RP1474 v1 Rajasthan Road Sector Modernization Project {P130164) Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH- 2 (Dausa - Chaksu - Phagi - Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-2 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report ABBREVIATIONS B.P.L. Below Poverty Line BP Bank Policy B.S.R. Basic Schedule of Rates RLARRP Rajasthan Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, C.G.I. Corrugated Galvanized Iron C.O.I Corridor of Impact C.P.R. Common Property Resources CRRO Contract Rehabilitation and Resettlement Officer (Manager in each PIU to implement the respective RAP) CD Cross Drainage Ch. Chainage cw Carriageway DLC District Level Committee EP Entitled Person EA Executing Agency ESMF Environment and Social Management Framework GP Gram Panchayat GoR Government of Rajasthan GDP Gross Domestic Product GRC Grievance Redressal Committee Ha Hectare IEC Information Education Communication Km. Kilometer L.A. A. Land Acquisition Act LHS Left Hand Side M.E.H. Minimum Economic Holding m. Meter Max. Maximum Min. Minimum MDR Major District Roads MoEF Ministry of Environment and Forest MoRTH Ministry of Road Transport and Highways PWD Public Works Department N.G.O. Non-Government Organization NRRP National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, OD Operational Directive ODR Other District Roads OFC Optical Fiber Cables SCHM Suggestion Complain Handling Mechanism Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY E.l INTRODUCTION The state of Rajasthan has good potential for growth in agriculture and agro-based industries, mining, minerals processing, tourism, handicrafts and cottage industries. The Govt. of Rajasthan, having realized the worth of development of road infrastructure has decided for development of the roads through Public Works Department. Assistance from the World Bank has been sought for preparing and implementing the Rajasthan Road Sector Modernization Project (RRSMP). The Government has also taken a policy decision of developing State Highway - 2 through World Bank funding E.2 PROJECT BACKGROUND SH-2 connects Dausa to Kuchaman via Lawan, Tunga, Phagi, Dudu, Sambhar, Nawan, Palari, and Kuchaman. Total length ofSH-2 is 210 Km. Dausa to Dudu (SH-2) has been selected as one of such highway to be developed. This Section of SH-2 is traverses through two districts viz., Dausa & Jaipur and 28 villages (Dausa District - 3, & Jaipur District - 25) providing road connectivity to between NH- 11A, NH-11 & NH-8. Its development is essential to ease traffic load in Jaipur and also to improve driving between Agra - Ajmer, Udaipur & Gujarat. PROJECT ROAD The carriageway width is single I intermediate lane. The existing carriage way width is varying from 3.0 to 7.0 m. The existing Right of Way (RoW) varies from 14 to 36m. In some built up area, it also has two lane sections. Minimum 14 m ROW is available all along the alignment. No land acquisition is involved in the Project. Some encroachments will be got cleared. Encroachers I squatters will be compensated as per NRRP 2007. No displacement I Resettlements are required. E.3 SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE Dausa is surrounded with 6 districts, namely, Jaipur, Tonk, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, _ Bharatpur & Alwar. The district 1s divided into five Tehsil, Baswa, Dausa, Lalsot, Mahwa and Sikrai. The Sawa and Ban Ganga rivers run through the district. It has total area of 3404.78 sq. kms. It is situated on National Highway no.11 From Jaipur to Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Agra. It is 55 km to the east of Jaipur. In 2011, Dausa had population of 1,634,409 of, which and female were 857,787 and 776,622 respectively. In 2001 census, Dausa had a population of 1,317,063 ot~ which males were 693 8 and remaining 623 were females. According to the 2011 census Jaipur district has a population of 6, 663, 97 this gives it a ranking of 1Oth in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 598 inhabitants per square kilometer (1 ,550 /sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 26.91%. Jaipur has a sex ratio of 909 females for every 1000 males and a literacy rate of 76.44%. Jaipur is an extremely popular tourist destination in Rajasthan and India E.4 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PLAN Alternative alignments and proposed improvement plan is drawn to curb the adverse impacts on people and land. It is designed to minimize accidents, speed limits, reduce travel time, bring economic boom etc. The plans have worked out to benefit the most to the users and the affected people due to the project stretch. The improvement works will consist mainly m rmsmg the formation level, upgrading/improvement of road geometries, widening to two-lane/ intermediate-lane from the existing, intermediate-lane or single-lane width and pavement strengthening, improving the cross drainage. Road stretches crossing urban areas may also require upgrading to a two-lane cross section, and/or provision for drains, sidewalks and parking where required. In some cases, new alignments (by-passes) and/or realignments are required. Bypass at Dausa starting at NHll to NH11A of 10 km length is proposed for this project road. Sharp curves, where many accidents are occurring, are being improved. Both Horizontal and vertical road geometry of the alignment is not poor, but condition of pavement is very bad with design speed compliance of only 30 km/hr. Based on the detailed study different options were evolved, out of which a best option as follows is finalized after discussions with PWD officers at Jaipur. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report E.S PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONSULTATIONS Public information and consultation were carried out to aware affected people about the proposed project and its anticipated benefits, adverse impacts and mitigation measures. For the present project two tier public consultations at local level and district level were conducted in villages and district head quitters. In the first stage information about the project was disseminated to the local people and m the second stage their views/grievances/suggestions were solicited. Stakeholder's suggestions have been incorporated in the design of road alignment and shall be further implemented during construction and post construction phases. E.6 PROJECT IMPACT Census Survey and Socio Economic exercise was carried out within the proposed RoW to identify the affected structures. The task included collection of details of the owner or occupant of the structure, its type and usage corning within Col on either side of the existing center line. To collect this information a well-designed and pre-tested questionnaire was used. The study was carried out with a participatory approach by involving the stakeholders, particularly the project beneficiaries and probable affected persons through a series of consultative process techniques. The population groups that were consulted include beneficiary group of people in the project influence area, particularly the shopkeepers, farmers, transport operators, school teachers, Gram Panchayat Sarpanch /members, village elders, the local youth and the Govt. officials who are involved in rural and women development programs and employment generation schemes. Care was taken to form participatory consultative groups as homogenous as possible. In present proposed project no land acquisition is required. Due to land clearing of existing RoW some structures will be partially affected. It includes agriculture land, residential, commercial, community assets etc. A Resettlement Action Plan has been formulated with adequate implementation strategy to ward off the negative impacts and simultaneously elevating the living standard of the PAPs at par or even better than the pre project standards. The summary of impacts is given in Table E.l. Table E.l Summary oflmpacts Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report SNo. Impacts No. 1. Land Acquisition (Ha) not required Nil 2. Total Structures Affected 306 Residential Structure 90 Commercial Structure 126 Residential & Commercial Structure 24 Kiosks 24 Common Property Resources CPRs 42 • Religious Structures 25 • Govt. Buildings 6 • School 3 • Community Structures (Private) 8 4. Total no. of PAPs 1731 Males 980 Females 751 5 Total no. ofPAHs 282 Structures Affected PAHs 282 Source: Socml Survey The total structures are 282, which are getting affected due to the proposed project road. There are 42 CPRs getting affected, below given are structure affected CPRs. In table E.3 the Impact on Structures district wise is given. Table E.3: Impact on Structures Narne of District Titleholders Squatter Kiosks CPRs Total &Encroachers Dausa 0 6 0 5 11 Jaipur 0 212 22 37 271 Total 0 218 22 42 282 Source: Social Survey Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report The typology of the structures is given below in table E.4 Table E.4: Impact on Structures by Typology District Permanent Semi-Permanent Temporary Total Units Area in sq Units Area Units Area in Units Area in m in sq sq m sq m m Dausa 06+5CPR 131.31 0 0 0 0 11 131.31 Jaipur 198+30CPR 2394.44 2+4CPR 43.28 34+3CPR 336.40 271 2774.12 Total 204+35CPR 2525.75 2+4CPR 43.28 34+3CPR 336.4 282 2905.43 Source: Soc1al Survey The Common Property Resources (CPRs) affected are 42 in which 25 structures are religious, 6 are Government buildings affected. Table E.5 gives the details of the affected CPRs Table E.S: Impact on Common Property Resources CPRs Nos. Area in sq.mtr Religious Structures 25 387.36 School 3 248.74 Government Building 6 212.13 Community Structures (Private) 8 119.35 Total 42 967.58 Source: Social Survey E. 7 R&R PRINCIPALS, POLICY FRAME WORK & ENTITLEMENT MATRIX It is imperative to analyze the acts and bylaws to understand the legalities and procedures in implementing project and identifying the gaps and area, where there is a need for strengthening 'to comply with World Bank policy on resettlement and rehabilitation of project affected persons and indigenous population development plan. The preparation of a separate resettlement and rehabilitation policy is supplemented to the existing laws in addressing various social and resettlement issues arising out of project implementation. Applicable acts, notifications and policies relevant in the context of the project are discussed below. The Project Authority PWD will ensure that project activities implemented are consistent with the national, state, local regulatory/legal framework. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report s. Acts/ Notifications/ Policies Relevance to this project Applicability No. National Highways Act, Land required for the project shall be acquired Applicable to all 1956 as per the provisions of this act. sub projects.- 2 National Rehabilitation and Provides limited benefits to affected family Applicable Resettlement Policy (an ex-gratia payment of not less than Rs. (NRRP), 2007 20,000/- and in case land-holder becoming landless or small or marginal farmer in such cases other rehabilitation benefits as applicable. 2 World Bank OP 4.12 - The project entails land acquisition though, at Applicable to all Involuntary Resettlement a low scale for widening, realignments, sub-projects. junction improvements, bypasses etc. It would also adversely affect structures used for various purposes, livelihood of people (mainly earning their livelihood by means of petty shops and providing various services). Many of them have been operating from the government land. Thus both title holders and non-title holders alike would be affected as a consequence of the project. 3 OP 4.10 - Indigenous It has been found that Indigenous/ Tribal Applicable Peoples people would also be affected in some of the specifically to sub- sub-projects whereas in some other sub- projects in Orissa projects though tribal people would not be and Rajasthan. directly affected but are within the immediate influence zone of the sub-projects. 4 The Right to Information The Act provides for setting out the practical Applicable to the Act, 2005 regime of right to information for citizens to project. secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority, the constitution of a Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. In case where a State Government through any Act or Gazette Notification or as approved by any authority of State Government (duly authorized for the purpose) as per their approved procedure has fixed a rate for compensation of land and structures is higher than the provisions under the project, the same may be adopted by the Competent Authority in determining the compensation for structures. E.8 GENDER ISSUE & WOMENS PARTICIPATION In the proposed project no women headed households are affected by the project, Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report For the cause of compensation and assistance to be provided to these types of households, Socio-economic parameters like literacy, work force participation rate and general health conditions etc. reveals that social status of women is low respectively, thereby brought forward the scope of considering the households headed by women as vulnerable. The changes caused by relocation tend not to have equal implications for members of both sexes and may result in greater inconvenience to women. Due to disturbance in production systems, reduction in assets like land and livestock, women and marginalized vulnerable groups may have to face additional challenge of running a household on limited income and resources It is imperative to bring the issue of women's development in the process of socio-economic uplift within the scope of the RAP for the project. For this a conscious effort should be made towards integrating the issue in the project. E.9 INSTITUTIONAL FRAME WORK FOR RAP IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT Suitable institutional arrangements are made to manage and implement Resettlement Action Plan. The institutional arrangements will be set up at three levels viz., Central, State and Sub- Project Level. At Central Level, the Chief Engineer (EAP), MaRTH, Govt. of India will be overall responsible for the implementation of RPF. CE (EAP) will have all delegated administrative and financial decisions with regard to implementation of the project as well as land acquisition, RAP including TDP implementation. At State Level, a Land Acquisition cum Social Development Officer (LA cum SDO) would be appointed in the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) headed by Nodal Officer. Additional sociologist as individual consultant will also be engaged to assist LA cum SDO in states as required, particularly in states with larger share of sub projects. A Project Implementation Unit (PIU) comprising officials of State PWD will be constituted at sub-project level headed by the Superintending Engineer/ Executive Engineer designated as Project Director. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report The implementation agency will work in close co-ordination with RRO and report to PIU. Financial matters related to services of the RAP implementation agency will be dealt by Project Authority. E.lO DISCLOSURE AND CONSULTATION PLAN The Right to Information Act (RTI), 2005 provide for setting out the practical regime of RTI for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability. Feedback if any would be incorporated into the final RAP document. The list of PAPs for disbursement of benefits shall be separately disclosed at the concerned Panchayat Offices/ Urban Local Bodies, District Collector Offices, Block Development Offices, District Public Relations Offices (at the state and district levels), Project office, and any other relevant offices, etc. In consultation plan to ensure peoples' continued participation in the implementation phase and aiming at promotion of public understanding and fruitful solutions of developmental problems such as local needs of road users, problem and prospects of resettlement, various sections of PAPs and other stakeholders will be engaged in implementation. During consultations the RAP IA personnel will explain the process of SCHM in detail. Several communication channels viz., toll free phone number, dedicated email, mechanism for on line submission of suggestions/complaints/inquiries, provision of suggestion/complaint box (at site and project office), post and other suitable means shall be set up for suggestion and complaint handling. E.ll MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E) The overall purpose of the monitoring is to keep track of the implementation processes and progress, achievement of performance targets fixed in the annual work plans, learning lessons and taking corrective actions to deal with emerging constraints and issues. The evaluation study will focus on assessing whether the overall objectives of the project are being met and will use the defined impact indicators as a basis for evaluation. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Reports on the progress of RAP implementation including mobilization of staff members, opening of site offices, etc of the project would be prepared by NGO and submitted to the R<%R officer at sub-project level. Monthly Progress Report shall be prepared NGO, Quarterly Progress Reports shall be prepared by Social Officer of State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU), and six monthly progress reports shall be prepared by M&E agency. Evaluation Report shall be prepared by the M&E agency at the end of the project implementation as part of the project completion report. E.12 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT AND SCHEDULE Experienced and well-qualified NGO in this field will be engaged to assist the M/ORT&H in the implementation of the RAP. The NGO will work as a link between the PIU - R&R Cell and the affected community. NGO will educate the PAPs on the need to implement the Project, R&R measures and ensures proper utilization of various compensations extended to the PAPs under the R&R entitlement package. E.13 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MACHANISM Any disputes or grievances will be addressed through the grievance redressal mechanism proposed here. The GRCs are expected to resolve the grievances of the eligible persons within a stipulated time. The decision of the GRCs is binding, unless vacated by court of law. The GRC will comprise of five members headed by a retired Magistrate not below the rank of SDM. Other members of the GRC will include a retired PWD Officer (not below the rank of Executive Engineer), RRO, representative of PAPs and Sarpanch (Elected Head ofVillage) of the concerned village. Grievances of EPs in writing will be brought to GRC for redressal by the RAP implementation agency. The RAP implementation agency will provide all necessary help to PAPs in presenting his/her case before the GRC. The GRC will respond to the grievance within 15 days. The GRC will normally meet once in a month but may meet more frequently, if the situation so demands. A time period of 45 days will be available for redressing the grievance of EPs. The decision of the GRC will not be binding to EPs. This means the decision of the GRC does not debar EPs taking recourse to court of law, if he/she , so desires. E.14 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT BUDGET Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Based on the Entitlement Matrix, the R&R budget for the Dausa-Jaipur SH-2 has finalized and is presenting in Table below. It comprises of two broad components namely compensation and assistance. The total R&R budget for the project works out to Rs 513.5 lakh of which Rs. 260.77 lakhs is towards compensation for structures. R&R Assistance cost of the project (Dausa-J aipur SH-2) is Rs. 252.73 lakhs. The details of the budget as per the entitlement matrix is summarizing in Table 14.1 below. The Break-up of Cost structures worked out as per Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2007 (NRRP-2007) is presented in Table 14.1 & 14.2 Table 14.2 Summary ofR&R Budget (lakhs) Sl No. Description Total Rs in lakhs 1 Cost of Structures 260.77 2 R&R Assistance 252.73 Total 513.5 Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report CHAPTER! PROJECT BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION 1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND The road transport of India carries 70% of freight and 85% passenger of total traffic annually. National Highways constitute only 2% of the road network but carry 40% of total road traffic. Numbers of vehicles have been growing at an average rate of 10.9 % per annum over the last five years, making State and national highways congested. Hence, it is necessary to enhance a good road network facility which will provide more economical, safe and environment friendly movement of passenger and goods vehicles to access jobs, health services, and education centers and transport the goods. Good roads would improve socio-economic, industrial, and agriculture activities and help in economical growth of nation Road projects are generally undertaken to improve the economic and social welfare of the society to whom it provides good connectivity. Augmented road capacity and improved pavements can reduce travel time and costs for both freight and passengers. Benefits include increased access to markets, Jobs, educational centers and health services. For all the positive aspects of road projects, they may also bring significant negative impacts on nearby communities and the natural environment. People and properties may be in the direct path of development works and can be affected in a major way. Therefore a preliminary impact of the project is assessed and reported. 1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Though the state has good potential for growth in agriculture and agro-based industries, mining, minerals processing, tourism, handicrafts and cottage industries, it is one of the low income states lagging in many key socio-economic indicators. The potential is underutilized due to inadequate road infrastructure and market linkages. The need for high quality road infrastructure is recognized to exploit the state's potential. The Govt. of Rajasthan, having realized the worth of development of road infrastructure has decided for development of the roads through Public Works Department. Assistance from the World Bank has been sought for preparing and implementing the Rajasthan Road Sector Modernization Project (RRSMP). Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu - Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report The project objective is to assist the Public Works Department, Rajasthan to improve the quality, connectivity, and management of its road network. RRSMP has been formulated and designed: (i) To reflect the integrated and donor coordinated approach to the road development and management with particular emphasis on the comprehensive framework. (ii) To upgrade connectivity of villages with high potential for poverty reduction in agriculture by linking them with markets in urban areas and peripheral cities. (iii) It is planned for providing all weather good road connectivity to unconnected villages having population of250 to 499 in general areas as per census of2001. (iv) The program extends beyond road conditions to a variety of road safety measures, improved environmental practices, institutional strengthening, better reporting and information systems, etc. The project seeks to: (i) Increase the proportion of road network in good and fair condition; (ii) Increase all-weather road connectivity of habitations; (iii) Improve management as measured by savings in asset value, (iv) Increase in road safety ratings of key traffic corridors. (v) To improve PWD's institutional structure, staff capacities and business processes including those for procurement, environment and social management, monitoring and controls. This would help PWD to: (a) Enhance both the quality of delivery and value for money of sector investments, facilitating GOR's efforts to provide road connectivity to about 72,000 small habitations at lower costs by leveraging MNERGA funds and strengthening the partnership between PWD and local governments I communities; (b) Sustain its road assets build under various programs and avoid the estimated losses of about INR 25 billion in road asset value and realize the vehicle cost savings of about INR 17 billion per annum; The Government of Rajasthan has taken up a massive program of up-gradation and development of existing single/two-lane State Highways. These highways would provide high speed connectivity to other National Highways and cities. The Government has also taken a policy decision of developing State Highway no 2 through World Bank funding. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report SH-2 connects Dausa to Kuchaman via Lawan, Tunga, Phagi, Dudu, Sambhar, Nawan, Palari, and Kuchaman. Total length of SH-2 is 210 Km. Dausa to Dudu (SH-2) has been selected as one of such highway to be developed. The present project is for Dausa by-pass 10 km & Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu 130 km length. This report covers the Environment Impact Assessment & Environment Management Plan work for proposed project. 1.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT This Section of SH-2 is traverses through two districts viz., Dausa & Jaipur and 28 villages (Dausa District - 3 Nos., & Jaipur District - 25 Nos.) providing road connectivity to between NH-11 A, NH-11 & NH-8. Its development is essential to ease traffic load in Jaipur and also to improve driving between Agra- Ajmer, Udaipur & Gujarat. The link is crucial from tourist point of view. 1.4 EXPECTED BENEFITS FROM THE SUB-PROJECT. The project envisages the following advantages: • Reduced maintenance costs and savings in vehicle operating costs • Improve the condition of existing traffic flow by removing all bottlenecks at various locations and junctions • Improved accessibility of the existing highway. • Improve and strengthen the existing quality of the pavement to take heavy loads so that pavement failure, maintenance etc. are minimized. • Increase the carrying capacity of the existing traffic volume and enable it to cater to the future traffic. • Improve the horizontal and vertical alignment of the existing road. 1.4 DETAILS OF PROJECT ROAD 1.4.1 Location of the Project The project highway part of SH-2 traverses through districts Dausa and Jaipur. Main villages I towns along highway are, Baniyana, Dhingoriya, Bhateri, Prempura, Lawan, Budla, Tunga, Rupedi Kala, Kotkhawda, Chaksu, Budhbagpura, Kiratpura, Kadeda, Dabich, Gopalpura, Bhankrota, Madhorajpura, Phagi, Chakwara, Dhamana, Mojmabad & Dudu. Geographical Location of Project Road is given in Table 1.1. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass-140km) SIA and RAP Report. Table 1.1: Geographical Location of Project Road Major Towns I Cities Latitude Longitude Dausa 24°39'-24.65N 76°02'-76.03E Dudu 24° 39' N 75° 56' E 1.4. Project Road The existing road is' single-intermediate lanes with poor earthen shoulders. The existing carriage way width is varying from 3.0 to 7.0 m. The road development is almost confined within 24m width of ROW. Encroachers, squatters and those, whose land is being acquired for the development of the road, are mostly among affected people within available ROW for realignments for geometric improvements. Starting point of Project Road End point of project road Figure 2.2: Starting Point km ·0.0 on NH llA and end point at km 130 Dudu. Details of the project road are given in Table 1.2. Table 1.2: Details of Project Road s. Project Road Description No Dausa district - (km 0.0 starting from NH-11A to km 16.0 on SH-2) Length (km) 16 + Dausa - Chaksu - Phagi - Dudu Dausa By-Pass (Ch. 0/000 starting from NH-11 to 1 (SH-02) and Dausa Bypass 10/000 ending at NH-11A). Total Length 26 km 10km) Jaipur district- (km 17.0 to km 130.0) Total Length 114 km Providing Road connectivity to between NH-11A, NH- 11 & NH-8. The Project will benefit the state m improving 2 Connectivity connectivity of the road network, and facilitate traffic movement between rural areas to the state highways and national highways networks. Involving the private sector in financing the construction, maintenance and operation Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report of State Highways and wayside amenities. The project highway has main settlements in urban area and minor habitations along its length. No land 'I acquisition is involved in the Project, however some .) Settlements encroachments will be got cleared. Encroachers I squatters will be compensated as per NRRP 2007. No displacement I Resettlement is required. The land use pattern along the project area is mostly agriculture (about 92%) and built-up areas. In the proposed development concentric widening option has been considered to avoid negative social and 4 Land Use environmental impacts to avoid land acquisition. Land use map of the study area on scale 1:25000 delineating crop land, water bodies, built up areas and other important features is provided. (Annexure-1.3) Entire project highway passes through plain terrain. The horizontal alignment of SH-2 is fluent, except for some 5 Topography sharp curves in total length of 140 km (0-10 and 0-130). The water table in the area varies 25 to 30 m below ground level. 1 minor bridge, 21 causeways & 81 pipe culverts and 11 Hydrology and Drainage slab culverts exist. 6 pattern Rain water harvesting is proposed. Raised embankment is considered at some low lying areas. Figure 1.1: Project road from Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu {SH-02 (0/00 to 130/00)} The road passes through the Lawan, Tunga, Chaksu, Phagi, and Dudu. Project road length is 26.000 km in district Dausa (Including 10 km Dausa bypass being considered in 2nd phase) and 114.000 km in district Jaipur. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report There are 11 major and 106 minor junctions along the road. Connectivity details with other highways are given in Table 1.3. These roads cater to a group of villages. The nature and type of traffic is a primarily light and slow moving. These junctions are unsafe for the local traffic and pedestrians. Table 1.3: Connectivity of Project Corridor with other Important Roads S.No Chainage Junction Details 1 0 0 NH-11A 2 18700 18700 Banskho 3 - 25250 To Lalsot (on Tunga Bypass) 4 51685 52900 Chaksu Bypass start 5 57166 NH-12 (on Chaksu bypass) 6 61150 57285 Chaksu bypass end 7 97530 SH12 (on Phagi bypass) State Highway- 2 is 21 0 Kms, from Dausa to Kuchaman via Lawan, Tunga, Phagi, Dudu, Sambhar, Nawan and Palari. Part of SH-2 i.e., Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu (130km) and 10 km of Dausa bye pass (Joining NH-11 to NH-11A) is considered for rehabilitation and up- gradation under RRSMP. 1.4.3 OBJECT OF THE PROJECT The objective the project is to provide better connectivity of various existing National Highways in the country and thereby help induce socio-economic development in the project area. Improvements of these selected national highways would improve connectivity, facilitate speedy and smooth transportation of bulk goods with less interruption at a lesser transport cost and in less time, induce economic development of existing growth centers, provide impetus for the development of new growth centers, employment generation and as a consequence poverty alleviation in the project areas. 1.5 EXISTING CONDITIONS 1.5.1 Existing Right of Way (RoW) The existing Right of Way (RoW) varies from 14 to 36m. The carriageway width is single I intermediate lane (3.5 to 5.0 m). In some built up area, it also has two lane sections. Minimum 14 m ROW is available all along the alignment. No land acquisition is involved in the Project, however some encroachments will be got cleared. Encroachers I squatters will be compensated as per NRRP 2007. No displacement I Resettlements are required. Chainage-wise detail of available ROW is given List of existing ROW is given in Table 1.4. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Table 1.4: Chainage-wise detail of available ROW s Km Km Existing S NO. Km Km Existing NO. ROW* ROW* 1 0/000 11000 27 77 701000 71/000 24 2 11000 2/000 26 78 71/000 72/000 25 3 2/000 3/000 30 79 72/000 73/000 25 4 3/000 4/000 30 80 73/000 741000 25 5 4/000 5/000 30 81 74/000 75/000 25 6 5/000 6/000 30 82 75/000 76/000 25 7 6/000 71000 30 83 76/000 771000 25 8 71000 8/000 30 84 771000 771700 25 9 8/000 9/000 30 85 771700 78/000 25 10 9/000 10/000 27 86 78/000 78/300 25 11 10/000 11/000 14 87 78/300 78/600 25 12 11/000 12/000 14 88 78/600 79/000 25 13 12/000 13/000 14 89 791000 80/000 25 14 13/000 14/000 30 90 80/000 81/000 25 15 14/000 15/000 30 91 81/000 82/000 24 16 15/000 16/000 18 92 82/000 83/000 24 17 16/000 16/500 20 93 83/000 84/000 25 18 16/000 17/000 18 94 84/000 85/000 24 19 17/000 18/300 20 95 85/000 86/000 24 20 18/000 19/000 22 96 86/000 871000 28 21 19/000 20/000 24 97 871000 88/000 29 22 20/000 24/000 24 98 88/000 89/000 28 23 24/000 25/000 14 99 89/000 901000 26 24 25/000 26/000 16 100 90/000 91/000 24 25 26/000 27/000 16 101 91/000 92/000 27 26 27/000 28/000 24 102 92/000 93/000 24 27 28/000 29/000 16 103 93/000 94/000 24 28 29/000 30/000 18 104 94/000 95/000 20 29 30/000 30/300 16 105 95/000 96/000 20 30 30/300 31/000 24 106 96/000 97/000 36 31 31/000 32/000 22 107 97/000 98/000 32 32 32/000 32/500 16 108 98/000 99/000 25 33 32/500 33/000 20 109 99/000 100/000 20 34 30/000 34/000 18 110 100/000 101/000 20 35 34/000 34/600 22 111 101/000 101/500 20 36 " 34/600 35/000 28 112 101/500 102/000 24 37 35/000 35/500 28 113 102/000 103/000 24 38 35/500 36/000 20 114 103/000 104/000 20 39 36/000 37/000 22 115 104/000 105/000 27 40 37/000 38/000 22 116 105/000 106/000 25 41 38/000 39/000 24 117 106/000 107/000 25 42 39/000 401000 26 118 107/000 108/000 25 43 40/000 41/000 24 119 108/000 109/000 22 44 41/000 42/000 22 120 109/000 109/200 20 45 42/000 43/000 22 72 65/000 66/000 20 46 43/000 44/000 18 73 66/000 671000 30 47 44/000 45/000 18 74 67/000 68/000 28 48 45/000 45/500 20 75 68/000 69/000 26 49 45/500 46/000 22 76 69/000 70/000 25 50 46/000 47/000 24 121 109/200 109/700 16 51 47/000 47/600 24 122 109/700 110/000 16 52 47/600 48/000 20 123 110/000 111/000 18 53 48/000 49/000 24 124 111/000 111/250 28 54 49/000 501000 26 125 111/250 112/000 24 55 50/000 51/000 26 126 112/000 113/000 26 56 51/000 52/000 24 127 113/000 114/000 24 57 52/000 53/000 24 128 114/000 115/000 28 Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report s Km Km Existing SNO. Km Km Existing NO. ROW* ROW* 58 53/000 54/000 27 129 115/000 116/000 30 59 54/000 54/250 24 130 116/000 117/000 28 60 54/250 54/500 24 131 117/000 118/000 18 61 54/500 55/000 26 132 118/000 119/000 22 62 55/000 56/000 28 133 119/000 120/000 28 63 56/000 57/000 27 134 120/000 121/000 26 64 57/000 58/000 20 135 121/000 122/000 26 65 58/000 59/000 20 136 122/000 123/000 29 66 59/000 60/000 28 137 123/000 124/000 24 67 60/000 61/000 28 138 124/000 125/000 28 68 61/000 62/000 28 139 125/000 125/600 24 69 62/000 63/000 28 140 128/000 129/000 29 70 63/000 64/000 28 141 129/000 129/600 28 71 64/000 65/000 26 142 129/600 130/600 28 The existing road has more or less straight alignment except some locations, where geometric Corrections /improvements would be required. The project road traverses through plain area from the starting point to the end point. Land use pattern abutting the project road is predominantly agricultural and barren. Built-up locations comprise residential and commercial structures. Overall the land use pattern along the road is agriculture. The main crops are wheat, Jowar, Bajara, Rice, Oil seeds etc. The business establishment includes petty shops, grocery shops, vegetable shops, hotels, dhabas, tea stalls, petrol pumps, automobile work-shops etc. There are no industrial establishments along the project road Pavement condition is fair to very poor. At many places existing BT surfaces are completely denuded. Cross drainage are not adequate along the project road. 1.6 IDENTIFICATION OF VILLAGES AND TOWNS As part of project preparation, social screening survey was conducted ofthe project road. There are many settlements including a few towns along the project road section, namely Dausa, Chaksu and Dudu. 28 villages are identified along the project corridor. Details of these villages are covered under socio-economic profiling of the area. List of villages and towns likely to be impacted by the proposed upgrading is provided in Table 1.5. These villages and towns are falling within the direct impact zone of the project road. Table- 1.5: List of villages along SH-2 (Project Road) alignment 1. Bhateri 10.400 15. Fatehrampura 70.200 Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report 2. Prempura 11.194 16. Dabich 73.975 3. Law an 14.820 17. Gopalpura 76.390 District Jaipur 18. Bhankrota 79.157 4. Bhudla 18.600 19. Madhorajpura 86.100 5. Tunga 24.450 20. Phagi 93.940 6. Tungi 28.725 21. Chakwada 100.200 7. Rupahadi 33.340 22. Chour Nada 104.213 8. Kotkhawda 36.800 23. Bhartpura 108.075 9. Kholya 41.947 24. Dhamana 112.913 10. Chandel Khurd 46.534 25. Mojamabad 117.425 Chaksu Chauhano Ki 11. 51.925 26. 120.500 Dhani 12. Kiratpura 59.950 27. Kakrala 123.900 13. Baad Baghpura 61.102 28. Dudu 130.025 1.7 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: The social assessment process generally begins with screening at the time of project identification, where steps are taken from the beginning and plans\ designs\ alignments are finalized in such a way that to the extent possible adverse impacts are avoided at the designing stage itself and make these roads people friendly. The steps • Predicts the nature and size of potential negative and positive effects on individuals, businesses and communities; • Develop and implement appropriate recommendations and impact management measures to avoid or decease negative socio-economic impacts and enhance positive impacts; • Identifies net social and economic impacts occurring after mitigation measures are applied, including roadway routing, design and operating conditions; and • Helps resolve public issues by working with the community to address the potential impacts. • A voiding the adverse social impact at the designing stage especially while finalizing the alignments Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report The overall objective of conducting social screening is to provide input of social concerns to be dovetailed in highway design and for complete co-ordination between the engmeermg, environmental and social teams during the entire design process. • Assess opportunities, constraints, likely impacts and risks arising out of the social context • Identify I re-examine intended social development outcomes of the project • Consider design implications and recommend relevant policy and institutional arrangements for the project • Identify indicators to monitor Social development outcomes and report on the M&E plan 1.7.1 Need and Scope of the Social Assessment In order to prepare SMP (Social Management Plan), there is a need to have a detailed social assessment of the project including an assessment of the impacts (both positive and negative) resulting from the proposed project interventions? The activities undertaken as part of this assessment include: • Identification of stakeholders • Identification of impacts • Involvement of people in the assessment process • Consultation with the stakeholders to improve quality of participatory planning • Identification of social hot spots • Identification of mitigation measures to minimize resettlement Issues Census survey of project affected persons • Identification of vulnerable affected groups • Based on the social assessment and impact analysis, stakeholders' consultation and R&R policy framework, a detailed Social Management Plan has been prepared. 1.7.2 Project Benefits Rajasthan is one of the most progressive states of India. The contribution of tertiary sector towards the State's economy has been on rise over the past decade. Government has taken step towards better fiscal and economic management, accelerating economic growth and improving 2 quality of life with its vision 2020 . Improving infrastructure especially transport sector, to facilitate agricultural and industrial growth is key to achieving goals of Vision 2020. The State Road Policy also aims at providing an efficient, safe and environmentally sustainable road Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu includingDausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report network in the State. But there are serious financial constraints on the development and maintenance of the state core road network and this is reflected in the budget allocation which reveals huge gap between actual needs and resources available for capital and maintenance provision. The. proposed project will have the following direct benefits: • Improved quality of life for the population in the project area: The proposed project will provide easy access to important towns like Dausa, Chaksu, Phagi and Dudu. These towns provide services to villages abutting the project road. Improvement of road will also provide improved medical and education facilities to rural population. • Economic boost to the local population by easy transportation of materials: Agriculture and forest based economic activities are in the vicinity of the project road. • Better connectivity for the smaller settlements to the District Headquarter. This road will provide connectivity to even smaller and inaccessible villages. This ensures enhanced administrative services to villages abutting the road • Connectivity to the industry and vast agricultural hinterland: The agricultural hinterland and industries will be linked because of proposed road improvement • Increased employment opportunities for the local population: In addition to employment opportunities during construction phase, it is expected that after road construction there will be change in land use (especially along the road stretch) and more commercial establishments (shops, Dhaba I restaurants I eating places, small workshop serving the vehicles moving on the road etc). These activities will provide additional employment and increased wages in the project area. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report CHAPTER2 SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA 2.1 INTRODUCATION The project stretch of SH-2 passes through two districts Dausa and Jaipur. Total project length is 140 km. This chapter contains socio-economic profile of Rajasthan state and proposed project- impacted districts i.e., Dausa & Jaipur. An overview of the demographic profile of the districts as 2011 census, village wise demographic data including number of households, population both male and female, sex ratio, literacy rate, working and non working population. The project influence area is considered to be the districts through, which the road is passing. The socio-economic profile of the project area has been studied and presented here. It consists of general profile of the project area, demographic profile and social features. 2.2 SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF PROJECT INFLUENCE DISTRICTS 2.2.1 DEMOGRAPHIC FEATURES According to the 2011 census Jaipur district has a population of 6, 663, 97 this gives it a ranking of 1Oth in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 598 inhabitants per square kilometer (1,550 /sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 26.91%. Jaipur has a sex ratio of 909 females for every 1000 males and a literacy rate of 76.44% Jaipur is an extremely popular tourist destination in Rajasthan and India. Table 2.1 shows the comparative demography of the project influence districts and State. Table 2.1 Demographic Features of the State and Project Influence Districts State/ Rajasthan Dausa Jaipur District 2001 2011 2001 2011 2001 12011 Area in sq m 342,239 342,239 3,432 3,432 11,143 11,143 Population 56,507,188 68621012 1,317,063 1637226 5,251,071 6663971 Male 29,420,011 35620086 693,438 859821 2,768,203 3490787 Female 27,087,177 33000926 623,625 777405 2,482,868 3173184 Population 165 201 384 476 471 598 Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Density per sq. km Sex Ratio 922 926 899 904 897 909 Literacy Rate 60.41 66.11 61.81 68.16 69.90 75.51 Male 70.32 79.19 79.37 82.98 82.80 86.05 Female 43.85 47.76 42.25 51.93 55.52 64.02 Population 28.33 21.44 23.51 24.09 32.40 26.91 Growth Rate Source: Directorate of Census Operations in Rajasthan 2.2.2 URBANIZATION Urbanization is a natural consequence of socio-economic change. Urban centers have long been considered as engines of economic growth and key centers. Migration also plays an important role in urbanization of a state. State consist 20 rewarding towns are in class I, 26 in class II etc. & which shares the level of urbanization and they shift for better education, infrastructure & salary. Table: 2.2 Urban Population by class of towns affecting the project Road % of total urban Class of Town No. Population in lakh population I (population 1 lakh and above) 20 75.56 57.24 II (population 50,000 to 1 lakh) 26 18.41 13.95 III (population 20,000 to 50,000) 90 20.95 15.87 IV, V, VI (population below 20,000) 86 17.08 12.94 Total 222 132.00 100.00 . . .. Source: Statlstlcal Abstract RaJasthan 2001 Directorate ofEconom1cs & Stat1st1cs 2.2.3 STATE INCOME: Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) One of the redeeming features of the state's economy is healthy economic growth since 1980. The growth in real GSDP is among the highest in large Indian states during 1980-97. The long- term trend rate of growth during 1980-2006 is estimated at little below 6 per cent2. The trend growth rate during decades ending 1991 and 2001 is estimated at 6.5 per cent and 6.1 per cent respectively. It has marginally slowed down to 5.1 per cent during 2000-06. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report 2.2.4 State Domestic Product The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is the total monetary value of all the final goods and services produced by an economy during a given period of time (generally a year) accounted without duplication. The year-wise estimates of Gross & Net State and per capita Income from the year 2008-09 at current prices are given below in Figure At Current Prices 600000 m GSDP crore) DNSDP 50 0 0 0 0 400000 300000 200000 10 0 0 0 0 0 2008 09 2009-10 2010 11(P) 201112(Q) 2012-1l(A) The advance estimates of Gross State Domestic Product at current prices is estimated to be ' 4, 78,160 Crore for the year 2012-13 as compared to' 4, 16,755 Crore during the year 2011-12 (quick estimates), showing an increase of 14.73 per cent over the previous year. As per the advance estimates, Gross State Domestic Product at constant (2004-05) prices, in the year 2012-13 is likely to attain a level of' 2, 39,913 Crore, as against the estimates of GSDP for the year 2011-12 (quick estimates) of' 2, 27,824 Crore, registering an increase of 5.31 per cent over the preceding year. 2.2.5 State Economic Structure The Rajasthan economy has shown a healthy growth path during the recent years. GSDP (at current prices) has almost doubled from Rs1, 17,274 crore in FY05 to Rs3, 03,358 Crore in FY11. This has made Rajasthan one of India's faster growing states with the average growth rate of around 7.43% (real GSDP) during FY05-FY11 The services sector contributes around 47% in GSDP followed by the industry and agriculture sectors at 27% and 26% respectively. Over the last ten year period (FY01-10) the share to the Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report GSDP has changed from 27% to 26%, from 28% to 27% and 45% to 4 7% in the agriculture, industry and services sectors respectively 2.2.6 State Domestic Product and its Composition: Table: 2.3 State Domestic Product and Per Capita Income Source: Directorate of Economics and Statistics 2.3 PROJECT INFLUNCED DISTRICT PROFILE 2.3.1 DAUSA DISTRICT PROFILE 2011, Dausa had population of 1,634,409 of which male and female were 857,787 and 776,622 respectively. 200 I census, Dausa had a population of I ,317,063 of which males were 693,438 and remaining 623,625 were females. Dausa District population constituted 2.38 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this t1gure for District was at 2.33 percent of Maharashtra population there was change of 24.09 percent in the population compared to population as per 200 1. In previous census of India 2001, Dausa district recorded increase of 23.51 percent to its population compared to 1991. Dausa is surrounded with 6 districts, namely, Jaipur, Tonk, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, and Bharatpur & Alwar. The district of Dausa is surrounded by Alwar district in the north, Sawai Madhopur district in the south, Bharatpur district in the northeast, Karauli district in the southwest and Jaipur district in the west. It has total area of 3404.78 sq. kms. In roughly semicircular or 'C' shape with tempering towards east and west at corners Dausa is situated at about 55 Kms far from Jaipur on NH-11. It is also known as DEVNAGARI and famous for Mehandipur Balaji Temple. A worship place of Lord Shiva with natural water-fall at Jhajhirampura is also famous. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report The district is divided into five Tehsil, Baswa, Dausa, Lalsot, Mahwa and Sikrai. The Sawa and Ban Ganga rivers run through the district. It is situated on National Highway no.11 From Jaipur to Agra. It is 55 krn to the east of Jaipur. Fig: 2.1 Dausa district Map. 2.3.2 JAIPUR DISTRICT PROFILE Jaipur is the capital and largest city of the Rajasthan state . It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city has been named. The city today has a population of 3.1 million. J aipur is known as the Pink City of India. The city is remarkable among pre-modern Indian cities for the width and regularity of its streets, which are laid out into six sectors separated by broad streets 34m (Ill ft) wide. The urban quarters are further divided by networks of gridded streets. Five quarters wrap around the east, south, and west sides of a central palace quarter, with a sixth quarter immediately to the east. The Palace quarter encloses the sprawling Hawa Mahal palace complex, formal gardens, and a small lake. Nahargarh Fort was the residence of the King Sawai Jai Singh II. It crowns the hill in the northwest corner of old city. The observatory, Jantar Mantar, is one of the World Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Heritage Sites. Jaipur is included on the Golden Triangle tourist circuit, along with Delhi and Agra. In Figure 2.2 shows the Jaipur district Map Fig: 2.2 Jaipur district Map 2.4 PROJECT IMP ACT ZONE The road users and affected population due to the project road are mainly the persons, who use the existing road or the proposed alignment for their daily needs. The impact analysis was carried out in detail for the households falling within PROW and indirect impact was also assessed within 1 kilometer buffer zone on either side of proposed road. 2.4.1 SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILES The majority of the potentially affected I benefited persons living in the project influence zone frequently travel down to the existing roads or proposed alignment of the project. Their purpose of visit brings them generally to the prominent market places by the roadside or transport boarding points alongside the road. Other beneficiaries also pass through the important junctions of the feeder roads connecting the project roads I proposed alignment. These junction points served as the clusters from, where surveyed households and FGD meetings were selected. Besides, administrative offices, places of worship, community structures, such as Anganwadi centers, in the major settlements within the project impact zone were also taken into considerations for holding consultations. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Direct impact will involve the habitations along the existing project road and indirect impact habitations will involve those within 1.0 km of the project road on either side. GOI, GOR regulations and World Bank policy require impact assessment during the design stage to avoid, reduce or mitigate potential negative impacts of project and enhance positive impacts, sustainability and development benefits. For generating the widening options for the project road the baseline data within 30 m corridor is collected. The socio- economic statistics of the study area villages is given. 2.5 EXISTING PUBLIC AMENITIES Public amenities are those basic services utilized away from the individual residential dwelling unit within the public environment. Presence of basic infrastructure facilities is found in the project districts. They satisfy specific individual or community needs including safety and security, communication, recreation, sport, education, health, public administration, religious. Public amenities are generally the responsibility of government or the local authorities of the area. Accessibility of basics infrastructure is an important factor from the social development context. Improvement of project road will increase access to public facilities like higher level schools, colleges, health services (CHCs, PHCs), government offices, etc. 2.5.1 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Majority of villages have primary schools and Aganwaris, which is located mostly within the villages or nearby areas. Middle and high school level educational facilities are available within accessible distance from the villages. The girls are encouraged to study at least up to high school level. The girl students turn out is very encouraging with almost 90 per cent girls of school age attend their school. The higher education especially of girls gets affected due to distances of the higher secondary schools and lack availability of transport facility. The students usually walk or ride cycle to reach schools. 2.5.2 HEALTH CARE SERVICE There are many primary health centers & Govt. hospitals in the project area. The distance of the Govt. health care centers is within 5 to 10 km periphery. The people generally are attended by doctors at local primary health centers, if necessary they visit district head quarters. The common mode of transport to a health centre or hospital is auto rickshaw or zeeps I bus. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Average travel time to these health care centers varies from 30 minutes to 45 minutes, while average cost of one trip journey is Rs. 50. People depend on these only without consulting private practitioners or nursing homes, mainly because treatment at non-governmental health care centers is expensive. On 1st April, 2008 Ministry of Labor and Employment, Govt. of India launched Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) to provide health insurance coverage for BPL families in order to protect them from financial liabilities arising out of health issues necessitating hospitalization. The beneficiaries are entitled to hospitalization coverage up to Rs.30, 000. The coverage extends up to five members of the family and the beneficiaries need to pay Rs. 30 only as registration fee. It is expected that the proposed project will improve access to the health care facilities for the poor families. 2.5.3 MARKETING FACILITY There are markets with both wholesale and retail facilities in the project area. About 60% of the sample population of the villages can avail the facility of whole sale markets within a distance of 10 km, while rest of the population have to travel up to 25 km to get such facility. The people mainly sell their agricultural products at these markets and normally sell at farm gate prices since these rural markets do not provide competitive prices for the farmers. The round trip cost of journey to the markets is around Rs 25 - Rs 30. The travel time varies from 30 minutes during dry season to more than an hour in rainy season, when cost of travel too increases as people have to go by auto rickshaw I zeeps I buses. 2.5.4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK SERVICE Community Development Blocks (CD Block) have been established as part of development plan of Govt. of India in order to provide assistance, subsidies, agricultural inputs and expertise and extension service to the rural people for all round development of an area within jurisdiction of a CD Block. All the concerned villages are within a distance of 10 km of their respective CD Blocks. Average travel time is about half an hour with cost of round trip journey varying from Rs.15 to Rs. 20. The people avail of facilities that include, information on various Govt. sponsored schemes like, NREGAS, low cost housing grant, grant for sanitary toilet, free or subsidized agricultural inputs etc Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report CHAPTER3 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES & PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PLAN 3.1 INTRODUCTION Infrastructure projects not only bring the prosperity to the region but also leave behind number of adverse impact on the society. Such adverse impacts include loss ofproperty, loss of livelihood, loss of community property and dividing the community. If such negative impacts are not addressed properly, it may happen that the negative impacts would outweighs the project positive impacts, thus putting question mark on project sustainability. World Bank Policy and the National Policy on Resettlement & Rehabilitation have rightly acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and advocates for minimizing negative impact by every possible method and option. The spirit of these policies has been followed while preparing the project. 3.2 CORRIDOR OF IMP ACT (Col) In context of present project improvement of SH-2 from single lane to 2 lanes with hard shoulders configuration, the corridor of impact is the proposed right of way, i.e. properties outside the corridor of impact, will not get affected. Public participation was undertaken to make explicit the social factors that will affect the development impacts of planned highway improvements and mediate project results. Through public participation key social issues were identified and strategy was formulated. It also included cultural analysis and design of social strategy, institutional analysis and specifically addressed the issue of how poor and vulnerable groups may benefit from the project. Experience indicates that involuntary resettlement generally gives rise to severe problems for the affected population. These problems may be reduced if, as a part ofRAP implementation, people are properly informed and consulted about the project, about their situation and preferences to make meaningful choices. These practices serves to reduce the insecurity and opposition to the project which otherwise are likely to occur. The project will therefore ensure that the affected population and other stakeholders are Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass-140km) SIA and RAP Report informed, consulted and allowed to participate actively in the development process. These things done throughout the project, both during preparation, implementation and monitoring of project results and impacts. The public consultations were organized at two stages, i.e. at the feasibility stage and at the final round of consultations at the DPR stage. The feasibility stage public consultations focused mainly on the mapping of the social issues related to the project stretch and were targeted to understand the concerns and aspirations of the people from the road project. The second round of public consultations were primarily centered on sharing of the proposed development plan and the broad R&R policy framework with the PAPs to get their views on the development proposals and the issues related to resettlement and rehabilitation. In addition to the consultations with the PAPs, interactions and consultations were held with other stakeholders especially the Gram Pardhan, PWD officials and district administration to elicit their views and mobilize support for the implementation phase. The consultations with the officials of district administration including land revenue conducted under the Chairmanship of District Magistrate/ Block Development officer helped in getting assurance from them in terms of all the cooperation and support for the implementation of the project as well as nomination of the competent authorities. 3.3 CENSUS SURVEYS AND STRUCTURE MARKING For census survey a questionnaire is prepared, which covers all the information needed for R&R settlement. Public consultation, FGD with stakeholder was conducted with visual aids and one to one discussion at village levels (Questionnaire prepared by World Bank). Each and every structure within the Col was measured. The location, size and shape, type of construction of the structures were recorded. Information about the household i.e. family, occupation, literacy level, income and other social information to determine whether the households were to be categorized as vulnerable (for special considerations under the entitlement framework of the project) was collected. Revenue records were used for verifications of legal RoW and boundaries of private property likely to be within Col. Assets such as boundary wall, public property and institutions were also recorded. With the completion of final designs for the project, only those within the actual Col had been considered eligible for entitlement under the project. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report The census and the socio-economic survey were required in order to generate necessary data/input for preparing the Rehabilitation Action Plan (RAP). Successful implementation of the RAP depends on appropriate and accurate census and socio-economic surveys of PAFs/ PAPs. The survey provide a baseline measurement of potential impacts on affected families /persons that form the eligibility criteria for entitlement spelt out in the R & R Policy of the Rajasthan State. Two kinds of surveys were undertaken during project preparation. The surveys were carried out keeping in view the requirements for the assessment of the category and quantum of losses, so that the entitlements can be evolved in a logical and scientific manner. The socio-economic and census survey has been carried out to ensure that each and every affected and displaced person is identified and his entitlements are worked out to determine the expenditure estimates on the basis of the entitlements. The census and socio- economic survey has been carried out for the non-titleholder PAPs as well as for titleholder. There is no acquisition of agricultural land. Present project improvement and strengthening of SH-2 from single lane to 2 lanes with hard shoulders configuration aims to: • Improve and strengthen the existing quality of the pavement to take heavy loads so that pavement failure, maintenance etc. are minimized. • Improve the horizontal and vertical alignment of the existing road. • Improve the existing speed of traffic flow by removing all bottlenecks at various important points • Increase the carrying capacity of the existing traffic volume and enable it to cater to the future traffic. • Improve accessibility of the existing road net work. • Provide highway amenities like Lay-by, bus stop etc. • Improve the numerous intersections on entire stretch of the SH-2 within the section 3.4 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Geometric design standards for rural (Non-urban) Highways" IRC-73-1980 has been used for study of project road passing through rural areas. To set the Geometric design for Urban Section i.e., sections where the highway is passing through the existing villages & built-up zone, "Geometric Design for Urban Highways" IRC-86-1983 has been adhered too. The proposed project road is 2-lane paved /earthen shoulder configuration. The designing of the Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report proposed route is carried for the upcoming next 15 years and various type of designing standards are used viz. IRC: 37-2001, IRC: 38- 1988, IRC SP: 42-1994l IRC SP 73:2007. The proposed design speed is 80-65 km/hr in rolling terrain and 50 km/hr in mountainous terrain. Adopted Design standards fare given in Table 3.1. Table 3.1: Basis of Road Designs S.No. IRC codes/Manuals Guideline used for IRC:37- 2001," GUIDELINE FOR DESIGN OF 1 New flexible pavement design FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT" IRC: 38- 1988," GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN OF 2 HORIZONTAL CURVES FOR HIGHWAYS AND 10.1 Design of Horizontal Curves DESIGN TABLES" IRC: 58-2002 ''GUIDELINE FOR THE DESIGH OF 3 PLAIN JOINTED RIGID PAVEMENT FOR Design of rigid pavement HIGHWAYS" IRC:81-1997 ,"GUIDELINES FOR STRENTHENING OF FLEXIBLE ROAD Design of overlays for strengthening of 4 PAVEMENTS USING BENKALMAN BEAM the flexible pavements DEFLECTION TECHNIQUE" 5 MORTH 5TH REVISION Specifications for pavement design IRC: 73-1980 GEOMETRIC DESIGN Specifications for geometric design of 6 STANDARDS FOR RURAL (NON-URBAN) pavement HIGHWAYS IRC SP 73:2007," TWO-LANING OF HIGHWAY 7 THROUGH PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP Guideline for 2-lane Highway Design MANUAL OF STANDARDS " IRC SP: 42-1994,"GUIDELINES ON ROAD 8 Drainage design DRAINAGE" IRC SP: 41-1994,"GUIDELINE FOR THE DESIGN 9 OF AT-GRADE INTRESECTIONS IN RURAL & Guideline for Intersection design URBAN AREAS IRC SP 23: "VERTICAL CURVES FOR 10 Guideline for vertical curve design HIGHWAY" IRC 75:"GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN OF HIGH 11 Guideline for high embankment design EMBANKMENTS" 3.5 CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES "WITH" AND "WITHOUT" PROJECT SCENARIO Keeping in view the site conditions and the scope of development of the area, the 'with' and 'without' project scenarios have been compared as given in Table 3.2. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report By looking at the table, it can be concluded that "With" project scenario positive/beneficial impacts will improve the environment and enhance social and economic development of the region compared to the "Without" project scenario, which will further deteriorate the present environmental setup and quality of life. Hence the "With" project scenario with minor reversible impacts is an acceptable option than the "Without" project scenario. The implementation of the project therefore will be definitely advantageous to achieve the all - round development of the economy and progress of the region. Impacts on vegetation are expected during construction phase. Little increase in the pollution levels of the air is possible. Dust and particulate matter during construction will affect the air quality on a short-term basis. However, an important benefit which is not represented in this assessment will be major reduction in the Particulate Matter (PM 10 and PM2 5) levels from vehicles using a surfaced road (with project scenario) in the build condition, compared to a continued use of dusty unsurfaced I tracks (without project scenarios). The minor impacts due to air; noise, vegetative cover and soil erosion will be remunerated by adopting appropriate mitigate measures such as roadside plantation, arboriculture and landscaping, compensatory afforestation, and providing underpasses and noise barriers. Table 3.2: 'With' and 'Without' Project Scenario The connectivity between the It will improve inter-connectivity between other National other National and State Highways (NH-11, NH-12 and NH-8) and State Highways is not good. Highways (SH-12, and SH 24). Existing connectivity between Connectivity with Agra, Ajmer and Udaipur bypassing Agra and Ajmer need to be Jaipur will increase. improved, for the tourist Travel time will be reduced due to improved pavement benefits. conditions and road geometry. Inter-connectivity Pavement conditions are in Trade of local produce like dairy products, agriculture poor condition resulting in high products, and small scale industrial product will also be travel time. Poor pavement increased. conditions restricting people's access to local market. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass-140km) SIA and RAP Report There will not be any impact With project scenario involves felling of nearly .§.00.--trees on existing terrestrial ecology. due to proposed widening. As per the Forest Conservation Act ( 1980), trees which have been notified as protected Flora forest will be planted through Forest Department in 1:3 ratio. Beside this more than ~ trees are proposed to be planted under greenbelt development plan. Social and There will not be any impact -200 affected households and ~ 100 common property Cultural on existing social and cultural resources developed in PWD land will be affected due to Environment environment. proposed widening. Necessary R&R plan has been developed to reduce the socioeconomic impact due to the proposed project. No land acquisition is involved. Carriageway 2 lane/ intermediate I earthen 2 lane with and without hard shoulder has been proposed shoulder to improve the road condition. Traffic Speed Existing traffic speed varies This project road is designed for 80 km/hr, but at few between 35 km/h and 50 km/hr locations, the speed is reduced to 50 km/hr to 65 km/hr to avoid Land Acquisition and also to minimize utility relocation. Road Safety Accident data from 2008 to To reduce the accident along the existing road- 20 10 indicate that number of >- All the deficient curves shall be improved, accidents occurred along the >- Necessary road signs, road due to poor geometry and congestion and overtaking on >- Traffic calming measures and undivided road sections in >- Road markings will be provided as per IRC Jaipur region. guidelines. Water logging issues are Will be improved by reconstruction of culverts I bridges. observed along the road side New cross drainage structures and drains being provided. specially settlement area due to Drainage absence I non-functional drains. /Water logging Flooding conditions also prevails during monsoon season. Without project scenario does The total project cost is Rs 217 Cores, which includes not involve any capital cost, nearly 3 Cores as environmental cost and about 18 cores Financial but there will be recurring R&R cost. Implications maintenance cost to maintain the smooth flow of traffic. Therefore, "With" project scenario, with its minor adverse impacts is more acceptable than the "Without" project scenario which would mean an aggravation of the existing Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report problems. The potential benefits ofthe proposed road improvements are substantial and far- reaching both in terms of the geographical spread and time. Hence, it is clear that the implementation of the project will be a definite advantage to State of Rajasthan in order to achieve all-round development of its economy and progress of its people. 3.6 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 3.6.1 Proposed Improvements The existing Right of Way is adequate to fit the proposed cross-sections. The proposed improvement would remove all bottlenecks and address VOP, congestion. Bypass at Dausa starting at NH-11 to NH 11-A of 10 km length is proposed for this project road. Sharp curves, where many accidents are occurring, are being improved. Both Horizontal and vertical road geometry of the alignment is not poor, but condition of pavement is very bad with design speed compliance of only 30 km/hr. Based on the detailed study different options were evolved, out of which a best option as follows is finalized after discussions with PWD officers at Jaipur. 3.6.1.1 Comparative Analysis of alternative options. Sharp curves are improved along the project road having existing curve radius of 130 m with vehicles plying at speed of 50 km/hr has been recorded during engineering site investigations. The location of the curves is located at built up area and the available ROW at these locations is 24m. Based on the above conditions the road has been proposed to improve these curves with improved curve radius of 170 m targeting enhance vehicular speed of 65 kmph. On the basis of options, that is i) Following the existing alignment and ii) It has been observed that adopting the existing alignment and adopting appropriate traffic management plan in construction stage will have minimum impacts on social environment. In the other cases no other alternative is feasible. 3.6.1.2 Availability of Alternative Routes Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report The following major arterial roads join the project which bring I take traffic to I from the project corridor. The following five routes may be competing routes for project road: 1. At km 23.000 (Tunga), SH - 24 from Bassi joins the project corridor, which provide pathway to the Lalsot. 2. At km 53.000 (Chaksu), NH -12 from Jaipur joins the project corridor which provide pathway to the Kota and Chhattisgarh. 3. At km 94.000 (Phagi), SH 12 from Jaipur joins the project corridor which carry many pilgrims and commuters to Diggi 4. Another major arterial i.e., NH 8 join project road at km 130.000 (Dudu) which bring traffic coming from Delhi, Jaipur and lead to Gujarat and Maharashtra. From Dausa to Jaipur via NH11 and to Dudu via NH12 is the competing route for the project road. Complete Jaipur city is to be crossed in this route adding to city congestion. Conclusion After studying the alternative routes, it was found that no appropriate competing route is available for the project stretch. Although one competing route via Jaipur, development of this road will increase traffic potential on this route leading towards NH 8 outgoing via NH 11 from Agra I Uttar Pradesh to Ajmer, Udaipur Mount Abu and Ahmadabad. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report CHAPTER-4 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONSULTATIONS 4.1 INTRODUCTION Public consultations have acquired a very important role in the planning process for development projects. Globally, the practice of involving communities in the planning process has been recognized as an effective tool for mitigating the negative impacts due to the projects and ensuring its timely completion. The effectiveness of participation and consultation is directly related to the degree of involvement of the affected groups. The project requires detail planning to ensure that likely project affected persons, local community, interested groups, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations; local government, line departments, etc are consulted regularly at different stages. 4.2 CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION Consultation with PAPs is the starting point to address involuntary resettlement issues concerning land acquisition and resettlement. People affected by resettlement may be apprehensive that they will lose their livelihoods and communities. Participation in planning and managing resettlement helps to reduce their fears and gives PAP's an opportunity to participate in key decisions that affect their lives. The initial step for consultation and participation is to identify the primary and secondary stakeholders and sharing information with the affected PAPs. Public information and consultation was carried out during the project preparation stage in the form of public meeting, focus group discussion, in-depth interviews and individual consultations. The consultation process ensured that the likely project affected persons (PAPs), local community and other stakeholders were informed in advance to participate and consult actively. This serves to reduce the insecurity among local community and likely PAPs opposition for the project because of transparency in the consultation process. The purpose of consultations was to inform people about the project, their issues, concerns and Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report preferences, and allow them to make meaningful choices. Consultations will be carried out during the implementation, monitoring and evaluation stage. Concerns, views and suggestions expressed by the participants during these consultations have been presented in the following sections. The outcomes of consultations have been shared with design team to incorporate in design wherever possible. 4.3 OBJECTIVES The main objective of the consultation process is to inform the PAPs about the anticipated benefits, negative impacts and mitigation measures of the project. The objectives of public consultation as part of this project are: • Promote public awareness and improve understanding of the potential impacts of proposed project; • Identify alternative sites or designs and mitigation measures; • Solicit the views of affected communities I individuals on environmental and social problems; • Improve environmental and social soundness; • Clarify values and trade-offs associated with different alternatives; • Identify contentious local issues which might jeopardize the implementation of the project; • Establish transparent procedures for carrying out proposed works; • Create accountability and sense of local ownership during project implementation. 4.4 Tools for Consultation Stakeholder consultations are taken-up using formal and informal discussions, and meetings with Government of Rajasthan officials in various departments. Table 6.1 provides the list of locations, where first round consultation has been conducted. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Formal Consultations: Five formal consultations were held on a pre-decided date, time and venue in consultation with local people. These consultations helped stakeholders in highlighting issues as raised with regard to the proposed road improvement At the time of reconnaissance survey and baseline data collection, informal discussions have been held with the local public residing in indirect project influence area to obtain an overview of likely impacts and concerns of the community. Consultation was held at several locations close to road alignment, where public activity was intense and covering villagers and village panchayat. Consultations were held focusing various levels as shown in Figure4.1. Figure 4.1 Various Levels of consultations 4.5 LEVELS OF CONSULTATIONS The public consultations were carried out at three stages namely screening, feasibility and social impact assessment of the project. Public consultations at screening and feasibility levels were conducted at those locations which could likely have more impacts than other affected areas in the region. SIA consultations were carried out at village and district level. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Types of consultations done with various participants usmg different tools including, interviews with government officials, individual consultations, key informant interviews, focus group discussion, stakeholder consultations, etc, are presented in Table 4.1 Table 4.1: Types of Consultations Level Type Key Participants Individual Local level Consultation People along the project corridor Sample Door to Door People along the project corridor including Individual Personal Contact those that are impacted directly or indirectly PAP, women, truckers, weaker sections, Settlement Focus Group Discussion agriculturist, school teachers Institutional Stake holder Discussion Line departments 4.5.1 Informal Consultations: One of the prime objectives of the public consultations has been to involve local people in project planning. While undertaking the social screening survey and technical surveys such as inventory of road side utilities, environmental features, structures, census and socio- economic survey (primary survey within 500m on either side of road), information dissemination about proposed road improvements has also taken place. In general, the people (primary stakeholder) were informed about the proposed road improvement program, likely impacts on individual and to common properties resources. Table 4.2: Details of Public Consultation- first round (Informal Consultations) Meeting Location Date Key Topics Discussed Fatehrampura 16.06.2013 • Proposed road improvements, Dabich 16.06.2013 • Likely impacts on individuals & CPR's Phagi 18.06.2013 • Air, noise and water Quality Chakwara 18.06.2013 • Shifting of Community & Religious structures • Road safety measures 4.5.2 General Consultations Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report The dissemination process and type of information shared with the stakeholders during consultations are described below: • While undertaking inventory of road side utilities, structures and PAHs census survey the information disseminated focused on the proposed road improvements. • Potential PAHs were consulted about the proposed road improvement program, resultant impacts, possible socio-cultural conflict (if any) and loss of CPRs and its relocation. • People were requested to gather at common places including Panchayat Bhavan, temples, schools, etc. Table 4.3 -Local Level Consultation Date Locations 19.06.2013 Fatehrampura (Chainage 70.300), District Jaipur 19.06.2013 Panchayat Bhawan Dabich (Chainage 74.500), District Jaipur 19.06.2013 Gopalpura, (Chainage 76.500) District Jaipur 23.06.2013 Chakwara (Chainage 100.500), District Jaipur 23.06.2013 Dhamana(Chainage 113.000), Dudu Road, Jaipur Name of Village: Fatehrampura (Chainage 70.300), District Jaipur SNo. Name of person Suggestion /Demands Response Contact No. 1 Teja Ram (Ward The villagers welcomed the Dr M K Jain and Mr. 9680926542 Punch) project and desired that it Mohan Lal Verma A 2. Prahalad should be started En PWD, informed 9001463852 3. Moji Ram immediately. They also that divider is not 9929367036 4. Babu Lal assured to remove technically possible, - 5. Suraj Mal encroachments voluntarily. rest all other items will 9928138580 6. Jagdish It was desired that ramps on be examined and - 7. AbhayKumar all approaches, bus stop for provided, if feasible as 9660564828 8. Radhey Shyam the village, divider, speed per design standards. 9829880944 9. Mukesh breakers included in the new 9929067716 10. Ganga Dhar road. 9950139098 Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Name of Village: Dabich (Chainage 74.500), District Jaipur s Name of person Suggestion /Demands Response Contact No. No. 1. Prahalad Meena (Vice The villagers welcomed the Mr. R K Sharma & Mr. Surpanch) project and informed about Mohan Lal Verma A En 2. Ganesh Sharma water logging in the village in PWD informed villagers 3. Kedar Sharma absence of final disposal. It that drain inside the 9829610505 4. Sukhdev Mali was desired that drain should village cannot be provided 9950216941 5. Dev Karan Gurjar be extended within the within this project. 9660414352 6. Prahalad Boonkar village, ramps on all However covered RCC 9660869650 7. Hanuman Meena approaches and bus stop for drains of adequate 9829302777 8. Banna Ram Gurjar the village included in the capacity will be provided 9. Kalian Gurj ar new road. along the road. Rest all 10. Shri Narayan Gurjar other items will be 11. Sita Ram Gurjar examined and provided, if 12. Luxmi Narayan Wafa feasible as per design standards. 13. Ram Kishore Saini 9928921701 Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Name of Village: Gopalpura, Phagi Road (Chainage 76.500), District Jaipur SNo. Name of person Suggestion /Demands Response 1 Shambhu There is water logging Mr. Mohan Lal Verma An 2. Ramjeevan Goswami near the school & maszid. En PWD informed 3. Ram Karan Master Provision of culverts villagers that drain and 4. Rameshwar should be made near the culverts are being made as 5. Ram Kishore Swami school & maszid. desired. 6. Bhanwar Swami 7. Hari Jat Depression should be 8. Suraj Mal Jat filled and proper drain 9. Ganpat Singh provided. 10. Prabhu Raigar 11. Shoeji Meena 12. Ram lal Goswami Name of Village: Chakwara (Chainage 100.500), District Jaipur 23-06-2013 SNo. Name of person Suggestion /Demands Response 1. Laxmi Narayan Parapet should be constructed Mr. Mohan La1 Verma A En PWD on the near toward pond. informed that parapet wall will be 2. Murlidhar Sharma The pigeon hut pillars may be constructed toward pond. taken for road widening and re-constructed on Govt. The matter of Bala Ji temple will Expenses. be further discussed, and a 3. Banwari Lal Jat Baramada ofBalaji temple suitable solution will be arrived at. 4. Kailash may be shifted on the side by 5. Om Prakash purchasing equivalent land Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report and re-constructing the same on the sides. Name of Village: Dhamana (Chainage 113.000), District Jaipur 23-06-2013 SNo. Narne of person Suggestion /Demands Response 1. Badri Narayan Choud Provision of drained should Mr. Mohan Lal Verma A be constructed in the village. En PWD informed villagers 2. Bansi Das Swami Provision of Ramp facility of that drain inside the village 3. Babu Lal drinking water on the road can not be provided within 4. Kailash Chand side. this project. However 5. Hanuman Meena covered RCC drains of adequate capacity will be provided along the road. Rest all other items will be examined and provided, if feasible as per design standards. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report 4.5.2 District Level Consultation (a) Jaipur District Council meeting was held on 17.06.2013 in Collectorate Jaipur. The matter of rehabilitation and strengthening of part of SH-2 (Dausa to Dudu via Lawan, Tunga, Chaksu, Phagi, from Km. 000 (on NH-11A) to Km. 130 was taken up. Consultation with the institutional officials focused on the following issues: • Project description: -Need for the up-gradation i.e. 2 laning I 2 laning with hard shoulders of the project road and benefits of the project etc. • Social and environnemental Asses ment vis-a-vis GOR requierent; • The extent and nature of negative social and environmental impact and the need for rehabilitation and resettlement in the project. Avoidance, mitigation and enhancement aspects in the project; Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report • Dissemination of R&R policy formulated for the project prescribing various R&R options to facilitate in improving or at a minimum regaining the former status of living of the people affected by the project at no cost to them; and • People's participation in planning, implementation and monitoring & evaluation stage. Following issues were discussed and suggestions made:- 1. Both sides of the road trees should only be cut, when it is very much essential. 2. The cement concrete road should be constructed in village habitat areas and BT road should be made outside of the rural areas. 3. Main roads (state highways and major district roads should be provided with speed breakers as per guidelines of IRC), so that chances of accident are minimized. 4. Since, State Highway- 2 from km 000 to 130 is to be widened to 7 m, the culverts on this road should therefore be also widened to 7m. 5. The sharp curve on this road should be improved, so that chances of accidents are reduced. Members of district council recommended and passed the above resolution unanimously. Photograph with Consultation with the institutional officials Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report 4.5 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED Different techniques of consultation with stakeholders were used during project preparation, viz., in-depth interviews, public meetings, group discussions, Individual Consultations etc. to understand the socio-economic profile of the community and the affected families, structured questionnaires were used and information was collected from the individuals on one-to-one basis. The consultations have also been carried out with special emphasis on the vulnerable groups. The key informants during the project preparation phase included both individuals and groups namely: • Heads and members of households likely to be affected • Groups/clusters ofPAPs • Village Panchayat, Sarpanch and members • Local voluntary organizations and NGO • Government agencies and departments such as local revenue authority • Other project stakeholders with special focus on PAPs belonging to the vulnerable group. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report 4.6.1 General Consultations The dissemination process and type of information shared with the stakeholders during consultations are described below: • While undertaking inventory of road side utilities, structures and P AHs census survey the information disseminated focused on the proposed road improvements. • Potential PAHs were consulted about the proposed road improvement program, resultant impacts, possible socio-cultural conflict (if any) and loss of CPRs and its relocation. • People were requested to gather at common places including Panchayat Bhawan, temples, schools, etc. • During these consultations pictorial methods were also used to explain proposed improvement and possible social impacts in the concerned villages. 4.6.2 Structured Consultations Consultations were conducted in structured format. For this purpose, date and venue of consultation were fixed in advance and in coordination with the PRI representatives at village level and officials from RD, PWD and NGOs. Such structured consultations helped in highlighting issues as raised by stakeholders with regard to the proposed road improvement. 4.7 STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS MATRIX After the analyses it was found that majority of stakeholders were supportive and showed positive interest in the project. District level authorities have been consulted. Information gathered from them. Local users of the road and persons likely to be affected were in favor of the proposed project. The people were concerned about road sides' safety, afforestation, expected employment opportunities, means of livelihood in the project. The stakeholder analysis for the project is presented in Table 4.2. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Table 4.2 Stakeholder Analysis Characteristics Influence (Social, location, Interests in Stakeholder Relevant (H-High, size, terms of support/ Category Stakeholders M-Medium, organizational, opposition L- Low) capacity) District Collectors, of the three districts i.e. Dausa- Positive with Government Chaksu and Dadu, Dasua, Chaksu and assurance of full High Representatives of the PWD Dadua districts support. NH division Revenue Officers, Other concerned Telecom., Water supply, Supportive Low Departments Electricity Mixed user group, all Medium Intended Road Users, Local villagers along the road Supportive beneficiaries and Transporters Dispersed across the Supportive Children, women, elderly corridor Adversely Road Side small business Supportive with Almost all along the affected Persons units, residents and land apprehensions of High project corridor owners adverse impact Organized Town and small village interest groups business groups having their All major habitat- Supportive but (business businesses along side road ion areas along side apprehension of Medium associations and corridors, Transport road adverse impact trade unions) Organizers etc. Civil society (NGOs, CBOs, No NGO found N.A. N.A. N.A. religious Working in PIA. organizations) Other external/ internal N.A N.A N.A N.A stakeholders Source: Data Collected During Survey 4.8 MAJOR FINDINGS FROM CONSULTATION Major findings related to key issues such as land acquisition, compensations for land and structures, alternative alignments, underpasses, general perception about the project, suggestions to mitigate hardships, as it may result from dislocation and loss of livelihood, resettlement options, perception about HIVI AIDS awareness, CPR requirement etc. Stakeholders Consultations is given in Table 4.3, 4.4 However, consultation has been done Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report at different locations at stages as required in the project stretch. Information collected during consultation has been shared with environmental and technical team. Suggestion obtained· from people and their representatives have been analyzed on technical and economic merits. Final decisions of engineering design team on alternative alignments, location of pedestrian crossing, location of enhancement of community properties are conveyed to the people. Most of the PAPs suggestions were incorporated in the final design. Table 4.3 Key findings, common issues and concern that emerged out during local level consultations on existing alignment in different locations s. Issues Raised Response Given Mitigation measures No incorporated in design (i) (ii) (iii) Project affected persons Realignments alternative Widening and belonging to the congested Built- is under consideration for strengthening between up portion raised the issue for the project existing RoW may be 1 construction of the road, proposed realignment to avoid acquisition of their Land and structures. 2 Negative impact on existing Such impacts can be Appears to be the business. Apprehension to minimized by providing answered become marginalized and realignments at jobless congested locations 3 Unavailability of suitable land Proper location for Suitable resettlement for relocation shifting will be identified action plan will be worked out m consultation with stakeholders 4 Safety issues and benefits from Design team has kept the For safety considerations the project to the Stakeholders. safety issue on priority. the following are provided: Realignment , Bus bay and Truck Lay bye 5 Magnitude of acquisition of Minimum land Adequate compensations structures within corridor of acquisition will be done shall be awarded to the impact and amount of project displaced compensation households Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report 6 Majority of participants asked for Footpath, Covered Drains Footpath shall be provision of footpath and road and adequate widening provided over covered side drain have been incorporated in drains since building to the design m Built-Up- building line is limited Section. 7 Widening and strengthening of Concentric widening lS This response will be the project road m the proposed in Built-up incorporated m the market areas should be on both section except for design side of the road. location with deficient alignment 8 Proper traffic signage and speed Along with safety Rumble strips are .. .. limits for mmlmlzmg the signage's it will be proposed to reduce the accidents ensured that Traffic flows vehicle speed at the within the permissible location of junctions, speed limits schools, railway crossings, start and end of the sharp curves, start and end of the built-up area etc. 9 Safety of Local traffic and Provision for footpath 1.5 m wide footpath cum pedestrian m Built-up Zone. and Bus bays is made in drain on either side of Provision of Bus Stops .Loss of design. the road. shops and residential structures 10 Speed breaker in the market area Speed breaker in front of Same as given in S.No.8 and at school locations the school and traffic will be properly guided in market areas 11 Rate of compensation for lost Payment of compensation Compensation will be as asset at market value per State Government R & Rpolicy 13 Proper drainage system along the Drainage system will be Efficient drainage road should be provided improved and proposal system and Rainwater for Rain Water harvesting layout would Harvesting system will be mm1m1ze formation of communicated to design puddles team Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Conclusion of Public Consultation • Majority of project affected house households agreed that with the given road condition and traffic volume, widening and strengthening is necessary but not at the cost of human life, safety and livelihood as it is a congested market area in Phagi. Dausa, Chaksu and Dudu market congested area. • Safety is an important issue especially for children, women and cattle. Acquisition of land and other immovable properties and resettlement should be on the basis of "do first, and then remove", with a simplified procedure and timely implementation of the same • Proposed SH-2 project stretch was preferred by all the affected stakeholders of Market area. Table 4.4: Consultations with Stakeholders Name of s Number of Mitigation measures the Village Issues Raised Response Given No participants incorporated in design /Town 1 Fateh 67-participants Process of land LA will be as per National Rampur (Consultations with acquisition and Highways Act, 1956 and 16.06.2013 affected persons & compensation for compensation will be as per local people.i.e property damage the NRRP Policy 2007 and l.Teja Ram (Word during road World Bank guidelines. Panch)9680926542(m) construction 2.Prahalad - Any compensation If any well or tube well is 9001463852(m) for well and tube affected will be 3.MojiRam wells? compensated. As per the 4.Babu lal- Entitlement framework and 9929367036 (m) guidelines of NRRP Policy 5.SurajMal- 2007. 9928138580(m) Safety issues and Design team has kept the For safety considerations the 6. Abhy Kumar- benefits from the safety issue on priority. following are provided: 9660564828(m) project to the • realignment 7.Mukesh- Stakeholders. • Cattle passes 9929067716(m) • Bus shelters 8.Radhey Shyam- • Truck Lay bay 9829880944(m) 9. Gangadhar- 9950 139098(m) 2. Dabhich 56- participants High noise pollution Proper traffic sign for speed For the traffic control and (Consultations with due to traffic limits will reduce the trafficsafety measure, various types of 16.06.2013 affected persons & congestion congestion which in tum road sings, safety barriers, road local people.i.e reduces the noise and air delineators, road marking and l.Devkaran Gujar pollution pedestrian guard rails are 2.Ganesh Sharma proposed at appropriate 3.Kedar Sharma- locations. 982961 0505(m) Acquisition of I Minimum land acquisition I Adequate compensations shall 4.Sukdev mali- structures within Col will be done be awarded to the project 9930216941(m) displaced households S Nameof Number of Mitigation measures No the Village Issues Raised Response Given 1 participants incorporated in design /Town 5 .Prahlad meena Dept. Majority of Footpath, Covered Drains Sarpanch- participants asked for and adequate widening have 9660424352(m) provision of been incorporated in the 6.Prahlad Bhunkar- footpath and road design in Built-Up- Section. 9660869650(m) side drain 7.Hanuman Meena The Participants Road pavement have been l.Near Schools S.Bannaram Gujar getting affected by provided at desired locations 2.Market area 9. Kalyan Gujar proposed widening 3 .highly populated area lO.Sitaram Gujar raised the issue for 11. Shrinaryan road width. In 12. Ramkishor Sani- villages rain water 992892170l(m) dumped at the road level Majority of the Concentric widening IS peoples desired that proposed in Built-up section the widening and except for location with strengthening of the deficient alignment project road in the market areas should be on both side of the road. People demanded to Construction work will be To ward of dust pollution adopt proper measure carried out during daytime in during construction phase water to minimize the Dust Built-up sections will be sprinkled three times a and Noise Pollution day during construction phase in Built-up Section. proper traffic signage Along with safety signage's Rumble strips are purposed and speed limits for Traffic flow will be permitted different locations to reduce the minimizing the within the permissible speed vehicles speed at the location of accident limits junctions, schools, railway crossings, start and end of the S Name of Number of Mitigation measures N the Village Issues Raised Response Given 0 1 participants incorporated in design /Town sharp curves, start and end of the built-up area etc. Relocation of 5 Affected temples will be (3 temples adjacent to fully and 2 partially ) Road Carriageway relocated in consultation with the concerned sarpanch , local authorities in the land allotted to it by the concerned authority Minimizing the Dust Dust will be suppressed by Pollution at sprinkling water and tree Junction location and plantation at the approach of built-up sections Junction Proposed improvement will Rumble strips are purposed at improvement and reduce the traffic congestion different locations proper traffic signage and proper traffic signage for speed limits to will be provided for limiting minimizing the speed accident. 3 49- participants PAPs belonging to Realignments are proposed at Gopalpura (Consultations with the congested Built- Schools locations and 17.06.2013 affected persons & up portion raised the religious structures local people .i.e. issue for construction l.Shabhuji of minor Bridge to 2.Ramjeevan Gosyme avoid storage of 3. Rameshwarji Master water nearby School, 4.Ram Kishor Gosyme Masjid and 5. Bhawarji Shyame residential structures. 6. Hari Jat Construction SH2- Issue has been recorded 7. Suraj mal Jat Road on Old the same shall be conveyed 8. Ganpat Singh Alignment. Such to the project authorities for 9. Prabhuji Regar provision will appropriate action Name of s Number of Mitigation measures the Village Issues Raised Response Given No participants incorporated in design /Town 10. Shoji meena minimize the traffic 11. Ramlal Gosyme congestion in Built- 12Kemchan- up Zone and finally 9928539838(m) reduce the Noise, 13.MonojBabli- Dust and Air 96722221 03(m) pollution. 14.Jetu- 829945609(m) Widening of existing The suggestion was agreed cc road and and incorporated in the improvement of Design Report with existing Geometric proposal for improvement on either side of of approach alignment on existing roads to either side of existing road. avoid accidents Safety of Local Provision for footpath and 1.5 m wide footpath cum drain traffic and Bus bays is made in design. on either side of the road. pedestrian in Built- up Zone. Provision of Bus Stops Employment Preference shall be given to opportunity for local the local labour & worker labour & worker during Construction during Construction Rehabilitation of CPR will be relocated in CPR structures consultation with the concerned Sarpanch , local authorities in the land allotted to it by the concerned authority Loss of shops and Such impacts have been residential overcome by providing structures - _ realignments at congested - -- --- --- ---- Name of s Number of Mitigation measures the Village Issues Raised Response Given No participants incorporated in design /Town Negative impact on locations. existing business .Apprehension to become marginalized and jobless Rate of Payment of compensation at compensation for replacement value as per lost asset proposed policy ofNHIIP- 2007 and R& R policy of respective State Project policy provides: i 1) for training assistance of I Rs 10,000/- for income generation per family 2) Temporary employment Ill the project construction work to project affected persons with particular attention Adequate livelihood to vulnerable groups by support to the the project contractor affected persons during construction, to the extent possible. 3) Monthly subsistence/transitional allowance equivalent to · twenty-five days mm1mum agricultural wages per month for a period of one year from the date of displacement. Name of s Number of Mitigation measures the Village Issues Raised Response Given No participants incorporated in design /Town 4) One time additional financial assistance equivalent to 300 days of minimum wages to all vulnerable including STs. 5) 5Each ST affected family shall get an additional one time financial assistance equivalent to two hundred days of m1mmum agricultural wages for loss of customary rights or usage of forest produce. 6) During implementation these Information's will be provided to the PAP's in the form of leaflets Speed breaker in the Speed breaker in front the market area and at school Speed breaker in the school locations market area Design shall be adjusted to avoid impact on market Electric transformer Electric transformer has should be shifted at been recorded in our utility suitable location shifting plan and the same shall be shifted by the concern department Relocation of Temples will be relocated in temples adjacent to consultation with the Road Carriageway concerned Sarpanch , local ---- authorities Ill the land ' Name of s Number of Mitigation measures the Village Issues Raised Response Given No participants incorporated in design /Town allotted to it by the concerned authority 3 Fagi 83- participants The approaches on The suggestion was accepted Proposal for improvement of Market (Consultations with either side of the road and incorporated m the approach alignment on either Area affected persons & are deficient, Design Report with side of existing road. 17.06.2013 local people .i.e. Not recorded Source: Data Collected During Survey Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Conclusions The public consultations meetings conducted in three locations the respective districts However, the affected people and their representatives had take interest for the proposed SH-2 for wending and strengthening road from their village. The proposed road is in the revenue boundary of village affecting directly or indirectly with their khasras. Households and all affected vulnerable category. The affected land due to proposed SH-2 road in villages is within RoW. Affected households have small land holdings and are worried about their livelihood. Therefore to develop the existing RoW, by providing 14m width with earthen shoulders and covered drains with footpath, either side as safety measures. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report CHAPTERS PROJECT IMPACTS 5.1 INTRODUCTION The proposed project can be viewed as boosting economic growth and poverty reduction which will bring substantial social and economic development in the region. The social benefits arising due to the project will be triggered off due to improved accessibility to various services such as easy access to markets, health facilities, schools, workplace etc which in tum increases the income of the locals, and ultimately elevating their standard of living. The possible direct and indirect positive impacts are listed below. e The immediate benefits of road construction and improvement will come in the form of direct employment opportunities for the roadside communities and specially those who are engaged as wage labourers, petty contractors and suppliers of raw materials. • Improved road network provides for improved linkages between the village communities and urban centre, which provides wider marketing facilities; • Road networks not only links the village communities to better markets, but also opens up wider work opportunities in distant places. People can shuttle to distant work sites and towns and engage in construction, factories, business as well as domestic works. • Improved road networks encourage urban entrepreneurs to invest in far and remote areas in commercial farming and industrial activities. • Improved roads also help people building strong institutional network with outside agencies. Essential and emergency services can be availed fast like schools, health centre, public distribution system etc. For the proposed project, some adverse effects may be encountered by the people. The direct losses likely to be experienced by the people are: (i) Loss of residential structure, loss of commercial structure, loss of agricultural land, (ii) Loss of fruit bearing and non fruit bearing trees and (iii) Loss of common property etc. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report In context ofthe existing available RoW and the encroachments in the RoW, the project-affected structures are owned by non-titleholders. The Non-titleholders, the squatters were found to be of three types in the stretch comprising residential, commercial and residential-cum-commercial. Amongst the commercial squatters and kiosks, the nature of activities varied from small shops, tea stalls, grocery, general stores, cigarette I pan stalls, shoe repair, auto repair shops etc. The commercial squatters I kiosks are at few locations in built-up section along the road. 5.3 EXISTING STATUS OF LAND AVAILABILITY Despite all efforts taken for modifying the design of the project roads, a section of .the communities along the corridor are going to be negatively impacted due to clearing of encroachment and squatters from the public RoW and the proposed realignment sections. Negative impacts also include loss of economic opportunities I livelihood, source of earning etc. In addition to the above, a small number of community/cultural properties are also going to be negatively impacted. 5.4 LAND ACQUISITION ESTIMATES FOR THE PROJECT STRETCH For the junction improvement, realignments, widening and other purposes, sufficient land is available within the Row. There is no land acquisition in this subproject. The project road passes through 28 villages. (Table 5.1) Table 5.1 Details of affected villages ·. ····j~ill.~ae4'J; 'Vill~9eNafrie . ,. ... 3·" r'':"~·~:s dh~i~~ge: f ' " ·. s:N62' ~ '..·.· .·,.······ :··· ..····· · Ch;3.1t:'1age l··j·Nib.. . ..:•"~''·~·~;.' ,: ·· .• .. ....!··:,.,,.;,.;:·.r· . ,,, ,·'' ' .:· •.... ..,, ...... , ".• :: ~: " ·'·'" ' ''~ ;;i>':" ...... ·.·.·. .,,, District Dausa 14. Kadeda 65.700 1. Bhateri 10.400 15. Fatehrampura 70.200 2. Prempura 11.194 16. Dabich 73.975 3. La wan 14.820 17. Gopalpura 76.390 District Jaipur 18. Bhat:'lkrota 79.157 4. Bhudla 18.600 19. Madhorajpura 86.100 5. Tunga 24.450 20. Phagi 93.940 6. Tungi 28.725 21. Chakwara 100.200 7. Rupahadi 33.340 22. Chour Nada 104.213 8. Kotkhawda 36.800 23. Bhartpura 108.075 Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report 9 .. Kholya 41.947 24. Dhamana 112.913 10. Chandel Khurd 46.534 25. Mojmabad 117.425 Chaksu Chauhano Ki 11. 51.925 26. 120.500 Dhani 12. Kiratpura 59.950 27. Kakrala 123.900 13. Baad Baghpura 61.102 28. Dudu 130.025 The households are classified in social stratification. 267 PAHs are getting affected by the proposed project. Summary of PAHs in the project stretch is given in table 5.2. Table 5.2: Summary of PAHs of different forms in Project Section Land& PAHs sc ST General OBC BPL Sub- Total CPR Total ·Structure Encroachers I 245 37 2 110 76 20 245 39 284 Squatters Number of 22 2 0 4 7 9 22 0 22 Kiosks Total 267 39 2 114 83 29 267 39 306 Source: Social Survey 5.6 IMP ACT ON STRUCTURES Total 306 (Titleholders -Nil, Squatters & encroachers - 245, 22 kiosks, and 39 CPRs) structures are getting affected due to the proposed project road. District wise details of impacted structures are given in Table 5.3. Table 5.3(a): District wise details of impacted structures Name of Title Encroachers I Squatters Kiosks Total District holders Tenant Self (Includes CPR) Dausa 0 1 10 0 11 Jaipur 0 68 205 22 295 Total 0 69 215 22 306 Source: Social Survey Table 5.3(b) provides village wise details of impacted structures. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Table 5.3(b): Village wise details of impacted structures Project Affected Semi Districts Permanent Temporary Total Villages Permanent Bhateri 6 0 0 6 Dausa Lawan 5 0 0 5 Bhudla 4 1 0 5 Tunga 32 1 0 33 Tungi 3 0 0 3 Rupahadi 4 0 1 5 Kotkhawda 46 1 2 49 Chaksu 42 0 1 43 Jaipur Gopalpura 3 0 5 8 Phagi 89 o· 25 114 Chakwara 16 1 4 21 Dhamana 7 1 0 8 Digaria 2 0 0 2 Shankarpur 1 0 0 1 Mojmabad 3 0 0 3 Total Affected (Excluding CPR) 230 1 36 267 Total CPR 33 4 2 39 Total Affected 263 5 38 306 5.6.1 Impact on structures by usage of structure 306 affected structures in both the districts include 88 residential, 119 commercial, 38 residential and commercial, 39 are used as CPRS and 22 structures are kiosks. Table 5.4 shows the impact on structures by Usage. Table 5.4: Impact on structures by Usage District Residential Commercial Kiosk Res cum Comm. CPRs Total Dausa 0 5 0 1 5 11 Jaipur 88 114 22 37 34 295 Total 88 119 22 38 39 306 Source: Soctal Survey 5.6.2 Impact on structures by typology of structure The permanent structures, which are getting affected by typology in both the districts, are -306 including 39 CPRs. The temporary structure includes kiosks and other types of structures. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Oausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report 3,107.351 M2 built up area is getting affected. The table 5.5 gives the details of impact on structures by typology and area in M2 . Table 5.5: Impact on Structures by Typology Permanent Semi-Permanent Temporary Total District Units Area M:z Units Area M:z Units AreaM:z Units Area M:z Dausa 6+5CPR 131.335 0 0 0 0 11 131.335 Jaipur 224+28CPR 2752.5855 1+4CPR 40.58 36+2CPR 182.85 295 2976.0155 Total 230+33 CPR 2883.9205 1+4CPR 40.58 36+2CPR 182.85 306 3107.351 Source: Social Survey 5.6.3 Impact on Common Property Resources (CPRs) Very marginally impacted 39 CPRs include Religious, Schools, Government buildings, Bus stop and Hospitals. The total affected area is 1,025.125 M2 . Table 5.6 shows the impact on Common Property Resources. Table 5.6: Impact on Common Property Resources SNo. CPRs Nos. AreaM"" 1 Religious 23 449.225 2 School 3 248.74 3 Government Building 5 207.81 4 Community (Private) 8 119.35 5 Total 39 1025.125 Source: Social Survey 5.7 Vulnerable Groups The following groups of 70 households are considered socially vulnerable and thus need special consideration, so that they can benefit from the project. Women Headed Household is least in number in vulnerab.ility category. The ST population affected by the project is mostly involved in farming and trading. They are part of the mainstream in terms oflivelihoods and society. They have fixed assets like house & land, and income from farming and small business. They share their sour~es of water, folklore, infrastructure and other resources with the rest of the community, are open to new ideas like family planning and formal education. Most of them have nuclear families. Table 5.7 gives the details of the vulnerability category. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Table 5.7: Vulnerability Category SNo. Vulnerability Category Nos. 1. Women Headed Household 0 2. Physically Challenged 0 3. Below Poverty Line 29 4. Scheduled Caste 39 5. Scheduled Tribe 2 6. Old Age (Above 65 years) 0 Total 70 Source: Social Survey 5.8 IMP ACT ON WOMEN Project would not impact women headed households. The percentages of such families affected are almost nil from the total affected households. For the cause of compensation and assistance to be provided to these households, it is better to consider the absolute number of such families in the affected and displaced categories. 5.9 SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE OF PROJECT INFLUENCED HABITATIONS Socio-economic profile of the project area with particular reference to indigenous people, poverty level, gender issues and local economy like agriculture, industry, health and educational status is drawn on random sampling basis. The study has been carried out with a participatory approach by involving the stakeholders, particularly the project beneficiaries and probable affected persons through a series of consultative process techniques. The population groups that consulted include beneficiary group of people in the project influence area, particularly the shopkeepers, farmers, transport operators, gram panchayats Sarpanch I Members, village elders, the local youth and Government officials, who are involved in rural and women development programs and employment generation schemes. Care has been taking to form participatory consultative groups as homogenous as possible. 5.10.1 Socio-Economic Survey Households likely to be affected were approached by the surveyors for administration of questionnaire for collection of detailed information. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Focus Group Discussions were organized, in separate sessions, with groups like, youth I elders, shopkeepers I operators, women & especially vulnerable people who were available during survey. Community consultations were held along major settlements near to the proposed alignment and with those who are likely to be connected because of implementation of the proposed project. Meetings have been held with affected titleholders, cultivators, shopkeepers, squatters, kiosks etc at few important junctions along the project stretch. Key informant interviews were conducted with local leaders I village Panchayat functionaries, members & senior citizen of the area to gain an insider's views regarding specific highway related issues in the area. In some cases, interviews were undertaken at places convenient to the key persons, even beyond project impact zone. Gender Analysis has been given proper emphasis during public consultation discussions. Separate discussion sessions were held with women who could share their experience related to highway for the purpose such as by pass, bus bays, employment, transportation issues that are specific for the women. Their collective perception about project impacts and probable benefits particularly for the women has been taken. Strlllctured Direct Observations- Field observation on general socio-economic and health status of the people, infrastructural set up or lack of it requirement of the people in view of project road alignment, etc. were recorded by the survey team. Review of Secondary Information- Apart from afore mentioning techniques and tools a desk review and preliminary analysis were undertaken of existing statistical records, census and gazetteers. Published works, research reports, National Human Development reports, State women development cell reports and periodic reviews has been consulted to get an overview of the general gender, health, trafficking issues. 5.10.2 Affected Households & Persons The socio-economic characteristics of the project affected habitation (direct and indirect influence zone) have been analyzed. The total affected households by structures are 306, the detail of summary of households is given in table 5.8, which show the villages wise break up of households getting affected by social stratification. In table 5.8 the village wise breaks up of proposed project affected people with their sex ratio and literacy rate are given. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Table 5.8: Summary of Households District Project Affected Villages sc ST General OBC CPR Total BPL Dausa Bhateri 0 0 1 0 5 6 0 Prempura 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lawan 2 0 3 0 0 5 0 Jaipur Bhudla 0 0 3 1 1 5 0 Tunga 1 0 25 6 1 33 0 Tungi 0 0 0 3 0 3 1 Rupahadi 1 0 3 0 1 5 1 Kotkhawada 9 1 3 28 8 49 7 Chaksu 2 0 18 17 6 43 7 Gopalpura 0 0 2 6 0 8 2 Phagi 28 1 56 29 0 114 10 Dudu 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Chakwada 4 0 4 4 9 21 0 Nada 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dhamana 0 0 0 4 4 8 1 Digaria 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 Shankarpur 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 Mojmabad 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 Total 47 2 118 100 39 306 29 Source: Social Survey 5.10.3 Literacy & Educational Status The social development of a region can be signified by many indices. One of which, is literacy status of the population. The literacy rate in the project area speaks volume about nature of social infrastructure of the region as well as level of awareness among the people. The major reason for less number of graduates or post graduate/ technical qualification is school dropouts. In the proposed stretch the affected persons have low education level therefore; training programs for income restoration may be an important aspect of rehabilitation Table 5.11 shows educational level of the project-affected persons in percentage. More than 87% of the project affected persons are literate but the employment opportunities are few therefore youth must be encouraged for self employment or must take up training for income restoration Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Table 5.11 Educational level of the Project Affected People Higher Post Illiterate Primary Middle Graduate Dausa-Jaipur SH-2 Secondary Graduate 12.3 22.2 14.2 23.7 15.1 12.5 Source: Census Survey 5.10.4 Occupational Pattern The workforce participation ratio of the project-affected people is about 97.5 %. Among the project affected people, Farming & Agro activities is the main source of livelihood. This accounts for 41.5% of total workforce. About 10.5% are related to business & allied work and 23.3. %is daily wage labors. Table 5.12 show the occupational background of the affected peoples. Table: 5.12 Occupation Patterns of P AHs Farming\Agro Dairy\ Trade\ Daily Section Service Others Related Poultry Business Wage Dausa-Jaipur SH-2 41.5 7.5 10.5 23.3 14.7 2.5 Source: Census Survey According to the socio-economic analysis of the project-affected people, agriculture, agriculture laborer and non agricultural labourers together constitute the bulk of the total employment among the P AH. 14.7% ofthe affected population is employed in the private or government service sector. 5.10.5 Income Level Annual income helps in assessing families below poverty line (BPL) status. During the survey, incomes of a household through all possible sources have been recorded. 67.65% of the households reported less than Rs. 15,000/- annual income. About 86.87% of household's annual income is between Rs. 15,000/- to 60,000/-. 13.12% of household's income is between Rs. 60,000/- to 1, 20,000. Table 5.13 shows the income level of the affected households. Table 5.14 Income Level ofPAHs Income Slab Total Percenta2e Up to 15,000 per annum 117 41.48 15,000-60,000 per annum 128 45.40 Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report 60,001-1,20,000 per annum 37 13.12 Total 282 100 Source: Census Survey It is estimated that an average household living in the PIA has an earning of Rs. 3,000- 4000/- per month. The proposed road alignment believes to reduce the distance between the localities connecting Dausa to Jaipur section SH-2. This will facilitate growth of more economic activities, access to better economic prospect outside the area and hence increase in income generation. CHAPTER-6 R & R POLICY, FRAME WORK & ENTITLEMENT MATRIX 6.1 INTRODUCTION It is imperative to analyze the acts and bylaws to understand the legalities and procedures in implementing project and to comply with the World Bank policy on resettlement and rehabilitation of project affected persons. Preparation of a separate resettlement and rehabilitation policy is supplement to the existing laws in addressing various social and resettlement issues arises out of SH-2 project implementation. 6.2 ANALYSIS OF EXISTING REGULATIONS 6.2.1. LAND ACQUISITION ACT 1894 Land Acquisition Act is the instrument for acquiring land by the government for the public purpose. The main features of the Act are: • Public purpose is ascertained according to the objectives and its several connotations depending upon the State (Section 3f). • Land needed for any public purpose & publication of notification & last date of such public notice be referred to as publication of notification (Section 4) • Objections to be made within stipulated time frame (30 days) after notification & objections. • Award by Collector to be made within a period of two years from date of publication of declaration and if no award is made within that period, the entire proceedings for the acquisition of the land will lapse (Section llA) • Reference to court of not accepting award, which has to be done within 6 weeks of the award, Disagreement may relate to measurement of land, amount of compensation, the persons to whom it is payable. (Section 18) • Compensation based on market value, damage sustained by person interested in case of standing crops, at the time of collectors taking possession of the land by reason of severing of such land from his other land, damage to movable /immovable property & diminution of profits from land (Section 23) & an additional30% solarium. • In cases of "urgency" land to be acquired within 15 days of public notification such land will be vested absolutely in the government free from all encumbrances.(Section 17) The Act suffers from the basic deficiencies, which does not meet the World Bank requirements. The important limitations are: • Market value based on average of registration value • No special provision for vulnerable group • Compensation only for lost asset, land, tree etc. no consideration for loss of livelihood • does not recognized the encroachers using land for livelihood • Rehabilitation not made mandatory. • No special provision for indigenous population • Affected persons are not consulted only they can raise objection within certain time frame 6.2.2. NATIONAL POLICY ON RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION The Government oflndia (GOI) in February 2004 approved a National Policy on Resettlement and Rehabilitation (NPRR) it recognizes the following essential features: • That project affected families (P AF) not only lose their lands, other assets and livelihoods, they also experience adverse psychological and social/cultural consequences; • The need to minimize large-scale displacement and where displacement IS inevitable, resettlement and rehabilitation has to be handled with utmost care. This is especially necessary for tribal, small and marginal farmers and women; • That cash compensation alone is often inadequate to replace lost agricultural land, homesteads and other resources. Landless laborers, forest dwellers, tenants, artisans are not eligible for cash compensation; • The need to provide relief especially to the rural poor (with no assets), small and marginal farmers, SCs/STs and women; • The importance of dialogue between PAFs and the administration responsible for resettlement for smoother implementation of projects and R &R. • The policy is in the form of broad guidelines and executive instructions and will be applicable to projects displacing 500 families or more in plain areas and 250 families or more in hilly areas. The NPRR does not meet some of the World Bank's resettlement policy's key requirements. Firstly, the NPRR states that in acquisitions for highways, railway lines, transmission lines and pipelines, project affected families will be offered an ex-gratis payment of Rs 10,000 and no other resettlement and rehabilitation benefits. Secondly, the cut-off numbers of affected persons for whom World Bank requires resettlement plans are much lower. Thirdly, replacement value is not clearly defined and more importantly is not taken into account in the various lump-sum compensation payments that have been decreed in the policy. Fourthly, no specific entitlements have been provided for untitled persons such as squatters and encroachers. However, the policy does recognize some significant principles. It requires projects to (a) minimize displacement and to identify non-displacing or least- displacing alternatives; (b) plan the resettlement and rehabilitation of PAPs including special needs oftribal and vulnerable sections; (c) provide a better standard ofliving to PAFs; and (d) facilitate harmonious relationships between the requiring body and PAFs through mutual cooperation. A National Monitoring Committee will be set up comprising the Secretary Land Resources (Chair), Secretary Planning Commission, Secretary Social Justice and Empowerment, Secretary Water Resources, Secretary Tribal Affairs, Secretary Railways, Secretary Power and Secretary Coal. In addition a National Monitoring Cell will be established n the Department of Land Resources in the Ministry of Rural Development under a Joint Secretary, assisted by zonal directors, subject matter specialists, deputy directors and other support staff. 6.3. World Bank Requirement The aim of the World Bank Policy on Involuntary Resettlement is to avoid or minimized the impacts on people, households, businesses and others affected by the land acquisition required by the project. The main objectives and principles of the policy are: • Involuntary resettlement should be avoided or minimized where feasible, exploring all viable alternative project designs. For example, realignment of roads or reductions in dam height may significantly reduce resettlement needs. • Where displacement is unavoidable, resettlement plans should be developed. All involuntary resettlement should be conceived and executed as development programs, with resettles provided sufficient investment resources and opportunities to share in project benefits. Displaced persons should be (i) compensated for their losses at full replacement cost prior to the actual move; (ii) assisted with the move and supported during the transition period in the resettlement site; and (iii) assisted in their efforts to improve their former living Standards, income earnmg capacity, and production levels, or at least to restore Them. Particular attention should be paid to the needs of the poorest groups to be resettled. • Community participation in planning and implementing resettlement should be encouraged. Appropriate patterns of social organization should be established, and existing social and cultural institutions of resettles and their hosts should be supported and used to the greatest extent possible. • Resettles should be integrated socially and economically into host communities so that adverse impacts on host communities are minimized. The best way of achieving this integration is for resettlement to be planned in areas benefiting from the project and through consultation with the future hosts. • Land, housing, infrastructure, and other compensation should be provided to the adversely affected population, indigenous groups, ethnic minorities, and pastoralists who may have usufruct or customary rights to the land or other resources taken for the project. The absence of legal title to land by such groups should not be a bar to compensation. 6.3.1 WORLD BANK POLICIES R & R POLICY GUIDELINES "The World Bank's involuntary resettlement policy states that project planning must avoid and minimize involuntary resettlement, and that if people lose their homes or livelihoods as a result of Bank-financed projects, they should have their standard ofliving improved, or at least restored." Comprehensive R&R policy frameworks will be prepared as one of the preliminary tasks during the project preparatory phase. "Involuntary resettlement may cause severe long-term hardship, impoverishment and environmental damage unless appropriate measures are carefully planned and carried out. For these reasons, the overall objectives of the (World) Bank's policy on involuntary resettlement are the following: • Involuntary resettlement should be avoided where feasible, or minimized, exploring aU 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." All possible social safeguards are maintained in order to mitigate I reduce negative impacts caused by development project. Guidelines must also be in tune with the national context and ground realities i.e. projects. 6.3.2 BROAD PRINCIPLES The broad principles of the R&R are as below: • The negative impact on persons affected by the project would be avoided or minimized. • Where the negative impacts are unavoidable, the project-affected persons will be assisted in improving or regaining their standard of living. Vulnerable groups will be identified and assisted to improve their standard of living. • All information related to resettlement preparation and implementation will be disclosed to all concerned, and people's participation is being ensured in planning and implementation of the project. • All acquisition of land would be under LA Act, 1894, which provides for compensation for properties to be acquired. Compensation will be paid at the replacement value of the property. The persons affected by the project who does not own land or other properties but who have economic interest or lose their livelihoods will be assisted as per the broad principles brought out in this policy. • Most of the widening and strengthening work will take place by the side of the existing Highway except at locations where the existing alignment may involve shifting to accommodate bypasses, geometric and other cost effective improvements. • Before taking possession of the acquired lands and properties, compensation and R&R assistance will be made in accordance with this policy. • There would be no/or minimum adverse social, economic and environmental • Effects of displacement on the host communities but if needed specific erasures would be provided in the Resettlement Plan. • Broad entitlement framework of different categories of project-affected people has been assessed and is given in the entitlement matrix. Provisions will be kept in the budget for those who were not present at the time of enumeration. However, anyone moving into the project area after the cut-off date will not be entitled to assistance. • Appropriate grievance redress mechanism will be established at the district level to ensure speedy resolution of disputes. • All activities related to resettlement planning, implementation, and monitoring would ensure involvement of women. Efforts will also be made to ensure that vulnerable groups are included. • All consultations with PAPs shall be documented. Consultations will continue during the implementation of resettlement and rehabilitation works. • The Resettlement Plan shall include a fully itemized budget and an implementation schedule linked to the civil works contract. 6.3.3 Bank Policies and its applicability The World Bank's social safeguard policies are cornerstone of its support to sustainable poverty reduction. The objective of these policies is to prevent and mitigate undue harm to people in the development process. The effectiveness and development impact of projects and programs supported by the Bank has substantially increased as a result of attention to these policies. Safeguard policies have often provided a platform for the participation of stakeholders in project design, and have been an important instrument for building ownership among local populations. World Bank policy on: 6.3.4 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES- Operational Directive (OD) 4.10: Indigenous Peoples, underscores the need for borrowers and Bank staff to identify indigenous peoples, consult with them, ensure that they participate in and benefit from Bank-funded operations in a culturally appropriate way and that adverse impacts on them are avoided, or where not feasible, minimized or mitigated. 6.3.5 INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT- Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement OP 4.12 The Bank's Operational Policy 4.12: Involuntary Resettlement is triggered in situations involving involuntary taking of land and involuntary restrictions of access to legally designated parks and protected areas. The policy aims to avoid involuntary resettlement to the extent feasible, or to minimize and mitigate its adverse social and economic impacts. It promotes participation of displaced people in resettlement planning and implementation, and its key economic objective is to assist displaced persons in their efforts to improve or at least restore their incomes and standards of living after displacement. The policy prescribes compensation The implementation of development projects that require land may cause involuntary displacement of population who live in affected areas. The involuntary displacement may cause severe long-term impacts unless appropriate measures are carefully planned and carried out. Therefore, since 1980 the Bank has developed policies and guidelines for resettlement of project's affected population. The Bank's Resettlement Policy has been modified several times according to the experiences in its application and to the new situations that have emerged. Currently, the policy in force is the Operational Policy on Involuntary Resettlement OP 4.12. The main objective of this policy is to assist the efforts of the displaced persons to improve their livelihoods and standards, or at least to restore them to pre-displacement levels. Generally, the projects that may cause involuntary displacement are: infrastructure projects, management of natural resources, slum upgrading and risk prevention. In the Project Influence Region, the unplanned growth of villages has generated large deficits in housing, transportation infrastructure, and basic services, especially water and sewage systems. Resettlement has become a strategy for reducing poverty and a means to reduce levels of better livelihood. Strategy the Bank has carried out a review of the projects; it finances in the region and, according to the results, prepares guidelines for the application of the Resettlement Policy. 6.4 POLICIES OF WORLD BANK, STATE LAND NPRR 2007- COMPARISON A policy is a set of rules framed by organizations and corporations to achieve certain goals complying with the law. Every conceivable effort will be made during the project design and preparation stages to minimize acquisition of land and other assets in order to reduce adverse socio- economic impacts. The structures/assets falling outside the Right of Way/Corridor of Impact should be left undisturbed as far as practicable. Road and/or flyover projects may have to deal with Project Affected Persons, who fall under the following categories: • Legal owners and/or tenants getting adversely affected due to the acquisition of their land and assets or due to the fact that such land or assets so acquired are their sources of livelihood and • Encroachers and/or squatters, who are the illegal occupants/users of public property I land I structures falling within the Right of Way and accordingly live and I or earn their livelihood, • The Project Authority would take final decision with regard to compensation and I or Resettlement & Rehabilitation assistance. No compensation for land may be provided to the encroachers and squatters keeping in mind their illegal status. R&R assistance may be provided to encroachers and squatters, who belong to the disadvantaged and vulnerable groups. Compensation for structures and other lost assets (required for the project)·may be paid at the replacement value to encroachers I squatters, who belong to the vulnerable groups. The Project Authority would take final decision in this regard. COMPARISON BETWEEN LAA, NRRP AND WB POLICIES World Bank Land Acquisition Act National Rehabilitation and Remarks s OP-4.12 Involuntary (LAA), 1894 and Resettlement Policy, 2007 No. Resettlement Policy amendments (NRRP 2007) Principles 1 Involuntary resettlement LAA is applicable This principle lS equally NRRP 2007 should be avoided where wherever private land emphasized under NRRP meets WB feasible is to be acquired by 2007 IR Policy Govt. for public use requirements 2 Where population LAA does not address NRRP 2007 aims to NRRP 2007 displacement is unavoidable, this component. minimize displacement as far meets WB IR it should be minimized by as possible, non-displacing or Policy exploring all viable project least-displacing alternatives requirements options 3 Affected individuals, Loss of assets to be NRRP 2007 families or a community will compensated to the extent of meets WB IR be compensated and assisted actual loss Policy. through replacement of lost assets, so that their economic Replacement value is and social circumstances will not clearly identified be at least restored to the pre- inLAA. project level 4 All compensation should be The compensation award NRRP 2007 based on the principle of shall take into account the meets WB IR replacement cost market value of the property Policy being acquired requirements 5 Each involuntary LAA only deals with NRRP 2007 emphasizes to NRRP 2007 resettlement is conceived and the land acquisition integrate rehabilitation meets WB IR executed as part of the and does not cover the concerns into the Policy development project or resettlement issues. development planning and requirements program implementation process 6 Affected people are to be LAA does not address NRRP 2007 ensure adequate NRRP 2007 consulted on compensation this component rehabilitation package and meets WB IR and I or resettlement options, implementation of the Policy including relocation sites, rehabilitation process with requirements and socio-economic the consultation and active rehabilitation participation of the affected families 7 All displaced families should LAA does not address In all cases of involuntary NRRP 2007 be assisted for relocation by this component resettlement all affected meets WB IR providing relocation sites families shall be provided Policy with appropriate facilities basic infrastructural facilities requirements and services and amenities at the resettlement site 8 Pertinent resettlement LAA does not address NRRP 2007 ensure this NRRP 2007 information is to be disclosed the disclosure of principle meets WB IR to the affected people at key resettlement Policy points, and specific documents. The requirements opportunities provided for disclosure is meant for them to participate in the notification under choosing planning, and section 4 of LAA. implementation options 9 Grievance redress There is no such Project involving involuntary NRRP 2007 mechanisms for affected Grievance Redressal resettlement needs to have meets WB IR people are to be established Committee under the Grievance redress Policy LAA. mechanisms for affected requirements people 10 Social and cultural LAA does not address This is emphasized in the NRRP 2007 institutions of the affected this component policy meets WB I people are to be protected IR Policy and supported requirements 11 The absence of a formal legal LAA does not NRRP 2007 fully recognizes NRRP 2007 title to land is not a bar to recognize the non-title the non-titleholder families meets WB IR WB policy entitlements holders and ensure R&R Policy reguirement 12 The resettlement planning LAA does not address NRRP 2007 equally NRRP 2007 documents will, in each case, this component emphasized the need to meets WB IR define the poorest and identify the vulnerable Policy vulnerable groups people in R&R plan requirements 13 When significant indigenous LAA does not address This is equally emphasized in NRRP 2007 peoples or ethnic minority this component the NRRP 2007 meets WB IR issues are identified special Policy attention will be paid to requirements exploring viable alternative designs that will reduce or eliminate such impacts 14 In case of significant impacts LAA does not address where the Scheduled Tribes NRRP 2007 of IP, an Indigenous Peoples this component people are being displaced in meets WB IR Development Plan may be sizeable numbers, a well Policy required m addition to a thought out Tribal requirements resettlement plan. Development Plan must be put in place 15 The full resettlement costs LAA does not address NRRP 2007 ensure that the NRRP 2007 are to be included in the this component estimated cost of R&R meets WB IR presentation of project costs benefits and expenditure for Policy and benefits R&R of the affected families requirements is incorporated in the project cost 16 For all development LAA does not address NRRP-2007 emphasized the NRRP 2007 interventions that involve this component need to prepare R&R Plan meets WB IR Involuntary Resettlement, a Policy satisfactory and detailed requirements resettlement plan will be prepared by the government or sponsor 17 Resettlement plans will be LAA does not address NRRP 2007 ensure NRRP 2007 prepared with appropriate this component preparation of resettlement meets WB IR time bound actions and planning document Policy budgets. requirements 18 Social preparation and LAA does not address Full payment of NRRP 2007 payment of compensation this component compensation as well as meets WB IR should adequate Policy Precede actual displacement. Progress in resettlement shall be ensured in advance of the actual displacement of the affected families 6.5 Resettlement & Rehabilitation Policy of State Of Rajasthan The policy applies to projects where 500 or more families have been displaced en masse in plain areas and 250 families or more in hilly areas and areas mentioned in Schedule V and Schedule VI of the Constitution. The benefits under the policy are applicable to all project affected families-those living below the poverty line and others. The policy states that rehabilitation grants and other monetary benefits are minimize and that State Governments and project proponents are free to adopt packages higher than this. Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy (R& R) The policy would strive to strike a balance between the need for land for developmental activities and, at the same time, protecting the interests of landowners and others, such as tenants, the landless, agricultural and laborers, artisans and others whose livelihood depends on specific land. Under the new policy, no project involving displacement of families beyond defined thresholds can be undertaken without a detailed Social Impact Assessment (SIA). The SIA report will be examined by an independent multi-disciplinary expert group, which will also include social science and rehabilitation experts. The policy also provides that land acquired for a public purpose cannot be transferred to any other purpose but a public purpose, and that too, only with prior approval of the government. Further, if land acquired for a public purpose remains un-untilled for five years from the date of taking over the possession, the same will revert to the government concerned. The development process involves large-scale re-distribution of resources (cost) and this creates insecurities that need to be addressed, so that the process becomes inclusive. Thus R&R policy seeking to ensure that development happens, social\Regional transition should be welcomed. 6.5.1 Broad Principles of the RSRP (Rajasthan State) R&R Policy This policy document describes the principles and approach to be followed in Minimizing and mitigating negative social and economic impacts by the projects. The guidelines are prepared for addressing the issues limited to this projects for resettlement and rehabilitation of the PAPs. The Resettlement Plan has been developed based on guidelines of World Bank on Involuntary Resettlement. The RAP will be implemented by the state government through its department with the assistance of NGO or any such implementing agency. The broad principles of Rajasthan State R&R policy is discussed below and detail delimitations, legal frame work, calculation of replacement value, categories of impacts and broad entitlement framework 6.5.2 National Policy on Resettlement and Rehabilitation (NPRR)- The Government of India (GOI) in February 2004 approved a National Policy on Resettlement and Rehabilitation (NPRR). It recognizes the following essential features: • Those project-affected families (PAF) who not only lose their lands, other assets and livelihoods, they also experience adverse psychological and social/cultural consequences; • The need to minimize large-scale displacement and where displacement is inevitable, resettlement and rehabilitation has to be handled with utmost care. This is especially necessary for tribal, small and marginal farmers and women; • That cash compensation alone is often inadequate to replace lost agricultural land, homesteads and other resources. Landless laborers, forest dwellers, tenants, artisans are not eligible for cash compensation; Need to provide relief especially to the rural poor (with no assets), small and marginal farmers, SCs/STs and women's. The policy is in the form of broad guidelines and executive instructions and will be applicable to projects displacing 500 families or more in plain areas and 250 families or more in hilly areas. The NPRR does not meet some of the WB's resettlement policy's key requirements. Firstly, the NPRR states that in acquisitions for highways, railway lines, transmission lines and pipelines, project- affected families will be offered an ex-gratis payment of Rs 10,000 and no other resettlement and rehabilitation benefits. Secondly, the cut-off numbers of affected persons for whom other agencies require resettlement plans are much lower. Thirdly, replacement value is not clearly defined and more importantly is not taken into account in the various lump-sum compensation payments that have been decreed in the policy. Fourthly, no specific entitlements have been provided for untitled persons such as squatters and encroachers. However, the policy does recognize some significant principles. It requires projects to • minimize displacement and to identify non-displacing or least-displacing alternatives; • plan the resettlement and rehabilitation of APs including special needs of tribal and vulnerable sections; • Provide a better standard of living to PAFs; and facilitate harmonious relationships between the requiring body and PAFs through mutual cooperation. 6.6 Current Institutional Framework- For successful implementation of the RP the proposed institutional arrangement with their role and responsibility has been outlined in this section. The primary institutions, who will be involved in this implementation process, are the following: • Rajasthan State Public Works Department, Government of Rajasthan • Project Management Unit (PMU) • Project Implementation Unit (PIU) • Non Government Organization (NGO) 6.6.1 Executing Agency The Executing Agency (EA) for the project is PWD, Government of Rajasthan. The State PWD has already set up a Project Management Unit (PMU) headed by a Chief Engineer assisted by Superintending Engineers and other field Engineers. This office will have overall responsibility for implementation of loan and will also be responsible for the overall coordination among WB, Government of Rajasthan and PIU. 6. 7 ENTITLEMENT MATRIX The principal aim of a RAP is to address the social impacts and ensure the successful rehabilitation of project-affected families I households. The policy framework for entitlement of the project affected families is based on the laws and practices of the Governments of India and Rajasthan and the World Bank requirements. The resettlement entitlement matrix recognizes different types of losses associated with dislocation and resettlement. These include the loss of squatter structures I properties and the spill over (encroachment) business space. 6.7.2 Unit of Entitlement The "family" is the unit of entitlement for receiving compensation and assistance for suffering losses due to the project. A family consists of a person, his or her spouse, unmarried sons, unmarried daughters, minor brothers, unmarried sisters, father, mother, and other members residing with him I her and dependent on him I her for their livelihood. The affected persons/families have been categorized as • Titleholders • Non-titleholders 6. 7.3 Entitlement Matrix The cut-off date for entitlement is the (i) Date on which notification is issued Uls 4 of LA Act for the titleholders, and (ii) The date on which census and socioeconomic surveys of PAPs begin for the non-titleholders. The titleholder PAFs would be eligible for compensation as well as assistance. The non- Titleholders PAFs will not be eligible for compensation of the land occupied by them. However, they will receive compensation for the investment made by them on the land such as structures, wells, etc. in addition to their assistance. As per the current practices compensation is provided as per government rates, determined by a legally constituted committee (District Land Price Fixation Committee). The PAFs will be allowed to salvage whatever material is useful to them from the structures after demolition to rebuild their structures. The following mitigating measures are being proposed in keeping with the R&R Policy framework prepared for this project by the Consultants. The Entitlement Matrix provides category-wise details regarding the entitlements in relation to the R&R principles enumerated above. The following table presents the entitlement matrix for the project Table: 6.1 Detailed Entitlement Matrix s Impact Type Unit of Entitlement Details No. Entitlement I A. Titleholder -Loss of Private Agriculture , Homestead and commercial Land 1. Titleholder with valid Affected Compensation a). Cash compensation for the land at replacement cost, which title. titleholder at replacement will be determined as mentioned in Para xxx, Families with family cost, b). Option of land for land, if available for SCs, STc, marginal traditional land rights resettlement and small farmers and those who become landless. and as assignees and c). If, the compensation amount determined by the Competent rehabilitation Authority is less than the replacement cost mentioned in Para as applicable. xxx. The difference amount will be paid as replacement assistance. d). If, as a result of land acquisition. The land holder becomes landless or is reduced to the status of a "small" of "marginal" farmer. Rehabilitation allowance equivalent to 750 days of minimum agricultural wages would also be given. (Para 7.14 NRRP-2007) e). If, the residual land is not economically, viable then the Project Authority will buy the residual land for the project following the entitlement listed in the entitlement matrix. Or will pay the project affected person 25% of the base cost of land as hardship compensation for that portion of land (residual) without its acquisition. t). In case of allotment of land one time financial assistance of minimum Rs. 15000/- per hectare for land development (Para 7.91ofNRRP-2007). g). Refund of stamp days and registration charges incurred for replacement land to be paid by the project. Replacement land must be bought within a year from the date of payment of compensation to project affected persons. I h). Training assistance up to the value ofRs. 5000/- for any one adult member of the family losing agricultural land for income generation in opted areas. THERE IS NO TITLE HOLDER PAP/PAH IN THIS PROJECT B). Title holder loss of private Structures (Residential/ Commercial/ Residential cum commercial. 2. Titleholder with valid Affected Compensation Common for residential, commercial and residential cum title. And assignees Titleholder aJ replacement commercial losing private structure Family rate. a). Compensation at current PWD schedule rates without Resettlement deprecation. & b). In case of partially affected structures and the remaining Rehabilitation structure continues to be viable additional 25% of Assistance compensation amount as restoration grant. c). In case of partial impact if the residual structure is rendered structurally unable or unsafe the entire structure to be considered affected land compensated accordingly. d). Each affected family getting displaced shall get a one-time financial assistance of Rs, 10000 as shifting allowance (para 7 to NRRP 2007. e) Each affected family that is displaced and has cattle. Shall get financial assistance ofRs.,.15000 for construction of cattle shed (Para 7.10 NRRP 2007). f). Each affected vulnerable family getting displaced shall get house construction assistance ofRs. 10000. g). Right to salvage material from the demolished structures. h). Three month notice to vacate structures. Only for commercial Structures. a). Monthly subsistence I transitional allowance equivalent to twenty-five days minimum, agricultural wages per month for a period of one year from the date of displacement (Para 7.16 ofNRRP-2007). b). Training assistance upto the value ofRs, 5000 for any one adult member of the family for income generation in opted areas. Additional support for residential cum, commercial structures a). Each affected family that is displaced shall get one time financial assistance Rs. 25000/- THERE IS NO TITLE HOLDER PAP/PAH IN THIS PROJECT 3. Tenants I Lease Tenants I Resettlement a). In case of tenants- holders lease holders & Three months written notice will be provided along with Rs. Rehabilitation 10000/- toward shifting allowance (NRRP 7.11) Assistance b). In case three months notice to vacate structures is not provided in lieu of notice. Rental allowance of Rs. 1500 in case of rural areas and Rs. 2000 in case of urban areas. C). Loss of trees and Crops 4. Standing Trees Crops. Owners and Compensation a). Advance four months notice to harvest fruits. Standing crops beneficiaries at market value and removal of trees. (registered b). Crops tree damage compensation as assessed by the concerned Un-registered government department. tenant. c). Registered tenants. Contract cultivation s& leaseholders& Contract sharecroppers will be eligible for compensation for trees and leaseholders & crops and per the agreement document between the owner and sharecroppers) the beneficiaries. d). Un-registered tenant, contract cultivators. Leaseholders & sharecroppers will be eligible for compensation for trees and crops as per mutual understanding between the owner and the beneficiaries. D). Non Titleholders-Loss of Residential/ Commercial Structures. ---- - - - - 5. Non titleholders- Owners of Resettlement & Rehabilitation assistance structures on structures or a). Replacement cost for affected structure at current PWD schedule rates without Government land Occupants of depreciation. structures b). Right to salvage material from the demolished structures. identified as c). four months notice to vacate structures. per project Resettlement and Rehabilitation assistance to the displaced residential and Census survey commercial squatters: a). Shifting allowance of Rs. 10,000 per family for residential and commercial squatters (Para 7.11 NRRP 2007). b). Monthly subsistence I transitional allowance equivalent to twenty-five days minimum agricultural wages per month for a period of one year from the date of displacement (Para 7.16 ofNRRP-2007) to the commercial squatters. c). Training assistance up to the value ofRs. 50001- for any one adult member of the commercial squatter family for income generation in opted areas. E Additional Assistance to Vulnerable Families 6 Scheduled Tribe Affected Resettlement & A). Additional one time financial assistance equivalent families, physically Family Rehabilitation Assistance to two hundred days of minimum agricultural wages challenged and widows (Para 7.21.5 NRRP 2007). F Loss of Community Infrastructure I common Property Resources 7. Structures & other Affected Reconstruction of a). reconstruction of community structure and common resources (e.g. land, communities community structure and property resources in consultation with the community. water access to and Group common property b). Transfer to local authorities for maintenance. structures etc). within resources the Corridor or Impact (Col) G Temporary Impact During Construction 8. Land & assets Owners of land Compensation for Compensation to be paid by the contractor for loss of temporarily impacted & Assets temporary impact during assets, crops and any other damage as per prior during construction construction e.g. agreement between the 'contractor' and the 'Affected diversion of normal Party' traffic, damage to adjacent parcel of land/ assets due to movement of heavy machinery and plant site 9. Unidentified impacts Unforeseen impacts shall be documented and mitigated based on the principles provided in --- this policy. 1. Transitional allowance is the assistance paid to Entitled Persons Based on reasonable estimate of the time likely to be taken to restore their livelihood and standard of living. ' 2. Economic Rehabilitation Grand (ERG) is the support provided to the Vulnerable Groups/Families so that they are able to restore their livelihood above the Poverty Line 5.4 The Need for Separate Policy: The existing State Acts I Laws I Bills that are applicable to the project form the social issues point of view have some or other gaps that do not comply with the World Bank policy on Resettlement and Rehabilitation. As a result, a policy framework for the people adversely affected by the project needs to be developed to address the social issues induced by the project. Both these policy framework has been developed to maximize the project benefit by addressing and mitigating the negative impacts of the project. 5.4.1 Broad Principles of the Rajasthan State RP R&R Policy This policy document describes the principles and approach to be followed in minimizing and mitigating negative social and economic impacts by the projects. The guidelines are prepared for addressing the issues limited to this projects for resettlement and rehabilitation of the PAPs. The Resettlement Plan has been developed based on guidelines of World Bank on Involuntary Resettlement. The RAP will be implemented by the state government through its department with the assistance of NGO or any such implementing agency. The broad principles of Rajasthan State R&R policy is discussed below and detail delimitations, legal frame work, calculation of replacement value, categories of impacts and broad entitlement framework. 5.4.2. BROAD PRINCIPLES The broad principles of the R&R are as below: • The negative impact on persons affected by the project would be avoided or Minimized • Where, the negative impacts are unavoidable, the project-affected persons will be assisted in improving or regaining their standard of living. Vulnerable groups will be identified and assisted to improve their standard of living. • All information related to resettlement preparation and implementation will be disclosed to all concerned, and people's participation is being ensured in planning and implementation of the project. • All acquisition of land would be under LA Act, 1894, which provides for compensation for properties to be acquired. Compensation will be paid at the Replacement value of the property. The persons affected by the project who does not own land or other properties but who have economic interest or lose their livelihoods will be assisted as per the broad principles brought out in this policy. • Most of the widening and strengthening work will take place by the side of the existing Highway except at locations where the existing alignment may involve shifting to accommodate bypasses, geometric and other cost effective improvements. Before taking possession of the acquired lands and properties, compensation and R&R assistance will be made in accordance with this policy. • There would be no/or minimum adverse social, economic and environmental effects of displacement on the host communities but if needed specific measures would be provided in the Resettlement Plan. • Broad entitlement framework of different categories of project-affected people has been assessed and is given in the entitlement matrix. Provisions will be kept in the budget for those who were not present at the time of enumeration. However, anyone moving into the project area after the cut-off date will not be entitled to assistance. • Appropriate grievance redress mechanism will be established at the district level to ensure speedy resolution of disputes. • All activities related to resettlement planning, implementation, and monitoring would ensure involvement of women. Efforts will also be made to ensure that vulnerable groups are included. • All consultations with PAPs shall be documented. Consultations will continue during the implementation of resettlement and rehabilitation works . • The Resettlement Plan shall include a fully itemized budget and an implementation schedule linked to the civil works contract. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report CHAPTER-7 GENDER ISSUE & WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION 7.1 GENERAL There are two important aspects of project where gender issues require to be addressed: impacts due to acquisition of land for the project and during the construction/ implementation phase. Impacts on women due to land acquisition have been addressed in the following section. Women as a vulnerable group, woman-headed households, livelihood and training for women, etc., are mentioned in other sections of the Report also. All the provisions as mentioned in the RAP are proposed keeping in mind the well-being of mostly the affected women along with women of the host communities women workers can be expected to come from outside being engaged by the construction contractors and will be staying in the construction camps during the construction. There may be participation from local women also in the construction activities. 7.2 IMPACT ON WOMEN 751 females are getting affected by the project (43.38% of the total population) out of 282 households no women headed households are affected by the project. Socio-economic parameters like literacy, work force participation rate and general health conditions etc. reveals that social status of women is low respectively, thereby brought forward the scope of considering the households headed by women as vulnerable. Low awareness level coupled with insignificant role in decision making at household and community level further poses constraints for women and other vulnerable groups to access the opportunities created by the project equitably. The changes caused by relocation tend not to have equal implications for members of both sexes and may result in greater inconvenience to women. Due to disturbance in production Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report systems, reduction in assets like land and livestock, women and marginalized vulnerable groups may have to face additional challenge of running a household on limited income and resources. This may force women as well as children to participate in involuntary work to supplement household income, which may also lead to deteriorate social capital/network of women and men alike hence making them more vulnerable to both social and environmental hazards. It is therefore important to assess status of project affected women and other vulnerable groups, their potential impacts, and accordingly, design an appropriate strategy/plan. 7.3 WOMEN HEADED HOUSEHOLD Women headed households are not found in the study area. The percentages of such affected families are nil in project study area. For the cause of compensation and assistance to be provided to these households, it is better to consider as displaced categories households. 7.4 WOMEN INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS THROUGH EMPOWERMENT The development experience of at least two decades shows that it is equally necessary to consult women and offer them choices ;i.e. In enabling them to make informed choices and decide for their own development. Participation of women has been envisaged specifically in the following areas: In the pre-planning and planning stages participation from women could be sought through allowing them for taking part in the consultation process. Each field team of the NGO shall include at least one women investigator I facilitator Compensation for land and assets lost being same for all the affected or displaced families, special care should be taken by the NGOs for women group while implementing the process of acquisition and compensation as well. It is imperative that the PIU ensures that the women are consulted and invited to participate in- group based activities, to gain access and control over the resource as a part of the RAP, additionally, The NGOs should make sure that women are actually taking part in issuance of identity cards, Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report opening accounts in the bank, receiving compensation amounts by cheques in their name or not, etc. This will further widen the perspective of participation by the women in the project implementation For monitoring and evaluation, there should be scope for women's participation. Women should be encouraged to evaluate the project outputs from their point of view and their useful suggestions should be noted for taking necessary actions for further modifications in the project creating better and congenial situation for increasing participation from women. Monitoring of project inputs concerning benefit to women should involve their participation that will make the process more transparent to them. The Monitoring & Evaluation team(s) shall constitute- 33% women. All assistance would be paid in a joint account in the name of both the spousps; except in the case of women headed households and women wage earners. 7.5 INVOLVEMENT OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES The construction works for widening and strengthening the project corridor will start after the R&R activities are over and the ROW is clear of any encroachment and land is temporarily acquired for borrow areas and construction camps. The construction contractors will set up their construction camps on identified locations where labour force required for the construction activities will be provided with temporary residential accommodation and other necessary infrastructure facilities. The labor force required for the construction activities will be mostly local residents or nearby villages labour. In addition, there will be requirement of unskilled labour where women will certainly contribute. Apart from this, women as family members of the skilled and semi-skilled labourers, will also stay in the construction camps and will be indirectly involved during the construction phase. The families of labourers will include their children also. The construction contractors are expected to bring along their labour force. Thus, in most cases the labourers, both male and female, will be migratory labourers. But, the involvement of local labour force, especially for unskilled activities, cannot be ruled out. Moreover, the. RAP suggests the provision of creation of man-days for local affected people. Hence, there will Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report be involvement of local women also in the local labour force. Foreseeing the involvement of women, both direct and indirect in the construction activities, certain measures are required to be taken towards welfare and well being of women and children in particular during the construction phase. 7.6 SPECIFIC PROVISIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION CAMP FOR WOMEN The provisions mentioned under this section will specifically help all the women and children living in the construction camp. 7.6.1 Temporary Housing During the construction the families of labourers/workers should be provided with residential accommodation suitable to nuclear families. 7.6.2 Health Centre Health problems of the workers should be taken care of by providing basic health care facilities through health centers temporarily set up for the construction camp. The health centre should have at least a doctor, nurses, GD staff, medicines and minimum medical facilities to tackle first-aid requirements or minor accidental cases, linkage with nearest hospital to refer patients of major illnesses or critical cases. The health centre should have MCW (Mother and Child Welfare) units for treating mothers and children in the camp. Apart from this, the health centre should provide with regular vaccinations required for children. 7.6.3 Day Creche Facilities It is expected that among the women workers there will be mothers with infants and small children. Provision of a day creche may solve the problems of such women who can leave behind their children in such a creche and work for the day in the construction activities. The creche should be provided with at least a trained ICDS (Integrated Child Development Scheme) worker with to look after the children. The ICDS worker, preferably woman, may take care of the children in a better way and can manage to provide nutritional food (as Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report prescribed in ICDS and provided free of cost by the government) to them. In cases of emergency she, as being trained, can tackle the health problems of the children and can organize treatment linking the nearest health centre. 7.6.4 Proper Scheduling of Construction Works Owing to the demand of a fast construction work it is expected that a 24 hour-long work- schedule would be in operation. Women, especially the mothers with infants should to be exempted from night shifts as far as possible. If unavoidable, creche facilities in the construction camps must be extended to them in the night shifts too. 7.6.5 Educational Facilities The construction workers are mainly mobile groups of people. They are found to move from one place to another taking along their families with them. Thus, there is a need for educating their children at the place of their work. For this at least primary schools are required to be planned in the construction camps. Wherever feasible, day creche facilities could be extended with primary educational facilities. 7.6.6 Control on Child Labour Minors i.e., persons below the age of 15 years should be restricted from getting involved in the constructional activities. Measures should be taken to ensure that no child laborer is engaged in the activities. Exploitation of young unmarried women is very common in these kinds of camps. A strong vigilance mechanism should be created to check this and ensure ceasing of such exploitation. 7.7.7 Special Measures for Controlling STD/AIDS Solitary adult males usually dominate the labour force of construction camps. They play a significant role in spreading sexually transmitted diseases. In the construction camps as well as in the neighboring areas they are found to indulge in physical relations with different women. This unhealthy sexual behavior gives rise to STDs and AIDS. While it is difficult to stop such activities, it is wiser to make provisions for means of controlling the spread of such diseases. Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Awareness camps for the target people, both in the construction camp and neighboring villages as well. 7.7.8 Engaging woman Inspector of Works Contractors should engage a woman Inspector of Works not below the rank of a Senior Engineer to inspect the construction camps and any other component of work with respect to gender issues. She would assist the Resident Engineer (RE) in all aspects of gender and child- labour related activities. She would have a full-time tenure throughout the entire construction period. Her duties should include the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports and submit them to the RE with a copy to the PWD and World Bank as well as PIU. CHAPTERS INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR RAP IMPLEMENTATION 9.1 GENERAL Suitable institutional arrangements will be made to manage and implement Resettlement Action Plan. The institutional arrangements will be set up at two levels viz., State and Sub-Project Level. . 9.2 STATE LEVEL At State Level, a Land Acquisition cum Social Development Officer (LA cum SDO) would be appointed in the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) headed by Nodal Officer. Additional sociologist as individual consultant will also be engaged to assist LA cum SDO in states as required, particularly in states with larger share of sub projects. The roles and responsibilities of the LA cum SDO would broadly include the following: + Facilitate preparation and implementation of land acquisition and RAP m compliance with RPF, + Ensure consultation and stakeholder participation in finalisation of RAP + Guide and supervise RAP implementation at sub-project level, + Interact with RAP implementation support agencies and undertake field visits for first-hand information, + Guide and supervise the RAP implementing agency to roll out HIV prevention activities, + Compile data on LA progress and RAP implementation activities received from field offices and update EAP and suggest suitable measures to be taken, + Co-ordinate with various government departments in matters related to implementation of RAP, + Check implementation of RAP carried out by the agency from time to time by undertaking site visits and consultations with PAPs, + Perform other roles and responsibilities related to implementation of RAP as assigned by the EAP, time to time, + Facilitate and cooperate in third party audit of RAP implementation. 9.3 SUB-PROJECT LEVEL A Project Implementation Unit (PIU) compnsmg officials of State PWD will be constituted at sub-project level headed by the Superintending Engineer/ Executive Engineer designated as Project Director. The PIU will be responsible for the project execution including RAP implementation. There will be a designated or appointed Resettlement & Rehabilitation Officer (RRO) at respective PIUs who will be responsible only for the implementation of RAP at site. Additional sociologist as individual consultant will also be engaged to assist RRO as required. RRO will assist Project Director at PIU in all matters related to resettlement and rehabilitation. The roles and responsibilities of the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Officer are as under: + Ensure RAP implementation with assistance from implementation agency as per the time line agreed upon. + Interact with RAP implementation agency on a regular basis. + Undertake field visits with implementation agency from time to time. + Facilitate necessary help needed at site with regard to LA and R&R, HIV issues to implementation agency. + Co-ordinate with district administration and other departments in matters related to implementation of R&R. + Ensure distribution of Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy and entitlement matrix for the project to PAPs. + Ensure preparation and distribution of photo identity cards. + Ensure and attend meetings organised by implementation agency on thematic areas related to resettlement and rehabilitation policy and entitlements and awareness generation. + Ensure inclusion of PAPs who could not be enumerated during census but have documentary evidence to be included in the list ofPAPs. + Ensure preparation of identity cards, and approval from the PCU and distribution of the same to PAPs. + Ensure timely preparation of micro-plan from RAP & TDP implementation agency and approval from PCU. + Ensure disbursement of resettlement and rehabilitation assistance in a transparent manner. + Participate in meetings related to resettlement and rehabilitation issues. + Facilitate in opening of joint account of PAPs. + Prepare monthly progress report related to physical and financial progress of implementation of RAP and submit to PCU. + Ensure release of compensation and assistance before taking over the possession of land for start of construction work. + Ensure relocation, rehabilitation and reconstruction of CPRs before dismantling through proper mechanism. + Ensure development of resettlement sites, if required. + Attend and participate in Grievance Redress Committee meetings for redressal of grievances of PAPs and other committees involving R&R matters, + Liaison with government and other agencies for inclusion of PAPs in employment and income generation programme/scheme. + Carry out any other work related to resettlement and rehabilitation that may be entrusted from time to time by the PCU for compliance of R&R. + Provide all necessary information and data related to R&R on monthly basis to designated Social Officer at Central Level through Project Director. + Ensure that tribal families get equal opportunity to participate during implementation and become overall beneficiaries in the project. 9.4 RAP IMPLEMENTING SUPPORT AGENCY AT SUB-PROJECT LEVEL To implement RAP for each of the sub-project, the Project Authority will engage the services of NGOs I Consultancy firms having experience in resettlement and rehabilitation issues through standard bidding process. Detailed ToR for hiring the services of the agency will be prepared by the DPR consultants along with RAP. The implementation agency will work in close co-ordination with RRO and report to PIU. Financial matters related to services of the RAP implementation agency will be dealt by Project Authority. Broad roles and responsibilities of implementation agency would be as: + The RAP implementation agency will be the mam link between the Project Authority and PAPs, + Shall be responsible for verification of PAPs as prepared by the DPR consultants, + Undertake public information campaign along with RRO at the commencement of the RAP, + Develop rapport with PAPs, + Distribute pamphlets of R&R Policy including Entitlement Matrix to PAPs, Panchayat Raj Institutions, and concerned Govt. Offices in the project area, etc. + Include PAPs who could not be enumerated during census cum socio-economic survey and certification from R&R Officer, + Distribute identity cards for PAPs, + Prepare micro-plan, + Submit micro-plan to RRO for approval from PCU, + Organize consultations at regular interval with PAPs with regard to resettlement and rehabilitation, + Organize training program for skill up gradation of the PAPs, + Assist PAPs in all matters related to compensation and R&R, + Assist and facilitate aggrieved PAPs (for compensation and assistance) by bringing their cases to GRC, + Facilitate in opening of joint account of PAPs, + Generate awareness about the alternative economic livelihood and enable PAPs to make informed choice, + Consultations with PAPs regarding the choice of resettlement (i.e. self or assisted), development of resettlement site, participation of women, etc. + Identify training needs of PAPs for income generation and institutions for imparting training, + Undertake outreach activities for HIV prevention for awareness and behaviour change as per RAP, + Consultations with local people and Panchayat Raj Institutions with regard to relocation, rehabilitation, reconstruction of affected CPRs as well as provision of new facilities under the project, + Participate in various meetings, + Submit monthly progress report, and any other activities that may be required for the implementation of RAP Figure -1: Institutional Arrangement for RAP Implementation Project Authority CE Social Development PWD Specialist (SDS) SE (Designated Social Officer), ~ r SCHM(CE) PCU (State PWD, headed by ACE and (general designated Nodal Officer) Regional Officer, project ~ PWD related issues) Social Development Officer r GRCat District Level "' ~ 1 PIU -- SDE/AE (Designated as District Level Replacement Cost (R&R related R&R Officer) Committee issues) ./ ' [ NGO I Consultancy Firm ] 9.5 REPLACEMENT COST COMMITTEE AT DISTRICT LEVEL A committee at district level will be constituted to fix the replacement cost of land, structures and other properties (trees, crops and other assets, tube well, hand pump, etc). The committee may comprise seven (7) members chaired by the District Collector/ Dy. Commissioner or his designated representative (not below the rank of SDM), Executive Engineer of the concerned District, District Agriculture Officer, Range Officer (Forest Department), an independent certified valuer and elected representative (MLA) of the concerned area and Team Leader of RAP implementation agency. The highest value ofland obtained by the three methods mentioned in Section 9.4 will be presented by the Project Authority and approved by the committee as the replacement cost. Similarly, latest schedule of rates of the concerned districts shall be used for obtaining replacement cost of structures. For items not available in the schedule of rates, for those items market rates shall be collected from three different sources and then replacement cost shall be fixed by the committee. For replacement costs of crops, trees and other such items similar methods will be followed. The committee will be constituted through an executive order and or other suitable instrument within one month (30 days) from the date of mobilization of RAP implementation agency at site. 9.6 Role of Various Stakeholders in Project Cycle PAPs and Local officials (in PAP Project Stage NGOs Hosts Representative and host areas) Identification Receive information on Design and carry out Assist in census and Provide project impacts information campaign socio-economic information Representative on Assist in census and surveys, Assist NGO and inputs to coordination committee Socio- economic survey in information design ofiG Participate in census Participate on dissemination programs surveys, Participation in Coordination Participate in and structured consultations Committee arrange Consultations Identify to develop IG programs Participate in Arrange PAP existing credit Keep records of consultations transport to sites and IG consultations Representation on Help to document schemes Choose resettlement grievance tribunal consultations locations or housing Train VRWs where Examine feasibility Discuss areas schemes, Inputs to design required of IG programmes of possible of resettlement locations Facilitate PAP inter and discuss with conflict with Representation on group meetings PAPs PAPs grievance tribunal Implementation Monitor provision of Provide on-going Process IG proposals Assist PAPs entitlements, Labor and information for PAPs and Participate m in use of new other input at site hosts, Provide support in grievance redress production Credit and other group group management Provide assistance systems scheme management Monitor entitlement under local schemes From joint O&M of sites and project provision and Membership of management input, Manage CPR and implementation of IG Implementation groups for community development program, Members of Committee common funds, Member of Implementation resources Implementation Committee Committee PAPs and Local officials (in PAP Project Stage NGOs Hosts Representative and host areas) Monitoring Participate in Provide information to Ongoing interaction Provide grievance tribunals project staff on with PAPs to identify inputs to Report to project IG vulnerable groups problems in IG Monitoring of schemes Act as external monitors programs, Participants R&R. Report on service for project (where not 1ll correctional quality at sites previously involved) strategies 9.7 CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING The capacity building and training of all the agencies is the most vital component towards successful and timely implementation of RAP. Phases I Stages of Implementation Process Organization I Phase I Stage Type of capacity building I Training Agency I personnel Inception Phase 2 day Orientation workshop on lessons learning PIU andNGO Month -1 and experience sharing - to discuss the major Issues in implementation. Inception Phase NGO and PIU staff training on implementation PIU andNGO Month -1 process, mechanism and major issues. Implementation 1 day Quarterly review workshop on PIUandNGO Phase. Month-3 implementation issues Note: The quarterly review workshop needs to be organized to establish a proper management information system and make the management decision as vital input for implementation decision making. Implementation 2 day orientation workshop for supervision PIU, supervision Phase. Month-6 consultant- working out methodologies, indicators consultant and N GO of monitoring, monitoring framework etc. Implementation Training Need Assessment ofPAPs. PIU, NGO and Phase. Month-2 Design livelihood support Programme for PAPs. Supervision Arrange training for PAPs consultant Framework of Training Program on Social Management Resource Trainee I Training Topics agency I When Frequency Persons participants Environmental and PWD/ PIC (staff) PCU (SE I For PIC/PCU, at the One day/One social PMC Social Officer, R&R project launch time management project- Environme expert from supervision Orientation ntal consultant etc) Resource Trainee I Training Topics agency I When Frequency Persons participants Specialist, SE etc Baseline data, methods As above Relevant staff of PIC, For PIC/PCU, at the Two days/Once of data Collection I PCU, project launch; a year verification, and overall M&E of For PCU and when a indicators subproject meets the readiness criteria Resettlement policies PWD- PCU (SE/Social When subproject First year- Six and legal framework/ PIC/PMC Officer, R&R expert meets readiness criteria monthly; once a Resettlement action from supervision year from plan consultant etc), and second year other line Departments Rehabilitation steps As above Relevant staff of PIC, For PIC, before One day/Once a PCU, PST signing project Year agreement; ForPCU when a subproject meets the readiness criteria Grievance redressal As above Relevant staff of PIC, For PIC, At project One day/Once a Process PCU, launch; year For PCU after project implementation Progress reporting and As above Relevant staff of PIC, For PIC At the project First year- six participatory PCU, launch; During the first monthly; Once a monitoring six month of project year from implementation second year Gender mainstreaming As above Relevant staff of PIC, For PIC, At the One day/Once a in PCU, project launch year project implementation For PCU after awarding process the contract Labor, EHS, and As above Relevant staff of PIC, For PIC, before One day/Once a HIV/AIDs and other PCU, signing project Year supports as agreement; necessary For PCU before awarding the contract before awarding the contract Project specific Training I Capacity development programs for PSTs, NGOs, and PAPs Resource Training Topics agency I Trainee/participants When Frequency persons Environmental and social PWD/P NGOs, Contractor staff Within first Once a year management in project MC/PST month of contract Resource Training Topics agency I Trainee/participants When Frequency persons award Resettlement policies and PWD/PMC NGOs, Contractor staff As above Once a year legal framework WB/Bank staff!PST Resettlement action plan PWD/P NGOs, Contractor staff As above Once a year MC/PST Baseline data, methods of As above PST, NGOs, Contractor Before Once a year data collection/verification, staff contract is and overall M&E of awarded indicators Preparation of micro plans NGOs PST, PAPs, construction When the One day/One time supervision consultant contract is awarded Rehabilitation steps PWD/PMC/ NGOs, Contractors staff As above One day/One time PST Economic development As above+ NGOs When the One day/One ti~e and skill resource contract is building/enhancement person as awarded needed Road safety As above NGOs, Contractor staff Within first One day/Once a two year months of contract award Grievance redressal As above NGOs, Contractor When the One day/One time process staff/GRC members contract is awarded Progress reporting and As above NGOs, Contractor staff When the One day/One time participatory monitoring contract is awarded Gender mainstreaming in As above+ NGOs, Contractor staff When the One day/Once a project implementation expert contract is year process NGO awarded Labor, EHS, and As above NGOs, Contractor staff Within the One day/Once a HIV/AIDs first three year months of civil works begins Rehabilitation steps and NGOs/ PAPs After sub- One day/One time R&R assistance consulting project is firm awarded Economic development NGOs PAPs/one person per As above As per the social and skill family management building/enhancement (SM)plan Road safety NGOs/cont PAPs/local As above One day-three rector community/school times a year children Grievance redressal NGOs PAPs As above One day a year at Process various locations covering all PAPs Labor, EHS, and NGO PAPs As above Quarterly at Resource Training Topics agency I Trainee/participants When Frequency persons HIV/AIDs different locations CHAPTER-9 DISCLOSURE AND CONSULTATION PLAN 9.1 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE The Draft Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) would be disclosed on PWD website as well at the World Bank Info shop I Public Information Centre. Feedback, if any would be incorporated into the final RAP document, following, which the final RAP will be re- disclosed. Further to enhance transparency in implementation, the list of PAPs for disbursement of benefits shall be separately disclosed at the concerned Panchayat Offices/ Urban Local Bodies, District Collector Offices, Block development Offices, District Public Relations Offices (at the state and district levels), Project office, and any other relevant offices, etc. The Resettlement Policy Framework, Executive Summary of the SIA and RAP will be placed in vernacular language in the District Collector's Office. 9.2 CONSULTATION & PARTICIPATION PLAN To ensure peoples' continued participation in the implementation phase and aiming at promotion of public understanding and fruitful solutions of developmental problems such as local needs of road users, problem :;tnd prospects of resettlement, various sections of PAPs and other stakeholders will be engaged in implementation. Key actions would be as follows: • Communicating and informing PAPs and beneficiary households in the project area of resettlement policy provisions and grievance redress mechanism through village level public meetings; • Holding one to one meeting with the PAPs to explain their eligibility; • Placing of micro plan in affected villages for review and minimizing grievances; • Payment of R&R assistance to PAPs during public meetings to maintain transparency; and • Household consultation to identify skill improvement training needs, counsel for usage of assistance amount and other activities towards livelihood restoration. Information dissemination would be carried out through printed leaflets I information booklets that would be prepared by the RAP Implementation Support Agency in local language. These would be distributed not only to PAPs, but also to people (residents, businessmen and others) within the immediate project influence area and the local community in advance, so that people discuss issues among themselves and prepare themselves for the meeting. On the day of public meeting, once again leaflets would be distributed among the people present for dissemination of information so as to ensure that all present at the meeting, get to know about the project in case they did not get the leaflet I information booklet. The leaflet I information booklet would provide the following: ~ Brief description of the project and its objectives; ~ A summary of adverse impacts (including land acquisition, and impacts on common property resources, etc); ~ Act under which land has been acquired; ~ Resettlement & rehabilitation provisions of the project and specific benefits available to vulnerable communities; ~ Ways and means of involving local communities; ~ Expectations from local communities; ~ Role ofNGO and ~ Grievance redresses mechanisms, suggestion and complain handling mechanism, etc. Information dissemination would be carried out at least once in a month by organizing public meetings at suitable locations involving PAPs, local communities, institutions and line departments at people's door step on a pre-decided date and time. Wide publicity for the meeting would be carried out by beating of drums and announcement through loud speakers in the adjoining areas. The LA cum Social Development Officer & RRO with assistance from RAP implementation agency would describe all aspects of the project, importance of consultations and also seek their participation and co-operation in the project. In these public meetings various aspects of the project would be explained and also the status of the project (technical, social & environmental) would be revealed. People in general and PAPs in particular, would be given opportunity to provide suggestions and raise issues which concern them and as a consequence maintain good rapport with local community. Land Acquisition cum Social Development Officer (State level), RRO, and RAP Implementation Support Agency shall be present in these meetings. After the public meeting, Minutes of Meeting (MoM) I resolution would be prepared and read out to people present in the meeting. The MoM would be signed by the officials and participants present at the meeting. The MoM would be kept in project file for documentation purpose. 9.3 Framework for Continued Consultation Information dissemination and consultation will be held during RAP implementation, monitoring and evaluation stages. Consultation will be carried out by the Project Authority through NGO with active involvement of R&R officer at project level. Besides, the Social officer at state level will also carry out consultations with PAPs, local community and other government department officials at suitable time intervals directly with support from NGO and R&R Officer at site. The information dissemination and consultation will start after the mobilization of NGO at site. It will be carried out by organizing public meetings at suitable locations involving PAPs, local communities, local authorities, NGOs, and other institutions available in the area. Leaflets containing brief information about the project, policy provisions, entitlements, GRC, etc shall be given to PAPs and local authorities as prior information. A month wise work plan for holding consultations will be prepared by the NGO and submitted to R&R Officer. The date, time and venue for holding consultations will be intimated to PAPs, local community and local authorities at least 7 days in advance. The timing of consultation shall be fixed as per the suitability of villagers giving due consideration to peak working time. The intimation for the consultation shall be done by way of drum beating, announcement by loud speaker and by putting up information on the notice board of concerned village I town, and other such public places. The team of NGO must have women and tribal members, while carrymg out consultations. Separate I additional consultations I interactions with the women, tribal and other vulnerable groups shall be organized. After verification of PAPs, list of PAPs will be displayed in the concerned village I town. In the consultation meetings various aspects covered in the RPF will be explained for better understanding of the people in general and PAPs in particular. It is expected that people would have several questions and doubts which require clarifications. The forum will provide a platform to discuss those questions and clear doubts. Consultations with people at frequent intervals would improve their understanding about· the project, importance of their participation and also the likely benefits associated with the project. Further, one to one consultations with PAPs will also be carried out by the RAP implementation agency to inform the extent of impact, explain the entitlement, importance of identity card, opening of joint account, mechanisms for grievance redress, and also providing suggestions and complaints. Micro plan approved by the project authority will be placed in concerned villages with panchayat office for review and to minimize grievances. Every item contained in the micro plan shall be explained to the satisfaction of PAPs so that there is no scope of any grievance at a later stage. Further, consultations at household level will be undertaken for skill improvement training purpose, use of compensation amount and livelihood restoration. In the first three months of the RAP implementation, at least 3 rounds of consultations will be carried out at those locations, where project is likely to cause adverse impacts. In addition to the above, the Social Officer (at State Level) shall separately organize information dissemination and consultation meetings every quarterly in the project stretch. In the consultation meetings various aspects of the project would be explained and also the status of the project (technical, social & environmental) would be revealed. PAPs, local community and others would be given opportunity to discuss issues and seek clarifications in context of the project. It is expected that regular interactions with PAPs and local community directly and through NGO would help build good rapport with them. Printed leaflets/ information booklets would be prepared by the Social Officer for distribution in the project area. The Social Officer will play lead role to explain various aspects of the project, importance of consultations and also seek their participation and co-operation in the project. The RAP implementation agency will help and assist the Social Officer (Project Authority) organizing information dissemination and consultation meetings without any additional financial implications. For wider publicity of the consultation meetings similar procedure shall be followed. In addition, government officials in the surrounding areas shall be officially invited to participate in the meetings. A Minutes of Meeting would be prepared and read out to people present in the meeting. The Minutes of Meeting would be signed by the officials and some of the participants present and will be kept in project file documentation purpose. 9.4 Suggestion and Complaint Handling Mechanism (SCHM) The PWD recognizes the importance of this and hence intends to establish a SCHM for the Projects. The communication channels to report project related complaints/concerns will be disclosed at all levels of institutions-State, Project site level. Though the Right to Information Act, 2005 an Act of the Parliament of India provides for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens. The Act applies to all States and Union Territories of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Under the provisions of the Act, any citizen may request information from a "public authority" (a body of Government or "instrumentality of State"), which is required to reply expeditiously or within thirty days. The Act also requires every public authority to computerize their records for wide dissemination and to pro-actively publish certain categories of information, so that the citizens need minimum recourse to request for information formally. In other words under the act, citizens have right to seek information from concerned agencies by following the set procedures. However, it is quite likely that many people may not use the provisions of this Act, only in limited cases covering serious concerns. Being an inter-state project involving several states and large scale of civil works along with R&R and Environment issues, the project is likely to receive many suggestions, complaints, inquiries, etc through the project implementation period. Therefore, PWD has agreed to establish SCHM as a good practice to address public concerns pertaining to various issues. SCHM will report all project related LA and R&R .of the PAPs for redressal through the concerned PIU or GRC as appropriate. Several communication channels viz., toll free phone number, dedicated email, mechanism for on line submission of suggestions/complaints/inquiries, provision of suggestion/complaint box (at site and project office), post and other suitable means shall be set up for suggestion and complaint handling. From the initial stage of the RAP implementation, the RAP IA will also disseminate information regarding SCHM to local people and road users by organizing consultations, distributing fliers, announcement by loud speakers, hoardings, etc. During consultations the RAP IA personnel will explain the process of SCHM in detail. CHAPTER-tO MONITORING AND EVALUATION 10.1 INTRODUCTION Involuntary resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) operations are invariably complex, because they entail not merely compensation for lost assets, but also the relocation of people and their economic re-establishment in a new place. The World Bank policy on Involuntary Resettlement is based on several universally held principles:- ~ Minimization of resettlement, participation of affected populations, compensation at market rates, and economic rehabilitation ~ To improve planning. However, plans provide a guideline, not a blueprint, for resettlement operations. Almost the minute project agencies begin implementing their resettlement plans, conditions, expectations, and options all start changing, requiring revisions in the planning documents. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) are invaluable in providing the information necessary for revising the plans knowledgeably. M&E can provide critical information, in a timely manner, to project authorities, who must make decisions about how to proceed as the project progresses. From a project perspective, monitoring systems are the more important of the two activities, because evaluations are essentially one-time assessments that help project planners more than project implementers, while monitoring systems provide more continuous, and timely information. Among monitoring systems, administrative monitoring for land acquisition is much more commonly done than socioeconomic monitoring of the adjustment and recovery of the affected population. This difference in implementing workable monitoring systems warrants examination, so that feasible socioeconomic monitoring systems can be implemented. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) are critical activities in involuntary resettlement. Monitoring involves periodic checking to ascertain whether activities are going according to the plan. It provides the feed back necessary for project engagement to keep the programs on schedule. By contrast, evaluation is essentially a summing up, the end of the project assessment of whether those activities actually achieved the intended aims. As per World Banks' OP 4.12 "Monitoring provides both working system for project managers and a channel for the resettles to make them know their needs and reactions to resettlement execution". Monitoring exercise will be undertaken internally in the project. The social development and land acquisition officer of HPRIDC on monthly basis will carry out the project's internal monitoring, an independent external agency will be appointed for RAP implementation evaluation. The external agency will conduct mid term and end term evaluation of the project. Indicators, which will be monitored during the project, consist oftwo broad categories: • Process and output indicators or internal monitoring • Outcome/impact indicators or external evaluation 10. 2 MONITORING AND EVALUATION The RAP includes provision for initial monitoring and mid term and end term evaluation by an external consultant. The NGO involved in the implementation of the RAP will be required to supply all information and documents to the external evaluation consultant. To this end, the NGOs shall keep proper documentation of their work and the R&R process involved in the project and shall be responsible for the upkeep and updating of such documents periodically and regularly. The documents shall include photographs and videotapes of the pre-intervention and post intervention scenario of all the properties, structures and assets affected by the project. 10.2.1 INTERNAL MONITORING Monitoring of involuntary resettlement operations require precisely, an application of general project monitoring procedures and methods to the process accruing in resettlement but with particular attention to the specific high risks intrinsic in such operations. Therefore a mechanism should be put in place or continuous flow of information. Thus, the social development officer at the State Level (Head Quarter) in close coordination with his counterparts at district level will carry out regular monitoring. The internal monitoring is a conventional monitoring of government related to physical factors such ·as, number of families affected, resettled, assistance extended, infrastructure facilities provided, etc. and other financial aspects, such as compensation paid, grant extended, etc. The internal M&E must be simultaneously carried out with the implementation of the Rehabilitation Action Plan (RAP). 10.2.2 OBJECTIVES OF INTERNAL MONITORING The objectives of the internal monitoring are: ~Operations Planning " Management and Implementation " Operational Trouble shooting and Feedback 10.2.3 INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR INTERNAL MONITORING For internal monitoring the following information will be required: • Individual files on each project affected person • Grievance record • Action Plan and Progress reports 10.2.4 MONITORING REPORTING SYSTEMS Crisis and day-to-day management and monitoring management will reqmre its own improved action plans, regular coordination and onsite training sessions and a Management Information System (MIS) as internal system. It also requires troubleshooters and informal networks of feed back from the communities, NGOs, M&E agencies and other government bodies. Physical monitoring of services and finance in the system to ensure management and financing functions in a timely and effective manner. Monitoring and verification of the quantifiable progress ofthe resettlement programme to indicate the timeliness of the financial disbursements already agreed to and deviations from the critical path for all project components and the required integrated arrangements to resettle PAPs will be done throughout the project cycle. The SMU will produce monthly and quarterly progress report for resettlement plan implementation. 10.2.5 INDICATORS FOR MONITORING Monitoring is a continuous process and will be carried out by ESMU on regular basis to keep track of the R&R progress. For this purpose, the indicators suggested under project input, project activity and project output have been given in table 10.1. Table 10.1: Indicators for Monitoring of RAP progress Parameters Indicators Physical • Extent of land acquired • Number of structures dismantled • Number of land users and private structure owners paid compensation • Number of families affected • Number of government agricultural land identified for allotment • Number ofEPs allotted agriculture land • Extent of agriculture land allotted • Number of families approached NGO for purchase of land • Number of families purchasing land and extent of land purchased • Extent of government land identified for house sites • Number ofEPs receiving assistance/compensation • Number ofEPs provided transport facilities/shifting allowance • Number ofEPs allotted house under EWS/LIG housing scheme Financial • Amount of compensation paid for land/structure • Cash grant for shifting ousters • Amount paid to NGOs • Consultancy fee paid to M&E agency • Establishment cost • Staff salaries • Vehicle maintenance • Operational expense of office Social • Area and type of house and facility • Morbidity and mortality rates • Communal harmony • Dates of consulting project and District level committee • Number oftime GRC and District level committees met • Number of appeals placed before grievance Redressal cell • Number of grievances referred and addressed by DLC • Number of cases referred and addressed by arbitration • Number ofEPs approached court Economic • Entitlement ofEPs-land/Cash • Number of business re-established • Utilization of compensation • Extent of agricultural land/house sites/business sites purchased • Successful implementation of income • Restoration Schemes Grievance • Cases of LA referred to court, pending and settled • Number of grievance cell meetings • Number of village level meetings • Number of field visits by RRO • Number of cases disposed by RRO to the satisfaction of EPs Establishment • Staffing position • Availability and use of office equipment • Use of vehicle 10.3 EXTERNAL EVALUATION After the end of resettlement activities, an independent agency will conduct an evaluation study of affected Persons to determine whether or not the objectives of the RP in terms of restoration of incomes and living standards have been achieved. The methodology for the evaluation study should be based on the follow-up socioeconomic survey to determine the impact of the project on income levels and living standards of the affected people. Social and economic assessments of the results of delivered entitlements and a measurement of the income and standards of living of the PAPs before and after resettlement are integral components of this activity. Should the findings of the study indicate that the objectives of the economic rehabilitation have not been achieved; the consultant should propose appropriate additional assistance that may be necessary to achieve the stated objectives. 10.3.1 OBJECTIVES OF EXTERNAL EVALUATION The primary objectives of the external evaluation are: • To evaluate that the income and standard ofliving ofthe PAPs vis-a-vis pre project scenario. • To assess the effectiveness of process and procedure adopted in implementation • To assess the timely distribution of compensation and assistance to the PAPs • To evaluate the performance ofNGO in dealing with PAPs and PAPs opinion about the N GO services • To suggest any changes or improvement required for better result 10.3.2 INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR EXTERNAL EVALUATION The following information is mainly required to facilitate external monitoring: • Sample survey (to be conducted by M&E agency) • Case studies/Thematic studies/Issue based research (to be conducted by M&E agency) • Participatory research (to be carried out by M&E agency) • Target group monitoring (to be carried out by M&E agency) 10.3.3 EVALUATION REPORTING SYSTEMS Observing and appraising various specific parameters and processes as objectively as possible will be carried out. Periodic evaluation of these would indicate where and when policy changes could occur or where deficiencies in implementation method or style are apparent. The boundaries of this assessment will need the agency to examine the multiplier effects and linkages outside the project definition of affected people and areas. The outcome evaluation will be carried out twice during the implementation of RAP, midterm and post implementation. Impact evaluation will look at all the effected populations; self-relocate; assisted resettled population; host population. Further, this larger population will be broken down into vulnerable segments of each population. Impact evaluation will be carried out on randomly selected segment of population. The external agency will submit monthly progress report and final report to the Rajasthan Road Development Corporation. 10.3.4 INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION The list of impact performance indicators suggested to monitor project objectives is delineated in table 10.2. However, the evaluation agency can add or delete indicators in consultation with Rajasthan Public Works Development I World Bank. Table 10 2· Indicators for Project Outcome Eva uation Objectives Risk Factor Outcomes and impacts • The negative • Resettlement plan • Satisfaction of land owners with the compensation impact on implementation and assistance paid persons affected may take longer • Type of use of compensation and assistance by by the project time than land owners will be anticipated • Satisfaction of structure owner with compensation minimized. • Institutional and assistance • Persons losing arrangement may • Type of use of compensation and assistance assets to the not function as • Type of use of compensation and assistance by project shall be efficiently as structure owner compensated at expected • % of PAPs adopted the skill acquired through replacement cost. • NGO may not training as only economic activity • The project perform the task • % of PAPs adopted the skill acquired through affected persons as efficiently as training as secondary economic activity will be assisted expected • % of PAPs reported increase in income due to . . . m 1mprovmg or • Unexpected training regaining their number of • % PAPs got trained in the skill of their choice standard of gnevances living. • Finding a suitable • Role ofNGO in helping PAPs in selecting trade for • Vulnerable rehabilitation site skill improvement groups will be for displaced • Use of productive asset provided to EPs under on identified their population time economic rehabilitation grant standard of • PAPs falling • Type of use of additional assistance money by living below their vulnerable group existing standard • Type of grievances received ofliving • No. of grievances forwarded to GRC and time taken to solve the grievances • % of PAPs aware about the entitlement frame \VOrk mechanism • PAPs opmwn about NGO approach and accessibility • % of PAHs satisfied with relocation site and facility • % of PAHs believes the relocation site is better than previous one • Household income of vulnerable group CHAPTERll IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT AND SCHEDULE 11.1 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT Involuntary resettlement is a sensitive problem and expenence in R&R matters will be required by the PIU, R&R Cell. A good rapport with the affected community will facilitate a satisfactory R&R of the PAPs and minimize disturbance particularly physical and economic. PWD may engage an experienced Implementation Support Agency in this field to assist the respective funding agency in the implementation of the RAP. The Implementation Support Agency (ISA) will work as a link between the PIU - R & R Cell and the affected community. The ISA will educate the PAPs on the need to implement the Project, on aspects relating to LA and R & R measures and ensure proper utilization of various compensations extended to the PAPs under the R & R entitlement package. ISA may be a NGO. NGO Consultancy will be to facilitate the resettlement process. The broad objectives will be to: • Educate PAPs on their rights, entitlements, and obligations under the RAP; • Ensuring that PAPs receive their full entitlements; • Where, options are available the NGO shall provide advice to PAPs on relative benefits of each option; • Assist PAPs on Grievance Redressal through the established system; and • Collect data as required and decided with PIU to help PIU to monitor and assess progress; In assisting the PAPs to choose among different options available to them, an analysis must first be made of likely benefits and potential risks for each of the options. Conducting this analysis is the responsibility of the PWD in collaboration with the agencies (Government or Implementation Support Agency) engaged in implementing the various activities. Following such an analysis; the risks and benefits shall be explained, to the PAPs and sufficient time given to them to make an informed choice. In choosing between different options, whether it is cash compensation or various rehabilitation schemes, the PWD and funding shall make use of the baseline socio-economic survey data, and ensure that those PAPs considered vulnerable are encouraged to choose the options entailing the lowest risk. As a general principle for the RAP, individual PAPs will be monitored to ensure that they are able to regain or improve their former socio-economic status and quality of life. If it becomes clyar that the assistance given under the Project is insufficient to obtain this goal within the life of the resettlement program, then consideration should be given to whether additional assistance or support towards different activities need be given. In order to carry out such tasks, the employees of the Implementation Support Agency are to be stationed in the project area. Besides contacting the PAPs on an individual basis to regularly update the baseline information, group meetings and village-level meetings will be conducted by the Implementation Support Agency on a regular basis. The frequencies of such meetings will depend on the requirements of the PAPs but should occur at least once a month. The Implementation Support Agency will have to encourage participation of individual PAPs in such meeting by discussing their problems regarding R & R and other aspects relating to their socio-economic lives. Such participation will make it easier to find a solution acceptable to all involved. 11.2 RAP IMPLEMENTATION The implementation of Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) is primarily envisaged, as a participatory exercise where the consulting Implementation Support Agency is responsible for the implementation of RAP is expected to play a role of secondary stakeholder or in other words the implementing agency would be a partner in the whole exercise. The role of the implementing Implementation Support Agency would be to mitigate the adverse effects of the project, both, from the PWD perspective, to ensure timely completion of the road construction, and, from the perspective of affected people, to ensure that their rehabilitation process is taken up in a right spirit with a comprehensive livelihood system and these people are able to take advantages of the options available. The prime responsibility of the implementing agency is to ensure that each and every eligible project affected person receive appropriate and due entitlement within the overall framework of R & R policy and entitlement matrix and the PAPs have improved (or at least restored) their previous standard of living by the end of the RAP implementation process. The other responsibilities include: • Working in co-ordination with the PWD and NGO (alternatively called the SDS and assist him/ her in carrying out the implementation of the RAP; • To co-ordinate with the DLCs and ORCs in implementing the RAP; • Coordinate the meetings of the District level committee for approval of the micro plans wherever required. • Assist the SDS m undertaking all public meetings, information campaigns at the commencement of the project and give full information to the affected community; • Translate the R&R objectives and guidelines to implement actions for mitigating adverse impacts on the PAPs; • Assist the Engineers (Supervision Consultants) to ensure that the Contracts comply with the applicable labour laws (including prohibition of child labour) and gender issues; • Assist the PIU and /or the Engineers in ensuring compliance with the safety, health and hygiene norms, and the RAP actions proposed for HIVI AIDS awareness/prevention campaigns. • Report to SDS on a monthly basis, and quarterly basis including physical and financial progress, both in terms of quantitative and qualitative aspects and the problems and issues addressed and tackled with the PAPs and the solutions found especially focusing the women's issues their problems and what has been done (within the framework of the RAP) to ensure their participation in decision-making as well as the options made available for them to access economic opportunities, marketing and credit. • Data base management of the PAPs. • Videography and digital photography cost required for implementation of the RAP. • Facilitate PAPs for the Income Generation Scheme training and to ensure that the provisions made for training component are best utilized. 11.3 STAGES OF RAP IMPLEMENTATION: A Methodological Framework The objective of the project is to strengthen the existing road infrastructure aimed at economic and social development of the region. One of the key activities in the project cycle is the implementation of Resettlement Action Plan with an objective of minimising the adverse impact of the project implementation on the lives of people living in the project area. The R & R policy envisages that the project-affected families (PAFs) are to be resettled and rehabilitated so that the adyerse impact due to proposed improvement of the road gets minimized. 11.3.1 Training and Capacity Building of Project Staff As a first step, it is essential to build the capacity of our staff i.e. Team Leader, Supervisors, Engineers, Village level workers etc. The aspects of training to be imparted would include social impact assessment survey, conducting focus group discussions, community participation, PRA I RRA, relocation of common property resources etc. 11.3.2 Focus Group Discussion, Awareness Campaign and Dissemination of Information In order to make the RAP implementation process transparent as per WB guidelines, a series of FGDs I meetings etc would be organised with all stakeholders for dissemination of information regarding rehabilitation process and entitlement framework. The RAP policy will be printed in Hindi language as well as English and the same will be distributed to the PAFs in order to make the process transparent. 11.3.3 Identification, verification and updating of PAP Census The work include identification, verification and updating that will be done through door-to- door socio-economic impact assessment survey, through personal interview of each head of the household of PAPs by field staff under the direct supervision of the other staff and overall guidance of the Team Leader. The verified and updated information of PAPs will be processed in the computer and the database for the same would be created which would also help in effective monitoring of the overall process of resettlement action plan implementation. The final output of this exercise would be a profile of each PAP with socio-economic indicators like demography, income, occupation, nature, extent, value of losses, details of entitlement etc. This information will be useful for preparing and issuing identity cards to the PAPs. 11.3.4 Micro Plans for Non-title and Title Holders The micro plans will be prepared for Title Holders (TH) and Non-title Holders (NTH) (kiosks, squatters and tenant) as per the entitlement matrix. 11.3.5 Entitlement cum Identity Card In order to keep transparency in system, the entitlement-cum-identity card indicating type of loss and entitlement will be provided to each PAF. 11.3.6 Opening of Bank Account and Disbursement of Assistance The next critical step in this process would be in the form of assistance to the respective agency I PWD for opening up of the bank account of PAPs. The bank account would be opened in the joint name of husband and wife. The assistance will be disbursed only on the basis of the recommendations of the field staff and PWD officials based on the community centered transparent mechanisms. 11.3. 7 Measurement, valuation of private structure and common property resources One of the important aspects of the project as envisaged by us would be measurement and valuation of structure. The measurement and valuation of different structures like private houses, schools, colleges, religious structures like temple, mosque would need to be done by our engineering team. The current applicable Schedule of Rates would be the basis for valuation of the structures. The community structure will either be relocated to a new area and the community's decisions would form the basis of rebuilding such structures. 11.3.8 Rehabilitation of Affected Families and Restoration of Income and Livelihood Rehabilitation of all the PAFs is one of the critical tasks of the project implementation process in order to help the communities derive the maximum benefits out of the project without loosing their livelihoods and the least impact on socio-cultural aspects of their lives. It includes livelihood analysis, preparation and implementation of a comprehensive livelihood support plan and development of a comprehensive livelihood support system. This process must result in improved or at least restored living standards, earning capacity or improve the quality of life of the people affected by the project. Accordingly, rehabilitation will be conceived and shall be implemented as a development programme with particular attention to the needs of women headed households and vulnerable groups. The effort of the Implementation Support Agency shall be to improve the PAPs economic productive capacity and building up a permanent capacity for self-development. One of the key strategies would be to facilitate inclusion of PAPs, if not already included, in the existing Self Help Groups (SHGs) within the locality/neighborhood. The members of the existing SHGs shall be persuaded by the Implementation Support Agency for the inclusion of the PAPs. The other way would be to form SHGs of PAPs exclusively for upgrading/ restoration of livelihood. SGSY is self-employment program for rural poor. SHGs are formed based on common interest. The objective of the program is to bring the self-employed above poverty line by providing the income generating assets through bank credit and government subsidy. Formation of SHG of PAPs exclusively, would be possible where enough PAPs are available. Organizing the economic activities would be according to the skills possessed by the affected families and in case the affected PAFs wants to shift to other suitable /viable economic activity for enhancement of their livelihood, the corresponding skill up gradation training would be arranged by the Implementation Support Agency in accordance with the entitlement with the help of PIU & District Authority". The PAPs will be free to choose to act as individuals or as informal groups like SHGs for accessing credit, Milk Producer Groups (MPGs), Agriculture Commodities (like vegetable, pulse, wheat) Processing Groups etc or as co-operatives, with their overall operating efficiency and viability of the livelihood options chosen by them. The cost for imparting necessary training for livelihood and Income up gradation is included in R&R budget. In context of the socio-economic profile of the regwn, their existing act1v1ty base and the skills, efforts will also be made to ensure that the groups are resettled in a manner so that their backward and forward linkages in the activities performed by them are maintained and they are provided support in improving their income through support of other government sponsored programs also. 11.3.9 IEC for HIVIAIDS One of the important objectives of the project is to reduce the vulnerability on health aspect especially, HIVIAIDS. Officials of Rajasthan State AIDS Control Society (RSACS) in the project districts were consulted. It was informed that several health awareness programmes with the help ofNGOs are being implemented in the project area. Besides, an intervention project funded by National Aids control Organization (NACO) is being implementation with the help ofNGOs in the project influence area. They also have services available for testing and treatment with special focus on the women and the youth. Under the project awareness generation about HIV/AIDS along the project road section (covering schools, Dhabas, public places, bus stops, and other suitable locations) has been included as one of the important components of the project. The responsibility of carrying out the awareness generation activities on HIVI AIDS has been included in the scope of work of Implementation Support Agency. The Implementation Support Agency engaged for the implementation of RAP with support from PIU, will establish contact and collaborate with concerned agencies (District Administration) to extend the advantage of the on-going programmes (awareness generation activities and holding of camps) along the project road section targeting road users. labour 11.4 STEPS IN IMPLEMENTATION- LIST OF ACTIVITIES 11.4.1 Site Visits I Verification 1. Verification of PAPs and conducting survey of left out PAPs, if any. 2. Visit by the team members for rapport building with the community 3. Measurement of structures, property and assets for valuation 4. Digital photography of each structure and assets within RoW. 5. Preparation of inventory of assets (private property, common property resources etc). 11.4.2 IEC Activities and Awareness Campaign 1. Preparation and distribution of R&R policy document/ information leaflets to the PAPs (Bilingual policy document) Hindi especially highlighting the need for the project and its impact, entitlement packages etc. 2. Organize awareness campaigns for sharing information on RAP with individuals and groups of PAPs using participatory tools and approaches as a part of the initial as well as on-going consultation exercise. 3. Confidence building measures through participatory process with the community and individuals affected by the project especially involving women to ensure smooth eviction during the resettlement process. 4. Consultation meetings with the contractors and their project staff including construction labours to understand the socio-cultural profile. 5. Developing messages and training material for awareness campaigns on HIVI AIDS. 6. Organize awareness campaigns for the construction labours on HIVI AIDS. 11.4.3 Land and Building Valuation and Distribution of 1-Cards 1. Evolving land and building valuation methods 2. Measurement and valuation of land and structures (private buildings, community structures, trees etc.) 3. Preparation of entitlement/ compensation and assistance details for the TH and NTH. 4. Photography of the entitled PAPs for preparation and distribution of entitlement-cum- identity card to titleholders and non-title holders. 11.4.4 Micro-Plans and Assistance Disbursement 1. Preparation of Micro Plans (Non-title holders) 2. Preparation of micro plan (Title holders) 3. Opening of bank account 4. Informing EPs about their entitlement, creating awareness on the role of DLC/ GRC, procedure for grievances application etc and recording of the grievances, if any, and its representation to the DLC/ GRC along with the affected person. 5. Disbursement of entitlement/compensation/ assistance. 11.4.5 Rehabilitation Process 1. Livelihood analysis/options for PAPs/ PDPs. 2. Identification of training needs (Training Needs Assessment). 3. Formation of Savings/ Self Help Groups (SHGs) 4. Vocational trainings, skill up gradation trainings etc based on the micro plans, livelihood analysis and identified training needs. 11.4.6 Submission of Completion Report Below given is the activities wise Impletion Schedule: Flow Chart in table 12.1. Table: 11.1 Activity wise Implementation Schedule- Flow Chart The activities given in the Implementation Schedule are the brief description of the activity statements detailed out as a part of the activity list given in the section on approach and methodology. Sl. Activity Month wise Program No. Preparatory Activities A Collection and review 1. RAP & other documents 2. 3. Orientation of Supervisors 4. I VLWs on the RAP 8 Social Impact Census Survey Submission of Identification 5. for NTH 6. Submission of Identification Report for Titleholders C IEC and Awareness Campaign Distribution of R&R policy 7. document to the PAPs Organize awareness 8. Campaigns. RAP sharing Confidence building 9. Participatory process Consultation meetings 10. Staff & Contractors Developing messages 11. and training material for awareness on HIV/ AIDS Sl. Activity Month wise Program No. HIVI AIDS awareness 12. campaigns for Road side Workers I Laborers D Establishment of DLC I GRC E Land and Building Valuation Evolving land and building 13. valuation methods Measurement & valuation 14. of land and structures (Private I community etc.) Photography of EPs 15 for distribution of identity Cards Micro Plans & F Disbursement Preparation of Micro Plans 16. (Non-title holders) Bank account opening in 18. joint names for disbursement Informing EPs about 19 entitlement, DLC I GRC, grievances application Disbursement of 20. Entitlement I compensation/ assistance G Community Welfare measures for populated villages 21 I Consultations for community works in identified SC and ST areas 22 I Preparation of micro plan and approval for community works (in two batches) Sl. Activity Month wise Program No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 I 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 c" <'11ic Health awareness, check [:;'~: \i ~~~ up camps and other events [;"eli "J:" ~~"\ ',""\: under community works ',"";';; r:~~~ r~~~, ""'"": l~i:;J H. Rehabilitation Process ,::; <;* [~c 24 Livelihood analysis/options for PAPs/ PDPs [/\!~ 1: :;~ :: ." "r: "c"",: : 26 Identification of training ;:: c" Needs Assessment ";:";; 27 J:r i';/:c Formation of Savings I Self ~;:~{" 1":,• ~·~~ ~~~~c""c Help Groups (SHGs) r''J,i~ :.#,~;':, l!'~*it~; 1"' "":;" !:1 ;:, '[:"c'"""' :f; ~"ki " "'~ 28 Vocational, skill up "::"Z' ,.,., :;:~: j;' ~i~i 1'~'\i,~t: :" gradation trainings based """"\\ ~~~,~ icc;:; . ft.;:'!~ ~ ·~j~ I;~ ,," ~~~~ [.z; .. on the micro plans etc. }"" t I. Completion Process 29 Submission of Completion :;:;; Report 15~:·. I I r . ~:r:~ {l:f ~'f) :~~~,~~~ ~~~:~3 1~;;\~f:~~ 3~\:) \~J; CHAPTER-12 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 12. 1 NEED FOR GRIEVANCE REDRESS A griyvance is indignation or resentment stemming from a feeling of having been wronged. In case of projects involving land acquisition and involuntary resettlement, the grievance procedure and appeal mechanism are an important aspect related to R & R of the PAFs. The Land Acquisition Act has provisions at different stages of the land acquisition process for the affected persons to object to the proposed acquisition of land and other properties, etc. It also allows the affected persons to receive compensation under protest and to approach the court for settlement. While an affected person cannot challenge the land acquisition by Government (which involves a "public purpose") in court, an aggrieved person may go to a court of law in order to challenge the amount of compensation. Experience shows that litigation causes unnecessary delays and cost overruns in many projects. Keeping in mind the legal procedures involving such cases, each CMU will constitute a committee for grievance redress, which will provide a forum for people to express their dissatisfaction over compensation and R & R provisions. It does not imply that the affected people will be debarred from approaching the court on the compensation issue. Though there is a provision for redress of grievances of PAPs in all aspects relating to Land Acquisition (LA) and payment of compensation in Rehabilitation Action Plan, various provision under LA act enable aggrieved EPs at different stages of LA to represent their cases to Land Acquisition Officer or even refer to court for redress and seek higher compensation. The most common reason for delay in implementation of projects is grievance of people losing land. Considering this, Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) will be formed much in advance in order to address the grievances of aggrieved persons. 12.2 GRIEVANCE REDRESS COMMITTEE 12. 2.1 District Level Committee (DLC) A District Level Committee will be formed to meet at periodic interval to review the progress of land acquisition and facilitate implementation of the RAP in the district. District Level Committee would comprise of the following members: • Deputy Commissioner (Chairman) • Land Acquisition Officer • Executive Engineer (PWD) • NGO • The Chairman of Block Samities •· The Mayor/Chairman/President of Municipal Corporation/Municipal Committee/Nagar Panchayat/Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation/ Executive Officer. • A representative of PAPs. The RSRSP (Rajasthan State Road Sector Modernization Project) will constitute a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) at each CMU within two months of commencement of the implementation of the project. The objective of the GRCs is to settle as many disputes as possible through consultations. The GRC will comprise a maximum of four members, headed by a retired judge of the area. Other members would include a retired revenue officer from the locality, a retired PWD engineer, and a representative ofNGO. The broad functions of the GRC are the following: • Record the grievances of PAFs, categories and priorities them and provide solution to their grievances related to land and property acquisition. • If required, the GRC would undertake site visit, ask for relevant information from the project authorities, other government and non-government agencies, etc. • Fix a time frame within the stipulated time period of 60 days to resolve the gnevances. • Inform the aggrieved parties through the NGO about the development of their respective cases and their decision to the project authorities and the aggrieved parties as well. 12.3 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM NGO representatives (NGOs contracted for the project implementation) will assist the PAFs bring their grievances before the GRC for redress. The main objective is to provide a step-by-step process for registering and addressing the grievances. It is expected that this mechanism will ensure redress to the aggrieved party. The PAFs will have access to the GRC that will function throughout the project period. The objective of GRC is to settle as many disputes through consultation and to reduce the number of court cases. NGO contracted by the project would help the PAPs in bringing out their cases before the GRC for Redressal. It is expected that the NGO and social development officer and EP will try to resole the case amicably before approaching the GRC. If the EP is not satisfied with the preliminary level ofRedressal outcome, the NGO shall forward the case to GRC for formal proceeding. The GRC would hear complaints lodged by Project Affected Persons and facilitate solutions. The GRC may undertake field investigation with concerned PAPs, if required. The GRC will resolve the grievances of the eligible persons within the stipulated time period (one month). The response time prescribed for GRC is 15 days. Since the entire resettlement component of the project has to be completed before the start of civil construction, the GRC will meet at least once in a month. However, the GRC may meet more frequently depending upon the number of cases. The decision of the GRC will be final, unless vacated by court of law. The decision of the GRC will not be binding for PAP to take recourse to the civil court if he/she so desires. The GRC will continue to function, for the benefit of the PAPs, during the entire cycle of the project including the defects liability periods. The NGO will maintain the grievance record for each and every case. 11. 4 RESPONSE TIME The GRC will hear grievances once in a month. However, as the entire resettlement and rehabilitation process has to be completed before road construction work starts, the GRC may meet frequently and more than once every month, depending upon the number of such cases. The GRC will inform the concerned Entitled Person/P AF of their decision within 60 days of the hearing of the grievances. It is, however, noted that the decision of the GRC will not be binding on the PAF, who may approach the civil courts for redress of his grievances The following Figure: 12.1 illustrate the sequential steps for the gnevance redress mechanism: Figure 12. 1: Grievance Redress Mechanism flow chart I ENTITLED PERSONS/P AFs I l I_t Grievance Related to I I Award for Land Acquisition I • Resettlement & Rehabilitation Provisions ~ ! Competent Authority Construction ' i Redrt.-'\5~d 1- (District Collector or his designated representative) Package Leve 1 R&ROfficer f-1 Rcd.r<'ssed I ~ Nor I Redr~»ed ~ Grievance Redress Committee -I Rcdr~s;ed I L Not I Redre55<"J j_ [];_0-1 rt R~dreS'\eJ I 12.5 Functions of the GRC The functions ofthe grievance committee- Shows in figure: 11.2 • To provide support for the EPs on problems arising out ofLA/property acquisition • To record the grievances of the EPs, categories and priorities them and take expeditious steps to solve them within a month. • To inform PWD of serious cases within an appropriate time frame Figure 11.2: Grievance Redress Stages • To report to the aggrieved parties about the developments regarding their Grievance & decision ofPWD. • To priorities cases based on following criteria: • Cases pertaining to the land and structures of displaced persons • Review the progress of land acquisition and compensation, if acquisition is under LA Act 1894 • Relocation and rehabilitation • Endorsement of micro plan • Disbursement of assistance, and • Inclusion of PAPs in various development or employment generation government programme. 12.6 ARBITRATION An arbitrator would be appointed by the Project Authority in order to settle the dispute. Cases not resolved at GRC level would be brought for arbitration. A time period of two months would be available for arbitration. In case at this level the dispute is also not resolved, the aggrieved person may take recourse to the civil court. 12. 7 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MONITORING The NGO engaged for the R&R implementation will develop a format for monthly and cumulative grievance redress monitoring. It should contain information on the number of grievances received, resolved, and the number of unresolved grievances. It is to be signed by the head of the Grievance Redress Committee (a retired judge). CHAPTER-12 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 12. 1 NEED FOR GRIEVANCE REDRESS A grievance is indignation or resentment stemming from a feeling of having been wronged. In case of projects involving land acquisition and involuntary resettlement, the grievance procedure and appeal mechanism are an important aspect related to R & R of the PAFs. The Land Acquisition Act has provisions at different stages of the land acquisition process for the affected persons to object to the proposed acquisition of land and other properties, etc. It also allows the affected persons to receive compensation under protest and to approach the court for settlement. 'While an affected person cannot challenge the land acquisition by Government (which involves a "public purpose") in court, an aggrieved person may go to a court of law in order to challenge the amount of compensation. Experience shows that litigation causes unnecessary delays and cost overruns in many projects. Keeping in mind the legal procedures involving such cases, each CMU will constitute a committee for grievance redress, which will provide a forum for people to express their dissatisfaction over compensation and R & R provisions. It does not imply that the affected people will be debarred from approaching the court on the compensation issue. Though there is a provision for redress of grievances of PAPs in all aspects relating to Land Acquisition (LA) and payment of compensation in Rehabilitation Action Plan, various provision under LA act enable aggrieved EPs at different stages of LA to represent their cases to Land Acquisition Officer or even refer to court for redress and seek higher compensation. The most common reason for delay in implementation of projects is grievance of people losing land. Considering this, Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) will be formed much in advance in order to address the grievances of aggrieved persons. 12.2 GRIEVANCE REDRESS COMMITTEE 12. 2.1 District Level Committee (DLC) A District Level Committee will be formed to meet at periodic interval to review the progress of land acquisition and facilitate implementation of the RAP in the district. District Level Committee would comprise of the following members: • Deputy Commissioner (Chairman) • Land Acquisition Officer • Executive Engineer (PWD) • NGO • The Chairman of Block Samities • The Mayor/Chairman/President of Municipal Corporation/Municipal Committee/Nagar Panchayat/Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation/ Executive Officer. • A representative of PAPs. The RSRSP (Rajasthan State Road Sector Modernization Project) will constitute a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) at each CMU within two months of commencement of the implementation of the project. The objective of the GRCs is to settle as many disputes as possible through consultations. The GRC will comprise a maximum of four members, headed by a retired judge of the area. Other members would include a retired revenue officer from the locality, a retired PWD engineer, and a representative ofNGO. The broad functions of the GRC are the following: • Record the grievances of PAFs, categories and priorities them and provide solution to their grievances related to land and property acquisition. • If required, the GRC would undertake site visit, ask for relevant information from the project authorities, other government and non-government agencies, etc. • Fix a time frame within the stipulated time period of 60 days to resolve the gnevances. • Inform the aggrieved parties through the NGO about the development of their respective cases and their decision to the project authorities and the aggrieved parties as well. 12.3 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM NGO representatives (NGOs contracted for the project implementation) will assist the PAFs bring their grievances before the GRC for redress. The main objective is to provide a step-by-step process for registering and addressing the grievances. It is expected that this mechanism will ensure redress to the aggrieved party. The PAFs will have access to the GRC that will function throughout the project period. The objective of GRC is to settle as many disputes through consultation and to reduce the number of court cases. NGO contracted by the project would help the PAPs in bringing out their cases before the GRC for Redressal. It is expected that the NGO and social development officer and EP will try to resole the case amicably before approaching the GRC. Ifthe EP is not satisfied with the preliminary level ofRedressal outcome, the NGO shall forward the case to GRC for formal proceeding. The GRC would hear complaints lodged by Project Affected Persons and facilitate solutions. The GRC may undertake field investigation with concerned PAPs, if required. The GRC will resolve the grievances of the eligible persons within the stipulated time period (one month). The response time prescribed for GRC is 15 days. Since the entire resettlement component of the project has to be completed before the start of civil construction, the GRC will meet at least once in a month. However, the GRC may meet more frequently depending upon the number of cases. The decision of the GRC will be final, unless vacated by court of law. The decision of the GRC will not be binding for PAP to take recourse to the civil court ifhe/she so desires. The GRC will continue to function, for the benefit ofthe PAPs, during the entire cycle of the project including the defects liability periods. The NGO will maintain the grievance record for each and every case. 11. 4 RESPONSE TIME The GRC will hear grievances once in a month. However, as the entire resettlement and rehabilitation process has to be completed before road construction work starts, the GRC may meet frequently and more than once every month, depending upon the number of such cases. The GRC will inform the concerned Entitled Person!P AF of their decision within 60 days of the hearing of the grievances. It is, however, noted that the decision of the GRC will not be binding on the PAF, who may approach the civil courts for redress of his grievances The following Figure: 12.1 illustrate the sequential steps for the gnevance redress mechanism: Figure 12. 1: Grievance Redress Mechanism flow chart l ENTITLED PERSONS/PAFS I l Grievance Related to j I j. -t Award for Land Resettlement & I Acquisition I Rehabilitation Provisions ~ ~ Competent Authority Construction 1 Redre,5ed 1- (District Collector or his designated representative) Package Level R&ROfficer ~I Rcdr<"Ssed I l NLH l [ Redr~.st"J ~ Grievance Redress Committee t---1 Ro:dres:;.ed I ~ Not I Redress<"J l [];[]-I rt ReJresseJ I 12.5 Functions of the GRC The functions ofthe grievance committee- Shows in figure: 11.2 • To provide support for the EPs on problems arising out ofLA/property acquisition • To record the grievances of the EPs, categories and priorities them and take expeditious steps to solve them within a month. • To inform PWD of serious cases within an appropriate time frame Figure 11.2: Grievance Redress Stages • To report to the aggrieved parties about the developments regarding their Grievance & decision ofPWD. • To priorities cases based on following criteria: • Cases pertaining to the land and structures of displaced persons • Review the progress of land acquisition and compensation, if acquisition is under LA Act 1894 • Relocation and rehabilitation • Endorsement of micro plan • Disbursement of assistance, and • Inclusion of PAPs in various development or employment generation government programme. 12.6 ARBITRATION An arbitrator would be appointed by the Project Authority in order to settle the dispute. Cases not resolved at GRC level would be brought for arbitration. A time period of two months would be available for arbitration. In case at this level the dispute is also not resolved, the aggrieved person may take recourse to the civil court. 12. 7 GRIEVANCE REDRESS MONITORING The NGO engaged for the R&R implementation will develop a format for monthly and cumulative grievance redress monitoring. It should contain information on the number of grievances received, resolved, and the number of unresolved grievances. It is to be signed by the head of the Grievance Redress Committee (a retired judge). Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report CHAPTER13 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT BUDGET , 13.1 R&R BUDGET Based on the Entitlement Matrix, the R&R budget for the Dausa-Jaipur SH-2 has finalized and is presenting in Table below. It comprises of two broad components namely compensation and assistance. The total R&R budget for the project works out to Rs 634 Lakhs of which Rs. 285.1716 Lakhs is towards compensation for structures. R&R Assistance cost of the project (Dausa-J aipur SH-2) is Rs. 348.507 Lakhs. The details of the budget as per the entitlement matrix is summarizing in Table 13.1 below. The Break-up of Cost structures worked out as per Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2007 (NRRP-2007) is presented in Table 13.1 & 13.2 Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Table 13.1: R&R BUDGET FOR Project Section Dausa-Jaipur SH-2 Sl. No. ITEMS Unit Cost/ unit Total Compensation ~ssistance in in Rs. Units in Lakhs Lakhs A Land Acquisition-------------------------------- Land Acquisition is not required B Replacement Cost for Structures *Titleholders & Non Titleholders Permanent Structures- 2883.9205 Sq m Sqm Rs 9,500/- 263 273.9725 -- Semi-permanent Structures- 40.58 Sq m Sqm 6 3.8851 -- Temporary Structures-182.85 Sq m Sqm Rs 4,0001- 37 7.3140 -- Sub Total B 285.1716 c Assistance for title holders Monthly subsistence I transitional 0 0 0 allowance equivalent to twenty-five days minimum agricultural wages per month for a period of one year from the date of displacement (Para 7.16 ofNRRP-2007). Not Applicable Shifting allowance to PAFs as one-time House @RslO,OOO 0 -- financial assistance of Rs 10,0001- as per hold (Para 7.10 NRRP 2007). Sub Total C Nil D Assistance to Squatters & Encroachers Monthly subsistence I transitional House 300 days No Not Allowance equivalent to twenty-five days hold @Rs1751- Displace Applicable minimum agricultural wages per month ments. for a period of one year from the date of Only displacement (Para 7.16 ofNRRP-2007). partial Shifting involved Shifting allowance to P AFs as one-time House 10,0001- 306 -- 30.60 financial assistance of Rs 10,000 as per hold (Para 7.10 NRRP 2007). House construction assistance for those House @Rs25,0001- 70 -- 17.50 belong to vulnerable groups equivalent hold to the latest construction cost of Indira Awas Yojana Scheme for Rural Areas (Effective from 01.04.2004) Department of Rural Development Krishi Bhawan, Ministry of Rural Development New Delhi Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Additional Support to Vulnerable Group !House 300@ 70 -- 36.75 One time additional financial assistance hold Rs 175 /- equivalent to 300 days of minimum agricultural wages to all vulnerable Additional Support to ST affected family House @Rsl75/- 2 -- 0.70 shall get an additional one time financial hold 200 Days assistance equivalent to two hundred days of minimum agricultural wages for loss of customary rights or usage of forest produce (Para 7.21.5 NRRP 2007). Sub Total D 85.55 E Assistance to Kiosks Shifting allowance to P AFs as one-time 10000 22 -- 2.20 financial assistance of Rs 10000/- for assistance for Kiosks Sub Total E 2.20 F Other Assets Relocation ofReligious Structures Nos. 1,00,000 23 - 23.00 Relocation of CPRs 1,50,000 16 24.00 Sub Total F 47.00 Training Training for PAFs (Title Holder & Non Househol 5000/- (per 306 -- 15.30 Title Holder) d person) Training of PIU, NGO Lump -- 10.00 Supervision Consultants and staff Sum Sub Total G 25.30 H Support for RAP Implementation Fee ofM & E Consultants Estimate 45.00 NGO Cost Estimate 90.00 Sub Total H 135.00 I Provision for Value Added Work in Estimated 35.00 villages with more than 50% SC and ST Sub Total I 35.00 J TOTAL (Sum A to I) 615.2216 K Contingencies 3% ofJ 18.4566 L Sub Total 257.513 633.6782 Grand Total 633.6782 Lakhs (Say) 6.34 Crores *Does not include area of Common Property Resources (CPRs) Tlie Cost of structures lias been worked out as per applicable Entitlement Matrix for projects and is presented Rehabilitation and Up-gradation of SH-02 (Dausa- Chaksu- Phagi- Dudu including Dausa bypass- 140km) SIA and RAP Report Total R&R Budget works out toRs 600/- Lakhs for proposed project. Summary ofR&R Budget is given in table 13.2. Table 13.2 Summary ofR&R Budget (lakhs) SINo. Description Total Rs in lakhs 1 Cost of Structures 285.1716 2 R&R Assistance 348.507 Total 634 Lakhs (Say) :,•