngineer,DivisionalOffice,Gandhidham.AbrochureprovidingbriefinformationabouttheproposedworksinGujaratilanguagewaspreparedfordistribution tostakeholdersbefore theconsultation fordevelopinganunderstandingof theproposedworks.ThecontentofthebrochurewassharedwithPGVCL,Rajkotbeforefinalizingthedateandvenue



ofconsultation.PGVCLofficialsfromRajkotandDivisionalOffice,Gandhidhamwerepresentduringthestakeholders’consultationalongwiththeConsultantteam.Themajorcommunityconcernsandfeedbackregardingtheproposedprojectareasfollows:

During natural disasters, risk of electrocution increases due to snapping of overhead electricaltransmissionlines.

Duringthemonsoon,duetoincreasedfluctuationinelectricitysupplyhouseholdelectricalitemsgetdamaged.TheUGelectricalsystemwillreducedamageofsuchitems

Further,duringrainyseasonschildrenandanimalsareparticularlyatrisk.Theaccidentssometimehasbeenfatal.Numberofsuchaccidentswillreduceduetotheproposedworks.

Somecasesoffireduetoelectricalshortcircuithaveoccurred.SuchcasesarelikelytobereducedduetotheUGelectricalcableworks.

Stakeholdersinformedthatthereisnogaspipelineinthecitiesandalsodrainagesystemdoesnotexist in some areas. People believed that underground cablingworks is not likely to posemuchdifficulty and desired that utmost care should be taken to avoid impacting existing undergroundutilitiesinthecities.

Existenceofelectricalpolescausealotofhindrancesandsometimeshasbeenthecauseofaccidentaswell.Removalofelectricalpoleswillincreasespaceformobility.

StakeholdersinformedthatundergroundelectricalcablesystemisverymuchneededforcitiespronetonaturaldisastersandappreciatedtheinitiativetakenbythePGVCLandexpressedwillingnesstoextendco‐operationforearlyimplementationofworks.

Demolition of structures/assets due to existence of electrical poles within the premises(residential/commercialunits)orincloseproximitytothestructures.

Qualityofmaterialstobeusedsoastoavoidfrequentfaults.

Suitableprecautiontobetakentomaintaindisposalofrainwatersystems.

Safety aspects during implementation works should be paid due attention to avoid mishaps/accidents.

Heightofdistributionboxfromthegroundlevel.

Implementationworksshouldbeproperlymonitoredtomaintainqualityofworks.

Diggingworksforvariousactivitiesarecarriedoutincitiesfrequentlyleadingtoinconveniencestocitizens.Theyraisedconcernthatfurtherinconvenienceisnotcreatedbytheundergroundelectricalcableworks.

Themajorsuggestionsfromthecommunityregardingtheproposedprojectareasfollows:

Cablerouteshouldbemarkedinadvanceandresidentsintheareashouldbeinformedatleastoneweekadvancebeforestartingthecablingworkstominimizeimpactsandinconveniencetoindividualconsumers,schools,healthfacilities,etc.

Electricalcableshouldbelaidonthesidewhichhaslessnumberofshopsandhouses.Thedepthofcablelayingshouldbe2minsteadof1.2m.

Regular coordination with community and leaders should be maintained for informationdisseminationandresolvingproblems/hurdlesduringexecutionworks.

Electricalpolesshouldberemovedaftercompletionofundergroundcablingworks.



10.0 InstitutionalArrangements

TheNCRMP‐IImandatesestablishment/settingupof institutionalarrangementsatnational, stateandsub‐project levels for implementation of sub‐project activities. The key elements of institutionalarrangements at different levels aim to supplement and complement activities of variousorganizations/agenciesinvolvedinprojectplanningandimplementation.TheDPRhasbeenpreparedbythePGVCLUnderthecurrentproject,forlayingundergroundelectricalcablingworksatGandhidhamandAdipurcities(sub‐project),theLineDepartment/executionagencyisthePaschimGujaratVijCompanyLimited(PGVCL).ThusPGVCLisresponsiblefortheimplementationoftheproposedUGelectricalactivities/workthroughcontractors.TheExecutiveEngineer,PGVCLRajkotisthenodalofficerfortheimplementationofthesub‐projectactivities.TheExecutiveEngineer,DivisionalOffice, PGVCLGandhidhamwill be involved in actual executionandoverseeingof underground cablelayingworksatsite.ForRAPimplementation,aSocialExpertshallbeappointedbyGSDMA/PGVCL foraperiodof2years having experience in RAP implementation or resettlement and rehabilitation works,includingorganizingstakeholder/communityconsultationsetc.ThesocialexpertwillbeengagedbythePGVCLforRAPimplementationatsiteandwillworkinSiteOfficeofPGVCLatGandhidham.

11.0 GrievanceRedressalMechanism(GRM)

The GRM has been designed at national and state levels to address complaints and grievances andengagement of a third party auditor. Third party will be appointed by the GSDMA to provideindependentassuranceoncompliancewiththeEMSF.Thethirdpartyauditorsshall: SupporttheGSDMAinpreparingtheauditplan.

Prepare compliance report for sub‐project activities in line with ESMF guidelines and otherstatutoryrequirementsasapplicablethroughscheduledorunscheduledaudits.

Conductingrandomfieldvisitsandreviewcompliance,especiallyattheenvironmentallysensitiveareas.

ReviewtheperformanceoftheprojectthroughanassessmentofperiodicalmonitoringreportssubmittedbytheimplementationagencyandPMSC.

ShareauditfindingswiththeGSDMAtoaidintimelydecisionmakingandadoptingappropriatemitigationaction/s,ifnecessary.

The Social Specialists at the state level (PMSC) shall provide feedback based on the field visits,regularsupervisionandmonitoringactivities, including thoseundertakenaspartofThirdPartyaudits to the SocialExperts at thenational level inNDMA.The Social Specialists at thenationallevelwillinturnprovidetechnicalassistanceinplanninganddesignoftheactivities,includingreviewsandtrainings.

12.0 Monitoring&Evaluation

MonitoringandevaluationofResettlementActionPlanimplementationarecriticalinordertomeasuretheprojectperformanceandfulfilmentofsub‐projectobjectives. Themonitoringwilloccurasaperiodicfunction, andwill include process reviews/audits, reporting of outputs, andmaintaining progressiverecords.ItwillcoverPhysicalProgressandSocialMonitoring.



(a) PeriodicPhysicalProgressMonitoring‐PhysicalprogressmonitoringwillbecarriedoutbythePMSConamonthlybasis.TheRROwillreportontheprogressofRAPimplementation.Monitoringwillalsocoverconstraintsanddelayingfactors.

(b) SocialMonitoring‐Thiswillcompriseofthefollowingsetsofactivities:

a) Compliance of entitlements to different categories of PAPs as per Environmental and SocialManagementFramework(ESMF),and

b) Monitoringandoversightofsocialissuesatstatelevel.

TheformatforinternalmonitoringwillbedevelopedbythePMSCbasedonsiteconditionswithregardtoRAPimplementationandanyotherspecificrequirementsoftheproject.EndTermEvaluation

Since theproject impactsarevery limited, theengagementofThirdPartyAuditor isnot required forperiodicmonitoring.However,anagencymaybeengagedforendtermevaluation.

13.0 ImplementationSchedule

Thestandardconditionsofcivilcontractsrequireavailabilityofencumbrancefreelandtothecontractorforexecutingconstructionworks.Thoughacquisitionofprivatelandisnotproposedforthissub‐project,nevertheless entire landstretch (government land) isnot free fromencumbrances.TheRightofWay(vacant landbeyondcarriageway)along theoverheadelectrical transmission lineshasbeenoccupied(encroachedandsquatted)forvariouspurposes.LayingofUGelectricalcablewillbecarriedoutintheavailableland(RoW)broadlyfollowingtheexistingoverheadelectricaltransmissionline.Encumbrance free routes are not available at site. Thus, variousmethods for laying of undergroundelectricalcablingisproposedviz:byburied,trench,pipeorductmethod.While,majorworkslayingforUG electrical cabling will done by manual digging, trenchless technology will be adopted, whereverelectricalcablecrossesfromonesidetoanotherside.Nevertheless,alargenumberofstructureswouldbeaffectedpartially,particularlyincongestedareas.Atimelinefortheimplementationofsub‐projectconstructionworks is estimated to be two years. The time frame for implementation of RAPwill besynchronized with the sub‐project implementation (construction schedule) activities so thatcommencementandprogressofcivilworksisnotdisturbed.TheR&Ractivitiesunderthesub‐projectshallbecompletedbeforethestartofworkonthegroundsothattheresidentsandbusinessunitsremovetheirassetsduringthecablelayingworks.

14.0 Resettlement&RehabilitationBudget

The resettlement and rehabilitation budget comprises amount equivalent for impacted structures atreplacementcostdeterminedaspertheScheduleofRateswithoutdepreciation,costofhiringofSocialExpert, contingency, etc. The replacement cost for impacted structures has been considered budgetpurpose.However,itisnotlikelytobedisbursedasrepairingofimpactedstructureswouldbecarriedoutbyPGVCLatprojectcost.RemunerationforengagingSocialExpertfortheimplementationofRAPwillbebornebornebytheGSDMA.ThebudgetforimplementationofRAPisestimatedtobeRs.59.40lakhs

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