Involuntary Resettlement Due Diligence Report

Project Number: 40648-033

June 2014

IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program

for Tourism – Tranche 2

Submitted by
Department of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand

This report has been submitted to ADB by the Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun and is made publicly
available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the
views of ADB.
INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT DUE DILIGENCE REPORT

Document Stage: Due Diligence Report

ADB Loan No 2833-IND, Tranche 2, (Project 2)
Sub Project Package: UK/IDIPT/KOT/03
June 2014

Package No- UKIDIPT/KOT/03

India: Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism,

Uttarakhand

Subproject – Development of Adventure Tourism Centre at Tehri

Prepared by the Government of Uttarakhand for the Asian Development Bank.

The resettlement plan is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein
do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or
staff, and may be preliminary in nature.
 ABBREVIATIONS

ADB — Asian Development Bank

BPL — Below Poverty Line
CBO — Community Based O rganization
CLC — City Level Committees
DSC — Design and Supervision Consultants
GMVN — Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam
GoI — Government of India
GoUK — Government of Uttarakhand
GRC — Grievance Redress Committee
IDIPT — Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for
Tourism
LAA — Land Acquisition Act
LSGD — Local Self Government Department
MFF — Multitranche Financing Facility
NGO — Non-Governmental Organization
NRRP — National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy
O&M — Operations and Maintenance
OMC — Operations and Maintenance Contractors
PAF — Project affected family
PAH — Project affected household
PIU — Program Implementation Unit
PMC — Program Management Consultants
PMU — Project Management Unit
RP — Resettlement Plan
SDS — Social Development Specialist
SPS — Safeguard Policy Statement
SO — Safeguard Officer
ULB — Urban local body
UTDB — Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board
 Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION: ........................................................................................................................................ 1

SCOPE OF LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT ................................................................................. 8

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ................................................................................................................................. 9

GENDER ISSUES ......................................................................................................................................... 9

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ............................................................................................................................. 9

FINDINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 11

OTHER SOCIAL MEASURES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................ 11

CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................................................... 12

ANNEXURE 1: SUMMARY POLICY FRAMEWORK ...................................................................................... 13

ANNEXURE 2: ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME (CAPP) .... 15

ANNEXURE- 3 :NO OBJECTION LETTER FROM REHABILITATION DIRECTORATE, TEHRI DAM PROJECT ..... 17

ANNEXURE- 4: SITE VISIT AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PHOTOGRAPHS ........................................ 21

ANNEXURE に 5 : CONSULTATION PHOTOGRAPHS WITH TOURISM OFFICIALS ......................................... 22

ANNEXURE 6: SCREENING QUESTIONS FOR RESETTLEMENT CATEGORIZATION ...................................... 23

ANNEXURE 7: PROPOSED CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE ACTIVITIES ................................................ 25

 INTRODUCTION:

Background:
1. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Financing Facility
(the Facility) will develop and improve basic urban infrastructure and services in the four
participating states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu—to support the
tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth. It will focus on: (i) strengthening connectivity
to and among key tourist destinations; (ii) improving basic urban infrastructure and services, such
as water supply, road and public transport, solid waste management and environmental
improvement, at existing and emerging tourist destinations to ensure urban amenities and
safety for the visitors, and protect nature and culture-based attractions. Physical infrastructure
investments will be accompanied by: (iii) capacity building programs for concerned sector
agencies and local communities for better management of the tourist destinations and for more
active participation in the tourism-related economic activities, respectively.

2. Location: Tehri is situated at a distance of about 93 km from Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun.
The nearest rail head is at Rishikesh and it is 73 km away. It is well connected by roads with all the
important places in Uttarakhand like Chamba (12 km), Mussoorie (65km), Haridwar (97km) and
Dehradun (114km). New Tehri came up as the most comprehensive resettlement exercise in Asia
after the construction of Tehri Dam, which is one of the highest Dams in the world. Located on the
banks of the reservoir created by the dam, New Tehri has many splendid attractions. It is a planned
new town situated at a height of about 1550 m above sea level. With a green and clean
environment, pleasant climate and breath taking view of snow covered peaks; Tehri has become an
upcoming hill station for the relaxation of body and soul. For those who are interested in adventure
activities, a number of choices like nature walk, trekking, rope ways, boating, canoeing, kayaking,
etc can be provided. It also has good infrastructure like roads, uninterrupted power and water
supply.

Fig 1: Location of the Sub Project

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3. The district of Tehri Garhwal is one of the largest districts and the western most
districts of state Uttarakhand and which lies from the snow covering Himalayan peaks of
Thalaiya Sagar. Jonli and the Gangotri group all the way to the foothills near Rishikesh. Bhagirathi
which runs through appears to divide the Tehri district into two, while the Bhilangna,
Alaknanda, Ganga and Yamuna rivers border it on the east and west. The Tehri Lake is Asia’s
largest manmade lake it is 260 meters deep. It is a manmade reservoir built at the back of the tallest
dam in India at a height of 261 meter and the Fourth tallest dam in the world." The dam creates a
reservoir of 2.6 cubic kilometers with a surface area of 52 square kilometers. The Lake has
tremendous potential to become a National hub for eco-tourism and adventure tourism including
water sports activities mountaineering, Para-gliding, etc. Tehri Garhwal is a quite but beautiful little
hill station in Uttarakhand. National Highway 94 runs parallel to the North Western part of the lake.
The present Domestic Tourism in Uttarakhand registered an impressive growth during 2010.

Present Status of site:

4. In the Ganga valley between Rishikesh and Rudraprayag “Adventure Water Sports” activity
like white Water Rafting and Kayaking along with camping on river beaches was introduced in the
mid 80’s. It is heartening to learn that this initiative has become an extremely popular adventure and
eco-tourism activity in India today. It also attracts foreign tourist from Europe and America. In fact
adventure water sports have become popular now days with the youth of India, but there are not
enough facilities besides rafting, available nearly, whereas the scope are immense. Particularly the
creation of the Tehri Lake has provided new possibilities and a new dimension of Lake based “flat
water sports” in the field of adventure and eco-tourism in Uttarakhand. In foreign countries,
particularly in Europe and American the tourists and visitors cannot undertake water sports activities
due to snowfall. The establishment of an Adventure Tourist Centre shall provide the tourist with the
basic information and facilities of water sports activity at the proposed site.

5. A detailed assessment of the situation reveals that Adventure tourism has become a topic of
great interest to the tourists due to the rich natural environment in the state. Activities like trekking,
mountaineering, skiing, yachting, kayaking, angling, etc. have become the main attractions of
adventurism tourists. The establishment of Adventure Tourist Centre shall contribute the tourism
industry to sustainable and inclusive economic growth of the state. Increased visits of domestic and
international tourists to tourist destinations in the state shall in turn fetch revenue. The facilities at
tourist destinations shall also aim at providing:

(i) Opportunity of adventure events to National / International tourists

(ii) Enhanced quality of natural and cultural tourist attractions
(iii) Livelihood opportunities at local community level;
(iv) Strengthened capacity of concerned sector agencies and local communities for
planning, development management and marketing of tourist destinations and
attractions; and
(v) Enhanced capacity to promote private sector participation and small businesses. The
main needs for implementation of the project are:
a) With increased interest in adventure tourism by the tourists to the state, it is the need
of the day to create such centres with adequate facilities to the tourists;

b) Need to provide sufficient information and equipment for the events;

c) Necessity to provide infrastructure facilities like proper water supply, electricity etc.

d) sanitation;
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e) Provision of Office cum Residential facilities for participants, coaches, Managers etc.

f) The store / shed for equipment.

UTDB
Adventure
Chamba Tourist
Road Centre

Fig 2: Location of Project Site

Fig 3: Proposed subproject layout

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 Proposed Component of the Project
6. Table 1 provides a summary of need for the subproject and components proposed under this
subproject. The sub project lay out indicating the areas and facilities planned has been presented in
fig 4 below.

Table 1: Description of the Subproject Components

Need of the Project Proposed Component

A detailed assessment of existing FACILITIES(Preliminary Infrastructure):

situation reveals that the birth of Tehri Reception & visitor
Lake has provided immense potential facilitation/information center. (2.166
and opportunities for Adventure acre area)
sports tourism and can add a new Store for boats and equipment (Boat
dimension of “flat water sports” House).
activities like nowhere else in the Public convenience (toilets, wash
country, besides the popular activities rooms, changing rooms & Locker
like rafting, trekking, Leisure tours, facility)
pilgrimage tours and camping which Open air parking & Staff quarters.
are already operational in nearby Approach road to lake with easy
areas. gradient.
The establishment of Adventure Jetty on floating barge.
Tourist Center at Tehri shall First Aid facility.
contribute the tourism industry to Adventure and Recreational Activities
sustainable and inclusive economic 1. House Boats/ Cruise boat
growth of the state. Increased visits 2. Canoeing
of domestic and international tourists 3. Kayaking
to tourist destinations in the state 4. Zorbing
shall fetch more revenue and 5. Jet Ski
contribute in increased GDP of state. 6. Jet Boating
7. Angling

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Fig 4: Existing Site and Proposed Plan

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 Scope of this Due-Diligence Report
7. This report has been prepared for the Adventure Tourist Centre at Tehri, Uttarakhand under
Tranche 1, Project 2. The DDR has been prepared based on the detailed engineering design and as
per the Detailed Project Report (DPR).There is no involuntary resettlement involved in this sub-
project; hence preparation of RP is not required. This subproject has been categorized as “C” for
Involuntary Resettlement. The brief policy framework ADB and GOI has been presented in Annexure-
1. This brief due-diligence report has been prepared as per the requirement of ADB for project
processing and clearance. This report summarizes the project impact and outcome etc also.

Project Impact and Outcome

8. The Objective of the IDIPT is to have enhanced and sustainable economic growth of
Uttarakhand with emphasis on promoting commerce and improvement of livelihood of the poor by
exploring potential of Tourism sector. The Investment Program envisages improvement of Tourist
infrastructure, urban environment and better living conditions in the state, as well as for the
increasing number of tourists visiting the State. Positive impact is anticipated in terms of employment
opportunity as many skilled, semi-skilled and un-skilled personnel will get direct and indirect
employment during construction phase. During operations of the improved infrastructures and
services, added residential developments, commercial and business facilities and increased densities
are expected to develop and enhance the subproject area. This can be considered a long-term
cumulative benefit of the sub project. The subproject is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts.

Main outcome of the Investment Program are expected to be:

I. Improved basic urban infrastructure (such as construction/refurbishment of tourist
accommodation, water supply, sanitation, road and public transport, solid waste
management, and environmental improvement) and incidental services (such as,
parking, landscaping, public toilets, street signage and lighting) at existing and
emerging tourist destinations and gateways
II. Improved connectivity to tourist attractions focusing on the improvement of last-mile
connectivity, improved connectivity to tourist attractions focusing on the improvement
of last-mile connectivity;
III. Enhanced quality of natural and cultural tourist attractions to ensure convenience and
safety for visitors;
IV. Greater participation by local communities in tourism-related economic and livelihood
activities;
V. Strengthened capacity of concerned sector agencies and local communities for
planning, development, management, and marketing of tourist destinations and
attractions; and
VI. Promoting private sector participation and small businesses
The benefits from implementation of the project will be:
i) To bring Tehri lake on the Tourist map of Uttarakhand and India.
ii) To develop greater awareness and understanding of the significant contributions that
adventure tourism can provide to the environment and the economy.
iii) To promote equity in development.
iv) To improve the quality of life of the host community.
v) To provide a high quality of different experience to the visitor.
vi) To maintain the quality of the environment on which the foregoing objectives depend.
vii) Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
viii) To provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
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 ix) Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people.

9. The Tourism department will suitably advertise and the DSC will educate the nearby
communities about the proposed project and its potential benefits. Employment and business
opportunities created as a result of the added tourist inflow in the adventure tourist center will
contribute towards socio-economic rehabilitation of the local communities. Given the multitude of
tourist locations in the district, promoting eco-tourism can emerge as a remunerative sector, offering
gainful employment to the community as well as serve to check the environmental degradation of the
region by raising awareness about the significance of conservation. Setting up of a ‘state of the art’
adventure tourist and information center will attract tourists in greater numbers and necessitate
improvement of basic infrastructure and services at the tourist destinations. This, in turn, will upgrade
the facilities available in New Tehri, through better communication, electrification, water and sanitation
facilities, health care etc. The catchment villages of the Adventure Center will also be linked to
ongoing government development programs which will provide basic amenities like water, sanitation,
health services to the communities and provide a platform for generating awareness about
environmental conservation and disaster preparedness. The proposed site for this center is
government owned and presently free of encumbrances, as its inhabitants were relocated to other
sites during setting up of the Tehri dam. Hence, there is no resettlement issues related to the site. In
fact, employment and business opportunities created as a result of the added tourist attractions, will
contribute towards socio-economic rehabilitation of the displaced families who had lost their land and
livelihood during construction of the Tehri dam. Operating within a public-private participatory
framework, the proposed project provides mutually beneficial opportunities for community participation
in government programs. Capacity building of local communities may be initiated at the Panchayat
levels, soliciting involvement of locally elected bodies to support the venture and gradually shoulder
O&M responsibilities and actively promote scaling up of the initiative in other areas of the district.

10. The proposed project will actively promote Community Based Tourism (CBT) and tourism
supply chain initiatives. Its focus will include nine key areas: (i) development of community-based
tour products and services; (ii) public awareness program on sustainable tourism; (iii) identification
and development of tourism-related supply-chains; (iv) micro and small enterprise capacity
development; (v) construction of small tourism-related infrastructure; (vi) promotion of gender and
ethnic participation; (vii) marketing and promotion; (viii) promotion of community tourism networks
and tourism stakeholder associations; (ix) preparation of joint manuals to guide the preparation and
implementation of pro-poor tourism initiatives. (Details in Annexure 2)

11. In addition to the primary objective of promoting and providing facilities for adventure tourism,
the proposed project has the scope for raising awareness about environmental conservation amongst
tourists and local communities. Local knowledge about the topography and familiarity with the area
may be further enhanced through training for skill up gradation of local communities enabling them to
actively participate in the activities of the adventure tourist center. The project proposes to involve
interested youth in its activities, which could include both boys and girls, who will be gainfully
employed in various capacities in the resort. This would go a long way in protecting the richly
endowed but fragile natural environment of the area and act as the harbinger for sustainable and
balanced socio-economic development and environmental regeneration in the area.

12. The project plans to open the facilities to schools and other educational institutions, providing
opportunities for children to enjoy the variety of facilities for eco tourism as well as gain insights
about environmental protection. This would go a long way in protecting the richly endowed but
fragile natural environment of the area and act as the harbinger for sustainable and balanced socio-
economic development and environmental regeneration in the area. Operating within a public-
private participatory framework, the proposed project will provide mutually beneficial opportunities
for community participation in government programmes. Capacity building of local communities may
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be initiated at the Panchayat levels, soliciting involvement of locally elected bodies to support the
venture and gradually shoulder O&M and management responsibilities and actively promote scaling
up of the initiative in other locations of the State.

SCOPE OF LAND ACQUISITION AND RESETTLEMENT

13. The subproject will not result in any permanent land acquisition and resettlement impacts
because it will be undertaken within the government owned land. The land belongs to irrigation
department and users’ right is with Tehri Hydro Development Corporation now. The copy of letter
(dated 8/9/2013) from Department of Irrigation(the owner of the land), GoUK mentioning no
objection in handing over the land to Department of Tourism, GoUK and further actions for
handing over the site(by THDC) is placed in Annexure 3. The following table provides a brief
chronological summary of actions taken and results there on so far, has been analyzed in
the following matrix as documents are in Hindi language. The subproject site is located on
right side of Tehri Lake. There is no encroachment by any private parties on the land. There are no
squatter or kiosks either residing or doing any commercial activities with in the site area. As the
intervention will be on publicly owned land, no land acquisitions and resettlement requirements
are envisaged.

The actions and results in summary transcript from Hindi to English

Letter Number/ Letter from, to or Transcript

Date and Minutes Minutes
of the Meeting
18/9/2013 Directorate of Irrigation Department do not have any objection as
Resettlement and owner of the land to hand it over to Tourism
Rehabilitation Department. However, as the user’s right currently is in
(Department of the hand of THDC, thus NOC needs to be procured in
Irrigation),Tehri this regard.
Dam Project to
Additional District
Magistrate, Tehri
District
5/6/2014 District Tourism The subject mentioned land belongs to Irrigation
Development Department and the said department has expressed no
officer(Tehri objection for handing over the land to Tourism
Garhwal) to Chief Department. In this connection refer to the Minutes of
General Manager the meeting dated 20/5/2014 under the chairmanship
(T.C), THDC,Tehri of the District Magistrate,Tehri Garhwal. In conclusion of
Garhwal the meeting I am directed to send a copy of the drawing
of the site plan for the proposed development/ project.
Please provide NOC in favour of the Tourism
Department to start the civil work at the proposed site.
Minutes of the Minutes of the Minutes of the meeting under the Chairmanship of DM,
meeting under the meeting Tehri Garhwal dated 20/5/2014 regarding handing over
Chairmanship of of the land to Tourism Department- The meeting
DM, Tehri Garhwal concluded with the following direction by the Chairman
dated 20/5/2014 of the meeting(Competent authority) to the officers of
regarding handing the respective department which are summarized
over of the land to below:
Tourism Department 1. Direction to District Tourism Development Officer.-
The provision should be made in the project to construct
a protection wall as per the engineering and safety
requirements as the current RL (reservoir level) of the
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 reservoir is 830 to enhance it at 835.
2. THDC and DSC/Kotdwar- A detailed engineering
survey should be undertaken enabling to demark the
proposed facilities related to the project RL 830. (the
survey was done on 21st May 2014 in the presence of
PMU collectively by THDC, DSC and PIU
representatives)
3. Tourism Department: THDC assured DM to provide
NOC to UTDB and handover the site within one month,
the project can initiate the process of tendering etc.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

14. There will be no impact on Indigenous peoples (IPs). All the proposed construction activities
will be done within the vacant government land. This sub project is categorized as “C” for
Indigenous Peoples. No Indigenous Peoples Development Plan (IPDP) will be needed for this sub-
project.

GENDER ISSUES

15. The proposed project does not have any adverse impact on women and/or girls or to widen
gender inequality. The project will however have some positive potential employment scope. To
create awareness among the upcoming development activities and their livelihood opportunities that
are likely to come up continuous consultation and focus group discussion with women community in
surrounding villages and New Tehri Town will be conducted through out the project implementation
period for participation in income generation and livelihood related activities.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

16. Census Survey was not undertaken because of the reasons mentioned above, i.e. there is
no physical or economic, temporary or permanent, IR impact. No person or community is being
adversely affected by this sub-project. The entire population of New Tehri town and neighbouring
villages and tourists who visit this spot will be benefited by this sub-project. No land or asset
acquisition is necessitated in this sub-project. So people and communities will not be physically or
economically displaced due to the sub-project interventions. No CPR will also be affected. Poor,
indigenous and other ethnic groups are not being adversely impacted. Since there were no APs,
Census and (Baseline) Socio-Economic Survey were not conducted. A summary of resettlement
impact and the socio-economic table therefore is redundant. A few public consultations were
conducted and the project team to understand the possible impacts of the project.

17. During consultation meetings, participants were of the view that this sub-project is important
and very much needed and all are pleased by the upcoming project and they supported this project.
There was no opposition for this sub-project as this proposed project will be on open vacant land.

18. During the consultations the participant demonstrated great interest in alternative
occupations and employment prospects which will be generated by the project. This was especially
evident amongst the local youth who were keen to work as tourist guides, tourist center employees,
and shop keepers (selling traditional hand made products) etc.. The photographs of consultation are
placed in Annexure 4. The consultations were also conducted with tourism department officials.
They also opined the positive impact of the project (Annexure 5). The summary of consultations
with communities and officials regarding the benefit of the project with an objective of disclosure
information, facilities and future prospects are presented in the following table.

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 DETAILS OF STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS
SN Place Date Present - Issues Outcome of discussions
persons discussed
1 Sub 8/11/13 With Sub project The people were happy to note that such
project villagers details, project adventure tourism facilities at world class level
site and benefit, project is proposed in that particular location. They
People of related capacity expressed their concern as the proposed
new Tehri building facilities will act as good livelihood
Town programme, opportunities. They opined that locals should
livelihood training be trained and prepared well in advance
programmes etc. through effective Human Resource
Development and Capacity Building
programmes. Traditional practices of livelihood
and form of settlements to be encouraged so
as to retain the authentic characteristic of the
place through assistances, incentives, tax
exemption, sponsorships, awards and
recognitions for best practices, etc.

2 At the 8/11/13 District Sub project Creation of tourism friendly atmosphere and
office of Tourism details, project preparedness along with tourist sensitisation can
the Officer benefit, project be done through mass tourism awareness
District related capacity programs and other responsible activities.
Tourism building Requirement of nominal investment as the
Develop programme, baseline of this type of development is to
ment livelihood training optimally utilise and sustain on the available
Officer. programmes etc. resources. Responsible tourism development
with sustainable approach can be part of the
solutions. The outcome was dissemination of
tourism benefits to the locals, primarily, through
active community participation and boost to local
trade, local area development, multiplier effect
on the local economy by ready marketing
opportunities of local products as a result of
direct customer interface, etc. It also contributed
to overall economic development of areas,
created opportunities to qualified youths and
shaped reverse brain drain. A sense of pride
arise in traditional and inherent practices of arts
& crafts, fishing, boating, handloom &
handicrafts, rituals, indigenous games & sports,
fairs and festivals etc. and help uplift the
practices.

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 DETAILS OF STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATIONS
SN Place Date Present - Issues Outcome of discussions
persons discussed
3 At Site 04/06/1 Communit Sub project The lake being a tourism asset of Tehri
4 y leaders details, project Garhwal. it is understood that this tourism
and benefit, project projects in and around New Tehri Town area
villagers related capacity will provide a multiplier impact in tourism
building activities. With the plethora of prospective
programme, ancillary activities related to project, tourism in
livelihood training the area might flourish sooner or later. Sub
programmes etc. project details, project benefit, project related
capacity building programme, livelihood
training programmes etc.
Trade specific HRD capacity building
programmes for livelihood opportunities needs
to be evolved for effective results.

FINDINGS

19. In this Sub-Project intervention, full or partial, permanent or temporary, physical and
economic displacements are conspicuously absent. There are no Project Displaced Persons (DPs);
no land or structure is impacted, no common property resources are affected. Even nobody’s
livelihood either temporarily or permanently is likely to be affected.

20. The subproject will not result in permanent land acquisition and resettlement impacts
because it will be undertaken within the 3280 sqmts of land available in Tehri lake area. As the
intervention will be on publicly owned land, no land acquisitions and resettlement requirements are
envisaged.

21. This subproject has been categorized as “C” for Involuntary Resettlement (IR) impact as per
the ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS). (Annexure 6).

OTHER SOCIAL MEASURES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

22. Although there is no land acquisition and resettlement impact in this sub-project, even then
the contractor shall ensure that the construction staff shall adhere to the following code of conduct
while undertaking construction activities:

 Regularly remove trash from the site on scheduled clean-up days;

 Entire area will be declared as plastic free, smoking free and silence zone and sign boards for
the purpose should be displayed at work site.

 Prior to commencement of site activities and mobilization on ground, the Contractor will
prepare and get approved by the Engineer, circulation plan during construction stage for safe
passage of tourists/pilgrims, including development of alternative access routes, traffic
regulations, signage, etc., during construction. The Contractor with support of the PIU will
carry out dissemination of these information and circulation plan at key entry points to the
respective destinations. Restrict way leave width and avoid unnecessary vegetation
disturbance/ clearing. Replanting trees.

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 CONCLUSION

23. It is concluded from this due diligence study that: the proposed infrastructure improvements
will not change substantially the present land use; there will be no issues of land acquisition and
resettlement related to these subprojects. All facilities will be built on vacant government land. Due
to project intervention, there will be no loss of income of any person or any assets, either privately
owned or publicly owned. In case any claims or complaints are submitted during the construction
period, an effective and efficient Grievance Redress Mechanism, has been formed which will
enhance provision of timely and sensible hearings and facilitate solutions. This information will be
disseminated during public consultations with stakeholders including villagers in nearby villages and
New Tehri Town. (Annexure 7)

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 ANNEXURE 1: SUMMARY POLICY FRAMEWORK

A. POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

The policy framework and entitlements for the Program are based on national laws: The Right to Fair
Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act,
2013and ADB’S Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS). The salient features of Government and
ADB polices are summarized below.

1. Government Policy

a. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,

Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013(The Central Government has notified
January 01, 2014 as the effective date of the act,)

The act provides for transparent process and fair compensation to land owners and those affected by
land acquisition, for land acquired for public purpose. In determining market price, (Sec 26 read with
1st Schedule) the land owner in urban area will get twice, due to the 100% solatium and in rural area,
the multiplying factor is 1 to 2 depending on distance from nearest urban centre, to be notified by
appropriate government, and then 100% solatium.

Traditionally R&R has been in the form of a one-time compensation, which was decided using the last
registered sale or a similar sale in the vicinity of the land as a base. After the proposed project is set
up, the land prices rise owing to the benefits of the development. This creates considerable
dissatisfaction amongst the displaced people. To prevent such issues, the entire R&R package
stipulates the provision of employment by the project owner in cases where jobs are generated by the
project and basic infrastructure including drinking water, individual electric connections, health centre
etc for the resettled. Over and above this, delivery of the compensation and the R&R are proposed to
be preconditions to the transfer of the land title.

The procedure for acquisition and R&R will include a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) which will cover
the investigation of public purpose, minimum extent of land required thereof, estimation of
displacement and social impact on affected families apart from the overall cost versus benefit analysis
for the proposed project.

The act restricts the use of emergency clause to defence, national security and natural calamities.

Since there is no land acquisition in “legal terms” in this subproject, therefore this is not applicable.

However, according to the new Act, certain provisions have been made for the DPs which have been
included in the R&R budget. They are as follows:

 Transportation cost for displaced families - Each affected family which is displaced shall get a
one-time financial assistance of Rs. 50000/- as transportation cost for shifting of the family,
building materials, belongings and cattle. In this case, commercial structure of one of the DPs
will be demolished which will not result in displacement but will involve transportation of
building materials salvaged.
 Each affected family which is displaced from the land acquired shall be given a monthly
subsistence allowance equivalent to Rs. 3000/- per month for a period of one year from the
date of award. This is applicable to those families whose livelihood is primarily dependent on
land acquired. In this sub-project, the livelihood of DPs is not primarily dependent on land to
be cleared. As such, assistance for temporary livelihood disruption is provided for six (6)
months @ Rs. 3000/- per month.
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  Each affected family having cattle or having a petty shop shall get one-time financial
assistance of such amount as the appropriate Government may, by notification, specify
subject to a minimum of Rs. 25000/- for construction of cattle shed or petty shop as the case
may be. In this sub-project, 3 petty shops will be impacted. A minimum of Rs. 25000/- each
has been provided for these petty shops

2. ADB’S Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 (SPS)

1. The three important elements of ADB’s involuntary resettlement policy are

(i) compensation to replace lost assets, livelihood, and income; (ii) assistance for relocation, including
provision of relocation sites with appropriate facilities and services; and
(iii) assistance for rehabilitation to achieve at least the same level of well-being with the project as
without it.

2. For any ADB operation requiring involuntary resettlement, resettlement planning is an integral
part of project design, to be dealt with from the earliest stages of the project cycle, taking into account
the following basic principles:

(i) Involuntary resettlement will be avoided whenever feasible.

(ii) Where population displacement is unavoidable, it should be minimized.
(iii) All lost assets acquired or affected will be compensated. Compensation is based on
the principle of replacement cost.
(iv) Each involuntary resettlement is conceived and executed as part of a development
project or program. Affected persons need to be provided with sufficient resources to
re-establish their livelihoods and homes with time-bound action in co-ordination with
civil works.
(v) Affected persons are to be fully informed and closely consulted.
(vi) Affected persons are to be assisted to integrate economically and socially into host
communities so that adverse impacts on the host communities are minimized and
social harmony is promoted.
(vii) The absence of a formal title to land is not a bar to ADB policy entitlements.
(viii) Affected persons are to be identified and recorded as early as possible to establish
their eligibility, through a census which serves as a cut-off date, and prevents
subsequent influx of encroachers.
(ix) Particular attention will be paid to vulnerable groups including those without legal title
to land or other assets; households headed by women; the elderly or disabled; and
indigenous groups. Assistance must be provided to help them improve their socio-
economic status.
(x) The full resettlement costs will be included in the presentation of project costs and
benefits.

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 ANNEXURE 2: ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION
PROGRAMME (CAPP)

i) Appreciating the fact that the long term success of the project dependence on the
willingness of local communities to sustain improved services and facilities provided by the
project. One of the basic objectives of this programme is to motivate to the local
communities for better management of the tourist destinations and for more active
participation in the tourism-related economic activities.

ii) Adventure Tourism centre at Tehri will necessitate improvement of basic infrastructure and
services at tourist destinations, which in turn will upgrade living environments of the habitations
through better communication, electrification, water and sanitation facilities, health care etc. In
addition to the primary objective of promoting and providing facilities for adventure tourism, the
proposed project has the scope for raising awareness about environmental conservation amongst
tourists and local communities. This would go a long way in protecting the richly endowed but
fragile natural environment of the area and act as the harbinger for sustainable and balanced
socio-economic development and environmental regeneration in the area.

iii) The sub project will actively promote Community Based Tourism (CBT) and tourism supply
chain initiatives through active participation of the local communities and administrative
infrastructure. Setting up of the state of the art eco- resort and information center will aim

a. To build collaboration of surrounding village communities and other stakeholders in

the management of the assets created, so as to generate their long term support for
the reserve.
b. To build a second string of protection of the surrounding village communities for
the centers.
c. To develop New Tehri as a model center for community participation and nature
education.

iv) In order to achieve above goals, several awareness campaigns, seminars, orientations,
trainings, will be organized at different levels involving communities, school children,
college students, line agencies, forest staff as well as policy makers. Special efforts will be
made to increase the participation of women from the community and promoting initiatives
that will provide a source of livelihood for them. IEC materials will be developed and
disseminated at various levels to build awareness about the project goals and attract
community representatives to participate in the activities and gradually take on the O & M
responsibilities. Thus the programs will help enhance the understanding of the project and its
responsibilities at all levels and through people’s participation ensure sustainability of the
assets/services provided.

v) The Community/Social Development Officer of the PIUs and DSC will make a plan after
consultation with PMU/PMC for enhance the Environmental and Social awareness
programme for the community for preserve the eco- resort and information centre. NGOs will

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be consulted and involved for implementation of the awareness programmes.

vi) Operating within a public-private participatory framework, the proposed project will provide
mutually beneficial opportunities for community participation in government programmes. Capacity
building of local communities will be initiated at the Panchayat levels, soliciting involvement of
locally elected bodies to support the venture and gradually shoulder O&M and management
responsibilities and actively promote scaling up of the initiative in other locations of the State.

In addition to the direct participation of local communities at the Center is also envisaged to
accommodate sales outlets for traditional products of the region. These could range from
handlooms and handicrafts, fruits, honey and agro products, medicinal herbs and herbal products,
etc. Preference will be given to women’s Self Help Groups to manage these establishments and
will be linked to ongoing vocational training and livelihood programmes of the government for
support to run these income generation ventures. This will not only generate income for the women
but also serve as a promotional center for local products. Further, the catchment villages of the
resort will also be linked to ongoing government development programmes, which will provide
basic amenities like water, sanitation, health services to the communities and provide a platform
for generating awareness about environmental conservation and disaster preparedness.

vii) The project plans to open the facilities to schools and other educational institutions, providing
opportunities for children to enjoy the variety of facilities for eco tourism as well as gain insights
about environmental protection. This would go a long way in protecting the richly endowed but
fragile natural environment of the area and act as the harbinger for sustainable and balanced
socio-economic development and environmental regeneration in the area.

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 ANNEXURE- 3 :NO OBJECTION LETTER FROM REHABILITATION DIRECTORATE, TEHRI
DAM PROJECT

Transcript: NOC given by rehabilitation directorate, Tehri Dam Project (owner) to hand over the site
to Tourism Department for the said work, stating, NOC is also required from Tehri Hydro
Development Corporation (THDC), India Ltd. being the current controlling agency of the land.

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 TRANSCRIPT: Letter Dated 5/6/2014 from District Tourism Development Officer (Tehri Garhwal) to
Chief General Manager (T.C), THDC, Tehri Garhwal-The subject mentioned land belongs to Irrigation
Department and the said department has expressed no objection for handing over the land to Tourism
Department. In this connection refer to the Minutes of the Meeting dated 20/5/2014 under the
Chairmanship of the District Magistrate, Tehri Garhwal. In conclusion of the meeting I am directed to
send a copy of the drawing of the site plan for the proposed development/ project. Please provide
NOC in favour of the Tourism department to start the civil work at the proposed site.

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TRANSCRIPT: Minutes of the meeting under the Chairmanship of DM, Tehri Garhwal dated
20/5/2014 regarding handing over of the land to Tourism Department- The meeting concluded with
the following direction by the Chairman of the meeting(Competent authority) to the officers of the
respective department which are summarized below: 1. Direction to District Tourism Development
Officer.- The provision should be made in the project to construct a protection wall as per the
engineering and safety requirements as the current RL of the reservoir is 830 to enhance it at 835. 2.
THDC and DSC/Kotdwar- A detailed engineering survey should be undertaken enabling to demark
the proposed facilities related to the project RL 830. (the survey was done on 21st May 2014 in the
presence of PMU collectively by THDC, DSC and PIU representatives) 3. Tourism Department: THDC
assured DM to provide NOC to UTDB and handover the site within one month, the project can initiate
the process of tendering etc.

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ANNEXURE- 4: Site Visit and Community Consultation Photographs

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ANNEXURE – 5 : Consultation Photographs with Tourism Officials

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 ANNEXURE 6: SCREENING QUESTIONS FOR RESETTLEMENT CATEGORIZATION

Not Poss
Probable Involuntary Resettlement Effects* Remarks
Yes No Known ible
Will the project include any physical construction
work?
Does the project include upgrading or
rehabilitation of existing physical facilities?
Are any project effects likely leads to loss of
housing, other assets, resource use or
incomes/livelihoods?

Is land acquisition likely to be necessary?

Is the site for land acquisition known? Not required
Is the ownership status and current usage of the
land known?
Will easements be utilized within an existing Right
of Way?
Are there any non-titled people who live or earn
their livelihood at the site or within the Right of
Way?
Will there be loss of housing?

Will there be loss of agricultural plots?

Will there be losses of crops, trees, and fixed
assets?
Will there be loss of businesses or enterprises?
Will there be loss of incomes and livelihoods?
Will people lose access to facilities, services, or
natural resources?
Will any social or economic activities be
affected by land use- related changes?
If involuntary resettlement impacts are expected: Not required
Are local laws and regulations compatible with Not required
ADB’s Involuntary Resettlement policy?

Will coordination between government agencies Not required

be required to deal with land acquisition?
Are there sufficient skilled staffs in the Executing Not required
Agency for resettlement planning and
implementation?
Are training and capacity-building interventions Not required
required prior to resettlement planning and
implementation?
Are training and capacity-building interventions Not required
required prior to resettlement planning and
implementation?
*Whenever possible, consider also any future subprojects or investments.

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Any estimate of the likely number of households that will be affected by the Project?

[ ] No [ ] Yes If yes, approximately how many? [ ] NOT applicable

Are any of them poor, female-heads of households, or vulnerable to poverty risks?

[ ] No [ ] Yes If yes, approximately how many? [ ] NOT applicable

Are any APs from indigenous or ethnic minority groups? If yes, please explain?

[ ] No [ ] Yes If yes, approximately how many? [ ] NOT applicable

Project Categorization and Resettlement Planning Requirements

[ ] Category A, Significant IR impact, a full Resettlement Plan is required.
[ ] Category B, Non significant IR impact, a short Resettlement Plan is required.
[ ] Category C, No IR impact, no resettlement report is required

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 ANNEXURE 7: PROPOSED CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE ACTIVITIES

A. Consultation
Continuous consultation and community participation during the project implementation will be key for
the success of the project. Enhanced participation and continuous consultations will be done through
out the project life cycle.
Consultation and Participation. To understand the socio economic conditions of communities
and residents around potential subproject sites, socio-economic surveys will be conducted along
identified tourist circuits. During subproject preparation, implementation, and monitoring of
subproject results and impacts, stakeholders will be informed, consulted, and encouraged to
participate actively in the development process.
Different techniques of consultation with stakeholders are proposed during project preparation: in-
depth interviews, public meetings, focus group discussions, meetings, etc. Consultations will be
held with special emphasis on vulnerable groups and will include consultations with stakeholders
such as:

(i) Heads and members of households likely to be affected, through in depth interviews
and survey questionnaires

(ii) Groups, elected representatives, at the urban local body (ULB)/ Panchayat levels

(iii) Major project stakeholders, such as women, tribal and ethnic communities, local voluntary
organizations and community based organizations, and NGOs through focus group
discussions, town hall meetings, etc., and

(iv) Government agencies and departments through structured interviews and meetings.

Each RP will be prepared and implemented in close consultation with stakeholders and in
accordance with methods described above. The SO will ensure that APs and other
stakeholders are informed and consulted about the subproject, its impact, their entitlements
and options, and encouraged to participate actively in the development process. This will be
done particularly in the case of vulnerable individuals and groups, who will be encouraged to
choose options that entail the lowest risk.

The PIU, with assistance of the Safeguard Specialist of the DSC and guidance from the
Community/Social Development Expert of the PMU and Safeguard Specialist of PMC will
ensure that any views of stake holders/ APs, related to the resettlement process are looked
into and addressed. Groups and individuals will be consulted and informed about the
outcome of the decision-making process, and they will be informed of how their views were
incorporated. Towards enhancing public awareness on the increased tourism potential of the
natural and cultural destinations being taken up under the Facility and the increased livelihood
opportunities to the local communities from the tourism related activities, apart from
improvement of infrastructure services in the destinations and the potential benefits in the

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quality of life—structured awareness campaigns will be undertaken.

B. Disclosure

Information will disseminate to stake holders. Finalized DDRs will be disclosed in ADB’s
website, Tourism Department web-site, PMU websites, and PIU or town websites; and
information dissemination and consultation will continue throughout program implementation.

The Community/Social Development Officer of PIU and Safeguard Specialist of DSC

will conduct consultations and disseminate information to all stakeholders. DDRs will be
translated into the local language and made available at offices of the: (i) Urban Local
Bodies (ULBs); (ii) relevant local government line agencies; and (iii) PMU and PIUs. DDRs
will also be kept in the public libraries, accessible to citizens as a means to disclose the
document and at the same time creating wider public awareness.

1. The RF and RPs if any will be disclosed in the following websites: Tourism
Department, PMU, PIU, and ADB. The PMU will issue notification of implementation start
dates for each sub- project. The notice will be issued by the PMU in local newspapers
one month ahead of implementation. This will create awareness of project implementation.
The PMU and PIUs will provide information on IR policies and features of the RP. Basic
information such as sub-project location, impact estimates, entitlements, and implementation
schedule will be presented in the form of a brochure that will be circulated among
stakeholders. Posters containing basic RP information will also be posted in different localities
to increase awareness. Copies of RP summaries will be kept in the PMU and PIU offices
and will be distributed to any AP consulting on resettlement issues.

2. An intensive information dissemination campaign for Stakeholders will be conducted

by the PIU with assistance from Safeguard Specialist of DSC at the outset of RP
implementation. All the comments made by the Stakeholders will be documented in the sub-
project records and summarized in sub-project monitoring reports. A summary of
consultation and disclosure activities to be followed for each sub-project are in Table A3.1.

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 CONSULTATION AND DISCLOSURE ACTIVITIES

Program Activities Details Responsible Agency

Phase
Investment Mapping of the Area to be mapped, clearly PMU in coordination with DC’s
Program Program areas showing survey numbers of offices and other local bodies.
Bridging titleholders of land/property
Phase proposed for acquisition
Stakeholder In the event of land DSC consultants along with
identification acquisition / resettlement SO in coordination with PIU
required, subproject area to and support from DC’s office.
be mapped, clearly showing
survey numbers of
titleholders of land/ property
proposed for acquisition
Program/sub-project Leaflets containing SO will approach DC with
information information on subproject to required details and will be
dissemination; be prepared by the DSC. involved in information
Disclosure of dissemination
proposed land
acquisition
Stakeholder Meetings at community/ DSC consultants and SO with
consultations household level with assistance of PIU / DC’s
titleholders of affected office/local revenue officials
land/property and their family will facilitate meetings to
members during project disclose the information to
scoping. Women’s each AP.
participation in the project
meetings, through sex
disaggregated focus groups
and meetings held at times
conducive to women
attendance.
RP/DDRs SIA surveys Carry out a 100% census SO with inputs from the
Preparation survey, 100% socio- Safeguard Specialist of the
Phase economic survey for DSC.
subprojects less than
100APs, and 10% sample
survey for subprojects with
more than 100APs.
Formulating Web disclosure of the DDR. DSC consultants will
compensation and Circulating copies of RPs to undertake all activities related
resettlement all stakeholders including to circulation of DDRs. PIU
assistance APs if any, translating will arrange public meeting of
measures summary DDR in local all stakeholders with
language before conducing stakeholders for DDR
final disclosure meeting. approval.
Conducting public meetings
for DDR approval.

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 Program Activities Details Responsible Agency
Phase
Disclosure of final Public notice will mention the Notice will be issued from the
entitlements and names and survey no's of DC’s office.
rehabilitation titleholders of land/property
packages proposed for acquisition along
with sub-project details.
Notice will be issued in local
newspapers.
RP/DDRs Disclosure of DDRs Final DDR reviewed and PMU
Implementat approved by ADB, to be
ion Stage updated/disclosed as per the
disclosure requirements for
the project
Consultation with Meetings/discussions will be ULB / panchayats will arrange
stakeholders during arranged with stakeholders. required meetings
project /discussions.
implementation Designated staff from PIU will
participate.

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