Involuntary Resettlement Due Diligence Report Project Number: 40648-033 June 2014 IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Tranche 2 Submitted by Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand This report has been submitted to ADB by the Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB.
Revised Involuntary Resettlement Due Diligence Report Document Stage: Due Diligence Report ADB Loan No 2833-IND, Tranche 2, (Project 2) Sub Project Package: UK/IDIPT/KOT/01 June, 2014 Package No- UKIDIPT/KOT/01 India: Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism, Uttarakhand Subproject Development of tourism infrastructure for North Corbett Entry Point at Kotdwar Prepared by the Government of Uttarakhand for the Asian Development Bank. The resettlement plan 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.
ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank BPL Below Poverty Line CBO Community Based Organization CLC City Level Committees DSC Design and Supervision Consultants GMVN Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam GoI Government of India GoUK Government of Uttarakhand GRC Grievance Redress Committee IDIPT Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism LAA Land Acquisition Act LSGD Local Self Government Department MFF Multitranche Financing Facility NGO Non-Governmental Organization NRRP National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy O&M Operations and Maintenance OMC Operations and Maintenance Contractors PAF Project affected family PAH Project affected household PIU Program Implementation Unit PMC Program Management Consultants PMU Project Management Unit RP Resettlement Plan SDS Social Development Specialist SPS Safeguard Policy Statement SO Safeguard Officer ULB Urban local body UTDB Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION: 1 A. BACKGROUND: 1 B. PRESENT STATUS OF SITE: 1 C. SCOPE OF THIS REPORT 4 D. REQUIREMENT OF DUE-DILIGENCE REPORT 4 E. PROJECT IMPACT AND OUTCOME 5 II SCOPE OF LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT 7 III. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 9 IV. GENDER ISSUES 9 V PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS 9 VI. FINDINGS 10 VII. OTHER SOCIAL MEASURES AND RECOMMENDATIONS 10 VIII. CONCLUSIONS 11 LIST OF TABLES TABLE 1 : STATUS OF VILLAGES IN THE BUFFER ZONE OUTSIDE NORTH CORBETT 3 TABLE 2 : SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE OF FAMILIES AND STRUCTURES TO BE RELOCATED 8 ANNEXURE ANNEXURE 1: ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME 12 ANNEXURE 2: SUMMARY POLICY FRAMEWORK 14 ANNEXURE 3: CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE 16 ANNEXURE 4: CONSULTATIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS 20 ANNEXURE 5: SCREENING QUESTIONS FOR RESETTLEMENT CATEGORIZATION 31 ANNEXURE 6 - PROPOSED AND EXISTING AND PROPOSED SITE PLANS FOR NORTH CORBETT ENTRY POINT AT KOTDWAR 33 ANNEXURE 7: EXISTING AND PROPOSED LOCATION OF GAS GO -DOWN IN PROPOSED SITE PLAN OF THE PROJECT. 34 ANNEXURE 8: SITE PLAN OF REHABILITATION OF QUARTER 35 ANNEXURE 9 : SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS FOR PERMISSIONS / NOTIFICATIONS 36
I. INTRODUCTION: A. Background: 1. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Financing Facility (the Facility) will develop and improve basic urban infrastructure and services in the four participating states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu to support the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth. It will focus on: (i) strengthening connectivity to and among key tourist destinations; (ii) improving basic urban infrastructure and services, such as water supply, road and public transport, solid waste management and environmental improvement, at existing and emerging tourist destinations to ensure urban amenities and safety for the visitors, and protect nature and culture-based attractions. Physical infrastructure investments will be accompanied by: (iii) capacity building programs for concerned sector agencies and local communities for better management of the tourist destinations and for more active participation in the tourism-related economic activities, respectively. 2. Location: The proposed sub project will be located at Kotdwar, in the district Pauri Garhwal, situated at the border of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The subproject aims to provide a visitor facilitation/information center and an interpretation center at the Northern entry point of the Corbett Tiger Reserve, one of fifteen tiger reserves in India. Along with this, the sub project will also develop a state of the art eco-resort for the visiting tourists. Tourism is seen to provide one of the main additional sources of livelihood in the buffer zone of the Reserve, but its development has been lopsided as most tourism development has been concentrated at Ramnagar, in the southern buffer area, where the Reserve management also maintains most of its administrative facilities and services. Comparatively the northern buffer zone at Kotdwar is relatively underdeveloped. 3. Located on the foothills of the Shivalik Range of Himalayan Mountains, Kotdwar is locked in by hills from three sides. It is situated on the banks of three seasonal rivers namely Khoh, Malini, and Sukhro. Kotdwar, literally meaning a gateway to the river Khoh on whose banks it is located, has always been a commercial center, especially for supply of essentials to the upper reaches of the hills where majority of the popular tourist and pilgrimages are located. The region witnesses an annual flow of approximately 9,33,442 (912909 Indians and 20533 foreigners)1 tourists, contributing significantly to the its economy. B. Present Status of site: 4. The Corbett Reserve has six entry points with the main entrance located at Ram Nagar and a secondary entrance at Kotdwar, but with over ninety percent of the visitors entering via the Ramnagar gate. This sub-project aims to improve the tourist facilities around Kotdwar in order to reduce the tourism pressure around Ramnagar and to improve the livelihood of stakeholders in the region. The cluster of towns and villages in the southern buffer zone around the Ramnagar entrance have benefited significantly from the development of support facilities and services for tourist visiting this area. As the reserve around Kotdwara lags behind, it is envisaged that providing a visitor facilitation / information centre and an interpretation centre and developing a state of the art ecoresort (Mini Corbett) at Kotdwara, will add fillip to the efforts to promote tourism by encouraging tourists to enter the Reserve via Kotdwar, thereby contributing to the economy in and around Kotdwar. 5. At present, limited facilities are available at North Entry point. The subproject will also help develop the much needed tourist infrastructure at Kotdwar and improve the environmental 1 Statistical Handbook, 2012 Uttarakhand 1
management and quality of the sites towards preserving their ecological and cultural integrity. About 11.1 acres of land, presently publicly owned by GMVN (Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam), has been identified as the proposed site for the project for the development of the eco resort and visitor facilitation centre. Situated at a prime location in Kotdwar town the site was earlier used by GMVN for their flush door factory. The distance to North Entry is around 45 minutes drive and same travel time to reach Lansdowne (Refer Annexure 6 for site maps of proposed infrastructural development components of the project) Mini Corbett (Kotdwar) Sindhikhal (24km) Batanwasa (46 km) Pakhrac (38 km) Kalagarh (60 km) Entry to the northern Corridor, site visits and community consultation at proposed site in Kotdwar 2
6. The Corbett Tiger Reserves is also the abode of large range of flora and fauna including a substantial population of tigers and attracts a large number of tourists every year. The expected impact of the sub project is sustainable and inclusive tourism development in and around North Corbett entry point at Kotdwar that exhibit enhanced protection and management of Corbett Tiger Reserve, improved market connectivity, enhanced destination and site environment and tourist support infrastructure, and enhanced capacities for sustainable destination and site development with extensive participation by the private sector and local communities. 7. The entire stretch of the corridor from the Northern entry point of the Corbett National Park is dotted with small settlements both along the corridor as well as around the buffer zone. These villages are likely to be impacted by the tourism project. The villages around core zone i.e. in buffer zone outside North Corbett include: Saneh, Saneh Talli on the south western side and Dugadda, and Sila on the northwestern side of the Corbett Park. TABLE 1 :STATUS OF VILLAGES IN THE BUFFER ZONE OUTSIDE NORTH CORBETT 2 Village Area (Ha.) Popul ation Saneh 15.43 216 Saneh (Talli) Dugad da Range 19.48 406 NA M - 92, F - 124 42 M - 216 F - 190 112 M - 79, F - 33 Hous e holds 81 25 Educatio n facilities Not Available Not Available Not Available Medical facilitie s Not Availabl e Not Availabl e Not Availabl e Drink ing wate r Avail able Avail able Avail able Comm unicat ion facilit y Poor Poor Poor Paved roads Not Availabl e Not Availabl e Not Availabl e Elect ricity Avail able Avail able Avail able Occupatio n Agriculture, animal husbandry, labour, petty trade, shopkeep er Agriculture, animal husbandry, labour, petty trade, shopkeep er Agriculture, animal husbandry, labour, petty trade, shopkeep er Incom e of villag e 56600 56600 NA 2 Source : Census 2001 3
Village Area (Ha.) Popul ation Sila 44.04 163 M - 76 F - 87 Hous e holds Educatio n facilities 34 Available Medical facilitie s Not Availabl e Drink ing wate r Avail able Comm unicat ion facilit y Poor Paved roads Not Availabl e Elect ricity Avail able Occupatio n Agriculture, animal husbandry, labour, petty trade, shopkeep er Incom e of villag e NA C. Scope of this report 8. This report has been prepared for the Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities at Kotdwar, Uttarakhand under Tranche 1, Project 2. The DDR has been prepared based on the detailed engineering design and as per the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The main sub-project components include: Developing a state of the art eco-resort with all modern facilities Provision of Visitors Facilitation Center and Interpretation center, galleries, cultural facilities, tourist accommodations. Vehicular and pedestrian movement management Appropriate landscape development and Garden Up gradation of the visitor amenities and facilities. D. Requirement of Due-Diligence Report 9. As there is no involuntary resettlement involved in this sub-project, therefore preparation of RP is not required. This subproject has been categorized as C for Involuntary Resettlement (Refer Annexure 5) 4
10. Hence, this brief due-diligence report has been prepared for documentary formality only. This report summarizes the project impact and outcome with copies of relevant maps and legal documents. E. Project Impact and Outcome 11. Setting up of the state of the art eco- resort and information center will attract tourists in greater numbers and necessitate improvement of basic infrastructure and services at the tourist destinations. This, in turn, will upgrade the facilities available in Kotdwar, through better communication, electrification, water and sanitation facilities, health care etc. In addition to the primary objective of promoting and providing facilities for eco-tourism and providing information about tourist destinations, the proposed project has the scope for raising awareness about environmental conservation amongst tourists and local communities. 12. The objective of establishing such Interpretation centres is to provide first-hand information to the tourists along with well-managed facilities. Therefore these centres will be introduced at the beginning of the treks or in the designated gateway towns or villages. The facilities of international standard have been proposed. Interpretation of the natural environment will be a key feature of each center. This would be of great interest to international as well as domestic tourists and fulfill an important educational function, which can be combined with ecotourism. This will afford tourists to actively contribute to the conservation of the mountain environment or other environmental protection. This issue will be highlighted together with the measures that are proposed to clean up the area, its main cost components, and how tourists can contribute towards the effort. 13. The proposed project will actively promote Community Based Tourism (CBT) and tourism supply chain initiatives. Its focus will include nine key areas: (i) development of community-based tour products and services; (ii) public awareness program on sustainable tourism; (iii) identification and development of tourism-related supply-chains; (iv) micro and small enterprise capacity development; (v) construction of small tourism-related infrastructure; (vi) promotion of gender and ethnic participation; (vii) marketing and promotion; (viii) promotion of community tourism networks and tourism stakeholder associations; (ix) preparation of joint manuals to guide the preparation and implementation of pro-poor tourism initiatives. (Details in Annexure 1) 14. Funds raised from entry fees to attractions or sale of guidebooks, T-shirts, maps etc will be ploughed back into maintaining and expanding the conservation of the area and fund other worthwhile wildlife conservation efforts. This will be highly publicized to the visitors so that they are made aware of the trekking management s responsibilities towards protection of the environment. 15. Tourists should be able to see how entry fees, eco taxes or voluntary donations are funding pro-active and responsible actions that will lead to real results. Information signs and look out points should be planned at designated points along the trek route providing eco-tourists with further interpretation and advice concerning what to observe on the treks. At special features separate circuit with further interpretation and advice concerning what to observe on the treks. At special features separate boardwalks could be planned (with sections short enough to accommodate elderly or unenergetic tourists) as well as other walks, such as the wildlife trails as discussed above, which can also lead to features such as waterfalls. 16. The Tourism department will suitably advertise and the DSC will educate the nearby communities about the proposed project and its potential benefits. Employment and business opportunities created as a result of the added tourist inflow in the eco-resort will contribute towards socio-economic rehabilitation of the local communities. Local knowledge about the topography and familiarity with the area, may be further enhanced through training for skill upgradation of local 5
communities enabling them to actively participate in the activities of the eco-resort. The project proposes to involve interested youth in its activities, which could include both boys and girls, who will be gainfully employed in various capacities in the resort. 17. Setting up of the state of the art eco- resort and information centre will attract tourists in greater numbers and necessitate improvement of basic infrastructure and services at the tourist destinations. This, in turn, will upgrade the facilities available in Kotdwar, through better communication, electrification, water and sanitation facilities, health care etc. In addition to the primary objective of promoting and providing facilities for eco-tourism and providing information about tourist destinations, the proposed project has the scope for raising awareness about environmental conservation amongst tourists and local communities. 18. In addition to the direct participation of local communities at the resort is also envisaged to accommodate sales outlets for traditional products of the region. These could range from handlooms and handicrafts, fruits, honey and agro products, medicinal herbs and herbal products, etc. Preference will be given to women s Self Help Groups to manage these establishments and will be linked to ongoing vocational training and livelihood programmes of the government for support to run these income generation ventures. This will not only generate income for the women but also serve as a promotional centre for local products. Further, the catchment villages of the resort, will also be linked to ongoing government development programmes, which will provide basic amenities like water, sanitation, health services to the communities and provide a platform for generating awareness about environmental conservation and disaster preparedness. 19. The project plans to open the facilities to schools and other educational institutions, providing opportunities for children to enjoy the variety of facilities for eco tourism as well as gain insights about environmental protection. This would go a long way in protecting the richly endowed but fragile natural environment of the area and act as the harbinger for sustainable and balanced socioeconomic development and environmental regeneration in the area. Operating within a publicprivate participatory framework, the proposed project will provide mutually beneficial opportunities for community participation in government programmes. Capacity building of local communities may be initiated at the Panchayat levels, soliciting involvement of locally elected bodies to support the venture and gradually shoulder O&M and management responsibilities and actively promote scaling up of the initiative in other locations of the State. 20. Through the above activities the sub project will bring about: Enhanced quality of natural and cultural tourist attractions by providing a high quality of experience for the visitor New interest amongst tourist (by providing manual and power boat water sports activities), compelling visitors to the region stay for longer duration, leading to increased revenue. Livelihood opportunities at local community level Improved basic urban infrastructure and services at tourist destinations Capacity building of concerned sector agencies and local communities for planning, development, management and marketing of natural heritage attractions Help link local poor communities into the tourism supply chain thus promoting greater inclusiveness in the share of tourism benefits. 6
Greater awareness and understanding of the significant contributions that tourism can make to the environment and the economy. Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect towards wild and wildlife in general and Tiger in particular and to help in protection and conservation of Tiger. Reduce the imbalance in the distribution of benefits and costs arising from the presence of the reserve between the communities living in the buffer zones especially between the southern zone and the northern and northeastern buffer zone. II. Scope of Land Acquisition and Resettlement 21. The subproject will not result in permanent land acquisition and resettlement impacts because it will be undertaken within the 11.1 acres of land available in Kotdwar town. The proposed site is an abandoned flush door factory compound, owned by the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN). Presently an administrative office building at the entrance, a gas godown, a temple and some staff quarters, exist at the site. Two families, one of an ex- employee and one of guards live in the premises in the dilapidated old structures. As the proposed sub-project will provided alternative and better housing to them within the same premises, they have no objections in relocating to the new homes. (Refer Annexure 9, letter from GMVN). It is envisaged that the existing temple and the guard room will be untouched except for minor repairs if necessary, thus ensuring that no religious or cultural sentiments are affected by the project. Alternative location for the gas godown within the same premises has been suggested and agreed upon by the company. As the intervention will be on publicly owned land, no land acquisition and resettlement requirement is envisaged. The socio economic profile of the two families who will be affected by the subproject and have agreed to be relocated is as follows: 7
TABLE 2 : SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE OF FAMILIES AND STRUCTURES TO BE RELOCATED S. No Name of Head of household 1. Mr. Rajendra Prasad Saklani, age 53 yrs 2. Mr. Sohan Singh Negi, age about 58 years Family Occupation size 4 Factory Guard for last 25 years Son Deepak Saklani is working in Delhi call centre and another son Jyoti is a student 6 In service of GMVN for 30 years as Clerk / postman of Flush Door factory and later transferred to Gas godown as a Guard. Annual Compensation agreed to by Income AP Rs. 1,20,000 The family will be moving out of their accommodation before the contract works starts 3. There is no need for resettlement, as the family is kept by GMVN on the premises to reduce their watch and ward expenses. It is a temporary accommodation and GMVN will provide quarters wherever the family is relocated. (Written commitment from GMVN provided as Annexure 9 of the DDR) Rs. 4,40,000 Alternative housing in the same area This family will be resettled at one end of the premises with separate entry and 50 sq. m (500Sqft) new RCC building with water and sanitary facility. Son Shyam Singh Negi employed in the Army 3 There is a temporary storage room for records of Mining Branch of GMVN in Flush Door Factory. This office is managed by Mr. A.S. Matela & Surendra Prasad both are working in this office. Another room is used for storage of documents by GMVN. NA The documents will be shifted to GMVN s main office/ godown in Kotdwar before the construction work starts 3 Garwal mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd GMVN, a Public Sector Undertaking of Government of Uttarakhand established under the approval of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly within the ambit of Constitution of India. In addition, GMVN, a Government of Uttarakhand Enterprise, was formed on 31st March 1976. Presently, with an authorized capital Rs. 40 crores and a dedicated workforce of over 1200 employees, it has more than 90 guesthouses and tourist bungalows all over Garhwal. GMVN is having it s own rules, regulations, transfer policy etc for it s employees. Mr.Saklani is one of such regular employee who is currently working as Group D/fourth class employee and his transfer posting etc is guided profoundly by GMVN rules regulations. The current abandoned building where he is working as security guard as Group-D offiicial (and also residing) will be refurbished as convention center as per proposed project DPR. In order to avoid any kind of inconvenience in safety related matter as proactive measures as per the policy/rules/regulations related to staff who are in regular employment of GMVN, he will be transferred one of the 90 guest house and tourist bungalows located throughout the state. The same has been confirmed vide GM (Tourism) letter number3369 dated23-01-2014. The same letter has been placed in annexure 9 of the DDR as documentary evidence. Hope this clarifies the position. 8
III. Indigenous Peoples 22. There will be no impact on Indigenous peoples (IPs). All the proposed construction activities will be done within the vacant government land and existing premise of GMVN. This is categorized as C for Indigenous Peoples. No Indigenous Peoples Development Plan (IPDP) will be needed for this sub-project. IV. Gender Issues 23. The proposed project does not have any adverse impact on women and/or girls or to widen gender inequality. the project will however have some positive potential employment scope. However, as a part of social due diligence, focused group discussions were carried out among the women group in the surrounding villages of the project site to create awareness among the upcoming development activities and their livelihood opportunities that are likely to come up. V. Public Consultations 24. Census Survey was not undertaken because of the reasons mentioned above, i.e. there is no physical or economic, temporary or permanent, IR impact. No person or community is being adversely affected by this sub-project. Rather, the entire population of Kotdwar town and neighbouring villages and tourists who visit this spot will be benefited by this sub-project. No land or asset acquisition is necessitated in this sub-project. So people and communities will not be physically or economically displaced due to the sub-project interventions. No CPR will also be affected. Poor, indigenous and other ethnic groups are not being adversely impacted. Since there were no APs, Census and (Baseline) Socio-Economic Survey were not conducted. A summary of resettlement impact and the socio-economic table therefore is redundant. However, a series of public consultations were conducted and the project team to understand the possible impacts of the projects on these families visited households living in settlements around the buffer zone. 25. Community consultation meetings were held at the sub-project site. Participants were of the view that this sub-project is important and very much needed and all are pleased by the upcoming project and they supported this project. (See Annexure-4). None of the community members opposed this sub-project. 26. Public consultations in these villages revealed that while majority of the villagers rely on agriculture as their main source of livelihood, very often they are unable to cultivate the land they own because wild animals like wild boars, stags, monkeys, elephants etc. from the forests walk into the villages and destroy their crops. 27. It was also noted that a large number of families are female headed as the menfolk have migrated to go outside far-off villages and towns in search of livelihood opportunities to support their families. Educated youth in the villages are unable to find work locally. Animal husbandry is a common occupation and earnings are largely dependent on sale of milk and poultry products. 28. During the consultations the villagers demonstrated great interest in alternative occupations and employment prospects of the project s Tourist center at Kotdwar. This was especially evident amongst the local youth who were keen to work as tourist guides, tourist center employees, and shop keepers (selling traditional hand made products) etc. Some families also showed interest in the idea of HOME STAYs and requested the Tourism department to support them with advertisements, guidance and design for buildings and make available some subsidy to start off their ventures. There were also requests for upgradation of public utilities, especially facilities like roads, water-supply and power connections etc. to make the area more attractive to tourists. 29. In general, the villagers on the periphery of Corbett National Park do not have any objection to this project and welcome the idea of more tourists visiting the national park and hope to derive benefits from it. Public consultations clearly indicate that the local residents are hopeful for 9
upgradation of their living environments and view the project as a means for availing livelihood opportunities. VI. Findings 30. In this Sub-Project intervention, full or partial, permanent or temporary, physical and economic displacements are conspicuously absent. There are no Project Displaced Persons (DPs); no land or structure is impacted, no common property resources are affected. Even nobody s livelihood either temporarily or permanently is likely to be affected. 31. The subproject will not result in permanent land acquisition and resettlement impacts because it will be undertaken within the 11.1 acres of land available in Kotdwar town. The proposed site is an abandoned flush door factory compound, owned by the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN). Presently most of the factory buildings have been demolished and except for an office building at the entrance, a gas godown, a temple and some staff quarters, the site lies unused. Two families, one of an ex-employee and one of guards live in the premises in the dilapidated old structures. As the proposed sub-project will provided alternative and better housing to them within the same premises, they have no objections in relocating to the new homes. It is envisaged that the existing temple and the guard room will be untouched except for minor repairs if necessary, thus ensuring that no religious or cultural sentiments are affected by the project. Alternative location for the gas godown within the same premises has been suggested and agreed upon by the company. As the intervention will be on publicly owned land, no land acquisitions and resettlement requirements are envisaged. 32. This subproject has been categorized as C for Involuntary Resettlement (IR) impact as per the ADB s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS). Refer Annexure 2. VII. Other Social Measures and Recommendations 33. Although there is no land acquisition and resettlement impact in this sub-project, even then the contractor shall ensure that the construction staff shall adhere to the following code of conduct while undertaking construction activities: No person shall carry on activity that is harmful to the Corbett sanctuary, except under supervision and authority of a permit; No person shall have in his possession a live animal, migratory bird, or a carcass, skin, nest or egg of a migratory bird; Post the North Gate Entry area with signs reading Corbett Sanctuary, No Hunting, No Dogs/Cats, Day Use Only, Please help us protect the natural environment animals, birds, wildlife and vegetation. This posting language will allow workers, visitors, nature photographers, bird-watchers to access the area, but will prohibit overnight camping, fires, trash disposal, collection of plants and animals, and other disallowed activities; Regularly remove trash from the site on scheduled clean-up days; Entire area will be declared as plastic free, smoking free and silence zone and sign boards for the purpose should be displayed at work site Cutting and collection of fuel wood by the construction workers from the forest should be strictly prohibited Prior to commencement of site activities and mobilization on ground, the Contractor will prepare and get approved by the Engineer, circulation plan during construction for safe 10
passage of tourists/pilgrims during construction stage, including development of alternative access routes, traffic regulations, signage, etc., during construction. The Contractor with support of the PIU will carry out dissemination of these information and circulation plan at key entry points to the respective destinations. Restrict way leave width and avoid unnecessary vegetation disturbance/ clearing. Replanting trees. VIII. Conclusions 34. It is concluded from this due diligence study that the proposed infrastructure improvements will not change substantially the present land use; there will be no issues of land acquisition and resettlement related to these subprojects. All facilities will be built either on vacant government land or on existing campus of GMVN, which has issued NOC; Due to project intervention, there will be no loss of income of any person or any assets, either privately owned or publicly owned. To ensure that all employees of GMVN at site will not suffer loss of livelihood, assurance from GMVN has been ensured. However in case any claims or complaints are submitted during the construction period, an effective and efficient Grievance Redress Mechanism, has been formed which will enhance provision of timely and sensible hearings and facilitate solutions. This information has been disseminated during public consultations with stakeholders including villagers in nearby villages. (Refer Annexure 4) 11
ANNEXURE 1: ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME (CAPP) i) Appreciating the fact that the long term success of the project dependence on the willingness of local communities to sustain improved services and facilities provided by the project. One of the basic objectives of this programme is to motivate to the local communities for better management of the tourist destinations and for more active participation in the tourism-related economic activities. ii) Developing tourist infrastructure at Kotdwar will necessitate improvement of basic infrastructure and services at tourist destinations, which in turn will upgrade living environments of the habitations through better communication, electrification, water and sanitation facilities, health care etc. In addition to the primary objective of promoting and providing facilities for adventure tourism, the proposed project has the scope for raising awareness about environmental conservation amongst tourists and local communities. This would go a long way in protecting the richly endowed but fragile natural environment of the area and act as the harbinger for sustainable and balanced socio-economic development and environmental regeneration in the area. iii) The sub project will actively promote Community Based Tourism (CBT) and tourism supply chain initiatives through active participation of the local communities and administrative infrastucture. Setting up of the state of the art eco- resort and information center will aim a. To build collaboration of surrounding village communities and other stakeholders in the management of the assets created, so as to generate their long term support for the reserve. b. To build a second string of protection of the surrounding village communities for the centers. c. To develop Kotdwar as a model center for community participation and nature education. CAPP in Project area 12
iv) In order to achieve above goals, several awareness campaigns, seminars, orientations, trainings, will be organized at different levels involving communities, school children, college students, line agencies, forest staff as well as policy makers. Special efforts will be made to increase the participation of women from the community and promoting initiatives that will provide a source of livelihood for them. IEC materials will be developed and disseminated at various levels to build awareness about the project goals and attract community representatives to participate in the activities and gradually take on the O & M responsibilities. Thus the programs will help enhance the understanding of the project and its responsibilities at all levels and through people s participation ensure sustainability of the assets/services provided. v) The Community/Social Development Officer of the PIUs and DSC will make a plan after consultation with PMU/PMC for enhance the Environmental and Social awareness programme for the community for preserve the eco- resort and information centre. NGOs will be consulted and involved for implementation of the awareness programmes. vi) Operating within a public-private participatory framework, the proposed project will provide mutually beneficial opportunities for community participation in government programmes. Capacity building of local communities will be initiated at the Panchayat levels, soliciting involvement of locally elected bodies to support the venture and gradually shoulder O&M and management responsibilities and actively promote scaling up of the initiative in other locations of the State. In addition to the direct participation of local communities at the Center is also envisaged to accommodate sales outlets for traditional products of the region. These could range from handlooms and handicrafts, fruits, honey and agro products, medicinal herbs and herbal products, etc. Preference will be given to women s Self Help Groups to manage these establishments and will be linked to ongoing vocational training and livelihood programmes of the government for support to run these income generation ventures. This will not only generate income for the women but also serve as a promotional center for local products. Further, the catchment villages of the resort, will also be linked to ongoing government development programmes, which will provide basic amenities like water, sanitation, health services to the communities and provide a platform for generating awareness about environmental conservation and disaster preparedness. vii) The project plans to open the facilities to schools and other educational institutions, providing opportunities for children to enjoy the variety of facilities for eco tourism as well as gain insights about environmental protection. This would go a long way in protecting the richly endowed but fragile natural environment of the area and act as the harbinger for sustainable and balanced socio-economic development and environmental regeneration in the area. 13
ANNEXURE 2: SUMMARY POLICY FRAMEWORK A. POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK The policy framework and entitlements for the Program are based on national laws: The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013and ADB S Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS). The salient features of Government and ADB polices are summarized below. 1. Government Policy a. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013(The Central Government has notified January 01, 2014 as the effective date of the act,) The act provides for transparent process and fair compensation to land owners and those affected by land acquisition, for land acquired for public purpose. In determining market price, (Sec 26 read with 1st Schedule) the land owner in urban area will get twice, due to the 100% solatium and in rural area, the multiplying factor is 1 to 2 depending on distance from nearest urban centre, to be notified by appropriate government, and then 100% solatium. Traditionally R&R has been in the form of a one-time compensation, which was decided using the last registered sale or a similar sale in the vicinity of the land as a base. After the proposed project is set up, the land prices rise owing to the benefits of the development. This creates considerable dissatisfaction amongst the displaced people. To prevent such issues, the entire R&R package stipulates the provision of employment by the project owner in cases where jobs are generated by the project and basic infrastructure including drinking water, individual electric connections, health centre etc for the resettled. Over and above this, delivery of the compensation and the R&R are proposed to be preconditions to the transfer of the land title. The procedure for acquisition and R&R will include a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) which will cover the investigation of public purpose, minimum extent of land required thereof, estimation of displacement and social impact on affected families apart from the overall cost versus benefit analysis for the proposed project. The act restricts the use of emergency clause to defense, national security and natural calamities. Since there is no land acquisition in legal terms in this subproject, therefore this is not applicable. However, according to the new Act, certain provisions have been made for the DPs which have been included in the R&R budget. They are as follows: Transportation cost for displaced families - Each affected family which is displaced shall get a one-time financial assistance of Rs. 50000/- as transportation cost for shifting of the family, building materials, belongings and cattle. In this case, commercial structure of one of the DPs will be demolished which will not result in displacement but will involve transportation of building materials salvaged. Each affected family which is displaced from the land acquired shall be given a monthly subsistence allowance equivalent to Rs. 3000/- per month for a period of one year from the date of award. This is applicable to those families whose livelihood is primarily dependent on land acquired. In this sub-project, the livelihood of DPs is not primarily dependent on land to 14
be cleared. As such, assistance for temporary livelihood disruption is provided for six (6) months @ Rs. 3000/- per month. Each affected family having cattle or having a petty shop shall get one-time financial assistance of such amount as the appropriate Government may, by notification, specify subject to a minimum of Rs. 25000/- for construction of cattle shed or petty shop as the case may be. In this sub-project, 3 petty shops will be impacted. A minimum of Rs. 25000/- each has been provided for these petty shops 2. ADB S Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS) 1. The three important elements of ADB s involuntary resettlement policy are (i) compensation to replace lost assets, livelihood, and income; (ii) assistance for relocation, including provision of relocation sites with appropriate facilities and services; and (iii) assistance for rehabilitation to achieve at least the same level of well-being with the project as without it. 2. For any ADB operation requiring involuntary resettlement, resettlement planning is an integral part of project design, to be dealt with from the earliest stages of the project cycle, taking into account the following basic principles: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) Involuntary resettlement will be avoided whenever feasible. Where population displacement is unavoidable, it should be minimized. All lost assets acquired or affected will be compensated. Compensation is based on the principle of replacement cost. Each involuntary resettlement is conceived and executed as part of a development project or program. Affected persons need to be provided with sufficient resources to re-establish their livelihoods and homes with time-bound action in co-ordination with civil works. Affected persons are to be fully informed and closely consulted. Affected persons are to be assisted to integrate economically and socially into host communities so that adverse impacts on the host communities are minimized and social harmony is promoted. The absence of a formal title to land is not a bar to ADB policy entitlements. Affected persons are to be identified and recorded as early as possible to establish their eligibility, through a census which serves as a cut-off date, and prevents subsequent influx of encroachers. Particular attention will be paid to vulnerable groups including those without legal title to land or other assets; households headed by women; the elderly or disabled; and indigenous groups. Assistance must be provided to help them improve their socioeconomic status. The full resettlement costs will be included in the presentation of project costs and benefits. 15
ANNEXURE 3: CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE A. Consultation Consultation and Participation. To understand the socio economic conditions of communities and residents around potential subproject sites, socio-economic surveys will be conducted along identified tourist circuits. During subproject preparation, implementation, and monitoring of subproject results and impacts, APs and other stakeholders will be informed, consulted, and encouraged to participate actively in the development process. Different techniques of consultation with stakeholders are proposed during project preparation: in-depth interviews, public meetings, focus group discussions, meetings, etc. Consultations will be held with special emphasis on vulnerable groups and will include consultations with stakeholders such as: (i) Heads and members of households likely to be affected, through in depth interviews and survey questionnaires (ii) Groups/clusters of APs, elected representatives, at the urban local body (ULB)/ Panchayat levels (iii) Major project stakeholders, such as women, tribal and ethnic communities, local voluntary organizations and community based organizations, and NGOs through focus group discussions, town hall meetings, etc., and (iv) Government agencies and departments through structured interviews and meetings. Each RP will be prepared and implemented in close consultation with stakeholders and in accordance with methods described above. The SO will ensure that APs and other stakeholders are informed and consulted about the subproject, its impact, their entitlements and options, and encouraged to participate actively in the development process. This will be done particularly in the case of vulnerable individuals and groups, who will be encouraged to choose options that entail the lowest risk. The PIU, with assistance of the Safeguard Specialist of the DSC and guidance from the Community/Social Development Expert of the PMU and Safeguard Specialist of PMC will ensure that any views of APs, particularly vulnerable APs, related to the resettlement process are looked into and addressed. Groups and individuals will be consulted and informed about the outcome of the decision-making process, and they will be informed of how their views were incorporated. Towards enhancing public awareness on the increased tourism potential of the natural and cultural destinations being taken up under the Facility and the increased livelihood opportunities to the local communities from the tourism related activities, apart from improvement of infrastructure services in the destinations and the potential benefits in the quality of life structured awareness campaigns will be undertaken. 16
B. Disclosure Information will disseminate to APs. Finalized RPs will be disclosed in ADB s website, Tourism Department web-site, PMU websites, and PIU or town websites; and information dissemination and consultation will continue throughout program implementation. The Community/Social Development Officer of PIU and Safeguard Specialist of DSC will conduct consultations and disseminate information to all APs. RPs will be translated into the local language and made available at offices of the: (i) Urban Local Bodies (ULBs); (ii) relevant local government line agencies; and (iii) PMU and PIUs. RPs will also be kept in the public libraries, accessible to citizens as a means to disclose the document and at the same time creating wider public awareness. 1. The RF and RPs will be disclosed in the following websites: Tourism Department, PMU, PIU, and ADB. The PMU will issue notification of implementation start dates for each sub- project. The notice will be issued by the PMU in local newspapers one month ahead of implementation. This will create awareness of project implementation. The PMU and PIUs will provide information on IR policies and features of the RP. Basic information such as sub-project location, impact estimates, entitlements, and implementation schedule will be presented in the form of a brochure that will be circulated among APs. Posters containing basic RP information will also be posted in different localities to increase awareness. Copies of RP summaries will be kept in the PMU and PIU offices and will be distributed to any AP consulting on resettlement issues. 2. An intensive information dissemination campaign for APs will be conducted by the PIU with assistance from Safeguard Specialist of DSC at the outset of RP implementation. All the comments made by the APs will be documented in the sub-project records and summarized in sub-project monitoring reports. A summary of consultation and disclosure activities to be followed for each sub-project are in Table A3.1. 17
CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE ACTIVITIES Program Phase Investment Program Bridging Phase Activities Details Responsible Agency Mapping of the Program areas Stakeholder identification Program/sub-project information dissemination; Disclosure of proposed land acquisition Area to be mapped, clearly showing survey numbers of titleholders of land/property proposed for acquisition In the event of land acquisition / resettlement required, subproject area to be mapped, clearly showing survey numbers of titleholders of land/ property proposed for acquisition Leaflets containing information on subproject to be prepared by the DSC. PMU in coordination with DC s offices and other local bodies. DSC consultants along with SO in coordination with PIU and support from DC s office. SO will approach DC with required details and will be involved in information dissemination RP Preparation Phase Stakeholder consultations SIA surveys Meetings at community/ household level with titleholders of affected land/property and their family members during project scoping. Women s participation in the project meetings, through sex disaggregated focus groups and meetings held at times conducive to women attendance. Carry out a 100% census survey, 100% socioeconomic survey for subprojects less than 100APs, and 10% sample survey for subprojects with more than 100APs. DSC consultants and SO with assistance of PIU / DC s office/local revenue officials will facilitate meetings to disclose the information to each AP. SO with inputs from the Safeguard Specialist of the DSC. 18
Program Phase RP Implementat ion Stage Activities Details Responsible Agency Formulating compensation resettlement assistance measures and Disclosure of final entitlements and rehabilitation packages Disclosure of RP Consultation with APs during RP implementation Web disclosure of the RP. Circulating copies of RPs to all stakeholders including APs, translating summary RP in local language before conducing final disclosure meeting. Conducting public meetings for RP approval by APs. Public notice will mention the names and survey no's of titleholders of land/property proposed for acquisition along with sub-project details. Notice will be issued in local newspapers. Final RP reviewed and approved by ADB, to be updated/disclosed as per the disclosure requirements for the project Meetings/discussions will be arranged with APs. Households to identify help required by APs during DSC consultants will undertake all activities related to circulation of RP. PIU will arrange public meeting of all stakeholders with APs for RP approval. Notice will be issued from the DC s office. PMU ULB / panchayats will arrange required meetings /discussions. Designated staff from PIU will 19
ANNEXURE 4: CONSULTATIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS Community consultation at Sila village Community consultation with Panchayat at Saneh village Community consultation at Sindhkhali entrance gate 4.1 DETAILS OF STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS SN Place Date Consulted Issues discussed Outcome of discussions persons 1 Sub project site Sub project details, relocation 28/08/13 Family members of Mr. Rajendra Prasad Saklani, Guard at GMVN factory 2 Sila village 17/12/13 Community members 3 Saneh Panchayat 4 Sindhkhali entrance gate 17/12/13 Elected representative and community members 17/12/13 Community members Sub project details, relocation, community participation and Sub project details, relocation, participation and support Sub project details, relocation, community participation and 5. DSC office 27/08/13 CDO, PIU Community participation in project, socio economic profile and impact of project 6 Tourism Department 29/08/13 DTDO, Tehri Person not available for discussion The family is well aware about the project and look at it as an opportunity to find livelihood opportunities. They also welcome provision of alternate Community welcomes the project and commit support. They look forward for livelihood opportunities from Community welcomes the project and commit support. They look forward for livelihood opportunities from Community welcomes the project and commit support. They look forward for livelihood opportunities from Action plan for greater stakeholder participation with local NGOs, line departments i.e. Social Welfare, and in-depth socio economic survey of project Community participation at the Tehri subproject 20
4.1 DETAILS OF STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS SN Place Date Consulted persons Issues discussed Outcome of discussions 7 Local NGOs Ongoing Meetings with NGOs Involving local organisations and Self Help Groups and local groups will be organised during project execution as and when required in Community development activities 8. North Corbett Entry Point(Flash door factory premises) 4/06/201 4 Ten including (Mr.Sohan Singh Negi and his three family members Project disclosure,rehabilitati on of staff quarter,shifing of gas godown,employment generation due to project etc. People are happy with the rehabilitation measures and project related R&R policy. They are happy to know that the project will be creating employment opportunities for the local youth. 4.2 Sample of Public Consultation in the community 4.2.1 Consultation with Elected Representatives (Panchayat): Sub Project: North Entry Corbett Entry Point Kotdwar-Uttarakhand Sub Project: UK/IDIPT /KOT/01 Location of Meeting Venue: Saneh Panchayat office, Kotadi Dhang Date: 17 th Dec 2013 Various issues related to the proposed subproject were discussed at project locations. Discussions were held with the Panchayat functionaries directly or indirectly affected by the subproject execution as well as the general public of the subproject area. The problem faced along suggestions/concerns were recorded and it have been given due consideration during formulation of the project design, IEE and EMP. The participants, in general were in favour of the upcoming tourism infrastructure sub project. However, they were concerned about the permanent and temporary impacts, which are expected to 21
arise during construction stage such as loss of access and increase in air pollution due to dust emission, impact of vegetation. People are ready to extend all type of support during execution of the project. The detail of public consultation is mentioned below. Issues discussed: Awareness and extent of the project and development components Benefits of Project for the economic and social Upliftment of Community Labour availability in the project area or requirement of outside labour involvement Local disturbance due to Project Construction Work Necessity of tree felling etc. at project site Water logging and drainage problem if any Drinking Water problem Forest and sensitive area near by the project site Movement of wild animal if any Other problems, encountered, if any 4.2.2 Discussions with community Area: Kotdwara Gram Panchayat: Saneh Village: Saneh Date: 17.12.2013 ISSUES OF THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION DESIGN PHASE Sr.no. Key issues/demands Perception of community Action to be taken 1 Awareness of the project including coverage area Welcome the sub project Accept the theme of the project Agreed on tourism infrastructure development Regular communication will be necessary during implementation stage for better understanding. 2 In what way they may associate with the project 3 Presence of any forest, Wild life or any sensitive / unique environmental Components nearby the Project area All type of support from Gram Panchayat Labour may be supplied by Panchayat Active role in advocacy of the sub project There is forest area near by the project site. Maintain close contact and utilize the Panchayat support This is a tourism project and no wild life will be harmed 22
Sr.no. Key issues/demands Perception of community Action to be taken 4 Presence of historical/ Cultural /religious sites Nearby 5 Unfavorable climatic conditions Sidhbali Temple Sidh pith Kanavashram Durgadevi Temple St. Joseph Cathedral Church In the peak summer season it is humid and hot. Not suitable for continuous work. Project site is away from any temple or and church but will also increase the flow of visitors to these sites as a result of the project No action needed 6 Occurrence of flood No such case is reported No action needed 7 Drainage problem faced No such case reported even during monsoon. On the way to pokhrao, there is a river saneh, which is full of water during rainy season and disconnect two sides of road Kotdwar and pokhrao. It is an important connection for north Corbett entry point. Permanent bridge is required on River Saneh if all season tourism to North Corbett Entry Point, is desired 8 Present drinking water problem quantity and quality 9 Present solid waste collection and disposal problem 10 Availability of labour during construction time 11 Access road to project site 12 Perception of locals on tree felling and afforestation Safe drinking water is available as reported in the meeting As per the local people there is no organised system to dispose garbage and solid waste. However only small quantities of garbage are generated As discussed during the consultation, some local skilled & unskilled labour may be available locally Bituminous road exists, but it is almost in damaged condition (from Kauria chak to Project site- 1.2 km.) Generally the locals are against the tree felling but for construction work whatever trees particularly Eucalyptus require felling will be done with due permission from Forest Department. No action needed It is required garbage and waste will be segregated and composted and then used for land fill or handed over to Kotdwar Municipality for treatment No action needed Required sufficient funds to Panchayat for major repairs No objection for felling of trees will be taken from forest department and required re-plantation will be done as per Government rules. 13 Dust and noise pollution Request for arresting dust and Mitigation measures will 23
Sr.no. Key issues/demands Perception of community Action to be taken and disturbances protection from noise pollution for be applied as per EMP. during construction work habitation. 14 Setting up worker camp site within the village/ project locality 15 Safety of residents during construction phase and plying of vehicle for construction activities 16 Whether local people agreed to sacrifice their lands (cultivable or not) for the benefit of the project after getting proper compensation Project area has sufficient space for setting labour camp. Local people will allow setting up labour camp. Local people requested for safety measures when excavation and construction work will be going on and also for traffic management. At present it is the Government property, no extra land is required for the project Contractor will use local labour or set up camp within premises of project site Arrangements as per EMP will be applied. No action needed 4.2.3 Consultation with in the premises of abundant Flash door factory (Staff quarter) Area: Kotdwara Location: with in the premises of abundant Flash door factory (Staff quarter) Date: 04.06.2014 Sr.no. Key issues/demands Perception of community/people 1 Awareness of the project Welcome the sub project including coverage area Accept the theme of the project Agreed on tourism infrastructure development Action to be taken Regular communication will be necessary during implementation stage for better understanding. 2 Availability of labour during construction time 3 Perception of locals on tree felling and afforestation 4 Setting up worker camp site within the village/ project locality 5. Rehabilitation of staff quarter As discussed during the consultation, some local skilled & unskilled labour may be available locally Generally the locals are against the tree felling but for construction work whatever trees particularly Eucalyptus require felling will be done with due permission from Forest Department. Project area has sufficient space for setting labour camp. Local people will allow setting up labour camp. Whether the staff quarter will be retained During construction contractor will as far as possible utilized the services of local labour. No objection for felling of trees will be taken from forest department and required re-plantation will be done as per Government rules. Contractor will use local labour or set up camp within premises of project site A new staff quarter with an area more than 50 24
Sr.no. Key issues/demands Perception of community/people 15 Safety of residents during construction phase and plying of vehicle for construction activities Local people requested for safety measures when excavation and construction work will be going on and also for traffic management. Action to be taken sq.mts with a total cost of INR 0.89 million will be constructed at suitable location. The location plan etc including site plan was shown and discussed. Arrangements as per EMP will be applied. 16 Whether local people agreed to sacrifice their lands (cultivable or not) for the benefit of the project after getting proper compensation At present it is the Government property, no extra land is required for the project No action needed 25
NAME OF PARTICIPANTS IN CONSULTATION Public Awareness Meeting of ADB Assisted IDIPT Development of Tourism Infrastructure for North Corbett Entry Point at Kotdwar Place of Consultation: Saneh Panchayat Bhawan, Date: 17.12.2013 Sr. No. Name Occupation/Address Mobile No. Community members 1. Jai Singh Rawat Army Retired, Village Kotridhang 8937193216 2. Jagdish Singh Negi Army Retired, Village Kotridhang 7351167102 3. Upendra Singh Negi Lalpani 8954686464 4. Matbar Singh Lalpani 9012960076 5. Birendra Singh Rawat Saneh, Malla 9568126752 6. Padmender Singh Lalpani 8445558076 7. Shiv Charan Singh Kotridhang 9917005451 8. Vikram Singh Negi Kotridhang 9411762524 9. Mahavir singh Kandari Army Retired, Kotridhang 9458365025 10. Dhaneshi devi Villagers 11. Madan Mohan Singh Villagers 9012959967 12. Ajay Singh Villagers 865025770 Project representatives: 1. Rajiv Choudhary Office Manager 8755086696 2. Kajal Kumar Dey Data Entry Operator 7417627946 3. Sushil Kumar CAD Operator 9837104279 4. Archana Ghildiyal Office Secretary 8923008916 5. Kesar Sahai Office Assistant 9044421740 6. Amit Bhardwaj C.D.O, PIU 9719628073 26
Consultation Photographs on Rehabilitation of Staff Quarter and other Issues dated 4/6/2014 Consultations at Existing Site( Staff Quarter) Consultations at Existing Site 27
Signature Sheet and out come of Consultations regarding rehabilitation of staff quarter etc. dated 4/6/2014 Transcript: Mentioned in section 4.2.3 28
Signature Sheet of Attendees of Consultations ADB Loan No 2833-IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism Uttarakhand- Development of Tourism Infrastructure for North Corbett entry Point at Kotdwar Signature Sheet of Attendees of Consultations Sl No. Name Occupation/organisation Signature/Thu mb Impression 1. Arup Khan DSC/Kotdwar 2. Amit Bharadwaj PIU/Kotdwar 3. Ganga Bhat PIU/Kotdwar 4. Sushil Kumar DSC/Kotdwar 5. Manish Rawat Villager/Local 6. R.Prasad Sharma GMVN 7. Hari Singh Villager/Local 8. Sohan Singh Negi Ex employee GMVN 9. Birendra Singh Negi S/o Sohan Singh Negi 10. Dhirendra Singh Negi S/o Sohan Singh Negi Telephone Number 29
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ANNEXURE 5: SCREENING QUESTIONS FOR RESETTLEMENT CATEGORIZATION Probable Involuntary Resettlement Effects* Yes No Not Known Poss ible Remarks Will the project include any physical construction work? Does the project include upgrading or rehabilitation of existing physical facilities? Are any project effects likely leads to loss of housing, other assets, resource use or incomes/livelihoods? Is land acquisition likely to be necessary? Is the site for land acquisition known? Is the ownership status and current usage of the land known? Families will be relocated in the same compound and alternate housing will be provided Not required Will easements be utilized within an existing Right of Way? Are there any non-titled people who live or earn their livelihood at the site or within the Right of Will there be loss of housing? Will there be loss of agricultural plots? Will there be losses of crops, trees, and fixed assets? Will there be loss of businesses or enterprises? Will there be loss of incomes and livelihoods? Will people lose access to facilities, services, or natural resources? Will any social or economic activities be affected by land use- related changes? If involuntary resettlement impacts are expected: Are local laws and regulations compatible with ADB s Involuntary Resettlement policy? Families will be relocated in the same compound and alternate housing will be provided Not required Not required Will coordination between government agencies be required to deal with land acquisition? Are there sufficient skilled staffs in the Executing Agency for resettlement planning and implementation? Are training and capacity-building interventions required prior to resettlement planning and implementation? Are training and capacity-building interventions required prior to resettlement planning and implementation? *Whenever possible, consider also any future subprojects or investments. Not required Not required Not required Not required 31
Any estimate of the likely number of households that will be affected by the Project? [ ] No [ ] Yes If yes, approximately how many? [ ] NOT applicable Are any of them poor, female-heads of households, or vulnerable to poverty risks? [ ] No [ ] Yes If yes, approximately how many? [ ] NOT applicable Are any APs from indigenous or ethnic minority groups? If yes, please explain? [ ] No [ ] Yes If yes, approximately how many? [ ] NOT applicable Project Categorization and Resettlement Planning Requirements [ ] Category A, Significant IR impact, a full Resettlement Plan is required. [ ] Category B, Non significant IR impact, a short Resettlement Plan is required. [ ] Category C, No IR impact, no resettlement report is required 32
ANNEXURE 6 - PROPOSED AND EXISTING AND PROPOSED SITE PLANS FOR NORTH CORBETT ENTRY POINT AT KOTDWAR Proposed Site Layout showing Major Components Existing Site map - Kotdwar 33
ANNEXURE 7: Existing and Proposed Location of Gas Go -Down in Proposed Site Plan of the Project 34
ANNEXURE 8: Site Plan of Rehabilitation of Quarter 35
ANNEXURE 9 SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS FOR PERMISSIONS / NOTIFICATIONS Transcript Mr. Rajendra Kumar Saklani presently working at Flush Door Factory will be transferred to some other unit so that his livelihood would not be impacted by the project activities. 36
Transcript: An assurance letter from GMVN stating availability office space to PIU Kotdwar to oversee project implementation. 37