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The environmental assessment report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB‟s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

Initial Environmental Examination (Draft)

September 2011

India: Madhya Pradesh Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program – Tranche 2

Prepared by Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (DISCOM-C),

Madhya Pradesh Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (DISCOM – E), Madhya Pradesh

Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (DISCOM – W) for Asian Development Bank

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No.

Abbreviations iii Weights and Measures iii 1.0 INTRODUCTION 4 2.0 POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK 5 2.1 National Requirements 5 2.2 ADB‟s Requirements 5 3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 5 3.1 Project Components 5 3.2 Project Location 8 3.3 Need for Project 9 3.4 Implementation Plan 11 4.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 13 4.1 Physical Resources 13 4.2 Ecological Resources 15 4.3 Economic Development 17 3.4 Social and Cultural Development 20 5.0 SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION

MEASURES 21 5.1 DISCOM‟S Approach for Route Selection 20 5.2 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures during Design/Pre-Construction

Phase 21 5.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures during Construction 21 5.4 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures during Operation 25 5.5 Environmental Management Plan 26 6.0 INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

PROGRAMME 36 6.1 Institutional Arrangements 36 6.2 Environmental Monitoring Plan 37 6.3 Cost Estimates for Implementation of Environmental Management Plan 41 7.0 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION 41 7.1 Information Disclosure 41 7.2 Public Consultation 41 7.3 Consultation Findings 41 8.0 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 42 9.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 44 10.0 CONCLUSIONS 45 List of Annexes Annex 1 Applicable Environmental Policies and Procedures 47 Annex 2 List of 33 kV Substation 50 Annex 3 Details of Public Consultations 51

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Abbreviations

ADB – Asian Development Bank DISCOM – Distribution Company DISCOM-C – Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited DISCOM-E – Madhya Pradesh Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited DISCOM-W – Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited EA – Executing Agency EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment EMP – Environmental Management Plan GOMP – Government of Madhya Pradesh GoI – Government of India MPPCB – MP Pollution Control Board GIS – Geographic Information System GRM – Grievance Redress Mechanism HVDS – High-Voltage Distribution System LV – Low Voltage MFF – Multitranche Financing Facility MOEF – Ministry of Environment and Forests MP – Madhya Pradesh MP TRADECO – Madhya Pradesh Power Trading Company Limited MPERC – Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission MPPSIP – Madhya Pradesh Power Sector Investment Program MPSEB – Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board MPPTCL – Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited MV – Medium Voltage

PMU – Project Management Unit ROW – Right of Way VCB – Vacuum Circuit Breaker

Weights and Measures

ha (hectare) – Unit of area km (kilometer) – 1,000 meters kV – kilovolt (1,000 volts) kWh – kilowatt-hour MW – Megawatt

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1. The Government of Madhya Pradesh (GOMP) has restructured the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board (MPSEB) on 31 May 2005 by virtue of Notification 226. As a result, five independent companies were formed which includes one generation company, one transmission company and three distribution companies. The five independent companies are as follows:

Generation company - Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Co. Ltd. (MPPGCL) Transmission company - Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd.

(MPPTCL) Distribution companies - Madhya Pradesh Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company,

(MPPKVVCL) in Jabalpur; Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company (MPMKVVCL) in Bhopal; and Madhya Pradesh Pachim Kshetra Vidyut Vitran Company (MPPKVVCL) in Indore.

2. The residual MPSEB purchases electricity from generating companies and supplied electricity in bulk to the three DISCOMs of the State. However, as provided for by the electricity reforms transfer schemes of 3 June 2006, the functions of the residual MPSEB for bulk purchase and bulk supply of electricity were transferred to the Madhya Pradesh Power Trading Company Limited (MPTRADECO). Therefore, all the three DISCOMs now buy power from MPTRADECO including short-term power.

3. One of the major obstacles affecting the economic growth and development in the rural areas of Madhya Pradesh is inadequate power supply. At present, rural power feeders mix load for about 8-10 hours. Agricultural pumps are provided with three-phase supply for 6-8 hours. During the rest of the period, single-phase supply is made available to households. Farmers use phase splitters1 and run their water pumps for extended hours resulting in power interruptions, abnormal loading of feeders and failures of distribution transformers. The current inefficient system results in households not getting power round the clock, leading to unbalanced loading on transformers and defeating the purpose of load shedding. Moreover, the current system of common supply to households and water pumps makes it difficult to locate and reduce the commercial losses.

4. To ensure better power supply in the rural areas, which would require strengthening of the existing infrastructure and construction of new infrastructure, the GOMP has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through the Government of India (GOI) for a Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) to finance the feeder separation program (or the distribution improvement program). The first phase of this feeder separation program was approved by ADB in 2007.2 The current MFF is now financing the second phase.3 The second phase covers the installation of separate feeders4 for households and irrigation water pumps, installation of high voltage distribution systems (HVDS), provision of new power connections, installation of meters for unmetered consumers, asset mapping of the DISCOMs using the Geographic Information System (GIS), and an analysis of the network system for better quality of power service to households and financial sustainability of DISCOMs.

1 Once feeders are separated and HVDS systems are in place, illegal tapping of power to run water pumps will not be possible.

2 ADB. 2007. Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors: Proposed Mutltitranche Financing Facility to India for the Madhya Pradesh Power Sector Investment Program. Manila ($620M in six tranches).

3 ADB. 2011. Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors: Proposed Mutltitranche Financing Facility to India for the Madhya Pradesh Energy Efficiency Improvement Investment Program. Manila ($556M in two tranches).

4 These are power supply lines from 33 kV∕11 kV substations in the distribution system.

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5. The three DISCOMs will be the Executing Agencies for the MFF which would have two tranches with similar project components. However, Tranche 2 will include improvements in 33 kV systems.

6. An environmental assessment and review framework (EARF) has been prepared during Tranche 1. The EARF ensures that the subprojects under the MFF are implemented following the safeguard objectives of ADB embodied in the 2009 Safeguard Policy Statement. The DISCOMs, as the Executing Agencies, will be responsible for the preparation of the environmental assessments of the subprojects following the procedures in the EARF and in obtaining ADB concurrence prior to implementation. 2.0 POLICY, LEGAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK 2.1 National Requirements 7. According to the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Act 2009 of GOI, feeder separation projects are not listed as environmentally-sensitive projects and hence, no environmental clearance is required from the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) or the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). 8. However, clearance from the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department is required only in cases where the subproject is constructed on forestland or requires cutting of forest trees. Details of environmental regulations of GOI are given in Annex 1. 2.2 ADB’s Requirements 9. Under the SPS 2009, the Project is classified as Category B since the potential adverse environmental impacts are site-specific, few if any of them irreversible, and can be readily mitigated. For Category B projects, an initial environmental examination (IEE) is required. Thus, this IEE was prepared following the requirements of SPS 2009 and the EARF.

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

3.1 Project Components 10. Similar to Tranche 1, the project components for Tranche 2 are as follows:

Component 1 Feeder separation This will involve additional new 11 kV bays at existing primary substations and construction of new 11 kV lines. Currently, the 11 kV line construction work does not identify whether the work is associated with a new agricultural feeder or a new village feeder. New transformers associated with agricultural feeders, and all 11 kV rehabilitation and upgrades are included in the component.

Component 2 HVDS and associated low voltage (LV) lines This component will cover the village feeders and the associated works such as movement of existing distribution substations to a more convenient, new location closer to the village, and installation of new transformers in the HVDS as required. Associated LV works under the HVDS is also included in this component.

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Component 3 Quality improvement and metering This will involve asset mapping, associated global positioning system (GPS) survey, improvements to the metering system, and overall improvement of the network management at 33 kV and below.

Component 4 Upstream 33 kV network strengthening This component will have upstream improvements in the 33 kV network, including the new 33 kV lines, 33 kV/11 kV substations, upgrading and additional transformers at existing substations. The components funded under Tranche 2 are given in Table 3.1 while Table 3.2 presents the specific project activities in Tranche 2. Annex 2 shows the description of the substations included in Tranche 2.

Table 3.1 Project Components under Tranche 2

S No Items Unit Total for Tranche 2

1 11kV Bays at 33/11 kV substations No. 969 2 11 kV line km 19,308 3 Distribution Transformer Sub Station No. 20,164 4 LT line km 13,249 5 HVDS System (Conversion of existing

LT to HT line) km 2,203 6 New Meter Connections No. 132,094 7 Defective meter replacement No. 116,961 8 33 kV line km 731 9 33 kV Bay at EHV S/s No. 42

10 33 kV new Substations No. 21 11 GPS Survey

Table 3.2 Project Activities in Tranche 2

SNo. Item Unit Quantity

CENTRAL DISCOM

Component 1: Feeder separation

1 Extension of 11kV bay in existing 33/11 kV substation Nos 204

2 11 kV line on 140 kg, 8 m PCC pole km 6,002

3 11 kV DP structure on 140 kg, 8 m PCC pole Nos 6,002

4 Road crossing on H-Beam Nos 202

5 Raising the height for vertical clearance of 11 kV line Nos 1,612

6 25 kVA, 11/0.433 kV, 3-phase distribution transformer substation with

metering Nos 7,938

7 Installation of 11 kV AB switch on 11 kV line Nos 2,015

Component 2: HVDS and associated LV lines

8 HVDS (conversion of existing LV to HV line) on 140 kg, 8 m PCC pole km 411

9 LV line 3-phase, 5-wire overhead using AB cable XLPE 50 sq mm on PCC

Pole 140 kg, 8 m km 411

10 Replacement of AAAC/ACSR conductor by AB cable XLPE 50 sq mm on

existing 3-phase LV line km 1,027



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Shifting of existing 11/0.433 kV 3-phase distribution transformer substation

to new location for separation of agricultural pump consumers from other

consumers

Nos 856

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13 Renovation of existing transformer, and installation and commissioning of

energy meter on existing distribution transformer Nos 1,712

Component 3: Quality Improvement, Metering

14 Material & erection of new meter to unmetered consumer Nos 105,675

15 Providing new single phase connections Nos 105,675

16 Providing new 3-phase connections Nos 26,419

17 Replacement of defective single phase/three phase meter Nos 26,419

EAST DISCOM


1 Extension of 11 kV bay in existing 33/11 kV substation Nos 437

2 11 kV line on 140 kg, 8 m PCC pole with DP km 9,683


metering Nos 7,390


4 LV line 3-phase 5-wire overhead using AB cable XLPE 50 sq mm on PCC

pole 140 kg, 8 m km 887






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Providing meters for new & existing connections with renovation of service

lines

(includes 10% of the existing consumers & new connections)

Nos 193,120

8 GPS survey

Component 4: Upstream 33 kV network strengthening

9 33 kV line on H beam (152x152 mm) km 186

10 33 kV DP on H beam (152x152 mm) Nos 186

11 33 kV line on PCC pole with Dog conductor km 545

12 33 kV DP structure on PCC pole Nos 549

13 33 kV bay at EHV substations Nos 42

WEST DISCOM


1 Extension of 11 kV bay in existing 33/11 kV substation Nos 328

2 11 kV line on 140 kg 8 m PCC pole with DP km 3,623


metering Nos 4,836

4 11 kV DP structure on 8 m PCC pole Nos 2,788

5 Four pole structure Nos 141

6 Road/river/railway crossings na


7 LV to HV conversion (HVDS) km 1,792

8 LV line 3-phase 5-wire overhead using AB cable XLPE 50 sq mm on PCC

pole 140 kg, 8 m km 222


existing 3-phase LV line. km 1242

Replacement of AAAC/ACSR conductor by AB cable XLPE 25 sq mm on

existing 3-phase LV Line km 1864


10 Cost of providing meters for new & existing connections with renovation of

service lines Nos 90,542

Component 4: Upstream 33 kV network strengthening

11 33 kV line on H Beam (152x152 mm), 33 kV bay power transformer

augmentation & new power substation

12 33 kV line with DOG conductor km 343

13 33 kV Bay at EHV substation Nos 8

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14 33 kV guard for road /river /line crossing km 673

15 33 kV DP structure on PCC pole Nos 357

16 New 33/11 kV substations (from temporary to permanent ) Nos

1.6 MVA Nos 1

3.15 MVA Nos 22

5 MVA Nos 2

17 New 3.15 MVA, 33/11 kV substations Nos 21

18 Augmentation of power transformer

From 1.6 to 3.15 MVA Nos 4

From 3.15 to 5 MVA Nos 76

19 Additional 3.15 MVA power transformer in existing substation Nos 21

3.2 Project Location

11. Within each district, the project activities shown in Table 3.2 are distributed over several divisions (see Table 3.3).

Table 3.3 Subproject Locations

Central DISCOM East DISCOM West DISCOM

District Division District Division District Division

Gwalior Gwalior (O&M) Narsinghpur Gadarwara Shajapur Shujalpur

Dabra Chhindwara Parasia Mandsaur Garoth

Datia Datia Amarwara Malhargarh

Sheopur Sheopur (N) Sausar Mandsaur

Sheopur (W) Pandhurna Sitamau

Bhind Bhind Seoni Lakhnadon Neemuch Neemuch

Gohad Damoh South Manasa

Mehgaon Panna Panna Jawad

Lahar Tikamgarh Tikamgarh Indore

Morena Morena- I Dhar

Morena- II Khargone

Sabalgarh Khandwa

Barwani

Burhanpur

Ratlam

Dewas

Ujjain

Jhabua

12. All the three DISCOMs conduct the business of distribution and retail supply of electricity in their franchise areas shown in Figure 3.1.

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Figure 3.1 Distribution Areas of each DISCOM

3.3 Need for Project

13. Rural distribution networks of the DISCOMs have several problems causing the efficiency of distribution and customer service to be poor. Some of the problems are as follows:

over-use of subsidized electricity for agricultural water pumping causing financial losses;

unauthorized connections for agricultural pumps and households/commercial activities causing financial losses; and,

ageing and poorly maintained distribution lines and transformers, which are frequently run above rated capacity, causing excessive technical losses to the DISCOMs and a poor quality supply at consumer end.

14. The rural/agricultural areas are served through radial5 MV lines by the DISCOMS at 11 kV. In rural areas, two specific types of customers have to be served: irrigation water pumps in agricultural lands and other households/commercial requirements of adjoining village area(s). In certain cases, the same transformer would provide the LV supply to households as well as to agricultural water pumps. Electricity supply to agriculture is based on a fixed charge. There are two problems associated with this practice: (i) farmers tend to use excessive electricity from the connection provided at a fixed monthly cost, (ii) there are un-authorised connections to both households and agricultural water pumps, depriving the DISCOMs of the revenue. 15. To prevent over-use of electricity, the only option for DISCOMs is to switch-on the

5 Most of the feeders are radial and stand-alone, but some of them interconnect to two primary substations. If so, they will be

fed from one substation continuously but in case of any emergency or capacity constraint of a substation or the upstream network, the load on that feeder will be shifted to the other substation.

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distribution lines serving the agricultural area for a limited time each day based on seasonal water requirements. Other users receive electricity for the same number of hours each day as agricultural water pumps are allowed to use. Typically, electricity is provided for a maximum of eight hours per day during daytime. 16. DISCOMs have also adopted an alternative practice of switching off one phase of the 11 kV feeders from the primary substation, thus causing a lower voltage in two of the three phases on the LV lines, both in the village areas and in agricultural areas. This practice has limited success due to the following:

farmers use the pumps even at a lower voltage, using phase splitters, which have the capability of generating a two or three-phase supply adequate to run the pumps, using the supply available in the healthy phase6,

approximately two thirds of the household customers receive a lower voltage supply which can only operate incandescent lamps;

it causes overloading of the two moderate voltage (MV) lines that remain live resulting to excessive technical losses; and,

it causes overloading of the phase winding of the distribution transformer connected between the two phases which causes excessive technical losses and frequent transformer winding failures.

17. This switching off the MV line or one phase of the line has led to a situation where the rural communities do not benefit by the availability of electricity for household use and for small industrial or commercial activities. Additional benefits such as electricity for longer hours of study and work for school children cannot be achieved. Commercial activities or other smaller industrial activities are not catalysed by the availability of electricity, owing to the limited availability and the poor quality of supply. 18. Unauthorized connections are widespread in the villages, aggravated by the presence of long, un-insulated LV distribution lines in the rural areas. These rural distribution lines generally use bare conductors, from which unauthorized connections are conveniently taken, both for household use and for agricultural use. 19. The 33 kV and the MV/LV distribution networks in the rural areas require rehabilitation as they have been built over a period of 25-35 years without any regular maintenance. In most areas, the lines are in a bad condition, with leaning poles, sagging conductors, ageing transformers and worn-out switchgear. There is no transformer and LV line protection, or has been by-passed, causing poor reliability and frequent equipment failures.

20. Since GOMP aims to continue providing free or concessionary rates for electricity use required for water pumping, the DISCOMs need a longer-term solution to the current problems which aims to:

provide electricity for water pumping over a limited number of hours;

provide electricity for other household and commercial or industrial activities in adjoining villages throughout the day for their social and commercial activities;

reduce technical losses on MV and LV lines;

reduce commercial losses both in agricultural and other customer groups caused by unauthorized connections, unmetered connections, and meter errors/tampering among authorized customers; and,

rehabilitate the MV and LV distribution network to improve quality of supply and to protect vital equipment.

6 The use of phase-splitters is common in agricultural areas, and pumps continue to operate when one phase of

the HV line is switched off.

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21. To address the problems, a clear separation of power distribution to agriculture and other customers would be required as well as complete rehabilitation of the distribution systems, provide new power connections, supply quality metering component, and improve the overall network management using asset mapping, energy auditing, and network analysis.

3.4 Implementation Plan

22. The overall project implementation schedule for the project is attached in Table 3.4. The schemes mentioned above are planned to be commissioned as per the schedule given therein.

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Table 3.4 Project Implementation Schedule

Activities 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Q1 Q2 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Tranche 2

DISCOM-C

Preparation of Bidding Documents

Bidding and Contract Signing

Implementation

DISCOM-E



Implementation

DISCOM-W



Implementation

Project Completion Report

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4.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

4.1 Physical Resources

4.1.1 Topography, Geology and Soil

23. The project components are located in various geographic locations in Madhya Pradesh which covers Malwa, Nimar, Bundel Khand, Chambal, Bagel Khand, and Mahakaushal regions. Except the valley of Narmada, the state consists of a plateau with mean elevation of about 500 meters above mean sea level, interspersed with mountains of the Vindhya and the Satpura ranges.

24. The area is part of peninsular plateau consisting of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and is structurally part of the peninsular block. The soil of the region is rich and fertile. Categorically, Madhya Pradesh has two Agro-Climatic zones namely; (i) Central Plateau and Hill Region, and (ii) Western Plateau and Hill Region. Soil in the region is mainly black soil ranging from shallow to deep black. The area is geologically stable and is not prone to earthquakes. 4.1.2 Meteorology and Climate

25. Madhya Pradesh has a subtropical climate characterized by hot summer season and dryness except southwest monsoon season. Like most of north India, it has a hot dry summer (April-June) followed by monsoon rains (July-September) and a cool and relatively dry winter (December-February). The state has a tropical climate varying from dry sub-humid to semi-arid. Summers are hot and at some places, it remains humid, while winters are reasonably comfortable. Temperature 26. The maximum temperature during summer ranges between 33-44oC while minimum temperature ranges between 19-30oC. The temperature during the winter season ranges between 10-27oC. Rainfall 27. The average rainfall is about 1,370 mm, which decreases from east to west. The southeastern districts have the heaviest rainfall with some places receiving as much as 2,150 mm, while the western and northwestern districts receive 1,000 mm or less. The monsoon season spreads from June to September with average rainfall of 1000 mm in the west to 2000 mm in the eastern part of state. 4.1.3 Air Quality

28. Air quality is considered to be good except in few urban and industrial centres, where air quality is poor, due to industrial activities and transport sources. Ambient air quality measurements conducted by CPCB7 in 2006 in various cities in Madhya Pradesh are given in Table3.1.

Table 3.1 Ambient Air Quality Parameter levels in Madhya Pradesh State

(Annual Average Concentration in µg/m3, 2006)

CITY LOCATION Type of

Area Average NO2

(µg/m3)

Average SO2 (µg/m

3)

Average RPM (µg/m

3)

Average SPM (µg/m

3)

7 Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India

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CITY LOCATION Type of

Area Average NO2

(µg/m3)

Average SO2 (µg/m

3)

Average RPM (µg/m

3)

Average SPM (µg/m

3)

Bhopal

CEPT Govindpura I 9 4 57 164

Hamidia Road R 16 5 81 250

TT Nagar R 9 4 36 85

Arera Colony R 21 BDL 101 265

Jabalpur Vijay Nagar R 22 BDL 81 173

Nagda

Chemical Division Labour Club I 20 28 101 114

BCI Labour Club R 27 18 87 98

Grasim Kalyan Kendra R 32 21 95 107

Satna Sub-divisional Office I BDL 4 285 460

Regional Office R BDL BDL 145 213

Indore

Polo ground I 17 8 132 215

Kothari Market R 15 7 118 194

Telephone Nagar R 10 4 100 157

Dewas

EID Perry(I) Ltd I 23 19 43 103

Metal Section R 23 11 46 107

Vikas Nagar R 25 14 40 96

Singrauli

Jayant Township R 34 25 98 384

NTPC Vidhyanagar R 35 26 61 286

Waidhan R 28 19 84 290

Sagar Pt. Deendayal Nagar R 9 7 105 192

Gwalior Dindayal Nagar R 11 6 153 230

Maharaj Bada R 11 6 124 185

Ujjain

District Office I 15 18 55 123

Regional Office R 10 10 52 118

Mahakal Temple S 14 16 57 128

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

I 80 80 120 360

R 60 60 60 140

S 15 15 50 70

Note:- R – Residential and other areas; I – Industrial area; S – Sensitive Areas, SO2- Sulphur Dioxide; NO2 – Oxides of Nitrogen; SPM - Suspended Particulate Matter; RPM - Respirable Particulate Matter (size less than 10 microns) BDL = Below Detection Limit (Concentration less than 9 µg/m

3 for NO2); (Concentration less than 4

µg/m3 for SO2)

Source – http://cpcb.nic.in

4.1.4 Water Resources

According to Environmental Information System of India (Newsletter, January – March 2008), there are 10 major rivers originating from Madhya Pradesh and since it is located in the center of the country, most of the river are interstate. These rivers are Chambal, Sindh, Betwa, Ken (flowing northward and meet with Yamuna River), while Sone River discharges into the Ganges. The rivers of Narmada Tapi and Mahi flow westward and meet Arabian Sea while the rivers Wainganga and Pench meet with Godavari River in the south. Annual runoff from these rivers within the state is estimated at 81,719 hm, out of which about 49,743 hm can be harnessed for irrigation purposes. Groundwater use is common in the state. 4.1.5 Seismicity

29. The Project region falls in seismic Zones II and III i.e., low to moderate risk zone for seismicity. Specifically, the project areas fall within the low hazard zone. The hazard and seismic zoning are presented in Figure 3.1.

http://cpcb.nic.in/

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Figure 3.1 Hazard and Seismic Zone Map (Madhya Pradesh and India) 4.2 Ecological Resources 4.2.1 Terrestrial Ecology Forest 30. As per “India State of Forest Report 2009” published by Forest Survey of India, Madhya Pradesh is a reservoir of biodiversity. The recorded forest area of the State is about 94,689 km2 out of which Reserved Forests constitute 65.36%, Protected Forests 32.84%, and Unclassed Forests 1.8%. About 31% of the State's geographical area is under recorded forests. A comparison of forest cover between Madhya Pradesh and India is given in Table 3.2 while Figure 3.2 shows the forest cover map of Madhya Pradesh.

Table 3.2 Comparison of State Forest Cover with National Forest Cover

Class India Madhya Pradesh

Area (km2) % of Geographical Area Area (km

2) % of Geographical Area

Forest Cover

Very Dense Forest 83,510 2.54 6,647 2.16 Moderately Dense Forest 319,012 9.71 35,007 11.36 Open Forest 288,377 8.77 36,046 11.68 Total Forest Cover* 690,899 21.02 77,700 25.20 Non-forest Scrub 41,525 1.26 6,401 2.08 Non-forest** 2,554,839 77.72 146444 72.72 Total Geographical Area 3,287,263 100.00 308,245 100.00

* Includes 4,639 km2 under mangroves

** Excludes scrubs and includes water bodies Source: India State of Forest Report 2009, Forest Survey of India

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Figure 3.2 Forest cover Map of Madhya Pradesh

31. The important non-wood forest products are Tendu leaves (Diospyros melanoxylon), Sal seed, (Shorea robusta), Harra (Terminalia chebula), Chironji (Buchnania lanzan), and flowers and seeds of Mahua (Madhuca indica). The common flora species are babul, neem, keekar, jaria, chhola, reonjha etc. 32. Most notable wildlife species reported are jackal, fox, monkey, wolf, squirrel, and reptiles. There are no Wild Life Sanctuaries/National Parks, Tiger Reserves in the project area. There are no sensitive, threatened, or endangered species in the areas directly impacted by the investment components. Wildlife and Protected Area 33. There are nine National Parks and 25 Sanctuaries spread over an area of 10,862 km2 constituting 11.40% of the total forest area and 3.52% of the geographical area of the state. Efforts are under way to increase the Protected Area network to 15% of the forest or 5% of the geographical area as suggested by State Wildlife Board. Annex 3 provides a list of all forest areas in the state. 34. In 1973, GOI/WWF launched the “Project Tiger” and Kanha National Park was one of the first nine Protected Areas selected under this project. At present, there are five Project Tiger areas in Madhya Pradesh and these are Kanha, Panna, Bandhavgarh, Pench and Satpura. Madhya Pradesh is also known as the 'Tiger State' as it harbours 19% of India's Tiger Population and 10% of the world's tiger population. 35. Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal is the only ex-situ conservation area that has been given provisional recognition by the Central Zoo Authority. However, this area has been notified as a National Park in order to provide adequate legal protection but is managed as a

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modern zoological park. Here the captive wild animals have been kept in near natural habitat setup. 4.3 Economic Development

4.3.1 Industries

36. The economy of Madhya Pradesh is based on agriculture, forest products, industries, mineral resources, and cottage industry sectors. The gross domestic product in 2000 is Rs 737,150 Million. 37. Major industries are cotton textiles, newsprint, pottery, cement, carpets, silk, rayon, jute, glass, steel, and electrical engineering goods electronics, telecommunications, petrochemicals, food processing, and automobiles. The state has also taken the lead in cement production and is famous for its traditional handicrafts and handlooms manufactured at Chanderi and Maheshwar. 4.3.2 Employment

38. According to the 2001 Census, around 57% of the total population are non-workers, 32% main worker, and 11% are marginal workers. The different category of workers is given in Table 3.3. Per capita income at current prices is about Rs. 5,926. Agriculture provided employment to about 76.2% of the working population.

Table 3.3 Distribution of Workers in Madhya Pradesh

Particulars Total Number %

Main Worker 19,102,572 32 Marginal Worker 6,690,947 11 Non Worker 34,554,504 57 Total 60,348,023 100

4.3.3 Water Supply

39. Madhya Pradesh ranks among the top states in accessibility and availability of safe drinking water supply. Nearly 90% of the total population have access to safe drinking water. Groundwater and surface water resources are also available within the Project districts. Groundwater is primarily used for drinking and domestic purposes in the project influence area. 40. According to 2001 Census, majority of the people access drinking water near their premises (51%), around 25% have access within their premises, and 24% of households fetch their drinking water away from home (see Figure 3.3).

Figure 3.3 Access to Safe Drinking Water

51%

24% 25%

Within Premises Near Premises Away

Source: Census of India, 2001

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41. About 39% of the households use hand pumps as their main source of drinking water, 29% use wells, and 25% use tap water (see Table 3.4).

Table 3.4 Sources of Drinking Water

S No Particulars Total No %

1 Tap 2,763,309 25 2 Hand pump 4,279,126 39 3 Tube well 429,966 4 4 Well 3,166,076 29 5 Tank, Pond 34,264 0 6 River, Canal 145,914 1 7 Spring 56,471 1 8 Any other 44,527 0 Total 10,919,653 100

4.3.4 Transportation

42. Madhya Pradesh has poor transport and communication facilities with only about 21 km roads/100 km2 compared to the national average of 62 km/100 km2. The road network is deficient both in network connectivity and in riding quality. 43. The main railroads that pass through the state connect the ports of Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkota with their surrounding areas. Important railway junctions include Bhopal, Ratlam, Khandwa, Itarsi, and Katni. 44. Major airport connections are located in Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Rewa and Khajuraho. 4.3.5 Land Use

45. Nearly 44.33% of the land is utilized for agriculture with a few variations every year which largely depends upon the onset of monsoon and rainfall variability. The state has a total of 30.76 million hectares of land of which about 150.78 lakh hectares is the net sown area under agriculture. This represents 49% of the total geographical area. Forestland covers around 28% of the total geographical area (or 8,688 thousand ha) and the total cultivable area is 18,704 thousand ha.

Table 3.5 Land Use Pattern in the State

Land Use Area in '000 ha Percentage

Total geographical area 30,824 Reporting Area for land utilization 30,756 100 Net area Sown 14,975 48.7 Forest* 8,688 28.2 Area not available for cultivation 3,364 10.9 Permanent Pasture & Grazing land 1,341 4.3 Land under misc. tree crops and groves 20 0.06 Cultivable waste land 1,175 3.8 Fallow land other than current fallows 596 1.9 Current fallows 596 1.9

*The data is given for 2004-05 (as per availability) including Reserved and Protected Forest

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46. The installed power capacity in Madhya Pradesh is 6,305 MW. Out of this capacity, 2990 MW is produced from state‟s own projects, 1599 MW from joint-venture projects, and 1716 MW from the central sector allocation. Per capita electricity consumption in the state is 270 kWh. Almost 70% of the households have access to lighting through electricity while the remaining 30% are not electrified.

4.3.7 Type of Fuel Used for Cooking

47. The most commonly used fuel for cooking among the households is firewood (65%), LPG (14%), cow dung (10%) and crop residue (6%). Less than 1% of the households use electricity as fuel for cooking.

Table 3.6 Type of Fuel Used for Cooking

No Particulars Total No %

1 Firewood 7,056,683 65 2 Crop residue 645,761 6 3 Cow dung 1,073,397 10 4 Coal, Lignite 87,001 1 5 Kerosene 477,832 4 6 LPG 1,483,947 14 7 Electricity 10,298 0.1 8 Biogas 50,214 0.5 9 Any other 9,542 0.1 10 No cooking 24,978 0.2

Total Households 10,919,653 100 Source: Census of India, 2001

4.3.8 Agriculture

48. The economy of Madhya Pradesh is dominated by agriculture accounting for 40% of the net domestic product. There are two seasonal crops grown in a year. In 2004-05, the state has produced about 14.1 million tonnes of food grains (comprising 10.7 million tonnes of cereals and 3.4 million tonnes of pulses) and about 4.8 million tonnes of total oilseed (soya bean production is 3.75 million tonnes). The state has contributed 7.43% food grains, 8.7% cereals and 21.4% pulses to the national food storage in 2004-05. The most common crops produced are millet, wheat, maize (corn), rice, gram, soyabean, cotton, ground-nuts, and pulses. 4.3.9 Mineral Resources

49. Madhya Pradesh is rich in minerals. There are large reserves of coal and important deposits of iron ore, manganese ore, bauxite, limestone, dolomite, copper, fire clay, and china clay. Diamond reserves at Panna are of particular interest. There are 24 cement factories in the state. The state is one of the largest producers of cement in the country. The reserves of dolomite (66 million tonnes), fuller‟s earth (120 billion tonnes), clay (12,030 million tonnes), limestone, quartz are reported in project area. 4.4 Social and Cultural Development

50. Population of Madhya Pradesh is 60.35 million (Census 2001) which constitutes 5.87% of the country‟s population. Out of the total population, 73.54% is rural and 26.26% is urban. The Schedule Tribes accounts for 22.3% of the state. The main tribal groups are Gond, Bhil, Baiga, Kokru, Bhariya, Halba, Kaul, Mariya and Sahariya.

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(the number of females per thousand males) is 933:1000. The literacy rate is 64.11% where women are less literate than men. The average household size is 5.5.

52. According to the report, “Socio Economic and Poverty Reduction (SEPR, 2006) - in support of MP Power Sector Reforms”, there has been a decline in poverty from 61.78% in 1973-74 to 37.43 % in 1999-2000. Poverty line for rural areas in the state is set at Rs. 311.34 per capita per month and Rs. 481.65 per capita per month for the urban population. 5.0 SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION

MEASURES 5.1 DISCOM’S Approach for Site Selection 5.1.1 Planning Stage 53. One of the factors that govern the establishment of the distribution system is the infringement of populated/agriculture area and scarce land. Wherever such infringements are substantial, different alternative options are to be considered. During the route alignment, all possible efforts are made to avoid the populated/agricultural/forest area infringement completely or to keep it to the minimum. Whenever it becomes unavoidable due to geographical locations/terrain, mitigation costs involved towards avoidance needs to be worked out. While identifying the distribution system, preliminary route selection was done by DISCOMs based on the interpretation of 1:50,000 maps/topographic maps of the area and walk over surveys. 54. For selection of optimum sites for distribution system and substations, the following points are taken into consideration:

i) Construction activities do not adversely affect the population living in the vicinity of the proposed transmission lines/substations and does not create any threat to the survival of any community with special reference to tribal community etc.

ii) No resettlement of households due to the project, no loss of livelihoods, location of transformers should be away from any public utility services such as playgrounds, schools, hospitals, and other establishments with due consultation with the community and local administration.

iii) The Project components do not affect any monument of cultural or historical importance. iv) The Project components avoid or minimise infringement with area of natural resources. v) Ensure that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are not used in the project funded

facilities. vi) Site selection should consider seismicity and geography of the local area; vii) Selected site should not be sloping in order to carry runoff and oil spills towards the

natural water body. 55. To achieve the above, DISCOMs have undertaken MV/LV/HVDS feeder route selection, site selection for DTRs and 33kV substations in close consultation with Village Panchayat representatives, Public Works Department, and the local district administration. 5.2 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures during Design/Pre-Construction

Phase 5.2.1 Route Selection

56. As per the Forest Conservation Act 1980, all power lines infringing upon the ecologically sensitive areas have to be approved by the Forest Department. Forests will be

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avoided as far as possible while selecting the distribution line route. Where it is not possible to avoid forests, the routing of the lines in the forest area will be done in consultation with respective forest authorities to minimise damage to the forests and to ensure minimal impact on wildlife. 57. Care must be taken that line routes must avoid wetlands and unstable area. The line route must be selected appropriately to avoid relocation of people and minimise threat to common property resources. Impact on agricultural land along the line must be restricted to the construction phase, and compensation, if deemed necessary, shall be paid as determined by the district authorities to the affected persons. 5.2.2 Equipment Selection

58. The transformers and switchgear equipment used in the Project must be free from poly-chlorinated biphenyl (PCB). Procurement of new transformers will specify that PCB should not be used and only non-PCB coolant such as hydrocarbon mineral oil will be used. If presence of PCB in the existing transformers is confirmed at any stage during the transformer replacement process, the turnkey contractor and DISCOM will adopt best industry practices with regards to handling of PCB, dispose it within their existing work and safety handling procedures, and recommend the appropriate disposal of these equipment in accordance with the applicable national and international standards. Disposal will comply with national regulations and in the absence of such, any acceptable international best practice. 5.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures during Construction Phase 59. Environmental impacts identified during construction are insignificant and temporary. The scale of the works is relatively minor and since the feeder lines pass through villages, most of the labour force will be from the local villages, hence, no construction camps will be required. 5.3.1 Impact on Physical Resources Topography 60. The natural terrestrial environment of the proposed project areas have already been significantly altered and disturbed by people who converted land into fields, villages, semi-urban areas with infrastructure facilities such as roads, drains, homes and buildings, etc. Therefore, the subproject activities will not cause any significant impacts to the existing environment nor will it affect any environmentally-sensitive areas. Climate and Air Quality 61. The project area is predominantly village lands and agriculture along the ROW. It will have minimal impact on the climate condition.

62. The construction of distribution line and substations will not incur negative impact on air quality due to the temporary nature of construction activities. Associated-construction activities are excavation for the poles, and movement of transporting vehicles carrying construction materials along the haul road (through un-built roads, but not maintained). These activities are expected to generate dust particles for short span and temporary, thus, will not affect air quality.

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Noise Levels 63. Pole erection pits shall be dug up manually with augers, thus, it is not expected to increase the noise level significantly and no vibration. During the construction of 33 kV substations, major sources of noise are movement of vehicles transporting the construction material and equipment to the site. Most of the access roads along the alignment are in good condition. Major construction works will be carried out during the daytime only.

Surface Water Quality 64. The overhead conductor will not affect any of the sewerage/drainage system and no streams will be disturbed. Careful pole siting will ensure that water bodies will not be affected. Apart from limited disturbance during construction, there will be insignificant effects on water quality. 65. At 33 kV substations, care shall be taken to locate the temporary construction worker sheds away from water bodies. Workers will be provided with adequate drinking water facilities, sanitary facilities and drainage in the temporary sheds. Impacts to the existing drainage system will be temporary such as inundation during rainy season or extreme rain event, stagnation of water creating temporary breeding sites in the area including irrigation canals, natural flow paths and drains can be avoided by proper site selection. Ground Water Quality 66. Ground water pollution will not take place during feeder erection. No fuel and other lubricants are required at the sites and will not be stored at the construction sites. The contractor, adopting best industry practices, will prevent any accidental spills of paints/transformer oil etc. and their discharge to the soil and water environments. Soil and Geology 67. The erection of HT/LT/HVDS poles will not cause soil erosion at the structure/pole erection site. Maximum effort will be taken to minimise removal of trees and to minimise the obstruction or destruction to natural drainage pattern of the surrounding areas. The 33 kV substation sites are generally flat and the construction material shall be stored within the area earmarked for substation site. The construction waste will be minimal and will be disposed of properly through garbage bins and collected daily. 5.3.2 Impact on Ecological Resources 5.3.2.1 Terrestrial Ecology

Flora and Fauna 68. It is not expected that any flora and fauna that are rare, endangered, endemic or threatened will be affected given the scale of the project. Also, the migratory paths of small mammals and reptiles will not be affected by construction activities. No wildlife travel routes were found during the route alignment selection process.

69. There is no sensitive ecological area/protected forest area such as national wildlife park, bird sanctuary crossing the proposed route alignment or near the substation sites. However, DISCOM will secure appropriate clearances form MoEF or State Forest Department, if needed.

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would be confined mainly to the 33 kV station sites. These would be minimised by sprinkling of water during construction period and mixing local grasses and herbs seed to soil and debris coming out during site clearance, cutting, filling and levelling. Removal of Trees 71. The initial construction works for substation sites involves land clearance, cutting, filling and levelling which may cause loss of some trees and vegetation. Care will be taken to avoid dense vegetation as far as possible and pole locations are selected at plain fields where vegetation is less dense. Compensation to the tree owners in private areas will be paid as per GoMP norms. Any tree loss on government land or forestland, appropriate clearances and afforestation/tree compensation will be paid to Madhya Pradesh Forest Department. Disposal of Debris 72. Spoils and debris generated at 33 kV substation sites during construction stage will be contained within the substation. The negative impact on surrounding ecology, public health and scenic beauty due to improper disposal of the debris will be minimised by proper disposal. The extent of removal of all excess mud from the pole locations is insignificant and the contractor shall repair any damage to pavements, roads, and drainage systems. 5.3.2.2 Aquatic Ecology 73. No significant impacts on aquatic ecology in the riverine areas are envisaged. 5.3.3 Impact on Human Environment

Health and Safety 74. The contractor will provide necessary training on safety to the personnel working at the lines. Personal protective equipment like safety gloves, eye-shields, helmet, and ear plugs, etc. will be provided during construction and during maintenance work. First aid facilities and doctor on call from nearby towns will be made available within the labour camps and working area. 75. Only trained personnel will undertake handling of fuel, lubricants, and waste oil. They will be trained on disposal techniques according to best industry practice and regulatory guidelines. This will be the contractor‟s responsibility. 76. Project activities may create accidental damage to public and construction workers. Contractors will take the necessary action to enhance personal safety during the construction through the following measures:

Organise awareness programmes relevant to personal safety of the workers and public in the area.

Installation of warning signs to particular locations such as transverse points of local road network by HVDS/LT lines.

The statutory Workmen Compensation will also cover workers as per GoI laws by the contractor.

Agriculture 77. There is no permanent loss of land for distribution lines. For 33 kV substations, the

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proposed lands are mostly barren government lands, besides two private lands measuring 50 m x 50 m each, which will be acquired in consultation with local administration and villagers. The agricultural loss due to erection of HT/LT/HVDS lines construction will be compensated in consultation with local village Panchayats. As far as possible, the prime agricultural land will be avoided and the construction will start after crop harvesting. Employment 78. Construction of lines/substations will generate local employment, as number of unskilled labour will be required at the time of construction.

Temporary Outage of the Electricity 79. Temporary disconnection of power supply will occur during construction activities. Public located in project-affected area will face inconvenience for short periods. The following measures will be taken:

Advance notice to the public about the time and duration of the utility disruption, and

Restore the utilities immediately to minimize public inconvenience. Resettlement and Rehabilitation 80. Land acquisition or resettlement will not be required for MV/LT/HVSDS lines since the overhead cable can utilise the existing road bench area. For 33 kV substations, barren government/private land will be used and if any resettlement and rehabilitation issue arises, compensation will be paid based on National Policy on Resettlement and Rehabilitation 2007 and ADB‟s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009. Cultural Sites 81. No major sites of archaeological, cultural, or historic significance are present in the area. Traffic and Transport 82. During construction phase, traffic disturbance will be minimised by avoiding high-density areas, using proper traffic signs and avoiding road blockage. Interference with other Utilities and Traffic 83. As per regulations enacted by GoI, it is mandatory for DISCOM to seek clearance prior to construction from the Department of Railways, Telecommunications, and wherever necessary, from Aviation authorities that are likely to be affected by the construction of power lines. The power lines affect nearby telecommunication circuits by causing electrical interference and induced voltage, which may occur to nearby telecom circuit and suggested necessary protection measures will need to be adopted. This may require measures like rerouting of the telecom circuits, conversion of overhead telecom circuits into cables to minimise the interference. In general, the system is planned and executed in such a way that adequate clearance is maintained between power lines and the railways, civil aviation and defence installations. Waste Disposal

84. Old batteries and transformer oil will be disposed off through certified waste handlers in accordance with the provisions of MoEF and compliance with these provisions will be

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reported to ADB/relevant GoMP agency through biannual reports. Solid Waste Disposal 85. Metal scraps and waste wooden packing material will be generated at the location of the line/pole erection sites. These will be collected and disposed off by the contractor following government regulations. Sanitary Waste Disposal at Construction Sites and Labour Camps 86. The places where most labour will be staying will be near hamlets which shall use the community services for solid waste, water and sanitation. At 33 kV substation construction sites, contractor will provide for safe drinking water facilities, sanitary facilities, and drainage in the temporary sheds of the construction workers to avoid surface water pollution. This should form an integral part of all construction contracts before commencement of any construction works. 87. Only a small group of 5-6 workers are required for MV/LT/HVDS site and they keep on shifting every week to a new location. The small camps can dig up small sanitary pits (following government requirements) which will be coved by soil after use this will not have any adverse impact on sanitary conditions of nearby area. Liquid Waste Disposal 88. There will be no oil or chemical waste generated during the erection of HVDS/LT line hence no mitigation is required. Storage and usage of the transformer oil at 33kV substation site will be done as per contract specifications and GoI/GoMP regulations for handling any oil leakage at site. Green House Gas Pollutant – Leakage of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) 89. Sulphur hexafluoride8 (SF6) is a non-toxic greenhouse gas used as a dielectric in 33kV circuit breakers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment. DISCOMs plan to use Vacuum Circuit Breakers for 33kV and 11 kV switchgears but it is possible that some manufacturer will propose to use SF6 circuit breakers. If it is used, appropriate record of SF6 maintenance schedule will be put in place by the DISCOM to maintain leakage within 0.1% replacement norms of the industry. Hence, mitigation measures will only be required if the DISCOMs agree to the use such circuit breakers by the contractor. 5.4 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures during Operation Phase Air Quality and Noise 90. The distribution line and the substations will not have any negative impact on air quality during the operation phase. 91. There may be humming noise from the transformers which will be felt only to a distance of up to 15 m to 30 m from the source and therefore not expected to cause nuisance to residential areas. Electric Shocks 92. Once distribution transformer substations and lines are fully erected, fencing, danger

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signs will be installed at each location that clearly identifies and warn of the dangers of climbing into an operational substation. Signage meeting the IEEE9 standards will be placed on all overhead power poles warning of the attendant electrical hazards. EPC will advise the community about the location and associated dangers of the overhead feeder line. 5.5 Environmental Management Plan

93. Based on the environmental assessment of project activities, an Environment Management Plan (EMP) has been developed for the project to mitigate the adverse environmental impacts. The EMP discusses anticipated impacts, mitigation measures, monitoring requirements and responsible authorities to implement the EMP with respect to the following stages: (i) pre-construction, (ii) construction, and (iii) operation and maintenance. Detailed, site-specific mitigation measures and monitoring plans were developed and will be implemented during the project implementation phase. The EMP is given in Table 5.1 which identifies feasible and cost-effective measures to be taken to reduce potential adverse impacts to acceptable levels. 94. A summary environmental impact matrix and the mitigation measures is given in Table 5.2. The matrix is developed based on environmental analysis of project facilities and review of environmental impacts of a typical power distribution projects.

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Table 5.1 Environmental Management Plan

Project Activity

Potential Environmental Impact

Mitigation Action Parameters to be

Monitored Standards/Measurement/Frequency

Institutional Responsibility

Implementation Schedule

Pre-construction

A. Physical Resources

Equipment specifications and design parameters

Release of chemicals and harmful gases in receptors (air, water, land)

PCBs not used in substation transformers or other project facilities or equipment.

Compliance with setback distances (“as-built” diagrams).

Setback distances to nearest houses – Once during design.

DISCOM Detailed design

B. Environmental Resources

Location of distribution poles and distribution line alignment and design

Impact on water bodies / land/ residences

Consideration of site location where poles could be located to avoid water bodies or agricultural land. Careful site selection to avoid existing settlements. Safe distance from schools and hospitals to be kept as specified by GoMP/DISCOM norms.

Site location, line alignment selection (distance to dwelling, water bodies and/or agricultural land).

Consultation with local authorities and land owners, MOEF water quality standards – Once during design.

DISCOM Part of detailed project siting and survey and design

Substation location and design

Noise generation Exposure to noise, Nuisance to neighbouring properties

Substation designed to ensure noise will not be a nuisance. Selection of construction techniques and machinery to minimise ground disturbance.

Expected noise emissions based on substation design, noise levels. Construction techniques and machinery.

Noise control regulations in 1994 Noise levels to be specified in tender documents – Once during design.


Interference with drainage patterns/Irrigation channels

Temporally flooding hazards/loss of agricultural production

Appropriate siting of poles to avoid channel interference.

Site location and line alignment selection.

Consultation with local authorities and design engineers – Once during design.

DISCOM Detailed alignment survey and design

Location of land for substations/ distribution poles

Impact to the existing surface water environment

Construction facilities should be placed at suitable distance from water bodies, natural flow paths, important ecological habitats and residential areas.

Water and Air Quality. Air quality Standards and Water Quality standards – Once during design.


C. Ecological Resources

Encroachment into precious ecological areas

Loss of precious ecological values/ damage to precious species

Avoid encroachment by careful site and alignment selection.

Flora and fauna habitat loss.

Flora and fauna protection act – Once during design.


D. Human Environment

Substation location and design

Disturbance to the adjacent lands and the people due to cut and fill operations

Maintained adequate clearance, construction of retaining structures, minimise cut and fill operations adjoining to the dwellings

Proximity to houses and other structures.

Technical specification


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Project Activity






Location of distribution poles and distribution line alignment and design

Exposure to safety related risks

Setback of dwellings to overhead line route designed in accordance with DISCOM norms

Pole locations and line alignment selection with respect to nearest dwellings

Setback distances to nearest houses – Once during design

DISCOM Part of pole siting survey and detailed alignment survey and design

Involuntary resettlement or land acquisition

Loss of lands and structures

Compensation paid for temporary/ permanent loss of productive land

Public complaints Rates as per the Resettlement Plan/ Frame work for the project - Once

DISCOM Prior to construction phase

Encroachment into farmland

Loss of agricultural productivity

Use existing pole footings wherever possible Avoid siting new poles on farmland wherever possible Farmers compensated for any permanent loss of productive land/fruit trees that need to be trimmed/removed along RoW. Avoid productive agriculture lands for development of 33 kV substations Proper fencing of substation land to avoid encroachment

Pole locations and line alignment selection Design of Implementation of crop and tree compensation (based on affected area) Statutory approvals for tree trimming /removal

Consultation with local district administration authorities and design engineers - Once

DISCOM Part of detailed alignment survey and design

Explosions/Fire Hazards to life Design of substations to include modern fire control systems/firewalls. Provision of fire fighting equipment to be located close to transformers, power equipment.

Substation design compliance with fire prevention and control codes

Tender document to mention detailed specifications – Once

DISCOM Part of detailed substation layout and design /drawings

Construction


Site clearance Soil erosion and surface runoff

Construction in erosion and flood-prone areas should be restricted to the dry season

Treat clearing and filling areas against flow acceleration and construction work should be carefully designed to minimise obstruction or destruction to natural drainage

Soil erosion Visual inspection (Turbidity and sedimentation) – Once

DISCOM, Construction period

Removal or disturbance to other public

Public inconvenient Advance notice to the public about the time and the duration of the utility disruption

Disruption of other commercial and public activities / Public

Technical specification of DISCOM – Once

DISCOM Throughout the construction period

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Project Activity






utilities Use of well trained and experienced machinery operators to reduce accidental damage to the public utilities Restore the utilities immediately to overcome public inconvenience

complaints

Equipment layout and installation

If used, SF6 leakage during storage and erection of switchgear

Record of all substation switchgear, cylinders located within secure casings

Switchgear casings and Substation bounding

As per (International Electro-technical Commission) IEC standards Once in year

DISCOM Contractor through contract provisions

Throughout construction/erection period

Surplus earthwork/soil

Runoff to cause water pollution, solid waste disposal

Excess fill from pole foundation excavation disposed of next to roads or around houses, in agreement with the local community or landowners.

Location and amount (m

3) of fill disposal

Soil disposal locations and volume (m

3)

Appropriate fill disposal and dispersal locations – every month during construction



Substation construction

Loss of soil Fill for the substation foundations obtained by creating or improving local drain system.

Borrow area siting (area of site in m

2 and

estimated volume in m

3)

Minimal ground disturbance – Every month during construction


Water pollution Minimize construction activities involving significant ground disturbance (i.e. substation land forming) during the monsoon season.

Seasonal start and finish of major earthworks (pH, BOD/COD, Suspended solids, other)

Timing of major disturbance activities - prior to start of construction activities


Provision of facilities for construction workers

Contamination of receptors (land, water, air)

Construction workforce facilities to include proper sanitation, water supply and waste disposal facilities.

Amenities for Workforce facilities

Presence of proper sanitation, water supply, and waste disposal facilities-Once before start of construction.

DISCOM, Contractor through contract provisions

Construction period

Mechanised construction

Noise, vibration and operator safety, efficient operation Noise, vibration, equipment wear and tear

Construction equipment to be well maintained. Proper maintenance and turning off plant not in use.

Construction equipment - estimated noise emissions and operating schedules

Technical specifications, safety regulations, Noise control regulations

DISCOM,

Construction period

Usage of roads for accessibility

Increase in airborne dust particles

Existing roads and tracks used for construction and maintenance access to the site wherever possible.

Access roads, routes (length and width of new access roads to be constructed)

Use of established roads wherever possible


Acquisition of Loss of agricultural Avoid faming season wherever possible for Land area of Regular monitoring DISCOM, Throughout the

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Project Activity






fields and other lands

productivity

the project activities. Ensure existing irrigation facilities are maintained in working condition Protect /preserve topsoil and reinstate after construction completed Repair /reinstate damaged bunds etc. after construction completed Compensation for temporary loss in agricultural production

agriculture loss Usage of existing utilities Status of facilities (earthwork in m

3)

Implementation of Crop compensation (amount paid, dates, etc.)

compliance with regulations

construction period


Temporary outage of the electricity

Loss of power supply to the local community when distribution lines crossing the new distribution line are switched off

Advance notice to the public about the time and the duration of the utility disruption Restore the utilities immediately to overcome public inconvenience

Houses and commercial premises of power disruption

Regular monitoring during the period of erection of conductors

Contractor DISCOM

Throughout the construction period

Wood/ vegetation harvesting, cut and fill operations

Loss of vegetation and deforestation

Construction workers prohibited from harvesting wood in the project area during their employment.

Illegal wood/ vegetation harvesting (area in m

2,

number of incidents reported)

Complaints by local people or other evidence of illegal harvesting -Monitor every complaint


Effect on fauna Prevent contractor work force from disturbing the flora, fauna including hunting of animal and fishing in water bodies Proper awareness programme regarding conservation of flora, fauna including ground vegetation to all drivers, operators and other workers

Habitat loss Wild Life Act – Every Month during construction

DISCOM Construction period

Site clearance Vegetation Marking of vegetation to be removed prior to clearance, and strict control on clearing activities to ensure minimal clearance.

Vegetation marking and clearance control (area in m

2)

Clearance strictly limited to target vegetation - Once at start of clearance.


Construction period


Transportation and storage of materials

Nuisance to the general public

Transport loading and unloading of construction materials should not cause nuisance to the people by way of noise, vibration and dust.

Water and air quality National Environment Act CPCB Emission

DISCOMs Construction period

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Project Activity






Avoid storage of construction materials beside the road, around water bodies, residential or public sensitive locations. Construction materials should be stored in covered areas to ensure protection from dust, emissions, and such materials should be bundled in environment friendly and nuisance free manner.

Standards and MOEF water quality standards Once Every month during construction

Trimming/ cutting of trees within RoW

Fire hazards Loss of vegetation and deforestation

Trees allowed growing up to a height within the RoW by maintaining adequate clearance between the top of tree and the conductor as per the regulations. Trees that can survive pruning to comply should be pruned instead of cleared. During 33kV substation construction and feeder erection, felled trees and other cleared or pruned vegetation to be disposed of as authorised by the statutory bodies.

Species-specific tree retention as approved by statutory authorities (average and maximum tree height at maturity, in metres) Disposal of cleared vegetation as approved by the statutory authorities (area cleared in m

2)

Presence of target species in RoW following vegetation clearance – Once at start of construction


Construction period

Health and safety

Injury and sickness of workers and members of the public

Contract provisions specifying minimum requirements for construction camps Contractor to prepare and implement a health and safety plan. Contractor to arrange for health and safety awareness programmes

Contract clauses (number of incidents and total lost-work days caused by injuries and sickness)

Health and safety regulations – As specified in contract documents

DISCOM (Contractor through contract provisions)

Construction period

Nuisance to nearby properties

Losses to neighbouring land uses/ values

Contract clauses specifying careful construction practices. As much as possible existing access ways will be used. Productive land will be reinstated following completion of construction Compensation will be paid for loss of production, if any.

Contract clauses Design basis and layout Reinstatement of land status (area affected, m

2)

Implementation of tree/crop compensation (amount paid)

Incorporating good construction management, design engineering practices Consultation with affected parties immediately after completion of construction and after the first harvest

DISCOM (Contractor through contract provisions)

Construction period

Operation and Maintenance Phase

A. Physical Environment

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Project Activity






Operation of 33/11 kV switchgear

Leakage of SF6 gas Record of all 33/11 kV substation switchgear located within secure casings

Switchgear casings and Substation bounding

Ozone Depleting substances – Regularly as per DISCOM norms

DISCOM Throughout the operation


Oil spillage Contamination of land/nearby water bodies

Substation transformers located within secure and impervious bundled areas with a storage capacity of at least 100% of the capacity of oil in transformers and associated reserve tanks. Handling of old 25 kV & 11/0.4 kV Distribution transformers, waste oil Handling of banned PCB based transformers and waste oil

Substation bounding (“as-built” diagrams) Handling oil and transformers only by certified handlers and recyclers

National Environment Act, Hazardous Waste Management rules – Regularly as per DISCOM norms


Soil Erosion at pole base of distribution line

Removal of top soil Planting of buffer zone species suitable for project area Mixing of grass/herbs seed to disposed muck

Turbidity of water (Visual Inspection)

Visual inspection (Turbidity and sedimentation)

DISCOM Throughout the operations

C. Human Environment

Electric shock Death or injury to the workers and public

Security fences around substation Establishment of warning signs Careful design using appropriate technologies to minimise hazards

Proper maintenance of fences and sign boards Usage of appropriate technologies (lost work days due to illness and injuries)

Periodic maintenance Number of programmes and percentage of staff/workers covered

DISCOM

Throughout the operation

Substation maintenance

Exposure to electromagnetic interference

Substation design to comply with the limits of electromagnetic interference within floor area

Required vibrations level, instrumentation

Technical specifications of DISCOM


Table 5.2 Environmental Impact Matrix

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Environmental

Attribute Potential Impacts Nature of Impact

Magnitude of Impacts Mitigation Measures

Implementation and Monitoring Low Medium High


1. Topography Change in the surface features and present aesthetics

Direct/Local/ irreversible

X To minimise the impact of loss of vegetation as per existing norms.

Before construction phase

2. Climate No impacts on climatic conditions

Direct/Local/ irreversible

X No measurable impact on the climatic conditions, hence no mitigation is required


1. Air Quality Project will have marginal impact on air quality during construction due to increase in the dust level.

Direct/Local/ reversible

X Water sprinkling at 33 kV substation construction sites and pole erections sites, as needed.

During construction activity

2. Noise Noise due to construction activities.


X Restriction of noise generating activities at night and use of personal protective equipment by workers.

During construction activity

Noise arising from humming generated by transformers


X To maintain a safe distance or provide proper shielding near residential areas for 33 kV substations, if needed

During operational phase

3. Surface and Ground Water quality

Runoff from the construction site


X Careful placement of 33kV substation boundary, poles etc.

Before and during construction activity

Domestic wastewater from construction sites


X Domestic wastewater treatments by providing soak pits/temporary drainage.

During construction and operation

4. Soils and Geology

Soil erosion due to erection and clearing of vegetation in the RoW.


Avoiding sites which are prone to the soil erosion.

During and after the construction activity


1. Terrestrial Ecology

Loss of vegetation Direct/Local/ irreversible

X Compensation to the tree owners for private trees, if any. DISCOM will be responsible for meeting all statutory rules/ regulations for forest clearances as per GOI/GoMP norms.

Before the construction phase

2. Terrestrial Fauna

Disturbance to local fauna during construction


X Wildlife routes and their habitats avoided as far as possible during the route selection.

Before and during construction phase

3. Aquatic Ecology No significant impacts envisaged


X No mitigation required. Before and during construction phase


1. Fire Fires, explosion and other accidents along

Direct/Local X Use of personal protective equipment. By lopping of trees, fire hazards will be

During construction and operation phase

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the route alignment of HVDS line.

avoided during maintenance period. Regular inspection of lines for faults prone to accidents.

2. Health and Safety

Exposure to low electromagnetic fields

Direct/ Local/ continuous

X HVDS lines do not cause EM fields. Only slight EMF may exist near 33 kV substations. No mitigation required.

Before and after the construction phase.

3. Agriculture Small temporary loss of agriculture land due to pole and line erection. Lands required for 33 kV substations

Direct/ Local/ reversible X Avoid prime agriculture land. Construction activity after crop harvesting. For 33 kV substations, avoid private agricultural lands; use govt. land mostly. Make proper compensation for private lands acquired.

Before and during construction phase.

4. Socio-economics

Beneficial impacts from rural and urban electrification. Job opportunities during construction phase

Direct/ regional X Unskilled labour and indirect benefits. Overall economic growth of the region.

During operational phase

5. Resettlement No resettlement required as no houses along the RoW.

Direct/Local/ reversible X Route alignment is selected in such a way that there is no resettlement issue.

Before the construction phase.

6. Cultural sites No archaeological, historical, or cultural important sites are affected by the construction of the lines.

Direct/Local/ reversible X No archaeological, historical or cultural important sites are affected, hence no mitigation required

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7. Traffic and Transportation

Traffic congestion due to movement of construction vehicles

Direct/Local/ reversible X Avoid high density traffic areas, proper traffic signs at the construction site, ensuring proper access roads at 33 kV substations

During construction phase

8. Solid Waste Generation

Probability of surface and groundwater pollution

Indirect/Local/ reversible

X Separate solid waste

Scrap will be collected and disposed off properly following government regulations.

Insignificant solid waste generation due to small erection work by 3-4 people for the each line. 33 kV substation will require small (5-8) quantity of persons during peak period of construction and hence the solid waste generation will be very small – small pit could be made which could covered by soil once

During operation phase

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construction is complete.

9. Handling of waste Oil and old transformers

Leaching of oil into water bodies

Direct/Local/irreversible X Batteries and transformer oil will be disposed off through certified waste handlers in compliance with GOI/GoMP. These provisions must be reported to ADB/MoEF through biannual reports

During Construction and Maintenance phase

10. Greenhouse gas pollutants

If used, SF6 is a non-toxic greenhouse gas used as a dielectric in circuit breakers, switch gear, and other electrical equipment

Direct/Local X If specified in contract documents, SF6 handling should be part of each contracts technical specification, and required design and routine test must be done during erection and commissioning of the circuit breaker.

During Maintenance Phase

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6.0 INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.1 Institutional Arrangements 95. The three DISCOMs will serve as the executing agencies for the investment program which includes this Tranche 2. All three DISCOMs have established project management units (PMUs) for implementation of the previous MFF and these units will continue their roles under Tranche 2. These PMUs have been fully operational and have substantial experience in ADB project implementation as demonstrated by their good performance in implementation of the previous MFF.

96. During implementation, the PMU will conduct day-to-day project management including procurement, construction supervision, inspection and testing of equipment, payments to contractors, and monitoring and reporting of progress. The PMU manager will report directly to chairmen and managing directors of the DISCOMs. 97. A coordinating committee, consists of the chairmen and managing directors of the executing agencies, will be set up by the Department of Energy to monitor and coordinate the overall implementation of the investment program. This committee will coordinate between the executing agencies, ADB and the Department of Economic Affairs on issues related to project implementation. The institutional structure of the DISCOMs is shown in Figure 6.1. The PMU is responsible for the implementation of Tranche 2 investments.

Figure 6.1 PMU Structure at DISCOMs

FSP - IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING

Circle Level - Project Implementation and Monitoring Unit

Respective SE (O&M) – Project Manager

RESPECTIVE EE (O&M) – In

charge of FSP Project for Division

AE – NODAL OFFICER ( Will be

deployed exclusively for FSP

along with 2 Line staff )

RESPECTIVE EE (O&M) – In

charge of FSP Project for Division

AE – NODAL OFFICER ( Will be

deployed exclusively for FSP along

with 2 line staff)

Corporate - Project Management Unit

FSP= Feeder Separation Project

98. For each subproject, the DISCOM will do the overall coordination, preparation, planning, implementation, and financing of all activities required to comply with the EMP. The DISCOMs, as needed, may employ additional third-party services. 99. Each Field Unit, headed by the Superintendent Engineer, who reports directly to the PMU head, will be assisted by Nodal Officers (Assistant Engineer(s)) in coordinating with respective engineering units to address environmental and social issues. The Nodal officer will be assisted by the contractor‟s representative or separately hired consultant for environmental monitoring and designing of appropriate mitigation measures.

PMU level

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100. Given the capacity of DISCOMs, it is proposed that these Nodal officers shall assume primary responsibility for the environmental assessment as well as implementation of EMPs of their respective subprojects (one or more lots) through contractors or third party consultants. The duties of the Nodal officers will include (i) oversight of construction contractors for monitoring and implementing mitigation measures; (ii) liaising with the contractor and seeking their help to solve the environment-related issues of project implementation; and (iii) preparation of environmental monitoring reports every six months on behalf of PMU for submission to ADB. 101. The duties of the PMU at the corporate level includes:

Monitoring the implementation of mitigation measures during construction and operation phases of the project.

Prepare suitable environmental management reports at various sites

Advising and coordinating field environmental management activities performed by various contractors.

Liaise with the GOMP and state agencies in seeking their help to resolve any implementation related environment issues.

Advise to project planning/design cells on environmental and social issues during route selection to avoid negative environmental impacts.

102. The Project Management Consultants (PMC) hired by DISCOMs will have overall responsibility to manage the site activities. The DISCOMs will ensure that contractor(s) engaged for each lot will implement the EMP, as required The PMU will have overall responsibility for processing and implementing all subproject(s). Table 6.1 presents the details of responsibilities during the implementation of the EMP.

Table 6.1 Institutional Roles and Responsibilities for Implementation of EMP

Activity Responsible Agency

Sub-project Initiation Stage Assign Nodal officers for each lot DISCOM Clearances/approvals from relevant GOI/GoMP agencies- Forest, Roads, Railways, telecom etc.

DISCOM

Disclosure of project EMP details on DISCOM website PMU/DISCOM Conducting discussions/meetings/workshops with APs and other stakeholders

PMU/DISCOM

Updating of EMP mitigation measures based on discussions PMU

EMP Implementation Stage

Meetings at community/household level with Aps Field Level staff/Contractor Implementation of proposed EMP mitigation measures Field Level staff/Contractor Consultations with APs during EMP mitigation measures implementation Field Level staff/Contractor Grievances Redressal PMU/DISCOM/District Administration Internal monitoring PMU/DISCOM

ADB-Asian Development Bank, AP-Affected Persons, EA-Executing Agency, EMP - Environmental Management Plan, PMU- Project Management Unit.

6.2 Environmental Monitoring Plan

103. Mitigation measures related to construction as specified in the EMP will be incorporated into civil works contracts, and their implementation will be the responsibility of the contractors. In addition, contractors will submit monthly progress reports to PMU on the implementation of EMP. The DISCOM then will report on progress achieved against the EMP activities and milestones on a six monthly basis to ADB.

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104. The environmental management plan, given in Table 5.1 applies to all sub-projects.10

The mitigation measures given in the EMP requires monitoring of environmental attributes during construction and operation phase by the DISCOM. During project implementation, the Nodal Officers of the DISCOMs shall do the monitoring of the environmental aspects at the field level. Each DISCOM will also be responsible for obtaining any regulatory approvals and compliance with GOI and GOMP environmental laws, as applicable to all subprojects in Tranche 2. The DISCOMs will document any unanticipated consequence of the project. 105. Activities to be monitored include: all planning, coordination and management activities related to the implementation of safeguard issues; the identification of corrective and preventive actions; records of health and safety matters and training activities; consultations with project affected peoples (as and when needed, particularly during the implementation); feedback, trouble shooting and project related grievances, preparation of progress and monitoring reports as required by ADB; and verifying the projects overall compliance with safeguard measures and its progress. 106. Progress reports will include a description of implementable activities and their status; identify the responsible party (ies) involved in their implementation; and provide project management schedules and timeframes for doing so, along with their associated costs. Summary appraisal reports will be submitted to ADB subsequent to obtaining the EA‟s approval and clearance(s). 107. During implementation, if any project activities are noticed to have significant adverse environmental impacts, ADB requires DISCOM to hire external experts of repute to verify if sound environmental management practices were followed during implementation. If required, these external monitoring experts will report on a semi-annual basis to ADB. In case the implementation of EMP is not satisfactory, these external experts will recommend actions to enhance environmental compliance by DISCOMs.

108. Environmental monitoring will consist of routine systematic checking that environmental management measures have been implemented effectively during each stage of the project. Table 6.2 presents the summary environmental monitoring plan while Table 6.3 presents the environmental monitoring plan. A budget of Rs. 5.0 Million has been set aside for implementation of EMP (see Table 6.4).

Table 6.2 Summary Environmental Monitoring Plan

Environmental Monitoring Tasks11

Implementation Responsibility


Pre-Construction Phase

Audit project bidding documents to ensure EMP is included.

DISCOM Prior to issue of bidding documents

Monitor contractor‟s detailed alignment survey to ensure relevant environmental mitigation measures in EMP have been included.

PMU Prior to DISCOM approval of Contractor‟s detailed alignment survey.

Audit detailed design of facilities to ensure standard environmental safeguards/mitigation measures (as identified in EMP) have been included.

DISCOM Prior to DISCOM approval of contractor‟s detailed designs.

Approvals from GoMP agencies such as forest department, roads etc. as required before finalisation.

DISCOM Prior to DISCOM approval of contractor‟s detailed designs.

Construction Phase

Regular monitoring and reporting of contractor‟s compliance with contractual environmental mitigation measures.

PMU Continuous throughout the construction period.

10

The EMP is presented as a stand-alone document. 11

Monitoring of issues related to compensation of landowners for land acquisition and loss of production, etc. are addressed in the Resettlement Action Plan.

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Environmental Monitoring Tasks11

Implementation Responsibility


Handling of waste oil and old transformers to be handled by certified agencies.

PMU As per GOI/GoMP statutory requirements

Operation and Maintenance

Observations during routine maintenance inspections of feeder lines. RoW inspections will include monitoring of implementation status of mitigation measures specified in EMP.

PMU As per DISCOM inspection schedules

Handling of waste oil and old transformers to be handled by certified agencies.

PMU As per GOI/GoMP statutory requirements

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Table 6.3 Environmental Monitoring Plan12

Project Stage

Mitigation Measures

Parameters to be Monitored Location Measurements Frequency Responsibility Cost

Pre- construction

Route survey to define alternative alignments. Identify suitable 33 kV substation sites.

Possible encroachment on reserved forests, schools, religious places, archaeological sites etc.

All feeder/HVDS lines and 33 kV substation sites

Field mapping with Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment

1time survey to finalize design

DISCOM through route survey contractor/substation site survey

n/a

Dust, equipment emissions, erosion, and noise control Waste management (transformer oil and scrap etc.)

Incorporation of appropriate clauses in construction contracts

All construction contracts for all 33 kV substation sites

Field assessment to ascertain quantity and design appropriate measures to be taken during decommissioning/ handling of old transformers, and installation of new DTR and substations

1 time assessment for baseline establishment

DISCOM to include in bidding documents. ADB to verify through review of bidding documents.

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Included in construction contracts (paid from estimated budget of Rs. 5.0 million)

Construction Dust, equipment emissions, and erosion control Solid Waste management

Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) Noise, Water: pH, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Solid waste generation and disposal

All 33 kV substation sites

“Grab” samples for air and water. Spot-check for noise using portable monitoring device. Spot check for solid waste generation and disposal

One time at the beginning of initial activity. Monitoring to be conducted as deemed necessary

Contractors to implement, DISCOM to provide oversight via regular field inspections; ADB to audit during project review missions. DISCOM has direct responsibility for compliance with GOI/GoMP regulations


Minimize removal of trees, avoid reserve forests, national parks, schools, religious and archaeological areas

No of trees to be removed Distances from transmission line, telecom, railway, roads etc.

All feeder/HVDS lines and substation sites

Determine if forest areas are involved. Proximity to schools etc. avoided

1 time survey DISCOM to get approval from requisite agencies such as telecom, railways and transmission lines etc.

n/a

Waste management (transformer oil and scrap)

Waste transformer oil disposal/Oil leakages (Hydrocarbons and PCBs, if any)

All DTR locations All 33 kV substation sites

Audit/Spot check for old transformer handling and disposal, waste oil generation and disposal

Spot checks for oil/ waste at all sites

DISCOM has direct responsibility for old/new transformer handling and disposal; waste transformer oil in compliance with GOI/GoMP regulations


Operations and Maintenance

Equipment emissions and Waste management (transformer oil and scrap etc.)

Same parameters as during construction period

All substations/ lines

Spot checks based on visual inspections and any complaints

As necessary based on inspections and complaints

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DISCOM, ADB to audit during project review missions


12

Monitoring of issues related to compensation of landowners for land acquisition will be included in the resettlement plan. 13

ADB will review documents and „no objection certificates‟ from GOI/GoMP agencies before providing “no objection” at each stage of bidding, contract evaluation, and contract award. 14

Parameters should be monitored if warranted based on visual observations or complaints.

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6.3 Cost Estimates for Implementation of Environmental Management Plan

109. Table 6.4 presents the breakdown of cost estimates for the implementation of EMP. This cost estimates include the implementation of mitigation measures and environmental monitoring.

Table 6.4 Cost Estimates for Implementing EMP S. Nº Environmental Cost Elements Costs in Rs.

A. Design and Pre-Construction Stage 1. Tree and crop compensation Rs. 600,000 2 Cost towards EMP (Contractors cost) Rs. 19,00,000

B. Construction Stage 1 EMP implementation Monitoring Rs. 17,00,000 2 Medical camps for workmen and society - HIV/AIDS and

health awareness programs Rs. 400,000

3 Capacity building/training on the use of GIS15

Rs. 400,000

Total Costs Rs. 50,00,000

7.0 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION 7.1 Information Disclosure

110. In line with ADB‟s Public Communications Policy 2005 and the SPS 2009, DISCOMs are required to ensure that relevant project information about social and environment safeguard issues are made available during the initial stages to affected people and other stakeholders. The DISCOMs will provide project information to project-affected people and other stakeholders in English, Hindi, and local vernacular language (as needed). The DISCOMs, on their website, will post project-related information and the IEE. ADB will post the IEE on their website upon receipt from the DISCOMs. 7.2 Public Consultation

111. During the project formulation stage, DISCOMs have conducted a project scoping exercise and reconnaissance survey of the existing system. During public consultation sessions by the safeguards team, considerable dialogue was held between DISCOMs representatives, individuals, and groups from the community to make them aware of the proposed project. 7.3 Consultation Findings

112. Public consultations were conducted in semi-urban and rural areas with people living in the project-affected area between 15 March to 30 April 2011 by the safeguards team. Various stakeholders such as DISCOM officials, relevant land departments and the block development officer of the project area were present during consultations.

113. The community consulted was requested to air their opinions freely, on the project, its impact, and suggestions for mitigating adverse impacts. People participated in voluntary public consultation sessions to express their views about the proposed project. No major environmental issues were raised during the consultation process. The people are supportive of the project as they felt that the project would help bring reliable power, work, and labour opportunities in the area, improve distribution infrastructure, and will improve their

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Use of GIS to map the entire distribution network to facilitate environmental monitoring.

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living conditions. 114. Majority of the villages are located at the tail end of the feeders and therefore they face many problems like low voltage, constant tripping, and burnouts. Load shedding is a major problem, which has an adverse impact on the farmers. In most villages, farmers use diesel engines for water extraction that increases the cost of irrigation. The villagers felt that the proposed project would solve the problems of low voltage and irregular supply of electricity. 115. Most villagers did not have any specific suggestion or criteria related to project design, operation, and construction. The villagers felt that transformers should be centrally located in the villages to reduce power loss and improve voltage and the old wires, which caused frequent disruption of power supply, should be replaced. The project should provide PVC16 covered cabled wiring to avoid power theft and should install meter for domestic and permanent agri-consumers. Among other criteria, few villagers suggested to have separate connection for domestic and agriculture with accurate billing and timely collection by DISCOM. 116. Almost all the villages covered during public consultation were optimistic that the employment potential would increase by 100% with regular supply of power. Most villagers felt that the current project will definitely lead to cultivation of more crops during offseason due to better irrigation facility and new varieties of crops thereby increasing productivity and will add to better incomes. However, the villagers of Sonway in Ujjain district informed the team that the employment situation did not improve even after installation of substation and a feeder separator near their village. 117. The villagers felt that the project would not have any negative impact on food grain availability, no negative impact on soil water, land use or migration pattern. They also expressed that the project will not cause widespread imbalance and will have no adverse health and safety issues as well as any resettlement issues or any significant land acquisition. 118. All the villagers felt that the consultation was very useful and were very happy as they got an opportunity to share their views before the government officials. They felt that the consultation is useful for sharing views about the project and they felt confident that the DISCOMs are now serious about improvement in electricity supply. All participants during the consultation admitted that the local people would provide full cooperation and support the implementation of the project. Record of public consultations by the social team is given in Annex 3. 8.0 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 119. A grievance redress mechanism (GRM) will be setup by DISCOMs to provide suitable grievance redressal procedure for project-affected persons. The GRM will consist of a grievance redress committee (GRC). The GRC will have representatives from APs, Panchayat Head, Project Engineer (Field), nominated district revenue officer as nodal officer, and the designated official in DISCOM dealing with safeguards. The GRC will meet as and when major grievance arises. The main responsibilities of the GRC are: (i) provide support to APs on problems arising from land/property acquisition if any; (ii) record AP grievances, categorize, and prioritize grievances and resolve them within 4 weeks.

120. The GRM will address concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable

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Polyvinyl chloride, commonly abbreviated PVC, is a thermoplastic polymer.

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and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to the affected persons at no costs and without retribution. 121. The PMU shall formulate procedures for implementing the GRM. These will include procedures for taking/recording of complaints, handling of on-the-spot resolution of minor problems, taking care of complainants, and provisions of responses to distressed stakeholders with due attention to the impacts on vulnerable groups. Figure 8.1 shows the proposed grievance procedure.

122. The grievance process will consist of the following steps:

(i) minor grievance will be resolved onsite through the concerned project engineer and contractor;

(ii) if it fails, then the case will be referred to the GRC which will take the action within 15 days; and,

(iii) if the AP is not satisfied with the decision then he/she will have the right to approach the appropriate court of law for resolution of the issue.

Figure 8.1 Grievance Redress Mechanism

Grievance

Redressed

Grievance Redress

Committee (GRC)

DISCOM

(FILED LEVEL STAFF)

Appropriate Court of

Law

Grievance

Redressed

Aggrieved Party

(Affected Persons)

Grievance Not

Addressed

(Major Grievances)

Grievance Not

Addressed

Within 7

days

Within 15

days

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9.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 123. Careful selection criteria for subproject sites have been specified to ensure minimal impacts during project implementation.

124. The large extent of proposed feeder lines pass through village roads, cultivated and uncultivated lands, human settlements and mostly parallel to the existing feeder lines. Cultivated lands are usually avoided. There will be acquisition of land required for only two 33 kV substations from the surrounding communities.

125. The proposed project will improve the operational efficiency and quality of power, reliability of the system, and is expected to reduce systems losses. A more reliable supply of power will boost the economic development in the villages. Overall, the major environmental impacts associated with distribution projects are limited to construction phase that can be mitigated by the implementation of EMP. Due to careful selection criteria, there will be minimal removal of trees for the distribution lines and substations.

126. Most people in the project areas depend on wages and agriculture. The lack of income-generating activities can be considered as a major challenge they face. Energy availability to these areas is expected to increase income-generating activities. This will help the local people in starting their own businesses while some can improve/upgrade their business, shops, etc. With effective feeder separation, they will be assured of a reliable electric supply. In addition, a reliable electricity supply will:

Facilitate agricultural activities, the students and the general public in their work,

Potentially increase land values,

Increase the volume of business e.g. bagging and sorting of grains, seeds, dairy etc.

Create income-generating activities, and,

Enhance the safety and mobility during nighttime. 127. No baseline information is available on water, air, soil and noise in the rural area of districts with respect to distribution line and distribution substations. It is recommended that DISCOMs collect baseline data for water, air, soil, and noise at suitable sampling locations. Establishment of baseline parameters is essential to monitor changes on the quality of water, air, soil and noise during construction and operation phase. 128. Public consultations were conducted along the feeder separation corridor and specifically the 33 kV substations. The results indicate broad support for the project based on perceived economic and social benefits. Most impacts are expected to occur during the construction phase and are considered to be temporary in nature. DISCOMs have selected the feeder corridors and new 33 kV substations based on survey assessment by its own staff at the field level. The final selection of routes will be done in a way that ROW alignment traverses through nearby villages without infringing upon important water resources, forest, roads, and public places meant for schools, hospitals and public amenities. Removal of old transformers and their handling, waste oil management, and excavation and movement of soils for construction of 33 kV substations are the impacts identified and mitigations are incorporated in the EMP. 129. The DISCOMs will get all statutory clearances from relevant forest clearances, roads, railways, and communication agencies of GOMP/GoI and will obtain the requisite “no objections” from various stakeholders that include Panchayats, and district administrations of the area.

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10.0 CONCLUSIONS 130. The careful consideration of environmental and social aspects, during route and site selection by DISCOMs, is expected to result to minimal impacts from project implementation. The environment and social impacts associated with feeder separation project are limited to the construction phase and can be mitigated through the implementation of the EMP and environmental monitoring.

131. Public consultations have been conducted along the feeder separation corridor. The results indicate broad support for the project based on perceived economic and social benefits. The feeder line corridors are being carefully selected after undergoing an options assessment. The 33 kV substation sites are located mostly on land owned by GOMP characterized as mostly barren, uninhabited and unused lands, besides two sites which are on private land. No endangered or protected species of flora or fauna are reported at any of the subproject sites.

132. Adequate provisions have been made for the environmental mitigation and monitoring of predicted impacts, along with their associated costs. Adverse impacts if noticed during implementation will be mitigated using appropriate design and management measures. Mitigation measures related to construction, as specified in the EMP, will be incorporated into civil works contracts, and their implementation will be the responsibility of the contractors. The DISCOMs will however be responsible for the overall implementation and auditing of site-specific EMPs.

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Annex 1 Applicable Environmental Policies and Procedures

A. National Environmental Laws 1. The Environmental regulations, legislation, policy guidelines that may impact this project, are the responsibility of a variety of government agencies. The principal Environment Regulatory Agency in India is the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). MoEF formulates environmental policies and accords environmental clearances for different projects. 2. The Important environmental legislations in India are given below (i) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, amended 1988 (ii) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975 (iii) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, amended 1987 (iv) The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982 (v) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, amended 1991 and including the following

Rules/Notification issued under this Act.

The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, including amendments

The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000

The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2003

The Hazardous Wastes (management, handling and trans-boundary movement) Rules 2009

The Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998

Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000,

Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2002

Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000.

The Biological Diversity Act, 2002;

The Environment Impact Assessment Notification, 1994; amended up to 2009;

Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001

The Environmental Clearance Notification, 1994

Environmental Standards of CPCB

(vi) Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 (vii) The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, amended 1993 (viii) The Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 1995 (ix) The Indian Forest Act, 1927 (x) Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, amended 1988 (National Forest Policy, 1988)

Forest (Conservation) Rules, 1981 amended 1992 and 2003

Guidelines for diversion of forest lands for non-forest purpose under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

(xi) The National Environmental Appellate Authority Act, 1997 (xii) The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 B. Other Relevant Acts The policy framework consists of following main regulations: 1. The Electricity Act, 2003 2. National Resettlement & Rehabilitation Policy, 2007 (NRRP) (MoRD, DoLR). 3. Right of Way and compensation under Electricity Laws. 4. Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

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5. The Indian Telegraph Act 1885. 6. Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 as amended in 1949. 7. Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Area) Act, 1996. 8. The Right to Information Act, 2005. 9. National Policy on HIV/AIDS and the World of Work, Ministry of Labour and

Employment 10. National Policy on Safety, Health and Environment at Work Place, Ministry of Labour

and Employment

C. Key Environmental Legislations

Name Scope and Objective Key Areas Operational Agencies/Key

Players

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

To provide for the prevention and control of water pollution and enhancing the quality of water

Controls sewage and industrial effluent discharges

Central and State Pollution Control Board

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act - 1981

To provide for the prevention and control of air pollution

Controls emissions of air pollutants

Central and State Pollution Control Boards

Forest Act, 1927 To consolidate acquisition of common property such as forests

Regulates access to natural resources, state has a monopoly right over land, categories forests

State government, forest settlement officers

Forest Conservation Act, 1980

To halt India‟s rapid deforestation and resulting Environmental degradation

Restriction on de-reservation and using forest for non-forest purpose

Central Government

Wildlife Protection Act, 1980

To protect wildlife Creates protected areas (National parks, sanctuaries) categories of wildlife which are protected

Wildlife Advisory Boards; Central Zoo Authorities

Environment Protection Act, 1986 Environmental Impact Assessment Notifications 1994 and amendments up to 2009

To provide for the protection and improvement of Environment

An umbrella legislation; supplement laws

Central government nodal agency MoEF; can deplete powers to state department of Environment

The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 as amended;

Provide safe disposal of lead acid and all other types of batteries

To control unsafe disposal of batteries contents by authorised recyclers


The Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules 2009

Movement, handling, of waste chemical oils in industries, commercial, other services

To control the disposal of hazardous chemicals, oils etc. into water, land and air


The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

Effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and

All civil cases where substantial questions relate to environment (including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment).

Chairperson, National Green Tribunal

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Name Scope and Objective Key Areas Operational Agencies/Key

Players

property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto

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Annex 2 List of 33 kV Substations

SN District Division Block/Tehsil Location/Village Gram Panchayat Type of land Status of land

01. Indore Indore O&M Indore 01. Ujjaini Sonway Government Empty

Depalpur Depalpur 02. Farkoda Farkoda Government Empty

02. Ujjain Ujjain O&M Ujjain 03. Karchha Karchha Private -

Tarana Tarana 04. Karanj Karanj Government Squatter

03. Dewas Dewas Dewas 05. Kumariya Kumariya Government Squatter

Dewas Dewas 06. Lohari Lohari Government Squatter

04 Ratlam Jaora Jaora 07. Sarsi Sarsi Government Empty

05. Mandsore Mandsore O&M Mandsore 08. Jawasiya Jawasiya Government Empty

06 Neemuch Kundleshwar Kundleshwar 09. Amad (Nai Nanera) Nai Nanera Government Empty

07 Dhar Kanwan Kanwan 10. Bhat Bamanda Bhat Bamanda Government Empty

Manawar Manawar 11. Lunhera-Bujurg Lunhera-Bujurg Government Empty

08. Barwani Sendhawa Sendhawa 12. Dondwara Dondwara Government Empty

Sendhawa Sendhawa 13. Jamali Jamali Private -

09. Khargone Bhikangaon Bhikangaon 14. Sirali Sirali Government Empty

10. Khandawa Pandhana Pandhana 15.Ghattakhedi Ghattakhedi Government Empty

Pandhana Pandhana 16.Diwal Diwal Government Empty

Khargone-II Khargone 17. Bamangaon Bamangaon Government Empty

Khargone-I Khargone 18. Dongargaon Dongargaon Government Empty

11. Burhanpur Burhanpur O&M Burhanpur 19. Raigaon Raigaon Government Empty

Burhanpur 20. Mohad Baldi Bambhada Government Empty

Nepa Nagar 21. Bori-Bujurg Bori-Bujurg Government Empty

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Annex 3 Details of Public Consultations General Perception about Project 1. Majority of the villages are located at the tail end of the feeders and therefore they face problems like low voltage, constant tripping etc. During the season, load shedding is a major problem, which is having an adverse impact on the farmers. In most villages, farmers used diesel engines for water extraction, which increases the cost of irrigation. Irregular supply of electricity during the season is a concern for most villages. Old wires are causing regular faults and low voltages during season are affecting most villages. The availability of power varies from minimum 6 hours to maximum 12 hours. Most villages demand substations near to their villages to get regular supply of power. The villagers felt that the proposed project would solve the problems of low voltage and irregular supply of electricity in the project area. Support of local people for proposed project 2. People are willing to provide support for the proposed feeder separation project. It is a long demand by the local people. Critical issue and concern by the local people for the project 3. Majority of the villages reported no critical issues immediately affecting them. Location of the 33 kV sub-station is not an issue with the villagers. However, villagers in Karchha village felt that land availability is the major concern because there is no Government land available in the village. For the villagers of Karanj in Ujjain district, double pole transformers are less in numbers and they demanded more transformers. Criteria for project design, operation stage and construction 4. Most villagers opined that they do not have any criteria for project design, operation, and construction. Most importantly, the villagers of Sarsi in Ratlam district felt that the transformers should be centrally located in the village to reduce power loss and improve voltage. The old wires caused frequent disruption of power supply thus needed to be replaced throughout. The project should provide PVC17 covered cabled wiring to avoid power theft and DISCOM should install meter for domestic and permanent agri-consumers. Among other criteria, few villagers desired to have separate connections for domestic and agriculture. At Nai Nanare Village in Neemuch district, the people wanted accurate billing and timely collection by DISCOM from the farmers. Employment potential in the project 5. Almost all villages opined that the employment potential would increase by 100% with regular supply of power. The villagers felt that employment opportunities would increase substantially with better irrigation facility and cultivation of more crops in a year. However, the villagers of Ujjaini in Sonway district informed that the employment situation did not improved after installation of sub-station and feeder separator near to their village. Most importantly, most of the villagers stated that people would start growing more crops during offseason due to better irrigation facility. Most villagers felt that the current project would definitely lead to more crops and new varieties of crops thus it will also increase productivity and will add more income for the people.

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Polyvinyl chloride, commonly abbreviated PVC, is a thermoplastic polymer.

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Total Households 6. Among the villages covered, the size of the households varied from 100-1800 in the villages covered during public consultation. The details of the households is shown in the Table A4.1.

Table A4.1: Number of Households

Village District Number of households

Ujjaini Indore 100

Farkoda Indore 386

Karchha Ujjain 195

Karanj Ujjain 600

Kumariya Dewas 150-175

Lohari Dewas 180-200

Sarsi Ratlam 500

Jawasiya Mandsore 700

Nai Nanare Amad Neemuch 155

Bhat Bamanda Dhar 360

Lunhara Bujura Dhar 1000-1200

Dondwara Barwani 1000-1200

Jamali Barwani 100

Sirali Khargone 250-260

Ghatt khedi khandawa 450

Diwal khandawa 700

Bamangaon khandawa 380

Dongargaon khandawa 350-370

Raigaon Burhanpur 170

Mohad Baldi Burhanpur 1800

Ethnic Minorities 7. Ethnic minorities are present In 11 villages out of the 21 villages covered during the public consultation. Among the minorities, schedule tribes mostly belonging to Bheel and Bilala, and Muslims are present. Schedule Tribe population are present in the village Ujjaini, Sarsis, Lunhara Bujura, Jamali, Sirali, Ghatt khedi, Diwal, and Dongar gaon. Muslims are present in substantial numbers in Lohari, Sarsi, Dondwara, and Diwal. The composition of the population is shown in the following table (Table A4.2).

Table A4.2: Composition of Population

Village District Number of households Ethnic minority

Ujjaini Indore 100

(ST) Bheel and one HH of Muslim total -

25HH of ST families

Farkoda Indore 386 No

Karchha Ujjain 195 No

Karanj Ujjain 600 SC-10%, Muslim-3 households

Kumariya Dewas 150-175 No

Lohari Dewas 180-200

Total Muslim families are 80HH all are

general categories (Khan)

Sarsi Ratlam 500

St (Bheel) and Muslims Community in the

Village ST 100 HH and Muslims 50HH.

Jawasiya Mandsore 700 No

Nai Nanare Amad Neemuch 155 ST-5,SC-20

Bhat Bamanda Dhar 360 No

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Village District Number of households Ethnic minority

Lunhara Bujura Dhar 1000-1200

Bilala from ST community is ethnic

indigenous people. Total 800-900 HH.

Dondwara Barwani 1000-1200

Bilala (ST) ethnic indigenous and Muslims

total 60HH from minorities.

Jamali Barwani 100

75% people are (75 HH) ethnic indigenous.

They are Bilala and Barela ST Groups.

Sirali Khargone 250-260

Bheel 50 HH and Bilala 80 HH are the

ethnic indigenous people.

Ghatt khedi Khandawa 450

Bheel and Bilala from 55 community are the

ethnic indigenous people total 150 HH

Diwal Khandawa 700

Total 350 HH of Bheel/Barela ethnic

indigenous people and 50 HH of Muslims

minorities.

Baman gaon Khandawa 380

No major ethnic /Muslims minorities people

in the village only 5 HH of Raj gond (ST)

and 5 HH of Muslims.

Dongar gaon Khandawa 350-370

Total 150 HH of Bheel / Biala ethnic

indigenous people in the village

Rai gaon Burhanpur 170

No major ethnic or Muslims minorities in the

village only 10 HH of Bhillala /Barela (ST)

indigenous people.

Mohad Baldi Burhanpur 1800

(ST) Bheel and one HH of Muslim total -

25HH of ST families

SC= Scheduled Caste, ST= Scheduled Trible, HH=Households,

No of shops/commercial establishments 8. Most small business establishments are present in almost all villages. About 300 shops in 21 villages were covered during public consultations. In Lunhara Bujura in Dhar district, there are about 60 shops, in Diwal village in Khandwa district there were about 30 shops, and in Rai Gaon village in Burhanpur district there were about 50 shops. Besides shops, there are more than 50 flour mills in the villages. The village Sarsi in Ratlam district and Jawasiya in Mandsore district had more varieties of shops such as flour mills, tyre repairing shops, wood workshops and building workshops. Number of industrial units 9. In most villages, there are no small or large-scale industries. Dewas, which is about 7 kilometres away from Lohari village has few industries and factories. Jamali in Barwani district is an industrial area which has small and major cotton based industries where 40% people from the adjoining village areas work there. Socio economic standing: land use, cropping pattern 10. Most villages covered under public consultation reported that the people were either farmers or engaged in agriculture as labourers. The number of farmers varied from 30-60% of the total households in each village. 100 households in Farkoda village in Indore district, 70 households in Ujjaini village, as well as majority of the families of Jawasiya and Sarsi villages practice dairy activities. Majority of the villages reported that they get both Kharif and Ravi crops. Banana is cultivated in Bambhada village at Burhanpur district. The average land holding size varied from 4-10 acres in the project area. About 5-10% households were engaged in business and white collar jobs from villages of Kumariya and Lohari in the district of Dewas, Jawasiya in Mandsore district, Dondwara in Barwani district, Lunhara Bujura and Bhat Bamanda in Dhar district. There were also some landless households among the tribal population of Sirali village in Khargone district.

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Sources of irrigation 11. Almost all the villages are dependent on tube wells for irrigation purposes. The water table is a problem for some of the villages where it was found at 150-250 feet. Tube wells are major source for the Rabi season. However, irrigation facilities are not available for about 40% of the agricultural lands. Diesel engines are used for irrigation in few villages. The villagers of Nai Nanare Amad in Neemuch district reported that irrigation facility although available for 75% of the land is very costly and adversely affects the output. Some of the villages reported using Nalla (small streams) but these are seasonal. Major Agricultural Production 12. Most villages produce wheat. The per-acre yield of wheat varies between 10-25 quintals per acre. High yields of wheat are reported by villages in Indore, Ujjaini, Dewas and Ratlam districts. Majority of villages produces Soyabean and the average yield is in the range of 5-10 quintals per acre. Cotton is produced in 6 villages in Khandwa and Burhanpur districts. The productivity of cotton is 5-10 quintals per acre. Some of the villages also cultivated potatoes, onions, garlic, and other seasonal vegetables. Access to Forest Land and Use 13. Majority villages reported that they do not have forestland in their respective villages. In Ujjaini village, 150 acres of forestland adjoining the village is maintained by Forest Department. Forest is available at 5 kms away from Jamali village but it is not accessible to the villagers. Ghatt Khedi Village has about 100 acres of barren forestland but not taken proper care by the forest department. Similarly, forest is 3 km away from Diwal village in Khandawa district, 2 kilometres from Dongar Gaon, and 3 to 4 kilometres away from Mohad Baldi village in Burhan district. Current rates for agricultural land 14. The government rates for the agricultural land are much less than the private land rates. The private rate of the agricultural land varies from Rs. 0.2-5 million per acre. The private price of the land is more in Ujjaini (Rs. 4–5 million) and Farkoda (Rs. 1–2 million per acre) villages in Indore district. The private land price is also higher in Dewas district which varied in the range of Rs. 2-4 million as reported from Kumaria and Lohari villages. In other villages, the private land price varied between Rs. 0.2-0.8 million. Similarly, the government circle rate varied between Rs.0.1-1 million per acre. The government rate was higher in the districts of Indore and Dewas. (Table A4.3).

Table A4.3: Price of Land

Village District

Current Rate for agricultural land

Pvt. Rate Government Rate

Ujjaini Indore 4-5 million/acre 1 million/acre

Farkoda Indore 1-2 million/acre 0.6 million/acre

Karchha Ujjain 1-1 million/acre 0.6 million/acre

Karanj Ujjain 1-1.4 million/acre

Kumariya Dewas 2-3 million/acre 1.1-1.2 million/acre

Lohari Dewas 3-4 million/acre 1.1-5 million/acre

Sarsi Ratlam 0.5 to 0.8 million/acre 0.2 million/acre

Jawasiya Mandsore 0.2 – 0.6 million/acre

Nai Nanare Amad Neemuch 0.2-0.3 million/acre

Bhat Bamanda Dhar 0.8-1 million/acre 0.5 -0.6 million/acre

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Village District

Current Rate for agricultural land

Pvt. Rate Government Rate

Lunhara Bujura Dhar 0.6 million/acre 0.2 million/acre

Dondwara Barwani 0.3 million/acre 0.05 million/acre

Jamali Barwani 5 million/acre at road side 0.6-0.8 million/acre

Sirali Khargone Rs. 0.4-0.5 million/acre 0.175 million/acre

Ghatt khedi Khandawa 0.4 million/acre 0.05 million/acre

Diwal Khandawa 0.4-0.6 million/acre 0.2 – 0.25 million/acre

Baman gaon Khandawa 0.6 million/acre 0.35 million/acre

Dongar gaon Khandawa 0.4 million/acre 0.1 million/acre,

Rai gaon Burhanpur 0.4-0.7 million/acre 0.4 million/acre

Mohad Baldi Burhanpur 0.5-0.6 million/acre 0.2 – 0.5 million/acre

Average total monthly expenditure per household on grid electricity 15. For domestic consumption, the average monthly bill amount is fixed and the amount varied between Rs. 250-400. The average monthly expenditure on electricity varied from village to village. Most of the villagers reported using 5 HP motors and the average expenditure varied between Rs. 600-1000/- per month. Source of drinking water 16. Tube wells and hand pumps are the major sources of drinking water in most villages covered under consultation. During summer, private borings are best sources of drinking water for Kumariya villagers in Dewas district. In four villages, wells are also major sources of drinking water. Although Nal Jal Yojana is running in two of these villages, these are not in working condition due to lack of power supply. Shortage of water 17. Availability of water is a major problem for some villages. At Ujjaini and Farkoda village in Indore district, the availability of water is at 150-500 feet below the ground. At Mohad Baldi village in Burhanpur district, the water is available at 600-700 feet below the ground. The problem of the drinking water is acute during the summers. In Jawasiya village in Mandsore district, during summer due to scarcity of water people rely on tankers. In Nai Nanare Amad of Neemuch district, during the month of May, June and July, people depend on tankers for which they pay an amount between Rs. 150-200. During summer, fetching water is a time taking job at least 5 hours per day as reported by villagers of Bhat Bamanda in Dhar district. However, the problem of water is not so alarming in 11 of the villages out 20 villages covered. Negative impact on food grain, availability/land use 18. No. Will project cause landslides or soil erosion 19. No. Will project cause widespread imbalance 20. No. Will project cause health and safety issues 21. No. Resettlement and land acquisition

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22. No. Protected areas 23. The Forest department maintains protected areas. Shipra Udgam, which is about 150 acres, is a protected area near the Ujjaini village in Sonway district. Health status 24. In most villages, primary health centres are not present. However, registered medical practitioners (RMPs) are available in few villages. The people usually travel to nearby urban towns to access medical services. The villages dependent on nearby towns for health care are Ujjaini, Karanj, Nai Nanare Amad, Diwal, Bamangaon, Dongargaon, Raigaon and Mohad Baldi. However in Lohari village in Dewas district and in Bhat Bamanda and Lunhara Bujura in Dhar district, a sub centre is available. Similarly, in Ghatt Khedi village in Khandwa district, although a primary health centre is available but the services are not good as perceived by the villagers. 25. Prevalence of any chronic diseases is not reported but a health needs assessment can done by GoMP to provide details of the diseases prevailing in the project area. Most villages reported that people are aware of harmful effects for HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases. Will project setting change migration pattern 26. No. Will project site adversely impact the water and soil 27. No. Poverty Level 28. About 35-40% of the households fall below the poverty level as observed during the public consultation. The level of poverty is pronounced in Dondwara village in Barwani district, Ujjaini in Indore, Jawasia in Mandsore, Jamali in Barwani, and Bamangaon in Khandwa district due to more landless households, lack of employment opportunities among the tribals in these villages (Table A4.4)

Table A4.4: Number of Households below Poverty Levels

Village District Number of households

No of Households below Poverty

level

Ujjaini Indore 100 70

Farkoda Indore 386 181

Karchha Ujjain 195 81

Karanj Ujjain 600 200

Kumariya Dewas 150-175 60

Lohari Dewas 180-200 100

Sarsi Ratlam 500 229

Jawasiya Mandsore 700 110

Nai Nanare Amad Neemuch 155 100

Bhat Bamanda Dhar 360 25

Lunhara Bujura Dhar 1000-1200 300

Dondwara Barwani 1000-1200 300

Jamali Barwani 100 90

Sirali Khargone 250-260 148

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Ghatt khedi Khandawa 450 250

Diwal Khandawa 700 150

Baman gaon Khandawa 380 112

Dongar gaon Khandawa 350-370 222

Rai gaon Burhanpur 170 100

Mohad Baldi Burhanpur 1800 550

Educational status 29. Most villages have a primary school though a few villages also have a high school. For middle level and high school, the village children mostly go to study in nearby towns. The level of literacy is satisfactory. Among boys, the average level of education is secondary and higher secondary level. Among girls, the level of education is mostly the middle level as high schools are not present in most of the villages. Among the older population, most of them are illiterate. Employment status 30. Most villagers either are farmers or engaged as agricultural labourer in the project area. Among the youth, unemployment is about 30-40% though in some villages, unemployment was almost nil. Jamali in Barwani district as industries are available in the surrounding areas, and Sirali village in Khargone where all villagers cultivate vegetables. Migration pattern 31. In most villages, migration is not reported. However, 5% people in Farkoda village in Indore district migrate to Gujurat during the season of cotton. In Jawasiya village, few families migrate to the nearest city for jobs - from Dongargaon in Khandwa district, people migrate to Bhopal, Indore and Pithampur for jobs. Perceived benefits from project 32. Most villages perceive that the provision of better electricity, power supply for irrigation will change the condition of the farmers. The cost of farming will decrease, as this will increase production and income of the people. The provision of domestic electricity will facilitate better education among the students and this will enhance the lifestyle of the people. People will also introduce new crops due to better irrigation facilities. The increase in productivity will also increase employment profile of the village people. Other organizations active in the area 33. In all the villages, there are no NGOs or civil society present. However, Keshav Krishi Club from NABARD is active in Sarsi village of Ratlam district for promoting agricultural activities. Village Committee 34. In all villages, decisions are taken by Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha is held for any critical and community related issues. All the panchayat members and Sarpanch actively participate in decision-making. Other Issues 35. Some of the other issues raised by the villagers during consultation are as follows:

Regular and permanent connection for pump set.

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Government should not charge installation fee for irrigation connection

Regular power supply with full voltage.

Power during night for at least 6-8 hrs.

The Government, as reported by Sarsi villagers in Ratlam district, should manage old dues.

Separate line for domestic and irrigation purposes.

More double pole transformers required for sufficient voltage distribution.

Free power supply during the season/crops time especially for the poor farmers.

Few villages desired free power supply for tube well for drinking water. Usefulness of consultation 36. All the villagers admitted that the consultation as very useful and they were very happy that they got an opportunity to share their views with the government officials. They felt that the consultation is useful for sharing views about the project and the details showing them that DISCOM was serious about improving electric supply. It was felt that the consultations helped increase the trust level between people and officials on the proposed project. Involvement of people in implementation 37. All the participants during the consultation assured that the local people would provide full cooperation and involvement for the implementation of the project. The people from Sarsi Village were very excited about the project and they were ready to support physically and economically for the proposed project. 38. The list of the villages covered in the social survey is provided in the Table A4.5 below. Table A4.6 provides a list of all villagers met during the consultation process.

Table A4.5: List of villages covered in Social Survey

Sl. No Village Panchyat District

1 Baori-Bujurg Baori-Bujurg Burhan pur 2 Ujjaini Sonway Indore 3 Farkoda Farkoda Indore 4 Karchha karhha Ujjain 5 Karanj karanj Ujjaini 6 Kumariya Kumariya Dewas 7 Lohari Lohari Dewas 8 Sarsi Sarsi Ratlam 9 Jawasiya Jawasiya Mandsore

10 Nai Nanare Nai Nanare Kukreshwar 11 Bhat Bamanda Bhat Bamanda Dhar 12 Lunahaira Bujurg Lunahaira Bujurg Dhar 13 Dondware Dondware Barwani 14 Sirali Sirali Khargone 15 Ghatta khedi Ghatta khedi Khandawa 16 Diwal Diwal Khandawa 17 Bamangaon Bamangaon Khandawa 18 Dongagaon Dongagaon Khandawa 19 Rai gaon Rai gaon Burhanpur 20 Mohad Baldi(abnbhada) Bambhada Burhanpur 21 Jamali Jamali Barwani

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Table A4.6: Village wise List of the Participants and their occupation

Sr. No. Name of the Participant Occupation

Village:-Ujjaini 1 Dana Lal Patel Sarpanch/Agriculture 2 Kanhiya Lal Patel Chief 3 Shyam Patel Farmer 4 Kedar Aineya Farmer 5 Suresh Dangi Farmer 6 Dayaram Ji Dangi Farmer 7 Pratap singh Banghla Farmer 8 Hari Singh Dangi Farmer 9 Bane Singh Farmer

10 Ramesh Patel Farmer 11 Ramesh Malwiya Farmer 12 Sanjay Vansh Farmer 13 Yogendra Dangi Farmer 14 Aashiq Farmer 15 Champa Lal Farmer 16 Bharat Singh Farmer 17 Ranjan Singh Dangi Farmer 18 Ranjan Singh Farmer 19 Lad Singh Dangi Farmer 20 Sada Shiv Dangi Farmer 21 Narendra Singh Farmer/Agriculture

Village:- Farkoda

1 Rajendra Choudhary Patwari 2 Lakhan Singh Agriculture 3 Kushal Singh Agriculture 4 Ishwar Patel Agriculture 5 Jagarnath Patel Agriculture 6 Ramesh Ji Jat Agriculture 7 Vikram Singh Agriculture 8 Sakir Sah Agriculture 9 Malkhan Singh Agriculture

10 Nawab Shah Agriculture 11 Jagarnath Agricultural Labour 12 Ratan Nath Agricultural Labour 13 Bhagi Rath Agricultural Labour 14 Balu nath Agricultural Labour 15 Chhagan Nath Agricultural Labour 16 Radhey Shyam Agricultural Labour 17 Pratap Nath Agricultural Labour 18 Dayaram Nath Agricultural Labour 19 Mukesh Nath Agricultural Labour 20 Shantu Nath Agricultural Labour 21 Sanju Nath Agricultural Labour 22 Aman Nath Agricultural Labour 23 Bahadur Singh Agricultural Labour 24 Bhairo Singh Agricultural Labour

Village:-Karchha 1 Rajesh Sita Ram Sarpanch Representative 2 Birendra Singh Chouhan Agriculture 3 Bhanwar Chouhan Agriculture 4 Lalu Das Bairagi Agriculture 5 Pura Lal Baghela Agriculture 6 Kanchare Malviya Agriculture 7 Karan Singh Kathor Member Agriculture 8 Rameshwar Gorind Agriculture 9 Birendra Sharma Agriculture

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10 Rajendra Singh Agriculture 11 Toofan Singh Agriculture 12 Sanju Sharma Agriculture 13 Kamal Das Bairagi Agriculture 14 Subhash Rathod Agriculture 15 Amba Ram Agriculture 16 Ram Lal Agriculture 17 Hari Singh Parmar Agriculture

Village:- Karanj 1 Ram Chandra Agriculture 2 Ratan Singh Agriculture 3 Amba Agriculture 4 Satya Narayan Agriculture 5 Devi Singh Agriculture 6 Manohar Agriculture 7 Pawan Agriculture 8 Shankar Ex. Sarpanch, Driver 9 Champa Lal Agriculture

10 Jai Ram Agriculture 11 Paras Sharma Agriculture

Village:-Kumariya 1 Anil Patel Jila Panchayat Member

(Agriculture) 2 Mohan Lal Patel Agriculture 3 Gopal Patel Agriculture 4 Ashok Patel Agriculture 5 Kamal Patel Agriculture 6 Ram Charn Choudhary Agriculture 7 Rajendra Patel Agriculture 8 Girdhari Patel Agriculture 9 Jeetendra Patel Agriculture

10 Dinesh Patel Agriculture 11 Jaggarnath Patel Agriculture 12 Ram Krishan Patel Agriculture 13 Babu Lal Mukati Agriculture 14 Jay Narayan Agriculture 15 Vinod Patel Agriculture 16 Makhan Patel Agriculture 17 Kamal Patel Agriculture 18 Satya Narayan Choudhary Agriculture

Village:- Lohari 1 Hari Inayat Pathan Ex. Sarpanch, Agriculture 2 Anil Patel Jila Panchyat Member,

Agriculture 3 Ishaq Khan Agriculture 4 Mukesh Mukati Agriculture 5 Mange Lal Agriculture 6 Mehmood Beig Agriculture 7 Ershad Nagari Agriculture 8 Soram Bai Mukati Agriculture 9 Sabana Sohail Member

10 Hazam Jaibul Bee Ex. Sarpanch 11 Gamu Khan Agriculture/Dairy 12 Nirmala Bai Agriculture

Village:- Sarsi 1 Bhairu Lal Sarpanch 2 Dheeraj Singh Ex. Sarpanch, Agriculture 3 Ram Chander Dhakar Agriculture 4 Gopal Dhakar Agriculture

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5 Vinod Kumar Dhakar Agriculture 6 Mathura Lal Dhakar Ex. Dy Sarpanch, Agriculture 7 Babu Lal Kharo Member PACS Board of

Director 8 Radhey Shyam Agriculture 9 Nand Lal Dhakar Agriculture

10 Banti Lal Sain Service +Agriculture

Village:-Jawasiya

1 Bal krishan Kumawat Sarpanch Agriculture

2 Lal Das Vairagi Dy-Sarpanch Agriculture

3 Bhaini Das Agriculture/poojapath

4 Ramesh Sharma Agriculture

5 Bhanwar Lal Agriculture

6 Badri Lal Patel Agriculture

7 Dwarka Das Service

8 Bhagwat Lal Sharma Agriculture

9 Magani Bheel Agriculture+Labour

10 Mansukhal Kumawat Agriculture

11 keshav Sharma Agriculture

12 Kamal Kumawat Agriculture

13 Badri Lal Sharma Agriculture

14 Ishwar Lal Patidar Agriculture

15 Balaram patidar Agriculture

16 Balaram Kumawat Agriculture

17 Mukesh Patidar Agriculture

18 Prabhulal Kumawat Agriculture

19 Gansham Kumawat Agriculture

20 Shambu Lal Balai Agricultural Labour

21 Hari Ram Kumawat Agriculture

22 Gopal Kumawat Agriculture

Village:-Nai Nanare

1 Karan Singh Ex. Sarpanch Agriculture

2 Sahzad Hasairi Labour

3 Bagdu Nath Labour

4 Afasar Ansari Labour

5 Md. Ansar Agriculture

6 Naval Kishor Patidar Teacher

7 Md.Azad Labour

8 Champa Lal Agriculture

9 Bhagat Ram Agriculture

10 Dev Kishan Agriculture

11 Kurban Hussain Agriculture

12 Banshi Lal Labour

13 Shaligram Dhangur Driver

14 Suresh Agriculture

15 Kanhaiya Lal patidar Agriculture

16 Sita Ram Labour

17 Arif Ansari Agriculture

18 Radhey Shyam Agriculture

19 Uday Ram Dhungad Agriculture

20 Kanhaila Dhangar Agriculture

21 Mukesh Agriculture

22 Mangi Lal Sarpanch

23 Kawar Lal Secretary

24 Radhey Shyam Dy-Sarpanch

Village:- Bhat Bamanda

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1 Brajpal Singh Sarpanch Agriculture

2 Balram Singh Sarpanch Agriculture

3 N.S. Saretawat Ret.Service man Agriculture

4 Manohar Singh Floor Mill+Agriculture

5 Moti Lal Agricultural Labour

6 Deependra Singh Agricultural Labour

7 Ram Chandra Agricultural Labour

8 Shiv Raj Singh Pvt School

9 Bhopal Singh Agriculture

10 Krishna Pal Singh Agriculture

11 Radehey Shyam Agriculture

12 Mahendra Yadav Patwari Village:- Lun Haira Bujurg

1 Surendra Sharma Agriculture 2 Rama kant Sharma Dy Sarpanch 3 Dau Lal Rathore Dy Sarpanch 4 Hukum Chand Business 5 Bij Ram Patel Agriculture 6 Sadiya Patel Agriculture 7 Bakkrishna Rathod Agriculture 8 Akhilesh Jaiswal Business 9 Satu Lal Agriculture

10 Rabi Sen Labour 11 Vidyakant Sharma Pujari 12 Haf Singh Patel Agriculture (Teacher) 13 Kunwar Singh Teacher 14 Bhagwan Rathod Pan Shop 15 Chandar Gulab Agriculture 16 Om Jataw Shoe Maker 17 Momin Saha Mechanic 18 Mohan Chouhan Mechanic 19 Poonam chand champa Business 20 Lal Jain Agriculture

Village:-Dondwara 1 Genda Ram Toofan Sarpanch 2 Sita Ram Agriculture 3 Mukesh Agriculture 4 Kailash Agriculture 5 Aap Singh Jada Agriculture 6 Maka Ram Agriculture 7 Suba Ram Agriculture 8 Gore Lal Agriculture 9 Bhura Lal Agriculture

10 Dinesh Agriculture 11 Deela Dongaria Agriculture 12 Mangi Lal Agriculture 13 Ralia Agriculture 14 Ram Das Agriculture 15 Smt. Kamuli Bai Agriculture 16 Smt. Bhurali Bai Agriculture 17 Smt. Richhri Bai Agriculture 18 Smt. Mangati Bai Agriculture 19 Dhur Singh Agriculture

Village:- Jamali 1 Viku Lal Agriculture 2 Shankar Tulaya Labour 3 Pandya Temariya Labour 4 Chima Mohan Labour

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5 Amar Singh Labour 6 Anil Nalana Labour 7 Mal Singh Labour 8 Math Yadu Labour 9 Shama Bawara Labour

10 Rohi Das Labour 11 Hirusam Mangi Labour 12 Motia Jhabar Labour 13 Fom Singh Mangatia Labour 14 Jhandu Dabar Labour 15 Kailash Kana Labour 16 Deru Nam Singh Labour 17 Govind Gopal Labour 18 Budha Dabar Labour 19 Chamajee Mangatia Labour 20 Menu Das Bhelu Labour

Village:- Sirali 1 Roop Singh Sarpanch, Agriculture 2 Chhaju Lal Agriculture 3 Hukum Chand Agriculture 4 Alok Agriculture 5 Sohan Lal Agriculture 6 Pana Lal Agriculture 7 Yeshwant Agriculture 8 Somaji Agriculture 9 Tara Chand Agriculture

10 Mukesh Agriculture 11 Basudev Agriculture 12 Balu Singh Agriculture 13 Soubhag Singh Agriculture 14 Trilok Chand Agriculture 15 Kanak singh Agriculture 16 Mangatu Ji Agriculture 17 Kadawa Ji Agriculture 18 Ashok Agriculture 19 Deepak Agriculture 20 Ankit Agriculture 21 Rajendra Agriculture 22 Prem Singh Agriculture 23 Vikram Singh Agriculture 24 Mansa Ram Agriculture

Village:- Ghatta Khedi 1 Khuman Singh Ex. Sarpanch, Agriculture 2 Balam Fatta EX. Sarpanch, Agriculture 3 Birendra Singh Ward Member, Agriculture 4 Mahendra Singh Member Agriculture 5 Ram Chand Patel Agriculture 6 Mohan Singh Rathod Janpad Member, Agriculture 7 ChandraPal Singh Agriculture 8 Uma Shankar Agriculture 9 Lokendra Singh Agriculture

10 Mahesh Patel Agriculture 11 Gajendra Singh Rathod Rajpura 12 Shi Ram Patel Ghata Agriculture 13 Genda Lal Ji Agriculture 14 Rajendra Singh Agriculture 15 Shyam Singh Agriculture 16 Narendra Singh Agriculture 17 Mehtap Singh Agriculture

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18 Dharmendra Singh Agriculture 19 Devendra Singh Agriculture 20 Kalyan Singh Agriculture

Village Diwal 1 Yogendra Singh Mantri (Sec.) 2 Jay Pal Singh Agriculture (ward member) 3 Ravindra Geete Agriculture (ward member) 4 Tej Pal Singh Ward Member 5 Bhagwat Singh Ward Member 6 Jay Ram Agriculture+Labour 7 Salim Khan Shop owner 8 Jay Pal Singh Agriculture 9 Ram Singh Agricultural Labour

10 Ruwab Khan Agriculture 11 Ashok Golkar Agriculture 12 Rajendra Agriculture 13 Gopal Agriculture 14 Ashok Agriculture 15 Lokendra Agriculture 16 Kaptan Agriculture 17 Ayuab Khan Agriculture 18 Tribhun Singh Agriculture 19 Hukum Gangee Agriculture 20 Prakash Prajapal Agriculture 21 Deependra Singh Dy-Sarpanch 22 Dilip Singh Agriculture ward member

Village: Baman Gaon 1 Kailash Patel Sarpanch, Agriculture

2 Dev Ram Ji Patel President (Gram Siksha Samitee)

3 Hukum Chand Dogune Secretary 4 Badri Patel Agriculture 5 Hari Patel Agriculture 6 Genda Lal Malviya Member (Agriculture) 7 Genda Lal Patel Agriculture 8 Panna Lal Agriculture 9 Tulshi Ram Dogune Agriculture

10 Rukharu Malviya Agriculture 11 Mahesh Patel Dy-Sarpanch 12 Sakha Ram Patel Agriculture 13 Gulab Chand Darbar Agriculture 14 Maya Ram Malviya Agriculture 15 Kailash Patel Agriculture 16 Tulshi Ram Patel Agriculture 17 Raja Ram Agriculture 18 Nana Ji Agriculture 19 Gend Lal Agriculture 20 Parmanand Agriculture 21 Tika Ram Agriculture 22 Lalit Agriculture 23 Dhana Lal Patel Agriculture

Village: Dongar Gaon 1 Ashok Kumar Ex.Sarpanch, Agriculture 2 Surya Dayal Kotwar Kotwar Agriculture 3 Sobha Ram Agriculture 4 Ganpat Lal Sain Saloon 5 Nanu Agriculture 6 Ganga Ram Agriculture 7 Bhaiya Lal Agriculture

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8 Hukum Bhaskar Agriculture 9 Khuman Singh Agriculture

10 Gulab Singh Agriculture 11 Sunder Lal Agriculture 12 Balak Ram Agriculture 13 Chain Singh Agriculture 14 Sarvan Agriculture 15 Genda Lal Agriculture 16 Gajara Agriculture 17 Hari Karan Agriculture 18 Bhura Ji Agriculture 19 Govind Agriculture 20 Kalyan Agriculture 21 Anil Agriculture 22 Rakesh Agriculture 23 Govind Agriculture 24 Pradeep Agriculture 25 Ashok Agriculture 26 Chuni Lal Agriculture 27 Subhash Gupta Press (Business)

Village:- Rai Gaon 1 Digamber Patil Agriculture 2 Vishwanath Patil Agriculture 3 Laxman Pandit Patil Agriculture 4 Namdev Choudhary Agriculture 5 Balu Pandit Agriculture 6 Hari Bhau Choudhary Agriculture 7 Gautam Panwar Agriculture 8 Sanjay Patil Agriculture 9 Kashi Nath Ganesh Member

10 Ukha Onkar Panwar Kotwar 11 Krishna Laxman Agriculture (Kotwar) 12 Ankat Patil Agriculture 13 Lahu Daya Ram Patil Agriculture 14 Siddharth Taigade Agricultural Labour 15 Abhinash Panwar Agricultural Labour 16 Pramanand Panwar Agricultural Labour 17 Yogesh Patil Agricultural Labour 18 Sunil Babu Rao Medhe Agricultural Labour 19 Ram Das Shivram Agricultural Labour 20 Santosh Lahu Patil Agriculture 21 Prakash Kadu Agriculture

Village: Mohad Baldi 1 Sunil Punaji Bari Sarpanch, Agriculture 2 Padamakar Choudhary Janpad Member, Agriculture 3 Prahlad Kakarie Dy-sarpanch, Agriculture 4 Samadhan Mahajan Agriculture member 5 Bitthal Mahajan Member Agriculture 6 Narendra Mahajan Assistant Secretary 7 Kanhaiya Mahajan Agriculture 8 Riyaz Khan Contractor 9 Jagarnath Choudhary Agriculture

10 Prahlad Mahajan Agriculture 11 Govinda Mahajan Agriculture 12 Ramchandra Agriculture 13 Manoj Bahi Agriculture 14 Dinkar Choudhary Agriculture 15 Raja Ram Mahajan Agriculture 16 Ghyaneshwar Choudhary Agriculture

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17 Dala Patil Agriculture 18 Babu Lal Namhira Agriculture 19 Shanta Ram Tukaram Agriculture 20 Dev Ram Choudhary Agriculture 21 Murli Dhar Kishan Agriculture

Village:- Bori Bujurg 1 Amar Singh Solanki Sarpanch 2 Sumit Kumar Agarwal Dy-sarpanch, Business 3 Raju Aggarwal Business 4 Mehmud Business 5 Md.Yusuf Business 6 Badal Singh Agriculture 7 Harpal Agriculture 8 Eda Singh Agricultural Labour 9 Than Singh Agricultural Labour

10 Billore Singh Service 11 Kulu Singh Agriculture 12 Nahala Agricultural Labour 13 Ful Singh Agriculture 14 Raj Kumar Labour 15 Amit Aggarwal Labour 16 Shekh Umar Agriculture 17 Raja Ram Agriculture 18 Shekh Sayiid Agriculture 19 Ram Singh Agriculture