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Resettlement Planning Document
This resettlement due diligence report has been prepared by the Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board, IDIPT –Punjab, Chandigarh for the Asian Development Bank and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. This resettlement due diligence 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.
Project Number: 40648-023 July 2016
IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) - Tranche 1 Sub Project : PB/ASR/COM1/QENCA/08A & 8B-Development of Heritage trails around Amritsar walled city
Submitted by
Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board, IDIPT –Punjab, Chandigarh
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DUE DILIGENCE REPORT ON SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR
TOURISM (TRANCHE 1) STATE OF PUNJAB
DEVELOPMENT OF HERITAGE TRAILS AROUND AMRITSAR
WALLED CITY (HERITAGE WALK) - (PACKAGE NO.
PB/ASR/COM1/QENCA/08A & 8B)
MAY 2016
Prepared by
The Government of Punjab for the Asian Development Bank
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Project Management Consultant for Punjab
Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board, Punjab
Infrastructure Development Investment
Program For Tourism , Tranche-1
Social Safeguards Due Diligence Report- Development of Heritage Trails around Amritsar Walled City (Heritage Walk)
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................ 3
2. DESCRIPTION OF SUB-PROJECT ............................................................................................ 3
2.1.1 Resettlement Framework (RF) .................................................................................................. 5
3. OBJECTIVE OF DUE DILIGENCE REPORT ........................................................................... 5
4. REQUIREMENT OF DUE DILIGENCE REPORT ................................................................... 5
5. SCOPE OF DUE-DILIGENCE EXERCISE ................................................................................. 5
6. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................... 6
6.1 ACTIVITY 1: REVIEW AND APPRAISAL OF SUB-PROJECT REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS .................................. 6
6.2 ACTIVITY 2: CONSULTATIONS WITH THE PIU & CONTRACTOR ................................................................................. 6
6.3 ACTIVITY 3: SITE VISIT AND ON-SITE OBSERVATIONS ................................................................................................... 6
6.4 ACTIVITY 4: DUE DILIGENCE REPORT PREPARATION.................................................................................................... 6
7. SOCIAL SAFEGUARD DUE DILIGENCE ................................................................................. 6
7.1 ASSESSMENT/REVIEW OF SOCIAL ISSUES ............................................................................................................................ 6
7.2 DETAILS OF LAND ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
7.3 RESETTLEMENT IMPACTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
7.4 IMPACT ON SCHEDULED TRIBE / INDIGENOUS POPULATION ..................................................................................... 7
7.5 GENDER ISSUES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
7.6 WAGES AND LABOUR REGISTER .............................................................................................................................................. 8
7.7 LABOUR CAMP SITE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
7.8 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
7.9 PROJECT ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE .................................................................................................................................. 8
7.10 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM .................................................................................................................................. 9
7.11 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
7.12 OTHER SOCIAL ISSUES ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
7.12.1 HIV/AIDS Awareness ................................................................................................................ 9
7.12.2 Child Labour ............................................................................................................................. 9
7.13 DISCLOSURE PROCESS FOLLOWED FOR SAFEGUARD AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS ....................... 9
7.14 SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS IMPACT CATEGORIZATION ........................................................................................................ 10
7.15 COMPLIANCE TO SOCIAL IMPACTS MITIGATION DURING PROJECT PLANNING, DESIGN AND
IMPLEMENTATION STAGES ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
8. SUMMARY FINDINGS/ RECOMMENDATION ..................................................................... 11
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Heritage Walk ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Project Social Safeguards Impact Categorization ..................................................................................................... 10
Table 2: Compliance to social impacts mitigation................................................................................................................. 10
LIST OF APPENDIX
APPENDIX 1: NOC & UNDERTAKING FROM AMRITSAR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
APPENDIX 2: PROJECT MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE (AS PROPOSED IN PAM)
APPENDIX 3: GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS (AS PROPOSED IN RF/IEE)
APPENDIX 4: INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT IMPACT CATEGORIZATION FORM
APPENDIX 5: INGENIOUS PEOPLE CATEGORIZATION FORM
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Infrastructure Development Investment
Program For Tourism , Tranche-1
Social Safeguards Due Diligence Report- Development of Heritage Trails around Amritsar Walled City (Heritage Walk)
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ABBREVIATIONS
ADB --- Asian Development Bank
BPL --- Below Poverty Line
CDCP --- Capacity Development and Community Participation
CDO --- Community Development officer
CI --- Connectivity Improvement
CPRs --- Community Property Resources
DSC --- Design Supervision Consultant
EA --- Executing Agency
FGD --- Focused Group Discussion
GoI --- Government of India
GoP --- Government of Punjab
MP --- Micro Plan
NGO --- Non-Government Organization
PH --- Physical Handicapped
PHTPB --- Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board
PIU --- Project Implementation Unit
PMU --- Project Management Unit
QENCA Quality Enhancement of Natural and Cultural Attractions
R&R --- Resettlement and Rehabilitation
ROW --- Right of Way
RP --- Resettlement Plan
SC --- Schedule Caste
SGPC --- Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee
SDU --- Social Development Unit
ST --- Schedule Tribe
ToR --- Terms of Reference
UISI --- Urban Infrastructure and Service Improvement
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SOCIAL SAFEGUARD DUE DILIGENCE
1. INTRODUCTION
1. ADB is aiding India to develop tourism as a driver of sustainable and inclusive economic growth in
three states namely Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand. The first tranche of a multi-tranche
financing facility will upgrade infrastructure and services, and support policy reforms in these states. Loan 1
(first tranche) includes the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. It will enhance the quality of natural and
cultural attractions and increase community involvement in tourism. The Loan Agreement and Project
Agreement of Loan 2676 – IND were signed on 20th July, 2011 and made effective from 26th October,
2011. In Punjab, Tranche 1 consists of 24 sub-projects of civil work, 9 of goods and 5 of consultancy,
covering 14 packages. One community based activity package has also been identified. Tranche 1 of
Investment Program is under different stages of implementation. Tranche 1 of Investment Program is under
different stages of implementation.
2. The total investment programme cost for Punjab is $88.54 million where $61.98 million will be
financed by ADB in MFF over a period of 10 years and State Government financing will be $26.56 million.
The first tranche total investment cost will be $29.03 million where $20.32 million will be ADB loan
component while $8.71million will be State counterpart.
3. The department of Tourism, Government of Punjab is the Executing Agency (EA) and Punjab
Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) is the implementation agency (IA) for the IDIPT in
Punjab. The Project Management Unit (PMU) and the Project Implementation Units (PIUs) has been set up
at the PHTPB with an objective to ensure effective coordination and implementation of IDIPT. LEA
Associates South Asia Private Limited, (LASA) in association with Simpson & Brown Architects (UK) and
Addyman Archeology, UK (UK) has been retained as Project Management Consultant (PMC) for PHTPB
and Shah Technical Consultants Private Limited in association with Grassroots Research and Consultancy
(India) has also been engaged as Design Supervision Consultant (DSC) by the PHTPB (the Implementing
agency (IA)).
4. This report presents the due diligence on Social Safeguards for “Development of Heritage Trails
around Amritsar Walled City (Heritage Walk) - (Package No. PB/ASR/COM1/QENCA/08A & 08B)”, taken
up under Tranche-1.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SUB-PROJECT
5. The Heritage Walk route is in the traditional Walled City of Amritsar, which is abundantly rich in
heritage and culture, which we can see while talking a walk/stroll through the narrow lanes of this ancient
city in the form of built heritage. The Heritage Walk is a guided tour deep inside the narrow lanes of the 400
years old city of Amritsar. One gets to see Katras, Akharas, Bungas, Havelis and Hattis- the vocabulary of
traditional town planning and architecture. The walk takes you back in time as you witness traditional trades
and crafts being practiced in the same place and in the same manner, as it was done centuries ago. The
famous intricately carved wooden facades are sure to astound tourists. This walk is an opportunity to feel
part of this beautiful sacred, vibrating, Guru Di Nagari. There are 16 destinations identified in the heritage
walk project for rehabilitation and renovation works, out of which four destinations have been planned to be
implemented under this sub-project. As indicated the proposed works under this sub-project are
rehabilitation, renovation and infrastructure development in the (i) Gurudwara Saragarhi Memorial, (ii)
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Jalebiwala Building, (iii) Thakurdwara Darianamal Temple and (iv) Gurudwara Chowrasti Atari Chowk to
sustain their strength and beauty along with the provisions of maintaining their originality as per the
proposed plan.
Location Map
6. The layout plan for the heritage Walk is shown in the Figure – 1. The following pause points are the
sub-project destinations
(i) Gurdwara Saragarhi Memorial (Pause Point 2)
(ii) Jalebiwala Chowk (Pause Point 4),
(iii) Thakurdwara Darianamal Temple (Pause Point 9) and
(iv) Gurudwara Chowrasti Atari Chowk (Pause Point 10)
Figure 1: Heritage Walk
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2.1.1 Resettlement Framework (RF)
7. A Resettlement Framework is in place for guidance in preparation of resettlement plans and overall
safeguards management under IDIPT. The RF prepared for IDIPT tranche 1, has been modified to include
the development with respect to The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The RF reflects the national and state level acts and policies with
respect to land acquisition, Involuntary Resettlement, as well as ADB’s safeguards policy statement (SPS,
2009). This RF is applicable to all sub-projects under IDIPT and is subjected to review and updating
ensuring relevance and consistency with applicable country/state legal framework and ADB’s SPS, 2009.
The following web link may be referred for Resettlement Framework Document.
http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-document/148689/40648-034-rf-02.pdf
3. OBJECTIVE OF DUE DILIGENCE REPORT
8. The objective of the due diligence report on social safeguard is to:
Determine whether the subproject is not having Involuntary Resettlement impact such as land
acquisition, displacement, adverse impact on income and livelihood, community properties or any
other impacts.
Review the existing field circumstances of this subproject in accordance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) 2009.
4. REQUIREMENT OF DUE DILIGENCE REPORT
9. The sub-project on “Development of Heritage Trails around Amritsar Walled City (Heritage Walk) -
(Package no. PB/ASR/COM1/QENCA/08A & 8B)” does not have temporary or permanent land acquisition
and resettlement impact /issues, this is because all the proposed interventions are related to rehabilitation and
renovation works to the existing structures/buildings. Hence, the preparation of Resettlement Plan is not
envisaged for this sub-project; however, to fulfil the ADB’s safeguard policy requirement this Due Diligence Report has been prepared.
5. SCOPE OF DUE-DILIGENCE EXERCISE
10. The scope of Due Diligence Exercise covers the following activity::
To review the system and procedures for project management, implementation and monitoring
progress;
To review the measures / approach that are to be taken to minimise land acquisition and other social
impacts;
To gather details of affected properties including private, government, community, religious etc;
To gather details of public consultation during planning and integrating the consultation outcomes
into the project design;
To collect the details of grievance redress mechanism followed for the project, mentioning if any
grievances received from the local people and the action taken against those grievances;
To review the institutional arrangement for social safeguard implementation;
To review the community consultation or development activities, if carried out by the Contractor;
To verify the compliance with respect to Resettlement Framework (RF);
To review the disclosure process followed for safeguard and other related documents;
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To gather any other information and data related to social impacts;
To suggest suitable measures for identified gaps and shortcomings in mitigating the social impacts,
if any, based on the due diligence exercise.
6. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
11. The methods followed for the preparation of due diligence report has been discussed in this section.
6.1 Activity 1: Review and Appraisal of Sub-Project Reports and Documents
12. The reports and documents related to social safeguards available with the PMU has been reviewed
and appraised. The documents include (i) Loan Agreement- ADB and Punjab State Government, (ii) Project
Agreement - ADB and Punjab State Government; (iii) Sub-Project Appraisal Report (SAR), (iv) Detailed
Project report (including designs and drawings), (v) Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report, (vi)
Resettlement Framework, (vii) NOC’s and Undertaking declarations issued from the Punjab Ancient and
Historical Monuments and Archaeological Department and other stakeholder departments and (viii)
Contract Documents etc.
6.2 Activity 2: Consultations With the PIU & Contractor
13. Two-stage consultation process has been conducted towards preparation of the due diligence report,
(i) consultation with PIU officials prior to the site visit to appraise the project, and (ii) consultation after the
site visit to ascertain the compliance procedures adopted or planning to be adopted by the PIU/Contractor for
various safeguard issues observed at the site.
6.3 Activity 3: Site Visit and On-Site Observations
14. Visit to the sub-project site has been an integral part of the preparation of due diligence report. In
compliance to it, the PMC social safeguards specialist have visited the project site on 20th January 2016 and
had carried out consultation/ discussion with the Community Development Officer at PIU Amritsar,
Contractor and labourers working in the sub-project etc.
6.4 Activity 4: Due Diligence Report Preparation
15. Based on field visit, data/report review, consultation with CDO, PIU Amritsar, due diligence report
have been prepared. Apart from IR & IP impacts review, the due diligence report also cover the other
safeguard measures such as public consultation, grievance mechanism, labour welfares, health & safety,
potable water and sanitations, gender activities, awareness about the HIV/AIDS etc
7. SOCIAL SAFEGUARD DUE DILIGENCE
7.1 Assessment/review of Social Issues
16. As indicated in the section 4, the proposed sub-project interventions are related to rehabilitation and
renovation works to the existing structures/buildings and hence there are no social impacts envisaged
including the LA and R&R. Hence as per the ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS-2009), this sub-
project has been categorised as ‘C’ for the Involuntary Resettlement (IR) and Indigenous People
Development.
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17. Construction related impacts are anticipated at the project site, which might have minimal/
temporary impacts to the road users and nearby commercial activities. However, the construction work is
restricted to the rehabilitation and renovation of the existing buildings and hence the anticipated temporary
impacts have been manged through clearing of construction debris and adopting dust control measures.
18. There are two separate Contract Agreement were made for each subproject. (i) 8A ‘Development of
Heritage Trails around Amritsar Walled City- Lot1: Façade development and miscellaneous works of
buildings - (i) Gurudwara Saragarhi Memorial, (ii) Jalebiwala Building, (iii) Thakurdwara Darianamal
Temple and (iv) Gurudwara Chowrasti Atari’ and (ii) 8B for ‘7 pause points’. Sub-project 8A was signed
on 4th March 2014 with completion date was 3rd September 2015 (18 months contract period). However,
during this tenure the project has not been completed and hence, the contract period has been extended upto
31st March 2016 for completing the balance conservation work. For the Sub-project 8B, contract has been
signed on 30th December 2015 and the completion date is 29th June 2017 (18 months contract period).
Gurdwara Chawrasti Attari Thakurdwara Darianamal Temple
7.2 Details of Land
19. The proposed interventions are limited to the renovation and rehabilitation works to the existing
historical buildings/ structures namely (i) Gurudwara Saragarhi Memorial (ii) Jalebiwala Building (iii)
Thakurdwara Darianamal Temple and (iv) Gurudwara Chowrasti Atari. Hence, the requirement for land
acquisition and R&R issues are not envisaged in this sub-project. The requisite NOC’s (refer Appendix 1)
and undertaking declarations have been obtained from various stakeholders including the Amritsar
Municipal Corporation (AMC) prior to the start of the construction works.
7.3 Resettlement Impacts
20. There are no resettlement impacts (including LA and R&R) that are envisaged in this sub-project.
7.4 Impact on Scheduled Tribe / Indigenous Population
21. This sub-project has been categorised as ‘C’ type project having no impact on Schedule Tribes/ Indigenous Population. Moreover as per Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework of ADB (July 2010)
which indicates that there are no Indigenous people in the state of Punjab and Chandigarh (UT).
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7.5 Gender Issues
22. The proposed sub-project does not have any negative impact on the gender issues. The sub-project
certainly provides some positive impacts/ benefits for women in terms of employment opportunities during
the construction stage of the project. The Resettlement Framework ( RF) suggests that the consultation with
the women community has to be performed throughout the project implementation period to create an
awareness regarding the proposed development activities and likely livelihood opportunities that might arise
from the project. Various capacity building programs are included for livelihood enhancement covering
training of women for (i) skill development in traditional crafts based on use of locally available material;
(ii) waste management practices; (iii) tourist guide; (iv) vocational courses; (v) hospitality courses; etc.
23. Consultations among women labourers and other stakeholders are being carried out in a regular
interval by CDO, PIU with the help of Contractor. Labour rights, health and hygiene, safety during work and
other welfare schemes have been discussed while conducting consultation. Tranche-1 sub-project has the
scope for promoting gender equality in form of employment in construction work. Contractors have been
engaged women labours in civil works.
7.6 Wages and Labour Register
24. As per the discussion with the CDO and subsequent site inspection, it is evident that that the Contractor has maintained a proper labour register with necessary details/ information about the labours including name, gender, job type (skilled and unskilled) etc. It is also evident that he has paid equal wages irrespective of the gender.
7.7 Labour camp site
25. Due to the space constrains and given nature of the job, which is limited to renovation and
rehabilitation, the contractor has made necessary arrangement to accommodate the labours locally (hiring/
renting houses for accommodation). During the site inspection, the contractor has been advised to provide
potable water and other basic amenities to the labours as per the Labour Act.
7.8 Public Consultation
26. During the DDR preparation, consultations have been conducted with the Contractor, PIU officials,
Community Development Officers (CDO), stakeholders and road users (including pedestrians, tourists etc.,),
those who are accessing the heritage walk way. The consultation focused on the issues/constraints in
implementing the safeguard measures with respect to safety measures at site (including labour safety and
pedestrians’ safety, use of PPE’s etc) availability of potable water and better sanitation facilities for labours,
managing construction waste debris and prevention of dust pollution by adopting suitable dust suppression
methods. The implementation of the suggested measures shall be verified during the subsequent site visits
and consultations, which are planned on time-to-time basis.
7.9 Project Organization Structure
27. There are two Project Implementation Units (PIU’s) that has been established by the Implementing
Agency (IA) PHTPB - Each PIU will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of sub-projects
being implemented in Eastern and Western circuits respectively. Each PIU has been headed by a Project
Manager (PM) comprising of professionals/ officers from various disciplines including architecture,
engineering, contract specialist, Gender Specialists, community development officers (CDO) etc., the key
role of the CDO’s includes effective implementation of the safeguard measures proposed in RF and ensures
the safeguard compliance provisions of the investment program. The CDO’s will report the safeguard
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implementation status to the PM (PIU) and Safeguard Specialists (Environmental and Social) PMU through
monthly/ quarterly monitoring reports.
28. Detailed project organisation structure as proposed in the PAM is enclosed as Appendix-2
7.10 Grievance Redressal Mechanism
29. During preparation of social due diligence exercise, the RF and IEE report have been reviewed and
it is noted that RF has proposed effective and interactive mechanism in which participation of the
community is ensured through dialogues and frequent meetings with town/village heads, with respect to any
grievances. Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) has been formed and member representative has also been
nominated from Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner, Amritsar. Further, PMU has issue the
necessary instruction along with the formats and procedure to note any type of grievance to PIUs. CDO is
responsible to monitor the grievance register and complaint submission forms to be maintained by the
representative of contractor. The GRC structure proposed in RF documents is placed in Appendix-3.
7.11 Employment Potential
30. The proposed sub-project on the ‘Heritage Walk’ has provided direct and indirect employment
opportunities. As per the discussion with the PIU officials it is revealed that an average 20-25 labour
including skilled and unskilled were engaged daily during the construction phase. Apart from direct
employment for construction workers, other types of employment were also envisaged for suppliers of
construction materials, operator’s tractor/dumper, etc.,
31. During operation phase, indirect employment creation is envisaged for local shopkeepers, tourist
guides, taxi operators, rural artisans etc. The overall components of the subprojects will enhance livelihood
opportunities for the local community. The proposed subproject emphasizes on development and
showcasing of the existing inherent character of the old city. Enhancement of the aesthetic quality along the
route will improve the business potential for the shops lined along the heritage walk, which provides an
opportunity to showcase the traditional craft skills of Punjab.
7.12 Other Social Issues
32. There are no other social issues envisaged during the project implementation.
7.12.1 HIV/AIDS Awareness
33. HIV/ AIDS awareness program for the labours has been conducted frequently by the CDO (PIU),
from the site visit it is evident the contractor has displayed all the necessary information boards, signage and
safety slogans in the construction site. The First Aid kit is equipped with necessary medicine (having valid
shelf life) are available at the site. Nearby medical care and ambulance contact numbers are made available
at various location for easy reference.
7.12.2 Child Labour
34. Child labour has not been observed during the due diligence visit. EA/IA ensures that the civil contractors are not employing children in the civil works or any other works in this sub-project.
7.13 Disclosure Process Followed for Safeguard and Other Related Documents
35. Resettlement Framework for IDIPT has proposed that public consultation meetings need to be
undertaken throughout the implementation stage. Report suggests disclosure of safeguard documents at
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prominent places for public information. Electronic version of RF has been disclosed on ADB’s website (the web link is http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-document/148689/40648-034-rf-02.pdf). RF
document in local (Punjabi) language has not been yet disclosed.
7.14 Social Safeguards Impact Categorization
36. Based on the above assessment and as per the ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS, 2009), this sub-project on Heritage Walk packages have been categorized as “C” for Involuntary Resettlement (IR) as
well as Indigenous people development as per ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS-2009). Table no. 2,
presents the social safeguards impacts categorisation and the detailed screening forms for resettlement
categorization and indigenous people are placed at Appendix 4 and Appendix 5.
Table 1: Project Social Safeguards Impact Categorization
Name of Project IDIPT Punjab, Loan No. No. 2676– IND
Type of contract Regular Design Build Combined
Safeguards Categorization A B C
IR (Involuntary Resettlement Impact Categorization) N.A. N.A. C
IP (Indigenous people Categorization) N.A. N.A. C
7.15 Compliance to social impacts mitigation during project planning, design and implementation
stages
Table 2: Compliance to social impacts mitigation
Sl. No. Social Safeguard
Issues Findings Remarks
1. Impact minimization measures
The selected sites are religious structures and exist on own/community land. Livelihood pattern of the any person will not affect due to the project.
The project categorized as “C” for Involuntary Resettlement (IR) as well as Indigenous people development as per ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS-2009).
2. Census and socio-economic survey
As no impact noticed, hence not carried out.
3. Land acquisition The proposed land is government land and NOC/undertaking obtained from concerned department.
No LA required
4. Entitlements ADB’s policy of IR shall be applicable, if any impact seen.
5. Public consultation and disclosure
Public consultation has been carried during the project preparation stage
6. Impact on tribal people
Impact on tribal people is not envisaged as part of the project. Amritsar district as such is not part of the notified Fifth Schedule Area.
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7. Resettlement sites Resettlement site not envisaged.
8. Socio-economic rehabilitation measures
Not applicable
9. Implementation arrangement
Social safeguard implementation is part of the contract of IDIPT. PMU along with the PIU personnel is the core group responsible for social safeguard implementation at the project site. PMU and PIU is assisting in overall implementation of social safeguards.
Environment Safeguards Specialist and Social Safeguards Specialist are positioned at PMU along with Community Development Specialist and 1 Community Development Officer also supporting from each PIU to PMU in implementation.
10. Grievance GRC has been formed at PIU Amritsar
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Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board, Punjab
Infrastructure Development Investment
Program For Tourism , Tranche-1
Social Safeguards Due Diligence Report- Development of Heritage Trails around Amritsar Walled City (Heritage Walk)
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Sl. No. Social Safeguard
Issues Findings Remarks
Redressal Mechanism
8. SUMMARY FINDINGS/ RECOMMENDATION
37. The key observation of the Due Diligence for the social impacts are summarised as follows:
Development of Heritage Trails around Amritsar Walled City (Heritage Walk) does not
have temporary or permanent land acquisition and resettlement impact / issues, this is
because all the proposed interventions are related to rehabilitation and renovation works to
the existing structures/buildings.
There are no Land Acquisition (LA) and Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) issues
As per ADB SPS 2009, the sub –project has been categorised as “C” type project, having no Involuntary Resettlement (IR) and Indigenous People Development (IP)
The requisite mentioned in the RF has been fulfilled during the project implementation,
which includes maintaining gender equality, equal wages, community consultations etc
38. Based on the due diligence study, it shall be concluded that the implementation of the sub-project on
“Heritage Walk” does not have any negative impacts on the social components (LA & R&R issues).In this
sub-project intervention, full or partial, permanent or temporary, physical and economic displacements are
absent. There will not be any adverse impact on people, livelihood, and common property resources are
observed.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX 1: NOC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HERITAGE WALK
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APPENDIX 2: PROJECT ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE (AS PROPOSED IN PAM)
The Project management flow chart showing the reporting lines and key organizations involved in
implementation of IDIPT is shown in Figures 1.
Project Implementation Organizations – Roles and Responsibilities
Implementation
Organization
Management Roles and Responsibilities
Executing agency Government of Punjab through Department of Tourism (DOT)
Assume overall responsibility for the execution of the MFF and reporting;
Engage adequate permanent or fixed-term staff to implement the MFF;
Setup a state-level project management unit and project implementation units;
Provide overall strategic guidance on technical supervision and project execution;
and
Ensure overall compliance with the loan covenants.
Implementing agency Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB)
Project planning and budgeting;
Day-to-day assistance, supervision and guidance for the project implementation
units and their consultants;
Review subprojects for due diligence requirements and approve subproject
proposals;
Bidding, evaluation and contract award;
Managing and disbursing funds;
Review compliance with loan covenants, contract specifications, work plans and
quality control;
Consolidate and submit progress reports, finance and accounting / audit reports, and
matters requiring higher-level decision to state level empowered committee (SLEC)
and ADB
ADB Loan processing activities and signing of loan agreement;
Recruitment of implementation capacity development consultant;
Procurement supervision;
Disbursement;
Project administration reviews and missions;
Reviewing compliance with loan covenants;
Change in project scope or implementation arrangements; and
Reallocation of loan proceeds.
State-Level Empowered
Committee (SLEC)
Act as a policy making body;
Provide overall advice and guidance to the state's EA and PMU; and
Accord all approvals under the MFF.
State Level Project Empowered Committee.
State-Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) have been established in Punjab, chaired by Chief Secretary, Govt.
of Punjab with Principal Secretary/Secretary of the Department of Tourism as member secretary and comprised of
secretaries from relevant line departments as indicated in the Facility Administration Manual (FAM). The SLEC
have been empowered to take all decisions on behalf of the State and will (i) act as a policy making body, (ii)
provide overall advice and guidance to the State’s executing agency and project management unit (PMU), and
(iii) accord all approvals under the Project.
The members of SLEC for the Punjab are as follows: Chief Secretary (Chair); the Principal Secretary / Secretary
of the Department of Tourism; the Principal Secretary / Secretary of Finance; Finance Commissioner, Department
of Forests and Wildlife Preservation; Principal Secretary / Secretary, Public Works Department; Principal
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Secretary / Secretary, Department of Local Government; Secretary, Department of Rural Development and
Panchayat; Principal Secretary / Secretary, Irrigation; Director, Department of Cultural Affairs, Archives,
Archaeology and Museum; Representative, Archaeological Survey of India; Principal Secretary / Secretary,
Department of Fisheries; Director, Department of Tourism; and Principal Secretary/Secretary, Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
Executing Agencies:
The Department of Tourism (DOT), Government of Punjab is the executing agencies of the Punjab. All necessary
powers to: (i) assume overall responsibility for the execution of the tranche; (ii) engage adequate permanent or
fixed-term staff to implement the tranche; (iii) setup a state-level PMU and project implementation units (PIUs);
(iv) provide overall strategic guidance on technical supervision and project execution; and (v) ensure overall
compliance with the loan covenants, will be delegated to the respective executing agencies. The Project
Implementation flow chart showing the reporting lines and key agencies involved in implementation is shown in
Figure below.
Implementing Agency:
The Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) is the implementing agency in Punjab
Project Management Unit:
PHTPB have a PMU, headed by a full-time Program Director (PD), and consisting of personnel drawn from
relevant line departments and market. The PMU are being supported by a team of consultants including
Environmental safeguard specialist. The PMU is the nodal agency for overall management of all program
activities and are responsible for: (i) project planning and budgeting; (ii) providing day-to-day assistance,
supervision and guidance for the project implementation units (PIUs) and their consultants; (iii) reviewing
subprojects to satisfy ADB’s due diligence requirements and approving subproject proposals submitted by PIUs and line departments; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract award; (v) managing and disbursing funds; (vi)
reviewing compliance with loan covenants, contract specifications, work plans and quality control; (vii)
consolidating and submitting progress reports, finance and accounting/audit reports, and matters requiring higher-
level decision, to the SLEC and ADB.
The State shall ensure that (i) specific divisions in the Project management units is staffed for financial
management; (ii) transparent procedures are established for financial transactions; (iii) the PMUs follow
government rules and procedures for all expense and revenue items including cash and for proper and accurate
maintenance of financial records; and (iv) a project website remains established to provide information on Project
implementation including procurement.
Project Implementation Units:
The implementing agency had already established two PIUs, one for each circuit (Eastern and Western) at
Rupnagar (Ropar) and Amritsar respectively for the implementation and monitoring of subprojects. It comprises
the personnel drawn from relevant line departments and outsourced, and each headed by a project manager and
supported by Community Development Officer (CDO) for effectively implementation of the RF and ensures the
safeguard compliance provisions of the investment program. The PIUs are responsible for: (i) prioritizing and
preparing subproject proposals; (ii) providing day-to-day assistance, supervision and guidance to the design and
supervision consultants (DSC); (iii) conducting detailed assessments and surveys including public consultation
and input from stakeholders; (iv) preparing detailed designs, specifications, schedule of quantity, bidding
documents, and related documentation; (v) implementing civil works and related activities; (vi) reporting to
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PMU; (vii) preparing regular progress reports for the SLEC, the executing agency and ADB through PMU; (viii)
supervising construction, conducting quality control, approving progress payments to contractors; and (ix)
maintaining records and accounts on an up-to-date basis and making these available to ADB, its missions, or
auditors for inspection.
Asian Development Bank Government of India
Government of Punjab
State Level Empowered
Committee
Department of Tourism
Mission Director - Principal
PUNJAB HERITAGE & TOURISM
PROMOTION BOARD
PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT
Design &
Supervision
Consultants,
Amritsar
Project
Implementation
Unit,
Amritsar
Project
Implementation
Cell, State Forest
Department
Project
Implementation
Unit,
Ropar
Design &
Supervision
Consultants,
Ropar
Project Management & Design
Consultants
District Level Committees
Chairperson- Deputy Commissioners
Forest & Wildlife
Public Works
Local Government
Rural Development
Irrigation
Culture, Arts & Museum
Archaeological Survey
Northern Railways
Fisheries
Housing & Urban
LINE AGENCIES
Third Party Quality Audit
Consultants, Benefit Monitoring &
Evaluation Consultants,
External Monitoring & Evaluation
Consultant
EXECUTING AGENCY
POLICY ADVISORY & APPROVALS
IMPLEMENTING AGENCY
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APPENDIX 3: GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS
The structure suggested of Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) in RF at PIU as follows. For all the IDIPT sub
projects, the affected person/aggrieved party can give their grievance verbally to Site Engineer or in written to the
Project Manager of PIU. Grievances of affected person will first be brought to the attention of the site Engineer
PIU, who can resolve the issue at site level. If the matter is not solved within 7 days period at site, it will be
brought to the Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) constituted for the purpose in PIU. This GRC shall discuss
the issue in its monthly meeting and resolve the issues within one month of time after receiving the grievance. If
the matter is not resolved by GRC at PIU level within stipulated time, it shall be referred to GRC at PMU level by
Project Manager PIU. If the matter is still not addressed, the same may refer to Executive Committee / State Level
Empowered Committee (SLEC). The grievance redress process flow chart is shown in Figure.
In each PIU, there shall be one GRC, which will include mentioned members;
Project Manager (PIU), Chairperson
District Tourist Officer of Department of Tourism, Govt. Of Punjab,
Community Development Officer of PIU,
Nominated representative of Deputy Commissioner and
Nominated representative of Municipal Commissioner.
The committee required to meet at least once
in every month. Agenda of meeting shall be
circulated to all the members and affected
persons/aggrieved party along with venue,
date and time; informed in written at least 7
days in advance of meeting. The matters
shall remain with GRC at PIU level for one
month and if grievance is not resolved
within this time period, at the matter shall be
referred to GRC at PMU.
Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) at
PMU. The matters not resolved by the GRC
at PIU level within one month shall come under GRC at PMU. GRC at PMU will include:
Additional Project Director (APD),
Community Development Specialist, and
Environment Safeguards Specialist of PMU.
The Committee shall be headed by APD of PMU. This committee shall look the matters, which are referred to and
not resolved by GRC at PIU level.
GRC at PMU shall discuss the issue and try to resolve it and inform the PIU accordingly. If the matter is not
resolved by the GRC at PMU level within one month of time, the aggrieved person/party can bring the matter to
The SLEC. The PIU shall keep records of all grievances received including contact details of complainant, date of
GRC at PIU
Aggrieved
Person/Party
Minor
Grievances
GRC at PMU
Executive Committee / State Level
Empowered Committee
Grievances Addressed
Major
Grievances
PIU/NGO
(Project Manager)
Grievances
Addressed
Grievances Addressed
Grievances not addressed
Grievances not addressed
Grievances not addressed
Grievance Redress Mechanism Flow Chart
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receiving the complaint, nature of grievance, agreed corrective actions and the date these were affected and final
outcome.
NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED FROM ADDITIONAL PROJECT DIRECTOR to PIUs
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Involuntary Resettlement Categorization Form
INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT CATEGORISATION FORM
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Indigenous People Categorisation Form
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE CATEGORISATION FORM
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Indigenous People Categorisation Form