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Appendix 9B (ii)

Initial Environmental Examination (DRAFT) April 2015

IND: Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program: Tranche 2 Restoration of Existing Saline Embankments Nimapara Irrigation Division (Tranche-2 Preparation) IEE & Public Consultation Report (compliant with ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009)

Prepared by Department of Water Resources (DoWR), Project Management Unit (PMU) for the Asian Development Bank. This initial environmental examination 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. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section of this website. 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.

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Department of Water Resources (DoWR)

Project Management Unit (PMU)

Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and

Water Management Investment Programme (OIIAWMIP)

(ADB Loan No. 2444 and OFID Loan No. 1251-P)

Restoration of Existing Saline Embankments Nimapara Irrigation Division

(Tranche-2 Preparation)

Initial Environnent Examination Report

Draft

November 2014

assisted by

Institutional Strengthening and Project Management Consultants (ISPMC)

Hydrosult, Division of SNC- Lavalin Inc.

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PREFACE

This “IEE Report” for the proposed three Saline / River Embankment under Nimapara Irrigaiton Division is

intended to comply with the ADB prerequisites for Preparation of Tranche-2 subproject of the OIIAWIMP. It

has been prepared with the support and assistance of the ISPMC, with help of PMU additional staff and

DoWR staff of Nimapara Irrigation Divison.

This Draft document complies with ADB Guidelines related to the Safeguard Policy Statement 2009; as well

as in compliance to the preparatory requirement to include saline / river embankments under Tranche -2

after ADB and World Bank conducted a joint damage and needs assessment mission in Odisha from 26th

November to 4 December 2013. It also meets the project preparatory requirements as addressed in ADB

Fact Finding Mission February 2014, Aide Memoire dated 21 March 2014.

This is the revised IEE report incorporating ADB comments provided during October 2014.

For these sub project Coastal Regulation Zone clearance from the State Coastal Zone Management

Authority is the critical path and the necessary preparatory works are the responsibility of the DoWR.

However this report also nearly meets the CRZ requirements.

November 2014

ISPMC

(‘’Compliance to ADB Comments Dated October 2014” table to follow this page)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Abbreviation Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Annexure

No Contents Page No

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY xi to xvi

I INTRODUCTION 1

A Overview 2

B Project Background 3

C Need For the Project 3

D Sub Project Location 4

E Brief Description of the Project 5

F Purpose of the Report 5

G The Study Methodology 5

H Structure of IEE Report 6

II POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

7

A Mandatory Requirements (Funding Agency) 7

B Mandatory Requirements (National) 8

C Clearances required for the subprojects 16

D Environment Categorization as per ADB Safeguard Policy 17

III PROJECT DESCRIPTION 18

A Sub Project Locations 18

B Type and Need of the sub projects 18

C Back ground Brief Description of the sub-Projects 19

D Topographical Features of the Project 22

E Ground water Scenario 22

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E Project Appreciation 22

F Benefit Cost Ratio 22

G Risk Factors 24

H Management and Maintenance details 24

I Earth work 24

J Turfing and Slope Protection Work 25

K Construction Material Details 25

L Access Roads 25

M Drainage Condition 26

N Provision for Plantation / Any other items 26

IV DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 27

A Physical Resources 27

B Ecological Resources 32

C Social & Cultural Resources 35

V ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL l MPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

37

A General 37

B Sub Project Activities 37

C Possible Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures 37

VI INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION

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A General 50

B Stages and Level of consultation 50

C Issues and Action Plan 51

D Future Consultation and Disclosure 53

VII GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISMS 54

VIII ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 55

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A General 55

B Institutional Arrangement 55

C Institutional Strengthening and Project Management Consultants (ISPMC) 56

D Responsible for carrying out monitoring measures - Staffing Requirement 56

E Reporting System or Responsible for Reporting 57

F Environmental Mitigation Plan 58

G Expenditures for environmental protection measures and budget for EMP 58

H Environmental Monitoring Plan 80

I Performance Indicators 82

J Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) Costs 82

K Environmental Training 84

L Strengthening Environmental Knowledge & Management Capability 84

M Training Budget 85

IX FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 86

PHOTO PLATES

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List of ABBREVIATIONS

ADB – Asian Development Bank ASI - Archaeological Survey of India Avg - Average BC - Benefit Cost BOD – Biological Oxygen Demand C.E - Chief Engineer CAD - Command Area Development CD – Cross Drainage CFE - Consent for Establishment CFO - Consent for Operation cm – Centimeter CMS - Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals COI - Corridor of Influence / Impact CPCB – Central Pollution Control Boards CR - Critically endangered CRZ – Coastal Regulation Zone cum - Cubic meters CWC - Central Water Commission dB - Decibel DEA - Department of Economic Affairs DFO - Divisional Forest Officer DG - Diesel Generator DoWR – Department of Water Resources E - Endangered E.E - Executive Engineer EA – Environmental Assessment EARF - Environmental Assessment and Review Frame work EC - Environmental Clearance EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment EIC - Engineer –in – Chief EMC Environmental Monitoring Committee EMP – Environmental Management Plan ERM - Extension Renovation and Modernisation FGD - Focus Group Discussion FGD - Focus Group Discussion GOI - Government of India Ha/ ha – Hectares HM - Hecta - meter HTL - High Tidal Line IEE – Initial Environmental Examination ILO - International Labour Organisation IND – India ISPMC Institutional Strengthening and Project Management Consultants IUCN - International Union For Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources IWRM Integrated Water Resource Management km – Kilometers LA - Land Acquisition LAA - Land Acquisition Act LC - Least Concern LMB - Lower Mahanadi Basin LS - Longitudinal Section

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LTL - Low Tidal Line m – Meter m3 – cubic meters MDR - Major District Roads MFF - Multi – Tranche Financing Facility mm – Millimeters MoEF – Ministry of Environment and Forests NABET - National Accreditation Board for Education and Training NABL - National Accreditation Board for Testing Calibration Laboratory NCRMP - National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Program NRRP - National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy NSL - Natural Surface level NT - Near Threatened NWP - National Water Policy O&M - Operation and Maintenance OBC - Other Backward Class OCZMA - Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority OIIAWMP – Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Program OP - Operational Procedures OSG – Odisha State Government OSPCB - Odisha State Pollution Control Board PA - Protected Areas PA - Protected Area PD, PMU - Project Director, Project Management Unit PEO – Project Environment Officer PF - Protected Forests PIA - Project influence area PIM - Participatory Irrigation Management PMU - Project Management Unit PP - Pani Panchayat PPE - Personnel protective equipments PME - Project Monitoring and Evaluation PPME - Project Performance Monitoring and Evaluation PPSU - Pani Panchayat Support Unit PPTA – Project Preparatory Technical Assistance PUC - Pollution under control certificate RD - Reducing distance REA - Rapid Environment Assessment RF - Reserved Forest RL - Reduced Level ROW - Right of Way RP - Resettlement Plan S/E - Saline Embankment SC - Schedule Caste SEIAA - State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority SIO - Subproject Implementation Officer SOI - Survey of India SOI - Survey of India SPCB - State Pollution Control Board SPS - Safeguard Policy Statement sqm - Square meter SRC - Special Relief Commissioner ST - Schedule Tribe

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TAC - Technical Assessment Committe UT - Union Territory WB - World Bank

LIST of TABLES

Table 1 Showing the year wise Calamities in Odisha

Table 2 Embankment wise CRZ zone details

Table 3 List of National Parks and Sanctuaries in OIIAWMP Area

Table 4 Salient features for the Saline / River embankments

Table 5 Showing Existing and Proposed Right of Way (RoW) Details

Table 6 Showing Subproject wise Benefit Cost Ratio

Table 7 Table showing the Lead distance

Table 8 Rainfall data of Astrang Block from 2004 to 2013

Table 9 Ground Water Resources of Puri District

Table 10 Pattern of Occurrence of Saline Aquifers in Puri District

Table 11 Soil Type & Land Use Pattern (within 10 Km radius) of Embankment

Table 12 Showing the Landuse in the Subproject covered Blocks (Area in Hectares)

Table 13 List of Trees in the proposed right of way

Table 14 : Fauna of the Puri Wildlife Division and IUCN status

Table 15 Socio – economic profile for villages covered by Subprojects

Table 16 Embankment wise Work Force Distribution

Table 17 showing the details of sub project land requirements village wise

Table 18 Embankment wise requirement of Land details

Table 19 Showing the Approximate quantities of Material required for the sub-project

Table 20 Perceptions of the people emerged in FGD

Table 21 Environmental Parameters Checklist for Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankments - Site Specific Impacts due to Location - Environmental Mitigation Plan for Jharling – Balanga

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Table 22 Environmental Parameters Checklist for Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankments - Site Specific Impacts due to Location - Environmental Mitigation Plan for Serei – Bandalo

Table 23 Environmental Parameters Checklist for anticipated impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankment - Generic Impacts during Design and Survey for all embankments – Environmental Mitigation Plan

Table 24 Environmental Parameters Checklist for anticipated impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankments- Generic Impacts during Pre Construction Activity (Construction Contractor) –Environmental Mitigation Plan

Table 25 Environmental Parameters Checklist for anticipated impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankments – Generic Impacts during Construction Phase (Contractor) - Environmental Mitigation Plan

Table 26 Environmental Parameters Checklist for anticipated impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankments – Generic Impacts during Operation and Maintenance Phase - Environmental Mitigation Plan

Table 27 Showing the Suggested Environmental Monitoring

Table 28 Showing the Performance Indicators

Table 29 Showing Environmental Monitoring Cost

Table 30 Proposed Training Module for Capacity building of SIO (E.E staff) and Contractors

Table 31 Showing the training budget

LIST OF FUGURES

Figure 1 Index Map of Proposed Saline/ River embankments in Nimapara Irrigation Division

Figure 2 Earth Quake Zones of Odisha

Figure 3 Soil Map of Puri District

Figure 4 Organization structure of the DoWR for the OIIAWMIP project

LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure 1-Index map showing sub projects under Nimapada irrigation division map.

Annexure 2-Sample cross section for Jharling-Belanga at R.D-22.240 k.m.

Annexure 2(a)-Sample cross section for Jharling-Belanga at R.D-25.480 k.m.

Annexure 3 -Sample cross section for Serei – Bandalo at R.D-0.480 km.

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Annexure 3a -Sample cross section for Serei – Bandalo at R.D-0.480 km.

Annexure 3b -Sample cross section for Serei – Bandalo at R.D3.360 km.

Annexure 4-Right of way details for Jharling-Belanga saline embankment R.D 22.000-29.100 meters.

Annexure 5 Right of way details for Serei - Bandaloo saline embankment R.D.000 to 3500 meters.

Annexure 6-Quarry map of Nimapada irrigation division.

Annexure 7-Demographic profile of villages covered under embankment.

Annexure 7(a)-Distribution of work force in the sub-project covered villages embankment.

Annexure 8-Land schedule abstract of Jharling-Belanga saline embankment.

Annexure 9-Land schedule abstract of Jharling-Belanga saline embankment.

Annexure 10-List of participants FGD Jharling - Belanga embankment.

Annexure 10a -List of participants FGD Serei – Bandalo embankment.

Annexure 10b Village level resolution for the Village – Chhurian ( Jharling – Belanga)

Annexure 10c Village level resolution for the Village - Raiberuan( Jharling – Belanga)

Annexure 10d Village level resolution for the Village - Bandarikarala( Jharling – Belanga)

Annexure 10e Village level resolution for the Village - Natara( Jharling – Belanga)

Annexure 10f Village level resolution for the Village – Belanga( Jharling – Belanga)

Annexure 10g Village level resolution for the Village – Bada – Sirei(Maradi) – (Serei- Bandalo)

Annexure 10h Village level resolution for the Village - Bada – Sirei( Serei- Bandalo)

Annexure 10i Village level resolution for the Village – Sana – Sirei ( Serei- Bandalo)

Annexure 10j Village level resolution for the Village – Bandalo ( Serei – Bandalo)

Annexure 10 k-List of persons contacted (consultations).

Annexure 11-Enviromental management plan-implementation unit (To be filled by the contractor).

Annexure 12-Parameters for ground water Analysis as per is: 10500:1991.

Annexure 12(a)-Parameters for surfase water Analysis as per is :2296:1992.

Annexure 12(b)-Parameters for soil analysis.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Overview

i. The Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program (OIIAWMIP), being funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through sector lending approach over a span of eight years, aims to reduce rural poverty levels in the State by improving agriculture sector productivity and enhancing rural incomes. As an effort towards attaining these objectives had applied for MFF No. 0022 and Loan No 2444 IND and as a result has started “Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program (OIIAWMIP) to be implemented under different tranches. The project has a wider objective to improve the irrigation service delivery with Pani Panchayat (PP) empowerment to enhance the productivity and sustainability of irrigated agriculture, thereby contributing to rural poverty reduction by increasing rural economic growth and reduce poverty in the four northern river basins (Brahmani, Baitarani, Burhabalanga, and Subrenerekha river basins) and a part of Mahanadi Delta areas. The implementing agency is the Department of Water Resources (DoWR). The DoWR will operate the projects through a Project Management Unit (PMU), and the works will be outsourced to private contractors selected under National Competitive Bidding.

ii. The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India

conducted joint mission to Odisha with ADB and World Bank (WB) on 13 November 2013. DEA subsequently requested assistance from ADB in the following activities (i) $ 70 million new emergency project to reconstruct damaged power sector infrastructure and (ii) utilization of $35 million of savings under the existing Odisha Integrated Agricultural and Water Management Investment Program (OIIAWMIP) for restoration of existing saline and riverine embankments by repair and strengthening of damaged sections.

iii. Subsequently, DoWR has sought assistance from ADB to support strengthening of about 200km of existing river/saline embankments which were damaged/ breached by the storm surge caused by cyclone “Phailin”. These embankments protect agricultural lands and rural infrastructure from saline water inundation and flooding due to storm and tidal surges. Works are estimated to cost 51.8 Million USD, ADB is planning to support the financing of these works under tranche-2 (Tr-2)/ Tranche -3 of the on-going multi tranche financing facility MFF0022 (Odisha Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program (OIIAWMIP)). This aims to enhance productivity, water use efficiency, and sustainability of irrigated agriculture in selected irrigation schemes in Odisha. It will require a minor change in scope to incorporate strengthening of saline embankments since these works are discrete of irrigation system improvements associated with the current scope of the project

iv. The Department of Water Resources (DoWR), Government of Odisha would be executing the saline embankments sub-project (proposing 40 embankments as approved by TAC against the initial 34 embankments measuring around 200 km in length) out of these 12 embankments are proposed under the programme of Restoration of Saline Embankment spread over four districts namely, Khurdha, Puri & Kendrapara districts covering 4 irrigation divisions with Asian Development Bank (ADB) assistance. The proposed activities include raising the height of existing embankments. The proposed sub projects restoration of existing Jharling - Belanga and Serei – Bandaloa embankments which falls under CRZ – III category are considered for funding.

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2. Methodology

v. The general methodology adopted to accomplish the IEE

Review of legal and statutory requirements;

Review of feasibility study;

Preliminary reconnaissance to identity environmentally sensitive issues relating to the subproject and base line conditions;

Collection of Primary and secondary data;

Stakeholders Consultations;

Identify and assess the potential impacts of the subproject on the base line conditions and recommend mitigation measures to offset the identified adverse impacts;

Formulate Environmental Management Plan including review of Institutional set up and

Capacity Building.

3. Description of the SUB Project

vi. The proposed sub project is restoration (raising & strengthening) of existing Jharling - Belanga saline embankment in the Astaranga block of Puri District in the state of Odisha, the entire length of the embankment is 29.100 km origins at Jharling and ends near Belanga out of which the restoration of the embankment starts from RD 22.00 km to RD 29.10 km i.e. 7.100 km( The estimate is prepared for RD 22.000 km to 28.000km for ADB funding and the balance 1.10 km is under construction through Rural Development Department under NCRMP as approach road to cyclone Shelter Keutujanga) lies in between latitudes of 190 54’ 33.4” N to 190 55’ 45.4” N and longitudes from 860 13’ 30.6” E to 860 18’ 26.2” E covered under SOI toposheet reference No. 74 I/5 . This embankment protects the homestead and cultivable lands covering benefiting immediately 5 villages and 2 Gram Panchayts in the Astaranga Block of Puri District having an area of affected land of 1600 acres and with a population of 9057and households of 2112 and surrounding villages. This embankment is protecting the floods of river Prachi and Devi and very close to confluence point of Bay of Bengal and gets inundated with Saline water. While the subproject Jharling – Belanga is connected with Prachi and Kadua river and confluence to sea near Keutjanga into the Bay of Bengal and Kadua river runs all along on right side of the Jharliing – Belanga saline embankment and confluences with Devi river near Sahan village.

vii. The second sub project is restoration (raising & strengthening) of Serei- Bandalo saline embankment in the Astaranga block of Puri District in the state of Odisha, the entire length of the embankment is 3.5 km origins at Serei and ends near Bandla the entire length proposed for restoration RD 0.000 km to RD 3.5 km lies in between latitudes of 19054’41’’N to 19055’32’’N and longitudes from 86013’31’’E to 86012’41’’E covered under SOI toposheet No. 74I/1. This embankment protects the homestead and cultivable lands covering immediately 3 villages in the Astaranga Block of Puri District having an area of affected land of 390 acres and with a population of 1717 and households of 392 and surrounding villages. Serei – Bandalo saline embankment serves to prevent saline ingress to the right side of Prachi river and left of the Kadua river for a length of 3.50 km, thus making left side of the agricultural fields safe against salinity. The outfall of Prachi river being close to the

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confluence point of river Kadua with the sea the tide gets short way to travel through the Kadua river affecting saline embankment.

4. Need for the sub project

viii. Jharling - Belanga and Serei – Bandalo are earthen homogenous sections which is close to the Kadua and Prachi rivers, the confluence point and with the sea the tide gets short way to travel through the Kadua river affecting saline embankment in many places causing severe scouring and at some places even washed off. The area faces the problems like erosion, fragility of river mouth, tidal action, saline ingress. The local people and political representatives of the area are demanding since long time to restore the embankments permanently byt due to paucity of funds the works could not be taken up.

5. Scope of Work

ix. The proposed work under the subproject i.e. restoration of Jharling – Belanga existing saline embankment of 6 km length to top RL of 5.20 m above 1.20 m high from the surge level during cyclonic tide and top width of 3.70 m and side slopes of 2:1 in river side and 1.5 : 1 in country side. The structures will be protected by providing all round steel sheet piling to contain within the base width limit and provision of MS shutters in both river and country side and there is a provision for renovation of 2 nos. of existing sluices and proposal for one numbers new drainage sluice. at RD 22.050; 23.20 km and 27.40 km to improve the drainage in the area

x. The proposed work under the subproject i.e. restoration of Serei – Bandalo existing saline embankment of 3.5 km length to top RL of 5.20 m above 1.20 m high from the surge level during cyclonic tide and top width of 3.70 m and side slopes of 2:1 in river side and 1.5 : 1 in country side. The structures will be protected by providing all round steel sheet piling to contain within the base width limit and provision of MS shutters in both river and country side and there is a provision for renovation of 4 nos. of existing sluices to improve the drainage of the area.

6. Right of Way Details

xi. The sub project (Jharling – Belanga existing embankment) has approx. 16.030 to 19.020 m width of land under existing embankment, however for the proposed design requires 20m of width of land which requires some additional land. The sub project has 18.760 acres of land under existing right of way spread over 5 villages and in addition the embankment requires 8.88 acres of government land which shall be procured through land alienation, hence no land acquisition is anticipated. Around 24 government plots only would be affected in five villages(6 plots in Bandarikharala, 7 plots in Natara, 6 plots in Belanga, 1 plots in Chhurina and 4 plots in Raiberuan).

xii. The sub project (Serei – Bandalo existing embankment) has approx. 13.000 to 18.060 m width of land under existing embankment, however for the proposed design requires 20m of width of land which requires some additional land. The sub project has 5.52 acres of land under existing right of way spread over 3 villages and in addition the embankment requires 3.39 acres of government land which shall be procured through land alienation, hence no land acquisition is anticipated. Around 17 government plots only would be affected in five villages(7 plots in Sana Sirei, 8 plots in Badasirei and , 2 plots in Bandalo).

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7. Project Alternatives

xiii. The proposed activities in the sub project which include repair and restoration of the embankment by raising and strengthening , however the alternatives doesn’t arise but keeping in view of the realistic options of development, analysis of alternatives have been studied in terms of potential impacts on the subproject and are detailed in Chapter 3.

8. Baseline Environmental Status

xiv. The baseline environmental overview is as follows: Topographical Features of the Project: Jharling - Belanga embankment, Rivers viz; Prachi, Deviand the Bay of Bengal do characterize the prominent topographic features of the location, the general elevation of land varies from 1.00m (R.L) to 1.50 m (R.L) with SOI toposheet number 74 I/5. For Serei- Bandal embankment, Rivers viz; Prachi, Kadua and the Bay of Bengal do characterize the prominent topographic features of the location, the general elevation of land varies from 1.00m (R.L) to 1.50 m (R.L) with SOI toposheet number 74I/1. Physiography: The coastal plains of Puri form an extensive flat alluvial tract, it presents a flat topography. Seismicity: The subprojects falls under earth quake risk zone –III( moderate damage risk zone). Climate and Rainfall: The study area has tropical climatic characterized by hot with high humidity during April and May & cold during December and January. The average annual normal rainfall between 2004 to 2013 in Astrang block is 1557 mm. In addition to monsoon rainfall, the area receives from cyclonic storms substantially. The average temperature varies from a minimum of 11.60C to a maximum of 35.60C. The variation of wind speed is spectacular which assumed as high as 350 km/ hour during the Super Cyclone of 1999 subsequently during Phailiin in Puri district it was 223 kmph and with a rainfall of 221.6 mm during 9th to 14th October 2013. The relative humidity is high in the coastal areas and slightly lower in the interior. Ground water: The assessment of ground water resource has been done taking the blocks as the assessment units. According to the latest assessment, Puri district has an annually replenish able ground water resource of 88348 hect-metre (HM) and 60 % of it is considered as safe use. About 3187 HM is committed for domestic and industrial requirement for coming 25 years. Coastal saline area: About 5.39 lakh hectares of the coastal alluvial tract is beset with salinity in Puri District. The occurrence of saline aquifers is also reported in Astrang block. So restoration of saline embankments shall protect the saline ingress. Soils and Erosion: In the study area, the Jharling Belanga and Serei - Bandalo area shows fine loamy soils i.e. Fluvaquents characterized by deep, moderately well drained, fine loamy soils on nearly level lower delta with clayey surface, slight erosion and moderate flooding associated with deep, poorly drained, fine loamy soils with loamy surface and strong salinity and with patches of deep, poorly drained fine soils on very gently slopping swamps with loamy surface with slight erosion, moderate flooding and strong salinity. Ecological Resources: The sub project doesn’t pass through any ecological sensitive areas like sanctuaries and National parks. Flora: The trees like palm, date palm, bara, nadia, jamu are the vegetation present within right of way, there are around some trees with in ROW some might get affected.

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Fauna: The sub project area doesn’t have much fauna as there are no forest patches , however surrounding area has a diversity of fauna i.e. under Puri Wild life division, the analysis of information says out of the 15 varieties of mammals only one is under endangered and 3 species under near threatened category and the rest are under least concerned category. However the in the proposed sub project area there are no threatened or endangered animals hence no impact is anticipated with the proposed work. Demography: The sub project Jharling – Belanga is covered under 5 villages ( Bandarihara, Natara, Belanga, Chhurina and Raiberuan), with 2112 households and a population of 9057. The Scheduled caste population is 17.99% ; Scheduled Tribes population is 0.19% and the literacy is around 76.42%. The distribution of work force in these villages, the total workers are of 40.3%, main workers 27.2%, main cultivators 8.91%, main agricultural labour are 4.04%, marginal workers are 13.04%, marginal agricultural labours are 5.98% and non workers are 59.7%. For the sub project Serei – Bandalo is covered under 3 villages (Sana sirei, Bada sirei and Bandalo), with 392 households and a population of 1717. The Scheduled caste population is 3.67% ; Scheduled Tribes population is not present and the literacy is around 74.14%. The distribution of work force in these villages, the total workers are of 29%, main workers 26.8%, main cultivators 25.86%, main agricultural labour are 0.17%, marginal workers are 2.21%, marginal agricultural labours are 0.17% and non workers are 70.99%.

9. Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures:

xv. The potential positive and negative impacts were identified in relation to design, construction and operation for the proposed renovation works. The negative environmental impacts, both direct and indirect, associated with the project location and mitigation measures, and the impacts arising due to the construction phase of the project will be temporary and short term in nature.

xvi. The direct and short term impacts concern the implementation stage of the ERM works which can be mitigated with environmental management plan (EMP) implementation. Mitigation measures have been developed to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels. Special measures like dust suppression measures, traffic management and safety measures for workers have been addressed in the EMP

10. Information Disclosure, Consultation and Participation

xvii. The approach for the project ensures that all the sub projects are community driven involving people, affected persons and bringing public awareness at each stage of the project. Focus group discussion was conducted and feedback obtained from the people were considered in the design of the project. In addition village level consultations and resolutions were taken for ensuring the community acceptance and participation.

11. Grievance redress mechanism

xviii. The grievance mechanism for the subproject has been developed and discussed in detail in the report.

12. Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

xix. The EMP presents the following features : (i) Institutional Arrangement required for the subproject; (ii) staffing requirement for EMP implementation; (iii) Reporting System and the responsibilities of different institutions involved in EMP implementation (iv) Environmental

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Monitoring plan with the check list of anticipated impacts and suggested mitigation measures and the responsibility of different institutions and also stages of implementation (v) Suggesting Environmental monitoring plan with showing locations of monitoring, frequency and stage of monitoring; (vi) performance indicators for the subproject (vii) Environmental Monitoring and Management Costs and (viii) Capacity building requirements.

13. Findings and Recommendations

xx. Recommends the Jharling – Belanga and Serei Bandalo Saline / River embankments (subproject)s to be rated Category B for the following reasons: (i) There are no significant adverse impacts associated with this project in the local environmental condition due to construction and operation of the project. However the two subprojects falling under Coastal Regulation Zone these requires clearance from the State Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority, Govt. of Odisha (ii) The Jharling - Belanga embankment passes through patches of village forest and since no additional forest land is anticipated in that stretch as widening restricted with a toe wall, no additional impact on forest lands is envisaged because of the proposed project activities. (iii) In these sub project compensatory afforestation shall be planned in consultation with the local forest department against any tree loss so this area might improve aesthetically.

xxi. In addition, these sub projects involves additional 8.80 acres of govt land for Jharling – Belanga and 3.39 acres of govt. land for Serei- Bandalo in addition to the existing land under right of way, this additional land shall be procured through land alienation hence no land acquisition is anticipated. However by raising and strengthening these sub projects are expected to (i) There will be growth in living standard of people, which will encourage proper education, social awareness, health facility and prosperity amongst the people;(ii) For Jharling - Belanga embankment, after implementation of the project, immediately 5 villages (1254 people of 5 villages with geographical area of 2300- acres plus surrounding villages will be benefited and for Serei - Bandalo embankment, after implementation of the project, nearly 1717 people of 3 villages with geographical area of 555 acres and some of the surrounding villages will be benefited. (iii) In addition it will help in protecting the agriculture, livelihood and livestock in the region during cyclones and (iv) The IEE clearly states in its findings that there will be no significant impact in the local environmental condition due to construction and operation of the project and preference shall be given to the local labour for carrying out the work.

xxii. Any impact associated with the project activities will be minor in nature and will be restricted only during construction phase of the project., adequate safety, dust suppression measures and traffic management need to be taken up by the contractor while executing the construction works on the river embankment.

IEE – Saline / River Embankments – Nimapara Irrigation Division

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II. INTRODUCTION

A. Overview

1. The Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program (OIIAWMIP), being funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through sector lending approach over a span of eight years, aims to reduce rural poverty levels in the State by improving agriculture sector productivity and enhancing rural incomes. 2. The“Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program (OIIAWMIP) has a wider objective to improve the irrigation service delivery by empowering the Pani Panchayat (PP) to enhance the productivity and sustainability of irrigated agriculture, thereby contributing to rural poverty reduction by increasing rural economic growth and reducing poverty in the four northern river basins (Brahmani, Baitarani, Burhabalanga, and Subrenerekha river basins) and a part of Mahanadi Delta areas. The implementing agency is the Department of Water Resources (DoWR). The DoWR will operate the projects through a Project Management Unit (PMU), and the works will be outsourced to private contractors selected under National Competitive Bidding.. The project will assist in preparation of operation plans and procedures and an improved canal operation Project Monitoring and Evaluation(PME) system to provide canal managers with (minimal) data. Assistance for O&M, and regular training, will continue during and after system ERM to facilitate adoption of improved procedures by both the DoWR managers and Pani Panchayts (PPs). 3. Subsequently, The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India conducted joint mission to Odisha with ADB and World Bank (WB) on 13 November 2013. DEA subsequently requested assistance from ADB in the following activities (i) $ 70 million new emergency project to reconstruct damaged power sector infrastructure and (ii) utilization of $35 million of savings under the existing Orissa Integrated Agricultural and Water Management Investment Program (OIIAWMIP) for repair and strengthen of damaged saline and riverine embankments. 4. Subsequently, DoWR has sought assistance from ADB to support strengthening of about 200km of existing river/saline embankments which were damaged/ breached by the storm surge caused by cyclone “Phailin”. These embankments protect agricultural lands and rural infrastructure from saline water inundation and flooding due to storm and tidal surges. Works are estimated to cost 51.8 Million USD, ADB will support the financing of these works under tranche-2 (Tr-2) of the on-going multi tranche financing facility MFF0022 (Orissa Integrated Irrigated Agriculture and Water Management Investment Program (OIIAWMIP)). This aims to enhance productivity, water use efficiency, and sustainability of irrigated agriculture in selected irrigation schemes in Odisha. 5. The Department of Water Resources (DoWR), Government of Odisha would execute the saline embankments sub-project. Initially a long list of 40 embankments was identified by the Gov’t Technical Advisory CommitteeTAC under the programme of Restoration of Saline Embankment spread in six districts namely, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Khurda, Jagatsinghpur, Puri & Ganjam and 8 Irrigation Divisions with Asian Development Bank (ADB) assistance. The finally selected proposed programme includes 12 embankments segments spread in 4 Division; Nimapara, Aul, Puri and Khurda 6. All embankments are in the tidal extent zone of deltaic rivers and in the periphery of Chilika Lake (a Ramsar site and designated biosphere reserve).Overall, the standard


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embankment design approved under the World Bank financed National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project1.

B. Project Background

7. The Odisha coast (480 Km long) extends from Talsari (8 km south of Digha in the North) to Sonepur (12 km away from Behrampur towards South), forms a part of east coast on India and is prone to multiple hazards. The coastal territory is drained by a number of rivers like Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, Devi, Budhabalanga, Subarnarekha, Rushikulya and some other smaller ones. These rivers carry a large volume of sediments which have formed the huge single delta. The shoreline of Balasore and Bhadrak districts are a narrow strip of 4-8 km in breadth interrupted by estuaries and sand beaches. Kendrapara district shoreline is mainly covered by the typical mangrove vegetation. In Jagatsinghpur and Puri districts, the coastal strip is broken up by innumerable creeks and big estuaries influenced by Mahanadi & Devi rivers. The Ganjam coast is also interrupted by Rushikulya river. Hence Odisha coast is under uninterrupted influence of fresh water flow and delta building process. 8. The coastline is in general oblique to the global wind system which generates strong littoral current and represents one of the world’s largest littoral drift areas, with 1 million m3 of drift at Paradip. The average spring tide in the Odisha coast varies from 1 m to 4 m. The average significant wave height is within 2 m. In the northern Odisha coast i.e. north of Dhamra coast, the tidal range increases and wave energy diminishes resulting in formation of mudflats. The brackish water coastal lagoon i.e. Chilika lagoon may have formed through coastal submergence mechanism followed by coastal emergence. The other important features of Odisha coast are mangroves, estuaries and sand dunes. 9. The geographic location and physical environment of Odisha coast make it vulnerable to frequent cyclonic disturbances. The high wind speed together with torrential rain and storm surges associated with the cyclonic disturbances bring damages to the coastal settlements. 10. More than 80% of the geographical area of the State and nearly 90% of the population are vulnerable to one or more disasters. With more than 60% of the population living at or below the poverty line, the degree of their socio-economic vulnerability increases due to repeated exposure to disasters. Some severe calamities faced by the State are presented in Table 1:

Table 1 Showing the year wise Calamities in Odisha

Year Calamity 1994 Flood 1995 Flood & Cyclone 1999 Super Cyclone 2001 Flood 2002 Flood 2003 Flood 2004 Flood 2005 Flood

1Approved by the Government of India in 2010 for $255 million IDA credit, overall project cost $319 million. Aim is to the vulnerability of coastal communities in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to cyclone and other hydro meteorological hazards


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Year Calamity 2006 Flood 2007 Flood 2008 Flood 2009 Flood 2010 Flood 2011 Flood 2012 Flood 2013 Phailin 2014 Hud Hud

11. A severe cyclonic storm hit the coastal districts in general and Ganjam district in particular on 17th and 18th October 1999 causing widespread and unprecedented damages to the life and property of those districts. Within a span of 10 days, the State was again hit by the most severe cyclone storm on 29th and 30th October, 1999 which ravaged all the coastal districts in general and Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khordha and Puri districts in particular. The devastation was so enormous that it was termed as Super Cyclone. The Super Cyclone was followed by torrential rains (447 mm to 955 mm rainfall) from 29th October to 1st November causing very high flood. In the aftermath of the Super Cyclone 1999, it was realized that death toll was high due to the adverse effect of the tidal surge and wave set up, apart from the back water of the flood, upstream of the outfall point, of the river mouth and sea and non-availability of safe shelter buildings in the coastal villages, which could have withstood the intensity of the cyclone and storm surge. 12. Subsequently, severe Cyclonic Storm “PHAILIN” that struck the state from 12th October 2013 caused extensive devastation in 18 out of 30 districts in Odisha. The wind velocity was recorded to be 205 – 220 kmph., after hitting the Gopalpur coast, the cyclonic storm with tidal waves of 3.0 to 3.5 m height ravaged the coastal district of Odisha(Memorandum, SRC, Govt. of Odisha.).The incessant rainfall on the effect of this cyclonic storm also caused severe floods in Rusikulya, Vansadhara, Baitarani, Budhabalanga, and Subernarekha and other rivers affecting 13 districts. This hampered relief operations in the area and lakhs of people were marooned and vast patches of agricultural land were inundated due to the fresh spell of heavy rains and floods. Agricultural lands have been sand cast due to floods / flash floods, affecting people, public infrastructure and embankments severely. 13. Hence, it is proposed to construct some Saline embankments in the coastal districts, which can withstand very high wind speeds and flood water to protect human and animal lives during disaster. 14. The locations of embankments are identified as per the TAC recommendations, set up by Govt. of Odisha, the embankments are to be raised and strengthened in phases, to the recommended levels, depending upon land and fund availability. C. Need For the Project

15. The existing saline embankment is very old and the existing profile is very low. It is an earthen embankment and got damaged by flood and erosion. It is being maintained by Water Resources Department, Government of Odisha time to time as per the requirement and availability of funds.


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16. The proposed project would help to protect people, property, livestock and agricultural fields from saline water inundation. In the time of cyclonic gale these are of extreme importance to life and livelihood and help in sustainable agricultural production. Hence, there is a need to protect vulnerable areas by renovating the existing embankments. Implementation of this project will reduce variability of crop production and improve productivity in the coastal saline belts. Raising and strengthening of saline embankments are required to stop saline ingression to coastal agricultural land. 17. Proper forecasting and other curative measures with proper Disaster Management program can mitigate the flood and cyclone to a great extent. 18. Hence, it is proposed to raise and strengthen some saline embankments in the coastal areas to withstand high wind speeds and flood water so that human and animal lives during disaster can be protected. D. Sub Project Location

19. Under Nimapara Irrigation Division, under Phase -1, two (2) existing saline embankments (subprojects) are proposed under ADB financing and falling under Coastal Zone Regulation (CRZ) category CRZ-III criteria, they are (1) Jharling – Belanga and (2) Serei- Bandalo for raising and strengthening. The proposed embankments are located in the eastern part of Puri District; as shown in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1 Index Map of Proposed Saline/ River embankments in Nimapara Irrigation Division


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E. Brief Description of the Project

20. The proposed sub project is restoration of Jharling - Belanga existing saline embankment in the Astaranga block of Puri District in the state of Odisha,(DoWR originally proposed the sub project in the name of Raising and strengthening with slope protection work, providing launching and packing of jharling Belanga saline embankment from RD 00 to 29.100Km in Astaranga block of Puri district) the entire length of the embankment is 29.100 km origins at Jharling and ends near Belanga out of which the restoration of the embankment starts from RD 22.00 km to RD 29.10 km i.e. 7.100 km lies in between latitudes of 190 54’ 53” N to 190 55’ 50” N and longitudes from 860 13’ 59” E to 860 15’ 21” E covered under SOI toposheet reference No. 74 I/5. 21. The second sub project is restoration of Serei- Bandalo existing saline embankment in the Astaranga block of Puri District in the state of Odisha(DoWR,originally proposed the sub project in the name raising and strengthening of Serei-Bandalo saline embankment from RD 00 to 3.50Km in Astaranga block of Puri district.), the entire length of the embankment is 3.5 km origins at Serei and ends near Bandla the entire length proposed for restoration RD 0.000 km to RD 3.5 km lies between latitudes of 19054’41’’N to 19055’32’’N and longitudes from 860 13’31’’E to 86012’41’’E covered under SOI toposheet No. 74I/1. F. Purpose of the Report

22. The Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report investigates the potential environmental impacts based on the preliminary design and estimates. The sub-projects considered for implementation complies with all relevant environmental requirements of the Government of India, the State Government of Odisha, and ADB’s safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) 2009. The Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification of 2006, Govt. of India is the basis for environmental assessment. The expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities listed in the Schedule to this notification with addition of capacity beyond the limits specified for the concerned sector, project or activities which cross the threshold limits given in the Schedule, after expansion or modernization require environmental clearance. The Saline embankments are not covered or fall under the purview of EIA notification 2006, i.e., listed in the schedule of the EIA notification. 23. In these two sub-projects in addition to the existing land under right of way some additional land government land is required Jharling – Belanga - 8.80 acres and Serei- Bandalo involves approx. 3.39 acres of government additional land in addition to exiting land which is in the possession of DoWR. No land acquisition is anticipated as government land shall be procured through land alieniation. As the saline embankments are falling under CRZ – III category of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) 2011 it requires clearance from the Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority. G. The Study Methodology

24. The general methodology adopted to accomplish the Initial Environmental Examination includes:

Review of legal and statutory requirements;

Review of detailed project reports and estimates;

Preliminary reconnaissance visit to field to identity environmentally sensitive issues relating to the subproject and base line conditions;

Collection of Primary and secondary data;


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Focus Group Discussion & Stakeholders Consultations;

Identify and assess the potential impacts of the subproject on the base line conditions and recommend mitigation measures to offset the identified adverse impacts;

Formulate Environmental Management Plan including review of Institutional set up and

Capacity Building.

H. Structure of IEE Report

25. In line with the ADB’s SPS 2009, the IEE report has 10 chapters. The details are as:

1. Executive Summary: The section deals briefly with the critical facts, significant findings and recommendations.

2. Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes with overview of the project, purpose of the report, study methodology and project location

3. Chapter 2: Policy, Legal and Administrative Frame work for Environment Management chapter provides environmental management and protection policies, regulations as per the Ministry of Environment, Govt. of India, Govt. of Odisha and ADB environmental policies and the required clearance for the subproject.

4. Chapter -3: Description This chapter briefly describes the present condition of the various structures under the Saline Embankment of Nimapra Irrigation Division and a description of the proposed engineering recommendations.

5. Chapter 4: Description of the Environment. The section includes baseline conditions for the physical and natural environment, socio economic and demographic profile of the project area. The data presented in the report is gathered from secondary sources.

6. Chapter 5: Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures Chapter describe the extent of the impacts of the project activity on the existing environment. The focus of section is on the adverse impacts however the beneficial impacts are also reported in this chapter.

7. Chapter 6: The Information Disclosure, Consultation and Participation chapter gives information on consultation, stages and levels of consultation process and findings of the public consultation conducted in six villages as part of the project.

8. Chapter 7 Grievance Redress Mechanism Chapter provides the proposed mechanism for grievances.

9. Chapter 8: Environmental Management Plan Chapter describes the measures recommended for mitigating the adverse impacts arising out of the project. This chapter also emphasizes on the roles and responsibilities, regular monitoring activities, supervision and reporting of monitoring of various environmental components during different phases of the project.

10. Chapter 9 Gives findings and recommendations of the IEE study.


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III. POLICY, LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

26. The environmental management and protection policies, regulations and administrative framework governing the project are reviewed in this section. The review includes sector-specific environmental policies and regulations of the Government of India, State Govt of Odisha, ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, June, 2009, and the administrative framework of various agencies, such as the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), the Pollution Control Boards and other bodies associated with the implementation of the proposed subproject. A. Mandatory Requirements (Funding Agency)

1. Asian Development Bank’s Safeguard Policy Statement (June 2009)

27. The following are the requirements under ADB Safeguard Policy: 2. Environment Categorization

28. ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009, uses a classification system to reflect the significance of a project’s potential environmental impacts. A project’s category is determined by the category of its most environmentally sensitive component, including direct, indirect, cumulative, and induced impacts in the project’s area of influence. Each proposed project is scrutinized as to its type, location, scale, and sensitivity and the magnitude of its potential environmental impacts. Projects are assigned to one of the following four categories based on the Operations Manual Section F1 and Operational Procedures (OP) March 2010: Category A: Projects with potential for significant adverse environmental impacts which

are irreversible, diverse, or unprecedented. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is required to address significant impacts.

Category B: Projects judged to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of a lesser degree and or significance than those of category A projects. An initial environmental examination (IEE) is required to determine whether or not significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report.

Category C: Projects unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or “IEE is required, although environmental implications are still reviewed.

Category F1: Projects are classified as category F1, if they involve a credit line though a financial intermediary. The financial intermediary must apply on environmental management system; otherwise all subprojects will result in insignificant impacts.

3. Environmental Management Plan

29. It addresses the potential impacts and risks identified through the process of environmental assessment and the level of details and complexity of the EMP. It identifies impacts and risks and the priority measures and actions that will commensurate with the project.


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4. Public Disclosure

30. The IEE summary will be translated in to local language and disclosed to local people. The copy of the full IEE will be available with DoWR Division and Project Management Unit (PMU) and will be made available for the stakeholders as and when asked for. A copy of the IEE will be disclosed through the DOWR website and in ADB website as well. B. Mandatory Requirements (National)

1. Environmental Regulatory and Policy Framework for Subproject Selection

31. The environmental regulations of the Government of India have laid out various policy guidelines, acts and regulations pertaining to the sustenance of environment. The acts that are applicable to this project are summarized in the sections below.

2. Constitutional Provisions

32. The Constitution of India, in Article 48, of Directive Principles of the State, states that “the state shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife of the country”. Further Article 51-A (g), of fundamental duties, emphasizes that, “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures”. These two provisions of the constitution are the guiding principles for the environmental legislation in India. 33. The Government of India has laid down various policy guidelines, regulations, acts and legislations pertaining to the sustainability and protection of the environment and its various components. The statutory requirements for the proposed subproject are discussed briefly in the following paragraphs.

3. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 14th September 2006

34. The Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 is the umbrella legislation providing for the protection of the environment in the country. This act provides the Environment (Protection) Rules, which were formulated in 1986. The Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 1994 and the various amendments thereto have been notified under this act. The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has enacted a new notification under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 related to environmental clearance (EC) of the developmental projects with effect from September 14, 2006. 35. According to this notification, developmental projects are classified as category A and Category B based on their size, nature, location and possible environmental impacts. All the projects included in Category A require environmental clearance from the MoEF, Government of India. The list of projects or activities requiring environmental clearance and their categorization is given in the schedule of this notification. According to this notification, Saline Embankments are not under the purview of this notification. 4. Coastal Regulation Zone Notification (CRZ), 6th January 2011

Central Government imposes restrictions on the setting up and expansion of industries, operations or processes and the like in the “Coastal Regulation Zone” (CRZ), per the


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provisions of the CRZ Notification 6th January 2011. The notification defines Coastal Regulation Zone in India as:

Area from High Tide Line (HTL) to 500m on the landward side. HTL is the line on the land upto which the highest water line reaches during spring tide.

For tidal influenced water bodies area from HTL to 100m or width of the creek, which ever is less, on the landward side. The distance for these water bodies upto which CRZ will become applicable is to be decided depending on salinity concentration of 5 parts per thousand(ppt) measured during the driest period of the year.

Area falling between the hazard line and 500m from HTL on the landward side. For tidal influenced water bodies this distance is 100m. Hazard line is the line demarcated by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests(MoEF), through the Survey of India, taking into account tides, waves, sea level rise and shoreline changes

Inter tidal zone: area between HTL and Low Tide Line (LTL). Water and bed area between LTL and 12 nautical miles. In case of tidal influenced

water body, it will be the water and bed area between LTL at the bank and LTL on the opposite bank.

36. The main objectives of the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011 are:

To ensure livelihood security to the fishing communities and other local communities living in the coastal areas;

To conserve and protect coastal stretches and;

To promote development in a sustainable manner based on scientific principles, taking into account the dangers of natural hazards in the coastal areas and sea level rise due to global warming.

37. CRZ in the country is subdivided in to the following according to the CRZ notification 2011; CRZ-I: Areas that are ecologically sensitive and important, such as national parks / marine parks, sanctuaries, reserve forests, wildlife habitats, mangroves, corals / coral reefs, areas close to breeding and spawning grounds of fish and other marine life, areas of outstanding natural beauty / historically / heritage areas, areas rich in genetic diversity, areas likely to be inundated due to rise in sea level consequent upon global warming and such other areas, and Area between low tide line and the high tide line CRZ-II: The areas that have already been developed up to or close to the shoreline. For this purpose, “developed area” is referred to as that area within the municipal limits or in other legally designated urban areas which are already substantially built up and which have been provided with drainage and roads and other infrastructural facilities, such as water supply and sewerage mains. CRZ-III: Areas that are relatively undisturbed and those which do not belong to either CRZ-I or CRZ-II. These will include coastal zone in the rural areas (developed and undeveloped) and also areas within Municipal limits or in other legally designated urban areas which are not substantially built up. CRZ-IV:

A. the water area from the Low Tide Line to twelve nautical miles on the seaward side;


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B. shall include the water area of the tidal influenced water body from the mouth of the water body at the sea upto the influence of tide which is measured as five parts per thousand during the driest season of the year.

38. The development or construction activities in different categories of CRZ area shall be regulated by the concerned authorities at the State / Union Territory level, in accordance with norms stipulated in the CRZ regulation and in the state / UT coastal zone management plan. 39. The CRZ zone classifications are presented in the Table 2 below. So the project proponent i.e DoWR / PMU/ Concerned Executive Engineer shall apply to Chairman / Member Secretary , Odisha, Coastal Zone Management Authority(OCZMA) and obtain clearance for the sub projects under this act before initiating the civil works. The project proponent shall apply to the OCZMA with the following documents either prepared directly by DoWR / PMU or by outsourcing it to some consulting firms for seeking prior clearance under CRZ notification 2011.

40. The list of documents required for CRZ clearance are as follows:

Form-1 (Annexure-IV of the CRZ 2011 notification); IEE Report including marine and terrestrial component except for Construction

projects listed under 4(c) and (d) of the notification Disaster Management Report, Risk Assessment Report and Management

Plan; CRZ map indicating HTL and LTL demarcated by one of the authorized agency

(as Indicated in para 2 of the notification) in 1:4000 scale; Project layout superimposed on the above map indicated as above; The CRZ map normally covering 7km radius around the project site. The CRZ map indicating the CRZ-I, II, III and IV areas including other notified

ecologically sensitive areas;

Table 2 CRZ zone details

Sl.No Name of the Saline / River Embankments CRZ zone 1 Jharling – Belanga CRZ III 2 Serei – Bandalo CRZ III

5. The Water and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Acts

41. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 resulted in the establishment of the Central and State level Pollution Control Boards, (CPCB and SPCB) whose responsibilities include managing water quality and effluent standards, as well as monitoring water quality, prosecuting offenders and issuing licenses for the construction and operation of developmental projects requiring water as a resource. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, empowers the SPCBs to enforce air quality standards set by the CPCB. 42. During the construction phase of the project, if plants like concrete mixing plants, hot mix plants, crushers, diesel generators etc are installed., will require consent {consent for establishment (CFE) and consent for Operation (CFO)} from the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) pursuant to the Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act of 1974, The Water Cess Act of 1977 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981.


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43. This consent will be taken by the construction contractor. If the contractor is procuring the material from the vendors, he must ensure that the vendor’s have consent from the OSPCB. This would be applicable to all the major, medium and minor sub projects of this loan programme.

6. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

44. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 pertains to the cases of diversion of forest area for non-forestry use. The forest management rules, 2003 provide the guidelines for conversion of forest land for non-forest purposes. According to these rules the process of obtaining forest clearance under the new amendment varies with the legal status of the forestland to be diverted. There are two types of forests namely, reserved and protected, whose forest land can be diverted for non forest purposes. Reserved Forest (RF) is an area notified under the provisions of the Indian Forest Act or the State Forest Acts, with a full degree of protection. In Reserved Forest, all activities are prohibited unless permitted. Protected Forest (PF) is an area notified under the provisions of Indian Forest Act or the State Forest Acts with a limited degree of protection. In Protected Forests all activities are permitted unless prohibited by a government notification. It also restricts felling of trees and regulates diversion of forestland for non-forest use.

a In the case of Reserved Forest

(i) If the area of forests to be cleared or diverted exceeds 40 ha then prior permission will be granted by MoEF, GOI, New Delhi.

(ii) If the area of forest to be cleared or diverted is between ‘5 to 40’ ha, then the case would be put to the state advisory committee for consideration. The committee after studying the case will make its recommendation to the MoEF, GOI for formal approval.

(iii) If the area of forest to be cleared or diverted is below or equal to 5 ha, then the MoEF regional office is empowered to give the approval.

(iv) If the area to be clear-felled has a forest density of more than 40%, permission to undertake any work is needed from the Central Government, irrespective of the area to be cleared.

b. In the case of Protected Forest including villages Forests

45. The MoEF regional office is empowered to accord Forest clearance for an area up to 5 hectares, which is to be cleared. The procedure for getting the forest clearance is as follows:

(i) The user agency will submit an application to the District Forests Officer (DFO) seeking conversion of forest land for non forests purpose.

(ii) The DFO will scrutinize the application and forward it to the state conservator of forests (CFO) with his recommendations.

(iii) The state forest department will estimate the cost of compensatory afforestation as twice the cost of area likely to be submerged/ acquired and suggest the user agency to deposit this amount to the state forests department.


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(iv) The state forests department will also identify the land for compensatory afforestation and submit the application along with a compensatory afforestation plan to the Secretary MoEF, Government of India.

(v) The expert committee scrutinizes the application and state government’s proposal for compensatory afforestation. If required, the committee will also under take site visits.

(vi) The committee accords approval provided the application and compensatory afforestation proposals are satisfactory

(vii) The state government submits the compliance report stating the status of implementation of compensatory afforestation plan and conditions given in MoEF’s first stage clearance.

(viii) After review of the compliance report MoEF accords formal forest clearance.

46. In these sub-projects, Jharling – Belanga it passes through village forest from RD 25.300 to RD27.380 in Belanga village under Khatta No 75 Plot no 743 & Plot no. 756 in Khat No. 63/2. 7. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

47. The Wildlife (protection) Act, 1972 has allowed the government to establish a number of National Parks and Sanctuaries over the past 25 years, to protect and conserve the flora and fauna of the state. The act will be applicable if any of the sub project passes or encroaches or falls adjacent to any National Park or Sanctuary which houses habitats of wild animals. The wild life sanctuaries and national parks in the river basins under consideration are given in Table 3 below.

Table 3 List of National Parks and Sanctuaries in OIIAWMP Area

Sl. No. Name of the Protected Area (PA) Area Sq. km.

National Parks

1. Bhitarkanika 145.00

2. Similipal 845.70

Sanctuaries

1. Bhitarkanika 672.00

2. Similipal 2200.00

3. Satakosia Gorge 795.52

4. Hadagarh 191.06

5. Khalasuni 116.00

6. Kuldiha 272.75

7. Gahirmatha (Marine) 1435.00

8 Nandankanan 4.40


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Sl. No. Name of the Protected Area (PA) Area Sq. km.

9 Chanadaka - Dampara 175.79

10 Balukhand - Konark 71.72

11 Chilika(Nalaban) 15.53

48. The two subprojects Jharling – Belanga and Serei – Bandalo are not located in any of these sanctuaries / national parks.

8. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

49. In 1988, the Indian Motor Vehicles Act empowered the State Transport Authority (usually the Road Transport Office) to enforce standards for vehicular pollution and prevention control. The authority also checks emission standards of registered vehicles, collects road taxes, and issues licenses. In August 1997, the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC) programme was launched in an attempt to crack down on the vehicular emissions in the States. Since this act is applicable for all states, this will be applicable for this project. 50. All the vehicles that will be used in construction of the subprojects will have to comply with the PUC norms set down under this act.

9. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958

51. According to this Act, the area within the radii of 100 meters (m) and 300m from the “protected property” are designated as a “protected area” and “controlled area” respectively. No development activity (including building, mining, excavating, blasting) is permitted in the “protected area” and development activities likely to damage the protected property are not permitted in the “controlled area”, without prior permission of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), if the site/remains/ monuments are protected by ASI. The likely subprojects command area does not have any protected property and therefore, this act will not be applicable for the project. However, there may be a possibility that artifacts of coins, structures, fabrics or any other archaeological relics may be identified during the construction phase. If such a situation would arise this Act would then apply. However, in case of chance finds, the contractors will be required to follow a protocol; as defined in the Environmental Management Plan. 10. Land Acquisition and Resettlement & Rehabilitation:

52. The following acts and policies would be applicable to the sub-projects under OIIAWMIP. a) Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (LAA-1894) In India, compensation for land acquisition (LA) and resettlement assistance for project-affected people is governed by the Land Acquisition Act (LAA), 1894 which has been amended from time to time. Under the Land Acquisition Act of 1894, compensation is paid only to the legal titleholders and does not provide any compensation package to the non-titleholders like encroachers, squatters etc. LAA, as amended in 1984 provides the legal framework for land acquisition for a public purpose in India. It enables the State Government


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to acquire private lands for a public purpose, and seeks to ensure that no person is deprived of land except under the Act

b).The Orissa Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2006 The State Government of Odisha in 2006 have framed and adopted a comprehensive resettlement and rehabilitation policy named “The Odisha Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2006” in order to ensure sustained development through a participatory and transparent process. It shall apply to all those projects, for which acquisition of private land under Land Acquisition Act, 1894 or under any other law's for the time being in force or proclamation inviting objections in case of Government land is notified. This shall also be applicable to all projects for which land is acquired through negotiation under the provisions of this Policy 11. Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

53. This Act provides for public liability insurance for the purpose of providing immediate relief to the persons affected by an accident occurring while handling any hazardous substance and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The transportation of hazardous substances by vehicle use is also included. This statute would apply on the implementers of the Project. 12. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

54. It is a statutory authority attached to the MoEF located at New Delhi. The main responsibilities of CPCB include the planning and implementation of water and air pollution programmes; advising the Central Government on water and air pollution programmes; setting air and water standards and co-ordinating with the SPCBs.

13. Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB)

55. The OSPCB is the government agency responsible for ensuring the compliance to relevant standards related to discharges in the environment. The activities of the OSPCB include, planning and executing state level air and water quality initiatives; advising the state government on air, water and industry issues; establishing standards based on National Minimum standards and enforcing and monitoring of all activities within the state under the Air Act, the Water Act and the Cess Act. 14. Applicability of International Environmental Agreements

56. In addition, international conventions such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources2 (IUCN), Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)3 and Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance4

2 The IUCN provides Red List of Threatened Species which provides comprehensive information on the global conservation status of plants and animal species. The IUCN Red List is applicable for assessing global risk of extinction for species world over. The objective of the list is to highlight and convey the need for species conservation issues to public, policy makers and researchers 3 CMS also known as Bonn Convention, recognized that states must be the protectors of migratory species that live within or pass through their national jurisdictions, and aim to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their ranges. Migratory species threatened with extinction are listed on the Appendix I of the Convention. The signatories have to strive towards protecting these species.


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are applicable for selection and screening of sub-projects under restricted / sensitive areas. India is a party to these conventions. 15. Odisha State Legislations and Acts and Other relevant Guidelines/ Standards

57. Over and above, the project also gives due importance to the Indian standards, norms, guidelines and management procedures related to canal or irrigation projects such as IS 4701 reaffirmed 1995 i.e. Code of Practice for Earth work on canals and IS 4839 (part -1)1992, shall be applicable to embankments also. 58. The Government of India in the Ministry of Labour & Employment has enacted the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service of the Buildings and other Construction Workers and to provide their safety, health and welfare measures. To enforce the same the Government of Odisha has formulated rules namely the Odisha Building and other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and conditions of Service) Rules, 2002. As per the act Government has to deposit 1 % cess of the cost approved as per the tendered notification. The amount needs to be deducted from the bill at the time of making payment to the contractor. 59. According to the Child Labour Act, children at the age of 14 to 18 years, if employed shall not be engages in hazardous working conditions. 60. The constitution of India has provisions for ensuring the health and wellbeing of all employees need to be protected and the state has the duty to ensure protection. For this sub-project, the mitigation measures were based on the World Bank Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines.

16. Odisha minor mineral concession Rules 1990 amended 2004

61. As per the act, no person shall undertake any quarrying operations for the purpose of extraction, collection and /or removal of minor minerals except under and in accordance with terms and conditions of the quarry lease, permit and / or auction sale, various rules which are important and relevant to the project activities are stated below:

Extraction, collection, and / or removal of minor minerals by a person from his own land for normal agricultural operations or other bonafide domestic consumptions shall not be construed as quarrying operations.

The government may have restrictions in granting a quarry lease; for an area upto 5 Ha, the permit and lease should be obtained from Tahasildhar, Revenue Department, Govt. of Odisha and above 5 Ha, from the Sub-Collector, and in the case of Forest Lands, it should be from Divisional Forest Officer and for the Minor minerals other than those specified in item I(1) of Schedule III, regardless of location, from the Mining Officer and Deputy Director of Mines, Department of Steel & Mines.

Chapter II section 14 Sub. Section 8 states the conditions of quarry lease; it states that the lease shall not carry on or be allowed to be carried out on , any quarrying operations at any point with in a distance of: (a). One hundred meters from any

4 The convention on Wetlands of International importance ( Ramsar Convention) provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources, As per this there are 25 designated wetlands, in India, Chilka in Orissa is one among them


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railway line, national highway, state highway or any reservoir; or (b) with in a distance of 50 meters from any tank, canal, road (other than National or State highways) except under and under in accordance with the permission of the Collector.

Section 21 and 23 states lessee shall ensure major erosion and observe all such environmental safeguards as provided in the act and in case of granite quarry, proper reclamation should be done with plantation.

It also states if the land leased out is a private land, the lessee shall pay a reasonable compensation, as agreed upon between the lessee and the owner of the land.

It also states that the depth of quarry below the surface shall not exceed six meters. C. Clearances required for the subprojects

62. After reviewing the various applicable environmental acts and statutes, as applicable to Government of India, Govt. of Odisha and ADB some of the clearances that are to be obtained by SIO / Contractor are:

CRZ Clearance -The subprojects need to take approval from the Odisha State Coastal Zone Management Authority (OCZMA) as per CRZ notification 2011.

Permission from State Forest Department- There are some trees within the proposed and existing RoW, to the possible extent trees would be saved, if tree cutting is necessary, they require permission from the State DFO for cutting before commencement of the civil work.

Consent from Odisha State Pollution Control Board - All the construction contractors should obtain consent under the water and air act from Odisha State pollution control board before commencement of construction work for the plant and machinery (Hot Mix, WMM, Batching, Crusher, Diesel Generator greater than 15 KVA) they establish for the projector if they are procuring from the vendor, the contractor should ensure that the vendors has the requisite consents from the State Pollution Control Board of Odisha.

Permissions from Department of Mines and Geology : I. Contractor would obtain permission for transporting the soil from the Department of

Mines and Geology or local bodies as applicable, along with the mutual agreement with the land owner in case of private lands.

II. Contractor would obtain permission for extracting boulders before quarrying; if the extraction of the boulder is being procured from the existing quarry/supplier, it shall be ensured that, the requisite license/ lease has been obtained from the concerned Authority.

III. Contractor would obtain permission for extracting sand before quarrying ; if the extraction of boulder is being procured from the existing quarry/supplier, it shall be ensured that the requisite license/ lease has been obtained from the concerned Authority.

Permission from Commissioner of Explosives - If the Contractor stores diesel or stores blasting materials he has to obtain permission or if procuring or executing through vendors he must ensure that the vendor has obtained permission.


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Permission from District Health Officer - Contractor would obtain permission for establishing labour camps.

Pollution under Control Certificates - Vehicles and machineries engaged in the construction of the project will comply with the Motors Vehicle act and will be required to obtain pollution under control certificate.

D. Environment Categorization as per ADB Safeguard Policy

63. The subprojects (Jharling – Belanga and Serei- Bandalo are classified as “Category B” as per Environmental Guidelines for Asian Development Bank’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009. These sub-projects do not have any major environmentally sensitive issues within the existing project area. There are no wild life sanctuaries or national parks, eco-sensitive zones, protected monuments, endangered or exotic species of plants are present within the ROW. However, one sub project( Jharling – Belanga) is an existing embankment passing through small patches of village forest, as raising and strengthening activities are restricted to existing RoW with a toe wall in that stretch and as such no additional forest land is proposed for diversion hence the subprojects are classified as Category B. Though the two sub projects requires some additional government land i.e 8.80 acres for Jharling – Belanga and 3.39 acres for Serei- Bandalo in addition to its existing available land under right of way. This additional land shall be obtained through land alienation process hence no land acquisition is anticipated.

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IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. Sub Project Locations

64. The proposed sub project is raising & strengthening of Jharling - Belanga saline embankment in the Astaranga block of Puri District in the state of Odisha, the entire length of the embankment is 29.100 km origins at Jharling and ends near Belanga out of which the restoration of the embankment starts from RD 22.00 km to RD 29.10 km i.e. 7.100 km( The estimate is prepared for RD 22.000 km to 28.000km for ADB funding and the balance 1.10 km is under construction through Rural Development Department under NCRMP as approach road to cyclone Shelter Keutujanga) lies in between latitudes of 190 54’ 53” N to 190 55’ 50” N and longitudes from 860 13’ 59” E to 860 15’ 21” E covered under SOI toposheet reference No. 74 I/5 . This embankment protects the homestead and cultivable lands covering benefiting immediately 5 villages and 2 Gram Panchayts in the Astaranga Block of Puri District having an area of affected land of 1600 acres and with a population of 9057and households of 2112 and surrounding villages. This embankment is protecting the floods of river Prachi and Devi and very close to confluence point of Bay of Bengal and gets inundated with Saline water. While the subproject Jharling – Belanga is connected with Prachi and Kadua river and confluence to sea near Keutjanga into the Bay of Bengal and Kadua river runs all along on right side of the Jharliing – Belanga saline embankment and confluences with Devi river near Sahan village. 65. The second sub project is raising & strengthening of Serei- Bandalo saline embankment in the Astaranga block of Puri District in the state of Odisha, the entire length of the embankment is 3.5 km origins at Serei and ends near Bandla the entire length proposed for restoration RD 0.000 km to RD 3.5 km lies in between latitudes of 19054’41’’N to 19055’32’’N and longitudes from 86013’31’’E to 86012’41’’E covered under SOI toposheet No. 74I/1. This embankment protects the homestead and cultivable lands covering immediately 3 villages in the Astaranga Block of Puri District having an area of affected land of 390 acres and with a population of 1717 and households of 392 and surrounding villages. Serei – Bandalo saline embankment serves to prevent saline ingress to the right side of Prachi river and left of the Kadua river for a length of 3.50 km, thus making left side of the agricultural fields safe against salinity. The outfall of Prachi river being close to the confluence point of river Kadua with the sea the tide gets short way to travel through the Kadua river affecting saline embankment. 66. The two subproject locations are shown in Nimapara Irrigation Division jurisdiction map are shown in Index Map enclosed as Annexure 1.

67. The river Kushabahdra off takes from river Kuakhai of Mahanadi system near Balianta and passes through the areas of Balianta Block & Balipatna Block of Khurda District, Nimapara, Gop and Kakatpur block of Puri district and out fall to Bay of Bengal at Ramchandi temple. The left bank of river Kushabhadra has been scouring severely towards village area of Tikina, Khalakatapatna and Marine drive road up to Chandrabahaga and the river courses is changing many times over the years.. B. Type and Need of the sub projects

68. The existing embankment is an earthen embankment, the deep channel of river Kadua is very close to Jharling - Belanga saline embankment at many places in meandering condition and also very close to the confluence point of Bay of Bengal with river


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Devi and Prachi running near to the embankment causing scouring and in many places it is completely washed off. 69. Serei – Bandalo is also an earthen homogenous section which is close to the Prachi and Kadua confluence point and due to vicinity to sea mouth tide affect the saline embankments. In the past due to Tsunami in the Indonesia coast and Phailin has affected the Odisha coast but without loss of life. To protect the lives and properties of local villagers the WRD has made many temporary protection works by providing Bullah piliing and sand bag packing in river side of the embankment such practice is continued for the last 20 years which is a costly affair and a temporary measure. The local people and political representatives of the area are demanding since long time to restore the embankment permanently but due to paucity of funds could not be taken up. 70. The area faces the problems like erosion, fragility of river mouth, tidal action, saline ingress, water logging and consequent impact in the ecosystem. The effect of problem gets amplified due to high population density characterizing the coastal track of Odisha. The Super Cyclone of 1999 and Phailin in 2013 in Odisha coast is pointer in this direction which have prompted the authorities to take immediate measures to curb the crises and to protect the lives, livestock and property to a greater extent. The wind velocity in the Puri district was 223 kmph during Phailin and it received 221.6 mm rainfall between (9th to 14th October 2013) affecting 1814775 population in1769 villages covering 11 blocks and affecting 630761 livestock population in Puri district(Memorandum, SRC, Govt. of Odisha 12-15 October 2013).

C. Back ground Brief Description of the sub-Projects

71. Taking a glance at the history of natural events, it can be stated that the area has been marred by natural disasters like Super Cyclone of 1999, Phailin 2013, cyclonic storms originating in the Bay of Bengal and flooding of three major rivers Viz; Prachi , Kadua and Kusshabhadra. Despite that the area has a potential for maritime activities in addition to age old practice of agriculture, fishery and allied activities. Most of the people in the locality are fishermen who engage in inland fisheries to maintain their livelihood. Besides a few people depend on betel cultivation. The fishing activities of the fishermen can be more developed if the embankment is raised and strengthened, as it will also provide better communication for marketing their fish and betel products. These saline embankments are old saline gherry that are in existence since 1976 as reported by villagers. The embankments badly damaged during super cyclone 1999 and Phailin during 2013. 72. The existing and proposed salient features for the Saline / River embankments are shown in the Table 4 below.

Table 4 Salient features for the Saline / River embankments

No Description Jharling – Belanga S/E Serei – Bandalo S/E

Existing Embankment Details

Proposed Embankment Details

Existing Embankment Details

Proposed Embankment Details

Length 7.10 m 6.00 m 3.5 m 3.5m

No. of Sluices

4 2 renovation + 1 new

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proposed

HTL (Surge Level)

4.00 m - 4.00 m -

LTL -0.50 m - -0.50 m -

TBL RL 2.80 m RL 5.20 m 2.05 m 5.20 m

Free Board - 1.20 m - 1.20 m

Top Width 2.50 m (avg) 3.70 m 2.00 m 3.70 m

Road Formation Width ( Carriage way)

- ---- - -

Side Slope (river side)

1:1, 2:1 1 :1 2:1

Country side 1:1 1.5:1 1:1 1.5:1

\ Turning Circles

- -- - -

HFL. D/S 2.50 - 2.50 -

Turfing ( Country Side)

- Yes - Yes

Granite Boulder packing on river side

- Yes - Yes

(HTL – High Tide Line; LTL – Low tide line; TBL – Top Bank level; HFL – High Flood Level)

( Source: DoWR Nimapara Division- Detailed Estimate)

1. Details of Existing embankment:

73. The following are the details of existing two saline embankments Bank Width

74. Jharling – Belanga at present has a bank top width of average 2.5 m and TBL of 2.8 m; and Serei – Bandalo has a top width of 1m and TBL of 2.05 m; and it got scoured over the years and extensively damaged during Phailin .


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Side Slope

75. Jharling Belanaga has side slope of 1.5 :1 and Serei- Bandalo has side slope of 1:1. Free Board

76. Jharling – Belanga and Serei – Bandla embankments at present has no freeboard

2. Proposed Design Details

77. The proposed work i.e. raising and strengthening of the Jharling – Belanga embankment to top RL of 5.20 m above 0.60 m high from the surge level during cyclonic tide and top width of 3.70 m and side slopes of 2:1 in both river and country side. The structures will be protected by providing all round steel sheet piling and provision of MS shutters in both river and country side to contain within the base width limit and there is a provision for renovation of 2 no of existing sluices and proposal for one new drainage sluice. at RD 22.050; 23.20 km and 27.40 km to pass the rain water of country side catchment area. The sample cross section showing existing and proposed at RD 22.240 km and RD 25.480 km is enclosed as an Annexure- 2 & 2a. 78. The proposed subproject Serei – Bandalo saline embankment estimate envisages raising and strengthening of the existing saline embankment along with provision for four new sluices to improve the drainage / water logging. The average NSL of the base of the embankment is 1.00m. The normal high tide level (HTL) of the river is 1.75 m and existing TBL of the embankment is 2.5 m. The observed maximum HTL of the river is 4.60 m and recorded during super cyclone in the year 1999. The TBL of the saline embankment fixed at RL 5.20m with top width of 3.70 m and side slopes 2(H):1(V) and also provision for packing and toe wall, to contain within the base width limit, including turfing. The sample cross section showing existing and proposed at RD 0.480 km; RD 2.160km and RD3.360km is enclosed as an Annexure 3 & 3a &b.

1. Right of Way & Land use Details

79. The Saline / River embankments are the existing embankments constructed on government land or on private lands through voluntary land donations in general. The official Records of Rights (RoR) for these embankments are not updated so far though they are existing once. The summary of existing right of way (RoW) details as provided by DoWR i.e. Executive Engineer, Nimapara Irrigation Division is mentioned in Table 5 for each embankment and the details of running distance (RD) wise particulars are enclosed as Annexure 4 &5.

Table 5 Showing Existing and Proposed Right of Way (RoW) Details

Sl.No Name of the Saline \ River Embankment

Existing width Land available with DoWR as RoW in meters

Proposed width RoW in meters

Additional Land width requirements in meters

1 Jharling - Belanga 16.030 to 19.020

20 0.980 to 3.970 m

2 Serei- Bandalo 13.000 to 18.060

20 1.940 to 7.000


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80. The Landuse in the subprojects are as the Jharling – Belanga & Serei - Bandalo Saline embankment pass through different categories of land use i.e. agriculture land, waste land, built up area, pasture, village forest5, river, and burial grounds. There are no reserved forest6 or protected forest7 patches in the proposed sub projects. D. Topographical Features of the Project

81. For Jharling – Belanga embankment river Prachi, Devi and the Bay of Bengal do characterise the prominent features of the location, the general elevation of land varies from 1.00 m (R.L.) to 1.50 m (R.L.) with SOI, toposheet reference number 74 I/5. 82. For Serei- Bandal embankment, Rivers viz; Prachi, Kadua and the Bay of Bengal do characterize the prominent topographic features of the location, the general elevation of land varies from 1.00m (R.L) to 1.50 m (R.L) with SOI toposheet number 74I/1. 83. Flood plains, river banks, and the coastal stretch are the topographic features of the area.The Bay of Bengal is on an average 1.00 km away from the project site for Jharling – Belanga and on an average 3.00km for Serei- Bandal. Due to the natural calamities like floods and tidal surge in the area, the existing saline embankments have damaged.. Most of the topographic features are the result of the recent geologic activity i.e., alluvial deposits, estuarine activities and fluvial and aeolian influences.

E. Ground water Scenario

84. The thick sedimentary pile in the coastal track contains extensive aquifer zones with vast development possibilities, despite constraints of salinity hazards. This calls for a strategy of balanced groundwater development without dislocating hydrodynamic or hydro-chemical balance, which may lead to sea water ingress in coastal aquifer and also declining trend of ground water level due to over-exploitation. Similarly optimal development of groundwater conjunctively with surface water will ameliorate the water logging situations in canal commands; induce multiple cropping, increase irrigation intensity and agriculture production. Thus the long term exploitation of ground water resources requires an in-depth understanding of the aquifer distribution and characteristics under varied hydro geomorphic and hydro geological condition in the state. (Source:Hydrogeological Atlas of Odisha, Govt. of India, Central Ground Water Board, MOWR, South Eastern Region, BBSR 1995). F. Project Appreciation

85. The subproject Jharling- Belanga involves raising and strengthening of 6.00 km length and renovation of 2 existing sluices and construction of one new sluice. The sub project Serei – Bandalo involves raising and strengthening of 3.50 km length and renovation of 4 existing sluices. The restoration of the above works will help to protect agricultural

6 Reserved forest is an area notified under the provisions of Indian Forest Act or the State Forest Acts, with a full degree of protection. In Reserved forest all activities are prohibited unless permitted by a government notification 6 Reserved forest is an area notified under the provisions of Indian Forest Act or the State Forest Acts, with a full degree of protection. In Reserved forest all activities are prohibited unless permitted by a government notification 7 Protected Forest is an area notified under the provisions of Indian Forest Act or the State Forest Acts, with a limited degree of protection. In protected forests all activities are permitted unless prohibited specially through a notification. Protected Forest – meaning of – Land has to be one which is not included in a reserved forest – In case of unreserved forest, a notification in terms of Sec. 34 has to be issued, declaring the applicability of the Chapter –IV of the Act: 1992 (II) Orissa Land Rights 185.


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land, livestock, lives, property from flood and tidal surges. From the detailed investigation and survey conducted at site on various aspects, the following are the noteworthy points :

(i) The existing embankment in the project is in poor condition and is incapable to protect the coastal habitation from the wrath and furry of the devastating agencies, especially cyclonic storm and tidal surges. (ii) With the modern methodology and scientifically assessed parameters the embankments height is considered 1.2 m above the surge level, river and countryside slopes as 2:1 to accommodate hydraullic gradient line in the embankment section.

(iii) After implementation the entire sub project areas comprising 5 numbers of villages for Jharling – Belanga directly and indirectly 15 villages and 3 villages for Serei – Bandalo directly and 12 villages indirectly will get improved communication system, there by facilitating the administration to reach affected people during emergency for smooth for evacuation and rescue operation. (iv) The problem like water logging, saline intrusion can be kept at bay. This will certainly enhance the productivity at the crop land directly and boost the economic standards of the farming community.

(v) The project will carve a niche especially for the weaker sections (Schedule Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) & other back ward class (OBC)) of the society who can avail a secured occupational output from age – old practices like fishing, farming, cottage industries etc. by improved access to the market places, service centers and knowledge centers, besides many other downstream indirect benefits.

(vi) Besides socio – economic benefits, the project will attract ecological and environmental friendliness area. It will also protect from saline ingress and improved yields. Once the embankments are improved the influence of tidal surges can be minimized, saline ingress will be discouraged - there by the drinking water problem of the locality will be solved to a greater extent. 86. Thus in a nutshell, it will minimize the effect on loss of life and property of the inhabitants. The benefits to the locality will be manifold directly and indirectly in socio-economic front. This will also boost better administration, surveillance, education, health, sanitation, drainage, agriculture and many more.


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G. Benefit Cost Ratio

87. For Jharling - Belanga embankment, after implementation of the project, immediately 5 villages (1254 people of with geographical area of 2300 acres) plus surrounding villages( 20,000 people covering 15 villages) will be benefited and for Serei - Bandalo embankment, after implementation of the project, nearly 1717 people of 3 villages with geographical area of 555 acres will be benefited plus surrounding villages( 12,000 people covering 12 villages), after implementation of the project. Benefit from the project has been assessed basing on the agriculture sector and embankment sector and the Internal Rate of Return (I.R.R.) has been mathematically calculated based on computer software. The results computed for each subproject are given below in Table 6.

Table 6 Showing Subproject wise Benefit Cost Ratio

Sl.No Name of the Sub - Project Benefit Cost Ratio (B.C. Ratio)

1 Jharling – Belanga Saline Embankment 2.75

2 Serei – Bandalo Saline Embankment 2.03

( Source: DPR Jharling – Belanga; Serei- Bandalo Feb. 2014 DoWR)

H. Risk Factors

88. The renovation of embankments is being undertaken on the existing embankments. To the possible extent government land is being utlised and if any private land is involved its through voluntary donation. However, unfavorable climate i.e. untimely rain may affect the work for days making the site unapproachable due to non-plying of the vehicles, but the gestation period of this risk being limited for a few days only; it can be safely borne with. Arrangement of construction materials including that of cement, MS rod, etc. is the responsibility of the executing agency and hence the situation of untimely supply of construction material will not arise. Proper co-operation and co-ordination of the local people with the executing agency/ PMU (DoWR) will help in implementing the subprojects as well as safeguarding interest of local stakeholders. I. Management and Maintenance details

89. Management: The Water Resources Dept. of Govt. of Orissa will be responsible for day to day management of all the construction packages, as DoWR is the owner and executing line department for saline embankment sector.

Maintenance:

(a) The embankments being the assets of DoWR, and are maintained by DoWR., out of Annual State Budget (Non-plan). Thus there is special budgetary provision for maintenance.

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J. Earth work

90. As per the approved LS and DS, this involves filling of the earth material, the approx. quantities required 1,93,191 cum for Jharling – Belanga Saline embankment and 143246 cum for Serei – Bandalo saline embankments as per the Detailed estimate, prepared for the subprojects by E.E, DoWR, Odisha. K. Turfing and Slope Protection Work

91. Jharling – Belanga Saline embankment has a provision for turfing 59,376 sqm on country side and it has a provision for packing with hard granite stones on the river side. Serei – Bandalo Saline embankment has a provision for turfing 49749 sqm on country side and it has a provision for packing with hard granite stones on the river side as per the Detailed estimate, prepared for the subprojects by E.E, DoWR, Odisha. L. Construction Material Details

The type of materials, lead distance and locations along with Quarry Map for materials is enclosed as Annexure 6. 92. The below are the list of provisional construction materials that the Contractor may need to procure for the sub-project. The detailed estimate provides a provision to approximate conveyance of materials i.e. lead distance involved are given below Table 7:

Table 7 Table showing the Lead distance

No Item / Construction Material

Embankment and Lead Distance

Jharling - Belanga Serei Bandalo

1 Cement 96 km ( Bhubaneswar)

77 km ( Bhubaneswar)

2 Steel 96 km ( Bhubaneswar)


3 Granite products quarry Tapanga the 107 kms

quarry Tapanga the 99 kms

4 Earth Within 5 km Within 5 km

5 Sand 40 km from Dighalo river (Kushabhadra)

42 km from Dighalo river (Kushabhadra)

6 Wood 96 km ( Bhubaneswar)


7 Non- Sal Bullah 56 km (Nimapara) 50 km (Nimapara)

8 Sheet pile 140 km ( Cuttack)

140 km ( Cuttack)

9 Hume pipe

( Source: Detailed Estimate ,Jharling- Belanga; E.E, Nimapara Division, DoWR)

M. Access Roads

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road from Sundar to Rai Beruan ( by vehicle) and later only some local villagers commute by bi-cycle and walking. As the approach roads are narrow contractor has to adopt proper traffic arrangements while transporting the vehicles. N. Drainage Condition

93. The drainage area of Jharling – Belanga saline embankment is about 4 sq. km and it has 4 numbers of existing sluices which are insufficient for proper drainage. In this sub project out of these 4, 2 damaged sluice will be reconstructed with larger vents and one new sluices is proposed to meet release of flood / saline water. For the Serei – Bandalo sub project drainage area is around 2.25 sq. km and it has existing 4 number of old sluices will be reconstructed with improved or larger vents to release the flood / saline water. O. Provision for Plantation / Any other items

94. The estimates prepared for the sub projects doesn’t contain the provision for plantation, hence it is the responsibility of DoWR to undertake plantation either directly in the embankment where space is available or through local forest department. In these sub projects there is scope some trees might require felling so DoWR shall make a joint verification along with the forest department and obtain permission for the tree cutting from the local forest department. However, in the EMP chapter a tentative estimate for the compensatory tree plantation has been proposed.


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V. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

4.1 INTRODUCTION

95. The Chapter provides the baseline environmental conditions of the study area, in order to assess the impacts due to the sub projects have been proposed are studied and examined. The entire study area has been classified under two categories i.e. “Corridor of Impacts” and “Project Influence Area”. Corridor of Impacts defines the strips of land where the proposed construction activity will take place i.e. 20 m which is the proposed Right of Way (RoW). Field surveys were carried out within the RoW while, 500 meter on the either side of the embankment has been considered as “Project Influence Area”. Critical environmental and social issues were identified at the screening stage. The existing environmental and social conditions of the study area (covering an area spread over 500 meter on the either side of the embankment), in general and Corridor of Impacts (20m strip), in particular, has been studied as described in subsequent sections. Transect walk along the embankment were made by the study team for assessing the physical, biological and social environment of the study area. A. PHYSICAL RESOURCES

4.2 PHYSIOGRAPHY

96. Odisha state is covered under three agro-ecological regions i.e. Eastern plateau ( Chhattisgarh) hot sub humid ecoregions, eastern ( Chottanagour) Plateau and Eastern Ghats , hot sub- humid ecoregions and Eastern coastal Plain, hot sub humid to semi arid eco-regions. The study area falls in the Eastern Coastal Plain which is characterized by semi-arid ecoregion, with coastal alluvium – derived soils and GP 90 -210 days. 97. Physiographically the State can be divided in to five distinct units, namely (i) Coastal plains, (ii) Northern uplands, (iii) The erosional plains of Mahanadi and other river valleys (iv) South Western hilly region and (v) Subdued plateau.

98. The coastal plains covering parts of Ganjam, Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Balasore district from south to north, form an extensive flat alluvial tract between the hills in the west and the coast in the east. It presents a flat topography gently sloping towards east with insignificant elevation difference. The general elevation of coastal plains i.e. study area varies from 0 to 10m above mean sea level. 4.3 SEISMICITY

99. The Bureau of Indian Standards has categorized the entire India into 5 seismic zones depending upon the degree of proneness to earthquakes. The Zone I signify lesser degree while Zone V is of highest order. The northern and southern most parts of Odisha are classified as Zone I and remaining parts of the state are classified under Zone II & Zone III. The subprojects are falling under earthquake risk zone –III (moderate damage risk zone) Figure -2.


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(Source: Odisha State Disaster Management Authority website)

Figure 2 : Earth Quake Zones of Odisha

4.4 CLIMATE AND RAINFALL

100. The study area has tropical climatic characterized by hot with high humidity during April and May & cold during December and January. The monsoon generally breaks during the month of June. The average annual normal rainfall between 2004 to 2013 in Astrang block is 1557 mm and the year wise monthly rainfall is presented in Table 8 and the study area falls in the rainfall zone of 1400mm to 1500mm and some patches above 1600 mm. In addition to monsoon rainfall, the area receives from cyclonic storms substantially. The average temperature varies from a minimum of 11.60C to a maximum of 35.60C. The variation of wind speed is spectacular which assumed as high as 350 km/ hour during the Super Cyclone of 1999 subsequently during Phailiin in Puri district it was 223 kmph and with a rainfall of 221.6 mm during 9th to 14th October 2013. The relative humidity is high in the coastal areas and slightly lower in the interior.

Table 8Rainfall Data of Astrang Block from 2004 to 2013

( Rainfall in mm)

YEAR MONTHS

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOT

2004 0 0 0 91 0 120 193 191 99 184 0 0 878

2005 0 0 80 0 21 105 467 76 433 840 5 0 2027

2006 0 0 2 0 133 110 461 958 175 54 10 0 1903

2007 0 42 0 0 137 212 108 603 464 93 0 0 1659

2008 33 0 0 95 19 312 290 562 325 117 33 0 1786

2009 0 0 0 0 280 102 869 370 346 122 3 0 2092

2010 0 0 0 0 135 120 147 197 133 424 218 52 1426

2011 0 0 0 0 110 284 214 304 202 0 0 0 1114

2012 0 0 0 0 0 82 197 300 438.6 104 113 0 1234.6


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2013 0 0 0 12 86 148 196 267 113 630 0 0 1452

(Source: SRC, Bhubaneswar) 4.5 GROUNDWATER

101. The assessment of ground water resource has been done taking the blocks as the assessment units. According to the latest assessment, Puri district has an annually replenishable ground water resource of 88348 hect-metre (HM) and 60 % of it is considered as safe use. About 3187 HM is committed for domestic and industrial requirement for coming 25 years. The following Table 9 shows the utilisable ground water resources.

Table 9 Ground Water Resources of Puri District

District Ground water

resource

assessed (HM)

Utilisable

resource for

domestic and

industrial use

(HM)

Annual draft

for irrigation

use (HM)

Gross annual

draft for all

uses (HM)

Stage of GW

development

Puri 88348 3187 4431 6770 7.32

Astrang Block

Source: G.W.S & I Directorate

4.6 COSTAL SALINE AREA AND EFFECT ON GROUND WATER:

102. A considerable area of about 5.39 lakh hectares of the coastal alluvial tract is beset with salinity hazard. In a narrow tract it starts from Chandereswar in Balasore district in the north east and extends upto Brahmagiri in Puri district in the south west. The Saline aquifers occur in different depth. The salinity zone and pattern of occurrence of fresh and saline aquifers are presented in Table 10.

Table 10 Pattern of Occurrence of Saline Aquifers in Puri District

District Block

Full Part

Puri - Astarng, Brahmagiri, Delang, Gop, Kakatpur, Kanas, Krushna Prasad, Nimapara, Pipli, Puri, Satyabadi

Source: G.W.S & I Directorate

4.7 SOIL TYPE, EROSION AND LAND USE PATTERN

103. Puri District shows broadly four categories of soil i.e. Ultisols ( Laterite soils), Entisols (alluvial,coastal sandy soils and saline and sandy saline alkali soils) and Alfisols (Delataic


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alluvial soils, Red gravelly soils, Red sandy soils and red loamy soils Figure 3 as per the Map of District Planning Map Series. 104. In the study area, the Jharling Belanga and Serei- Bandalo area shows fine loamy soils i.e. Fluvaquents characterised by deep, moderately well drained, fine loamy soils on nearly level lower delta with clayey surface, slight erosion and moderate flooding associated with deep, poorly drained, fine loamy soils with loamy surface and strong salinity and with patches of deep, poorly drained fine soils on very gently slopping swamps with loamy surface with slight erosion, moderate flooding and strong salinity. These falls under 151 and 155 mapping unit of Orissa Soils published by National Bureau of Soil Survey, Govt. of India. (Source: National Atlas Map)

Figure 3 Soil Map of Puri District

105. Coastal erosion is a chronic problem in the coastal districts of Odisha, loss of coastal land is termed as erosion and gain is termed as accretion, changes in the shoreline are dynamic process of accretion and erosion on a seasonal or yearly basis. In addition drift of the river brings in sediments to the Odisha coast. Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt, of India conducted studies i.e. National Assessment of shoreline change for Odisha coast and the data is available for only limited study area. The details are as:

District Ports/ Rivers South North Puri Astrang Port High Erosion -

Chilika lake mouth Stable coast Low Erosion Mangala nadi Low Accretion Low Accretion Bhargavi Nadi Medium Accretion Medium Accretion Kushabadra Nadi Low Erosion Low Erosion Prachi / Kadua Nadi Medium Erosion Low Erosion

(Source: National Assessment of Shoreline Change – Odisha Coast 2011. MoEF However, in the proposed sub projects the erosion data is not available and the erosion is negligible it may be like slight sheet erosion.


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106. The land use of the area shows the area is dominant with arable irrigated land and plantations, the details of soil type and landuse pattern for the study area are shown in Table.11.

Table 11 Soil Type & Land Use Pattern (within 10 Km radius) of Embankment

S.No

Name of the Saline Embankment

Soli Type & Taxonomic classification

Land Use Pattern

1 Jharling - Belanga Fine loamy soils i.e. Fluvaquents and patches of

Agricultural, settlements, village forest, grazing lands, river, waste lands, burial grounds, aquaculture

2 Serei- Bandalo Agricultural, settlements, village forest, grazing lands, river, waste lands, ponds, aquaculture

4.8 NATURAL CALAMITIES (Cyclones & Floods)

107. Odisha is vulnerable to disasters due to its sub-tropical littoral location and the Bay of Bengal is frequented with cyclones. The state is prone to tropical cyclons, storm surges and tsunamis. The coastal plains are the alluvial deposits and the rivers in the region are silted heavily and their carrying capacity has reduced resulting in frequent floods. During the last decade the state has faced floods, cyclone, tornado or drought every year from 1891 to 2000 Odisha coast experienced 98 no.s of cyclones/ severe cyclones. Generally, two cyclone seasons prevail in the Odisha i..e one during pre-monsoon period (April, May & June ) and another post monsoon( October to December). 108. A cyclone originates as low pressure becomes depression and converted into cyclone. A cyclone has three devastating factors (i) high wind speed (ii) heavy rain and (iii) surge. In general, Orissa coast receives 2 to 3 cyclone every year and the most severe one was the super cyclone of 1999. This has resulted wind speed of >300 Kmph, rainfall >500mm tidal wave of 3- 6mt height and subsequently very severe cyclonic storm “ Phailin” hit the Odisha coast during October 2013 with wind velocity of 205 – 220 kmph and tidal waves of 3 to 3.5 m high affecting the 18 districts affecting 132.35 lakhs of people in 171 Blocks, 44 Urban local bodies, 2164 Gram Panchayats and 18374 villages and damaging 6.51 lakh hectares of standing crop( agriculture, horticulture and perennial crops) and affecting 70.59 lakhs livestock population in the state. Around 430 pucca houses and 121246 kutcha houses, 52161 huts and 99155 cowsheds (Memorandum, Phailin SRC, Govt. of Odisha). 109. In addition massive damage to public properties like canals/ river & saline embankments, roads, bridges, culverts, drains, tube wells, power and telecommunications networks, fishermen nets and boats etc.

110. Flooding is a frequent phenomenon in Odisha, the east flowing rivers like Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, Subarnarekha and Rushikulya causes flood from June to October when monsoon become active and this is caused with depression in Bay of Bengal with heavy


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precipitation occurring almost every third years. Floods in Mahanadi have been moderated to great extent by the Hirakud dam, but floods of 1980, 1982, 1991, 2001 & 2003 have demonstrated that a second dam in Mahanadi may be the answer to the problem. However due to heavy rains from 12 to 14th October 2013 due to heavy rains i.e around 221.6 mm in Puri District and in other districts have resulted in flooding of river in the State. B. ECOLOGICAL RESORUCES

111. The landuse in Puri district and the sub project located blocks for the year 2008 – 2009 is presented in the below in Table 12: Table 12 showing the Landuse in the Subproject covered Blocks (Area in Hectares)

Sl.No

Block Forest Land put to non – agriculture use

Barren& Non cultivable land

Permanent Pastures and & Other grazing lands

Land under misc- tree, crops & groves not included in net sown area

Cultivable waste

Old fallows

Current fallows

Net sown area

Total area under survey

1 Astrang 0 5558 65 722 678 1549 266 363 6693 15894

3 Puri Dist 7687 55091 2865 11500 23920 11261 15500 13096 137216 278136

(District Statistical Handbook 2009, Puri, Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Odisha, Bhubaneswar)

4.9 FLORA 112. The forest of this region house many useful plants such as, various timber species, orchids, medicinal plants and aromatic plants. About one third of the total forest cover is predominated by sal (Shorea robusta), remaining is characterized by species such as teak (Tectona grandis), paisal (Prerocarpus marsupium) bandhan (Ougeinia oojeinensis), kangada (Xylia xylocarpa), kasi (Bridelia retusa), sisu (Dalbergia sisoo), asana (Terminalia alata), karuma (Adina cordifolia) and dheura (Anogeissus acuminata). Various types of bamboos (Bambusa spp.), sandalwood (Santalum album), sal seed, resins (Jhuna), kendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) leaves, canes (Calamus app.), salap (Caryota urens) are some of the important minor forest products. 113. Ambo (Mangifera indica), bel (Aegel marmelos), siris (Albizzia lebbek), karanj (Pongamia pinnata), jamun (Syzygium cumini), tentuli (Tamarindus indica), neem (Azadirachta indica), arjun (Terminalia arjuna), bamboo (Bambusa tulda), coconut (Cocos nucifera), tal (Borassua flabellifer) and khajuri (Phoenix sylvestris) etc. have been observed in an around of the project sites.

4.10 COASTAL VEGETATION

114. The project area is rich in plant resources, which harbor mangrove and other types of plant species. The mangrove formation is the peculiarity of the coastal zone. These formations are met within the swamps either always or periodically inundated by tidal water. The flora is of evergreen nature. The most common species found in the coastal area are Sunderi (Heritiera fomes), Tunda (Lumnitzera racemosa), Rai (Rhizophora species),


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Sisumar (Xylocarpus granatum), Pitmari (Xylocarpus gangeticus), Poonanga (Calophyllum inophyllum), Kia (Pandanus fascicularis), Limba (Azadirachta indica), Tala (Borassus flabellifer), Nadia (Cocos nucifera), Kia (Pandanus fascicularia), Hental (Phoenix paludosa) etc. 115. Casuarinas, Pulmonary Nuts, Cashew Nuts, Palm and Coconuts have been planted along the coast to minimize the cyclonic effect. Casuarina (Casuarina equisetifolia) forms good shelter belt plantation and also helps in stabilizing sand dunes. Extensive shelter belt plantations are raised in coastal areas of Orissa. It protects soil erosion by reducing wind speed. The fine network of sub-surface roots also protects the soil against rain and wind. Because of its capability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, it improves the environmentally degraded soils.

116. Trees to be impacted: Total number of trees present in the proposed right of way is given in the below Table13 below embankment wise.(within 20m proposed RoW as per the preliminary field survey). Some of these trees might get affected to the possible extent these trees shall be spared based on the field conditions, DoWR shall identify the number of trees that need to be felled through a joint survey along with staff of local forest department and take appropriate permission from the local forest department before handing over the site.

Table 13 List of Trees present with in the proposed right of way

S.No Name of Saline / River Embankment

Local name Botanical name No. of trees in the

Proposed RoW

1 Jharling - Belanga Tala ( Palm) Borassus flabellifer 88

Khajuri(Date Palm) Borassus flabellifer) 1

Jhaun Casurina equistifolia 11

Bara Ficus bengalensis 4

Acacia 1

Nadia Cocus nusifera 6

Jamu Cijizium cumnii 1

Total 112

2 Serei - Bandalo Tala ( Palm) Borassus flabellifer 326

Bara Ficus bengalensis 11

Aswasta Ficus religiosa 1

Karanja Pongamia globra 2

Total 340

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4.11 FAUNA OF PURI DISTRICT 117. The fauna present in the Puri Wildlife Division are mentioned in the Table 14 this information was collected though consultation with the Forest officials as well as from the records of local forest department. The analysis of the information shows out of the 15 varieties of mammals only one is of Endangered and 3 species are of Near Threatened and rest are under least concerned category, for birds only one species falls under Critically endangered and reptiles only one species falls under nearly threatened and the rest are of least concerned category.

Table 14: Fauna of the Puri Wildlife Division and IUCN status

Sl.No Common name Scientific name ICUN

conservation status

Mammals 1 Blackbuck

(Kalabahutia or Baliharina)- Antilope cervicapra NT

2 Spotted Deer Axis axis LC 3 Rhesus Monkey Macaca mulata LC 4 Hanuman Langur. Presbytis entellus - 5 Indian Hare Lepus nigricollis LC 6 Mongoose Herpestes auropunctatus LC 7 Pangolin Manis crassicaudata NT 8 Ratel( Gadabhulu) Mellivora capensis LC 9 Hyaena Hyaena hyaena NT

10 Jackal Canis aureus LC 11 Fox Vulpes bengalensis - 12 Jungle Cat Felis chaus LC 13 Porcupine Hystrix indica LC 14 Otter Lutra lutra Not Threatened 15 Fishing cat Felis viverrinus /

Prionailurus viverrinus

E

Birds

1 White bellied Sea Eagle Haliaeetus leucogaster LC 2 Brahimny kite Haliastur Indus LC 3 Paniah kite Milvus migrans LC 4 Dove Streptopelia chinensis LC 5 India Whitebacked vulture Gyps bengalensis CR 6 Edgrets Egretta garzetta LC 7 Herons Ardeola grayii LC 8 Indian River Tern Sterna aurantia Not Threatened 9 Sea Gull Lanus bruner cephalus -

10 water hen- Amauronis phoenicurus LC 11 Drongo Dicurus macrocerus LC 12 Crow pheasant Centaropus bengalensis LC 13 Spotted owlet Athene brarma LC 14 Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger LC 15 Indian GreyHornbill Ocyceros birostris LC 16 Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis LC


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Reptiles

1 Godhi (Monitor Lizard) Varanus bengalensis LC 2 Python Python molurus NT 3 Cobra Naja naja LC 4 Krait Bungarus fasciatis LC 5 Rat Snake Ptyas mucosus - 6 Star tontaise Geochelone elegans LC 7 Chameleon Chameleon Zeylanicus - 8 Water Monitor Varanus Salvator LC

(Note –E- Endangered, CR – Critically Endangered; NT – Near Threatened; LC - Least Concerned; ); (Source: Puri Wild life Division March 2014)

4.12 ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE AREAS 118. In Orissa, there are 18 (eighteen) Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks. The Jharling – Belanga and Serei – Bandalo sub-projects do not pass through any of these notified ecologically sensitive areas: (Biosphere Reserve, National Park, Wildlife/ Bird Sanctuary, Tiger or Elephant Reserve, Mangroves Areas, Migratory Route of Wild Animals/Birds, Reserved/ Protected Forest, Zoological Park / Botanical Garden within 1 km radius of the embankment, except these three embankments pass through patches of village forests i.e for Jharling - Belanga i.e in Plot no. 756, Khata no. 63/2 and Plot no. 743, Khatta no 75; in Belanga village where widening will be restricted to the available RoW. 119. Mangrove vegetation is very sparse In this coastal ecosystem. It is confined to the confluence of rivers Kadua and Prachi with Bay of Bengal. C. SOCIAL & CULTURAL RESORUCES

4.13 SOCIO – ECONOMIC PROFILE OF SUB-PROJECT VILLAGES

120. The Jharling – Balenga embankmen proposed section passes through 5 villages( Bandarikharala; Natara, Belanga, Chhuriana and Raiberuan) and in Serei – Bandalo passes through 3 villages( Badasire, Sana Sirai and Bandala), village wise demographic profile of the sub projects covered villages are presented in the Annexure 7. 121. The Table 15 shows subproject wise distribution of population community wise and literacy in the sub project villages as well as district and state are mentioned.

Table 15 Socio – economic profile for villages covered by Subprojects

Sl.No Name of the Saline / River Embankment

Total house holds

Total Population

Total SC Population

Total SC Population

Total Literacy

1 Jharling - Belanga 2112 9057 1630 17 6921 2 Serei - Bandalo 392 1717 63 0 1273 ( Source: Census 2011)

122. In the Jharling – Belanga Saline embankments the Schedule Caste(SC) population is nearly 17.99%; Schedule Tribes (ST) population is 0.19% and the literacy is 76.42% and in Serei – Bandalo the SC population is nearly 3.67%; ST Population is not present and the literacy is 74.14%; and compared to Puri district has SC Population of 19.14%, ST Population of 0.36% and Literacy of 76.05% and Odisha state has SC Population of 17.13%, ST Population of 22.85% and Literacy of 63.71%.


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123. The distribution of village wise and embankment wise work force for the sub-project villages are detailed in Annexure 7a. The summary of works force embankment wise are detailed in the below Table 16.

Table 16 Embankment wise Work Force Distribution

Sl.No

Name of the Saline / River Embankment

Total Population

Total Workers

Main Worker

Main Cultivators

Main Agri. Labour

Marginal Workers

Marginal Agri. labour

Non Workers

1 Jharling -

Balanga

9057 3650 2469 807 366 1181 542 5407

2 Serei - Bandalo 1717 498 460 444 3 38 3 1219

( Source: Census 2011)

124. In the Jharling – Belanga sub project area out of the total population of 9057 the total workers are of 40.3%, main workers 27.2%, main cultivators 8.91%, main agricultural labour are 4.04%, marginal workers are 13.04%, marginal agricultural labours are 5.98% and non workers are 59.7%, and in Serei- Bandalo sub project area out of the total population of 1717 the total workers are of 29%, main workers 26.8%, main cultivators 25.86%, main agricultural labour are 0.17%, marginal workers are 2.21%, marginal agricultural labours are 0.17% and non workers are 70.99%. In the Puri District it has a total population of 1698730 out of which the total workers are of 36.5%, main workers 26.52%, main cultivators 8.7%, main agricultural labour are 4.68%, marginal workers are 10.07%, marginal agricultural labours are 4.97% and non workers are 41.8% and in the Odisha state it has total population of 41974218 out of which out of which the total workers are of 41.79%, main workers 25.50%, main cultivators 7.81%, main agricultural labour are 5.72%, marginal workers are 16.28%, marginal agricultural labours are 10.29% and non workers are 36.02% 125. For the proposed two subprojects detailed land schedule has been prepared by office of the Executive Engineer, Nimapara Irrigation Division, to the possible extent existing government land under right of way is being used. In addition there is a need for some additional government land ( Jharling – Belanga – 8.80 acres and Serei – Bandalo – 3.39 acres), the government land shall be taken through land alienation, hence no land acquisition is anticipated. The abstract of existing and additional land requirements are shown in Annexure 8 & 9 . The summary of category of land required sub project wise are detailed below in the Table 17. No impact on private lands also

Table 17 Summary of category of land required sub project wise

Sl. No

Name of the Village No. Of Govt. Plots affected for additional land

No. of Private Plots affected for additional land

Total No. Of plots affected

Jharling – Belanga Saline / River Embankment 1 Bandarikharala 6 Nil 6 2 Natara 7 Nil 7 3 Belanga 6 Nil 6 4 Chhurina 1 Nil 1 5 Raiberuan 4 Nil 4


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Serei – Bandalo Saline / River Embankment 1 SanaSerei 7 7 2 Badasirei 8 8 3 Bandala 2 2

4.14 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

In Orissa, there are 78 centrally protected monuments under the control of Central

Government and 218 protected monuments under the control of State Government. However, none of these are located within close proximity of the proposed embankment..

VI. ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL MPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

A. General

126. The positive and negative impacts associated with this project are described in this chapter. The impacts associated during the construction phase of the project will be temporary and short term in nature. For purposes of this IEE report, the environmental impacts in the study area have been discussed related to location, planning & design, construction and operation phases of the sub project. Identification of these impacts is followed by recommendations of appropriate cost effective mitigation measures. The site specific impacts i.e trees, additional land requirement will be confined within Corridor of Impacts(CoI) of the saline \ river embankments i.e. the proposed Right of Way of 20 m and general impacts will cover the entire project influence area(PIA) of 500m on either side of the embankment. These impacts along with the mitigation measures are given in the following sections.

B. Sub Project Activities:

127. Activities related to two Saline \ River embankments (Subprojects) i.e. Jharling – Belanga and , Serei- Bandalo are listed below:

1) Raising and strengthening of Jharling – Belanga saline embankment from RD 22.00km to 28.000km and Serei- Bandalo from RD 0 to 3.5 km.

2) Reconstruction of existing sluices Jharling – Belanga – 2 Nos and one new sluice construction and in Serei- Bandalo – 4 no sluice reconstruction;

3) Slope protection works i.e. granite boulder packing on the river side in all the two embankment .

C. Possible Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures

128. The proposed project will have impacts on the environmental in different phases:

Due to Project Location During site selection, Planning and design phase During the construction phase During operation phase.


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1. Impacts due to Project Location

129. The environmental issues that may arise due to the present project location are as :

The two subprojects are located near to the coastal stretches i.e fall in Coastal Regulatory zone III

The subprojects require some additional government in addition to the existing land under right of way, the additional government land will be obtained through land alienation, hence no land acquisition is proposed and private land were avoided.

Table 18 Embankment wise requirement of Land details

Sl.No Name of the Saline \ River Embankment

Requirement of Additional Land in Acres

Government land

Private land

Total Land requirement

1 Jharling - Belanga 8.80 Nil 8.80

2 Serei - Bandalo 3.39 Nil 3.39

During the Focus group discussion it was found people are willing to donate land voluntarily but they insisted the alignment for widening shall be done on the river side where there is lot of government land

The Jharling – Belanga passes through existing village forest land from RD 27.300 to RD 27.380 km (Plot. No. 743 under Khatta No – 75), and (Plot. No 756 in Khatta. No. 63/2) in Belanga village as these are existing embankments no additional impact is anticipated.

On the embankments there are some trees within proposed RoW, approx. 112 trees in Jharling – Belanga and 340 in Serei- Bandalo that are found within the ROW some may require felling

No archaeological, monumental, and cultural sites are present along or adjacent to the proposed ROW.

Utilities like electric poles in Jharling- Belanga and Serei – Bandalo and some tombs at RD 200m of Serei- Bandalo, which might require shifting

130. The mitigation measures proposed are:

DoWR shall complete the process of land alienation and voluntary land process for the additional land requirement along with ISPMC R& R specialist and before handing over to the Contractor

No additional impact is anticipated as they are existing embankments passing through the village forest lands and width in those stretches are restricted to available RoW by providing a toe wall, as such vegetation is not much and no endangered species are present in the area

During the pre construction stage DoWR shall identify the number of trees likely to get affected and the scope for avoiding tree cutting by adjusting the alignment.

During survey and design the SIO staff shall identity the electric poles / lines / transformers and tombs in consultation with the design team that need to be shifted.


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2. Impacts during Planning and Design Phase

131. The planning phase will include further detailed topographic survey, strip map preparation and demarcation of existing and proposed RoW which will provide information for the detailed design of the saline / river embankments. The probable factors those may impact during planning stage are as follows:

(i) Incorrect survey and improper demarcation of alignment(RoW) on cadastral map might result in loss of cultivated land or encroachment of community owned land leading to wrong alignment;

(ii) Incorrect hydrological assessment of flood magnitude resulting in under-design (height) of embankment

(iii) During Focus Group Discussions, some stakeholders have expressed their views regarding like drainage problems, tidal surge, breached embankments and they said embankment used as service road during rainy season and suggested for plantations along the embankments

(iv) The estimate provides the embankment works require earth for filling

(v) Utilities like electric poles / tombs were found within the ROW of the embankments

(vi) No Archaeological sites are within the project area but while excavation work chance find protocol would be used

132. The mitigation measures proposed would include:

Thorough demarcation of RoW on the cadastral map and this shall be checked and verified in accordance with project quality assurance procedures;

A topo survey and a soil survey particularly along the embankment shall reduce the risk of costly design, ensures the height of the embankment more than the surge level and DoWR with the design team shall assess the situation before finalizing the drawings

The design should be checked in accordance with project quality assurance and quality control procedures.

During the estimating phase & project planning proper drainage improvement arrangements shall be planned based on the feedback received from the people.

Arranging the borrow areas is the responsibility of the Contractor by obtaining consent from the land owners for removing the earth and as per the regulatory requirements

Some trees present on the existing embankment and also some trees present in the proposed RoW which may require removal or tree cutting. During pre construction survey DoWR shall evaluate the exact number of trees that might get affected. To the possible extent tree cutting shall be avoided, if any tree shall be removed from the RoW before commencement of actual work it shall be done in consultation and with the permission of State Forest Department. Stacking, transport and storage of wood shall be done as per the relevant norms. All efforts shall be made to preserve the trees to the possible extent.

Utilities like electric poles within RoW may be damaged while constructing the embankment or may cause hindrance to the movement of construction equipment, the DoWR shall identify the need for shifting such poles, if they need to be relocated proper planning and contingency for shifting need to be planned by the DoWR in consultation with the PMU


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3. Impacts during Construction Phase

133. During the construction phase the following activities may be considered to be important towards the development of impacts:

Pre-construction activities like selection of Camps, Borrow areas, Quarry etc Construction Method Source of materials and process of procurement of material like earth from borrow

areas, Quarry areas, mining of sand Transportation of construction materials used in the construction Storage of materials Work site maintenance and Labour related issues like their shelter, facilities etc

134. Most of the impacts during construction phase are temporary or short term in nature and can be mitigated by using appropriate methods. Construction Method Raising and strengthening of saline / river embankments will involve earth moving equipment like excavators, rollers, tippers, tractors, concrete mixers, vibrators, dozers, etc and stripping and leveling of borrow areas etc. Materials will be brought through trucks and offloaded and lifted manually where ever approaches are narrow. Excavation and manual digging and cutting would be involved. Sources of Materials

135. The approximate quantities of different materials as identified by Executive Engineer staff as part of preliminary estimate is shown in Table 19.

Table 19 : Showing the Approximate quantities of Material required for the sub-project

No Item / Construction Material

Approx. Quantity of Materials Required Jharling - Belanga Serei Bandalo

1 Cement 1573 quintals 2036 quintals

2 Steel 375 quintals 403 quintals

3 Granite products 43,694 Cum 32,025 cum

4 Sand ( Fine & Ordinary) 6656 Cum 8865 cum

5 Wood -- --

6 Non- Sal Bullah 1953 m 1516 m

7 Sheet pile 186sqm 248 sqm

8 Hume pipe - - ( Source: Detailed Estimate )


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i. Pre construction activities by the contractor 136. After finalizing the contractor, before the contractor commence his work, the Contractor along with the DoWR staff shall

Contractor shall identify potential sites for work camps, stockpiles, storage areas and disposal sites with the help of DoWR staff and takes the approval of the concerned Executive Engineer

Contractor shall identify the potential locations for sources of borrow areas, quarry and other materials if any required and take the prior approval of the Executive Engineer


The responsibility of establishing camps, stock piles, storage areas and disposal sites mainly lies with the Contractor, however before commencement of work, with help of DOWR staff shall identify the potential sites within the sub-project. However, if it is deemed necessary to locate elsewhere, sites to be considered will not damage any property, vegetation, irrigation, drainage and drinking water supply. Residential areas will not be considered and sensitive locations need to avoided like schools and sanctuaries if any.

a) Camp Contractor shall prioritize areas within or nearest possible vacant space within the

subproject without affecting property, vegetation, drinking water sources and away from the water bodies and the canal system.

The Construction of embankment doesn’t require any major camps as they are scattered works with temporary labour camps, mostly contractors might purchase materials from vendors. If any contractor want to establish any Camps/ Plants, All construction plants shall be sited sufficiently away from the settlements and agricultural operations or any commercial establishments. Such plants shall be located at least 100m away from the nearest dwelling preferably in the downwind direction.

The Contractor shall submit a detailed layout plan for all such plant sites established and approved by the concerned Executive Engineer.

If any contractor has to establish crushers, hot mix plants and batching plants shall comply with the requirements of the relevant emission control legislations. Consent for Establishment and Operation from state pollution control board Odisha shall be obtained before establishment and operation and a copy to be submitted to the Executive Engineer.

Arrangements to control dust pollution through provision of wind screen, water sprinklers and dust extraction systems shall have to be provided at all such sites (plants).

b) Borrow areas The earth material shall be procured from borrow pits. Finalisation of borrow areas for earth and all logistic arrangements as well as

compliance to environmental requirements, as applicable shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

Contractor shall identify the potential borrow areas and take permission from DoWR/ Executive Engineer before operating any borrow areas.

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Contractor shall identify the potential borrow areas and take permission from Executive Engineer before operating any borrow areas. Earth material shall be taken from barren land or selected borrow area during lean period as per IS Code 1498 ( Specification used for Tranche -2 irrigation sub projects shall be applicable for saline / river embankments also ) after taking approval from Executive Engineer. The criteria of selection is as follows:

Selection Criteria of Borrow areas is as follows: IS 4701: 1982 No borrow pits shall be dug within 5m of the toe of the embankment, if the depth of

the borrow pit is less than 0.5m it shall be after 5m of the toe of the embankment and if the pit depth shall be more than 0.5m it shall be 10m of the toe of the embankment or within such a distance from the toe of the bank where a 4:1 hydraulic gradient line cuts the ground surface, which ever more.

Borrow pits shall be drained to avoid stagnation of water and the bottom should be levelled properly / bottom level of borrow pits should be fixed with reference to the prevailing ground slope towards the nearest natural drain based on the site conditions

Borrow pits shall not be more than 1m in depth and 25 m in length. A clear distance of 1m shall be left between the pits The bed of borrow pits shall be left reasonably smooth and even. Contractor shall not be permitted to lift any material from the forest areas. The contractor shall not start borrowing earth from selected borrow area until the

mutual agreement is signed between landowner and contractor. Copy of the document shall be submitted to the concerned Executive Engineer.

The contractor in addition to the established practices, rules and regulation will also consider following criteria before finalizing the locations. 1) The borrow area should not be located in agriculture field unless unavoidable i.e.

barren land is not available. 2) The borrow pits should not be located along the roads. 3) The loss of productive and agricultural land should be minimum. 4) The loss of vegetation is almost nil or minimum. 5) Sufficient quality of soil is available. 6) The contractor will ensure the availability of suitable earth. The contractor shall

obtain representative samples from each of the identified borrow areas and have these tested at the site laboratory following a testing programme as approved by the concerned Engineer. It shall be ensured that the fill material compacted to the required density.

The contractor after award of the contract may identify the potential private lands for borrow areas and he will take the approval for the borrow areas after testing the suitability and enter into mutual agreement with the land owners. As per the contractual conditions contractor will arrange sites for borrow areas by making an agreement with the land owner, and he will also ensure to take the necessary permission for operating these borrow areas as per the regulatory requirements. The necessary royalty would be deducted by the DoWR staff from the contractor. Contractor would try to procure earth within a lead of 5 Km of the embankments in small quantities. Planning of haul roads for accessing borrow areas shall be undertaken during this stage. The haul roads shall be routed to avoid agricultural areas as well as forest areas as far as possible and shall use the existing village roads wherever possible.


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c) Quarry areas DoWR has identified quarry areas, if contractor is purchasing from the material from

vendors, he shall do after obtaining permission from the concerned Executive Engineer.

The approximate quantities of materials like sand and aggregate are detailed in Table 19. A preliminary survey has been carried out by the DoWR and identified the quarry as mentioned in Chapter 3 or he can procure from the authorized vendors.

Mitigation Measure If extraction shall be done, prioritize sites already permitted by the Mining or

concerned department, Contractor shall purchase materials and finalize vendors who have valid permission,

so therefore mitigation measures for the environmental impacts due to quarrying and rehabilitation plan of the quarries is the responsibility and in the scope of licence holder of the quarry.

If other sites are necessary and the contractor want to use, let the contractor obtain necessary permission from the concerned regulatory authority and inform concerned Executive Engineer

The contractor shall avoid all forest areas for quarrying

d) Sand

The sand shall be procured from identified (by DoWR) sand mines as far as possible. If Contractor wishes to procure from other sources he shall obtain the lease agreement of the supplier.

ii. construction activities by the contractor

138. Most of the impacts during construction phase are temporary or short term in nature and can be mitigated by using appropriate methods.

a. Impact on Land Use:

139. For Jharling – Belanga the additional land required is 8.80 acres(with land use mainly barren, grazing and river bank) and for Serei – Bandalo its around 3.39 acres(with landuse barren, grazing and culturable lands) all the required land is government land for both the sub projects in addition to the existing available land under embankment. No major adverse impact is expected on the living conditions of the inhabitants, as private lands were avoided and the government land shall be obtained through land alienation and no land acquisition is anticipated. Storage of construction materials and silt at construction sites may temporarily change local land use status. The disposal of debris if any shall be done properly 140. The mitigation measures proposed are:

The Contractor while working in the Saline / River embankments shall follow the below: Construction materials should be stored properly and proper appropriate

measures shall be taken while disposing the debris To the possible extent the materials like stone and other reusable materials

shall be utilized in the construction. The iron if any generated due to dismantling of any structures shall be taken

into the surplus stock and the scrap shall be auctioned as per the procedures of Odisha Water Resources Department.


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In addition it would protect the agricultural land from erosion and damage after constructing the embankment which will have a positive development in the area.

b. Impact of soil – soil erosion and siltation:

Increased erosion could lead to build-up of sedimentation and clogging of surrounding waterways. Soil erosion will take place during earthworks, such as filling for raising and strengthening of the embankments. The impact will be localized, short-term and minor. These activities will be conducted in the dry season. Mitigating and safeguarding measures to prevent excessive dust will be taken up by the contractor. Further safeguards associated with on-site activity and clean-up will be incorporated into the procurement documents. 141. The mitigation measures proposed are:

The Contractor while working embankments shall follow:

Confirming excavations operations and slope stabilization work during the dry season only and use of silt traps

Careful construction planning for surface protection particularly before monsoon season

Earth material and selection of Borrow area as per IS code 1498 1970 reaffirmed 1970.

Earthworks operations shall be strictly limited to the areas to be occupied by the permanent Works and approved borrow areas and quarries, unless otherwise permitted by the Executive Engineer. Due provision shall be made for temporary drainage. Erosion and/or instability and/or sediment deposition arising from earthwork operations not in accordance with the Specifications shall be made good immediately.

The Contractor shall obtain the permission of the Executive Engineer before opening up any borrows or quarries. Such borrow pits and quarries may be prohibited or restricted in dimensions and depth by the Project Manager where:

(i) they might affect the stability or safety of the Works or adjacent property;

(ii) they might interfere with natural or artificial drainage or irrigation; (iii) they may be environmentally unsuitable.

(iv) the contractor should enter into an equitable agreement with landowner for borrow area redevelopment if any landowner requires and after completion of the borrow area the contractor obtains a “Satisfaction Letter “ or “No – objection Letter” from the land owner preferably on a stamp paper

At least 14 days before he intends to commence opening up any approved borrow pit or quarry, the Contractor shall submit to the Executive Engineer his intended method of working and restoration. These shall include but not be limited to:

(i) The location, design and method of construction of any access track;

(ii) The volume and nature of materials to be removed; (iii) The sequence and method of excavation of materials;


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(iv) Measures for controlling runoff and sediment from the site during operations; and

Proposals for site restoration including approximate finished levels, drainage, erosion and sediment control, slope stabilisation and re-vegetation, including reinstatement of any access track.

The operation of borrow pits or borrow areas shall not be permitted until the method of working for that particular pit or area has been approved by the Executive Engineer in writing. Restoration shall be to the satisfaction of the Executive Engineer

Soil erosion will take place during earthworks, such as filling of the embankments. The impact will be localized, short-term and minor. These activities will be conducted in the dry season. Mitigating and safeguarding measures to prevent excessive dust will be taken up by the contractor. Further safeguards associated with on-site activity and clean-up will be incorporated into the procurement documents.

Borrow pits should be avoided within the forest areas.

Top soil generated from the borrow areas may be reused during turfing or distributed to farmers to the possible extent.

The rehabilitation of borrow areas shall be done by the contractor as per the land owners requirement.

c. Impact on Access Roads and Haulage Roads

142. Deterioration in quality of roads anticipated while transporting the materials 143. The mitigation measures proposed are:

Limited construction period, careful planning on the movement of vehicles and restrictions on construction workers movement and adequate monitoring shall be carried out by the contractor

All existing roads used by vehicles of the contractor or any of his suppliers of material shall maintain during construction period. Clear any materials dropped by the vehicles on the access roads.

d. Impact on Water Quality & Water use:

Water used in construction process is not in the large quantities. Thus impact on water quantity is negligible. However there would be other minor impacts that may arise are:

Inadequate drainage in the temporary camp site resulting poor sanitation condition and surface and ground water pollution and promote breeding of mosquitoes.

Contamination of ground and surface water due to inappropriate disposal of spoil materials, debris and waste

Contamination of water due to fuels and lubricants and construction waste waters

Erosion of embankments due to improper compaction

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145. The Contractor while in the embankments shall follow the below:

Proper disposal/reuse of construction spoils considering environmental safeguard

Adequate drainage and sanitation facilities shall be made to drain out wastewater from construction site

The contractor shall procure the fuel from authorized outlets, if any minor storage he does he shall comply to the regulatory requirements and will ensure he doesn’t contaminate the area.

Contractor shall avoid oil spillages etc.,

Contractor shall not wash his vehicles in the rivers/ lakes/ canals

Contractor shall ensure or install equipments in such a way that the waste water doesn’t enter the rivers during monsoon season.

Contractor shall ensure proper compaction during earthwork as per specification.

To protect the embankments from erosion a provision for turfing on country side and slope protection works on river side has been made.

Prior permission shall be taken from local statutory agency if large scale extraction of ground water is involved with the proposed construction

e. Impact on Air Quality:

Deterioration of air quality would be mainly due to fugitive dust emission from construction activities, and gaseous emissions from construction equipments and vehicular movements. These impacts would be short term in nature and limited to the project site and construction phase only.


The Contractor while working in the embankments shall follow:

Contractor shall ensure trucks carrying soil, sand and stone will be duly covered to avoid spilling.

Contractor shall ensure adequate dust suppression measures such as regular sprinkling of water especially at the time of construction along the village corridor will be undertaken. Contractor shall ensure that all construction equipments and vehicles are in good working condition, properly tuned and maintained to keep emissions within permissible limits.

f. Impact on Noise Level:

The construction phase will see the operation of only light construction machinery, which is known to emit sounds with moderate decibel (dB). Temporary impacts in the immediate vicinity of project site may occur due to noise generated from construction activities superimposed with existing vehicular noise. The magnitude of impact will depend upon specific types of equipment to be used, the construction methods employed and scheduling of the work. The construction noise will be intermittent and of short duration and mostly during day time.


The Contractor while working in the branch embankments shall follow the below:

In order to reduce these impacts it will be ensured that all construction equipment and vehicles used in construction shall strictly conform to the MoEF / CPCB standards.


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All vehicles exceeding the limits shall be fitted with exhaust silencers.

Regular servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery shall be done regularly and during servicing the effectiveness of exhaust silencers shall be checked.

All the construction sites within in 150m of the nearest habitation, noisy construction work such as crushing, operation of DG sets and any high noise construction equipments shall be stopped during night time between 10.00pm and 6.00 am.

g. Impact on Biological Environment ( Flora & Fauna):

148. The project sites or Corridor of impact does not include any rare or endangered species of plant and animals. Thus, no impacts on rare / endangered species are envisaged due to site operations.. However due to the construction of the embankments some trees present on the proposed right of way may get affected. The Jharling – Belanga embankments it passes through village forest 149. The mitigation measures proposed are:

The sub-projects shall have a provision for planting around planting 1000 trees for Jharling – Belanga and 1000 tree for Serei- Bandalo embankments, along the slopes of the embankments against the tree loss if any in the subproject. Plantation of indigenous tree species along the irrigation canal compensates loss of flora.

The DOWR will also ensure to plant additional trees as part of compensatory afforestation programme or green belt development to compensate the loss of these trees cut. The compensatory tree plantation shall be worked out jointly with the forest department, however a provision for plantation was made in the EMP budget(refer Table 29)

The survival of trees needs to be monitored by the DOWR staff.

The RoW in the forest areas will be restricted to the available width, so on additional impact is anticipated, the village forest are devoid of vegetation hence no impact anticipated

h. Impact on Social Environment

150. Most of the social impacts related to raising and strengthening of saline embankments are positive. Some of the impacts and mitigation measures are as follows:

The sub projects are implemented after making Focus Group Discussions during the planning and design process.

Most impacts pertaining to the raising and strengthening of existing embankments will protect the agricultural lands, lives; livestock’s and enhance the livelihood of the people from the tidal surges, which has a positive impact on the agriculture of the area, thereby enhancing farm incomes.

During the construction phase, there may be an influx of migrant skilled and unskilled workers in the project area. This will be restricted to the construction phase of the project. Efforts will be made to recruit local workers from the area as a priority to create employment opportunities and provide a sense of well being among local people as well as social compatibility among the people.

Labour/construction camps will be sited based on consultation with local communities with the priority of causing the least disruption to the residents and the surrounding environment. Transport routes for materials to the site, given the


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proximity of the residents houses etc. will also be selected with community consultation such that minimal disturbance will be made to residents. Given the proximity of the houses to the entry road to the site, the final selection of the entry route to the site for construction purposes will need to be carefully monitored for impacts during the construction period.

The location of key infrastructure under the Main Contract is located at a distance from the communities, therefore the camp sites are unlikely to cause disturbance to the communities.

After completion of all construction activities, excess construction material and the debris, if not removed from the site would adversely impact the environment by becoming permanent eyesore and hindrance in activates of the local population. So the contractor shall dispose off the excess material in the low lying areas with in RoW

i. Occupational Health and Safety

151. The potential impacts of occupational hazards are minor due to handling of cement and excavation of earth. Few proposed embankments pass through Odisha district roads (ODR), village roads and the narrow service road which is also connecting road for some villages, so while working at these places safety requirement is most important. These impacts can be mitigated through proper safety measures. The Construction contractor will be required to Develop and implement site specific safety and health plan which include measures like: (a) proper safety measures while working in narrow stretches (b) ensuring all workers are provided with and use of Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) as per the requirement; (c) contractor ensuring all workers follow the documented procedures and providing health and safety training to the workers

Providing first aid kits at the work sites at all times

Providing insurance including medical coverage for workers

Providing basic amenities like drinking water, clean eating areas, sanitation etc

Safety and security of the work sites etc

Providing proper lighting arrangement while working in the nights

Moving equipment and vehicles equipped with back alarms or flag men

Maintaining equipment properly and ensuring the workers are not exposed to high noise level and use of hearing protection devices etc if required should be enforced

Providing appropriate sign boards while excavation / construction work and providing proper barricades for preventing people and animals.

j. Community Health and Safety

152. Most sections of the embankments are passing through river banks / barren lands / crop lands. Embankment also serve as an access road in these areas, so construction contractor should ensure the materials he dumps or equipments he installs will not obstruct the movement of local people. If necessary he will ensure proper safety measures in the areas and take dust suppression measures adequately to prevent dust pollution etc. 153. Certain section of the embankments has electric poles along the embankments or sometimes electric lines cross across the embankments. If any electric poles hindering the movement shall be shifter by taking appropriate permission and even the Contractors while working shall also ensure all precautions and prevent any danger from electrical line or equipments and ensures that they doesn’t cause any inconvenience to the people.


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154. The contractor Camp(If any major) can cause some temporary disturbance to the surrounding areas if established near the residential areas, so care should be taken while identifying the areas and ensure the place is not polluted due to the storage of oils/ fuels used for construction. While storing fuel he ensures he practices approved practices of storing fuels and train the staff in handling and recovering the materials. Provide proper lighting, sanitation and drinking water facilities for the workers and staff. If the contractor constructs any temporary structures he will follow the approved practices and clear the site and handover to the concerned and take a no –objection or satisfaction letter.

4. Operation Phase Impact

a. Impact due to non -maintenance

155. The responsibility of maintaining embankments lies with the DOWR staff. The responsibilities of DoWR are as:

Restoration of banks – earthwork

Repair and maintenance of inspection path and service roads

Removal of grass, shrubs and bushes from the embankment

Repair and maintenance of all structures ( Viz: drainage sluices, toe and slope protection measures) in the embankments handed over for operation and maintenance.

During the restoration work in the embankment, the existing drain and structures there in will not be blocked. Necessary care will be taken so that there is no drainage congestion in the area and any debris or material left in the drain shall be cleared immediately.


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VII. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION

A. General

156. The approach adopted for the Project ensures that all subprojects are community driven. Accordingly, design and implementation involves the groups potentially affected by the schemes, ensuring a very high level of public awareness and involvement at each stage. 157. The minimal consultation though focus group discussion, participation and disclosure has been taken up as an integral part of environmental assessment process for these sub projects as they are the existing once. It helped in identification of needs of the local people that are likely to be benefited. Aiming at promotion of public understanding and fruitful solutions of developmental problems such as local needs of farmers and problem and prospect associated with saline / river embankments, focus group discussions in some villages were carried out to understand the felt needs of the people and their problems and opinions on the environmental issues and other stakeholders were consulted through individual consultations. It was attended by local farmers, and engineers from DoWR. 158. Discussions were held with limited groups of beneficiaries during initial field visits and the preparation of environmental assessment reports as part of feasibility studies for the three sub-projects. During these focus group discussions, discussed with groups of beneficiaries, typically 10 to 20 persons in size, and their views sought on key issues including (i) anticipated effects of the proposed scheme improvement, (ii) the extent and nature of changes in land use that may occur i.e. presence of village forest/ protected forest / reserved forest / sanctuaries etc (iii) presence of any sites of archaeological or cultural importance (iv) land stability and about the height of the embankment, tidal surge and (v) potential land use conflicts. No serious concerns were raised by villagers during these discussions. Villagers expressed willing to donate land if additional land is required but they suggested to the possible extent it shall be done on the river side.

B. Stages and Level of consultation

159. As per the ADB SPS 2009, for Environment Category “B” subprojects, the following documents will be submitted to ADB for disclosure on ADB’s website.

Draft IEE Final IEE Environmental Monitoring reports

160. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were used as an effective tool in the public participation process. The focus group discussions were conducted in one village (Natara, Bada Sirei,) for each embankment or sub project proposed during initial IEE report preparation. The list of villagers present during focus discussion is given in Annexure 10 & 10a and the acceptance of the villagers in the form resolution is shown in Annexure 10b to 10j. The list of persons contacted as part of consultation process is detailed in Annexure – 10k and the photos are enclosed in Photo plates. The environmental aspects / issues discussed with the villagers during focus group discussion are as below.

Awareness and extent of the project and development or history of embankments

Presence of Forest and sensitive areas near to the project site

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Occurrence of floods and tidal surge

Drainage and Soil salinity problem

Benefits of Project for the economic and social upliftment of Community

Labour availability in the Project area or requirement of outside labour involvement

Sources of water for the villager and quality of available water

Local disturbances due to Project Construction Work

Design interventions if any

Availability of Borrow earth Water logging and drainage problem if any

Necessity of testing of water and soil.

Availability of land

Wildlife in the area C. Issues and Action Plan

161. The summary of FGD outcomes the perceptions of the people and actions that are to be taken are depicted in the below Table 20.

Table 20 Perceptions of the people emerged in FGD

Sl. No.

Key Issues/Demands

Perception of village / community Action to be Taken

1 Awareness of the project – including coverage area

Some people are aware some are not Aware of the proposed activities but felt the need for the project until the team met

Pre-implementation awareness should be raised by DoWR

2 Presence of any forest, wild life / nesting sites / bird habitats or any sensitive / unique environmental components nearby the project area

No sensitive areas like forest and wild life sanctuaries in the environs for Jharling – Belanga and Serei – Bandalo as per the villagers

Cross Checking of RoR for village forests and interaction with forest department were done and mitigative measures suggested in the EMP

3 Presence of historical/ cultural sites

For Jharling Belanga, Baleswar temple is about 500 m from the embankment

Noted

4 Occurrence of flood In these village floods occurred during 1972, 1982,1991, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2008 and cyclone during 1972, 1999 and 2013 affecting as a result of floods field were inundated with water

Noted


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Sl. No.

Key Issues/Demands


5 Availability of Earth / Borrow area

People are willing to give earth Noted

6 Drainage problem –Conditions of structures

In these two embankments floods and cyclones the water logging takes place and discharge gets delayed. So to improve the drainage people requested for repairing the existing sluices and requested for additional sluices

DoWR has incorporated the suggestions and necessary provisions made for repair and new sluices in the estimate

7 Saline water intrusion / Salinity problem

Though there is some salinity in these villages at present , Salinity was more before bund formation, then there was no cultivation, after construction of embankment people they salinity reduced so they are able to do cultivation in the area.

Noted

8 Data on Testing of soil, silt and water

Agriculture Department takes samples but community is not aware of the results

Noted and this shall be brought to the knowledge of local agriculture department by the project authorities

9 Availability of labour during construction time

Local labour available but if they are not sufficient and villagers have no objection for outside labour

Noted

10 Access road to project site

Narrow approach roads and embankments serve as service roads also

Noted and EMP measures suggested

11 Setting up worker camp site within the village

Space available with the village, contractor can hire some private buildings also

Noted

12 Dust and noise pollution and disturbances during construction work

Villagers mentioned they do not have any problem since it would be a short term impact

However, dust suppression measures suggested in the EMP

13 Safety of residents during construction phase and plying of vehicle for construction activities

Mostly habitations are away from the embankments except in few stretches

However, safety measures suggested in the EMP

14 Enhancement of other facilities

People requested for turfing, slope protection and plantation

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Sl. No.

Key Issues/Demands


EMP

15 Sources of Construction water

Work sites are adjacent to the rivers and plenty of water available

Noted

16 Design intervention if any required

People suggested for increase in the height of the embankment Slope protection works needed Embankment top width shall be made as an approach road Plantation needed and

Noted the estimate has provision for slope protection, increased height and turfing provision. However in the EMP Plantation also suggested

17 Incidence of Poaching of wild life in the project environs

No poaching reported Noted

18 Availability of land People suggested to the possible extent for additional land widening can be done on river side where government land is available and if any private lands needed people are willing to donate voluntarily

Noted

D. Future Consultation and Disclosure

162. During construction period also consultations will be carried out with affected persons, stakeholders. Small meetings with the Pani Panchayat members and farmers and other vulnerable communities including women will consulted to address any issues related to the proposed construction. The findings would be presented in the monitoring reports that would be submitted to ADB. The brief executive summary of the IEE would be translated into local language and it would be made available to local people at SIO office.

163. As per the ADB SPS 2009, for Environment Category “B” subproject, the following

documents will be submitted to ADB for disclosure on ADB’s website. Draft IEE Final IEE A new or updated IEE and corrective action plan prepared during project

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VIII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISMS

164. A joint social and environmental redress mechanism will be implemented under the Project. The Grievance Redressal Committee will be constituted during RP implementation at PMU and SIO/ Executive Engineer level comprising of the Project Director, SIO (Executive Engineer) Staff, Resettlement Officer, Environmental officer, representatives from local non-governemntal organizations (NGOs), elected representatives from Municipality / Panchayat, representatives of affected persons including vulnerable groups and women in the committee. 165. It is proposed GRC will meet regularly (at least once a month) on a prefixed date. All the grievances of the people will be reviewed and resolved within 6 weeks of the date of submission. Through public consultations and disclosure, the APs will be informed that they have a right to grievance redressed. The APs can call upon the support of the NGO to assist them in presenting their grievances or queries to GRC. The GRC proposed for R&R shall be utilized for environmental aspects and also through village level consultations. 166. Grievances and suggestions from local and affected people may come-up related to inappropriate implementation of the project and components of EMP. Grievance re-dress mechanism shall be translated in Odia language and posted to the respective village/Panchayat office by Contractor on behalf of the OIIAWMIP at least 6 weeks prior to commencement of construction works. 167. The expected range of grievances to be handled through this mechanism will encompass but not limited to the following: i) nuisance from noise, dust, borrow earth, disposal of spoil and temporary blocking of access; ii) contamination of receiving water from runoff iii) emissions from increase vehicular traffic and stationary sources like WMM etc., iv) conflict between local residents and migrant workers; v) ownership of vegetation for clearing; and vi) damage compensation. These issues will be addressed through acknowledgement, evaluation and corrective action and response approach. Grievances from public or stakeholders concerning the project and EMP implementation will be received by the concerned Executive Engineer (SIO Manager) of the sub-project.

168. The Executive Engineer shall refer the application to PD, PMU who with the help of Consultants (Construction Management Specialist, Quality Management and Training Specialist and Environment specialist) then assess the grievances/suggestions and if they are found to be genuine and acceptable, will be resolved within 6 weeks from the date of receipt. In site the Contractor shall provide a sign board notifying the contact details of the GRC. 169. This mechanism is non-judicial in nature and does not preclude the affected people from not restraining their grievances to the courts. The corrective action will be started as per the action plan indicated to the stakeholder. The action taken and the outcome shall form a part of half yearly report to ADB.


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IX. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

A General

170. This chapter describes the Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMP) to mitigate the likely adverse impacts arising from this project. This chapter also provides institutional requirements and environmental monitoring plans required to effectively implement the environmental mitigation measures into the project.

B Institutional Arrangement

171. The Figure 4 shows the organization structure of the DoWR for the OIIAWMIP project.

(Note:EIC – Engineer in Chief; C.E –Chief Engineer; S.E- Superintendent Engineer; E.E – Executive Engineer, A.E – Assistant Engineer, J.E –

Junior Engineer; CAD – Command Area Development, O &M – Operation& Maintenance; D.D – Deputy Director; PPSU – Pani Panchayat

Support unit; ISPMC- Institutional Strengthening and Project Management Consultants)

Figure 4 :: Organization structure of the DoWR for the OIIAWMIP project

STATE LEVEL

CIRCLE LEVEL

DIVISIONAL LEVEL

FIELD LEVEL

Department of Water Resources Principal Secretary

Principal Secretary

ADB

EIC-cum-Spl. Secretary, DoWR

CAD-PIM Directorate Director/Addl. Secretary, DoWR

PMU

CE-cum-PD OIIAWMIP

O&M Cell Addl.

Director

PPSU Cell Addl.

Director

CAD Cell Jt. Director

CAD

ISPMC

ISPMC Environment

Specialist PMU Cells

B&A Cell IM Cell

River Basin Managers CE(LMB)

Env. Monitoring Social Vulnerable Agri. Ext. / Bus. Inst. Cap. Dev.

CAD Expert Water

Management Expert

ADB Circle SE/ SIO Manager

Design Cell 1 EE 3AE Technical

O&M Cell (Circle)

Div-1 EE

Div-2 EE

Div-3 EE

SD1 AE

SD2 AE

SD3 AE

4 JEs

Contract Packages

WUAs

Div-4 EE

Divisions EE (O&M)

SDs A.E.(O&

M)

JEs (O &M)

2 DDs Major

2 DDs Medium

3 AD

PD Cuttack

PD Sambalpur

EE-1 EE-2

EE-3

4 Sub Divisions

Each Sub Division 3 JEs

3 AD

EIC, WR

Dowr

EIC (P&D)

Divisions/ EE

(Sal / River

Embk.)

SDs/ A.E

J.E


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The key agencies involved in implementation of EMP are:

172. DoWR is the Executing Agency for OIIAWMIP. The DoWR has been reorganized to constitute a Command Area Development and Participatory Irrigation Management Directorate (CAD&PIM Directorate) for more effectively integrating irrigation system management and on-farm development through participation of the Pani Panchayats. The Project is being implemented through the existing setup technically headed by EIC. Subsequently after Phailin Cyclone, the saline / river embankments raising and strengthening were proposed as part of OIIAWMIP under Tranche-2. Special Secretary, DoWR has been designated as the Engineer-in-Chief for OIIAWMIP. Special Secretary, DoWR will advise and guide on overall implementation matters including PIM-CAD. 173. A Project Management Unit (PMU) has been established within the CAD&PIM Directorate with a Project Director of the rank of Chief Engineer operating under the overall guidance of Additional Secretary cum Director CAD - PIM with the overall responsibility of program implementation. Chief Engineer cum Project Director, PMU will exercise the powers vested by the OPWD code for execution of all civil works. As the Saline / River Embankments are under the administrative jurisdiction of Chief – Engineer, Lower Mahanadi Basin and implemented by Executive Engineers of the respective Irrigation or Embankment Divisions at the field level. Chief Engineer, Lower Mahanadi Basin will manage the implementation of the civil works, monitor and guide the sub-project activities, under the support and guidance of PMU, EIC (P&D), and ISPM Consultants provided through regular PMU-SIO / E.E meetings.

174. The Junior Engineer at the field level will be responsible for day to day environmental monitoring and the overall supervision and responsibility of EMP implementation will be with the concerned SIO ( E.E for Saline Embankments). 175. DoWR for effective implementation of Tranche-2 sub-projects under OIIAWMIP proposes to create one Circle, four Divisions, 12 Sub-Divisions under the Chief Engineer – cum – Project Director, PMU also for supporting and implementing Irrigation sub projects.

C Institutional Strengthening and Project Management Consultants (ISPMC)

176. The ISPMC will have an Environment Specialist, Resettlement Specialist, Construction Management and Quality Management and Training Specialists who will support the PMU in advising and monitoring the EMP measures with help of SIO staff / Executive Engineer. The ISPMC will review and finalize all the reports in consultation with PMU. They will assist the PMU in preparing environmental monitoring reports and other reports like preparation of IEEs, RP and social assessment reports

D Responsible for carrying out monitoring measures - Staffing Requirements

177. PMU through Institutional Strengthening and Project Management (ISPM) Consultants and with the help Pani Panchayat Support Unit (PPSU) – Environmental Monitoring Specialist position in CAD- PIM Directorate, DoWR will be responsible to undertake (i) environmental screening at subproject identification stage; (ii) preparation of IEEs/EIAs at subproject appraisal stage; and (iii) environmental management and mitigation during subproject implementation and operational stage. At appraisal, IEEs /EIAs will be done with the engagement of consulting firms. Environmental management and mitigation will be undertaken by the construction contractors during construction phase under the supervision of the designated staff in the subproject management offices (SIOs/ Executive Engineer) and monitored by PMU with the help of ISPMC and PPSU, Environmental Monitoring Specialist position available under CAD – PIM Directorate, DoWR. The


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consultants mobilized for institutional strengthening and project management will also be entrusted to provide necessary capacity development of the DOWR Filed engineers and SIO(Executive Engineer) staff in terms of environmental planning and management. 178. The current structure of DoWR indicates that they have no environmental management system. Their institutional capabilities and capacities will have to be developed and strengthened under the Project. 179. So for effective monitoring there is a need to designate or made in charge one Junior Engineer (Technical / Works) from each sub-project to look into the environmental aspects, he may be named as “ Environmental Co-coordinator” who would be working under the guidance of National Environment Specialist- ISPMC in addition to his regular duties. The Environmental Co-coordinators would be trained time to time; this will ensure proper and systematic environmental monitoring and ensuring timely compliances from the contractors. 180. To make environmental monitoring integral in to the system and since the projects are of larger scale there is a need for systematic and continuous monitoring. To ensure systematic monitoring the ISPMC had developed formats presented in Annexure-.11. The format has to be filled up and submitted by the Contractor to SIO/ Executive Engineer staff on a monthly basis. The Contractors and SIO/ Executive Engineer shall be trained for filling up the format during the project period. 181. As per the Technical Specification for construction of civil works of ADB assisted schemes, DoWR, Odisha Section – 6 Clause – 1.23 – Sub – Clause 1.23.2. Contractors shall be designate as “Safety Officers” and he shall also be made responsible for environmental issues and he shall be named as an “Environmental Co-ordinator” from the Contractors side and he shall also be trained on the environmental issues.

E. Reporting System or Responsible for Reporting 182. Reporting system suggested under this project is three tier systems:

Reporting of the Contractor to the SIO (Executive Engineer) staff / Chief Engineer (LMB) and PMU.

Reporting of ISPMC, Environment Specialist after evaluating the contractor reports and evaluating the indicators at PMU level; ISPMC, Resettlement Specialist for resettlement issues and Vulnerable Group Specialist responsible for any social related issues.

PMU reporting to ADB 183. Environmental monitoring suggested involves regular checking of the parameters suggested in the environmental management plan to ascertain the mitigation measures are achieved as the work progress. It provides the necessary feedback and midcourse corrections for project management to keep the program to achieve the expected outputs. 184. The reporting system starts with the construction Contractor who is the main executor of the implementation activities. The Contractor will report on a monthly basis to SIO / Executive Engineer staff as per the check list provided in the Annexure11 to the Junior Engineer. Junior Engineer at the field level will be responsible for ensuring EMP implementation in consultation with E.E (SIO. He on the basis of daily visits to the site and observations evaluates and submit to the SIO manager / Executive Engineer. This will form the basis for evaluating the Contractor on the implementation process.


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185. The Environment Specialist, ISPMC during period visits spot checks the sites and evaluates the monthly reports submitted by the Junior Engineer and PPSU Environmental Monitoring Specialist and on this basis brief reports would be prepared and submitted to the PMU and on a yearly basis a detailed report with corrective action plans would be prepared. 186. The PMU will submit annual monitoring reports prepared during the construction phase to the ADB. The PMU in the monthly meetings should discuss the implementation of EMP with the SIO / Executive Enginner staff and ISPMC and suggest remedial measures to the contractor. F. Environmental Mitigation Plan 187. An Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMP) is key to ensure a safe and clean environment. The desired results from the environmental mitigation measures proposed in the project can only be obtained with a management plan to assure its proper implementation & function. The EMP outlines the plans for the proper implementation of mitigation measures to reduce the adverse impacts arising out of the project activities. The EMP has been prepared addressing issues such as:

Mitigation measures for abatement of adverse impacts caused during the construction and operation stage;

Details of management plans; Institutional set up identified/recommended for implementation of the EMP; Post project environmental monitoring programme to be undertaken;

G. Expenditures for environmental protection measures and budget for EMP 188. The major impacts due to different project activities and their mitigation measures have been identified in Chapter 5. The site specific EMP which are arising due to the subproject location depicting environmental parameters checklist for the anticipated impacts and suggested mitigation measures with implementation and supervision responsibility for each subproject are shown in Table 21and 22 respectively and a generic EMPs during pre-construction, construction and operation management phase are Table 23,24, 25, & 26 which are common for the three subprojects. They are as detailed below:

IEE – Saline / River Embankments – Nimapara Irrigation Division 59

Table 21: Environmental Parameters Checklist for Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankments - Site Specific Impacts due to Location - Environmental Mitigation Plan for Jharling - Balanga

Sl.No

Field / Activity Anticipated Impact Recommended Mitigation Measure

IEE Responsibility Remarks

No Signific

ant Impact

Significant Impact Implementation

Supervision

Minor Moderate Major

1 CRZ Clearance Though the sub project is an exisitng emabnkment since it is falling under CRZ III it requires clearance

The raising and strengthening of existing embankments are permitted items under CRZ notification 2011. It requires obtaining clearance from the Odisha Coastal Zone Managemnt Authority before commencement of the work

√ E.E C.E (LMB), PMU DoWR

2 Requirement of additional land

Not likely to cause specific environmental problems as long as steps are made to select sites which are not located in protected/inhabited areas etc

The sub-project 8.80 acres of land of government land .

The government land shall be obtained through land alienation and if any private land involved it is done through voluntary land donation and no land acquisiton is anticipated.

A grievance redressal mechanism for the project is built in and any issues related to the project will be cleared.

√ E.E,/ ISPMC, PMU, DoWR

/E.E/ C.E (LMB), PMU & ISPMC R&R Specialist

3 Forest & Vicinity to Wildlife

This is an existing emabnkment passing through village forest from RD 27.000 to RD 27.380 and Plot. No 756 in Khatta. No. 63/2 in Belanga village Belanga village and emabnkments adjacent to river

In this sub project, raising and strengtheing of emabnkment shall be restricted to exising RoW

Under any unavoidable cirucumstances, If any additional land is required it shall be done after taking appropriate permission from the Forest Department.

As river are the host for several birds in the area, Contractor shall ensure no hunting, poaching take place inthe areas

√

E.E,/ ISPMC, PMU, DoWR

E.E/ C.E (LMB), PMU


Sl.No



No Signific

ant Impact


Supervision


4 Tree cutting Approx 112 trees are present in the propsoed RoW . Some trees / shrubs are present within the propsoed RoW out of these some may get affected.

To the possible extent the design should reduce or avoid tree cutting.

If any trees need to be removed from the ROW before actual commencement of work, it shall be done in permission with the State Forest Department.

For the number of trees which require cutting a joint verification shall be carried out along with local forest departmetn staff

Stacking, transport and storage of wood shall be done as per the relevant norm.

All efforts shall be made to preserve trees including evaluation of miinor deisgns , adjustmentment / alternatives to save trees to the possible extent.

√

E.E C.E (LMB) PMU , Foreset Departmetn & ISPMC

5 Utilities Utilities like electric poles / line, transformers were noticed on the sides of the embankment

SIO should Identify the electric poles which may be a hinderance as per the designs. During survey and detailed estimate a contingency plan for shifting if necessary should be done and the utilities need to be shifted if necessary with the appropriate permission from the electicity department as per the provisions

√

E.E C.E (LMB) PMU


Table 22: Environmental Parameters Checklist for Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankments - Site Specific Impacts due to Location - Environmental Mitigation Plan for Serei - Bandalo

Sl.No



No Signific

ant Impact


Supervision


1 CRZ Clearance Though the sub project is an exisitng emabnkment since it is falling under CRZ III it requires clearance

The raising and strengthening of existing embankments are permitted items under CRZ notification 2011. It requires obtaining clearance from the Odisha Coastal Zone Managemnt Authority before commencement of the work

√ E.E C.E (LMB), PMU DoWR

2 Requirement of additional land

Not likely to cause specific environmental problems as long as steps are made to select sites which are not located in protected/inhabited areas etc

The sub-project 3.39 acres of land of government land .

The government land shall be obtained through land alienation and if any private land involved it is done through voluntary land donation and no land acquisiton is anticipated.

A grievance redressal mechanism for the project is built in and any issues related to the project will be cleared.

√ E.E,/ ISPMC, PMU, DoWR

/E.E/ C.E (LMB), PMU & ISPMC R&R Specialist

3 Forest & Vicinity to Wildlife

In this emabnkment there is no forest land except it passes adjacent to river

In this sub project, raising and strengtheing of emabnkment does not invovle any forest land

Under any unavoidable cirucumstances, If any additional land is required it shall be done after taking appropriate permission from the Forest Department.

As river are the host for several birds in the area, Contractor shall ensure no hunting, poaching take place inthe areas.

√

E.E,/ ISPMC, PMU, DoWR

E.E/ C.E (LMB), PMU


Sl.No



No Signific

ant Impact


Supervision


4 Tree cutting Approx 340 trees are present in the propsoed RoW . Some of these trees / shrubs may get affected.

To the possible extent the design should reduce or avoid tree cutting.

If any trees need to be removed from the ROW before actual commencement of work, it shall be done in permission with the State Forest Department.

For the number of trees which require cutting a joint verification shall be carried out along with local forest departmetn staff

Stacking, transport and storage of wood shall be done as per the relevant norm.

All efforts shall be made to preserve trees including evaluation of miinor deisgns , adjustmentment / alternatives to save trees to the possible extent.

√

E.E C.E (LMB) PMU , Foreset Departmetn & ISPMC

5 Utilities Utilities like electric poles / line, transformers were noticed on the sides of the embankment

SIO should Identify the electric poles which may be a hinderance as per the designs. During survey and detailed estimate a contingency plan for shifting if necessary should be done and the utilities need to be shifted if necessary with the appropriate permission from the electicity department as per the provisions

√

E.E C.E (LMB) PMU


Table 23: Environmental Parameters Checklist for anticipated impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankment - Generic Impacts during

Design and Survey for all embankments – Environmental Mitigation Plan

Sl.No



No Significant Impa

ct


Supervision


1 Finalisation of drawings and alignment

Scope for encroaching forest land and private lands

For the stretches of the areas where Forest land is involved it shall be restricted to the existing RoW, if necessary the proposed design can be modified in consultation with the E.E and C.E (LMB)

To the possible extent DoWR shall avoid the private land if additional RoW is needed it shall utilise the government lands

√

E.E staff with the help of survey team

C.E( LMB),PMU, ISPMC

2 Trees cutting Change in Aesthetic value During detailed survey DoWR / E.E shall do a joint survey along with the local forest department to assess the number of trees that may likely to affect due to the designs.

No trees would be cut however to improve the aesthetics of the area or if any tree need to be cut under unavoidable circumstance, some provision for tree-planting activities was made under EMP cost, so tree plantation shall be made in the available places along the emabnkments.

Suitable species suitable to the area need to be selected in consultation with local Forest Departmetn and horticultural department.

Compensatory tree planatation shall be planned in consultation with the local forest department

√ E.E staff and Forest Department

C.E(LMB),PMU, ISPMC

Some trees are noted on the canal embanKments


Sl.No



No Significant Impa

ct


Supervision


3 Utilities Utilities like electric poles / line, transformers were noticed on the proposed embankments.

The number of electric poles that need to be shifted shallll be identified, if necessary to be shifted SIO shall include some contingency plan for shifting in consultation with the electricity department..

√ E.E Staff C.E(LMB),PMU and ISPMC


Table 24: Environmental Parameters Checklist for anticipated impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankments- Generic Impacts

during Pre Construction Activity (Construction Contractor) –Environmental Mitigation Plan

Sl.No



No Significa

nt Impact


Supervision


1 Establsihment of Camp / Plants

Disruption to traffic flow and sensitive receptors and change landuse aswell as aesthetic value of area

Contractor shall avoid establishment of camp / plant in forest areas.

Contractor shall prioritize areas with in or nearest possible vacant space within the subproject without affecting property, forest, vegetatiion, drinking water sources and away from the water bodies and the canal sytem.

All construction plants shall be sited surrificiently away from the settlements and agricultural operations or any commercial establishments. Such plants shall be located at least 100m away from the nearest dwelling preferably in the downwind direction.

The Contractor shall submit a detailed layout plan for all such plant sites establsiehd and approved by the Executive Engineer (EE).

Arrangements to control dust pollution through provision of wind screen, water sprinklers and dust extraction systems shall have to be provided at all such sites.

If any contractor has to establish crushers, hot mix plants and batching plants shall comply with the requirements of the relevant emission control legislations. Consent for Establsihment and Operation from state pollution control board Odisha shall be obtained before establishment and operation and a copy to be submitted to the Executive Engineer.

√ Contractor E.E , C.E (LMB)PMU and ISPMC


Sl.No



No Significa

nt Impact


Supervision


2 Sources of Materials Borrow areas- extraction of materials like earth etc., can disrupt natural drainage, vegetation and resulting in accelerated erosion and leading to water stagnation, ponding and pollution

Finalisation of borrow areas for earth and all logistic arrangementsas well as compliance to environmental requirements, as applicable shall be the sole respsonsibility of the Contractor.

Selection Criteria of Borrow areas is as follows: Contractor shall identify the potential borrow areas and take permission from Executive Engineer before operating any borrow areas. The Contractor shall not start borrowing earth from selected borrow area untill the mutual agreement is signed between landowner and Contractor. Copy of the document shall be submitted to Executive Engineer. The Contractor in addition to the established practices, rules and regulation will also consider following criteria before finalizing the locations. 1) The borrow area should not be located in agriculture field unless unavoidable i.e. barren land is not available. 2) The borrow pits should not be located along the roads. 3) The loss of productive and agricultural land should be minimum. 4) The loss of vegetation is almost nil or minimum. 5) Sufficient quality of soil is available. 6) The Contractor will ensure the availability of suitable earth.The Contractor shall obtain representative samples form each of the identified borrow areas and have these tested at the site laboratory following a testing programme as approved by the concerned Engineer. It shall be ensured that the fill material compacted to the required density. Planning of haul roads for accessing borrow areas shall be undertaken during this stage. The haul roads shall be routed to avoid a gricultural areas as well as forest areas as far as possible and shall use the existing village roads wherever possible.

√ Contractor E.E, C.E(LMB), PMU, ISPMC


Sl.No



No Significa

nt Impact


Supervision


Quarry areas-Extraction of materials like earth etc., can disrupt natural drainage, vegetation and resulting in accelerated erosion and leading to water stagnation, ponding and pollution

The Contractor shall finalize the quarry for procurement of constrcution materials after assessment of the availability of sufficient materials, quality and other logistic arrangements.

A prelimianry survey has been carried out by the Executive Engineer and identified the quarry as mentioned in Chapter 3.

If extraction shall be done, prioritize sites already permitted by the Mining or concerned department,

Contractor shall purchase materials and finalize vendors who have valid permissions.

If other sites are necessary and the contractor want to use,let the contractor obtain necessary prmission from the concerned regulatory authority and inform Executive Engineer.

√ Contractor E.E, C.E (LMB), PMU, ISPMC

Sand The sand shall be procured from identified (by E.E)sand mines as far as possible. If Contractor wishes to procure from other sources he shall obtain the lease agreement of the supplier

√ Contractor E.E, C.E (LMB), PMU, ISPMC


Table 25 Environmental Parameters Checklist for anticipated impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankments – Generic Impacts during

Construction Phase (Contractor) - Environmental Mitigation Plan

Sl.No



No Significant

Impact


Supervision


1 Inadequate monitoring during construction stages

Potential damages to system likely to be maximised as a result of neglect on part of contractor.

Contractor to execute works in accordance with standard Contract Specification. Provision of site supervisory staff to ensure quality control and adherence to contract requirements. Monthly progress reporting and recording of community complaints/ objections. Issues to be resolved jointly with Project E.E,C.E(LMB) PMU and ISPMC.

√ Contractor E.E, C.E(LMB), PMU and ISPMC

2 Site clearance –Clearing and grubbing

Damage to existing vegetation

If any vegetation shall be removed from construction site / zone before commencement of construction shalll be carried out such that damage to the surrouding vegetation other than identifieid vegetation proposed for clearing is minimal. Only ground cover/ shrubs that impinge directly at the work site shall be removed prior approval from E.E staff and in consultation with Environment Specialist


3 Disposal of debris from dismantling structures and spoil

Scope for contamination of soil and blcokage of natural drains and pollution of ground water by dumping of construction spoils

To the possible extent the materials like stone and other reusable materials shall be utlized in the construction. The iron and wood generated if any would be dispossed off as a surplus stock and scrap shall be autioned as per the procedures of Odisha Water Resoruces Department.



Sl.No



No Significant

Impact


Supervision


4 Stripping , Stocking and Damage to top agricultural soil due to earth work

Loss of productive soil and plant nutrients – impact on production

Before beginning the construction of embankments the surface area of ground to be occupied shall be cleared of all roots and vegetable matter and stripped to a suitable depth as per IS: 4701 - 1982 (i)Depth of stripping 5.0 to 7.5 cm for soil containaing light grasscover (ii) Depth upto to bottom of ploughed zone usally 15.0 to 22.5 cm in agricultural land. Top soil may be preserved and resued in turfing activities if possible in borrow areas bunds or if excess shall be distributed to farmers for using in the agricultural lands Project activities shall be carried out during lean period and non- monsoon period for minimizing loss.



Sl.No



No Significant

Impact


Supervision


5 Earth from Borrow areas for construction

Loss of productive soil and plant nutrients – impact on production

Contractor shall not be permitted to borrow areas in forest areas Contractor shall identify location of borrow areas and get approval from E.E staff. Earth material should be taken from barren land or selected borrow area during lean period as per IS Code 1498 after taking approval from Executive Engineer. Borrow areas should be dug as per IS code :4701 and prior approval from the competent authorities must be taken before execution and mutual agreement with the land owners should be taken by the contractor and ensure the borrow areas should not have any environmental issues like water logging etc. Borrow pits should be drained to avoid stagnation of water and the bottom should be levelled properly / bottom level of borrow pits should be fixed with reference to the prevailing ground slope towards the nearest natural draiinage course. Borrow areas should be avoided in agricultural areas as well as forest areas. Required permission should be obtained from the authorized person as stipulated in the Odisha state minor minerals act and if operating in private lands mutual agreement and no objection certificate need to be produced to E.E by the contractor. All borrow areas should be rehabilitated after removal of material



Sl.No



No Significant

Impact


Supervision


6 Quarry operation Can disrupt natural drainage, vegetation and results in accelerated erosion

The contractor shall obtain materials from approved quarries only after the consent of Department of mines and Geology and District Administration. If any crusher need to be established it shall be done after obtaining proper consents for establishment and operation from the statutory agencies. All the materials pruchased shall be from the approved vendors the tentaive Quarry map is shownin Annexure 6.


7 Storage of Construction materials like sand, stone etc

Storage of construction materials may temporary change local land use

Temporary impact – materials should be stored properly avoiding agricultural lands.


Only rehabilitation work no change in land use

8 Use of acces roads and Transporting of Construction materails and Haul Road Management

Deterioration in quality of road condition and narrow service road

Limited construction period, careful planning, restrictions on construction workers movements, adequate monitoring.

The subproject acess road and embankment roads are narrow and requires adquate dust supreesion measures and traffic regualtions during construction as some of the villagers are using canal embankment road for day to day transport

All existing roads used by vehicles of the contractor or any of his suppliers of material shall be maintained properly during construction period and clear any materials dropped by the vehicles.



Sl.No



No Significant

Impact


Supervision


9 Transproting of materails and opeation of equipment

Dust pollution – nuisances and health hazards to travellers / neighbours / workers

The areas adjoining to construction sites would be subjected to the air pollution from both due to construction work (including operation of equipments) and vehicle movement with construction materials

Contractor and his material shall cover vehicles while transporting materials.

Careful planning to minimize and offset losses

Construction practices in accordance with Specification, community consultation prior to detailed design and adequate monitoring shall be carried out

Temporary impact on air quality shall be mitigated by using water sprinklers. Trucks carrying dirt, earth material, sand and metal to and from construction site, should be limited and wetted to prevent material being spilled on public roads.

Necessary protection has to be taken to meet relevant emission standards for all construction machinery and vehicle, maintaining construction equipment in good condition and servicing diesel engines for reduction of emissions.

The contractor shall ensure all the vehicles, equipments and machinery used for construction are well maintained and confirm that emissions levels comply with the relevant statutory requirements of CPCB and Motor Vehicle Rules



Sl.No



No Significant

Impact


Supervision


10 Noise from vehicles, plants and equipments and Vibration hazards

Nuisances to travelers/ workers and neighbors if increase in sound levels – health hazard

All construction plants and equipment used in construction shall strictly conform to the MoEF / CPCB noise standards All vehicles and equipment used in construction shall be fitted with exhaust silencers Regular servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery shall be done regularly and during servicing the effectiveness of exhaust silencers shall be checked All the construction sites with in 150m of the nearest habitation, noisy construction work such as crushing, operation of DG sets and any high noise construction equipment shall be stopped during night time between 10.00 pm and 6.00 am. Working hours of the construction activities around sensitive areas like schools / hospitals upto a distance of 100m shall be restricted.


11 Contamination of water due to fuel and lubricants and construction waters

Water pollution from fuel and lubricants

The contractor shall procure fuel from the nearest oulet if any minor storage if he does he shall ensure the land is not contaminated. Contractor shall avoid oil spillage etc. Contractor shall not wash his vehicle in the rivers Contractor shall ensure or install equipment in such a way that the waste water doesn’t enter the canal during monsoon period.



Sl.No



No Significant

Impact


Supervision


12 Interference with existing road network and traffic, blockage of access ways. Restriction on movements of communities

Disruption of services and land uses and settlements adjacent to the emabnkments..

Close consultation with community during planning and design stages necessary, since the subproejct village are connected with the canal embnkment road and at places it passes near to residnetial houses of local villagers ltherefore safety requirement is most important , construction implementation in accordance with specification, prior agreement with community on alignment of access roads and irrigation infrastructure, and monitoring. Contractor shall if necessary prepare a traffic management plan in consultation with the local police and ensure adequate safety measure.


13 Soil Erosion and Siltation

Filling of earth on the emabnkments, scope for increased sedimentation build-up and clogging of surrounding waterways.

Confirming excavations opearions and slope stabilisation work( such as avoiding deep cutting of borrow areas, borrow areas shall be connected to natural drain)and arranging sprinkling of water during the dry season and proper compaction. Careful construction planning for surface protection particularly before monsoon season and provision of turfing and plantation. Plantation can be taken up on the sides of the embakments with the available funds under plantation and also with the other ongoing shcemes of Govt. Odisha like social forestry programmes etc


14 Stocking materils or Blockage of natural drainage with materails

Damage to natural drainage patterns

Presently natural Drains are dominant with weeds

Assessment of existing drainage channels during construction stages. Contractor to maintain natural drainage, stipulate in Contract Specification. Provision of site supervision during construction implementation.



Sl.No



No Significant

Impact


Supervision


15 Personnel Safety Measures for Labour

Workers health would get affected

Contractor shall provide the necessary personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) like foot wear, gloves, protective goggles and eye –shields etc for workers emplyed in concrete, crusehrs, welders and bitumen work Ear plugs to workers exposed to loud noise and workers working in crushers etc if the contractor establishes. The contractor shall comply with all the regulations regarding safe scaffoldiing, ladders, working platforms, excavations and safe emans of entry and engress The contractor shall not employ any person below age of 14 years for any work and no pregnant women. The contractor shall comply with all the relevant provisions of the Orissa Buidlings and other Construction Workers ( Regulations of Employment and conditions of service) Rules 2002 and shall also comply with the precautions as required for ensurig the safety of thw worKmen as per International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No 62 as far as thise are applicable to this contract.


16 Traffic and Safety Disruption of services and may lead to accidents

The contractor shall take all necessary measures for maintining the traffic during construction and errect safety barricades, safety ribbons and safety boards including sign boards, flags and other measures as per the requirement


17 Protection of public and workers health and safety

Loss of public / workers health status

Project staff to provide basic health and safety trainings to all construction workers and providing periodic health check ups and AIDS awareness camps



Sl.No



No Significant

Impact


Supervision


18 Risk from Electric Poles / lines and electrical equipments

Scope for electric socks and electrocution hazard

While giving level or marking workers should ensure they take preventive measures while working with electric lines. The contractor shall take all required precautions to prevent danger from electrical equipmetns and esnures that he doesn’t place or stack any material that may cause danger or inconvenince to any person or public All machines and equipments and lighting used will be as per the IS standards and shall mainatian properly withoout any defects.


19 Damage to different flora / fauna

Along the propsoed emabnkment RoW few trees are presnt- during construction of embankemnt work those trees may require felling and workers might damage the trees for fuel wood or hunting of animals/ birds as work site adjacent to rivers /lakes

Close consultation with community prior to detailed design to identify important flora/fauna habitats. Careful planning of infrastructure alignment prior to construction/ implementation. Stipulate in Conditions of Contract and provision of site supervision. Plantation of trees along the emabnkment as part of compenssatory plantation to compensate loss of flora, the subproject shall have a provisionfor planting 112 trees for Jharling – Belanga and 1000 tree for Serei- Bandala emabnkments. Contractor shall take reasonable precaution to prevent his workers from damaging any flora or fauna of the area including fishig or hunting of any animals in the area. If by chance if the contractor sights any animal (wild) the contractor shall inform the Exuective Engineer and Environment Specialist and need to be reported to the State Forest Department immeidately and shall take appropriate steps / measures in consultation with Forest Department Officials


Patches of village forest along the alignment of embankments


Sl.No



No Significant

Impact


Supervision


20 Digging activity – Chance found Archaeological property

By Chance if any Archaeological property is found while digging

While excavating or dismantling any structure if any fossils, coins, articles of value / antiquity and remians of archaelogical interest discovered on the site shall be the property of the Government and shall be dealt with as oer the provisions of the relevant legislation The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent his worKmen or any other persons from damaging or removing any such articles, if any articles found shall be brought to the notice of E.E and Environment Specialist and shall seek the direction of Archaelogical Survey of India (ASI) before contractor recommencing the work


21 Provision of Basic Ameneties and proper accomodation

Scope for providing improper accomodation and basic amenities to workers

The Contractor shall provide the basic accomodatios as per the provisions of the Orissa Building and Construction Workers Rules The location and layout of the labour camps shall be provided to the E.E and take his approval The Contracator will ensure all the basic amenities like provision of drinking water at work site and camps and proper sanitation facilities and arrangement for eating the food. The drinking water he provides shall be as per the IS 10,500.


22 Clearing of site before monsoon and Demobilization of contractor

Scope for not clearing materials from the site especially cutting materils from the canal bed and materiasl used for construction

The Contractor shall ensure that he clears all the unwmanted materials from the canal bed which may effect or obstruct after releasing the water into canal In the tube wells drilled areas pits if any removed shall be refilled All excess materials and debris shall be cleared



Sl.No



No Significant

Impact


Supervision


23 Tree plantation Scope for wrong species selection and not able to survive

SIO shall plant tree / green belt (planting 1000 trees for Jharling – Belanga and 1000 tree for Serei- Bandkala emabnkments along the emabnkments whereever excess land is there or in the nearby government lands where the space is available. E.E shall consult lcoal Forest Department and horticultural department before selecting the tree species that would be planted along the canal. Approriate distance shall be maintained and regular maintenance shall be carried out.

√ DoWR / Forest Department

E.E, C.E(LMB), PMU and ISPMC


Table 26: Environmental Parameters Checklist for anticipated impacts and Mitigation Measures for Saline / River Embankments – Generic Impacts during Operation and Maintenance Phase - Environmental Mitigation Plan

Sl.No



No Significan

t Impa

ct


Supervision


1 Overall Environmental problem

Improper monitoring Monitoring of emabnkments will be required during operation phase for rain cuts, breacehs and for maintaining best productive evironment.

√ E.E C.E (LMB)PMU and PPSU Env. Monitoring Specialist

2 Impact due to non-maintainance

Damages to the earthwork due to raincuts, damage to the structures etc

The responsibility of maintaining emabnkments likes with the concerned E.E

√ E.E C.E(LMB),PMU and PPSU Env. Monitoring Specialist

3 Non Restoration of aesthetics after construction activity overall ecological impact.

Ecological unbalancing Monitoring of survival of tree planted along the embankments After completion of works, replanting of economically and aesthetically important plants can be ensured along the canal area. Greening of this area may offset the ecological effects of the clearing and felling of trees during the construction phase. Further in course of time the population of avian fauna may go up and enhance the biological diversity.

√ DoWR / Forest Department

C.E(LMB),PMU and PPSU Env. Monitoring Specialist


H. Environmental Monitoring Plan

189. Environmental Monitoring is an essential component of any developmental project, it is an integral; part of any environmental assessment process. Any intervention in the form of development shall have complex-inter relationships between people, natural resources, biotic and other forces resulting in a new environment. So it is essential to monitor critical environmental parameters in the pre-post project scenario, during and post project scenario. The monitoring program includes environmental parameters, description of sampling stations, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards, responsible parties is shown in Table 28 and the parameters suggested for monitoring ground water, surface water, and soil is presented in Annexure 12, 12a &b. 190. The monitoring can be carried out by PMU outsourcing to a Laboratory for all the subprojects, the suggested environmental parameters, description of sampling stations and suggested frequency of monitoring is shown in Table 27. 191. The environmental monitoring of the subproject implementation can be carried out by a recognized laboratory (i.e approved by State Pollution Control Board, Odisha or National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratory (NABL) or National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) or any Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) recognized laboratory.


Table 27: Showing the Suggested Environmental Monitoring

Sl.No Phase of the Project

Parameter to be monitored

Parameter / Indicators Location Responsibility Frequency

1 Pre –construction and , Construction

Ground water (IS: 10,500)

Physico, chemical, bacteriological parameters

Tube wells adjacent to the embankment

Laboratory Once in every 3 months

2 Surface water (IS: 2296: 1992)

Physico, chemical, bacteriological parameters

River / lake water adjacent to the embankment

Laboratory Once in every 3 months

3 Soil Phyiso- chemical, micro and macro nutrients

(Soils Adjacent to the embankments - agricultural fields preferably water logged areas)

Laboratory Twice in a year ( i.e. Between

April to May and Sept to Nov

4 Dust Monitoring Visual Observation Entire Project Corridor

SIO Staff Daily

5 Noise Observation Entire Project Corridor

SIO Staff Monthly

Locations suggested: Two locations for each embankment adjacent to the river ( Jharling – Belanga (1) RD 23.000km; (2) RD25.000km; and Serei- Bandalo (1) RD 0.200km (2) 1.400km

(Note: The proposed budget and frequency and stages of monitoring are detailed in Table 29- in this chapter)


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I. Performance Indicators: 192. The monitoring programme constitutes performance indicators (Table 28) and necessary budgetary provisions.

Table 28 Showing the Performance Indicators

Sl.No Indicator Description of the item Stage Responsibility

1 Statutory Clearance Obtaining CFE & CFO -

Statutory requirement from regulatory bodies

Pre construction and construction

Contractor

2 Borrow area No. of Borrow areas identified

and verified No. of sites redevelopment and no-objection certificate produced after handing over site

Pre and Post Construction

Contractor

3 Quarry No. of Quarry sites identified

and verified No. of sites redevelopment and no-objection certificate produced after handing over site

Pre and Post Construction

Contractor

4 Disposal sites Quantity of Debris and Spoil

disposed off

Construction and Post Construction

Contractor

5 Dust Control No. of times watering carried out Construction

period Contractor

6 Use of PPE No. of work sites provided with

PPE Construction Contractor

7 Usage of safety measures and sign boards

No. of sites safety arrangements made and sign boards installed

Construction Contractor

8 Turfing Length of turfing carried out Construction and

post construction Contractor

9 Plantation No. of trees cut and no.of trees

planted Construction and Post Construction

Contractor and SIO

10 Health camps No. of medical and health

camps including AIDS awareness camps conducted

Construction Contractor

J. Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) Costs

193. Most of the mitigation measures require the Construction Contractors to adopt good site practice, which should be part of their normal regular procedures, so there are unlikely to be major costs associated with compliance. In addition to this, any environmental costs of mitigation by the construction contractors are included in the budgets for the civil works Hence they do not need to be estimated separately here. 194. Environmental monitoring will be integrated into the Project performance monitoring and evaluation (PPME) system. The majority of activities involved are translating actions suggested in the EMP to be implemented by the Construction Contractor. The implementation period stipulated for the sub-projects are two years of construction phase e is suggested for environmental monitoring. The environmental monitoring suggested here is


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developed keeping in view of the needs of the Department of Water Resources as suggested in the EARF. The DoWR want to monitor surface water and ground water to assess the impacts of upsteam urbanization and industrialization and it also want to monitor level of deterioration of water quality due to increased use of fertilizers and pesticides within and outside the sub project area. In addition the department wants to assess contaminants in the soil in the sub project area. So the SIO, DoWR will be responsible for the implementation of environmental monitoring (Surface water, Ground water, Soil and Silt testing). 195. The monitoring shall be carried out by recognized laboratories {i.e., laboratories approved by State Pollution Control Board, Odisha, or National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratory (NABL) or (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) or any Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) recognized laboratory}. 196. The impacts arising out of the construction are minimal and the responsibility of implementation of the EMP mainly lies with the Contractor monitored by Executive Engineer. The total environmental monitoring and management cost for the sub-project covering two years of construction period only are shown in Table 29.

Table 29 :Showing Environmental Monitoring Cost

Environmental Parameter

Suggested No. of

locations

Frequency and period

of monitoring

Unit rate in

Rs

Total cost in Rs

Grand Total

Pre and construction Surface water 2 4x2x2 10,000 1,60,000 4,20,000 Ground water 2 4x2x2 10,000 1,60,000 4,20,000 Soil 2 2x2x2 12,500 1,00,000 4,20,000 Sub-total 4,20,000 For two Embankments

8,40,000

Noise Monitoring 2 12 X 2 ( only during

construction period)

500 / monitoring

12,000

For two embankments

24,000

Item of work Name of the Embankment

No. Plants proposed for

planting

Unit Rate of Plant*

Total Cost Grand Total

Cost of Plantation / Compensatory

Jharling - Belanga

1000 1500 / plant

15,00,000 15,00,000

Serei - Bandalo

1000 1500 / plant

15,00,000 15,00,000

Grand Total 38,64,000 (Note: * 1. Unit rate per plant includes: The cost of avenue plantation including the cost of raising the plantation and providing tree guards / fencing and watch and ward for five years as suggested by State Forest Department)


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K. Environmental Training

197. The basic requirement of the environmental training is to strengthen the knowledge of PMU / SIO (E.E), DoWR on environmental aspects. L. Strengthening Environmental Knowledge & Management Capability

198. The capacity and skills of the DoWR to carry out environmental management of irrigated agriculture schemes will need to be developed to be responsive and proactive to the needs and perceptions of environmental management in their jurisdictions during and following Project completion. The institutional strengthening of environmental management will be blended within the activities. The focus will be on building the capacity and capability of the SIO/ E.E, DoWR to assume their responsibilities in carrying out REAs, IEEs and implementing EMPs. The organizational framework in the DoWR for this to occur will be establishment of new environmental division as per EARF. 199. Awareness raising will initially socialize the environmental assessment and EMP procedures among the project stakeholders. In addition meetings, seminars and some short courses will be organized to raise awareness within the DoWR. ISPM Environmental consultant during the field visits will also give on-field training on the implementation of EMP to the Contractor staff and SIO/ E.E staff by the ISPMC along with the help of PPSU – Environmental Monitoring Specialist. In addition training programs would be conducted to the Contractor staff and SIO/ E.E staff, DoWR by the ISPMC along with the PPSU – Environmental Monitoring Specialist with the available funds of the PMU under training. The list of appropriate training module and tentative time frame is given in Table 30 and the required budget is suggested in Table 31. 200. Participatory Mechanisms are the building blocks for the success of the Project. Besides the DoWR and the community needs to get involved in developing the foundation of future environmental management Results of Environmental monitoring carried out during construction would be disseminated in the news letter for raising awareness to the community. Lessons learned from past environmental management initiatives will be used to reinforce public participation as an essential aspect to instill a sense of ownership and stewardship among all stakeholders that will be involved in environmental management and the use of resources. Measures to involve active participation of the community will be included to help ensure more effective and appropriate management, since the stakeholders (those using the resources) can become involved in a voluntary way in some of the basic monitoring (e.g., soil erosion point sources) and regulating various activities under the EMP. 201. An environmental monitoring programme is important as it provides useful information and helps to i) assist in detecting the development of any unwanted environmental situation, and thus, provides opportunities for adopting appropriate control measures, and ii) evaluate the performance and effectiveness of mitigation measures proposed in the EMP and suggest improvements in management plan, if required. Table 30 : Proposed Training Module for Capacity building of SIO (E.E staff) and Contractors

Item No

Training Type Item/ subject of Training Target Group Time

1 Orientation Training

Need for Initial Environmental Examination Report and Overview of important

PMU, SIO/ E,E staff , PPSU staff,

Pre-Construction


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Environmental Regulation and frame work to the project

Applicable statutory Environmental Clearances – by the SIO staff and Contractor

Contractors while executing construction of minors

2 Training on Environmental & Safety Aspects Relevant to Construction

1. Environmental & Safety Aspects Relevant to Construction

Environmental obligations as per Contract Clauses and technical specification ( covering issues and impacts related to Borrow areas, Quarries, Aggregates, Top soil usage, Disposal of construction debris, handling of hazardous materials and dust suppression measures)

Safety measures and usage of PPE’s during construction

PMU, SIO/ E.E staff , PPSU staff, Contractors while executing construction of minors

Twice during Construction period

2.Implementation of Environmental Monitoring Plans

Importance of EMP and parameters to be monitored

Parameters for Environmental Monitoring ( Surface water, Ground Water, and Soil)

Precautions to be taken while sampling Monitoring frequency

M. Training Budget

202. The approximate cost involved under training is shown in Table 31.

Table 31 : Showing the training budget

Sl.No Training Details Unit rate Frequency Total cost 1 Orientation training

on the EMP implementation to SIO /E.E Staff and Contractors

Rs. 25,000 2 times during project period

Rs.50,000

Rs. 50,000


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X. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

203. Recommends the Jharling – Belanga and Serei Bandla Saline / River embankments (subproject)s to be rated Category B for the following reasons: (i) There are no significant adverse impacts associated with this project in the local environmental condition due to construction and operation of the project. However the two subprojects falling under Coastal Regulation Zone these requires clearance from the State Odisha Coastal Zone Management Authority, Govt. of Odisha (ii) The Jharling - Belanga embankment passes through patches of village forest and since no additional forest land is anticipated in that stretch as widening will be restricted with a toe wall in those stretches, no additional impact on forest lands is envisaged because of the proposed project activities. (iii) In these sub project compensatory afforestation shall be planned in consultation with the local forest department against any tree loss so this area might improve aesthetically. 204. In addition, these sub projects involves additional 8.80 acres of govt land for Jharling – Belanga and 3.39 acres of govt. land for Serei- Bandalo in addition to the existing land under right of way, this additional land shall be procured through land alienation hence no land acquisition is anticipated. However by raising and strengthening these sub projects are expected to (i) There will be growth in living standard of people, which will encourage proper education, social awareness, health facility and prosperity amongst the people;(ii) For Jharling - Belanga embankment, after implementation of the project, immediately 5 villages (1254 people of 5 villages with geographical area of 2300- acres plus surrounding villages will be benefited and for Serei - Bandalo embankment, after implementation of the project, nearly 1717 people of 3 villages with geographical area of 555 acres and some of the surrounding villages will be benefited. (iii) In addition it will help in protecting the agriculture, livelihood and livestock in the region during cyclones and (iv) The IEE clearly states in its findings that there will be no significant impact in the local environmental condition due to construction and operation of the project and preference shall be given to the local labour for carrying out the work. 205. Any impact associated with the project activities will be minor in nature and will be restricted only during construction phase of the project., adequate safety, dust suppression measures and traffic management need to be taken up by the contractor while executing the construction works on the river embankment.


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ANNEXURE


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Annexure 1

INDEX MAP SHOWING SUB PROJECTS UNDER NIMPARA IRRIGATION DIVISION MAP


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Annexure 2

Sample Cross section for Jharling – Belanga at RD 22.240 km


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Annexure 2a

Sample Cross section for Jharling – Belanga at RD 25.480km


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Annexure 3

Sample Cross section for Serei - Bandalo at RD 0.480 km


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Annexure 3a

Sample Cross section for Serei - Bandalo at RD 2.160 km


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Annexure 3b

Sample Cross section for Serei – Bandalo at RD 3.360km


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Annexure 4

SLRD IN

K.M

EXISTING

LAND

AVAILABLE

WITH

DOWR(ROW)

EXISTING

BOTTOM

WIDTH(RO

W)IN

METERS

(After

PHAILIN)

ADDITION

AL LAND

AVAILABLE

IN METERS

WIDTH

REQ AS

PER

DESIGN

IN

METERS

PROPESE

D WIDTH

(ROW)IN

METERS

ADDITIONAL

WIDTH

REQUIRED IN

METERS

1 22.000 16.900 12.00 4.900 17.000 20.00 3.100

2 22.120 17.000 10.00 7.000 17.000 20.00 3.000

3 22.240 16.300 8.00 8.300 17.000 20.00 3.700

4 22.360 16.800 12.00 4.800 17.000 20.00 3.200

5 22.480 16.000 14.00 2.000 16.200 20.00 4.000

6 22.600 16.000 14.00 2.000 16.500 20.00 4.000

7 22.720 14.800 12.00 2.800 15.300 20.00 5.200

8 22.840 14.000 12.00 2.000 14.800 20.00 6.000

9 22.960 15.700 11.00 4.700 16.000 20.00 4.300

10 23.000 14.500 13.00 1.500 15.250 20.00 5.500

11 23.200 16.400 12.00 4.400 17.100 20.00 3.600

12 23.320 15.800 10.40 5.400 16.100 20.00 4.200

13 23.440 17.000 14.00 3.000 17.400 20.00 3.000

14 23.560 15.900 13.00 2.900 16.600 20.00 4.100

15 23.680 15.800 13.00 2.800 16.200 20.00 4.200

16 23.800 15.040 11.00 4.040 15.500 20.00 4.960

17 23.920 14.000 14.00 0.000 15.100 20.00 6.000

18 24.040 15.000 13.00 2.000 16.600 20.00 5.000

19 24.120 15.030 13.00 2.030 16.000 20.00 4.970

20 24.280 13.910 13.00 0.910 15.600 20.00 6.090

21 24.400 17.930 11.00 6.930 18.800 20.00 2.070

22 24.520 17.760 13.00 4.760 18.500 20.00 2.240

23 24.640 17.880 12.00 5.880 18.300 20.00 2.120

24 24.760 17.980 14.00 3.980 18.800 20.00 2.020

25 24.880 17.020 10.00 7.020 17.170 20.00 2.980

26 25.000 17.980 11.00 6.980 17.900 20.00 2.020

27 25.120 17.980 12.00 5.980 18.000 20.00 2.020

28 25.240 18.000 13.00 5.000 18.700 20.00 2.000

29 25.360 18.000 13.00 5.000 18.400 20.00 2.000

30 25.420 18.060 14.00 4.060 18.900 20.00 1.940

31 25.600 13.000 9.00 4.000 14.100 20.00 7.000

32 25.720 17.000 12.00 5.000 17.800 20.00 3.000

33 25.840 15.030 11.00 4.030 16.000 20.00 4.970

34 25.960 17.090 12.00 5.090 18.000 20.00 2.910

35 26.000 15.980 13.00 2.980 16.500 20.00 4.020

36 26.200 14.040 11.00 3.040 15.600 20.00 5.960

37 26.320 17.890 12.00 5.890 18.300 20.00 2.110

38 26.440 16.870 15.00 1.870 17.000 20.00 3.130

39 26.560 15.000 15.00 0.000 15.600 20.00 5.000

40 26.680 15.800 9.30 6.500 16.100 20.00 4.200

41 26.800 17.000 13.00 4.000 17.400 20.00 3.000

42 26.920 15.900 11.00 4.900 16.050 20.00 4.100

43 27.040 16.000 14.70 1.300 16.600 20.00 4.000

44 27.160 15.050 11.00 4.050 15.400 20.00 4.950

45 27.280 15.000 11.00 4.000 15.500 20.00 5.000

46 27.400 16.000 13.00 3.000 16.600 20.00 4.000

47 27.520 14.980 11.00 3.980 15.800 20.00 5.020

48 27.640 15.000 12.00 3.000 15.300 20.00 5.000

49 27.760 15.000 14.00 1.000 16.300 20.00 5.000

50 27.880 15.600 12.00 3.600 16.000 20.00 4.400

51 28.000 15.400 12.00 3.400 15.900 20.00 4.600

RIGHT OF WAY DETAILS FOR JHARLING-BELANGA SALINE EMBARKMENT

R.D 22.000-29100


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SL NO R.D IN KM

EXISTING LAND

AVAILABLE

WITH

DOWR(ROW)

EXISTING

BOTTOM

WIDTH

(ROW) IN

METERS.(A

FTER

PHAILIN)

ADDITION

AL LAND

AVAILABL

E IN

METERS

WIDTH

REQUIRED

AS PER

DESIGN IN

METERS

PROPOSED

WIDTH

(ROW) IN

METERS

ADDITION

AL WIDTH

REQUIRED

IN METERS

1 0 17.000 5.500 11.500 17.640 20.000 3.000

2 120 16.950 5.500 11.450 17.920 20.000 3.050

3 200 17.540 7.000 10.540 18.200 20.000 2.460

4 244 18.880 6.000 12.880 21.508 20.000 1.120

5 274 18.890 6.000 12.890 21.288 20.000 1.110

6 304 17.970 6.000 11.970 18.580 20.000 2.030

7 334 17.980 7.000 10.980 18.530 20.000 2.020

8 364 18.000 6.000 12.000 18.820 20.000 2.000

9 390 18.430 6.000 12.430 18.740 20.000 1.570

10 480 16.770 5.500 11.270 17.810 20.000 3.230

11 600 16.900 5.500 11.400 17.410 20.000 3.100

12 720 17.890 7.000 10.890 18.538 20.000 2.110

13 840 16.770 7.500 9.270 17.690 20.000 3.230

14 960 17.740 8.000 9.740 18.110 20.000 2.260

15 1080 18.240 8.000 10.240 18.540 20.000 1.760

16 1200 16.670 4.500 12.170 17.868 20.000 3.330

17 1320 17.770 4.500 13.270 17.990 20.000 2.230

18 1340 18.220 7.000 11.220 18.500 20.000 1.780

19 1370 17.760 7.000 10.760 18.490 20.000 2.240

20 1400 18.000 7.000 11.000 18.970 20.000 2.000

21 1430 18.020 7.000 11.020 19.040 20.000 1.980

22 1460 18.040 7.000 11.040 18.910 20.000 1.960

23 1560 16.620 5.000 11.620 16.980 20.000 3.380

24 1680 16.030 5.000 11.030 16.830 20.000 3.970

25 1800 16.080 4.500 11.580 17.020 20.000 3.920

26 1920 17.010 5.500 11.510 17.090 20.000 2.990

27 2040 17.000 5.500 11.500 17.260 20.000 3.000

28 2160 17.600 9.500 8.100 17.390 20.000 2.400

29 2280 18.000 9.500 8.500 18.410 20.000 2.000

30 2400 18.000 11.500 6.500 18.240 20.000 2.000

31 2520 19.020 7.000 12.020 19.163 20.000 0.980

32 2640 18.000 5.000 13.000 18.540 20.000 2.000

33 2760 18.000 5.000 13.000 18.470 20.000 2.000

34 2880 18.000 4.000 14.000 18.600 20.000 2.000

35 3000 18.200 12.000 6.200 18.740 20.000 1.800

36 3120 18.040 12.000 6.040 18.700 20.000 1.960

37 3240 18.120 12.000 6.120 18.810 20.000 1.880

38 3360 18.020 12.000 6.020 18.680 20.000 1.980

39 3480 18.000 10.000 8.000 18.500 20.000 2.000

40 3500 17.040 11.000 6.040 17.810 20.000 2.960

RIGHT OF WAY DETAILS FOR SIREI -BANDALA SALINE EMBARKMENT

R.D 0.000-3500 METERS


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QUARRY MAP OF NIMAPARA IRRIGATION DIVISON


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VILLAGE TOT-HH TOT -P TOT-M TOT-F TOT-SC-P SC-M SC-F TOT-ST ST-M ST-F TOT-LIT LIT-M LIT-F

BANDARIHARALA 74 320 162 158 155 79 76 0 0 0 247 141 106

NATARA 46 196 99 97 79 43 36 0 0 0 148 83 65

BELANGA 1320 5673 2882 2791 851 427 424 5 3 2 4392 2368 2024

CHHURINA 369 1614 823 791 378 190 188 12 7 5 1185 649 536

RAIBERUAN 303 1254 622 632 167 71 96 0 0 0 949 506 443

TOTAL 2112 9057 4588 4469 1630 810 820 17 10 7 6921 3747 3174

DIST 367269 1698730 865380 833350 325133 164366 160767 6129 3240 2889 1291939 704857 587082

% 0.58 0.53 0.53 0.54 0.50 0.49 0.51 0.28 0.31 0.24 0.54 0.53 0.54

ODISHA 9637820 41974218 21212136 20762082 7188463 3617808 3570655 9590756 4727732 4863024 26742595 15089681 11652914

0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.02 0.03

VILLAGE TOT-HH TOT -P TOT-M TOT-M TOT-SC-P SC-M SC-F TOT-ST ST-M ST-F TOT-LIT LIT-M LIT-F

BADASIRE 181 792 408 384 40 21 19 0 0 0 586 328 258

SANASERAI 104 457 238 219 23 12 11 0 0 0 327 195 132

BANDALA 107 468 253 215 0 0 0 0 0 0 360 214 146

TOTAL 392 1717 899 818 63 33 30 0 0 0 1273 737 536

DIST 367269 1698730 865380 833350 325133 164366 160767 6129 3240 2889 1291939 704857 587082

% 0.11 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.10 0.09

ODISHA 9637820 41974218 21212136 20762082 7188463 3617808 3570655 9590756 4727732 4863024 26742595 15089681 11652914

% 0.004 0.004 0.004 0.004 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.005 0.005 0.005

Jharling - Balenga Saline Embankment

Sirei - Bandala Saline Emabnkment

Demographic profile of villages covered under embankments


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SLVILLAGE

NAME

Total

Population

Total

Workers

Main

Workers

Main

Cultivato

rs

Main

Agri.

Labour

Marginal

Workers

Marginal

Agr.

Labour

Non

workers

1 BANDARIHARALA 320 103 77 38 0 26 1 217

2 NATARA 196 61 49 23 0 12 1 135

3 BELANGA 5673 2129 1567 378 225 562 321 3544

4 CHHURINA 1614 697 331 177 50 366 126 917

5 RAIBERUAN 1254 660 445 191 91 215 93 594

6 TOT 9057 3650 2469 807 366 1181 542 5407

7 DIST 1698730 621676 450536 147402 79505 171140 84437 710135

8 % 0.59 0.55 0.55 0.46 0.69 0.64 0.76

9 ODISHA 41974218 17541589 10707543 3279769 2420540 6834046 4319453 15123148

10 % 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.04

SLVILLAGE

NAME

Total

Population

Total

Workers

Main

Workers

Main

Cultivato

rs

Main

Agri.

Labour

Marginal

Workers

Marginal

Agr.

Labour

Non

workers

1 SANASIREI 457 107 106 102 3 1 0 350

2 BADASIREI 792 212 199 194 0 13 0 580

3 BANDALA 468 179 155 148 0 24 3 289

4 TOT 1717 498 460 444 3 38 3 1219

5 DIST 1698730 621676 450536 147402 79505 171140 84437 710135

6 % 0.08 0.10 0.30 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.17

7 ODISHA 41974218 17541589 10707543 3279769 2420540 6834046 4319453 15123148

8 % 0.003 0.004 0.014 0.000 0.001 0.000 0.008

Sirei - Bandala Saline Embankment

Distribution of Work Force in the Sub - Project Covered Villages - Emabnkment Wise

Jharling - Balanga Saline Embankment


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PVT

LAND

GOVT

LANDTOTAL

PVT

LAND

GOVT

LANDTOTAL

PVT

LAND

GOVT

LANDTOTAL

1 PURI ASTARANGA ASTARANGA CHURRIANA CHHURIAN 0.00 1.49 1.49 0.00 0.66 0.66 0.00 2.15 2.150

2 PURI ASTARANGA ASTARANGA CHURRIANA RAIBEUANHA 0.00 6.68 6.68 0.00 3.36 3.36 0.00 10.04 10.040

3 PURI ASTARANGA ASTARANGA CHURRIANA BANDARIKARALA 0.00 1.87 1.87 0.00 0.89 0.89 0.00 2.76 2.760

4 PURI ASTARANGA ASTARANGA CHURRIANA NATARA 0.00 3.23 3.23 0.00 0.93 0.93 0.00 4.16 4.160

5 PURI ASTARANGA ASTARANGA CHURRIANA BELANGA 0.00 5.49 5.49 0.00 3.04 3.04 0.00 8.53 8.530

TOTAL 0.000 18.760 18.760 0.000 8.880 8.880 0.000 27.640 27.640

GPTEHESIL REMARKSRI CIRCLE

Name of the Embankment: Jharling - Belanga Saline / River Emabnkment

NIMAPARA IRRIGATION DIVISON

LAND SCHEDULE ABSTRACT(R.D 22.000 TO 29.000 KM)

DIST

GRAND TOTAL AREA

IN ACRESEXISTING AREA IN ACRES

FURTHER

REQUIREMENT IN

ACRESSLNAME OF THE

VILLAGE


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PVT

LAND

GOVT

LANDTOTAL

PVT

LAND

GOVT

LANDTOTAL

PVT

LAND

GOVT

LANDTOTAL

1 PURI ASTARANGA ASTARANGA SISUO SANA SIREI 0.00 2.27 2.27 0.00 1.33 1.33 0.00 3.60 3.60

2 PURI ASTARANGA ASTARANGA SISUO BADA SIREI 0.00 2.90 2.90 0.00 1.67 1.67 0.00 4.57 4.57

3 PURI ASTARANGA ASTARANGA SISUO BANDALO 0.00 0.35 0.35 0.00 0.39 0.39 0.00 0.74 0.74

0.00 5.52 5.52 0.00 3.39 3.39 0.00 8.91 8.91

NIMAPARA IRRIGATION DIVISON

LAND SCHEDULE ABSTRACT

SL DIST TEHESIL GPNAME OF THE

VILLAGE

EXISTING AREA IN ACRES

Name of the Embankment: Sirei - Bandalo Saline / River Emabnkment

GRAND TOTAL

FURTHER REQUIREMENT AREA

IN ACRES

GRAND TOTAL AREA IN

ACRESREMARKSRI CIRCLE


Annexure 10

List of Participants – FGD – Jharling – Belanga Embankment


Annexure 10a

List of Participants – FGD – Serei - Bandalo Embankment


Annexure 10b – Village level resolution for Village – Chhurian – ( Jharling – Belanga)


Annexure 10c – Village level resolution for Village – Raiberuan – ( Jharling – Belanga)


Annexure 10d Village level resolution for village – Bandarikarala ( Jharling – Belanga)


Annexure – 10e Village level resolution for the village – Natara ( Jharling – Belanga)


Annexure 10f – Village level resolution for the village – Belanga ( Jharling – Belanga)


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Annexure 10g Village level resolution for – Bada Sirei ( Maradi) – Serei-i Bandalo


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Annexure 10h Village level resolution for – Bada Sirei – Serei-i Bandalo


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Annexure 10 i – Village level resolution for the village – Sana Sirei( Serei – Bandalo)


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Annexure – 10j Village level resolution for the village – Bandalo( Serei – Bandalo)


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Annexure 10K

LIST OF PERSONS CONTACTED (CONSULTATIONS)

1. Mr. Chittaranjan Mishra Divisional Forest Officer Puri Wildlife Division PURI, Odihsa

Mr Range Officer, Konark Range Puri Wildlife Division Konark, Puri District, Odisha Special Land Acquisition Officer Puri Dr. Ananta Kumar Sahu Ecologist ICZMP State Project Management Unit – Odisha Government of Odisha Chief Engineer Lower Mahanadi Basin Department of Water Resources Bhubaneswar Executive Engineer Nimapara Irrigation Division Department of Water Resources Nimapara, Puri District Assistant Engineer Kakatpur Irrigation Sub Division Department of Water Resources Nimapara Puri District Assistant Engineer Gop Irrigation Sub – Division Nimapara Puri District


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Environmental Management Plan - Implementation Unit (To be filled by the Contractor)

Monthly Report Reporting Month: ……………..

I. Package Description

1.1 Contract Package

1.2 Name of the Contractor

1.3 Name of the Sub-project /

Embankment

II. Establishment of Contractors Camp Yes / No

1 Usage of Camp Plant / Machines/ Labour

1.1 If Plant Crusher unit/ HMP/ WMM / Any Other

1.2 If Machinery stocking Yes / No

Sl.N0 Type of Machinery in

Operation

Number Fitness/ PCB

certificate

obtained

Remarks –

Repair under

taken at cam p

/ sent to

Garage

1 Paver

2 Rollers

3 Excavators

4 Dumpers

5 Vehicles ( Tractors/ Trucks)

Others

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1.3 If Labour Permanent / Transit

S.No Particulars Remarks

i Total Number of Labourers employed?

ii Number of Male labourers?

iii Number of female labourers?

iv Number of local labourers?

v Name the village from where the labour come

from?

vi Number of migrant labourers?

vii Number of dwelling units in the camp?

viii Type of dwellings ? Pucca : No.

Kutcha :No.

ix Water Supply provided?

x Drinking water supply provided? Tube well/ Open Well/

Tanker/ etc

xi Number of Toilets provided?

xii Type of Toilet ? Leach pit / Soak Pit / Septic

tank

xii Number of Bath rooms provided?

xiii Are Separate Bath rooms provided for women? Yes / No

xiv Washing plat forms provided?

xv Drainage facility provided?

xvi Crèche facility provided?

xvii Availability of Health centre ? Nearest

xviii First Aid Facility Available?

xix Health Camp / HIV awareness conducted? Yes / No


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If yes provide details

xx Fuel used in the Camp? Fire wood/ Kerosene/ LPG

xxi Does the Camp has Workshop for Repair? Yes / No

xxii Any Oil Spill taking Place? Yes / No

xxiii Oil / Grease traps / solid plat forms provided? Yes / No

1.4 Storage of Fuel Temporary/ Permanent 1.5 Type of Fuel Stored? HSD/ Petrol 1.5.1 License Obtained? Yes/ NO 1.6 Any Blasting Material Stored? Yes/ NO

1.6.1. License Obtained ? Yes/ NO

III. Borrow Area Management

1. No. of Borrow Area approved?

2. No. of Borrow Area Rehabilitated/ Re-developed? 3. Permission Obtained for Borrow areas Private - land Owner /

Govt. Land – Panchayat /Revenue (Note: Attach Copies of Permission Letter)

4.Details of Borrow Areas

Sl.

No.

Description B.A. - 1 B.A. - 2 B.A. - 3

4.1 Capacity of the Borrow Area

4.2 Percentage of the capacity exhausted

4.3 Total quantity of the Earth Excavated (in

cum.)

4.4 Quantity of Top Soil Removed from the

Borrow Area

4.5 Location of stored top Soil that was

removed

4.6 Quantity of Top Soil Stored at the

beginning of the month

4.7 Quantity of Top Soil utilized at the end of

the month


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4.8 Location(s) where Top Soil has been

utilized (Specify on a Location Plan)

IV. Haulage Road Existing Road/ Temp Road Created 1. Maintenance of Haulage Road done ? Yes / No 2. Dust Suppression Measures taken ? Yes / No

V. Quarries Under Operation Yes / No

1. If Yes, Number of Quarries in Use and locations? 2. If No, Name of Vendor, the material

Purchased and SPCB Certificate of Vendor to be Enclosed? 3. Are the Vehicles used for Supplying material covered ? Yes / No

VI. Erosion Control Measures: Silt Traps/ Construction

in Lean Season / Compaction Taken up

VII. Dump Sites: Identified - Yes / No Low lying areas Used - Yes/ No

Disposal Sites – identified - Yes/ No

VIII Storage of Material: Adj . to / Embankment / ROW/ etc

1. Blockage of Natural drains Yes / No

IX Dust Control Measure:

Sl.No. Dust Control Devices Dust control devices are available. – Yes/ N

1 Sprinkling of Water Sprinkling of water carried out. Yes/ No

2 Cover on the vehicles Yes/ No

3 Cover on stack materials Yes/ No

X. Noise Control Measure:

S.No. Measure Remarks

1 Machines establishes in Habitation Yes / No

2 Away from Habitations Yes / No

3 Machines Sent for Maintenance Yes / No


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regularly

XI. Safety Measures Taken:

Sl. No.

Description

1 Whether first aid post established at site? Yes/No

2 Whether safety helmets given to all workmen at site? Yes/No

3 Whether safety belts / ribbons used at work site Yes/No

4 Whether gum boots, tarring unfits, spectacles etc. given to person handling bitumen?

Yes/No

XII. Environmental Monitoring Details

Sl.No Type of Test No. of Locations

Date of Test last conducted

Remarks

1 Ground Water

2 Surface Water

4 Soil

Signature of the Contractor / Representative Signature of the SIO Staff Name of the Contractor Name of the SIO Staff Date Date Verified


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PARAMETERS FOR GROUND WATER ANALYSIS AS PER IS 10500:1991

S.No Parameter

Essential Characteristics

1 Colour Hazen Units, Max

2 Odour

3 Taste

4 Turbidity NTU, Max

5 pH Value

6 Total hardness( as CaCO3) mg/L, Max

7 Iron (as Fe) mg/L, Max

8 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/L, Max

9 Residual, free chlorine mg/L, Max

Desirable Characteristics

10 Dissolved solids mg/L, Max

11 Calcium (as Ca) mg/L, Max

12 Copper (as Cu) mg/L, Max

13 Manganese (as Mn) mg/L, Max

14 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/L, Max

15 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L

16 Fluoride (as F) mg/L, Max

17 Phenolic compounds (as C6H5OH) mg/L, Max

18 Mercury (as Hg) mg/L, Max

19 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/L, Max

20 Selemium (as Se) mg/L, Max

21 Arsenic (as As) mg/L, Max

22 Cyanide (as CN) mg/L, Max

23 Lead (as Pb) mg/L, Max


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S.No Parameter

24 Zinc (as Zn) mg/L, Max

25 Anionic Detergents (as MBAS) mg/L, Max

26 Chromium (as Cr 6+) mg/L, Max

27 Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (as PAH) g/L, max

28 Mineral Oil mg/L, Max

29 Pesticides mg/L, Max

30 Radioactive materials

a). Alpha emitters Bq/L. Max

b). Beta emitters Bq/L Max

31 Alkalinity mg/L. Max

32 Aluminium (as Al) mg/L, Max

33 Boron, mg/L, Max

34 E-coli


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PARAMETERS FOR SURFACE WATER ANALYSIS AS PER IS : 2296:1992

Sl.No Characteristics

1 Dissolved Oxygen (DO)mg/l, min

2 Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD)mg/l, max

3 Total coliform organisms MPN/100ml, max

4 pH value

5 Colour, Hazen units, max.

6 Odour

7 Taste

8 Total dissolved solids, mg/l, max.

9 Total hardness (as CaCO3), mg/l, max.

10 Calcium hardness (as CaCO3), mg/l, max.

11 Magnesium hardness (as CaCO3), mg/l, max.

12 Copper (as Cu), mg/l, max.

13 Iron (as Fe), mg/l, max.

14 Manganese (as Mn), mg/l, max.

15 Chlorides (as Cu), mg/l, max.

16 Sulphates (as SO4), mg/l, max.

17 Nitrates (as NO3), mg/l, max.

18 Fluorides (as F), mg/l, max.

19 Phenolic compounds (as C2H5OH), mg/l, max.

20 Mercury (as Hg), mg/l, max.

21 Cadmium (as Cd), mg/l, max.

22 Selenium (as Se), mg/l, max.

23 Arsenic (as As), mg/l, max.

24 Cyanide (as Pb), mg/l, max.


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25 Lead (as Pb), mg/l, max.

26 Zinc (as Zn), mg/l, max.

27 Chromium (as Cr6+), mg/l, max.

28 Anionic detergents (as MBAS), mg/l, max.

29 Barium (as Ba), mg/l, max.

30 Free Ammonia (as N), mg/l, max

31 Electrical conductivity, micromhos/cm, max

32 Sodium absorption ratio, max

33 Boron, mg/l, max

34 Pesticides

35 COD

36 Turbidity

37 Aluminium as Al

38 Sodium as Na %

39 Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC)


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Annexure 12b

PARAMETERS FOR SOIL ANALYSIS

S.No Parameter

1 pH

2 EC

3 Organic Carbon “C”

4 Texture

5 Phosphorous ( P)

6 Potassium ( K)

7 Sulphur (S)

8 Calcium (Ca)

9 Magnesium (Mg)

Heavy metals

10 Chromium (Cr)

11 Lead (Pb)

12 Cadmium (Cd)

13 Fluoride (Fl)

14 Nickel ( Ni)

15 Arsenic (Ar)

16 Mercury (Hg)

Micro-nutrients

17 Boron (B)

18 Copper(Cu)

19 Iron (Fe)

20 Manganese (Mn)

21 Molybdenum (Mo)

22 Zinc(Zn)

23 Pesticides


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PHOTO PLATES


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PHOTOS –JHARLING BELANGA SALINE EMBANKMENT

Embankment at RD 22 km with electric

pole and scoured bank Embankment at RD 22.300 scoured

embankment

RD 22.500 with Shrubs on the embankment RD 22.600 Breach of Embankment

RD 23.500 embankment adj to river RD 24 km Scoured embankment country side Palm trees


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RD 24.500 temporary restoration under progress

RD 25.600 embankment with weeds

RD 27.90 km embankment washed off RD 28.5 km Loamy portion

River Side Vegetation FDD in Natara Village


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PHOTOS –SEREIBANDALO SALINE EMBANKMENT

RD 0 to 300 m adjacent to village and RD 0

near to Raod RD 200 to 500 m Embankment with Tombs

RD 400 m adjacent to river, scoured embankment with trees on country side

RD 500 m Scoured embankment – over topping of water and damaged fields




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RD 700 with Palm trees on the country side RD 750 Breach of Emabnkment

RD 900 m Scoured embankment FGD in Bada sirei village

RD 2 km Scoured embankment RD 3.300 km embankment washed off

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