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Environment and Social Due Diligence Report March 2013

IND: India Infrastructure Project Financing Facility II –Farakka Raiganj Highways Ltd. Prepared by India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited for the Asian Development Bank This 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. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

Environmental and Social Safeguards Due Diligence Report India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd.

March 2013 1 Farakka Raiganj Highways Ltd.

Environmental and Social Safeguards Due Diligence Report

Sub Project: Four Laning from Farakka (Km-295.000) To Raiganj (Km-398.000) Section of NH-34 in The State of West Bengal under NHDP PHASE-III on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) Toll basis.

Sub Project Developer - Farakka Raiganj Highways Ltd.

March 2013



Sub Project: Four Laning from Farakka (Km-295.000) To Raiganj (Km-398.000) Section of NH-34 in The State of West Bengal under NHDP PHASE-III on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer

(DBFOT) Toll basis.

Environmental and Social Safeguards Due Diligence Report



CONTENTS

PROJECT BACKGROUND: ........................................................................................................ 5 1. SUB-PROJECT TITLE: .................................................................................................. 6 2. SUB-PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ................................................................................... 6 3. ROAD FURNITURE AND ENHANCEMENT.................................................................. 6 4. CONCESSIONAIRE: ...................................................................................................... 8 5. EPC CONTRACTORS: .................................................................................................. 8 6. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT: ................................................................................... 8 7. LENDER’S ENGINEER: ................................................................................................ 8 8. STATUS OF SUB-PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION: ...................................................... 8 9. AVAILABILITY OF EIA/EMP REPORTS: ................................................................... 10 10. ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY AND DUE DILIGENCE: ........................................ 10 11. CATEGORIZATION OF SUB-PROJECT: ................................................................... 11 12. STATUS OF REGULATORY CLEARANCES: ............................................................ 11 13. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE: .............................. 14 14. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ................................................................................. 15 15. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CLAUSES IN CONCESSION AGREEMENT: ..... 23 16. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CLAUSES IN EPC CONTRACT: ......................... 23 17. EMP IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET: ........................................................................... 24 18. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) IMPLEMENTATION: ................... 24 19. EPC CONTRACTOR’S EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & HSE PLAN: ................. 25 20. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING: ............................................................................. 25 21. INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION: ............................. 25 22. SITE VISIT: .................................................................................................................. 26 23. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION: ............................................................. 26 24. MONITORING BY IIFCL: ............................................................................................. 28 DUE DILIGENCE ON SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS ......................................................................... 29 25. SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS COMPLIANCE REVIEW: .................................................... 30 26. MINIMIZATION OF SOCIAL IMPACTS: ...................................................................... 30 27. REALIGNEMNT: .......................................................................................................... 30 28. SOCIAL INTERACTIONS: ........................................................................................... 31 29. LAND ACQUISITION IN THE SUB-PROJECT: .......................................................... 31 30. COMPREHENSIVENESS OF RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN: .............................. 32 31. RESETTLEMENT IMPACT IN THE SUB-PROJECT: ................................................. 33 32. COMPENSATION AND ENTITLEMENT: .................................................................... 34 33. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT TO DEAL WITH LAND ACQUISITION AND

RESETTLEMENT: ....................................................................................................... 34 34. MONITORING AND EVALUATION: ............................................................................ 35 35. LABOUR HEALTH, SAFETY, HYGIENE OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS: ........... 35 36. EMPLOYMENT GENERATION AND INCOME RESTORATION: ............................... 35 37. CSR ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN: .............................................................................. 36 38. SITE VISIT OBSERVATIONS: ..................................................................................... 37 39. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: ............................................................. 37 -------------- ................................................................................................................................... 38



LIST OF TABLES:

Table 1: Project Salient Features………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Table 2: Project Financial Progress……………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Table 3: Status of Regulatory Clearances Obtained…………………………………………………………………………..13 Table 4: List of locations and dates of Group Discussions………………………………………………………………….15 Table 5: Details of the links for Kaliachawk & Maldah bypass……………………………………………………………16 Table 6: Comparative Analysis: Environmental Aspect for Kaliachak Bypass………………………………………21 Table 7: Comparative Analysis: Environmental Aspect for Malda Bypass………………………………………….22 Table 8: Status of Land acquisitions …………………………………………………………………………………………………..30 Table: 9 Pending litigation cases related to land acquisition and compensation………………………………..31 Table‐10 Crop Compensation paid………………………………………………………………………………………………….32 Table ‐11: Affected families as per the type of structure…………………………………………………………………32 Table‐ 12: Employment generated during construction stage of the project……………………………………...35

LIST OF FIGURES:

Figure 1: Alternative Alignment Option Kaliachak Bypass……………………………………………………………..18 Figure 2: Alternative Alignment Option Malda Bypass…………………………………………………………………..19 Figure 3: Institutional Framework for EMP Implementation…………………………………………………………..28 APPENDICES:

APPENDIX‐I‐EIA‐EMP AND RAP REPORT APPENDIX‐II‐ CLEARANCES, CONSENT/ APPROVALS AND PERMITS

APPENDIX‐III‐ CONCESSION AGREEMENT APPENDIX‐IV‐ EPC CONTRACT

APPENDIX‐V‐ PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

APPENDIX‐VI‐ EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN

APPENDIX‐VII‐ MONTHLY HSE STATISTICS REPORT

APPENDIX‐VIII‐ INDEPENDENT ENGINEERS ROAD SAFETY REPORT & COMPLIENCE REPORT

APPENDIX‐IX‐ CSR INITIATIVES

PHOTOPLATES: PHOTOPLATE I‐ SITE VISIT PHOTOGRAPHS‐ ENVIRONMNETAL SAFEGUARDS

PHOTOPLATE II‐ SITE VISIT PHOTOGRAPHS‐ SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS



PROJECT BACKGROUND:



1. SUB-PROJECT TITLE:

1. The project includes four laining from Farakka (Km-295.000) to Raiganj (Km-398.000) section of NH-34 in the State of West Bengal under NHDP PHASE-III on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) Toll basis.

2. SUB-PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

2. The project road section is a part of National Highway No. 34 (NH-34) and is located in the

State of West Bengal. The project corridor starts from existing Chainage km 294.669 of Farakka Barrage and ends at km 397.700 at the start of Raiganj bypass. The scope of the project is mainly widening and strengthening of existing two lanes to four lanes configuration from existing km 294.669 to km 397.700 section of NH-34. The project route passes through the settlements like Kaliachak (km 307.000), Sujapur (near km 315.000), Maldah (near km 328.000) and Itahar (near km 383.000).

3. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded the Concession to Farakka Raiganj Highways Ltd. for four-laining of the existing two lane road from Km-295.000 to Km-398.000 section of NH-34 in the State of West Bengal.

4. The proposed widening and strengthening work mainly involve: (i) widening of existing two

lane road into four lane (ii) provision of major & minor bridges, culverts, pedestrian/ cattle underpasses and ROB. The project salient features are given in Table-1.

Table-1: Project Salient Features

Particulars Project Road Length 103 km Terrain Mainly plain terrain ROW width RoW width varies from 45m-55m Bypass 12.35 Km (Kaliachawk & Malda Bypass) Major Bridges 8 Nos. Minor Bridges 22 Nos. Railway Over Bridge 1 No. Culverts 92 Nos. Flyover 3 Nos. Toll Plaza 2 No.

3. ROAD FURNITURE AND ENHANCEMENT

5. Further as part of the project, various project facilities shall be provided which will also put

advantage to the environmental and safeguard measures of the project. The project facilities to be provided as part of the concession agreement include: Toll plazas:

o At Km 297.867 (Proposed Chainage)



o At Km 351.440 (Proposed Chainage)

Roadside furniture: o Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings o Concrete Crash Barrier, Metal beam crash barrier, Separators (MS

railings) o Traffic Safety Devices wherever required o Boundary Stones o Hectometre / Kilometre Stones o Traffic Blinker Signal (L.E.D) at intersections

Street lighting: Guard rails, footpath, lighting etc. shall have to be provided. Also, High Mast Lighting is to be provided at all the required locations except for Minor Junctions where solar lighting is to be provided;

Pedestrian facilities;

Landscaping and tree plantation: Landscaping of the Project Highway is to be done on within ROW, but not limited to the Median, Grade Separated intersections, Entry and Exit ramps, At grade islands of intersection locations and Toll Plaza Area;

Rest areas;

Truck lay-byes: The provision of truck lay-byes is to be governed by Site requirement

and demand and as per guide lines of MORTH Technical Circular No. RW/34032/5/98 PO-II;

Bus-bays and bus shelters: 3 Bus-bays cum Bus Shelters are required to be provided;

Cattle crossings;

Development of site for wayside amenities;

Traffic aid posts ;

Medical aid posts;

Vehicle rescue posts ;

Telecom system: Emergency call boxes (ECBs) are to be provided at every 2 km along

the Project Highway; .

Highway Patrol, Ambulances and Cranes.



4. CONCESSIONAIRE:

6. NHAI has appointed M/s. Farakka Raiganj Highways Ltd. as the concessionaire for this sub-project. The Concession Agreement signed on February 8, 2010 between NHAI and M/s. Farakka Raiganj Highways.

5. EPC CONTRACTORS:

7. M/s. Farakka Raiganj Highways Ltd. has signed the EPC contract agreement with M/s Hindustan Construction Company Limited.

6. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT:

8. M/s. URS Scott Wilson India Private Limited has been appointed as the independent consultant for the project.

7. LENDER’S ENGINEER:

9. M/s Frischmann Prabhu (India) Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed as Lender’s Engineer for the project.

8. STATUS OF SUB-PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION:

10. Cumulative Progress: Cumulative Progress achieved up to Nov. 2012 is 36.30%. 11. Financial Progress: In the month of Nov. 2012 work amounting to Rs 18.03 Crores has been

carried out by the contractor. The project financial progress is given in Table-2.

Table-2: Project Financial Progress

Financial Progress till Last Month

Financial Progress till Last Month

Financial Progress for this Month

(Planned)

Financial Progress for this Month

(Achieved)

CumulativeFinancial Progress (Planned)

CumulativeFinancial Progress

(Achieved)

Financial Progress Planned upto this

Month

Financial ProgressAchievedupto this

Month (Crores) % (Crores) (Crores) (Crores) (Crores)

% %

424.78 34.82 53.70 18.03 946.83 442.80

77.61 36.30

Source: LIE Report, Nov. 2012



DUE DILIGENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS



9. AVAILABILITY OF EIA/EMP REPORTS:

12. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) through its consultant M/s Consulting Engineering Services (I) Limited Kolkata has prepared the Environmental Assessment and Environmental Management Plan. A copy of the EIA/EMP report is given in Appendix-I.

10. ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY AND DUE DILIGENCE: 13. The environmental sensitivity of the Farakka- Raiganj section of NH-34 has been assessed

by reviewing the Environmental Assessment and Management Plan, prepared for the project. The sub-project was visited by the Environmental and Social safeguard specialists of IIFCL during 21st to 23rd of November, 2012 for field verification of Environmental safeguards and consultation with the concessionaire and EPC contractor. The site visit photographs are given in Photo plate-I. The environmental sensitivity assessment is given below:

The project road is located approximately between 24°48' N and 25°34' N latitude and

87°55' E and 88°12' E longitude. It is a part of the North-South corridor running through the state of West Bengal.

The project road passes through predominantly agricultural lands, though there are some important settlements like Kaliachak (near km 307.000), Sujapur (near km 315.000), Maldah (near km 328.000) and Itahar (near km 383.000) en route. Besides these important settlements, there are also some semi-congested places like NTPC Township (near km 297.500), Balliadangachak (near km 307.500), Jadupur (near km 311.00), Jalalpur (near km 314.000), Atmile (near km 341.000), Adina Village (near km 346.500), Alampur (near km 348.500), Gajol More (near km 352.000), Kadumari (near km 354.000), Ahora (near km 363.000), Moina (near km 366.000), Banger (near km 371.000), Baliyapara (near km 375.700), Durgapur (near km 393.000), Rajbarigate (near km 394.500), Rupahar (near km 398.000), etc.

The road falls in Malda and Uttar Dinajpur district in the State of West Bengal. The land use pattern of the project area is mostly Agriculture (70.0km), Barren (3.4km), Build up (15.2 km) and others (14.4km).

Two bypasses have been envisaged in two locations i.e. Kaliachawk & Maldah. Alternative alignment study for these bypasses including social/environmental issues and comparative merits and demerits in a mathematical format in the form of decision matrices, sensitivity analyses and drawings have been conducted.

The road traverses approximately 3.0 km away from the Reserve Forest (Adina Forest) near km 346+500 of NH-34, which is ecologically sensitive. Widening in this area will not, however, involve acquisition of forestland and felling of trees.



The proposed road development stretch is located about 7 km away from the bird sanctuary and hence its impact on it during construction will be insignificant.

The project area does not fall within the habitat of terrestrial fauna or reserve forest.

As per EC letter of MoEF about 10000 nos. of trees are likely to be felled for the project area, against which 30,000 trees are proposed to be planted.

There are some cultural properties as well as other Government properties/facilities within

the RoW that are likely to be affected due to widening and up-gradation of project road. As informed by the concessionaire, measures have been taken during the construction stage.

Public consultations/Group discussions have been conducted during the environmental studies to disseminate the project information and to record the views/aspirations of the local people along this NH section. During detailed project preparation public consultation were conducted and consultation outcomes incorporated in the Project Preparation.

As per EC letter the proposal was considered by Expert Appraisal Committee at its

meeting held on 22nd and 23rd May 2008 and has been recommended after waiving the public hearing under Para 7 (ii) of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification,2006.

Elaborate environmental management and monitoring programme has been suggested

for this NH section. The concessionaire has undertaken the implementation of project environmental

management measures as per Project Environmental Management Plan prepared for the project.

As per MoEF, EC Letter, a cost provision of Rs. 20 million has been proposed for

Environmental management works during construction and operation phase for this project.

11. CATEGORIZATION OF SUB-PROJECT:

14. The sub-project can be classified as category B based upon ADB’s EA requirements as per

their Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). This classification is based on the review of the EA report and other available documents with respect to the environmental sensitivity due to project activities.

12. STATUS OF REGULATORY CLEARANCES:

15. .It is required that the sub-project meets the requirements of appropriate Indian legislations

by considering appropriate obligations and guidelines of Regulatory Authorities. The sub project should have necessary national and local environmental clearances as well as permits and approvals for project implementation and suitable environmental management



plan has been applied. The statutory clearances required as part of the proposed widening and strengthening of NH-34 section between Farakka to Raiganj was assessed and current status of availability of such clearances are given in Table -3.

Table -3:Status of Regulatory Clearances Obtained

Sl. No.

Clearances Required

Statutory Authority

Current Status of Clearance

1 Environmental Clearance under the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification 2006

Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi

MoEF has accorded Environmental Clearance to the project on 16th September, 2008 vide Letter No. 5-19/2008-IA-III.

2 Consent for Establishment

West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700 098

Consent to establishment has been received from West Bengal Pollution Control Board for establishment of Hot mix plant ,Batching Plant & WMM Plant (production capacity per month concrete 4600 M3, DBM/BC-57000 MT, WMM – 62000 MT) at Vill. Bagrarai PO. & PS Gazole Dist. Malda vide consent Memo No.1585/WPB/NOC/MRO/MLD/670/10 dated 17.03.2011.

3 Consent for Operation

West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700 098

Consents for operation has been received from West Bengal Pollution Control Board for works/production at Vill. Bagrarai Po. & PS Gazole Dist. Malda under section 25 & 26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and under section 21 of Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 vide consent letter No. CO17030 dated 17.03.11 (Validity up to 31.03.2014).

4. NOC of Grampanchyat for the Plants unit

Majhra Gram Panchyat ,Gazole, Malda

NOC obtained for the Plant Units at Gazole from the Pradhan Majhra Gram Panchyat ,Gazole, Malda.

5. NOC of Grampanchyat for office & accommodation

Laxmipur Grampanchyat Kaliachak-III

NoC obtained from Pradhan Laxmipur Grampanchyat Kaliachak-III vide letter dated 02/04/2012.

6. Quarry Approval

Dept. of Mines & Geology, Govt. of

Quarry Permits/Licenses have been obtained for locations of Kasinathpur village of Pakud district for carrying out road metal Quarrying



Jharkhand vide No.02/2011.

7. Quarry NOC Grampanchayat Kasinathpur Village

NOC obtained from the Grampanchayat of Kasinathpur village.

8. NOC for Operation of Crusher plant

Grampanchyat Jumarbad, Jharkhand

NOC obtained from the Grampanchayat of Jumarbad,village.

9. Explosive & Blasting permission

District Collector Office, Dist. Pakud

Explosive blasting permission obtained vide letter No. 2343 dated 09/08/11.

10 NOC (consent to establish)

Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board, Ranchi

NOC Consent to establish has been received from Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board for mining of stone at Mauza-Kashinathpur Dist. Pakur under section 25 & 26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and under section 21 of Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 vide ref. Memo No.PC/ NOC/DEO /525 /2011/B-2466 dated 20/06/12.

11 NOC Consent for Operation of Crusher plant

Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board, Ranchi

NOC has been received from Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board for setting up a stone crusher plant for manufacturing of stone chips at Mauza-Chandana, PO-Khagachua, Distt.-Pakur under section 25 & 26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and under section 21 of Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 vide ref. Memo No. PC/NOC/DUM/117/ 12/13 -2467 dated 20/06/12.

12. Labour License Govt. of India Ministry of Labour & Employment Office of Assistant Labour Commissioner (Central) Kolkata-20

Licence obtained under Sec.12 (1) of the Contract labour (Regulation and Abolition Act 1970) vide No. 46/L/88/2011-E-2 dated 08/04/11 renewed up to 07-04-2013.

13. Certificate of Registration under Regulation of Employment and Conditions of services

Govt. of India Ministry of Labour & Employment Office of Assistant Labour

Certificate of registration obtained under workers regulation of employment and conditions of service Act.1996 and central rules 1998 vide letter No.57/R/94/2011-E-2 dated 08/04/11.



Act,1996 Commissioner (Central) Kolkata-20

14 Employees Provident Fund code under section 2A of the EPF&MP Act 1952

EPFO Govt. of India Ministry of Labour & Employment, Sub. Regional office Siliguri (WB)

Obtained Employees Provident Fund code under section 2A of the EPF&MP Act 1952 vide letter No.R-NE/WB/50354/CC/ SRO/SLG/2297 dated 17/01/11.

16. Copies of all relevant clearance, consent/ approvals and permits are given in Appendix II.

13. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE:

17. Public participation and community consultation has been taken up as an integral part of

social and environmental assessment process of the Project. Systematic Analysis has been done on the basis of Socio –economic Survey, Reconnaissance Survey and discussion with various People to identify the Stakeholders. Detailed list of locations and dates of group discussions is given in Table-4.

18. Initial public consultation in the form of group discussions has been carried out at different

locations of the project corridor with a view to minimize adverse impact of the project through creating awareness among the communities on potential benefits of the project. The major objectives of public consultations were:

Create awareness among local people about the project in general and its potential

impacts (both positive and negative) on the community, involve them in the decision making process from the very inception of the project with a view to build trust.

To identify public concerns with a view to reduction of public resistance during implementation of the project. Make them feel that they are not ignored. Take them in confidence by providing them a role in decision making process.

Educate potentially affected communities/ persons about the proposed course of action and viable project alternatives.

To solicit the views of affected communities on socio-economic aspects of impacts of the

project. This will serve as an important tool for collection of information on both natural and human environment, which would not be possible through traditional approach of data collection.



To produce a suitable plan by incorporating the felt needs and preferences of project affected persons as evolved through community interactions.

Table- 4: List of locations and dates of Group Discussions

Name of locality/ Km

Date(s) of Discussion

Kaliachak BDO/ Panchayat Samity Office, Km. 308.900 (RHS)

13th , 15th March, 2 April, 2008

Laxipur Gram Panchayat Office, Km.298.000 13th March, 1st , 4th April, 2008 Marnai Gram Panchayat Office, Km. 372.100 14th March, 2008 Durgapur Panchayat Samity Office, Km.292.900 14th March, 2008 Itahar BDO / Panchayat Samity Office 14th March, 3rd April, 2008 Itahar Gram Panchayat Office 14th March, 2008 Gazol BDO/ Panchayat Samity Office 15th March, 2nd April, 2008 Malda BDO/ Panchayat Samity Office 15th , 31st March, 3rd April, 2008 Jadupur-1 Gram Panchayat Office 15th March, 2008 English Bazar Panchayat Samity Office 15th , 31st March, 4th April, 2008 Baisnabnagar B.D.O Office 1st April, 2008 Birnagar-1 Gram Panchayat Office 1st , 4th April, 2008 Birnagar-2 Gram Panchayat Office 1st April, 2008 11 No Birghoi Gram Panchayat Office 1st ` April, 2008 Raiganj Panchayat Samity Office 3rd April, 2008 Dabuka Gram Panchayat Office 3rd April, 2008

19. Group discussions and social interactions made at different locations of the project corridor

revealed that most of the people were in favor of the project. Some peoples also argued about the issues of bypass, payments & relocations. All come to a consensus opinion that instant project will bring about positive social change. It is by all probability improve accessibility of the project area. Road network along with transportation facilities will improve, leading to increased access of agricultural produce of the area to urban markets, improvement of healthcare facilities, community facilities etc.

14. ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

20. 20. To establish a cost effective feasible alignments with respect to environmental and social aspect followed by engineering and traffic considerations the analysis of alternatives for bypasses has been attempted under EIA of the project. The alternative assessment is summarized here:

21. Alternative Alignment Corridors- After study of the project areas through maps and site visits, alternative alignments with segmentation were conceived and constraining factors of several alternative alignments were drawn up. All alternatives have been depicted in terms



of nodes and segments (between nodes). The link details for both the bypasses with their respective lengths are given in Fig.1 &2 and Table-5.

Table 5 : Details of the links for Kaliachawk & Maldah bypass

Link (Node to Node)

Segment Length (m)

Alternative Alignments Total Length(km)

Kaliachawk AB 840

I A-B-C-D

3.750 BC 1170 CD 1740 AB 840

II A-B- E-D

3.660 BE 730 ED 2090

AFD 3030 III A-F1-F2-D 3.030 Maldah

AE 3650 I

A-E-F-G

11.150 EF 3950 FG 3550 AB 2340

II

A-B-C-D-G 10.245

BC 3560 CD 3050 DG 1295 AG 9705 III A-H-J-D-G 9.450


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Figure 1: Alternative Alignment Option Kaliachak Bypass



Figure 2: Alternative Alignment Option Malda Bypass



22. Evaluation and Recommendation on Alternative Alignments- The attributes examined in a route location study may take many forms, but of prime importance are physical, economic, social and environmental ones. It is indeed imperative, therefore, to incorporate the information after considering all the factors, which influence the final route selection. The environmental control is one of the important issues which will show how new route will affect the local environment and also identifies measures to be taken to make a route feasible. In fact, this aspect also incorporates the social, rehabilitation and resettlement issues in particular, within its general ambit. After considering all these criteria, the alternative alignments have been evaluated with respect to the four major criteria i. e. Engineering (Physical/ Geometry), Socio- Economic (In terms of Acquisition and Resettlement), Indicative Cost (Cost of Construction and acquisition of land and structures) and Environment.

23. Evaluation Methodology-For analysis and evaluation purpose all four major criteria including

Environment have been divided into different sub divisions. The corridor locations have then been evaluated with respect to the four major criteria assigning a relative weightage between them and the route receiving the highest percentage score have been taken as the most beneficial and hence recommended. The data sets as well as engineering and cost frame as used in this study have been derived on the basis of preliminary surveys and data collection backed by experience and appreciation of the issues by the Consultants. As such these may prima faci appear to be somewhat approximate, but considered quite sufficient and reasonable for the specific purpose of comparison of alternatives under this study. The comparison exercise was then tested under two sets of sensitivity Analyses by varying the relative importance/weightages of the testing criteria. The recommendation was then drawn up on the basis of the results of the evaluation and the subsequent sensitivity analysis. Evaluation for Environmental aspects has been presented in Table 6 & 7 for ease of ready reference.

24. Overall Evaluation through Final Decision Matrix- Considering present social and economic

scenario in West Bengal, the socio-economic aspect, which is related to acquisition of land and resettlement of people, have been given the highest weightage followed by Environmental considerations. As the analysis for environmental aspect has already been influenced and considered as such to quite an extent, as one of the characteristics under Socio- Economic criteria and engineering factors. After analyzing all the four criteria (engineering, Social, environmental and cost), for various alternatives of the two respective bypass locations, Alignment-I for Kaliachawk Bypass and Alignment II for Maldah bypass are found to be the preferred ones.



Table 6: Comparative Analysis: Environmental Aspect for Kaliachak Bypass

Item Hazard

Index Unit Alt-I (A-B-C-D) Alt-II (A-B-E-D) Alt-III (A-F1-F2-D)

Quantity Weightage Quantity Weightage Quantity Weightage

Alignment Length (0.125) 8 km 3750 0.101 3660 0.103 3030 0.125

Cross Roads (0.100) 10 No. 2 0.100 2 0.100 16 0.013

Canal/River Crossing (0.125) 8 No. 2 0.125 2 0.125 2 0.125

Agricultural Land (0.200) 5 Hct. 7.20 0.042 6.90 0.043 1.50 0.200

Residential/Commercial Lands

(0.125)

8 Hct. 2.40 0.125 3.45 0.087 5.625 0.053

Garden/Plantation (0.125) 8 Hct. 7.20 0.003 5.75 0.003 0.15 0.125

Pond/Ditch/Barren/ Marshy Land

(0.125)

8 Hct. 7.20 0.004 6.90 0.004 0.23 0.125

Length Inside Habitation (0.100) 10 M 200 0.100 660 0.030 3030 0.007

Presence of Sensitive Location

(0.100)

10 No. 1 0.100 2 0.050 4 0.025

Total Weightage 0.699 0.547 0.797

Average % Weightage 62..15 48.58 70.88

Rank 2 3 1



Table 7: Comparative Analysis: Environmental Aspect for Maldah Bypass

Item Hazard Index

Unit Alt-I (A-B-F-G) Alt-II (A-B-C-D-G) Alt-III (A-H-J-D-G)

Quantity Weightage Quantity Weightage Quantity Weightage

Alignment Length (0.125) 8 km 11.15 0.106 10.245 0.115 9.450 0.125

Cross Roads (0.100) 10 No. 7 0.071 5 0.100 31 0.016

River Crossing (0.125) 8 No. 3 0.125 4 0.094 3 0.125

Agricultural Land (0.200) 5 Hct. 18.75 0.064 51.80 0.023 6.00 0.200

Residential/Commercial Lands

(0.125)

8 Hct. 17.25 0.051 7.00 0.125 18.00 0.049

Garden/Plantation (0.125) 8 Hct. 16.50 0.011 4.20 0.045 1.50 0.125

Pond/Ditch/Barren/ Marshy Land

(0.125)

8 Hct. 22.50 0.025 7.00 0.080 4.50 0.125

Length Inside Habitation (0.100) 10 M 2500 0.032 800 0.100 8325 0.010

Presence of Sensitive Location

(0.100)

10 No. 2 0.050 1 0.100 8 0.013

Approximate Nos. of Trees to be

Cut (0.100)

10 No 360 0.056 220 0.091 200 0.100

Total Weightage 0.591 0.873 0.887

Average % Weightage 48.25 71.28 72.40

Rank 3 2 1



15. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CLAUSES IN CONCESSION AGREEMENT:

25. As per article 5 under obligations of Concessionaire in concession agreement, 5.1.2 “the concessionaire shall comply with all applicable laws and applicable permits (including renewals as required) in the performance of its obligations under this agreement. It is also mentioned under 5.1.4 (f) that “Concessionaire shall ensure and procure that its contractors comply with all applicable permits and applicable laws in the performance by them of any of the Concessionaire’s obligations under this agreement; Safety requirements are given under Article 18 in which it is specified that the Concessionaire shall comply with the provisions of applicable laws and applicable permits and conform to good industry practices for securing the safety of the users. In particular, the Concessionaire shall develop, implement and administer a surveillance and safety programme for providing a safe environment on or about the project highway, and shall comply with the safety requirements set forth in Schedule-L. Concession agreement for this project is attached as Appendix III.

26. Compliance with applicable permits has also been specified in Schedule -E of Concession

agreement. As per the schedule- L of CA safety requirements, apply to all phases of construction, maintenance with emphasis on identification of factors associated with accidents, consideration of the same, and implementation of appropriate remedial measures. The concessionaire shall abide with applicable laws and applicable permits, manual for safety in road design, issued by MORTH, relevant standards/guidelines of IRC relating to safety In accordance with the provisions of CA and good industry practices relating to safety of users. NHAI shall appoint an experienced and qualified firm or organization as a safety consultant for the project for carrying out safety audit of the project highway in accordance with the safety requirements.

16. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CLAUSES IN EPC CONTRACT:

27. M/s. Farakka-Raiganj Highways Ltd. has awarded the EPC contract for this project to M/s Hindustan Construction Company Limited. EPC Contract document of the project is attached as Appendix. IV. As per EPC Conditions of Contract, under Section-4.1 (b) the confirmation by the EPC contractor that the Applicable Permits specified in Clause 1.1. of schedule E of the Concession Agreement, that are required to be obtained by the EPC contractor, on behalf of or at the request of concessionaire, for performance of work in accordance with the terms hereunder, have been obtained by the EPC contractor prior to the Appointed date; provided that any waiver granted by the Authority in respect of any Applicable Permits (for which the EPC contractor is responsible hereunder ) required to be obtained as a condition Precedent under the concession agreement shall not ,in any manner, relieve or absolve the EPC contractor of its obligation and liabilities hereunder.

28. As per Conditions of Contract 4.0 Applicable Permits, “The EPC Contractor shall be

obliged to procure all Applicable Permits, in accordance with the terms hereunder and shall ensure that all such Applicable Permits are maintained in full force and effect, to the extent relevant for the performance of the works, during the Construction period.”



29. As per sub-section 5.1.2 for Obligations of the EPC Contractor, shall comply with all applicable Laws. Applicable permits (including renewals of such Applicable Permits) and directions and instructions of the relevant Government Instrumentalities exercising jurisdiction of the relevant Government Instrumentalities exercising jurisdiction over the works in the performance of its obligation under this EPC contract. As per sub-section 5.1.4 (f) the EPC Contractor shall ensure and procure that its subcontractors comply with all Applicable Permits and Applicable Laws in the performance by them of any of the works in relation to the works under this EPC contract.

30. As per Section 5,Sub-Section 5.1.5,the EPC Contractor shall execute and complete, with

due care and diligence and with due regard to safety, the works and remedy any defects therein in accordance with this EPC contract. According to Sub-Section 5.3.8 The EPC Contractor shall (and cause all subcontractors to) create a safe and humane working environment for the staff and labour engaged in relation to the works and shall ensure strict compliance with all applicable labour and welfare Laws. The EPC Contractor’s obligation shall include but not be limited to providing various facilities and services for the staff and labour engaged in the works such as appropriate accommodation outside, sanitation, health, crèches, safety, recreational, clean and hygienic living conditions and such other services that are required to create a safe and humane working environment.

17. EMP IMPLEMENTATION BUDGET:

31. As part of the project, detailed EMP measures have been undertaken including a budget of Rs. 20 million (as given in EC Letter & DPR EIA EMP report) for implementing the same. As per DPR the EMP budget exclusively includes the following measures:

Provision of sanitation at workers colony and supply of drinking water Dust suppression for 100 km Project Road Tree Plantation Air Pollution Monitoring Noise Monitoring Water Quality Monitoring Soil Quality Monitoring

18. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) IMPLEMENTATION:

32. The environmental management plan as appeared in EIA report is given in Appendix- I. which describes the proposed mitigation measures that would be adopted during the construction and operation stages of the project. The project also has specific Project Environmental Management Plan (PEMP) as given in Appendix -V. The PEMP shall act as an apex-guiding manual at the project site level, which describes in detail how the significant aspects leading to adverse environmental impacts shall be identified and mitigated. The mitigation measures adopted during construction operations shall include the ambient air quality management; control of water pollution including treatment and



water conservation; spill prevention and control; noise quality management from plant, machineries and vehicles and solid waste management etc.

19. EPC CONTRACTOR’S EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & HSE PLAN:

33. The EPC contractor has developed the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for this project. The main purpose of the emergency response plan shall be preserving the life, environment & property from the consequence of emergencies arising within the site, systematic coordination of emergency control action to arrest escalation of emergency, to evacuate the personnel within or outside the site where necessary and to rehabilitate them, restoring normalcy in site operation with minimum loss of time and to fix responsibilities for handling emergency condition and to control on site emergency. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan is applicable to all the construction activities carried out at site for both day and night time operations. The developed plan document has been attached in Appendix VI.

34. The EPC contractor also has Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Plan for managing the HSE issues under the project. Under the HSE plan safety performance is being carried out periodically. The monthly HSE statistics along with first aid analysis report is attached with the Appendix VII. Similarly the Project Safety Indicator analysis report for the period 01-09-12 to 30-09-12 along with score card is attached with the Appendix as Annex.1,2 & 3. The independent engineer’s road safety expert report along with the concessnaires action plan/compliance report has been attached in Appendix VIII.

20. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING:

35. The Environmental monitoring plan during construction and operation stages has been described in detail in the respective EMP chapter. The monitoring plan specifies the parameters to be monitored; location of monitoring sites; frequency and duration of monitoring. The parameters to be monitored are as follows; Air quality w.r.t SPM, RSPM, NOx and SO2; Noise levels Leq (day) and Leq (night) Water Quality: for different physical, chemical and biological parameters Soil Quality: Lead (Pb) and oil & grease Plantation & it’s maintenance

21. INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION:

36. The project institutional framework as given in the project EMP indicates that the overall implementation responsibility of the EMP lies with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). The services of a supervision consultants will be procured to assist the PIU for monitoring the environmental aspects of the project during implementation (mainly pre-construction and construction phases). Contractor will also have an environmental specialist. Environmental expert of the contractor will provide key inputs to the project implementation. The EMP compliance will also be monitored by super vision consultants will interact with



Environmental specialist of contractor. The compliance report and monthly progress report will be prepared by environmental specialist of supervision consultant. The institutional arrangement mentioned for EMP implementation is given in Fig-3.

22. SITE VISIT:

37. A site visit was undertaken by IIFCL’s Environmental and Social Safeguard specialists during 21st to 23rd of November, 2012 to review the implementation of the project environmental safeguards.

At present roadside plantation work has not been started but tree plantation has been done at construction site offices.

Median drainage work has been started to construct at some of the stretches of road length;

Regular water sprinkling is being done in high dust generation areas like road construction sites and crushing operation areas.

During site visit major road construction work was in progress in the road stretch; Necessary barricading and safety precautions for deep excavations are also

being ensured. Work safety signages have been provided throughout the project highway and also at Construction site offices.

Staff accommodation facility at camp site has been provided with adequate drinking water, mess and sanitation facilities. Provision of soak pits have been made;

Periodic Project Safety Performance and Monthly HSE analysis has been carried out at the plant & road locations during construction phase. Sample copy for the same has been provided;

As reported by concessionaire, Regular Traffic awareness programs are being conducted along the highway.

Few Community facilities along the project site has been provided by project developer like construction of Temples, community hall etc. These facilities were observed during site visit;

23. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION:

38. Based upon the available documents and site visit, it is concluded that the concessionaire through their EPC contractor has undertaken adequate environmental safeguard measures. The conclusions for the sub-project are given below: The sub-project has been prepared by NHAI as per its own funding requirement

and not in anticipation to ADB operation;



The sub-project has necessary national and local level environmental clearance as well as permits and approvals for project implementation as given in Appendix-II;

Concessionaire has confirmed that continued compliance is being carried out with terms and conditions stipulated for according statutory environmental clearances /approvals /consents by the facility owner and the civil works contractors;

Periodical environmental management and monitoring during the project implementation is being carried out by the concessionaire;

The sub project may also have a positive GHG emission reduction due to less fuel

consumption for the same traffic density;

As observed during site visit, EPC Contractor is taking mitigation measures/precautions to safeguard environment and ensure safety;

Based on the due diligence findings, the sub-project developer has taken

adequate measures for environmental management so it can be deduced that the sub-project has no significant environmental safeguard issues;

The current sub-project therefore does not appear to involve any kind of

reputational risk to ADB funding on environmental safeguards and recommended for funding under the proposed project.



24. MONITORING BY IIFCL:

39. IIFCL has requested the developer to provide the details of private tree cutting, Environmental quality monitoring and Six Monthly EMP Compliance Reports.

Figure 3: Institutional Framework for EMP Implementation

Direct Interaction Intensive Interaction

IN HOUSE Lab/Test House

NHAI Audit

Environmental Officer (Contractor)

Manager Technical

GM Environment at ESDU unit at Corporation Office

Contractors Pollution Monitoring Authority

Project Director PIU (NHAI)

Environmental Expert of Supervision Consultant

MoEF, Regional Office

Manager Environment

(Prop.)

Manager (R&R)



DUE DILIGENCE ON SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS



25. SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS COMPLIANCE REVIEW:

25.1. METHODOLOGY ADOPTED FOR SOCIAL COMPLIANCE REVIEW:

40. The social safeguard due diligence study was carried out for the sub-project with the information and documents provided by the concessionaire, Farakka Raiganj Highways Limited.

41. Social due diligence for the subproject was initiated by IIFCL after review of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) including EIA report to understand the salient features of the project and various social concerns. The following documents were referred in order to prepare the Social Safeguard Due Diligence Report :

Resettlement Action Plan (RAP); Detail Project Report (DPR); Lender’s Independent Engineer Report (December 2012); Environment Impact Assessment Report (EIA).

26. MINIMIZATION OF SOCIAL IMPACTS:

42. Efforts have been taken during the project planning and design stage to minimize the

resettlement impact on the existing structure and additional land acquisition. During finalizing the alignment, bypasses, realignment, have been proposed to minimize the social impact of the project. Alternatives have been adopted keeping in mind the prime objective of reducing the displacement of the people and disruption of livelihoods as much as possible. Following efforts have been undertaken to minimize negative social impact:

26.1. BYPASS:

43. To avoid displacement of structure and disruption of life along the city which is more

congested due to the connectivity of the other villages along the stretch, two bypass have been proposed, totaling of 12.75 km long ((Kaliachawk and Malda Bypass).

The proposed Kaliachak Bypass, measuring about 3.7 km, will originate from Km

305.730 (LHS) of NH-34 and meets at Km 308.680 of the said Highway passing through western side of rapidly growing settlement area of Kaliachak.

The second Bypass, i.e. Malda Bypass of about 9.050 km will originate from Km 324.325 (RHS) and meets at Km 332.300 on NH-34, passing through eastern side of Malda town.

27. REALIGNEMNT:

44. To minimize the social impact, more than 2 km long realignment has also been planned in

the existing project stretch.



28. SOCIAL INTERACTIONS:

45. During project planning and preparation stage social interactions like informal public consultations and public participations were conducted with the stakeholders along the project road, villages and the people of the different section of the society.

46. Further group discussions were also held with the help of government officials, men of importance of the project area, local communities including businessmen and Non-Governmental Organizations. The details of locations and dates of group discussion of such meetings have been given in Chapter-7 of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) (Appendix-I).

47. The main issues as raised by the local people were related to loss of livelihood and income

restoration option, land acquisition and mode of compensation, road safety, relocation of religious structures, assistance to affected people, providing employment opportunities to the local people during the construction and operation stage. Details of public consultation and participation have been given in Chapter-7 of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) (Appendix-I).

29. LAND ACQUISITION IN THE SUB-PROJECT:

48. The project road starts from existing Km. 294.669 of Farakka Barrage (Design Chainage

294.669) and ends at Km. 397.000 at the start of Raiganj Bypass (Design Chainage 397.429), covering a total length of 103 Km.

49. The project road falls in Malda and Uttar Dnajpur district in the state of West Bengal. The land use pattern of the project area is mostly agricultural which is 70.0 Km., barren area is 3.4 km, and built up area is 15.2.km and others 14.4 Km. The existing right of way varies from 45 to 60 m except at bus bay, truck layby, toll plaza, service road entry and wayside amenity location where extra land is required.

50. As per the Lenders Independent Engineer Report (July 2012) and the information provided

by the Concessionaire the total land required for the project is 677 Ha. Out of which the available right of way (RoW) which is already with the concessionaire is 445 Ha and the remaining 232 Ha of land is being acquired. Out of 232 Ha of land 130 Ha is for widening and remaining 102 Ha is for realignments/bypass. The status of land acquisition is given Table-8.

Table-8: Status of Land acquisitions

Source: information provided by the Concessionaire

Sl. No. Ownership of land Land in hectare ( Ha)

Percentage %

1 Available RoW 445 65.73 2 Land to be Acquired 232 34.27

Total 677 100



51. Land acquisition is being done by NHAI as per the applicable policy of NH Act-1956. The compensation for the loss of properties has been decided by competent authority. The grant of Right of Way in Malda district by NHAI to the Concessionaire is given in Appendix-II.

52. As information provided by the concessionaire, there is a pending litigation cases related to land acquisition and compensation which are being dealt by the competent authorities and expected to settle the issues on time. The reason of dispute and their current status is detailed in the below Table: 9

53. During our discussion with the developer it was informed that the land acquisition is going on

and compensation for land and structures is under process, the disputes if any would be known only after the land acquisition process is completed. However, the developer has brought to notice the following issue given in table-9.

Table: 9 Pending litigation cases related to land acquisition and compensation

Sl. No. Location

Reason of Dispute Current Status Remarks

1 Ch.328.600 to 328.620

Rate of Land fixed by LA dept.

As per Revenue Department, Malda, possession of land will be given within one month and compensation shall be deposited in court as per NHAI Act-1956

Other Land owners of same Block have collected their respective cheques as per the compensation rate fixed by Revenue Department.


30. COMPREHENSIVENESS OF RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN:

54. Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) has been prepared by the Consulting Engineering Services (I) private Limited, on behalf of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). NHAI has prepared the RAP report for its own funding as well as the requirements of the National Policy where involuntary displacement takes place. The Project Director, Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Malda, West Bengal, is responsible for the successful implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan.

55. During our site visit on dated 21st -23rd of November 2012, it was informed by the PIU, NHAI, Malda, that the project is in compliance with the applicable National Policy and in comprehensiveness with the RAP which is being monitored. On behalf of lender the Lenders Independent Engineer (LIE), (December 2012) is also monitoring on monthly basis the status of land acquisition, utility shifting, financial progress as well as physical progress of the project.



56. As per the information given in the RAP, the rates have been taken into account which appears to be reasonable. The detail budget is given in Chapter-6 of the RAP report which is annexed as Appendix –I. In addition to the compensation for land and structures the project affected people are also getting crop compensation, house sifting allowance. Some of the sample, compensation has been given in Table- 10 as received from the developer.

Table-10 Crop Compensation paid

Sl. No Location Amount(Rs) Remarks

1 Farraka Land 33500.00 Crop compensation 2 Farraka Land 199450.00 Crop compensation 3 Farraka Land 655180.00 Crop compensation

4 Mahananda approch road 69651.00 Crop compensation

5 Narayanpur area 16530.00 Temple repair 6 Mahananda Bridg 150871.00 paddy compensation 7 Mahananda Bridg 23200.00 paddy compensation 8 Mahananda Bridg 121161.00 house shifting 9 Mahananda Bridg 44850.00 Crop compensation

Total Amount(Rs) 1314393 Source: information provided by the developer

31. RESETTLEMENT IMPACT IN THE SUB-PROJECT:

31.1. IMPACT ON PRIVATE STRUCTURE:

57. As per the information detailed in the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), the widening and strengthening of the project road is likely to affect 2401 families. Out of which 922 families are losing their residential houses, 50 families are losing residential-cum-commercial and 1429 numbers are losing their commercial structures. The details are given below in Table-11.

Table - 11: Affected families as per the type of structure

Sl. No.

Type of structure Number of affected families

1 Residential 922 2 Commercial 50

3 Residential-cum-commercial 1429 Total 2401

Source: information from RAP

58. As informed by the concessionaire the affected people are being compensated for loss of land and structures, according to the policies and procedures of NH Act- 1956. Since the land acquisition is going on the compensation for the loss of land is being paid by the competent authority considering the market value obtained from the Revenue Department of the state.



31.2. IMPACT ON COMMON PROPERTY RESOURCES (CPR):

59. During the review and reference giving of the Resettlement Action Plan it was found that 30

numbers of religious structures, 9 numbers of educational institutions, 11numbers of public semi-public properties including 3 office buildings of political parties and 22 industrial units including boundary walls of some industrial units are being affected due to the project. During the discussion with the Concessionaire, it was informed that prior consultations and appropriate Initiatives are being taken to relocate common properties resources. The details of CPRs affected are given in Chapter-6 of RAP Report (Appendix-I).

31.3. IMPACTS ON TRIBAL COMMUNITIES, TENANTS AND VULNERABLE GROUPS:

60. As information provided by the developer, there is no tribal communities, tenants and

vulnerable groups which are getting affected due to the sub project.

32. COMPENSATION AND ENTITLEMENT:

61. The land acquisition has been done by NHAI and the compensation for the loss of properties is decided by the Competent Authority, NHAI. Compensation is being paid to all project affected families as per the NH Act.-1956.In addition to compensation for land and structure, crop compensation is also being paid to the affected people who are losing their crop due to land acquisition. The detail of estimated budget and entitlement is given in chapter-6 and chapter-8 of RAP report Appendix-I.

62. NHAI has prepared this project for its own funding requirement and not in anticipation to ADB’s operation, thus the land acquisition is going on and the compensation is being paid for loss of land and structures as determined by the Competent Authority. Compensation was paid at the market value considering the market rate obtained from the Revenue Department of the state.

33. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT TO DEAL WITH LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT:

63. As information provided by the concessionaire, the project authority has formed their own institutional arrangements to deal with the land acquisition and resettlement issues in the project area, which is shown below.

Institutional Arrangement to deal with Land Acquisition and resettlement issues

Chief Project Manager

Project Manager



Head Coordination Land Acquisition

Health Safety Officer

34. MONITORING AND EVALUATION:

64. On behalf of NHAI the appointed Independent Consultant M/s URS Scott Wilson India Private Ltd. is monitoring and submitting the periodic compliance monitoring report to NHAI for the subproject which also includes the status of pending land acquisition.

65. On behalf of Lenders the Lenders Independent Engineer (LIE) M/s Frischmann Probhu India Pvt. Ltd is monitoring the financial as well as physical progress of the project and submitting the Monthly Progress Report to the lenders which captures status of land acquisition, status of tree cutting, utility shifting, quality maintenance and safety aspects of the project.

35. LABOUR HEALTH, SAFETY, HYGIENE OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS:

66. The EPC Contractor has obtained the Labour license for the subproject granted by Ministry of Labour & Employment: Govt. Of India with a separate EPF Code No. WB/SLG/50354 covered under Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for administrative convenience and to facilitate compliance in respect of all locally recruited employees/ workers with effect from 10/12/2010. The detail of EPF Code obtained by the company is given in Appendix-II.

67. The company has hired skilled and unskilled workers belonging to the project region. As per the labour license given by Government of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment the maximum number of building workers are to be engaged is 500 Nos. These workers have been provided with adequate safety measures such as safety helmets, safety boots, earplugs, jackets and gloves. Facilities like onsite accommodation with basic amenities like water & toilets, transportation to work site and safety gears. Construction workers have also been provided with ready access to on- or off-site health care checkup facilities and provide first aid for minor injuries. The detail of Labour license is given in Appendix-II.

36. EMPLOYMENT GENERATION AND INCOME RESTORATION:

68. As informed by the concessionaire they have given job opportunity to more than 250 local people from the project affected area. Based on the skill available and qualification requirements employment preference have been given to 63 skilled, 08 semiskilled and 153 unskilled labourers in the construction activity.

69. Further, in some cases like pan stall owners and other type of encroachers whose income source get disturbed due to the construction activity, the EPC contractor has employed such people in security, administration etc. Few Vehicles from the locality have taken on hire basis from these affected people. Even during operation phase, the developer has assured us giving job opportunity to significant numbers of persons will get employment opportunity



in toll plaza. The labour employed in the project from the project affected area is given in below Table-12.

Table- 12: Employment generated during construction stage of the project


37. CSR ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN:

70. The CSR team of the HCC works closely with the communities, acting with the philosophy of ‘Do good to do well and do well to do good’. The CSR team undertakes most of the initiatives that are broadly categorizes as disaster relief, HIV/ AIDS awareness, education, water initiatives and community development. The details of CSR initiatives in NH-34 are attached as Appendix-IX.

71. As per the information provided by the concessionaire, M/s Farakka Raiganj Highways Limited has under taken some of CSR activates during the construction and operation stage of the project. Some of the activities are medical camps, eye camps, AIDS awareness camp, health and hygiene awareness camps has been under taken under CSR initiatives.

72. In addition to the CSR initiatives under taken by the EPC contractor the concessionaire has undertaken some of the specific initiatives to benefit the local people which is also briefed below.

Disaster Management program;

HIV/AIDS Awareness;

Observing World Water Day;

Water use efficiency program at NH-34;

Sustainable Development Programme;

Distribution of pamphlets to road users consisting road safety awareness information;

Safe construction practice at site;

Awareness camp for road users for following safe road use like safe driving, use helmet

while driving motorcycle, safe speed, keeping vehicle in condition etc.

Component Local Labour employed Total Highly Skilled 29 29 Skilled 63 63 Semi-Skilled 08 08 Unskilled 153 153

Total 253



38. SITE VISIT OBSERVATIONS:

73. A site visit was undertaken by IIFCL’s Environmental and Social Safeguard specialists during 21st -23rd of November 2012 to review the implementation of the environment and social safeguards compliance status of the project. During the site visit it has been observed that:

As informed by the concessionaire employment opportunity have been given to skilled,

semiskilled and unskilled labourers at construction sites;

Compensation is being paid to all the project affected families as per the NH Act.-1956;

Proper traffic diversions and appropriate signage are being provided at the site to prevent any disruption of life and the highway traffic;

Construction workers have been provided with proper highway jackets, boots, helmets,

hand gloves and training;

Within the camp site the EPC contractor has maintained proper sanitation facilities of drainage, sewerage, hygiene messing facility, for drinking water they have established arrow plant for the workers and their families;

The EPC contractor has given residential facilities for the workers and their families, with

well-maintained park and play ground.

74. The site visit photographs are given in Photoplate-II. 39. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

75. Based upon the available documents and site visits it is concluded that the concessionaire

has undertaken adequate social safeguard measures for the implementation of the project. The conclusions for the sub-project is given below:

The sub-project has been prepared by NHAI as per its own funding requirement and not

anticipation to ADB operation;

The land acquisition is being done by NHAI and the compensation has been paid for loss of properties as determined by the Competent Authority;

Compensation was paid at the market value after a thorough analysis and verification of

local market rates;

Adequate measures have been adopted for the minimization of social impacts during the planning stage of the sub-project. The design has been finalized with due consideration so that the alignment do not pass through any congested settlement area;



Local people’s view have been given due consideration during the project planning and designing of the project;

There is no tribal communities, tenants and vulnerable groups which are getting affected

due to the sub project.

Local labours are being engaged in the construction activities for skilled as well as unskilled activities;

Concessionaire has undertaken various community development activities to benefit the local people;

It seems that the sub-project does not appear to involve reputational risk to Asian Development Bank funding on social safeguards and recommended for funding under the proposed project.

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Volume I Main Report

Volume I A Appendices to Main Report Part-I : Roads Works Part-II : Traffic Data

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Chapter 1: Introduction

014 1.1 Background

1.2 Project Influence Area 111. 1.3 Objectives of Study

1.4 Scope of Work

Chapter 2: Project Description

2.0 Introduction

2.1 Existing Road Characteristics

2.2 Land Use

2.3 Important Settlements

2.4 Right of Way (ROW)

2.5 Description of Improvement Schemes for Mainline NH-34 i.e. Design

2.5.1 Scope

2.5.2 Typical Cross Section

2.5.3 Geometric Design

2.5.4 Service Roads

2.6 Bypasses

2.6.1 Proposed Kaliachawk Bypass

2.6.2 Proposed Maldah Bypass

2.7 Pavement Design and Schedule

2.8 Upgrading of Bridges, Culverts and Structures

2.9 Road Drainage

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Chapter 3: Description of Environment

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Physical Environment

3.1.1 Physiography

3.1.2 Geology

3.1.3 Hydrology

3.1.4 Soil and Agriculture

3.1.5 Climate & Meteorology

3.1.6 Air Quality

3.1.7 Noise Level

3.1.8 Water Quality

3.2 Biological Environment

3.3 Socio - Economic Environment

3.3.1 Demographic Profile

3.3.2 Occupation Patterns

3.3.3 Income

3.3.4 Industrial Projects

3.3.5 Growth of Small Scale Industries (SSIs)

3.3.6 Agro-Food Processing Sector

3.3.7 Other Sectors

3.3.8 Industrial Growth Centres

3.3.9 Economic Perspective

3.3.10 Sensitive Receptors along the Road

3.4 Human Use Values

3.4.1 Landuse

3.4.2 Aesthetics

3.4.3 Archaeological/Historical Sites

Chapter 4: Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

4.0 Introduction

4A. Impacts and Mitigation Measures During Construction Phase

4.1 Impacts on Physical Environment

4.1.1 Air Quality

4.1.2 Noise Level

4.1.3 Physiography

4.1.4 Water Quality

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4.1.6 Geology

4.2 Impact on Biological Environment

1.1/1 4.3 Impacts on Human Use Values

4.3.1 Impacts on Landuse

4.3.2 Impacts on Socio-Economics

4.3.3 Accident Hazards and Safety

4.3.4 Construction and Demolition Wastes

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4.4 On Physical Environment

4.4.1 Air Quality

4.4.2 Noise Level

4.4.3 Water Quality *id 4.4.4 Soil Quality

4.5 Impacts on Biological Environment

4.6 Impacts on Human Use Values

4.6.1 Impacts on Landuse

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4.6.3 Accident Hazards & Safety

4.6.4 Impacts on Aesthetics and Landscape 1114

Chapter 5: Analysis of alternatives (Technology and Site)

5.0 Background

5.1 Need for Bypass

5.2 Mapping

5.3 Alternative Alignment Corridors

5.3,1 Link / Segment Wise Route Description including Take off Points and

Terminal Points

5.4 Evaluation and Recommendation on Alternative Alignments

5.4.1 General

5.4.2 Evaluation Criteria

5.4.3 Evaluation Methodology

5.4.4 Evaluation for Engineering Parameters

5.4.5 Evaluation for Socio-Economic (Acquisition And Resettlements) -

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5.4.7 Evaluation for Environmental Aspects

5.5 Overall Evaluation through Final Decision Matrix

5.5.1 Relative Weightages of the Major Criteria

5.5.2 Evaluation

5.6 Sensitivity Analysis

5.7 Discussions and Conclusion

Chapter 6: Environmental Management Plan and Monitoring Programme

6.0 Introduction

6.1 Environmental Management Plan

6.1.1 Environmental Management During Construction Stage

6.1.2 Environmental Management During Operation Stage

6.2 Identification of Implementing Authority

6.3 Monitoring Implementation of Recommended Mitigation Measures

6.4 Monitoring Plan

6.5 Environmental Training

6.6 Budget for EMP

Chapter 7: Project Benefits

7.1 Positive Attributes of the Proposed Project

7.2 Reduction in Travel Time

7.3 Reduction of Fuel Consumption

7.4 Reduced Air Pollution

7.5 Reduced Vehicular Operating Cost

7.6 Better Facilities to Road Users

7.7 Enhanced Safety

7.8 Enhanced Aesthetic and Landscaping

7.9 Increase Job Opportunity

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List of Realignment Stretches

Details of Service Road

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