Annexure - I

S. no. Project conditions Complaince

Part - A: Specific conditionsThe CAT plan is being implemented as directed by theGovernment. The entire CAT plan amount of Rs.780.92 lacs is already deposited on 7/3/2012

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The land holding of project affected persons whose land isbeing acquired has to be submitted to this Ministry. Duringthe construction of the project, if any person/family whoseacquired land is more than 70% of the total land holding isidentified , such family/person shall be treated as fullyaffected person. NPRR - 2007 as well as Sikkim R&Rpackage would be followed for R& R of project affectedpersons

Not Applicable

iii)A Monitoring committee for R&R should be constitutedwhich must include representatives of project affectedpersons from SC/ ST category and a women beneficiary

Not Applicable

Yes, it is being implemented . The details of the same areenclosed as Annexure IIIn addition to the commitments made during the Publichearing we have taken up many local works as given below -

Computer center with instructor was provided to LingdokPublic. This was inaugurated by Hon'ble MinisterSh.T.T.BhutiaFund of Rs. 10 Lacs was granted for construction Watersupply line at Ramthang village For construction of Water supply line at phodong village, anamount of Rs.15 lacs was given Construction of temple at Tumin area, Dikchu was carried outfor an amount of Rs. 4.6 LacsFund of Rs.10 lacs in 2 installments ie as Rs.4 lacs and Rs.6lacs was contributed for construction of Gumpa at Tanekvillage Renovation works were taken up at Chemistry Lab ofGovernment Girls Senior Secondary School, Deorali, Gangtokcosting to about Rs. 3.5 lacs.Equipments like Heater, Water Filter & Fire ExtinguishersCylinders etc., were supplied to Dikchu Primary HealthCentre for an approximate cost of Rs. 20,000/- Cleanliness and sanitations works were carried out at ourvarious project locations under the scheme named ‘SWACHHBHARAT ABHIYAN – 2014’. This was actively participatedboth by Employees and LocalsRepair works were taken up at various locally availablegovernment establishments such as schools,Healthcentres/GPU. In addition to this, at government school weeven carried out construction of wash rooms.

Not only provided finanicial help during earth quake but alsosupplied many construction materials to locals such ascement, aggregate etc.Renovation works were taken up at Panchayat Bhawan,Phudong, North Sikkim costing to about Rs. 1 lac. Work donecertificate is as enclosed - Enclosure 1Construction of foot path Adit-II to Lower Rongong, Phudong,North Sikkim was carried out for an amount of Rs. 4.35 lacs

Repair works were taken up at Foot Bridge at Lingdok overDikchu River, costing to Rs. 1.38 lacs.Construction material such as cement/sand/ aggregate andCGI sheets etc. provided for GUMPA, Mandir,Church and Govt.Schools, at Lingdok/Tanek/ Dikchu/Phudong costing toabout. 30 lacs Equipments like Heater, Water Filter & Blankets etc., weresupplied to Phodong Primary Health Centre for anapproximate cost of Rs. 10,000/- Construction of RCC foot Bridge at Tanek village, NorthSikkim was carried out for an amount of Rs. 4 lacs

96MW Dikchu Hydro Electric Power ProjectM/s. Sneha Kinetic Power Projects Pvt. Limited

Site office : Sonam Complex Jeewanthang marg, Development area - GangtokSikkim - 737 101

i) Catchment Area Treatment Plan has been proposed andshould be completed in 4 years

The commitment made during the public hearing should be fulfillediv)

v)All the equipment which are likely to generate high noiselevels are to be fully taken care (noise reduction measures)to meet the ambient noise control standards

The construction works of the project have alreadycommenced. All necessary provisions are made to meetambient noise control standards

vi)

The proposed plan for 3.6 lakh cu.m of muck disposal ieabout 1.1 lakh cu.m is proposed to be reutilised duringconstruction and the remaining 2.5 lakh cumecs of muck tobe disposed of at 6 designated areas in North and EastSikkim districts. Consolidation and compilation of themuck should be above high flood level

Noted and complied

vii)

The fishery management plan as proposed in the letterdated 11-02-2008 should be implemented in totality.Creating hatcheries, establishment of fish farms andreservoir fishery has been proposed for conservation andfisheries development and suitable sites for establishmentof hatcheries should be identified in consultation with theState Fisheries Department. The total budget of Rs. 55.75lakhs for fishery development and conservation should notbe diverted for any other purpose

Being complied as we are already in consultation with Statefisheries department for finalising the proposal for Fisheriesmanagement plan for our project

viii)

The proposed afforestation programme in double ofdegrad forest area of 15.6ha (10ha in north & 5.6 in Eastdistricts) using native plant species are identified for thisafforestation programme should be strictly implemented.Necessary forest clearance under Forest(conservation)Act, 1980 should be obtained in this regard

Being Compiled

Yes, it will be followed

Plantation programmes of locally available Indigenousspecies are conducted at regular intervals at our project site(Annexure III -Photographs with plantation details)

x)

During lean season 4.92cumecs of water flow is available in the river. A minimum of 1cum of the water shall be released during the lean season for maintaining the aquatic life in the river

The project is under construction phase, no water flow isblocked. However during operation phase, the minimum flowshall be maintained

Part - B: General conditions

i)Adequate free fuel arrangement should be made for thelabour force engaged in the construction work at projectcost so that indiscriminate felling of trees is

Kerosene and LPG is being provided for labourers and staffrespectively to completely avoid the use of Fuel wood

Kerosene and LPG is being provided for respectively tocompletely avoid the use of Fuel woodLocal medical dispensary unit is set up. Ambulance is readily available at project site for any emergencies not only for the employees but also open to the local publicVarious recreational facilities like Children's park shall alsobe providedAll the labourers are thoroughly examined at the nearesthospital before hiring them for various construction activities

In addition to this, Medical camps are conducted regularly

iv)

Restoration of construction area including dumping site ofexcavated materials should be ensured by levelling, fillingup of burrow pits, landscaping etc. The area should beproperly treated with suitable plantation

Being complied

v)Financial provision should be made in the total budget of the project for implementation of the above suggested safeguard measures

Yes, it is ensured that during the project implementation therequired financial provisions will be provided for varioussafeguard measures.

vi)

A multidisciplinary committee in consultation with theMinistry should be consituted with Ecologists,Environmental Scientists, Conservationists andexperienced administrators etc., to oversee the effectiveimplementation of suggested safeguard measures

The Multi disciplinary committee has already beenconstitued by Sikkim government for our project. Thenotification regarding the same was issued on 18/8/2014,we have requested the committee for conducting the meetingASAP vide letter dated 22/04/15

vii) Six monthly monitoring reports should be submitted to the Ministry and its Regional office, Shillong for review Being Complied

The proposed green belt within the 39.1ha of the projectarea along the network of approach roads, residentialareas, office complex, dam site, around the periphery of thereservoir should be strictly adhered and also proposed in-situ /ex - situ conservation of Orchids and take uprehahilitation of these species along the road from Rangpoto Ranipool which are ideal places for rehabilitation shouldbe strictly implemented

ix)

Fuel depot may be opened at the site to provide the fuel(kerosen/LPG/wood). Medical facilities as well asrecreational facilities should be provided to the labourers

ii)

All the labourers to be engaged for construction worksshould be thoroughly examined by health personnel andadequately treated before issuing them the work permit

iii)

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Officials from Regional office MOEF, Shillong who would bemonitoring the implementation of environmentalsafeguards should be given full cooperation, facilities anddocuments/ data by the project proponents during theirinspection

It shall be ensured. Our project site has been frequentlyvisited by DFO (T) and ACF(T) North & East

2The responsibility of implementation of environmentalsafeguards rests fully with Sneha Kinetic Power ProjectsLimited & Government of Sikkim

Yes, being ensured of various safety measures implementedat project site

Noted and and being complied. For instance, an amount of Rs. 30 Lacs in two installmentshave been deposited under part of Disaster Management Planvide D.D. No:s 002755 and 334078 dated 25/11/2014 and3/6/2015 respectively for establishment of wirelesscommunication for Forest Department, Sikkim Government

4In case of change in the scope of the project, project wouldrequire a fresh appraisal NA

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The ministry reserves right to add additional safeguardmeasures subsequently, if found necessary and to takeaction including revoking of the clearance under theprovisions of the Environment (Protection) act, 1986 toensure effective implementation of the suggestedsafeguard measures in a time bound and satisfactory

Agreed

6This clearance letter is valid for a period of 10 years fromthe date of issue of this letter of commencement ofconstruction work

Agreed

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A copy of the clearance letter will be marked to concernedPanchayat/local NGO , if any , from whom any suggestion/representation has been received while processing theproposal

Agreed

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State Pollution Control Board/Committee should display acopy of the clearance letter at the Regional office, DistrictIndustries Center and Collector's office/ tehsildhar's officefor 30 days

Agreed

The advertisement regarding the issue of environmentalclearance for project was published in following news papers

• Samay Dainik dated 09/04/2008• Sikkim Express dated 10/04/2008• Sikkim Herald dated 15/04/2008

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Any appeal against this environmental clearance shall liewith the National Appellate Authority, if preferred within aperiod of 30 days as prescribed under Section 11 of theNational Environment Appellate Act, 1997

Agreed

The total amount of Rs. 2346.88 lakhs kept in thebudgetary provisions in the letter dated 11.02.2008 forimplementation of environmental management planshould be strictly adhered and not to be diverted for anypurpose

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The project proponent should advertise within 7 days atleast in 2 local newspapers widely circulated in the regionaround the project, one of which shall be in the vernacularlanguage of the locality concerned informing that theproject has been accorded environmental clearance andcopies of clearance letters are available with the StatePollution Control Board/ Committee and may also be seen

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Annexure II

Public Hearing of 96 MW Dikchu HEP - Point wise replies and action taken by SKPPL

Discussions at Dikchu, East Sikkim, 16th November 2007. Action Taken by SKPPL Q.11. Is there any provision in the project and develop our natural and religious sites? Shri. BishnuNeopaney, Lingdok

Ans. Yes, the main site in the project area is "GURDUNG". Its height is around 80 mts. The dam to be constructed will not have any impact on it as the water will flood up to 20 mts only. We have kept enough provision for the protection of the GURDUNG. Mr. M.M. Reddy, MD/SKPPL

As the said “Gurdung” is not affected by our project construction works; alternatively fund of Rs.17 lacs was provided construction of Phudong Gumpa. (which is nearing completion)

Q.25.Is there any provision of employment (technical & non-technical) for the local in your project? Shri. RamlalGurung, Lower Rakdong, Dikchu

Ans. As per MOU signed between the Developers and Sikkim Government; the first preference in employment will be given to the locals of affected areas then only will we float the Employment Notice for others. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

Employment provided to available locals as per their academic and technical credentials.

Q.26. Is there any provision for construction of a community center at lower Rakdong? Shri.RamlalGurung, Lower Rakdong, Dikchu

Ans. Yes, we have a provision for constructing a community center but the place will be finalized only after the discussion with common people and area MLA. I am also planning to have a milk collection centre in consultation with Sikkim Milk Union. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

In place of Community Centre, Computer Training centerwith Instructor has been provided at Dikchu which was inaugurated by our Honorable Power Minister, Sh. Sonam Gyesto

Q.27.Do you have any provision to construct the road between Dikchu to Lingdok 9th mile? Shri. RamlalGurung, Lower Rakdong, Dikchu

Ans. No, so far we do not have any provision for the construction of these roads will not be of that much importance for the project. On top of that acquiring the land for the road, construction of bridges and control of slides will add a huge cost to the project. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

Not applicable

Q.28.Is there any provision for training of Jhoras of LakshapKhola, TintekKhola and others? Shri. RamlalGurung, Lower Rakdong, Dikchu

Ans: Yes, it is clearly stated in the EMP report. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

The matter will be taken up as per specific site requirement only, if required.

Q.38.What will be the norms for the employment in the project? Shri. C.C. Lepcha, Dikchu Youth Welfare Association.

Ans. First change/preference will be given to the people of project affected area as per the requirements and the qualifications then only we will bring from the other areas. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

Employment provided to available locals as per their academic and technical credentials.

Q.39.Will the Company uses the local vehicles for transportation? Shri. C.C. Lepcha, Dikchu Youth Welfare Association.

Ans. Yes, we will hire all types of vehicles from the locals as per our requirement. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

Required private vehicles are hired from local public

Q.40.Does your Company have any provision for Labour Welfare Committee? Shri. C.C. Lepcha, Dikchu Youth Welfare Association.

Ans. Yes, Labour Welfare Committee will be formed as per the Sikkim Govt. norms and Corporate norms. Mr. M.M .Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

Yes, It is constituted and already functional at Lingdok

Q.41.Will the members of the families who are affected by the project be provided with employment? Shri. UdayRai, PanchayatLingdok.

Ans. None of the families will be losing their land 100%. We will provide employment as per the qualifications and the requirements in the Company. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

Employment provided to available locals as per their academic and technical credentials.

Q.42. All contract works should be provided to the locals? Shri. UdayRai, PanchayatLingdok.

Ans. All small contracts will be provided to you but large technical works will be done by the outside builders. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

All petty Contract works except main project works have been issued to local contractors only.

Q.47. Is there any provision for construction of crematory shed and footpath leading to the same? Shri. UdayRai, PanchayatLingdok.

Ans. No, not now. We can take this up later once the project starts. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

As per the demand received from Lingdok Panchayat; the construction of crematory works is in progress

Q.51. Will the Company constructs an additional building within Lingdok 9th mile PHSC? Public of Nampong block, Dikchu

Ans. We do not have such provision now, but we will help in strengthening some of the dispensaries around the project site. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

Construction of additional building is in progress. In addition to this, material for strengthening of existing Lingdok PHC building is already given

QUESTION & ANSWER SECCION AT RAMTHANG-PHODONG, NORTH-SIKKIM.19TH NOVEMBER-2007. Action Taken by SKPPL

Q.7. Every local educated youth should be given opportunity for the employment. Shri. Karma ChewangBhutia, Ramthang

Ans. Yes, employment will be provided to educated youths as per their qualification and requirement of the Company. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

Employment provided to available locals as per their academic and technical credentials.

Q.8. Contract works should be given to the locals and norms for obtaining the work should be simple. Shri. Karma ChewangBhutia, Ramthang

Ans. We will provide all the non-technical work to the local and the norms followed will be as per the State Government Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

All petty Contract works except main project work have been issued to local contractor only.

Q.11. Project should extend help to the common masses in social sector also. ShriChultimBhutia, Phodong.

Ans. Yes, we will surely help in all social activities as we have to stay here for a period of 40 years. Don’t worry we are now part of your society. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

All social activities are taken up as per the requirement received from the GPU / Local committee. In addition to this, PWD / PMGSY roads connecting to project road are being maintained in emergency by providing protection work and surface improvement etc.

Q.21. Will the Company use the vehicle of local people for the transportation? Shri. ChultimBhutia, Phodong

Ans. Yes, we will hire all types of vehicles as per the requirement. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

Required private vehicles are hired from local public

Q.22. Will the Company provide contract works to the local? ShriChultimBhutia, Phodong

Ans. All the works will be allotted to the local contractor except the large work like tunneling, dam construction etc. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

All petty Contract works except main project work have been given to local contractor only

Q.23. Will the Company construct road from Sangam Busty to National Highway. ShriChultimBhutia, Phodong

Ans. So, far we do not have any such provision for the construction of road. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

All PWD/PMGSY roads connecting to project road are being maintained in emergency by providing protection work and surface improvement etc.

Q.25. Community Centre at Tanek village may kindly be constructed. ShriChultimBhutia, Phodong

Ans. Yes, we have a provision but place of construction has not yet been fixed. Mr. M.M. Reddy, M.D.SKPPL

It is under construction at Phodongwith an estimated cost of Rs. 8.5 Lacsapprox

Annexure - III

Photographic documentation of various activities carried out by our project

Index

Plate 1 : Construction of Tanek Gumpa as apart of project CSR activity is underprogress

Plate 2 : Contribution of necessary provisionsas aid to Phudong Primary Health careCentre, North Sikkim

Plate 1: Construction of Tanek Gumpa as a part of CSR activity is under progress

Plate 2: Contribution of necessary provisions as aid to Phudong Primary Health care Centre, North Sikkim