PFR 3

INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION REPORT
FOR PROPOSED NEW 400 KV SUB-STATION

At
SRINAGAR
POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION

OF UTTARAKHAND LIMITED
Prepared For
Asian Development Bank
Under
Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd
(ADB FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT, PFR-III)
Prepared by:
Vikas Sharma
Master of Social Work &
Master of Engineering
Updated in April 2010

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.
ADB Financial Assistance Project, PFR-III [Updated in April 2010] Page 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 Background 11
1.2 Scope of Work & Methodology Adopted 11
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 12
2.1 The project 12
2.1.1 Sub-station at Srinagar 14
2.2 Additional Justifications for the Projects 17
2.3 Implementation Plan 18
3.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 19
3.1 Environmental Settings 19
3.1.1 Sub-station at Srinagar 19
3.2 Seismicity 19
3.3 Ecological Resources 19
3.4 Human and economic development 20
3.4.1 Population, Literacy and Employment 21
3.4.2 Health and Education 21
3.4.3 Drinking Water, Electricity, Road and Fire fighting 21
3.4.4 Economy 21
3.4.5 Sanitary Facilities 21
3.4.6 Health environment 21
3.4.7 Historical, cultural and archaeological sites / places 21
4.0 SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND 22

MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 Environmental problems due to project location and design 22
4.2 Environmental problems associated with construction and operation 22

stage
4.2.1 Impact on Physical Resources 23
4.2.2 Impact on Environmental Resources 23
4.2.3 Impact on Ecological Resources 25
4.2.4 Impact on Human Environment 25
4.2.5 Waste Disposal 26
5.0 INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 32

PROGRAM
5.1 Institutional arrangements 32
5.2 Environmental monitoring 34
5.3 Environmental Management Plan 34
6.0 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONSULTATION 37
7.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 41
8.0 CONCLUSION 42
9.0 ANNEXURE
Annexure 1 Letter of Central Electricity Authority 43
Annexure 2 Letter of Ministry of Power, Govt. of India 47
Annexure 3 Demographic Structure of the Substation location 48
Annexure 4 Health and education Facilities of the Project Location 49
Annexure 5 Drinking Water Facilities, Electricity, Fire fighting, Roads 50

at the project Location
Annexure-6 Economic Structure of the project Areas 51
Annexure-7 Sanitary Facilities at the Project Location 52
Annexure- 8 Environment Management Plan (EMP) 53
Annexure- 9.1 Advertisement in Newspaper 67

Annexure- 9.2 (a) Public Information (in English) 69

Annexure- 9.2 (b) Public Information (in Hindi) 70
Annexure- 9.3 (a) Public consultation and awareness program (in English) 71
Annexure- 9.3 (b) Public consultation and awareness program (in Hindi) 72
Annexure- 9.4 Attendance Sheet of Public Consultation 73
Annexure- 9.5 Photographs of Public Consultation 75

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful and enchanting region of northern India. Nature has
endowed this land with so much beauty and spiritual bliss that it is also known as Dev Bhoomi,
the Land of Gods. Ganga, Yamuna and scores of other rivers originate in Uttarakhand. Among
them Ganga is the most holy and prominent as she represents the soul of India, her rich
culture, history and civilization. In Sanskrit 'Himalaya' means Abode of Snow, truly
characterizing the vast permanent snow fields above the snow line. In the heart of these
majestic mountains lies the state of Uttarakhand with Kumaon region in its east and Garhwal in
the west. Uttarakhand came into existence on 9th November 2000 as the 27th state of the
Republic of India. It was carved out of Uttar Pradesh. The State has been granted status of
special category state by Union Cabinet on 2nd May 2001.Uttarakhand is Border State
bordering China and Nepal. Geographically Uttarakhand is situated between 770 34' to 810
2' East longitude and 280 4' to 310 27' North latitude. Uttarakhand is predominantly a hilly
state with 88% of hilly area. The climate of the state varies from subtropical in valleys to
temperate on higher slopes. Total area of Uttarakhand is 53483 Sq KM, which is 1.73%
of the total area of India. The state is very rich in natural resources specially forest and water,
as it has many glaciers, dense forests, mountain peaks and a network of mighty rivers
viz., Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga, Kosi etc. A total of 64.6% of the area is under forest
cover.
ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP
2. Uttarakhand has inherited its present administrative set-up from its present
state Uttar Pradesh. The facts and figure about Uttarakhand are as follows-
Divisions 2
Districts 13
Tehsils 78
Development Blocks 95
Muncipal Areas 71
Nyay Panchayat 670
Gram Panchayat 7227
Villages 16826
Based on Year 2007 figure

DEMOGRAPHY
Population 8479562
Male 4316401
Female 4163161
Rural 6309317
Decadal Increase 19.2(1991-2001)
Population Density 159 Per Sq Km
Sex Ratio 964 Per Thousand
Per Capita Income Rs 12000 Per Year
Birth Rate 40.6
Infant Mortality Rate 52.4
Literacy Rate 72.28%
Male 84.01%
Female 60.26%
Decadal Literacy Rate 14.47%
District Wise Population Distribution (2001 census)
S.No District Name Male Female Total

1 Almora 293576 336970 630446
2 Bageshwar 118202 131250 249453
3 Champawat 110916 113545 224461
4 Chamoli 183033 186165 369198
5 Dehradun 675549 605334 1279083
6 Haridwar 773173 671040 1444213
7 Nanital 400336 362576 762912
8 Pauri 331138 365713 696851
9 Pithoragarh 227592 234557 462149
10 Rudraprayag 107425 120036 227461
11 Tehri 294842 309766 605608
12 Udham singh Nagar 649020 585528 1234548
13 Uttarkashi 151599 142580 294179
Total 4316401 4163161 8479562

Uttarakhand - Tourism State
3. Tourism is one of main source of income at Uttarakhand. The northern areas of
Uttarakhand are part of the Great Himalayas range, with average heights up to 3000-
5000 metres. The famous peaks are Nanda Devi (7816m), Trishul (7120m) and
Panchchuli (6910m). Southern Uttarakhand has plains that are part of the Terai foothills,
where temperatures are higher and towns more accessible. The state is not industrially
developed and tourism is the mainstay of the economy. For the last 7 years, Dehradun,
the largest town, has been its provisional capital. It has a well-connected railhead and a
small domestic airport.
4. To most travelers Uttarakhand is associated with its ancient traditions of

Hinduism that flourished in its high Himalayan reaches. The source of India's most
revered and important rivers Ganges as well as Yamuna, respectively called Gangotri
and Yamunotri, lie here. These two spots, along with the shrines of Badrinath and
Kedarnath, make the 4 holy sites (Char Dham) that Hindus aspire to visit. Snow-bound
for most of the year, these are open from May to October. Lower south, along the
Ganges lie the sacred towns of Rishikesh (43km from Dehradun) and Haridwar
(connected by rail to Delhi).
5. Uttarakhand's popular hill stations include Mussourie (2000m; 35 km from

Dehradun) and Nainital (2000m; 35km from railhead Kathgodam). Corbett National Park
is its noted wildlife sanctuary. The combination of mountains and rivers yields
opportunities for trekking, river rafting, hiking, which the state is promoting now.
Rishikesh is a hub of water adventure sports. There is also a ski destination in Auli.
Infrastructure
S. No. Items Year/ Period Number
1. Important Tourist Places 2006-2007 214
2. Developed Tourist Places 2006-2007 124
3. Tourist Rest Houses 2006-2007 174
4. No. of Beds in T.R.H. 2006-2007 6764
5. Rain Baseras 2006-2007 32
6. No. of Beds in Raien Basera 2006-2007 1610
7. No. of Hotels and Paying Guest Houses 2006-2007 2312
8. No. of Dharamshala 2006-2007 802

Tourist Statistics
S. No. Items Year/ Period Number
1. In Tourist Places (including Pilgrims) 2007 2,26,00,000
(i) Indian Tourist 2007 2,21,00,000
(ii) Foreign Tourist 2007 1,06,000
2. In Important National Parks 2007 1,99,043
(i) Indian Tourist 2007 18,3481
(ii) Foreign Tourist 2007 15,562
6. Uttarakhand has been declared as an Herbal State and a maximum number of

Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic medicines depend on plant sources and our state with its
biodiversity has a tremendous potential and advantage in the herbal area. It also has
the distinction to become the first state in the Nation to declare its Health & Population
Policy in December 2002 and under the policy directions it will integrate the services of
different systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Homoeopathy and Unani to achieve
synergy. The National Rural Health Mission (2005-12) too seeks to revitalize local
health traditions and mainstream AYUSH into the public health system.
7. Uttarakhand is a predominantly agricultural state with 75% of the people

deployed in this sector. The state is well linked by state highways, national highways
and district roads. The state has broad gauge railway lines but only in the plain areas.
Airports at Dehradun (Jollygrant) and Pantnagar are civil airports in the state.
8. POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION OF UTTARAKHAND LIMITED:
(PTCUL) was established to facilitate transfer of power and to improve the Transmission
of electricity system within the state, thus leading to the formation of the State Power
Grid. India has a large projected demand-supply gap and has extensive potential for
hydropower development. Hydropower generation capacity has lagged behind
particularly during the last two decades. Since 1975, the share of hydropower
generation capacity has come down to a level of 25% against a desired level of 40%.
Therefore, hydropower development is being given priority to improve hydro/thermal mix
for optimizing the efficiency of country’s power system and usage of resources for
sustainable power generation in an environment friendly manner. Apart from being an
environmentally clean source of power, hydropower would also provide a peaking
power option for the country. Government is showing strong commitment towards
hydropower projects and has launched a 50,000 MW Hydro Electric Initiative.
Uttarakhand state is endowed with tremendous hydro power potential. At present there
is an urgent necessity for constructing a power evacuation system of the order of 6000
to 6500 MW of generation project in Yamuna , Bahgirathi, Alakhnanda and Sharda
Basin. The PTCUL objective is to evacuate the power from Yamuna, Bhagirathi, and
Alaknanda river basins. The objectives of PTCUL in the ensuing Asian Development
Bank’s loan Project is to provide optimized power system expansion of the northern grid
and increase the pace of economic development in less-developed regions in
Uttarakhand State. The Project supports Government goal of providing affordable
universal power service by 2020. The need of the hour is to ensure equitable

distribution of energy, augmentation of existing transmission capacity, put and
integrated robust transmission system in place within cost , quality and time parameters
and maintain grid discipline within the frame work of the prescribed grid code. PTCULs
response is a balanced combination of reliability, security and economy. PTCUL
believes that these guiding principles must match rising expectations of a cleaner, safer,
healthier environment and of people, both affected and benefited by its activities.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & BENEFITS:
9. The proposed transmission system has been envisaged in consultation with CEA
and other beneficiary constituents for the reliable evacuation of more than 3000 MW
Power of Lata Tapovan NTPC (171 MW), Badrinath GMR Energy (140 MW), Vishnugad
NTPC (520 MW), Pipalkoti THDC (444 MW), Devsari SJVNL (330 MW), Langrasu
UJVNL (141 MW), Bawala Nandprayag UJVNL (300 MW), Srinagar P/H GVK (330
MW), Rambhara Lanco (76 MW), Phatabyung Lanco (76 MW), Singolibhatwari L&T
(99MW) and SHPs for further distribution among beneficiary states. Some units of these
projects are scheduled to be commissioned within 11th plan followed by subsequent
units at some intervals.
10. Transmission system for these projects is of a regional/ state level collaboration
as the power from these projects would be shared by Uttarakhand and other Northern
region states such as Delhi, Himanchal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar
Pradesh. These will be connected through the proposed Intra-State transmission
system and through existing lines/interconnection to other regions. Techno-Economic
clearance of the proposed project has been obtained from Central Electricity Authority
(CEA) vide letter no. 12A/G/2006-SP&PA/39 dated 09/01/2007(enclosed) and proposal
has been examined by Ministry of Power, GoI and found in order vide letter no.
11/5/2004-IC dated 4th May, 2007(APPENDIX 1 and APPENDIX 2).
11. For the subject, sub-project 400 KV substation Srinagar, this IEE document is
prepared on the data contained in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Report submitted by PTCUL on Feb 01, 2005. There is no change in the physical
parameters of the subject in relation to its design, location, land acquisition, forest land,
capacity etc. as mentioned in the report prepared earlier. This report depicts the details
of IEE for proposed new 400 KV sub-station at Srinagar for which the land has already
been identified and is in possession with PTCUL.
12. The EIA report describes the environment in the State of Uttarakhand, where the
proposed transmission project is to be located and various measures that will be taken
by PTCUL during design, construction and maintenance stages altogether to avoid and
wherever not possible to mitigate the effect on environment of various construction
activities.

1.2 Scope of Work & Methodology Adopted
13. A team of PTCUL, headed by qualified and experienced engineer specially
assigned this work has carried out the IEE of this sub-project under project PFR-III. The
team conducted reconnaissance survey to identify the major environmental issues.
Accordingly, field surveys were also undertaken to assess physical and biological
environment. An area within 12.0 Km radius around the proposed sub-station has been
defined as the study area for the collection of data. The field studies were supported by
data collected from secondary sources such as Internet, Forest Atlas of India, Statistical
Handbook for Uttarakhand District Maps, National Atlas and Thematic Mapping
Organization, Geological Survey of India, Physical map of Uttarakhand etc.
14. The broad scope of the study is:
i) To conduct field visits to collect data relevant to the study area and also collect
secondary data so as to establish the baseline environmental status of the study
area;
ii) To assess the impacts on environmental attributes due to the location, design,
construction and operation of the proposed project;
iii) To prepare a mitigation plan outlining the measures for protecting the environment
including institutional arrangement and environmental monitoring;
iv) To identify critical environmental attributes required to be monitored subsequent to
the implementation of the proposed project; and
v) To carry out consultation with local people so as to identify the public perception of
the project.
vi) Borrower (i.e. PTCUL) will submit environmental monitoring reports to ADB once
in a year.
1.2.1 Data Constraints

15. This report is prepared on the basis of field study and with the help of available
secondary data.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
2.1 The project
16. The project involves construction of new 400 KV substation at village Khandukhal
in Srinagar town (district Pauri) as discussed below. The location map of this substation
is presented as Figure 2.1, Figure 2.2 and Figure 23.
Figure 2.1: Location map of the proposed substation


2.1.1 400 KV Sub-station at Srinagar

17. The work involves construction of a new sub-station of Voltage ratio
400/220/132KV and capacity of 2x315 MVA and 2x160 MVA at Khandukhal 11 Km
away from Srinagar in Pauri district of Uttarakhand. Total land acquired is 17.295 hect.
which is classified as civil forest land and leased to Power Transmission Corporation of
Uttarakhand Ltd. for 30 years. PTCUL has deposited Rs. 3,27,55,278 (1,00,31,100 as
NPV+15,,91,140 as compensatory a forestation+ 2,30,000 nearby proposed land+
20903038 as lease rent for 30 years) to the forest department. All the formalities have
been completed including cutting of 121 number of trees by forest department and the
land is in possession with PTCUL. The estimated cost for this substation is Rs. 158.01
crores.

18. Srinagar town offers a panoramic view of the great Himalayas form it's towns and
villages. The Srinagar City which is situated in valley at an altitude of 579 Mts. above
the sea-level in the headquarters of the District Pauri Garhwal and the Garhwal Division.
There is Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University and Medical college, number
of schools and Inter colleges are in Srinagar. Headquarters of all Govt. departments are
located in the District Pauri .
19. The project site is uncultivated barren civil forest land. The proposed site is 6 Km
away from the NH-58 connecting Haridwar to Rudrapryag and Chamoli Districts. All the
major utilities like Fire station, Hospital, Medical college, Police station, Schools,
Colleges and University etc. are available in the Srinagar town which is 11 Km away
from the project site. Details of Srinagar town are given below:-
Formal Re-establishment : 1896
Longitude / Latitude : 30 o 13' N | 78 o 36' E
Region/Location : Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand Central Himalayas, India
Area/STD Code : 01346
Zip/Pin Code : 246174
Population : 19,861 (2001census)
Literacy : 83%
Area : 9.659 Sq Kilometers
Altitude : 579 Meters
Weather : Mild in Winter and Hot in Summer
Temperatures : Average Temperature 24o C

Maximum Temp. 42o C | Minimum Temp. 10o C

20. This project is the part of scheme submitted to ADB for financial assistance in
Alaknanda Basin to evacuate the power of the following Power Houses –
Lata Tapovan NTPC (171 MW)
Badrinath GMR Energy (140 MW)

Vishnugad NTPC (520 MW)
Pipalkoti THDC (444 MW)

Devsari SJVNL (330 MW)
Langrasu UJVNL (141 MW)
Bawala Nandprayag UJVNL (300 MW)
Srinagar P/H GVK (330 MW)

Rambhara Lanco (76 MW)
Phatabyung Lanco (76 MW )
Singolibhatwari L&T (99MW)
SHPs.
21. The Initial Environment Examination Report has been prepared by Power
Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd. (PTCUL) to comply with the requirements
of ADB for its Power Sector Development Loan for the Transmission Improvement
project “Transmission system associated with Alaknanda basin projects more than 3000
MW HEP being constructed by NTPC, THDC, GVK, GMR and SHPs at
Chamoli/Pauri/Udhamsingh Nagar districts of Uttarakhand state by the year 2008-2009
to 2011-2012.
22. The IEE report describes the environment in the State of Uttarakhand, where the
proposed transmission project is to be located and various measures that will be taken
by PTCUL during design, construction and maintenance stages altogether to avoid and
wherever not possible to mitigate the effect on environment of various construction
activities.
2.2 Additional Justifications for the project
23. In addition to the above justification, the overall power scenario of Uttarakhand
as described below also justifies the construction of new substation. The total proposed
pooled power at 400 KV Srinagar S/s will be more than 3000 MW. This substation will
evacuate the pooled power of generators in Alaknanda Basin which are given below:
24. Lata Tapovan NTPC (171 MW), Badrinath GMR Energy (140 MW), Vishnugad
NTPC (520 MW), Pipalkoti THDC (444 MW), Devsari SJVNL (330 MW), Langrasu
UJVNL (141 MW), Bawala Nandprayag UJVNL (300 MW), Srinagar P/H GVK (330
MW), Rambhara Lanco (76 MW), Phatabyung Lanco (76 MW), Singolibhatwari L&T
(99MW) and SHPs.
25. After the construction of new 400 KV substation at Srinagar, Srinagar will
become the pooled power hub. Presently Srinagar town and nearby areas are feed in
radial mode through single circuit 132 KV Rishikesh- Srinagar line. Whenever there is
any breakdown or shutdown in the line there is no alternate supply on EHV system.
400/220/132 KV sub-station Srinagar will be connected with existing 132 KV substation
Srinagar, the EHV system will strengthen and reliability of the supply to the Srinagar
town and its nearby areas will be more.
26. Similarly 400/220/132 KV sub-station Srinagar will be connected with 132 KV
sub-station Simli (Karanpryag) and 132 KV sub-station Satpuli (Pauri), the EHV system
will strengthen and reliability of the supply to the Simli and Satpuli sub-stations.
Reliability of the supply to the 132 KV sub-station Kotdwar, which is an industrial area,
will also increase as it will be connected to 400/220/132 KV sub-station Srinagar
through 132 KV sub-station Satpuli.
27. Reasons of forecasted generation and demand growth
i) Due to rapid growth of the hydro power generation sector, helped by the
Nation’s special attention to the growth of Uttarakhand.
ii) Due to rapid growth of the industrial sector, helped by the Nation’s special
attention to the growth of Uttarakhand.
iii) Higher consumption in the domestic sector due to development under Govt.
APDP scheme and increasing use of modem gadgets.
iv) Also, the Government of India (GOI) has envisaged 100% electrification of
villages by the end of 11th plan i.e. by 2012 and coverage of 100%
households by the 11th plan, i.e. by 2012. At present, about 5% of the
villages needs to be electrified.
28. There is urgent need of system up gradation, this need will be fulfilled by the
ADB under the program loan. The project will help in evacuation of upcoming power
generation, operational efficiency, quality of power and reliability of the system.
2.3 Implementation Plan
29. The proposed project involves construction of new 400 KV Sub-station. Since the
land has already been acquired for the purpose, hence the land acquisition problems
are not there. The activities for the development of land are already in progress. Tender
for procurement of equipments, erection of sub-station equipments, testing and
commissioning has already being initiated and technical evaluation has been done , the
project is expected to start by the end of 2008 The project is expected to take 24-26
months for completion.

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT
30. The description of the surrounding environmental conditions around the
proposed substation area is given briefly in following sections.
3.1 Environmental Settings
3.1.1 Sub-station at Srinagar
31. The study area comprises of mainly scrub and bushes. The temperature varies
maximum of 42oC to minimum of 10oC. The average rainfall in the area is 1547 mm.
The soil in the study area is yellowish in colour with loamy texture. The geology consists
of mixed alluvium and sandstone shale grit and conglomerate. The region consists of
entirely medium to high grade metamorphic rocks and is intruded by latter volcanic
rocks. The study area is not a flood prone area. The population in the study area
consists of mostly farmers and workers.
3.2 Seismicity
32. The study area falls under Zone IV and slightly above on modified Mercalli
Intensity Scale, where the maximum intensity could reached VIII which is not the most
severe seismic zone and is referred as Medium Damage Risk Zone.
3.3 Ecological Resources
Flora
33. Ferns: Over 120 species of fern grow in damp ravines, Covered rocks and tree
trunks. Fueli Ferns grow abundantly in the monsoon month of July, August and
September.
34. Tree: The hills abound wild cherry, wild Apple, Spindle Wood, Oak, Fig, Poplar,
Holly, Rhododendron, Masuri Berry, Dogwood, Horse Chestnut and hill tuna. At higher
altitudes, forests are crowded with Himalayan cypress, Deodar, Blue pine, Fir and Long
leafed pine.
35. Acacia Arabica (Babul): This tree and other of same genus yield a gum, which is
used as substitute for gum Arabic.
36. Egle Marmelos (Bel): The fruit is a specific in atonic diarrhea and dysentery.
37. Artemisia Vulgris (Pati) : It has stomachic and tonic properties and is given in
fevers.
38. Boenning Hausenia albiflora (Pisu-ghas): Exported and used as a medicine for
poultry.
39. Bauhinia Veriegata (Kachnar): The root in decoction is useful in dyspepsia and
flatulency, the flowers with sugar as gentle laxative, and the bark, flowers or root
triturated in rice-water as a cataplasm to promote suppuration.

40. Berberis Lycium (Kingora-ki-jar): An extract from the roots is known as rasaut.
The medicinal extract is highly esteemed as a febrifuge and as a local application in eye
diseases.
41. Bombax Malabaricum (Semal): The gum is given in asthenic cases, the root
furnishes one of the musali and is used as a stimulant and tonic and in large doses as
an emetic, and the leaves are employed as an aphrodisiac and in special diseases.
42. Cinnamomum Tamala Tej (Bark), Tejpat (Leaves): The bark and leaves are used
as a carminative, aromatic and stimulant in coughs and dyspepsia and generally as
substitute for tree cinnamon.
43. Aconitum Hetrophyllum Atis (Root): It is used as a tonic, febrifuge and
aphrodisiac.
Fauna
44. The valleys of Garhwal are quite rich in wild life and are excellent grounds for the
naturalist. Shielded from trigger-happy populace, animals and birds abound in the thick
forests.
45. Animals: The cat family is abundant in these mountains and would include the
Tiger, Panther, Civet cat, Leopard cat and Jungle Cat. Relatives of the domesticated
dog would include the Himalayan Silver Fox and the Jackal. Various species of deer
including the Musk Deer and the Barking Deer roam in the forest. Sambhar and Gural
as well as the Bear and the Porcupine can also be seen. The flying mammal, the Bat
too is common. Among the most adorable animals in this region are the Chipmunk, the
Rhesus Monkey and the Flying Squirrel.
46. Birds: Over 400 varieties of birds have been recorded in the Himalayan region.
The shore Bird- Musphekraa forest host, the Jewel Thrush, Black headed Oriole, Black
headed yellow Bulbul, Rosy Minivet, Laughing Thrush, Golden Backed Wood pecker
and the Blue fly Catcher, Wintering waterfowl include the Goosander, Brahminy Duck &
Green Shank, Grey headed Fishing Eagles may also be seen by the river edge. After
ascending over 5000 feet, the Woodpecker, Thrush & Warbler become more common,
between 8000-11000 feet, Grosbeak, Rock Thrush, Crested black Tit & red headed
Laughing Thrush are a plenty.
3.4 Human and economic development
47. This section discusses the baseline scenario of the socio-economic environment
in the study area. The issues discussed are population, education, employment,
community services and transportation. For assessing the baseline socio-economic
data, information from secondary data sources i.e. the 2001 Census data has been
considered.

3.4.1 Population, Literacy and Employment
48. The population density of Pauri is 159/sqr Km. For Srinagar town the details for
the socio-economic statistics like total population, density, sex ratio, literacy rate,
workers & non-workers, schedule caste and schedule tribe is given in Annexure -3.
3.4.2 Health and Education
49. Srinagar has the best educational and medical facilities. The details on the health
and educational facilities are given in Annexure - 4.
3.4.3 Drinking Water, Electricity, road and Fire fighting
50. The main source of drinking water is natural source and tap water. The details on
drinking water electricity, fire-fighting facilities are given as Annexure -5.
3.4.4 Economy
51. Economic profile in the study area is given as Annexure -6.
3.4.5 Sanitary Facilities
52. The normal mode of disposal of sewage is through open drains and pit system.
The details on sanitary facilities are given as Annexure-7.
3.4.6 Health environment
53. The project site is situated on hills in very good climatic condition, there is no air,
noise, water and industrial pollution. Health environment is very good.
3.4.7 Historical, cultural and archaeological sites /places
54. There are no historical/archeological sites in the study area around the proposed
new substation.

4.0 SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION
MEASURES.
4.1 Environmental problems due to project location and design
55. Potential adverse environmental impacts associated with location of proposed
new station has already been avoided or minimized through proper site selection. The
site selection has been done in such a way that human resettlements are away, does
not affect monuments of cultural or historical importance, does not create a threat to the
survival of any community with special reference to tribal communities, does not affect
any public utility services like playgrounds or schools, does not affect any sanctuaries,
national park and reserve forest areas.
4.2 Environmental problems associated with Construction and Operation
Stage
56. The project activities would involve transportation of material and equipment,
erection of sub-station steel structures, construction of foundation material for
structures, etc. and cable trench, grounding of switch yard equipment, installation of the
equipments (such as transformers, circuit breaker, lightning arrester, power and control
cables, bus bars), testing and commissioning of these equipments. During the operation
phase most of the construction phase impacts will get stabilized and the impacts will be
restricted only to the operation and maintenance of the substation.
57. The impacts on the environment from various activities of the project can be
categorized as follows:
• Impact on Physical Resources
Impact on Topography
Impact on Climate
• Impact on Environmental Resources
Impact on Air Quality

Impact on Noise Levels
Impact on surface Water Quality
Impact on ground Water Quality
Impact on Soils and Geology
• Impact on Ecological Resources
Terrestrial Ecology
Wild Life
Aquatic Ecology
• Human Environment
Health and Safety

Agriculture
Socio-economics
Resettlement and Rehabilitation
Cultural sites
Traffic and Transport
• Waste Disposal
Solid waste disposal

Liquid waste disposal
58. The impacts of the project activities on various environmental attributes are
discussed in subsequent sections.
4.2.1 Impact on Physical Resources
Impact on Topography
59. During the construction of the proposed project, the topography will change due
to leveling of the proposed uneven site. The permanent change would be the presence
of substation and associated structures on the leveled land. Cutting of trees (121 no) is
minimum and its approval from forest department has already been obtained and
amount has been deposited.
Impact on Climate
60. The project involves negligible deforestation and/or vegetation. Hence impact on
climate is not anticipated.
4.2.2 Impact on Environmental Resources
Impact on Air quality
61. During the construction phase, the activities would involve excavation, movement
of transporting vehicles along the haul road (through pucca roads, but are not
maintained). All these activities would give rise to emission of dust particles thereby
affecting air quality marginally at the site which although will be transitory in nature.
Sprinkling of water during excavation will reduce the dust emission to the greater extent.
62. The project will not have any negative impact on the air quality of the region
during the operation phase.
Impact on Noise Levels
63. During the construction, the major sources of noise pollution are movement of
vehicles transporting the construction material and equipment to the site. The major
work of the construction is expected to be carried out during the day time. The noise
produced during the construction will have negligible impact on the residents of
Villagers as they are too far more over the exposure for very short period.
64. During the operation phase of the project there will noise from the substation due
to transformers operation which will be felt only up to 15 to 50 m from the substation

area. However there are no settlements within the distance of 50 m of the proposed
sub-station. It is proposed that the substation area should be surrounded by wall, which
will have sound attenuation effect and proper maintenance of the
equipments/machineries inside the sub-stations so that the ambient noise level meets
the CPCB standard for residential areas (55 dB(A) during daytime and 45 dB(A) during
night time ) at the boundary of sub-station.
Impact on Surface Water Quality
65. The construction and operation of the proposed project will not have any major
impact on the surface and ground water quality in the area. Contamination to water
bodies may result due to spilling of construction materials and surface runoff from the
construction site joining the water body. There may be increase in the turbidity levels in
Alaknanda River at Srinagar substation if the surface runoff from the substation meets
the river. This can be avoided by construction of sedimentation pond at the construction
site.
66. It is proposed to employ workers for the construction purpose. Adequate drinking
water facilities, sanitary facilities and drainage in the temporary colonies of the
construction workers should be provided to avoid the surface water pollution. Provision
of adequate washing and toilet facilities with septic tanks and appropriate refuse
collection and disposal system should be made obligatory. This should form an integral
component in the planning stage before commencement of construction activity.
67. Sedimentation ponds should be provided at the substation site during the
construction phase. The sludge generated at the trap should be kept in specified place
inside the premise of sub-stations and sold to authorized contractors/third parties. No
sludge disposal on land should be done.
Impact on Ground Water Quality
68. Ground water pollution can take place, if chemical substances and oily waste get
leached by precipitation of water and percolate to the ground water table. Avoiding
spilling at the construction site will minimize the chances of leaching construction
chemicals to the ground water. Adequate treatment facilities at the substation areas
should be provided as stated above to avoid ground water pollution.
Impact on Soil and Geology
69. The impact on soils will be due to the soil erosion at the construction site and
along the access routes due to excavation activity and land clearance, leveling and
stabilization of sub-station construction sites will be done after completion of
construction activity. Construction chemicals will be handled properly to avoid any soil
contamination.
70. Geological impacts are related to damage due to seismic conditions. The study
falls under marcalli intensity scale zone IV where the max. Intensity could reach VIII
Which is not severe seismic zone. However, foundation design needs to be done
considering the probability of occurrence of earthquake at the design stage itself.

4.2.3 Impact on Ecological Resources
Terrestrial Ecology
71. There are few trees which has already being cut by the forest department after
depositing the required amount by the PTCUL as land belongs to forest department and
lease out to PTCUL for 30 years. There is no wildlife sanctuary, wetland or reserve
forest in the close vicinity of the proposed substations. The proposed project area of
Srinagar hosts small patches of vegetation which mainly consists of few scrubs and
trees like bamboo, mango, teak, eucalyptus etc. Plantation around the substation area
will improve the ecology and aesthetics in the surrounding.
Wild Life
72. The faunal species in the study area is mainly of those associated with manmade
habitat. No wild life occurrence is there around the substation areas. There may be
possibility of bird hits to the conductors, which should be avoided by installing the
deflectors.
Impact on Aquatic Ecology
73. Impact on aquatic ecology is not anticipated, as the site is located approximately
500 mt away from the water bodies. There are changes of surface runoff during
construction activity meeting the Alaknanda River at Srinagar site which is located on
the upland hill adjacent to the river. The surface runoff should be routed to the
sedimentation pond to avoid the river water pollution.
4.2.4 Impact on Human Environment
Health and Safety
74. Health and safety impacts will be in terms of risk of accidents and exposure to
electromagnetic fields at the substation. The accidents may due to electro-cutting,
lightening, fires and explosions. The lightening arresters should be provided at strategic
locations in the substation. Sufficient number of fire protection equipments like buckets,
fire extinguishers, fire water tank should be provided for emergency needs. At the
substation level, the safety and emergency procedures manual should be kept.
Necessary training regarding safety aspects to the personnel working at the substation
and line inspectors should be provided. Personal protective equipments like safety
gloves, helmet, mufflers etc will be provided during construction period and during the
maintenance work. The importance should be given to maintain hygienic conditions and
good aesthetics at the substation.
Agriculture
75. Proposed Srinagar sub-station is located at Khandukhal Village; civil forest land
has been leased out through state government and is in possession with PTCUL.
Acquisition of agriculture land has been avoided as far possible for the substation.
Hence no major impact on the agriculture is envisaged. No surrounding agriculture land
will be affected due to construction activity, as the access to the site will be through the
existing roads.

Socio-economics
76. Beneficial impacts are envisaged on socio-economic conditions, as there will
rural and urban electrification. There will also be job opportunities during the
construction period for the local population. At the state level, the industrial development
may take place, which will trigger the economic growth on the regional scale.
Resettlement and Rehabilitation
77. The land acquisition does not involve the displacement of any houses at the new
substations as the land belongs to forest department and lease out to PTCUL for 30
years.
Cultural sites
78. There are no archaeological, historical or cultural important sites around the
substations; hence the impacts on these sites are not envisaged.
Traffic & Transport
79. During the construction phase, traffic disturbance needs to be minimized by
avoiding high-density areas, proper traffic signs, ensuring proper access roads and
avoiding road blockage.
4.2.5 Waste Disposal
Solid waste disposal
80. The solid waste generation at the substations will include metal scraps, wooden
packing material etc. Solid waste/scrap will be collected and disposed of in compliance
with the Environmental Protection Act, 1986, and applicable regulations and rules.
Liquid waste disposal
81. Main liquid waste is the oil waste etc. PTCUL has discontinued procurement of
poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) transformer oil. Pure hydrocarbon mineral oil will be
used for transformers, current transformers, potential transformers and capacitors under
the project which will not have any adverse environmental impacts. Separated oily
waste will be collected and disposed of in compliance with the Environmental Protection
Act, 1986, and applicable regulations and rules.
82. The environmental impact matrix and the mitigation measures are given in
Table-4.1 below.

Table – 4.1: Environmental Impact Matrix
S. Environmen Potential impacts Nature of Magnitude of impacts Mitigation measures Implementation
No. tal attribute impact & Monitoring
Low Medium High
A. Physical
Resources
1. Topography Change in the surface Direct/Loca X Plantation around the During

features l/ substation area to improve the construction and
irreversible aesthetics operation phase
2. Climate No impacts on the Direct/Loca X No mitigation required --

climatic conditions l/
irreversible
B. Environment
al Resources
1. Air Quality Due to increase of dust Direct/Loca X Watering at construction site, During
project will have l/ limited bare soils, maintenance construction
marginal impact on air reversible of vehicles activity
quality.
2. Noise Noise due to general Direct/Loca X No nearby settlement, During

construction activities l/ however restriction of noise construction
on the nearby reversible generating activities at night activity
settlements and use of personal protective
equipment like ear plugs,
mufflers etc. enclosure around
the construction site and use of
low noise generating activities.

Noise arising from Direct/Loca X There is no nearby populated During
substation operation l/ area. Monitoring of possible operational
and corona noise from reversible corona noise to identify and phase
conductors correct problems.
Proper maintenance of
equipments/ machineries so
the ambient noise standard is
met
3. Surface and Runoff from the Direct/Loca X Sedimentation ponds at the Before
Ground construction site l/ substations for waste water. construction
Water quality reversible activity
Domestic wastewater Direct/Loca X Domestic waste treatment by During

from construction sites l/ providing septic tank soak pit. construction and
and during substation reversible operation
operation
Oil spillage indirect/Lo X Containment structures, oil During

cal/ water separation, adopting construction and
reversible good practices for oil handling operation
and maintenance works
Oil contamination indirect/Lo X Oil trap installation for During operation

during maintenance cal/ separation of oil from water
reversible
4. Soils and Soil erosion due to Direct/Loca X Stabilization of disturbed land. During and after
Geology construction activities. l/ Proper handling of construction the construction
reversible chemicals to avoid spillage. activity

Damage due to Direct/region X Site already selected and Before the
seismic activity al/ reversible proper foundation design construction
considering the geological activity.
conditions and seismicity of
the area
C. Ecological
Resources
1. Terrestrial Loss of vegetation Direct/Local/ X Plantation around the After the

Ecology irreversible substation area will improve construction
the ecology and aesthetics phase
in the surrounding
2. Terrestrial Disturbance to the Direct/Local/ X No wildlife around the After the

Fauna local fauna during reversible substation area. Most are construction
construction associated with man. activity
Hence no mitigation is
required.
Disturbance to the Direct/Local/ X Monitoring for bird strikes During

local fauna during reversible during the operation and operational
operation use of deflectors if required. stage activity.
3. Aquatic No significant impacts Direct/Local/ X No mitigations required During and after

Ecology envisaged reversible the construction
activity.
D. Human
Environment
1. Health and Exposure to Direct/Local/ X Substation site is away from --

Safety electromagnetic fields continuous the settlement. No houses
in the immediate vicinity. No
mitigations required.

Fires, explosion and Direct/Local X Use of personal protective During operation
other accidents at the equipments during phase
substations construction and
maintenance. Prepare and
implement safety and
emergency manual.
Regular inspection of lines
for faults prone to
accidents. Provision of Fire
protection equipments.
Provision of Lightening
arrestors
2. Agriculture Permanent and Direct/Local/ X No mitigations required as --

temporary loss of reversible there is no acquisition of
agriculture agriculture land.
3. Socio- Beneficial impacts from Direct/region X Unskilled job opportunities During

economics rural and urban al during the construction construction
electrification. Job period. Indirect benefits phase
opportunities during such as petty purchases of
construction phase domestic items and logistic
local support ( tractor
trolley, donkeys etc during
construction period.
Overall economic growth of
the region.
4. Resettlement Resettlement of the Direct/Local/ X No displacement of houses --

house in substation reversible hence no mitigation
areas required

5. Cultural sites No archaeological, Direct/Local/ X No mitigation required --
historical or cultural reversible
important sites are
affected by the
construction of the
substations
6. Traffic and Traffic congestion due Direct/Local/ X Avoid high density areas, During
Transportatio to movement of reversible proper traffic signs at the construction
n construction vehicles construction site, ensuring phase
proper access roads
E Solid Waste Probability of Surface indirect/Loca X The wooden and metallic During
Disposal and ground pollution l/ reversible scrap will be collected and construction and
disposed off in compliance maintenance
with the Environmental
Protection Act, 1986, and
applicable regulations and
rules.
F Liquid (Oil) Probability of Surface indirect/Loca X The oil sludge should be During
waste and ground pollution l/ reversible separately stored in the construction and
Disposal containers and disposed off maintenance.
in compliance with the
Environmental Protection
Act, 1986, and applicable
regulations and rules.

5.0 INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
PROGRAM
5.1 Institutional arrangements
83. The mitigation measures suggested requires monitoring of environmental
attributes both during construction and operational phase of the project. PTCUL have a
separate environmental cell for dealing with the various environmental issues at the
corporate level. In the PTCUL there is environmental cell both at the corporate and
regional levels to monitor and implement environmental good practices.
84. The environment management cell at both the levels is headed by qualified and
experienced engineer who is well aware of the project activities and its impacts on the
environment. The engineer should be able to give guidance to the personnel to adopt the
environmental good practice.
85. The duties of the environmental cell at the corporate level:
Monitoring and implementation of mitigation measures during construction and
operation phases of the project.
Prepare environmental management cell at both the levels is headed by
qualified and experienced engineer who is aware of the project activities and
its impacts on the environment. The engineer should be able to give guidance
to the personnel to adopt the environmental good practice.
Advising and coordinating regional environmental management cells activity
towards effective environment management.
Prepare environment and safety manual for the operation of sub-station.
Liaise with the Ministry of Environment Forest (MoEF), New Delhi and State
Department of environment and sought their help to solve the environment
related issues of the project implementation.
Advise to project planning cell on environmental and social issues while route
selection of the alignment at the planning stage to avoid negative
environmental impact.
Provide Training and awareness on environmental and social issues related to
power transmission projects to the project staff.
86. The duties of the environmental cell at the regional level:
Implement the environment policy guidelines and environmental good

practices at the sites.
Advising and coordinating the field offices activity towards effective
environment management.
Implement environment and safety manual.
Liaise with the State pollution control board and sought their help to solve the
environment monitoring related issues.

Carry out environmental and social survey in conjunction with project planning
cell while route selection of the alignment at the planning stage to avoid
negative environmental impact.
Provide Training and awareness to the field offices on environmental and
social issues related to power transmission projects.
87. Institutional Structures and Responsibility for Environmental Management Plan at

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL) is given in Figure 5.1
below:
Figure 5.1: Institutional Structures and Responsibility for Environmental Management

Plan at Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (PTCUL)
Environmental Coordinate with

Degradation, MoEF, GoUK,
Pollution, social GOI, ADB and
issues and other regulatory
community authorities
development, during
Resettlement, construction
Poverty and operation
Alleviation stages of
project
EMSD
(Project in-
charge)
Environmental Issues Social Issues

Supervision of Environment Social Issues, Community
related activities Development, R&R,
EMST PIU Executive Executive
Dy.GM, Ex. Environmental Engineer Engineer
Engineer professionals,
(Engineers, Responsible for Responsible for
Responsible for field addressing addressing
supervising supervisors) social issues of community
contractors and Responsible the community concerns and
overseeing the monitoring and overseeing
implementation reporting resettlement
of EMP progress on the issues
EMP
EMSD = Environmental Management and Social Department, EMP = environmental management plan, EMST =
Environmental management and Social Team, MOEF = Ministry of Environment and Forests, PIU = Project
Implementation Unit

5.2 Environmental monitoring
88. During the construction and operation phase of this project, the monitoring of the
environmental aspects shall be done at the substation level by a competent officer under
guidance of the regional and corporate level offices. During the construction phase, the
prospective contractor should ensure that activities like handling of earth work, clearing
work, access road construction, putting proper traffic signals is done properly to have
minimum impact. This in turn should be monitored by the Engineer-in–Charge of the
individual substation. Preventive maintenance should be carried out to identify and
resolve problems related cooling oil, gaskets, circuit breakers, vibration measurements,
and other monitoring activities at regular intervals.
89. Monitoring of oil water separation and sanitary waste treatment should be done
periodically to avoid water pollution. Other environmental good practices include noise
abatement, maintaining hygienic conditions, maintenance of fire and safety equipment
etc. Clearing of grass should be done periodically and medium height tree plantation
around the substation wall should be done at the substation areas. Monitoring report
should be prepared once in six months with the corrective action plan for the problem
areas.
90. Overall the environmental good practices should be followed as per environmental
policy guidelines.
5.3 Environmental Management Plan
91. The main benefits of the environmental mitigation plan are (i) ensuring that
environmental standards are met during design, construction, and operation of the
project; (ii) providing offsets to negate project impacts especially ecological impacts, e.g.,
in the form of compensatory afforestation, greenbelt development and landscaping.
Without such expenditures, the project might generate large environmental impacts,
causing the biophysical environment in the area to deteriorate and indirectly depressing
the economies of local communities. No tree cutting is involved for the construction of the
substation at 400 Kv sub-station at Srinagar.
a. Summary EMP for the project components is provided in Table as Annexure- 8.
The compliance with the EMP has been prepared based upon optimum and
reasonable costs that are derived upon minimization of mitigation measures on a
“least-cost” basis.
b. The 400 KV substation project cost is 172.08 crores which includes the no land
cost, as it is government land. The EMP costs for the substation are given below
in Table 5.1 below:

Table 5.1: EMP Cost during Construction Stage
S. Activity Unit Rate Quantity Amount
No. (INR) (INR) Lacs
1 Safety awareness program No. - at least Contractor
among the villagers and every shall
workmen. The contractor will other implement
conduct Information Education month the same as
and Consultation Communication per clause
(IEC) campaigns at least every 22.1 of
other month, addressed to all site Section 8 –
staff and labour to the immediate Special
local community and project Condition of
affected people about the project Contract
related environment management
and social issues.
2 Water sprinkling at haul road for - - - Contractor
suppression of dust due to vehicle shall
movement/heavy machinery implement
movement will be done with water the same as
tankers/manually as per per clause
requirement of the conditions at 22.1 of
site to minimize the dust pollution. Section 8 –
Special
Condition of
Contract
3 Personal Protective Equipment No. - 75 The
(PPE) such as Safety Helmets, contractor will
gumboots, safety Jackets, Ear maintain a
plugs & Nose masks to workers stock of at
working at construction site. The least 75
number of safety jackets at site PPE’s in his
store will be at least 10 jackets stores for
and 75 numbers of each of the uses as per
following PPE items will be clause no
available at site at one time. 22.2 of
a) Helmets Section 8 -
b) Gumboots Special
c) Nose masks Condition of
d) Ear plugs Contract.

4 Provision of sanitation facility - - - Contractor
around the camp site. shall
implement
the same as
per clause
22.2 of
Section 8 –
Special
Condition of
Contract
5 Construction stage monitoring of
Ambient Air and Ambient Noise
due to construction activity by
approved monitoring agency -
Once in 3 months interval near
habitation close to construction No. 8500 12 1.02
site. Payment will be made after No. 4000 12 0.48
the verification from the site No. 7500 12 0.90
engineer.
A) Ambient Air monitoring
B) Ambient Noise monitoring
C) Drinking water monitoring at

camp site
6 Green belt development inside the Lump 5.0
campus of sub-station sum
7 Environmental enhancement such Lump 18.1
as repairing, whitewashing of sum
worship places and schools,
provision of drinking water
facilities, sitting benches etc. and
development of green belt along
the worship place and schools,
repairing of approach road and
provision of bathing ghats close to
project site. Detail plan with
costing will be prepared by
Implementing Agency and upon

approval by Engineer/PTCUL, it
will be executed. Upon verification
of concern Engineer, the payment
shall be done.
8 Medical camps for workmen and No. 15000 30 4.50
society including checkup of
Sexually Transmitted Infections
(STI) and Sexually Transmitted
Diseases (STD) including
HIV/AIDS and health awareness
program on monthly basis shall be
done by the Contractor. Payment
to the contractor for preparation
and implementation this program
shall not exceed the provisional
sum dedicated for this purpose
(Clause 22.2.7 of Section – 8 of
Special Condition of Contract)
Total EMP cost during construction stage 30.00
92. The land has been provided by the State Government. There is no permanent or
temporary structure on the land, hence there is no resettlement. There is no tree on this
land hence no forest compensation is required.
6.0 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONSULTATION
93. Whenever a power transmission system is planned and put up for the
Government’s approval, a Gazette notification of the transmission scheme is made in the
state Gazette under section 29(II) of the Electricity (Supply) Act of 1948. The details of
the schemes including the locations ( villages/towns) through which it will pass should be
published in daily news papers of the area for information and to solicit comments, from
the public within stipulated period. This is to allay fears and apprehensions of people and
the objections or suggestions received, are considered in the location of the project.
Presently the public consultation is done as a part of social assessment separately to
ascertain the people’s reaction and the related issues are covered separately in the
social assessment report.
94. During the survey, public consultation has done to know the people’s perceptions
about the project and environmental problems. The purpose of the public consultation
includes the following:
To ascertain the public views on various environmental issues related to sub-station;

To encourage and provide for people’s participation in project implementation; and
To obtain new insight and site specific information, and to appropriating possible
mitigation measures based on local knowledge of the communities.
Process Adopted:
95. Public consultation is an integral part of EMP report. Community consultations
covering Environmental and Social aspects have been done close to proposed route of
transmission line with Panchayat members and local villagers including women group.
Local communities, who are primary stakeholders, have been chosen for consultation.
Focused group discussion with the local community is adopted as a tool for the
consultation along the transmission line. The local communities had been informed in
advance about the date, venue, and purposes of the public consultation with briefing on
project interventions including its benefits and disadvantages. The environmental
concerns and suggestions made by the participants has been listed out, discussed and
dissolved.
96. The details of scheme including the locations (villages/towns) where the route
alignment of transmission line is proposed is published in daily news papers Amar Ujala,
Uttarakhand edition, Danik Jagran, Uttarakhand edition and Times of India , Delhi edition)
for information and to solicit comments from the public within stipulated period is given in
Annexure 9.1.
97. Information about the proposed project in English and Local language (Hindi) is
shared, which is given in Annexure 9.2 (a) & Annexure 9.2 (b).
98. Public Consultation and Awareness Program in English and Local language
(Hindi) for the proposed project is done based on certain questions, which is given in
Annexure 9.3 (a) & Annexure 9.3 (b).
Outcome of Public Consultation:

99. Most of the people seems to be unaware of the environment problems but after
awareness and consultation program, people felt necessary to have new transmission
line in the interest of development of state. After the discussion, the response of the
people was obtained on the response sheet. Public consultation details are summarized
in following table:
Public Consultation Details:

S. Issues Public Response PTCUL’s Explanations
No.
1. Are you aware Most of the people were Officers of PTCUL team explained the
of the project? unaware of the project. importance of project and its benefits.

No.
2. Are you aware a. Generally people a. Consultation team ensured the people
of the were worried about that double the afforestation will be done
environmental the cutting of trees. by the forest department at the expenses
issues related of PTCUL to compensate the
to the project? deforestation. It was also briefed that
route alignment is done in such a way that
minimum tree cutting is required.
b. Some people were b. It was informed that soil excavation area
worried about the is very less for construction of tower
dust emission. foundation and during the construction
spray of water will be done to mitigate the
dust emission.
c. Few people also c. Officers explained that tower will be
enquired about the transported in parts and it will be done by
traffic/heavy vehicle using the normal trucks.
traffic.
d. Some people d. It was explained to them that construction
were worried period for tower foundation near to the
about noise of specific village is very short and it is in
transport weeks.
vehicles
e. Some people asked e. It was briefed that designing of towers
the question about (uneven legs extensions) is done in such
the cutting of land a way that minimum cutting of land, if any,
(benching work) and is require. Even if cutting of land is
stabilization of land, required stabilization of land will done by
if any. constructing retaining/breast wall and by
doing revetment work.
3. Other issues a. Some people, a. Public was ensured that contractor will be
especially ladies, asked strictly to maintain the discipline
were worried about among the outside workers.
the nuisance by the
outside workers.
b. Some people asked b. It was informed that contractor will be
about the asked to prefer the local employment for
employment from unskilled jobs. Indirect income to the
this project. villagers will be generated in the form of
purchases by the outside workers for their
daily needs and in the form of animal

No.
transportation of material if required.
c. Some people asked c. It was explained to them that this line will
about importance of be of high voltage and will evacuate the
constructing power power generated in HEPs to load centers.
line in an already This will solve the problem of power
electrified village. shortage, provide quality power at low
cost to the state consumers and by selling
the surplus power it will increase the
revenue of the State of Uttarakhand.
d. Some people d. It was ensured to them that it will be
enquired about the avoided. However, if there is any loss it
loss to their personal will be compensated as per departmental
land and crops, if norms. Crop compensation will be
any. provided to them by PTCUL but the case
will be processed by the state government
revenue department.
100. General awareness was shared /imparted during the Public Consultation and
Awareness Program at the following villages:-
S. No. Name of Village Date No. of People
1 Khandukhal 20-08-2008 12
2 Benswada 20-08-2008 14
3 Dehalchori 20-08-2008 23
4 Maletha 21-08-2008 11
101. Attendance sheet and Photographs of public consultation are enclosed as

Annexure-9.4 and Annexure 9.5 respectively.

7.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
102. It is been evaluated form the impact matrix that the project will not have significant
negative environmental impacts and the project would help in improving the
socioeconomic conditions of this developing state. As the project falls in category B as
per the ADB’s guidelines, no detailed EIA study is required.

8.0 CONCLUSION
103. Based on the environmental assessment and surveys conducted for the project,
associated potential adverse environmental impacts can be mitigated to an acceptable
level by adequate implementation of the measures as stated in the IEE. Adequate
provisions should be made in the project to cover the environmental mitigation and
monitoring requirements, and their associated coasts.
104. As already mentioned, new 400 KV substation at Srinagar will evacuate the power
of under construction Hydro- electric power projects, improve operational efficiency
quality of power, reliability of the system and at the same time will reduce losses. The
transmission (400 KV Srinagar- Kashipur line) of power between the two regions
(Garhwal-Kumaon) will provide a tremendous boost to the economic and industrial
development of Uttarakhand state and will strengthen the power transmission due to
addition of this new substation at Srinagar. Overall, the major social and environmental
impacts associated with transmission project is limited to the construction period and can
be mitigated to an acceptable level by implementation of recommended measures and by
best engineering and environmental practices.

Annexure: 1

Annexure: 2

Annexure 3: Demographic Structure of the Substation Location
Na Area Popul Num Numb Popul Sex Popul Numb Lit Work Main Mar Non- Work Non Sche Perc Sch per
me (sq. ation ber er of ation ratio ation er of era ers work gin worke partici work dule ent edu ce
of Km.) of occup densit (famili age 6 literat cy and ers al rs patio ers d led nt
Tow hous ied y per es years es rat Non- wor n rate per Cast Trib
n e resid sq. per and age 6 e work ker (perc 1000 es es
hold ential km. 1000 above years ers s ent) work Pop Pop
s hous males and total ers ulati ulati
es ) abov work on on
e ers
Srin
agar 9.659 19861 3972 3938 159 962 14697 11916 83 5876 5236 640 13985 26.36 2671 3549 17.8 595 3.0

Annexure 4: Health and education Facilities of the Project Location
Name of Hospitals Dispensaries Health Family Nursing other Total

Town centers planning homes medical number
centers institutions of beds
Srinagar 3 3 3 3 5 1 500
Name of Numb Numb Number Numb Numb Number Numb Scie Com Med Engi La adult Numb Numb
Town er of er of of er of er of of er of nce merc ical neer w literac er of er of
school school schools- school vocatio polytech colleg e ing y hostel seats
s- s- Second s- nal nics es cente s
Primar Middle ary Senior trainin offerin rs
y secon g g
dary instituti course
ons s in
Arts
Srinagar 3 5 2 8 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 4 NA

Annexure 5 : Drinking Water Facilities, Electricity, Fire fighting, Roads at the project Location
Important Drinking water Drinking water source Electricity (number of Road length (in km.)
sources capacity in liters connections)
Name Tap Well Tank Tube Ov Ser Rive Pres Do Indu Co Road Oth Surf Un Fire Dist
of wate water water well/ erh vic r sure mes stria mm lightin ers aced surfa Tot fighting anc
Town r hand ead e infilt tank tic l erci g road ced al service e( in
- tan res ratio al (point road roa s- km)
pum k erv n s) d Name
p oir gall len of
ery gth neares
t place
where
availab
le ( if
not
availab
le in
the
town
Srinag DN DN DN DN DN DN Srinag
ar √ NA √ √ A √ √ √ A A A DNA A DNA DNA A ar 11
Note: (i) NA for Not Available, (ii) DNA for Data Not Available, (iii) √ for Available

Annexure -6 : Economic Structure of the project Areas
Name of Annual income of Annual expenditure Most important Most important Most important
Town the town 2007-2008 of the town 2007- commodities commodities commodities
2008 imported exported manufactured
Srinagar DNA DNA Food Grains None None

Annexure -7: Sanitary Facilities at the Project Location
Two most prevalent systems of sewerage Number of latrines Two most prevalent methods of disposal of night
soil
Name Sew Ope Box Sky Cess Pit Oth Water Servi Oth Head Bask Whee Septi Sewe pit Oth
of er n surfa drains pool System ers borne ce ers load et l c r age syste ers
Town surfa ce method barro tank m
ce drain ws
drain s
s
Srinaga DN DN
r NA √ NA NA NA √ DNA DNA DNA A No No √ √ No √ A

Annexure- 8
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)
Project activity Potential Proposed mitigation Parameter to be Measurement and Institutional Implementation
/stage impact measure monitored frequency responsibility Schedule
Pre-construction/ Design-phase
Selection of land Change in 1. Avoidance of forest land, Land use of the site Part of detailed PTCUL During detailed
land use cultivable land and built- and nearby location design survey design survey
up area.
2. At least 100 m away from
the surface water body
3. Should be away from
environmental sensitive
locations such as school,
colleges, hospitals,
religious structures,
monuments etc
4. Minimum tree cutting
Consultation with local
villagers and relevant
authorities
Equipment Release of 1. Pollution Control 1. Transformers Once during design PTCUL Part of tender
Specifications Chemicals equipments to be used in design phase specifications for
and design and gases in Substation transformers 2. Process, the equipment
parameters receptors or other project facilities equipment and
or equipment. design
2. Process, equipment and
system not to use CFCs
including halon, and their
use, if any, in existing
processes and systems
should be phased out
and to be disposed off in
a manner consistent with
the requirement of the
government

Substation Exposure to Design of plant enclosures Expected noise Compliance with PTCUL Part of detailed
location and noise to comply with noise emissions based on regulations - once siting survey
design regulations. substation design and design
Involuntary Social Compensation paid for RAP implementation Consultation with PTCUL Prior to
resettlement or inequities temporary/ permanent loss affected parties— construction
land acquisition of productive land as per once in a quarter Phase
LAA & its process
Encroachment Loss of Avoid encroachment by Sub-station location Consultation with PTCUL Part of detailed
into precious precious careful site and alignment (distance to nearest local authorities— siting and
ecological ecological selection designated ecological once alignment
areas values/ protection area) survey/design
damage to
precious
species
Noise related Nuisance to Substations designed to Noise levels Noise levels to be PTCUL, Part of detailed
neighbouring ensure noise will not be a specified in tender equipment
properties nuisance. documents—once design
PTCUL Part of
detailed equipment
design
Designing Impact on Appropriate mitigation Ground condition for Part of detailed PTCUL Part of detailed
drainage pattern groundwater measures to be adopted flow of drain water design survey alignment
and nearby in the design itself to survey and
agricultural avoid accidental hazards design
field in the drainage system
Escape of Environmenta Transformers designed with Equipment Tender document PTCUL Part of detailed
polluting l oil spill containment specifications to mention equipment
materials pollution systems, and purpose-built with respect to specifications— design
oil, lubricant and fuel potential pollutants once /drawings
storage system, complete
With spill cleanup
equipment.
Substations to include Substation sewage Tender document PTCUL
drainage and sewage design to mention detailed
disposal systems to avoid specifications—
offsite land and water once
pollution.
Equipment Contaminatio Substations constructed Substation design to Base height as per PTCUL Part of detailed
submerged n of receptors above the high flood level account for HFL flood design - once substation
under flood (land, water) (HFL) by raising the (elevation with layout and
foundation pad. respect to HFL design
elevation) /drawings
Explosions/Fire Hazards to Design of Substations to Substation design Tender document PTCUL Part of detailed
life include modern fire control compliance with fire to mention detailed substation
systems/firewalls. prevention and specifications - layout and
control codes once design
/drawings
Rainwater Positive - - Part of detailed PTCUL Part of detailed
Harvesting Impact design survey substation
design
Uncontrolled Soil loss, Need for access tracks Design basis and Incorporating good PTCUL Part of detailed
erosion/ silt downstream minimised, use of existing construction design and substation
runoff siltation; roads. procedures construction design
(suspended solids in management
receiving waters; practices – once for
area re-vegetated in each site
m2; amount of bunds
constructed [length in
meter, area in m2, or
volume in m3])
Construction-Phase

Equipment Noise and Construction techniques Construction Construction PTCUL / Construction
layout and vibrations and techniques and techniques and Supervision Period
installation machinery selection seeking machinery machinery creating Consultant/
to minimize ground minimal ground
Contractor
disturbance. disturbance—once
at the start of each
construction phase
Physical Disturbed Construction activities on Time period of • Crop disturbance- PTCUL / Construction
Construction nearby land timed to avoid available field crop post harvest Supervision Period
farming disturbance on the nearby Crops – once Consultant/
activities field crops (within 1 month
Contractor
of harvest wherever
possible)
Felled trees Disposal of cleared Use or intended use Amount of ground PTCUL/ Construction
and other vegetation as approved by of vegetation as disturbance - once Supervision Period
cleared or the statutory authorities approved by the per site Consultant/
pruned (area cleared in m2) statutory authorities Contractor
vegetation to
be disposed
of as
authorized by
the statutory
bodies

Mechanized Noise, • Construction equipment to Constructional Once at the start of PTCUL / Construction
Construction Vibration and be well maintained. equipments constructional Supervision Period
Operator • The machines should be activities and at Consultant/
safety, properly fitted with least once during
Contractor
efficient silencers middle of
operation • Regular maintenance of construction stage
constructional equipments
Turning off plant when not
in use
Noise, Proper maintenance and Construction Complaints PTCUL, Construction
vibration, turning off plant not in use. equipment— received by local Contractor Period
equipment estimated noise authorities—every through
wear and tear emissions and 2 weeks contract
operating schedules provisions
Construction of Increase in Existing roads and tracks Access roads, routes Use of established PTCUL / Construction
roads for airborne dust used for construction and (length and width of roads wherever Supervision Period
accessibility particles maintenance access to the new access roads to possible every 2 Consultant/
line, wherever possible be constructed) weeks Contractor
nearest dwelling or
social institution
Increased New access ways restricted Access width Consultation with PTCUL / Construction
land to a single carriageway (meters) & local authorities Supervision Period
requirement width within the RoW Tower location and and land owners- Consultant/
for temporary line alignment Once Contractor
accessibility selection (distance to
agricultural land)

Temporary Overflows, Temporary placement of fill Temporary fill Absence of fill in PTCUL Construction
blockage reduced in Drains/canals not placement (m3) sensitive drainage Contractor Period
of utilities discharge permitted. areas—every 4 through
weeks contract
provisions
Site clearance Vegetation Tree clearances for Ground disturbance Amount of ground PTCUL/ Construction
easement establishment to during vegetation disturbance - every Supervision Period
only involve cutting trees off clearance (area, m2) 2 weeks Consultant/
at ground level or pruning Contractor
as appropriate, with tree
stumps and roots left in
place and ground cover left
undisturbed
Wood/ Loss of Construction workers Illegal wood Complaints by local PTCUL Construction
vegetation vegetation prohibited from harvesting /vegetation people or other /Supervision Period
harvesting and wood in the project area harvesting (area in evidence of illegal Consultant/
deforestation during their employment m2, number of harvesting - every 2 Contractor
(apart from locally incidents reported) weeks
employed staff continuing
current legal activities).
Surplus Runoff to Excess fill from tower Location and amount Appropriate fill PTCUL Construction
earthwork/soil cause foundation excavation (m3)of fill disposal disposal /Supervision Period
Construction disposed of next to roads or locations—every 2 Consultant/
period water around houses, in weeks Contractor
pollution, solid agreement with the local
waste community or landowner.
disposal Soil excavated from Soil disposal Acceptable soil Construction
Sub-station construction locations and volume disposal sites— Period
(m3) 1. every 2 weeks

Substation Loss of Soil Fertile Top soil removed for Preservation of top Regular check PTCUL/ Construction
Construction and soil construction shall be used soil during excavation Supervision Period
erosion due to in backfilling for towers and activities Consultant/
excavation remaining to be spread Contractor
over in nearby fields
Water Avoidance of constructional pH, BOD, Mg, Na, With approved PTCUL/ Construction
pollution activities during monsoon Ca, K, Total monitoring agency Supervision Period
hardness, Fe etc at construction site Consultant/
as per monitoring Contractor
plan
Storage of Contaminatio Fuel and other hazardous Location of Fuel storage in PTCUL/ Construction
chemicals and n of receptors materials securely stored hazardous material appropriate Supervision Period
materials (land, water, above high flood level. storage; spill reports locations and Consultant/
air) (type of material receptacles - every Contractor
spilled, amount (kg or 2 weeks
m3) and action taken
to control and clean
up spill)
Constructional Noise Constructional activities to Time of construction Once in a quarter PTCUL/ Construction
Schedules pollution be undertaken during day and noise level at construction site Supervision Period
time only and local [dB(A)] Consultant/
community shall be Contractor
informed about the
constructional schedule

Provision of Contaminatio Proper sanitation, water Amenities of Presence of proper PTCUL/ Construction
facilities to the n of receptors supply and waste disposal workforce facilities sanitation, water Supervision Period
constructional (land, air, facilities. supply and waste Consultant/
workers water) disposal facilities Contractor
Encroachment Loss of • Use existing access Usage of existing Complaints PTCUL/ Construction
into farmland agricultural roads wherever possible utilities received by local Supervision Period
productivity • Ensure existing irrigation Status of facilities people /authorities - Consultant/
facilities are maintained (earthwork in m3) every 2 weeks
in working condition
• Protect /preserve topsoil
and reinstate after
construction completed
• Repair /reinstate
damaged bunds etc after
construction completed
Social Compensation for
Implementation of Consultation with Contractor Construction
inequities temporary loss in
Crop compensation affected parties – Period
agricultural production (amount paid, dates, once in a quarter
etc.)
Uncontrolled Soil loss, Need for access tracks Design basis and Incorporating good PTCUL Construction
erosion/silt downstream minimised, use of existing construction design and Contractor Period
runoff siltation; roads procedures construction through
Limit site clearing to work (suspended solids in management contract
areas receiving waters; practices—once for provisions

Regeneration of vegetation area re-vegetated in each site
to stabilize works areas on m2; amount of bunds
completion (where const ructed
applicable) [length in meter, area
Avoidance of excavation in in m2, or volume in
wet season m3])
Water courses protected
from siltation through use of
bunds and sediment ponds
Flooding Flooding and Avoid natural drainage Contract clauses Incorporating good Contractor Construction
hazards due loss of soils, pattern /facilities being (e.g., suspended construction through Period
to construction contamination disturbed /blocked /diverted solids and BOD/COD management contract
impediments of of receptors by ongoing construction in receiving practices—once for provisions
natural drainage (land, water) activities water) each site
Equipment Contaminatio Equipment stored at secure Store room level to Store room level as IA (PTCUL) Construction
submerged n of place above the high flood be above HFL per flood design— Period
under flood receptors level (HFL) (elevation difference once
(land, in meters)
water)
Inadequate Loss of land Existing borrow sites will be Contract clauses Incorporating good IA (Contractor Construction
siting of borrow values used to source aggregates, Construction through Period
areas therefore, no need to management contract
develop new sources of practices—once for provisions
aggregates each site

Health and Injury and 1. Safety equipments for Safety provision Contract clauses PTCUL Construction
Safety of Sickness constructional workers during construction; compliance – once /Supervision Period
Workers 2. Contract provisions and every quarter Consultant/
specifying minimum Contract provision for Contractor
requirements for safety issue
construction camps
3. Contractor to prepare
and implement health
and safety camps
4. Contractor to arrange for
health and safety training
sessions
5. Contractor to arrange
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) to
workers working at
construction site

Inadequate Likely to 1. Training of 1. Training 1. Number of PTCUL Construction
Construction maximize environmental monitoring Schedules programs /Supervision Period
stage monitoring damages personnel 2. Respective attended by each Consultant/
2. Implementation of contract checklist person – once a
Contractor
effective environmental and remedial year
monitoring and reporting actions taken 2. Submission of
system using checklist of thereof. duty completed
all contractual 3. Compliance report checklists of all
environmental related to contracts for
requirements environmental each site – once
3. Appropriate contract aspects for the 3. Submission of
clauses to ensure contract duty completed
satisfactory compliance
implementation of report for each
contractual site – once
environmental mitigation 4. Monitoring of
measures Ambient Air and
4. Monitoring of Ambient Noise at
Ambient Air and Ambient construction site
Noise at construction site close to
habitations at
regular intervals
Tree plantation Positive Plantation Tree plantation must Check on planted PTCUL/ Construction
along the impact be done before tree and its Supervision Period
periphery of sub- cutting of tree and it maintenance on Consultant/
station shall be maintained quarterly basis Forest
for minimum 1 year. Department

Provision of Rain Positive As per approved PTCUL/ Construction
water harvesting impact design of rainwater Supervision Period
harvesting, it shall Consultant/
be provided within Contractor
sub-station site.
Check on monthly
basis
Environmental The Contractor will Construction

enhancement indentify the location Period
along the project for enhancement and
site upon approval from
PTCUL/ Consultant,
the enhancement will
be done.
Operation and Maintenance Phase
Oil spillage Contaminatio Substation transformers Substation bunding Bunding capacity PTCUL During
n of located within secure and (“as-built” diagrams) and permeability - Operation
land/nearby impervious bunded areas once
water bodies with a storage capacity of at
least 100% of the capacity
of oil in transformers and
associated reserve tanks
Inadequate Injury and Careful design using Usage of appropriate Preparedness level PTCUL During
provision of sickness of appropriate technologies to technologies (lost for using these Operation
staff/workers staff /workers minimise hazards work days due to technologies in
health and illness and injuries) crisis – once each
safety during year
operations Safety awareness rising for Training/awareness Number of
staff. programs and mock programs and
Preparation of fire drills percent of staff
emergency action plan and /workers covered –
training given to staff on once each year
implementing emergency
action plan
Provide adequate sanitation Provision of facilities Complaints
and medical facilities received from staff
/workers every 2
weeks
Electric Shock Injury/mortalit Careful design using Usage of appropriate Preparedness level PTCUL During
Hazards y to staff and appropriate technologies to technologies (number for using these Operation
public minimise hazards of injury incidents, technologies in
lost work days) crisis – once a
month
Security fences around Maintenance of Report on
substations/powerhouse/ fences maintenance –
head works every 2 weeks
Barriers to prevent climbing Maintenance of
on/dismantling of barriers
transmission towers
Appropriate warning signs Maintenance of
on facilities warning signs
Electricity safety awareness Training /awareness Number of
raising in project areas programs and mock programs and
drills for all percent of total
concerned parties persons covered –
once each year
Operations and Unnecessary Adequate training in O&M Training/awareness Number of PTCUL During
maintenance environmental to all relevant staff of programs and mock programs and Operation
staff skills less losses of substations and drills for all relevant percent of staff
than acceptable various types transmission line staff covered – once
maintenance crews. each year
Preparation and training in
the use of O&M manuals
and standard operating
practices.
Inadequate Diminished IA staff to receive training in Training/awareness Number of PTCUL During
periodic ecological environmental monitoring of programs and mock programs and Operation
environmental and social project operations and drills for all relevant percent of staff
monitoring values. maintenance activities. staff covered – once
each year

Noise generating Nuisance to Equipments to be well Noise level in dB (A) Every month or as PTCUL During
equipments neighbouring installed with noise desired in Operation
properties absorbing techniques consultation with
Noise barriers affected parties (if
any)

Annexure 9.1

Annexure 9.2 (a)
Public Information
General public is hereby informed that construction of Extra High Voltage, 400KV Substation at
Srinagar, District Pauri is proposed with the financial assistance of Asian Development Bank. The
purpose is to evacuate the power from the various Hydro Electric power houses under construction/
proposal nearby.
Following points are for your awareness:-
1. Sate of Uttarakhand will progress by leaps and bounce due to more power generated , as the
state will get free 12% of the generated electric power as well as the transmission charges by
transmitting the electric power. Thus the state will get more revenue and more electric power.
You all will get uninterrupted electric power supply due to this more power generated. The extra
revenue generated will be used in various development activities of state, which will increase
your living standards.
2. Construction of this substation will generate local employment, as large number of unskilled
labors (men/women) will be required at the time of construction activities. Completion period of
this project will be around 2-3 years. Local employment which you get during this period will
increase your living standards.
PTCUL Department needs your co-operation for successful completion of this project. Let us
together contribute for the prosperity of the state.
Thank You.
By-
Dy. General Manager Power Transmission Corporation of

(ADB Project works) Uttarakhand Ltd.
Urja Bhavan Compound (A Government of Uttarakhand
Kanwali Road , Dehradun Undertaking)
Ph. No. 0135-2761587

Annexure-9.2 (b)
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Annexure-9.3(a)
Public Consultation and Awareness Program
(ADB Financed Project, PFR-III)
Name of Project: Construction of 400 KV Substation Srinagar
Following General Knowledge was shared /imparted during the Public Consultation and Awareness Program.
(1) Are you aware of the project?
(2) How this will benefit you personally society and state as a whole?
(3) What are the environmental issues related to the project?
(4) What are the disadvantages and how these can be mitigated?
(5) Considering all the positive & negative factors, should the project be implemented or not?
Dy. General Manager

(ADB Project works)
Urja Bhavan Compound
Kanwali Road, Dehradun
Ph. No. 0135-2761587

Annexure-9.3(b)
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Annexure 9.5
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INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION REPORT

FOR PROPOSED NEW 400 KV SUB-STATION

POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION

Updated in April 2010

1.2 Scope of Work & Methodology Adopted 11

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 12

2.1 The project 12

2.1.1 Sub-station at Srinagar 14

2.2 Additional Justifications for the Projects 17

2.3 Implementation Plan 18

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 19

3.1 Environmental Settings 19

3.1.1 Sub-station at Srinagar 19

3.3 Ecological Resources 19

3.4 Human and economic development 20

3.4.1 Population, Literacy and Employment 21

3.4.2 Health and Education 21

3.4.3 Drinking Water, Electricity, Road and Fire fighting 21

3.4.5 Sanitary Facilities 21

3.4.6 Health environment 21

3.4.7 Historical, cultural and archaeological sites / places 21

4.0 SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND 22

4.1 Environmental problems due to project location and design 22

4.2 Environmental problems associated with construction and operation 22

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.

4.2.1 Impact on Physical Resources 23

4.2.2 Impact on Environmental Resources 23

4.2.3 Impact on Ecological Resources 25

4.2.4 Impact on Human Environment 25

4.2.5 Waste Disposal 26

5.0 INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 32

5.1 Institutional arrangements 32

5.2 Environmental monitoring 34

5.3 Environmental Management Plan 34

6.0 PUBLIC INFORMATION AND CONSULTATION 37

7.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 41

Annexure 1 Letter of Central Electricity Authority 43

Annexure 2 Letter of Ministry of Power, Govt. of India 47

Annexure 3 Demographic Structure of the Substation location 48

Annexure 4 Health and education Facilities of the Project Location 49

Annexure 5 Drinking Water Facilities, Electricity, Fire fighting, Roads 50

Annexure-6 Economic Structure of the project Areas 51

Annexure-7 Sanitary Facilities at the Project Location 52

Annexure- 8 Environment Management Plan (EMP) 53

Annexure- 9.1 Advertisement in Newspaper 67

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.

District Wise Population Distribution (2001 census)

S.No District Name Male Female Total

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.

4. To most travelers Uttarakhand is associated with its ancient traditions of

5. Uttarakhand's popular hill stations include Mussourie (2000m; 35 km from

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.

6. Uttarakhand has been declared as an Herbal State and a maximum number of

7. Uttarakhand is a predominantly agricultural state with 75% of the people

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.

1.2.1 Data Constraints

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.

Figure 2.1: Location map of the proposed substation

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.

Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.