Initial Environment Examination
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Project Number: 40648-033 May 2014
IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism – Tranche 2
Submitted by
Government of Uttarakhand, Dehrdaun
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Response Matrix – Development of Hanol Mahasu and Tree Samadhi – Lot 3 Yamuna Circuit
Sr. No. From ADB Remarks/Response
1 Confirm all ASI requirements are complied. Any ASI
requirements should be listed in the IEE and EMP
Provisions in the sub project have
been made as per ASI norms and
regulations.
ASI has been involved in the sub
project since design stage and all
provisions in the sub project have
been made in due consideration of
ASI norms.
2 Appendix 1 states that "NOC from ASI is under process. ASI was
applied for NOC for works under this sub project in Hanol
Complex, for which field visit were undertaken on 23, 24th Dec,
2013 (as reflected in above letter -1B) and the same has been
forwarded to the Competent Authority (letter -1A)." Clarify the
status of the ASI." Additional requirements may be required by
ASI as part of the NOC, which would need to be included in the
IEE and EMP.
Vide Letter 1A ASI Dehradun Circle
(Competent Authority) has
forwarded the case with its
recommendations for approval to
the National Monument Authority.
(Inspection report Appendix 1C)
Authority’s reco e datio s o the same is awaited and any
additional requirements by ASI
shall be complied and updated in
the IEE and EMP.
3 Confirm that any structures, physical elements (guest house,
toilets, kitchen block, stairs, entrance archs, etc.) and signage
which are constructed under the project are compatible with
local structures and indigenous designs of the surrounding area.
Clarify if designs of such structures were agreed with ASI and/or
local community to ensure these are acceptable.
All proposed structures are
indigenous and compatible with
local structures.
ASI is one of the members of the
Sub-Project monitoring
Committee.
Representative of Indian National
Trust For Arts and Cultural
Heritage (INTACH Uttarakhand) is
also a member of sub project
Monitoring Committee.
During the consultation meeting
all proposed physical structures
were discussed with the
subcommittee member including
ASI representative, INTACH
representative and local people.
Components both within 100 m
and 200 m have been proposed
as per ASI norms.
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Major structures like Guest
House are outside 200 meters
range and two numbers of pre-
fabricated structures are within
100 to 200 meters.
Within 100 meter, site
developments like pathways,
Open air parking and street light
will be developed.
4 Page 38 states "Consult Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
or concerned dept. of Uttarakhand Govt. to obtain an
expert assessment of the archaeological potential of the
site; Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of
medium or high risk; Develop a protocol for use by the
construction contractors in conducting any excavation
work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognized and
measures are taken to ensure they are protected and
conserved."
ASI Dehradun Circle has visited the
site on 23-24th Dec, 2013 and
submitted its report, pl. refer
highlighted section (Appendix-1C).
Proposed activities will be
undertaken only after obtaining
the necessary permission and in
accordance with the terms and
conditions of the permission
granted under the Archaeological
rules.
5 Page 82 (public consultations) states low awareness of the
subproject. Clarify how this is being addressed by the
project.
During design stage consultations
have been carried out with primary
and secondary stakeholders and
design proposals are based on
reflections of the consultations.
Also, during consultation project
components, possible impacts and
mitigation measures were
explained in local Hindi language
Two more consultation held on
30.03.2014 and 13.03.14. have
been annexed in the report
(Appendix 7)
6 Page 85 (public consultations) notes that public facilities
(water and sanitation) should be improved. Clarify how this
is being addressed by the project.
In this project 2 nos. toilet blocks
have been proposed – 1 no. at
Parking place and 1 no. at Snan
ghat. In parking place 6 units of
ladies toilet and 4 units of gent
toilet including 5 units of urinal are
proposed.
In Shan Ghat 1 unit of ladies toilet
and 2 units of ladies changing room
and 1 unit of gents toilet, 2 units of
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urinals and 2 units of gents
changing room are proposed.
There is natural source of water
which fulfills drinking water to
whole village, including temple.
7 Please confirm the IEE is fulfills all relevant criteria of the
EARF (table 6 - see attached).
All the EARF criteria have been
followed
8 Please confirm that the IEE/EMP will form part of the
bidding and contract documents. Please specify relevant
criteria and confirm how addressed in the IEE.
Environmental management and
monitoring plans is attached in BID
document. Entire IEE is available
for observation by contractor.
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Initial Environment Examination
Environmental Assessment Document
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
Loan Number: 2833 IND
Revised April 2014
Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism,
Uttarakhand
Subproject – Development of Hanol Mahasu and Tree Samadhi– Lot 3 Yamuna
Circuit
Prepared by the Government of Uttarakhand for the Asian Development Bank
This IEE is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent
those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Ma age e t, or staff, a d a e preli i ar i ature.
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ABBREVIATIONS
ADB - Asian Development Bank
ASI - Archaeological Survey of India
BOD - Biological Oxygen Demand
BoQ - Bill of Quantities
CO - Carbon monoxide
CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board
DSC - Design and Supervision Consultant
EA - Executing Agency
EAC - Expert Appraisal Committee
EARF - Environment Assessment and Review Framework
EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment
EMP - Environment Management Plan
ES - Environmental Specialist
GC - General Conditions
GMVN Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam
GoI - Government of India
GoUK - Government of Uttarakhand
IDIPT - Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism
IEE - Initial environmental examination
INR - Indian Rupee
MLD - Million Litres per day
MoEF - Ministry of Environment and Forests
MFF - Multi- Trench Financing Facility
NGO - Non-Governmental Organization
NOx - Nitrogen oxide
PD - Project Director
PIU - Project Implementation Unit
PM - Particulate Matter
PMU - Project Management Unit
PUC - Pollution Under Control Certificate
RP - Resettlement Plan
RPM - Respirable Particulate Matter
SAUW - South Asia Urban Development and Water Division
SC - Scheduled Castes
SEAC - State Expert Appraisal Committee
SO2 - Sulphur dioxide
SPM - Suspended Particulate Matter
SPS - Safeguards Policy Statement
STP - Sewage Treatment Plant
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CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS
(as of 17th January 2014)
Currency unit – Indian rupee (Rs)
Rs1.00 = $0.01630
$1.00 = Rs 61.33
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
dB (A) A-weighted decibel
ha - hectare
km-kilometer
km2-square kilometer
μg-microgram
m - meter
m2-square meter
MW (megawatt) - megawatt
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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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Table of Contents
S. No. Chapter Page No.
Executive Summary 6-8
I Introduction 9
A. Background 9
B. Purpose of the IEE 9
C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 10
D Review and Approval Procedure 12
E Report Structure 12
II Description of Project Components 13
A. Components of the sub project 13
B. Project Category 14
C. Project Location 14
D Sub project Proposals 16
E Project period and Implementation Schedule 19
III Description of Existing Environment 21
A. Environmental Profile – Physical Resources 21
B. Ecological Resources and Biodiversity 26
C. Economic Resources 29
D. Social and Cultural Resources 29
IV Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 33
A. Land Acquisition and Resettlement 33
B. Environmental Impacts 33
V Institutional Requirements and Environment Management and monitoring plan 44
A. Institutional Arrangements 44
B. Environment Management 45
C. Environmental Monitoring Plan 57
D. Capacity Building 58
E. Environmental Budget 60
F. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting 61
VI. Public Consultation and Information Disclosure 62
A. Consultation Process 62
B. Future Consultation and Information Disclosure 63
C. Grievance Redress Mechanism 64
VII Findings & Recommendations 65
VIII Conclusions 66
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List of Tables Table
No.
Description Page No.
1. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 10
2. Description of the Subproject Components 13
3. Demography of District Dehradun 29
4. Hanol Village- Demographic status 30
5. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures 36
6. Generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts 48
7. Monitoring Plan For Yamuna Circuit Lot-3 sub project 57
8. Training Modules for Environmental Management 59
9. Environmental Management & Monitoring Costs 61
10. Consultations with Stakeholders 63
List of Figures
Figure
No.
Description Page No.
1. Location of Dehradun District in Uttarakhand 15
2. Map showing Chakrata and Hanol 15
3. Layout of Hanol Mahasu 20
4. Map showing state of Uttarakhand with Major Rivers 22
5. Schematic Diagram of Uttarakhand Topography 23
6. Seismic Zones of India 25
7. Forest cover Map of Uttarakhand 27
8. Grievance Redress Mechanism in IDIPT, Uttarakhand 65
List of Appendices
Appendix
No.
Description Page No.
1. No Objection Certificate from ASI 67
2. Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist 70
3. NOC and land transfer from Hanol Mahasu Temple trust 74
4. Operation & Maintenance Commitment Of Hanol Mahasu Devta by Temple Trust 77
5. Minutes of meeting with District Magistrate Dehradun 78
6. Stakeholder Consultation(Minutes of the Meeting) 81
7. Summary of Public Consultation at different locations in the Subproject area 83
8. NOC for land provided by Mandir Samittee for Guest House 91
9. Consultation Photographs 92
10. Water monitoring report, Hanol 95
11. Air monitoring report, Hanol 96
12. Noise monitoring report 97
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages an
environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development, in the project
states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, delivered through a multi-tranche
financing facility (MFF) modality. Project 2 includes the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu.
2. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared for the development of
tourists facilities at Hanol Mahasu, Uttarakhand under Tranche 2. The main aspect for the scope of
work at this site is providing tourism infrastructure facilities at Hanol Mahasu temple sites.
3. Proposed works in the proposed subproject mainly comprises of development of tourism
related infrastructure including vehicular parking, access road, entrance gate, visitor information
center, solid waste management facility, and visitor facilities including public toilets, drinking water
fountains site lighting, signage, landscaping, kitchen with cooking and dining facilities in Hanol
Mahasu Temple Complex.
4. Hanol Mahasu which is a mark of natural and cultural tourist attraction, the spot being
protected by the ASI under Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, of 1958
and The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites And Remains (Amendments and Validation)
Act, 2010. The Act and Rules designate the area within a radius of 100 meters (m) from the
protected propert as prohi ited area and upto 200m from the boundary of prohibited area as
regulated area . No de elop e t acti it i cludi g i i g operatio s a d co structio is per itted i the prohi ited area a d all de elop e t acti ities likel to da age the protected property are ot per itted i the regulated area ithout prior per issio of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Protected property includes the sites, remains, and monuments protected by
ASI or the State Department of Archaeology. Accordingly before taking up this project (along with
proposed project components) proper dialogue was made with ASI authority. No Objection
Certificate from ASI is attached as Appendix 1.
5. The subproject is needed to strengthen the tourism infrastructure around the Hanol Mahasu
temple area, restored pedestrian walk to the main temple entrance, a welcome arch at the
beginning of the main access road to the temple, toilet facilities for visitors, directional and
informational signage, parking lots, Dharamshala (Guest House), design of appropriate lighting along
the pedestrian trail, restoration of drinking water fountains at required locations and Installation of
litter bins at suitable locations have been considered.
6. Detailed design started in March 2013. The project is expected to start during second
quarter of 2014 and likely to be completed up to the end of year 2015. Total implementation period
is 18 months.
7. Potential negative impacts were identified in relation to construction and operation of the
improved infrastructure. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is proposed as part of this IEE
which includes (i) mitigation measures for significant environmental impacts during implementation,
(ii) environmental monitoring program, and the responsible entities for mitigation, monitoring, and
reporting; (iii) public consultation and information disclosure; and (iv) grievance redress mechanism.
Mitigation measures have been developed to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels. A
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number of impacts and their significance have already been reduced by amending the designs.
8. The environmental impact of the subproject is not significant and is placed at Category B
level, as per ADB's Safeguards Policy Statement. The specific measures stated in the EMP will
address all adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. A detailed monitoring plan
prepared as part of this IEE will further mitigate negative environmental impacts during
implementation.
9. One field in which impacts are much of interest in the subproject is being in an ecological
and natural resources rich region and series of specific measures have been developed to avoid
damaging the ecosystem during construction.
10. There are great opportunities to provide environmental enhancements; also certain
measures were included for community development and livelihood improvement. For example it is
proposed that the project will employ in the workforce people who live in the vicinity of construction
sites to provide them with a short-term economic gain; and ensure that people employed in the
longer term to maintain and operate the new facilities are habitants of nearby communities.
11. Mitigation will be assured by a program of environmental monitoring to be conducted
during construction and operation stages. The environmental monitoring program will ensure that
all measures are implemented, and will determine whether the environment is protected as
intended. It will include observations on- and off-site, document checks, and interviews with workers
and beneficiaries. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and Design and Supervision Consultants
(DSC) will work closely with Department of Tourism in implementing the program. Any requirements
for remedial action will be reported to the Project Management Unit (PMU).
12. The main impacts of this project will be beneficial during operation in several terms as the
proposed activities shall gear towards making the historic temple complex of Hanol Mahasu temple
a better place for the visitors to stopover and will improve the comfort level of the visitors visiting it
by improving the basic infrastructure like parking facilities, drinking water, accommodation, public
toilets, signage etc. which the site lacks at present. This would lead to economic gains in the area.
13. Once the system is operating, most facilities will operate with routine maintenance, which
should not affect the environment rather ecological improvement is expected by this project.
14. The stakeholders were involved in developing the IEE through face-to-face discussions, after
which views expressed were incorporated into the IEE and the planning and development of the
project. The IEE will be made available at public locations in the town and will be disclosed to a wider
audience via the ADB website. The consultation process will be continued and expanded during
project implementation, to ensure that stakeholders are fully engaged in the project and have the
opportunity to participate in its development and implementation.
15. A Project Management Unit (PMU) is established in Dehradun for the overall project
management and Project Implementation Units (PIU) is also established at Dehradun. A Safeguards
Specialist within the PMU will be responsible for implementation of the resettlement and
environmental safeguard provisions. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and
Supervision Consultants (DSC) provide assistance to the PMU/PIUs in project implementation.
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Within the PMC team a Safeguards Specialist will provide overall direction for management of
environmental and social issues, and will provide technical support to the PMU including
i ple e tatio of the e iro e tal a d resettle e t issues accordi g to ADB’s re uire e ts, a d assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. The Safeguards
Specialist of the DSC team will be responsible for preparation of the Environmental Assessment
documents in line with the EARF and supervise the implementation of the EMP provisions in the
various sub-projects.
16. The DSC Safeguards Specialist will support environmental management functions including
updating sub-project IEEs in respect to environmental management plans, assisting in preparing IEEs,
and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. He/she will
be required to include mitigation measures in designs where appropriate, and to specify other
measures in construction contracts. Contractors will be required by their contracts to implement all
specified mitigation, monitoring, and reporting assigned to contractors as presented in sub-project
IEE.
17. The subproject is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. The potential adverse
impacts that are associated with design, construction, and operation can be mitigated to standard
levels without difficulty through proper engineering design and the incorporation or application of
recommended mitigation measures and procedures. Based on the findings of the IEE, the
classification of the Project as Categor B is co fir ed, a d o further special stud or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009) or GoI EIA Notification (2006).
(Note:- Tree Samadhi component has been removed from the subproject due to non-availability of
forest NOC)
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Background
1. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism (IDIPT) envisages an
environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism development, in the project
states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand. The expected Impact of the
Project in the four states is sustainable and inclusive tourism development in priority state tourism
sub circuits divided into marketable cluster destinations that exhibit enhanced protection and
management of key natural and cultural heritage tourism sites, improved market connectivity,
enhanced destination and site environment and tourist support infrastructure, and enhanced
capacities for sustainable destination and site development with extensive participation by the
private sector and local communities.
2. The proposed Project 2 (the Project) targets enhanced economic growth and provision of
livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a
focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The
Project supports the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu to develop the tourism sector as a key
driver for economic growth.
3. Proposed works at proposed subproject mainly comprises of development of tourism
related infrastructure including vehicular parking, access road, entrance gate, visitor information
center,solid waste management facility, and visitor facilities including public toilets, drinking water
fountains, site lighting, signage, landscaping, kitchen with cooking and dining facilities in Hanol
Mahasu Temple Complex.
4. As per the Asia De elop e t Ba k’s ADB E iro e tal Assess e t Guideli es, a d i line with the Environment Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) for the project, all the sub-
project co po e ts for the proposed orks are categorized as B’ a d a Initial Environmental
Examination (IEE) prepared. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) assesses the environmental
impacts due to the proposed infrastructure development works in the Yamuna circuit Lot-3 – Hanol
Mahasu and specifies measures towards addressing the impacts. The IEE is based on a review of sub-
project site plans and reports; field visits, baseline data of environmental parameters (ambient air
and water) and secondary data to characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and
interviews and discussions with stakeholders.
5. Based on the findings of the IEE, an Environmental management plan (EMP) has been
prepared, outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of
the sub project. This EMP forms part of the contract document, and shall enable integration of
environmental provisions / management measures in the Contract Document.
B. Purpose of the IEE
6. This IEE assesses the environmental impacts due to the proposed subproject and specifies
measures towards addressing the impacts. The IEE is based on a review of subproject site plans and
reports; field visits, and primary (baseline data of environmental parameters) and secondary data to
characterize the environment and identify potential impacts; and interviews and discussions with
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stakeholders. This IEE provides mitigation measures for impacts related to location and design,
construction, operation, and maintenance. However, the adverse environmental impacts for this
contract package are mostly related to the location of the site, as the identified sub-project
components (at Hanol Mahasu sites) are located within ASI Protected area and are significant in
terms of its mythological and religious values. The interventions proposed are in accordance with
the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, and the rules, 1959 which
provide guidance for carrying out activities, including conservation, construction and reuse in and
around the protected monuments.
7. There are also construction impacts but these will be of limited intensity and of short
duratio . Therefore, as per the Asia De elop e t Ba k’s ADB E iro e tal Assess e t Guidelines, the sub-project co po e ts are categorized as B’ a d this IEE carried out. This IEE provides mitigation measures for impacts related to location and design, construction, operation,
and maintenance.
8. An EMP outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during
implementation of the subproject has been prepared.
C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance
9. The realm of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements for the proposed sub-
project is shown in Table 1.The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification, 2006 by the
Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF, GoI) specifies the mandatory environmental clearance
requirements. Accordingly, all projects and activities are broadly categorized into two categories1 -
Category A and Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential impacts
on human health and natural and man-made resources. Given that the sub-project is not covered in
the ambit of the EIA notification, Environment clearance requirements from the GoI are not
triggered.
Table 1: Environmental Regulatory Compliance
Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria
Development
of Yamuna
Circuit Lot-3
The EIA notification, 2006 (and
its subsequent amendments in
2009) provides for
These sub-projects are not covered in the ambit of
the EIA notification as they are not covered either
under Category A or Category B of the notification.
1All projects or acti ities i cluded as Categor A’ i the “chedule, i cludi g e pa sio a d oder izatio of e isti g projects or activities and change in product mix, will require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in
the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on the recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be
constituted by the Central Government for the purposes of this notification; All projects or activities included as Category
B’ i the Schedule, including expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub paragraph (ii)
of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfil
the General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior environmental clearance from the State/Union
territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA shall base its decision on the recommendations of a
State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for in this notification. In addition,
Ge eral Co ditio GC of the otificatio specifies that a project or acti it specified i Categor B’ ill e treated as
Category A, if located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of: (i) Protected Areas notified under the Wild
Life Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) Critically Polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time,
(iii) Notified Eco-sensitive areas, (iv) inter-State boundaries and international boundaries
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Sub-Project Applicability of Acts/Guidelines Compliance Criteria
Hanol
Mahasu
categorization of projects into
category A and B, based on
extent of impacts.
As a result, the categorization, and the subsequent
environmental assessment and clearance
requirements, either from the state or the GoI is
not triggered.
Safeguard Policy Statement,
2009
Categorization of sub-project components into A, B
or C and developing required level of
environmental assessment for each component.
IEE for proposed project in Yamuna Circuit (lot-3) is
categorized as B
The Ancient Monuments and
Archaeological Sites and
Remains Act, 1958, and the
rules, 1959 provide guidance for
carrying out activities, including
conservation, construction and
reuse in and around the
protected monuments.
Hanol Mahasu Temple is an ASI protected site and
ASI will oversee all works on their sites under the
project to ensure works meet their rules &
regulations. Permits for excavation, construction in
the proposed subproject locations will be obtained
by the executing agency prior to tendering of
works.
Appendix 1 shows the status of NOC from ASI is
under progress
Water (Prevention and control
of pollution) Act, 1974 and Air
(prevention and control of
pollution) Act, 1981
Consent for Establishment (CFE) and Consent for
Operation (CFO) from the Uttaranchal SPCB for all
sub-projects requiring, setting up of hot mix plants,
wet mix plants, stone crushers and diesel
generators.
Not required for this package.
The Wildlife Conservation Act,
1972, amended in 2003 and
2006, provides for protection
and management of Protected
Areas.
No wildlife protected area nearby.
Not Applicable
Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 This act provides guidelines for conservation of
forests and diversion of Forest land for non-forest
use. The law also states guidelines on de-
reservation of various categories of forests for
Diversion of forest land. This law describes the
penalty for contravention of the provisions of the
Act. Restriction on the de-reservation of forests or
use of forest land for non-forest purpose. If forest
land is to be acquired for the project, the Forestry
Clearance needs to be taken.
For felling of the tree if any permission will be
required from local forest office.
10. The above Table indicates that the proposed sub-project does not need to go through a full-
scale environmental assessment process; as the scale of impacts and categorization of the sub-
project components will not require clearances from Competent Authorities. Therefore, any further
approvals or environmental clearances from the GoI or GoUK are not envisaged. The sub-project
selection criteria specify that project elements of Hanol Mahasu, within the ASI protected area are in
accordance with the provisions of the ASI rules & regulations.
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11. The ADB guidelines, stipulate addressing environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed
activity in the initial stages of Project preparation. For this, the ADB Guidelines categorizes the
proposed components into categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental
assessment2 required to address the potential impacts. The Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA)
checklist method was followed as per ADB requirement to assess the potential impacts of the
project in planning phase. The REA checklist is attached as Appendix 2 with this report. The sub-
project has been categorized as B. Accordingly this IEE is prepared to address the potential impacts,
in line with the recommended IEE content and structure for Category B projects. The IEE was based
mainly on secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys. Stakeholder
consultation was an integral part of the IEE. An Environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the
specific environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the sub-project has
been prepared.
12. The proposed subproject locations are within the government lands. The lands have been
transferred to Tourism Department. Also NOC was obtained from Hanol Mahasu Temple trust. Office
order for transfer of land is attached as Appendix 3
D. Review and Approval Procedure
13. For Category B projects the Draft Environmental Examination report is re ie ed ADB’s Regional Department sector division and Environment and Social Safeguards Division, and by the
Executing Agency, and additional comments may be sought from project affected people and other
stakeholders. All comments are incorporated in preparing the final documents, which are reviewed
by the Executing Agency and the national environmental protection agency. The EA then officially
submits the IEE report to ADB for consideration by the Board of Directors. Completed report is made
available worldwide by ADB, via the depository library system and the ADB website.
E. Report Structure
14. This Report contains eight (8) sections including this introductory section: (i) Introduction;
(ii) Description of Project Components; (iii) Description of the Existing Environment; (iv)
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures; (v) Environmental Management Plan; (vi) Public
consultation & Information Disclosure; (vii) Findings and Recommendations; and (viii) Conclusions.
2As per SPS 2009 projects are assigned to one of the following four categories: (i) Category A. A proposed
project is classified as category A if it is likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are irreversible, diverse, or unprecedented. These impacts may affect an area larger than the sites or facilities subject to physical works. An environmental impact assessment is required. (ii) Category B. A proposed project is classified as category B if its potential adverse environmental impacts are less adverse than those of category A projects. These impacts are site-specific, few if any of them are irreversible, and in most cases mitigation measures can be designed more readily than for category A projects. An initial environmental examination is required. (iii) Category C. A proposed project is classified as category C if it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. No environmental assessment is required although environmental implications need to be reviewed (iv) Category FI. A proposed project is classified as category FI if it involves investment of ADB funds to or through a FI (paras. 65-67).
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II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS
A. Components of the sub project
1. Table 2provides a summary of each of the existing condition, need for the project and
components proposed under this subproject. Location of project sites is shown in Figure 1.
Table 2: Description of the Subproject Components
Sub Project Area Description Need of sub project Proposed Components
Development of
Yamuna Circuit
Lot-3, Hanol
Mahasu
Existing Status
Hanol: The Mahasu temple is
situated in the small village of
Hanol in Chakrata Division, 105
Km from Dehradun. A very
ancient temple, it is believed to
be built in 9thCentury AD in Huna
architectural style. The
constructions and modifications
over the years, however,
rendered it a mixed
architecture. Situated on the
southern banks of the Tons
River, this temple is included in
the list of important Ancient
temples around Dehradun by
the Archaeological Survey of
India.
There is a need to improve
the facilities around the
temple area, provide and
improve existing sanitation
facilities, visitor
infrastructure and access
to the site.
Development of the primary
vehicular access on eastern
side of the temple.
Up-gradation of the village
pathway to the temple which
is in a dilapidated condition
at present.
Construction of an entrance
gate to temple
Construction of improved
visitor facilities such as
vehicular parking, public
toilets within the temple
precinct but outside the
temple complex.
Design of appropriate
Signage
Introducing litterbins at
identified spots
Construction of New Guest
House
Construction of kitchen with
cooking and dining facilities
for the purpose of carrying
out temple related cooking
and serving activities
Design of appropriate lighting
along the pedestrian trail
that leads to the temple
Provision of drinking water
fountains
Lack of major infrastructures like
toilet, potable water, dustbin,
open drain, sewerage system,
solar light and rest house are
not available. Long back Tourist
Rest House was constructed by
GMVN, which is not working.
There is private guest house,
capacity 16 packs, which is not
sufficient during peak season.
Tourist footfall on an average is
10,000 per month, but during
peak season (April to June) the
number of tourists reaches to
approx. 50, 000 per month.
The area has great potential for
tourism
There is a need to improve
the accommodation
facilities in and around the
temple area
There is a need to improve
the facilities around the
temple area, for drinking
purpose
Sub project area has a clean
environment with no Air and
Noise pollution due to the
absence of any polluting source
in the area.
There is a forest, which is
around 300 metres away from
temple. Major trees found in the
nearby forest are Pine, Tunn and
sheesam.
Plantation of trees
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Environmental
Profile
Red Rock and clay soil are
available in and around the
temple.
All the roads are gentle slope.
Temple is situated on the
eastern banks of the Tons River.
But during rainy season river
rises up to 3 meter.
River water is not good because
of silting of river.
Villagers get water from Banal
Khala Chatra stream which is 5
km from the Hanol Village.
Hanol villagers are getting pipe
water supply. Total number HH
in the village is 33.
B. Project Category
2. This is a tourism infrastructure development sub-project, and as explained above it has been
categorized as Category B’, because it is not expected to have major negative environmental
impacts. Under ADB procedures such projects require an IEE to identify and mitigate the impacts,
and to determine whether further study or a more detailed EIA may be required. The environmental
screening revealed that the project location is away from protected or sensitive areas.
C. Project Location
1. Hanol Mahasu
3. The project area namely Hanol Mahasu Devta Temple is located at the eastern banks of
Tons river at Hanol village near Chakrata about 190 km from Dehradun and 156 km from Mussoorie.
Hanol is approachable from Tiuni, a well-known trijunction of roads on the Pabbar River after
covering a distance of 15 km on an all-weather motorable road which meanders smoothly through
the pine clad mountain slopes. Although the terrain through which the road passes is very narrow
and by the another side of road one can see the river tons. The ancient and principal temple of
Mahasu Devta situated in the village of Hanol is the focus of the project.
4. Figure 1 shows the map of Uttarakhand with Dehradun district and Figure 2 indicates
location of Hanol in Chakrata block.
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Figure 1: Location of Dehradun district in Uttarakhand
Figure 2: Map showing Chakrata and Hanol
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View of Hanol Mahasu
D. Sub project Proposals
5. TheHanol Mahasu Temple complex sits on a leveled terrain at an altitude of 1429 m on the
Eastern banks of River Tons. The temple complex consists of 4 temples dedicated to the four Mahasu
brothers. All structures are made of stone walls with stone shikhar as resting on richly carved
wooden structure. In short, Mahasu Devta temple at Hanol is one of the rare examples of perfect
and harmonious blend of stone and wood structure to form one composite grand edifice. A number
of residential units – permanent and temporary- constructed in modern style unevenly scattered in a
large chunk of leveled terrain carves out the setting of the temple complex. In the process of modern
development open spaces of different scales have been created which are still left undisturbed. The
main winding road leads the visitor to a huge open space right outside the temple complex in front
of the main entrance gate. There are three pedestrian walks that leads to the temple – one which
starts at the river mouth of Tons river to the extreme South of the site connecting it to the primary
entrance of the temple complex, the second one which connects the main entrance of the temple to
the secondary road which is a further extension of the primary road which finally meets the main
vehicular road and third one a bifurcation of the second walk to the second entrance to the temple.
A staircase from the road that starts from previously mentioned extension of the primary road joins
the intersection of the second and third walks.
6. The overall objective of the project is to enhance the quality of the cultural tourist
destination of the historic temple premises of Hanol which is declared as a protected monument by
the ASI. Important aspects that shall be contemplated to improve the quality of the site shall be:
7. Proposed works in project are
Development of the primary vehicular access which is the winding road which leads to the
big even open space to the eastern side of the temple. This gives the first impression about
the site to the visitor and hence shall be given importance.
Up-gradation of the village pathway to the temple which is in a dilapidated condition at
present.
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Construction of improved visitor facilities such as vehicular parking, public toilets and
drinking water fountains within the historic temple precinct but outside the temple complex.
Design of appropriate Signage, to attract and guide a isitor’s e perie ces o his a to the protected monument.
Proposal for a kitchen with cooking and dining facilities for the purpose of carrying out
temple related cooking and serving activities
8. Approach and Methodology. Religious heritage components form a major part of the
cultural heritage in India. The ancient forms of religious faiths have always become an integral part
of the traditional communities. These are inturn reflected on the historic religious structures in the
form of architecture. The settlement surrounding the religious structure also become in tune with
the same and as a whole forms a system on its own. The slightest disorder affects the system.
9. The process of up-gradation of such traditional religious precincts in the present context
becomes a challenging job. The ASI protected Mahasu temple complex and its environs at the village
of Hanol is one such task. The project aims for an integrated development of basic infrastructure and
amenities along with all tourism facilities in a balanced manner. The existing facilities system in the
temple precinct sufferers from defects and inadequacies as these facilities have also outlived their
design period life and have become insufficient to cope with increased tourist flow.
10. A careful design and development of the basic infrastructure like roads, pathways, drinking
water fountains etc shall enhance the quality of the heritage precinct without damaging the historic
value of the components within the precinct. The design proposal shall be in sync with the existing
structures and open spaces and shall add value to the existing physical setting. The methodology to
achieve this goal gives emphasis to:
Selection of materials and fixtures: Maximum use of locally available materials and
techniques is recommended so as to make the replacement or restoration of new elements
easy of the same easy in future. Similarly repeated use of the material that has been
commonly used in the core heritage area ie. the temple complex is most recommended
since the material itself will bind the components within the heritage precinct giving it a
uniform character throughout. Fixtures and connections used in the proposed design shall
be compatible with historic environment and materials. Reversible processes shall be used
for renovation works since this would makes easier for repair works in future.
The new elements of design: The project demands design of new structure like the kitchen
outside the temple complex within its vicinity. In such circumstances there shall be minimum
interference of the same with the historic structures and streetscapes. Special attention
shall be given to the heights and extent of the new structures. All designs shall conform to
the rules of the ASI.
Visitor comfort: This is a major factor that has to be considered at macro and micro levels of
design interventions. All design proposals shall be geared to the requirement of the visitor.
The main goal of the project is to transform the heritage precinct into a better space for the
tourists to visit.
11. Work components. The work components of the sub project at Hanol are,
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Improvement of the approach road to the Hanol Mahasu Temple Precinct from the
main road
Improvement of the pathway leading to the entrance of the temple.
Construction of an entrance gate at the beginning of the main approach road.
Recreating the parking space with public toilets for visitors.
Design of appropriate directional and informational Signage that directs the visitors
from the parking space and entrance gate to the temple complex.
Design of appropriate lighting along the pedestrian trail that leads to the temple
Restoration of drinking water fountains at suitable points identified.
Introducing litterbins at identified spots.
12. Design Components. The proposed design for the precinct has the following design
components:
The entrance arch: A 20 ft high entrance gateway with sloping roof resting on random
rubble masonry pier welcomes the visitor at the beginning of the winding main road. The
pier will also accommodate the directional and informational signage. The sloping roof has
sheets of slate on top which matches the roofs of the temples within the complex. The ridge
member extends out to form a traditional motif which gives the entrance arch an old look.
The main road: Restoration of the dilapidated parts of the main road shall be carried out
without disturbing the existing ambience of the open space. There shall be the minimum of
landscaping in and around this area since any small interference with the current setting
might upset the quality of the space.
Parking area: Parking area is prepared by ramming earth. No pavers shall be used for
delineating the space.
Pedestrian trail: A traditional stone paved walk similar to the one found on the ground
within the temple complex takes one to the main entrance of the temple. The pavers form
an element which helps to merge the interior of the complex with the exterior. The walk is
flanked by gutters on both sides for drainage purpose. Drainage is a main concern in this
site.
Covered walkway: The covered walkway at the end of the second pedestrian trail that ends
at the main entrance of the temple has a covered walkway at present which acts as an
intermediate space between the outer public space and the inner private space. This space
has drinking water fountains on one side along with storage facilities for isitor’s foot ear. The sloping roof of the walk way has sheets of slate as roofing material. The sloping roof is
supported by wooden square posts. The paved area underneath the sloping roof is an
extension of the pedestrian trail outside the covered walkway.
Kitchen block: The proposed kitchen block is towards the Southern end of the site so that it
falls outside the 100m restricted zone of the ASI. A semi open structure with cooking
platforms underneath a sloping double roof serves the purpose of temple related cooking
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activities. The dining area or the gathering area is also a semi open structure with paved
ground for the devotees to sit. There are separate washing areas for cooking purpose and
visitors.
Toilet block Separate toilet blocks are provided for ladies and gents outside the 100m
restricted zone of the ASI. The toilet block is placed opposite the kitchen block. The first
pedestrian walk leading to the river mouth divides the kitchen block and the toilet block.
Sign boards: It includes both informative and directional Signage which shall direct the
visitors to the main point of attraction i.e. the temple complex and also inform them about
the basic infrastructural services available in the vicinity of the historic site especially on the
pedestrian trail. Attempt has been made to use minimum Signage since the site under
consideration is a historic site and the more the degree of design intervention the more it
would disturb the site. Sign boards comprise of alucobond sheets held within a wooden
frame bolted on to steel angle section backing which in turn rests on rectangular hollow
steel members. Digital printing of the required information is done on alucobond sheets.
Guest House: under this project, the construction of one guest house has been proposed
and Mandir Samittee, Hanol has given land approval NOC (Annexure-8).
13. Layout plan of Hanol Mahasu is given in Figure 3
14. Operation and Maintenance. The Mandir Pujari Samiti and Gram Sabha, Hanol will be the
asset owner after the completion of construction of the subproject at Hanol. Gram Sabha and
Mandir Pujari Samiti has taken the responsibility of operation and maintenance and provided the
O&M statement for the same. (Appendix 4)
E. Project period and Implementation Schedule
15. Implementation period for this package is 18 months. The project is expected to start during
second quarter of 2014 and likely to be completed up to the end of year 2015.
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Figure 3: Layout of Hanol Mahasu
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A. Environmental Profile – Physical Resources
1. Uttarakhand became a separate state carved out of hill districts and sub Himalayan regions
of Uttar Pradesh in the year 2000 and is the newly formed hill state in the Indian Himalayan Region.
The geographical location (28°43' N to 31°27' N and 77°34' E to 81°02' E) resource setting of
Uttarakhand is unique and shares its borders with China and Nepal. It borders the Tibet Autonomous
Region on the north, Nepal on the east and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the South, Haryana
to the West and Himachal Pradesh to the North West. There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which
are grouped into two divisions: Kumaon division and Garhwal division. The Kumaon division includes
six districts: (i) Almora, (ii) Bageshwar, (iii) Champawat, (iv) Nainital, (v) Pithoragarh, and (vi) Udham
Singh Nagar. The Garhwal division includes seven districts: (i) Dehradun; (ii) Haridwar; (iii) Tehri
Garhwal; (iv) Uttarkashi; (v) Chamoli; (vi) Pauri Garhwal (commonly known as Garhwal); and (vii)
Rudraprayag.
2. Uttarakhand has a total geographic area of 51,125 km², of which 93% is mountainous and
64% is covered by forest. Most of the northern parts of the state are part of Greater Himalaya
ranges, covered by the high Himalayan peaks and glaciers, while the lower foothills were densely
forested. The difference in altitude between the lowest parts and the highest part (snow peaks of
Nandadevi) is almost 7,000 meters.
3. The state is the birth place of four major river systems - Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga and
Sharda. The snowcapped mountains; Rolling Meadows, high altitude lakes, dense forests and
wetland habitat support a diverse and exotic wild life, birds and plants species in Garhwal and
Kumaon, the two regions of Uttarakhand. The source of Yamuna lies in the Yamunotri glacier at a
height 6387 m on the South Western slopes of Bhandarpooch peaks which lies in the Mussorie range
of the lower Himalayas in the Uttarakashi district, Uttarakhand, North of Haridwar. River Yamuna
and some of its tributaries like River Tons pass by monuments and interesting places like Hanol,
Lakhamandal, Vyas shikhar, Deoban, Tiger falls etc. which have not yet been publicized. Figure 7
shows the state of Uttarakhand.
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Figure 4: Map showing State of Uttarakhand with Major Rivers
4. The project area Hanol Mahasu Devta Temple is located at the eastern banks of Tons river
at Hanol village near Chakrata about 190 km from Dehradun and 156 km from Mussoorie. The
historic village of Hanol earlier known as Chakrapur is said to be the place to which the Pandavas had
escaped from Lakhshagraha or Lakhamandal on River Yamuna. The village is on the left bank of river
Tons. The temple village of Hanol is a sort of pilgrimage place for people living in vast areas in the
mountainous parts of Uttarakhand, west of Yamuna River, The transgiri area of Sirmaur district and
major part of Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Mahasu Devta appears in quadruple form as the
four brothers-Bashik, currently believed to be the eldest, and Pabasi the youngest, with Baudha and
Chalda mahasu in the middle. Legends say that these four brothers were sent by Lord Shiva to save
the ife of the pious Brah i Hu a Bhat’ fro Kir ir, the de o . The Mahasu ar destro ed the entire army of the demon. Another legend says that during the Mahabharat era,
King Duryodhana came to Purola after travelling through Kullu and Kashmir. Duryodhana liked
Purola so much that he decided to reside there. He prayed to Mahasu Devta for a piece of land. The
deity accepted his pleas and made him the king of the area. King Duryodhana made Jakholi his
capital village and constructed Mahasu Devta Temple. In medieval time the
great Mughal emperor Akbar made frequent visits to the temple.
Topography
5. Dehra Dun can be divided into two distinct tracts i.e. the montane tract and the sub-
montane tract. The montane tract covers whole Chakrata tehsil of the district and consists
entirely of a succession of mountains and gorges and comprises Jaunsar Bhabar. The
mountains are very rough with steep slopes. The most important features of the tract is the
ridge which separates the drainage area of Tons on the west from that of Yamuna on the
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east. Below the montane tract follows the sub-montane tract, which is the famous Dun
valley bounded by Shivalik hills in the south and outer scarp of the Himalayas in the north.
Figure5 shows the general topography of Uttarakhand.
Figure 5: Schematic Diagram of Uttarakhand Topography
Source: Uttarakhand State of the Environment Report (2004)
Climate
6. The Climate of the Dehradun district is generally temperate. It varies greatly from tropical to
severe cold depending upon the altitude of the area. The district being hilly, temperature variations
due to difference in elevation are considerable. In the hilly regions, the summer is pleasant, but in
the Doon, the heat is often intense, although not to such degree as in the plains of the adjoining
district. The temperature drops below freezing point not only at high altitude but even at places like
Dehradun during the winters, when the higher peaks are also under snow. The area receives an
average annual rainfall of 2073.3 mm. Most of the annual rainfall in the district is received during the
months from June to September, July and August being rainiest.
7. The climate of Dehradun district varies from Sub-tropical monsoon type (mild Winter, hot
summer) to tropical upland type (mild and dry winter, short mild summer). The northern part of the
district is perennially under snow cover, here the climate is sub-arctic type as the area is represented
by lofty Himalayan Range. Severe winter and comparatively higher rainfall are the characteristic
features of the northern part. The district is represented by mainly four seasons viz. the cold winter
season, (December to February), the hot weather season (March to May), southwest monsoon
season (June to September) followed by post monsoon season (October to November). Rainfall,
spatially, is highly variable depending upon the altitude. Larger part of the district is situated on the
southern slopes of the outer Himalayas, monsoon currents can penetrate through trenched valleys,
the rainfall reaches its maximal in the monsoon season. About 75% of rain occurs in this zone during
the monsoon season, June to September. August is the wettest month. Rainfall rapidly decreases
after September and it is the minimum in November. About 17% of the annual precipitation occurs
in four winter months. The winter precipitation is in association with the passage of the western
disturbances and is mostly in the form of snowfall, particularly at higher elevations. The precipitation
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during the pre-monsoon month, which is about 7% of the annual total and the post-monsoon
months, is frequently associated with thunderstorms. The average annual rainfall is 1095.0, 1552.8,
1631.2, 1917.5, 1948.5, 2092.9 mm at the rain guage stations located at Dharasu, Uttarkashi,
Rajgarhi, Jamuna Chetty, Rana and Kharsali, respectively.
Geology
8. Doon valley is an inter-montane valley located in the lap of Shivalik Hills. The large part of
valley is occupied by a broad synclinal depression. Geologically Doon valley can be divided into three
regions of Lesser Himalayas, The Shivalik group and the Doon Gravels. The lesser Himalaya is
extended towards the North-Eastern part of the alley to the South Eastern part of the valley. The
Shivalik Group consists predominantly of fluvial sequences which were deposited during middle
Miocene to late Pliocene period. It is further classified into Lower, Middle and Upper Shivalik. Doon
Gravels are the post Shivalik sediments that can be further classified in to Older Doon Gravel,
Younger Doon Gravel and Alluvium. Doon gravels originated due to erosion activity by the streams,
which eroded the Shivalik formation as well as the pre tertiary rocks and brought them to the
synclinal depression.
Geomorphology
9. Doon valley is the largest inter-montane synclinal longitudinal valley in the sub Himalayan
region. Many rivers such as Ganga, Yamuna, Sitla Rao, Jhakan Rao, Suswa and Asan contributed in
the formation of local landforms of the valley. Geomorphologically the landforms in the area are
formed due to erosion, deposition and tectonic activity.
Seismicity
10. As per the Data available at National Disaster Management Authority, Govt. Of India,
Dehradun District comes under zone IV of Indian seismic zonation map. The Himalayan foothills are
witness of many seismic activities. Almost whole Himalaya is considered as seismically potential, as it
is shaken by mild to strong earthquake frequently. It has experienced various moderate to major
earthquake besides the 1905 Great Kangra earthquake and 1934 Bihar Nepal earthquake. Two
recent earthquake that affected the area were 1991 Uttarkashi earthquake (severity 6.6) and 1999
Chamoli earthquake (severity 6.8). Figure 9 shows the Seismic Zonation map of India.
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Figure 6: Seismic Zones of India
Surface Waters
11. The Shivalik (outer and lower ranges of Himalayas) lies at its feet, the outer- scrap of the
Himalayas bound it on the north and the scared Ganga and the Yamuna skirt in on the east and the
west respectively. The Ganga enters the district in the eastern Doon at Tapoban and meandering
south-west goes to Hardwar via Raiwala near Rishikesh. The Yamuna enters the district in Jaunsar
and flows southwards for about 32 kms on the south-east border of the district. Besides Ganga and
yamuna, the other rivers that flow in the district are Asan, Suswa, Tons, Rispana, Bindal and
Amalava.
Ground water
12. In Dehradun valley the shallow as well as the deeper aquifer are with high groundwater
potential. The domestic and irrigation needs are met from the deeper aquifer which is under stress.
The hydro-chemical studies indicate that the water is potable and maybe safely used for domestic
purposes. As per Central Ground Water Board, the groundwater is suitable for domestic and
irrigation purposes, in respect of the parameters like electrical conductivity (EC), pH, calcium,
magnesium, carbonate and bicarbonate. Groundwater is developed mainly through tube-wells and
India mark-II hand pumps. Jal Sansthan, Jal Nigam and Irrigation departments have constructed a
number of tube wells in Raipur, Doiwala, Sahaspur and Vikas Nagar blocks to meet the domestic and
irrigational requirements. In hilly areas, springs and gadhera’s form the main sources of drinking
water. The springs are developed for irrigation purpose also. India mark-II hand pump is common in
hilly areas also. The depth of the tube wells, constructed in Doon Valley, range in depth from 50 to
150 m bgl whereas the discharge ranges from 500 to 1500 lpm. Urban water supply is mainly
through tube wells. Eighty four tube wells based water supply schemes are in operation in urban
area. The rural domestic water supply is through India Mark-II hand pumps, guls, springs and tube
wells.
13. The water quality measurements taken from municipal water supply source surrounding the
sub project area in Hanol. The ambient water quality measurement carried out on 12.03.2014.
(Appendix -10).
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Ambient Air quality
14. The project location, Hanol Mahasu area is far away from urban setup. Therefore chances of
ambient air pollution are negligible. Only source of emission is from movement of vehicles, which is
also very less. The ambient air measurements carried out on 12.03.2014 reveals that parameters are
well below the permissible level. (Appendix-11 )
Ambient Noise Levels
15. Hanol area is much away from urban setup. Therefore background noise level at project
location is negligible. Only source of noise is from movement of vehicles, which is also very less. The
ambient noise level measurements carried out on 12.03.2014 reveals that parameters are well
below the permissible level. (Appendix-12 )
B. Ecological Resources and Biodiversity
Forests of Uttarakhand
16. The recorded forest area of Uttarakhand is 34,651 sq k , hich is arou d % of the state’s total geographic area. The forests in the state are spread between a very broad altitudinal range of
300 m and 3,500 m. The eight of the sixteen known forest types in India exist here. These forests
have varied vegetation types ranging from tropical deciduous to alpine vegetation. The forests can
be broadly categorized into two categories: the hill forests and the lower Shiwalik hill forests, more
commonly known as Bhabbar and Terai forests. Of the 34,651 sq km of recorded forest area, 24,643
sq km fall under reserved forests and 9,885 sq km under protected forests. About 24,261 sq km of
reserved forest and 99 sq km of protected forest is under the control of the forest department.
About 5,000 sq km of protected forest is under civil, soyam, panchayat and private land; this area is
accessible to communities dependent on the forests. Apart from the forests there are six national
parks and 6 wildlife sanctuaries in the state covering a total forest area of 7,335 sq km.Forest cover
map is shown in Figure 7.
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Figure7: Forest cover Map of Uttarakhand
Forests in Dehradun
17. Dehradun is distinguished from most other districts in the state by the existence of very
large forests chiefly stocked with sal. Forest products play an important role in the economy of the
district. Besides, supplying fuel, fodder, bamboos and medicinal herbs, they also yield a variety of
products like honey, lac, gum, resin, catechu, wax, horns and hides. The forests account for 1477
sq.kms of area, giving a percentage of43.70 of the total area of the district. Owing to the variation in
altitudes and other aspects, the flora of the district varies from tropical to alpine species. Different
types of forests and varying species of shrubs, climbing plants and grasses, depending upon the
aspect, altitude and soil condition are found in the district. Sal forest and coniferous forests are
predominant in the western part of tehsil Dehradun. Chir is the only coniferous species in the old
reserved forests of Dehra Don. Besides other associates of chir, a few deodar trees are also seen in
the district. Wide ranges of sal forest occur in this part of the tehsil. Sal is the main timber species
and is generally pure towards the Shivalik ridges. Mixtures of miscellaneous species are found in the
lower parts. In the eastern part of tehsil Dehradun, the flora may be divided into a number of
Botanical divisions mentioned below: Moist Shivalik Sal Forests: These forests are found in the
Motichur and Thano forest ranges. Low quality of sal is found in these forests. The main associates of
sal are bakli and sain. Moist Bhabar Doon Sal Forests: These forests are found in large areas in Thano
and Barkot forest ranges. Sal is pure in the over wood and its typical associates are sain and dhauri.
The under wood growth includes karaunda and chameli. West gangetic Moist Deciduous Forests:
These are found in the Kansro, Barkot, Motichur and Thano forest ranges. These are closed forests
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from medium to good height. The main associates of sal are safed siris, jhingan, bohera and dhauri.
Dry Shivalik Sal Forests: These forests are found on the higher slopes of Shivaliks. In Chakrata tehsil,
they occur near the junction of the Tons and the Yamuna rivers in the neighborhood of Kalsi. Sal is
the predominant species mixed with other associates viz.bakli, sain, haldu, jhingan etc. Besides the
above many other types of forests occur in small belts in the plain of the district.
Vegetation - Flora
18. The vegetation of the area is comprised of many broadleaved and conifer tree species viz.,
Abiespindrow, Abiesspectabilis, Acer pictum, Aesculusindica, Alnusnepalensis, Betulautilis,
Cedrusdeodara, Cupressustorulosa, Juglansregia, Juniperuscommunis, Myricaesculenta,
Pinusroxburghii, P. wallichiana, Quercusleucotrichophora, Q. floribunda, Q. semecarpifolia,
Rhododendron arboreum, Taxusbaccata, etc., growing between 1200m asl and 3200m asl.
Dominating shrubs of the study area are Artemisia roxburghiana, Berberisasiatica, Cotoneaster
acuminatus, Ephedra gerardiana, Eupatorium adenophorum, Inulacappa, Juniperuscommunis,
Rhododendron anthopogon, Rhododendron lepidotum (in alpine pastures), etc.
Fauna
19. Uttarakhand is home for many species of birds, mammals, reptiles as also for the threatened
and endemic species. The scientists of Northern Regional Station, Dehradun have compiled a
baseline data on the faunal diversity of western Himalaya. An annotated list of 2,248 species of
a i als, i cludi g , i erte rates’ species a d 8 erte rate’s species have been reported.
Important wild animals in Uttarakhand include tigers, leopards, elephants, musk deers, black bears,
sloth bears, and brown bears. No wildlife fauna was reported nearby the project site.
20. Due to the inaccessibility of the region and relatively fewer human habitations, the flora and
fauna in the Dehradun district are abundant. The forest cover is in the range of 60 - 80%,, housing a
bewildering variety of trees, flowers, wild animals, birds, fish and butterflies. Trees of various kinds
are found in different altitudinal ranges, for which they are best adapted. Between 1,000 - 2,000 m.,
the forest cover is almost exclusively of pine. The pine flowers between February and April, the
seeds being shed in October. Pine trees are tapped for resin and their dry leaves used as manure.
The biggest pine tree in Asia, with a height of 60.5 m., is found at Khoonigad, en route to Arakot
from Mori.
21. Between 2,000 m - 3,000 m. are found forests of deodar, oak and rhododendron. The wood
from oak and rhododendron is utilized for agricultural implements while their leaves serve as cattle -
fodder. Beyond 3,000 m., forests of spruce, birch and fir are widespread. The bark of the birch tree
(bhojpatra) was used in ancient times for recording manuscripts, some of which are still in excellent
condition. Between 3,500 m-4,500 m occur the bugyals, with a rich variety of flowering shrubs.
22. The bugyals are especially noted for their wild flowers, which carpet the hill - sides for miles
on end. Of these, the most beautiful is the rare blue poppy, of which Frank Smythe had this to say -
'In all my mountain wanderings, I have not seen a more beautiful flower'. Also called 'hemkamal' or
snow lotus, its silky - blue petals radiate serenity. Another celebrated blossom is the Brahma kamal,
or 'the lotus of Brahma.' Often used for religious observances, this large flower is sweet - smelling
and found in the higher reaches beyond 3,000 m. The flowers of the Rhododendron family, red, pink
or white, set hillsides ablaze between February and April. Syrup from the flowers is extremely tasty,
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but some varieties are poisonous. Several medicinal herbs and plants are found at higher altitudes
and in the valleys. Near Nelang village, extensive tracts of padam can be found. The powdered wood
of this shrub is used for 'havan' purposes because of its perfume. In the Dayara range are found atish
and guggool, used in medicine manufacture. The crushed leaves of the Chiraita shrub are believed to
banish fever in minutes. Another useful plant is the Semru, which exudes a milky substance that
produces light when ignited.
23. There is no wildlife sanctuary or any protected area nearby the Hanol Mahasu.
C. Economic Resources
Agriculture
24. The principal crops are wheat, paddy, maize, millets and pulses; subsidiary crops are
vegetables, such as ladyfinger, cauliflower, tomato, brinjal, cucurbits and fruits. Wheat dominates
the production among overall crop pattern.
Industries
25. The main industries of the city are petroleum, food processing, apparel and textile mills,
wood and wood products, leather, paper, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastic, electrical machinery
as well as computer and light engineering works. There are a total of 15 recognized industrial
areas/estates with total number of 541 industrial units. There are a total of 5943 industrial units in
Distt. Dehradun out of which 13 are large units 52 are medium units, 77 service industries. Food
items, Pharmaceutical products, IT have great potential in the district. State Government has several
schemes for the development of these Industries. Essential oil industry has also scope in the district.
Livelihood
26. The hill economy and sustenance systems are typically dependent on primary sector
activities, with high number of cultivators in the hill region and small proportion aagricultural
laborers in the plain areas. Women dominate as cultivators, especially in the hilly districts in addition
to the duty towards animals. Agricultural labor jobs in the hill districts are very minimal and increase
in the districts (Dehradun, Udham Singh Nagar, and Haridwar). The hill district of Pithoragarh also
shows significant involvement of women in household industry as compared to other districts largely
because of the continuation of the tradition of weaving and wool based activities. Services, trade
and commerce also lead in the Terai areas.
D. Social and Cultural Resources
Demographic profile
27. Population data of Dehradun district for the year 2001 and 2011 is shown in Table 3 below.
Table 3: Demography of Dehradun District
Sl. No. Indicator Figures (as per 2001
census)*
Figures (as per 2011
census, provisional)**
1. Total population (Nos.) 1282143 1698560
2. % of Female population 47% 47.41%
3. % of urban population 53% 55.9%
4. Sex-ratio of total population 887 901
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Sl. No. Indicator Figures (as per 2001
census)*
Figures (as per 2011
census, provisional)**
5. % of scheduled tribes (rural) 7.74% -
6. Total Literacy Ratio (TLR) 78.98% 85.24
7. Male Literacy Ration (MLR) 85.87% 90.32%
8. Female Literacy Ratio (FLR) 71.2% 79.61%
9. Work Participation Rate (WPR) 26.24% -
10. Female WPR 4.07% -
11. % of Main workers 26.25% -
12. % of Workers in agriculture 4.8% -
*Source: www.Dehradun.nic.in
** Source: www.census2011.co.in
28. In 2011, Dehradun had population of 1,696,694 of which male and female were 892,199 and
804,495 respectively. In 2001 census, Dehradun had a population of 1,282,143 of which males were
679,583 and remaining 602,560 were females. Dehradun District population constituted 16.82
percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Dehradun District was at
15.10 percent of Maharashtra population.
29. There was change of 32.33 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001.
In the previous census of India 2001, Dehradun District recorded increase of 25.00 percent to its
population compared to 1991. The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that
density of Dehradun district for 2011 is 549 people per sq. km. In 2001, Dehradun district density
was at 415 people per sq. km. Dehradun district administers 3,088 square kilometres of areas. With
regards to Sex Ratio in Dehradun, it stood at 902 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of
887. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In
2011 census, child sex ratio is 889 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 894 girls per 1000 boys
of 2001 census data. In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected
for all districts including Dehradun. There were total 201,652 children under age of 0-6 against
172,486 of 2001 census. Of total 201,652 male and female were 106,746 and 94,906 respectively.
Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 889 compared to 894 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under
0-6 formed 11.88 percent of Dehradun District compared to 13.45 percent of 2001. There was net
change of -1.57 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
30. Village data for the Hanol village is shown in Table 4.
Table 4: Hanol Village- Demographic status
Town/ Village name : Hanol
District : Dehradun
Sub district : Tyuni
No. of households : 33
Total population : 180
Population- Male : 92
Population- Female : 88
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Total Worker Population : 59
Literacy rate : 75%
Male Literacy rate : 84.7%
Female Literacy rate : 64.8%
Source: http://villages.euttaranchal.com/Dehradun
31. Rural and Urban Population. Uttarakhand is predominantly rural with only 25% urban
population, which is mainly concentrated in the three districts of Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar,and
Dehradun. Urban population in the plain districts is 39%. Dehradun is the most urbanized district.
32. Tribal Communities. Apart from the mainstream populations, Uttarakhand is the home to
the following tribal communities: (i) Van Rajis found in the border area of Pithoragrah, Champavat,
and Udham Singh Nagar; (ii) Buxas found in Udham Singh Nagar, Terai of Nainital, Haridwar, Pauri
and Dehradun; (iii) Jadh found in Neelang and Jadhang Villages of Uttarkashi;(iv) Bhotia and
Marchasfround in the border district of Chamoli, Uttarkashi, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh; (v) Tharu
found in Udham Singh Nagar; and (vi) Jaunsari found in Chakrata Block and Dehradun. Among these
the Van Rajis are among the rare groups in the country, which are threatened with extinction.
33. Culture. Dehradun district is a part of Garhwal region; therefore local culture is dominant in
the district. Apart from Garhwali, other languages spoken in the region are Hindi and English. People
from different religions stay together in harmony and peace. Owing to improved education system,
proper transport and good communication system, development of this region has gained
appreciable pace. Dehradun is home for many prominent schools in the country. Blue buses are the
main way of transport in the city.
34. Education. Based on 2011 data, Dehradun has 22,379 schools/colleges offering
basic/secondary education, 106 degree/post degree colleges, 1 central university, 106 industrial
training institutes, and 37 polytechnics.
35. Public Health and Family Welfare. Based on 2010 data, Uttarakhand has 12 district level
hospitals, 3 base hospitals, 55 community health centers, 2 women and child welfare centers, 540
Ayurvedic hospitals. There are estimated 8,075 beds in government hospitals.
36. Electricity and Water Supply. The installation capacity for Uttarakhand as of 2010 is 1305.9
megawatts. Population covered by drinking water supply is 62.58 lakh, of which 50.24lakh is fully
covered while the remaining 12.34 lakh is partially covered.
37. Transport and Communication. Roads in Dehradun are maintained by Public Works
Department, BRTF, local bodies (district panchayats and urban local bodies), and other departments
(irrigation, cane development, forest, and others). As of 2010, 745.56 km roads are maintained by
district panchayats and 1,928.48 km by urban local bodies. Postal and communication services in
Uttarakhand include post offices, telephone exchanges, telegraph offices, public calling offices,
landlines, and mobile providers.
38. Tourism. In Dehradun, tourism is the most important activity in the non-farming sector. The
aesthetic appeal of the land and the socio-cultural heritage of the state present it with immense
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potentialities for tourism development. The state is replete with religious and mythological sites that
are a rich legacy of the cultural past. The state has always attracted tourists on pilgrimage; in fact,
the land is often referred to as the land of the divine – Dev Bhumi.
39. The pilgrim towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh draw the maximum number of visitors
anywhere in the world. Other pilgrim destinations in the state are Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri,
and Yamunotri. Though pilgrimage accounts for the biggest segment, the state is blessed with
enormous resources for cultural, adventure, wildlife, nature and leisure tourism, and a wide variety
of entertainment and sporting activities, which attracts the domestic as well as foreign tourists.
Lakes (tal) are another important and fascinating aspect of Uttarakhand, and the high lakes are a
great attraction for trekkers. Nainital district has earned the epithet of being a lake district; these
include Nainital, Bhimtal, Naukuchiya and Saattal. However, the most famous lake, Nainital is
overwhelmed by problems caused by rapid urbanization around it. Saattal meaning seven lakes is
situated just above Dharali, 2 km on the route Gangotari. The trek of about 7 km is rewarding as this
group of lakes is situated amidst beautiful natural surroundings.
40. The unplanned growth of places as centers of tourism has had a severe and negative impact
on the environment. The inflow of tourists puts tremendous pressure on existing resources and
infrastructure. In year 2010, Uttarakhand received as many as 311.08 lakh tourists – about 300% of
the population of the state.
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IV.ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
1. The assessment for environmental impacts due to the implementation of this project has
been carried out for potential impacts during the following stages of the project planning and
implementation:
Location impacts. Impacts associated with site selection, including impacts on environment
and resettlement or livelihood related impacts on communities and wildlife
Design impacts. Impacts arising from project design, including the technology used, scale of
operations, discharge standards etc.
Construction impacts. Impacts resulting from construction activities including site clearance,
earthworks, civil works, etc.
O&M impacts. Impacts associated with the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure
built in the project.
Location Impact:
2. The subproject site is located at Chakrata block of Dehradun and there are no significant
ecological resources in the subproject region (protected areas or rare or important species or
habitats). Hanol Mahasu temple site is within the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected site.
All project related activities will be planned as per Rules & Regulations of ASI. No significant impacts
are anticipated due to project location as the sites involving the project components do not pass
through/ near any environmentally sensitive areas.
3. One anticipated locational impact is the lack of sufficient planning to assure long term
sustainability of the improvements and ensure protection of the assets created and the architectural
character of the surroundings. In order to overcome this, design should include provisions for
ensuring effective maintenance and protection of the assets created so as to ensure the long term
sustainability.
A. Land Acquisition and Resettlement
4. The proposed subproject locations are within the government lands. Hanol Mahasu lands
have been transferred to Tourism Department. Also NOC was obtained from Temple trust. Transfer
order of land for Hanol project to Tourism Department and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from
Temple trust for the proposed works at Hanol is attached as Appendix 3.
5. There are no impacts envisaged on land acquisition or resettlement due to the proposed
subproject components.
B. Environmental Impacts
6. The Environmental Management Plan for this sub project provides the potential
environmental impacts and the mitigation measures including the responsibilities for implementing
the measures. An overview of the proposed impacts is summarized as follows.
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Design Impacts & Pre Construction Impacts
7. Impacts arising from the inappropriate designs of proposed facilities would in general
include the inadequate drainage provisions, contemporary designs for the traditional and cultural
environment etc. These have been addressed through careful selection of materials, so as to not
adversely impact the ecological and aesthetic appeal of the surroundings. The results of
interventions are unobtrusive and will be integral part of the overall ambience so as to avoid impacts
on the aesthetics of the site.
8. Anticipated Environmental impacts associated with the Pre-construction phase are: loss of
land, properties and livelihood due to acquisition of properties; tree cutting; etc. As the proposed
subproject area is owned by the government, there is no land acquisition or resettlement. The
design will be in such a way that it will minimize the clearance of trees.
9. Based on the environmental screening of the subproject area, there are no significant
adverse environmental impacts during the design and Pre-construction phase.
Construction Impacts
10. Majority of the significant impacts will occur during the construction phase and are generic
to the construction activities. Key impacts during construction phase are envisaged on the following
aspects: (i) drainage, (ii) quarry/borrow pit operations, (iii) dust generation, air and noise pollution
from construction activities, (iv) handling of construction materials at site, (v) disposal of
construction waste materials, and (vi) adoption of safety measures during construction.
11. Ground water will not be used for construction purposes and the problem of ground water
contamination is not anticipated during the construction phase as there will be proper disposal of
the sludge.
12. Generation of dust is anticipated during transportation, excavation and construction
activities. Certain volumes of dust and gaseous emissions will also be generated during the
construction period from construction machineries like mixers, vehicles engaged in transportation of
construction materials. Pollutants of primary concern at this stage include Respirable and Suspended
Particulate Matter (SPM) and gaseous emissions (NOX, SO2, CO, etc). However, transportation of
construction materials will be confined to adequate trips per day depending upon extent of
construction activity. Therefore, impact at this stage will be temporary and restricted to the close
vicinity of the construction activities only.
13. All vehicles and construction equipment operating for the contractor and the consultant will
o tai a d ai tai Pollutio u der Co trol PUC Certificates. To control dust emissions, vehicles
deployed for borrow material, sand and aggregate haulage, shall be covered with tarpaulins to be
spillage proof. Regular sprinkling of water during excavations, loading, unloading, vehicular
movement and raw material transport, provisions shall be made during the construction period.
14. Periodic air quality monitoring to ensure emissions comply with standards will be conducted.
The Contractor will submit annual emission monitoring results required by the SPCB as part of the
annual consent to operate (CTO) renewal.
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15. During construction phase, some noise will be generated from the various construction
activities like equipment and vehicles engaged in transportation of construction materials. However,
transportation of construction materials will be confined to the requirement per day, depending
upon extent of construction activity. Further the noise associated with the equipments shall be
reduced with the application of the lubricant. The increase in noise levels is expected to be between
5 - 10 %. However, these noise levels will be confined to the work sites only and will be temporary in
nature and also short duration as well.
16. The construction activity will be carried out away from environmentally sensitive area.
Therefore, no adverse impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to the proposed activity.
17. Debris/solid waste will be generated due to dismantling of pavement, bituminous road,
excavated earth material and waste generated from construction camps if any. Debris/excavated
earth material will be reused subject to the approval of the Engineer during the construction.
Bituminous material will be disposed off as per established law and at the approved site. Waste
generated from the construction camps will be disposed off as per law to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
18. The clean-up and restoration operations are to be implemented by the contractor prior to
demobilization. The contractor will clear all temporary structures and dispose of all garbage. All
construction zones used/affected by the sub-project ill e left clea a d tid , at the co tractor’s expense as per the satisfaction the Engineer
19. The Contractor is likely to engage local labour for various construction activities. However, in
case of engaging migratory labour for the purpose, the contractor has to establish properly designed
labour camp with all basic amenities such as potable drinking water supply and sanitation facilities.
EMP envisages mitigation measures for likely adverse impacts associated with the labour camps.
20. The implementation of the sub project will not involve dislocation or involuntary
resettlement of people. Positive impact is anticipated in terms of employment opportunity as many
skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and indirect employment during
construction phase.
21. Most of the predicted impacts are associated with the construction process, and are
produced because that process is invasive, involving ground disturbance. However the routine
nature of the impacts means that most can be easily mitigated. The project is relatively small in scale
and involves straightforward construction and low-maintenance operation, so it is unlikely that there
will be major impacts.
Operation & Maintenance (O & M) Impacts
22. Impacts on environmental conditions associated with the operation stage of the sub-project
components pertain to impacts due to enhanced tourist activities in the Hanol area. The impacts
pertaining to regulation of tourist movements, planning of the extent of facilities and amenities in
line with the carrying capacity shall enable address of operation stage impacts.
23. The implementation of the sub project will not involve dislocation or involuntary
resettlement of people. The Objective of the IDIPT is to have enhanced and sustainable economic
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growth of Uttarakhand with emphasis on promoting commerce and improvement of livelihood of
the poor by exploring potential of Tourism sector. The Investment Program envisages improvement
of Tourist infrastructure, urban environment and better living conditions in the state, as well as for
the increasing number of tourists visiting the State. Positive impact is anticipated in terms of
employment opportunity as many skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and
indirect employment during construction phase. During operations of the improved infrastructures
and services, added residential developments, commercial and business facilities and increased
densities are expected to develop and enhance the subproject area. This can be considered a long-
term cumulative benefit of the subproject.
24. Though there is no Master Plan prepared for Hanol Mahasu area, but in future problems of
congestion, increased pollution, and deterioration of destinations may arise from uncontrolled
tourism development. Over commercialization of cultural traditions may even degrade the natural
and cultural identity of the sites. There is a need of study on,
Carrying capacity of the specific tourist locations
Infrastructure facility like road, transport, amenities, local accommodation, projected year
basis and in relation to projected tourists
There is need of controlled development of hotel and commercial activity nearby the
project sites. Enhancement of traffic movement will generate more emission will cause
local health problem
Movement of visitors at temple specifically at festive time. System would be controlled as
per provision of law and order of the state
25. As the subproject location is away from any environmentally sensitive area, no adverse
impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to the proposed activity.
26. Operation and Maintenance statement from Hanol Mahasu temple trust is attached as
Appendix 4.
27. Following Table 5 shows the environmental impacts and mitigation measures to be followed
in this project
Table 5: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation measures
Sl
No
Environmental Issues Duration /
Extent
Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility
1. Location Impacts
1.1 Lack of sufficient planning to
assure long term
sustainability of the
improvements and ensure
protection of the assets
created and the
architectural/archaeological
character of the
surroundings
Permanent Major Design will include provisions for ensuring
effective maintenance and protection of
the assets created so as to ensure the long
term sustainability.
Designs will be worked out and
implemented in accordance with the
provisions and will strictly conform to
Uttarakhand architecture.
PIU / DSC
1.2 Location impacts pertain to
siting of facilities and
Permanent Moderate Location of the subprojects within
protected areas will be finalized in
PIU/DSC
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No
Environmental Issues Duration /
Extent
Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility
improvements within the
boundaries of the
Conservation reserve and
temple monument complex
and other natural / cultural
heritage destinations
conformity to the provisions in the
management plan.
Siting of the components and planning
of construction activities will be worked
out to avoid sensitive ecological and
cultural resource areas.
Within radii of 100m and 300m from the
protected propert are desig ated as protected area a d co trolled area
respectively. No development activity
(including building, mining, excavating,
lasti g is per itted i the protected area a d de elop e t acti ities likel to damage the protected property are
ot per itted i the co trolled area without obtaining necessary permit
from the Archaeological Survey of India
(ASI) if the site/remains/ monuments
are protected by ASI or the State
Department of Archaeology if these are
protected by the State
1.3 Impacts on archaeological
remains, if any, due to siting
of project components in
and around the protected
monuments
Permanent Major An archaeological survey by the
Department of Archaeology will be carried
out at the proposed site, to confirm non-
existence of any remains, in the proposed
site. In the event of the survey indicating
any presence of archaeological remains, an
alternative location will be identified in the
vicinity, or the design of the proposed
facility be modified to ensure no impact on
the archaeological remains.
Construction and excavation activities in
prohibited and protected areas around the
Department of Archaeology monument
will be undertaken only after obtaining the
necessary permits and clearances in
accordance with the terms
PMU/PIU
2. Design and pre-construction Impacts
2.1 Layout of components to
avoid impacts on the
aesthetics of the site
Permanent Major The project components siting will avoid
impacts on the aesthetics of the project
site and to ensure minimal impacts.
PIU / DSC
2.2 Increased storm water
runoff from alterations of
the site’s atural drai age patterns due to landscaping,
excavation works in the
periphery of construction of
parking lots, and addition of
paved surfaces.
Permanent Moderate Design of proposed components will
enable efficient drainage of the sites and
maintain natural drainage patterns. The
siting of the project components, involving
physical construction shall be done to
ensure no disruption of natural drainage
patterns or flows into the water body/
stream/river
PIU / DSC
2.3 In areas of shallow water
table, ensure that the septic
tanks developed, do not
Permanent Moderate At locations with shallow water table, the
design of the septic tanks shall be done to
ensure that there is a difference of at least
PIU / DSC
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No
Environmental Issues Duration /
Extent
Magnitude Mitigation Measures Responsibility
impact the ground water
quality
1.5m between the bottom bed of the
septic tank and the maximum ground
water level, to avoid any contamination of
ground water
2.4 Selection of materials and
construction technologies, if
not carefully chosen, will
adversely impact the
aesthetic appeal of the
destinations
Permanent Moderate Selection of materials and construction
technologies proposed will strictly conform
to the Uttarakhand architecture. Any new
landscaping elements will only utilize
native species.
PIU / DSC
2.5 Socio cultural resources-
Ground disturbance can
uncover and damage
archaeological and historical
remains
Permanent Moderate Consult Archaeological Survey of India
(ASI) or concerned dept. of Uttarakhand
Govt. to obtain an expert assessment of
the archaeological potential of the site;
Consider alternatives if the site is found to
be of medium or high risk;
Develop a protocol for use by the
construction contractors in conducting any
excavation work, to ensure that any
chance finds are recognised and measures
are taken to ensure they are protected and
conserved.
2.6 Integration of energy
efficiency and energy
conservation programs in
design of sub-project
components
Permanent Low The detailed designs for the sub-project
components shall ensure that
environmental sustainability principles,
including energy efficiency, resource
recycling, waste minimization etc. are
integrated, and designs accordingly
worked out.
PIU/DSC
3. Pre-construction activities by contractor
3.1 Construction Camps –
Location, Selection, Design
and Layout
Temporary Moderate Siting of the construction camps shall be as
per the guidelines below and details of
layout to be approved by DSC.
Construction camps shall not be proposed
within 500m from the nearest settlements
to avoid conflicts and stress over the
infrastructure facilities with the local
community.
Location for stockyards for construction
materials shall be identified at least 300m
away from watercourses.
Construction camps will be located away
from settlements and drainage from and
through the camps will not endanger any
domestic or public water supply.
Construction camps including sanitation
facilities must be adequately drained.
The Sewage Treatment Process and solid
waste treatment for the camp shall be
designed, built and operated.
Contractor /
DSC
3.2 Defining of
construction/work areas on
ground, for activities within
Temporary Moderate Construction work area will be demarcated
on ground. Free-standing fencing will be
erected in advance of construction works
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100m of the boundaries of
the protected areas
to protect the working areas. No storage of
materials will be allowed within 100 m of
the boundaries of such protected/sensitive
areas. Planning of works to ensure that no
entry shall be allowed by
employees/construction/site workers to
the protected areas during the
construction period
3.3 Circulation plan during
construction in the tourist
destinations
Temporary Moderate Prior to commencement of site activities
and mobilization on ground, the
Contractor will prepare and get approved
by the Engineer, circulation plan during
construction for safe passage of
tourists/pilgrims during construction stage,
including development of alternative
access routes, traffic regulations, signage,
etc., during construction.
The Contractor with support of the PIU will
carry out dissemination of these
information and circulation plan at key
entry points to the respective destinations.
Contractor/PIU/
DSC
3.4 Site clearance activities,
including delineation of
construction areas
Temporary Moderate Vegetation (mainly shrub) shall be
removed from construction site before
commencement of construction.
All works shall be carried out such that the
damage or disruption of flora other than
those identified for cutting is the
minimum.
Only ground cover/shrubs that impinge
directly on the permanent works or
necessary temporary works shall be
removed with prior approval from the
Environmental Expert of DSC
All areas used for temporary construction
operations will be subject to complete
restoration to their former condition with
appropriate rehabilitation procedures like
closure of camp, removal of construction/
demolition waste, complete cleaning of
the area, re-plantation in case of tree
felling etc.
Contractor /
DSC
3.5 Drinking water availability Temporary Moderate Sufficient supply of cold potable water to
be provided and maintained. If the
drinking water is obtained from an
intermittent public water supply then
storage tanks will be provided.
Contractor /
DSC
3.6 Waste disposal Permanent Moderate The pre-identified disposal location shall
be part of Comprehensive Waste Disposal
Plan Solid Waste Management Plan to be
prepared by the Contractor in consultation
and with approval of Environmental
Specialist of DSC.
The Environmental Specialist of DSC shall
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approve these disposal sites after
conducting a joint inspection on the site
with the Contractor.
Contractor shall ensure that waste shall
not be disposed off near the water course
or agricultural land, Orchards and Natural
Habitats like Grasslands or forest land.
3.7 Ensure waste management
is addressed in design
Temporary Moderate DSC to work with local body to design
improved waste management plan for site.
PIU/DSC
4. Construction Impacts
4.1 Improper stockpiling of
construction materials cause
impacts starting from
obstruction of drainage,
disturbance/ safety hazard
to tourists, etc.
Temporary Moderate Due consideration will be given for
material storage and construction sites
such that it does t cause a hi dra ce to tourists movement within the site.
Stockpiles will be covered to protect from
dust and erosion.
Contractor /
DSC
4.2 Quarry / Borrow pits
Operations
Permanent Moderate Contractor shall finalize the quarry for
procurement of construction materials
after assessment of the availability of
sufficient quantity of materials, quality and
other logistic arrangements.
The Contractor shall obtain materials from
quarries only after consent of the
Department of Mines and Geology and
District Administration
Adequate safety precautions will be
ensured during transportation of quarry
material from quarries to the construction
site. Vehicles transporting the material will
be covered to prevent spillage. Operations
to be undertaken by the contractor as per
the direction and satisfaction of the
Engineer.
Contractor/DSC
4.3 Stockpiling of construction
materials
Permanent Moderate Stockpiling of construction materials does
not impact obstruct the drainage and
Stockpiles will be covered to protect from
dust and erosion.
Contractor /
DSC
4.4 Arrangement for
Construction Water
Permanent Moderate The contractor shall use ground/surface
water as a source of water for the
construction with the written consent from
the concerned Department.
To avoid disruption/ disturbance to other
water users, the Contractor shall extract
water from fixed locations and consult DSC
before finalizing the locations.
Contractor /
DSC
4.5 Soil and Water Pollution due
to fuel and lubricants,
construction waste
Temporary Moderate The fuel storage and vehicle cleaning area
will be stationed such that water discharge
does not drain into the surface water
bodies. Soil and water pollution
parameters will be monitored as per
monitoring plan.
Contractor /
DSC
4.6 Water Pollution from
Construction Wastes
Temporary Moderate The Contractor shall take all precautionary
measures to prevent entering of
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wastewater into streams, water bodies or
the irrigation system during construction.
Contractor shall not wash his vehicles in
river/stream water resource area for that
purpose.
4.7 Generation of Dust Temporary Moderate The contractor will take every precaution
to reduce the levels of dust at construction
site.
All earthworks to be protected/ covered in
a manner to minimize dust generation.
Sprinkling of water particularly during dry
season.
Contractor /
DSC
4.8 Emission from Construction
Vehicles, Equipment and
Machinery
Temporary Moderate The discharge standards promulgated
under the Environmental Protection Act
will be strictly adhered to. All vehicles,
equipment and machinery used for
construction will conform to the relevant
Standard.
All vehicles, equipments and machinery
used for construction will be regularly
maintained to ensure that pollution
emission levels comply with the relevant
requirements.
Contractor /
DSC
4.9 Noise from construction
activities and equipment
Temporary Moderate The Contractor shall confirm that all
Construction equipment used in
construction shall strictly conform to the
MoEF/CPCB noise standards and all
vehicles and equipment used in
construction shall be fitted with exhaust
silencers.
At the construction sites noisy
construction work such as crushing,
operation of DG sets, use of high noise
generation equipment shall be stopped
during the night time between 10.00 pm to
6.00 am.
Noise limits for construction equipment
used in this project will not exceed 75 dB
(A).
Contractor /
DSC
4.10 Material Handling at Site Temporary Minor Workers employed on mixing cement, lime
mortars, concrete, stone work etc., will be
provided with protective footwear and
protective goggles.
Workers, who are engaged in welding
orks, ill e pro ided ith elder’s protective eye-shields.
Workers engaged in stone breaking
activities will be provided with protective
goggles and clothing.
The use of any toxic chemical will be
strictly in accordance with the
a ufacturer’s i structio s. The E gi eer ill e gi e at least orki g da ’s otice
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of the proposed use of any chemical. A
register of all toxic chemicals delivered to
the site will be kept and maintained up to
date by the Contractor.
4.11 Disposal of Construction
Waste / Debris / Cut
Material
Temporary Moderate The Contractor shall confirm that Safe
disposal of the construction waste will be
ensured in the pre-identified disposal
locations. In no case, any construction
waste will be disposed around the project
site indiscriminately.
Contractor /
DSC
4.12 Safety Measures During
Construction
Temporary Moderate Personal Protective Equipment for workers
on the project and adequate safety
measures for workers during handling of
materials at site will be taken up. The
contractor has to comply with all
regulations regarding safe scaffolding,
ladders, working platforms, gangway,
stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe
means of entry and egress.
The contractor has to comply with all
regulations for the safety of workers.
Precaution will be taken to prevent danger
of the workers from fire, etc. First aid
treatment will be made available for all
injuries likely to be sustained during the
course of work.
The Contractor will conform to all anti-
malaria instructions given to him by the
Engineer.
Contractor /
DSC
4.13 Clearing of Construction of
Camps & Restoration
Temporary Major Contractor to prepare site restoration
plans for approval by the Engineer. The
plan is to be implemented by the
contractor prior to demobilization.
On completion of the works, all temporary
structures will be cleared away, all rubbish
burnt, excreta or other disposal pits or
trenches filled in and effectively sealed off
and the site left clean and tidy, at the
Co tractor’s e pe se, to the e tire satisfaction of the Engineer
Contractor /
DSC
4.14 Risk of archaeological
chance finds
Temporary Moderate Strictly follow the protocol for chance finds
in any excavation work;
Request PIU/DSC or any authorized person
with archaeological field training to
observe excavation;
Stop work immediately to allow further
investigation if any finds are suspected;
and Inform PIU/DSC if a find is suspected,
and take any action they require ensuring
its removal or protection in situ.
Contractor /
DSC
5. O&M Impacts
5.1 Environmental conditions Temporary Moderate The tourism department will undertake
seasonal monitoring of air, water, noise
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and soil quality through an approved
monitoring agency. The parameters to be
monitored, frequency and duration of
monitoring as well as the locations to be
monitored will be as per the Monitoring
Plan prepared.
5.2 Uncontrolled tourism
development can cause
congestion, increased
pollution, deterioration of
destinations. Over
commercialization of
cultural traditions may
degrade the natural and
cultural identity of the site
Permanent Significant While the environmental monitoring plan
actions during the operation stage will
result in monitoring of the environmental
impacts after project implementation, the
Master Plan will include apart from
provision of development controls and
regulations in the zone, measures for
tourism planning for the key destinations.
These plans will be implemented to avoid
uncontrolled tourism development at
these locations.
Department of
Tourism
5.3 Unhygienic condition due to
poor maintenance of
sanitation facilities and
irregular solid waste
collection
Permanent Moderate The Tourism department/ communities/
temple trust will carry out maintenance of
the toilets, and carry out the regular
collection of wastes, and will also ensure
that: Sanitation improvements proposed
do not result in pollution of groundwater.
Sanitary facilities do not interfere with
other utilities and block access to
buildings, cause nuisance to neighbouring
areas. The transfer of waste will also
ensure no spillage and all wastes will be
transported to a designated solid waste
treatment site.
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V. INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLAN
A. Institutional Arrangements
1. The institutional arrangements specify the arrangements for the implementation of
environmental provisions of the entire project, and include the proposed subproject also.
Project Management Unit (PMU) and Project Implementation Unit (PIU)
2. The Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand is the Executing Agency (EA).
Project Management Unit (PMU) is established in Dehradun for the overall project management
and Project Implementation Units (PIU) established for each of the three circuits. The proposed
sub-project will be implemented by the PIU, Dehradun. There is no safeguard specialist position in
PIU, i local le el D“C’s “afeguard “pecialist ill super ise da to da EMP i ple e tatio . A Safeguards Specialist (SS) is within the PMU, and SS is responsible for overall management
implementation of the resettlement and environmental safeguard provisions. A Forest
Conservation Specialist in the PMU and DSC to look the matters of forests in all the projects.
Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC)
3. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) are
recruited to provide assistance to the PMU and PIUs respectively in project implementation. Within
the PMC team an Environment Safeguards Specialist provided overall direction for management of
environmental issues, and provides technical support to the PMU including implementation of the
environmental requirements according to ADB requirements, and assist in monitoring impacts and
mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. The Safeguards Specialist of the DSC team is
responsible for preparation of the Environmental Assessment documents in line with the
Environment Assessment Review Framework (EARF) and supervises the implementation of the EMP
provisions in the various sub-projects. The PMU, oversee the implementation of the environmental
provisions related to subproject implementation, its responsibilities include preparation and
updating of IEEs consistent with the ADBs Environmental Assessment Guidelines and the
environmental compliance requirements of the Government of Uttarakhand and the Government of
India.
4. The DSC Safeguards Specialist support environmental management functions including
updating sub-project IEEs in respect to environmental management plans, assisting in preparing IEEs,
and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-projects. He/she
required to include mitigation measures in designs where appropriate, and to specify other
measures in construction contracts. Contractors will be required by their contracts to implement all
specified mitigation, monitoring, and reporting assigned to contractors as presented in sub-project
IEE. Environmental monitoring will be undertaken by the PMU supported by the Safeguards
Specialist of DSC.
5. Towards addressing the environmental issues in the project components during design and
implementation, the DSC will include provisions for inputs of an Environmental Specialist. In addition
to addressing the issues related to environmental management in the project, the Environmental
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Specialist will play a central role in ensuring capability building on Environmental Management of
the PMU/PIU, Contractor and Line Departments.
6. Committee: A sub project Monitoring Committee has been constituted to monitor,
supervise and facilitate the execution of works under Yamuna Circuit sub project under the
Chairmanship of Distt. Magistrate, Dehradun & including the representatives of ASI & concerned
villages to ensure the compliance of laws pertaining to ASI sites (For Hanol Mahasu Temple).
Minutes of the meeting of DM is attached as Appendix 5.
B. Environment Management
7. All works undertaken towards protection of environmental resources as part of the EMP and
as part of good engineering practices while adhering to relevant specifications will be deemed to be
incidental to works being carried out and no separate payment will be made unless otherwise
specified explicitly. The costs towards environmental management as per EMP unless otherwise
provided as a separate head, will be deemed to be part of the BoQ of the project. The scope of
works of the contractor towards the implementation of the environmental provisions shall be as
follows:
Abide by all existing Environmental regulations and requirements of the Government of
Uttarakhand and Government of India, during implementation,
Compliance with all mitigation measures and monitoring requirements set out in the
Environmental Management Plan (EMP),
Submission of a method statement detailing how the subproject EMP will be complied with.
This shall include methods and schedule of monitoring,
Compliance with all measures required for construction activities in sensitive areas, in line
with the regulatory requirements of these protected areas, and the guidelines set forth in
the management plans for these areas, and
Compliance of all safety rules and regulations applicable at work, and provision of adequate
health and safety measures such as water, food, sanitation, personal protective equipment,
workers insurance, and medical facilities.
8. The detailed provisions for specific environmental issues shall be as outlined in the EMP
table on impacts and mitigation measures. Key clauses are outlined in the following sections.
Quarry and Borrowing
9. The contractor will identify and seek prior approval of the engineer for quarrying and
borrowing operations. Quarry and borrowing will be carried only from locations approved by the
Pollution Control Board and no new quarries will be opened for the purposes of the project. Any
deviation from the provisions will be immediately notified and approval of the engineer is to be
sought.
10. The Contractor shall maintain all borrow sites, stockpiles, and spoil disposal areas so as to
assure the stability and safety of the works and that any adjacent feature is not endangered, and to
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assure free and efficient natural and artificial drainage, and to prevent erosion. Stockpiling of
materials (topsoil, fill material, stone &gravel, aggregates, and other construction materials) shall
not be allowed during rainy season unless covered by a suitable material. Storage on private
property will be allowed if written permission is obtained from the owner or authorized lessee.
11. Borrow areas and quarries shall be sited, worked, and restored in accordance with the
specifications. Spoils shall be disposed of at approved disposal sites prepared, filled, and restored in
accordance with the related specification requirements.
Debris Disposal
12. Dismantling of existing structures:Stone wall, wooden structures will be dismantled and
dispose/ utilize as per design provision.
Precautions for protection of Environmental Measures
13. The Contractor shall ensure that construction activities do not result in any contamination of
land or water by polluting substances.
14. Unless otherwise provided in the specifications, the Contractor shall ensure that no trees or
shrubs or other vegetation are felled or harmed except those required to be cleared for execution of
the works. The Contractor shall protect trees and vegetation from damage to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
15. In the conduct of cleaning activities and operation of equipment, the Contractor will utilize
such practicable methods and devices as are reasonably available to control, prevent and otherwise
minimize air/noise pollution.
Noise and Air Pollution
81. Contractor will take all precautions outlined in the EMP to avoid the air and noise pollution.
Emissions need to be 'monitored periodically as specified in the monitoring plan and not exceed
Indian legal requirements as well as ADB's requirement for conforming with the standards as
indicated in the World Bank Group's Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines of 2007'.
139. The Contractor shall monitor all the environmental parameters periodically as specified in the
monitoring plan and report to the Engineer.
16. The Contractor shall monitor the environmental parameters periodically as specified in the
monitoring plan and report to the Engineer.
17. The Contractor shall reduce the dust emission due to construction activities by regular water
sprinkling in the affected areas.
18. All the construction equipments and vehicles shall have Pollution Under Control (PUC)
Certificate to ensure that no air pollution may be caused due to operation of their equipments and
vehicles.
19. All the construction equipments and vehicles should remain all time in good conditions up to
satisfaction of site engineers.
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20. The Contractor shall indemnify and keep indemnified the Employer from and against any
liability for damages on account of noise or other disturbance created while carrying out the work,
and from and against all claims, demands, proceedings, damages, costs, charges, and expenses,
whatsoever, in regard or in relation to such liability.
Occupational Health and Safety During Construction
21. The Contractor shall, in accordance with the safety and health provisions specified in the
EMP, provide workers with a safe and healthy working environment, in the work areas, through
application of preventive and protective measures consistent with international good practice, as
reflected in internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank and ADB’s E iro e t, Health and Safety Guidelines. The borrower/client will take steps to prevent accidents, injury, and
disease arising from, associated with, or occurring during the course of work by-
Providing preventive and protective measures, including modification, substitution, or
elimination of hazardous conditions or substances;
Providing appropriate equipment to minimize risks and requiring and enforcing its use;
Training workers and providing them with appropriate incentives to use and comply with
health and safety procedures and protective equipment;
Documenting and reporting occupational accidents, diseases, and incidents; and
Having emergency prevention, preparedness, and response arrangements in place.
Provide first aid facilities in all the work sites and workers camp and having qualified first
aider to give first aid at the time of any accident.
Contractor should provide safe drinking water, clean eating and resting areas and sufficient
amenities at work site and workers camps.
Contractor should have prepared emergency response plan with full details and methods of
emergency response during any accident and shall have and display the emergency contract
numbers at site.
Contractor should follow all the applicable rules and regulations for workers safety.
Post Construction Clearance
22. On completion of work, wherever applicable, the Contractor shall clear away and remove
from the sites all constructional plant, surplus materials, rubbish, scaffoldings, and temporary works
of every kind and leave the whole of the sites and works in a clean condition to the satisfaction of
the Engineer.
23. Construction camp sites and any other sites temporarily occupied during construction shall
be cleared as specified in the contract and handed over to the Owner. It will be ensured by the
contractor that the site handed over is in line with the conditions of temporary acquisition signed by
both parties.
24. Table 6 presents a generic EMP to guide the contractor in mitigating environmental impacts.
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Mitigation Measures Location Implementation Supervision
1 Location Impacts
1.1 Lack of sufficient
planning to assure
long term
sustainability of the
improvements and
ensure protection of
the assets created
and the
architectural/archae
ological character of
the surroundings
Design will include provisions
for ensuring effective
maintenance and protection of
the assets created so as to
ensure the long term
sustainability.
Designs will be worked out and
implemented in accordance
with the provisions and will
strictly conform to Uttarakhand
architecture.
Subprojec
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PIU / DSC
PMU
2 Design Impacts and Pre-construction Impacts
2.1 Layout of
components to
avoid impacts on the
aesthetics of the site
The project components siting
will avoid impacts on the
aesthetics of the site and to
ensure minimal impacts.
Subprojec
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PMU
2.2 Slope stability
related issues
Along areas vulnerable to slope
failures and along steep
stretches, the designs of
subproject components will
include slope protection
measures for uncovered slopes
as pitching, vegetation,
benching, paving etc.
Subprojec
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PMU
2.3 Increased storm
water runoff from
alterations of the
site’s atural drainage patterns
due to landscaping,
excavation works,
construction of
parking lots, and
addition of paved
surfaces
Design of proposed
components will enable
efficient drainage of the sites
and maintain natural drainage
patterns.
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2.4 Selection of
materials and
construction
technologies, if not
carefully chosen, will
adversely impact the
aesthetic appeal of
the destinations
Selection of materials and
construction technologies
proposed will strictly conform
to the Uttarakhand
architecture. Any new
landscaping elements will only
utilize native species.
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2.5 Socio cultural
resources- Ground
Consult Archaeological Survey
of India (ASI) or concerned dept.
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disturbance can
uncover and
damage
archaeological and
historical remains
of Uttarakhand Govt. to obtain
an expert assessment of the
archaeological potential of the
site;
Consider alternatives if the site
is found to be of medium or
high risk;
Develop a protocol for use by
the construction contractors in
conducting any excavation
work, to ensure that any chance
finds are recognised and
measures are taken to ensure
they are protected and
conserved.
2.6 Integration of
energy efficiency
and energy
conservation
programs in design
of sub-project
components
The detailed designs for the
sub-project components shall
ensure that environmental
sustainability principles,
including energy efficiency,
resource recycling, waste
minimization, etc.
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PMU
3 Construction Impacts
3.1 Construction Camps
- Location, Selection,
Design and Layout
Siting of the construction camps
shall be as per the guidelines
below and details of layout to
be approved by DSC.
Construction camps shall not be
proposed within 500m from the
nearest settlements to avoid
conflicts and stress over the
infrastructure facilities with the
local community.
Location for stockyards for
construction materials shall be
identified at least 300m away
from watercourses.
Construction camps will be
located away from settlements
and drainage from and through
the camps will not endanger
any domestic or public water
supply. Construction camps
including sanitation facilities
must be adequately drained.
The Sewage Treatment Process
and solid waste treatment for
the camp shall be designed,
Construct
ion
camps
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built and operated.
3.2 Defining of
construction/work
areas on ground, for
activities within
100m of the
boundaries of the
protected areas
Construction work area will be
demarcated on ground. Free-
standing fencing will be erected
in advance of construction
works to protect the working
areas. No storage of materials
will be allowed within 100 m of
the boundaries of such
protected/sensitive areas.
Planning of works to ensure
that no entry shall be allowed
by employees/construction/site
workers to the protected areas
during the construction period
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ASI
3.3 Circulation plan
during construction
in the tourist
destinations
Prior to commencement of site
activities and mobilization on
ground, the Contractor will
prepare and get approved by
the Engineer, circulation plan
during construction for safe
passage of tourists/pilgrims
during construction stage,
including development of
alternative access routes, traffic
regulations, signage, etc.,
during construction.
The Contractor with support of
the PIU will carry out
dissemination of these
information and circulation plan
at key entry points to the
respective destinations.
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DSC / PIU
3.4 Site clearance
activities, including
delineation of
construction areas
Vegetation shall be removed
from construction site before
commencement of
construction. All works shall be
carried out such that the
damage or disruption of flora
other than those identified for
cutting is the minimum.
Only ground cover/shrubs that
impinge directly on the
permanent works or necessary
temporary works shall be
removed with prior approval
from the Environmental Expert
of DSC
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All areas used for temporary
construction operations will be
subject to complete restoration
to their former condition with
appropriate rehabilitation
procedures.
3.5 Drinking water
availability
Sufficient supply of cold potable
water to be provided and
maintained. If the drinking
water is obtained from an
intermittent public water supply
then storage tanks will be
provided.
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3.6 Waste disposal The pre-identified disposal
location shall be part of
Comprehensive Waste Disposal
Plan Solid Waste Management
Plan to be prepared by the
Contractor in consultation and
with approval of Environmental
Specialist of DSC.
The Environmental Specialist of
DSC shall approve these
disposal sites after conducting a
joint inspection on the site with
the Contractor.
Contractor shall ensure that
waste shall not be disposed off
near the water course or
agricultural land, Orchards and
Natural Habitats like Grasslands.
Waste
Disposal
sites
Contractor
DSC / PIU
3.7 Stockpiling of
construction
materials
Due consideration will be given
for material storage and
construction sites such that it
does t cause a hi dra ce to tourists movement within the
site.
Stockpiling of construction
materials does not impact
obstruct the drainage and
Stockpiles will be covered to
protect from dust and erosion.
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3.8 Quarry Operations Contractor shall finalize the
quarry for procurement of
construction materials after
assessment of the availability of
sufficient quantity of materials,
quality and other logistic
Quarry
site
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The Contractor shall obtain
materials from quarries only
after consent of the
Department of Mines and
Geology and District
Administration.
Adequate safety precautions
will be ensured during
transportation of quarry
material from quarries to the
construction site. Vehicles
transporting the material will be
covered to prevent spillage.
3.9 Arrangement for
Construction Water
The contractor shall use
ground/surface water as a
source of water for the
construction with the written
consent from the concerned
Department.
To avoid disruption/
disturbance to other water
users, the Contractor shall
extract water from fixed
locations and consult DSC
before finalizing the locations.
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3.10 Soil/land Erosion Slope protection measures will
be undertaken as per design to
control soil erosion.
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t site
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3.11 Blasting Except as may be provided in
the contract or ordered or
authorized by the Engineer, the
Contractor will not use
explosives. Where the use of
explosives is so provided or
ordered or authorized, the
Contractor will comply with the
requirements of the following
Sub-Clauses of MoRTH 302
besides the law of the land as
applicable.
The Contractor will at all times
take every possible precaution
and will comply with
appropriate laws and
regulations relating to the
import, handling,
transportation, storage and use
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of explosives and will, at all
times when engaged in blasting
operations, post sufficient
warning flagmen, to the full
satisfaction of the Engineer.
The Contractor will at all times
make full liaison with and
inform well in advance and
obtain such permission as is
required from all Government
Authorities, public bodies and
private parties whomsoever
concerned or affected or likely
to be concerned or affected by
blasting operations.
Blasting will be carried out
during fixed hours (preferably
during mid-day), as permitted
by the Engineer
3.12 Water Pollution
from Construction
Wastes
The Contractor shall take all
precautionary measures to
prevent entering of wastewater
into streams, water bodies or
the irrigation system during
construction.
Contractor shall not wash his
vehicles in river/stream water
and shall not enter riverbed
nearby the water resource area
for that purpose.
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3.13 Water Pollution
from Fuel and
Lubricants
The Contractor shall ensure that
all construction vehicle parking
locations, fuel/ lubricants
storage sites, vehicle,
machinery and equipment
maintenance and refuelling
sites shall be located at least
300 m away from
rivers/streams
Contractor shall ensure that all
vehicle/machinery and
equipment operation,
maintenance and refuelling
shall be carried out in such a
manner that spillage of fuels
and lubricants does not
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contaminate the ground.
3.14 Soil Pollution due to
fuel and lubricants,
construction waste
The fuel storage and vehicle
cleaning area will be stationed
such that spillage of fuels and
lubricants does not contaminate
the ground. Soil and pollution
parameters will be monitored
as per monitoring plan.
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t site
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3.15 Generation of dust The contractor will take every
precaution to reduce the levels
of dust at construction site.
All earthworks to be protected/
covered in a manner to
minimize dust generation.
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3.16 Emission from
Construction
Vehicles, Equipment
and Machinery
The discharge standards
promulgated under the
Environmental Protection Act
will be strictly adhered to. All
vehicles, equipment and
machinery used for
construction will conform to the
relevant Standard.
All vehicles, equipments and
machinery used for
construction will be regularly
maintained to ensure that
pollution emission levels comply
with the relevant requirements.
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t site
Contractor DSC/ PIU
3.17 Noise Pollution The Contractor shall confirm
that all Construction equipment
used in construction shall
strictly conform to the
MoEF/CPCB noise standards
and all Vehicles and equipment
used in construction shall be
fitted with exhaust silencers.
At the construction sites noisy
construction work such as
crushing, operation of DG sets,
use of high noise generation
equipment shall be stopped
during the night time between
10.00 pm to 6.00 am.
Noise limits for construction
equipment used in this project
will not exceed 75 dB (A).
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3.18 Material Handling at
Site
Workers employed on mixing
cement, lime mortars, concrete
etc., will be provided with
protective footwear and
protective goggles.
Workers, who are engaged in
welding works, will be provided
ith elder’s protecti e e e-
shields.
Workers engaged in stone
breaking activities will be
provided with protective
goggles and clothing.
The use of any toxic chemical
will be strictly in accordance
ith the a ufacturer’s instructions. The Engineer will
e gi e at least orki g da ’s notice of the proposed use of
any chemical. A register of all
toxic chemicals delivered to the
site will be kept and maintained
up to date by the Contractor.
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3.19 Disposal of
Construction Waste
/ Debris / Cut
Material
The Contractor shall confirm
that safe disposal of the
construction waste will be
ensured in the pre-identified
disposal locations. In no case,
any construction waste will be
disposed around the project site
indiscriminately.
Disposal
site
Contractor DSC/ PIU
3.20 Safety Measures
During Construction
Personal Protective Equipment
for workers on the project and
adequate safety measures for
workers during handling of
materials at site will be taken
up. The contractor has to
comply with all regulations
regarding safe scaffolding,
ladders, working platforms,
gangway, stairwells,
excavations, trenches and safe
means of entry and egress.
The contractor has to comply
with all regulations for the
safety of workers. Precaution
will be taken to prevent danger
of the workers from fire, etc.
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First aid treatment will be made
available for all injuries likely to
be sustained during the course
of work.
The Contractor will conform to
all anti-malaria instructions
given to him by the Engineer.
3.21 Clearing of
Construction of
Camps and
Restoration
Contractor to prepare site
restoration plans for approval
by the Engineer. The plan is to
be implemented by the
contractor prior to
demobilization.
On completion of the works, all
temporary structures will be
cleared away, all rubbish burnt,
excreta or other disposal pits or
trenches filled in and effectively
sealed off and the site left clean
a d tid , at the Co tractor’s expense, to the entire
satisfaction of the Engineer
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3.22 Risk of
archaeological
chance finds
Strictly follow the protocol for
chance finds in any excavation
work;
Request PIU/DSC or any
authorized person with
archaeological field training to
observe excavation;
Stop work immediately to allow
further investigation if any finds
are suspected; and
Inform PIU/DSC if a find is
suspected, and take any action
they require ensuring its
removal or protection in situ.
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4 Operation and Maintenance impacts
4.1 Environmental
Conditions
The periodic monitoring of the
ambient air quality, noise level,
water (both ground and surface
water) quality, in the subproject
area as suggested in pollution
monitoring plan through an
approved monitoring agency.
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Pollution
Monitoring
Agency
Tourism
department
/ PMU
4.2 Uncontrolled
tourism flow
Environmental Monitoring Plan
the Tourism Master Plan will be
implemented strictly to avoid
uncontrolled tourism flow.
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department
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4.3 Unhygienic
condition due to
poor maintenance
of sanitation
facilities and
irregular solid waste
collection
Tourism department will carry
out maintenance of the toilets,
and carry out the regular
collection and disposal of
wastes to a designated waste
treatment site.
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department
PIU/ PMU
C. Environmental Monitoring Plan
25. Environmental monitoring will be done during construction in three levels; namely
monitoring development of project performance indicators done by the DSC Environmental
Specialist, monitoring implementation of mitigation measures done by the Contractor; and overall
regulatory monitoring of the environmental issues done by the PMU Environmental Specialist. To
ensure the effective implementation of mitigation measures and Environmental Management Plan
during construction and operation phase of the sub-project, it is essential that an effective
Environmental Monitoring Plan be followed as given in Table 7 below. The proposed monitoring of
all relevant environmental parameters, frequency of monitoring, applicable standards and
responsible agencies are presented.
26. Monitoring is an essential component for sustainability of any developmental project. It is an
integral part of any environmental assessment process. The monitoring program consists of
performance indicators, reporting formats and necessary budgetary provision. The contractors
monitoring methods and parameters should be in accordance with the norms prescribed by the
CPCB standards for air and noise.
27. The monitoring will be carried out by the contractor through the approved agency and will
be supervised by the Supervision Consultant. The monitoring plan is outlined in Table 7below.
Table7: Monitoring Plan For Yamuna Circuit Lot-3 sub project
Indicators Parameters to be Monitored Frequency Responsibility
Construction Stage
Debris disposal Safe disposal of construction wastes Random checks Contractor
Dust
suppression
No. of tankers for water sprinkling, Timing of
sprinkling, Location of sprinkling
Random checks Contractor
Ambient air
quality
RPM, SO2, NOx, CO Six monthly
(except
monsoon) for the
entire
construction
period
Contractor, to be
monitored through
approved
Monitoring Agency
Ambient noise Equivalent Day & Night Time Noise Levels Six monthly
during
construction
stage
Contractor, to be
monitored through
approved
Monitoring Agency
Water Quality TDS, TSS, pH, Hardness, BOD, Faecal Coli form
Tons River
Six monthly
during
construction
Contractor, to be
monitored through
approved
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Indicators Parameters to be Monitored Frequency Responsibility
stage Monitoring Agency
Heritage/
Archaeological
Protection
Visual Inspection of works at Hanol Mahasu
Temple Complex
Continuous DSC/ASI/PIU
Supply of PPE Provision of PPE on site, adequacy of equipment Continuous Contractor
Establishing
Medical
facilities
Access to health facilities for the construction
workers
Continuous Contractor
Accident record No. of fatal accidents, No. of injuries, No. of
disabilities Continuous
Contractor
Post
construction
clearance of site
Whether temporary locations for workers camp,
site office, batching plant and other construction
locations are restored to pre-project conditions
Post construction
Contractor
Operation & Maintenance Stage
Water quality All parameters as per CPCB standards Two yearly
during operation
stage
PMU, Department
of Tourism
Socio economic
monitoring
Income levels, livelihood options especially due to
tourism
Two yearly
during operation
stage
PMU, Department
of Tourism & Sub
project monitoring
committee
D. Capacity Building
Institutional Strengthening
28. The Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand is the Executing Agency (EA).
Project Management Unit (PMU) will be established in Dehradun for the overall project
management. This sub-project will be implemented by the PIU, Dehradun. A Safeguards Specialist is
proposed within the PMU, and will be responsible for implementation of the resettlement and
environmental safeguard provisions. Project Management Consultants (PMC) and Design and
Supervision Consultants (DSC) are recruited to provide assistance to the PMU/PIUs in project
implementation. Within the PMC team a Safeguards Specialist will provide overall direction for
management of environmental and social issues, and will provide technical support to the PMU
including implementation of the environmental and resettlement requirements according to ADB
requirements, and assist in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with sub-
projects. The Safeguards specialist of the DSC team will be responsible to assist in preparation of IEE
and EMP report and supervise the implementation of the EMP provisions in the sub-projects. The
PMU will oversee the implementation of the environmental provisions related to subproject
implementation, consistent with the ADBs Environmental Assessment Guidelines and the
environmental compliance requirements of the Government of Uttarakhand and the Government of
India.
Training and Capacity Building
29. The Environmental Specialist of the PMC and DSC will provide the basic training required for
environmental awareness followed by specific aspects of infrastructure improvement projects along
with environmental implications for projects located within / in the vicinity of natural and cultural
heritage sites. Specific modules customized for the available skill set will be devised after assessing
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the capabilities of the members of the Training Programme and the requirements of the project. The
entire training would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and management;
mitigation plans and programmes, implementation techniques, monitoring methods and tools. The
proposed training program along with the frequency of sessions is presented in Table 8 below.
Table 8: Training Modules for Environmental Management
Programm
e Description Participants
Form of
Training
Duration/
Location
Training
Conducting
Agency
A. Pre-Construction Stage
Sensitizatio
n
Workshop
Introduction to Environment: Basic Concept of
environment Environmental
Regulations and Statutory requirements as per
Government of India and ADB
Tourism /
Forest /
Roads / Culture
Department
Officials,
Project
Director (PD)
and
Environmental
Specialist (ES)
of the
PMU/PIU
Workshop ½
Working
Day
Environmental
Specialist of the
PMC
Session I
Module I Introduction to Environment: Basic
Conceptof environment
Safeguards, Regulations and Statutory
requirements as per Govt of India and ADB
Guidelines on Environmental
considerations in planning, design and
implementing projects
PMU/PIU
(including the ES)
and Engineering
staff of the
implementing
agencies
Lecture 1/4Working
Day
Safeguards
Specialist of the
PMC
Module II Environmental components impacted in
construction and operation stages. Activities
causing pollution during construction and
operation stages Environmental
Management.
Environmental Provision sImple mentation
Arrangements Methodology of Assessment
Good engineering practices to be integrated
into contract documents
PMU/PIU
(including the ES)
and Engineering
staff of Tourism
dept
Workshop ¼
Working
Day
Safeguards
Specialist of the
PMC
Module III Improved Co-ordination with other
Departments: Statutory Permissions –
Procedural Requirements Co-operation &
Coordination with other Departments.
PMU/PIU
(including the ES)
and
Engineering staff
of
Tourism dept
Lecture /
Interactive
Sessions
1Working
Day
Safeguards
Specialist of the
PMC
Module IV Environmental considerations in planning,
designing and implementing ASI protected
site projects
PMU/PIU
(including the ES)
and Engineering
staff of
Tourism dept
Lecture /
Interactive
Sessions and
site visits
2 working
days
Safeguards
specialist of the
PMC with
support from the
Conservation
specialist of the
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Programm
e Description Participants
Form of
Training
Duration/
Location
Training
Conducting
Agency
PMC
B. Construction Stage
Session II
Module V Role during Construction-
Roles and Responsibilities of officials /
contractors / consultants towards protection of
environment
Implementation
Arrangements Monitoring mechanisms
Engineers and
staff of line
departments of
the
Government of
Uttarakhand,
and PMU/PIU
(including the
ES)
Lecture /
Interactive
Sessions
½
Working
Day
Safeguards
Specialist of the
DSC
Module VI Monitoring and Reporting System Engineers and
staff of
implementing
agencies , and
PMU/PIU
(including the
ES)
Lecture /
Interactive
Sessions
½
Working
Day
Safeguards
Specialist of the
DSC
Session III
Module VII Skill upgrade on ecotourism and nature guides
Dealing with tourists, Interpretational skills,
micro-planning, natural resources, management
of self-help groups, etc.
youth in the
villages in the
periphery, and
other NGOs in
the
district
Site visits,
interactive
sessions
5-7 working
days
Tourism
department, and
Institutes as the
ASI
Notes: PMU = Project Management Unit; PIU = Project Implementation Unit; PMC = Project Management
Consultant; DSC = Design and Supervision Consultant; ES = Environment Specialist; NGO – non-government
organization.
E. Environmental Budget
30. As part of good engineering practices in the project, there have been several measures as
rehabilitation of borrow areas, safety, signage, provision of temporary drains, etc., the costs for
which will be included in the design costs of specific subprojects. Therefore, these items of costs
have not been included in the IEE budget. Only those items not covered under budgets for
construction are considered in the IEE budget.
31. This is a small construction project and there are no major structures to be constructed
therefore it is not expected to cause much significant air, water and noise pollution. The main EMP
cost will arise from monitoring of environmental parameters (air, water and noise).
32. The costs of water sprinkling for dust suppression and providing personal protective
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equipments to construction workers shall borne by contractor as part of conditions of contract. In
addition the sources of funds for Mitigation measures during construction stage including
monitoring during construction stage are also to be borne by the contractor. These are deemed to
be included as part of the contract price amount quoted by the contractor for the works. The costs
of components for monitoring in operation stage and the capacity building costs are to be funded by
the PMU. The EMP cost is given in the Table below.
33. Most of the mitigation measures require the contractors to adopt good site practice, which
should be part of their normal procedures already, so there are unlikely to be major costs associated
with compliance. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction are included in the
IEE budget. The IEE costs include mitigation, monitoring and capacity building costs. The summary
budget for the environmental management costs for the subproject is presented in Table9 below:
Table 9: Environmental Management & Monitoring Costs Sl. No. Particulars Stages Unit Total
No.
Rate
(INR)
Cost (INR) Source of fund
A. Environmental Monitoring
1 Water quality Construction Per
sample
4x2 8,000 64,000
Contractors cost
2 Air quality
monitoring
Construction Per
sample
4x2 9,000 72,000
3 Noise Levels –
silence zones
Construction Per
location
10x2 1,000 20000
4 Ambient Air
Quality
Operation Per
Sample
5x2 9,000 90000
Implementing
Agencies cost
5 Ambient Noise
Quality
Operation Per
Sample
8x2 1,000 16,000
6 Water quality Operation Per year 4x2 8,000 64,000
Sub -Total (B) 3,26,000
B. Capacity Building (Includes cost estimates for entire sub project area not included in the package costs)
1 Capacity
Building
expenses
8 sessions
Pre-
Construction &
Construction
8,00,000 7,00,000 PMU/DSC
Sub-Total (B) 7,00,000
Total (A+B), INR 10,26,000
F. Environmental Monitoring and Reporting
34. Monitoring and reporting will follow the requirements and structure of the Environmental
Management Plan (Tables 7 and 8) and Environmental Monitoring Plan (Table 9) and report
comprehensively on the implementation of all mitigation measures stipulated, on the project's
conformity with all required clearances and permits, as well as on the implementation of all
safeguards related capacity building measures (Table 10). In addition, the adherence to all
requirements for institutional arrangements ensuring adequate safeguards expertise, as well as for
consulting, information disclosure and grievance redress will be monitored and reported.
35. ADB will review project performance against the EA’s commitments as agreed in the legal
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documents. The extent of ADB's monitoring and supervision activities will be commensurate with
the Project’s risks a d i pacts. Mo itori g a d super isi g of social a d e iro e tal safeguards will be integrated into the project performance management system. ADB will monitor projects on
an ongoing basis until a project completion report is issued.
VI. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
A. Consultation Process
1. This subproject does not involve any elements, which could have an adverse impact on the
community. There is no deprivation of any sort for the residents or displacement of any groups.
Particularly, with regard to environmental impacts the subproject can be characterized as innocuous.
2. The process of consultations was taken up as an integral part of the sub-project in
accordance with ADB Guidelines and following objectives:
To educate the general public, specially potentially impacted or benefited communities /
individuals and stakeholders about the proposed sub project activities;
To familiarize the people with technical and environmental issues of the sub project for
better understanding;
To solicit the opinion of the communities / individuals on environmental issues and assess
the significance of impacts due to the proposed development;
To foster co-operation among officers of PIU, the community and the stakeholders to
achieve a cordial working relationship for smooth implementation of the sub project;
To identify the environmental issues relating to the proposed activity.
3. During the consultations local residents and other stakeholders of subproject area opined
that there are limited tourism infrastructures in the region and the tourist inflow is minimal. The
subproject implementation will help improvement in infrastructures and publicity about the region.
They demanded fast implementation of the subproject.
4. In view of this, the need for holding a public hearing is not perceived at this stage. However
i co plia ce ith the ADB’s guideli es, focused pu lic co sultatio s ere u dertake duri g the
site visits in the sub project areas. Residents of the area were informed about the proposed sub-
project and their views were obtained. During the preparation of DPR and IEE, consultations have
been held with the Department of Tourism, Forest Department, ASI, Sarpanch and Panchayat
members and villagers of concerned villages and tourists on issues pertaining to the selection of sub-
projects and identification of key issues including addressing the current gaps in provision of basic
services and improvement of tourist infrastructure. These consultations (Table given below)
provided inputs in identification of the felt needs of the communities, and the relevant stakeholders.
5. Minutes of meeting with District Magistrate of Dehradun and with other stakeholders are
attached as Appendix 5 and 6with this report. The local level consultations were also carried out by
Environmental Safeguard Specialist of PMC and Community Mobilisers and Skill Development
Trainer of DSC Dehradun. Local level consultation with village community has been done for
understanding positive and negative impacts of the proposed project. Summary of consultation is
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attached as Appendix 7. Suggestions as given by locals are considered in the design and for framing
out mitigation measures.
Table 10: Consultations with Stakeholders
S.No. Date Place Consulted
officials/Persons
Issues Discussed Outcome of discussions
1 03/09/ 13 ASI office,
Dehradun
Mr. Bhargava Discussion on
Drawings of Hanol
Necessary NOC from dept. and
suggestion from ASI regarding
standards need to follow during
implementation of the project
2 16/11/13 Hanol Mr. Rajguru
Sharma and
Pradhan ji and
villagers in temple
premises
Awareness
regarding project
components
Mr.Rajguru and villagers said that
after the local level meeting held in
August whole village got the
information about the project and its
components and that was very useful
meeting for our village.
3 12/05/13
Hanol Mr. Harish Rajguru
and Pradhan ji and
villagers in temple
premises
Awareness and
extent of knowledge
about the
subproject
Problems faced due to absence of
proposed facilities under the
subproject. Awareness related to the
project components is essential.
4 24/08/13 Hanol Mr. Roshan Lal and
Villagers
Problems faced due
to absence of
proposed facilities
under the
subproject
The public facilities should be
Improved.
5 27/10/13 Hanol Villagers, Tehsildar,
Secy. Temple Trust
Problems faced due
to absence of
proposed facilities
and anticipated due
to project execution
Enhanced public awareness about the
sub project
6 09/12/13 Hanol Tourists, Members
Temple Trust
Problems faced by
tourists and
adequacy of project
provisions to meet
the problems
Tourism impacts on the sub project
area. Tourists perspectives on the
components of sub project and
problems faced due to absence of
proposed facilities under the
subproject. Awareness related to the
project components
7 13/03/14 Hanol Youth group
members, Temple
Committee
members, women
group members
Community feed
back on various
issued arising during
project construction
Enhanced public awareness about the
safety related issues anticipated
during project execution
8 30/03/14 Hanol Villagers Awareness
regarding project
components and
environmental
issues assessment
Assessment of any possibility of
environmental issues arising due to
project construction/ execution
B. Future Consultation and Information Disclosure
Plans for Continued Public Participation
6. To ensure continued public participation, provisions to ensure regular and continued
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stakeholder participation, at all stages during the project design and implementation is proposed. A
grievance reddressal cell will be set up within the PIU to register grievances of the people regarding
technical, social and environmental aspects. This participatory process will ensure that all views of
the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and implementation
process. Further, to ensure an effective disclosure of the project proposals to the stakeholders and
the communities in the vicinity of the subproject location, an extensive project awareness campaigns
will be carried out.
Information disclosure
7. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in the official website of the Tourism Department
and the website of ADB after approval of the documents by Government and ADB. On demand, any
person seeking information can obtain a hard copy of the complete IEE document at the cost of
photocopy from the office of the PMU/PIU, on a written request and payment for the same to the
Project Director.
8. The PMU will issue notification on the disclosure mechanism in local newspapers, ahead of
the initiation of implementation of the project, providing information on the project, as well as the
start dates, etc. The notice will be issued by the PMU in local newspapers one month ahead of the
implementation works. This will create awareness of the project implementation among the public.
C. Grievance Redress Mechanism
9. The PIU will make the public aware of the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) through
public awareness campaigns. Grievances can be filed in writing using the Complaint Register and
Complaint Forms or by e-mail or by phone with any member of the PIU. The E-mail IDs and contact
phone number of the PIU will serve as a hotline for complaints and will be publicized through the
media and placed on notice boards outside their offices and at construction sites. The safeguard
documents made available to the public in an accessible version will include information on the GRM
and will be widely disseminated by the safeguards officers in the PMU and PIUs with support from
the NGO engaged to implement the Community Awareness Program.
10. The PIU will convene Grievance Redress Committees (GRC) within one week of the voiced
grievance at the project level consisting of members of local government, NGOs, project staff, and
representatives of the affected people. Decisions on the grievance are to be made within 15 days of
committee forming. If the grievance cannot be solved, the PMU is notified to further advice on the
situation with higher government and legal bodies.
11. The GRC will ensure rights of vulnerable and poor are included. The grievance mechanism
will be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the Project. It will address affected people's
concerns and complaints promptly, using an understandable and transparent process that is gender
responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no
costs and without retribution. The mechanism developed will be in a manner that it shall not impede
access to the existing judicial or administrative remedies. The affected people, if any, will be
appropriately informed about the mechanism.
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Figure 8: Grievance Redress Mechanism in IDIPT, Uttarakhand
Note: 1. LGC - NGO, SHG, Line Agency, Representative of Gram Panchayat, Special invitee 2. GRC – PM, CDO, Engineer, DFO, DTO, SDM 3. GRC in Environment and Social Management Cell (ESMC) – PMU (APD, SS, CDS, FS), PMC
(EE, CDE)
VII. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The proposed subproject components do not involve any interventions in and around the
natural and cultural heritage destinations and have less significant (direct/indirect) environmental
impacts. It is expected that the proposed subproject will enhance economic growth and provision of
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livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a
focus on preservation and development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The
proposed Project under the Facility is provided to support the State of Uttarakhand, to enhance and
develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth.
2. This IEE has identified minor likely impacts on water, air and noise during construction and
operation period and has defined mitigation measures. Those mitigation measures will be
implemented and monitored during the sub-project execution. Further, the provision of
environmental infrastructure, including access to sanitation and waste management facilities within
the tourist areas, will better the environmental conditions and minimize the pollution related and
aesthetic quality.
3. The specific management measures laid down in the IEE will effectively address any adverse
environmental impacts due to the subproject. The effective implementation of the measures
proposed will be ensured through the building up of capacity towards environmental management
within the PMU supplemented with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the
PMC and DSC Consultants. Further, the environmental monitoring plans provide adequate
opportunities towards course correction to address any residual impacts during construction or
operation stages.
4. On the basis of the IEE It is expected that the proposed project components have only
minor, localized, temporary and less significant environmental impacts. These impacts can be easily
mitigated through adequate mitigation measures and regular monitoring during the Design,
Construction and Post Construction Phase of the project. Environmental issues of all program
components shall be regularly monitored by the PMU/PIU to ensure the environmental sustenance.
5. In conclusion, the sub-project will have overall beneficial impacts after completion in terms
of tourism development. Negative impacts on water & air quality, noise levels, and soil during civil
works & operation phase will be appropriately monitored and adequately mitigated. This report has
not identified any comprehensive, broad, diverse or irreversible adverse impacts caused by the sub
project. It is recommended that project can be implemented with proper mitigation measures to
protect the environment.
VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The proposed Investment Program of Development of tourism infrastructure for
Development of Tourism Infrastructure Facilities at Hanol Mahasu Temple can be done without any
major environmental impacts and is beneficial to the society. Project interventions would in fact
improve awareness about environmental issues and better environmental management. As per the
reconnaissance survey followed by discussion with stakeholders and public no major adverse
impacts are anticipated. Further, there are hardly any significant environmental impacts that may
arise during construction and operation period, and it will be of short duration and site specific as
well.
Based o the fi di gs of the IEE, the classificatio of the su project as Categor B is co fir ed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009).
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Appendix 1A: No Objection Certificate from ASI
NOC from ASI is under progress. ASI was applied for NOC for works under this sub project in Hanol temple
Complex, for which field visits were undertaken on 23 – 24th Dec, 2013 (as reflected in letter 1B) and the
same has been forwarded to the Competent Authority with recommendation. (letter 1A)
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Inspection Report Appendix 1C
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Appendix 2: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Instructions:
i. The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by the Director, RSES and for approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.
ii. This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and participation; and (d) gender checklists.
iii. Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify
potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.
Sector Division: SAUW (South Asia Urban Development and Water Division)
Screening Questions Yes No Remarks
A. Project Sitting
Is the project area …….
Densely populated? √ No
Heavy with development activities? √ No
Adjacent to or within any environmentally sensitive areas?
√
Cultural heritage site? √ Hanol Mahasu is historic temple site where work will be taken up for up-gradation of infrastructure facility
Protected Area √ Hanol Mahasu Temple is Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected site. No new construction will be done within 100 m of protected area
Wetland √ No
Mangrove √ No
Estuarine √ No
Buffer zone of protected area
√ Hanol Mahasu Temple is Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected site. Construction is planned considering ASI protection standards
Country/Project Title: India/ IITIDP: Uttarakhand, Development of HanolMahasu– Lot 3 Yamuna Circuit
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Screening Questions Yes No Remarks
Special area for protecting biodiversity √ No
Bay √ No
Ramsar site √ No
B. Potential environmental impacts
Will the project cause…
Impacts on the sustainability of associated sanitation and solid waste disposal systems and their interactions with other urban services.
√ There will be no direct impacts on the sustainability of the systems due to the proposed improvements.
Deterioration of surrounding environmental conditions due to rapid urban population growth, commercial and industrial activity, and increased waste generation to the point that both manmade and natural systems are overloaded and the capacities to manage these systems are overwhelmed?
√ This is a small project which will involve small groups of workers therefore no significant interference with existing environmental conditions of the area is expected.
Degradation of land and ecosystems (e.g. loss of wetlands and wild lands, coastal zones, watersheds and forests)?
√ Proposed activities new construction activities are planned outside the boundaries of ASI protected area at Hanol, only some small elements of the project (particularly renovation/ rehabilitation of existing infrastructure) are planned within the 100 m restricted zone as per standards/permission of ASI
Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people
√ No habitation within project site
Disproportionate impacts on the poor, women and children, Indigenous Peoples or other vulnerable group?
√ No habitation inside the project site
Degradation of cultural property, and loss of cultural heritage and tourism revenues?
√ No degradation of historic temple expected
Occupation of low-lying lands, floodplains and steep hillsides by squatters and low-income groups, and their exposure to increased health hazards and risks due to pollutive industries?
√ No such conditions in the proposed site
Water resource problems (e.g. depletion/degradation of available water supply, deterioration for surface and ground water quality, and pollution of receiving waters?
√ No
Air pollution due to urban emissions? √ During construction phase only dust may arise which should be mitigated through water sprinkling, no other significant emission is expected as no use of heavy equipment is proposed
Risks and vulnerabilities related to occupational health and safety due to
√ Only physical hazards to workers due to accidents may come across
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Screening Questions Yes No Remarks
physical, chemical and biological hazards during project construction and operation?
during construction for which safety of workers should be taken in priority
Road blocking and temporary flooding due to land excavation during rainy season?
√ Civil works are limited to small areas and will not involve road blocking. Conduct of construction activities will minimized during monsoon season.
Noise and dust from construction activities? √ Anticipated during the construction activities. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) provides mitigation measures to reduce the impacts.
Traffic disturbances due to construction material transport and wastes?
√ There are no significant traffic on the approach road
Temporary silt runoff due to construction? √ Temporary silt runoff is expected due to construction activities which is required to be mitigated by silt traps
Hazards to public health due to ambient, household and occupational pollution, thermal inversion, and smog formation?
√ No significant ambient, household and occupational pollution is expected
Water depletion and/or degradation? √ Water depletion or degradation is not expected in this project
Overpaying of ground water, leading to land subsidence, lowered ground water table, and salinization?
√ No excessive use of underground water is required which may lead to depletion of ground water table or salinization
Contamination of surface and ground waters due to improper waste disposal?
√ Waste disposal shall be done in legitimate manner and will not cause water pollution
Pollution of receiving waters resulting in amenity losses, fisheries and marine resource depletion, and health problems
√ Construction activities will not cause surface water pollution and loss of fisheries
Large population influx during project construction and operation that causes increased burden on social infrastructure and services (such as water supply and sanitation systems)?
√ Only small number of workers shall execute the construction works, therefore no burden on social infrastructure and services is expected
Social conflicts if workers from other regions or countries are hired?
√ No social conflicts is expected due to workers
Risks to community health and safety due to the transport, storage, and use and/or disposal of materials such as explosives, fuel and other chemicals during operation and construction?
√ There is no habitation, therefore no risk to community health and safety is expected
Community safety risks due to both accidental and natural hazards, especially where the structural elements or components of the project are accessible to members of the affected community or where their failure could result in injury to the community throughout project construction, operation and decommissioning?
√ Complete safety of visitors movement during construction will be planned as per EMP
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Screening Questions Yes No Remarks
Climate Change and Disaster Risk Questions
The following questions are not for environmental categorization. They are included in this checklist to help identify potential climate and disaster risks.
Is the Project area subject to hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, tropical cyclone winds, storm surges, tsunami or volcanic eruptions and climate changes (see Appendix I)?
√ This is only small construction project which is not expected to lead to such hazards
Could changes in temperature, precipitation, or extreme events patterns over the Project lifespan affect technical or financial sustainability (e.g., increased extreme rainfall increases flooding, damaging proposed infrastructure)?
√ This is only small construction project with short duration which is not expected to lead to such hazards
Are there any demographic or socioeconomic aspects of the Project area that are already vulnerable (e.g., high incidence of marginalized populations, rural-urban migrants, illegal settlements, ethnic minorities, women or children)?
√ No such problem exist at this site
Could the Project potentially increase the climate or disaster vulnerability of the surrounding area (e.g., by paving vulnerable groundwater recharge areas, or using water from a vulnerable source that is relied upon by many user groups, or encouraging settlement in earthquake zones)?
√ No such problem exist at this site
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Appendix 3: NOC and land transfer from Hanol Mahasu Temple trust
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Appendix 4: Operation & Maintenance Commitment of Hanol Mahasu Devta by Temple Trust
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Appendix 5: Minutes of meeting with District Magistrate Dehradun
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Appendix 6: Minutes of the Meeting of Stakeholder Consultation
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Appendix 7: Summary of Public Consultation at different locations in the
Subproject area
1. Project name: DEVELOPMENT OF YAMUNA CIRCUIT (HANOL)- LOT-3
Consultation - 1
2. Location : HANOL
3. Date: 12/05/13
4. Name of the persons consulted:
S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address
1 Mr. Harish Rajguru Villager Hanol
2 Mr.Pratap Singh Rawat Villager Hanol
3 Mr. Ramesh Villager Hanol
4 Mrs.Bijo Devi Villager Hanol
5 Mrs. Asha Devi Villager Hanol
6. Mr. Chandra Ram Rajguru Member Temple committee Hanol
7. Mr.Ramchandra Joshi Member temple committee Hanol
8. Mr.Pratap Singh Pradha ’s Hus a d Hanol
5. Issues discussed and outcomes:
S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks
1 Problems faced due to absence of
proposed facilities under the
subproject
Religious tourist used
to visit the temple.
Especially in the time
of Mela (Fairs) the
numbers of tourist is
very high.
There is no
Dharamshala in the
Village for the religious
people. No proper
public facility.
The public facilities
should be Improved.
2 Awareness and extent of knowledge
about the subproject
Local people have no
idea about the sub
projects components.
Only 20% have some
knowledge.
Awareness related to
the project
components is
essential.
3 Information on the perceived
benefits of the subproject in terms
of economic and environmental
enhancement
Basic services and
improvement of site
increase tourist inflow.
4 Information on the perceived losses
from the proposed subproject
during execution stage in terms of
disruptions in traffic, temporary
access disruptions during execution
and air and noise pollution, etc.
No problem regarding
traffic air and noise.
5 Presence of historical/ cultural/ The site is historical
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S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks
religious sites in the vicinity and religious.
6 Presence of any Protected area/
wetland in or adjoining construction
site
The site is ASI
Protected.
7 Information on Economic
development in terms of reduction
in problems due to lacking in
tourism development and
generation of direct employment
during the execution of subproject
Increase of tourist
inflow benefitted the
local shopkeepers and
the temple trust.
Consultation - 2
1. Location : HANOL
2. Date : 24/08/13
3. Name of the persons consulted:
S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address
1 Mr.RoshanLal Villager Hanol
2 Mr. Vijay Pal Singh Villager Hanol
3 Mr. Narayan Das Villager Hanol
4 Mrs. Mathura Devi Villager Hanol
5 Mrs.Lalita Devi Villager Hanol
4. Issues discussed and outcomes:
S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks
1 Problems faced due to absence of
proposed facilities under the
subproject
No drainage system.
The stairs going down
to the temple is needed
to exceed in proper size.
The public facilities
should be Improved.
2 Awareness and extent of knowledge
about the subproject
They have knowledge
about the sub project
components
3 Information on the perceived
benefits of the subproject in terms
of economic and environmental
enhancement
After execution of this
more tourist and
pilgrims will visit.
4 Information on the perceived losses
from the proposed subproject
during execution stage in terms of
disruptions in traffic, temporary
access disruptions during execution
and air and noise pollution, etc.
No problem regarding
traffic air and noise.
5 Presence of historical/ cultural/
religious sites in the vicinity
The site is historical and
religious.
6 Presence of any Protected area/
wetland in or adjoining construction
site
The site is ASI
Protected.
7 Information on Economic Increase of tourist
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development in terms of reduction
in problems due to lacking in
tourism development and
generation of direct employment
during the execution of subproject
inflow benefitted the
local shopkeepers and
the temple trust.
Consultation - 3
1. Location : HANOL
2. Date: 27/10/13
3. Name of the persons consulted:
S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address
1 Mr.Natthi Prasad Villager Hanol
2 Mr.Raghuveer Singh Rawat Member Temple trust Hanol
3 Mr. Mohan LalSemwal Secretory temple trust Hanol
4 Mr.JeevansinghTomar Teacher Hanol
5 Mr. K.D. Joshi Tehsildar Hanol
4. Issues discussed and outcomes:
S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks
1 Problems faced due to absence of
proposed facilities under the
subproject
Problem faced due to
absence of Basic
facilities (water &
sanitation).
The public facilities
should be Improved.
2 Awareness and extent of knowledge
about the subproject
They have knowledge
about the sub project
components
3 Information on the perceived
benefits of the subproject in terms
of economic and environmental
enhancement
After execution of this
more tourist and
pilgrims will visit.
4 Information on the perceived losses
from the proposed subproject
during execution stage in terms of
disruptions in traffic, temporary
access disruptions during execution
and air and noise pollution, etc.
No problem regarding
traffic air and noise.
5 Presence of historical/ cultural/
religious sites in the vicinity
The site is historical and
religious.
6 Presence of any Protected area/
wetland in or adjoining construction
site
The site is ASI
Protected.
7 Information on Economic
development in terms of reduction
in problems due to lacking in
tourism development and
generation of direct employment
during the execution of subproject
Increase of tourist
inflow benefitted the
local shopkeepers and
the temple trust.
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Consultation – 4
1. Location : HANOL
2. Date and time: 9/12/13
3. Name of the persons consulted:
S.No. Name Occupation/position/designation Address
1 Mr. Anil Sharma Tourist/Businessmen Himanchal
2 Mr.DebendraStreta Tourist Himanchal
3 Mr.Ramesh Tourist Himanchal
4 Mr.Narendra Member Mandir trust Hanol
5. Mrs.Shobha Ram Tourist ChoupalHimanchal
6. Mrs. Maya Tourist Choupal Himachal
4. Issues discussed and outcomes:
S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks
1 Problems faced due to absence of
proposed facilities under the
subproject
During May- July, thousands
of pilgrims visit the temple for
pray and faced problems due
to absence of basic facilities
(water & sanitation) and
Dharmshala.
The public facilities
should be Improved.
2 Awareness and extent of
knowledge about the subproject
They have knowledge about
the sub project components
3 Information on the perceived
benefits of the subproject in terms
of economic and environmental
enhancement
After construction of
Dharamshala, pilgrim can stay
there and more tourist and
pilgrims will visit the temple.
4 Information on the perceived
losses from the proposed
subproject during execution stage
in terms of disruptions in traffic,
temporary access disruptions
during execution and air and noise
pollution, etc.
No problem regarding traffic
air and noise.
5 Presence of historical/ cultural/
religious sites in the vicinity
The site is historical and
religious.
6 Presence of any Protected area/
wetland in or adjoining
construction site
The site is ASI Protected.
7 Information on Economic
development in terms of
reduction in problems due to
lacking in tourism development
and generation of direct
employment during the execution
of subproject
Increase of tourist inflow
benefitted the local
shopkeepers and the temple
trust.
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Consultation – 5
1. Location : Public Disclosure, HANOL
2. Date: 13/03/14
3. Name of the persons consulted:
S.No. Name Occupation/position/desig
nation
Address
1 Mrs. HimaniShah, CDO, PIU Dehradun Dehradun
2 Mr. Asheesh Sharma, Marketing & Training
Specialist, PMU, Dehradun
Dehradun
3 Mr. Y.S. Rawat, Sr. Architect, DSC Dehradun Dehradun
4 Ms. Kiranjeet Sandhu, community support, DSC Dehradun
5 List of other Participants Hanol
6 Youth Group members 12 members Hanol
7 Temple committee
member
2 members Hanol
Women group members 25 members Hanol
4. Issues discussed and outcomes:
S.
No.
Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks
1 Awareness about
safely measures
The villagers, mandir samittee members
and other stakeholders welcomed the
concept.
The program should take initiatives to
promote small entrepreneurial activities
for the local community.
During construction work, one person
from department should be available
here for ensuring quality works.
The department should enhance quality
Need of safety measures.
Like community safety
measures at the site
during construction,
proper information display
through signboards in the
construction site.
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of natural and cultural activities to attract
tourist in the region.
The contractor for construction of work
should be hired locally. The material
which will be used for construction
should be purchase from local agencies.
Locally available Labours should be hired
at time of construction so that local
people get livelihood.
2 Awareness about the
project Components
Development of the primary vehicular
access which is the winding road which
leads to the big even open space to the
eastern side of the temple. This gives the
first impression about the site to the
visitor and hence shall be given
importance.
Up-gradation of the village pathway to
the temple which is in a dilapidated
condition at present.
Construction of improved visitor facilities
such as vehicular parking, public toilets
and drinking water fountains within the
historic temple precinct but outside the
temple complex.
Design of appropriate Signage, to attract
a d guide a isitor’s e perie ces o his way to the protected monument.
Proposal for a kitchen with cooking and
dining facilities for the purpose of
carrying out temple related cooking and
serving activities
Construction of Guest House
Pathway to Snan Ghat
Pathway to Chhota Mahasu
Active involvement of
subproject Monitoring
committee during
construction for
monitoring the
construction work
3 Institutional
Mechanism and
Capacity
Development&
Training
The need and importance of the self-help
groups in the sub-project area was also
highlighted.
It was told that IDIPT is working in a
convergence model for the development
of the area. The focus is on integrated
sustainable tourism development with
preservation and conservation of natural
If any grievances comes
during that construction
the village level
monitoring committee will
resolve the matter, if not
resolved, then the issue
goes to higher level
committees i.e. Project
Implementation Unit,
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and cultural Heritage. The area has
pote tial of i creased tourist’s i flo a d it will increase day by day with better
accessibility and promotion. With
increased tourist inflow, villagers will
have opportunities to provide basic
visitor/ tourist services as
accommodation, food, guide services etc.
as well as there will be increased demand
for local products, artifacts etc. which will
result in enhanced livelihood
opportunities for the locals. The
importance of training was highlighted
and feedback collected with locals
regarding local produce, artifacts and
interest of the villagers along with
interaction on their cultural heritage,
legends, dance and music.
Project Management Unit
etc.
Consultation - 6
1. Location : HANOL
2. Date : 30/03/14
3. Name of the persons consulted:
S.No. Name Occupation/position/desig
nation
Address
1 Mr. Ramesh Thapa villager Hanol
2 Mr Harish Rajguru villager Hanol
3 Mr Parbulal Thapa villager Hanol
4 Mr Jaykishna Thapa villager Hanol
5 Mr Bijay Pal Singh Rana villager Hanol
6 Mr Sanjay Burma villager Hanol
7 Mr Navin Burma villager Hanol
4. Issues discussed and outcomes:
S. No. Key Issues/Demands Feedback Received Remarks
1 Problems faced due to absence of
proposed facilities under the
subproject
No drainage system.
The stairs going down
to the temple is needed
to exceed in proper size.
The public facilities
should be Improved.
2 Lack of major infrastructures like toilet,
water, dustbin, open drain, sewerage
system, solar light and rest house are
not available. Long back TRH was
constructed by GMVN, which is not
They have knowledge
about the sub project
components
Improvement of basic
facilities
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working. There is private guest house,
capacity 16 packs, which is not
sufficient during pick season. On an
average 10, 000 tourist per month, but
during season time (April to June) 50,
000 per month. It has great potential
from tourist of view
3 No Air and Noise pollution in that area. No problem regarding
traffic air and noise
No problem regarding
traffic air and noise
4 Presence of historical/ cultural/
religious sites in the vicinity
The site is historical and
religious.
5 Presence of any Protected area/
wetland in or adjoining construction
site
The site is ASI
Protected.
6 Information on Economic
development in terms of reduction
in problems due to lacking in
tourism development and
generation of direct employment
during the execution of subproject
Increase of tourist
inflow benefitted the
local shopkeepers and
the temple trust.
Economically local
people will be
benefitted
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Appendix 8- NOC for land provided by Mandir Samittee for Guest House
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Appendix 9 - Consultation Photographs
Photo Activity
Activity:Hanol Village Locartion
Place:Hanol Temple
Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30 PM
Activity: Over view surrounding
Place:Hanol Temple
Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30 PM
Activity: Interaction with the
Villagers
Place:Hanol Temple
Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30 PM
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Activity: Interaction with Temple
committee Member
Place:Hanol Temple
Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30 PM
Activity: Measuring exiting Road
Width
Place:Hanol Temple
Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30 PM
Activity: Temple committee
Members
Place:Hanol Temple
Date &Time: 30.03.2014 at 1.30
PM
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Activity: Villagers of Hanol &
Chatra and representatives of
Youth group, Temple committee
members and Women group
members participated in the
meeting
Place: Hanol Temple premises
Date &Time: 13.03.2014
Activity: Villagers of Hanol &
Chatra and representatives of
Youth group, Temple committee
members and Women group
members participated in the
meeting
Place: Hanol Temple premises
Date &Time: 13.03.2014
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Appendix 10: Water Monitoring Test Report, Hanol
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Appendix 11: Air monitoring report, Hanol
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Appendix 12: Noise Monitoring Report, Hanol