Professional Documents
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April -2016
AE Assistant Engineer
CA Competent Authority
CE Chief Engineer
EC Environmental Clearance
EE Executive Engineer
EP Entitled Person
Ha Hectare
HH Household
IG Income Generation
INR Indian Rupees
LA Land Acquisition
NTH Non-titleholder
RD Rural Development
ST Schedule Tribe
TH Titleholder
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ES.1 INRODUCTION
1. The Social Impact Assessment survey for the project road Karauli-Mandrayal stretch has
been conducted to determine the magnitude of actual and potential impact to ensure that
social considerations has been given adequate weight age in the selection and design of
proposed Road. Basic idea is to minimize adverse social impacts with best possible
engineering solutions at the optimal cost.
ES.2 METHODOLOGY
2. Both primary and secondary data has been collected on the basis of rapid social survey
and public consultation has been conducted. The socio-economic and census survey were
conducted, on standard questionnaire by enumerator and compiled on excel sheet for
further analysis.
4. Socio-economic survey is the main base of the Social Impact Assessment and Resettle
Action Plan. The survey for the proposed project was conducted in Two phases.
The survey for the proposed project was conducted in three phases.
2. Phase-II (12.08.2015 to 14.08.2015): 25% census survey & SIA for Proposed section.
The additional survey has been conducted to updating Karauli-Mandrayal section for squatters,
structure losers and 25% details of the total Agricultural land losers.
5. Finding of the baseline socio-economic survey give the following profile of the project corridor:
The Right of way (ROW) is proposed 16 for open areas and 12m for habitation and
Keladevi Wildlife Sanctuary. It may be minimized in the dense habituated areas as per
need and availability of areas.
Major Social groups are Hindus with OBCs as the most dominant group.
In the project context, the vulnerable group consists of scheduled caste (SC), scheduled
tribes (STs), women- headed households (WHH), and those below the poverty line (BPL).
Major community development needs expressed by the villagers are village approach
roads, bus stands, toilets, drinking water facilities, Emergency First aid Response; grade
separated pedestrian for path and employment facilities.
1. The proposed road alignment has been adjusted in the available ROW except curve
improvement locations where major part is govt. land and some part is private. Approx.
11.37 ha private land will be acquired. In the market areas some encroachers will be
remove to develop the safety measures like drain, footpath utility shifting etc. One Toll
Plaza is proposed in the available land at km 31.
2. As per RTF CLARR ordinance 2014, Compensation matrix has been prepared in RAP
for project. The Entitlement policy recognizes all types of affected persons such as
squatters, encroachers, vulnerable, titleholders, kiosks, etc. Squatters who are presenting
prior to cut off date are considered for R&R Assistance. They will be paid replacement
cost of structures, shifting & transition allowances. Training would be given to EPs
loosing commercial activities. The titleholder structure losers will be paid replacement
cost of structure including homestead land & cost of trees, shifting & transition
allowances. The land losers will be paid replacement costs of land lost & transitional
allowance as per the entitlement matrix. The tenants will receive shifting allowance,
rental allowance, deposits & compensation for erected structures if any. All incidental
costs will be borne by the project. The project will rebuild the community utilities &
infrastructures if any, which is to be dismantled. The policy also asserts an integrated
income restoration strategy for PAFs losing their source of income and income
opportunity. The vulnerable EPs will get one time Economic Rehabilitation Grant to
establish their businesses, livelihood etc.
4. Public consultations were held with various sections of the project-affected population
such as traders, women, village elders, Panchayats members and other inhabitants etc.
During consultations the people of the affected area were told about the proposed project
and its need. Also the R&R and land acquisition were discussed with the affected
persons. The process of information was highly appreciated by the local inhabitants.
During public consultation issues related to safety, compensation, income restoration,
employment generation, trafficking of women, grievance reprisal, role of administration
information flow etc were discussed as well. Issues were also raised about the
transparency in the project implementation process. Most of the affected persons showed
their consent for the proposed project.
5. The RAP for project strongly recommends that all efforts shall be made to settle
grievances of the PAPs as amicably as possible. Out of court settlement shall be
preferred since it expedites dispute settlement on one hand & help timely project
implementation on the other. Grievance Redress Committees will be set up at district
level to resolve the concerns of the PAPs. Thorough investigations shall be done so that
PAPs are satisfied.
6. PWD will establish an R&R Cell under the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). The
Project Director will head the R&R Cell (PIU), who will be supported by two/three
Resettlement and Rehabilitation officers (Technical Manager). The PWD will engage
experienced NGOs for implementation of RAP activities & to coordinate with other
departments, which are stakeholders in the project. The NGOs will also be involved to
organize & conduct training programs, awareness campaigns, verification of PAFs &
their assets, help in settling the disputes etc. The PIU-R&R Cell will be assisted by
committees at district levels in resolving issues of disputes & in implementing the
Resettlement Action Plan (RAP for project).
7. When preparing the RAP for project, other studies on income restoration were
considered. Attempts have been made in this RAP to improve upon the past experiences
on income restoration measures. NGOs will be identified for smooth RAP
implementation, providing livelihood solutions, training and up gradation of skills.
NGOs will be responsible for ensuring improved quality of life of PAPs, along with
PWD. The Training program has been suggested based on rapid market surveys
(conducted by the R&R Consultants) and interests shown by the PAPs; its aim is up
gradation of skills linked to employment opportunities & income generation/restoration.
The duration of training will depend upon the training program chosen by the EPs.
9. The budget of Rs 8.23Crore covers all components of compensation for land, Structures,
Common property Resources Assistance Cost. Table ES.1 for Summary Budget for
R&R Activities is given below:-
CHAPTER-1
INTRODUCTION & PROJECT BACK GROUND
1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND
10. As on December 2014, state has a total road length of 2,05,003 km, out of these 7,310
km are National Highways, 11,881 km are State Highways, 9,540 km are major District
roads, 29,216 km are other district roads and 147,056 km are village roads. The road
density in the state is 59.90 km per 100 sq. km against the national average of 148 km.
4,459 km Black Top roads have been constructed under various programmes / projects
like National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Pradhan Mantri
Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Rajasthan Road Sector Modernization Projects
(RRSMP) etc.
11. The Government of Rajasthan has taken the task of road development as 2-lane with
paved/unpaved/earthen shoulder, by the help of Rajasthan Public Work Department. The
improvement works shall primarily consist of raising the formation level, widening to a
full two lanes from the existing single and intermediate lane widths, and/or pavement
rehabilitation/strengthening. Road sections with high volumes of non-motorized traffic
will be widened to 30 m with 1.5m full paved/earthen shoulders. Roads in urban areas
may also require further widening for provision for drains, sidewalks, accommodate
local traffic and parking where required.
12. With a view to improve the transport network system, Rajasthan PWD has divided the
roads requiring improvement in number of packages. Package 13 is one of the part of
package. Package 13 having 5 nos. of roads which are described in Table 1.1. PWD has
appointed M/s. CEMOSA AVANZA, SHP consortium as Consultant to assist all aspects
of project preparation in accordance with the objectives as detailed in the scope of work.
These tasks are linked to the engineering, environment and social aspects of the project
preparation that will be undertaken throughout the period of consultancy agreement.
Total = 207.735
13. Out of four highways Mandrayal to Karauli road (SH-22) is selected for present study.
This report describes the designing attributes of proposed road project, predict possible
environment impacts and their suitable mitigation measures as per site and legal
requirement. The proposed road project includes widening and strength of existing
intermediate/2-lane section of Mandrayal to Karauli road (SH-22). The report confirms
to the legal framework of Govt. of Rajasthan and Govt. of India.
14. The project road passes through Ajmer district of Rajasthan and the major settlements
along the project Karauli-Mandrayal corridors are Mandral, Langra, Rangawa Lake,
Larauli etc. The existing SH-22 is /two lane comprising of flexible & rigid pavement
with moderate conditions except at few distress locations. The width of road varies from
3.8m to 7.0m with 1.5 to 2.0m wide shoulder. There is no existing bypass on the project
road. The project passes through plain, rolling and hilly terrain. The project road starts at
Mandaral Pond Mandrayal and ends at Y-Junction with NH-11.
15. The project road passes near the protected areas of Keladevi Wildlife Sanctuary so hence
there is requirement of prier wild life clearance from NBWL and environment clearance
from MoEFCC..
16. The proposed project traverses through 19 major villages as shown in Table 1.1. The
available Right of Way (ROW) as per the revenue records varies from 15.0 m to 20.0 m
from Mandrayal to Karauli in the different sections of the corridors (Shown in
Annexure 10.1 for chainage wise details for available ROW). There are many locations
where alignment needs geometric improvements to maintain riding quality of State
highway and safe movement of vehicles. Improvement of road geometrics is proposed in
the entire stretch.
From To
Improve and strengthen the existing quality of the pavement to take heavy loads so
that pavement failure, maintenance etc. is minimized.
Improve the condition of existing traffic flow by removing all bottlenecks at various locations.
Increase the carrying capacity of the existing traffic volume and enable it to cater to the future
traffic.
Improve accessibility of the existing State highway,
Superior operation and maintenance enabling enhanced operational efficiency of the Project,
Minimal adverse impact on the local population and road users due to road construction,
Projecr Road
SH-22
1.4 A
PPROACH AND METHODOLOGY
18. Experience indicates that involuntary resettlement generally gives rise to severe
problems for the affected population. Proper dissemination of project related
information will help to reduce the insecurity and opposition towards the project which
may otherwise be likely to occur. The project will therefore ensure that the affected
population and other stakeholders are timely informed consulted and actively participate
in the development process. This consultation is continued at each and every stage of the
project.
19. 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 up
gradation work. The second round of public consultations primarily centered on sharing
of the proposed development plan and R&R policy framework with the PAPs for their
views on the development The public consultations is an ongoing process, at the
feasibility stage public consultations 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 Panchayat
Sarpanch, PWD Officials and district administration to elicit their views and mobilize
support for the implementation phase.
20. Questionnaire were used for census survey included all 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 surveys were carried out for the non-titleholders and titleholders, 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 survey ensured
that each and every affected and displaced person is identified and his/her entitlements
are worked out as per the Land Acquisition Act 2013 and the expenditure estimates are
determined on the basis of the entitlements.
CHAPTER-2
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE
2.1 INTRODUCTION
21. This chapter contains socio-economic profile of proposed project-impacted district
Karauli. An overview of the demographic profile includes level of urbanization, land use
pattern, occupational pattern, income level, employment pattern and vulnerability. The
other information provided is to supplement the contextual background.
A. Land utilization
i) Total Area 2010-11 Hectare 504301
ii) Forest cover 2010-11 “ 172459
iii) Non Agriculture 2010-11 “ 71814
Land
v) cultivable Barren 2010-11 “ 27121
land
4. Forest
(i) Forest 2010-11 Ha. 172459
2011-12
(a) Allopathic 1. No. I. 01
Hospital 2. No. II. 575
(b) Beds in 3. No. III. 88
Allopathic hospitals 4. No. IV. 07
(c) Ayurvedic 5. No. V. 25
Hospital 6. No. VI. 02
(d) Beds in 7. No. VII. 02
Ayurvedic hospitals 8. No. VIII. 254
(e) Unani hospitals 9. No. IX. 12
(f) Community 10. No.
health centers
(g) Primary health
centers
(h) Dispensaries
(i) Sub Health
Centers
(j) Private hospitals
(VIII) Banking
commercial
(a) Commercial 2011-12 Nos. 39
Bank
Table 2.2: Details of existing micro & small enterprises and artisan units in the district
Nic Type of Number Of Investment (Lakh Employment
Code Industry Units Rs.)
No.
20 Agro based 10 50 50
23 Cotton textile 10 40 50
26. Ready-made garments & 10 5 40
embroidery
Phase-II (11.08.2015 to 14.08.2015): 25% census survey & SIA for Proposed section.
26. The additional survey has been conducted to updating Karauli-Mandrayal section for squatters,
structure losers and 25% details of the total Agricultural land losers.
27. However, the survey numbers of all agricultural land losers along with extent of land loss is
already available in the LA Plan. The data of PAPs are given in Annexure 2.1.
CHAPTER-3
SCOPE OF LAND ACQUISITION
A. SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILING
28. The majority of the potentially affected/ benefited persons living in the project influence
zone frequently travels down 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. Other beneficiaries also pass through the
important junctions of the feeder roads connecting the project road / proposed
alignment. These junction points were selected for consultation and FGDs. Besides,
administrative offices, places of worship, community structures, in the major settlements
within the project impact zone were also taken into considerations for holding
consultations. 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 and GOR regulations 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.
29. Due to the land acquisition 55 nos, structures will be affected. The analysis of intensity of
impacts on their productive assets i.e. land shows that out of 32 Structure. The intensity of
impact shows that upto 50% impacted numbers are 14, 50% to 75% impacted structures numbers
are 5 and 75% to 100% impacted structures numbers are 36. The scale of impact on land is
summarized in Table 3.1.
3 Upto 75 to 100% 36
Total 55
Source: Social survey of Cemosa, Avanza, SHP (P) Ltd.
C. Literacy Level of the Affected Persons
30. In the affected persons, it was found that around 48% of the project affected persons are
literate. However it was known that employment opportunities are few. Youth must be
encouraged for self-employment or must take up training for income restoration. 24.00%
of the project affected persons are illiterate or have low education level. Training
programs for income restoration may be an important part of rehabilitation measures.
Table 3.2 describes the Literacy Level of the affected persons.
Project Affected
S.No Village Name
Household
Ghadi Village 1
4 Haripura 2
5 Karauli 22
Khan Ki Chauki 1
6 Langra 16
7 Mandrayal 8
11 Shankhara mode 3
1 Shympur 2
Total 55
Source: Social Survey, Cemosa, Avanza, SHP (P) Ltd. Jaipur
2. Family Size
31. Types of household i.e. nuclear, joint or extended have an impact on the resettlement of the
PAFs. The average size of each household in the project area is 6.0 members, for impact
assessment, entitlement and other analysis household is taken as a unit.
32. The groups of people considered socially & economically vulnerable needs special
consideration. They include: (a) Those who are below the poverty line (BPL); (b) those who
belong to scheduled castes (SC), Scheduled tribes (ST); (c) physically challenged persons; (d)
women- headed households (WHH). Table 3.4 provides information on different vulnerable
groups among the project-affected persons. Attention in RAP will be given to vulnerable groups
so that they can be benefitted from the project.
46.875
1 GENERAL 15
43.75
2 OBC 14
NA
3 BPL 1
6.25
4 SC 2
3.125
5 ST 0
NA
6 WHH 0
Total 32 100
Source: Social Survey, Cemosa, Avanza, SHP (P) Ltd. Jaipur
4. Ownership Status of the Structures
33. Structures to be acquired along the proposed ROW belong to titleholders, tenants and
informal settlers. Various types of structures were enumerated. For the affected people,
residential usage occupies the largest number of structures. About 16.0% of the total
structures are residential in nature, 40 % of the structures are commercial, and residential
cum commercial structures are 1.8%, and rest 42.2 are religious, govt. offices and other
CPRs , as shown in Table 3.5.
1 Residential 9
2 Commercial 22
3 Residence-Commercial 1
5 Dharmshala 1
5 Govt. office 4
Total 55
Source: Social Survey, Cemosa, Avanza, SHP (P) Ltd. Jaipur
34. Type of structures indicates the economic conditions of the residents. 30.90% of the
structures are Permanent, 67.27% is semi-permanent and the remaining 1.82% is of
temporary construction. Type of structures shown in Table: 3.6.
Mandrayal-Karauli 20 80 70 30
Source: Social Survey, Cemosa, Avanza, SHP (P) Ltd. Jaipur
D. IMPACTS ON COMMON PROPERTY RESOURCES
36. In addition to the impact on the common properties along the highway, the project also
has an impact on utilities that are used by the local community. 7 Religious structures,
One Dharmshala, 4 Govt. Office, One Govt. structure, 5 water tank and well, and 4
electrical transformer Pucca platform will be affected by the project. Majority of
religious properties within the ROW are temples & Shrine. Table 3.8 shows Common
Property Resources Impacted details.
Religious/ Temple 7
School/Collage Nil
Hospital Nil
Bus Stop Nil
Govt. Office 4
Transformer Platform 4
Water Tank 5
Common Seating Place 2
Others (Circle, and Dharmshala) 2
Total 23
Source: Social Survey, Cemosa, Avanza, SHP (P) Ltd. Jaipur
E. SUMMARY PROFILE OF PROJECT CORRIDOR POPULATION
Table3.9 gives the summary of the impacts found during the survey of the affected villages’
families.
Table 3.9: Summary of the Impact
Description Units
CHAPTER-4
A. INTRODUCTION
37. Public participation was undertaken to make explicit the social factors that will affect the
development impacts of planned State highway improvements and mediate project results.
Through public participation, stakeholders and key social issues were identified and strategy was
formulated. It included socio-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 of RAP
implementation, people are properly informed and consulted about the project, about their
situation and preferences, and are allowed to make meaningful choices. This serves to reduce the
insecurity and opposition to the project which otherwise are likely to occur.
38. The project will therefore ensure that the affected population and other stakeholders are
informed, consulted, and allowed to participate actively in the development process. This will be
done throughout the project, both during preparation, implementation, and monitoring of project
results and impacts.
39. During implementation and monitoring stage, information will be disseminated to project
affected persons and other key stakeholders in appropriate ways. This information will be
prepared in Hindi and local languages as required, describing the main project features including
the entitlement framework. Consultation will be carried out in ways appropriate for cultural,
gender-based, and other differences among the stakeholders. Where groups or individuals have
different views/opinions, particular emphasis will be laid on the views and needs of the
vulnerable groups.
40. Public consultations in the project area were held at village and Panchayat level. The following
methodology has been adopted for carrying out public consultations in this project:-
Disseminating information and requesting villagers to attend the public consulting meetings.
The different techniques of consultation with stakeholders were used during project preparation,
viz., in-depth interviews, public meetings, group discussions etc. To understand the socio-
economic profile of the society, questionnaires were designed 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 and women groups. The key informants during the project preparation
phase included both individuals and groups namely:
Groups/clusters of PAPs.
Other project stakeholders with special focus on women and PAPs belonging to the
vulnerable group.
The various levels at which the consultation were held is shown in Figure 4.1.
Formal public consultations involving all the sections of the society at strategic location,
which includes group discussions with shopkeepers/traders, squatters, residential affected
persons, land affected persons etc.
At the village / block level, PAPs and local public representatives had been consulted.
Understand the views of the people affected, with reference to acquisition of land and
selection of alignment.
Understand views of people on Resettlement options and Rehabilitation, R&R issues and
Land Acquisition Act / Procedure.
Identify and assess all major economic and sociological characteristics of the villages to
enable effective planning and implementation;
Resolve issues related to the impacts on community property and relocation of the same.
Examine PAP’s opinion on road safety issues and selection of locations of pedestrian
crossings, underpasses / overpasses.
Identify people's expectations regarding public conveniences and roadside amenities such as
segregated median along the bypass.
42. Group discussions (GDs) were conducted primarily in settlements with problems of traffic
congestion, intense squatting, and multiple intersections closely located, major road intersections
and with high concentration of PAPs. Public consultations were held with large number of
people in every affected village during the survey and suggestions and comments of PAPs have
been incorporated in the project design as far as possible keeping in view the technical
feasibility. All issues raised during public consultation has been dealt with and incorporated in
relevant chapters.
43. To ensure peoples’ participation in the planning phase of this project and to treat public
consultation and participation as a continuous two way process, The Census/Survey
Team carried out preliminary consultation, through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)
and meetings with the PAPs as well as the general public in the project area through
individual interviews. The main objective of the public consultation are the promotion of
public understanding and fruitful solutions of developmental problems, primarily in
settlements with problems of traffic congestion, dense informal/squatter settlement,
close junctions, road intersections, and concentration of PAPs. During the survey,
intensive discussion and consultation meetings were conducted with large number of
PAPs in nearly every affected village wherein policy related issues; displacements and
other related issues were discussed. Suggestions and comments by PAPs were
incorporated in the feasibility studies of the proposed project as well as the policy
measures for resettlement management, such as local needs of road users and problem
and prospects of resettlement. The option of alternative design was also discussed to
meet their local transport needs and to achieve speedy implementation of the project
with peoples’ involvement.
44. The project will therefore ensure that the affected population and other stakeholders are
Informed, consulted, and allowed to participate actively in the development process.
This has been done throughout the project, during preparation of project results and
impacts. During informal consultation information has been disseminated to project
affected persons and other key stakeholders in appropriate ways. Consultation will be
carried out in ways appropriate for cultural, gender-based, and other differences among
the stakeholders. Where groups or individuals have different views/opinions, particular
emphasis will be laid on the views and needs of the vulnerable groups.
45. Consultations were carried at three locations namely Mandrayal, Langra and Karauli along
the project road Location to create awareness about the project among the people.
Consultation locations were selected in such a way that all considerable habitations and
also probable impacts from the project are covered adequately to ensure maximum possible
public participation. Based on the above factors, the following Cross Sections have been
adopted:
46. Mandrayal, Langra and Karauli are habitation area falls between km 0.000 to 38.750 with
commercial cum residential activities along the project road. The available width between
47. Major findings related to key issues such as: general perception about the project, suggestions to
mitigate hardships resulting from dislocation and loss of livelihood are presented below:
People were convinced about the importance of state highway in their region since it will
enhance economic opportunities.
Most people preferred to resettle near their previous place of business and residence.
Cultivators prefer cash compensation at market rate. Land for land option was least
preferred.
Requests for facilities and amenities like underpasses and safer accessibility at points of
congestion and intersections.
Panchayat officials came forward to provide information about government schemes such as
NREGA, etc.
PAPs wanted to know about the exact period when the work will start.
People requested about creation of employment opportunities during road construction and
later phases of the project.
49. Information Disclosure is pursued for effective implementation and timely execution of RAP.
For the benefit of the community in general and PAPs in particular, RAP and R&R policy will
be translated in local language (Hindi) to be kept at:
Panchayat level
50. The PIU offices will provide information on R&R policies and features of the rehabilitation
action plan to the people in continuous manner. For continued consultations, following steps
have been envisaged in the project:
The NGOs to be involved in implementation of the RAP will organize public meetings and
will appraise the communities about the progress in the implementation of R&R works.
There will be Grievance Reprisal Committees (GRCs) for each district. The PAPs will be
associated with such committees (each of the committees will include representative of the
PAPs).
The resettlement sites, and other amenities and facilities to be made available to the PAPs
will be decided in consultation with the communities.
The NGOs will organize public meetings to inform the community about the compensation
and assistance to be paid. Regular update of the progress of resettlement component of the
project will be placed for public display at the PIU office.
All monitoring and evaluation reports of the R&R components of the project will be
disclosed in the same manner as that of the RAP report suggested above.
Together with the NGO, PIU will conduct information dissemination sessions in major
intersections and solicit the help of the local community/business leaders to encourage the
participation of the PAPs in RAP implementation.
Attempt to ensure that vulnerable groups understand the process and their needs are
specifically taken into consideration.
51. For effective implementation of RAP it is essential to involve communities and PAPs in the
process. The mechanism of involving PAPs, NGOs, Host population, Project and local officials
is suggested in Table 4.2.
Issuses/Suggestion
S.No. Action Taken in Design and Feasibility Report Remark
Raised by Public Representative/Public
Bus Shelter and sign board indicative Bus Shelter for passengers and sign board
Youth generation were present in this
1 village name should be provided in indicating Harnagar village are proposed in
public consultation.
Harnagar village. Harnagar village.
Photo of Public Consultation in Gadikagaon village Photo of Public Consultation in Langra Village
Photo of Public Consultation in Harnagar village Photo of Public Consultation in Mandrayal village
Project
PAPs NGOs Host Project and local Officials
Stage
Implement- Participate in implementation Provide ongoing information for Assist PAPs in relocation Participate in grievance
ation support activities PAPs and hosts Manage common property Redressal
Participation in local decision Support in group management at site Provide assistance under
making activities
Monitor entitlement provision by Participate in local local schemes
Decide on management of
common properties implementation of IG schemes. committees Participate as member of
Participate in grievance Training to eligible PAPs Assist PAPs in integration implementation committee
Redressal mechanism Support to vulnerable groups with hosts.
Monitor provision of entitlements Evaluate community participation Assist PAPs in use of new
Labour and other inputs at site Provide advice on grievance production system
Credit and other group scheme Redressal Use established
management
mechanisms for grievance
O&M of sites and project inputs
Redressal
Members of implementation
committee
M&E Participate in grievance tribunals Provide information to project staff Provide inputs to M&E of Ongoing interaction with PAPs
Report to PD on IG schemes on vulnerable groups R&R to identify problems in IG
Report on service quality of sites Act as M&E agency for project programme
Act as external monitors for project Participant in correctional
(where not previously involved) strategies.
53. The Draft Resettlement Plan shall be disclosed to the affected persons and other
stakeholders for review and comments on various mechanisms and entitlement suggested
for the implementation of the RAP. Intention of this procedure was to receive comments
from the PAPs in particular so as to incorporate the appropriate suggestions albeit
technically feasible. The RAP will be translated into Hindi and placed at various public
places listed in subheading. Concerns, raised, would be addressed appropriately by
adjusting the road design and improved compensation and resettlement policy measures and
entitlements.
54. The Draft Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) would be disclosed on PWD website. Feedback
if any would be incorporated into the final RAP document, following which the final RAP
will be disclosed. Further to enhance transparency in implementation, the list of PAPs for
disbursement of benefits shall be separately disclosed at the concerned Panchayats 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 local language in the District Collector‘s Office.
J. CONSULTATION PLAN
55. 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. After
verification of PAPs, list of PAPs will be displayed in the concerned village/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.
56. Micro plan approved by the project authority will be placed in concerned villages with
Panchayats office for review and to minimize grievances. Every item contained in the micro
plan shall be explained to the satisfaction of PAPs so as to minimize any grievance at a later
stage or to address information gaps. Further, consultations at household level will be
undertaken for skill improvement training purpose, use of compensation amount and
livelihood restoration.
57. 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.
CHAPTER-5
B. This entitlement matrix has been developed in accordance with the basic principles adopted in
the RPF and analysis of initial identification of project impacts, in case 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
resettlement and rehabilitation assistance and is higher than the provisions under the project,
the same may be adopted by the Executing Authority. , The Government hereby approves the
entitlement provisions for the project affected persons (PAPs) for implementing Rajasthan
State Highways Development Programme through the loan assistance from multilateral
agencies such as Asian Development Bank, The World Bank etc. The entitlement provisions
in conformance with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR) and safe guard policy statements of
multilateral institutions are annexed. Furthermore, it has to be ensured that Rehabilitation and
Resettlement entitlements are not less than the provisions stipulated in RFCTLARR Act, 2013
in any case. This bears approval of the revenue department vide no. MR-788/Rev-6/2015
dated 10.11.2015 and administrative department vide no 3203/MIPWD/2015 Dated
10.11.2015.
1 Loss of Land 1.1 Compensation for f at Replacement Cost or Land for land, Land will be acquired by the competent authority
(agricultural, homestead, where feasible. in accordance with the provisions of RFCTLARR
commercial or otherwise) Act, 2013.
or other building,
as per Section 94 (1), the whole land and/or
structure shall be acquired, if the owner so
desires.
2 Loss of Structure 2.1 Compensation at replacement cost. The market value of structures and other
(house, shop, building or immovable properties will be determined by PWD
immovable property or assets on the basis of relevant PWD Schedule of Rates
attached to the land) (SR) as on date without depreciation.
Both Land Owners and Families Whose Livelihood is Primarily Dependant on Land
PART II. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT -
Acquired
3 Loss of Land 3.1 Employment to at least one member per affected family in the
project or arrange for a job in such other project as may be
required after providing suitable training and skill
development in the required field and at a rate not lower than
the minimum wages provided for in any other law for the time
being in force.
or
household
or
Annuity policy that shall pay Rs.2000/- per month for 20 years
with appropriate indexation to CPIAL
3.4 One time assistance of Rs.25,000 to all those who lose a cattle
shed
4 Loss of Residence 4.1 An alternative house for those who have to relocate, as per Stamp duty and registration charges will be borne
IAY specifications in rural areas and a constructed house/flat by the project in case of new houses or sites.
of minimum50 sq.m. in urban areas or cash in lieu of house if
opted (the cash in lieu of house will be Rs.70,000/- in line with
GoI IAY standards in rural areas and Rs.1,50,000 in case of
urban areas), for those who do not have any homestead land
and who have been residing in the affected area continuously
for a minimum period of 3-years.
4.5 One time assistance of Rs.25,000 to all those who lose a cattle
shed
5 Loss of shop / trade / 5.1 Employment to at least one member per affected family in the
commercial structure project or arrange for a job in such other project as may be
required after providing suitable training and skill
development in the required field and at a rate not lower than
the minimum wages provided for in any other law for the time
being in force.
Or
PART III. IMPACT TO SQUATTERS / ENCROACHERS - Those in the existing right-of-way where no land acquisition is done
6 Impact to Squatters 6.1 Loss of House Only those directly affected squatters who live
6.1.1 Compensation at scheduled rates without depreciation for there will be eligible for all assistance.
structure with 1-month notice to demolish the affected
structure Structure owners in RoW/Government lands who
6.1.2 Right to salvage the affected materials do not live there and have rented out the
structure will be provided compensation for
6.1.3 House construction grant of Rs.70,000 for all those who have structure and no other assistance will be provided
to relocate and who do not have a house. to them. The occupier (squatter-tenant) will be
Additional house site grant of Rs.50,000 to those who do not eligible for other assistances.
have a house site.
6.2.2 Right to salvage the affected materials Structure owners in RoW/Government lands who
do not do the business and have rented out the
structure will be provided compensation for
6.2.3 One time rehabilitation grant of Rs.20,000 for reconstruction
structure and no other assistance will be provided
of affected shop
to them. The occupier (squatter-tenant) will be
eligible for other assistances.
6.2.4 Shifting assistance of Rs.10,000/-
6.3 Kiosks / Street Vendors The PIU and the implementation support
6.3.1 1-month advance notice to relocate to nearby place for NGO/agency will consult such DPs and assess the
continuance of economic activity. requirement of subsistence allowance and
rehabilitation grant
6.3.2 For temporary loss of livelihood during construction period, a
monthly subsistence allowance of Rs.3,000/- will be paid for
the duration of disruption to livelihood, but not exceeding 3-
months
6.4 Cultivation
6.4.1 2-month notice to harvest standing crops or market value of
compensation for standing crops
7.2 Structure
7.2.1 1-month notice to demolish the encroached structure
7.2.2 Compensation at scheduled rates without depreciation for the The value of commercial structures and other
affected portion of the structure immovable properties will be determined by PWD
on the basis of relevant Schedule of Rates (SR) as
8 Vulnerable Households 8.1 Training for skill development. This assistance includes cost of One adult member of the affected household,
training and financial assistance for travel/conveyance and whose livelihood is affected, will be entitled for
food. skill development.
9 Impact to structure / assets / 9.1 The contractor is liable to pay damages to assets/trees/crops The PIU will ensure compliance
tree / crops in private/public land, caused due to civil works
10 Use of Private Land 10.1 The contractor should obtain prior written consent from the
landowner and pay mutually agreed rental for use of private
land for storage of material or movement of vehicles and
machinery or diversion of traffic during civil works
12 Utilities such as water supply, 12.1 Will be relocated and services restored prior to The PIU will ensure that utilities are relocated
electricity, etc. commencement of civil works. prior to commencement of civil works in that
stretch of the road corridor in accordance with the
civil works schedule.
Unforeseen impacts encountered during implementation will be addressed in accordance with the principles of RFCTLARR 2013 / Safeguard Policy Guidelines of
Multilateral Institutions.
CHAPTER-6
INCOME RESTORATION MEASURES & GENDER PLAN
A. INTRODUCTION
58. The Development projects have an adverse impact on the income of project-affected
persons. They also have a negative impact on the socio-cultural systems of affected
communities. Restoration of pre-project levels of income is an important part of
rehabilitating socio-economic and cultural systems in affected communities.
59. As indicated by the Income Restoration Study in road sector projects, income restoration
interventions are much more complex due to occupational diversity of PAPs. There may be
a mix of a large number of land title holders (big, small and marginal farmers) and share
croppers and non-title holders engaged in small business enterprises (vehicle repairing
shops, small hotels, other rural/semi urban small activity based shops, commercial squatters
etc.) as displaced people. This complex nature of occupational diversity poses a problem for
mitigation measures in the context of economic rehabilitation. The task becomes even more
challenging due to the inherent pressure of completion of road construction work in a time
bound manner.
60. However, the R&R framework proposed for the project has adequate provisions for
restoration of livelihood of the affected communities. Attempts have been made towards
improving the Income restoration strategies. The focus of restoration of livelihood is to
ensure that the Affected Persons (PAPs) are able to at least "regain their previous living
standards". To restore and enhance the economic conditions of the PAPs, certain income
generation and income restoration programs are incorporated in the RAP. To begin with
providing employment to the local people during construction phase will enable them to
participate in the benefits of the project, reduce the size of intrusive work forces & keep
more of the resources spent on the project in the local economy. It will also give the local
communities a greater stake & sense of ownership in the project.
61. The R&R framework of the project provides that the loss of livelihood which would mainly
result from the loss of land will be compensated by way of:
Alternate economic rehabilitation support and training for up-gradation of skills and
various R&R assistances such as Transitional Allowance.
Preference of providing employment through the contractors for road works specially
to those belonging to vulnerable groups.
the census socio-economic surveys, the implementing NGO will identify suitable IR
programme for the affected persons. Steps to be followed for income restoration include:
62. The NGO will assist in identifying appropriate alternative economic rehabilitation schemes
from the list of government schemes. It shall counsel and consult the PAPs on their
preferred options. NGO in consultation with the PAPs, other stakeholders prepare IR
proposal for PAPs. The proposal will be submitted to project authority for approval. Upon
approval, the IR activities will be started by the NGO. The scope of work of the NGO to be
engaged for the implementation of RAP includes all the above aspects related income
generation/restoration activities for PAPs. The project affected families eligible for Income
Restoration is shown in Table 6.1.
63. The project will assist the PAFs in liaison with NGO, to encourage the PAFs to work in the
road construction services. The project will:-
Assist to establish contact with the construction contractors for road works;
Encourage to enlist labors for work to handle road related contract services;
Skill improvement, training & employment opportunities to compensate them for the
loss of livelihood and income resulting from land acquisition;
64. The labor force required for the construction activities will be mostly of high-skill nature
since a lot of machine work is envisaged for the construction of highway. As a result the
construction contractors are expected to bring along their labor force. Thus, in most cases
the laborers, both male and female, will be migratory laborers. But, the involvement of local
labour force, especially for unskilled activities, cannot be fully ruled out.
To ensure participation of local population as labor, PWD shall have to take following steps:
I. DRRO and NGO shall ensure that the list contains name of both male and female APs. At the
same time care shall be taken that PAPs less than the age of 14 years are not included in the list;
in accordance with the Child labour (abolition and regulation) Act, 1986.
II. DRRO and NGO through continuous monitoring shall ensure that equal wages are given to both
male and female workers
III. The contractor will give preference in jobs for the people affected due to the project
65. PAPs will be encouraged to take up training for income generating activities, with active
support from the project through the NGO, in self-employment schemes.
66. The NGOs will take the initiative to make necessary arrangements for providing
infrastructure and other institutional support that will be required, to assist the PAP to get
financial support through local bank and government program. The said activities will be
facilitated in collaboration with the PIU. The NGO would generate awareness among the
PAPs about the different income earning opportunities and facilitate and training among
EPs. The PIU-R&R cell will not only take the initiative for self employment generating
schemes and also arrange for appropriate training programmers so that the trained PAPs
will be eligible for others jobs. Table 6.2 shows the loss of livelihood.
The following order of priority would be considered for the EPs entitled for self-employment:
Have taken training in some micro-enterprise scheme and appeals to the PWD for assistance;
and
However, relaxation will be made for women, those below poverty line, and minorities and
vulnerable PAPs who have taken training, but may not have requisite educational
qualifications and experience. In both cases, the R&R cell in consultation with the NGO and
the DLCs will vet appeals.
The key parameters of the PWD level of assistance in setting up of micro-enterprises are as
follows:
Survey of marketing opportunities by the NGO and information on EPs under the supervision
of R&R Cell;
Identification of training needs and modules that matches market opportunities. This will be
done by the NGO;
NGO to assist the EPs to form groups/cooperatives that can bid for contracts tendered by the
construction contractors or its sub-contractors; Activity to be supervised by R&R Cell.
R&R cell through the NGO will assist the EPs to get access to capital by facilitating formation
of a credit window affordable to the EPs as individuals or groups in the local bank.
PWD will co-ordinate with the local bank to extend credit to the EPs. PWD will extend a letter
of introduction to the bank;
Encourage the EPs to service loans and through awareness generation and training programs
by the NGO;
R&R cell in collaboration with the NGO will also facilitate the EPs access to poverty
alleviation programs of the Government; and R&R cell will monitor the ventures established
and incomes derived from these programs; the information will be fed into the R&R database.
The ventures and incomes derived will again be monitored by an independent agency and the
leading institute vides the reports submitted by the PIU-R&R cell.
68. No business enterprise or income restoration program will sustain until and unless it is
based on the market need and demand. Hence PWD through it’s PIU and contracted NGO
who will undertake the detailed market feasibility study to clearly prepare the list of all
viable and feasible enterprises. The scope of this study covers service and non-service based
enterprises, the raw material availability and assured consumer market. The findings of the
study will also be matched with the profile of the PAPs and accordingly the options will be
offered to the PAPs. However R&R consultants in the local district and village markets to
make reconnaissance of the existing demand and supply situation conducted rapid market
survey. The survey reveals that more than 75% of the products available in all districts and
State level. The local district markets comprise of all types of shops; hardware,
construction materials, general store, vegetable markets, cloth stores, auto repair shops etc.
The development of the project is expected to increase urbanization and commercialization
of the society in particular along the project corridor. Demand for consumer goods in the
area would consequently increase. Initiation of road construction activities will also result
in a heavy spree of construction activities in and around the project area. This would
consequently increase cash flow in the area.
69. Very few PAPs posses any professional skills in the project area, Hence a large scale and
intensive training program need to be undertaken. The PAPs eligible for training will either
be trained in the training institutes identified by NGOs or by individual trainers. Training
will be provided to vulnerable EPs as per the entitlement matrix. It is expected that such
training will be organized within 12 months of property acquisition. NGO shall carry out
the detail exercise of skill mapping and training need assessment before finalization of any
training schemes.
70. Provision of Training: Option for training on skill enhancement for those losing their
livelihood has been provided in the Entitlement Matrix. Training needs assessment shall be
carried out and that shall form the basis of identification of the further training needs. The
beneficiary group includes member of the identified ST household. Training programs will
be conducted by PIU with assistance from NGO. Support shall be provided through the
training agency/department to PAP in seeking employment. Periodic review meeting will be
carried out by the PIU to assess the efficacy of training programs and corrective measures,
if required, will be suggested for coordination with various training institutes/departments.
71. Training is an important part of RAP. Following training modules will be developed.
72. The NGO will be trained to upgrade their skills so as to deliver the R&R components more
effectively. Since reporting and documentation is an essential component of NGO activity,
NGO will be provided with PWD Guidelines to prepare the formats etc. during orientation,
which will be conducted just after signing of the contract.
I. Training of PAPs
The training imparted will be essentially of two types: a technical training relevant for jobs and
the other for non-land and land based self-employment and skill development schemes. The
policy is devised under the following parameters:
Provision for training has already been made in the RP budget. This amount is not redeemable
in cash. It is based on an estimate of a minimum of 6 weeks of training per person, which may
be stretch to a maximum of one year, which could allow daily allowance to EP, cost of experts,
trainers and other incidental expenses. In case where the type of training requested by the EPs
exceeds the budgeted amount, the PWD will review the request on a Case-by-case basis
through the R&R cell or the shortfall will be met from ERG incase EP is eligible for that.
EPs will have the right to participate in institutional form of training at existing institutions
facilitated by NGO.
EPs will have the right to transfer his/her training entitlement to his/her immediate family
member if the EP desires to do so. The nodal NGO will coordinate the process,
EPs shall request the PWD for participation in a particular training in consultation with the
NGO. The PWD will approve and pay the training institution directly and the cost will be
deducted from the EPs training entitlement,
J. TRAINING MECHANISM
The implementation of the training procedure would involve the following steps:
R&R cell in consultation with the Rehabilitation officers will prepare TOR for the NGO vis-à-
vis its role in the training program. Facilitation training for EPs will be in the TOR of NGOs;
Once the NGO is selected it will map all relevant existing institutions/programs in the area that
would impart training;
Regular survey of perceived training needs of EPs by NGO in collaboration with the R&R cell
and Panchayat level committees will lead to prioritizing and selection of schemes for training;
Preparation of list of trainees (phase wise) by the NGO in collaboration with the DLCs and
R&R Cell;
Awareness generation and information dissemination on the schemes by the NGO to the
selected trainees to ensure transparency about the training schemes and the entitles amounts;
and
The PIU, PWD will co-ordinate with the different recognized training organization, the PAPs
either in the project area or any other place fixed by the institutes. Care shall be taken by the
R&R cell and NGO that the funds for training are utilized in best possible ways.
73. In the process of R&R, women require special attention. Change caused by relocation does
not have equal implications for members of both the sexes and may result in greater
74. PWD would, therefore, make efforts to maintain the social support network for women
headed households as far as possible so that they remain closer to their locations and /or
provide special services at the new sites. Special assistance would consist of the following:
Providing assistance with dismantling salvageable materials from their original home
Providing them priority access to all other mitigation and development assistance, and
Some examples of meeting practical needs of women that will be implemented by PWD
through NGO:
Reduced women’s workloads by providing standpipes, toilet facilities, and the like
Improve health services by providing safe drinking water, family planning and HIV/AIDS
counseling, sanitation training, immunization, etc.
Assist in childcare services for wage earning mothers, primary schools, inputs in kitchen
gardening etc.
At least 50 percent of the NGO personnel involved must be women and recruited from the
local area specifically from among the PAPs.
The independent agency for monitoring and evaluation will have representation of women key
75. PWD has evolved a number of measures towards resettlement and rehabilitation of the
vulnerable families including the women headed households, SC/ST below poverty line and
the poor (BPL in general) getting affected by its projects. The considerations therein have
been compiled as follows:
All the affected families falling under the vulnerable category including the BPL are going to
be assisted to uplift their economic status irrespective of their ownership status. Thus it implies
that, whether they do or do not possess legal title of the lands/assets, whether they are tenants
or encroachers or squatters, they will be assisted in restoring their livelihood.
If the type of loss is agricultural land and assets for an entitled person (EP) from the vulnerable
group, he/she can claim the compensation for the entire land by means of land-for-land instead
of accepting pecuniary compensation to the loss at replacement value, provided land of equal
quality or more productive value is available. All the other assistance remain the same as
those for others including transitional allowances, additional grant for severance of land,
residual plots, expenses on fees, taxes, etc. and alternative economic rehabilitation support and
training for up-gradation of the skills.
A vulnerable person in this case is eligible to receive assistance for structures at replacement
cost. He/she will also have the right to salvage materials for the demolished structure.
There is a provision for additional support to the vulnerable people who have been affected by
the loss of livelihood / primary source of income. The assistance will be the economic
rehabilitation grant supported with vocational training of EPs choice. The training will include
starting of a suitable production or service activity. In case the money is not spent on the
training program, the equivalent amount is to be paid as per EPs choice.
affected/displaced families. The grants received for such purpose for the project, will be used
for the skill development training to upgrade their existing skill, purchase of small scales
capital assets etc. While developing the enterprise development or the income generation
activities, the NGOs will contact the NABARD, SIDBI and other local financial institutions
for financing the economic ventures. The marketing and milk federations will also be
contacted for planning sustainable economic development opportunities.
A short term activity means restoring PAP’s income during periods immediately before and
after relocation. Such activities will focus on the following:
Transit allowances.
Providing short term, welfare based grants and allowances such as: One time relocation
allowance or free transport to resettlement areas or assistance for transport.
Monitoring: After training, the contracted M&E agency shall carry out the monitoring.
Internal monitoring is the responsibility of PIU with support from PMC.
GENDER PLAN
76. 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.
77. 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.
Impact on Women
78. Out of 50 households eight woman headed households are affected by the project. They
constitute around 16.00 % of the total affected and displaced population in the project area.
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.
79. 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.
80. 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. 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.
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82. The proposed road development is expected to open up new economic opportunities
for women to upgrade their skills and also better accessibility to educational and health
facilities. During consultations, women suggested to provide adequate safety measures
especially at school locations. To ensure that women are secure in receiving payments
all benefits will be provided in joint account where woman will be first beneficiary.
83. Women laborers in the construction work force: there will be requirement of
unskilled laborer where women may likely to involve in such work. Women as
household members of the skilled and semi-skilled laborers will also stay in the
construction camps and will be indirectly involved during the construction phase. The
construction contractors are expected to bring along their laborer force. Thus, in most
cases the laborers, both male and female, will be migratory laborers and there will be
involvement of local laborer force, especially for unskilled activities. There will be
involvement of local women also in the local laborer force. Foreseeing the
involvement of women both directly and indirectly in the construction activities,
certain measures are required to be taken towards welfare and wellbeing of
women and children in-particular during the construction phase.
Temporary housing
84. During the construction the families of laborers/workers will be provided with the suitable
accommodation and facilities for other civic requirements, particularly health and
sanitation;
Health centre
85. Hhealth problems of the female workers will be taken care of through health centers
temporarily set up for the construction camp. These will provide medicines and minimum
medical facilities to tackle first-aid requirements or minor accidental cases will be provided.
Additional child care facilities /crèche will be ensured.
86. A strong vigilance mechanism will have to be developed by the contractor to ensure ceasing
abuses at work places. RAP implementing NGO will provide necessary support to check
such exploitation. Scheduling of working hours for women also needs to be regulated.
Women, especially the mothers with infants will be exempted from the night shifts and
from prolonged working hours.
87. The Civil Works Contractor shall be responsible for the above interventions. The Social
Specialist at ESMU shall along with the contracted NGO facilitate the preferential provision
of work opportunities to those interested women. They shall be also responsible for internal
monitoring of these interventions on a periodic basis.
88. The External Monitoring to be undertaken by the PMC shall also monitor the
implementation of these provisions based on suitably devised gender sensitive indictors.
89. Detailed consultations have been conducted with medical institutions, trucker community
and local leaders along the project corridor as part of the study with respect to HIV/AIDS
Prevention Plan (HPP). There are five medical service centers located along the project
corridor.
90. Detailed account of various issues related to HIV/AIDS based on the consultations carried
out with Integrated Counseling and Testing Centre (ICTC) counselors, NGO personnel,
trucker community, etc., along the corridor are presented in the HPP. Strategic action plan
for mitigation of identified issues along with budget are also incorporated in HPP.
CHAPTER-7
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM
A. INTRODUCTION
91. 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
Project Level.
92. ESMU will be headed by an officer of the rank of Executive Engineer (EE), and will be
responsible for all activities related to resettlement and rehabilitation as shown in Figure
7.1. Chief Engineer (Funding Agency) will have overall responsibility of the project, who
will be assisted by Superintending Engineer (SE). The EE will be assisted by an
Environmental Specialist and a Social Specialist. ESMU will be housed in PWD
headquarters Jaipur. One each Executive Engineers at field divisions will be responsible for
E&S activities.
93. Effective RAP implementation will require institutional relationships & responsibilities,
rapid organizational development & by PWD state govt. & partnering NGO. The ESDU
will establish operational links within PWD (for e.g. finance for release of money on
approval of micro plan) & with other agencies of govt. involved in project induced
settlement. It will provide means & mechanism for coordinating the delivery of the
compensation & assistance entitled to those who will suffer loss. On behalf of PWD,
ESDU will assure the responsibility for representing the social impact & resettlement
component of the project. The ESDU will also be responsible for disseminating the
information to the public & providing additional opportunities for public comment.
94. The ESDU at the apex level will have overall responsibility for policy guidance,
coordination, and contingency planning, monitoring and overall reporting during RAP
implementation.
95. The role and responsibilities of the various offices in R&R implementation is presented
below:
1. 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.
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, PWD and suggest suitable measures to be taken,
Check implementation of RAP carried out by the agency from time to time by
undertaking site visits and consultations with PAPs,
C. PROJECT LEVEL
96. A Project Implementation Unit
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.
97. RAP will be implemented through District Level Committee .The committee would include
District Magistrate or his representative, District Land Acquisition Officer, Pardhan of
Panchayat Sámities, representative of affected villages including women, representative of
revenue department, line departments, people’s representatives, NGO and representatives of
affected population. The formation of DLCs would be facilitated by NGOs. The functions
of the DLC as follows:
ii. Approval of the micro-plan on the basis of methodology defined in the RAP;
iii. Facilitate the implementation of the RAP programs in the project-affected area.
i. Meet regularly at the pre-decided date specifically for grievance redressing purpose;
iii. Carry forward the ones which are not reconciled to the Grievance Redress
Committee;
process is prompt and efficient, implementation process will get delayed. R&R Cell will
coordinate with the Project Land Acquisition Officer to expedite the land acquisition
process.
99. NGO will facilitate linkages to be established with the agencies implementing centrally
sponsored poverty alleviation programs to restore the income of PAPs. Restoration of
community assets such as hand pumps bore wells which will require help from PHED.
PWD will extensively work on developing lateral linkages for mobilization of resources to
benefit the PAPs and to achieve the desired results expected from implementation of RAP.
100. The Revenue Department is responsible for providing land records, acquiring land and
other properties and handing them over to the proper authorities. The District Rural
Development Agency (DRDA) will extend the IRDP and other developmental schemes to
include the PAPs. The representative of these departments/agencies will be in contact with
the R&R Cell, which will facilitate the integration of the various agencies, involved in the
R&R process.
F. NGO PARTICIPATION
101. Need for NGO: Involuntary resettlement is a sensitive issue and experience 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. To overcome this deficiency, experience and well-
qualified NGO in this field will be engaged to assist the PWD in the implementation of the
RAP. Three NGOs will be hired, two for RAP implementation and one for HIV/AIDS,
women trafficking etc. The third NGO should have core competence in addressing social
issues such as HIV/AIDS; child labor, women empowerment, anti- trafficking and other
right based issues.
102. The NGO, in this sense, will have to ensure that the due entitlements flow to the PAPs in
the most effective and transparent manner. The success of the NGO inputs will largely
depend on their liaison with the PAPs and other concerned government agencies. Other
involved agencies are expected to collaborate with Project, based on instructions from the
PWD, in accordance with the policy framework and the RAP. These arrangements have to
be made during the first month of Project implementation in order to set up the various
committees and implementation mechanisms required for the project.
103. Role of NGO: The role of NGO would be of a facilitator. The NGO will work as a link
between the PIU - R&R Cell and the affected community. They will educate the PAPs on
the need to implement the Project, on aspects relating to LA and R&R measures and
ensures proper utilization of various compensations extended to the PAPs under the R&R
entitlement package. After the approval of the micro plans, the NGO will issue identity
cards to the entitled persons.
NGO Consultancy will facilitate the resettlement process. Its broad objectives will be to:
Develop project level plans for R&R in consultation with the PAPs and communicate
same to PWD;
Explain to the PAPs about the options available for their land and properties acquired
for the Project;
Ensure proper utilization by the PAPs of various compensations available under the
R&R package;
Assist the PAPs in getting benefits from various government development programs;
Help the PAPs in the Redressal of their grievances at the Grievance Reprisal
Committee;
Any other responsibility that may be assigned by the PWD for the welfare of the
affected communities.
104. In assisting the PAPs to choose among different options available to them, 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
NGO) 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.
106. As a general principle for the RAP, individual PAPs will be monitored to ensure that are
able to regain or improve their former socio-economic status and quality of life. If it
becomes clear 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.
107. In order to carry out such tasks, the employees of the NGO 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 NGO 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 NGO will have to encourage participation
of individual PAPs in such meeting by discussing their problems regarding LA, 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.
ESMU will facilitate for joint verification of land by LAO. Valuation of assets within
affected land will be carried out by respective Departments. Implementing NGO will
facilitate and assist in the valuation of assets.
Micro-Plan will be prepared for each affected person. Micro-Plan will have details of
affected area of land and the compensation for the same (including compensation for
various assets located within the affected land) along with entitlements as per the
Resettlement Policy Framework for respective members of households. NGO will
prepare the Micro-Plan.
The compensation for land and other assets for titleholders (assets alone in the case of
non- titleholders) will be disbursed through Revenue Department.
Assistance as per entitlement provisions for both titleholders and non-titleholders will
be disbursed through PIU.
Any grievances arise during valuation of land or other assets and estimation of
entitlements will be referred to the Grievance Redress Committee. This will also be
facilitated by NGO.
108. Being a project involving large scale of civil works along with implementation of RAP, the
project is likely to receive suggestions, complaints, inquiries, etc. PWD recognizes the
importance of this and hence intends to address such issues through the Complaints
Handling Procedures, under which a centralized monitoring of all the complaints received
from and through various mechanisms / individuals can efficiently take place.
109. Complaints Handling Procedure ensures that any citizen can lodge complaints with (i) any
officer not below the rank of executive engineer in charge of the work, and (ii) any officer
in charge of the redress systems in vogue in the state. Complaints related to (i) project
services (new proposal/alteration in the scope of project, ongoing /completed project
services in the areas of quality, procurement, R&R, environment and inaction/delayed
action) and (ii) personnel (misbehavior, corruption, service matter).
110. Complaints Handling Procedures assigns SE, PIU as the Chief Complaint Handling Officer
with set roles and responsibilities. He is mainly responsible for complaints not related to
personnel. Complaints related to personnel require to be dealt with as per the existing
system. Training to the employees working under the present project, needs to be given for
clear understanding of the procedures involved and to treat the complaints as an opportunity
for improvement and not to discriminate / antagonize the complainant in future dealings.
111. There is a need for an efficient grievance redress mechanism, which will assist the PAPs in
resolving queries and complaints. Any disputes will be addressed through the grievance
reprisal mechanism.
112. Formation of Grievance Redress Cell (GRC) is most important for grievance redress and it
is anticipated that most, if not all grievance, are settled by the GRC. Detailed investigation
will be undertaken which may involve field investigation with the concerned PAPs. 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.
113. The GRCs will continue to function, for the benefit of the PAPs, during the entire life of the
project including the defects liability periods. The response time prescribed for the GRCs is
15 days. The GRC will meet once in a fortnight to expedite Redressal of grievances.
114. People are not debarred from moving to the court for issues including those related to R&R
Entitlement. However, it is expected that the GRCs will play a very crucial role in
redressing grievances of the PAPs, and will help the implementation of the project as
scheduled.
115. The committee will comprise of representatives of local NGOs; public representatives (viz.,
Member of Parliament, Member of Legislative Assembly, etc) from respective district;
representative of women group, squatters and vulnerable PAFs; line department and
affected persons especially women as well as the representative of respective district
administration. Minimum participation of women in GRC will be 33%. At least two persons
from each group will be there in the GRC. The functions of the GRC will be:
To provide support for the PAPs on problems arising out of Land / Property acquisition;
To record the grievances of the PAPs, categorizes and prioritize and solve them within
a month;
To report to the aggrieved parties about the development regarding their grievance and
decision of PIU.
116. It is proposed that GRC will meet regularly (at least once in 15 days) on a pre-fixed date
(preferably on first 7th day of the month). The committee will look into the grievances of
the people and will assign the responsibilities to implement the decisions of the committee.
The committee will deliver its decision within a month of the case registration.
117. The mechanism will be based on existing laws; Figure 7.2 gives the GRC mechanism. The
Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC) will be set up at each district. Grievance not resolved
amicably at the district level will be routed through NGO to the GRC. Arbitrator may also
be appointed for unresolved cases. Arbitrator will be selected by PIU. Minimum litigation
will be the prime effort and going to judiciary will be avoided as far as possible.
118. The various queries, complaints and problems that are likely to be generated among the
PAPs will primarily relate to disputes of ownership of assets, identification of legal heirs of
deceased property owner and other non-land related issues.
119. The PIU and office of PWD will act as Public Information Centers, which will be in
possession of all documents relating to the Project including compensation packages and
grievance Redressal procedures, and will provide any information regarding compensation
and grievance Redressal.
120. Through public consultations, the PAPs will be informed that they have a right to grievance
redress. The PAPs can call upon the support of NGO to assist them in presenting their
grievances or queries to the GRC. The NGO will act as an in-built grievance reprisal body.
121. The successive grievance redress stages are illustrated in the flow chart Figure 3 District
Level Committees: The first stage will be District level Committees (DLCs) and the NGOs.
The PAPs will be encouraged to be part of DLCs composed of:
122. 33% participation of women from affected families and full participation of women from
the women headed households will also be encouraged.
123. The DLCs and the NGOs will meet at regular intervals as decided by the community,
specifically for grievance redressing purposes at a pre-decided date, time and place. The
PAPs can be formally present in these meetings and discuss their queries and grievances. At
the community level, the committee will have the power to resolve matters either by
providing information or agreeing on a follow-up action. It may also reject some grievances
for not being legitimate. However, it will have to explain to the PAP the premise for not
recording the grievance. Legitimate grievances, which the DLC is unable to resolve, will be
taken to the GRC, which will then take the necessary action after reviewing the findings of
a thorough investigation. The DLC will maintain a register of all queries and grievances,
and the subsequent action taken.
124. The PAPs will present their grievance, concerning compensation for structures / land and
R&R assistance to the DLC/NGO. The DLC and NGO will examine the grievance, and
where required will review with DRO/CA and will do utmost to reach an amicable
settlement to the satisfaction of the PAPs.
125. The PAPs, who would not be satisfied with the decision of the GRC, will have the right to
take the grievance to the PWD/PIU Head Office for its reprisal. Failing the reprisal of
grievance at PWD/PIU, the PAPs will take the case to Arbitration. The Arbitrator(s) will be
independent but appointed by PWD. Taking grievances to arbitration and Judiciary will be
avoided as far possible and the NGO will make utmost efforts at reconciliation at the GRC
level.
The training programs are to be conducted with the help of local, state and national
level training institutions and experts in various aspects of social management and
safeguard issues. PIU will also identify courses offered by the premier institutions in
India on social management and safeguard issues and enable participation of project
staff. Towards enhancing the capacity of the PWD engineers on social safeguards
management.
CHAPTER-8
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
A. INTRODUCTION
127. Implementation of RAP consists of Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement
activities. As per the conditions in the civil works contracts, land free from all
encumbrances is to be made available to the contractors. Time frame for implementation of
RAP will be synchronized with the project implementation in a way that commencement
and progress of civil works is not adversely affected.
128. The R&R officers in the corporate office and PIU R&R cells will receive training for
implementation and the capacity building will be accomplished prior to commencement of
the civil works. The NGOs will be trained to upgrade their skills to deliver the R&R
components more effectively over time. The documentation and reporting of the process of
implementation, monitoring and evaluation is to be done by the NGO and therefore, NGO
staff will be trained for such process. The PWD staff will also be trained in order to ensure
smooth implementation of RAP. The following components will be covered:
129. The implementation of the RAP consists of land acquisition and R&R activities and the
timeframe for various activities are given under Table 8.1
All properties will be subject to verification for finalization of land acquisition (LA). The
verification procedure includes checking of recorded addresses, identification of surveyed
properties and estimation of level of loss by type of property.
An Identity card will be prepared for each PAPs with an identification code and issued to
them.
Finally, they will be relocated after they have been paid compensation. Relocation sites
are developed as per the need and various other arrangements like bank accounts in joint
names of PAPs and spouse / other family members etc. are in place. ID Number for each
permanent structure is already given during structure loss survey.
130. The period for implementation of RAP has been taken as 18 months. However,
monitoring and evaluation will continue beyond the period of implementation.
Planning, surveying, assessing, policy development, institution identification, PAPs
participation, income restoration and implementation are typical RAP related
activities, which have been considered. However, sometimes sequence may change
or delays witnessed due to circumstances beyond the control of the Project.
CHAPTER-9
MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING
A. NEED FOR MONITORING
131. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) are critical activities in involuntary resettlement in order
to ameliorate problems faced by the PAPs and develop solutions immediately. Monitoring
is a periodic assessment of planned activities providing midway inputs facilitates changes
and gives necessary feedback of activities and the directions on which they are going,
whereas Evaluation is a summing up activity at the end of the project assessing whether the
activities have actually achieved their intended goals and purposes. The M&E mechanism
will measure project performance and fulfillment of the project objectives.
132. Internal monitoring of the implementation of social safeguards will be carried out by the
PIU with support of Project Management Consultant/Supervision Consultant. Towards
enhancing the quality of RAP implementation, in addition to the internal monitoring by the
PIU, external monitoring will be done by a third-party agency or Project Management
Consultant (PMC) for technical as well as environmental/social aspects. The role of third-
party agency/PMC towards external monitoring of social safeguards will include the
following:
Conduct mid-term, and end term evaluation to assess target achievements and
slippages with respect to implementation of RAP; and
134. The benchmarks and indicators will be limited in number, and combine quantitative and
qualitative types of data. The first two types of indicators, related to process and immediate
outputs and results, will be monitored to inform project management about progress and
results, and to adjust the work programme where necessary if delays or problems arise. The
results of this monitoring will be summarized in reports which will be submitted to the PIU
on a regular basis. Provision will be made for participatory monitoring involving the PAPs.
Illustrative set of monitoring indicators for physical progress, financial progress and
grievance redress have been presented in Table 9.1, Table 9.2 and Table 9.3.
Visits to sites
Valuation of property
Disbursement of compensation
Behavior of staff
Developing early warning system to alert PIU & ROs is essential. Sensitive indicators
and regular monitoring apart from those already suggested will accomplish this.
Examples of some of these will be
Law & order situation in the area, Vigilance during eviction & demolition.
CHAPTER-10
RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION BUDGET
A. INTRODUCTION
136. A consolidated overview of the budget is provided and the cost estimates given below shall be
viewed accordingly. The cost estimates for structures are based on the data collected during
the survey and contingency provisions have been made to take into account variations from
this data. Over and above, the EPs will be entitled for R&R assistance as per the
entitlement framework.
137. The budget is indicative of outlays for the different expenditure categories and calculated at
the 2014 price index. These costs will be updated and adjusted to the inflation rate as the
project continues and in respect of more specific information such as extra number of PAPs
during the implementation, unit cost will be updated if the findings of the district level
committee on market value assessment justify it.
The agricultural land will be compensated at replacement value worked out based on the
methods given in the entitlement framework.
Project proponent will compensate the structures at replacement value to the legal titleholders
and encroachers, assisted by the NGO.
B. UNIT COSTS
1. Value of Land
138. All most proposed road alignment is adjusted in the available land except curve
improvement at locations (19) and develop safety measures like footpath drain and
utility corridor in market areas. In the market areas area where sufficient land is
available but it has encroached by shopkeepers, equators or houses. One Toll plaza
is also proposed. Detail of land acquitions is given in the Annexure 10.1. Total
land requirement for the proposed road project is 61.43 ha in which 11.37 ha land is
private (which will be acquired), 17.86 ha is Govt. land and remaining 10.77 ha is
forest land. The total cost as per one time DLC rate it is approx. 1.78 Crore and as
per two time DLR rate and 100% solatium it is approx. 5.35 Crore.
2. VALUE OF STRUCTURES
139. For the loss of building structures, either commercial or residential, the titleholders, squatters
and vulnerable encroacher will be compensated at replacement cost.
140. Compensation for structure has been estimated with the help of survey. Data about different
material used in the structure have been identified during structure survey in the project
area.
141. Table 10.1 indicates the compensation for acquisition of residential/commercial/Resi- comm.
structures excluding the cost of the land. Approx. 86.42 lakh budget is taken for the
compensation of the structures.
142. In addition to replacement value of land and structure, following other assistance has to be
provided to the affected persons. The allowances to be provided are as per the entitlement
matrix. The details of other R&R assistance are given in the Table 10.1. 78.64 Lakh budget
is taken for the Assistance.