STATE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT, NCRMP II ......MSEDCL Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution...

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Conversion of Existing Overhead Distribution Network to

under Ground Cabling System for Alibag & nearby

Villages of coastal belt at Tal-Alibag, Dist.-Raigad

INRRD-RRD-MAH-2620-CW-RFB

DRAFT FINAL

Social Impact Assessment Report

October 2018

Doc.No: EQMS-NCRMP-SIA-UG-ALIBAGH/01

Issue 01 R 0

EQMS India Pvt. Ltd.

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STATE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT, NCRMP II,

RELIEF AND REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT

OF MAHARASHTRA

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Draft Final SIA and RAP for Project “Conversion of Existing Overhead Distribution Network to

UG Cabling System for Alibag, Dist.-Raigad Maharashtra under NCRMP-II Project”

EQMS Document No: EQMS-NCRMP-SIAUGALIBAG/01 Issue 01 R 05 2

Table of Contents

ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 6

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................. 8

1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 11

1.1 BACKGROUND...................................................................................................................................... 11

1.2 REGARDING REQUIREMENT OF SIA ...................................................................................................... 11

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF SIA ............................................................................................................................. 11

1.4 SCOPE OF SIA ...................................................................................................................................... 12

1.5 METHODOLOGY AND KEY TASKS ........................................................................................................ 12

1.6 FINE TUNING OF METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................................... 13

1.7 CONSULTANT APPOINTMENT AND MOBILIZATION ................................................................................ 14

1.8 DATA / DOCUMENTS REVIEW BY CONSULTANTS ................................................................................... 15

1.9 CONSTRAINTS OF DATA BASE IN DPR ................................................................................................. 15

1.10 STRUCTURE OF SIA REPORT ................................................................................................................ 15

2 APPLICABLE SOCIAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ............................................................... 17

2.1 BACKGROUND: .................................................................................................................................... 17

2.2 THE LAND ACQUISITION ACT 1894 AND 1989 .................................................................................... 17

2.3 THE LAND ACQUISITION ACT 1894 AND 1989 .................................................................................... 17

2.4 THE RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION

AND RESETTLEMENT ACT 2013 ........................................................................................................................ 17

2.5 MINIMUM R&R ENTITLEMENTS UNDER THIS ACT ............................................................................... 19

2.6 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SCS AND STS .............................................................................................. 19

2.7 DUE DILIGENCE ON WB OPERATIONAL POLICIES AND RFCTLAR&R ACT 2013 ............................... 19

2.8 ENTITLEMENT MATRIX FOR UNDERGROUND CABLING PROJECT ......................................................... 20

2.9 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ..................................................................................................... 22

3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT .................................................................................................. 23

3.1 BACKGROUND: .................................................................................................................................... 23

3.2 NCRMP: MAHARASHTRA STATE PROJECT ELEMENTS ........................................................................ 23

3.3 THE UGC ALIBAG PROJECT:................................................................................................................ 24

3.4 BENEFITS OF THE SUB-PROJECT ........................................................................................................... 26

4 SOCIO - ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA (ALIBAG TOWN AND

CHENDHARE VILLAGE) ................................................................................................................. 27

4.1 THE DISTRICT AT A GLANCE ................................................................................................................ 27

4.2 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................ 27

4.3 AREA AND ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF RAIGAD DISTRICT AND PROJECT AREA ......................... 27

4.4 DEMOGRAPHY...................................................................................................................................... 29

4.5 SCHEDULED CASTE AND SCHEDULE TRIBE POPULATION: .................................................................... 29

4.6 LITERACY: ........................................................................................................................................... 30

4.7 ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA: ........................................................................................ 30

4.8 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES IN PROJECT AREA ................................................................................. 32

4.9 EDUCATION FACILITIES ....................................................................................................................... 32

4.10 MEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES .............................................................................................. 33

4.11 DRINKING WATER FACILITIES ............................................................................................................. 33

4.12 DRAINAGE SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................. 33

4.13 SEWERAGE SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................. 33

4.14 ELECTRIFICATION ................................................................................................................................ 33

5 UNDERGROUND CABLING PROJECT, ALIBAG.......................................................................... 35

5.1 SCOPE OF CONVERSION OF HT /LT LINES UNDER THE PROJECT ........................................................... 35




5.2 CORRIDOR OF IMPACT OF PROJECT ...................................................................................................... 37

5.3 LIMITATIONS OF THE CORRIDOR OF IMPACT: ....................................................................................... 38

6 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, MITIGATION MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT PLAN ... 39

6.1 INTRODUCTION: ................................................................................................................................... 39

6.2 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED ................................................................................................................... 39

6.3 RECONNAISSANCE VISIT ...................................................................................................................... 40

6.4 LIST OF SENSITIVE LOCATIONS ............................................................................................................. 41

6.5 IMPACTS ASSESSED .............................................................................................................................. 42

6.6 FINDINGS OF THE RAPID FIELD APPRAISAL AND COI SURVEY TRANSECT WALK: ............................... 43

6.7 COMMUNITY PROPERTY RESOURCES / PUBLIC UTILITIES .................................................................... 44

6.8 IMPACTS ON LAND ............................................................................................................................... 45

6.9 IMPACT ON UTILITIES AND STRUCTURES AND INVENTORY .................................................................. 45

6.10 TRAFFIC CONGESTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 46

6.11 IMPACTS ON BUILDING STRUCTURES: ................................................................................................... 46

6.12 IMPACTS ON LIVELIHOOD .................................................................................................................... 47

6.13 SUMMARY OF POSSIBLE IMPACTS, MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT MEASURES ................................ 48

6.14 SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................................................................................... 50

6.14.1 Objective of Social Management Plan ....................................................................................... 50

6.14.2 Social Management Planning ..................................................................................................... 50

6.15 SOCIAL MONITORING AND SUPERVISION: ............................................................................................ 52

6.15.1 Social Monitoring: ..................................................................................................................... 52

6.15.2 Grievance Redressal System ....................................................................................................... 52

Conclusions .................................................................................................................................................. 55

7 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ...................................................................................................... 56

7.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 56

7.2 WITH OR WITHOUT PROJECT SCENARIO: .............................................................................................. 56

7.3 ALTERNATE CABLE ROUTES ................................................................................................................ 56

7.4 EXCAVATION METHODOLOGY – OPERATION AREA ALTERNATIVES...................................................... 57

7.5 CONCLUSION & INCORPORATION OF THE ALTERNATIVES IN PROJECT DESIGN: ................................... 58

8 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURES ........................................................................... 59

8.1 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................. 59

8.2 OBJECTIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION ................................................................................................ 59

8.3 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................... 59

8.4 CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL BODIES AND LINE DEPARTMENTS ......................................................... 60

8.5 CONSULTATIONS WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC ............................................... 63

8.6 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ....................................................................................................................... 66

8.7 COMMUNITY PERCEPTION ABOUT THE UNDERGROUND CABLE PROJECT ............................................. 67 9 BUDGET PROVISIONS FOR SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS AND INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS

.............................................................................................................................................................. 69

9.1 SOCIAL MANAGEMENT BUDGET AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION: ............................................................... 69

9.2 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING: ..................................... 73

9.2.1 Project Administration and Management for NCRMP II ............................................................... 73




List of Tables

Table 1.1: Summary of Secondary Data with Sources ................................................................ 15 Table 2.1: Entitlement Matrix: Applicable Provisions to Alibag UGC Project ............................... 20 Table 4.1: Population of Project Area ....................................................................................... 29 Table 4.2: Population (0-6 yrs.) of Project Area ......................................................................... 29 Table 4.3: SC & ST Population of Project Area ......................................................................... 30 Table 4.4: Literacy of Project Area .......................................................................................... 30 Table 4.5: Occupation Pattern in Raigad District & Project area .................................................. 31 Table 4.6: Basic Infrastructure Facilities available within project area .......................................... 32 Table 4.7: Educational facilities available in the project area ....................................................... 32 Table 4.8: Educational Facilities available within project area (Alibag town) ................................ 33 Table 4.9: Medical Facilities available in Project area of the site ................................................. 33 Table 5.1: Proposed Power distribution infrastructure ................................................................ 35 Table 5.2: Present Distribution System ..................................................................................... 35 Table 6.1: Reconnaissance Visit to the Project Area ................................................................... 40 Table 6.2: Social Impacts: Sensitive Locations in Alibag ............................................................ 42 Table 6.3: Impact Assessment in Project Area .......................................................................... 42 Table 6.4: Community Property Resources and Public Utilities ................................................... 44 Table 6.5: Survey along the existing alignment of existing poles and associated conductors, across

arms with locations (public or private) .............................................................................. 46 Table 6.6: Proposed Estimation of Livelihood Assistance to likely impacted shops owners, vendor and

squatters ........................................................................................................................ 47 Table 6.7: Social Management Plan (SMP) ............................................................................... 51 Table 7.1: Sensitive Locations and Private Properties By-passed in New UG Route....................... 57 Table 8.1: Discussion with the Local bodies ............................................................................. 60 Table 8.2: Discussion with the General Public and Other Stakeholder .......................................... 63 Table 8.3: Positive and Negative Impacts ................................................................................. 67 Table 9.1: Social Management Budget ..................................................................................... 69

List Of Figures

Figure 3.1: Management Framework of NCRMP Project ............................................................ 24 Figure 3.2: Location map of the Project Area ............................................................................ 25 Figure 4.1: District Map of Raigad .......................................................................................... 27 Figure 4.2: Map of Raigad Map Depicting Location of Project Area ............................................ 28 Figure 5.1: Location of the power distribution network in Alibag and Chendhare town areas .......... 36 Figure 5.2: Schematic Diagram of Distribution Network of New Chendhare feeder feeding to nearby

villages of Alibag town Varsoli and Chendhare. ................................................................. 36 Figure 5.3: Schematic Diagram of Distribution Network of New Chendhare feeder feeding to nearby

villages of Alibag town, Varsoli and Chendhare. ................................................................ 37 Figure 6.1: Grievance Redressal Cell: UGC Alibag ................................................................... 54 Figure 9.1: Organization Structure of EHS/SHE Cell ................................................................. 74

List of Annexure

ANNEXURE 1: LIST OF SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES IN ALIBAG TOWN .......................... 75 ANNEXURE 2: DETAILS OF MEDICAL FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN PROJECT AREA ....... 76 ANNEXURE 2(I): ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PROFILE OF ALIBAG TOWN ............ 78 ANNEXURE 3: CHECKLIST FOR INVENTORY OF HOT SPOTS, CRITICAL AND SENSITIVE

LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................ 80 ANNEXURE 4: FORMAT FOR CONDUCTING CENSUS ....................................................... 83 ANNEXURE 5: PERSONS INTERVIEWED DURING FIELD SURVEYS................................. 84




ANNEXURE 6: FILLED SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE ........................................................... 85 ANNEXURE 7: PUBLIC CONSULTATION ........................................................................... 89 ANNEXURE 8: SOCIAL SCREENING CHECK LIST ............................................................. 93 ANNEXURE 9: PHOTOGRAPHS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION ........................................... 94 ANNEXURE 10: ATTENDANCE SHEET .............................................................................. 97 ANNEXURE 11: ALIBAG UGC - JOINT FIELD VISIT LOCATIONS - 23-24 NOV 2017 .......... 98 ANNEXURE 12: COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................. 99 ANNEXURE 13: LIST OF FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS WITH NAMES OF RESPONDENTS

AND THEIR CONTACT NO. ....................................................................................... 115 ANNEXURE 14: SUGGESTED INVENTORY OF AFFECTED UTILITIES AND STRUCTURES

.................................................................................................................................. 118 ANNEXURE15: EXCAVATION AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................. 119




ABBREVIATIONS

BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

CAGR Compounded Annual Growth Rate

CC Cement Concrete

COI Corridor of Impact (of Project)

DDMO District Disaster Management Officer

DPR Detailed Project Report

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework

ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan

FGD Focus Group Discussions

GDP Gross Domestic Product

GOI Government of India

GP Gram Panchayat

GSDP Gross State Domestic Product

HT High Tension (Transmission Lines)

IA industrial Area

IDA International Development Association

J&K Jammu and Kashmir

LA Land Acquisition

LPG Liquid Petroleum Gas

LT Low Tension (Transmission Lines)

MHA Ministry of Home Affairs

MIDC Maharashtra industrial Development Corporation

MLD Million Liters per Day

MPCS Multi-Purpose Cyclone Shelters

MSEB Maharashtra State Electricity Board

MSEDCL Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Corporation Ltd.

NCRMP National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project

NDMA National Disaster Management Authority

OH Overhead

OP Operational Policies (of the World Bank)

PIU Project Implementation Unit

R&BD Roads and Building Department

RAP Resettlement Action Plan

RFCTLAR&R The Right to Faire Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,

Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013

RFP Request for Proposal

RMU Ring Main Units

ROW Right of Way

SA Social Assessment

SC Schedule Caste

SH State Highway

SIA Social Impact Assessment

ST State Transport

ST Schedule Tribe




STP Sewerage Treatment Plant

UG Underground (cable)

UT Union Territories

WB The World Bank




EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) is a first of its kind ex-ante disaster risk

mitigation flagship program, aims at creating resilient infrastructure to mitigate the effects on hydro-

metrological calamities in the coastal states of India in a sustainable manner. Thirteen states with

cyclone prone coastal areas are covered under the project in two phases, Maharashtra state is one of

lower vulnerability state, covered in second phase of the project. One of the components of the

NCRMP Phase II (NCRMP II) In Maharashtra is underground cabling (UGC) of 3 coastal towns.

Under this component Maharashtra state has proposed to implement the sub project of Conversion of

Existing Overhead Distribution Network to Under Ground Cabling System for Alibag Town and

adjoining Chendhare village (hereinafter called as Alibag town) of Coastal Belt at Tal Alibag,

District-Raigad.

The proposed Alibag UGC sub project involves conversion of Overhead Electrical Cable Network to

Underground Cable Network. The project is planned with a view to protecting the electrical

infrastructure from the cyclone risks. The project shall minimize the failure of electrical infrastructure

and the hazard to human life. The project will provide both direct and indirect benefits to the

population of the Alibag town with total population of 31,773. The project also includes up -

gradation of one switching station, transformers and other components of electrical system and

installation of Ring Main Units (RMUs).

The NCRMP II is implemented by State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), Relief and

Rehabilitation Department, Government of Maharashtra. The MSEDCL, a state government

subsidiary and the main power supply company in the state is the implementing agency. SPIU

selected a professional agency “EQMS India Pvt. Ltd. as consultant to carry out the SIA study of the

Alibag town UGC project to carry out Social Impact Assessment to ensure that the project design and

implementation are socially acceptable, in conformity with regulatory frameworks and donor World

Bank’s Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF). SIA study establishes the socio -

economic conditions in the project area, identifies the sensitive locations of positive and adverse

impacts, permanent and or temporary impacts (during construction phase) in the Corridors and

evolves social mitigation management plan with required budget to implement the same. With this

background in view the SIA was conducted using the methodology in conformity with the NCRMP II

ESMF which broadly included collaborative participatory consultative processes involving primary

and secondary stakeholders, screening and scoping of the studies, strip mapping, rapid appraisal and

field survey focusing on affected people due to the project. The DPR developed for the sub project

was used as base document for the impact assessment.

The defined scope of project is to convert the present overhead (OH) power distribution network of

project area to UGC network with renovation of one existing outdoor switching station into New GIS

(Gas Insulated Substation) type switching station, and installation of three new Distribution

Transformers (DT). The total existing network is consist of 22 kV overhead high-tension (HT) line of

27.665 km (Including incoming and outgoing feeders) and over head low-tension (LT) line of 45.215

km, This will be converted to total 22 kV UG System of 27.46 km of incoming line (out of this 22kV

Varsoli Incomer feeder of Aprox 4.5 km already Underground and not part of proposed scope), 22kV

Outgoing feeders of 21.72 km (HT) and LT UG system 67.339 km (LT) line. Currently the

infrastructure distributes power amongst 18731 customers with connected load of 26408 kW.

The project will help 3100+ electric power customers (domestic, commercial, industrial and

institutional) with reliable and dependable electric power supply. Alibag enjoys vicinity of Mumbai,




growing industrial sector and attracting a large number of tourist inflow as well. The project is

planned to protect the electrical infrastructure from the cyclone risk. It will help the MSEDCL to

reduce transmission losses, better operations and maintenance of the system.

The UGC project is governed by existing regularity frameworks and WB operational policies. The

applicable social regulatory framework consists of provisions of the act titled “Right to Fair

Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013”

which ensures just compensation to the affected ones in the project impact area. The report analyses

the various provisions and their applicability to the likely impacted persons (their livelihoods),

utilities and structures. The important aspect of the project is that it proposes to use existing land

parcel and road infrastructure under Alibag Municipal Council hence land acquisition is not proposed.

The study of the act drew the applicable entitlements for the underground cabling project. The

assessment reflected on the special provisions for SCs and STs and also due diligence of Operational

Policies and RFCTLAR&R Act 2013 and based on the same the Entitlement Matrix for the Alibag

UGC project was finalized.

Corridor of social impact of the project is 1.2 m along the alignment of underground cable route. The

project does not require acquisition of land as the underground cabling shall be laid along the side of

existing roads legally under the ownership of Municipal Council and State Govt. These roads are

narrow less than 4 m width (single lanes) posing issues of inaccessibility during construction of the

underground cabling. Though most of the cabling will be laid underground using Horizontal

Directional Drilling, manual excavation of trenches will invite traffic congestions at more than 10

spots in the city and adjoining villages.

It is anticipated that the service lines (below LT) towards customers are passing through dense

building area. Alignment of these service lines is finalized in consultation with the concerned

customers. Survey findings indicate that

There are 19 sensitive locations with anticipated corridor of impact of project because

(1)These locations are densely populated, (2) Proposed crossing of underground cable routes

across housing colonies, (3) temporary impact on livelihood, discomfort and inconvenience

during construction activities to the frequent visitors in the corridor areas. Therefore, the

project proponent has finalized the underground cable route alignment along the road without

having any impact on the building or population in those areas. In addition, an inventory of

likely demolition of small structure along with municipal road has been carried out by the

DPR design agency. The budget provisions are made for restoration of these structures as part

of the project budget and included in the value of contract to be entrusted to the contractor

who will execute the designed underground cabling network. These costs also presented in

SMP for ready reference.

Based on the socio-economic field survey, it was observed that there is no Project Affected Person

(PAP), Encroachers or squatters present at the project area. So, no land acquisition, or displacement of

project affected person is required. However, there are certain floating vendors who run their business

in the project area. The aspect for affected floating business is not identified in ESMF. Hence it is not

considered in Project affected person list. In future, during Construction period, if any Resettlement

actions need to be taken, then it will be taken control by GRM cell. The 163 floating street vendors

are irregular and don’t have any permanent structures. There shall be no loss of livelihood as the

construction work shall be done in small sections (50 to 100 meter stretch with HDD technology).

During construction they are willing to cooperate and shall be shifted to the other side of the road or




in the vicinity of market. Encroachers shall be notified well in advance (10 days so that they are able

to shift to a suitable place within the vicinity so that there is no livelihood loss / income loss during

the construction. Contractor and MSEDCL (with the help of Municipal Council) shall provide

assistance to shift them temporarily till construction is completed.

• The budgetary provision has been made in the SMP.

• During construction period, the likely impact of noise, air pollution is anticipated in all the most

locations leading to discomfort and inconvenience to population in the vicinity of corridor of the

route alignment of underground cabling.

• Most roads in the town are narrow and normally experience traffic congestion. The peak traffic

hours are 10 to 12.30 hours and 16 to 19 hours every day. A traffic management plan has been

developed which shall help project proponent / contractor and traffic police to take appropriate

mitigation measures

UGC Alibag project have many positive impacts. It shall ensure quality uninterrupted dependable and

reliable power supply, protection of infrastructure during cyclone disaster, reduction in accidents due

to congested overhead lines, induce business opportunities and lead to better quality of life.

The adverse impacts captured are only temporary (during construction period) such as traffic

congestions, discomfort and inconvenience due to inaccessibility to residences and commercial

building – community amenities – schools, hospitals, markets etc., pollution during construction, and

temporary loss of livelihood of roadside vendors.

An analysis of alternatives has been carried out prior to arriving at the technically best solutions with

minimal social impacts. The route alignment considered under the Alibag UGC project is flexible and

mainly be planned on road belonging to the municipal authorities to avoid most of the impacts within

the operational area or Corridor of Impact (COI).

With a view to minimize the social impact, appropriate social management and mitigation measures

have been proposed by drafting social management plan. The same has been incorporated in the

report. The appropriate budgetary provision have been made for the implementation of the SMP

specially for implementation of traffic management plan, project awareness, backfilling and

restoration of likely affected structures (if any). Appropriate Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM)

structure at the level of MSEDCL and SPIU has been proposed. Appropriate implementation

mechanism has also been proposed.




1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

The Maharashtra State Government, under its Relief and Resettlement Department has set up State

Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) to implement NCRMP II infrastructure and capacity building

components in the four coastal districts of Maharashtra state in India. The project is financially

assisted by World Bank. The various state line departments are designated to implement the

infrastructure components. The Maharashtra State Electrical Distribution Company Limited

(MSEDCL) is responsible to implement the underground cabling Project namely, “Conversion of

High Tension and Low-Tension overhead power distribution network into underground cable system”

in Alibag town and adjacent Chendhare village in Raigad district. Alibag is one of the three UGC

projects proposed in coastal Maharashtra under NCRMP II. The Alibag UGC project is organized in

four schedules namely Schedule II: Design and preliminary services, Schedule III: Supply and

Schedule IV: Erection, testing and commissioning and Schedule V: Civil works (Restoration) and

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and is proposed to be completed within18 months.

The MSEDCL, a subsidiary of the state government formed in 2005 supplies electricity to a

staggering 25 million consumers across the supply categories all over Maharashtra, except some parts

of Mumbai metropolitan. In terms of infrastructure, MSEDCL operates a vast far flung network

comprising33 kV, 22 kV & 11 kV transmission lines, Sub-stations and Distribution Transformers

spread over 3.08 lakh km2 geographical area of Maharashtra covering 41,095 villages and 457 towns.

It has 3257 sub-stations & Switching Stations with 56,229 MVA of 33/0,422/0.4 and 11/0.4 DTC

transformation capacity and 30,620 MVA 33/11 KV, 33/22 KV and 22/11 KV Capacity, and several

thousand circuit km of HT and LT lines.

SPIU appointed M/s Medhaj New Delhi for the preparation of the Detailed Project Report

(DPR) with a view to study the existing Overhead (OH) system and prepare a detailed project

for transforming the OH system (2016-17) to Under Ground Cabling (UGC) in entire Alibag

town and neighboring Chendhare village dully carrying out the Load Projections (MVA)

studies of existing OH system (2016-17) with load projection for the next 8 years of the year

2023-24).. This shall help accommodate more consumers and uninterrupted supply of power

overcoming tripping issues giving more satisfaction to the consumers. This is also one of the

objectives besides creating cyclone proof electrical network system.

1.2 Regarding requirement of SIA

The Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is to be aimed at effective assessment of the likely social

impacts and their management through efficient and appropriate management measures. With a view

to enhance the social system quality within the UGC project influence area and also facilitates

implementation of UGC project in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.

SIA prepared shall take into account the policy implications of the central and state

governments apart from the resettlement policies and regulations of the World Bank.

The SIA is to be carried out with utmost adherence to Environmental and Social Management

Framework.

1.3 Objectives of SIA

The main objective of the SIA is to ensure that the project design and implementation are socially

acceptable Further the objective of SIA shall be to provide inputs for selection of sub projects and

provide inputs to preliminary and detailed design of the project. Resettlement action plan is to be

developed as a part of SIA and to be used during implementation process in executing the




resettlement and rehabilitation activities. In the preparation phase the project shall have following

objectives:

Establish the socio-economic conditions in the study area and to identify any significant social

issues.

Assess impacts of the project, and provide for mitigation measures to address the adverse impacts

by the provision of the requisite avoidance and/or compensation measures;

Integrate the social and resettlement issues in the project planning and design; and

Develop Resettlement Action Plan for implementing, monitoring and reporting of the social and

resettlement compensation measures suggested.

1.4 Scope of SIA

The SIA is to identify all potential social issues in the project; and shall develop management

measures for addressing all these issues. To this end, the SIA shall consist of:

• Socio economic baseline established through census surveys;

• Stakeholder Identification & Consultation

• Project level social issues that would need to be considered in the analysis of alternatives,

planning and design project and establish their criticality in the context of the proposed project;

• Social Impact Mitigation Plan to address the social issues;

• Monitoring Plan encompassing the monitoring parameters and schedule for monitoring.

1.5 Methodology and Key Tasks

The first and foremost task is to define likely project impact zone (direct/indirect) based on Detailed

Project Report.

Collect information through desk review and field visits on existing baseline conditions, include

all land uses, structures and people (e.g., demography, socio-economic status, vulnerability, status

of infrastructure and access to people, livelihood programs, market rate of assets, medical support

for sexually transmitted diseases, its prevalence, awareness on HIV/AIDS, legal status of land

through revenue records.) within the likely project impact zone.

Screening and Mapping of the socially sensitive areas urban agglomerations, dense populated

areas, roads, Corridor of Impact, is carried out on GIS platform using satellite imageries,

secondary data available from concerned departments. Consultants used tools such as walk

through and Focus Group Discussions

Reconnaissance visit and understanding the project site: Reconnaissance visit is carried out on the

key issue areas as identified during the desktop study. During informal visit, public consultations

carried out to identify socially sensitive areas and suggestions on mitigation of social impacts.

The social impacts assessed based on the DPR were discussed and points were noted for

formulation of social impact mitigation plan.

Identification of key stakeholders involved in various aspects of the project (project

implementing and executing agencies and groups from civil society; description of socio-

economic organizations of local communities that may affect project outcomes; carry out public

consultation with the likely affected groups, NGOs, district administration and other stakeholders




and document the issues raised and outcomes; and assessment of local capacities in

terms of participation in planning, implementation and supervision, and evaluation

Explore viable alternative project designs to avoid, where feasible, or minimize social impacts

(displacement, impact on vulnerable community, cultural properties etc.) especially in

consultation with the concerned Engineers and the community members on the ground.

Identify major and minor social impact issues including loss of assets, livelihood, poverty, gender

and health issues and estimate the economic and social impacts on people and land.

Stakeholder Consultation Identifications of all the stakeholders of the project (a) Direct

(residents of the project affected area) and (b) Indirect (Municipal Corporation, Road Department,

Development Authority, Forest Department etc), prior publicity of stakeholder consultation and

adopting effective method of communication, Conducting consultations formally & informally -

One to one, FGDs, Expert Consultation, Road side group discussions and finally summarizing the

consultations to find out the outcomes of the consultation and addressing raised concerns in the

report

A Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) would be drafted based on the outcome of the SIA to aid

minimize, mitigate, or compensate for adverse impacts on the affected communities. The

mitigation plans developed are consistent with the nature of the development and the nature of the

impacts.

1.6 Fine tuning of methodology

As discussed with the SPIU, RoW cannot be used as the project deal with corridor and therefore it

was agreed to use work Corridor of Impact (COP) of Project.

As informed by the Executing Agency during review meetings in presence of WB representatives

that no land parcels shall be acquired in the project. The underground cabling alignment is revised

in such a manner that no land to be acquired, no structures to be demolished or replaced.

With help of ESMF Guidelines, the Consultants have completed Screening Studies of the entire

corridor along the alignment of underground cabling. Strip mapping also completed with support

of agencies involved in DPR formulation, field support staff, to demarcate direct impact area,

indirect impact area, influence zone, buffer zones and Corridor of Impact of Project.

Since this is a linear project, the study includes baseline, impact and mitigation along the strip of

alignment focusing on corridor area.

Traffic diversion was discussed with stakeholder - traffic police. The Traffic Management Plan is

being included in the EMP and SIA - mitigation plan especially for those sections where road

width is narrow resulting in traffic congestion due to construction activity.

Mitigation measures include mention of important public buildings which has an access through

our alignment route and its access may be getting affected due to our works. Suitable Operational

measures for such situations are included in the Mitigation Plan.

The field survey team did a thorough walk through and carried out an inventory along the

alignment of underground cable network to verify the temporary and permanent impact on the

utilities, structures and livelihoods.




The Key Experts of the Consultant supported by field teams completed discussions with

community on discomfort, disturbance and inconvenience due to the construction activity

especially at hot spots / sensitive locations.

The Key Experts with support of the junior professionals disseminated the information on the

project activities to the concerned communities and institutional stakeholders.

Key experts organized consultations with urban local bodies, merchant and traders associations,

taxi owners associations, Gram Panchayat and many other community based organizations

(statutory / non-government organizations). The purpose was: disclosure of impacts during public

consultation. The teams found these consultations useful to draw community attention and also

captured suggestions on mitigation measures to lower the discomfort, inconvenience and

disturbance level.

Some shops or other establishments may lose business temporarily during the construction period

(inaccessibility to these shops due to dug trenches). An entitlement matrix to be developed based

on the impact identified, if any.

During initial reconnaissance survey, the Consultants team spotted and identified hot spots,

critical and sensitive locations for more detailed survey and public consultation. The purpose was

to assess the impact of the project on physical assets, livelihood, accessibility to facilities and

amenities etc.

1.7 Consultant appointment and mobilization

SPIU NCRMP appointed M/s EQMS India Pvt. Ltd (Consultant) to carry out the SIA studies of

the proposed underground cabling project in Alibag town and adjoining areas in accordance with

the Terms of Reference issued as part of RFP. Contract Agreement was signed in Aug 2016.

Subsequently consultant’s team constituted by Key Experts was mobilized. The key experts were

supported by other junior professional key and non-key experts and field personnel as indicated in

the proposal on required basis.

The agreement between SPIU (R and R Department, Government of Maharashtra) and EQMS

was signed on 5th August 2016 and consultants mobilized their expert’s team and junior officials

to undertake the ESIA in project area as per the scope laid down in the agreement. The

consultant’s team comprised, Shri Tarkeshwar Ekande Sr. Social Expert and Shri Eknath Mapari,

social expert assisted by some junior officials.

Upon mobilization, key experts of consultant held a kick off meeting Chaired by the Project

Director PIU in presence of the concerned functionaries of the line departments involved in the

execution of the project activities.

During the meeting the Consultants were briefed by the SPIU Officials about the underground

cabling project and prioritized activities synchronized with availability of data, underground

cabling alignment in Alibag and adjoining areas covered in the project.

The Consultant’s Team carried out walk-through along the alignment and studied details of

Corridor of Impact of Project (COP). The field work included screening studies as per ESMF

guidelines and strip mapping of corridor of impact of the project.

The screening studies and strip mapping was completed during Oct - Dec 2016. Subsequently

both reports were submitted to the SPIU.




1.8 Data / documents review by consultants

Subsequent to start up meeting, SPIU NCRMP provided the following data and documents

available with them for consultants review and understanding of the envisaged project

Environment & Social Management Framework, NCRMP-II Volume I Main Report Feb2015

Environment and Social Management Framework, NCRMP-II Volume II – Feb 2015

Draft ESMP – NCRMP, National Disaster Management Authority, March 2009

Secondary data for purpose of SIA Study was also referred to authenticate & validate the primary

information collected. The list of information sources, nature of data collected, purpose of data

use and other reference are presented at Table 1.1.

Table 1.1: Summary of Secondary Data with Sources

Source organisation Report/source Name Type of data

Registrar General and

Commissioner Census of India

District Census Handbook 2011, District

Demographic Data Tables 2011, Demography

District Economic and

Statistical Directorate

District Statistical Profile 2015-16 Land area, amenities,

facilities, infrastructure

District Socio Economic Survey 2015-16 Agriculture, Tourism,

economic activities

MSEDCL Alibag Division,

Pen Circle, Kalyan Zone Detailed Project Report – Alibag Jan 2015

Final Underground

cabling alignment

1.9 Constraints of Data Base in DPR

The Consultants have the following observations on the DPR:

• The alignment of cable routes indicated in the DPR are deemed to have finalized after due

considerations of several factors like most optimal length, analysis of alternatives,

minimum obstacles among other influential factors. Therefore, cable routes as proposed in

the DPR drawings is considered as final for assessment of likely social impacts.

• The GIS maps does show only the road and proposed cable alignments and do not contain

information like pedestrian, drains, obstacles, private and public properties and other

structures like roadside shops, temples, trees which are likely to be impacted although this

forms one of the obligation of SPIU to consultant under this assignment.

1.10 Structure of SIA Report

This report contains the following chapters

• Executive Summary

• Chapter 1. Introduction: Background of the SIA Report describing objectives of SIA,

scope of studies, methodology, key tasks, fine tuning of methodology with project

proponent and experts, consultant appointment and mobilization, data, documents, review

by consultant, constraints of the data base.

• Chapter 2: Applicable Social Regulatory Framework covers details of Land Acquisition

legislation, salient provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in

Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, Minimum R&R

Entitlements under the Act, Special Provisions for SCs and STs, Due Diligence of




Operational Policies and RFCTLAR&R Act 2013, Entitlement Matrix for underground

cable project.

• Chapter 3: Project Description a brief on National and State Project Elements, sub

project activities in the project area

• Chapter 4: Socio Economic Profile of the Project Area: The setting up of context of

environment in the project area gives an account of present status of the state, district,

project area - Alibag and adjoining villages, demography, livelihood pattern,

infrastructure and basic amenities in the project area, industries, tourism. Additional

information about the Alibag town with respect to festivals, archaeological structures,

economic profile of the city Alibag and adjoining villages is also given in Annexure II (i).

• Chapter 5: Underground Cabling Project, Alibag: The proposed underground cabling

project at Alibag is described with greater details in terms of scope of work, location and

area coverage, Corridor of Impact of project, limitations of the corridor of impacts.

• Chapter 6: Social Impact Assessment, Mitigation Measures and Management plan is

elaborated with details on methodology, reconnaissance visit outcomes, screening studies

to identify sensitive locations within project area, assessment of corridor of impacts of

project, survey findings, impact on Community Property Resources and public utilities.

Mitigation Measures are discussed in this chapter. It further provides an account of

impact on land, traffic congestions, impact on building structures, livelihood. It also

discusses the activities to be monitored and supervised and a plan related to the same. It

also discusses the Grievance Redress Mechanism at Alibag town and at the level of SPIU.

• Chapter 7: Analysis of Alternatives:An analysis of alternatives has been carried out prior

to arriving at the technically best solutions with minimal environmental and social

impacts. The route alignment considered under the Alibag UGC project is flexible and

mainly be planned on road belonging to the municipal authorities to avoid most of the

impacts within the operational area or Corridor of Impact (COI).

• Chapter 8: Public Consultation and Disclosure – This chapter describes purpose,

methodology adopted, consultation with local bodies and line departments, consultation

with general public and other stakeholders and community perception on the underground

cable project

• Chapter 9: Cost and Budget Estimate and Institutional Arrangement for implementation:

With a view to minimize the impact of the UGC project. The chapter also enumerates the

roles and responsibilities of SPIU (MSEDCL) and Contractor for managing the

anticipated impacts. As budgetary and departmental provisions required for implementing

Social Management Plan (SMP) together with Monitoring Plan during implementation is

included. As required, with ESMF a grievance redress mechanism has also been included

in this chapter. A developed Social Management Plan gives a matrix on issue specific

management of interventions.




2 APPLICABLE SOCIAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

2.1 Background:

The Underground cable project is one of the components under NCRMP II. The NCRMP has a

comprehensive ESMF to address the land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation issues for the

PAPs under NCRMP. The relevant and applicable ESMP provisions which also include the

entitlements and eligible affected families as applicable for underground cable project are presented in

this section. The ESMF has been development based on the Right to Fair Compensation and

Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, Government of India

and World Bank’s Operational Policies for social safeguards.

2.2 The Land Acquisition Act 1894 And 1989

Purpose of the act is to set out rule for land acquisition by Government. It is no more applicable as no

land acquisition is required for underground cabling project. Moreover, provisions of the Right to Fair

Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 are

superseded to LA Act 1894 and its further amendments till 1989.

2.3 The Land Acquisition Act 1894 And 1989

Purpose of the act is to set out rule for land acquisition by Government. It is no more applicable as no

land acquisition is required for underground cabling project. Moreover, provisions of the Right to Fair

Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 are

superseded to LA Act 1894 and its further amendments till 1989.

2.4 The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and

Resettlement Act 2013

This is an umbrella Act supersede Land Acquisition Act – 1894 / 1989 and National Rehabilitation

and Resettlement Policy 2007 applicable to entire India except state of J&K. The Key provisions of

the act are:

• Government acquired land for its own use, hold and control, including land for public sector

undertakings

• Govt. Acquires land with ultimate purpose of transfer it for the use of private companies for stated

public purpose.

• Govt. Acquires land for public private partnership projects

• The private land acquisition will be guided by the provisions and procedures outlined in the act

such as (a) the district Collector or any other Officer designated will function as the Land

Acquisition Officer on behalf of the Government. (b) The activity of public purpose must fall

strictly within the parameters prescribed under this law (c) The land possession can only be taken

once the requirements under the law relating to the payment of compensation, rehabilitation and

resettlement have been discharged.

• Schedule 1 outlines the proposed minimum compensation based on a multiple of market value.

• Schedule II through VI outlines the resettlement and rehabilitation entitlement to land owners and

livelihood losers which shall be in addition to the minimum compensation as per Schedule I.

• Section 16 of the Act briefs on the preparation of RAP, publication and public hearing of RAP.

Upon the publication of the preliminary notification by the collector, the Administrator for




Rehabilitation and Resettlement shall conduct a survey and undertake a census of the affected

families.

• A draft Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme shall be prepared by the Administrator which

shall include particulars of the R&R entitlements of PAPs. The draft shall include time limit for

implementing the Scheme. The Scheme shall be discussed in the concerned Gram Sabha or

Municipalities.

• A public hearing shall be conducted after adequate publicity about the date, time and venue in the

affected area. Following the public hearing, the Administrator shall submit the draft Scheme along

with a specific report on the claims and objections raised in the public hearing to the Collector.

• As per Section 25, the Collector shall make an award within a period of twelvemonths from the

date of publication of the declaration and if no award is made within that period the entire

proceedings for the acquisition of the land shall lapse, provided that the appropriate Government

shall have the power to extend the period in circumstances justifying the same and any such

decision to extend the period shall be recorded in writing and be notified and uploaded on the

website of the authority concerned.

• Section 25, 29 and 30 of the Act briefs on the methodology of determining the market value of the

land and other properties.

• After determining the total compensation to be paid, a “Solarium” as prescribed in the Act shall be

added to the compensation.

• The new Act emphasizes elaborate social assessment and resettlement planning even prior to

issuance of the preliminary notification and proposes to provide a range of R&R benefits along

with the compensation package. Some of the highlights are as follows:

• Provides compensations up to 4 times the market value in rural areas and 2 times the market value

in urban areas.

• The Act applies retrospectively to cases where land acquisition award has not been made.

• LA in Scheduled Areas will require consent of the local general assembly (Gram Sabhas).

• No displacement or dispossession until full payment of compensation and R&R benefits are made

and alternative sites for the resettlement and rehabilitation have been prepared.

• Bill requires the consent of no less than 70 per cent and 80 per cent respectively (in both cases) of

those whose land is sought to be acquired in case of PPP or private projects.

• To safeguard food security and to prevent arbitrary acquisition, the Bill directs States to impose

limits on the area under agricultural cultivation that can be acquired.

• In case land remains unutilized after acquisition, the new Bill empowers states to return the land

either to the owner or to the State Land Bank.

• No income tax shall be levied, and no stamp duty shall be charged on any amount that accrues to

an individual as a result of the provisions of the new law.

• Where acquired land is sold to a third party for a higher price than 40 per cent of the appreciated

land value (or profit) will be shared with the original owners.




• In every project those losing land and belonging to the SC or ST will be provided land equivalent

to land acquired or two and a one-half acres, whichever is lower (this is higher than in the case of

non-SC/ST affected families) -Where the affected families belonging to the SC and the ST are

relocated outside of the district then they shall be paid an additional 25% rehabilitation and

resettlement benefits to which they are entitled in monetary terms along with a one-time

entitlement of 50000 rupees.

2.5 Minimum R&R Entitlements under this Act

The following are the minimum R&R entitlements under this Act:

• Subsistence allowance at Rs. 3000 per month per family for 12 months;

• The affected families shall be entitled to: (a) Where jobs are created through the project,

mandatory employment for one member per affected family or (b) Rupees 5lakhs per family; or (c)

Rupees 2000 per month per family as annuity for 20 years, with appropriate index for inflation;

The option of availing (a) or (b) or (c) shall be that of the affected family

• If a house is lost in rural areas, a constructed house shall be provided as per the Indira Awas

Yojana specifications. If a house is lost in urban areas, a constructed house shall be provided,

which will be not less than 50sqmts in plinth area. In either case the equivalent cost of the house

may also be provided in lieu of the house as per the preference of the project affected family;

• One acre of land to each family in the command area, if land is acquired for an irrigation project if

possible but the same shall be in lieu of Compensation;

• Rs. 50,000 for transportation;

• A one-time Resettlement Allowance of Rs. 50,000;

2.6 Special Provisions for SCs and STs

In addition to the R&R package, SC/ST families will be entitled to the following additional benefits:

• Land to be given to each family in every project even in the case of irrigation projects;

• One-time financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 per family;

• Families settled outside the district shall be entitled to an additional 25% R&R benefits;

• Payment of one third of the compensation amount at very outset;

• Preference in relocation and resettlement in area in same compact block;

• Free land for community and social gatherings;

• In case of displacement, a Development Plan is to be prepared.

• Continuation of reservation and other Schedule V and Schedule VI area benefits from

displaced area to resettlement area.

2.7 Due Diligence on WB Operational Policies and RFCTLAR&R Act 2013

The National Act on Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Resettlement

and Rehabilitation Act, 2013 (RFCTLAR&R Act 2013) has more synergies and largely in consistent

with the provisions of the OP 4.12 and 4.10. The critical synergies and provisions in common between

the two are presented below.

• Mandatory ex-ante social assessments to determine whether an acquisition serves a public purpose;

• Requirements to ascertain the minimum land requirements, assess the impact of the acquisition on

livelihoods, shelter, public infrastructure, and community assets;

• Provisions to minimize adverse impacts, assessment of cost and benefits of acquisition, enhanced

land-loss compensation formulas; livelihoods support for affected persons; comprehensive




resettlement and rehabilitation benefits and assistance; census of the affected families to record

their socio-economic profile and potential losses, and inventory of affected public and community

assets, options and choices for affected families and special provisions for disadvantaged groups;

and legal mandate that affected persons must receive compensation and assistance before their

property is taken; and;

• Consultations and disclosure, and post-implementation audits.

At the same time, there are a few notable differences between the Act and the World Bank’s policy

requirements:

• Persons who live or depend on rights-of-way or public lands excluded from the Act’s

benefits and entitlements;

• A three-year residency requirement for persons losing livelihood, to receive resettlement

and rehabilitation benefits. World Bank’s Ops is not specific on thisbut the objective and

the principles of OPs broadly supports for extending the entitlements to these persons if

they are notified on the date of the census survey;

• The valuation of assessing buildings and structures under the act remains based on

depreciation method as under previous Act.

• Provision for Negotiated settlement is not included in the new Act. Negotiated settlement

is one of the key provisions in World Banks OPs.

2.8 Entitlement Matrix for Underground Cabling Project

The Entitlement Matrix specific to Underground Cabling Project is developed based on the provisions

of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and World Bank’s safeguard policies as suggested in the approved

ESMF. The details are given below in Table 2.1 hereunder.

Table 2.1: Entitlement Matrix: Applicable Provisions to Alibag UGC Project

Sr.

No.

Impact

Category

Unit of

Entitlement

Details of Entitlement Applicability

1. Encroachers Affected Persons

– Individual /

Family

Assistance amount equivalent for

impacted structures at replacement

cost determined on the basis of

R&BD Schedule of Rates as on date

without deducting depreciation cost. Encroachers shall be given advance

notice of 2 months in which to

remove assets / crops

No encroachers

affected

2. Squatters Assistance amount equivalent for

impacted structures at replacement

cost determined on the basis of

R&BD Schedule of Rates as on date

without deducting depreciation cost. All squatters will be paid subsistence

allowance of Rs. 30000/-. All squatters will be paid Rs. 10000

as shifting allowance Right to salvage materials from

affected structures

No squatters affected

Loss of Livelihood – Title and non-title holders




Sr.

No.

Impact

Category

Unit of

Entitlement

Details of Entitlement Applicability

3. Loss of

Livelihood –

title holders and

commercial

squatters

Individual /

Family One-time grant of Rs. 25,000/-

(value prescribed under RFCTLARR

Act 2013) Training Assistance

For floating street

vendors the eligibility

will become from the

date of census survey

4. Foreseeable and

unforeseen

impacts* likely

during the

construction

stage

Owner, affected

person Payment of damages if any to

structures Temporary access would be

provided where necessary

Such as impacts on

structures, temporary

disruption to access or

passage particularly in

congested areas. The

budgetary provision

for the backfilling and

restoration has been

made in the project

cost. Regarding

inaccessibility or

inconvenience, the

project has planned to

minimize number of

days of inconvenience

by executing the work

in small sections and

timely manner.

5. Temporary loss

of income of

mobile kiosks if

any

Kiosk owner Two months advance notice to

vacate the areas Applicable

6. SC, St and

Disabled

persons

Assistance to include in government

welfare schemes if not included, if

eligible as per Govt. criteria and Additional benefits to SC and ST as

per the provisions of RFCTLARR

Act 2013 schedule

There are no

permanent

displacements

7. Women In case of extending any productive

asset, joint ownership in the name of

husband and wife will be offered. While disbursing the entitlements,

women will be given the first

priority to receive the entitlement

benefits over other entitled persons

Not applicable

8. Loss of or

impact on any

common or

cultural

properties

Community,

village, ward Resources such as cultural properties

and community assets shall be

conserved (by means of special

protection, relocation, replacement

etc.) in consultation with the

community

Not Applicable

9. Unforeseen

impacts Any unforeseen impacts shall be

documented and mitigated in

accordance with the principles and

objectives of the policy

No unforeseen

impacts envisaged. In

case any accidental

damages to the private

or public properties

during construction,

the same will be

restored to its original

status.




The date of field survey of likely affected structures and project affected families will be cutoff date.

2.9 Grievance Redress Mechanism

As prescribed in the ESMF, NCRMP designed a Grievance Response Mechanism (GRM) to answer

to queries, receive suggestions and address complaints and grievances about any irregularities in

application of the guidelines adopted in this framework for inclusive project design, and assessment

and mitigation of social and environmental impacts. An elaborate grievance redressal system is also

prescribed in new LA and R&R Act 2013.

In NCRMP, all efforts shall be made so that the compensation package for PAF’s is decided in

consultation with the community so as to avoid any dispute.

A two level GR mechanism is visualized. At the level of MSEDCL Alibagh and In case of a potential

dispute the matter will be brought to the notice of Local MSEDCL GRM Cell. This shall include

physical and economic displacement. The concerned official shall hear the case in presence of (a) the

affected party, (b) the Contractor. He/she will try to reach an amicable solution to the issue. At

contractor level only grievances applications shall be received at the boxes placed at work sites,

labour camps and his/her office within project area which shall be open in the presence of MSEDCL

representative and referred to the SHE Cell of MSEDCL.

However, in case of non-satisfactory solution, the matter will be brought to the notice of the SPIU

GRM Cell which shall be the final authority to decide the case. The hearing shall be attended by all

members present for hearing with Alibag MSEDCL as well as the Social Specialist of the SPIU. The

Social Specialist will be responsible for maintaining a record of the proceedings and the final

decisions.




3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

3.1 Background:

The global warming and climate change is impacting the coastal areas of India. The Raigad district in

general and Alibag town and adjoining areas in particular situated on coastal areas are not an

exception to this process. The district and town are experiencing the increasing impact of hydro-

metrological disasters such as increasing sea levels, floods and flashfloods, landslides and high tides,

causing severe threats to communities impacting their lives, homes/properties, agriculture crops,

fishing boats and other livelihoods means. Such disasters also impact marine life severely on which

the traditional communities are dependant in coastal areas for their survival/livelihoods. The Raigad

District Disaster Management Plan 2015 mentions that during span of 2009 to 2014 the district

suffered 56 human deaths and over 213 cattle deaths while government had to pay huge amount of

compensation for the loss of crops, shops, public property, etc. The DDMP Raigad narrates the

vulnerability that there are 2 villages along the river side with 5825 vulnerable population, 19 villages

along the sea coasts with 37,530 vulnerable persons and 11 along the creeks which can cause threat to

2357 villagers. The Alibag town which is located on western coast is also in general, is prone to

various types of hydro-metrological disasters especially Heavy Rains and Floods and

Cyclones/Tsunami and in the past one decade such disasters have impacted lives of people in the

coastal areas number of times.

3.2 NCRMP: Maharashtra State Project Elements

The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project has been drawn up by Ministry of Home Affairs

(‘MHA’), Government of India (’GoI’) with the purpose of creating suitable infrastructure to mitigate

the effects of cyclones in the coastal states of India in a sustainable way. The NCRMP is a flagship

program, the first Bank funded project in India exclusively focusing on ex-ante disaster risk

mitigation. It is being implemented by the NDMA with support from the Ministry of Home Affairs

(MHA), Government of India, focusing on cyclone prone coastal States and Union Territories with

financial aid from International Development Association (the “Bank”) in the form of a “credit”

toward the cost of National Cyclone Risk Mitigation of Project (NCRMP) II. Overall the project is

organized in four components:

• Component A – Last Mile Connectivity for the dissemination of cyclone warnings and advisories

from district/ sub-district level to communities, to be implemented by NDMA in consultation with

participating States/ UTs.

• Component B - Construction of physical infrastructures for cyclone risk mitigation to be

implemented by the States/ UTs.

• Component C – Technical assistance for capacity building on hazard risk management to be

implemented by States/ UTs.

• Component D – Project Management and Monitoring applicable to all implementing agencies

Maharashtra is one of the lower vulnerability states where NCRMP Phase II is implemented and all

four components are planned to be implemented in the coastal districts of the state. The component B

is focused on creating cyclone risk mitigation infrastructure and in Maharashtra following sub-

projects are proposed:

• Construction of 13 Multipurpose Cyclone Shelters (MPCS) to be implemented through PWD.




• Underground electrical cabling (UG) in 3 towns to be implemented through Maharashtra State

Electricity Distribution Ltd.

• Renovation of Saline Embankment Embankments at 8 sites through Kharland

Development Corporation (KLDC).

The total budget outlay of the Maharashtra NCRMP II is Rs. 397.95 Crores.

To implement the NCRMP II in Maharashtra, the state government has set up a ‘State Project

Implementation Unit’ (SPIU)’ at its Relief and Rehabilitation Department. The Unit is to operate as

nodal agency for implementation of NCRMP II in coordination with line government agencies namely

MSEDCL, Kharland Development Authority, State Disaster Management Authority, Public Works

Department, etc. Management framework of NCRMP II is given in Figure 3.1.below:

Source: Operations Manual, NCRMP-II

Figure 3.1: Management Framework of NCRMP Project

SPIU, Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Government of Maharashtra selected “EQMS India Pvt.

Ltd. as consultant to carry out the SIA study for conversion of the overhead cable network to

underground cable network for Alibag town, Ratnagiri, Satpati and nearby coastal villages of

Maharashtra as per requirement of World Bank Operational Policy 4.01. This SIA report focuses on

social impacts and proposed social management plans (measures) for conversion of the overhead

cable network to underground cable network for Alibag town and Chendhare village. Separate reports

are prepared for Ratnagiri & Satpati.

3.3 The UGC Alibag Project:

Under Component B one of the sub-projects is the conversion of overhead cable network of 130 km to

underground cable network in the coastal districts of the state. The underground cabling sub project

National Level

State Level

NDMA

National Steering Committee

NIDM PMU

SPIU

State Nodal Agency State Steering Committee

Line

Department

Line

Department

Line

Department

MHA




involves covering of 3 sites of three districts namely Alibag town and Chendhare village in Raigad

district, Ratnagiri town in Ratnagiri district and a small town namely Satpati in Palghar district.

The proposed UGC sub project in Raigad district involves conversion of Overhead Electrical Cable

Network to Underground Cable Network for Alibag town and Chendhare village in its vicinity. The

project is planned with a view to protecting the electrical infrastructure from the cyclone risks. Major

effect of cyclones on the electrical infrastructure is power failure due to destruction of electrical

infrastructure like falling & bending of poles, breaking of lines due to falling of trees and branch

collapse of transformers and short circuiting during strong winds/squall, torrential rains and storm

surge which are common during cyclones. Failure of the infrastructure not only disturbs the system

but also is hazardous and may lead to loss of life. Conversion of the overhead electrical network to

underground system will minimize the failure of electrical infrastructure and the hazard to human life.

The project will provide both direct and indirect benefits to the population of the Alibag town and

Chendhare with total population of 31,782.

The proposed UGC project also includes up - gradation of switching station, transformers and other

components of electrical system and installation of Ring Main Units (RMUs). Location map of the

project area is given in Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2: Location map of the Project Area




3.4 Benefits of the Sub-Project

The UGC project will provide direct and indirect benefits to the people of Alibag town and Chendhare

village where more than 31,782 population will benefit directly in terms of safe supply of electricity.

Further, besides improving aesthetics the proposed project shall attract more tourists, new livelihood

opportunities and easy and safe commutation for the public. Underground cables have unique

properties for transmitting power - they are out of sight, often require only a narrow band of land to

install, emit no electric field and can be engineered to emit no magnetic fields, have better power loss

characteristics and can absorb emergency power loads. As a result, underground cables assist the

transmission of power across:

• Densely populated urban areas;

• Areas where land is unavailable, or planning consent is difficult;

• Rivers and other natural obstacles;

• Land with outstanding natural or environmental heritage;

• Areas of significant or prestigious infrastructural development; and

• Land whose value must be maintained for future urban expansion and rural development

Some of the prominent benefits of the UG cable laying systems are as follows:

• The UGC network systems is resilient to cyclonic conditions hence safe for public lives, private

and public properties, livelihoods assets of the coastal communities. The system becomes resilient

to the natural disasters.

• It shall provide uninterrupted power supply even during the event of natural calamities thus

minimizing impact on lives of people. It can also ensure uninterrupted operational of water and

sanitation. High life of the UG cable system hence less maintenance costs.

• Reduced Transmission Loses and better Monitoring System

• Protection against Electro Magnetic Radiations, no transient faults and no sudden tripping

• Minimised land use and no impact on value of the land

• Increase in billing efficiency

• Alibag town is a known tourist spot for public from Mumbai, New Mumbai, Thane, Pune and

Panvel and is popularly a weekend destination for many of them. The UGC will further boost the

tourism amongst the people from these metropolitans.

• The project will encourage authorities from other towns and cities to go for similar network

systems to manage their power supply most effectively.




4 SOCIO - ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA (ALIBAG TOWN AND

CHENDHARE VILLAGE)

4.1 The District at a glance

Alibag is the district headquarters of Raigad district (Figure 4.1) located at about 100 km south of

Mumbai at 18°38′29″N 72°52′20″E. The average elevation is 0 meters (0 feet) from Mean Sea Level.

Alibag is a coastal town with a municipal council. Alibag was developed in 17th Century by Naval

Chief Sarkhel Kanhoji Aangre during King Shivaji’s Kingdom. The name Alibag derived from a local

man “Ali”, a rich man owned many plantations of mangoes, coconut trees in the garden -local people

call it as Alichi Bag, and now it is called Alibag. Earlier the district was called as Kolaba. In

recognition of contribution of Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj who established Maratha kingdom at

Raigad Fort, about 112 km south east of Alibag in mid 17thcentury, the state government named the

district as ‘Raigad’ on 1st January 1981. The Alibag town is about 108 km south east of Mumbai

metropolitan by road.

Figure 4.1: District Map of Raigad

4.2 Socio-economic Environment

Project falls in the Raigad District. Details of socio-economic environment of Raigad District and

Project area are presented in the section below. Census, 2011 data has been refereed to collect the data

on socio-economy.

4.3 Area and Administrative Structure of Raigad District and Project Area

Raigad is one of the 36 districts in the state of Maharashtra. The district is bounded by Mumbai

Harbor to the northwest, Thane District to the north, Pune District to the east, Ratnagiri district to the

south, and the Arabian Sea to the west. For administrative purposes the district is divided into 4 sub

divisions viz., Alibag, Panvel, Mangaon and Mahad. Alibag sub-division includes Alibag, Murud, and

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Pen tehsils. Alibag Tehsil is the largest Tehsil and has 212 numbers of villages. Alibag is district

headquarter of the Raigad district. Project area comprise of the Alibag town and Chendhare urban

ward and Varasoli village. Cable laying activities will be carried out in the project area. Total

geographical area of Raigad district is 7,152 km2 (2,761 sq. mi), Alibag Sub division is 1230 sq. km,

Alibag Tehsil is 500 sq. km and that of Alibag town is 7.9 sq. km. Map of Raigad District with the

project area marked on it is given in Figure 4.2.

Figure 4.2: Map of Raigad Map Depicting Location of Project Area

Source: District Census Handbook (2011), Raigad, Directorate of Census Operations




4.4 Demography

According to 2011 census the total population of the Raigad district is 2,634,200 comprising

1,344,345 males and 1289855 females and the sex ratio is 959 females per 1000 male. Population of

Alibag Tehsil is 236167 out of which male are 119254 and female are 116,913 and the sex ratio is 980

females per 1000 male. Population of project area is given below in Table 4.1 Entire project area is

urban area with total population of 31782 out of which male are 16236 and female are 15546. The sex

ratio is 946 which is slightly higher than the state ratio of 929.

Table 4.1: Population of Project Area

S.

No.

Area Population Male

Population

Male

Population

Percentage

(%)

Female

Population

Female

Population

Percentage

(%)

Sex

Ratio

Nos.

of HH

1 Alibag

town

20743 10646 51.32 10097 48.68 948.4 4985

2 Chendhare 11039 5590 50.64 5449 49.36 974.8 11039

Total Project area

Population-

31782 16236 51.09 15546 48.91 957.5 16024

Source: Census Report, 2011

In the project area, it is observed that out of the total population, 2734 is population of children

between 0-6 years of age, out of which male are 1442 and female are 1292. Thus, sex ratio of 0-6 age

group population is 896 females per 1000 male which is lower than the state average sex ratio of 894.

Average household size in the project area is 4.06 members per household.

In Alibag Tehsil, population of 0-6 age group is 22125 out of which male are 11430 and female are

10695 thus sex ratio of 0-6 age group population is 936. In Raigad district population of 0-6 age group

is 300815, out of which male are 155437 and female are 145378 thus sex ratio of 0-6 age group

population is 935females per 1000 males. Sex ratio of 0-6 age group population in Raigad district and

Alibag Tehsil is also lesser than the sex ratio calculated considering the total population. Detail of 0-6

year’s population of the project area is given below in Table 4.2.

Table 4.2: Population (0-6 yrs.) of Project Area

S.

No.

Area Populati

on (0-6

yrs.)

Male

Population

(0-6 yrs.)

Male

Population

Percentage

(%)

Female

Population

(0-6 yrs.)

Female

Population

Percentage

(%)

Sex

Ratio

1. Alibag Town 1833 975 53.2 858 46.8 880

2. Chendhare 901 467 51.8 434 48.2 929.3

Total Population-

Project Area

2734 1442 52.7 1292 47.3 896

Source: Census, 2011

4.5 Scheduled Caste and Schedule Tribe Population:

The schedule Caste (SC) and Schedule Tribe (ST) community are considered as socially weak, hence

the state and central governments have several welfare schemes for their economic and social

development. SC population of Raigad District is 134952 out of which male are 67980 and female are

66972 and SC population of Alibag Tehsil is 5804 out of which male are 2896 and female are 2908.




ST population of Raigad District is 305125 out of which male are 153657 and female are 151468 and

ST population of Alibag Tehsil is 37357 out of which male are 18853 and female are 18504.

Total SC population in the project area is 2271 comprising of 1103 males and 1168 females. Total ST

Population of the Project area is 3140 comprising of 1602 males and 1537 females. Out of the total

population of project area, the SC and ST population is 7.14% and 9.88% respectively. The

distribution pattern of SC and ST population in Project area is given in Table 4.3.

Table 4.3: SC & ST Population of Project Area

S.

No.

Area SC

Population

SC

Population

(Male)

SC

Population

(Female)

ST

Population

ST

Population

(Male)

ST

Population

(Female)

1. Alibag

Town

1192 575 617 2735 1390 1345

2. Chendhare 1079 528 551 405 212 192

Total 2271 1103 1168 3140 1602 1537


4.6 Literacy:

Number of literates in Raigad District is 1939994 out of which male are 1059692 and female are

880302. Number of literates in Alibag Tehsil is 183905, out of which male are 99026 and 84879.

Number of male literates exceeds the female literates at Tehsil as well as district level. Status of

literacy of the project area is presented in Table 4.4. Total numbers of literates are 27102 out of

which male are 14134 and female are 12968. Numbers of illiterates in the project area are 4680 out of

which male are 2102 and female are 2578.

Table 4.4: Literacy of Project Area

S.

No.

Area Literates Male-

Literates

Female-

Literates

Illiterates Male-

Illiterates

Female-

Illiterates

1. Alibag

Town 17431 9180 8251 3312 1466 1846

2. Chendhare 9671 4954 4717 1368 636 732

Total 27102 14134 12968 4680 2102 2578


4.7 Economic Profile of the project area:

Due to proximity to Mumbai the Alibag town and adjoining villages have grown over the past few

decades. Earlier a known habitat of rice growers and fisher folk community the town and villages

were center for collection and export of variety of rice and fish to Mumbai and other urban pockets.

The neighboring Pen block was once called as Rice Ball of the Raigad district. The horticulture

especially jackfruit, cashew nuts, mangos and other fruit varieties too were and are source of income

for the people. The district and neighboring blocks such as Uran, Pen, Panvel, Mahad, etc. seen

tremendous industrial growth in the last 2-3 decades which led to urbanization, infrastructure

development and also employment opportunities, although in an informal sector. With increasing




literacy large number of youth preferred to take up some other job in Mumbai or ever expanding new

metropolitan cities and industries such as Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Panvel and so on.

The Alibag block in general and the town remained more of a tourist attraction due to forts, beaches

and sea food. The town is well connected by road infrastructure and waterways from Mumbai.

Broadly, the Raigad district still a home for agriculture, fishing, main and marginal employment in

industry and tourism while Alibag town is more of a supplier of skilled and unskilled persons to

Mumbai, Raigad district and other industrial areas in the vicinity. Some of the known large industries

in the vicinity of 20-30 km radius are Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) at Thal Vaishet,

Jindal Steel Works (JSW or earlier Ispat Industries limited), Reliance Industries Limited (earlier

Indian Petro-Chemicals (IPC) Nagothane and Rasayani Chemical Industries belt provides formal and

informal employment to the people of Alibag town and neighboring villages. The Alibag town, thus

becomes important hot spot for economic activity, tourism and rural connectivity for the district.

Occupational pattern of the Raigad District, Alibag Tehsil and project area is given in the Table 4.5.

Table 4.5: Occupation Pattern in Raigad District & Project area

S.

N Project

area Total Worker Main worker Marginal workers Non-Workers

Total Male Femal

e Total Male Femal

e Total Male Femal

e Total Male Femal

e 1 Raigad

1072969 75384

3 31912

6 85882

5 64165

5 21717

0 21414

4 11218

8 10195

6 156123

1 59050

2 97072

9 2 Alibag 110241 70516 39725 83841 57597 26244 26400 12919 13481 125926 48738 77188 3 Project

Area 13249 9225 4024 11911 8585 3326 1338 640 698 18533 7011 11522 3a Alibag

Town 8591 5988 2603 7666 5566 2100 925 422 503 12152 4658 7494 3

b Chendha

re 4658 3237 1421 4245 3019 1226 413 218 195 6381 2353 4028

Source: Census of India 2011

Alibag is located in the vicinity of Mumbai with travel time by passenger boats / ferry of an hour. It

has prompted thousands of Mumbaikars to settle down here with their residential properties. As a

result, there is room for residential properties in the Alibag and adjoining areas. Alibag is considered

as most preferred tourist destination in Konkan region. Forts like Murud Janjira, historical places,

seashores and beaches, etc. attract tourist.

Alibag and nearby coastal areas are famous for unique fishery species – Prawns, Jitada, Crabs, and

many other species. Fishermen community is dominant in all coastal areas on sea side as well as on

estuaries, rivers and other water bodies. Fisherman community and boatman community are

dependent on Arabian Sea. As per the fisherman they earn about Rs. 300 to 600 daily and it depends

on the daily catch. Ferry services are also available which moves from Gate of India, locally called as

“Bhaucha Dhakka” Colaba (Mumbai) to Alibag.

Alibag is a district headquarters of the Raigad district having work place for all the district officials.

In addition to agriculture, the Alibag town and Chendhare town offers a good residential place for

industrial work force working in the industrial areas in the vicinity of the area (in a 30-km radius).

Alibag is a major trade Centre for agriculture, industrial marketing and service sector units.

As per the surveys carried out in the study area it was found that varied kind of employments are

available for the people. People are practicing agriculture, aquaculture labour, engaged in tourism




business and other business, engaged in government jobs. Industries and small private jobs, ply auto

rickshaw, taxis or bus, etc.

4.8 Infrastructure Facilities in Project Area

Alibag town is district headquarter of Raigad district. Alibag town is Municipal Council and enjoys

all the basic infrastructure facilities. Since Chendhare village is now part of Alibag town all the

facilities are present in Chendhare also. Status of availability of infrastructure facility in project area is

presented in Table 4.6.

The project area is a mainly residential and commercial area. Basic infrastructure available at the

proposed Project area is given in Table 4.6and discussed in further sections.

Table 4.6: Basic Infrastructure Facilities available within project area

S.N. Project area (Alibag

Town)

Basic infrastructure available

(A-Available, NA- Not Available)

1. Residential & Commercial Education Facility: A

Medical Facilities: A

Post Office- A

Mobile Phone Facility – A (BSNL Service and all other 10+

mobile service provider companies)

Drinking water Sources: Wells and Hand pump

Electricity- Available (Maharashtra State Electricity

Distribution Corporation Ltd)

Road: Pucca road available in the entire 17 wards of Alibag

and Chendhare village areas

Temple: A

Community Hall: A

Industries: Rashtriya Chemical and Fertilizers, Jindal Steel

Works (erstwhile Ispat Industries Ltd) there are several

industries in the vicinity of the town in the radius of 30 km

A-Available, A-Not Available (Source: Village Profile of District Raigad 2011 and

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4.9 Education Facilities

It is well known that education is a necessity for the all-round human development. The availability of

educational facilities is a crucial element for attaining this. The Project area has many educational

structures. Educational facilities are available in the project area. Details of the educational facilities

in the area are given below in Table 4.7.

Table 4.7: Educational facilities available in the project area

Type of facility Numbers

Pre-primary/primary school 5

Middle School 17

Senior Secondary School 19

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Degree/Engineering College 6

(Source: Village Profile of District Raigad 2011 and www.onefivenine.com)

The existence of educational facilities, within the Project area (Alibag town) is given in Table 4.8.

Table 4.8: Educational Facilities available within project area (Alibag town)

Infrastructure facilities Type of facility In project area

Educational facilities Pre-primary/primary school 5

Middle School 17

Senior Secondary School 19

Degree/Engineering College 6


List of the educational facilities available in project area is give below in Annexure 1.

4.10 Medical Infrastructure Facilities

Medical facilities are available in the project area. Details of the medical facilities in the area are

given below in Table 4.9.

Table 4.9: Medical Facilities available in Project area of the site

Type of Facility Alibag Town

1. Hospital 25

2. Nursing Home 6

3. Ayurvedic Clinic 5

4. Homeopathic Clinic 5

(Source: www.maharashtraonline.in)

The Alibag town is well equipped with medical facilities to take care of emergencies, routine check-

ups, and chronic and complex cases. The details of medical facilities with contact detail available in

project area are given in Annexure 2.

4.11 Drinking Water Facilities

Municipal water supply is available in the project area covering all the 17 wards in Alibag and 1 ward

in Chendhare. Water supply is augmented by ground water which is tapped through hand pump &

bore wells that ensure abundant water supply for households and other purposes.

4.12 Drainage System

Storm water drainage system is available in the project area. Covered and open drains are provided in

the project area for drainage of storm water. However, some of the areas are water logged due to

improper drainage especially unauthorized/encroached areas i.e. Custom Bunder.

4.13 Sewerage System

No sewerage system is existed in the project area. Each household or commercial unit has septic tank

in place where the sewerage is collected. The septic tank is vacated by the tankers of Municipal

Council on payment basis.

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Entire project area is electrified. MSEDCL is primarily providing the power supply to the Alibag

town and nearby villages.

Broadly, the fishing, agriculture, horticulture, tourism industry and recent decades the industrial

development are major sources of earnings for the people. Also the above socio economic features of

the town including infrastructure help to develop the economy of the town. However, any change in

the climatic conditions or hydro-metrological disasters, it can affect this economy and sources of

livelihoods of the people dependant on these means. UGC is one of the measures to mitigate the

impacts of cyclone and such calamities.

Additional Information on the profile of the Alibag town and Chendhare village is given in

Annexure II (i).




5 UNDERGROUND CABLING PROJECT, ALIBAG

5.1 Scope of Conversion of HT /LT Lines under the project

The Detailed Project Report for underground cabling project has proposed to cover power distribution

network in both Alibag town and Chendhare village comprising of 1 switching station, total 22 kV

overhead high-tension (HT) line with length of 27.665 km, total overhead low-tension (LT) line

measuring 45.215 km, and 115 number of distribution transformers. Currently the infrastructure

distributes power amongst 18731 customers with connected load of 26408 kW.

The complete Power Distribution Network is overhead which is susceptible to tropical cyclone in

Alibag town and adjoining areas.

Table 5.1 gives an account of proposed power distribution infrastructure in the town:

Table 5.1: Proposed Power distribution infrastructure

Sr.

No.

Category Existing

Network within

Project Area

Proposed Network within

Project Area

A Total No of switching stations 1 1 (New GIS)

B Total 22 kV Incomer 14.12 27.46 km

Total 22 kV Outgoing 13.55 21.72 km

C Total Low-Tension Line 45.215 67.34 km

D Total No. of Distribution Transformers 115 118 Nos E 22kV Ring Main Units Nil 77 Nos

(Source: Chapter 5, DPR Ver. 11.0 April 18)

The total customer served by the present distribution system is present in below Table 5.2

Table 5.2: Present Distribution System

Sr. No. LT Consumer

Details

Total No of

customers

Total Load (kW)

1 Residential 15639 17607

2 Commercial 2694 5342

3 Industrial 87 945

4 Public services 143 671

5 Agriculture 156 266

6 HT Consumer 6 1565

7 STLT 7 12

TOTAL 18731

Source: MSEDCL

The following map shows location of the power distribution network in Alibag and Chendhare town

areas.




Source: DPR Alibag Underground cable project

Figure 5.1: Location of the power distribution network in Alibag and Chendhare town areas

The following Figure 5.2 and Figure 5.3 is the schematic diagram of distribution network in Alibag

Town and Chendhare.

Source: DPR Alibag Underground Cabling

Figure 5.2: Schematic Diagram of Distribution Network of New Chendhare feeder feeding to

nearby villages of Alibag town Varsoli and Chendhare.




Alibag SW/

STN

Anand NGR

100 KVA

4137272

Govind NGR

100 KVA

4137064

Chendhre

G.P. St. Lt.

Kohinoor

200 KVA

4137057

Pant NGR

200 KVA

4137056

Ravi Kiran (H.T.)

250 KVA

Gajanan Aptmt.

100 KVA

4137271

R. G. NGR 100

KVA 4137063

Gaurav NGR

100 KVA

4137065

Krishna Milan

200 KVA

4137062

Krishna Vatika

100 KVA

4137315 Vidya NGR

200 KVA

4137055

Sai NGR

100 KVA

4137269

Vaibhav NGR

100 KVA

4137270

Vidyanagar AB Switch

Tantrik

Vidyalaya New

DTC With AB.

Switch

VNGR PWW

63 KVA

4137061

Nisarg Col.

200 KVA

4137250

Tantrik Vdl-I

200 KVA

4137054

Tantrik Vdl-II

63 KVA

4137249

Bhalchandra Comx

200 KVA 4137054

Datta Mandir

63 KVA

4137070

Datta Mandir II

200 KVA

4137069

Seagull-I

200 KVA

4137336

Seagull-II

200 KVA

4137337

200

360

10

0

10

20

0

10

26

0

160

180

30

200

30

27

0

50

50

90

80

80

80

10

30

50

210

50

16

0

200

30

30

30

05

16

0

80 20

10

30

0

10

240

20

20 10

0

200 100

10

RMU-1

SFU-1

RMU-3

RMU-4

RMU-2SFU-2

SFU-4

SFU-3

SFU-6

SFU-5

SFU-7

Isolator

Source: DPR Alibag underground cabling

Figure 5.3: Schematic Diagram of Distribution Network of New Chendhare feeder feeding to

nearby villages of Alibag town, Varsoli and Chendhare.

5.2 Corridor of Impact of Project

Underground cabling project will cover total length of network covering through 45.215 km of LT

and 27.665 km of HT transmission lines and 115 distribution transformers spread in Alibag town and

adjoining Chendhare village. The DPR proposes to lay the underground cable alongside of the

footpath and road. The alignment of cable routes has been finalized after due consideration of several

factors like most optimal length, analysis of alternatives, minimum obstacles and impact on the local

communities. Therefore, underground cable routes as proposed in the DPR drawings are considered as

final for the assessment of the likely social impacts.

To minimize social impacts, the manual excavation in narrow roads (less than 4m) or even less than 2

m in some cases, it is suggested to use technology such as Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) to

avoid manual excavation of trench to lay underground cables. It will mitigate traffic congestions in

most locations and also check discomfort to the communities during construction period.

All the roads along which underground cables are to be laid are under the jurisdiction of Alibag

Municipal Council and lawfully owned by them for road construction. Strip map shows obstacles

along these roads. The social team however during their walk-through exercise observed that there are

few sections where private properties and legal right of way boundaries may conflict within and in the

purview of the COI. The Project Proponent has however pointed out that the private properties will

not demolished due to the advance technique such as HDD to be used in laying underground cables.

After a review of trench excavation methods and assessment of minimum operational requirement, it

was proposed to consider a max of 2.4 m wide corridor as operational area and 1.20 m for social point

of view or Corridor of Impact along the footpath which are to be opened up for cable lying operations

in 500 m long segments. The COI area will be along the footpath, with footpath being one edge and

other edge of corridor extending on to road up to a maximum of 1.20 m. During walk through survey




the social survey team also checked and noted the impact on land, private and public properties and

livelihoods of people within COI.

5.3 Limitations of the Corridor of Impact:

The alignment proposed for lying of underground cable within package has a good number of roads.

Most of these roads are narrow in width – less than 4 m, most cases less than 2m wide. Laying of

cable in such narrow and small roads, coincidently congested and populated will involve significant

disruptions to local populace, residence if UG cables to be laid by mechanical means of excavation.

Further the cable lying through manual excavation may also pose severe challenges in these roads.




6 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, MITIGATION MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

6.1 Introduction:

A rapid socio-economic appraisal using Walk Through surveys along the alignment observing 1.2m

Corridor of Impact was conducted within 2 meters of Corridor of Impacts during October 2015 and

Feb 2017 covering entire alignment stretch of both HT and LT lines. A detailed video-recording of

the entire alignment covering COI has been done in Feb 2017.The purpose of the field enumeration is

to collect information on various Socio-economic features of impact and to assess degree of the

impacts on the people in terms of whether these impacts are permanent in nature (after the project)

due to loss of productive assets and livelihood means or temporary (during project construction) such

as inaccessibility to assets and means of livelihood, discomfort and inconvenience causing day to day

life and wellbeing of people.

This chapter gives the details of the methodology adapted to identity all types of socially sensitive

locations in the COI and the type of impact of UGC therein, if any. Most of these places are shown on

strip maps and also video graphed for better clarity and identification of such impacted location/s. The

chapter lists the finding of the various methodologies adopted, especially rapid field appraisal and

transact walk which would reveal that there are no permanent impacts on any of the sensitive

locations or public properties or utilities due to proposed alignment. The chapter would help identify

locations in the corridor of impact which are likely to cause discomfort to the people due to noise and

dust during construction, traffic congestion, temporary shifting of vendors and inaccessibility of way

for some time during construction and plan mitigation measures.

The chapter also describes the social impacts of the underground cabling in Alibag and mitigation &

management measures. The social surveys carried out and subsequent social impact assessment

reveals that it is likely to generate some impacts during construction phase of the project specially

The traffic congestions, temporary loss of access to residential and commercial buildings and

temporary impact on livelihood of vendors, squatters and business loss of some shop keepers.

6.2 Methodology adopted

The rapid field appraisal and COI Survey provides baseline information against which mitigation

measures and support is to be planned. The data related to people assets, income, socio-cultural and

demographic indicators, religious structures, community resource structures were collected during the

survey. In addition to individual interviews, the Focus Group Discussions were held at each sensitive

location to capture perception of people and their suggestions to reduce negative impacts of the

project on their properties, resources, livelihood, comfort and conveyance. The Analysis has provided

the needs and resources of different groups and individuals. As per ESMF guide, the checklist used

for the survey is attached at Annexure3. Same way format given in ESMF guide for conduct of

Census survey of PAPs is placed at Annexure4.

Rapid Field Appraisal consists of (1) Reconnaissance visit to identify most sensitive locations likely

to be impacted by the project and (Refer Annexure5), (2) Field Survey to document project impact on

society and economy. This was done using a check list and questionnaire which was filled in while

one to one and focus group interviews at sensitive locations (sample filled in format is placed at

Annexure 6) and (3) Strip mapping with sensitive social location plotted where there are likely

temporary social impacts in terms of inconvenience to pedestrians, discomfort to the people and also




showing temporary impact on livelihood during construction phase. (Refer Volume 1 – Strip Mapping

submitted separately).

6.3 Reconnaissance Visit

With support of Janmitra of the MSEDCL Alibag, reconnaissance visit was made in Oct 2016

covering entire length of the alignment of the underground cable system. The purpose was to rapidly

capture social sensitive location or stretches along the underground cable alignment. Sensitivity is in

terms of (1) permanent project impact on the livelihood of the community due to loss of properties,

assets and means of livelihood and (b) temporary social impacts due to construction phase of the

project in terms of communities facing inaccessibility, discomfort, and inconvenience in the day to

day life and also temporary impact on the livelihood. The following Table 6.1 shows locations visited

during the reconnaissance visit guided by the MSEDCL Staff:

Table 6.1: Reconnaissance Visit to the Project Area

Sr.

No.

DTC Lat Lon Location Likely Impacts in the corridor

1 24 N18.38.734 E072.52.402 Vasant Pushpa Annexure Sr. Citizen Centre, Alibag

Municipal Council, traffic issue

2 25 N18.38.813 E072.52.300 Kanyasaha BrahmanAli Road Crossing

3 37 N18.38.898 E072.52.345 Ram Mandir College, narrow road, schools

4 21 N18.39.023 E.072.52.467 Municipal - End Hotel Traffic congestion

5 273 N18.39.101 E072.52.477 Rohidasnagar Chendhare Heavy Traffic congestion

6 58 N18.39.175 E072.52.600 New Alibag Nagdongare 66 Dattatraya DTC, BSNL HT

Consumer

7 NA N18.39.200 E072.52.503 Tushar Restaurant Opp. BSNL Main Gate Traffic

8 NA N18.39.288 E072.52.540 Last point Chendhare

Feeder

0 point of Varasoli Feeder

9 240 N18.39.089 E072.52.407 Shivajinagar Govt.

Colony

Walanj Apartment - HT passing

through

10 18 N18.39.340 E072.52.229 Varsoli Last Point Line passing through private

lands

11 19/318 N18.39.069 E072.52.302 Ramnath Rathod's five rented properties

12 17 N18.39.462 E072.52.287 Vithal Mandir Traffic congestion

13 67/266 N18.39.238 E072.52.357 New Shivajinagar Traffic congestion

14 13-14-15 N18.38.935 E072.52.141 Jail Road HT over heading Talkarnagar

200-250 houses

15 292 NA NA Sribag No. 2 Maruti Naka

16 NA N18.38.663 E072.52.323 State Bank Main Branch Traffic congestion

17 303 N18.38.801 E072.52.974 MHADA Colony Traffic congestion

18 3 N18.38.814 E072.52.675 Nagarpalika Traffic congestion

19 5 NA NA Raigad Bazaar Traffic congestion

20 45 N18.38.726 E072.52.538 Angre Samadhi Traffic congestion

21 6 N18.38.804 E072.52.6187 Shetkari Bhavan, Overhead Water Tank

22 NA N18.38.913 E072.52.551 Mohite Galli Densely populated area

23 NA N18.38.767 E072.52.754 Smashan Bhumi Fishermen settlement + polluted

area

24 26 N18.38.605 E072.52.730 Metapada DTC Fishermen settlement

25 NA NA NA Mandav Mohalla Densely populated area




Sr.

No.

DTC Lat Lon Location Likely Impacts in the corridor

26 280 N18.38.354 E072.152.684 Custome Bunder Mangrove plantation

27 29 N18.38.388 E072.52.450 Shatrinagar/ Lamaninagar Sidhharthnagar high building

density

28 30 N18.38.444 E072.52.481 Old Town Closure Traffic congestion

29 41 N18.38.424 E072.52.358 ZP DTC Traffic congestion

30 NA N18.38.369 E072.52.278 Sunglow Hotel, Beach Traffic congestion

31 254 N18.39.668 E072.52.643 Technical Vidyalaya - II Varsoli Feeder Vidyanagar

32 250/50 N18.39.516 E072.52.545 Technical Vidyalaya - I Nisarg Society Vidyanagar

Varsoli Section

33 362 NA NA KrishnaWatika

Vidyanagar

Well planned habitat

34 65 NA NA Gauravnagar Chendhare Heavy Traffic congestion

35 56 NA NA Pantnagar Chendhare Heavy Traffic congestion

36 63 NA NA Radha Govindnagar Traffic congestion

37 271 NA NA Gajanan Apartment Traffic congestion

38 61 NA NA PWD Water Tank Rewas

Road

Traffic congestion

39 69-70 NA NA Royal Motors Datta Mandir 1

40 269 NA NA Soninagar Traffic congestion

41 270 NA NA Vaibhavnagar Traffic congestion

42 54 N18.39.575 E072.52.701 Bhalchandra Complex Traffic congestion

43 337-336 NA NA UG Cable Vaibhav Hotel Gondhal pada - Populated area

44 57 NA NA By-pass road Chendhare Traffic congestion

45 64 N18.39.209 E072.52.667 Gokulnagar Traffic congestion

46 272 NA NA Anandnagar Traffic congestion

47 NA N18.3.991 E072.52.709 Switching Station Alibag Pen Alibag Road - Heavy Traffic

Congestion

The survey team has documented the site conditions of corridor of impact of project using video

recording. Strip mapping along the alignment of the underground cable was completed and generated

a map using Google map image and presented using GIS application.

After the reconnaissance visit, the EQMS team organized one to one and focus group discussions

with the local community members. The likely project impacts were conveyed to the participants

and their view of the usefulness of the project as well as their suggestions on social impact mitigation

measures were sought.

One to one interviews and focus group discussion indicated that there are no permanent impacts

of the project especially land acquisition and permanent loss of livelihood. Names of the persons

interviewed (one to one and Focus Group Discussions) are given in the Annexure 5.

6.4 List of sensitive locations

The above rapid reconnaissance visit helped us to identify the following sensitive locations from socio

economic point of view for focus group discussions and individual interviews:

The following criteria were applied to tag a sensitive location

1. Densely populated area - Slum areas – high building density

2. Likely impact of crossing of underground cable in housing colonies




3. Market, Traffic and heavy commuter movement areas

4. Likely impact on livelihood – temporary on accessibility to shops etc

5. Likely discomfort, inconvenient project construction activity due to narrow lane

The following (Table 6.2) are the sensitive locations based on the above criteria

Table 6.2: Social Impacts: Sensitive Locations in Alibag

Sr. No. Sensitive Locations Likely impacts

1 Navali Nagar Dense buildings, traffic

2 New Town By-pass Traffic Congestion

3

Rohidas Nagar

Petty shop keepers, high building

density, UG Crossing across

buildings

4 Govt. Colony Crossing of UG cable

5 MHADA Colony Crossing of UG Cable

6 Metapada– Koliwada

Densely populated, livelihood,

Shop keepers

7 Chavadi Moholla Densely populated, livelihood

8 Guruji High building density

9 Shastrinagar High building density

10 Mandvi Moholla Densely populated, shops

11 Custom Moholla Densely populated, Fishermen

12 Smashan - Mangrove plantation

Dumping ground, Polluted

unhygienic area

13 ST Stand Traffic, UG cable crossing roads

14 Brahmin Ali Traffic, narrow lanes

15 Old Municipality area Traffic narrow lanes

It is suggested that the final underground cable alignment in these areas may be adapted within legal

boundaries of the roads without affecting any private built up area. It is anticipated that the service

lines (below LT) towards customers are passing through high building dense area. Alignment of these

service lines may be finalized in consultation with the concerned consumers or group of consumers.

6.5 Impacts assessed

The walk-through survey and individual interviews provided the following firsthand information to

assess socio-economic impacts of the project in the 2m corridor.

Table 6.3: Impact Assessment in Project Area

Sr.

No.

Location Name of

Ward /

village

Landmark Likely

Corridor

impacts

Temporary

Shifting

Permanent

Displacem

ent

01 Chendhare GP Office –

Alibag Pen

Road

Satish

Engineering

UG exists – no

impact

-- --

02 Ramakant

Hotel

Alibag ST

Stand

-- UG Nalla

Crossing

-- --

03 Om Electrical Old Ward

No. 4

Old

Municipal

office

College, offices

– commuters,

crossing

2 to 3 Shops partly

during construction

--




Sr.

No.

Location Name of

Ward /

village

Landmark Likely

Corridor

impacts

Temporary

Shifting

Permanent

Displacem

ent

04 Ward 2 Chendhare

Revas Road,

BSNL

Office,

Revas Rod,

BSNL Office,

Heavy Traffic

-- --

05 Jai Bhavani

Meat Shop

Bye pass road Chendhare Traffic

congestion

-- --

06 Gurudeo

Colony

Chendhare -- -- -- --

07 Rohidasnagar Rohidasnagar -- High building

density

Slum dwelling,

bathroom during

construction – 10

no

--

08 Shribag No. 2 Shribag # 2 -- Dense

population area

Slum dwelling,

bathroom – 5

--

09 Koliwada Metapada -- Petty shop

keepers

3-4 no of Shop

partly during

construction

--

10 Shivalkar

Naka

Madhala

Pada

Fish Market Traffic

congestion

3-4 shops partly

during construction

--

11 Koliwada Fish Market Khojari

Naka

Shop 5-6 shops partly

during construction

--

12 Bandar Pada Khojari Naka -- Shops, road

crossing

3-4 shops partly

during construction

--

13 Shastrinagar Koliwada -- Traffic

congestion

-- --

14 Mandavi

Mohalla

Custom

Office

-- Traffic

congestion

-- --

15 Jalsapada Jalsa Pada -- Narrow lanes -- --

16 Bandarpada Shastrinagar -- Dust, noise -- --

17 Mahavir

Chowk

ST Stand

Alibag

-- Traffic

congestion –

narrow lane

5-6 shops partly

during construction

--

18 Brahman Ali Ram Mandir -- Heavy traffic

peak hours – 11

– 12 and 17 –

19

5- 6 shops partly

during construction

--

19 State Bank of

India Main

Branch

Old city -- Narrow lane,

traffic

congestion

-- --

Source: Social Impact study by EQMS

The discussion with DPR consultant revealed that the alignment is proposed to avoid the impact on

any of the above structures with a view to minimize any discomfort to the local communities.

Focus Group Discussions took place at these 19 locations using a check list. Refer list of participants

at Annexure12.

6.6 Findings of the Rapid Field Appraisal and COI Survey Transect walk:

Based on the survey, it is found that:

• There are 19 locations with anticipated corridor of impact of project. The list of respondents

provided information on likely project impact is given in the Table 6.2.




• A total no of 163 floating street vendors will be partially impacted with temporary shifting or

closure during construction at 7 locations in the project area. The respondents provided the

indicative number of shops likely to be impacted with few names. Impact on Livelihood of these

street vendors would be temporary during construction period, impacting approximately 15 street

sellers (Pheriwala) and another approximately 163 no. of floating street vendors and petty shop

owners at 7 locations in the city area.

• During construction period, the likely impact of noise, air pollution is anticipated in all the most

locations.

• Most roads in the town are narrow and normally experience traffic congestion. The peak

traffic hours are 10 to 12.30 hours and 16 to 19 hours every day. \

6.7 Community Property Resources / Public Utilities

During reconnaissance visit and subsequent field appraisal and surveys, the survey team identified

receptors such as Educational institutions, religious places, medical facilities, densely populated areas,

congested market area, road crossings, slums, cremation grounds and archaeological sites. The

temporary impact on the commuter’s access to these resources needs to be taken in to account during

construction phase. Community Property Resources and Public Utilities are given in Table 6.4.

Table 6.4: Community Property Resources and Public Utilities

Sr.

No

Section – LT

Transformer

No

Sensitive Location Social Receptor / Stakeholder

category

Locations along the Chendhare Feeder

01 LT 4137315 Ankur Nursery School Educational Institution

2 LT 4137056 – Siddhi Vinayak Temple;

MSEDCL office, Chaitanya Hospital

Religious Activities

3 LT Trans. No

4137271

Ganesh Temple Religious Activities

4 LT Trans No.

4137069

Eurokids Prep School Educational Institution

Incoming Express And Varasoli Incoming Feeder

5 Maruti Temple Religious Activities

Along The New Town Outgoing Feeder

6 DTC 4137012 Temple / Collector office Religious / Public service

7 DTC 4137317 Hari Mandir Religious activities

8 DTC 4137317 Ramnath Marathi Primary School Educational Institution

9 DTC 4137316 Garden Mandir Religious activities

10 DTC 4137129 ITI Alibag Educational Institution

11 DTC 4137066 Shiv Mandir Religious Place

12 Maruti Mandir Religious Place

13 DTC 4137222 Jagdish Shah Primary School Educational Institution

14 DTC 4137022 Ram Mandir Religious Place

Along Old Town Outgoing Feeder

15 DTC 4137071 Amba Mata Mandir, Shribag 2 Religious Place

16 DTC 4137003 District Malaria Office Public Service

17 DTC 4137004 Ganesh Mandir / Nana Nani Park Religious Place

Recreation Place for old aged

18 DTC 4137043 Krishna Mandir / Kanifnath Math

Ali

Religious place

19 DTC 4137351 Kalasahib Devasthan, Metapada,

Mariaai Temple, Dabri Parival Datta

Religious place, populated area




Sr.

No

Section – LT

Transformer

No

Sensitive Location Social Receptor / Stakeholder

category

Mandir, Maruti Peth

20 DTC 4137320 Old Bhaji - Vegetable Market Congested and crowded area

21 DTC 4137035 Shivaji Putla (Statue) Traffic crossing

22 DTC 4137036 Civil Hospital Congested area

23 DTC 4137354 Laxminarayan Mandir, Jama Masjid,

Bazaar Peth, Hamuman Mandir,

Maruti Naka

Religious places, Market – crowded

areas, road crossings

24 DTC 4137035 Varadnag Ganapati Mandir Religious place

25 DTC 4137005 Vishnu Mandir, Balaji Temple Religious places

26 DTC 4137035 Kaluskar Homeopathy Medical

College and Hospital, Konkan

Education Society

Educational Institutions, Crowded

location

27 DTC 4137026 Waze Hospital and Nursing Home Medical Facilities, crowded

location

28 DTC 4137303 Chintamani Kelkar Vidyalaya,

Hirakot Lake and Hirakot Fort

Educational institute, Tourist

destination, crowded area

29 DTC 413031 Alibag Beach Tourist destination, crowded area

30 DTC 413034 Balaji Mandir, Kalbadevi Mandir,

Shiv Mandir, Jama Masjid

Religious Places, crowded area

Thus, majority of the community property resources are religious places, followed by educational and

medical institutional areas and crowded – market areas.

The representatives of these locations / institutions were invited for consultations and the likely

impacts have been conveyed to these resources. They have suggested reducing the temporary impacts

during construction phase.

Likely loss is in terms of discomfort and inconvenience of the commuters to these CPRs. It will be

temporary in nature and manageable if traffic arrangement made and shorter time of construction.

6.8 Impacts on Land

The underground cabling will be laid within existing ROW of city roads and it is limited to 2-meter-

wide corridor of impact. The road network belongs to the Alibag Municipal Council under the state

Government. Hence no private land is required to be acquired for the project. All roads are presently

under public use as well as used for overhead cables by MSEDCL.

6.9 Impact on Utilities and Structures and inventory

During the UG cabling works dismantling of existing electric infrastructure is an integral part which is

bound to impact the same, especially the standing poles, service lines, compound walls, ramps, steps

of private and commercial buildings/structures. With a view to prepare an inventory of such affected

such structures on public and private places EQMS, in consultation with the Medhaj, the DPR Design

agency, did a rapid inventory with support of MSEDC field staff along the alignment (Table 6.5).

They survey revealed that the existing HT line of 19.745 km are serving through 482 poles present on

public and private lands, LT Line of 45.215 km are serving through 398 poles present on private lands

are serving to consumers. Their dismantling would impacts 230 private compound walls and steps.




Table 6.5: Survey along the existing alignment of existing poles and associated conductors,

across arms with locations (public or private)

Location along

the Feeder Areas

Length of Lines

(km )

Poles and associated

conductors, insulation,

cross arms in both public

and private land (HT)

Poles and

associated

conductors

insulation and

in private land

(LT)

Compound walls,

steps in private

lands (Which may

get affected during

removal of poles)

HT LT

New Town Feeder 6.607 13.380 173 156 90

Old Town Feeder 6.940 16.750 162 95 55

Varsoli Feeder 6.198 15.085 147 147 85

Total 19.745 45.215 482 398 230

(Source: Rapid Inventory of existing transmission network and DPR Ver. 11.0 April2018).

Note: USAR Express, Revdanda, Sagaon, Sahik Substations are not feeding the project are. Hence

these areas are not considered. Source: DPR version 11.0 date 08.04.2018

The poles on public and private land shall be dismantled by taking utmost care to avoid any

discomfort to public and private property owners. Prior consent shall be obtained from private

property owners before dismantling poles in private properties. Any damage if occurs to compound

walls, floor steps during dismantling, shall be restored to original level by the contractor ensuring the

asthecity. Appropriate budgetary provision for their dismantling, transport and storage of poles has

been identified by MSEDCL at Kalyan yard. In addition, 12 Number of trees shall be affected. The

project has provided for compensatory plantation of 120 trees as per the replantation policy (10 trees

for cutting of 1 tree) with adequate financial provision in the EMP.

6.10 Traffic Congestions

Due to narrow roads / ROW in major portion of route alignment, it is anticipated a serious traffic

congestion during implementation of the underground cabling works. The issue may be handled

effectively by

• Timely completion of work

• No point of excavation of entire road length posing problem for smooth traffic. The work can be

split into small parts of say 100 m

• Peak traffic periods in the day / week may be taken in to account while preparing implementation

schedule.

• Traffic regulations may be reinforced during construction period on a case to case basis in

consultation with the competent authorities

• Appropriate budgetary provisions through implement traffic management plan.

The Traffic Management Plan is provide in Annexure No., 15.

6.11 Impacts on building structures:

• Temporary loss of access

• The survey indicates that the residential and commercial structures along the roads have

direct access on to the road. The building owners have constructed ramps or steps from




plinth level to their building to the road level. Some such ramps / steps within 2 m wide

corridor of impact / operational area along the underground cable route alignment may

get impacted partially. Number of such ramps and steps is very meager and same was

discussed with MSEDCL. It was ensured that project proponent made appropriate

budgetary provision to restore such ramps or steps with to its original aesthetics.

• It was also found that at many places in residential and commercial areas the ramps and

steps of buildings are illegal and have been constructed by the owners at their own risk,

many of these are likely to get impacted partially during trench excavation works for

underground cabling. After due discussion the DPR consultant and project proponent

have included provision for restoration of such likely impacting building structures and

provision is included in the EMP budget. Therefore, a separate budget for restoration of

affected structures under Social Mitigation Plan is not required and it is not proposed in

the SIA.

• Estimated cost of removal of utilities, structures and Restoration costs of impacted

utilities and structures

• The survey indicated that there are more than 230 locations require backfilling and

restoration of affected structures as given in Table 6.5. A total amount of Rs.17.67 lakh is

projected under the DPR budget of the project for considering 300 structures restoration

and backfilling. The higher number is kept with a view to cover any accidental damage

that may happen during the construction phase.

• Methodology adopted

• The removal and restoration is incorporated as part of the DPR. The contractor will be

entrusted to the restore the entire removed structures etc. to make it original, as it was

before the project. The adequate information, education and communication will be

assured by the project proponent amongst those getting affected temporarily in this

regard.

6.12 Impacts on Livelihood

• Stationary Temporary Shops – carts and street sellers There are 163 no of stationary shops and squatters at different locations within COI observed

during the surveys. They will be impacted due to inaccessibility during construction period. They

indicated loss of daily earning of Rs. 600 to 900/- per day depending on the location. The

estimation of assistance for loss of livelihood will depend on the construction period.

Survey revealed that there are floating street vendors(Roadside vendors –engaged selling of bags,

vegetables, fruits, either on carts or baskets on roadside place) at selected sections of roads

especially in market where crowd commutes regularly, which is also corridor of impact of project.

Many vendors keep changing their locations 3-4 times every day to cover more areas for

maximizing their sale. During excavation works for lying of underground cabling they are unlikely

to get directly affected as they can temporarily shift to nearby locations and continue with the

sales. They are unlikely to lose their livelihood due to the UG cable laying.

During survey, these floating street vendors indicated that they do not consider this issue or threat

to them of temporary difficulties, however, those vendors be given some advance notice so that

they can arrange themselves to temporarily shift to nearby locations for the period of construction.

The below Table 6.6 are indicative losses of livelihood of the floating street vendors.

Table 6.6: Proposed Estimation of Livelihood Assistance to likely impacted shops owners,

vendor and squatters




Sr.

No

Location Number of

noted shop

owners and

vendors/squa

tters

Approximately

Daily income Rs.

Estimated no

of days of loss

during cable

laying works in

Rs.

Proposed

livelihood

assistance

(Rs.)

Methodology

used for

assessment of

loss and

livelihood

1 Mahavir

Chowk

22 13200 10 132,000 Suggested to

follow the

following

methodology:

1. Daily

wage @

Minimum

Wage Act rate

2. No of

days –

maximum 5

days during

construction

3. Eligib

ility – those

shop keepers /

street vendors

having valid

permit of the

Alibag

Municipal

Council.

2 Gharat Ali –

Shivaji

Statue

37 33300 10 333,000

3 Bazaar Peth 31 24800 10 248,000

4 PMP Road –

ST Stand to

Satish

Engineering

35 31500 10 315,000

5 Koliwada 21 10500 10 105,000

6 Shribag 3 17 8500 10 85,000

Total 163 121800 -- 1,218,000 ---

Source: Survey during Oct 2016, updated in Feb 2018

Since there is no long term impact or eviction threat to the vendors and squatters no claims are

expected from them. However, in case of any demand comes a provision of compensation for a period

of 10 days for all floating vendors/ squatters of 163 numbers who may be temporarily affected during

construction period, a provision has been made of Rs. 12,18,000 as above in the SMP. The standard

payment mechanisms of proponent MSEDCL will be adapted in making payments, if any. MSEDCL

and SPIU may also consider evolving any other suitable mechanism for such payment. The same will

be monitored by SPIU.

6.13 Summary of Possible Impacts, Mitigation and Management Measures

The conversion of existing cable network in to underground cabling does not require acquisition of

land as the cable route shall be laid in the municipal and government road.

1. At present one 22 kV switching station at Alibag shall be renovated under the project. It is

proposed to be constructed of the same capacity at the existing switching station plot/ land. The

project proponent does not require any additional land for the same. Provision has been made for

dismantling and safe transport of dismantled material to safe place.

2. Conversion of existing overhead wiring into underground cable shall cover 27.665km of HT and

45.215 km of LT is proposed in the project.




3. All the transformers will be located at the existing sites and hence no additional land parcel

required.

4. Where ever underground cabling is not possible due to reasons such as narrow road, no space for

HDD or digging trenches etc the project has proposed conversion of existing pole mounted

overhead wiring in to AB Cable. The cost is included in the DPR. The roads will be disrupted due

to digging and trenching. The road reinstatement and restoration costs for paver block, bitumen

and RCC types is made in the project budget (DPR).

5. The dismantled material such as poles, wiring, Transformers will be transported to Kalyan Depot

of the MSEDCL. The auction procedures of the MSEDCL will be applied to dispose of such

material.

6. As per survey carried out in Feb and March 2018, there are 163 no of street hawkers and shop

keepers likely to be temporarily disrupted in their business interest during construction period.

During survey in Feb 2018,163 no of such shops were located especially in the 6 pockets or

clusters of main roads corridors and market areas.

7. These 163 floating vendors shall be shifted during construction phase. Therefore, the provision

for an alternative suitable place within the vicinity of their present market area is suggested. The

work shall be completed at the earliest timely manner. The lump sum provision of Rs. 12,

18,000/- is made towards compensating such loss of daily earning by these hawkers, if required.

8. Information, Education and Communication shall be conducted prior to construction, during

construction phase of the project. The purpose is create awareness about likely discomfort,

inconvenience and disruption in the routine life of people during construction phase and impact of

dismantling of the existing overhead wiring. The awareness will also include and infact it shall be

an integral part to aware people about the safety measures for the public and labour working

there. It will be useful to reduce level of undesired mishap, discomfort and inconvenience caused

to the inhabitants of the area.

9. The existing poles and wiring in private properties shall be dismantled using State of The Art

Technology to minimize any damage. The cost of removal of such material is included in the

DPR/ BoQ.

10. The structures which may suffer accidental damage during the laying of underground cabling

shall be restored by the contractor. The BoQ budget includes restoration costs and the MSEDCL

shall obtain consent from the concerned owners in this regard.

11. The project has made provision to restore any damage of the building structures such as ramps or

steps in corridor of impact and budget provision has been made in the DPR budget/ BOQ.

12. The above measures are suggested to minimize the disruptions to the public and compensate as

relief for the temporary loss of the daily earning are in conformity with the World Bank policies

and spirit of the R&R Policy and legal framework prevailing in India.




6.14 Social Management Plan

The Social Management Plan (SMP) is a combination of all proposed mitigation and monitoring

actions, set to a time frame with specific responsibility assigned and follow-up actions defined. SMP

shall be a part of EMP and is a plan of actions for avoidance, mitigation and management of the

impacts associated with social concerns arising from construction and operation stages of the project.

A detailed set of social mitigation measures have been compiled in view of the likely impacts

associated with the proposed UG cable network project at Alibag town area.

6.14.1 Objective of Social Management Plan

The SMP contents a set of mitigation, monitoring and institutional measures to be taken up during the

design, construction and operation (post-construction) stages of the project. The SMP has been

worked out keeping in view the regulatory and other requirements to ensure the following:

• Minimum disturbance to the social components.

• Compliance with the regulatory acts, rules and guidelines of the GoI & state government and

maintaining the quality of the social safeguard issues as per the prescribed norms by regulatory

bodies.

• Compliance to the Operational Policies and Guidelines of the World Bank

• Strict adherence to the local social values and community resources to the extent possible

• Enhancement of Project benefits for Society

• Sustainable development and operation of project

6.14.2 Social Management Planning

The major activity associated with the proposed sub project of Alibag underground cabling system

involves shifting of poles from public and private lands, backfilling and restoration of damage or

accidental damage to compound walls, steps, ramps and related structures, inaccessibility of

houses/commercial areas, besides livelihood assistance to shop owners, vendors and squatters, if any

during construction phase and traffic management.

A brief Social Management Plan for such activities especially during construction and operation

phases is prepared. SMP lists the activities involved with associated social impacts, suggestive impact

mitigation measures, and implementation plan covering monitoring and supervisory responsibilities.

Following is the Social Management Plan (SMP) describes the mitigation measures for avoiding or

minimizing adverse impacts on community which likely to occur during implementation of

underground cabling project (Table 6.7) in Alibag and Chendhare village.




Table 6.7: Social Management Plan (SMP)

Sr.

No.

Social Issue Management Measures Responsibility

Planning and

Execution

Supervision /

Monitoring 01 Discomfort and

inconvenient

Traffic congestion

Timely completion of work

No point of excavation of entire road length

posing problem for smooth traffic. The

work can be split into small parts of say 100

m

Peak Traffic periods in the day / week may

be taken in to account while preparing

implementation schedule.

Traffic regulations may be reinforced

during construction period on a case to case

basis in consultation with the competent

authorities.

MSEDCL

Contractor

Contractor

Traffic Police

SPIU/PMC

MSEDCL

MSEDCL

Traffic Police

02 Temporary/

Accidental loss of

access to

residential and

commercial

buildings or

cabling route in

high density

building area

during

construction

At the time of demarking actual route

alignment of cabling, identify such ramps

or steps getting impacted. Same applies to

COI in dense building area

Contractor MSEDCL and

SPIU/PMC

Provision for repairs/replacement of ramps

and steps or providing assistance as per

Entitlement Matrix

Contractor MSEDCL and

SPIU/ PMC and

TPQA or

proponent

appointed

representative

03

Livelihood impact

on Squatters /

Vendors

The likely affected vendors and squatters

along the proposed alignment, if any, are

given adequate advance notice (15 days) so

that they can arrange themselves to

temporarily shift to nearby locations for the

period of construction. Assistance for loss

of livelihood shall depend on the

construction period which is estimated

maximum 10 days and per day

compensation of daily earning not

exceeding Rs. 750 to 1000/- per day

Contractor MSEDCL, SPIU/

PMC and SPIU

appointed

representative/

agency.

Periodic Physical Progress checks by TPQA/Employer’s Representative/MSEDCL and SPIU/PMC.

MSEDCL is to undertake ‘on the spot verification’ of the progress of the construction and other

activities under SMP and maintain record of the progress on monthly basis. It shall also record the

issues related to social safeguards and any concerns to be reported immediately to SPIU. SPIU to

monitor the reports received from MSEDCL and address the social issues. These issues may of the

nature of delays, issues with contractors, if any and immediately inform the delays from any quarter to

SPIU. The third-party quality audit agency or employer’s representative will undertake regular

physical check up with a view to ensure progress of the implementation works with due consideration

to SMP.




6.15 Social Monitoring and supervision:

Social monitoring is to be undertaken by SPIU/PMC who shall undertake following activities:

i. Monitoring compliance with social safeguards and ESMF provisions

ii. Monitoring and supervision of social issues at project level.

iii. Ensuring quality of activities under social management plan which shall be directly related to bills

that are to be paid to contractor.

The Third-Party Quality Audit (TPQA), an independent audit team appointed by SPIU or SPIU

appointed any representative shall undertake visits to the sites and study the compliance to the ESMF

provisions in regular interval.

6.15.1 Social Monitoring:

The SPIU/PMC shall undertake social monitoring visits focusing on:

i. Social safeguards monitoring compliance along with ESMF compliance.

ii. Monitoring and supervision of social issues at project level.

The internal reports of SPIU shall help line departments to improve on the works wherever necessary

and also useful in the external evaluation of the project.

6.15.2 Grievance Redressal System

• In the project all efforts will be made by so that the compensation/assistance package for PAF’s is

decided following the ESMF and in consultation with the community to avoid any dispute.

• In case of a potential dispute the matter will be brought to the notice of Sub Divisional Magistrate

(SDM).

• He/she shall hear the case in presence of (a) the affected party, (b) the in charge who is acquiring

the land/ in charge of the sub-project activity and (c) Sarpanch of the village where the sub-

project is being implemented.

• He/she will try to reach an amicable solution to the issue. However, in case of non-satisfactory

solution, the matter will be brought to the notice of the District Collector and he is the final

authority to decide the case.

• The hearing will be attended by all members present for hearing with the SDM as well as the

Social Management Specialist of the SPIU.

• As required certain cases will be referred to a Grievance Redress Committee appointed by the

State Steering Committee (SSC) which would examine and address the grievances.

• The Social Management Specialist from the SPIU will be responsible for maintaining a record of

the proceedings and the final decisions.

Contractor and MSEDCL Alibag shall establish a grievance redressal mechanism to receive the

concerns and issues being faced by community in the project area during project implementation and

operation phase. The SHE Cell at MSEDCL shall have representative deputed by District Collector

who shall participate in the redressal mechanism and facilitate the early disposal of the grievance.

Through this mechanism, community is free to lodge their concerns and submit their suggestions and

those will be received by contractor and MSEDCL Alibag. The grievance mechanism should be




scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the project. It shall address concerns promptly, using an

understandable and transparent process that is culturally appropriate and readily accessible to all

segments of the affected communities, and at no cost and without retribution. The mechanism should

not impede access to judicial or administrative remedies. Contractor and MSEDCL Alibag will inform

the affected communities about the mechanism. Grievance redressal system which shall include

provision of a box at switching station, material storage and labour camp site labelled as grievance

redress box. Grievances can be dropped by aggrieved into this box. Also, a register for grievance shall

be maintained at the site where aggrieved can register his/her complaint along with his/her details like

name, contact number and can take the reference complaint number. Grievance readdress box or

register will be reviewed every week and first response to the grievance to the aggrieved shall be

given within 10 to 15 days of grievance submitted, depending on the nature of grievance submitted.

The Contractor’s environmental and social expert’s team shall ensure that the grievances letters.etc is

passed on to MSEDCL designated person from its SHE Cell.

In efforts to develop an effective two-way communication a Grievance Redress Mechanism shall be

developed. The broad outline of the mechanism is as follows. Suggested structure for flow of

information for grievance redressal mechanism is given in Figure 6.1. below.

• Grievance received by contractor should be communicated to MSEDCL Alibag grievance

readdress cell.

• Possible or likely potential grievances may emerge mainly during construction phase such as

discomfort and inconvenience due to traffic congestion, dust emerging, inaccessibility to floating

vendors, residential and commercial / business complexes or educational institutions or health and

medical facilities, road accesses, restoration quality, material transport, etc.

• Complaints can also be received on-line by MSEDCL on its website and also through drop boxes

at easily accessible public places and at work sites for general public.

• A joint visit shall be made to aggrieved and concerned location to identify the root cause. An

acknowledgement receipt or complaint number as a token shall be given to the a complaint. This

receipt would also receive a date on which his/her complaint will be processes or address. He/she

would also attend the open house meeting wherein the complaints grievance will be addressed.

• Report shall be prepared on the same and solution should be formulated by the MSEDCL. The

Level 1 GRC will receive all complaints from beneficiaries covered under their ambit. All

unresolved complaints at level 1 shall be discussed and resolved within 3 days of the GRC

meeting. All complaints at level 1 requiring resolution at higher level shall be forwarded to level 2

immediately. The level 2 GRC all unresolved complaints at level 1 shall be discussed and

resolved within 3-5 working days. All unresolved complaints at level 2 requiring resolution at

higher level shall be forwarded to level 3 immediately. The level 3 GRC will discuss on regular

basis all unresolved complaints at level 2 and shall resolve complaints within 3-5 working days of

their receipt either from beneficiary or level 2.

• The decision on the grievance would be communicated to the aggrieved person by MSEDCL

within a timeframe of two weeks once the grievance is heard at MSEDCL.

• The aggrieved parties (aggrieved and contractor) shall be called for sharing their grievance, if

need be or a mechanism need to be put in place to inform the aggrieved parties about outcome of

the complaint. The progress of redressal grievances needs to be made public by giving

information on MSEDCL website and in the local newspapers.




• There should be a single point of contact between the community and MSEDCL for the

addressing the grievance.

• All grievances should be documented and indexed for future reference. The proceeding and

actions against each of the grievance should be documented and should also carry this index

number for easy traceability.

• If required, the aggrieved community member can also be made a part of the Redressal process,

so he/she is able to place his/her point of view.

• The Grievance Redressal committee should meet at regular interval and discuss on the grievances

and take necessary action on priority.

• The grievances which are not addressed at the level of MSEDCL Alibag due to its scale or nature

is to be shared with SPIU GRM Cell, which is to be set up as a part of GRM under the NCRMP

II. (The R and R Department shall take out a GR informing public about setting up of GRM cell

and type of grievances it shall hear under UGC activity under NCRMP II.

• Grievances which are of different scale and nature which cannot be heard at or which could not be

decided at Alibag MSEDCL shall only be entertained at SPIU GRM Cell. Social Expert SPIU

shall coordinate the day to day functioning of the Cell.

• SPIU shall complete the hearing of compliant/grievance received within a month and inform of its

redressed solution to the aggrieved party/parties within one month.

• The aggrieved person shall always have the legal options available which, however should be

avoided by using GRM within the project.

Figure 6.1: Grievance Redressal Cell: UGC Alibag

SPIU – GRM Cell (Chaired by Project

Manager, E expert and S Expert,

MSEDCL Senior official and is to be

Coordinated by Social Expert and nodal

person

Aggrieved

EHS/SHE Cell

Contractor

Grievance Redressal Cell &

EHS/SHE Cell MSEDCL Alibag.+

Representative from District

Administration

Grievance

Redress Cell

Contractor

Grievance redressal

System




Conclusions

1. Implementation arrangements including implementing agencies, organizations, their roles and

responsibilities, monitoring mechanism are aligned with the EMP implementation. Please refer to

EIA and EMP report.

2. Grievance Redressal Mechanism is also aligned with EIA and EMP Report in conformity with

guidelines provided in the ESMF.




7 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

7.1 General

An analysis of alternatives has been carried out prior to arriving at the technically best solutions with

minimal environmental and social impacts. The main issues along the Corridor of Impacts (CoI)

along cable routes are the physical obstacles such a small encroached lands for illegal steps, ramps,

compound walls of private and or government buildings which have been extended on the roads for

access to such buildings, existing telecom and electrical poles, road side trees, municipal council

infrastructure, etc. The other issues are disruptions to public utilities, safety to pedestrians and road

commuters apart from work force who are directly involved in laying of cable under UGC project

operations. The social issues which arise due to UGC project work are:

• Temporary loss of access to residential and commercial buildings

• Temporary impact on livelihoods of small shops, vendors and squatters

The route alignment considered under the Alibag UGC project is flexible and mainly be planned on

road belonging to the municipal authorities to avoid most of the impacts within the operational area or

Corridor of Impact (COI).

7.2 With or without project Scenario:

Without Project Scenario: Alibag town falls in coastal area and is prone to cyclones. Cyclones are

accompanied with heavy winds & rainfall and the storm surge. Also, area falls under the seismic zone

IV as per BIS classification which indicates high earthquake risk. Due to the cyclone and earthquake

activity, power supply infrastructure keeps on getting affected. Some of the disruptions caused due to

cyclone and earthquake are uprooting of poles and falling of cables. At present steel poles are

provided for power distribution network which are easily uprooted during heavy winds and rainfall.

Due to such supply system, it results in disruption of power supply infrastructure, residents face huge

problem in commuting and carrying out day to day activities. Operation of entire town come to halt

leading to heavy capital losses and additional revenue is being spent every year to restore the

disrupted infrastructure. So, in this scenario of without project, power supply disruptions shall be

continued due to cyclones and earthquakes in this area.

With Project Scenario: In with project scenario, it is proposed to keep the entire system underground

which shall be least exposed to the impacts caused by cyclone, submergence and earthquake.

Underground Cable laying system and new RSJ poles are proposed to be installed in place of existing

steel poles which have strength to bear the high-speed winds and heavy rainfall without getting

uprooted or bend. Also, RSJ poles, RMU and LT pillars are steel structures and are able to bear the

seismic effect and earthquake of magnitude of MMI-VIII. Further the transformer provided is so

designed that there can't be any ingression of water in it. The oil is filled up to at least 1/3 of the

conservator tank which is above the main tank. The breather is designed such that only air comes out

from the transformer vent that shall enter and come out. Even moisture can't enter. The cable is water

resistant. The water can't enter between conductor (Aluminum) and the insulation over it. Even if the

water enters between 1st & 2nd layer of insulation it doesn't causes any harm. Thus, it can be said that

in “With” project scenario, the electrical supply system will be improved one with greater efficiency

to avoid power failures in the area and shall be resilient to cyclones and earthquake.

7.3 Alternate Cable Routes

Proposed UG cable route is preferably kept similar to overhead system. Existing overhead cable route

traverses through various social sensitive areas including crematorium, congested residential areas,

etc. UG cable requires excavation/trenching which could affect the sensitive features along the

existing route. However proposed UG cable route is diverted from existing route wherever, sensitive

locations are intercepted in existing route. Adoption of this alternate route has eliminated the impact




of the proposed UG cable project on these sensitive features. Areas where diversions are taken are

given in the following Table No. 7.1.

Any route alternatives, without considering optimal cable length, relocation, shifting requirement of

utilities, avoidance of trees, minimum diversion of commuters and vehicle traffic, etc. may cause

disruption to daily routine life of people and the project implementation process as the UGC work is

spread all over the Alibag town in market areas, main road and congested lanes.

Table 7.1: Sensitive Locations and Private Properties By-passed in New UG Route

S. No. Sensitive Features in Existing Alignment Proposed Route

1. Crematorium and Playground (18°38'20.9"N

& 72°52'40.8"E) - Old Alibag Town Feeder

Cable is proposed to be laid along the

road to minimize disturbance to

public activity

2. Private property (in front of switching

station- 18°38'57.07"N & 72°52'45.45"E) -

Old Alibag Town Feeder

Cable diverted to eliminate R & R

issues

3. Private Property near Harish Bakery

(18°38'50.6"N & 72°52'36.5"E) - Old Alibag

Town Feeder

Cable diverted to eliminate R & R

issues

4. Slum area in Custom Bandar (18°38'20.9"N

& 72°52'40.8"E)- Old Alibag Town

Cable will be kept overhead to avoid

social impact and eliminate R & R

requirement

5. Area in Meth pada (18°38'23.2"N &

72°52'26.8"E)- Old Alibag Town

Cable will be kept overhead to avoid

social impact and eliminate R & R

requirement

6. Traffic junctions and congested areas It is proposed to lay cable via HDD

technology instead of trenching in

congested areas and junctions of

heavy traffic

7.4 Excavation methodology – Operation area alternatives

Conventionally underground cabling is done through excavation or trenching. But many areas in the

town are highly congested and busy. Excavation in these areas can lead to various social issues,

disturbance and accidents. Thus, to minimize social disturbance, trenchless cable laying is proposed.

In these areas, cable shall be laid through HDD which is trenchless method. Wherever HDD is not

possible due to want of road ABC system is adopted and also OH is continued due to necessities or

conditions of the project area.

As explained in the Chapter 5 gives the details of alignment and the Corridor of impact.

Underground cabling project will cover total length of network covering through 45.215 km of LT

and 27.665 km of HT transmission lines and 115 distribution transformers spread in Alibag town and

adjoining Chendhare village. The DPR proposes to lay the underground cable alongside of the

footpath and road. The alignment of cable routes has been finalized after due consideration of several

factors like most optimal length, analysis of alternatives, minimum obstacles and impact on the local

communities. Therefore, underground cable routes as proposed in the DPR drawings are considered as

final for the assessment of the likely social impacts.




To minimize social impacts, the manual excavation in narrow roads (less than 4m) or even less than 2

m in some cases, it is suggested to use technology such as Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) to

avoid manual excavation of trench to lay underground cables. It will mitigate traffic congestions in

most locations and also check discomfort to the communities during construction period.

All the roads along which underground cables are to be laid are under the jurisdiction of Alibag

Municipal Council and lawfully owned by them for road construction. Strip map shows obstacles

along these roads. The social team however during their walk-through exercise observed that there are

few sections where private properties and legal right of way boundaries may conflict within and in the

purview of the COI. The Project Proponent has however pointed out that the private properties will

not demolished due to the advance technique such as HDD to be used in laying underground cables.

After a review of trench excavation methods and assessment of minimum operational requirement, it

was proposed to consider a max of 2.4 m wide corridor as operational area and 1.20 m for social point

of view or Corridor of Impact along the footpath which are to be opened up for cable lying operations

in 500 m long segments. The COI area will be along the footpath, with footpath being one edge and

other edge of corridor extending on to road up to a maximum of 1.20 m. During walk through survey

the social survey team also checked and noted the impact on land, private and public properties and

livelihoods of people within COI.

The excavated areas are to be barricaded with entry and exits provided with signage at appropriate

places. The operations such as cable pull out, lowering, refilling of trenches, removal of excess earth

compacting of backfilling earth etc., shall be done by using the small excavators, thus no excavation

operations are expected to spill out on to either on the road or barricaded areas.

Mechanical means of excavation is to be adhered throughout the alignment. MSEDCL shall arrange

adequate places for storing of dismantled poles, etc besides storage of new material.

The operational areas can be moved ahead in 500 meter long segments, once all required cable lying

7.5 Conclusion & Incorporation of the Alternatives in Project Design:

Above defined project components are defined on the basis of these selected alternatives. The selected

alternatives are inclusion of the project design and planning. The assessments were carried out in

tandem with preparation of detailed project report and from the analysis of alternatives, it is found that

the proposed underground cable system is cyclone and earthquake resilient and due to design

improvement, power loses, and power failure shall be significantly reduced. Thus, the proposed UG

cable system is found to be a better than the existing overhead cable system. Existing OHE cable

route traverses through various sensitive location wherein excavation or laying the cable through

HDD may disturb the physical, biological and social environment. Such locations are bypassed in new

proposed alignment. Thus, new proposed alignment is recommended for development of project due

to minimal impact on sensitive receptors. RSJ poles are strongest among the options available and are

adopted to be used for this project. Cable laying will be combination of both trenching & HDD

method. HDD is preferred in the narrow and busy stretches to minimize the socio-economic impact.




8 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURES

8.1 Purpose

The purpose of the public consultation is to inform the community, stakeholders and Government

officials on the socio-economic impacts in the project areas and to assess the positive and adverse

impacts in the area using collaborative consultations and walk through exercises. The public

consultation also helps understand the suggestions and opinions of the stakeholders on mitigation

measures, alternatives to assess and check the negative impacts of the project on the socio-economy

and take the appropriate measures accordingly.

8.2 Objective of Public Consultation

The public consultations were conducted with the following objectives:

• To create awareness and generate understanding about the project among stakeholders, and to

collect their opinion, suggestions for planning and designing of the project

• To assess positive as well as adverse socio economic and environmental impacts in the area

through participatory methods such as one to one discussion and focus group discussions.

• To identify the need and concern of the public

• To assess cultural patterns and behaviour of local communities towards the project

• To understand the environmental and social issues associated with the project through discussions

• To understand suggestions and opinions of the community, Government officials and NGOs on

mitigation measures to counter and check the adverse and negative impact that threaten the socio-

economic environment in the area.

• To understand the satisfaction level of people with proposed mitigation and management

measures proposed for the project

8.3 Methodology

1. Public Consultation took place at four levels (a) one to one discussions with the public

commuting and residing along the route of the underground cable (b) Focus Group discussions

with people with their business interest and stakeholders traders and merchants association,

BSNL, etc (c) Discussions with line departments such as traffic police, municipality – water

supply, etc (d) Public Consultation at large for public participation

2. During reconnaissance visit, subsequent field surveys for screening studies and strip mapping the

Consultants team had identified active and influential stakeholders in the underground cabling

project in Alibag.

3. The Consultant team communicated all concerned through MSEDCL Officials using methods

well in advance time, date and venue of the stakeholder consultations, community consultation.

4. During Consultation, the team used checklists (given at Annexure 1, 2, and3). Check list for

screening studies was also used. The team ensured participation of all the stakeholders and were

given time to express their views.

5. Before beginning of Consultation, the team inquired with stakeholders whether they are aware of

the underground cabling project in Alibag and Chendhare village. In most cases, the response was

negative. Hence with support of MSEDCL representation, the Consultant team elaborated




purpose, work plans and methods to be used in execution of the underground cabling works in the

area.

6. Documentation and evidence creation for participatory consultations including attendance,

proceedings, reports, video recording etc was done in every meeting.

7. Consultant team held consultation with competent authorities, stakeholders and client at every

step of consultation process to ensure that the anticipated purpose of the consultation is met.

8.4 Consultation with Local Bodies and Line Departments

• Municipal Council, Alibag, legal owner of the road network to be used to lay underground cable

and coordinate with other line departments

• Municipal authorities for identification of disposal sites in case any debris is generated

• Gram Panchayat – Chendhare, Varasoli

• Traffic Department (Police)

Table 8.1: Discussion with the Local bodies

Local Body Points Asked Points Discussed/Clarified Mr. Sager Pathak,

Disaster Management

cell, Revenue department

• Awareness about the project

• Is there any proposed land

acquisition for the project

which has been

communicated to you by

MSEB or DPR consultant

• Any forest land involved

• To whom does the land of

road, water bodies & drains

belong

• Yes

• Not yet

• Not yet identified and

communicated and the records

are to be checked with forest

department • Small interior roads and drains

belong to municipal department,

rivers and water bodies land belong

to revenue department, Mangroves

belong to forest department, social

forestry land belong to people and

forest department

Mr. Manish Gaikwad,

Engineer, Municipal

Department

• Awareness on the project

• Municipal utilities available

in the area

• Current Sewage management

method in town

• Are maps available of the

water supply network

• Any cost estimates given to

Medhaj

• What is water requirement

quantity and source of water

• Any facility of ducts available

in the existing road network

• What is depth of pipeline

• How you will manage the

breakages and prevention of

damage to water supply

pipeline network during

proposed cable laying project

• Who will repair the road

which may get damage during

cable laying

• Yes

• Water supply line. No sewerage

network in Alibag town. STP and

sewerage network project was

proposed but was not approved. It

may be taken up in future.

• Every household/unit has septic

tank. Municipal department is

contacted by people for vacating

the tank on payment basis.

• No. water supply pipeline network

is as old as 1970s and the maps are

not available. Fitters work on basis

of idea and they have to sometime

excavate the area to find the issue

area

• App. 5 MLD and source is MIDC

pipeline

• Yes 2 km CC road in town has

provision of duct and it can be used

for proposed cable laying project.




Local Body Points Asked Points Discussed/Clarified

• There may be water

requirement during

implementation phase, can

municipal council provide the

water for the same

• Any suggestion for MSEDCL

Further there are some stretches

under planning to be converted into

CC with duct so laying of cable can

be done accordingly

• 1.5 to 2 meters below ground

• MSEB should ask contractors to

work in close coordination with the

municipal authority so as the

damage to water pipeline network

can be prevented

• This is yet to be decided

• Yes, if request is made by

MSEB/contractor

• Work to be carried out in close

coordination with municipal

authority and traffic department to

minimize the damages and public

inconvenience. Regular meeting

should be called with the municipal

department and other local bodies

during the design and

implementation phase to discuss

the project progress and minimize

the issues and expediting the work

Ms.Jyoti Banerjee, Dy.

Conservator of Forest,

Alibag


• What are the reserved

forest areas in Alibag

town?

• What is administrative status

of Alibag

• In what all cases forest

clearance would be required

• Any RET species available in

Alibag

• Suggestion

• No

• Mangroves are declared as reserved

forest by High court so all

mangrove areas even it is protected

area are reserved areas. Declared

RFs are RF near survey no 6 (near

forest office), Mangrove patch near

Smasham Bhoomi and Mangrove

patch near municipal council office

• Alibag falls under Alibag forest

division and Alibag is

headquartered. Different kind of

forest are there in Alibag forest

division, i.e. Mangroves, social

forestry, moist forest, riparian

forests etc

• If cable laying is in any Mangrove

patch or within any forest land or

any tree cutting is involved

• Refer Forest Working Plan of

Alibag for the same

• Proposed alignment should be

submitted with the forest

department to review if the

proposed work area is falling





within the forest area or not

Ms. Mamta, Member

and X- Sarpanch,

Chendhare


• Any issues with the project

• How the narrow

roads/stretches will be

managed

• Yes

• No and full cooperation will be

given by Panchayat during project

implementation.

• In Chendhare almost all roads are

wide enough for laying cable. If

issues will be there it can sorted out

by discussions. People of

Chandhere know about the project

Mr. Milind Vijay

Kandey,


• Any issues with the project

• No

• Why Varsoli has not been included

under the scheme. What are basis

of selection of the areas

• Varsoli is closer to sea than Alibag

and Chandhere so it should be

given first preference for

conversion of cable network to

underground

• Further Varsoli is tourist place

majorly and number of trees are

more thus issues with OH cable

system is more in Varsoli thus

Varsoli G.P. should also be covered

under the scheme

Mr. Manoj Mhatre,

Head Traffic Police

Cell, Alibag


• What issue can up during

project implementation

• No

• Alibag is small town and there are

various narrow stretches and

congested areas thus it is essential

to manage the traffic in these

stretches before initiating the task

else it may lead to massive traffic

jams, may lead to accidents etc

• A common meeting with all the

stakeholder like traffic police,

MSEB, Municipal Government

should be called up to discuss the

project.

• Roles and responsibility of each

department should be

communicated. Suggestions of each

department and data requirement

should be discussed.

• Work plan on priority basis should

be discussed and communicated to

traffic police department road wise

so as traffic management plan can

be prepared.

• Regular meetings for discussion of

project progress should be

organized. No last moment

information should be given as it

may create hassles.





• High level of safety should be

provided to prevent accidents.

• Work should not be taken up

during festival time especially

Ganesh Chaturthi

• Work should not be taken up

during monsoon or during high

alert due to cyclone/flood

Mr. G.T. Patil,

Manager, Bus depot

Alibag


• What are your concerns and

suggestions for the project

• Entire depot is concrete so dig in

only sides

• Expenditure to be done by MSEB

• Two gates are present at depot,

excavation should be done at one

gate once

• Prior information should be given

so as all the users can be informed

accordingly

8.5 Consultations with other Stakeholders and general Public

• BSNL

• Educational and Medical Institutions

• Shop Keepers, Merchants, Traders

• Trade Unions

• Local public (for information on existence of important public buildings, sensitive areas)

• NGOs working in the area – Jain Shakti Sansthan

Table 8.2: Discussion with the General Public and Other Stakeholder

Stakeholder Points Asked Points Discussed/Clarified

Mr. Gaikwad,

SDE, BSNL

• Awareness on the project.

• Are maps available of the

BSNL network Any

• Cost estimates given to

Medhaj

• What is depth of the

cables

• How many connections

are there in Alibag

• Is it possible to have

common trench for the

proposed UG electrical

cable and telecom cable

• Though few customer

will be disturbed but have

you requested DPR

consultant to incorporate

the measure of giving

prior information to

• Yes

• Yes, already shared with the Medhaj

• Yes, cost on basis of unit rate is shared with Medhaj

already.

• App 1.5 to 2 m

• App 3100+. For laying of cable at any particular

stretch not more than 200 customers will be affected

if any cable is disrupted while laying

• Not possible as electrical cable will have some EM

effect and may disturb the transmission of signal

through telecom cable. There should be minimal

distance of app 1 foot which should be kept between

the two cables. If no EM effect is there in the

proposed technology, then this proposal can be

considered. But this can be followed only in sections

which will overlap with BSNL line network, but the

entire system cannot be changed as it will have huge

cost implication





BSNL so as public can be

informed in advanced

about the expected

damage and accordingly

measures can be taken

No such measure suggested but yes, this point can be

taken and can be suggested

Schools

(Primary

school Urdu

medium,

Alibag Nagar

School No.1,

Marathi

medium, St.

Mary Convent

School, Alibag

Nagar School

No.5, Marathi

medium)

• Awareness about the

project

• What is your view

about the project?

• No

• Project should be implemented as it will improve the

aesthetics of the area and will increase the safety also

but certain safety measures should be taken up so as

there are no accidents due to project implementation

• Work should not be carried out on all the gates of

school simultaneously

• Work should be taken up preferably in the off timings

and vacation

• Prior information should be given to schools about

the work in the school and nearby areas as we will

make it mandatory that either parent per guardian

should accompany the children for the project

implementation period and teacher will accompany

student if any outside works are required. Playing in

that area also can be restricted

• Excavated areas should be barricaded, and no open

trench/pit should be left

• New transformers should be planned bit away from

school area

• Cabling work should be away from water pipelines

and septic tanks and water tanks

• No work to be carried out during monsoon as risk of

electrical shock increases due to wetness

• Proper measures should be taken so as there is no

leakage of current. It should be ensured through

regular maintenance & repair

• Maintenance should be through such system that

every time area should not require to be excavated to

carry out maintenance & repair work

• School should be told about the measures to be taken

to prevent accidents, so it can be communicated to

student and parents

• Debris should be regularly removed and should not

be allowed to pile up in front of school. It may create

high nuisance during rains

• JCB operators should be given training for the

precautions to be taken at sensitive locations as per

Nagar Parishad guidelines

• Festival time and rainy season should be avoided

• Fire safety system should be provided if work is

being done near the school area

• Peak traffic hours should be avoided

Store owners

and vegetable

vendors in


project

• Any issues anticipated

• No

• Yes, excavation may create a problem. Vegetable

vendors may have to shift temporarily to other





Chendhare location but that is acceptable as the project is good

for the area

• Store owners may have issue as the access may get

block due to excavation/project works. Thus, the

works should be taken up rapidly to minimize the

disturbance

• Rainy seasons should be avoided

• Road should be restored back to original condition

after completion of cable laying

Mr. Vijay H.

Kokare,

Director, Jain

ShikshaSansth

an


project

• View about the project

• Suggestion

• No

• Good project and should be implemented

• Various safety aspects should be considered,

Members of

Trade Union

of Alibag

Town (27

people

participated in

the

consultation).

Representative

from entire

market were

present in the

consultation)

• Awareness of the project

• Any issues anticipated

• No

• Yes

• The pits for underground cabling should not be left

open as such when the contractors stop the work or

delays.

• Safety measures should be taken care of.

• Time period for pits to be left as such should not be

more than 2-3 days. Rapid project implementation to

minimize the problem

• Consult traffic police department to minimize the

traffic issues

• Prior information to the shop owners should be give

• In case any asset is affected the it should be restored

back to original condition

• Future requirement of electricity of the nearby area

should be taken care of designing the system

• Repair works should not require repeated excavation,

fault detection should be through some machinery

within 24 hours of break down and fault should be

rectified remotely without excavation

• Provision of alternate cabling during short circuit of

the cable.

• Provision of detecting the fault during rainy season.

• Parallel roads should not be excavated at the same

time

• Who will bear the expense of repair and maintenance

• What is system if grievance reddressal, who will be

nodal person from MSEB to respond to queries.

Work should not be left on contractor only. MSEB

should monitor the entire work so as to minimize the

issues

• Water supply pipelines, BSNL cable should be taken

care of while laying UG cable

• Care must be taken in front of public facilities,

school, temple etc.




The photographs and attendance sheet of stakeholder consultations attached at Annexure-6

8.6 Public Consultation

On 10th March 2018, General public consultation was held at the District Collectorate

Conference Hall from 11 am to 2.30 pm.

The EQMS team did all the preparatory work such as drafting the purpose, agenda, date, venue and

time of the public consultation and was announced using public address system put on the auto-

rickshaw. The Auto-rickshaw covered entire Alibag town, Chendhare and Varsoli villages with the

announcement. EQMS team did video recorded the event of publicity.

The District Collectorate – Disaster Management Department and the Chief Executive Officer of the

Alibag Municipal Council issued letters to all the line departments to attend the public consultation.

The press notes, letters issued by the authorities is placed at Annexure-8.

The public consultation took place under the chair of the Chief Executive Officer Alibag Municipal

Council and the Dy DM Raigad district. More than 60community members, Govt. department

officials, and many stakeholders participated in the meeting.

The SIA summary was presented to the participants giving salient features of the scheme. The team

also conveyed their findings and observation including inventory of social and environmental impacts.

It was informed that UGC project shall benefit residents with regular and uninterrupted power supply,

shall check accidents due to existing dense overhead wiring, and make the Alibag city clean and

beautiful, attracting tourist inflow and that everyone gets power connection. Further, the project will

not have any long term permanent impact on livelihoods of the residents of the Alibag town and

Chendhare and Varsoli villages. There is no land acquisition proposed and hence there would not be

any displacement of any resident.

However, the following temporary impacts are anticipated and for which mitigation measures have

been proposed to avoid discomfort for the people for a long time during construction.

Traffic congestion: The traffic management will be assured during construction phase such as giving

diversion ways, police control, avoiding work during peak traffic hours especially keeping in mind

school / college timings

The project will be using latest technology such as Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) which shall

reduce no of roads to be evacuated / excavated.

The implementation shall be done in a systematic way so that at a time long sections would not be

dug. The project shall package its works so that maximum 100 m of length is dug.

During implementation, utility structures like electric poles, trees, steps, compound walls, ramps, shall

be affected. Though electric poles and their accessories shall be dismantled and taken away after

making the area to its original shape, there more than 300 numbers of structures like steps, compound

walls will be restored at the project cost. The estimated costs in removal and restoration are part of the

project cost.

Some shopkeepers – street sellers may find loss of livelihood for few days (10 days approximately).

There are 163 such vendors on six major locations in the Alibag town such as Mahavir Chowk,

Bazaar Peth, Gharat Ali, Shivaji Statue, Koliwada, Shribag 3, PMP road etc. Depending on need these




shop keepers shall be compensated based on their estimated daily loss of their business (net earnings).

The provision for the same is made under the SMP.

All the participants were agreed with benefits of the project and expressed that they have understood

the temporary impacts on resident such as discomfort, inconvenience, inaccessibility etc. and they are

ready to cooperate for gaining larger benefit in the long term.

Varsoli Sarpanch however requested that entire coastal area of Varsoli should be covered in the

project.

8.7 Community Perception about the Underground Cable Project

While studying Corridor of Impact of Project on people, the people were apprehensive that they may

lose their livelihoods during the time of construction. Participation in planning of work execution

shall help them to reduce their fears and give an opportunity to plan their livelihood. Consultations

were held at all the sensitive locations identified during reconnaissance visits, rapid appraisal and

surveys. The responses captured during focus group discussions, one to one interviews and also

during walk through exercises.

All the people consulted were very positive about the project intervention as they perceive reduction

in sufferings during cyclone after underground cabling. All of them has single voice supporting

“improvement though project shall improve quality of their life. Some participants voiced concern of

loosing livelihood for short period during construction.

Total no of respondents (individual, during one to one discussions in the field) = 33

Table 8.3: Positive and Negative Impacts

Positive Impacts Responses Negative Impacts Responses

Better quality uninterrupted power

supply during natural disaster of

cyclone

(33) 100% Traffic congestion due to narrow

lanes during construction (24) 80%

Overhead cables are accident prone

due to birds, heavy congestions

which will be mitigated due to the

project

(33) 100% Service Connections after LT will

be impacted as there is no access or

space for underground cabling

(16) 50%

Overhead cabling – with ugly look of

wiring of service connections in some

dense areas will be removed. It shall

promote good appearance of tourist

spots – beach, fort

(25) 80% Cabling underneath Slum dwelling

and bathrooms will be difficult in

high building density areas

(16) 50%

More improved access to power

supply will induce business

opportunities

(33) 100% Temporary Loss of livelihood of

Pheriwala, petty roadside

shopkeepers, inaccessibility to

shops,

(16) 50%

Improvement in quality of life (33) 100% Dust, Noise, air pollution,

inconvenience to public (frequent

visitors), uncomfortable conditions

created for people during

construction period

(22) 75%

Overall, the underground cabling is perceived as a positive project and people are ready to cooperate

for an early implementation of the project that makes Alibag town and its adjoining area “overhead

cable free” giving good quality and adequate electric power supply to boost to tourism business.




Disclosure

Social impact assessment report shall be disclosed at the SPIU (NCRMP) website. Executive

summary will also be disclosed in local language as well as on SPIU and NCRMP websites.




9 BUDGET PROVISIONS FOR SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS AND INSTITUTIONAL

MECHANISMS

9.1 Social management Budget and Its Implementation:

The Adequate resources are allocated under the project to ensure social safeguards which shall be part

of construction and operational costs. The various costs estimated are Rs 83.91lacs. Contractor shall

have to quote for each of the mitigation measures as applicable. The budget provisions during both

construction and operation phase is given in the Table 9.1..

Table 9.1: Social Management Budget

Sr.

No. Particulars Unit Quantity

Unit

rate

Total Cost

(INR)

1

A. Traffic Management:

Provision, fabrication and erection of

MS barricades of size 2.5m long x

2.0m height on both sides of the cable

trench alignment of total length

(5x500x2=5000mts) including cost of

materials and fabrication charges, all

materials/equipment required for

fabrication, transportation to site,

shifting of barricades from one place to

another with all incidental charges,

leads, lifts and all taxes and duties as

applicable from time to time as

specified by Engineer-in-charge

(considering 5 operational areas within

the package at any given point of time

& 500m length of barricade per

operational area)

Nos. 1000 1800 1,800,000

2

Provision of LED strip lighting to MS

barricades towards road side as a safety

measure during night hours, including

cost of LED strips and other

materials/equipment required for fixing

and illumination of LED strips, shifting

of LED strips from one place to another

with all incidental charges, leads lifts

and all taxes and duties as applicable

from time to time as specified by

Engineer-in-charge (considering 5

operational areas within the package at

any given point of time & 500m length

of barricade on road side per

operational area)

Rmt 2500 250 625,000




Sr.


Unit

rate

Total Cost

(INR)

3

Provision, installation of

cautionary/warning signage and

diversion boards as per IRC

specifications (SP:55 - 2014) on both

upstream and downstream sides of

operational area; 6 nos. for each 500

mts of operational area by segment for

total length of 2.5 km UG cable trench

(considering reuse of each board for 5

times), including cost of boards and

other materials required for fixing,

shifting charges from one place to

another with all incidental charges

leads, lifts and all taxes and duties as

applicable from time to time as

specified by Engineer-in-charge

Nos. 30 500 15,000

4

Providing of agile traffic

wardens/flagmen along operational

areas wearing orange vest and helmet

and carrying a red flag (600 x 600 mm)

securely fastened to a staff 1 m in

length and cones for guiding/managing

the traffic at near to

junctions/intersections in 20 locations;

2 persons for each location per 8 hours

shift including cost of labour and all

statutory regulations and all incidental

charges, leads, lifts and all taxes and

duties as applicable from time to time

as specified by Engineer-in-charge

Days 730 2500 1,825,000

5

Temporary provision of access/cross

over for properties adjacent to work

zones using portable planks (with

length 2 to 4 mts. or as required in line

with site conditions, at least 1.2 mts.

width and handrail on both sides

supported with vertical post at 0.5 mt.

spacing)

Nos. 50 500 25,000

Sub total 4,290,000




Sr.


Unit

rate

Total Cost

(INR)

6

B. Awareness and education

Issuing public notice, printing and

putting banners, advertisements

through local print and electronic

media, conducting awareness meetings

with public, printing and distributing

handbills to general public and

information dissemination through

appropriate means regarding type and

schedule of civil works, planned

diversions and/or partial closures,

utility shifting/damage/emergency

repairs, complaint handling and all such

issues that affect public/road

users/residents close to work zones

works being carried out in a particular

section, at least once in 15 days for the

entire project duration.

Fortnights 48 5000 240,000

7

Provision of Project Information Board

in sheet steel and all supports,

including fixing and maintenance

during the entire project. Minimum

board size should be 3 meters x 2

meters, with necessary information in

English and Marathi written in black

paint with white background. The

board details and the required

information will be furnished by the

Engineer. The complete design and

information shall be approved by the

Engineer.

Nos. 10 1000 10,000

Sub total 250,000




Sr.


Unit

rate

Total Cost

(INR)

8

C. Backfilling and restoration

Restoration of Steps with Plain cement

concrete of M15 Grade (1;2.5:5)

(Machine mixing) corresponding to IS

456 using MIXER with 40 mm size

graded machine crushed hard granite

metal (40mm, 20mm & 10mm size)

(Coarse aggregate) from approved

quarry and Brick masonry in CM 1:5

using well burnt country bricks/Fly-ash

bricks (as per the requirement)

including cost and conveyance of all

materials like cement, fine aggregate

(Sand) coarse aggregate, water etc., to

site and including seignior age charges,

sales & other taxes on all materials

including all operational, incidental and

labour charges, machine mixing, laying

concrete, curing etc., complete charges

for finished item of work.

Cum 300 5890 1,767,000

Sub total

17,67,000

9

Replacement cost of Other Structures

(part of boundary walls, kiosk's shop,

base of hand pump, signages etc with

Plain cement concrete of M15 Grade

(1;2.5:5) (Machine mixing)

corresponding to IS 456 using MIXER

with 40mm size graded machine

crushed hard granite metal (40mm,

20mm & 10mm size)(Coarse

aggregate) from approved quarry and

Brick masonry in CM 1:5 using well

burnt country bricks/Fly-ash bricks (as

per the requirement) including cost and

conveyance of all materials like

cement, fine aggregate (Sand) coarse

aggregate, water etc., to site and

including seignior age charges, sales &

other taxes on all materials including

all operational, incidental and labour

charges machine mixing, laying

concrete, curing etc., complete charges

for finished item of work

Cum 50 7337 366,850

Sub total

366,850




Sr.


Unit

rate

Total Cost

(INR)

10

Compensation to the loss of livelihood

during construction phase - 50 shops 1-

10 days of loss of daily earning @ Rs.

750 per day

1,218,000

11 Social Monitoring

5,00,000

Sub total 17,18,000

Total

83,91,000

Note: The budget related to sr. numbers 1 to 8 is already taken care in DPR/EMP due to their social

features. The activities and figures are reproduced here just for ready reference and they are not the

additional budget.

9.2 Institutional Arrangements for Implementation and Monitoring:

9.2.1 Project Administration and Management for NCRMP II

The state government has constituted Project Steering Committee (PSC) to oversee the overall

implementation of the NCRMP II and ensure the progress as per the agreed terms. The State Project

Implementation Unit is primarily set up to ensure the implementation of the project through

designated Line Departments supported through its sector experts and Project Management

Consultants – PMC).

In the case of UGC, the designated implementation line agency is MSEDCL. Environmental and

social management plan shall be implemented by EHS Cell of contractor (Comprising of

Environment, Social and Safety Officers) and supervision for implementation shall be done by

MSEDCL Alibag TPQA and SPIU/PMC. MSEDCL already have functional safety cell which shall be

named as EHS (Environment, Health and safety) cell. Safety Cell officer will be given additional

responsibility of environment and social management plan implementation. These officials shall also

be given required training for discharging additional responsibility of environmental and social

management. The structure of EHS environmental management for this project is given at Figure

9.1. Roles and Responsibility of the key staff are defined in sections below:




Figure 9.1: Organization Structure of EHS/SHE Cell

Implementation arrangements of SMP such as agencies, their roles and responsibilities, monitoring

mechanism are to be in line and together with the provisions and plans described in the EMP. The sub

section on Institutional arrangements may please be referred in EIA – Intuitional Arrangement for

implementation of EMP.




ANNEXURE 1: LIST OF SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES IN ALIBAG TOWN

Name of Pre-

primary/ Primary

School

Name of Middle School Name of Senior

Secondary School Degree/Egg. College

PNP Primary

School Veshavi K.E.S. Madhyamik School, Khanav N.E.S. Urdu High

School Sogaon D.K.E.S. C K High Mara

Med Chendhre

PNP Holy Child

School Veshavi D.K.T. School Alibag Marathi PNP High School

Chaul D.K.E.S. C K High Eng.

Med Chendhre K.E.S. English Med

Primary School D.K.T. School Alibag English PNP High School

Sutarpada Nav. Vidyalaya Mandal

Eng. Sec. P K.E.S. Primary

School Alibag PNP Madhyamik School, Dhokawad K.E.S. English Med.

High School K.E.S Eng. Med. Revdanda

MadhyamikShalaBaplePhansapu PNP Education

Society High School,

Gondha

SarkhelKanhojiAngre

College

PNP Madhyamik School, Kusumbal High School Yayshet B.N. High School. & Jr.

College, Aawas Shri Lakshmi Narayan Vidyanand PNP High School

ChaulAgrav

K.E.S. D.S. KhopkarMadhayamikShala St.Mary's Covent

School Chendhare SuryodayaVidyalaya. Sudkoli KES High Navgaon K.E.S. Madhyamik Vidyamandir I.E.S. High Marathi

Varsoli MadyamikVidyamandirPhoperi I.E.S. High English

Varsoli K.E.S. P.N.P Madhya. Shale Kur S.E.S High School

Kurul T.T. PatilMadhymikShalaTinvir R.C.F Sec. & Higher

Sec. School K.E.S. JanataVidyalayaBeloshi K.E.S R.M. Patil High

Sch. Kave K.E.S. MadhyamikShalaBhiljee K.E.S Adarsh Sec

Vidya. Shahap S.M. VakadeVidyalayaChondhi K.E.S. High School

Shahabaj K.E.S. S.R.T. High. School Rev K.E.S High School

NehuliKhand

V.G. Ranade High

School Thal

K.E.S. N.N. Patil High

School






ANNEXURE 2: DETAILS OF MEDICAL FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN PROJECT AREA

S.

No. Name of medical Infrastructure

Address

1 Alibag Civil Hospital Near Sea Shore, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-222021

2 Dhamankar Hospital I / 5, Shribag 3, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-9370690653, 9422094025, 9850909689, +(91)-

2141-222731, 222268

3 Kumthekar Eye Hospital Plot No M-25, Shribag 2, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-9422493377, +(91)-2141-222617

4 Dr.SarojTamboli Memorial

Hospital

Near Mahesh Talkies, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-227715, 225331

5 Dr. Tiwari Hospital Ramnath, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-225388

6 Anandi Maternity & Child Hospital

Opposite Megha Cinema Hall, Chendhare, Alibag HO, Alibag

- 402201,

Phone: +(91)-9423375117, 9970666317, +(91)-2141-223907,

223902

7 R C F Hospital Kurul Colony, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-224918

8 Ashwini Hospital Revdanda, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-240219

9 Sushrut Hospital Opposite Megha Cinema, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-9823066285, +(91)-2141-227973, 227974

10 Sabu Hospital

Building No 2, Near ST Stand, Chendhare, Alibag HO, Alibag

- 402201

Phone: +(91)-9422094123, 9371094123, 9373494123, +(91)-

2141-222123

11 Shree Hospital

Opposite Megha Cinema Halls, Chendhare, Alibag Ho, Alibag

- 402201

Phone: +(91)-9422494703, +(91)-2141-222715

12 PrathamikArogya Kendra Revdanda, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-240377

13 Jagdale Hospital Near ShetkariBhavan, Alibag HO, Alibag – 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-222808

14 Medical College Hospital Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-227928

15 Varsolkar Hospital Revdanda, Alibag HO, Alibag – 402201

16 Chaitanya Hospital At Post Pant Nagar, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-9422094005, +(91)-2141-224045

17 Jayashri Hospital Shribag 2, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-9850829865, +(91)-2141-225065

18 Mokal Hospital Hashiware, Alibag - 402209

Phone: +(91)-2141-244008

19 Chaitanya Hospitals Chendhre, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-222419

20 Sabu Hospital P N P Nagar, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-220123

21 Prayas Hospital Karlekhind, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-248899

22 Dr.Gavali Hospital Bypass Road, Chendhre, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-9850524024

23 Siddharth Hospital Thal, Alibag - 402207

Phone: +(91)-2141-699084




24 Jannawar Hospital Bypass Road, Alibag, Maharashtra- 402201

Phone: 02141 228 511

25

Dr.

Kelkar'sAyurcare&Panchakarma

Centre

KelkarWadi, ChhatrapatiShivajiChauk, Alibag - 402201

Phone: 091689 11444

Nursing Homes in Alibag

26 Waje Nursing Homes Shreenath 2, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-225025

27 Laxmi Nursing & ICU Centre Near Raigad Bazaar, Shribaug No 3, Alibag HO, Alibag -

402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-227483

28 Pradnya Nursing Home Revdanda, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-240273

29 Modern Nursing Home Near Maruti Temple, Chendhare, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-225584

30 Chintamani Nursing Home Poynad, Alibag - 402108

Phone: +(91)-9822503995

31 Deshpande Nursing Home Near St Stand, Shribag 3, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-9960866231, +(91)-2141-222335 Ayurvedic Clinics in Alibag

32 Golden Raise Ayurvedic Clinic

Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-9370517949

33 Sampurn Ayurved Panchakarm

Kendra

Poynad, Alibag - 402108

Phone: +(91)-9987722693

34 PatanjaliChikitsalaya

Dr. Kelkar Building, JoglekarChowk, Alibag HO, Alibag -

402201

Phone: +(91)-9822832378, +(91)-2141-221515

Website: www.divyayoga.com

35 Vd. Satyavrat Ramesh Nanal

1st Floor, Building No.4, PNP Society, Opp: Alibag Bus

Stand,


Phone: +(91)-9892229523

36

Dr. Kelkar's Ayurcare and

Panchakarma Centre

Shri Sadashiv Kripa, KelkarWadi, Near ChhatrapatiShivaji

Statue

Alibag HO, Alibag – 402201

Phone: +(91)-9168911444, +(91)-2141-222779 Homeopathy Clinics in Alibag

37 Shree Homeopathic Health Care

Clinic

Atharva Residency, Shop No 1, Ground Floor, Near ST Stand


Phone: +(91)-9822504711

38 Chetana'sUnique Growth Center Saket, Pezari- Alibag Road, Near P.H.C., Alibag HO, Alibag -

402201

Phone: +(91)-9422494503, 9920032333

39 Dr. Rajendra Jain Home Clinic Varsoli, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-9850686663, +(91)-2141-228562

40 Dr. KalikaDevkate

Kalash Co-Operative Housing Society, B 1, Mamta Nagar,

Chendhare, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-9325327791

41 Yash Homeopathic Clinic Block 3 B, Ashok Complex, Alibag HO, Alibag - 402201

Phone: +(91)-2141-626525

(Source: Village Profile of District Raigad 2011 and www.onefivenine.




ANNEXURE 2(I): ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PROFILE OF ALIBAG TOWN

Post & Telegraph

Postal service is present in the project Area. Post office is located in the Police line area of Alibag. .

Waste Management Facilities

There is no municipal solid waste management facility for Alibag Municipal Council. Municipal

waste is being currently disposed in open. Dumping is carried out openly in adjoining dumping

ground located near the Smashan ghat (crematorium) along the Smashan ghat road. Photographs

showing dumping ground are given in Figure 4.4 below. Site is identified for municipal solid waste

management facility which is located in village Bhadane, Gram Panchayat Khanav, Alibag.

Hazardous and bio-medical facility exists in Taloja. Some of the health centres are provided with

integrated bio-medical waste management facility

Dumping Ground at Alibag

Roads & Transportation

Alibag. Town is well connected from Pen and Mumbai through Alibag-Revdanda road (SH-91),

Alibag - Rewas Road and Alibag –Pen road (SH-88). The distance is approximately 108 km from

Mumbai. Ferry service available between Mumbai and Alibag. The nearest jetty is Mandwa from

where the catamaran / ferry services available for Gateway of India, Mumbai. Nearest airport is

Mumbai at a distance of 140. There are train services operated from Pen railway station (distance 30

km) on Konkan Railway connected to Panvel and Mumbai. Bus services of is available to connect

Alibag town to Mumbai, Pen and other areas like sagaon, Revdanda and Rewas. Other than buses,

three wheelers also ply in the area which serves as public transport. A bus depot and auto rickshaw

stand are exists in Alibag on Alibag Rewas road. The nearest railway station is Pen railway station

located about 29 km in north east direction to the town. Launches are also operated from Alibag to

Mumbai and Rewas. Nearest airport is Mumbai International Airport which is at app. 45 km from

Alibag town in North direction

Tourism

Alibag is well known for tourism in Maharashtra and tourism is main stay of economy in Alibag.

Major tourist attraction within the project area include Alibag beach, Varasoli beach, Alibag Fort and

HirakotFort. Other tourist destination in nearby areas include Siddheshwar Mandir, Khanderi &

Underi island, Magen Avot Synagogue, Akshi beach, Nagaon beach, Khim Navgaon beach, Awas,




Saswane, Rewas, Chaul Revdanda, Kankeshwar Mandir, Mandawa, Kashid beach and Korlai beach.

Resorts of Varasoli are famous all over India.

Most favorite tourist destination is (a) beach in Alibag because of its reasonable cleanliness and its

very flat stretch makes for a long walk and (b) Alibag Fort (Figure 4.5): it is the seat of district

administration of erstwhile Colaba district since 1852. The name Colaba is attributed to sea Fort

Colaba built by the Shivaji the great in 1680 to fight Sidhhis of Janjira and British of Mumbai. It is a

historical place witnessed many battles between Siddhis and Kanhoji Angre, the British and the

Portuguese.

Alibag Fort

Alibag also houses a Magnetic Observatory which was set up in 1904. It serves as one of the

significant observatories forming part of a global network now run by Indian Institute of

Geomagnetism. The observatory has two buildings; the first building has magnetometers that record

changes occurring in the Geo magnetic fields. The second building consists of precision recording

instruments, which give data about geomagnetic storms caused by solar storms which is shared with

different countries.

Archaeological Structures

The Hirakot Fort is an archeological site of national and international importance is present within the

project area. The Hirakot Fort is an archeological site as per ASI list if archaeological monuments

within the project area. However, the cable laying works will not be carried out within the premises of

fort but along the existing road within its RoW. Alibag/ Colaba fort is app. 800 m from the town in

SW direction in the sea.

HirakotLake and Fort Colaba Fort




ANNEXURE 3: CHECKLIST FOR INVENTORY OF HOT SPOTS, CRITICAL AND

SENSITIVE LOCATIONS

Underground Electric Cable Network Corridor

Package: _____________________________________________________________

Data Sheet No. Date Time:

Name of Enumerator: ……………………………………………………………………………

1. Location

Section (Km) Name of Village/ Urban

Ward

Chainage in m City / urban area

Taluka District

Block Landmark

Location (Distance in M from center of

underground cable alignment)

GPS Coordinates

Left side Right Side Lat Long.

Informant details

Name Address

Contact No Occupation

2.Inventory of anticipated impacts




2.1 Traffic Congestion observed / projected

Location details Present During Construction After construction

2.2 Inventory of physical assets located in the corridor likely to be affected

Location details - Private Assets- Utility Public Assets– Utility Community Property

Resources - Utility

2.3 Probable impact on assets

Who will be affected most Temporary – shifting Permanent – Displacement Inaccessibility (to shop

etc.)

Private Assets

Public Assets

CPR

2.4 Likely inconvenience to public due to project (frequent visitors to the location)

Description of

inconvenience

Temporary

Permanent Who will be affected most

2.5 Likely uncomfortable conditions for people (Inhabitants aside the locations)

Description of

uncomfortable conditions

Temporary Permanent Who will be affected most




2.6 Likely impacts on accessibility to Livelihood resources– shops, business, individuals, households and

others

Description of livelihood

accessibility to resources

Temporary Permanent Who will be affected most

2.7 Impact on archaeological and cultural /tourist spots

2.8 Loss of Trees

Location and ownership –

public, private

Species Density Area

2.9 Likely impact on movement / Transit corridors of cattle, wildlife

Location, Type of cattle Likely impact permanent Likely impact – temporary

2.10 Likely impact on Air / Noise pollution

Location Air Noise Cumulative Impact

2.11 Land Acquisition requirements if any

Location Area in ha No of Project Affected

Households

LA amounts to

displacement of

households

2.12 Any other Specify -

Name Signature




ANNEXURE 4: FORMAT FOR CONDUCTING CENSUS

Name of Village / Ward No.

Household :

Date

Name

Sex

Age

Relation to Household

Head (HH)

Primary Occupation

Secondary Occupation

Number of HH Members Disaggregated by Sex

Property Ownership with Estimated Value

• Structures

• Land and Type

• Other: Wells, Trees, Livestock

Highest Level of Education

Income

• Farm-based

• Off-farm labor

• Informal Sector Activities

• Other: Remittances

Name and Signature of Surveyor Name and Signature of Informant




ANNEXURE 5: PERSONS INTERVIEWED DURING FIELD SURVEYS

The following is the list of persons interviewed during field surveys. The survey tools are placed at

Annexure 1 for walk through exercise and Annexure 2 questionnaire for socio economic baseline of

the impacted persons:

Persons interviewed during field surveys

Sr.

No. Name Occupation/ location Contact No.

01 Mr. Ashok Ganesh Sonone Shop Keeper – Shreyas Electricals 9850661777 02 Mr. Palakar Service – Janmitra 7875523470 03 Mr. Chandrakant Darekar Service – Janmitra 7875523470 04 Mr. D. G. Ghard Service – Janmitra 7875523470 05 Mr. Kailas Local Resident 9623734664 06 Mr. Sudhir Mhatre Local Resident MIDC 9423375008 07 Mr. Prahlad Mhatre Local Resident MIDC 9324567899 08 Mr. Gotram Rathod Resident – Rohidasnagar 9225747530 09 Mr. T. A. Jain Resident Rohidasnagar 9225747530 10 Mr. Vishwas Pandurang Bhagat Local Resident No response 11 Mr. Kailas Mahadev Local Resident No response 12 Mr. Ashok R. Khot Fish Shop 7767836174 13 Mr. Moreshwar P. Bhandari Fish Shop 7767836174 14 Mr. Ganesh K. Vadolkar Fish Shop 9225747530 15 Mr. Dayaram M. Tabib Fish Shop Metapada No response 16 Mr. Kailas Nathu Hule Fish Shop Metapada No response 17 Mr. Sharad Padole Fish shop Metapada 9921054905 18 Mr. Ravindra Nakawa Labor Khojari Naka 9822495691 19 Mr. Dinesh P. Mukadam Labor Khojari Naka 9271777842 20 Mr. Hira Shivram Jadhav Contractor – civil 9011110158 21 Mr. Akshay Rathod Contractor – Electric 8698131812 22 Mr. Akbar Basir Sayyad Labor Mandvi 7798998182 23 Mr. Samad Basir Sayyad Labor Mandvi 8087919784 24 Mr. Mubarak B. Sayyad Labor Mandvi 7744815103 25 Mr. Haider Jalaudyeen Mandvi Mohalla 9922788196 26 Mr. Ramakant S. Bobhate Labor – Jalsapada 8805563662 27 Mr. Sachin. G. Sarang Labour – Jalsapada 9764881240 28 Mr. Dinesh G. Sarang Labor – Jalsapada 7798029066 29 Mr. Ganesh G. Sarang Labor – Jalsapada 7058450970 30 Mr. Dattatraya Babaji Late Farmer Bandarpada 9226265986 31 Mr. Sheshnath M. Bhagat Local Bandarpada No response 32 Mr. Prafulla R. Nakwa Local Bandarpada 9764446370 33 Mr. Vithan Sitaram Bhandari Local Mahavir Chowk No response 34 Mr. Ramesh Manmode Stationary Shop 7411571575 35 Mrs. Sunanda K. Patil Bag seller 9075318085 36 Mr. Shelke Service – Janmitra No response




ANNEXURE 6: FILLED SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE













ANNEXURE 7: PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Underground Electric Cable Network

Package:

Village name / Urban Ward City Location: Chainage ... km

Date ………………………………………….. Time ……………………….

Attendance: Total number Men Women

Venue for Public Consultations ……………………………

Names of Facilitator(s) …………………………………………………………………..

Nature of Impacts Conveyed and discussed

Sr.

No.

Particulars Response Suggested measures for both

positive and negative

01 Air Pollution

02 Noise Pollution

03 Water Pollution

04 Land acquisition

05 Loss of Trees – Natural regenerated

/ useful plantations

06 Accident or Safety, traffic

congestions

07 Domestic animals – their

movements

08 Agriculture / horticulture

09 Movement of Wild Animals




10 Loss of property, houses, other

assets due to removal

11 Inconvenience to the commuters /

frequent visitors

12 Impact on Community Property

Resources

13 Livelihood Impacts on shops and

business due to inaccessibility

14 Uncomfortable living conditions

created for inhabitants in the area

15 Any other issue

Overall Public Opinion captured on Positive Impacts during public consultation

Sr. No. Positive Impacts Suggestion (strengthening measures for positive

impacts)

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

Overall Public Opinion captured on Negative Impacts during public consultation

Sr. No. Negative Impacts Suggestion (mitigation measures for negative

impacts

01

02




03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

Methods followed

1. Criteria used in selection of venue

2. Criteria used in selection of stakeholders

3. Who has helped in planning of Public Consultations, how?

4. Method used in communicating the respondents

5. Details of documentation of the public consultation:

Videography

Photography

Other method

Signature Facilitator

Attendance

Location Chainage Name of locality




Nearest Landmark

Village / Urban Ward No. City

Date: Venue Time Duration:

Sr.

No.

Name Age Sex Occupation Contact No.

Signature of Facilitator




ANNEXURE 8: SOCIAL SCREENING CHECK LIST

1. Does the sub-project activity require acquisition of private land?

Yes No

Give the following

details:

Private Land (sqm. /ha.)

Govt. Land (sqm./ha.)

Forest Land (sqm. /ha.)

2. Does the proposed sub-project activity result in demolition/removal of existing

structures?

Yes No

If so, give the following details:

Number of public

structures/buildings

Number of common property

resources(such as religious/cultural/ drinking

water/wells/etc.)

Number of private structures

(located on private or public land)

3. Does the proposed Project activity result in loss of crops/trees?

Yes

4. Does the proposed Project activity result in loss of direct livelihood/employment?

Yes

5. Does the proposed activity result in loss of mangrove ecosystem/ community forest

on which nearby residents/local population are dependent for fuel wood/grazing etc.?

Yes No

If yes, give the details of the extent of area to be

lost (in acres or / in ha.).

6. Does the proposed Project activity affect schedule tribe/caste

communities?

Yes No




ANNEXURE 9: PHOTOGRAPHS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Consultation with Trade Union, Alibag Market

MSEB & PMC

Traffic Police Head Sister Meena (Principal), St. Mary Convent

School




Mr. AjitPatil

Principal, Alibag Nagar School No.5, Marathi

medium

Mr. Vijay H. Kokare, Jain ShikshaSansthan

Milin Vijay Kandey , G. P. Varasoli Mr. Gayekwad , BSNL

Mr. Manish Gayekwad& Mr. N.P. Jadhav ,

Municipal Council, Alibag

Mrs. Jyoti Banerjee, Dy. Conservator of forest,

Alibag Forest Department




Dilip Bhai, Kirana Union Head Mr. G.T. Patil, manager, Alibag Bus Depot

Mr. Abdul Wahid Dhare , Principal, Primary school

Urdu medium

Ms. Mamta, Ex Sarpanch& Member, Chendre

Vegetable Vendors, Chendre Santosh Dharma, Alibag Nagar School No.1,

Marathi medium




ANNEXURE 10: ATTENDANCE SHEET




ANNEXURE 11: ALIBAG UGC - JOINT FIELD VISIT LOCATIONS - 23-24 NOV 2017

Sr. No DTC # Location Name of

Ward / village Landmark Likely Corridor

impacts Temporary Shifting Permanent

Displaceme

nt 1 7 Chendhare GP Office –

Alibag Pen

Road

Satish

Engineering UG exists – no

impact Whether UGC

trespasses through

Private land

No

2 21 Ramakant

Hotel Alibag ST

Stand -- UG Nalla

Crossing Alternatives to be

explored No-

3 25 Om Electrical Old Ward No.

4 Old

Municipal

office

College, offices –

commuters,

crossing

2 to 3 Shops partly

during construction No-

4 BSNL Ward 2 Chendhare

Revas Road,

BSNL Office

,

Revas Rod, BSNL

Office, Heavy

Traffic

-- No

5 Varsoli Jai Bhavani

Meat Shop Bye pass road Chendhare Traffic congestion -- No

6 Varsoli Gurudeo

Colony Chendhare -- -- -- No

7 16 Rohidasnagar Rohidasnagar -- High building

density UGC passes through

buildings No

8 2 Shribag No. 2 Shribag # 2 -- Dense population

area Slum dwelling,

bathroom – 5 No

9 26 Koliwada Metapada -- Petty shop

keepers 3-4 no of Shop partly

during construction No

10 26 Shivalkar

Naka Madhala Pada Fish Market Traffic congestion 3-4 shops partly


11 27 Koliwada Fish Market Khojari Naka Shop 5-6 shops partly


12 28 Bandar Pada Khojari Naka -- Shops, road

crossing 3-4 shops partly


13 28 Shastrinagar Koliwada Banjara Basti Overhead wiring

above slum

dwellings

Slum dwelling,

bathroom during

construction – 10 no

--

No

14 27 Mandavi

Mohalla Custom Office -- Traffic congestion -- No-

15 27 Jalsapada Jalsa Pada -- Narrow lanes -- No-- 16 28 Bandarpada Shastrinagar -- Dust, noise -- No-- 17 23 Mahavir

Chowk ST Stand

Alibag -- Traffic congestion

– narrow lane 5-6 shops partly

during construction No--

18 23 Brahman Ali Ram Mandir -- Heavy traffic peak

hours – 11 – 12

and 17 – 19

5- 6 shops partly

during construction No--

19 34 State Bank of

India Main

Branch

Old city -- Narrow lane,

traffic congestion -- No--




ANNEXURE 12: COMMUNICATIONS











































Public Consultation Photographs 10th March 2018 at District Collectorate Office

Daily Lokmat gave a wide publicity to the Public Consultation held on 10 March 2018




Participants at the Public Consultations at District Collectorate on 10th March 2018

ANNEXURE 13: LIST OF FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS WITH NAMES OF RESPONDENTS AND THEIR CONTACT NO.

Sr.

No.

Location Name of

Village/Urban Ward

Landmark Respondent Details

Name Address Contact No Occupation

1 Chandhare G P Upto 700m

underground feeder from sub

station

Chendhare G P Satish Engiring Mr. Palakar Alibag 7875523470 Service

2 Ramakant Hotel Urban -1 - IDBI

Bank ST Stand Alibag IDBI Bank Mr. Palakar Alibag 7875523470 Service

3

Om Electrical Old 4 Ward Old Municipal Mr. Ashok Ganesh

Sonone

Shrayas

Electrical

Old

Muncipal

Office

9850661777 Service

4 Urban Sector 2 Kolawada/mitpada

Rohidas Nagar

Chandare

Mr. Chandrakant

Derekar Alibag 7875523470 Service

5

Jai Bhavani Matan Shop-

Byepass Road, Chendhare

Chendhera

Bye pass road

Mr. D G Ghard Alibag Trade

Mr. Kailas Jabib 9623734664 Shop keep

6

Chandare G P Waral Guredeo

Colony

Chanderi GP

Guredeo Coloney

Mr. Sudhir Mhatre Ovary app

MIDC nov

colony

9423375008 Shop

Mr. Rilhard Mathiel 9324567899 Shop

7

Rohidas Nagar Rohidas Nagar Rohidas Nagar

Mr. Gotram Rathod 9225747530 Shop

Vishwas Pandrung

Bhagat Trading

Mr. Kailas Mehadeo

Tabib Shop

Draft Final SIA and RAP for Project “Conversion of Existing Overhead Distribution Network to UG Cabling System for Alibag, Dist.-Raigad

Maharashtra under NCRMP-II Project”


Sr.

No.

Location Name of

Village/Urban Ward

Landmark Respondent Details


8

Shilvalkar Naka madhala

Pada Madhala Pada Fishar Market

Mr. Ashok R Khot FishMarket Shop

Moreshwar P Bandri Fish Market 7767836174 Shop

Ganesh K Vadolkar Fish Market 9225747530 Shop

9

Fish Market Koliwada

Fishar Market

Koliwada Koliwada

Dayaram M Tabib Meta Padda Fisherman

Kailas Nathu Hule Meta Padda Fisherman

Sharad Padole Meta Padda 9921054905 Fisharman

10

Khojari Naka Bandar

Pada

Bandar Pada

Bandar Pada

Ravindra D Nakwa

Khojari Naka

9822495691 Labour

Dinesh P Mukadam 9271777842 Labour

11

Shastri Nagar

Shastri Nagar

Koliwada

Hira Shivram Jadhav Shastari Nagar

Kol 9011110158

Contractor

Con

Akshay Rathod Shastari Nagar

Kol 8698131812

Contractor

Electrical

12

Mandavi Mohalla

Costasm Office

Mandavi Mohalla

Costasm Office Custom Office

Agbar Bassir Sayyad Mandavi

Mohalla 7798998182 Contractor

Samad Bassr Sayyad Mandavi

Mohalla 8087919784 Contractor

Mubarik Bissar Sayyad Mandavi

Mohalla 7744815103

Contractor

Electrical

Hudar Jalaludyan

sayyad 9922788196


Sachin G Sarang Jalsa Pada 9764881240 Service

Dinesh G Sarang Jalsa Pada 7798029066 Service

Ganesh G Sarang Jalsa Pada 7058450970 Service

Sr. Location Name of Village/Urban Landmark Respondent Details

Draft Final SIA and RAP for Project “Conversion of Existing Overhead Distribution Network to UG Cabling System for Alibag, Dist.-Raigad

Maharashtra under NCRMP-II Project”


No. Ward Name Address Contact No Occupation

13

Shastri Nagar Pandar

Pada Bandar Pada Bandar Pada

Dattatraya Babaji Late Shastri Nagar

bandar Pada 9226265986 Farmer

Sheshanath M Bhagat Shastri Nagar

bandar Pada Farmer

Prafful R Nakwya Shastri Nagar

bandar Pada 9764446370 Service

14 Mahivar Chawk St Stand Vitthal Satiram Bandhari Service

15

Mahivar Chwk Mahivar Chawk Mahivar Chawk Ramesh Manmode Mahavir

Chawk 74101571575

Zerox

Stationary

Shops

16

Brahaman Alai Ram

Mandhar Ram Mandir Ram Mandir Sunanda K Patil

Brahaman

Alai Ram

Mandir

9075318085 Bag Seller

17

State Bank Of India Main

Branch

State Bank Of India

Main Branch

State Bank Of

India Main

Branch

Shalke Alibag Service




ANNEXURE 14: SUGGESTED INVENTORY OF AFFECTED UTILITIES AND STRUCTURES

Sr.

No.

Location Description of

Utility /

structure (e.g.

Electric poles,

trees, steps,

compound

walls, etc.)

Estimated cost of

removal of

utilities/structures

(wages, machinery,

material used,

transport, etc.)

Estimated

restoration

costs of

impacted

utilities /

structures

Methodology

adopted

1

2

3

4

Please provide summarized explanatory note on above inventory

Suggested format for preparing Inventory of affected livelihoods units (shops, businesses vendors,

squatters) during laying of cable:

Sr.

No.

Location Description

of

livelihood

type

Approx.

Daily

income

(Rs.)

Estimated

number of

days of

loss

during

cable

laying

works

(Rs.)

Proposed

Livelihood

assistance

(Amount)

Methodology used for

assessment of loss and

livelihood

1

2

3

4

5

6

Please provide summarized explanatory note of above inventory




ANNEXURE15: EXCAVATION AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

EXCAVATION AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

Introduction

All the sites for material storage, site office, labour camps, and excavation sites lay within the project

area. Traffic density is not very high in project area except in Market area. Project implementation will

add to traffic in the project area and also traffic congestion will increase on the roads where excavation is

planned, dismantling will be undertaken, and other project activities will be undertaken. Thus, it is

required to manage the traffic arising due to project and the project activities due to which traffic

congestion should be prevented.

Scope and Purpose

The plan addresses labour and community safety related impacts that may arise from the increased project

traffic, due to movement of heavy equipment/machinery and vehicles along the site access and approach

roads particularly during construction phase. The plan will be regularly updated by the contractor with the

project progress and as vehicle & equipment movement requirements are identified in detail. Designated

traffic coordinator will be responsible for overall coordination of traffic management.

• Excavation Plan

• Excavation should be planned in consultation with the traffic police department

• Excavation should not be taken up parallel on both the edges on the same road

• Excavation should not be undertaken during festival time

• Excavation should not be undertaken during monsoon season

• Excavation should not be undertaken on both the access of any cultural, archaeological,

institutional, religious and hospital property

• Alternate access should be provided to the property for which access is blocked

• Alternate route should be defined, if any particular road is partially or completely blocked

• Public should be informed about the blocked routes in advance

• Traffic supervisors should be appointed on the route where the route blockage is carried out to

guide the traffic.

Traffic Management

The following measures will be implemented during this phase:

• Movement of construction material & debris carrying vehicle will be restricted to defined

access routes & defined hours avoiding the peak hours

• Proper signage will be displayed at important traffic junctions along the vehicular access

routes to be used by construction phase traffic. The signage will serve to prevent any

diversion from designated routes and ensure proper speed limits are maintained near

residential areas.

• Any road diversions and closures should be done with the consultation of traffic police

department




• Usage of horns by project vehicles will be restricted near sensitive receptors viz. schools,

settlements etc.

• Traffic flows will be timed wherever practicable during period of increased commuter

movement in the day.

• Temporary parking facilities shall be provided within the work areas, labour camp, material

storage site, site office and other such areas

• Vehicular movement will be controlled near sensitive locations viz. schools, colleges,

hospitals identified along designated vehicular transportation routes.

• Routine maintenance of project vehicles will be ensured to prevent any abnormal emissions

and high noise generation.

• Adequate training on traffic and road safety operations will be imparted to the drivers of

project vehicles. Road safety awareness programs will be organized in coordination with local

authorities to sensitize target groups viz. school children, commuters on traffic safety rules

and signages. Self-defensive training should be given to drivers.

• Drivers should carry the documents all the time including driving license, vehicle insurance

policy, RC, Service records of vehicle, PUC, Name & Contact details of vehicle owner

• All vehicle should be provided with first aid box

• The contractor(s) shall frame and implement a “No Drug No Alcohol” Policy to prevent road

accidents/incidents.

• Traffic management plan should be implemented by traffic supervisor under SHE cell’s head.

Traffic marshals should be kept at site to manage the incoming & outgoing traffic.

• Records of name of driver & number of vehicle should be maintained at the site.

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