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Draft Resettlement and Rehabilitation Action Plan – Package G 6 Transmission lines Haryana Power System Improvement Project

HARYANA POWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

DRAFT RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION ACTION PLAN

PACKAGE G-6

TRANSMISSION LINES (FARIDABAD CIRCLE)

220 kV D/C LINE FROM SECTOR -72 GURGAON (GURGAON DISTRICT) TO RANGALA RAJPUR (FIROZEPUR-ZIRKA)

220 kV D/C LINE FROM PROPOSED 400 kV SUBSTATION NAWADA (FARIDABAD DISTRICT) TO 220 kV SUB-STATION, A-5 FARIDABAD

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HARYANA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM LIMITED

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TTTAAABBBLLLEEE OOOFFF CCCOOONNNTTTEEENNNTTTSSS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................................... 4

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY......................................................................................................... 5 CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY ...................................................................... 8 1.1 Background ..................................................................................................................... 8 1.2 The Project- HPSIP.......................................................................................................... 8 1.3 Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited......................................................................... 8 1.4 Package G-6 (Transmission Lines)................................................................................... 9 1.5 Measures Taken to Minimize Impacts ............................................................................ 10 1.6 Objectives of the Study.................................................................................................. 10 1.7 Approach and Methodology........................................................................................... 10 1.8 Structure of the Report................................................................................................... 11 CHAPTER 2 - PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA ............................................................................. 12 2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 12 2.2 Profile of the Project Districts ........................................................................................ 12 2.3 Socio-economic Profile of Impacted Villages (Circle wise)............................................ 13 CHAPTER 3 – ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ................................................................................ 16 3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 16 CHAPTER 4 – IMPACT ON LAND AND PERSONS ........................................................................... 21 4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 21 4.2 Social Impact Assessment of the Proposed Sub-packages .............................................. 21

CHAPTER 5 – STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS ........................................................................... 23 5.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 23 5.2 Consultations for Sub-package I..................................................................................... 23 5.3 Consultations for Sub-package II ................................................................................... 29

CHAPTER 6 – RESETTLEMENT POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK................................................. 32 6.1 Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework ...................................................................... 32 6.2 Procedure for Land Acquisition ..................................................................................... 32 6.3 World Bank Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12)......................... 34 6.4 HVPNL Environment and Social Policy and Procedures................................................ 34 6.5 Social Entitlement Framework....................................................................................... 34

CHAPTER 7 – INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS........ 39 7.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 39 7.2 Institutional Framework.................................................................................................. 39 7.3 Social Procedures............................................................................................................ 39 7.4 Capacity Building .......................................................................................................... 40 7.5 Grievance Redress Mechanism ...................................................................................... 41

CHAPTER 8 – BUDGET ESTIMATES ............................................................................................. 43 8.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 43 8.2 Compensation ................................................................................................................ 43 8.3 Budget and Costs ........................................................................................................... 43

CHAPTER 9 – IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE ............................................................................... 45 9.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 45 9.2 Tasks and Schedule............................................................................................................ 45


LLLIIISSSTTT OOOFFF AAANNNNNNEEEXXXUUURRREEESSS Annexure A – Mewat and Gurgaon Annexure A1 – Photographs of area en-route in Mewat and Gurgaon.......................................................................... 47 Annexure A2 – Community consultations .................................................................................................................. 50 Annexure A3: Walkover Survey and route marked on Toposheets .............................................................................. 82 Annexure B - Faridabad Annexure B1 – Photographs of area en-route in Faridabad.......................................................................................... 84 Annexure B2 – Community consultations................................................................................................................... 85 Annexure C - Rates of Trees and Crops Annexure C1 – Rates of Trees and Crops ................................................................................................................... 89 Annexure D - Formats Annexure D1 – Consultation Checklist..................................................................................................................... 102 Annexure D2 – Census/Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire................................................................................. 104 Annexure D3 – Proforma for Compensation for Crops.............................................................................................. 111 Annexure E - List of Officials Annexure E1 – List of Officials................................................................................................................................ 115


LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AF Affected Family

BPL Below Poverty Line

ESMC Environment and Social Management Committee

ER&RC Environmental Rehabilitation and Resettlement Committee

ESIU Environmental and Social Implementation Unit

ESPP Environmental and Social Policy Procedures

GOI Government of India

GRC Grievance Redressal Committee

HH Household

HPGCL Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited.

HVPNL Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited

kV Kilo volts

IT Information Technology

LAA Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (1984)

LILO Loop In Loop Out

OP Operational Policy

PAF Project Affected Families

NGO Non Government Organization

NRRP National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy 2007

RRAP Resettlement and Rehabilitation Action Plan

ROW Right of Way

SAMP Social Assessment and Management Plan

SC Scheduled Castes

WB World Bank


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed project – Haryana Power System Improvement Project, funded by the World Bank and implemented by Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), aims to improve the accountability, efficiency and quality of electricity services in Haryana through investments in power supply infrastructure, training/capacity building and technology-transfer, and overall institutional strengthening. Scope of the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan This plan looks into the resettlement issues for the transmission lines based on the walkover surveys provided by the HVPNL. Project would require minimal land acquisition and resettlement. G-6 Package comprises ten transmission lines1. The Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan has been prepared for two transmission lines in Fariadabad circle, in compliance with the Environment and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP) of the HVPNL. Scope of Land Acquisition and Resettlement Social issues associated with transmission projects are mainly related to land required for footing towers, without any acquisition of land. Transmission line alignments have been finalised by avoiding/ crossing villages and settlement areas and trees. Official estimates indicate that for these transmission lines in Faridabad circle cutting across three districts, a total of 328 towers shall be footed for which the landowners would witness insignificant impact on their land. A total of 3.936 acres of land would be required for footing these 328 towers. Each landowner will witness constraints for that area and will be able to cultivate under the transmission lines and towers. The Project will not have adverse impact on livelihood or income. The outcome of social impact assessment carried out for these transmission lines indicate that the, adverse impacts shall comprise: loss of crops during construction, temporary disturbance during construction and erection of transmission towers and stringing and potential change in land prices. These lines pass through 31 villages in the rural areas and 5 villages in urban/semi-urban areas closer to Sohna-Gurgaon and Faridabad. A total of 152 acres of agricultural land will be covered by these transmission lines, thereby impacting standing crops during the construction period. Standing crops observed by the survey team were mustard, wheat, cotton and vegetables. However, HVPNL may like to avoid these standing crops by scheduling the timing of the construction works between two crops. Community Consultations The consultations constituted an important tool to gauge people’s perceptions and to record their views with regard to the important infrastructure development that shall take place in their area. In addition, they were used as a medium to convey the ESPP and its relevant provisions. Community consultations were carried out in 14 villages with the respective Panchayats, village communities and women groups. These consultations brought forth the necessity of project intervention of this kind. Two distinct and contradictory perceptions emerged from these 1 These transmission lines include Under Faridabad circle: 220 KV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to Rangala Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq. inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh – 80 Km; Const. of 220 KV D/C Line with “ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 KV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 KV sub-station A-5 Faridabad – 6 km. Under Hisar circle; LILO of both circuits of existing 220 KV D/C 400 KV Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to Isherwal S/stn at 220 KV S/Stn Sangwan (Tosham) with 0.4 sqm “ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40 Km; LILO of 132 KV Isherwal – Jui S/C line at 132 KV sub-station Kairu (Bhiwani) with ACSR (Painther) – 4.2 Km; LILO of 132 KV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at Masudpur (Hansi) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 13.620 km. Under Panchkula circle: 220 KV D/C line from 400 KV S/Stn PKL to 220 KV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 Km; LILO of one circuit of 220 KV D/C Panchkula – Tapla line at 220 KV S/Stn Raiwali (Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km. Under Karnal circle: LILO of one circuit of 132 KV D/C PTPS – Chandauli line at 132 KV S/stn Kabri (Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 2.305 Km. Under Gurgaon circle: Const. of 132 KV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq. “ACSR (Zebra) from 220 KV Dhanonda to proposed 132 KV substation Nangal Mohanpur (Mohindergarh) – 11.260 km; const. of 132 KV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq “ACSR(Zebra) from 220 KV Dhanonda to proposed 132 KV Sub-station Pali (Gurgaon) – 13.515 km


discussions. While in Mewat district, the lack of power and demand for more power to meet the domestic and agricultural needs was the overpowering message. In Gurgaon district, satisfaction with the current power supply and the need to preserve land emerged as an important message indicating socio-economic reality. The overall socio-economic condition in the villages in Mewat was low. However, the scenario was radically different in Gurgaon-Sohna and Faridabad where power supply was closer to as received by those who live in urban areas. Depreciation in value of land and potential loss of land due to other proposed infrastructural interventions such as gas, water and sewer pipelines, railway lines, emerged as their main concerns and therefore requested re-routing of the lines to save their lands. Largely, communities were similar in their expectations of the project. This contrast continues in issues such as compensation for land besides standing crops with communities in Mewat accepting the tower points on their lands as a requirement while the urban areas were keener on the compensation for such impacts. Safety emerged as major concern for most people and in particular for women folks, while they acknowledged the overall benefits that will accrue from these lines. Resettlement Principles and Policy Framework This project is based on the resettlement principles of avoidance, minimization and alleviation. Among other principles, special attention has been paid for the improvement of living standards of marginalized and vulnerable groups and ensuring delivery of R&R entitlements and compensation for lost assets based on HVPNL’s entitlement framework. This project has taken into account the HVPNL’s Environment and Social Policy and Procedures, which covers the mandatory social requirements for HVPNL transmission works including Land Acquisition Act 1894, Haryana Government Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy for land acquisition, WB OP 4.12 on Involuntary Resettlement and OP 4.10 on Indigenous Peoples. Besides, these policies, National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007 too had been consulted while framing the ESPP. Public is informed about the project at every stage of execution by press notes and media release etc. Entitlement Framework HVPNL’s framework is to ensure realistic rehabilitation and compensation of the acquired assets of the affected assets covering categories such as loss of land (homestead land, agriculture land, tenants, lease holders, encroachers/ squatters etc), loss of structure ( with valid title, tenants, lease holders, squatters, cattle sheds, workshop sheds etc.), loss of livelihood, Loss of standing crops/ trees, loss of access to common property resources (CPR) and facilities, losses to host communities, panchayat land and additional benefits for vulnerable persons. The entitlement for this subproject adopts and complies with the HVPNL’s framework. For this sub-project, only compensation for standing crops falls under the framework. Institutional Framework and Grievance Redressal A three-tier set up is proposed in the ESPP of HVPNL viz., Divisional, Zonal and at Headquarters, comprising of Officials at respective levels. At the Head Quarter Level it is Environment, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Committee (ERRC), at Zonal level it is Environment and Social Monitoring Committee (ESMC), and at the Division level it is Environment and Social Implementation unit (ESIU). The grievance if any will be first addressed by the ESMC. Compensation and Budget Estimates Compensation for this package pertains to standing crops only. These were calculated keeping in view the yield of crops and their rates. Compensation for land for tower base has not been calculated as it is not mandatory as per ESPP. Any claimant for compensation of tower land has to put up his/her case to the District Collector and only after assessing the impact on that particular family, the DC will decide on the compensation. Total compensation for crops has


been estimated at Rs. 36,70,506/- (Rupees Thirty Six Lakhs Seventy Thousand Five Hundred and Six Only. Options for budget have been provided by taking cognizance of the alternative that HVPNL can schedule such as timing of the construction works between two crops, in which case compensation amount payable would be nil.


CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY

1.1 Background The power demand in Haryana on an average has been of the order of 7% to 8% in the past. Now it is in the range of 14% for the state as a whole and between 20-25% in certain pockets like in Gurgaon district. In response to this increasing demand, HVPNL has prepared a comprehensive transmission program that proposes power load growth and evacuation of the proposed capacity addition of power at an estimated cost of Rs. 7643 crore during the 11th Five year plan. Under this program HVPNL will undertake construction of new sub-stations, installations of additional transformers and laying of new transmission lines interlinking of lines of existing substations. The state of Haryana in the northern part of India is located strategically close to the National Capital of India New Delhi, and one third of its area falls within the National Capital Region (NCR). It is bordered by Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the north and by Rajasthan to south and west. Its borders to Uttar Pradesh in the East are defined by the River Yamuna. The capital of the state is Chandigarh which is administered as a Union Territory and is also the capital of Punjab. 1.2 The Project- HPSIP The proposed project – Haryana Power System Improvement Project (HPSIP), funded by the World Bank, aims to improve the accountability, efficiency and quality of electricity services in Haryana through investments in power supply infrastructure, training/capacity building and technology-transfer, and overall institutional strengthening. Major objectives include improving service delivery; enhancing operational efficiency and institutional capacities. The improvement of service delivery of the transmission company i.e. HVPNL is aimed at by ensuring efficient transmission of additional power to be available within the state over the next 4 years; providing greater grid stability and system security; and by facilitating the transmission to an open access regime within the state. Another important objective, which the project has envisaged includes enhanced operational efficiency and customer service levels in selected geographical areas of Haryana through investments. This project’s third important target is to enhance institutional capacities of three utilities in the transmission lines and distribution sub-sectors through introduction of modern management practices.

In this context, the World Bank is supporting the strengthening of transmission system for enhancing reliability and system security as well as to reduce transmission losses, by constructing new sub-stations and transmission lines. The project is being executed by the Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL). HVPNL has divided the current phase of work into 13 packages consisting of substations and transmission lines. 1.3 Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited In 1998, the Haryana State Electricity Board (HSEB) was re-organized into State owned corporation namely Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) for Transmission and Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL). HPGCL was made responsible for operation and maintenance of State’s own power generating stations. HVPNL was entrusted the power transmission and distribution functions. Simultaneously, an independent regulatory body i.e. Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), was constituted to aid and advise the State Government on the development of the power sector, to regulate the power utilities and take appropriate measures to balance the interest of various stake-holders in the power sector, namely electricity consumers, power entities and generation companies etc.


HVPNL was further reorganized on July 1, 1999 by carving out two more Corporations, namely Utter Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd. (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Vitran Nigam Ltd. (DHBVNL) with the responsibility of distribution and retail supply of power within their jurisdiction. While UHBVNL is responsible for Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Panipat, Sonepat, Rohtak, Jhajjar and Jind districts, DHBVN caters to Hisar, Fatehabad, Bhiwani, Sirsa, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Mewat, Rewari and Narnaul districts.

1.4 Package G-6 (Transmission Lines) Under this package, ten transmission lines are proposed. These lines are spread in five HVPNL circles in the state of Haryana. Circle-wise lines are given below sub-packages under Package G-6 as listed below:

Under Faridabad circle (i) 220 kV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to Rangala Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq.

inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh – 80 Km (ii) Const. of 220 kV D/C Line with “ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 kV substation

Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 kV sub-station A-5 Faridabad – 5.62 km Under Hisar circle (iii) LILO of both circuits of existing 220 kV D/C 400 kV Mayar (PGCIL Hisar) S/Stn to

Isherwal S/stn at 220 kV S/Stn Sangwan (Tosham) with 0.4 sqm “ACSR (Zebra) 2 x 20 = 40 Km

(iv) LILO of 132 kV Isherwal – Jui S/C line at 132 kV sub-station Kairu (Bhiwani) with ACSR (Painther) – 4.2 Km

(v) LILO of 132 kV S/C Hansi-Narnaud line at Masudpur (Hansi) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 13.620 km

Under Panchkula circle (vi) 220 kV D/C line from 400 kV S/Stn PKL to 220 kV S/Stn Rawail (Panchkula) with 0.5

Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) – 13.2 Km (vii) LILO of one circuit of 220 kV D/C Panchkula – Tapla line at 220 kV S/Stn Raiwali

(Panchkula) with 0.4 sq. ACSR (Zebra) – 4.5 Km Under Karnal circle (viii) LILO of one circuit of 132 kV D/C PTPS – Chandauli line at 132 kV S/stn Kabri

(Panipat) with 0.2 Sq.inch “ACSR (Painther) – 2.305 Km Under Gurgaon circle (ix) Const. of 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq. “ACSR (Zebra) from 220 kV

Dhanonda to proposed 132 kV substation Nangal Mohanpur (Mohindergarh) – 11.260 Km

(x) Const. of 132 kV S/C line on D/C tower with 0.4 sq “ACSR(Zebra) from 220 kV Dhanonda to proposed 132 kV Sub-station Pali (Gurgaon) – 13.515 km

These lines cross ten districts in the state, namely, Palwal, Faridabad, Bhiwani, Panchkula, Karnal, Rewari, Mewat, Mahendragarh, Hisar and Panipat. Official estimates indicate that in total 328 towers shall be footed in all the circles taken together.


The present report contains the findings of the social assessment for the affected area in the districts of Mewat, Gurgaon and Faridabad and its inhabitants. The report is prepared in conformity with the provisions of the Environment and Social Policy and Procedures of HVPNL.

1.5 Measures Taken to Minimize Impacts Alignments of transmission lines in rural areas have been finalized in accordance with HVPNL’s R&R policy of avoidance, minimization and alleviation, wherein efforts were made to minimize the adverse impacts of the project, while selecting the route. Criteria considered for selection of optimum route, are the following:

(i) The route of the proposed transmission lines does not involve any human habitation;

(ii) Any monument of cultural or historical importance is not affected by the route of the transmission line;

(iii) The proposed route of transmission line does not create any threat to the survival of any community;

(iv) The proposed route of transmission line does not affect any public utility services such as playgrounds, schools and other establishments;

(v) The line route does not pass through any sanctuaries, National Park, Biosphere reserves or eco-sensitive zones; and

(vi) The line route does not infringe with area of natural resources.

1.6 Objectives of the Study The main objective of the study was to:

identify the impacts of land acquisition and other adverse impacts for various civil works on the people who own properties to be acquired or used for the project; and

present an action plan for delivery of the compensation and assistances outlines in the policy to the persons identified as entitled to such assistance.

Scope of the study The scope of the present study is to conduct a survey for these transmission lines for:

a) identifying potentially affected populations with special attention to vulnerable group such as indigenous/tribal populations, scheduled caste, landless households and women headed/physically handicapped households.

b) gathering information on the various categories of losses and other adverse impact likely under the project. These are:

loss of land and other productive assets such as trees; loss of structures, temporary or fixed; loss of access to public services (roads, drinking water, schools, medical, etc); loss of access to common property resources; and disruption of social, cultural, religious or economic ties and networks

1.7 Approach and Methodology Approach and methodology mainly consist of qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques. The study was conducted in three phases. Phase I Collection and review of documents: This involved collection of documents from client such as walkover survey and relevant topographic maps. The phase was important to scope the activities. It also included preparation of social assessment tools, preparation of


questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion guidelines. The Questionnaires and Checklist for FGDs are presented in the Annexure D1 & D2. Phase II Survey Activities: The phase combined field assessment using the walkover survey and holding consultations, in order to assess the impact if any on any private/ community/government assets. The survey team walked along the route to observe and record socially sensitive receptors, current land use and cropping pattern. The survey, inter alia, assessed the likely impacts of the project, the socio-economic conditions, and living standards of affected persons. Consultations were held with key informants and the qualitative survey included focus group discussions and in depth interviews with various sections of people such as women, knowledgeable persons, community leaders. It sought to elicit their expectations and suggestions, willingness to contribute, their perceptions of the project and also to convey the likely benefits that are to accrue to them. Phase III Post Survey Activities – Analysis and Reports: The information collected through structured interviews and questionnaires was systematically validated, analyzed and processed. Wherever required, the observations were supported from the information collected through desk research.

1.8 Structure of the Report The Chapterisation plan for this RRAP is given in the Table below:

Chapters Title of Chapter Brief Description of Contents 1 Introduction and Methodology Project description, approach and methodology

adopted 2 Profile of Project Area District profiles of Mewat, Faridabad and Gurgaon

(inclusive of Population, social composition, SC population, poverty, Education, work force etc.) Impacted villages and their socio-economic profile covering Population, gender, economic activities, workers non-workers, poverty literacy, composition, unemployment, Land use

3 Analysis of Alternatives Analysis of Alternative for routes of transmission lines, 4 Impact on Land and persons Adverse/positive Impacts on persons/land/private

properties/common property resource; Alternatives Impact on crops, Landholding size / cropping pattern/standing crops / Estimated impact on crops

5 Community Consultations

Details on the community consultations with villagers and vulnerable group (women)

6 Resettlement Policy and Legal Framework

HVPNL policy and entitlements and its applicability

7 Institutional Arrangements & Grievance Redress Mechanisms

Mechanisms for implementation, and grievance redressal

8 Costs and Budget

Compensation for crops and trees and cost estimates for implementation of RRAP

9 Implementation Schedule Time duration for implementation of RRAP

Annexures Annexure A – Mewat and Gurgaon Annexure B – Faridabad Annexure C – Crops and Tree Rates Annexure D – List of Offcials Annexure E – Formats and Questionnaires


CHAPTER 2 - PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA

2.1 Introduction This chapter provides a very brief overview of project districts through which two transmission lines pass through under Package G-6. Details are given on those specific villages in each of these districts that were marked on the toposheets. These details include details in terms of literacy rates, working population and social composition such as proportion of Scheduled Castes (SCs) to the overall population. The sub-package under Faridabad circle shall pass through three districts of Haryana, namely Mewat, Faridabad and Gurgaon.

2.2 Profile of the Project Districts Mewat district: This district was carved out from erstwhile Gurgaon and Faridabad districts, and came into existence on April 4th 2005 as the 20th district of the Haryana State. Its location is shown in Figure 2.1. It comprises three sub-divisions namely Nuh, Ferozepur Zirka and Hathin with district headquarter at Nuh. The district comprises of six blocks namely Nuh, Tauru, Nagina, Firozpur Jhirka, Punhana and Hathin.

Figure 2. 1- Maps of Mewat and Gurgaon districts

Gurgaon is the sixth largest city in the Indian state of Haryana. Gurgaon is one of Delhi's four major satellite cities and is therefore considered to be a part of the National Capital Region of India. Over the past few years the city has grown tremendously as an outsourcing destination within India and has also witnessed a big real estate boom. It has also become the poshest area of Delhi with numerous Villas and condominiums and many malls with multinational brands.

Table 2.1 – Profile details of project districts

S.No. Name of district

Total Population

Female Male SC Total Workers

Main Workers

1 Gurgaon 1660289 773838 886451 1878772 629658 464644

2 Mewat 993617 524872 468745 78802 396206 175794

3 Faridabad 2194586 1001523 1193063 310143 785762 609663

Source: Census of India, 2001

Both Gurgaon and Faridabad districts have population exceeding 10 lakhs, while Mewat district very close to the 10 lakhs figure. The Scheduled caste population in both districts of


Faridabad and Gurgaon is less than 15%, while in Mewat it is lower at 7%. In terms of workforce, the percentage figures are more or less equal between 35% and 39% that constitute the working population, though variation in real terms is significant Faridabad district came on the map of Haryana on 15th August, 1979 as the 12th District of the state. The new District was carved out from erstwhile Gurgaon District. It is bounded by Union Territory of Delhi (National Capital) on its north, Gurgaon District on the west and State of Uttar Pradesh on its east & south, as shown in Figure 2.1. The river Yamuna separates the District Boundary on eastern side with UP State. Delhi-Agra National Highway No.2 (Shershah Suri Marg) passes through centre of District. Total area of the district is 2151.00 Km.

2.3 Socio-economic Profile of Impacted Villages (Circle wise) Under Faridabad circle

(i) 220 kV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to Rangala Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq. inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh – 80 Km

Table 2.2 – Socio-economic details of villages en-route 80 km line


Name of village

Total Population


Main Workers

1 Gurgaon Alipur 2871 1377 1494 484 1140 843 2 -do- Rethoj 3619 1658 1961 17 1219 741 3 -do- Bhondsi 11201 4988 6213 1087 3498 2995 4 -do- Garhi

Bazidpur 2478 1177 1301 486 1112 902

5 -do- Lakhuwas 2354 1106 1248 268 1054 849 6 Mewat Ghasera 11207 5275 5932 320 3931 2508 7 -do- Malab 9814 4510 5304 273 4055 1870 8 -do- Dehana 3704 1852 1952 111 1508 794 9 -do- Mandikhera 1964 910 1054 562 718 520

10 -do- Sakras 11208 5254 5954 103 4559 3536 11 -do- Adbar 4540 2199 2341 125 1530 762

Figure 2.2 – Map of Faridabad District


Table 2.2 – Socio-economic details of villages en-route 80 km line S.No. Name of

district Name of village

Total Population


Main Workers

12 -do- Abhepur 3353 1581 1772 704 1282 1233 13 -do- Berka 1124 544 580 310 587 265 14 -do- Mahendrawada 665 319 346 56 188 166 15 -do- Salaheri 3848 1870 1978 28 2157 709 16 -do- Rewasan 2551 1195 1356 228 974 568 17 -do- Atta 1344 605 739 719 620 501 18 -do- Baluda 1863 837 1026 364 905 482 19 -do- Harchandpur 1800 827 973 374 570 467 20 -do- Khaika 595 289 306 95 236 193 21 -do Bhadas 4809 2276 2533 179 1617 909 22 -do- Dhadauli

Khurd 725 372 353 44 400 286

23 -do- Dhond Kalan 1476 696 780 102 595 340 24 -do- Kherli Khurd 409 188 221 10 231 118 25 -do- Asaisika 470 229 241 0 191 75 26 do- Gandoori 2109 1018 1091 48 1046 401 27 -do- Gohana 1973 916 1057 103 826 153 28 -do- Nizampur

Taoru 1813 869 944 207 537 317

29 -do- Kherli Kanker 1103 545 558 80 499 469 30 -do- Barota 1183 541 642 92 427 329 31 -do- Siswana Jatka 1362 666 696 94 545 337


Of the 31 villages enroute, only three villages i.e. Bhondsi in Gurgaon and Ghasera and Sakras in Mewat district are villages with population exceeding 10000 persons. Most of the villages in Mewat have a scheduled caste population between 2 and 27% with an outlier figure of 53% in the village of Rewasan. Approximately 25-35% of the population constitutes the district workforce in the villages of district Gurgaon, while percentage varies between 16 and 37% in most villages of Mewat district.

(ii) 220 kV D/C Line with “ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 kV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 kV sub-station A-5 Faridabad – 6 km

Table 2.3 – Socio-economic details of villages en-route 6 km line


Name of village

Total Population


Main Workers

1 Faridabad Nevada Tigaon 18068 8379 9689 2600 5773 4470

2 -do- Chandaoli 3938 1851 2087 525 1478 1216 3 -do- Machhgar 4617 2156 2461 879 2364 1599 4 -do- Mujeri 2166 1008 1158 153 825 412 5 -do- Sotai 3500 1612 1888 682 1322 1011



Of the 5 villages enroute, only one village of Nevada Tigaon has population exceeding 5000. Its population of 18068 exceeds the combined total of other 4 villages that are likely to be impacted by the proposed 6 km line. Of the five villages, scheduled caste population is between 13%-19% in four of the villages with the exception being Mujeri village where it is only 7%. 19%-34% of the population in these villages constitutes the workforce with the lowest figure of 19% being in Mujeri and highest percentage of 34% in Machhgar.


CHAPTER 3 – ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

3.1 Introduction This chapter deals with the criteria for selection of optimum route for transmission lines and an overview of the generic anticipated impacts in context of these lines. Following which, it analyses the already finalized alignment for each of the transmission line by comparing it with alternative explored, if any, and in lieu of that, the assumed straight route along the entire length. It does so by stating the features observed en-route and the resultant potential impacts on features such as: impacts on land, private properties, common property resources, crops and trees, landholding size/cropping pattern/standing crops, estimated impact on crops, anticipated impact on aesthetic appeal of the project affected area. As per the provision contained in Haryana Electricity Reforms Act 1997 & Electricity Act, 2003, HVPNL has authority to install transmission towers in any kind of land. In transmission projects land is not acquired for footing towers. For selection of optimum route and siting of towers, HVPNL exercises certain flexibility, by taking the following criteria into consideration:

The route of the proposed transmission lines does not involve any human habitation; Any monument of cultural or historical importance is not affected by the route of the

transmission line; The proposed route of transmission line does not create any threat to the survival of any

community; The proposed route of transmission line does not affect any public utility services such as

playgrounds, schools and other establishments; The line route does not pass through any sanctuaries, National Park, Biosphere reserves

or eco-sensitive zones; and The line route does not infringe with area of natural resources.

In case of this Package G-6, the applicable impacts are:

i) Land for footing the transmission towers: The amount of land required for footing2 a tower for 220 kV line and 132 kV line is 49 sqm. (approx. 0.012 acre) and 25 sqm. (approx. 0.006 acre) respectively. As per official estimates a total of 328 towers are to be placed for the transmission line in Faridabad circle cutting across three districts. A tower is placed every 300-350 meters;

ii) 7 meter Right of Way: The RoW for line through different areas whether it be the agricultural fields or semi-urban areas;

iii) Height: 4.6 metre for a 220 kV tower and 4.0 meter for a 132 kV tower is the minimum clearance between conductors and tops of trees and need to be maintained during the operation stage;

iv) Restrictions imposed on the area under the transmission lines and height of trees and crops, though usage of such land continues as before;

v) Land holding could become unviable, particularly for the vulnerable groups; vi) Damages that occur to standing crops and other trees during construction and operation; vii) Cutting and trimming of trees to maintain the proper clearances in ROW.

2 Depending upon the tower type – A or B or C or D used, the area of land required for footing a tower could vary, but is likely to be between 25 sq.m or 49 sq.mtr


3.2 Analysis of Alternatives The survey team walked along the proposed route of the two transmission lines. Details regarding length of the line, with number of villages and towers that required to be footed are provided in Table 3.1 below.

Table 3.1: Details of sub-packages

S. No.

Name of Transmission line Length of line (in Km.)

No. of towers footed

No. of villages/ urban area that the finalized transmission line route

shall pass through 1 220 kV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to Rangala

Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq..inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh

80 289 31

2 Const. of 220 kV D/C Line with “ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 kV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 kV sub-station A-5 Faridabad

5.64 39 5

Total 85.64 328 36

Source: Walkover Survey

Details of the land use, other observation in terms of cropping patterns, and socio-economic profile of the villages adjacent to /crossing the villages are dealt with in the subsequent paragraphs. 3.2.1 220 kV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to Rangala Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5

Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh HVPNL has been consistent with the principles enshrined in its policy document – ESPP i.e. of avoiding any human habitations in its attempt to locate an optimum route. Approximately 25 km of the entire length of the line that begins at PGCIL 400 kV sub-station at Sector -72, Gurgaon, falls in the semi-urban area and has multiple deviations at sharp angles in the route. It travels around the Aravallis range. It avoids features such as brick-kilns, RTC-BSF3 camp, a Defence installation, and avoids human settlements, colonies, structures before reaching Mewat area of the route. From there on, the remaining 50 km of the line traverses via Nuh – an area where the land use is predominantly agricultural and the route as a result has relatively fewer deviations from this point. Analysis of the original tentative route plan indicated that the route travels over the Aravalli ranges, where as notification issued by Ministry of Environment and Forest (MOEF), Electrification i.e. laying of transmission lines is one of the prohibited activities. As per MOEF notification, it requires a detailed study and submission of details in a prescribed format. Therefore, the route was re-surveyed jointly by project officials and the consultants to explore an alternative route and finalize the route plan. The outcome was a change alignment where the transmission line instead of crossing over the Aravalli ranges, now will go around the range. Table 3.2 below provides a comparison of features marked on the alignment as per the topographic maps and subsequently observed and recorded during the survey undertaken. It has two sections: i) the critical stretch around Aravalli range where alternatives have been explored and ii) finalized route alignment compared to if the route had been a straight line along its entire length.

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Table 3.2: Comparison of the finalized route alignment and Initial tentative route alignment.

Option 1 – Finalized alignment Sensitivity Y / N Option 2 – Initial tentative route alignment

Sensitivity Y / N

Stretches

Impacts based on features observed as per maps and survey

Sector 72, Gurgaon to Darbaripur

Mix of open and semi-built up areas, avoids brick-kilns, etc

N Same as Option 1 N

Darbaripur to Nayagaon

Mix of agricultural fields and farm houses along the State Highway Gurgaon -Sohna- Alwar) at Jain Farm House Badashapur.

N Not Applicable NA

Darbaripur to Iqlimpur

Not Applicable NA Mix of agricultural fields, semi-built areas, Bhondsi Ashram, forest areas

Y

Iqlimpur to Rithauj/Sujar ka Johar

Not applicable NA Crosses the Aravalli range Y

Nayagaon to Rithauj/Sujar ka Johar

Along the State Highway (Gurgaon -Sohna- Alwar)

N Not applicable NA

Comparison of the finalized route alignment and Assumed Straight Line alignment.

Option 1 – Finalized alignment Sensitivity Y / N Option 2 – Initial tentative route alignment

Sensitivity Y / N

Rithauj/Sujar ka Johar to Garhi Bazipur

Over agricultural fields and adjacent to commercial areas, farm houses. Crosses the Mehandwara drain and other 400 kV lines and small lower voltage lines

Y Runs over the Aravalli ranges

Y

Garhi Bazipur to Lakuwas

Over agricultural fields that are currently also being surveyed for gas supply lines, sewer lines and railway lines. The route is also approximately having 2-3 km proximity to the village of Lakuwas. Cross over other 220 KV lines and other internal roads

Y Run along and over the Aravalli ranges

Y

Lakuwas to Ghasera

Traverses across agricultural fields and also crosses the state highway twice and also the Nuh-sub branch of Gurgaon canal

N Would have impacted structures at Sohna town

Y

Ghasera to Adbat

Traverses across agricultural fields and crosses other transmission lines, state highway

N Agricultural fields mostly but would have run very adjacent to the Firozepur Hasanpur Mamak and Rithora village

N

Adbat to Malab

Traverses across agricultural fields and crosses other transmission lines

N Would have impacted Jogipur village

Y

Malab to Bhadas

Crosses the Kotla drain and crosses other telegraph and telephone lines. Runs along the state highway

N Would have impacted the habitations of Rajoka, Khanpur and Malab

Y

Bhadas to Rangala Rajpur sub-station

Crosses over agricultural fields N Same as finalized Option N

Y-Yes, N-No


An analysis of the above mentioned alternatives reveals that the finalized alignment has taken cognizance of the socially sensitive receptors and hence has adopted a viable route. Other features observed en-route suggest this route to be the optimum route as on the dates of survey4. See Table 3.3 for potential impacted area.

Table 3.3: Area impacted by 80 km transmission line Length of line (in Km).

Right of way for a 220 kV line (in meters)

Total Area (in acres)

No. of towers

Area required per tower (in acre)

Total area required for towers (in acres)

Potentially Impacted plots/ Households

80 10 197.60 289 0.012 3.468 289


3.2.2 220 kV D/C Line with “ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 kV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 kV sub-station A-5 Faridabad

This 6 km long 220 kV line shall connect the proposed 400 KV sub-station at Nevada Tigaon (Faridabad) and existing 66 kV sub-station (proposed for upgradation to 220 kV) at A-5 Faridabad. Avoidance of human habitations in urban areas is a challenge. The area near A-5 sub-station is urban mix and subsequently leads to agricultural lands closer to the Nevada Tigaon sub-station, where the land use is totally agrarian. Already land in the villages of Nevada, Chandwali, Mujeri, Sotai, Machgar has been already acquired by HUDA for the purposes of constructing a Ring Road. The line shall travel along the road once the road is built and over the HUDA green belt. The line is straight in two parts. Firstly, the section that begins from the proposed sub-station at Nevada Tigaon and runs along the proposed road. Then it takes a deviation at almost at ninety degrees and crosses over the Agra canal and travels along the HUDA green belt and eventually terminates at A-5 Sub-station in Faridabad. Table 3.4 provides a comparative view of the selected route and assumed straight line.

Table 3.4: Comparison of the finalized alignment and assumed straight line

Option 1 – Finalized alignment

Sensitivity Y / N

Option 2 – If the alignment had been a straight line all

through

Sensitivity Y / N

Stretches

Impacts based on features observed as per maps and survey

Nevada Tigaon village to Mujeri village

Runs along the proposed road

N Would have impacted the habitation of Mujeri village and also the NTPC complex

Y

Mujeri to across Agra canal

Runs along the proposed road

N Would have impacted the dense plantations of babul,

Y

Agra canal to A-5 sub-station

Runs along the green HUDA belt

N Not applicable NA

Source: Walkover Survey Y-Yes, N-No, NA- Not Applicable

4. The consultant team carried out this survey from February 27-March 1, 2009 and again on March 9, 2009 based on walkover survey carried out by HVPNL. HVPNL had reportedly carried out the exercise of marking the tentative route about six months before this date. Therefore while variations in the setting were noted in the fast industrializing area of Sohna-Gurgaon, there could be even more variations in the land use and resultant route deviations at the time of implementation.


Considering the difficulty of finding the shortest route along side the planned and unplanned development that has taken place, the finalized alignment can be considered as the most appropriate. See Table 3.5 for potential impacted area for both these transmission lines.

Table 3.5: Area impacted by 6 km transmission line Length of line (in Km)

Right of way for a 220 kV line (in meters)

Total Area (in acres)

No. of towers

Area required per tower (in acre)

Total area required for towers (in acres)

Potentially Impacted plots/ Households

6 10 14.82 39 0.012 0.468 39



CHAPTER 4 – IMPACT ON LAND AND PERSONS

4.1 Introduction Like any investment in linear projects transmission lines impact inhabitants. This chapter provides details on the potential impacts that have been assessed during the survey and in consultations with the villagers. Socio–economic assessment of the proposed transmission line brought forth three types of impact on affected persons:

1. Agriculture land owner will experience insignificant impact due to tower erection; 2. Agriculture land owner will experience loss of crops during implementation; and 3. Reduced/potential drop in agricultural land rates through which the line is passing.

4.2 Social Impact Assessment of the Proposed Sub-packages Details of the social impact assessment carried for these proposed transmission lines are presented below: 4.2.1 Sub-package 1: 220 kV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to Rangala Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh: The finalized route of this transmission line has avoided all habitations and other features such as brick-kilns, RTC-BSF5 camp, a Defence installation, and human settlements, colonies, structures. In this approximately 25 km of the entire length of the line that begins at PGCIL 400 kV sub-station at Sector -72, Gurgaon, falls in the semi-urban area and has multiple deviations at sharp angles in the route to avoid such features. Majority the remaining 50 km of the line traverses via Nuh – an area where the land use is predominantly agricultural and the route as a result has relatively fewer deviations from this point and hence impacts on agricultural land is the major impact while the impact on residential structures are nil. It shall cross over another major feature – the proposed Kundli Manesar Palwal (KMP) expressway. However, on losses relating to agriculture, it has to be noted that impacts would be felt on those villages in Mewat in particular, where the average land holding size of 1-2 acres per household. As per the current plan a total of 289 households may experience negligible impact on their land. Major impacts in rural areas will be on standing crops and impact on land will be negligible since the land required for footing the transmission towers is not acquired and crops continue to be grown.

As Table 4.1 indicates that nearly 70% of the total 188.58 acres that constitute ROW is agriculture land and the crops observed during this current season when the visit was undertaken are Mustard, Wheat and Vegetables.

Table 4.1 – Impacted agriculture area by 80 km transmission line Area (acres) Agriculture land (in acres) Estimated Crop area by type of

crop (in acres)

Barren / Others (in acres)

Mustard 37 Wheat 96

197.56 148

Vegetable 15

49.40


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It is to be noted that the type of crops that get impacted will vary from season to season depending upon the timing of the construction works. Other crops sown in these areas are Bajra followed by Jowar, Tilhan and Sugarcane. Loss and damages to crops need to be assessed particularly during construction stages. Efforts would be made by HVPNL to minimize the crop damage by starting the work following the harvest season, though it may not be possible in all cases. With average land holding being relatively smaller in Mewat district, impact on the vulnerable households shall require careful assessment after the detailed route survey. A possible outcome of footing of towers is the depreciation in prices of agricultural land. Another indirect impact that might be felt by the farmers is on the cropping patterns. Following tower erection, restrictions on land under the towers could lead crops such as mustard may not be possible to cultivate. This indirect impact too shall be insignificant keeping the impacted area in view. Another issue raised during consultations with the community in villages closer to urban areas (see Chapter 5 on Community Consultation) is the potential ‘cumulative’ impact of the already existing infrastructure such as 400 kV, 220 kV and 132 kV transmission lines and other proposed infrastructure such as gas pipelines, railway lines, water supply lines and sewer pipeline(s). Besides in the semi-urban areas closer to Sohna-Gurgaon where the market rate of commercial land is very high, footing of towers leading to significant depreciation of prices is a potential impact.

4.2.2 Sub-package 2 - Const. of 220 kV D/C Line with “ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 kV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 kV sub-station A-5 Faridabad:

The survey team observed that the proposed line of 6 km shall pass amidst heavily built up area on one side with another side being the HUDA green belt. Behind which there is an Agra canal and Gurgaon canal. As HUDA has reportedly already acquired land that belongs to the Nevada, Chandwali, Mujeri, Sotai, Machgar village for the purpose of a constructing a road, the proposed line shall be constructed once the road construction is complete. Only marginal impact of the footing of 39 towers shall be felt on the existing green belt, and on the standing crops of the Mujeri village. No properties of cultural religious importance such as temples or mosques were seen to be impacted. The potential social impacts of these lines are likely to be as follows: Transmission tower are to be footed in congested areas for an initial stretch and would

require to cross over the existing 11 kV or 66 kV lines Aesthetics of the area are likely to be further disturbed as the frontage that is part of the

HUDA green belt shall be impacted by footing of towers. There are no crops in the area that would get damaged; during the construction period, temporary disturbance in terms of access to roads is likely. few trees that are likely to be in the right of way, would need to be cut which belong to

HUDA

Table 4.2 – Impacted agriculture area by 6 km transmission line Area (acres) Agriculture land (in acres) Estimated Crop area by type of

crop (in acres)

Barren / Others (in acres)

Mustard 3 14.82 4 Wheat 1

10.82



CHAPTER 5 – STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS

5.1 Introduction Consultation refers to the two-way transfer of information or joint discussion between project staff and the community in concern. It helps identify impacts, the vulnerable groups, their source of vulnerabilities and the people and groups that are likely to be affected. It provides some of the details that planners cannot foresee. Besides information provided during such consultations help allay fears and misinformation. Under this package, three sets of consultations were held – with the officials, with Panchayats and community members and with the women’s groups. Consultations with officials were carried out to understand the coverage of the lines, the proposed route, the difficulties felt in selecting the most appropriate alignment, criterion adopted therein and the alternative routes explored, if any. See Annexure E1 for list of officials met. Consultations with Panchayat/Village community members were carried out based on the list of issues that were part of the consultation checklist developed (see Annexure D1), and covered a host of issues, such as current land holding, BPL status, education, health, types of crops cultivated, likely employment opportunities, etc in order to assess the impact, identify vulnerabilities and understand their perceptions. Consultations with women’s groups were held to understand their perceptions and understand the variations in their perceptions towards a similar infrastructure development. An attempt too was made to understand the current power supply status, development schemes of government and other on-going development work in the village or in its vicinity. This chapter presents the summary of consultations held with these three groups.

5.2 Consultations for Sub-package I 220 kV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to Rangala Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh

In order to ensure effective consultations, certain criteria were decided upon and adopted by the survey team at site. These were: (i) to hold more consultations along the villages that come under the Mewat district as

nearly 50 km of the total length of the transmission line falls under the district; (ii) villages in Mewat were selected to cover some of relatively backward and progressive

villages; (iii) capture variations in perceptions toward the project and its impact, particularly with

regard to the issue of depreciation of land; and (iv) select villages in Sohna/Gurgaon district based on their dependence on agriculture and

overall progress too. As a result, consultations were held in villages of Sakras, Kherli-Khurd, Mandi Khera, Ajeha Saiabad, Malab, Dahana, Adbat, Ghasera, Lakubas, Gadi-Bazipur, Iqlimpur. Details of the consultations are elaborated upon in the ensuing paragraphs. Consultations with Officials: Officials indicated that emphasis had been laid on electrification of Mewat. It was not difficult, it was observed to be very difficult to select routes in the more built up semi-urban areas of the areas in Mewat and Sohna-Gurgaon. There had been changes in the land use observed as opposed to the time when the walkover survey had been carried. They expected that this would change further closer to the date of construction. Hence a lot of deviations are noticed in the later part of the line closer to Sohna-Gurgaon area. They also


indicated that safety measures are strictly adhered to in all cases though a lot of illegal connections make it difficult. Consultation with General Community Information dissemination Consultations began by gathering information on the overall socio-economic condition of the village and by providing information on the 220 KV line, including details on construction for tower erection. In response to the query on current supply and resultant constraints, villagers in Dahana, Ghasera and Adbat indicated that they had only 4-5 hours of power supply with 2-3 hours at night and 2 hours in the day time. There is overload on the existing transformer and even the light that comes is very dim. The constraints or difficulties experienced were similar such as poor irrigation, limited power supply hampering children’s studies, water supply for domestic use, etc. While some villagers blamed the power supply situation as hindrance to the education of their children, others cited the religion as an excuse for not laying enough emphasis on education, while still others stated lack of appropriate opportunities in jobs as a reason. Safety Issues Information on the associated issues relating to, ground clearance of transmission wire from trees/structures, restrictions on land use and height of trees under transmission lines were also conveyed. In most villages en-route, people were aware of such projects since similar lines had been drawn around or adjacent to their village, though could not distinguish these lines from the 11 kV lines that provide power supply to their homes. Clarification was provided to them, as it was important in context of the applicable safety norms as well. Villagers in Ghasera expressed serious concern over the already existing 400 kV wires as they felt induction (or shock) when their tractors with trolleys pass below the line. This often led to situations where there was a need for urgent medical help. They suggested that some kind of insulation such as plastic covers should be used and in lieu of that ground clearance of wires should be increased than presently mandated. They felt the option of taking their tractors at the highest point of sag i.e. closer to the tower installed was not possible as the road did not exist at all places. Some of the villages reported of accidents that in particular, proved fatal to their cattle. Impacts Issues pertaining to loss of assets, land, structures and other community property resources, of standing crops, trees during construction stages were discussed. HVPNL’s effort to minimize impact on residential structures and common property resources by careful selection of an alignment was highlighted and was appreciated by the villagers. The villagers were informed that exact location of the towers shall be known closer to the date of construction and compensation would be given to those whose standing crops and/or trees were lost. Such losses would be compensated as per the rates applicable of Government of Haryana. On the issue of potential depreciation of land price due to presence of a tower the impact that villagers might not be able to foresee as of now, there were mixed reactions. While in Mewat, people accepted this as an inevitable consequence for receiving adequate power supply, in areas closer to semi-urban areas of Sohna / Gurgaon, etc, they expressed genuine disappointment at one more infrastructure activity that would impact their fields as already a few surveys had been done to install gas supply, water supply and sewer pipelines, besides railway lines. They expressed their opinion with all such development, they could end becoming landless and therefore are unlikely to benefit from such power supply. They requested that the route be taken over the Aravalli ranges so that their fields are not impacted. Key concerns expressed a majority of the villages included a) spoiling of the aesthetics; b) cultivation becoming difficult and c) depreciation in land prices and also d) difficulty in laying of line due to fast rising structures in the area. However, based on past experience and benefits that have accrued to them, the villages


were aware of the similar projects and were unanimous in their approval of such an infrastructure project as it would help improve the power situation. Benefits Benefits of the project were highlighted during the course of discussions. The expectations of benefits corresponded to overall socio-economic conditions of the village. Outcomes of these consultations indicated that while the villages in Mewat district face many development challenges, certainly a basic requirement of better electricity supply would make a big difference to their lives, while in Sohna-Gurgaon, the scenario was different considering its overall socio-economic progress. A key positive impact would be on the household expenses relating to kerosene that is used as a substitute as it would bring down the household expense on kerosene.

Consultations with vulnerable group – women: Women as part of vulnerable group are more often excluded from participation and are often exposed to greater risk of impoverishment. It is a good practice to reach out the vulnerable sections of the population in a consultative process, as they may not always participate in public forums. Of the villages visited in this transmission line, women members were met in 6 villages – Sakras, Kherli-Khurd, Mandi Khera, Ajeha Saiabad, Dahana, Lakubas. They were specifically consulted to:

o provide information on the proposed transmission line; o potential issues relating to damages and other social issues; and o to elicit their views and perceptions on benefits from the better power

Consultations began with problems faced by them in their daily lives. They conveyed that while power supply was an issue, more emphasis should be laid on provision of on potable drinking water as the water available currently is highly saline in content and unfit for usage. Regarding education, they conveyed that though there are both govt. and private schools nearby, they do not send their children to school. They believed that religious education is adequate to take care of the children and to make them wise. They also indicated that as the irrigation facilities available were poor, they had to make a lot more effort in the field. Shortage of medical facilities for selves and for their cattle was a common issue. Many of them did not perceive being able to watch television as one of the benefits as it was not appropriate for them to watch TV as per their religious norms. Following this, purpose of the current visit was conveyed to them such as details of the project and the potential benefits that shall accrue to them as a result. They viewed current power supply as being inadequate particularly as it made them manually carry out certain chores such as making fodder for cattle. In addition, though they were not possession of many domestic appliances, they felt that better power supply would enable to use such appliances as mixers to carry out household chores. Therefore better power supply to them would mean reduction in work load as more such appliances could be used. As their children – male and female did not go to school they do not see better power supply as benefitting education.

Women in this village as in any other, have an important role in household management and in economically productive activities, especially by making non-wage contributions to household subsistence. Informal contributions to household subsistence include subsistence agriculture and collection of fuel and water, not to mention cooking, cleaning, and child-care. The load in particular is greater on these females as the household size at 14-16. However in villages such as Lakubas, where the Sarpanch is a female and power supply is better, they expressed satisfaction at the overall supply available. These people are aware of the supply being given to them via the city feeder as well as the rural feeder.


In many villages of Mewat, a key issue both observed and constituted a topic of discussion was the disproportionate distribution of work. Women worked in the fields and also at home, while men whiled their time away. Domestic violence or wife-beating too was an issue in some villages. Other issues included the burden of too many children, non-adoption of any family planning methods due to religious norms and low degree of importance attached to education and opportunities in colleges.

Consultations at Malab village


Consultations at Ghasera village


Focus Group discussion at Sakras village

Community consultations at Aterna Samsabad


5.3 Consultations for Sub-package II

220 kV D/C Line with “ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 kV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 kV sub-station A-5 Faridabad

Consultation with Officials: Consultations with officials were carried out to understand the coverage of the lines, the proposed route, the criterion adopted therein in selecting the most appropriate alignment. Officials indicated that the line shall connect the 400 KV S/stn. station to the existing A-5 66 KV sub-station at Faridabad. It was a requirement as indicated by HUDA. They indicated that proposed straight line option running adjacent to the HUDA greenbelt was the most appropriate option as on the other side there was built up area and impact had to be avoided. Besides, they indicated that lands that belong to Nevada, Chandwali, Mujeri, Sotai, Machgar had been acquired by HUDA for road construction and other purposes. Consultations with General Community: General community and elderly members were consulted to a) ascertain their views on the project and in particular on how they might be negatively or positively impacted by the project; b) elicit information on the power supply situation; c) to understand their level of awareness with regard to anticipation of potential losses as a result of restrictions and depreciation in land price, impact on land, and crops from similar experiences in the past. Information dissemination Consultations began by gathering information on the overall socio-economic condition of the village and by providing information on the 220 kV line, including details on construction for tower. In response to the query on current supply and resultant constraints, villagers in Nawada, Chandwali, Mujeri, Sotai and Machgar indicated that they had 18-22 hours of power in the area and is not an issue for them. They indicated that nearly 1830 acres of land had been acquired from them by HUDA for different purposes. They were aware that once the road is built the proposed line shall be taken along the green belt. Impacts Issues pertaining to loss of standing crops, were discussed. Villagers indicated that this would not directly impact them as the current crop shall be harvested and whenever the road is to get constructed, HUDA shall notify them. Safety Issues Information on the associated issues relating to, ground clearance of transmission wire from trees/structures, restrictions on land use and height of trees under transmission lines were also conveyed. In most villages en-route, people were aware of such projects since similar lines with high voltage had been drawn around or adjacent to their village.


Photo 1- Consultations at Mujeri village

Photo 2 – Consultation at Mujeri village


Table 5.1 – Key issues raised in consultations in Village Panchayat/Community members/Women’s groups in Package G-6 (Faridabad circle)

Sl. No.

No. of Participants

Issues discussed Benefits perceived by the community Apprehensions raised by the community

Suggestions from community

1 112 General

Transmission lines (start point and destination) & KV (66/132/220/400)

Duration of construction for Tower erection/construction of Sub-station

Details of the ROW (right of way) of the transmission lines

Safety Issues

Ground clearance of transmission wire from trees/structures

Restrictions on land use

Restrictions on height of trees under transmission lines

Social impacts

Loss of land structures and other community property resources

Loss of standing crops, trees

Temporary Loss of access to road, etc.

Temporary loss of income

Potential depreciation of land price due to presence of a tower structure

Better power supply is welcome in context of the power cuts that take place because of transformer overload

Key infrastructural requirement for development

Helps development of industries

Helps education of children as longer hours and reliable power supply immensely benefits

Helps in carrying out domestic chores more efficiently and less strenuously

Safety issues particularly relating to 11 KV lines.

Lines should be placed higher as there have fatal incidents both relating to humans and cattle

Depreciation in land prices

Landlessness owing to the cumulative impact of this project development interventions planned

Though lines are taken over their fields, they may not be recipient of the power supply

Land under towers becomes totally un-usable as no tractor can ply on the land under the tower

Compensation for the land under the towers

Re-routing of transmission line route to avoid agricultural fields

Increase ground clearance of wires so that people, particularly in farms do not feel induction while passing below these lines.


CHAPTER 6 – RESETTLEMENT POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK 6.1 Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework This section presents the legal requirements of Land Acquisition Policy and the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy and entitlements for affected families. The legal framework for any project includes process of land acquisition and measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Haryana government had published its R&R policy in 2007. As a result HVPNL has joined a list of other entities in power transmission business to have an Environment and Social Policy and Procedures document. The features of the R&R Policy are indicative of the kind of impacts that have been felt by such companies over many years. HVPNL undertakes its transmission activities within purview of Indian laws keeping in mind appropriate obligations and guidelines of statutory and funding agencies. As per provision contained in Haryana Electricity Reforms Act 1997 & Electricity Act, 2003 Acts, HVPNL has authority to install transmission towers in any kind of land. Electricity Act, 2003 seeks to create a framework for the power sector development by measures conducive to the industry. However, HVPNL integrates environmental protection as a part of its project activities. Power transmission schemes are planned in such a way that the power of eminent domain is exercised responsibly. Mandatory environment requirements for HVPNL transmission works include: Mandatory social requirements for HVPNL transmission works includes Land Acquisition Act 1894, Haryana Government Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy for land acquisition Oustees and funding agencies requirement like WB OP 4.12 involuntary resettlement, WB OP 4.10 Indigenous People. National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007 has also been consulted while framing the ESPP.

6.2 Procedure for Land Acquisition All land acquisition for any public purpose in the state is governed by the Land Acquisition Act 1894 as amended from time to time by the State Govt. This empowers the government to acquire compulsorily any land not owned by it which is required for a public purpose. The definition of land includes benefits to arise out of land & things attached to earth or permanently fastened to any thing attached to the earth. This act applies to those with legal entitlements to land and structures thereon. (i) For any LA the Act under Section (u/s)-4(1) stipulates publication of a notification to that

effect in the official Gazette and in 2 daily newspapers circulated in the locality, at least, one shall be in the regional language. Such a publication authorizes an authorized officer to enter upon such a land make a preliminary survey ascertain its suitability and determine the exact position of land to be acquired. However, person can enter into any building or any enclosure attached to a dwelling house either by giving notice of seven days to the occupant or with the consent of occupant. The substance of this notification is given as public notice at a convenient place in the locality in which the land to be acquired is located, such a notification provides an opportunity to the parties interested in the land to file objections if any, u/s-5A to the proposed acquisition.

(ii) In order to proceed with the acquisition of the land (as notified u/s-4) it is followed by declaration u/s 6 of the ibid Act specifying that land is required for public purpose. Every declaration is published in the official Gazette and in two daily newspapers with circulation in the local area, thereafter revenue Department issues direction to the Collector u/s-7 of the Act to take order for the acquisition of notified land to be marked


out, measured land/or other immovable properties, which is done under the provision of Sec.8 of the act in question. Thereafter under the provisions contained in Sec.-9 notices are served to the concerned persons stating the intention of the Government to take possession of the land and that any claims for compensation should be made to the Collector, Finally, the award of compensation is made by the collector u/s-11 of the Act after inquiring into objections(if any) in pursuance of the notice given u/s-9 to the measurements made u/s-8 and into the value of the land on the date of publication of the notification/s4(1). The award u/s-11 is made within two years from the date of publication of the declaration and if no award is made within this period, the entire proceedings of the LA is lapsed and fresh notification u/s-(4) needs to be initiated. Once the award is passed, the collector takes possession of the land which there upon vests absolutely in the Government free from all encumbrances. However, in case of urgency Section-17 of the Act empowers the Collector to take possession of the land even though no award has been made. Such land thereupon vests with the Government free from all encumbrances.

However, this Act further provides remedy for seeking enhancement of compensation by the person to seek enhancement of compensation in lieu of acquired as per provisions contained in Sec.18 of ibid Act. This act was further amended in 1984 with respect to sections 4,23,28 and 34 which deal with publication of primary notification determination of compensation; power of the court in determining the amount of compensation; interest on compensation and payment of interest respectively. To sum up the amended provisions have resulted in the following:-

The publication of the primary notification, apart from the Official Gazette, has to be made in two daily newspapers circulated in that locality of which at least one shall be in the regional language.

In addition to the market value of the land the court is to award a sum of thirty percent as solatium on such market value in consideration of the compulsory nature of the acquisition.

The amount of compensation awarded by the court is not to be lower than the amount awarded by the collector.

The interest of excess compensation has been enhanced from 9 per cent to 15 per cent after the date of expiry of a period of one year from the date on which possession has been taken.

HVPNL strictly follows procedures laid down under the Land Acquisition Act (LA Act), 1894, when land is acquired for sub-stations. Once the award is passed, the collector takes possession of the land which there upon vests absolutely in the Government free from all encumbrances. These are further reinforced taking into consideration HVPNL’s entitlement framework and public consultation process apart from inbuilt consultation process of LA act, public consultation/information by HVPNL is an integral part of the project implementation. Public is informed about the project at every stage of execution by Press Notes and media etc. During socio-economic survey taken up in parallel with land acquisition process, HVPNL’s site officials meet people and inform them about the Land acquisition details, proposed R&R measures and compensation packages.


6.3 World Bank Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12) The objectives of the Bank’s policy on involuntary resettlement are as follows:

Involuntary resettlement should be avoided where feasible, or minimized, exploring all viable alternative project designs.

Where it is not feasible to avoid resettlement, resettlement activities should be conceived and executed as sustainable development programs. Providing sufficient investment resources to enable the persons displaced by the project to share in project benefits.

Displaced persons should be meaningfully consulted and should have opportunities to participate in planning and implementing resettlement programs.

Displaced persons should be assisted in their efforts to improve their livelihoods and standards of living or at least to restore them, in real terms, to pre-displacement levels or to levels prevailing prior to the beginning of project implementation whichever is higher

6.4 HVPNL Environment and Social Policy and Procedures The ESPP of the company has been developed following consideration of all the mandatory requirements of the national and state policies and acts and also the guidelines of funding agencies in addressing the social and environmental issues arising out of its activities. The company is committed to identify, assess, and manage environmental and social concerns at both organization and project levels by strictly following the basic principals of avoidance, minimization and mitigation of environmental & social impacts with the improvement of Management Systems and introduction of State of the Art and proven technologies. The key principles of HVPNL’s social policy are: 1. Avoid any disruption of socially sensitive areas with regard to human habitation and areas of

cultural significance; 2. Wherever losses are suffered, assistance will be provided to the affected persons to improve

or at least regain their living standards; 3. Consultations will be held among local population regarding finalization of proposed route of

the transmission lines and sub-stations; 4. Ensure in delivering R&R entitlements and compensation for lost assets based on HVPNL’s

entitlement framework. 5. Involuntary resettlement will be avoided or minimized by exploring all viable alternative

project designs. 6. All adversely affected persons including those without title to land will be provided

assistance to improve or regain their living standards to the pre project levels. 7. Special attention will be paid for the improvement of living standards of marginalized and

vulnerable groups. 8. If any person’s remaining land holding becomes operationally non viable, the entire holding

will be acquired and compensated accordingly, if the Affected Family (AF) desires. A similar approach will be adopted for structures affected partially.

9. Physical works will not commence on any portion of land before compensation and assistance to the affected population have been provided in accordance with the policy framework.

6.5 Social Entitlement Framework The prescriptive social entitlement framework derives from the aforementioned constitutional directives national R&R Policy, State R&R Policy and relevant policies. Physical displacement of people is not, and will not be, a major consequence of the company’s projects as has been the experience in the case with the other transmission companies. Regardless of displacement occurs, the entitlement framework will be a base for all its management procedures. The objective of the HVPNL’s framework is to ensure realistic rehabilitation and compensation of


the acquired assets of the AFs covers categories such as loss of land (Homestead land, agriculture land, tenants, lease holders, encroachers/ squatters etc), loss of structure ( with valid title, tenants, lease holders, squatters, cattle sheds, workshop sheds etc.), loss of livelihood, loss of standing crops/ trees, loss of access to Common Property Resources (CPR) and facilities, losses to host communities, Panchayat land and additional benefits for vulnerable person. Based on review of literature – walkover survey and Topo maps and surveys carried out by the team, it is to be stated that for these two lines in Faridabad circle under Package G-6, the applicable provision shall be relating to the compensation for loss of standing crops. See Table 6.1 that provides HVPNL’s social entitlement framework applicable for all kinds of impacts.

Table 6.1 - HVPNL's Social Entitlement Framework

Sr. No.

Type of Loss/ Impact Entitled Person/s Entitlement

1. Loss of Land

a) Homestead land with valid title, or customary or usufruct rights

Titleholders

i) Cash compensation as per LA Act 1894

ii) Actual registration charges for purchase of alternate land for maximum of compensation amount within one year as per proof of purchased land.

iii) The land owners will be paid annuity for 33 years over and above the usual land compensation. The amount of annuity will be Rs. 15,000/-per acre per annum on prorata basis. Annuity of Rs. 15,000/- will be increased by a fixed sum of Rs.500/- every year as per State Government Policy.

Vulnerable person Titleholders One time additional compensation of Rs.5000 per acre on prorate basis will be paid in addition to above entitlements.

b) Agricultural Land

(i) With valid title Titleholders i) Cash compensation as per LA Act 1894

ii) Actual registration charges for purchase of alternate land for maximum of compensation amount within one year as per proof of purchased land.

The land owners will be paid annuity for 33 years over and above the usual land compensation. The amount of annuity will be Rs. 15,000/-per acre per annum on prorata basis. Annuity of Rs. 15,000/- will be increased by a fixed sum of Rs.500/- every year as per State Government Policy.

Vulnerable person Titleholders One time additional compensation of Rs.5000 per acre on prorate basis will be paid in addition to above entitlements.

(ii) tenants, sharecroppers, leaseholder including the commercial and other establishments

Individual with proof of tenancy/share cropping/leasing

Reimbursement for unexpired tenancy/share cropping/lease period.

Note: This amount will be deducted from the compensation payable to land owners.



Sr. No.


Vulnerable person Individual with proof of tenancy/share cropping/leasing

One time additional compensation of Rs.5000 will be paid in addition to above entitlements.

(iii) Encroacher/Squatters Occupant Assistance to be provided for inclusion in various Government Schemes.

2. Loss of structure

(i) with valid title, Structure owner

i) Compensation as per Haryana PWD scheduled rates

ii) One time financial assistance of Rs.10,000/- for shifting of family, building material, belongings and cattle etc.

Affected Families will be allowed to dismantle structure and carry salvage whatever they can.

Vulnerable person Structure owner


(ii) Tenant, leaseholder

(who have created the structure)

Individuals/ Party with proof of tenancy/leasing

i.) Compensation as per Haryana PWD scheduled rates.

ii) One time financial assistance of Rs.10,000/- for shifting of family, building material, belongings and cattles etc.

iii) Affected Families will be allowed to dismantle structure and carry salvage whatever they can.

iv) Reimbursement for unexpired tenancy/ lease period.

Note: The amount at iv) will be deducted from the compensation payable to land owners.

Vulnerable person

(who have created the structure)



(iii) Tenant, leaseholder

(Who have not created the structure)


Reimbursement for unexpired tenancy/ lease period.

Note: This amount will be deducted from the compensation payable to land owners.

Vulnerable person

(Who have not created the structure)


Additional compensation of Rs.2000 will be paid in addition to above entitlements.



Sr. No.


(iv) Squatters Structure

I. Compensation as per Haryana PWD scheduled rates.

II. Assistance in shifting by providing transport charges to actual or Rs.10,000/- maximum.

III. Affected Families will be allowed to dismantle structure and carry salvage whatever they can.

(v) Cattle shed

Owner/Family

Cash compensation of Rs. 15000/- for re-construction of cattle shed.

Vulnerable person Owner/Family

Additional compensation of Rs.1000 will be paid to head of family in addition to above entitlements.

(vi) Workshop sheds Owner/Family

Cash compensation of Rs. 25000/- for re-construction of workshop shed.\

Vulnerable person Owner/Family

Additional compensation of Rs.2000 will be paid to head of family in addition to above entitlements.

3 Loss of livelihood

i) Wage /Self employment (both agriculture and Non Agriculture)

Each adult earning member (both men & women)

Assistance to be provided for inclusion in various State Government Schemes for self-employment.

4 Loss of standing crops/ trees

i) a) Crops

b) Trees

Cultivator title holders

In either category compensation for the total loss of crop/tree as per LA Act during construction as well as during O&M**.

5 Loss of access to Common Property Resources (CPR) and facilities

i) Common property resources / Civic amenities.

Community Replacement of CPRs/Civic amenities to ensure equivalent community resources and amenities or provisions of functional equivalence.

6 Losses to host communities

i) CPR and Civic amenities Community Augmentation of resources of host community to sustain pressure of AFs.

7 Panchayat land Village Panchayat

Compensation as per State Government Policy.

8. Other Impacts related to loss of assets/ livelihood not identified.

AFs Unforeseen impacts should be documented and mitigative measures have to be proposed with in the overall principles & provisions of ESPP.

9. Title holders affected by Transmission towers In urban/ rural areas

Title holders Compensation as per “Works of licensees Rules 2006” notified by GoI on dated 18.4.2006.

Note: *Vulnerable person means the people below poverty level, widow, physically handicap and SC/ ST. ** compensation of damage to crops/trees during O&M would be paid within one month


Cut Off dates For the non-titleholders the cut-off date will be the date of census survey conducted as part of the socio-economic survey and for titleholders it will be the date of issuance of Section 4 (1) notice under the LA Act. In the case of this package, the date will be survey date after the finalization of detailed route survey. Public Disclosure, Consultation, And Participation Public consultation has been incorporated as an integral part of the process throughout the planning and execution of project. The Environment and Social Management Team (ESMT) will interact closely with PAPs, host communities, project personnel, government departments, NGOs right from the early stages of the project preparation on regular basis for developing and implementing the RAP and EMP. During implementation the public contact drives have been envisaged by bringing in active NGOs in the affected area. The first step of public awareness program is the publication of the public notification in the local newspapers as per the Section 29 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 in which details of the proposed project are given. The objections are to be filed within a period of 60 days from the date of publication of notification. The next step of the program is holding of the meetings and discussions with the public during the reconnaissance survey and again during the detailed survey/tower spotting.


CHAPTER 7 – INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS

7.1 Introduction This section deals with the institutional arrangement and grievance redressal mechanisms as enunciated in the ESPP of HVPNL. These would be applicable to all the sub-stations and transmission lines that get funded under this proposed World Bank project. 7.2 Institutional Framework The company will have three levels of Institutional bodies to oversee and implement ESPP. The bodies are constituted at Head Quarter level; Zonal level; and Divisional Level At Head Quarter Level: Environment, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Committee (ER&R) under the chairmanship of the Director Technical includes the concerned Chief Engineer/TS and CE/P&D HVPN, Panchkula and Deputy Secretary/Projects as the Committee members. Deputy Secretary/Projects will be the Member Secretary of the R&R committee At Zonal Level: The Environment and Social Monitoring Committee (ESMC) constitute of concerned Chief Engineer/TS , concerned Superintendent Engineer/TS, concerned Executive Engineer/TS, Land Acquisition officer and two representatives of the AFs and ESMC would report to Director Technical, HVPNL, Panchkula At Divisional Level: In addition to above, Environment and Social Implementation unit (ESIU) will be there consisting of Executive Engineer/TS and SSE/SDO/Construction of concerned place. The role and functions of the ER&R, ESMC and ESIU include but are not limited to:

Coordinate among the various agencies involved in implementation of the ESPP programs

Monitor and review implementation of the ESPP plans Function as a grievance redressal body; and Provide overall guidance and leadership for smooth implementation of the resettlement

and rehabilitation plans To ensure effective implementation of ESPP, HVPNL focuses on

1. strengthening the implementation of the ESPP by redeployment of appropriately trained persons at key levels

2. reinforcing in house capabilities by working with specialized external agencies 3. reviewing progress of the ESPP internally or through external agencies

7.3 Social Procedures HVPNL has developed comprehensive Environmental and Social (E&S) Management Procedures and incorporated them to its project cycle, to ensure that its operation eliminates or minimizes adverse environmental and social impacts. The E&S management procedures identifies the relevant issues at early stages of project cycle and follow the basic philosophy of sustainable development through Avoidance, Minimization and Mitigation. HVPNL’s project cycle forms the operational framework and background through which the environment & social issues are addressed. Key milestones in HVPNL’s transmission projects


include project conceptualization; planning; approval; design; tendering; implementation and operation; and maintenance. 7.3.1 Project Conceptualization During project conceptualization, HVPNL identifies the project. Identification of a power transmission project is on the basis of demand and supply in regions and links between new power generating projects and availability of state’s quota of power from the Powergrid. HVPNL carries out feasibility studies encompassing demand for energy, prioritizing for different sectors and regions, environmental and social impact assessment; economic and financial analysis; and an implementation schedule. During feasibility studies, HVPNL identifies and weight various line options on a survey map such that there is shortest distance between origin of the proposed transmission line and the substations sites. At all times, while considering line options, HVPNL keeps in view its policy of avoidance of socially (including environmentally) sensitive areas. 7.3.2 Project Planning During project planning, HVPNL carries out a Reconnaissance survey. A number of alternatives are studied to minimize possible environmental impacts of transmission line. Adequate care is taken in the route alignment to avoid forests and areas of natural resources completely, if not possible, allow to traverses minimally. The planning exercise also ensures that the route does not involve human habitation and areas of cultural importance. Field officers verify critical issues e.g. river, hill, railway crossings; power and telephone lines etc. and finalize the optimal route on the map. Once the route is finalized, HVPNL, will carry out a Environment & Social Assessment with its own field staff and prepare a Environment & Social Impact Assessment. Based on the assessment and the provisions under ESPP, HVPNL will formulate an EMP (Environment Management Plan & Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) in consultation with AFs. HVPNL considers various sites for substations. On the basis of data for various parameters considered during selection process, a comprehensive analysis for each alternative site will be carried out. Weightage will be given to various parameters for finalizing alternative sites which are often site specific. Due consideration is given to availability of infrastructure facilities such as access roads, railheads etc. type of land viz. government, revenue, private, agriculture, environment and social impacts such as number of families affected as well as cost of compensation and rehabilitation. 7.3.3 Operation and Maintenance HVPNL continuously monitors the transmission lines and substations. The lines are patrolled regularly to identify any defects in the components. Monitoring of the line is carried out by the respective HVPNL field offices. 7.3.4 Project Review The social components of the project will be reviewed by the ESMU of HVPNL on regular basis.

7.4 Capacity Building Training and development of employees is integral to implementation of ESPP. In the beginning, training would be imparted to the executive/non-executive from NPTI/PGCIL so as to enable them to understand the ESPP document, to take necessary steps in right time to implement. It is recommended that the HVPNL carries out periodic orientation and refresher courses that comprise of social and environmental issues applicable to such projects. Content of these courses


should also comprise of the mitigation measures that are required to be adopted in the case of sub-stations and transmission line projects.

7.5 Grievance Redress Mechanism It is expected that through a participatory process and good compensation and support mechanisms, acceptance of the project will be enhanced and complaints reduced. In case of issues related to land acquisition, the LA Act provides adequate provisions at different stages of the LA process for the AFs to object to the proposed acquisition of land and other properties, compensation rates, etc. The LA Act also allows the affected persons to receive the compensation under protest and then refer the case to the court for settlements. However ESMC at the Zonal Level will hear complaints and facilitate solutions. If the grievance is not redressed at zonal level, the affected person can appeal to the Environment R&R committee at Corporate level. He/she can further appeal to the court if his/her grievance is not redressed at either zonal or corporate level. In addition to the proposed grievance redressal under the ESPP, it is recommended that another level of grievance redressal be added at the Division level to help record complaints. The advantage of such a mechanism would be receive, and forward it to the ESMC at Zonal level for redressal. Past experiences in other such and other infrastructure projects too indicate handling of issues at lowest possible level have proved more effective than if they are let to scale up.


Organizational Structure for ESPP

ER&R High Powered Committee at HQ level Director/ Technical

Chairman

CE/ TS Concerned Member

Deputy Secy/ Projects Member Secy. (Nodal Officer)

Environment Social management Committee (ESMC) at Zonal level

CE/ TS Concerned Chairman

SE/ TS Concerned

XEN/ TS Concerned

LAO Two representatives AFs

Environment & Social Implementation Committee (ESIU) at Division level XEn/ TS

Concerned SSE/ SDO construction concerned

CE/ P&D Member

Complaint recorded at this level


CHAPTER 8 – BUDGET ESTIMATES

8.1 Introduction This chapter presents the cost and budget for implementation of RRAP. The costs used for the budget are based on information collected during the site from the revenue department. It is suggested that during implementation, an independent assessment should determine the cost and accordingly the budget be modified. 8.2 Compensation Compensation for Land The land required for footing of 328 towers shall require marginal amount of land as stated earlier. This land would not be compensated for as per the Electricity Act, 1948. Titleholder(s) affected by transmission towers in urban/ rural areas may approach to the District Collector for compensation for the loss of land. The DC will assess his/ her economic condition and decide the case as per the provisioning works of Licenses Rules 2006. Compensation for damage to crops Though attempts shall be made to minimize the damage to crops by planning the construction work in such a way that harvest is completed, ensuring this would not be possible in all cases. Besides, movement of machinery would cause damage to crops. Compensation shall be as per the Land Acquisition Act. The quantum of crops damaged will be assessed by collecting per acre yield figure of that crop in that area from Tehsildar (Revenue) and the equivalent amount of damaged crops will be calculated by ascertaining rate/quintal from the office of the Secretary Market Committee of the concerned area. There is a standard proforma (See Annexure E for Format) that the villager needs to fill in and obtain signatures from Sarpanch of the village and also from Patwari. Compensation would be calculated as per the prevalent rates and disbursed to the eligible owner of the plot. A list of crops yield per acre and applicable rates is attached as Annexure C16 and this would form the basis for compensation. On the basis of field visits, observations and site assessment, an estimate for the loss of crops has been made and the same is included in the Chapter on Budget Estimates. Compensation for loss of trees After the finalization of tower bases and transmission line route, the Contractor/executing agency shall enumerate the trees lost and compensate based on the rates released by Haryana Van Vikas Nigam Limited (Govt. of Haryana) and that are effective since July 2008. See Annexure C1 for list. This list provides zone wise prices for different types of trees such as Safeda, Paplar, Khair, Shisham, Kikar, Mango, etc. department. It is to be noted that PAPs shall be notified of any revision to these rates shall and be compensated accordingly.

8.3 Budget and Costs HVPNL’s ESPP provides the legal framework to establish eligibility criteria for entitlements and other forms of assistance. Based on this framework two budget options for implementation of RRAP have been presented below. Option 1: It includes the cost of compensation for ‘current’ standing crops based on the ROW calculated, net crop area, yield per acre for different types of crops and market (harvest) rates. 6 Source: website: www.agriharyana.nic.in for crop-wise average yield of various crops and www.dacnet.nic.in/eands/fhprice/haryana for farm harvest prices


(See Annexure 2 for rates of crops and trees). Yield per acre for other crops too have been provided as it can be used to calculate cost of standing crops as identified at the time of construction. Option 2: An alternative budget too has been provided by taking cognizance of the option that HVPNL can exercise such as timing the construction works between two crops, in which case the compensation payable would be nil.

Table 8.1-8.2 present the budget estimates for both the sub-packages under the Faridabad circle. Table 8.1 - (220 KV D/C Sector -72 Gurgaon to Rangala Rajpur (Firozepur-Zirka) line with 0.5 Sq.inch ACSR (Moose) via Nuh – 80 Km)

S. No. Crop type Estimated cropped area (in acres)

Yield per acre (in

quintals)

Unit Rate (Rs.)

Amount (Rs.)

1 Paddy 83.01 650 2 Wheat 104 24 1000 2496000 3 Mustard 44 12 1730 913440 4 Cotton 5 Rice 22 6 Arhar 8 850 7 Bajra 15 850 8 Jowar 15000 9 Sugarcane 350 135

A

10 grams 15 2300 11 Vegetables Sub-total 3409440

220 KV D/C Line with “ACSR (Moose) from proposed 400 KV substation Nawada (Faridabad) to 220 KV sub-station A-5 Faridabad – 6 km

S. No. Crop type Estimated cropped area (in acres)

Yield per acre (in

quintals)

Unit Rate (Rs.)

Amount (Rs.)

1 Paddy 83.01 650 2 Wheat 1 24 1000 24000 3 Mustard 3 12 1730 62280 4 Cotton 5 Rice 22 6 Arhar 8 850 7 Bajra 15 850 8 Jowar 15000 9 Sugarcane 350 135

B

10 grams 15 2300 Sub-total 86280

Rupees Eighty Six Thousand Two Hundred and Eighty Only Total (A+B) 3495720

C Contingency at 5% of the total 174786 GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) 3670506

Rupees Thirty Six Lakhs Seventy Thousand Five Hundred and Six Only


CHAPTER 9 – IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

9.1 Introduction This section deals with the implementation schedule for the RRAP for all the ten transmission lines that cross areas in eight different districts of Haryana. The breakdown of each activity according to a specific time frame has been provided in the Implementation Schedule. Implementation Schedule will require detailed coordination between the project authority – HVPNL and other relevant line departments. Key issues in implementation are likely to be the following:

(i) Census Survey by contractor – enumeration of tower land owner and standing crops (ii) Clearance of any claim for compensation for land acquired for footing of towers as per

The Works of Licensees Rules, 2006.

9.2 Tasks and Schedule Implementation schedule has been spread over a period of 1 to 1-1/2 years in respect of these ten transmission lines that are expected to complete in terms of construction and running. Construction works on different sub-packages are likely to commence at different points of time over the project period. Therefore a list of implementation activities in sequence have been indicated which shall continue over the project period. Activities in sequence

Census Survey by contractor – enumeration of tower land owner Estimation of standing crop Finalization of Affected persons & Final notification Clearance of any claim as per Workers License Act 2006 Compensation

After compensation, the construction activities may begin. Activities such as disclosure of project information, redressal of grievances and dissemination of safety measures shall continue throughout the project period.


Annexure A – Mewat and Gurgaon


Annexure A1 – Photographs of area en-route in Mewat and Gurgaon

Photo 1- Near the Starting point of the 80 km Line

Photo 2 – Consultation at Village Adbat


Photo 3- Villagers reporting feeling Induction at Ghasera village

Photo 4 – Agricultural fields near Badshahpur


Photo 5- Interactions at villagers at Mandikhera village

Photo 6 – Mountainous area near villages of Iqlimpur and Bhondsi


Annexure A2 – Community consultations Focus Group Discussion with key members at Sakras Name of the Village Sakras

Date 27th February 2009

Venue Sakras

No. of Persons attended: 10-12

FGD Conducted by Dr. Mrityunjay, Neha and Sangeet

Start and End Time

Objectives: inform villagers about the proposed proposed transmission line to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed: Village and household composition: The village has approximately 3600 households with a total population of approximately 25000. In terms of household composition, it is 6-7 members per household. 600 BPL households are there. The village has composition of 80% Muslims and 20% Hindus. Also the village is facilitated with Post Office, Gramin Bank and Co-operative Bank. Land use: At present mustard and wheat are grown in ratio of 80:20. And after this Bajra and Jowar will be grown. The produces are sold in the market. Occupation: Farming and rearing animals such as buffalo and cow are the primary occupation, although some few numbers of the villagers are employed as labours. Electricity status: Power is available for approximately 3-4 hours a day. Around 80% households are connected with electric meter and remaining around 20% have direct connection of electricity from the 11KV line. Education: There is one Higher Secondary School, one Girl’s High School, six numbers of Primary School and four numbers of Madrassa Schools. For higher education the students have to travel to Nagina which is at a distance of around 12 kms. Also the village is comprised of 300 numbers of graduates and post graduates. Regarding literacy of the villagers from 30 to 50 age group the percentage of literacy is 10-20% and below the age group of 30 is 70-80%. Water Supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively Water level is around 200 ft. deep, though tubewells are there. Handpumps have been installed in the village. And villagers use diesel pumps to irrigate the agricultural fields. Outcomes: Better power supply is welcome as it directly benefits households, education and for irrigation purpose.


Community Consultations with key members at Kerli khurd

Name of the Village Kerli khurd


Venue Kedlikhur



Start and End Time

Objectives: inform villagers about the proposed transmission line to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed: Village and household composition: The village has approximately 300 households with a total population of approximately 2500. In terms of household composition, it is 6-7 members per household. 31 BPL households are there. At present there is not any prevailing government schemes going on. Land use: At present mustard and wheat are grown in ratio of 80:20. And after this Bajra and Jowar will be grown. The produces are sold in the market. Occupation: Farming and rearing animals such as buffalo and cow are the primary occupation, although some few numbers of the villagers are employed as driver of public service buses, labours, teachers in government schools and also in defence services. Electricity status: Power is available for approximately 3-4 hours a day. Very few households use electrical appliances. Medical facilities: There is not any hospitals, primary health centers or doctors. The villagers have to travel to Mandikhera which is around at a distance of 3 kms. Education: There is one primary school and one school upto 8th standard for the village children and for higher education they have to travel to Ferozpur Zirka which is at a distance of around 6 kms. Water Supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively. deep, though tubewells are there. Handpumps have been installed in the village. And villagers use diesel pumps to irrigate the agricultural fields. Outcomes: Better power supply is welcome as it directly benefits households, education and for irrigation purpose.


Community Consultations with key members at Mandikhera

Name of the Village Mandikhera


Venue At a market place



Start and End Time 5.30 to 6.00

Objectives: inform villagers about the proposed transmission line to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed: Village and household composition: The village has approximately 550 households with a total population of approximately 2200. In terms of household composition, it is 6-7 members per household. 50 BPL households are there. At present there is not any prevailing government schemes going on. The village is comprised of approximately 50:50 ratio of Hindus and Muslims. There is also one tailor training institute. Land use: At present mustard and wheat are grown in ratio of 80:20. And after this Bajra and Jowar will be grown. The produces are sold in the market. Occupation: Farming and rearing animals such as buffalo and cow are the primary occupation, although some few numbers of the villagers are employed as driver of public service buses, labours, etc. Electricity status: Power is available for approximately 3-4 hours a day. Very few households use electrical appliances. Medical facilities: There is one hospital with capacity of 50 beds in the vicinity of the village. Also the village have got one veterinary clinic. Education: There is one government high school and also a private high school. The villagers travel to Nagina which is at a distance of 2 Km to avail education from ITI. Water Supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively. deep, though tubewells are there. Handpumps have been installed in the village. And villagers use diesel pumps to irrigate the agricultural fields. Outcomes: Better power supply is welcome as it directly benefits households, education and for irrigation purpose.


Community Consultations with key members at Atena Samsabad

Name of the Village Samsabad


Venue Sarpanch’s House



Start and End Time

Objectives: inform villagers about the proposed transmission line to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed: Village and household composition: The village has approximately 400 households with a total population of approximately 2700. In terms of household composition, it is 6-7 members per household. The village has a total area of around 500 acres. Land use: At present mustard and wheat are grown in ratio of 80:20. And after this Bajra and Jowar will be grown. The produces are sold in the market. Occupation: Farming and rearing animals such as buffalo and cow are the primary occupation, although some few numbers of the villagers are employed as driver of public service buses, labours, etc. Electricity status: Power is available for approximately 4-5 hours a day. Very few households use electrical appliances. Around 20% have got power supply with meter connection and rest 80% with direct power connection from the 11 KV line. Medical facilities: The villages have to travel to Mandikhera which is at a distance of 4 kms for to avail medical facilities. Education: There is one government high school and also a private high school. The villagers travel to Nagina which is at a distance of 2 Km to avail education from ITI. Water Supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively. deep, though tubewells are there. Handpumps have been installed in the village. And villagers use diesel pumps to irrigate the agricultural fields. Outcomes: Better power supply is welcome as it directly benefits households, education and for irrigation purpose.


Community Consultations with key members at Bhadas

Name of the Village Bhadas


Venue Bhadas village


FGD Conducted by Dr. Mrityunjaym, Neha and Sangeet


Objectives: inform villagers about the proposed transmission line to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed: Village and household composition: The village has approximately 1200 households with a total population of approximately 9000. In terms of household composition, it is 6-7 members per household. Land use: At present mustard and wheat are grown in ratio of 80:20. And after this Bajra and Jowar will be grown. The produces are sold in the market. Occupation: Approximately 65% of villagers are involved in farming and rearing animals such as buffalo and cow are the primary occupation and remaining of them some few numbers of the villagers are employed as government service, driver of public service buses, labours, etc. Electricity status: Power is available for approximately 6-7 hours a day. Very few households use electrical appliances. Around 20% have got power supply with meter connection and rest 80% with direct power connection from the 11 KV line. Medical facilities: The villages have to travel to Mandikhera which is at a distance of 5 kms for to avail medical facilities. Education: There is one private higher secondary school, one private high school and one government high school. The villagers travel to Nagina which is at a distance of 3 Km to avail education from ITI. Water Supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively. deep, though tubewells are there. Handpumps have been installed in the village. And villagers use diesel pumps to irrigate the agricultural fields. Outcomes: Better power supply is welcome as it directly benefits households, education and for irrigation purpose.


Community Consultations with key members at Ganduri

Name of the Village Ganduri


Venue Ganduri



Start and End Time 4.30 to 5.15 pm

Objectives: inform villagers about the proposed transmission line to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed: Village and household composition: The village has approximately 400 households with a total population of approximately 3000. In terms of household composition, it is 6-7 members per household. Approximately 167 households are below poverty line (BPL). Land use: At present mustard and wheat are grown in ratio of 80:20. And after this Bajra and Jowar will be grown. The produces are sold in the market. Occupation: Approximately 65% of villagers are involved in farming and rearing animals such as buffalo and cow are the primary occupation and remaining of them some few numbers of the villagers are employed as government service, driver of public service buses, labours, etc. Electricity status: Power is available for approximately 6-7 hours a day. Very few households use electrical appliances. Around 20% have got power supply with meter connection and rest 80% with direct power connection from the 11 KV line. Education: There is one school upto 8th standard in the vicinity of the village and for higher education upto 10th or higher secondary the villagers travel to Bhadas or Ferozpur Zirka Water Supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively. deep, though tubewells are there. Handpumps have been installed in the village. And villagers use diesel pumps to irrigate the agricultural fields. Outcomes: Better power supply is welcome as it directly benefits households, education and for irrigation purpose.


Community Consultations with key members at Malab

Name of the Village Malab


Venue Street

No. of Persons attended: 8-10 persons

FGD Conducted by G. Srihari, Neha and Sangeet


Objectives: inform villagers about the proposed sub-station to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed: Village and household composition: The village has approximately 1500 households with a total population of approximately 12000. In terms of household composition, it is 6-7 members per household. 450 BPL households are there. At present there is not any prevailing government schemes going on. Land use: At present mustard and wheat are grown in ratio of 80:20. And after this Bajra and Jowar will be grown. The produces are sold in the market. Occupation: Farming and rearing animals such as buffalo and cow are the primary occupation, although some few numbers of the villagers are employed in government department, doing small business as shopkeepers, as driver of public service buses, labours. Electricity status: Power is available for approximately 4-5 hours a day. Very few households use electrical appliances. Medical facilities: There is one primary health centre for the villagers and together with a veterinary clinic. Education: Approximately 80% of villagers are literate. There is one government high school and one private high school. For higher education the villagers have to travel to Nuh Water supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively. deep, though tubewells are there. And villagers use diesel pumps to irrigate the agricultural fields. Water supply happens to be the major issue for the villagers, with the availability of government water supply infrastructure, but its not functioning for past approximately 3-4 years, so the villagers have to fetch water from other nearby villages with the help of water tank of capacity of 1000 litres and store it into their individual water tank which is used for 3-4 months. Outcomes: Better power supply is welcome as it directly benefits households, education and for irrigation purpose.


Community Consultations with key members at Adbat

Name of the Village Adbat


Venue Shop Near road




Objectives: inform villagers about the proposed transmission line to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed: Village and household composition: The village has approximately 1200 households with a total population of approximately 10500. In terms of household composition, it is 6-7 members per household. 204 BPL households are there. The village has a mixed population of Muslim, Harijan etc. Land use: At present mustard and wheat are grown in ratio of 80:20. And after this Bajra and Jowar will be grown. The produces are sold in the market. Occupation: Farming and rearing animals such as buffalo and cow are the primary occupation, although some few numbers of the villagers are, doing small business as shopkeepers, as driver of public service buses, labours. Electricity status: Power is available for approximately 3-4 hours a day. Very few households use electrical appliances. Medical facilities: There is one primary health centre for the villagers and together with a veterinary clinic. Education: Approximately 3-4% of villagers are literate. There is one government higher secondary school. For higher education the villagers have to travel to Nuh which is at a distance of 4 km. Female literacy is quite negligible. Water supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively. deep, though tubewells are there. And villagers use diesel pumps to irrigate the agricultural fields. Water supply happens to be the major issue for the villagers, with the availability of government water supply infrastructure, but its not functioning, so the villagers have to fetch water from other nearby villages with the help of water tank of capacity of 1000 litres and store it into their individual water tank which is used for 3-4 months. Outcomes: Better power supply is welcome as it directly benefits households, education and for irrigation purpose.


Community Consultations with key members at Ghasera

Name of the Village Ghasera


Venue Ghasera




Objectives: inform villagers about the proposed transmission line to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed: Village and household composition: The village has approximately 6000 households with a total population of approximately 6000-7000. In terms of household composition, it is 10-12 members per household. 450 BPL households are there. Land use: At present mustard and wheat are grown in ratio of 80:20. And after this Bajra and Jowar will be grown. The produces are sold in the market. Occupation: Farming and rearing animals such as buffalo and cow are the primary occupation, although some few numbers of the villagers are, doing small business as shopkeepers, as driver of public service buses, labours or employed as government services. Electricity status: Power is available for approximately 6-7 hours a day. Very few households use electrical appliances. Medical facilities: There is one hospital for the villagers but not functioning at present also there is one veterinary clinic. For medical facilities the villagers have to travel to Nuh which is at a distance of 7 km. Education: Approximately 10% of women in the village are literate. There is one government higher secondary school and one private high school. Also there is one girls school upto 5th standard. For higher education the villagers have to travel to Nuh which is at a distance of 7 km. Water supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively. deep, though tubewells are there. And villagers use diesel pumps to irrigate the agricultural fields. Water supply happens to be the major issue for the villagers, with the availability of government water supply infrastructure, but its not functioning, so the villagers have to fetch water from other nearby villages with the help of water tank of capacity of 1000 litres and store it into their individual water tank which is used for 3-4 months. Outcomes: Better power supply is welcome as it directly benefits households, education and for irrigation purpose.


Community Consultations with key members at Lakhuwas

Name of the Village Lakhuwas

Date 1st March 2009

Venue Residence of (Women) Sarpanch



Start and End Time

Objectives: inform villagers about the proposed transmission line to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed: Village and household composition: The village has approximately 900 households with a total population of approximately 2500. In terms of household composition, it is 4-5 members per household. 50 BPL households are there. Land use: At present mustard and wheat are grown in ratio of 60:40. And after this Bajra and Jowar will be grown. The produces are sold in the market. Occupation: Farming and rearing animals such as buffalo and cow are the primary occupation of the villagers. Approximately 30% of them are self-employed as shop-keepers, carpenter etc. while others are engaged in services like defence, teacher, doctor, compounder etc. The villagers are also engaged in industries which are located in Sohna. Electricity status: Power is available for approximately 10-12 hours a day. Most of the houses use electrical appliances television, refrigerator etc. also some of the household were using air conditioning. While of the households were using generators for power back-up. Medical facilities: There is one primary health center and that too also not functioning so the villagers have to travel to Sohna which is at a distance of 13 km. Education: Approximately 10% of women in the village are literate. There is one government high school. For higher education the villagers have to travel to Sohna. Water supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively. deep, though tubewells are there. And villagers use diesel pumps to irrigate the agricultural fields. The villagers have installed handpumps individually. Outcomes: Better power supply is welcome as it directly benefits households, education and for irrigation purpose.


Community Consultations with key members at Gadi Bazidpur

Name of the Village Gadi Bazidpur

Date 1st March 2009

Venue Residence of Ex-Sarpanch




Objectives: inform villagers about the proposed transmission line to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Issues discussed: Village and household composition: The village has approximately 700 households with a total population of approximately 2500. In terms of household composition, it is 4-5 members per household. Land use: At present mustard and wheat are grown in ratio of 60:40. And after this Bajra and Jowar will be grown. The produces are sold in the market. Occupation: Farming and rearing animals such as buffalo and cow are the primary occupation of the villagers. Approximately 80% of villagers are engaged in farming and remaining 20% are into service of various government and private sectors. Electricity status: Power is available for approximately 10-12 hours a day. Most of the houses use electrical appliances television, refrigerator etc. also some of the household were using air conditioning. While of the households were using generators for power back-up. Medical facilities: There is no hospital or primary health center, so the villagers have to travel to Sohna which is at a distance of 10 km. There is one veterinary clinic in the vicinity of the village. Education: Approximately 10% of women in the village are literate. There is one government higher secondary school and one school upto 5th standar. For higher education the villagers have to travel to Sohna. Water supply: Irrigation is an issue, particular when electricity is not available effectively. deep, though tubewells are there. And villagers use diesel pumps to irrigate the agricultural fields. The villagers have installed handpumps individually. Outcomes: Better power supply is welcome as it directly benefits households, education and for irrigation purpose.


Focus Group Discussions at Sakras Village

Name of the Village Sakras

Venue Sarpanch house

Date 27th February



FGD Conducted by Neha

Objectives: Inform the ladies about the proposed transmission line route to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Total population of the village is 2500 with BPL persons being nearly 370 20% of these are Hindus, while the rest 80% are Muslims. There are 4-5 schools that include one upto Class XII, 1 girls school, 6 primary schools. Also there is a college at Nagina that is 12 km away from the village There is no school teacher at the nearby school or library for women though there are 4 madrasas. Besides, there are only English medium schools Crops grown are mainly Mustard and Wheat and later it is jowar and bajra. Electricity is available only for 3 hours in a day. Most of the houses are kutcha houses Besides, other infrastructure includes 1 cooperative bank and 1 post office Outcome: Power supply shall help daily activities


Focus Group Discussions at Kherli Khurd Village

Name of the Village Kherli Khurd

Venue House of villager

Date 27th February




Objectives: Inform the ladies about the proposed transmission line route to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Population of the village is around 300 households with total population of 2500 persons. There are 312 BPL persons in the village. Most of them have kutcha houses. Ladies informed that in a day they receive only 4 hours of power supply which is a major problem for irrigation and also for studies of children Occupation: Farming is the main occupation and many of the villagers work as laborers and drivers, etc. Education: there are 2 primary schools, and 1 secondary standard school. They agreed that the village was backward in terms of education as compared to other villages in the area. Besides, there was one college at Mandikhera that is 3 km away. They stated for medical needs there was no hospital or dispensary nearby. Also there was no diary. Outcome: Power supply shall help irrigation needs and also children can study for longer hours


Focus Group Discussions at Mandikhera Village

Name of the Village Mandikhera


Date 27th February




Objectives: Inform the ladies about the proposed transmission line route to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Total population of the village is 2500 and there are approximately 500 households with BPL households being nearly 50. The proportion of Hindu and Muslim population is equal. 25% of the population is either 10th pass or above. There is one college in Nagina besides 1 high school and 1 primary school. There are 4-5 schools that include one upto Class XII, 1 girls school, 6 primary schools. Also there is a college at Nagina that is 12 km away from the village. 2-3 teachers are from this village. Also for medical needs they approach the nearby General hospital that has 50 beds. Also there is one Anganwadi, 1 veterninary hospital and 1 stitching centre. There is no school teacher at the nearby school or library for women though there are 4 madrasas. Besides, there are only English medium schools Crops grown are mainly Mustard and Wheat and later it is jowar and bajra. Occupation is mainly agriculture, while quite a few persons work as carpenters, farmers and laborers. . Outcome: Better light supply is expected to help farming, studying, drinking water and usage of electrical appliances.


Focus Group Discussions at Ateha Samsabad Village

Name of the Village Ateha Samsabad


Date 27th February




Objectives: Inform the ladies about the proposed transmission line route to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Total population of the village is around 400 households and a population of 2300. In terms of education, most of the adults – male or females are illiterate. There is one middle school. They observed that without electricity a lot of diesel was being used. They estimate that 75 litre of diesel is required per acre for tubewell. The ground water level is around 50 meters. Farmers feel induction while carrying crops with moisture over their head Ladies do not watch TV as it is not permitted. Also they are ignorant about electric appliances and have no toilets about houses. Only problem in of light and drinking water. There is a water tank that is 70-80 km in Ganduri village. Outcome: Power supply shall help improve all activities


Focus Group Discussions at Malab Village

Name of the Village Malab


Date 28th February, 2009




Objectives: Inform the ladies about the proposed transmission line route to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Electricity is available only for 2-3 hours in a day. Ground water is the only source of water. Bad quality of water is a major issue. Children get affected without electricity due to excessive heat. Here there are 3-4 classes of education in the nearby Madrasas. There is no school teacher at the nearby school or library for women though there are 4 madrasas. Outcome: Better power supply shall help daily activities though govt. is not keen on developing this area and concentrates on other areas such as Palwal, etc.


Annexure A3: Walkover Survey and route marked on Toposheets


Annexure B – Faridabad


Annexure B1 – Photographs of area en-route in Faridabad

Photo 1- Existing lines adjacent to Mujeri village

Photo 2 – Lines adjacent to A-5 sub-station


Annexure B2 – Community consultations

Focus Group Discussions at Mujeri Village

Name of the Village Mujeri

Venue Common area

Date 24th February, 2009



FGD Conducted by Neha and Sangeet

Objectives: Inform the ladies about the proposed transmission line route to understand their overall socio-economic condition to elicit their views and perceptions on project Consultations with General Community: General community and elderly members were consulted to a) ascertain their views on the project and in particular on how they might be negatively or positively impacted by the project; b) elicit information on the power supply situation; c) to understand their level of awareness with regard to anticipation of potential losses as a result of restrictions and depreciation in land price, impact on land, and crops from similar experiences in the past. Consultations began by gathering information on the overall socio-economic condition of the village and by providing information on the 220 KV line, including details on construction for tower erection. In response to the query on current supply and resultant constraints, villagers in Nawada, Chandwali, Mujeri, Sotai and Machgar indicated that they had 18-22 hours of power in the area and is not an issue for them. They indicated that nearly 1830 acres of land had been acquired from them by HUDA for different purposes. They were aware that once the road is built the proposed line shall be taken along the green belt. They indicated it is very fertile land and different types of crops are sown on it such as Wheat, Paddy, Potato, Mustard, Bajra, and Jowar. Information on the associated issues relating to, ground clearance of transmission wire from trees/structures, restrictions on land use and height of trees under transmission lines were also conveyed. In most villages en-route, people were aware of such projects since similar lines with high voltage had been drawn around or adjacent to their village. Issues pertaining to loss of standing crops, were discussed. Villagers indicated that this would not directly impact them as the current crop shall be harvested and whenever the road is to get constructed, HUDA shall notify them. Outcome: Fully in agreement with the proposed project.


Annexure B3: Walkover Survey and route marked on Toposheets


Annexure C – Crops and Tree Rates


Annexure C1 – Rates of Trees and Crops


Annexure D – Formats and Questionnaires


Annexure D1 – Consultation Checklist CONSULTATION CHECKLIST

Name of the Village/Panchayat

Date

Venue

No. of Persons attended:

Start and End Time

Issue Covered

Yes No

Information about the project

Transmission lines (start point and destination) & KV

(66/132/220/400)

Duration of construction for Tower erection

Details of the ROW (right of way) of the transmission lines

Safety Issues

Ground clearance of transmission wire from trees/structures

Restrictions on land use

Restrictions on height of trees under transmission lines


Social impacts

Loss of land structures and other community property

resources

Loss of standing crops, trees

Temporary Loss of access to road, etc.

Temporary loss of income

Potential depreciation of land price due to presence of a

tower structure

Mitigation Measures

Compensation for land and structures

Provisions for payment of lost trees

Work Opportunities

Provision of temporary employment opportunities, if

any


Annexure D2 – Census/Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire

HARYANA POWER PROJECT

Census/Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire

Investigator Name Supervisor Name Respondent Name AC/BC

Type of Household

Type of the Use

(Note: Provide a sketch of the property on Page 4 of this questionnaire.)

A. IDENTIFICATION A.1 General Identification.

A.2 Type of Property

Private Government Trust Community Others

1 2 3 4 5

A.3 Ownership

A.3.1 Do you own the structure/ plot/ agriculture land?

A.3.2 Occupiers Name _____________________________________S/o______________________________

Date

2 0 0

Identification Number / /

Road No Side Number

General SC ST OBC Women headed

household

BPL* If BPL, card NoBPL*

1 2 3 4 5 6

Residential 1 Commercial 2 Residential cum Commercial 3

Open Land/Plot 4 Plantation/ Orchard 5 Graveyard 6

School 7 PHC/Hosp./Dispensary. 8 Industrial 9

Mazar 10 Temple 11 Masjid 12

Church 13 Shrine 14 Vill Com/ Panchyat/Govt. Land 15

Agriculture 16 Waste/ Grazing/ Barren 17 Others (specify) 99

No of Storeys

G 1

G+1 2

G+2 3

State District Block Town//Village

Owner 1. Tenant 2. Encroacher 3. Squatter 4. Share Cropper 5


A.3.3 Name, Address, Phone Number and LANDMARK __________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

A.3.4 If Tenant, Name and Address and Contact Number of the Owner _____________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

A.3.5 Please provide with an ID Proof (Ration card, Voter Id, PAN Card, Driving Licence, any ONE) Record the

details. _______________________________________________________________________________

A.4 Utilities on the Property

Sl.No Utilities Unit(s) owned Sl.No Live Stock Asset Numbers

1. Trees 1. Cow

2. Dug wells 2. Buffalo

3. Tube wells 3. Sheep

4. Lift Irrigation Points 4. Goat

5. Water Tap 5. Pig

6. Water Tank 6. Poultry

7. Hand Pump 7. Pond Others (Mention)

8. Cattle Shed

9 Water supply pipeline

10 Boundary wall

11 Barbed wire fence

12 Pond

13 Others (SP)

A.5 Trees that are likely to be affected

Tree type

Height of

tree

Distance

from tower

base

1. Mango 2. Mulberry, 3. eucalyptus, 4. pine, 5. kikar, 6. shisham and 7. babul


A.6 Typology of the Main Structure Roof Wall Floor Boundary No of Rooms

RCC/RBC 1 Brick 1 Concrete 1 Brick 1

Thatched 2

Wood

Plastic 2

Mud 2

Barbed

Wire 2

Mud 3 Mud 3 Stone 3 Wood 3

GI /

Asbestos 4

Asbestos 4

Others 9

Others 9

Bamboo 5 Others 9

Others 9

B. Structural Details

B.1.1 How old is the structure? (Mention the Year since you are operating from this structure)

B.1.2. How long are you residing or operating from the structure?

B.1.3 Measurement of the Land (in mts)

Length:

Breadth: Total

Area: Impacted area Remarks if any

B.1.4 Measurement of the Structure/Asset

Length:

Breadth: Height Total area of

the structure

Total

Impacted

area of the

structure

Remarks if any

B.1.5 What type of business are you doing, in case of commercial use?

1. Tea Stall 8. Kabari Shop 15. Motel

2. Grocery/General/KiranaStore 9. Educational institution 16. Butcher/meat

3. Vegetables/ Fruits 10. Hotel/ Restaurant 17. Barber Shop

4. Cloth/Garments 11. Electrical 18. Medicine Shop

5. Tailor shop 12 Furniture 19 Wine Shop

6. Pan/ Cigarette Shop 13 Petrol Pump 20 Phone/Photocopy shop

7. Garage/ Mechanic Shop 14. Lubricant Shop 99. Any other, please specify


B.1.6 Is your business self owned? 1 -Yes / 2 - No

B.1.7 How many people have you employed? (number)

B.1.9 Where would you prefer to move from here ? (Residential and Commercial Both )

S No Place Where (specify) Distance in Kms from current

location

1 Within the Village/ Town

2 Outside the Village / Town

B.1.10 Do you have any alternative land /structure? 1 - Yes / 2 - No

B.1.11 If Yes, where?

Place (specify) Distance in Kms from existing

B.2. Agricultural Details

B.2.1 Do you have agricultural land? 1 - Yes / 2 - No

B.2.2 Type of Land 1. Irrigated 2. Un-irrigated 3. Waste Land 9. Other (Specify)

B.2.3 What Crops you Grow ? 1. Rice 2. Maize 3. Tea 4. Wheat 5. Vegetables 6. Fruits 7. Bamboo

9. Others (Specify)__ ___________________

B.2.4 For how many years the Land being cultivated by you / your ancestors ____

C.1. Household Details

C.1.1. Caste details

C.1.2. Type of Family

C.1.2. No. of Persons in Household.

ST (hills) ST

(Plain

)

SC MOBC OBC General

1 2 3 4 5 6

Others Specify the Caste Group

9

Nuclear Joint Extended Sibling

1 2 3 4

Above 15 yrs Below 15 yrs


Codes for Relationship

1 Head of the House Hold 2 Wife 3 Husband 4 Son

5 Daughter 6 Son-in-law 7 Daughter-in-law 8 Grandfather

9 Grandmother 10 Grandson 11 Grand daughter 12 Grandson-in-law

13 Grand daughter-in-law 14 Brother 15 Sister 16 Brother-in-law

17 Sister-in-law 18 Father 19 Mother 20 Father-in-law

21 Mother-in-law 22 Uncle 23 Aunt 24 Cousin

25 Nephew 26 Niece 27 Any other (specify)

C.2. Family Profile. (Start from Head of the Household) Member

Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

C.2.1 Name

Write down the names

of all person who live

and eat together in

this household

starting with head

exclude persons under

the age of 14 years.

C.2.2

Relationship HH Codes as given above

Is the NAME male or female?

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Male C.2.3 Sex

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Female

How old was NAME on the last birthday?

C.2.4 Age

Record the age on last

birthday

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Married

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Unmarried

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Divorced

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Separated

C.2.5 Marital

Status

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Widow/Widower

The class till which the person has been educated.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Illiterate

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Primary (class 4)

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Secondary (Class 5 -

10)

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Higher (graduate)

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Technical

C.2.6 Education

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Vocational

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Handicap by birth

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Handicap due to other

reasons C.2.7

Health

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Any other chronic

health problems


D.1. Employment Status of the Family Members Is the NAME working?

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Yes

D.1

Employment

Status 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 No

The occupational activity at the place of job? This may have

multiple entries

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Agriculture

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Agri Labour

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Non Agri Labour

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Business/Trade

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Govt. Service

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Private Service

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Maid Servant

D.2 Occupation

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Others

What was the main reason for the NAME not working? To be filled for

persons who are not

working.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 No work available

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Seasonal inactivity

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Household family

duties

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Old/young

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Handicapped

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Student

D.3 Non-

Working Status

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Others

How much does the NAME earn in a month? 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Less than Rs.2000

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Rs.2000 – 3000 D.4 Income

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Rs. 3000 - 4000

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Above Rs 4000

What type of skill possessed by the person? D.5 Skills 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Computer

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Weaving

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Typing

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Mechanic

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Driving

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Others (specify)

7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 None

D.6 Household Expenditure

Item Amount

1 Food

2 Cooking Fuel

3 Clothing

4 Transport

5 Health Care/Medicines

6 Education


7 Electricity/Utilities

8 Social events

9 Agriculture (Labor/ Tools)

10 Seeds/Fertilizers/Pesticides

11 Water

12 Deisel Generator

13 Others

D.7 Have you availed of benefit under any Govt. Scheme ? 1. Yes 2. No

Yes Purpose Amount Availed Training

1. JRY/ IJRY

2. DWACRA

3. IPDP

4. PMRY

5. NREGP

6. Others (Specify)

D.8 Site Observations (distance from start point):

Km Observations


Annexure D3 – Proforma for Compensation for Crops


Annexure E– List of Officials


Annexure E1 – List of Officials

At Faridabad

1. Mr. T. R. Nanda, SE T/S Circle, Faridabad

2. Mr. Deepak Garg, AEE, Palwal

3. Mr. Deepak Bhardwaj, AEE, Faridabad

4. Mr. Nandalal, JE, Palwal

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