GOVERNMENT OF UTTARAKHAND World Bank assisted Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project (UDRP) INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL AUDIT ESMF Audit Report February 2016 Submitted By Samaj Vikas Development Support Organisation [email protected]
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1.3 Environmental and Social Audit ...............................................................................3
1.3.1 Need for Environment and Social Audit .................................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Objectives of ESA ............................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.3 Scope of ESA ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 Audit Process .................................................................................................................5
1.5 Sampling Plan ................................................................................................................6
1.5.3 Spatial Distribution ........................................................................................................................................... 8
2. ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK .................................. 10
2.2.2 Social Categorization ..................................................................................................................................... 16
3. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SELECTED SAMPLE SUB-PROJECTS ............... 17
4. AUDIT RESULTS AND FINDINGS .................................................................................... 21
4.1 Compliance with ESMF ............................................................................................. 21
4.2.1 Environmental and Social Data Sheets .................................................................................................... 31
4.2.2 Environmental Management Plan ............................................................................................................ 31
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4.2.3 Labour Licence ................................................................................................................................................ 32
4.2.4 Labour Insurance............................................................................................................................................ 33
4.2.5 NoC for Hot Mix Plants.................................................................................................................................. 33
4.2.6 NoC for Construction Water........................................................................................................................ 34
4.2.7 PUC for Construction Vehicles ................................................................................................................... 34
4.2.8 Authorization of Quarries ............................................................................................................................ 35
4.3 Site Visit Findings ...................................................................................................... 36
4.3.1 Health / Safety and PPE................................................................................................................................ 37
4.3.2 Labour Camps .................................................................................................................................................. 43
4.3.4 Monitoring of Environmental Parameters ............................................................................................. 56
5. GOOD PRACTICES, IDENTIFIED ISSUES AND SUGGESTIONS .................................. 59
5.1 Some Good Practices ................................................................................................. 59
5.2 Observations and Suggestions ............................................................................... 60
6. SUB-PROJECTS IN PICTURES .......................................................................................... 64
List of Annexures
Annexure I: Summary: Compliance status of ESMF ........................................................................................ 76
Annexure II: Checklist for Environmental and Social Audit ......................................................................... 82
Annexure III: Travel Schedule of ESA Team to Sub-Project Sites........................................................... 90
Annexure IV: Pictures of Training Workshop .......................................................................................................... 91
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List of Tables
Table 1: Components of UDRP ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Table 2: Sample Size for Audit ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Table 3: Sample Size selected for Audit ......................................................................................................................... 6
Table 4: Selected Road Sub-Projects for First Audit Cycle ................................................................................... 7
Table 5: Selected Public Buildings for First Audit Cycle ........................................................................................ 8
Table 6: Selected Bridges for First Audit Cycle .......................................................................................................... 8
Table 7: Spatial Distribution of Selected Sub-Projects for First Audit Cycle .............................................. 8
Table 8: Statutory Clearances and Authorizations Required as per ESMF ............................................... 12
Table 9: E & S Activities and Responsibilities during the sub-project cycle ............................................ 14
Table 10: General Information about the Selected Sub-Projects ................................................................... 18
Table 11: Status of Statutory Compliances in selected Road Sub-Projects .............................................. 24
Table 12: Status of Statutory Compliances in Selected Bridge Sub-Projects ........................................... 26
Table 13: Status of Statutory Compliances in Selected Public Building Sub-Projects ........................ 27
Figure 3: Status of Tree Cutting Permission in Sub-Projects ........................................................................... 21
Figure 4: Status of NoC for HMP in Reviewed Sub-Projects ............................................................................. 22
Figure 5: Status of E&S Screening in Reviewed DPR ............................................................................................ 31
Figure 6: Status of Labour License in Reviewed Sub-Projects ........................................................................ 32
Figure 7: Status of Labour Insurance in Reviewed Sub-Projects ................................................................... 33
Figure 8: Status of NoC for Construction Water ..................................................................................................... 34
Figure 9: Status of PUC for Construction Vehicles ................................................................................................. 34
Figure 10: Status of Availability of First Aid Kit...................................................................................................... 40
Figure 11: Status of Use of PPE ........................................................................................................................................ 41
Figure 12: Status of Safety Signs ..................................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 13: Labour Camps in Reviewed Sub-Projects ........................................................................................... 45
Figure 14: Status of NoC for Labour Camps .............................................................................................................. 45
Figure 15: Status of Rent Agreement for Labour Camps .................................................................................... 46
Figure 16: Status of Facilities Provided in Labour Camps ................................................................................. 47
Figure 17: Status of Compensatory Plantation ........................................................................................................ 51
Figure 18: Status of Noise Barrier .................................................................................................................................. 51
Figure 19: Status of Water Sprinkling for Dust Suppression ........................................................................... 52
Figure 20: Status of Project Information Board ...................................................................................................... 53
Figure 21: Status of Identification of Muck Disposal Site .................................................................................. 54
Figure 22: Status of Environmental Monitoring ..................................................................................................... 58
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List of Acronyms
Acronym Description
ADB Asian Development Bank
ARAP Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan
ATR Action Taken Reports
CSM Construction Supervision Manual
CTE Consent to Establish
CTO Consent to Operate
DEA Department of Economic Affairs
DM District Magistrate
DPR Detailed Project Report
DSC Design and Supervision Consultants
EHS Environment, Health and Safety
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMP Environmental Management Plan
ESA Environmental and Social Audit
ESDS Environmental and Social Data Sheets
ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework
GCC General Conditions of Contract
GoI Government of India
HMP Hot-Mix Plant
IA Implementing Agency
JRDNA Joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment
LA Land Acquisition
MDR Main District Road
NH National Highway
NOC No Objection Certificate
O&M Operation and Maintenance
ODR Other District Road
PAD Project Appraisal Document
PAF Project Affected Family
PAP Project Affected Person
PIP Project Implementation Plan
PIU Project Implementation Unit
PMU Project Management Unit
PPE Personal Protection Equipment
PRI Panchayati Raj Institutions
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RAP Resettlement Action Plan
SA Social Assessment
SCC Special Conditions of Contract
SH State Highway
SIA Social Impact Assessment
SMP Social Management Plan
SPCB State Pollution Control Board
UDRP Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project
USAC Uttarakhand Space Applications Center
VR Village Roads
WB World Bank
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1. Background
Uttarakhand comprises of 13 districts that are grouped into two regions (Kumaon and Garhwal)
and has a total geographical area of 53,484 sq. km. The economy of the State primarily depends
on agriculture and tourism. The State has a very fragile terrain that, by virtue of its very origin,
is prone to natural disasters.
The entire State falls within Zone IV and Zone V (Zone V represents the highest level of
seismicity) of the Earthquake Zoning Map of India. The districts of Bageshwar, Chamoli,
Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi fall within the Seismic Zone V.
Every year, the state faces massive losses, particularly during the monsoon season, due to rains,
cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, floods, hailstorms and water logging events.
1.1 The Disaster
Monsoon in June 2013 arrived almost two weeks earlier than expected. During June 15 to 17,
2013, cloud bursts and heavy (64.5 - 124.4 mm) to very heavy rainfall (124.5 – 244.4 mm) hit
several parts of the higher reaches of the Himalayas. This unprecedented rainfall resulted in a
sudden increase in water levels, giving rise to flash floods in the Mandakini, Alakananda,
Bhagirathi and other river basins and also caused extensive landslides at various locations.
Districts of Bageshwar, Chamoli, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi were worst hit by
this disaster. Numerous landslides and toe erosion by the sediment loaded rivers caused
breaching of roads/highways at many locations and washed away several bridges (steel girder
bridges, beam bridges, suspension/cable bridges).
The World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on receiving a request from the
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Government of India (GoI), fielded a Joint Rapid Damage
and Needs Assessment (JRDNA) Mission within the State.
Accordingly a loan assistance of US $ 250.00 million was granted on October 25, 2013 with an
objective to restore housing, rural connectivity and build resilience of communities in the
affected district of Uttarakhand. Out of five components of UDRP project (described in table-1),
this ESMF audit report is prepared covering only 1st and 2nd component of UDRP project which
are “Resilient Infrastructure Reconstruction” and “Restoration of the Rural Road Connectivity”.
1.2 Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project
Based on the findings from the JRDNA, The Uttarakhand Disaster Recovery Project (UDRP)
proposes the following five components that cover the immediate recovery and reconstruction
needs within the most affected districts of the State and future oriented risk reduction efforts. A
short description of objectives and activities in each of the components is given overleaf
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A sub-project will be sampled maximum twice during the project period; once during initial
phase of implementation and once nearing or after completion.
The Sampling plan will be finalized in consultation and close coordination with Social and
Environmental Experts at the PMU/ PIU
Desk review
Review Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), monthly and quarterly progress reports prepared by
the Design and Supervision Consultants,, reports prepared by Environmental and Social
Specialists for PIUs, PMU reports, World Bank Aide Memoire, Action Taken Reports (ATRs) on
Aide Memoire, any other reports/documents pertaining to the project environmental and social
aspects.
Review of any environmental and social grievances, their redressal and effectiveness of
grievance redressal mechanism
Review environmental and social aspects of any relevant technical manuals prepared by
PMU and/or implementing agencies, DSCs as part of the project and their dissemination.
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Field Verification
Field visits to selected sample sites, especially designated sites for debris disposal.
Field verification at locations where construction activities are underway and
interviews with UDRP field staff, consultants and contractor’s nominated Environmental
Officer.
Field verification of labour camps, to review environment and social as well as health
and hygiene aspects
Interviews with various key stakeholders at field level from Public Works Department,
residents and community groups directly or indirectly affected by the project, especially
people who have given consent for temporary usage of their land.
Examine and seek views on health and safety issues from the project employees, and
the feedback on the activities from the local and other potentially affected communities,
especially vulnerable groups
Documents (including photographic evidence) of good and bad practices identified in
sample sites
Detailed Checklist for review of Sub-Projects is presented in Annexure II
1.5 Sampling Plan
1.5.1 Sample Size
The sample size for first ESA is as under
Table 3: Sample Size selected for Audit
S. No Component Total No. Sampling Size Sample Agreement
Signed Selected Samples
1. Roads 379 5% 19 215 19
2. Bridges 83 10% 9 3 3
3 Public Building 20 20% 4 5 2
Initially, 4 buildings were selected for audit purpose but due to bad weather conditions on the planned day of visit to these sites in Rudraprayag,, led the audit team to modify the samples in order to avoid any variations in travel plans; with due information to PMU.
The audit team will take up these sites during the second audit cycle.
1.5.2 Selected Samples
On the basis of sampling criteria and agreed sample size the samples selected for purpose of
audit are as under;
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Roads
Table 4: Selected Road Sub-Projects for First Audit Cycle
S. No District Zone Sub Project Name UID Len (Km) Cost Lacs
PKG No.
Exp. (lacs)
Physical
Progress (%) PROGRESS
1. Chamoli Garhwal Tharali-Junidhar Motor Road 1275 3.6 308.9 108 0 0 NO PROGRESS
Other state governed act and rules like Van Panchyat Act 2005 , Uttarakhand
This policy and regulatory analysis suggests that the proposed sub-projects to be taken does not
fall under any of the project categories listed in Schedule-I of the Environmental Impact
Assessment Notification 2006 (and its subsequent amendment) and hence does not require any
prior environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment Forests and Climatic Change
(MoEFCC), GOI. None of the audited sub-projects falls under notified ecologically sensitive or
fragile regions the Environment Protection Act, 1986. Moreover, all of the audited sub-projects
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are of restoration of existing facilities/infrastructure and do not require additional land or
diversion of forest land.
2.1.2 Social – Legal and Regulatory Framework
The social regulatory framework, consisting of various laws, acts and regulations, which
are applicable to the sub-projects are given below:
Operational Policies
OP/BP 4.12: Involuntary Resettlement - Implemented in projects which displace people.
OP/BP 4.11: Physical Cultural Resources - to assist in the preservation of cultural
property, such as sites having archeological, paleontological, historical, religious and unique
cultural values.
Legal Regulations
The Land Acquisition (LA) Act of 1894
National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2007
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition and
Resettlement Act 2013
Other Applicable Acts
Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Contract Labour Act, 1970
The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1996 along with Rules, 1988
Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933 (as amended in 2002)
The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full
Participation) Act, 1995
The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full
Participation) Rules, 1996
Un-touchability Offences Act, 1955
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995
2.1.3 Statutory Clearances and Authorizations Required
Certain permissions, clearances and authorizations are needed to be obtained from competent
authorities during the design, planning and implementation of the sub-projects. This will
depend mainly on the area, type, size and scope of the sub-project.
This requirement is summarized below:
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Table 8: Statutory Clearances and Authorizations Required as per ESMF
S. No. Clearance / Authorization Relevant Act Competent Authority Responsibility
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Environment Clearance / NOC (For sub-projects which requires such clearance, eg. housing and new roads, roads in hilly terrain (above 1000 AMSL) and in ecologically sensitive areas, if their location requires)
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and
Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
State Pollution Control Board Concerned Contractor
5. Storage, handling and transport of hazardous materials
Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 and
Manufacturing, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
State Pollution Control Board Concerned Contractor
6. Location/ layout of workers camp, equipment and storage yards
Environment Protection Act, 1986 and Manufacturing, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
State Pollution Control Board Concerned Contractor
7. Discharges from Labour Camp Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
State Pollution Control Board Concerned Contractor
8. Permission for sand mining from river bed Environment Protection Act, 1986 Mines and Geology Department, GoU
Concerned Contractor
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2.1.4 E&S Requirements in a Sub-Project Cycle
The applicable environmental and social aspects are required to be fulfilled during the sub-
project cycle; i.e., during pre-planning, planning, implementation and Operation and
Maintenance (O&M) are listed in the below table and the flow chart.
Environmental and Social Management Flow Chart
Identification of E&S Impacts of Sub-Projects
Filling of ESDS for Screening
Categorization Category E2/S2 Category E1/S1
EMP/ARAP Prepared
EIA/SIA Prepared
EMP / RAP Prepared
Environment and Social Appraisal
Sub-Project Approval
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Table 9: E & S Activities and Responsibilities during the sub-project cycle
Phase ESMF Activity Objectives Responsibility Result
Pre-Planning Identification
Environmental and Social impacts
To collect basic information on environmental and social aspects of the sub-project.
Implementing Agencies (IAs)
ESDS prepared and attached with the project proposal / concept note
Planning
Screening and Categorization
Environmental and Social classification of the sub-project
To ensure that sub-projects with potentially significant environmental / social issues are identified at an early stage for detailed environmental / social assessment.
DPIU
Design Consultants
As per ESMF, Sub-project classified as E1/E2 for Environmental and S1/S2 for Social Categorization.
Preparation
Environmental and Social Assessment and Management Plans
To conduct Environmental / Social Assessment and Prepare Management Plans for integration into sub-project DPR
Independent Consultants
EA/ SA done. EMP / RAP Prepared and disclosed prior to start of procurement for that sub-project.
Appraisal
Environmental and Social appraisal
To ensure that relevant environmental and social issues have been identified and appropriate mitigation measures have been designed to address them.
PMU Environmental Expert, Social Expert
Environmental and social appraisal of the project for approval of the sub-project
Approval
Environmental and Social approval
To ensure that mitigation measures and their cost are integrated in scheme design and implementation plans
PMU Technical Sanction for sub-projects with environmental and social mitigation measures
Implementation
Implementation Implementation of Environmental and social mitigation measures.
To ensure that the prescribed environmental and social mitigation measures are being implemented in project.
Design Supervision Consultant (DSC)
PMU/PIU/DSC
Compliance of Environmental and Social Mitigation Measures Quarterly reports on Safeguards Implementation and compliance of EMP/SMP Orientation cum training to PIU and Contractor’s staff on Environmental Safeguard.
O&M
Monitoring and Evaluation Environmental supervision, monitoring and evaluation IEC and capacity building
To ensure that environmental and social aspects are integrated in the O&M phase. To monitor and evaluate identified performance indicators.
PMU External Consultants
Monitoring and evaluation report on effectiveness of Environmental Mitigation Measures and performance indicators. of
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2.2 Categorization of projects
2.2.1 Environmental Categorization
Sub-projects are assigned one of two categories (E1 & E2) for environmental assessment
depending on the significance of the associated environmental impacts of the various Project
components. The category is assigned based on the project's potential for environmental
impact. Under the operational policies and directives (OPs or ODs) of the World Bank, the
projects funded by the Bank are evaluated. They are thus “pre-screened” to avoid significant
environmental impacts and assess the requirement of various statutory clearances. The project
components included are roads, bridges and public buildings.
The World Bank Operational Policy OP 4.01 stipulates carrying out Environmental Assessment
for projects proposed for banks financial assistance. As set out in BP 4.01, the project in the
earlier stage of development is assigned any one of the following three categories after
examining the project type, location, sensitivity, scale and potential environmental risks
associated with the project.
The E1 category sub-projects require conducting a comprehensive Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) and preparation of an Environment Management Plan (EMP)
by Independent Consultants prior to preparation of DPR for appraisal by PMU. This EIA
and EMP need to be disclosed before the start of procurement for that sub-project.
The E2 category sub-projects need not conduct an EIA, but require an EMP, which is to
be prepared by Design Consultants following the guidelines given in this ESMF. This
EMP becomes a part of the DPR, which will be appraised by PMU. If, under special
circumstances, PMU identifies a need for a limited environmental assessment, then it
needs to be conducted.
The project may be categorized as E1 & E2 for environmental Screening by World Bank. As per
the World Bank Operational Policy 4.01, for projects proposed for banks financial assistance, an
environmental audit has been conducted as part of Bank’s EA requirement.
Environmental Audit would examine the compliance with the ESMF for the sampled sub-
projects. The audit would identify appropriate measures, where possible, to mitigate areas of
concern with regard to environmental management and monitoring for the sampled
components. It would also examine the institutional framework to ensure proper
implementation of the environmental safeguards against planned setup in ESMF.
All sampled sub-projects under Uttarakhand Disaster Reconstruction project fall into “E2
category” and hence the design consultant will prepare the EMP for the respective projects. The
rationale for using the design consultant to prepare the EMP for E2 category subprojects is that
the impacts are moderate to minimal and the model EMP given in the ESMF need to be adopted
and modified to prepare a specific sub-project EMP.
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2.2.2 Social Categorization
Based on the number of project affected persons (PAPs) who may be affected by the project and
magnitude of impact, projects have been categorized as either S-1 or S-2 projects
S-1 Projects: The S1 category sub-projects require conducting a comprehensive Social
Assessment (SA) and preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), by Independent
Consultants prior to preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for appraisal by PMU.
This SIA and RAP need to be disclosed before the start of procurement for that sub-
project.
If 20 or more PAFs are affected or if PAPs are physically displaced this will require a
detailed Social Assessment Report that would include Resettlement Plan prepared by
Independent Consultants
S-2 Projects: The S2 category sub-projects need not conduct SA but need to prepare an
Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan (ARAP), and need to include the Social
Management Plan (SMP) which is to be prepared by Design Consultants following the
guidelines given in this ESMF. The preparation of ARAP requires a census survey of the
PAFs. This SMP becomes a part of the DPR, which will be appraised by PMU. If, under
special circumstances, PMU identifies a need for a limited social assessment, then it
needs to be conducted.
All sampled sub-projects under UDRP did not cause any physical displacement and less than
10% of their productive assets are lost (or) and less than 20 PAPs are affected in any single sub-
project; thus there was no need for any Social Assessment and preparation of RAP.
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3. General Information about Selected Sample Sub-Projects
The general information about the sub-projects selected as samples, is presented in the table
overleaf. The samples were selected on the basis of the multi-stage stratified random sampling
using the sample selection criteria as discussed in previous section of the report. The general
information on selected sub-projects provide the detailed profile of these sub-projects detailing
out the physical activities related to the project and budgetary requirements for the project etc.
Table 10 provides the detailed information about the selected sub-projects viz. – Design
Consultants, Implementing Agency, Supervision Consultants, Contractor, Cost of Project, EMP
Budget and Actual Start and Expected Completion Dates.
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Table 10: General Information about the Selected Sub-Projects
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CHAMOLI BRIDGE OVER ALAKNANDA RIVER AT AARUDI- PATURDI
Contractors of all sub-projects should ensure that the debris generated during construction
activities is cleared from the site and stored at demarcated location, so that it does not pose
any risk to the workers as well as the road users and also care should be taken that the debris
does not damage existing public utility structures.
Some Other Suggestions:
Input of Environmental and Social Staff of DSC: In order to ensure that all the
provisions laid down in ESMF are complied with, the Environmental and Social Experts
of DSC, should visit the sub-project sites minimum once in a month.
Appreciation: On the basis of their performance in complying with the provisions and
environmental and social safeguard measures as detailed in ESMF, the contractors, may
be awarded a letter of Appreciation or a trophy, during a workshop or at any other
project related event, as a token of appreciation.
This will motivate the contractors to strive for excellence and therefore they will make
sincere efforts to take up the environmental and social aspects.
Penalty Clause: Regular non-compliance, of provisions under ESMF, by the contractor,
must lead to penalty.
Neither General Conditions of Contract (GCC) nor Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) of
the Bidding Document have penalty clause / provisions of penalty.
PMU shall prepare the terms and conditions on the basis of which, the penalty clause can
be introduced and a reasonable penal amount, as per the laid down provisions, may be
deducted from the payments to the contractor in case of any non-compliance by the
contractor.
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6. Sub-Projects in Pictures
Govt. Inter College, Kotgi (UID – 7308), Rudraprayag
Picture 12: ESA Team reviewing the Documents at Govt. College, Kotgi
Picture 13: Construction on site at Govt. College, Kotgi Picture 14: Workers using PPE at Govt. College, Kotgi
Picture 15: Electric Pole need to be shifted at Govt. College, Kotgi
Picture 16: Site Enclosure to trap dust at Govt. College, Kotgi
Picture 17: Improper Project Information Board at Govt. College, Kotgi
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Food Godown, Srinagar (UID – 7318), Pauri
Picture 18: Improper Project Information Board Picture 19: One of the Tree that need to be cut Picture 20: Construction camp at Food Godown, Pauri
Picture 21: Proper Use of PPE at Food Godown Picture 22: Path to Labor Camp at Food Godown Picture 23: ESA Team conducting Audit at Food Godown, Pauri
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Didsari Bridge (UID – 4003), Uttarkashi
Picture 24: Trolley to cross the river and in the background are structures saved from demolishing
Picture 25: Fire Safety measures available at the construction and labour camp
Picture 26: Debris from excavation collected on banks of Alaknanda River
Road Projects – Some Specific Highlights
Picture 27: Proper Use of Caution Tape on Khunt-Almora MR
Picture 28: Water Pipeline need to be shifted on Harinagar – Kulau – Gwaldam MR
Picture 29: Safety Sign needed near School on Harinagar – Kualau – Gwaldam MR
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Picture 30: Improper Handling of Bitumen on Harinagar – Kulau – Gwaldam MR
Picture 31: Improper Handling of construction material on Harinagar – Kulau – Gwaldam MR
Picture 32: Consultations Conducted on Kanda-Rawatsera MR
Picture 33: No PPE used by laborers on Kanda-Rawatsera MR
Picture 34: Oil Spillage at HMP on Kanda-Rawatsera MR Picture 35: Labor cum construction camp on Kanda-Rawatsera MR
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Picture 36: Unsafe location of Labour Camp near HT pole on Salor – Dungra MR
Picture 37: Water Pipeline need to be shifted on Salor – Dungra MR
Picture 38: 25 Trees on Tharali – Junidhar MR need to be cut
Picture 39: Proper use of PPE on Punave – Sipty MR Picture 40: Debris Disposal on at Site on Punave – Sipty MR Picture 41: 25 Debris from Punave-Sipty MR used for levelling PWD road
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Picture 42: Water Pipeline need to shifted on Punave – Sipty MR
Picture 43: Vehicles parked on road on Sahiya Patan MR Picture 44: Proper Information Sign Board on Sahiya – Patan MR
Picture 45: Proper use of Caution Tape on Sahiya Patan MR
Picture 46: Construction camp on Sahiya Patan MR Picture 47: Water Tanker used for Water Sprinkling on Sahiya – Patan MR
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Picture 48: Unhygenic and unsafe Labor Camp on Sahiya Patan MR
Picture 49: Improper Disposal of Debris on Sahiya Patan MR
Picture 50: Remains of Damaged original Bridge on Sahiya – Patan MR
Picture 51: Cross-Drainage not provided on GT Road to Lavva MR
Picture 52: Audit Team Conducting Consultations on GT Road to Lavva MR
Picture 53: Unconstructed patch on GT Road to Lavva MR
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Picture 54: One of the four Poles that need to be shifted on Raipur Link Road
Picture 55: Water Tanker used for sprinkling water on Raipur Link Road
Picture 56: Tree on Raipur Link Road that need to be cut
Picture 57: Improper Information Board with no contact information on Padampuri – Herakhan – Kathgodam MR
Picture 58: Workers in Slippers on Padampuri – Herakhan – Kathgodam MR
Picture 59: Hand-Pump likely to be damaged need to be relocated on Padampuri – Herakhan – Kathgodam MR
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Picture 60: Improper Debris disposal near school on Padampuri – Herakhan – Kathgodam MR
Picture 61: Local villager complaining about poor construction quality on Padampuri – Herakhan – Kathgodam MR
Picture 62: Hand-Pump buried in debris likely to be damaged , need to be relocated on Padampuri – Herakhan – Kathgodam MR
Picture 64: Water Sprinkling on Uffalda – Dhelchuri MR Picture 65: Platform of the Hand-Pump likely to be damaged , need to be reconstructed after completion of works on Uffalda-Dhechauri MR
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Picture 66: Safety Signs, noise barrier and dust trap required near school on Uffalda-Dhelchauri MR
Picture 67: Proper arrangements and facilities in Labour Camp on Uffalda – Dhelchuri MR
Picture 68: Workers wearing jackets and hard hats but in slippers on Arkani-Janasu MR
Picture 69: Proper Use of Caution Tape on Arkani-Janasu MR
Picture 70: Planned Muck Disposal Site on Arkani-Janasu MR
Picture 71: Audit Team reviewing contents of First Aid Kit on Badabe – Silingiya MR
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Picture 72: Water Pipeline need to be shifted on Badabe – Silingiya MR
Arrange for shifting of electric pole on construction site
Overall EMP implementation is very satisfactory as Labour licence could not be obtained because the USIDCL is not yet registered with the Office of Labour Commissioner
2 Food Godown, Srinagar (7318) Yes
Arrange for improvement in sanitation condition of labour camp
Labour licence & Labour Insurance need to be obtained
PUC certificate of construction vehicles
Overall very Satisfactory implementation
UDRP Road & Bridge Project
Roads Projects
1 Gagnani Motor Pull to Bhangeli Motor Road (3151)
Yes
List of construction vehicle and their PUC certificate
Village consent for use of Water for construction activity
Proper use of PPE by workers
Labour camp need to be maintained and adequate sanitation facilities provided
Arrangement of First aid box
Consent from village head for use of community water for construction activity
Log book of Water sprinkling for dust suppression need to be maintained
Need to incorporate the suggestions as mentioned.
2 Nakuri Singoth Motor Road (3183) Yes Actual construction work completed
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Construction waste/debris should be removed from within RoW
List of construction vehicle and their PUC certificate
Further improvement in sanitation condition of labour camp
Use of PPE
Labour camp need to be maintained
Arrangement of First aid box
Consent for use of Water for construction activity from village head
Water sprinkling for dust suppression
Overall very unsatisfactory implementation of EMP
4 GT road to Lavva road (1751) Yes Consent for use of Water for construction activity Construction Almost Completed
5 Raipur link road (1818) Yes
Tree cutting permission for tree at chainage km 0+250
Consent for use of Water for construction activity
Shifting of Electric Poles
Overall Satisfactory implementation however road user safety must be taken care of as the electric poles within road alignment pose a risk to drivers particularly during night as the road provides connectivity to industrial area.
6 Sahiya Patan Samalta Panuwa MR (1577)
Yes
Complete use of PPE
Labour camp need to be maintained
Arrangement of First aid box
Consent from village head for muck disposal site
Overall Satisfactory but proper arrangement of sanitation facilities in labour camp needs to be made.
7 Arkani-Janasu-Khandukhal MR (2120)
Yes
Consent for use of Water for construction activity from village head
Village Consent for debris disposal site
Environmental Monitoring Report
Overall satisfactory implementation of EMP. However certain documents need to be maintained and copies
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Consent for use of Water for construction activity
Frequency of Environmental Monitoring should be as per standard
17 Badabe Seligya MR (2374) Yes
Consent for use of Water for construction activity
Complete use of PPE
Log book of Water sprinkling for dust suppression
PUC certificate of construction equipment and vehicles
Overall Satisfactory implementation of EMP however suggested corrective measures need to be taken up and records maintained and copies need to be submitted to PIU
18 Acholi jaakh MR (2370) Yes
Consent for use of Water for construction activity/ water procurement bill.
Environmental Monitoring
Complete use of PPE
Log book of Water sprinkling for dust suppression
Dust trap for road crossing school area
PUC certificate of construction equipments
Several non-compliances observed, DSC must ensure that the Contractor completes all the requirements as suggested. Overall un-satisfactory implementation of EMP
19 Punav-Sipty Nayari Motor Road (1355)
Consent for use of Water for construction activity
Log book of Water sprinkling for dust suppression
Very satisfactory implementation of EMP. Proper documentation is maintained. However some suggestions need to be incorporated.
Bridge Project
1 Didsari Bridge (4003) Yes
Tree cutting permission
Improvement in sanitation condition of labour camp
Correction of monitoring frequency
ARAP need to be prepared
Overall Satisfactory however ARAP need to be prepared.
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