52298-001: Maharashtra State Road Improvement Project

Environmental Monitoring Report

Semiannual Report (January 2021–June 2021) August 2021

India: Maharashtra State Road Improvement Project

Prepared by the PWD, Government of Maharashtra for the Asian Development Bank. This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. x

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB – Asian Development Bank AE – Authority Engineer AIDS – Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ASI – Archaeological Survey of India BDE – Bridge Design Engineer CA – Compensatory Afforestation CCF – Chief Conservator of Forests CGWA – Central Ground Water Authority COVID-19 – Corona Virus Infection Disease 2019 COSHP – Community Occupational Health & Safety Plan CPCB – Central Pollution Control Board CTE – Consent to Establish CTO – Consent to Operate DE – Deputy Engineer DP – Displaced Person DPR – Detailed Project Report EA – Executing Agency EE – Executive Engineer EFP – Environment Focal Person EMP – Environmental Management Plan EMoP – Environmental Monitoring Plan EMR – Environmental Monitoring Report EPC – Engineering Procurement & Construction GIB – Great Indian Bustard GOI – Government of India GOM – Government of Maharashtra GRC – Grievance Redressal Committee GRM – Grievance Redressal Mechanism HDE – Highway Design Engineer HE – Highway Engineer HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus HMP – Hot Mix Plant H & S – Health and Safety IEE – Initial Environmental Examination IRC – Indian Road Congress MDR – Major District Road ME – Material Engineer MOEFCC – Ministry of Environment, and Forests & Climate Change MORTH – Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highway MPR – Monthly Progress Report MPWD – Maharashtra Public Works Department NBWL – National Board of Wild Life NOC – No Objection Certificate NH – National Highway ODR – Ordinary District Road PD – Project Director PIU – Project Implementation Unit PMU – Project Management Unit PMC – Project Management Consultant PPP – Public-Private Partnership PWD – Public Works Department QS – Quantity Surveyor QSPE – Quantity Surveyor and Planning Engineer RE – Resident Engineer

RO – Regional Office RMC – Ready Mix Concrete Plant ROW – Right of Way RP – Resettlement Plan MD – Managing Director MDR – Major District Road MSRIP – Maharashtra State Road Improvement Project MPCB – Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board SDE – Structural Design Engineer SE – Superintending Engineer SEMR – Semi Annual Environmental Monitoring Report SH – State Highway SOE – Safeguard Officer Environment SMR – Social Monitoring Report SPS – ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009. SPD – Special Project Division SQME – Senior Quality Cum Material Expert THSMP – Traffic Health and Safety Management Plan TL – Team Leader VP – Vice President WLS – Wildlife Sanctuary WHO – World Health Organization

CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1 A. Background............................................................................................................. 1 B. Project Categorization ............................................................................................. 4 C. Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report and its Scope ................................ 4 D. Approach and Methodology for Monitoring EMP and EMoP Compliances .............. 4 E. Institutional Set-up and staff mobilization ................................................................ 5 F. Status of Physical Progress .................................................................................... 9

II. STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD COMPLIANCE .................................. 12 A. Compliance with Loan Conditions ......................................................................... 12 B. Compliances achieved with Statutory and Regulatory Requirements .................... 15 C. Compliances with the implementation of EMPs ..................................................... 40

III. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL .................................... 61 A. Non-compliances and corrective actions ............................................................... 66 B. Follow-up Actions Plan ......................................................................................... 67

IV. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................. 68

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Details of Roads under MSRIP ................................................................................ 2 Table 2: Details of Personnel Responsible for Implementation of EMPs & EMoPs ................ 7 Table 3: Physical Progress Achieved under various EPCs till 31st June 2021 .................... 10 Table 4: Compliance Status with Loan Conditions on Environment Safeguard ................... 12 Table 5: Status of Statutory Clearances in AE Package-01 till 31st June 2021 ................... 16 Table 6: Status of Statutory Clearances in AE Package-02 till 31st June 2021 ................... 31 Table 7: Joint Sites Inspections during Jan-June 2021 ........................................................ 41 Table 8: Details of Meetings held during Jan-June 2021 ..................................................... 44 Table 9: Progress of Tree Felling and Plantation as on 31st June 2021 .............................. 55 Table 10:Analysis of Environmental Pollution Monitoring Results ....................................... 57 Table 11: Status of Grievances received during Jan-Jun 2021 ............................................ 63

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix 1: Map of SH/MDR Roads under MSRIP ............................................................. 70 Appendix 2: Implementation Status of EMPs and EMoPs till 31st June 2021 ...................... 77 Appendix 3: Photographs of Good Engineering Practices during Jan-June 2021 ................ 92 Appendix 4: Copies of Statutory / NOCs / Permissions / Licenses .................................... 104

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Background

1. Maharashtra is the third largest state in India in terms of area, and the second most populated state with 112.4 million people. It represents 9.4% of the country's total geographical area, occupying 3.0 lakh sq. km. area. It is one of the most prominent tourism facilitating states in India. Maharashtra provides the highest contribution to India's Gross Domestic Product (14.2 % in 2020–21). Strong economic growth over the last 10 years has generated significant passenger and freight traffic demand. However, the capacity of the State Highway / Major District Road network is constrained. There is a significant burden on the existing road infrastructure of the State due to large demand for goods, services and passenger transport within the state. Despite boasting over a vast road network of State Highways (SH) and Major District Roads (MDR), nearly 80% of them are of either single lane or intermediate lane standard. The condition of road safety indicators has also worsened. 2. Maharashtra has a road network of 2, 67,452 km as per the latest data available as on 31st January 2020. This includes 4,688 km of National Highways (NHs), 33,705 km of SHs including MDRs and other district roads, and 151,845 km of village/rural roads. Road density in Maharashtra is only about 13.57 km per 100 Sq.km, compared to the national average of 166.47 km per 100 Sq.km. Road length per lakh population in Maharashtra is 307 km corresponding to the national figure of 400 km. Many SHs and MDRs are in poor condition as far as the good riding quality, good environmental condition and road safety and related issues are concerned, due to inadequate maintenance and financing. SHs with good riding quality, good environmental ambience and road safety are essentially required, not only to achieve the national goal of economic growth, but also, for eradication of poverty and to avoid road related accidents. 3. The Government of Maharashtra (GoM) has decided to upgrade and maintain approximately 451.445 km of 13 state highways (SHs) and major district roads (MDRs) with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The location map of the project's roads is shown in Appendix 1. The project is estimated to cost US$ 255.99 million. The program is named as Maharashtra State Road Improvement Project (MSRIP). All the 13 SHs/MDRs will be implemented through Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract mode comprising 9 different EPC contracts. The Maharashtra Public Works Department (MPWD), through its Project Management Unit (PMU), is wholly responsible for the implementation of the project. The Loan amount was provided for US$177 million from ADBs ordinary capital resources to help finance the project. The Grant/Loan no is 3911-IND. Four Project Implementation Units (PIUs) are formed by MPWD at each PWD circle level (i.e., Ratnagiri, Solapur, Yavatmal and Amravati) to directly oversee the project implementation. 4. Table 1 summarizes details of 9 EPC Contracts (for 13 road stretches) being monitored by two Authority Engineers i.e., AE-01 for Package-01 and AE-02 for Package-02. The AE-01 is appointed for EPC 01, 02, 03, 04 and 09 whereas AE-02 is appointed for remaining EPC 05, 06, 07 and 08.

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Table 1: Details of Roads under MSRIP

Package PIU

Circle EPC No. Road Sections

Chainage

Length (Km)

Project Cost (INR Cr.)

EPC Contractor and Award

Date

Authority Engineer

and Award Date

From To

Package-01

Ratnagiri EPC-1A NH-66 to Kante Tulsani Devrukh Road (SH-174)

Km 0+000 Km 23+500 23.5 92.5 R. B. Velhal and Bhavani construction

(JV) (04.02.2020)

AE-01 Lea Associates South Asia Pvt Ltd 30th June 2020

Ratnagiri EPC-1B Chafe Ganpatipule Road (MDR-55)

Km 0+000 Km 10+350 10.35

Ratnagiri EPC-2A Dabhole Shiposhi Korle Vatul Road joining to NH 17(SH-175)

Km 0+000 Km 28+100 28.1 115.08 SS Alur Construction

Co & NS Nayak & Sons (04.02.2020)

Ratnagiri EPC-2B Hatiwale Jaitapur Road (SH-170)

Km 0+000 Km 23+700 23.7

Solapur EPC-3 Barshi Solapur Akkalkot Dudhani Aland to State border Road (SH-204)

Km 1+400 Km 63+300 61.9 160.85 Shri S. M. Autade Pvt.

Ltd. (28.09.2020)

Solapur EPC-4 Daund karmala Paranda Barshi Osmanabad Road (SH-68) (Korti District Border to Awati District Border excluding Karmala Municipal Length-1.32 km)

Km 137+260

Km 189+120

50.54 169.98 Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd. - NP

Infra (JV) (23.09.2020)

Solapur EPC-9 Daund karmala Paranda Barshi Osmanabad Road (SH-68) (Waradwadi Phata to Narewadi District Border excluding Barshi Municipal limit length- 6.77 km)

Km 208+160

Km 250+155

35.225 101.20 MCCPL-KCPL JV

(27.11.2019)

Package-02

Yavatmal EPC-5 Shrirampur Vaijapur Risod Washim Pusad Fulsawangi Mandvi Road, Washim to

Km 242+200

Km 298+249

56.05 120.97 PEL-Ghodke JV

(01.01.2020)

AE-02 Lion Engineeri

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Package PIU

Circle EPC No. Road Sections

Chainage

Length (Km)

Project Cost (INR Cr.)

EPC Contractor and Award

Date

Authority Engineer

and Award Date

From To

Pusad road in Washim & Yavatmal Districts (SH-51).

ng in association with Krushnaji Constro- 30th June 2020

Amravati and Yavatmal

EPC-6 Riddhapur Tiwsa Kurha Anjansingi Dhamangaon Rly Devgaon Babhulgaon Road and Dhamangaon Bypass Road Km 0/00 to km 5/400 (SH-300 and SH-300A)

Km 40+600

Km 108+00 64.66 171.5 Shree Infraspaces Private Ltd.

(30.11.2019)

Amravati EPC-7A Valgaon Daryapur Akot Road (SH-47) (Section Daryapur to Rambhapur Phata)

Km 156+000

Km 180+000

24 134.74 P. D. Agrawal Infrastructure

Ltd. (25.12.2019) Amravati EPC-7B Daryapur-Amla-Runmochan-

Asara Road. Dist. Amravati MDR-21 (17.50 Km) Dist. Amaravati (MDR-21 and SH-301)

Km 0+000 Km 17+500 17.545

Amravati EPC-8A Amravati Chandur Rly Talegaon Road (SH-297)

Km 32+200

Km 49+155 15.0075

161.26 Madhav Infra Projects Ltd. (12.06.2020) Amravati EPC-8B Riddhapur- Lohegaon-Ner-

Pinglai-Tiwsa Road (SH-300) Km 0+000 Km 40+800 40.80

Total 451.445

1,228.8

B. Project Categorization

5. Maharashtra State Road Improvement Project (MSRIP) has been classified as Category ‘B” in accordance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009. A consolidated Initial Environmental Examination Report (IEE) is prepared for all 13 sub-projects (Road Stretches) whereas individual Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Environmental Monitoring Plans (EMoPs) were prepared for 13 sub-projects. For all 9 EPC contracts, corresponding EMPs and EMoPs are included in the bid documents, covering key issues, mitigation measures, performance targets and monitoring indicators along with specific roles and responsibilities of implementing parties. The EMP is an integral part of the contract and all its implementation related parts are incidental to the contractors.

C. Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report and its Scope

6. MPWD and ADB have mutually concurred adherence to the Project Administration Manual (PAM) devised to ensure consistency with the loan agreements. PAM prescribes the requirement of Semi-Annual Environmental Monitoring Report (SEMR). This second Semi- Annual Environmental Monitoring Report (SEMR January 2021-June 2021), shall be disclosed by ADB on its official website, after its approval. This will provide an overview of compliances achieved during the implementation of EMPs and EMoPs, with respect to Environmental Safeguards Requirement of SPS, 2009. This second SEMR describes the compliance status of all aspects of environmental safeguards viz. (i) Government of India (GoI) environmental policies, laws, and regulations related to the environmental conservation and protection, forest, wildlife areas, pollution prevention and control; (ii) loan covenants; (iii) compliances required as per condition of EMPs/EMoPs, and in the event of any unanticipated issue or impact which were identified during the implementation of any one or all sub-projects. The outbreak of COVID-19 is an unanticipated/unforeseen environmental issue identified during project execution. The data and information provided in this Second SEMR were collected during the joint site inspections conducted by PIUs and AE’s, in coordination with the EPC Contractors, as well as from periodic scrutiny and review of documentation available with the institutions. D. Approach and Methodology for Monitoring EMP and EMoP Compliances

7. The responsibility for implementing Environmental Safeguards during the construction period lies primarily with the Environmental Focal Persons (EPFs) and other site staff of the EPC contractors. Each contractor has to appoint one Environmental Focal Person in their respective EPC contract, to ensure the implementation of Environmental Safeguards measures as stipulated in the EMPs, EMoPs and contract documents. 8. There are two Authority Engineers (AEs) appointed (AE-1 and AE-2). Each Authority Engineer has provision of one Environment Expert and one Asst. Environmental Engineer having an active role in EMP & EMoP implementation and coordination with the Environmental Specialist (PMS consultant) and Team Leader and his site support staff (AEs). Periodic Joint inspections are to be conducted by the Environmental Specialist (PMS consultant) and site support staff of Authority Engineers (AE’s), as well as EFPs (EPC Contractors) for various projects implemented under MSRIP. 9. There is a provision of one Environmental Specialist within the Project Management Services (PMS) Consultant. Within the contract, AE-01 and AE-02 will support the Environmental Specialist for the entire MSRIP to ensure effective implementation of Environmental Safeguards and monitoring the compliances with requirements stipulated in the EMPs, EMoPs of the contract prevailing environmental statutes and regulations. 10. Steps adopted for the monitoring of the implementation of EMPs and EMoPs are;

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a) Comprehensive training shall be conducted by PMS Environment Specialist to the entire institutional set- up responsible for the monitoring and implementing of EMPs and EMoPs. It necessarily includes but not limited to the PIU staff, Contractors’ EFPs and Safety Engineers and supporting staff of Authority Engineers, Team Leader, Resident Engineer, Highway Design Engineers and delegated engineers in-charge taking care of environment safeguard in EPC contracts. The training on Environmental Safeguard was conducted on 29th June 2021 by PMS Environmental Expert.

b) Devising checklists for monitoring and the implementation of EMPs/ EMoPs for EFPs of contractors to collect field level data/ information on a monthly/quarterly basis. These shall be reviewed by AE for timely reporting, and be jointly verified on site, for improvement. These checklists further shall be compiled by the Environmental Specialist of (PMS) and later reported to PMU, and finally synthesized as a semi-annual environment monitoring report for ADB review and disclosure.

c) Periodic site visits are conducted by Authority Engineers and a team of EPC contractors to each EPC sub-project site and further joint inspections with all parties responsible for implementation of EMPs and EMoPs. Joint Site Inspection details were included in the Minutes of Meeting of periodic review meetings for each EPC contract with photographic evidence of compliances and non-compliances observed during site visits and corrective actions to be implemented.

d) Scrutiny of all files/ records/ documentation of EPC contractors related to environment safeguards including regulatory/ statutory permits, status of pollution monitoring etc.

e) Consultations with all stakeholders specially affected and beneficiary population is being planned for. During the reporting period, periodic informal consultations with DPs and road users were conducted by the AEs to identify the issues and suggestions.

E. Institutional Set-up and staff mobilization

11. A well-defined institutional arrangement was set up for the monitoring and implementation of EMPs and EMoPs, which comprises following personnel/agencies with their roles and responsibilities.

a) Project Management Unit (PMU) at MPWD-PPP at HQ level is responsible for the overall compliance. The PMU has appointed a Resource Person as Safeguard Officer-Environment (SOE), who regularly coordinate with all four Superintending Engineer (SE) of all 9 EPC contracts, Team Leaders/ Resident Engineers and Environmental Experts of AEs, Project Managers and EFPs to ensure that project implementation is complying with the SPS, 2009 and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Environmental Monitoring Plans (EMoPs) in all road stretches of 9 EPC contracts.

b) Project Implementation Units (PIUs) supervise implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Environmental Monitoring Plans (EMoPs) by Contractors and ensure timely submission of Monthly and Quarterly reports. There are 4 PIUs viz; Ratnagiri, Solapur, Amravati, and Yavatmal for this project.

c) EPC Contractors: The implementation of EMPs and EMoPs is primarily the responsibility of the EPC Contractors. Out of the 9 EPC Contractors; EPC 1, EPC 4 and EPC 9 have mobilized their Environmental Focal Persons (EFPs) during the reporting period. EPC 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 have not appointed dedicated EFP’s, however, well trained personnel are appointed to carry out the responsibilities of EFP’s. EPC 2 is yet to appoint and mobilize its Environmental Focal Persons (EFPs) to implement all remedial/mitigation measures in the EMPs and activities mentioned in the EMoPs.

Monthly/Quarterly reports on the implementation of the mitigation measures on site will be maintained by the EPC contractors.

d) Authority Engineers (AEs): Based on the review of Monthly Implementation Reports submitted by EFPs (EPC Contractors) and fort-nightly spot check by AEs, Quarterly Monitoring reports (QPRs) and Semi-Annual Monitoring reports shall be compiled by AEs for onward review and approval of PMU in support with the PMS. There is provision of one Environmental Expert each with AE’s, which is limited to 12-months of intermittent input, during the implementation phase and 1-month during O&M phase. Additionally, provision of one Asst. Environmental Engineer each with 12-months during implementation and 5 months during O&M phase is also there.

e) Project Management Consultant (PMS): The role of PMS is to consolidate AE’s quarterly and semi-annual monitoring reports into semi-annual environmental monitoring reports and submit these to the PMU for review and approval, and further forward the reports to ADB for disclosure on the ADB website. Project Management Services Consultant (PMS) has one Environmental Specialist, who will support the Project Management Unit (PMU) at MPWD-PPP-HQ-level and PIUs in the monitoring the implementation of EMPs and EMoPs in all road sub-projects under 9 EPC contracts. Environmental Specialists (PMS) will coordinate with PMU, PIUs, TL/RE, Environmental experts (AEs), as well as with Project Managers and EFPs (EPC Contractors) on issues pertaining to the implementation of EMPs and EMoPs. Table 2 provides details of personnel primarily responsible for implementation of EMP. PMS was appointed on 3rd Feb 2021.

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Table 2: Details of Personnel Responsible for Implementation of EMPs & EMoPs EMP

Implementation Agency

Authority Engineer, Package-01 Authority Engineer, Package-02

EPC Contractors

EPC-1 A & B

EPC-2 A & B

EPC-3 EPC-4 EPC-9 EPC-5 EPC-6 EPC-7 A & B EPC-8 A & B

MPWD Shri. Prakash Ingole, PD, MPWD (PMU) Smt. Chaya Naik, SE, Ratnagiri Circle (PIU), Shri. Santosh Shelar, SE, Solapur Circle (PIU), Shri. Dipak Sontakke, SE, Yavatmal Circle (PIU), Smt. Arundhati Sharma, SE, Amravati Circle (PIU)

EFPs of EPC Contractors

Mr. Digvijay Deepak Kerkar Email Id: [email protected] in Mob: 8007436322/8668994174 Mobilized since February 2021 (Regular)

*Environmental Focal Person is identified and will be mobilized from 12/07/21 as intimated by the Contractor

Mr. Md. Shahnwaj Ansari, (Representative- Safety Officer) * Email id: [email protected] Mob No: 7909099025

Mr. Rajesh Ramesh Wagaj E. Mail: [email protected] Mob: 8805691857 Mobilized since 18/6/2021 (Regular)

Mr. Hemant Bari E. Mail: [email protected] Mob: 9657544122 Mobilized since since Sept. 2020

Mr. Shashank D. Khajindar * Email: [email protected] Mobile No: 9209233393 Mobilized since August 2020

Mr. Rakesh Sharma * Email: [email protected] Mobile No: 9755599162 Mobilized since July 2020

Mr.Navneet Sharma * Email: [email protected] Mobile No: 9109715475 Mobilized since October 2020

Mr. Abeenash R. Tambekar* Email: abeenashtambe [email protected] Mobile No: 9623044232 Mobilized since October 2020.

AE with Input Days

• Mr. Nagendra Kumar, Env. Expert (12 month intermittent during construction and 1 month during O&M phase) Email: [email protected] Mob No: 9015355748

• Mr. Sayed Jaffer Hussain; Asst. Safety officer. (12 month intermittent during construction and 5 months during O&M phase) Email: [email protected]. Mob No: 8971226599

• Mr. Manoj Kumar, Env. Expert (12 month intermittent during construction and 1 month during O&M phase) Email: [email protected], Mob No: 9560667575

• Mr. Raghav Kumar, Asst. Environmental Eng. (12 month intermittent during construction and 5 months during O&M phase) Email: [email protected], Mob No. 8700568659

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EMP Implementation

Agency

Authority Engineer, Package-01 Authority Engineer, Package-02

EPC Contractors

EPC-1 A & B

EPC-2 A & B

EPC-3 EPC-4 EPC-9 EPC-5 EPC-6 EPC-7 A & B EPC-8 A & B

PMS with Input days

Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Environmental Expert – PMS (from 3rd February 2021)

PWD Resource Person, Environment

Mr. Ramesh Hotwani, Environmental Expert – PMU

* Note: The dedicated focal person for EPC 02 & 03, is expected to be appointed in the month of July 2021. The representatives for EPC 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 are well trained and are monitoring the implementation of EMP & EMoP handling the duties due to absence of a dedicated focal person.

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F. Status of Physical Progress

12. Authority Engineer Package-01: The civil works contracts for project roads under the MSRIP were awarded in 2019-2020, under 9 EPC contracts out of which AE-01 is to monitor 5 EPC contracts for 7 road stretches viz; EPC 01, EPC 02, EPC 03, EPC 04 and EPC 09. 13. Project sections under EPC-03 and EPC 04 fall within the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary (GIB) reserve forest boundary, thus it requires diversion of reserve forest land and corresponding wildlife clearance for the project works. Forest diversion and wildlife clearances proposal for an area of 5.02 ha and 1.9 ha for EPC 03 and EPC 04 respectively are on progress under Chief Wildlife Warden and Wildlife Warden level. Based on the recommendation of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC), MoEF & CC has accorded Environmental Clearances (ECs) of the project sections dated 8th September 2020. Similarly, forest diversion is also involved for sections under EPC 09 for 2.28 ha. Compared to the previous reporting period, it was observed that considerable physical progress was achieved in all EPCs (Except EPC 02) for the reporting period, under AE Package-01 which are shown in Table 3. 14. Due to the lockdown scenario and to restrict the spread of COVID-19, availability of workforce had been reduced and hence the overall progress is below the planned progress for all EPCs during this reporting period. For EPC 02, the construction works are yet to commence due to the change in Reduced Level (RL) observed at site with respect to the level mentioned in the contract. However, there is substantial progress in EPC 01 and EPC 09. In EPC 04 the progress is considerable compared to previous reporting period and in EPC 03, significant progress is achieved. Implementation of EMPs and EMoPs are moderate to satisfactory, in all sub-projects (except EPC 02) of Package AE-01. 15. Authority Engineer Package-02: The Package AE-02 is to monitor 4 EPC contracts for 6 road stretches viz; EPC 05, EPC 06, EPC 07 and EPC 08. 16. Project sections under EPC 05, EPC 06 and EPC 08 of Package-AE-02 fall within the Reserve Forest area, thus it requires diversion of reserve forest land for the project works. Forest diversion proposals for 13.31 ha, 2.75 ha and 8.11 ha for EPC 05, EPC 06 and EPC 08 respectively are in progress. However, during this reporting period, EPC-05 had obtained NOC from the Forest Department for overlay work in forest area and scope of widening project road in forest area is de-scoped to resurfacing of existing road. Accordingly, no more diversion of forest land is required in this package. Forest Land Diversion Proposal for EPC-05 is not withdrawn. As the office of Executive Engineer conveyed that NOC is obtained for temporary improvement of road stretch located in Forest Area and uploaded forest land diversion proposal will be retained/continued and widening work will be done once Forest Clearance is obtained. For EPC 06 and EPC 08-B, forest clearance is under progress. In forest areas, no civil work has started. For the reporting period, it was observed that significant physical progress was achieved in all EPCs under AE-II which are shown in Table 3. The Physical Progress of EPC 7B was in its initial stage and there is good progress in EPC 05, EPC 06, EPC 8A and considerable progress in EPC 7A and EPC 8B. Implementation of EMPs and EMoPs are satisfactory in all sub-projects of Package AE-02.

Table 3: Physical Progress Achieved under various EPCs till 31st June 2021 Pkg EPC

No. Road Length

(km) Earthwork in km & (%)

Subgrade in km & (%)

GSB in km & (%)

WMM in km &

(%)

DBM in Km & (%)

BC in km & (%)

DLC in km & (%)

PQC in km & (%)

Target up to June 2021 (%)

Overall Physical Progress

(%)

AE Pkg-01

01

SH- 174

23.50 22.30 (94.97

)

22.00 (93.69

)

16.15 (68.78)

10.41 (44.33

)

9.53 (40.58)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

69.39 48.26

MDR- 55

10.35 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 72.89 2.59

02

SH- 175

28.100 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) -

- 0.86

SH- 170

23.700 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) - 1.95

03 SH 204

61.90 44.4

(72.51) 44.4

(72.51) 43.87

(71.39) 39.88

(67.46) 36.24

(61.30) 0.00

(0.00) 0.175 (7.51)

0.00 (0.00)

51.63 53.27

04 SH 68 50.54 19.25 (40)

19.25 (40)

11.625 (23.17)

1.05 (2.12)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

41.00 20.63

09 SH 68 35.23 28.96

(82.65) 28.96

(82.65) 25.11

(71.66) 25.25

(72.06) 21.04

(60.05) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

/(0.00) 84.89 58.25

AE Pkg-02

05 SH-51 56.05 30.61 (54.61) 30.610 (61.55)

25.560 (50.06)

21.515 (39.15)

13.725 (24.98)

0.00 (0.00)

0 (0.00) 35.96 44.92

06 SH-

300& 300A

64.66 28.513 (56.28) 28.508 (56.27)

26.078 (54.72)

23.848 (38.67)

0.00 (0.00)

2.365 (78.83)

2.365 (78.83)

44.3 44.96

07 SH-47 24 10 (42.55) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 0.00

(0.00) 39.45 14.20

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Pkg EPC No.

Road Length (km)

Earthwork in km & (%)

Subgrade in km & (%)

GSB in km & (%)

WMM in km &

(%)

DBM in Km & (%)

BC in km & (%)

DLC in km & (%)

PQC in km & (%)

Target up to June 2021 (%)

Overall Physical Progress

(%)

MDR-21 & SH-

17.55 17.050 (97.18)

15.8 (90.05)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

0.80 (100)

0.00 (0.00)

77.42 52.02

08

SH- 297

15.08 13.215 (87.66)

12.735 (84.47)

11.5 (82.88)

9.525 (68.65)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

12.99 56.76

SH- 300

40.80 15.095 (37.07)

12.685 (31.15)

10.555 (31.11)

8.6 (25.35)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

0.00 (0.00)

38.96 20.86

N.B: % Progress of the Road is based on the Maximum work done in DBM or BC + PQC GSB: Granular Sub Base, C&G: Cleaning & Grubbing, WMM: Wet Mix Macadam, EW: Earth work, DBM: Dense Bituminous Macadam, PQC: Pavement Quality Concrete • For EPCs under AE-02 Package, the combined quantity of earthwork up to the top level of subgrade is reported as per the contract. • DLC and POQ in km is not applicable for EPC 01, 2B and 09, whereas in EPC 2A, 03 and 04 DLC and PQC work has not commenced yet. So, it is marked as 0.00 % • DLC and POQ for EPC 05, 06, 07 and 08 is updated as per progress till June 2021.

II. STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARD COMPLIANCE

A. Compliance with Loan Conditions

17. As per the loan agreement (ADB Loan No. 3911-IND), Schedule-4, the Borrower shall undertake the sub-projects in accordance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009 and all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower and the relevant State, as set forth in the Loan Agreement dated 28th May 2020. These statuses of the loan conditions are being complied in all sub-projects of MSRIP-I as shown in Table 4.

Table 4: Compliance Status with Loan Conditions on Environment Safeguard Reference to Loan

Loan Conditions Compliance Status

Schedule 4, Para 1 The Borrower, the State and the EA shall ensure that the Project is implemented in accordance with the detailed arrangements set forth in the PAM. Any subsequent change to the PAM shall become effective only after approval of such change by the Borrower, the State, EA and ADB. In the event of any discrepancy between the PAM and this Loan Agreement, the provisions of this Loan Agreement shall prevail. • The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the

EA to ensure, towards smooth implementation of the Project, that grievances if any from stakeholders, relating to Project implementation or use of funds are addressed effectively and efficiently.

• The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the State and the EA to ensure, compliance with all the requirements and obligations in their part as included in this Loan Agreement and the Project Agreement to meet the objectives of the Project in a timely and efficient manner.

GRC is formed at PIUs and PMU level as per the provision of IEE/PAM document for all EPC contracts. All the grievances within the reporting period are being resolved and complied.

Schedule 4, Para 6 The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the EA to ensure, that no Works contract is awarded which involves environmental impacts until: • The relevant authority of the Borrower

and/or State, as required, has granted final approval of the IEE; and the EA has incorporated the relevant provisions of the EMP in the respective Works contract.

Being Complied- Relevant clearance/Permits from regulatory authorities are either applied, obtained or in progress. No civil activities will be undertaken without prior approvals/permits.

Schedule 4, Para 7 The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the EA to ensure, that no Works contract is awarded which involves involuntary resettlement impacts until the final RP has been prepared and submitted to ADB based on the Project’s detailed design, and obtained ADB’s clearance of such RP.

Complied.

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Schedule 4, Para 8 The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the EA to ensure, that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and decommissioning of the Project, and all Project facilities comply with • all applicable laws and regulations of the

Borrower and the State relating to environment, health, and safety;

• The Environmental Safeguards; and all measures and requirements set forth in the IEE and EMP, and any corrective or preventive actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report.

Being Complied

Schedule 4, Para 11

The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the EA to ensure, that all necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement the EMP and the RP, as required, are made available on a timely basis.

Being Complied

Schedule 4, Para 12

The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the EA to ensure, that all bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require contractors to: • comply with the measures relevant to the

contractor set forth in the IEE, the EMP, and the RP (to the extent they concern impacts on affected people during construction), and any corrective or preventive actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report;

• make available a budget for all such environmental and social measures;

• provide the EA with a written notice of any unanticipated environmental, resettlement or indigenous peoples risks or impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP, and the RP;

• Adequately record the condition of roads, agricultural land and other infrastructure prior to starting to transport materials and construction; and reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to at least their pre- project condition upon the completion of construction.

Complied in the preparation/ bidding stage of the project as mentioned in the schedules.

Reference to Loan


Schedule 4, Para 13

The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the EA to ensure that: • submit semi-annual Safeguards

Monitoring Reports to ADB and disclose relevant information from such reports to affected persons promptly upon submission;

• if any unanticipated environmental and/or social risks and impacts arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP, and the RP as applicable, promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan;

• Report any breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP and the RP, promptly after becoming aware of such breach.

Being Complied as required in IEE, EMP and PAM. COVID-19 outbreak has been considered as an unanticipated issue. Community and Occupational Health & Safety Plan (COSHP), has been prepared and approved for all ongoing EPC contracts except for EPC-02.

Schedule 4, Para 15

The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the EA to ensure, that Works contracts under the Project follow all applicable labor laws of the Borrower and the State and that these further include provisions to the effect that contractors: • carry out HIV/AIDS awareness programs

for labor and disseminate information at worksites on risks of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS as part of health and safety measures for those employed during construction; and follow and implement all statutory provisions on labor (including not employing or using children as labor, equal pay for equal work), health, safety, welfare, sanitation, and working conditions. Such contracts shall also include clauses for termination in case of any breach of the stated provisions by the contractors.

Complied All these provisions were included in general and specific clauses of Contract agreements.

Schedule 4, Para 16

The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the EA to ensure, that • the GAP is implemented in accordance

with its terms; • the bidding documents and contracts

include relevant provisions for contractors to comply with the measures set forth in the GAP;

• Adequate resources are allocated for implementation of the GAP; progress on implementation of the GAP, including progress toward achieving key gender

Being Complied for all EPC contracts.

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outcome and output targets, are regularly monitored and reported to ADB.

Schedule 4, Para 17

The Borrower shall ensure, or cause the EA to ensure, that the Project is undertaken in conformity with the communication strategy as agreed between ADB, the Borrower, the State, and the EA and referred to in the PAM.

Being Complied

Schedule 4, Para 18

The Borrower shall ensure and cause the State and the EA to comply with ADB’s Anticorruption Policy (1998, as amended to date) and • shall ensure that the anti-corruption

provisions acceptable to ADB, the Borrower, the State and the EA are included in all bidding documents and contracts financed by ADB in connection with the Project, including provisions specifying the right of ADB to review and examine the records and accounts of the State and the EA and all contractors, suppliers, consultants, and other service providers as they relate to the Project, and as included in the PAM;

• shall allow and assist ADB’s representatives to carry out random spot checks on the work in progress and utilization of funds for the Project;

• acknowledge that ADB reserves the right to investigate directly or through its agents any alleged corrupt, fraudulent, collusive or coercive practice relating to the Project; and cooperate with any such investigation and extend all necessary assistance for satisfactory completion of such investigation, and as included in the PAM.

Being Complied

Schedule 4, Para 19

The Borrower shall ensure or cause the EA to ensure adequate and timely funding for proper maintenance of Project roads, through budgetary support or other alternative sources of financing.

Being Complied

B. Compliances achieved with Statutory and Regulatory Requirements

18. Out of the required statutory clearances, NOCs from MPCB, approvals and permits, majority were obtained, however, some applications were still under process. Table 5 and Table 6 summarizes the status of statutory permits and regulatory clearance for each EPC contract. It has been noted that the timelines for obtaining permits from various Govt. Authorities were delayed due to lockdown related to Covid-19 and instruction from the State Government to restrict Govt. Authorities to work below 50% of normal employee strength.

Table 5: Status of Statutory Clearances in AE Package-01 till 31st June 2021 Statutory

Requirements EPC-01A EPC-

01B EPC-02A EPC-

02B EPC-03 EPC-04 EPC-09

By Executi

ng Agency

Environmental Clearance from SEIAA/ MoEF & CC

Not Required Not Required Required & obtained. MoEF & CC has accorded Environmental Clearances of the project sections dated 8th September 2020.

Required & obtained. MoEF & CC has accorded Environmental Clearances of the project sections dated 8th September 2020.

Not Required

Forest Clearance from Forest Department / MoEF & CC

Not Required (This project stretch is not located within the areas declared as forest by MoEF & CC as per IEE Report)

Not Required (This project stretch is not located within the areas declared as forest by MoEF & CC as per IEE Report)

Required. Processing of Forest diversion proposal for diversion of 5.02 ha of forest land is under progress at Chief Wildlife Warden, Pune. WL level (FP/MH/ROAD/41850/2019). http://forestsclearance.nic.in/TimelineW.aspx?pid=FP/MH/ROAD/41850/2019 (The user has submitted the revised proposal on 15/06/2020, and the proposal is under consideration of Chief Wildlife Warden, as on 04/12/2020). Application under process to stage -1 Clearance Work Progress was not affected during Reporting Period as work was going

Required. Processing of Forest diversion proposal for diversion of 1.9 ha of forest land is under progress at Wildlife Warden, Pune. WL level (FP/MH/ROAD/43301/2019). http://forestsclearance.nic.in/TimelineW.aspx?pid=FP/MH/ROAD/43301/2 019 The user has submitted the proposal on 08/12/2020, and under consideration of Wildlife Warden, as on 08/12/2020

Required. Processing of Forest diversion proposal for diversion of 2.28 ha of forest land is under progress at DFO level (FP/MH/ROAD/41851/2 019 http://forestsclearance.n ic.in/TimelineW.aspx?pid=FP/MH/ROAD/41547/2019 Queries about the proposal have been raised by DFO on 09/12/2020, and the user agency is preparing a response. Application under process to stage -1 Clearance Work Progress was not affected during Reporting Period as work was going

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EPC-01A EPC-01B

EPC-02A EPC-02B

EPC-03 EPC-04 EPC-09

on in the areas other than forest section

Application under process to stage -1 Clearance Work Progress was not affected during Reporting Period as work was going on in the areas other than forest section

on in the areas other than forest section.

Wildlife Clearance from NBWL

Not Required Not Required Required. Project section falls within the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary (GIB) reserve forest boundary thus, it attracts wildlife clearance prior to the project related works. Processing of Wildlife clearances proposal is under progress at Chief Wildlife Warden, Pune WL level (FP/MH/ROAD/41850/2019). http://forestsclearance.nic.in/Time lineW.aspx?pid=FP/MH/ROAD/41850/2019 During this reporting period, the proposal status is under review of secretary Maharashtra State

Required. Project section falls within the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary (GIB) reserve forest boundary thus, it attracts wildlife clearance prior to the project related works. Processing of Wildlife clearances proposal is under progress at Wildlife Warden, Pune WL level (FP/MH/ROAD/43301/2019). http://forestsclearance.nic.in/TimelineW.aspx?pid=FP/MH/ROAD/43301/2 019 During this reporting period, proposal status under review

Not Required

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EPC-01A EPC-01B

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of secretary Maharashtra State

Tree cutting permit from Division Forest Department

Applied on 21/7/2020. Permission is in process under forest division.

Applied on 18/11/2020. Letter to EE, dated 17/2/2021, regarding submission of list of trees. Tree Cutting permission is under exercise with forest division. No tree cutting activity started yet. Work has not commenced yet. (Refer Para 14).

Available. Permission from the Forest Officer, Barshi obtained; Dated- 10/11/2020. Letter from Forest Office, Rohayo, Solapur; Doc. No. 895/2020-21; Dated- 28/12/2020; Regarding Tree Counting and Plantation

Available- Tree Cutting permission, Zonal Officer, Forest Department, Mohol. Dated- 8/2/2021

Tree felling permission is obtained on date 20/02/2020

Utility Shifting

Complied Estimation of Electric line shifting done for 3km to 23.5 km and remaining Electric line and Water line

On going

Being Complied Being Complied Being Complied Being Complied

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is in the process

Permission for abstraction of ground water from CGWB/ Agreements letters with local water suppliers.

Available; Permission from Irrigation Department, Ratnagiri; Permit no. 15/2133/2020; Dated- 27/11/2020; Validity: 1/11/2020 to 31/5/2021. Ground water extraction is not required

Copy of permission from local authority (Water conservation officer) Letter no- SSA/NSN/GEN/ADB/20-21/21 for abstraction of water from Pangare Village Dam; Dated 26/4/2021

Permission obtained from Local Authority (Water Conservation Officer, Division Solapur) Zila Parishad for use of surface water due to restriction of ground water as falling under the GIB area. Letter No: ZPS/M.1/WCO/DB/299/2020; Dated: 10/06/2020. Validity up to project completion.

Permission obtained from Local Authority (Water Conservation Officer, Division Solapur) Zila Parishad for use of surface water due to restriction of ground water as falling under the GIB area. Letter No: ZPS/L.PA/WCO/DB/233/2020; Dated: 04/06/2020 Valid up to project completion

Permission obtained from local authority (Water conservation officer, Subdivision, Barshi) Letter no. 353 Dated- 19/10/2020. Valid up to project completion

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tors

Permission from the mining Department for extraction of minor minerals viz. sand and aggregates and Environmental

Available- Work Order No. RBVIPL/0021/2020-21 Dated- 27/09/2020 Valid till- 1/2/2022 or up to work completion For Supply of aggregates from Pruthvi Stone Crusher, Sangameshwar

Available- Land Agreement- dated 29/9/2020 for Black Stone Quarry at Survey No. 97/1, Adavali Village. NOC from Gram Panchayat Adavali for Mining of Black stone dated- 4/11/2020, at Survey No. 97/1, Adavali Village.

NOC from Gram panchayat, Shelgaon for Murum, Soil and Stone mining. dated 11/12/2019 Permission obtained from District Officers office- Solapur. Certificate no. SR/1797/2020; Dated- 1/10/2020. (5000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No.

1. Letter no. 599/2021 from Executive Engineer, Upsa Irrigation Department Usmanabad, Dated 25/2/2021 (Letter from Assistant Engineer, Upsa Irrigation Sub div no. 5, Paranda; Dated 17/5/2021 10600 Brass Stone/Murum

Available. Permission Obtained from district officer, Solapur Certificate No. SR/54/2020 Dated- 23/04/2020. For 2000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No. 410, Khamgaon. NOC obtained from Gram panchayat, Khamgaon Tal. Barshi Dated 1/1/2020


EPC-01A EPC-01B

EPC-02A EPC-02B


clearance for mining of minor minerals.

(Third Party Procurement) Purchase Order: Pruthvi Stone Crusher, Sangameshwar. Dated 17/3/2021. NOC from local authority (Subdivision Officer, Ratnagiri) for quarry mining is available Order no- UVR/MNL/SR/65/2020-21 dated 5/10/2020 Valid till- 31/5/2021 (1000 Brass Black stone Mining from Survey No. 59/2, Village name- Vandri)

Mining permission obtained from Tahsildar Office, Rajapur. Certificate No. SR/18(6)/2021 Dated- 5/4/2021 (3000 brass Black stone at survey no. 97/1, 35476 sq. m near Heladevi, Adavali Village, Rajapur; Validity- 6/7/2021 and 500 Brass Black stone Mining; Validity- 17/3/2021 to 14/7/2021) Mining permission obtained from Tahsildar Office, Rajapur. Certificate No. SR/18(7)/2021 Dated- 12/4/2021 (3500 brass Black stone at survey no. 97/1, 35476 sq. m near Heladevi, Adavali Village, Rajapur; Validity- 14/7/2021 and 500 Brass Black stone

379, Village Name- Shelgaon, Barshi) Permission obtained from District Officers office- Solapur. Certificate no. SR/79/2020; Dated- 11/11/2020. Valid till- 28/2/2021 (10,000 brass Stone Extraction from Survey No. 379, Village Name- Shelgaon, Barshi) Permission Obtained from District Collector Office, Solapur. Certificate no. RR/2103/2020; Dated- 17/11/2020 (1. Expected 2120 Brass Murum/Stone extraction from Gulvanchi Lake, Solapur 2. Expected 1325 Brass Murum/Stone extraction from Gulvanchi Lake, Near Tanda) Permission Obtained from District Collector Office, Solapur. Certificate no. RR/2104/2020; Dated- 17/11/2020

Purchase and Supply through E-Auction. Letter No. 954 from Executive Engineer; dated 30/3/2021- Notice for Material Transport) (Letters for Payment dated 9/3/2021, 15/1/2021, 3/2021, 1/4/2021 are available.) 2. Copy of application for Murum and Stone Abstraction from Survey No. 86, Korti Village, Karmala; dated 14/6/2021 is available. 3. Copy of application for Murum and Stone Abstraction from Survey No. 336, Salse Village, Karmala; dated 14/6/2021 is available

Valid till- 31/12/2021 For Murum and stone Extraction from Survey No. 410, Khamgaon Permission Obtained from District officer, Solapur Certificate No. SR/50/2020 Dated- 12/10/2020. For 2000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No. 471, Uplai Village. Validity-12/10/2020 to 5/11/2020 Permission Obtained from District officer, Solapur Certificate No. SR/51/2020 Dated- 12/10/2020 For 1000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No. 474, Uplai Village. Validity-12/10/2020 to 27/10/2020 Permission Obtained from District officer, Solapur Certificate No. SR/53/2020 Dated- 20/10/2020

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Mining; Validity- 23/3/2021 to 20/7/2021)

(1. Expected 793.8 Brass Murum/Stone extraction from Shelgaon Lake No. 1, Barshi. 2. Expected 21168 Brass Murum/Stone extraction from Shelgaon Lake No. 2, Barshi 3. Expected 3528 Brass Murum/Stone extraction from Saundare Lake No. 3, Barshi 4. Expected 7056 Brass Murum/Stone extraction from Saundare Lake No. 1, Barshi 5. Expected 7056 Brass Murum/Stone extraction from Saundare Lake No. 2, Barshi 6. Expected 2646 Brass Murum/Stone extraction from Pangaon lake no. 1, Barshi 7. Expected 3528 Brass Murum/Stone extraction from Pangaon lake no. 2, Barshi 8. Expected 7056 Brass Murum/Stone extraction from Pangaon lake no. 2, Barshi)

For 10000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No. 410, Khamgaon Village. Validity-21/10/2020 to 20/11/2020 Permission Obtained from District officer, Solapur Certificate No. SR/89/2020 Dated- 13/01/2021. For 5000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No. 259/1, Tandulwadi Village. Validity-14/01/2021 to 3/02/2021 Permission Obtained from District officer, Solapur. Certificate No. SR/104/2021 Dated- 1/02/2021. For 5000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No. 171, Chikharde Village. Validity-2/02/2021 to 28/02/2021 Permission Obtained from District officer, Solapur


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EPC-02A EPC-02B


Blasting Permit Available- Permit no. E/WC/M11/30/11112 (E91702); Valid till- 02/02/2021 NOC from Land Owner Mr. Bhausaheb Bhosale, Sasure Village for Murum Extraction from Survey No. 89/1- 1 He 00 R. dated- 1/2/2021 Application Copy for 10000 brass Stone/Murum Extraction from Survey No. 372/3, Shelgaon Village, Barshi Permission Obtained from District Collector office, Solapur Certificate no. SR/144/2021; Dated- 02/03/2021 (10000 Brass Stone extraction from Survey No. 118/3/k, Sarole Village, Tal. Mohol, Valid Till: 5/4/2021) Permission Obtained from District Collector office, Solapur Certificate no. RR/1144/2021; Dated- 31/03/2021

Certificate No. SR/104/2021 Dated- 1/02/2021. For 5000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No. 171, Chikharde Village. Validity-2/02/2021 to 28/02/2021 Permission Obtained from District officer, Solapur Certificate No. SR/128/2021 Dated- 24/03/2021. For 3000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No. 112/4, Nagobachiwadi Village. Validity-25/03/2021 to 20/04/2021. Permission Obtained from District officer, Solapur Certificate No. SR/26/2021 Dated- 12/05/2021. For 2000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No. 221, Tandul Wadi Village. Validity-13/05/2021 to 30/05/2021

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EPC-02A EPC-02B


(41250 Brass Murum extraction from Sakhar Lake No. 1, Survey No. 71/2, 73/ 2, 79/2, 80/2, Shelgaon Village, Barshi) Permission Obtained from District Collector office, Solapur Certificate no. RR/1143/2021; Dated- 31/03/2021 (4800 Brass Murum extraction from Gaon Lake, Survey No. 100/3, 101/2, 103/2, 104/2, Pangaon Village, Barshi)

Permission Obtained from District officer, Solapur Certificate No. SR/25/2021 Dated- 12/05/2021. For 5000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No. 178/1, Shelgaon Village. Validity-13/05/2021 to 10/06/2021. Permission Obtained from District officer, Solapur Certificate No. SR/18/2021 Dated- 27/04/2021. For 8000 brass Murum Extraction from Survey No. 178/1, Shelgaon Village. Validity-20/04/2021 to 27/05/2021.

Labor License

Initial labor license Payment done on 5/3/2021 Re-application was done for obtaining labor license Expected to get in August 2021

Construction Work is yet to commence (Refer Para 14). Road work is not planned by the contractor. Contractor is directed to get labor license before

Obtained; Labour License No. 2031100110033234 dated 26/11/2020; Valid till- 31/12/2021

Labor License Payment Receipt- Dated- 26/6/2021 Obtained- Labor License No. 2131100110035235 Dated- 6/7/2021 Valid Till- 31/12/2021



EPC-01A EPC-01B

EPC-02A EPC-02B


commencement of work.

Workmen compensation insurance/ CAR Policy

WC Policy No. 17090036200100000101 CAR Policy No. 17090044200300000004 Available Dated- 9/7/2020 Valid till- 8/7/22

WC Policy No. 17090036200100000101 CAR Policy No. 17090044200300000003 Available Dated- 9/7/2020 Valid till- 8/7/22

Available; CAR Policy No: 15120044200300000001; Dated; 6/11/2020; Valid till: 5/11/2022 WC Policy No: 15120036200100000055; Dated: 18/11/2020; Valid till: 17/11/2021.

Available; CAR Policy No: 271001442010000596; Dated; 21/1/2021; Valid till: 15/12/2022 Obtained Workmen’s Compensation policy no: 31142033459673900000, valid from 19/07/2020 to 16/07/2021.

Available- CAR Policy No. 5004/217143073/00/000 Dated: 3/3/2021 Validity- 23/09/2020 to 22/09/2022 WC Policy No: 4010/216574214/00/000; Dated: 24/02/2021; Valid till: 23/02/2022.

Available- CAR Policy Obtained on 8/12/2020. Policy No: 27100244201000041; Valid: 26/11/2021 WC Policy No: 271002411910000159; Dated: 25/02/2020; Valid till: 24/02/2021. Renewed WC Policy No: 271002412010000091; Dated: 25/02/2021; Valid till: 24/02/2022.

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tors

Pollution under control certificates

Available Project is still under the design development stage. (Refer Para 14) Contractor has been instructed to seek necessary certificates before commencement of the work

Available Available Available

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Consent letters from Land Owner/NOC from Gram Panchayat for temporary use of land i.e., camp sites, plant sites, disposal site, temporary diversion etc.

Land Agreement for Labor Camp, Lab, Site Office at Kondbhujbalrao Village, dated 1/10/2020 with land owner Mr. Sandesh Mane. Valid Till- 31/11/2021 NOC from gram panchayat Kondbhujbalrao, Tal. Sangameshwar is obtained. Dated- 26/2/2021 (for Labor Camp, Lab, Site Office)

NOC from Gram panchayat, Oni Village Dated- 5/11/2020 Valid for 2 Years Land Agreement for Camp site, Plant set up, site office, Material Storage and Labor Camp, etc. at Panhali, Oni Village, Tal Rajapur is Available. Dated: 4/2/2020 Valid for 2 years Available- NOC/Permission for Land use for RMC Plant at Oni Village from Tahsildar Office, Rajapur. Dated- 16/4/2021; Valid till- 31/7/2021. Land Agreement (with Land owner Mr. Bhau Kamble) for Storage of Material at Shiposhi Village; Dated- 6/4/2021 (Validity- 1/4/2021 to 31/5/2022)

Available- NOC- Land Agreement from Mr. Mohan Godge, Shelgaon, Barshi for Campsite, Parking, Labor Camp, Water well, etc; Dated 18/12/2020

Land Agreements Copies available. 1. Dated-13/10/2020 and validity: 13/10/2021 (For campsite at Vit Village) 2. Dated-13/10/2020; Validity- 1/10/2020 to 1/9/2021 (for labor camp at Vit Village) 3. Dated- 2/11/2020; Validity- 4/11/2020 to 4/5/2022 (for Construction Camp- RMC, HMP and material Stock, at Vil Village, Karmala) 4. Dated- 7/10/2020; Valid till Completion of work (for construction Camp, material stocking and labor camp at Korti Village, Karmala) 5. Dated- 22/11/2019; Valid till Completion of work (for stone storage and vehicle parking

Available- NOC obtained from Gram panchayat, Khamgaon Tal. Barshi Dated 1/1/2020 Valid till- 31/12/2021 Land Owner- Mr. Rameshwar kate, Survey No. 410, Khamgaon NOC for Plant Site, Labor Camp, Material storage, etc.


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at Korti Village, Karmala). 6. Dated- 7/1/2021; Valid till- Completion of work. (for RMC Plant, HMP, Material stocking, labor camp at Pisare Village, Kalmala) 7. Dated- 5/4/2021; Valid till- 4/3/2022 (for material storage, Vehicle parking, machinery at Shelgaon Village, Karmala). 8. Dated- 1/4/2021; Valid till- 28/2/2022 (for aggregate storage, Vehicle parking, Stone Crusher/machinery at Shelgaon Village, Karmala).

Construction Camp Name and location

Name of the camp- Sangameshwar Camp Km 16+000 of SH- 174 at Ambav Village

Camp 1 Established at 8 km away from project road. (Oni Village)- But not fully mobilized. Camp 2 Proposed at 18 km away from project road.

Name of the Camp- Shelgaon Camp Km 36+600 (LHS) of SH-204

Name of the Camp- Sonde Camp, Karmala. Km 153+900 (RHS) of SH-68

Name of the Camp- Khamgaon Camp. Around 300m from Km 231+280 (LHS) of SH-68.

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NOC from

MPCB (CTE & CTO)

HMP

CTO Application Copy Available- MPCB- CONSENT-0000109637; Dated- 27/02/2021. Letter from MPCB Regional Office, Kolhapur; Letter No. MPCB/RO/KOP/2105000755 Dated- 18/5/2021 Contractor was directed to re-apply for CTO and get it complied. CTO Re-application done vide MPCB-CONSENT-0000117221, Dated: 05/07/2021

Contractor is yet to commence the work. (Refer Para. 14). Road work is not yet planned by the Contractor. Therefore CTE/CTO for the plant facilities is yet to be exercised with the concern authority

CTO obtained- MPCB Consent no. RO-PUNE/CONSENT/2102000030; Dated: 1/2/2021; Valid Till: 31/8/2024

CTE obtained- MPCB Consent no. RO-PUNE/CONSENT/2106000251: Dated- 04/06/2021. CTO Application Copy Available; MPCB-CONSENT-0000116953; Dated- 30/6/2021. Expected to get CTO by August 2021.

CTO Obtained - RO/PUNE/Consent/2010000877; Dated 23/10/2020 Valid: 31/10/2024

WMM

CTO Application Copy Available- MPCB-CONSENT-0000109637; Dated- 27/02/2021. Letter from MPCB Regional Office, Kolhapur; Letter No. MPCB/RO/KOP/2105000755 Dated- 18/5/2021

The need for a WMM Plant did not arise during reporting period. Contractor is yet to commence the work. (Refer Para. 14) However, contractor has been instructed to seek permission prior to


WMM work was not planned during the period. However, the contractor had been instructed to seek permission prior to commencement of the work. Applied for CTE- Application No. MPCB-CONSENT-

Preparatory works for setting up WMM Plant is going on during reporting period


EPC-01A EPC-01B

EPC-02A EPC-02B


Contractor was directed to re-apply for CTO and get it complied. CTO Re-application done vide MPCB-CONSENT-0000117221, Dt. 05/07/2021

commencement of the work

0000117421: dated 7/7/2021. Expected to get CTO in the first week of August 2021.

RMC/Bat

ching Plants

N/A Contractor is using Ajax Fiori (RMC trucks) as a small quantity of work is involved.

The need for a RMC Plant did not arise during reporting period. RMC plant is installed but not functional/operational till date. Contractor is yet to commence the work. (refer para. 14) CTE Obtained- MPCB CTE Consent No. MPCB/SRO-RATNAGIRI/CONSENT/2104000192/21; Dated: 05/04/2021.

CTO obtained- MPCB CTO Consent no. RO-PUNE/CONSENT/2102000030; Dated: 1/2/2021; Valid Till: 31/8/2024

CTE Obtained- MPCB CTE Consent No. MPCB/SRO-SOLAPUR/CONSENT/2103002145; Dated: 31/3/2021; Application Copy for CTO Available; MPCB-CONSENT-0000116985; Dated- 30/6/2021. Expected to get the CTO in the month of July 2021.

CTO Obtained- RO/PUNE/Consent/2010000877; Dated 23/10/2020 Valid: 31/10/2024

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EPC-01A EPC-01B

EPC-02A EPC-02B


Stone Crusher

Udyam Registration of Pruthvi Stone Crusher is available. (Third Party Procurement) Letter from MPCB Regional Office, Kolhapur; Letter No. MPCB/RO/KOP/2105000755 Dated- 18/5/2021 Contractor was directed to re-apply for CTO and get it complied. CTO Re-application done vide MPCB-CONSENT-0000117221, Dt. 05/07/2021

The need for a stone crusher did not arise during reporting period. Contractor is yet to commence the work. (refer para. 14) Road work is not yet planned by the Contractor. Therefore CTE/CTO for the plant facilities is yet to be exercised with the concern authority. However, contractor has been instructed to seek permission prior to commencement of the work


CTE obtained- MPCB Consent no. RO-PUNE/CONSENT/2106000254; Dated- 4/6/2021. Stone Crusher is under Installation. Contractor is directed to get CTO on priority basis. Expected to get the CTO in the Month of August 2021.


D.G Sets

CTO Re-application done vide MPCB-CONSENT-0000117221, Dt. 05/07/2021

Road work is not yet planned by the Contractor. Therefore CTE/CTO for the plant facilities is yet to be exercised with the concern authority CTE Obtained for RMC- MPCB CTE Consent No.


CTE applications are available and the copies will be provided along with CTOs of respective plants in the next reporting period.



EPC-01A EPC-01B

EPC-02A EPC-02B


MPCB/SRO-RATNAGIRI/CONSENT/2104000192/21; Dated: 05/04/2021

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Table 6: Status of Statutory Clearances in AE Package-02 till 31st June 2021 Statutory

Requirements EPC-05 EPC-06 EPC-07A EPC-07B EPC-08A EPC-08B

By Executing

Agency

Environment Clearance

Not Required

Forest Clearance from Forest Department / MoEF&CC

Processing of Forest diversion proposal for diversion of 13.31 ha of forest land is under progress at DFO level (FP/MH/ROAD/41547/2019). http://forestsclearance.nic.in/timelineW.aspx?pid=FP/ MH/ROAD/41547/2019 However, in this monitoring period (January-June 2021) PIU has obtained NOC for overlay work in forest Area and widening in forest area is de-scoped. Accordingly, no more diversion of forest land is required in this package. Forest Land Diversion Proposal

Processing of Forest diversion proposal for diversion of 2.75 ha of forest land is under progress at DFO level due to EDS raised by CF. (FP/MH/ROAD/42415/2019 http://forestsclearance.nic.in/timelineW.aspx?pid=FP/MH/ROAD/4 2415/2019 31/3/21- Stage 1 Approval by Regional Office obtained. Compliance letter submitted to DFO Office Dated- 21/6/2021

Not Required

Not Required

Not Required Project section falls within the reserve forest boundary. Processing of Forest diversion proposal for diversion of 8.11 ha of forest land is under progress at DFO level due to EDS raised by CF (FP/MH/ROAD/42302/ 2019). http://forestsclearance. nic.in/timeline.aspx?pid =FP/MH/ROAD/42302/ 2019 16/2/21- Stage 1 Approval by Regional Office obtained. During re-verification, forest land diversion is increase from 8.11 hectare to 9.4718 hectare.

http://forestsclearance.nic/

http://forestsclearance.nic/

http://forestsclearance.nic.in/timelineW.aspx?pid=FP/MH/ROAD/4%202415/2019




http://forestsclearance/




EPC-05 EPC-06 EPC-07A EPC-07B EPC-08A EPC-08B

for EPC-05 is not withdrawn. As the office of Executive Engineer conveyed that NOC is obtained for temporary improvement of road stretch located in Forest Area and uploaded forest land diversion proposal will be retained/continued and widening work will be done once Forest Clearance is obtained

Updated forest land diversion proposal is submitted and it is under progress.

Wildlife Clearance

Not Required

Tree cutting permit

Permission Obtained vide Javak/ kra. 23/2019-20; dated- 27/1/2020. All non-forest trees (2,399 Nos.) are felled.

Tree felling Permission is Obtained for non-forest Trees; dated 3/3/2020 Payments done- Dated-6/2/2020, 6/3/2020, 26/10/2020 Total number of trees to be felled is 1,356. (Out of which 43 trees are Forest trees and the remaining 1,313 are non-forest trees).

EPC-07 has 2 sub-project roads and the total number of trees felled is 943 under the non-forest category. Non-forest Tree felling permission obtained; dated 6/12/2020; Vide No. 91/201920.

EPC-8 which has 2 roads and there are 730 trees are proposed to be felled under non-forest category. Out of these 730 trees, 700 are felled and 30 are saved. Tree-felling permission obtained from PWD Amravati- Javak/ patra/ kra. 3581; dated- 26/6/2020.

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All the trees located on PDW land categorized as non-forest trees are felled.

Utility Shifting Being Complied and ongoing work

Being Complied and ongoing work

Being Complied and ongoing

work




By EPC

Contractor

s

Permission for abstraction of ground water from CGWB/ Agreements letters with local water suppliers

Contractor has made local arrangements Bore well water abstraction Permission Available- Work order (for Mr. Datta Gore, Pusad) Dated 5/5/2020 Work order (for Mr. Pawan Sawake, Washim) Dated- 20/10/2020 Certificate of exemption for Ground water withdrawal less than 10 cubic m/day.

Contractor has made local arrangements for surface water supply from Mr. Nitin Chavhan, Dhamngaon, District- Amravati. Work order no. SIPL/PACKAGE EPC 6/water supply/3 Dated-24/11/2020. Local arrangements for surface water supply from Mr. Himanshu Kishorarao Bhautakar, Dhamangaon Railway. Work order no. SIPL/PACKAGE EPC 6/water supply/04; Dated-15/01/2021.

Water Supply in Tanker Purchase order available. From Mr. Shankar Mohod, Asara, Daryapur Purchase Order no. PDAIL/HO/EPC-7/2020-21/463 Dated 03/03/2020 From Mr. Akshay Hole, Amla, Drayapur Purchase Order no. PDAIL/HO/EPC 7/2020-21/523 Dated 17/09/2020 Copy of application for Ground water abstraction/ Borewell Locations at Bhagora Village from Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency, Akola. Dated: 18/06/2021

Groundwater Abstraction Permission available from Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency, Amravati (Mauja-Shirlas, Tal. Morshi, Survey No. 219/2) Certificate no: 1006/2020 Dated- 16/10/2020 Available- Permission for Supply of water in Tanker From Mr. Bhushan Umak, Kamlapur Certificate no. MIPL/Amravati- PCK- EPC 8/2019-20/WO/06 Dated 1/12/2020



Application/ certificate no. 21-4/6798/MH/INF/2021 Valid till 24/06/2021. (9 cubic m/day) & Application/ certificate no.21-4/6792/MH/INF/2021. Valid from 22/6/2021 (8 cubic m/day)

Approval letter from Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency, Amravati. Letter No. 538/2021 Dated- 24/6/2021 Borewell Location at Survey No. 40/1, Peth Itbarpur, Daryapur. Certificate no.- 322/2021 dated 8/07/2021 – for camp locate at Bhagora village Certificate no.- 387/2021 dated 8/07/2021 camp located at shelu Bazar.

Permission from the mining Department for extraction of minor minerals viz. sand and aggregates and Environmental clearance for mining of minor minerals

Available- Mining Permission from District Office, Washim. Document no. BON/MINING/MMP/215/2 019/535; Dated 25/02/2020 For aggregate/ stone / Murum extraction from Survey No. 179, 2.15 hectare, Pandav Umra Village, Washim. Valid- Up to 5 years Approval for Mining plan from Directorate of

Legal Permit- Mining Permission available from Ground water Surveys and Development Agency at Dhamangaon Amravati Certificate dated 30/12/2019 (Shahapur-Survey No. 29/10/3, 33/10/2A, 30/10/2A, 33/10/2) Available- Permission from Local Authority (District Office, Amravati) Certificate no. 611/2020 Dated- 26/6/2020

Mining Permission from District Office Amravati Order No. 297/2020 Dated-9/3/2020 (For 10000 brass Murum/ Stone /Aggregate Extraction from Survey No. 640, 2.19 Hectare, Asara Village) Available- NOC from Gram Panchayat Asara- 74/2020 Dated- 28/8/2020 (For Murum/Soil Extraction from Survey No.642, 2.23 He, and Survey No. 640, 2.19 He, Asara Village) Mining Permission from Sub Divisional Officer, Murtizapur Document No. MNL 37/ Shelubazar/ 15/2020-21

Mining Permission, Available, Certificate no. 883/2020 dated 14/09/2020 (For 5000 brass Murum/Stone Extraction from Survey No. 219/2, 219/1/B, 2.00 hectare, Shirlas Village, Morshi) Blasting Permission also Available- Letter No. MAG/De-27/Kavi-401/2020 Dated- 21/10/2020

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geology and mining regional office, Nagpur.

(For 5000 brass Murum/Stone Extraction from Survey No. 34/10/2, 2.13 Hectare, Shahapur Village, Tal. Dhamangaon Railway) Blasting Permissions (NOC) from District Collector Office, Amravati. Doc. No. 527/2020 Dated-11/12/2020 Valid till- 31/3/2021 For Survey No. 34/10/2, 2.13 Hectare, Shahapur Village, NOC from Gram panchayat Dhamangaon, dated 31/7/2020 for blasting at Shahapur Village is Available Renewed Mining permission from Local Authority (District Office, Amravati) Certificate no. 475/2021 Dated- 03/06/2021. Valid till: 31/7/2021. (Murum/Stone Extraction from Survey

Dated: 1/4/2021 (For 2000 brass Murum/ Soil Extraction and transportation from Survey No. 223 A, Shelubazar Village) (Blasting Permission for the same is obtained)



No. 34/10/2, 2.13 Hectare, Shahapur Village, Tal. Dhamangaon Railway)

Labor License Obtained. Labor License no. 2153100110035080; Dated 18/06/2021 and valid till 16/10/2021


Labor License Renewed- Labor License no. 2052700110030627 Dated 5/04/2021 and Valid till 03/11/2021.

Available, Labor License No.- 2052700110031776; Dated 17/08/2020 and valid till 19/7/2022.

Workmen compensation insurance/CAR

Policy

Obtained; CAR Policy no: 16050044200300000026: Validity - From:11/12/2020 To: 01/01/2022 WC Policy No. 16050036200100000270 Validity from 11/12/2020 to 10/12/2021 Professional Indemnity Insurance-Policy No. 16050036202500000001

Obtained; WC Policy No. 3611-200101-20-1000080-00-000 dated-29/6/2020; Validity: 25/06/2020 to 24/6/2021 Renewed WC Policy No. 462330110821100509000000; dated- 23/6/2021 Validity: 25/06/2021 to 24/6/2022 CAR Policy no. 42040044190300000070 Validity: - 28/01/2020 To: 27/01/2022

Obtained; WC Policy No. 45220036190100000094 Dated- 8/1/2020 Valid till: 7/1/2021 Renewed WC Policy No. 45220036200100000091 Dated- 8/1/2021 Valid till: 7/7/2021 Renewed WC Policy No. 45220036210100000042 Dated- 8/7/2021 Valid till: 7/4/2022 CAR Policy No. 45220044190300000015; Dated: 26/11/2019; Valid till: 25/11/2021

CAR Policy No: -5004/209109142/00/000; Dated- 06/11/2020. Valid till 4/7/2022 Workmen’s Compensation Policy No. 43232380; Dated: 24/05/2021; Valid till: 23/05/2022

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Pollution under control certificate

Available Available Available Available Available Available

Consent letters from Land Owners/ Panchayat/ Land Agreement for temporary use of land i.e., Labor camp, construction camp sites etc.

NOC from Gram panchayat, Manjarjawla Village obtained. Dated- 13/8/2020 (for plant site) NOC/ Agreement from land owner dated 5/11/2020 - Obtained for Camp Site, Labor Camp, etc at Manjarjavla Village. The land agreement at Manjarjavla Village dated 15/05/2020 valid till 14/052023 is available for establishment of camp, plant and machinery.

NOC of Gram Panchayat Dhamngaon dated 31/07/2020 – Obtained for Camp site and Plant set up at Shahapur Village. The land agreement for Camp and plant set up at Shahapur village, Dhamangaon Railway is available dated 16/06/2020.

The land agreement for plant set up at Bhagora is available dated 16/12/2020 valid till 15/05/2023

NOC from Gram Panchayat, Peth Itbarpur, Daryapur dated- 15/10/2020 - Obtained for Plant set up, Labor Camp, Storage, Parking, etc. The land agreement for camp, storage of material, parking and plant set up at Daryapur is available dated 22/11/2019 valid till 21/11/2021

NOC from Gram panchayat Shirlas, Kamlapur dated 4/12/2019 - Obtained Plant set up,labor camp, Camp site, Parking, Storage of material etc. The land agreement at Shirlas, for Camp, labour camp, plant, storage of material, parking is available dated 03/02/2020

NOC from Gram panchayat, Bagapur (Mauja Sangulwada) dated 6/12/2019 - Obtained for Plant set up, labor camp, Camp site, etc. Land Purchase Agreement for Camp at Bagapur (Mauja Sangulwada) Available. Copy of Registration fee and Stamp Duty is available dated- 4/8/2020.

Construction Camp Name and location

Approx. 1km from Ch. 0+160 LHS near Washim

Km 78+900 RHS, Shahpur (Approx. 50 km from project road)

At village Bhagora Tehsil Murthapur approx. 35 km from the project road. (HMP Plant)

Approx. 1km from Km 0+000 of MDR-21 at Daryapur

26+400, Kamlapur, approx. 1 km from the road

Km 36+310 LHS 500 meter Shangulwada



NOC from MPCB (CTE & CTO)

HMP

CTO Obtained vide RO- AMRAVATI/CONSENT/2 009001096 dated 24/09/2019; Valid till date- 31/8/2022. CTO obtained- MPCB Consent no. RO-CHANDRAPUR/CONSENT/2105000301; Dated: 10/5/2021; Valid Till: 31/1/2023 (for new Plant)

Combined CTO Obtained for HMP, RMC WMM & Crusher obtained vide RO-AMRAVATI/ CONSENT/ 2010000 315 dated 09/10/2020: Valid till: 30/09/2022

CTE and CTO obtained- CTE- Consent No: RO-AMRAVATI/CONSENT/2104000176; Dated: 01/04/2021 CTO- MPCB Consent no. RO-AMRAVATI/CONSENT/2107000024; Dated: 1/7/2021; Valid Till: 30/06/2025. Plant located at Bhagora, Murtizapur

CTO obtained- MPCB Consent no. RO-AMRAVATI/CONSENT/2101000331; Dated: 8/1/2021; Valid Till: 31/12/2022

WMM

CTO Obtained vide RO- AMRAVATI/ CONSENT/ 2 009001096 dated 24/09/2019 Valid till date- 31/8/2022

Combined CTO Obtained for HMP, RMC WMM & Crusher vide RO- AMRAVATI/ CONSENT/ 2010000 315 dated 09/10/2020; Valid till: 30/09/2022

CTE Obtained- MPCB Consent no. RO-AMRAVATI/CONSENT/2104000101 Dated: 1/4/2021; CTO obtained- MPCB Consent no. RO-AMRAVATI/CONSENT/2104000023; Dated: 1/7/2021; Valid Till: 30/06/2025 Plant at Shelu Bazar


RMC/Batching Plants

CTE Obtained vide RO/ CHANDRAPUR/ CON SENT/2009001005

Combined CTO Obtained for HMP, RMC WMM & Crusher Obtained vide RO- AMRAVATI/

CTE Obtained: Consent No: SRO-AMRAVATI-I/CONSENT/2101001195; dated: 28/01/2021,

CTO obtained- MPCB Consent no. RO-AMRAVATI/CONSENT/2101000331; Dated: 8/1/2021;

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dated- 22-09-2020 CTO obtained- MPCB Consent no. RO-CHANDRAPUR/CONSENT/2105000301; Dated: 10/5/2021; Valid Till: 31/1/2023 (for new Plant)

CONSENT/ 2010000 315 dated 09/10/2020 Valid till: 30/09/2022

RMC located at Daryapur base camp Application for CTO- MPCB Consent- 0000116228; dated- 29/6/2021 Location: - Daryapur CTO Obtained- Consent No. SRO-AMRAVATI-I/CONSENT/2007000237; Dated- 8/7/2021, Valid till- 30/6/2024

Valid Till: 31/12/2022

Stone Crusher

CTO Obtained vide RO- AMRAVATI/ CONSENT/ 2 009001096 dated 24/09/2019 Valid till 31/8/2022

Combined CTO Obtained for HMP, RMC WMM & Crusher vide RO- AMRAVATI/ CONSENT/ 2010000 315; Dated 09/10/2020 Valid till 30/09/2022

CTE Obtained- MPCB Consent no. RO-AMRAVATI/CONSENT/2104000101 Dated: 1/4/2021; CTO obtained- MPCB Consent no. RO/AMRAVATI/CONSENT/2104000023; Dated: 1/7/2021; Valid Till: 30/06/2025. Plant at Daryapur base camp.


D.G Sets

CTO Obtained vide RO- AMRAVATI/CONSENT/2009001096 dated 24/09/2019 Valid till- 31/8/2022

Combined CTO Obtained for HMP, RMC WMM & Crusher: Dated- 09/10/2020. Valid till 30/09/2022

Combined with the CTO of WMM/HMP Plant. Valid till 30/06/2025


C. Compliances with the implementation of EMPs

19. Assessment of EMP compliance commenced with review of key environmental issues identified in IEE and recommended mitigation measures, monitoring indicators and performance targets mentioned in approved EMP matrix. First step started with a series of meetings held with various parties involved in implementation of EMP and subsequent site visits to all construction packages and a review document submitted by contractors pertaining to statutory clearance and other related documents. This was followed by conducting regular toolbox training and talks for effective implementation of EMP to contractor’s EFPs personnel, PIU officers, AE’s environment experts and construction workers. Table 7 presents details of joint site inspections carried out by PIUs, AEs in coordination with EPC Contractors during January to June 2021. Under both the packages, no formal site visits specific to environmental safeguards were conducted, as no such major issue on non-compliance is reported which triggered specific issue related to joint site inspection. However, AEs, contractor's representatives and the team leaders conducted periodic site visits to review the progress where issues related to environmental safeguards were also discussed. Also, the issues observed were addressed through virtual review meetings with competent authorities. 20. It is evident from Table 3, Table 5 and Table 6, that construction of all the roads in AE Package-01, shows moderate progress (Except EPC 02). The Contractor has established the construction camp at designated locations along the project road of EPC 01, 03, 04 and 09. Whereas, two camps are proposed in EPC 02; out of two camps, one camp is established at 8 km off the road project near Oni Village, but not fully mobilized. The Layout plan of camps for the EPC 03, EPC 04 and EPC 09 are approved and others are under review. Though camps are fully mobilized with basic facilities for all the EPCs (Except EPC 02), contractors are being directed time to time by AEs and Team Leaders to comply with the camp requirements as per the approved layouts keeping in view of safety aspects and overall hygiene. 21. Similarly, construction of all roads in AE Package-02 shows good progress as compared to previous reporting period, except one road in EPC 07. Other than forest clearances, all the statutory requirements for establishment of camps, plant and machinery are obtained and all the camps are established. Further, Contractors are being directed from time to time by AEs and Team Leaders to comply with the camp requirements as per the approved layouts keeping in view of safety aspects and overall hygiene. 22. The implementation of EMPs and EMoPs in roads of AE-01 Package and AE-02 Package is moderately good, however some non-compliances were observed and for the same instructions has been given to contractors periodically. It is observed that most of the non-compliances were later complied on site itself. In this reporting period, Environmental Monitoring’s (ambient air, water, soil, noise) are conducted. Frequency of Environmental Monitoring is 3 times in a year except monsoon period, but due to severe spread of Covid-19 it was done once only. All the parameters monitored in this reporting period comply with the permissible limits of NAAQS prescribed by CPCB (Please refer Table 10). 23. Onsite assessments and monitoring of the implementation of EMPs and EMoPs were collectively carried out during joint site inspections by PIUs and AEs in coordination with EPC Contractors. Approach and Methodology as given in the section above was followed in a stage wise manner, from site inspection up to documentation stages. Statutory compliances were achieved as required by ADB & GoI environmental safeguards. Construction stage compliances to the implementation of remedial and mitigation measures as mentioned in EMPs and EMoPs were also achieved moderate to satisfactory. However, significant improvement in implementation of EMP, compared to previous reporting period is noticed (Please refer to Appendix 2).

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Table 7: Joint Sites Inspections during Jan-June 2021 Package EPC Date/s of site

visit Joint Site Inspection Team EMP & related issue/s attended and addressed

Package- AE-01

1A Periodic Joint visits, fortnightly/monthly with the environmental team of the Contractor.

Environmental Expert of AE, PM of Contractor, team Leader, Resident Engineer, Contractors team and representatives. During some visits PMU and PIU were also present.

• Finalization of Lay-out camp. • Availability of Environmental Focal Person, Safety Officer,

Accident Prevention Officer. • Safe disposal of wastes/ asphalts etc. • Dust mitigation • Borrow area management • Plant site Management. • To conduct EMoP as per schedule etc. • Road Safety Issues including PPEs for workers etc. • SOP of COVID -19, Isolation Wards, Nearest Health Centre

with ambulance etc.

1B

2A

2B

3

4

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Package- AE-02

5 10th March 2021 AE, Contractor, Team Leader • Site progress was reviewed and the contractor was instructed to expedite the progress of civil work.

• Road safety aspects were discussed and informed to sprinkle water regularly for dust suppression.

• EPC Contractor is instructed to remove stones lying on mid portion of road and fill potholes to make road in traffic worthy condition

• Instructions related to EMPs and EMoPs given to the members present.

• AE discussed the planning for social, GAP and requirement of EMP.

• Health and safety provisions pertaining to COVID19 Pandemic were instructed

5 28th June 2021 AE’s Environmental Expert, AE’s Support Environmental

• All environmental and social safeguard progress status on site like Review of plantation work, worker camp, road user

Package EPC Date/s of site visit

Joint Site Inspection Team EMP & related issue/s attended and addressed

Staff, RE, Contractor representatives, PIU officials.

and worker safety, work in forest area, disposal and utilization of dismantled bituminous pavement material.

6 26th June 2021 AE’s Environmental Expert, AE’s Support Environmental

Staff, RE, Contractor representatives, PIU officials.

• All environmental and social safeguard progress status on site like plan for plantation work, worker camp, road user and worker safety, work in forest area, disposal and utilization of dismantled bituminous pavement material. Providing safety related caution and signages at construction site

7 June 2021 AEs Environmental Expert, RE, Contractors Staff, etc.

• All environmental and social safeguard progress status on site like plan for plantation work, worker camp, road user and worker safety, disposal and utilization of dismantled bituminous pavement material.

• Providing safety related caution and signages at construction sites.

8 June 2021 AEs Environmental Expert, RE, Contractors Staff, etc.

• All environmental and social safeguard progress status on site like plan for plantation work, worker camp, road user and worker safety, work in forest area, disposal and utilization of dismantled bituminous pavement material which is a serious concern in this package. Providing safety related caution and signages at construction sites.

6 24th May 2021 SE, EE, DE, AE, Contractor, Team Leader

• EPC Contractor is instructed to improve the diversion as per the specification & approved TMP.

• EPC Contractor is instructed to improve the safety measures as per the night vision requirement.

• Point of using sand bags and traffic cones without retro-reflective tapes was discussed.

• Contractor is instructed to fill Potholes before monsoon and deploy a dedicated team of safety engineers & Sprinkle water regularly for dust suppression and ensure the road user's comfort and safety.

• Ensure proper sign boards and diversion for safety of road users.

• Ensure availability of first-aid boxes at construction sites.

7A & 7B 13th Jan 2021 AE, Contractor, Team Leader

04th March 2021 AE, Contractor, Team Leader

23rd May 2021 SE, EE, DE, AE, Contractor, Team Leader

28th June 2021 SE, EE, DE, AE, Contractor, Team Leader

8A & 8B

02nd April 2021 SE, EE, DE, AE, Contractor, Team Leader

24th May 2021 SE, EE, DE, AE, Contractor, Team Leader

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Package EPC Date/s of site visit

Joint Site Inspection Team EMP & related issue/s attended and addressed

• Ensure Use of PPEs by executives. • In coordination with hospitals near to the project stretches,

arrange the dedicated ambulance services

Table 8: Details of Meetings held during Jan-June 2021 S. No Date EPC Participants Issues discussed

1 14th Jan 2021 3 Authority Engineer

• Mr. S. Ravindra Babu, TL and Senior Highway Engineer

• Mr. Rajareddy, Assistant Quality cum Material Engineer

• Mr. Abhishek Sharma, Assistant Bridge Engineer • Mr. Suyansh Verma, Lab Technicians

EPC Contractor

• M/s Shri S. M. Autade Private Limited, Pune • Mr. Md. Yousuf Pasha, General Manager • Mr. E. Suresh Babu, Project Manager • Mr. Prurushottam, Assistant Material Engineer • Mr. Shridhar, Quantity Surveyor • Mr. Md. Shahnwaj, Safety Engineer

• Review the submitted EMP. • Discussed about the Calibration of WMM Plant

and Hot Mix Plant erection.

2 15th Jan 2021 1, 2, 3, 4 & 9

PMU

• C.E (Konkan) & Project Director (EAP). • Shri. Ramesh Hotwani Retired Superintending

Engineer and Resource Person. PIU

• Mrs. Chaya Naik Superintending Engineer, Ratnagiri.

• Mr. Santosh Shelar Superintending Engineer, Solapur. Authority Engineer

• Mr. S. Ravindra Babu, TL • Mr. Arvind Kumar TL

EPC Contractor

• Environmental Expert of EPC 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.

• Discussion on EMP and EMoP • Display of evaluated EMoP parameters

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S. No Date EPC Participants Issues discussed 3 16th Feb 2021 9 Authority Engineer


• Mr. Ram Chandar Rao, Resident Engineer • Mr. Malyadri Reddy, Senior Quality and Material

Engineer • Mr. Nagendra Kumar, Environmental Expert

EPC Contractor

• EPC Contractor- M/S MCCPL- KCPL Joint Venture • Mr. Umesh Jagtap, Project Manager

• Review the submitted EMP. • Discussion of precautionary measures going to

be taken at construction and disposal/ storage of construction waste

4 24th Feb 2021 4 Authority Engineer • Mr. S. Ravindra Babu, TL and Senior Highway

Engineer • Mr. Ram Chandar Rao, Resident Engineer

EPC Contractor • M/S RSIIL- NP Infra JV Private Limited • Mr. N. P. Tapadia, Managing Director • Mr. Sanjay Bansode, Project Director (Technical)

• Review the submitted EMP. • Discussed about the Calibration of Crusher

plant, WMM Plant and Hot Mix Plant erection.

5 12th Mar 2021 6, 7, 8

PIU

• Arundhati Sharma, SE Narendra Kendhe, RP • Sandeep Deshmukh, EE • Vibhavari Vaidya, EE • Prashant Solanke, AE, GR-I

Authority Engineer

• R.N. Singh, TL • Saurabh Chaturvedi, RE

EPC Contractor-

• Shashikant Patel, Director Shreeji Infraspace Pvt. Ltd.

• Jayant Ajmani, Project Manager, PD Agrawal Infra Ltd

• Planning for utilization of funds demanded for EPC packages in progress

• Review of EPC packages in progress (Physical progress, GAP, road user safety, social & Environmental safeguard). Other related technician, administrative, social & Environmental related issue.

S. No Date EPC Participants Issues discussed

• Krishna Kumar, Project Manager, Madhav Infra Projects Ltd.

6 15th Mar 2021 3 & 9 Authority Engineer-


• Mr. Nagendra Kumar, Environmental Expert EPC Contractor

• EPC 3 Contractor- M/s Shri S. M. Autade Private Limited, Pune

• Mr. B. Chintalaiyah, DGM • Mr. Md. Shahnwaj, Safety Engineer/Officer • EPC 9 Contractor- M/S MCCPL- KCPL Joint

Venture • Mr. Umesh Jagtap, Project Manager • Mr. Shridhar, Quantity Surveyor • Mr. Akshay Swami, Quantity Surveyor

• Review the submitted EMP.

7 24th Mar 2021 2 PIU Ratnagiri-

• Mr. Rajendra Kulkarni, Sectional Engineer • Mr. Praveen Mamdyal, Sectional Engineer

Authority Engineer-

• Dr. Atahar Parvez, AE • Mr. Meghraj Shivgunde • Mr. Irshad Bagwan, Project Coordinator • Mr. S. Ravindra Babu, TL • Mr. Arvind Kumar, RE-I • Mr. C G Basavraj, HDE • Mr. Vinay Gargatte, SQME • Mr. N Raghunathan, BDE

EPC Contractor

• M/s S. S. Allur Construction Company & M/s N. S. Nayak and Sons

• Mr. Naresh Nayak, Managing Director

EPC Contractor agreed- • To Submit EMP • To Submit the copies of all the applicable permits

within 10 Days • To Install safety boards (National Boards) at

MNB in Dhabole-Shiposhi Vatul Road at earliest

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S. No Date EPC Participants Issues discussed 8 15th Apr 2021 - PMU


Engineer and Resource Person. PMS

• Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Environmental Expert PMS and team of Dorsch PIU

• All SEs of PIU and respective Authority Engineers

• PMU arranged for a video conference to discuss ADB

• Comments on EMR for deliberation of the data requirement for SEMR.

9 22nd Apr 2021 - PMU



• Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Environmental Expert PMS and team of Dorsch PIU All SEs of PIU and respective Authority Engineers

• PMU arranged for a video Conference to discuss the data gaps of SEMR.

10 26th Apr 2021

6, 7, 8

PIU

• Chief Engineer, Konkan Mumbai • Arundhati Sharma, SE

Authority Engineer

• R.N. Singh, TL • Saurabh Chaturvedi, RE

DORSCH India Pvt. Ltd (PMS Team) EPC Contractors Representatives

• Review of EPC packages in progress (Physical progress, GAP, social & Environmental safeguard)

• Regarding submission of various reports by a PMS consultant (DORSCH) and environmental safeguards.

S. No Date EPC Participants Issues discussed 11

29th April 2021

07

PIU

• Arundhati Sharma, SE • Narendra Kendhe, RP • Sandeep Deshmukh, EE

Authority Engineer R.N. Singh, TL • Saurabh Chaturvedi RE • Srinivas Rao, SQME

EPC Contractor- M/s P D Agrawal Infrastructure Ltd.

• Jayant Ajmani, Project Manager • Tushal Kumar, Material Engineer

• Review of project status of EPC-7, including social, environmental and safety related issue

12 22nd Apr 2021 - PMU




• PMU arranged for a video Conference to discuss the data gaps of SEMR.

13 18th May 2021 - PMU




• Conference with Mr. Tiwari and Mr. Hotwani to discuss SEMR Draft

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S. No Date EPC Participants Issues discussed 14 29th May 2021 2 PIU Ratnagiri-

• Mr. Arvind Kumar (Resident Engineer) • Mr. Nagendra Kumar (Environmental Expert)

EPC Contractor

• Mr. Amit Sarjerao Ambi (H.O Coordinator) Mr. Digvijay Ketka, Environmental Focal Person

• Deployment of Environmental Focal person and safety officer, Accident Prevention Officer for Effective implementation of EMP by 7th June 2021.

• Obtaining the document approval from AE- the CESMP Report, Layout Plan of the construction camp and labor camp by 10th June 2021.

• Establish Environmental Monitoring cell for monitoring and reporting environmental issues and Environmental Health and Safety Unit (EHSU) for road safety by 10th June 2021.

15 2nd June 2021 4 Authority Engineer • Mr. S. Ravindra Babu, TL and Senior Highway


EPC Contractor • M/S RSIIL- NP Infra JV Private Limited • Mr. N. P. Tapadia, Managing Director

Mr. Sanjay Bansode, Project Director (Technical)

• Discussion to obtain the approval for Environmental Focal person, safety officer, and to deploy Accident Prevention Officer for Effective implementation of EMP by 7th June 2021.

• To get document approval from AE- the CESMP Report, Layout Plan of the contractor’s camp and labor camp by 10th June 2021.

16 11th June 2021 3 Authority Engineer-




• Mr. B. Chintalaiyah, DGM Mr. Md. Shahnwaj, Safety Engineer/Officer

• Final Submission of Lay-out Plan- Construction Camp and Labor Camp. The EPC contractor submitted a plan by 14th June 2021 and started to work over the camp without any more delay.

• Obtaining the document approval from AE- the CESMP Report, Layout Plan of the construction camp and labor camp by 10th June 2021.

• Establish Environmental Monitoring cell for monitoring and reporting environmental issues and Environmental Health and Safety Unit (EHSU) for road safety by 10th June 2021

17 3rd June 2021 6, 7, 8 PIU

• Arundhati Sharma, SE • Narendra Kendhe, RP

• Review of EPC packages in progress (Physical progress, GAP, social & Environmental safeguard)


• Sandeep Deshmukh, EE • Vibhavari Vaidya, EE • Sunil Thotange, EE

Authority Engineer- Saurabh Chaturvedi RE

18 18th June 2021 6, 7, 8 PIU

• Arundhati Sharma, SE • Narendra Kendhe, RP • Sandeep Deshmukh, EE • Vibhavari Vaidya, EE • Sunil Thotange, EE

Authority Engineer R.N. Singh, TL, • Manoj Kumar, Environmental Expert

EPC Contractor

• Rakesh Sharma, Project Manager, Shreeji Infraspace Pvt. Ltd.

• Ajit Jain, Project Manager, PD Agrawal Infra Ltd Ashok Kumar Jain, Project Manager, Madhav Infra Projects Ltd.

• Review of progress EPC Packages • Review of EPC packages in progress (Physical

progress, GAP, social & Environmental safeguard)

19 30th June 2021 4 Authority Engineer • Mr. S. Ravindra Babu, TL and Senior Highway


EPC Contractor • M/S RSIIL- NP Infra JV Private Limited • Mr. N. P. Tapadia, Managing Director • Mr. Sanjay Bansode, Project Director (Technical)

• Discussion to obtain the approval for Environmental Focal person, safety officer, and to deploy Accident Prevention Officer for Effective implementation of EMP.

• To get document approval from AE- the CESMP Report, Layout Plan of the contractor’s camp and labor camp.

• To establish Environmental Monitoring cell for monitoring and reporting environmental issues and Environmental Health and Safety Unit (EHSU) for road safety.

20 30th June 2021 3 Authority Engineer-


• Final Submission of Lay-out Plan- Construction Camp and Labor Camp. The EPC contractor

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• Mr. B. Chintalaiyah, DGM Mr. Md. Shahnwaj, Safety Engineer/Officer

submitted a plan by 14th June 2021 and started to work over the camp without any more delay.

• Obtaining the document approval from AE- the CESMP Report, Layout Plan of the contractor’s camp and labor camp.

• To establish Environmental Monitoring cell for monitoring and reporting environmental issues and Environmental Health and Safety Unit (EHSU) for road safety

24. The civil works Contracts for two Packages (AE-01 and AE-02) were awarded between 27th November 2019 to 28th September 2020. Construction of some CD works and road works are under progress in all EPC except the forest sections. 25. IEE, EMPs and EMoPs of each road provides appreciable views of likely environmental issues to confront by the project on air, water, groundwater, and land, loss of topsoil, soil compaction, and occupational health and safety which are characterized as temporary impacts and are mitigated by implementing remedial/ mitigation measures as suggested in EMPs and EMoPs. Specific mitigation measures like provision of dust suppression through water sprinkling, and dust screens near plants were provided to guide the contractors in addressing these issues. Onsite assessment of EMPs and EMoPs implementation and monitoring is conducted through periodic inspections by Environmental Experts of AEs along with EFPs of contractors by focusing upon following aspects and issues, as given in the EMPs and EMoPs of roads of Packages AE-01 and AE- 02;

➢ Borrow Area: Operation and Management ➢ Quarry areas: Operation and Management ➢ Material Storage Areas: Operation and Management ➢ Topsoil Preservation and Management ➢ Construction Waste Material Reuse and Disposal ➢ Workers Camp Management ➢ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control ➢ Air, noise, soil, and water pollution monitoring ➢ Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the

prevention and control of spread of COVID-19 in construction camps and sites of roads.

26. Setting up site offices and construction camps: Site offices and construction camps for all EPC contractors have been established. Field visits confirmed that the contractors’ site offices, storage facilities and construction camps are not located nearby any water bodies, residential areas or other sensitive locations. The PIUs and AEs were consulted during the screening and selection of construction camp site’s locations. All construction camp sites are located in private land and contractors have obtained the necessary lease agreements with the land-owners. For package AE-01, locations of all campsites were identified, out of which layout of camps for EPC 03, 04 and EPC 09 were finalized. Mobilization of camps for EPC 02 is partially achieved. For package AE-02, locations of all campsites were identified. Construction Camps and site offices are fully mobilized for EPC 06, 07 and 08 and contractors have purchased the land on which base camps are established. All the basic facilities such as drinking water supply, overhead water storage for running water supply of toilets and kitchens, first-aid boxes, COVID-19 related sanitation equipment’s like contactless temperature sensors etc. are equipped in all mobilized EPC camps. LPG is being used as fuel for cooking. At all the mobilized campsites and plant sites, advanced Diesel Generator (DG) sets (low gas emission and acoustically designed) have been installed for regular supply of electricity. The gaseous emission and noise level have been observed to be within prescribed limits for all the installed plants. At the plant site, drums of diesel and other petroleum products are stored on impervious platforms in all the projects in order to avoid soil contamination. The used oils are stored separately in drums and are sold to authorized vendors. In EPC 05, 06, 07 and 08, diesel is being procured from nearby available consumer fuel pumps, transported in refuelling tankers and directly refilled to construction equipment. EPC 08 has established a consumer pump inside the base camp but it is not functional. Used oil and lubricants are being stored temporarily in drums at a dedicated place before selling it to authorized vender, and spent oil are being reused in shuttering works. Necessary measures are being adopted to avoid soil contamination. 27. Currently, the majority of workers are being engaged from the local area on a daily basis. AEs were closely monitoring the general site requirements and basic minimum facilities

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for workers at labour camps. EPC 4 and EPC 9 contractors are instructed to set up the labor camp as per the approved layout. For AE Package 01 and 02, all the EPC Contractors have been instructed to maintain hygienic conditions at all times in the workers and construction camps, with provision as required and suggested in EMPs, especially related to amenities and facilities including adequate water supply and sanitation facilities. Photographs of Camp-site and good engineering practice for Package AE-01 and AE-02 are provided in Appendix 3. 28. Site Clearing: Site clearing works have commenced at most parts of roads in all EPC Contracts, except in sections where forest clearance and wildlife clearance are applicable. EPC Contractors were advised by AE’s and instructed by PIUs to strictly continue the compliance related to safety measures in all construction work zones wherein such site clearings are in progress. Compliance to safety requirements were observed as moderate during joint site inspections in all work sites and further scope of improvement in safety measures were also discussed in various review meetings. Strict warning has been given to the contractors for its improvement up to satisfactory level of AE/ PIU. 29. Fulfilment of Ordinary Earth Requirements: The scope of work involves strengthening of existing roads with widening. Therefore, requirement of additional earth material after cut and fill operation was unavoidable, and met from borrow areas. Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), Notification, S.O. 1224 (E) dated 28th March 2020, mandates that the requirement of prior environmental clearances for extraction of ordinary earth for the linear projects such as roads, pipelines, etc. are now exempted. However, the proposed mitigation measures in EMPs are being followed by contractors to manage cut and fill material as and when required. The locations of borrow sites are being finalized keeping in view minimal loss to environment and land alteration. Therefore, barren land, up-land and water catchment areas are being suggested for selection for borrow earth. Keeping in view of the above, inspection of borrow sites has been conducted for each location to minimize environment loss. Under Package AE-01, approval of borrow areas is conducted at AE level for borrow locations 11, 10 and 10 for EPC 03, EPC 04 and EPC 09 respectively. Similarly, top soil management of borrow areas has been conducted for EPC-03, EPC 04 and EPC 09 and others are in progress. For Package AE-02, borrow area locations 3, 2, 2, and 3 have already been finalized for EPC 05, EPC 06, EPC 07 and EPC 08 respectively in the previous reporting period. At this stage, there are no significant adverse impacts on the environment, as the cut and fill volumes of earth are balanced. Redevelopment and rehabilitation of borrow areas after usage are yet to be achieved since extraction of desired quantities of earth from the borrow areas are incomplete. 30. Wildlife Management activities for safe crossing of wildlife movements: Movements of Black Buck (categorized as Schedule-1 animal as per Wildlife Protection Act 1972 and least concern species under IUCN classification) were reported in IEE at few sections of Barshi Solapur Akkalkot-Dudhani Aland to State Border Road (SH-204) sub-projects. Adequate measures for safe crossing of Black Buck and other wild animals in sensitive sections of SH-204 and SH-68 were recommended in EMPs, like: (i) informatory and cautionary signpost (ii) conversion of pipe culverts to box culverts at locations where movement was more anticipated. Adequate budgetary provisions were also made and included in BOQ items. PMS has advised all AEs to monitor wildlife movement, and reconfirm the locations for site specific actions in consultation with the forest/ wildlife department. PMS has also advised to install temporary sign posts during construction and not to wait for other road furniture works to be started, which are normally undertaken once the civil works are over. 31. Compliances on Occupational Health and Safety and COVID-19: For Package AE-01 and AE-02, all the contractors have submitted their site-specific H&S management plan and got approval from the Superintending Engineers. Whereas, except for EPC 02, H&S management plans were submitted by all other EPCs under Package AE-01. Specific attention

is being paid to safety aspects of work as well as the safety of local communities. Workers have been provided with personal protective equipment (PPEs). Regular training is also provided to workers on environmental, health and safety aspects and issues. Health check-up camps and HIV/AIDs camps have been planned and organized at different locations under various EPC Packages (EPC 05, 06, 07, 08, 09). Health awareness camps were also organized at contractor's level under the supervision of PIU and AE-02. However, some areas, such as work zone safety management, adequacy of workers' camp facilities and usage of PPEs by the workers need further improvement. Onsite assessment of AEs on implementation of occupational, health and safety measures at work sites indicated appreciable compliance to traffic safety measures, traffic control and traffic diversion signages as well as appreciable use of PPEs among the entire workforce while working on active construction sites. Compliances to the implementation of EHS plans were found satisfactory during the construction stage. Community and Occupational Safety & Health & (COSH) issues assumed greater significance since the outbreak of COVID-19, which is an unanticipated issue. A Community and Occupational Health & Safety Plan (COSHP) as directed by ADB and MPWD was prepared by EPC contractors for all EPC contract packages (Except EPC 02). Project Directors, AEs and EPC Contractors of all Contract Packages, were consistently advised that all of them collectively as in institutional set-up, shall strictly monitor the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), and suggested in Community Occupational Safety and Health Plan. Special attention to be paid for thermal screening, hands sanitization, offices & sites sanitizations, face-masks wearing, maintaining required social distancing in workers including labourer’s residences, as consistently being advised as per H&S Plan for COVID-19. For the AE-02 package, COVID-19 care kits were distributed to workers and staff of EPC 06, 07, 08 at different locations. 32. Trees felling and Plantations: Trees felling permissions are obtained for all roads in EPC packages (Except EPC 01 and 02) and standing trees within PRoW are felled. For Package AE-01, as far as possible, trees are saved which are not obstructing the road construction as per the cross section. Therefore, all the trees that exist at the toe line of formation with a width 7.14 m from the centre line on either side of the road are being protected in all the EPC contract packages. Therefore, the AE has ensured the minimum tree felling by accurate measurement of trees falling beyond the toe line of the embankment. Furthermore, trees lying on the line of urban drain are planned to be protected. In this context, detailed lists are provided to the contractor by which the AEs will closely monitor for safeguarding the greenery loss. For AE Package-02, tree plantation was initiated at the end of the reporting period and ongoing in EPC-05 and EPC-08 contract packages. However, on site plantation methodology is not fully satisfactory, as many times it is observed not as per IRC: SP: 21:2009. Onsite instruction has been given to the contractor's representative for improvement in plant methodology. A summarized view of tree felling, tree savings and proposed sapling plantation is given in Table 9.

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Table 9: Progress of Tree Felling and Plantation as on 31st June 2021 Package EPC No. Road Trees to

be felled Nos. of Trees

felled Balance

trees to be felled

Trees saved from actual

enumeration

Trees felled (%)

Total Nos. of Saplings Planted

Package AE-01

EPC-1A SH-174 70 22 48 Yet to be estimated 31.42 % Yet to commence

EPC-1B MDR-55

EPC-2A SH-175 2389 0 2389 Yet to be estimated 0.00 % Yet to commence

EPC-2B SH-170

EPC-3 SH-204 431 361 0 70 83.75 % Yet to commence

EPC-4 SH-68 758 639 0 119 84.30 % Yet to commence

EPC-9 SH-68 482 422 0 60 87.55 % Commenced in the last week of June 2021

Package AE-02

EPC-5 SH-51 2399 2399 Nil Nil 100 % 200

EPC-6

SH-300 & SH-300A

1356

1313

43 (Under Forest Land)

Yet to be estimated 96.82 % Yet to commence

EPC-7A SH-47 943 943 Nil Nil 100 %

Yet to commence

EPC-7B MDR-21 &

SH-301 EPC-8A SH-297 730 700 Nil 30 95.89 %

110 EPC-8B SH-300

Total 9558 5804 3629 125 60.72 % 310

33. Assessment of unanticipated Issues and Impacts- Outbreak of COVID-19: During this reporting period, no unanticipated environmental impacts were witnessed or identified. There are no major deviations from the proposed mitigation measures of EMPs for handling the environmental impacts associated with construction activities. However, since the outbreak of COVID-19, WHO, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of GOI, GOM, ADB and MPWD have recognized COVID-19 as an unanticipated global issue. COVID-19 is declared as a Global Health Emergency by WHO and as a National Health Emergency by the GOI/ GOM, for which adequate remedial/ mitigations measures were not proposed in EMPs of the projects. To overcome this gap, MPWD carried out onsite awareness campaigns and virtual awareness campaigns with all PIUs, AEs and EPC Contractors. These onsite and virtual trainings on COVID-19 awareness - as stipulated in WHO Guidelines and MoH&FW - were conducted on topics such as Social Distancing, Do’s and Don’ts, Clinical Management of COVID-19 etc. A Community Occupational Health and Safety Plan (COSH-Plan), for overcoming the challenge of COVID-19, has been prepared and submitted by Contractors for different EPC packages except EPC-02 and is strictly followed. During various meetings, instructions were given to focus on health awareness related issues and to follow precautionary measures such as wearing of masks, social distancing etc. Contractors were also instructed- i) to arrange testing facilities, ii) to conduct vaccination drives for workers and staff, iii) to construct isolation wards and iv) to sanitize camps regularly. For AE package 02, at some locations COVID-19 kits were distributed to workers and staff. 34. Organization of Training Workshop on ADB Environmental Safeguards: The Online Training Program on “Environmental Safeguards” was conducted on 29th June 2021 by the Environmental Expert of PMS. This training was attended by more than 80 participants in total from PMU staff, AEs Staff, PIUs and Contractors Staff, ADB representatives, etc. 35. Compliance with EMoPs/Pollution Monitoring: Contractors of EPC-01, EPC-03, EPC 04, EPC 05, EPC 06, EPC 07, EPC 08 and EPC-09 have engaged NABL accredited, MoEF & CC recognized laboratories, which are also approved by MPCB. (Please refer to Table 10). Protocols and Tests Methods adopted for sampling and analysis are in compliance with the approved methods of CPCB/BIS. However, all the EPC contractors under AE-01, have attended the environmental pollution monitoring during the reporting period except EPC 02. Under AE-02, EPC 05, EPC 06, EPC 07 and EPC 08 have conducted environmental pollution monitoring during the reporting period. 36. Test results for air quality monitoring for EPC 01, EPC 03, EPC 04, EPC 05, EPC 06, EPC 07, EPC 08 and EPC 09 projects were found in compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). 37. Test results for noise level monitored for EPC 01, EPC 03, EPC 05, EPC 06, EPC 07, EPC 08 and EPC 09 projects were found to comply with the prescribed ambient noise standards of CPCB for all categories. No sampling could be conducted around sensitive receptors in any sub-project during the reporting period from January to June 2021 due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. 38. Similarly, Test results of drinking water quality in each sample location for EPC 03, EPC 04, EPC 05, EPC 06, EPC 07, EPC 08 and EPC 09 projects were found to be within the acceptable range of IS-10500:2012 Standards. 39. Tests for soil quality were conducted only for EPC 04, EPC 05, EPC 06, EPC 07, EPC 08 and EPC 09 and could not be carried out for other EPC projects due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Samples of soil along the project road and at camp are collected and test results of soil quality show no contamination in soil near the work front/construction site. All the analysed/ tested results are annexed separately along with this report

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40. Ambient air, noise and water quality parameters at all locations were found to remain within the prescribed standards during the construction period. EPC Contractors were consistently advised (i) to make more arrangements for adequate water sprinkling, especially during construction activities around settlement areas and sensitive receptors, (ii) to provide required PPEs for workers (iii) implement construction practices, suggested in EMPs as remedial measures for the prevention and control of noise, especially during construction activities around settlements and sensitive receptors, (iv) to request local level municipal corporations and panchayat bodies & other civic societies to pay attention for stopping waste dumping, heaping of construction materials around roadsides and (v) to seek help from local police in preventing uncontrolled honking by vehicles. Road specific analysis of test results for pollution indicators has been appended as Table 10.

Table 10: Analysis of Environmental Pollution Monitoring Results Package EPC

Contract Roads Env.

Attributes January-June 2021

Pkg-AE 1 EPC 01 (A and B)

SH 174 and MDR 55

Air Ambient air quality monitoring was carried at 05 locations. No exceedances in ambient air pollutant concentrations were reported at any location from NAAQS.

Noise Noise quality monitoring was carried at 4 locations. No exceedances in ambient noise levels were reported at any location from prescribed standards of CPCB.

Water (Surface and Groundwater)

Not Conducted

Soil Not Conducted

Pkg-AE 1 EPC 02 (A and B)

SH 175 and SH 170

Not Conducted

Not Conducted. Work is yet to commence.

Pkg-AE 1 EPC 03 SH 204 Air Ambient air quality monitoring was carried at 04 locations. No exceedances in ambient air pollutant concentrations were reported at any location from NAAQS.



1 location for surface (pond formed due to borrow area) and 2 locations for ground water quality was monitored (Total 3 locations). Ground water quality parameters are found within the acceptable range of drinking water quality.

Soil Not Conducted

Package EPC Contract

Roads Env. Attributes

January-June 2021

Pkg-AE 1 EPC 04 SH 68 Air Ambient air quality monitoring was carried at 05 locations. No exceedances in ambient air concentrations were reported at any location from NAAQS.



2 locations for surface and 2 locations for ground water quality were monitored (Total 4 locations). Surface water and Ground water quality parameters are found within the acceptable range of drinking water quality.

Soil Soil quality monitoring was carried out at 3 locations. Parameters are found within the acceptable range.

Pkg-AE 1 EPC 09 SH 68 Air Ambient air quality monitoring was carried at 02 locations. No exceedances in ambient air concentrations were reported at any location from NAAQS.

Noise Not Conducted


3 locations for surface (pond formed due to borrow area) and 1 location for ground water quality were monitored (Total 4 locations). Surface water and Ground water quality parameters are found within the acceptable range of drinking water quality.

Soil Soil quality monitoring was carried out at 3 locations. Parameters are found within the acceptable range

Pkg-AE-2 EPC 05 SH-51 Air Ambient air quality monitoring was carried at 05 locations. No exceedances in ambient air pollutant concentrations were reported at any location from NAAQS


Water 2 locations for surface and 2 locations for ground water quality were monitored (Total 4 locations). Surface water and Ground water quality parameters are

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January-June 2021

found within the acceptable range of drinking water quality.

Soil Soil quality monitoring was carried out at 2 locations. Parameters are found within the acceptable range of ICAR.

EPC 06 SH-300/SH- 300A




1 location for surface and 2 locations for groundwater quality was monitored (Total 3 locations). Ground water quality parameters are found within the acceptable range of drinking water quality.

Soil Soil quality monitoring was carried out at 3 locations. Parameters are found within the acceptable range of ICAR

Package- AE-2

EPC 7A & 7B

SH 47 and MDR-21, SH-301

Air Ambient air quality monitoring was carried in 7 locations. No exceedances in ambient air pollutant concentrations were reported at any location from NAAQS.

Noise Noise quality monitoring was carried in 09 locations including Camp Sites. No exceedances in ambient noise levels were reported at any location from prescribed standards of CPCB.


4 locations for surface and 7 locations for ground water quality were monitored (Total 4 locations). Ground water quality parameters are found within the acceptable range of drinking water quality.


EPC 8A & 8B

SH-297 and SH-

300




January-June 2021



5 locations for surface and 5 locations for ground water quality were monitored. Ground water quality parameters are found within the acceptable range of drinking water quality.


Note- Work has not commenced yet for EPC 02. In this reporting period, two times monitoring was required. However, due to the spread of Covid-19 and lockdown in project districts, Monitoring of ambient air, water, noise and soil was not conducted in the 1st quarter.

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III. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL

41. As per SPS 2009, public consultation needs to bring adequate gender inclusiveness by holding these consultations in higher secondary schools, degree colleges other professional institutions, public & private sector offices, elderly, widows, differently abled, BPL along stretch of roads, however, to maintain the social distance and other COVID-19 norms, public/ social gathering was avoided to the extent possible in this reporting period. Some, one to one informal consultation was carried out maintaining social distancing and by following COVID-19 restrictions. 42. EPC Contractor is the first point of contact for lodging public complaints regarding environmental and social issues. Local stakeholders, of all EPCs, were advised to lodge their complaints specific to the project in the Complaints Register available in construction camps of each road. To attend to the complaints and grievances, PIUs and AEs were advised by PMS for prompt investigation and review followed by appropriate corrective actions to resolve/ mitigate the issue/ impact mentioned in complaints. PD of the concerned PIUs to assess the grievance(s), and send their observations to AEs and EPC Contractors for appropriate action, as required. In case, if the party raising grievance(s) finds themselves satisfied with the proposed solution(s), the grievance(s) is termed as resolved. In case, if the same party/ parties’ express dissatisfaction in the grievance portal, then it is re-assessed by the PDs/ PIUs for appropriate resolution, in coordination with the AEs and EPC Contractors. 43. Most of the time, during the reporting period January-June 2021, either lockdown was imposed or there was restriction in public gathering. However, AE has taken initiative to consult road users and local communities including DPs to consult individually and in a small group. This exercise was also done to capture feedback/ suggestion/ issues related to environmental & social safeguard. There are no major public complaints received so far regarding any aspects related with the environment safeguards. This observation is based on inspection of the grievance/ complaint registers/ records during field visits. This was also reconfirmed by Project Directors of the respective EPC packages. For this exercise a small feedback/ consultation format was developed and responses of the public during project execution were recorded. This exercise of feedback and consultation was on a random basis. Complaint registers are also being maintained at all camp site offices. Also, there is no record of any fatal accidents either at work sites or at construction camps. However, there have been cases of minor injuries or near-miss type of incidents, which the contractors were able to address with medical staff and first aid facilities on site. In addition, regular occupational, health and safety training and awareness programs, as well as Tool Box Meetings (TBMs) are being conducted for workers and operators, to prevent even minor injuries as well as minor accidents. 44. A review of Public Grievances files available at First Level Grievance Redressal Committee at each PIU level, revealed that most of the grievances were resolved up to 31st June 2021. No grievances reached out to the Second Level Grievance Redressal Committee. In EPC 05, no grievance is reported in this reporting period (January-June 2021). Table 11 provides details of the grievances received and action taken to resolve the same. 45. For Package AE-01, no consultations were conducted during the reporting period due to prevailing of COVID -19 pandemic situations. However, general issues about the dust and road safety measures were discussed with the local community and resolved at Gram panchayat and Contractors Level through appropriate measures. For Package AE-02, there were no separate and specific joint inspections pertaining to Environmental Safeguard conducted along with AE Environmental Expert, Contractor representative or PIU officials. There were some joint visits carried out, which covered some of the related issues of Environmental Safeguard. In general, AE environmental experts conduct site visits to project sites; including construction yard, worker camp and quarry / crusher areas with contractor

representatives. Issues related to compliance / non-compliance of EMP are discussed on site as well as in office on a periodical basis. Some general informal public consultations were conducted during the reporting period for EPC 05, 06, 07 and 08. During such consultations 2nd wave COVID-19 Restrictions were strictly followed by the team. Some common issues/ suggestions related to social, environment and safety raised during such informal meetings are-

➢ Provision of speed breakers, medians, footpath in village portion and covered drain.

➢ Plantation of trees on both sides of road, ➢ Engagement of villagers in construction work, ➢ Provision of street lights, ➢ Provision of approach roads to the agricultural fields. ➢ Regular sprinkling of water to mitigate dust issues during the dry season. ➢ Lack of safety boards in diversion areas ➢ Waterlogging in low lying areas due to elevated profile of roads ➢ Blocking of rain water due to improper disposal of dismantled material.

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Table 11: Status of Grievances received during Jan-Jun 2021 S.

No. EPC Letter No.

with Date Location Name of

Complainant Issues/Grievances

Description Action taken and responses

of all stakeholders Status

(Open/Closed)/Remarks (if any)

1 6 06/04/2021 Along the Project Stretch

Hon. Minister of Woman and Children Welfare Development Smt. Yashomati Tai Thakur, Maharashtra state, Mantralaya Mumbai

Complaint receiving regarding poor quality and faulty execution of work for the said project EPC 06

• Company is not doing the work as per standard technical specifications.

• Quality control tests of executed work are required to be done.

Compliance submitted by

Authority Engineer vide Letter No. 105

Dt. 01/06/2021 Grievance redressal report submitted to

Government 2 6 17/05/2021 Juna

Dhamangaon

Shri. Ruprao Bhaurao Mandavgane, Resident of Juna Dhamangaon, Taluka-Dhamangaon Railway, District-Amravati

Regarding compensation for loss of agricultural goods and orange orchards.

EPC Contractor filed an appeal to Hon. Court of SDO on the subject matter and decision is awaited.

Grievance is pending

3 6 Letter-PADO/1459/2020 -21 Dated- 30/06/2021

Dhamangaon

Hon. MLA Shri. Pratap Rao Adsad,

Regarding water management in farm

Grievance submitted to Authority's Engineer for necessary action. EE, SPD, office letter no. 3179/tech 1/2021/Dt. 15.07.2021

Grievance is pending

4 7 07/12/2020 Received to AE on 17/03/2021

Daryapur Hon. Shri. Balwant Wankhad, MLA, Daryapur Constituency

Regarding poor quality of execution of Daryapur-Akot road Km.156/00 to 180/000

The report from the Authority Engineer and detailed documents against the complaint was submitted for further investigation. And issues mentioned in the said chainage were invalid because such work is not yet started on

Closed

S. No.

EPC Letter No. with Date

Location Name of Complainant

Issues/Grievances Description

Action taken and responses of all stakeholders

Status (Open/Closed)/Re

marks (if any)

road. The said contractor belongs to the road from Walgaon to Daryapur. These documents were verified by VQCC and found that road construction had been done as per MORTH and IRC specification.

5 8 15/03/2021 Along project stretch

Mr. Lokesh S Keche Regarding Lifting of Murrum form Farm

Murrum Lifted for EMB Work. Closed

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46. Incorporation of grievances and suggestions in the implementation stage activities of roads: Major issues or grievances which were raised in sub-projects were to ensure quality work as per the design specifications, dust suppression by water sprinklings, prevention of waste discharge in agricultural fields to avoid damaging of crops, proper maintenance of road assets, raised ground level at some cross sections and related issues especially cross-drainage systems and longitudinal drains. PIUs, AEs representatives and Project Managers & site teams of concerned EPC Contractors have assured that all issues and related suggestions will be addressed to the satisfaction levels of local stakeholders.

A. Non-compliances and corrective actions 47. Non-Compliances observed during reporting period are listed below:

a) Legal Clearances/ licenses / insurances: ➢ Tree cutting Permit are pending for EPC 01 and EPC 02. Application has

been made and follow-ups for permission are in progress. Tree cutting permission for EPC 1 is likely to obtain in the month of July 2021.

➢ Labour license: Labor Licenses for EPC 01 and 02 are under process. Contractors have been instructed to expedite and obtain labour licenses on priority basis. For EPC 1, re-application done and it will get obtained in the month of August 2021.

b) Permissions/ NOCs: ➢ EPC-02: Permission for abstraction of Groundwater, Pollution under

Control certificates, Permissions for HMP, WMM Stone crushers, DG sets are yet to be obtained and Contractor has been instructed to seek permission before commencement of the relevant work.

➢ EPC-01: During the reporting period, CTO application for HMP, WMM, Stone crusher was in process for most of the time due to some technical non-compliances. Contractor has been instructed to comply with all the necessary requirements for the installation of plants and re-apply for the CTO. Reapplication was done on 5/7/2021.

c) MPCB - CTE/CTO for Plants: ➢ Hot Mix Plant- CTE for EPC 04 has been obtained. Contractor has been

instructed to obtain the CTO immediately in the Month of July 2021. Contractor agreed to get CTO latest by August 2021.

➢ Wet Mix Macadam: For EPC 04- Contractor has been instructed to obtain the CTO before commencement of work. Contractor agreed to get CTO latest by first week of August 2021. CTE/ CTO for EPC 09 is under process.

➢ Ready Mix Plant/ Batching Plant: CTE for EPC 04 has been obtained. CTO is under process for EPC 04. Contractor has been instructed to obtain the CTO before commencement of work. Contractor agreed to get CTO in the Month of July 2021.

➢ Stone Crusher Plant- CTE for EPC 04 has been obtained. Contractor has been instructed to obtain the CTO immediately in the Month of July 2021. Contractor agreed to get CTO latest by first week of August 2021.

➢ DG Sets: DG sets were not obtained for EPC 04 and it will be obtained in combination with CTOs of all plants latest by August 2021.

d) General Non-Compliances: ➢ Training/ Public Consultations/ Joint site Inspections: No dedicated public

consultations were conducted due to COVID-19 pandemic situation. Some informal consultations were conducted with locals to know the issues and almost all the issues were dealt with at contractor’s level and some were raised to SEs and PIUs which were closed. PMU has instructed all the related authorities to conduct the dedicated public consultation related to EMP (if required).

➢ Environmental Monitoring (Air, Noise and Soil): Environmental Monitoring has not been conducted for EPC 02 (Soil Monitoring in EPC 01 and 03, water monitoring in EPC 01 and Noise Monitoring in EPC 09). Contractors were instructed to conduct the Monitoring at various locations as proposed in the contracts.

➢ Implementation of COSHP: Some non-compliances were observed in some construction sites/ camps such as less no. of first aid boxes, irregular use of PPEs, etc. Contractors have been instructed by AEs to follow the guidelines stated in H & S Plan.

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B. Follow-up Actions Plan

48. Follow-up Actions for the next reporting period from July to Dec 2021 as outlined below, will be undertaken:

➢ Contractors and other concerns related to EPC 02, are directed to commence with the work after obtaining necessary permissions/approvals to avoid legal complications.

➢ Deployment of dedicated and qualified Environmental Focal Person (EFP). EFP for EPC 02, 03, 05, 06, 07 and 08 will be appointed within the next reporting period.

➢ Improvement of basic facilities at Labor Camp at EPC 4, EPC 9, EPC 05. Contractor has been instructed to do so. And compliance of all the requirements as per approved layout.

➢ First Aid Boxes are required to be provided at major construction sites and in construction vehicles. Also, Regular use of First Aid Boxes whenever needed. Further improvements in safety arrangements as per IS standards (IRC: SP: 55:2015) on construction sites and camps.

➢ Further efforts are required to process the Forest clearance proposals through concerned higher officials. Contractors and other concerns related to EPC 06 and EPC 08, are directed to commence work in forest areas only after obtaining Forest Clearance.

➢ Environment health and safety related awareness program and training for PIU staff workers and supervisors by AEs in coordination with PMS.

➢ Joint site inspections with PMS, AEs team and Contractors staff for onsite assessment of the implementation of EMPs and EMoPs in sub-projects and with special attention for issues i.e., borrow areas and quarry areas management, camp site requirements as per EMPs, etc

➢ Dedicated Onsite public consultations with local communities in each sub-project, though some informal consultations with local communities are going on a regular basis.

➢ Construction stage Environmental Pollution Monitoring in all sub-projects at all the locations specified in EPC contracts and at required period intervals (after monsoon period) as mentioned in EMP and EMoP of EPC Contract.

➢ Identification and approval of disposal sites as per the requirements. ➢ Preparation and updating of environmental safeguards aspects in Monthly

and Quarterly progress reports, for compliances achieved w.r.t implementation of EMPs and EMoPs.

➢ Regular Monitoring of compliances to the implementation of Community, Occupational, Safety and Health Plan for COVID-19 Management.

IV. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

49. MSRIP comprises 13 SHs/MDRs roads aggregating 451.445 km. For civil works, sub- projects are being implemented under EPC mode by 9 EPC Contractors. MSRIP is classified as environment Category B in accordance with the ADB’s SPS 2009, warranting an IEE. A consolidated IEE with road specific EMPs and EMOPs were prepared. Corresponding to the potential project’s risks and impacts i.e., being a category B project, reporting requirement for environmental monitoring has been considered on bi-annual basis due to presence of reserve forest, wildlife and environmental clearances in few of the EPC contracts. This bi-annual monitoring report covers for the activities done by the contractor including mobilization, from January 2021- June 2021. 50. Key pre-construction clearances (Environmental clearances, wildlife clearance, forest diversion and tree cutting) applicable to few sections, are either secured or in advance stage of final approval and do not pose any hindrance in any civil works or non-conformity, with few exceptions. Most of the construction stage clearances related to labor, workmen compensation, pollution under control certificate etc. were also secured and the remaining are in progress. Majority of the permits, including those related to establishment and operation of plants and machinery from the State Pollution Control Board, have been either secured or in advance stage of approval. The contractor has deployed representatives in EPC 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 in the interim period to ensure smooth implementation of EMP. The dedicated and qualified/ experienced Environmental Focal persons are expected to be appointed in the month of July 2021 for EPC 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, and 08. 51. This SEMR also addresses the unanticipated impact evolved due to COVID-19 pandemic. To combat the emergent conditions due to COVID-19, MPWD has geared up to implement all recommended measures suggested by GOI in its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), WHO guidelines and other relevant measures developed by reputed institutions for the prevention and control of the spread of COVID-19. In light of this Pandemic, an exclusive Occupational, Health and Safety Plan has been prepared by EPC Contractors as instructed by MPWD and forms the part of this SEMR and subsequent SEMRs till the situation normalizes. EPC Contractors have been advised to submit regular monitoring status in QPRs and SEMRs regarding implementation of COSHP. 52. Statutory Compliance Status: In this reporting period, the project has achieved satisfactory compliance with statutory requirements and EMP implementation. However, in terms of implementation of EMP and good construction practice all EPC packages under AE-I and AE-II are rated moderately satisfactory. All the applicable permits related to establishment of plants and its operation are achieved for EPC 03, 05, 06, 07, 08 and 09 and other are in progress. Requisite permission for quarries/ aggregates have been obtained whereas plant installation and related permissions are in progress for EPC 01 and 04 satisfactorily. EPC contractors have been instructed by AEs to get all the permissions before operation. Contractors has obtained NOC for extraction of groundwater and also permissions for taking surface water due to restriction in use of groundwater due to GIB (EPC 03 and EPC 04). MoUs / agreements with vendors to meet the construction water requirements through tankers are also met for applicable EPCs. Tree cutting permissions under non-forest category for EPC 03, 04, 05, 06, 08 and 09 have been obtained, whereas application for EPC 1 and EPC 02 are under process from forest division. NOC related to worker/ labor licenses for EPC 01 and 02 are under process and contractors were directed to obtain the license on priority basis. PUC certificates for all EPCs have been obtained (except EPC 02). Forest clearance for all applicable packages is under process. Similarly, wildlife clearance of EPC 03 and EPC 04 is still awaited. Diversion from forest land has already been regulated and the project progress was not affected due to awaited clearance, because enough work front other than reserved areas is available to obtain the targeted progress. For EPC 05, NOC obtained to carry improvement on existing alignment without widening in forest area.

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53. Consultation Outcome, Grievances Redressed and Institutional Arrangement: Institutional arrangement for implementing EMP is operational. As outlined in IEE and PAM, MPWD has appointed a Resource Person- Environment at HQ to manage overall compliance of the project with requirements of GoI and ADB. The Resource Person - Environment is being supported by Environment Specialist (AE) for supervising, guiding and providing the need-based training to the EPC contractors on implementation of the EMPs, EMoPs. All contractors team comprises an environment focal person to ensure implementation of EMP/EMoPs. Since the project is being executed under EPC mode, Authority Engineers are responsible for construction supervision which has additional provisions of an Environment Expert as key personnel and an Asst. Environmental Engineer in the team. As per IEE and PAM, GRC at PMU and PIU level have been formed for all EPCs. All the grievances/issues observed are being resolved at contractor’s level and some were escalated to SEs and AEs which have been closed. 54. Pollution monitoring of the physical environment of the construction phase during the 1st Quarter of this reporting period was interrupted due to emergent conditions of Covid-19 pandemic. Pollution monitoring of the physical environment of EPC-01, EPC 03, EPC 04, EPC 05, EPC 06, EPC-07 and EPC-08 has been conducted in the 2nd quarter of this reporting period. Monitoring for soil has not been conducted for EPC 01 and 03, monitoring of water has not been conducted for EPC 01 and monitoring for noise has not been conducted for EPC 09. Tests results of environmental pollution monitoring were found in compliance with applicable National Standards for air, noise, soil, and water quality parameters. However, AE’s have advised EPC contractors to adopt corrective measures like increase frequency of water sprinkling after monsoon (or if required), regulate construction timings in residential areas and sensitive receptor areas etc. to maintain air quality and noise level within permissible limits. It was also advised to take special importance during implementation of project related activities at environmentally sensitive locations especially in the GIB areas, forest areas and other socially sensitive areas like school, colleges, hospitals, religious places etc. and impacts are to be reported appropriately with suggestive mitigation measures of EMP. 55. Overall, within the reporting period from January 2021 to June 2021 the implementation of EMPs in all roads did not lead to any significant adverse impacts to any component of the environment and was found satisfactory.

Appendix 1: Map of SH/MDR Roads under MSRIP

Maharashtra State Project (MSRIP)- Location Map

EPC-1A- NH-66 to Kante-Tulsani Devrukh Road Map (SH-174)

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APC-1B- Chafe Ganpatipule Road (MDR-55)

EPC-2A Dabhole Shiposhi Korle Vatul Road (SH-175)

EPC 2B- Hatiwale Jaitapur Road (SH-170)

EPC-03 Barshi Solapur Akkalkot Dudhani Aland to State border Road (SH- 204)

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EPC-04 Daund Karmala Paranda Barshi Osmanabad Road (SH-68)

EPC-05 Washim to Pusad road in Washim & Yavatmal Districts (SH-51)

EPC-06 Riddhapur Teosa Kurha Anjansingi Dhamangaon Rly Devgaon Babhulgaon

Road and Dhamangaon Bypass Road (SH-300 and SH-300A)

EPC-07A- Valgaon Daryapur Akot Road (SH-47) and EPC 7B- Amla Runmochan

Asara Road (MDR- 21 and SH-301)

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EPC-08A - Amravati Chandur Rly Talegaon Road (SH-297)

EPC-08B- Riddhapur Lehegaon Ner Pingalai Tiwsa Road (SH-300)

EPC-09 - Daund Karmala Paranda Barshi Osmanabad Road (SH-68)

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Appendix 2: Implementation Status of EMPs and EMoPs till 31st June 2021 Environmental

issues/ impacts

Mitigation / Management Actions on EMPs

Status of Implementation

A. Design and Pre- construction Stage

1. Alignment/ Pavement

1.1. Pavement damage and inadequate drainage provisions

• CBR value of sub grade as per IRC guidelines

• Bottom of crust shall be at least 600mm above HFL to prevent any capillary action due to black cotton/expansive/cohesive soil

• Raised embankment and provision of roadside drainage to prevent damage to pavement due to waterlogging on the road and also inconvenience caused to

• Provision of adequate no. of cross drainage structures.

• Increased (vent and height) in the waterway of existing structures.

• Roadside drains have been proposed with suitable outfalls.

• Additional culverts and bridges Causeway and submerged bridges to be replaced with high level bridges

Implemented specific to the provision of the individual EMPs of all EPCs.

1.2. Safety along the proposed alignment

• Vertical and horizontal geometrics in consistent to IRC/MORTH guidelines

• Provision of crash barriers at high embankments.

• Speed breakers in habitat areas, schools, junctions and curves to regulate speed.

• Provision of retro-reflective warning sign boards near school, hospital, religious places and forests.

• Safety kerb at all bridges • Informatory signage on approach to

school, ambulance and medical aid posts. Speed restrictions in built up sections, curve locations etc.

Safety measures were undertaken as per provisions of IRC: 73, IRC: 86, IRC: 38 and IRC SP: 23. IRC 67 etc. for the safety consideration in road design. Further the uniformity of design standards is being/will be implemented as per prescribed guidelines at different stage of Construction

2. Natural Hazards and Climate Change risks

2.1. Damage to pavement integrity like Rutting, embrittlement, softening and migration of liquid asphalt. Thermal expansion in bridge

Asphalt binder specifications based on viscosity-grade specifications as per IS 73-2013 guidelines and IS 15462 2004 for rubber modified binder and polymer modified binders.

All these measures were compiled for all EPCs except EPC-02.

Environmental issues/ impacts



expansion joints and paved Surfaces 2.2. Flooding/Waterlogging

• Adequate number of CD structures. Additional culverts also proposed.

• CD structures designed for 50-year return period

• Waterways of bridges and culverts have been increased.

• Roadside drains also provided • Embankment height raised along low

lying/ potential water-logged areas Improvement in existing culverts/ Bridges to increase their carrying capacity.

All the Road packages have been defined considering these parameters. AE has not reported any gap.

2.3. Earthquake Relevant IS codes shall be adopted in designing the structures to sustain the magnitude of earthquake corresponding to Seismic zone of the project area

Being Complied for all EPCs except EPC 01 and 02.

2.4. Drought • The design of foundations and substructures shall conform to IRC guidelines and MORTH clause Ensure water availability for compaction work and consolidation of sub-structure

All these measures were implemented in all individual EPCs, except EPC 02

2.5. Forest Fires

• Measures to avoid accident followed by fuel accumulation

• Removal of maintenance slash or management by controlled burning.

• Plant fire-resistant species in RoW Thinning slashing during non-dry season

All these measures are being considered and implemented in applicable forest areas under relevant EPC packages

3. Loss of Land and Assets

3.1. Livelihood loss to affected persons

• Road improvement work to be accommodated within available ROW to the extent possible.

• Minimize resettlement impact due to heavily congested built-up section

• Social Impact Assessment and Resettlement Plan to be undertaken as per national policy and ADB’ guidelines.

• Complete all necessary land and property acquisition procedures prior to the commencement of civil work.

• Adhere to the Land Acquisition procedures in accordance to RP’s Entitlement Framework.

• Compensation and assistance as per project Resettlement Plan

• Income restoration as per RP • Preference in employment and petty

Contracts during construction to APs

Refer to Social Monitoring and RAP Implementation Progress report. All projects with regard to EPCs are exercising for study of PAPS and revised micro plans of all relevant EPCs have been submitted.

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Constitute GRC as per RP

4. Diversion of Forest Land and Cutting of Trees

4.1. Need for cutting of trees and diversion of forest land

• Geometric adjustments to minimize tree cutting and diversion of forest land

• Obtain tree cutting permission from forest department

• Provision for mandatory compensatory afforestation (1:3) for deposit of payment to Forestry Department Provision for additional compensatory plantation on 1:3 basis to be implemented by contractor

• Tree felling permission is under process for EPC 1 and EPC-2.

• Tree felling is under progress and permission obtained for EPC 03 and EPC 09

• Nos. of trees saved- 70, 25 and 30 under EPC 03, 09 and EPC 08 respectively.

5.Wildlife Movement

5.1. Road design causing accidents of wild animals and disruption in their movement

• Provision of rumble strip, cautionary and informatory sign boards near potential wildlife accident locations

• Speed restriction in the sections where wildlife movement is reported

• Expansion of existing pipe culverts to slab culverts in areas where wildlife movement is reported.

• EPC 03 and EPC 04 has reported the wildlife crossings

• Implementation of speed restriction like rumble strip, cautionary and informatory sign boards near potential wildlife accident locations are pending, as works are in initial phases

6. Shifting of Utilities

6.1. Disruption of utility services to local community

• All telephone and electrical poles/wires and underground cables should be shifted before start of construction

• Necessary permission and payments should be made to relevant utility service agencies to allow quick shifting and restoration of utility services

• Local people must be informed through appropriate means about the time of shifting of utility structures and potential disruption of services if any

Being Complied The works are under progress and simultaneously the permissions of the same are in process for mentioned contract packages. Local people were informed while shifting the electric poles and water pipelines.

B. Construction Stage

1.0 Preparatory activities 1.1. Preparatory activities

• Submit appointment letter and resume of the Contractor’s Environmental Focal Person (EFP) to PMU

• EFP will engage PMS Environmental Specialist and PMU Safeguard Officer-Environment to a meeting to discuss in detail the EMP, seek clarification and recommend corresponding revisions if necessary

• EFPs will prepare Contractor’s site-specific Environmental Management

• Being Complied for EPC 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 and 09

• Dedicated EFPs are deployed for EPC 01, 04 and 09.

• Dedicated EFPs are yet to be deployed for EPC 03, 05, 06, 07 and 08. As of now only nominated EFPs/representatives are working/deployed on project sites.




Plan based on the contract EMP, EMOP for approvals.

• Request PMS-ES copy of monthly monitoring formats and establish deadlines for submission.

• EFP will submit for PMS-ES approval an action plan to secure all permits and approvals needed to be secured during construction stage which include but not limited to: i) operation of crushers and hot mix plants, ii) transport and storage of hazardous materials (e.g., Fuel, lubricants, explosives), iii) waste disposal sites, iv) temporary storage location, iv) water use, and v) emission compliance of all vehicles. Arrangements to link with government health programs on hygiene, sanitation, and prevention of communicable diseases will also be included in the action plan.

• EFP will submit for approval of PMS-ES the construction camp layout before its establishment.

• All the construction/base camps under AE-I and AE-II are established with basic required facilities whereas Camp for EPC 02 is not fully mobilized (Work of EPC 2 is yet to start). Necessary improvements as per approved plans are being suggested to the contractors wherever necessary.

• Health and hygiene are being maintained by the contractors of all EPCs. However, significant improvement is required especially in EPC 04, 05, 07 and 08.

• All of the applicable permits are available with the contractor.

• All of the contractors submitted EMP in the line with approval of IEE report (Except EPC 02)

• Regular tool box trainings are being conducted. During site visits, review meetings, availability on phones and email, the status of EMPs and its implementation.

• Checklists are shared for timely reporting

1.2. Site induction

• No works will be initiated by the Contractor until the site induction training is carried out by the AEs

• Site induction training includes but not limited to: i) discussion and review of EMP and EMoP detailing how specific environmental risks associated with their Scope of Work will be managed legal compliance, inspection and audits, and progress tracking and reporting; ii) environmental training and awareness needs shall be determined and documented via a training needs analysis prior to commencement; iii) Health and Safety Awareness Course, which details general environmental awareness and specific performance requirements expected on site; and iv) GRM.

Being Implemented for all EPCs.

• Regular toolbox training and instructions are being given to the workers at contractor’s level.

• On a periodic basis, AEs also provides informal onsite training to workers and supervisors pertaining to the EHS aspect in all EPC packages.

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2. Air Quality

2.1 Dust Generation due to construction activities and transport, storage and handling of construction materials

• Contractors to submit location and layout plans for storage areas of construction materials agreed by AEs.

• Transport, loading and unloading of loose and fine materials through covered vehicles.

• Paved approach roads. • Storage areas to be located downwind of

the habitation area. • Water spraying on earthworks, unpaved

haulage roads and other dust prone areas.

• Provision of PPEs to workers.

Being implemented • Water sprinkling is being carried

out to suppress dust generation, especially around the settlement areas

• PPEs, especially nasal masks, safety jackets are provided to the entire workforce.

• Instructions are being given to the staff and workers for regular and compulsory use of PPE, and safety equipment.

2.2. Emission of air pollutants (HC, SO2, NOX, CO etc.) from vehicles due to traffic congestion and use of equipment and machinery

• Regular maintenance of machinery and equipment.

• Batching, asphalt mixing plants and crushers at downwind (1km) direction from the nearest settlement.

• Only crushers licensed by the PCB shall be used

• DG sets with stacks of adequate height and use of low Sulphur diesel as fuel.

• LPG should be used as fuel source in construction camps instead of wood

• Ambient air quality monitoring

Being implemented • For all the EPC Packages

(Except EPC 2) - Being monitored periodically to ensure maintenance of machinery and equipment, Batching, asphalt mixing plants and crushers at downwind (1km) direction from the nearest settlement.

• Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) has been conducted for all roads in all EOC Packages (Except EPC 02) during the reporting period.

• Monitoring results for above- referred seasonal monitoring were found in compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

• As a part of contract terms, all these measures have complied and are being monitored on a continuous basis. Necessary measures like maintenance of equipment to control air pollutants emission is being complied.




3.0. Noise 3.1 Disturbance to local residents and sensitive receptors due to excessive noise from construction activities and operation of equipment and machinery

• Contractor to prepare traffic management and dust suppression plan duly approved by MPWD

• All equipment to be timely serviced and properly maintained.

• Construction equipment and machinery to be fitted with silencers and maintained properly.

• Only IS approved equipment shall be used for construction activities.

• Timing of noisy construction activities shall be done during night time and weekend near schools,

• Implement noisy operations intermittently to reduce the total noise generated

• Manage existing traffic to avoid traffic jams and accumulation of noise beyond standards.

• Restrict construction near residential, built up and forest areas construction to daylight hours.

• Honking restrictions near sensitive areas • PPEs to workers • Noise monitoring as per EMoP.

• Ambient Noise level Monitoring has been conducted for all roads in all EPC Packages (Except EPC 02 and 09). during the reporting period

• Monitoring results were found within permissible limits as per CPCB prescribed Noise Limits for different categories

• Remedial measures for noise pollution prevention and control are being implemented.

• Traffic Management Health and Safety Plans were prepared and submitted for all EPCs. TSMP for EPC 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 and 09 are approved, whereas others are in the review process.

4.0 Land and Soil

4.1. Land Use Change and Loss of productive / topsoil

• Non-agricultural areas to be used as borrow areas to the extent possible.

• If using agricultural land, top soil to be preserved and laid over either on the embankment slope for growing vegetation to protect soil erosion.

• As the project is of improvement and widening of existing roads, large scale excavation is not required. Cut and fill is very much limited in all EPCs subproject roads as it is being improved on existing alignment.

• Minor filling is required for profile correction. All the identified borrow areas are located in non-agricultural field. Appropriate measures like preservation of top soil, maintaining slope etc. are being implemented in all subproject roads.

• Locations of such borrow areas are identified and approved. except EPC 02

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4.2 Slope failure and Soil erosion due to Construction activities, earthwork, and cut and fill, stockpiles etc.

• Bio-turfing of embankments to protect slopes.

• Slope protection by providing frames, dry stone pitching, masonry retaining walls, planting of grass and trees.

• Side slopes of all cut and fill areas will be graded and covered with stone pitching, grass and shrub as per design specifications. Care should be taken that the slope gradient shall not be greater than 2:1.

• The earth stock piles will be provided with gentle slopes to soil erosion.

• No slope stabilization requirements were observed for cut and fill areas under all EPC’s. Embankment of all the subproject roads is not so high and that requires bio-turfing. If such a requirement emerges in the next reporting period, contractors will be advised by the Authorities for the same.

• Any additional earth generated/procured from outside will be stocked in an environmentally friendly manner, ensuring safety.

4.3 Borrow area Management

• Non-productive, barren lands, upland shall be used for borrowing earth with the necessary permissions/consents.

• Depths of borrow pits to be regulated and sides not steeper than 25%.

• Topsoil to be stockpiled and protected for use at the rehabilitation stage.

• Transportation of earth materials through covered vehicles.

• Follow IRC recommended practice for borrow pits (IRC 10:1961) for identification of location, its operation and rehabilitation

• Borrow areas not to be dug continuously. • To the extent borrowed areas shall be

sited away from inhabited areas. • Borrow areas shall be levelled with

salvaged material or other filling materials which do not pose contamination of soil. Else, it shall be converted into a fish pond.

• Being implemented in all EPCs, except EPC 02.

• ECs for borrow areas are not required as Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) vide Notification, S.O. 1224(E). New Delhi, dated 28th March 2020, has exempted the requirement of prior obtaining of environmental clearances for extraction or sourcing or borrowing of ordinary earth for the linear projects such as roads, pipelines, etc.

• Since, borrow areas are located on non-agricultural land/barren land top soil is very much limited but being preserved as much as possible.

• Borrowing is being done as per IRC 10 :1961

4.4 Quarry Operations

• Aggregates will be sourced from existing licensed quarries.

• Copies of consent/ approval / rehabilitation plan for a new quarry or use of existing source will be submitted to MPWD.

• The Contractor will develop a Quarry Redevelopment plan, as per the Mining Rules of the state and submit a copy of the approval to EA.

• Obtain environmental clearance from in case of opening new quarry

• These measures are being implemented in all EPCs whenever necessary

• Aggregates are being outsourced from existing approved sources.

• Third Party Aggregate Purchase agreements are obtained from EPC 01 and 03 Mining permission from the competent authorities are also obtained for EPC 03 and EPC 09.




• The AE-1 has asked for a Quarry Redevelopment plan as per the Mining Rules of the state. Further, EC shall be ensured for opening new quarries.

• All the quarry will be rehabilitated as per condition stipulated in approved mining plan

4.5 Compaction of soil and impact on quarry haul roads due to movement of vehicles and equipment

• Construction vehicles, machinery, and equipment to be stationed in the designated ROW to avoid compaction.

• Approach roads/haulage roads shall be designed along the barren and hard soil area to reduce the compaction.

• Transportation of quarry material to the dumping site through heavy vehicles shall be done through existing major roads to the extent possible to restrict wear and tear to the village/minor roads.

• Land taken for construction camp and other temporary facility shall be restored to its original conditions

• No such incidents were observed. Though these measures are being monitored and implemented under the provisions of EMP such as defined area for machinery yards, paved access for haulage of aggregates, etc. in all EPCs except EPC 02.

• Construction vehicle either parked in base camp or at identified location within PRoW at construction site

• Contractors are directed to use dedicated haul roads for transportation of material.

• Contractor of EPC 6, 7 and 8 has purchased their own land for establishing a base camp so it will be rehabilitated as per the owner's wish.

• Once project road work is completed, EPC 05 camp will be restored as per agreement made with the land owner.

4.6 Contamination of soil due to leakage/ spillage of oil, bituminous and non- bituminous debris generated from demolition and road construction

• Construction vehicles and equipment will be maintained and refuelled in such a fashion that oil/diesel spillage does not contaminate the soil.

• Fuel storage and refuelling sites to be kept away from drainage channels.

• Unusable debris shall be dumped in ditches and low-lying areas.

• Waste oil and oil-soaked cotton/ cloth shall be stored in containers labelled ‘Waste Oil’ and ‘Hazardous’ sold off to MoEF &CC/SPCB authorized vendors

• Non-bituminous wastes to be dumped in borrow pits with the concurrence of the landowner and covered with a layer of topsoil conserved from opening the pit.

• All the measures are being implemented such as maintenance of vehicles and equipment, defined area for storage of fuel on the paved/ non-perforated platforms, separate borrow pits for disposal of bituminous and non-bituminous wastes etc.

• No incidents of soil contamination were observed and reported from any subproject. Periodic inspections were being made.

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• Bituminous wastes will be disposed of in an identified dumping site approved by the State Pollution Control Board

5.0 Water Resources

5.1 Sourcing of water during Construction

• Requisite permission shall be obtained for abstraction of groundwater from Central Groundwater Authority.

• Arrangements shall be made by Contractor that the water availability and supply to nearby communities remain unaffected.

• Water intensive activities not to be undertaken during the summer season.

• Provision of water harvesting structure to augment groundwater condition in the area

• Water requirements, for construction activities of roads, were arranged and managed from local level municipal supplies and all the permissions to take surface water and groundwater are obtained from local authorities under all EPCs, except EPC 02

• No local level community levels sources and supplies are negatively impacted

5.2. Disposal of water during construction

• Provisions shall be made to connect roadside drains with existing nearby natural drains.

• Measures are taken for connecting drain with nearby natural drain for all EPCs except EPC 02.

• Project road is under construction and where the carriageway is completed with drain work, it is connected to nearby sources as per design.

• Further, rainwater recharge pits are also provisioned and once recharge pit work begins, surface runoff will be connected to these rain water structures. In this reporting period, construction of rain water recharge pits are not initiated in any of EPC package

5.3. Alteration in surface water hydrology

• Existing drainage system to be maintained and further enhanced.

• Provision shall be made for adequate size and number of cross drainage structures esp. in the areas where land is sloping towards road alignment.

• Road level shall be raised above HFL level wherever road level is lesser than HFL.

• Culvert’s reconstruction shall be done during lean flow period. In some cases, these minor channels may be diverted for a very short period (15-30 days) and will be brought back to its original course

• Since no such incidents were observed under any EPC. Periodic inspections were being made. Though adequate provisions are made for adequate size and number of cross drainage structures as per site requirements in EPC 01 and 09

• Before monsoon, most of the cross drainage works finished. AE-II, already instructed the contractors not to start any new cross drainage work at major




immediately after construction. water sources

5.4. Siltation in water bodies due to construction activities /earthwork

• Embankment slopes to be modified suitably to restrict the soil debris entering water bodies.

• Provision of Silt fencing shall be made at water bodies.

• Silt/sediment should be collected and stockpiled for possible reuse as surfacing of slopes where they have to be re-vegetated.

• Earthworks and stone work to be prevented from impeding natural flow of rivers, streams and water canals or existing drainage systems.

• Retaining walls at water bodies /ponds to avoid siltation near ponds

• No Significant siltation in any water body has been observed and reported so far in any of the EPC

• At Most of the location, openings of the CD structure are cleaned. In EPC -7, openings of some of the CD structures are not cleaned but after instruction of AE during site inspection it was rectified.

• Site specific measures are being adopted at all EPCs to avoid siltation.

5.5. Deterioration in Surface water quality due to leakage from vehicles and equipment and waste from construction camps.

• No vehicles or equipment should be parked or refuelled near water bodies, so as to avoid contamination from fuel and lubricants.

• Oil and grease traps and fuelling platforms to be provided at re-fuelling locations.

• All chemicals and oil shall be stored away from water and concreted platform with catchment pit for spills collection.

• All equipment operators, drivers, and warehouse personnel will be trained in immediate response for spill containment and eventual clean-up. Readily available, simple to understand and preferably written in the local language emergency response procedure, including reporting, will be provided by the Contractors.

• Construction camp to be sited away from water bodies.

• Wastes must be collected, stored and taken to approve disposal sites only.

• Water quality shall be monitored

• Most of these measures were being implemented in all EPCs. Except EPC 02

• No construction camps were sited near any water body.

• Biodegradable wastes (food materials etc.) are given to animals at the local levels and non-biodegradable wastes are being handed over to local level recyclers. Groundwater (Drinking Water) and surface Water Quality monitoring has been conducted for all roads (Except EPC 02)

• Test results have been found in compliance with IS-10500- 2012 Standards.

6. Flora and Fauna 6.1. Vegetation loss due to site preparation and construction activities

• Restrict tree cutting up to toe line considering safety to road users.

• Roadside trees to be removed with prior approval of competent authority.

• Mandatory compensatory plantation at 1:3 basis by the Forestry Department – Shall be implemented during advance stages of construction.

• Additional plantation on 1:3 basis as per

• All other measures are being implemented.

• Plantation works had not started in any EPC packages.

• Compensatory plantation yet to be initiated by forest department

• Additional plantation to be undertaken during advance

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the IRC guidelines to be carried out by Contractor- Shall be implemented during advance stages of construction

• Regular maintenance trees planted- Shall be implemented during advance stages of construction

• Provision of LPG in construction camp as fuel source to avoid tree cutting.

• Plantation of trees on both sides of the road where technically feasible. Trees should be offset 1m back from the ultimate edge of the roadway to prevent safety hazard and provide adequate sight distance- Shall be implemented during advance stages of construction.

• Integrate vegetation management (IVM) with the carriage way completely clear of vegetation. - Shall be implemented during advance stages of construction

• Controlled use of pesticides/ fertilizers- Shall be implemented during advance stages of construction

stage of construction • Contractor has removed the

non-forest trees after obtaining permission from the forest department.

• Forest trees in EPC-6 and 8 are still standing in PRoW as Forest clearance is still under progress

• Tree felling permission is under process for EPC 1 and EPC-02

• Tree felling permission obtained for EPC 03 and EPC 09.

• No. of trees saved- 70 and 25 under EPC 03 and 09 respectively in the previous reporting period.

• Tree felling and saved status are given in table -5.

7.0. Construction Camps

7.1. Impact associated with location

• All camps should be established with prior permission from PCB. Camps to maintain minimum distance from following:

• # 500 m from habitation • # 500 m from forest areas where possible

# 500 m from water bodies where possible # 500 m from through traffic route

• # 500 m from identified wildlife crossing areas

• These measures were taken into consideration in preparation of Camp layouts for all EPCs.

• Locations of the camps were finalized for all EPCs

• All these measures were implemented while setting up basic facilities in the camps for all EPC packages.

• Periodic Inspections are being conducted by AEs and team leaders and non- compliances are being directed to the contractors as per approved layouts.

• EPC-6, 7 and 8 camps are established prior to mobilization of AE. EPC-5 camp is close to the forest area. The distance between the boundary of the Forest area and camp is Zero meter. State pollution control Board department has already visited the camp site before awarding CTE/CTO.




7.2 Worker’s Health in construction camp

• The location, layout and basic facility provision of each labor camp will be submitted to AEs and approved by EA. The Contractor will maintain necessary living accommodation and ancillary facilities in a hygienic manner.

• Adequate water and sanitary latrines with septic tanks with soak pits shall be provided.

• Preventive medical facilities in camp. • Waste disposal facilities such as dust

bins must be provided in the camps and regular disposal of waste The Contractor will take all precautions to protect the workers from insect and pest to reduce the risk to health. This includes the use of insecticides which should comply with local regulations.

• No liquor or prohibited drugs will be imported to, sell, give and barter to the workers of the host community.

• Awareness raising to immigrant workers/local community on communicable and sexually transmitted diseases.

• These measures are being implemented in all EPCs, (except EPC 02, as camp is not fully mobilized. Only RMC Plant and HMP Plant are installed, but not operational yet. Because, work has not started yet- Refer para 14)

• Periodic Inspections were carried at labour camps by AEs. Minor non-compliances were observed and directed to the contractors to be complied.

• In EPC 5, significant non-compliance is observed in terms of providing basic facilities to workers.

• Existing EMPs do not have adequate measures for overcoming challenges involved in the unanticipated issue of COVID-19 pandemic Therefore, detailed H & S plans were prepared and approved by AEs for all EPC packages pertaining to COVID 19 pandemic situation, except EPC 02.

8.0 Management of Construction Waste/Debris

8.1. Selection of Dumping Sites

• Contractor to submit a waste/spoil disposal plan and get it approved by AEs and EA.

• Create controlled dumping sites with a non-permeable lining incorporated in the pit design to avoid leachate seepage into the soil, which may later affect ground water quality

• Unproductive/wastelands shall be selected for dumping sites away from residential areas and water bodies

• Dumping sites must have adequate capacity equal to the amount of debris generated.

• Public perception and consent from the village Panchayats has to be obtained before finalizing the location.

• For AE Package 1, Disposal sites were finalized for all EPCs, except EPC 02. All the sites are located away from the water bodies and residential areas.

• There is no identified dumping site under AE-II packages (EPC-5, 6, 7 & 8) for disposal of construction debris and dismantled bituminous pavement materials. Debris generated from dismantling of culverts and other cross drainage as well as dismantling of bituminous pavement materials are being utilized in making approach road and diversion roads. In EPC- 8 and 5, dismantled bituminous pavement materials are temporarily stored along the

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project road and being lifted for making approach road to project highway as well to nearby agricultural field

8.2. Reuse and disposal of construction and dismantled waste

• The existing bitumen surface shall be utilized for paving of crossroads, access roads, and paving works in construction sites and camps, temporary traffic diversions, and haulage routes.

• All excavated materials from roadway, shoulders, verges, drains, cross drainage will be used for backfilling embankments, filling pits, and landscaping.

• Unusable and non-bituminous debris materials should be suitably disposed of at pre-designated disposal locations, with approval of the concerned authority.

• The bituminous wastes shall be disposed off in secure landfill sites only in an environmentally accepted manner. For removal of debris, wastes, and its disposal, MORTH guidelines should be followed.

• Unusable and surplus materials, as determined by the Project Engineer, will be removed, and disposed offsite.

• For AE package 01, Re-use of Construction & demolition of debris is being explored to be used for diversion road and in backfilling embankments, filling pits of low lands etc. under all EPC packages, except EPC 02.

• For AE package 02, Debris generated from dismantling of culverts and other cross drainage as well as dismantling of bituminous pavement materials are being utilized in making approach road, diversion roads. It is also being reused in making approach roads to agricultural fields on demand of farmers.

9.0. Traffic Management and Safety

9.Management of existing traffic and safety

• Traffic Management Plan shall be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the AEs & EA.

• The traffic control plans shall contain details of diversions; traffic safety arrangements during construction; safety measures for night time traffic and precautions for transportation of hazardous materials. Timing and scheduling to be done so that transportation of dangerous goods is done during the least number of people and other vehicles on the road.

• The Contractor will ensure that the diversion/detour is always maintained in running condition, particularly during the monsoon to avoid disruption to traffic flow.

• On stretches where it is not possible to pass the traffic on the part width of the existing carriageway, temporary paved diversions will be constructed.

• Traffic Management Plan for all the EPCs has been finalized.

• According to THSMP, periodical monitoring is being carried- out for safety arrangements at temporary diversions; safety in half-width construction; illumination in night time.

• During periodic monitoring, all the EPC contractors are directed to further improvise the site safety arrangements specific to IRC: SP:55:2015

• Most of the caution board, informatory board, warning board and other signages placed at the site of construction conform to IRC:67: SP:2015. Retroreflective boards are not provided at any of the construction site




• Restriction of construction activity to only one side of the existing road

• The Contractor shall inform the local community of changes to traffic routes, and pedestrian access arrangements with assistance from “Engineer”.

• Use of adequate signage to ensure traffic management and safety. Conduct of regular safety audit on safety measures.

9.2. Pedestrians, animal movement

• Temporary access and diversion, with proper drainage facilities.

• Access to the schools, temples and other public places must be maintained when construction takes place near them.

• Fencing wherever animal movement is expected.

• Large number of box culverts has been proposed. All structures having vertical clearance above 2m and not catering to perennial flow of water may serve as underpass for animals

• Measures for pedestrian safety are being ensured at work sites such as use of signages, diversion of access to temples, schools and other public places, etc. for all EPCs

• For the AE package 02, No dedicated animal underpass has been provisioned in DPR/contract as it is not required. None of the subproject road is located near/in wildlife area

• For the crossing of animals (if any) adequate measures shall be taken when a situation arises.

9.3. Safety of Workers and accident risk from construction activities

• Contractors to adopt and maintain safe working practices.

• Usage of fluorescent and retro refectory signage, in local language at the construction sites

• Training of workers on safety procedures and precautions.

• Mandatory appointment of safety officer. • All regulations regarding safe scaffolding,

ladders, working platforms, gangway, stairwells, excavations, trenches and safe means of entry and egress shall be complied with.

• Provision of PPEs to workers. • Provision of a readily available first aid

unit including an adequate supply of dressing materials.

• The Contractor will not employ any person below the age of 18 years

• Use of hazardous material should be minimized and/or restricted.

• Emergency plan (to be approved by engineers) shall be prepared to respond to any accidents or emergencies.

• Traffic Health and safety management plans are prepared by all EPC Contractors and are being monitored regularly. However, in this reporting period at the construction site it is not fully implemented.

• Deployment of safety officers or safety representatives are done in all EPCs (Except EPC 2)

• Construction Area is not fully access-controlled,

• Use of PPE is also not fully ensured by the EPC contractors.

• Proper safety arrangement is not provided at site.

• Safety awareness and training programs were conducted at contractor’s level for EPC 5, 6, 7, and 8.

• No workers below 18 are working at the site.

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• No hazardous material except spent oil is in use at any construction site.

9.4. Accident risk to local community

• Restrict access to construction sites only to authorized personnel.

• Physical separation must be provided for movement of vehicular and human traffic.

• Adequate signage must be provided for safe traffic movement

• Provision of temporary diversions and awareness to locals before opening new construction fronts.

• Traffic, Health and Safety management plans are prepared and submitted by contractors for all EPCs. Measures are being implemented, as & when situations arise.

• Awareness programs for road safety are being conducted at contractors’ level.

• In this reporting period, no accident due to construction vehicle is reported in any of the EPC package

10. Site restoration and rehabilitation

10.1. Clean-up Operations, Restoration and Rehabilitation

• Contractor will prepare site restoration plans, which will be approved by the ‘Engineer’.

• The clean-up and restoration operations are to be implemented by the Contractor prior to demobilization.

• All construction zones including river-beds, culverts, road-side areas, camps, hot mix plant sites, crushers, batching plant sites and any other area used/affected by the project will be left clean and tidy, to the satisfaction of the Environmental Expert of AEs.

• All the opened borrow areas will be rehabilitated and ‘Engineer’ will certify

• No EPC package is under the demobilization stage. It shall be undertaken at the time of project completion as per provisions in ESMP for final closure of environmental issues.

Appendix 3: Photographs of Good Engineering Practices during Jan-June 2021

Image 1: Dust suppression at active work site (EPC 01)

Image 2: Daily Tool Box Talk before starting Construction activity on site (EPC 01)

Image 3: Air Quality Environmental Monitoring (June 2021) (EPC 01)

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Image 4: Chlorination through bleaching powder at base Camp (EPC 01)

Image 5: Frequent water sprinkling for dust suppression along road stretch (EPC

03)

Image 6: Sanitization and disinfection of high touch areas at labor camp (EPC 03)

Image 7: Borrow Area Management- Tarpaulin cover for transportation of earthen

material from borrow areas (EPC 03)

Image 8: Air Quality monitoring Ch.170+00 RHS crusher area Sounde village (EPC

04)

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Image 9: Noise monitoring Ch.150+500 LHS Govt School area Veet village (EPC 04)

Image 10: Collection of sample- Ch.153+030 LHS Water Quality monitoring Surface

Water Pond (EPC 04)

Image 11: Tree plantation Base camp area (Ch. No. 154+000) Veet Village (EPC 04)

Image 12: Tree plantation at Base Camp area (EPC 09)

Image 13: Public Consultation at Project Corridor (EPC 09)

Image 14: Scarified Bitumen Disposal Site (EPC 09)

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Image 15: Air Quality Monitoring at Base camp area (EPC 09)

Image 16: Ch: 236+680 LHS-Sign and informatory board for sensitive areas (EPC

09)

Image 17: Medical Camp- Health Check Up at Base Camp (EPC 09)

Image 18: COVID-19 Vaccination for Workers and Staff (EPC 09)

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Image 19: Tree Plantation at km 23+10- EPC 08

Image 20: Improved Toilet facility at Daryapur Base Camp (EPC 07)

Image 21: Joint site inspection on safety and environmental safeguards (EPC 06)

Image 22: Tool Box Training at Plant site (EPC 05)

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Image 23: Health Check-up Camp (EPC 05)

Image 24: Health awareness and Check-up Camp (EPC 07)

Image 25: Ingredients of COVID-19 Care Kit (EPC 06, 07, 08)

Image 26: Distribution of COVID-19 Care Kit (EPC 07)

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Image 27: Sample photo- Public Consultation (EPC 08)

Appendix 4: Copies of Statutory / NOCs / Permissions / Licenses

Tree Cutting Permits and Permissions from Forest Department

EPC 01- Copy of Application for Tree Cutting Permit

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EPC 02- Copy of Application for Tree Cutting Permit

EPC 02- Letter to EE regarding list of trees dated 17/2/2021

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EPC 03- Permission from Forest Department

EPC 04- Tree Cutting Permit

Permissions for Surface/Ground water, Work/Purchase orders for water Supply-

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EPC 02 - Copy of application for Permission of Surface Water Abstraction

dated 26/4/2021 (Page 1)

EPC 05- Permission for Ground water extraction (9 cubic m/day)

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EPC 05- Permission for Ground water extraction (8 cubic m/day)

EPC 06- Work Order for water supply by tanker

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EPC 07- Ground water abstraction Permission dated 18/6/2021

EPC 07-Approval letter for ground water abstraction from the Authorities

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Mining Permissions/ Work orders for supply of Minerals and aggregates

EPC 01- Purchase Order- Pruthvi Stone Crusher- For Supply of Aggregates

dated 17/3/2021 (Page 1)

EPC 02- Mining Permission- dated 5/4/2021 (Page 1)

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EPC 03- Mining permission dated- 31/3/2021 (Page 1)

EPC 03- Mining Permission from Local Authority dated 31/3/2021

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EPC 03- Mining Permission from Local Authority dated 2/3/2021

EPC 04- Mining Permission dated 17/5/2021 (page 1)

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EPC 09- NOC/Permission for Mining from Local Authority (page 1)


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EPC 06- Renewal of Blasting Permission dated- 3/6/2021(page 1)

EPC 07- Mining Permission dated 1/4/2021

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NOC from Gram panchayat/ Land owners; Land agreements for Construction Camp,

Labor Camps, Plants, etc.

EPC 01- NOC from gram panchayat Kondbhujbalrao, Tal.Sangameshwar (Page 1)

EPC 02 - NOC for Land use for RMC Plant dated 16/4/2021 (Page 1)

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EPC 02- Land Agreement for Camp site dated 6/4/2021 (page 1)


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EPC 07- NOC from Gram panchayat Bhagora Village for Plant set up (page 1)

Labor Licenses

EPC 04- Labor License

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CAR and Workmen Compensation Insurance Policies / Copy of Application of Policies

EPC 03- Contractors all Risk (CAR) Insurance Policy (Page 1)

EPC 04- Contractors all Risk (CAR) Insurance Policy (Page 1)

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EPC 04 – Workmen Compensation Insurance Policy (Page 1)

EPC 07 Workmen Compensation Insurance Policy (Page 1)

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EPC 08 – Workmen Compensation Insurance Policy (Page 1)

MPCB CTO/CTE for HMP / WMM / RMC / Batching Plant / Stone Crusher / DG Sets

EPC 01- Letter from MPCB Regional Officer dated 18/5/2021 (page 1)

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EPC 03- CTO for HMP, WMM, RMC and Stone Crusher dated 23/10/2020

EPC 04- Application Copy for CTO for HMP (Page 1)

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EPC 04- CTE for Stone Crusher (page 1)

EPC 04- Application Copy for CTO for RMC Plant (Page 1)

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EPC 04- Application Copy for CTO for WMM Plant (Page 1)

EPC 05- CTO for HMP and RMC Plant (Page 1)

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EPC 07- CTO for HMP at Bhagora (Page 1)

EPC 07- CTO for Stone Crusher and WMM Plant

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EPC 07- CTE for RMC Plant

Approval Copies/Covering letters of COSH Plan

EPC 04- Submission Letter of COHSP

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Sample letter of GRC work

EPC 07- Sample letter as GRC Work Compliance

Sample Minutes of Meetings

EPC 03- MOM submission Letter of meeting held on 14/1/2021

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Public Consultation Response Format (Sample)

EPC 05- Sample of format for response collection during consultations (page 1)

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