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Compensation Plan for Temporary Damages Project Number: 49214-002 July 2017
IND: Solar Transmission Sector Project
(Transmission System for Ultra-Mega Solar Power
Park at Pavagada, Tumkur District, Karnataka-
Phase-II, Part A&B)
Prepared by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. for the Asian Development Bank.
This Compensation Plan for Temporary Damages 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. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section of this website. 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.
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR TEMPORARY
DAMAGES (CPTD)
FOR
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR ULTRA-MEGA
SOLAR POWER PARK AT PAVAGADA,
TUMKUR DISTRICT, KARNATAKA-PHASE-II,
PART – A& B
ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT
POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. (A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ENTERPRISE)
July, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PARTICULARS PAGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I-VI I INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1-7
1.1 Project Background 1 1.2 The Project 1 1.3 Project Components 2 1.4 Objective of CPTD 2 1.5 Scope and Limitation of CPTD 5 1.6 Measures to Minimize Impact 5 1.7 Route Selection and Study of Alternatives 6 II SOCIO-ECONOMIC INFORMATION AND PROFILE 8-25
2.1 General 8 2.2 Karnataka 8 2.3 Andhra Pradesh 20 III LEGAL& REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 26-31
3.1 Overview 26 3.2 Statutory Requirements 26 3.3 ADB‟s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009 29 3.4 POWERGRID‟s ESPP, 2009 29 3.5 Basic Principles for the Project 30 3.6 Cut-off Date 31 IV PROJECT IMPACTS 32-40 4.1 General 32 4.2 Impact Due to construction of Substation & Bay Extension 34 4.3 Temporary Impacts Caused due to Tr. Lines (Right of Way) 35 4.4 Details of Affected Persons 38 4.5 Other Damages 39 4.6 Impact on Indigenous Peoples 39 4.7 Summary of Impacts 40 V ENTITLEMENTS, ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS 41-46
5.1 Entitlements 41 5.2 Entitlement Matrix 41 5.3 Procedure of Tree/crop compensation 42 5.4 Compensation for Structure 44 VI INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND
PARTICIPATION 47-50
6.1 Consultations 47 6.2 Plan for further Consultation 49 6.3 Information Disclosure 50 VII INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 51-53 7.1 General 51 7.2 Various Level 51 7.3 Arrangement for CPTD Implementation 52 7.4 Staff Training on Environment and Social Issues 53 VIII GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 54-55 IX BUDGET 56-58 9.1 Compensation for Crops & Trees 56 9.2 Compensation for Land for Tower Base and RoW Corridor 57
SECTION PARTICULARS PAGE 9.3 Summary of Budget 57 X IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 59 XI MONITORING AND REPORTING 60
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE PARTICULAR PAGE
Table 1.1 Salient Features of the Project 1 Table 2.1 Land Use Pattern in Karnataka 8 Table 2.2 District wise Mineral distribution of Karnataka under Project area 11 Table 2.3 Details on Total population of Karnataka and its Project district 16 Table 2.4 Details on Male & Female Population 17 Table 2.5 Details on SC/STPopulation 17 Table 2.6 Details on Literate & Illiterate Population 18 Table 2.7 Details on Total Population Literate 18 Table 2.8 Details on Households 19 Table 2.9 Details on Population Work 19 Table 2.10 Land Use Pattern in Andhra Pradesh 20 Table 2.11 Details on Total Population of Andhra Pradesh and its Project
district 23
Table 2.12 Details on Male & Female Population 24 Table 2.13 Details on SC/ST Population 24 Table 2.14 Details on Literate & Illiterate Population 24 Table 2.15 Details on Total Population Literate 25 Table 2.16 Details on Households 25 Table 2.17 Details on Population Work 25 Table 4.1 Details of Substation Bay Extension 34 Table 4.2 Type and Use of Land within Corridor of ROW (in km/ha.) 35 Table 4.3 Estimation of Land area for Crop Damage due to Overhead
Lines 36
Table 4.4 Loss of Crop Area estimated for Tower footing 37 Table 4.5 Total Loss of Crop Area (Corridor RoW and Towers) 37 Table 4.6 Loss of Trees 38 Table 4.7 Loss of Other Assets 38 Table 4.8 Number of Affected Persons 38 Table 4.9 Summary Impacts 40 Table 5.1 Entitlement Matrix 41 Table 6.1 Details of Consultation 48 Table 6.2 Plan for Future Consultations 49 Table 7.1 Agencies Responsible for CPTD Implementation 53 Table 9.1 Cost of Compensation for Crops & Trees Corridor 56 Table 9.2 Cost of Land Compensation for Tower Base & RoW 57 Table 9.3 Summary of Budget 58 Table 10.1 Tentative Implementation Schedule 59
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE PARTICULAR PAGE Figure-1.1 Schematic of proposed transmission system under Part-A of
Phase-II 3
Figure-1.1a Schematic of proposed transmission system under Part-Bof Phase-II
4
Figure-4.1 Typical Plan of Transmission Line Tower Footing 33 Figure-5.1 Tree/Crop Compensation Process 46 Figure-8.1 Flow Chart of Grievance Redress Mechanism 55 Figure-11.1 Organization Support Structure Safeguard Monitoring 60
LIST OF ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE PARTICULAR Annexure-1 Comparative details of Three Alternatives Annexure-2 MoP Guidelines on RoW Compensation Annexure-3 State Govt. notification on RoW Compensation Annexure-4 Action Plan for Safeguards Annexure-5 Sample proforma for Compensation Annexure-6 Details of Public Consultation
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AP Affected Person AHH Agricultural Households ADB Asian Development Bank CEA Central Electricity Authority CGWB Central Ground Water Board CP Compensation Plan CPTD Compensation Plan for Temporary Damages CAO Construction Area Office CSR Corporate Social Responsibility CSS Country Safeguard System DPSP Directive Principles of State Policy DC District Collector D/c Double Circuit EA Executing Agency ESMD Environment and Social Management Department E&S Environmental & Social ESMC Environmental & Social Management Cell ESMT Environmental & Social Management Team ESPP Environmental and Social Policy & Procedures EMP Environmental Management Plan GIS Geographical Information System GOI Government of India GRC Grievance Redress Committee GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism Ha Hectare INRs Indian National Rupees IP Indigenous People ISTS Inter State Transmission Scheme IR Involuntary Resettlement kV Kilo volt Km Kilometer KSPDCL Karnataka Solar Power Development Corporation Ltd. LA Land Acquisition LAA Land Acquisition Act MCM Million Cubic Meter MVA Mega Volt Ampere MW Mega Watt MM Mille Meters MoEF&CC Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change MoP Ministry of Power M&E Monitoring and Evaluation NoC No Objection Certificate O&M Operation and Maintenance PAP Project Affected Person PESA Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 PTCC Power and Telecommunication Coordination Committee
POWERGRID Power Grid Corporation of India Limited Pvt. Private RHQ Regional Head Quarter R&R Resettlement and Rehabilitation RP Resettlement Plan RoW Right of Way SPS Safeguard Policy Statement of ADB, 2009 SCs Scheduled Castes STs Scheduled Tribes Sq. km Square kilometers SCM Standing Committee Meeting SRPC Southern Region Power Committee SEBs State Electricity Boards SH State Highway TL Transmission Line RFCTLARRA The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land,
Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 UMSPP Ultra Mega Solar Power Parks
USD United States Dollar
GLOSSARY Block An administrative sub-division within a district. Panchayat Elected Village Council/ the third tier of decentralized governance Sarpanch Elected head of the Gram Panchayat Tehsil A revenue sub-division, within a district Zila/District It is the first administrative division at the State level.
CPTD for Transmission System For UMSP at Tumkur Phase-II (Part A & B) i
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i. The Compensation Plan for Temporary Damages (CPTD) has been prepared for
proposed transmission lines(2 nos.) associated with Transmission system for ultra-mega
solar power park at Pavagada, Tumkur district, Karnataka covered under Phase-II Part-A &
Part-B project, funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Executing Agency (EA) is
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL/POWERGRID) who will also be
responsible for implementing the project. The Project is categorized as „B‟ for Involuntary Resettlement (IR) and "C" for Indigenous Peoples impact, as per the ADB safeguard
category. CPTD is based on POWERGRID‟s Environmental and Social Policy & Procedures, 2009 (ESPP) and the Action Plan for Safeguards for the use of Country
Safeguard System (CSS) under the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS). The
CPTD is guided by The Electricity Act 2003, The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Ministry of
Power(MoP) guideline of Oct.‟ 2015 on RoW Compensation, ESPP and the Action Plan for
Safeguards.
ii. The project components under the proposed ADB financing include construction of
359 km of 400kV line including 13.50 km Multicircuitline along with extension/augmentation
of associated substationsat Tumkur(Pavagada), Tumkur (Vasantnarsapur) & Devanahally
(KPTCL)located in the Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh States. The CPTD has been
prepared based on the preliminary route survey/ investigation. The impacts are temporary
in nature in terms of temporary impacts of land and loss of crops. Additionally, loss of tress
is also foreseen along with small structures associated with agricultural use. No physical
displacement is foreseen. Temporary impacts are mostly foreseen during the project
implementation/construction. Therefore, the CPTD remains as a draft, as final survey is not
done yet and actual temporary impacts shall be known only during implementation which
will be based on the detailed design and final survey once the construction contractor is
mobilized for implementation. Exact location of tower is known only after detail
survey/check survey. Check survey is done progressively during the construction of the
transmission line. POWERGRID provides compensation for actual damages, which are
temporary in nature. Normally the work is done in off season when there is no standing
crop. The compensation for damage is assessed in actual after construction activities of
transmission lines in three stages i.e. after completion of foundation, tower erection and
conductor stringing. The payment of compensation may also be paid in three instances, if
there are different damages during above three activities. Assessment of damages at each
stage and payment of compensation is a simultaneous and continuous activity. Hence,
CPTD updation will be a continuous process during construction of line for which updated
semi-annual CPTD monitoring report shall be submitted to ADB. The monitoring report will
be disclosed on POWERGRID website.
iii. The present CPTD covers following transmissioncomponents proposed under both
Part-A & Part- B under Phase-II of above said scheme;
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A. Transmission system proposed under Part-A of Phase-II:
Hiriyur – Mysore 400 kV D/c line - 206.00 km; Augmentation of 2x500 MVA, 400/220KV transformer at Tumkur (Pavagada) Pooling
Station; 1 x125MVAR Bus reactor (2nd) at Tumkur (Pavagada) Pooling Station; Third 400/220 kV, 1x500 MVA transformer at Tumkur (Vasantnarsapur); 1x80 MVAR Switchable Line reactor at Mysore end of Hiriyur- Mysore D/c for each
circuit.
B. Transmission system proposed under Part- B of Phase-II:
Tumkur (Pavagada) Pooling station - Devanahally (KPTCL) 400kV D/c (Quad) Line - 153.00km (D/c portion: 139.50 km & M/c portion: 13.50 km);
2 nos. of 400kV line bays each at Tumkur (Pavagada) Pooling station & Devanahally (KPTCL) Substation
iv. As per existing law, land for tower and right of way is not acquired1and agricultural
activities are allowed to continue after construction activity.Land requirements for erecting
tower/ poles for transmission/ distribution lines are just minimal. All it requires is to place
the foot, four of which warrants an area of 4-6 sq- ft. Thus, the actual impact is restricted
to 4 legs of the tower. Further, line alignments are done in such a way so as to avoid
settlements and / or structures and hence no relocation of population on account of
Transmission Line(TL) is also envisaged. Preliminary investigation/survey has been carried
out for transmission lines to estimate/arrive at for selection of one best feasible alignment
route out of at least 3 alternative alignments studied, for detailed survey to be undertaken
during execution of main contracts. Most of the impacts are temporary in nature in terms of
loss of standing crops/trees and other damages for which compensation will be paid to the
affected persons/ community for all damages including cost of land below tower to its
owner without acquiring it as per the norms/regulations.
v. For the temporary loss of crops, only agricultural land and private plantation land are
considered for estimation. Though Right of Way (RoW) is 46 meter for 400 kV lines but
average affected width/corridor would be limited to 40 meter (maximum). All the
estimations in the CPTD have been done on the basis of preliminary survey. Actual
Impacted area for crops and others damage would be restricted to 40 meter maximum
width in the corridor of agricultural land and private plantations which work to be 1,176
hectares and additional 198.0 ha of land adjoining the tower foundation is estimated for
crop compensation due to placing of 990 tower footings. Therefore, the total land required
for temporary loss in terms of loss of crops is estimated to be 1374 hectares. Total number
of trees to be affected is 55,300 out of which 54,500 are private trees and 800 are
government trees. Private trees will be compensated in cash as per the entitlement matrix.
The total number of affected persons is estimated to be 1,902. 1As per the present provision in the Electricity Act, 2003 read with relevant provisions of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 all the damages
without acquisition of subject land) accrued to person while placing the tower and line are to be compensated.
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vi. Public participation and community consultations have been taken up as an integral
part of the project‟s social and environmental assessment process. Public is informed
about the project at every stage of execution. During survey also POWERGRID‟s site offi-cials meet people and inform them about the routing of transmission lines. During the
construction, every individual, on whose land tower is erected and people affected by
RoW, are consulted. Apart from many informal group consultations, 2 public consultation
meetings were conductedin July‟ 16 & Mar.‟17 during preliminary survey/investigations of
route of proposed transmissionlines. The process of such consultation is to be continued
during project implementation and even during Operation & Maintenance (O&M) stage.
The draft/summary CPTD will be disclosed by the POWERGRID to the affected
households and other stakeholders by placing it on website. POWERGRID site officials
visit construction sites frequently during construction and meet with APs and discuss about
norms and practices of damages and compensation to be paid for them. The executive
summary of the CPTD and Entitlement Matrix in local language i.e. Kannada &Telegu will
be placed at construction offices/sites.
vii. Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) is an integral part of project implementation,
operation and maintenance stage of the project. For handling grievance, Grievance
Redress Committee (GRC) will be established at two places, one at the project level and
another at corporate level. The GRCs shall include members from POWERGRID, Local
Administration, Panchayat Members, Affected Persons representative and reputed persons
from the society on nomination basis under the chairmanship of project head. The
composition of GRC shall be disclosed in Panchayat offices and concerned district
headquarter for wider coverage. In case of any complaint, GRC meeting shall be convened
within 15 days. If project level GRC not able to take decision it may refer the complaint to
corporate GRC for solution. GRC endeavor will be to pronounce its decision within 30-45
days of receiving grievances. In case complainant/appellant is not satisfied with the
decision of project level GRC they can make an appeal to corporate GRC for review. The
proposed mechanism does not impede access to the country‟s judicial or administrative remedies at any stage. Further, Grievance redressal is also in built tree/crop compensation
in the process where affected persons are given a chance to place their grievances after
issuance of notice by revenue officials on the basis of assessment of actual damages.
Grievances received towards compensation are generally addressed in open forum and in
the presence of many witnesses. Process of spot verification and random checking by the
district collector also provides forum for raising the grievance towards any
irregularity/complaint.POWERGRID will record and track all grievances.
viii. The CPTD is based on Action Plan for Safeguards as well as on the Borrower‟s domestic policy instrument and applicable laws. Being a transmission project, the relevant
national laws/guidelines applicable for this project are (i) The Electricity Act, 2003 and (ii)
The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 & (iii) MoP guidelines of Oct.‟15 on RoW compensation for
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transmission lines. The compensation principles adopted for the project shall comply with
applicable laws/ regulations of the Governments of India, ESPP and Action Plan for
Safeguards.
ix. APs will be entitled for compensation for temporary damages to
crops/trees/structures etc. as per the provisions of Entitlement Matrix given in Table- E1.
Temporary damage will occur during construction of transmission lines for which
compensation is paid as per relevant norms. Besides, land compensation for tower base
and RoW corridor shall be paid to all affected farmers/land ownersas per provisions of
MoPguidelines of Oct.‟15 on RoW compensation. All APs are paid compensation for actual
damages irrespective of their religion, caste and their economic status. As an additional
assistance, construction contractors are encouraged to hire local labour that has the
necessary skills. One time lump sum assistance will be provided to vulnerable households
on recommendation of State authority. POWERGRID will provide compensation to all APs
including non-title holders as mentioned in the Entitlement Matrix.
Table -E1: Entitlement Matrix
S.
N
Type of Issue/
Impact Beneficiary Entitlement Options
1. Loss of crops
and trees
Title Holder
Compensation at market rate for crops and 8
years income for fruit bearing trees. APs will be
given advance notice to harvest their crops.
Timber will be retained by the owner.
2. Loss of crops
and trees
Tenant/
sharecropper
/leaseholder2
Only the cultivator3 will get compensation at
market rate for crops and 8 years income for fruit
bearing trees. APs will be given advance notice to
harvest their crops.
3. Other damages
(if applicable) All APs4
Replacement cost as assessed by the concerned
authority.
4. Loss of structure
a) House
(i) Loss /Removal
of House
Titleholders/
Non-
titleholders
Cash compensation at replacement cost (without
deduction for salvaged material) plus Rs. 25,000/-
assistance (based on prevailing GoI norms for
weaker section housing) for construction of house
plus transition benefits as per category-5 below.
2 This may include non-titled APs
3Powergrid will explain to AP tenant/sharecropper/leaseholder that the compensation will be provided to the cultivator and
the sharing arrangements will have to be determined among themselves 4 Titled and Non-titled
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S.
N
Type of Issue/
Impact Beneficiary Entitlement Options
b) Shop/ Institutions
(i) Loss /Removal
of House
Titleholders/
Non-
titleholders
Cash compensation plus Rs. 10,000/- for
construction of working shed/shop plus
rehabilitation assistance equivalent to 1 year
income plus transition benefits as per category-5
below.
5. Losses during
transition of
displaced
persons/
establishments/
Shifting /
Transport
Family/unit
Provision of transport or equivalent cash for
shifting of material/ cattle from existing place to
alternate place.
6 Impacts on
vulnerable APs
Vulnerable
APs5
One time lump sum assistance to vulnerable
households on recommendation of State
Authority. This will be paid over and above other
assistance.
Vulnerable APs to get priority under Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.
7 Land area
below tower
base
Owner 85% of land cost as decided by District Magistrate
(#)
8 Land coming in
corridor of
width of Right
of Way
Owner
15% of land cost as decided by District Magistrate
(#)
(#)As perMoP guidelines Oct’2015 for payment of compensation toward damages in respect to RoW of transmission line.
* Assistance/help of Forest department for timber yielding trees and Horticulture department for fruit bearing trees shall be taken for assessing the true value.
x. No physical displacement is envisaged in the proposed project. Major damages in
transmission line are not anticipated due to flexibility in routing of line. Transmission line
construction is done mainly in the lean period to reduce damages to crops. Further,
displacement of structures is normally not envisaged in the transmission line projects.
However, whenever it is necessary, compensation for structures as decided by committee
based on government norms and entitlement matrix shall be provided. A notice for damage
is issued to APs and the joint measurement byPOWERGRID and APs is to be done and
5 Vulnerable APs include scheduled tribes/ scheduled caste/ households headed by women/ physically handicapped/ disabled families, etc. as certified by local authority.
.
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verified by revenue official for actual damages. Hence, compensation is paid parallely with
the construction activity of transmission line. The CPTD implementation cost estimate for
the project includes eligible compensation for loss of crops/ trees/structures, diminution
land value, support cost for implementation of CPTD, monitoring &other administrative cost
etc. This is a tentative budget which may change during the original course of
implementation.The total indicative cost is estimated to be INR 12048.80 Lakhs equivalent
to USD 20.06 million.
xi. The implementation and monitoring are critical activities and shall be as per
Implementation Chart/Schedule provided in Chapter-X. Monitoring is a continuous process
for POWERGRID projects at all the stages, be it the site selection, construction or
maintenance. The success of POWERGRID lies in its strong monitoring systems. Apart
from the site managers reviewing the progress on daily basis regular project review
meetings are held at least on monthly basis which is chaired by Executive Director of the
region wherein apart from construction issues the environmental and social aspects of the
projects are discussed and remedial measures taken wherever required. The exceptions of
these meetings are submitted to the Directors and Chairman & Managing Director of the
Corporation. The progress of various on-going projects is also informed to the Board of
Directors. POWERGRID have a separate Environment and Social Management
Department (ESMD) at Corporate Centre and Environment and Social Management Cell
(ESMC) at RHQ to monitor environment and social issues. At site level,Environment and
Social Management Team (ESMT) shall be responsible for implementation and monitoring
of CPTD.
xii. Public consultation and internal monitoring will be continued in an intermittent basis
for the entire duration of project. Monitoring will be the responsibility of POWERGRID.
POWERGRID will disclose semi-annual monitoring reports on their safeguards
implementation performance on its website and submit the reports to ADB for disclosing
the same on the ADB website. POWERGRID will engage the services of an independent
agency/external monitoring, if required for which necessary provisions have been kept in
the budget.
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I. INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1. Project Background
1. Government of India has taken up the initiative for development of Ultra Mega Solar
Power Parks (UMSPP) in various parts of the country. As part of above initiative, an ultra-
mega solar power park of 2000 MW capacity is being developed by M/s Karnataka Solar
Power Development Corporation Ltd. (KSPDCL) (JVC of SECI & KREDL) at Pavagada in
Tumkur district of Karnataka in two phases with 1000MW in each phase.
2. Keeping in view short gestation period of solar generation project and time required
for development of evacuation system, it is proposed that the transmission scheme may be
implemented in different phases commensurate to the power transfer requirement.MoP
vide letter dated 08.01.15 & 04.08.15 intimated POWERGRID for taking up of transmission
system for evacuation of power from 9 solar generating parks being set up in 7 States
along with pooling stations as Inter State Transmission Scheme (ISTS), including subject
Tumkur (Pavagada) UMSPP on compressed time schedule basis.
1.2. The Project
3. The present scope covers the Transmission system for ultra-mega solar power park
at Pavagada, Tumkur district, Karnataka under Phase-II Part-A & Part-B. This interstate
transmission scheme for Tumkur (Pavagada) UMSPP was discussed and agreed in 39th
Standing committee meeting on Power System Planning of Southern region held on 28-
29th December, 2015 and also ratified in the 29th meeting of Southern Region Power
Committee (SRPC) held on 05.03.2016. The prior approval of the Government of India
under Section 68 of the Electricity (supply) Act, 2003 for the subject project has been
obtained vide CEA letter dated 23.02.2016. The salient features of the proposed project are
presentedbelow in Table 1.1.
Table-1.1: Salient Features of the project
a) Project : Transmission system for Ultra Mega Solar Park at Tumkur (Pavagada), Karnataka – Phase II
Part A Part B b) Location of the Project : Southern Region Southern Region
c) Project Cost : Rs. 394.18 Crores at December 2015 Price Level (including IDC of Rs. 17.11 Crores)
Rs. 426.21 Crores at June 2016 Price Level (including IDC of Rs. 22.23 Crores)
d) Commissioning Schedule
: 27 months from the date of Investment Approval
27 months from the date of Investment Approval
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1.3Project Components 4. The project components include following transmission lines& augmentation/
extension of substations covered under Part-A & B of Phase-II associated with Ultra Mega
Solar Park at Tumkur (Pavagada), Karnataka to be implemented in Karnataka & Andhra
Pradesh State;
A. Transmission system under Part-A of Phase-II:
Hiriyur – Mysore 400 kV D/c line6 - 206.00 km; Augmentation of 2x500 MVA, 400/220KV transformer at Tumkur (Pavagada)
Pooling station; 1 x125MVAR Bus reactor (2nd) at Tumkur (Pavagada) Pooling Station; Third 400/220 kV, 1x500 MVA transformer at Tumkur (Vasantnarsapur); 1x80 MVAR Switchable Line reactor at Mysore end of Hiriyur- Mysore D/c for
each circuit.
B. Transmission system under Part- B of Phase-II:
Tumkur (Pavagada) Pooling station - Devanahally (KPTCL) 400kV D/c (Quad) Line - 153.00 km (D/c portion: 139.50 km & M/c portion: 13.50 km);
2 nos. of 400kV line bays each at Tumkur (Pavagada) Pooling station & Devanahally (KPTCL) Substation.
The schematic showing proposed transmission system covered under the subject IEAR are placed as Fig. – 1 & 1a.
1.4. Objective of Compensation Plan for Temporary Damages (CPTD)
5. The primary objective of the CPTD is to identify the impacts/damages and to plan
measures to mitigate losses likely to be caused by the projects. The CPTD is based on the
general findings of field visits, preliminary assessments and meetings with various project-
affected persons in the project areas. The CPTD presents (i) introduction and
projectdescription (ii) socio-economic information and profile (iii) legal & regulatory
framework (iv) project impacts,(v) entitlement, assistance and benefit (vi) information
disclosure, consultation and participation (vii) institutional arrangements (viii) grievance
redress mechanism (ix) budget (x) implementation schedule & (xi) monitoring and
reporting. The CPTD is guided by The Electricity Act 2003, The Indian Telegraph Act, MoP
guidelines of Oct.‟15 on RoW compensation, ESPP and Action Plan for Safeguards for the
use of Country Safeguard System (CSS) under the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement 2009
(SPS).7
6With the completion of this line, it would be connected with Tumkur (Pavagada) Pooling station - Hiriyur 400 kV D/c line near Hiriyur to formTumkur(Pavagada) -Mysore D/c direct line
7Equivalent to the safeguard document required for ADB‟s environment category B projects. This CPTD has also fully
met the requirements of ADB‟s Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009.
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Figure 1.1 :Schematic showing proposed transmission system under Part-A of Phase-II
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Figure 1.1a : Schematic showing proposed transmission system under Part-B of Phase-II
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1.5. Scope and Limitation of the CPTD
6. Based on the assessment of each projectcomponents and proposed intervention, it
has been established that there will be no permanent land acquisition required and the
anticipated project impacts are temporary in nature in terms of impacts on land and loss of
standing crops/trees only. The project is categorized as „B‟8for Involuntary Resettlement
(IR) and 'C' for Indigenous People (IP),as per ADB‟s safeguard category. The CPTD has
been prepared based on the preliminary route investigation/ survey. The temporary
impacts are mostly foreseen during the project implementation/construction. Therefore, the
CPTD remains as draft, as actual temporary impacts shall be known only during
implementation which will be based on the detailed design and final survey once the
construction contractor is mobilized for implementation. POWERGRID provides
compensation for actual damages, which are temporary in nature. Exact location of tower
is known only after detail survey/check survey. Check survey is done progressively during
the construction of the transmission line. Normally the work is done in off season when
there is no standing crop. The compensation for damage is assessed in actual after
construction activities of transmissionline in three stages i.e. after completion of foundation,
tower erection and stringing of conductor. The payment of compensation may also be paid
in three instances, if there are different damages during above all the three activities.
Assessment of damages at each stage and payment of compensation is a simultaneous
and continuous activity. Hence, CPTD updation will be a continuous process during
construction of line for which updated semi-annual CPTD monitoring report shall be
submitted to ADB by POWERGRID.
1.6. Measures to Minimize Impact
7. In keeping with the provisions of ESPP and the Action Plan for Safeguards,
POWERGRID has selected and finalised the route of transmission lines with due
consideration of principles of avoidance or minimization of impacts toward temporary
damages on crops/ trees/ structures, if any coming in the Right of Way (RoW) during
construction. Further field visits and public consultations helped in developing the
measures towards minimizing negative social impacts, if any.
8. For construction of transmission line, POWERGRID follows the law of the land i.e. in
exercise of the powers under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, part 3, section 10 to 19
conferred under section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003 through Gazette by India, extra
ordinary dated 24thDec., 2003, has the domain to place and maintain transmission lines
under over along or across and posts in or upon, any immoveable property. However, as 8A proposed project is classified as category B if it includes involuntary resettlement impacts that are not deemed significant which means less than 200 persons will experience major impacts, which are defined as (i) being physically displaced from housing, or (ii) losing 10% or more of their productive assets (income generating). The level of detail and comprehensiveness of the resettlement plan are commensurate with the significance of the potential impacts and risks.
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per clause 10 (d) of same act stipulates that the user agency shall pay full compensation to
all interested for any damages sustained during the execution of said work. Therefore,
POWERGRID has developed a procedure which is designed to minimize impacts, during
the preliminary survey/ investigation (for screening &scoping of the project with at least 3
alternative route alignments), thereafter during detailed survey (spot)/design followed by
foundation work, tower erection and during the stringing of conductors. Further, the civil
work activities also scheduled insuch a way that damages/impacts are minimum;
I. All tower foundations and tower footings are dug and laid, including transportation of
material and land clearance, generally at the end of a crop season to avoid impacts
on cultivations and need for compensation. After construction of transmission towers,
farmers are allowed to continue agricultural activity below tower.
II. Because the concrete needs time to dry and settle, all towers are erected normally
three weeks later, after the end of the following crop season and before the following
one.
III. Given the limited time needed for the stringing, the latter can be done right after the
tower construction, before the following crop season.
9. For this reason no household is significantly affected due to the project. Thus,
productive loss due to construction is negligible. However, due care shall be taken to avoid
damages to crop/trees by taking up the construction activities during lean period or post-
harvest season. As per the prevailing norms farming activity shall be allowed after the
construction work is completed. All affected farmers will be compensated for all sorts of
damages during construction as per the laid down procedure.
1.7. Route Selection and Study of Alternatives
10. For selection of optimum route, the following points are taken into consideration:
(i) The route of the proposed transmission/distribution lines does not involve any
human displacement/rehabilitation;
(ii) Any monument of cultural or historical importance is not affected by the route of the
transmission/distribution line;
(iii) The proposed line route does not create any threat to the survival of any community
with special reference to Tribal Community;
(iv) The proposed line route does not affect any public utility services like playgrounds,
schools, other establishments etc.;
(v) The line route does not pass through any National Parks, Sanctuaries etc.;
(vi) The line route does not infringe with area of natural resources.
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11. In order to achieve this, POWERGRIDundertakes route selection for individual line
in close consultation with representatives of concerned Forest Department and the
Department of Revenue. Although under the law, POWERGRIDhas right of eminent
domain for placing towers on Private land (Section 164 of the Electricity Act read with
section-10 of the Indian Telegraph Act 1885), yet alternative alignments are considered,
keeping in mind, the above-mentioned factors during site selection, with minor alterations
often added to avoid environmentally sensitive areas and settlements at execution stage.
a. As a rule, alignments are generally cited away from major towns, whenever
possible, to account for future urban expansion;
b. Similarly, forests are avoided to the extent possible, and when it is not possible, a
route is selected in consultation with the local Divisional Forest Officer, that causes
minimum damage to existing forest resources;
c. Alignments are selected to avoid wetlands and unstable areas for both financial and
environmental reasons.
12. In addition, care is also taken to avoid National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries and
any other forest area rich in wildlife. Keeping above in mind the route of proposed lines
have been so aligned that it takes care of above factors. As such different alternatives were
studied with the help of Govt. published data like Forest atlas, Survey of India topo maps,
satellite imageries etc. to arrive at most optimum sections of the route which can be taken
up for detailed survey and assessment of environmental & social impacts for their proper
management.
13. The comparative details of three alternatives in respect of proposed lines are
presented in Annexure-1.
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II. SOCIO-ECONOMIC INFORMATION AND PROFILE
2.1.General
14. The socio-economic profile of the project area is based on general information
collected from various secondary sources. As the assets of any sorts will not be acquired
but for temporary damage to crops/trees or any other structures, adequate compensation
as per norms shall be paid to all APs. This chapter provides briefphysiographic features
and socio-economic profile in terms of demography, literacy, employment and other
infrastructure etc. in project area districts viz. Tumkur, Chitradurga, Mandya, Mysore,
Hassan, Chikballapur and Bangalore Rural of Karnataka and Anantapur district of Andhra
Pradesh State through which the proposed lines will traverse.
2.2. Karnataka
2.2.1. Land Use Pattern
15. Karnataka is a state in Southern India bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa
to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the
southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. It is situated between 11°31' & 18°45'N latitude
and 74°12' & 78°40'E longitude and lies in the west central part of peninsular India. The
state covers an area of 1,91,791 square kilometer (sq. km.) or 5.83% of the total
geographical area of India. It is the eighth largest state in India by area. With over 61
million inhabitants (2011), Karnataka is the ninth largest state by population, comprising 30
districts. Kannada is the most widely spoken and official language of the State.
16. Physiographically the state is divided into four regions. The northern plains and the
southern plains are on the eastern side of the State; the coastal area to the west of the
Western Ghats and the hilly region forming the Ghats. In the narrow coastal belt in the
extreme west, the elevation ranges from 0 to 200 meters. In the hilly areas the elevation
generally varies from 200 to 1900 meters and in the plains it ranges from 300 to 1000
meters. The detailed land use pattern of the state is given in Table 2.1.
Table-2.1: Land use Pattern in Karnataka
Land use Area in ‘000 ha Percentage Total geographical area 19179 - Reporting area for land utilization 19050 100.00 Forests 3073 16.13 Not available for cultivation 2230 11.70 Permanent pasture & other grazing lands 906 4.76 Land under misc. tree crops & groves 281 1.48 Culturable wasteland 411 2.16
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Fallow land other than current fallows 525 2.76 Current fallows 1700 8.92 Net area sown 9923 52.09
Source: Land Use Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, 2013-14
17. Tumkur district is positioned in the south eastern part of Karnataka state. It lies
between 120 45‟ & 140 22‟N latitudes and 760 24‟ & 770 30‟E longitudes. The shape of the district is irregular with the North-East part of it is totally detached from the remaining area.
The district is having a total geographical area of 10597 sq. km. The landscape of the
district consists mainly of undulating plains interspersed with a scattering of hills. The
landmass in the plains ranges between 450 to 840 m above Mean Sea Level (MSL), while
hilly areas range between 840 to 1200 m above MSL.
18. Chitradurga is situated in the southern part of the Deccan Peninsula and occupies a
central position in the State of Karnataka. It lies between 130 34‟ and 150 03‟N latitudes and 760 01‟ and 770 02‟E longitudes. The district has a geographical area of 8436 sq.km. The district is characterized with undulating plains, interspersed with sporadic ranges and
isolated low ranges of rocky hills. The contour in the district ranges from 500- 900 metres
in height. The whole of Chitradurga district lies in the Valley of Vedavathiriver.
19. The district Mandya lies between 12013‟ & 13004‟N latitude and 76019‟ & 77020‟E longitudes. The district is bounded on northwest by Hassan district, on the north and
northeast by Tumkur district, on the east by Bangalore district and south by Mysore and
Chamarajnagar district. The district covers an area of about 4,850.8 sq.km. The surface
topography is in the form of undulating plain situated at an average elevation of 750- 900m
above MSL. The general slope in the district is in southeast direction.
20. Mysore district is one of the southern most districts of the state and is bordered by
Kodagu district in the west, Cannanore district of Kerala state in the south west,
Chamarajanagar district in the south and south east, Mandya district in the north and
Hassan district in the North West. The district lies between 11045' to 12040'N latitudes and
75059' to 77005'E longitudes covering an area of 6269 sq. km. The district is classified as
uplands area. However the south-western parts of the district falls under semi-malnad
category with elevation ranging from 2200 to 3150 m above MSL, whereas the general
elevation of uplands is 700-900 m above MSL. The malnad region is covered under forest.
21. Chikballapur district is the eastern gateway to Karnataka. It formed by bifurcating
old Kolar district in to Chikballapur and Kolar districts. It is land locked district and hard
rock terrain of Karnataka in the maiden (plain) region and covers an area of 4208 sq.km.
The district lies between 13˚13‟ & 13˚58‟ N latitude and 77˚21‟ & 78˚ 12‟E Longitude. It is bounded by Bangalore and Tumkur districts on the west, Anantapur district of Andhra
Pradesh on the north, Chittoor district on the east and by Kolar district on the south.
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22. Hassan district is located on the border of the Western Ghats, in the southern part of
Karnataka state. It is located between 12°30‟ & 13°35‟N latitude and 75°15‟ & 76°40‟ E longitude covering a geographical area of 6826.15 sq. km. The district is surrounded
by Chitradurga to the north, Tumkur to the east, Mandya t to the south east, Mysore to the
south, and Dakshina Kannada district to the west.
23. Bangalore Rural district is located in the south-eastern part of Karnataka state
between the 12015‟ & 13031‟N latitude and 77004‟ & 77059‟E longitude, covering a geographical area of 5814 sq. km. The district is bounded by Kolar and Tumkur district in
the north, Mandya district on the west, Chamarajanagar district on the south and towards
southeast by Tamil Nadu state. The district can be divided in to rocky upland, plateau and
flat-topped hills at an elevation of about 900m above MSL. The major part of the district lies
in Cauvery basin.
2.2.2. Climate
24. Karnataka has a tropical climate with three major seasons warm and dry from
February to May, Monsoon from June to October and winter from November to January.
The state has a salubrious climate, cosmopolitan culture and a global image, which makes
the state an ideal destination to live and work.
25. The climate of Tumkur district is moderate leaving a few extreme in places. The
South-West monsoon season is from June to September and the NE monsoon period from
October to December. The normal rainfall in the district is 780mm. The rainfall is highest in
the eastern part of the district and reducing sharply in the northern part and gradually in the
west. The temperatures start rising from January to a peak of around 34 0C in April, the
hottest month in the district. Thereafter it declines during the monsoon period and
December is coldest month and the temperatures dips down to 16 0C.
26. The climate of Chitradurga district is marked by hot summer months, low rainfall and
a pleasant monsoon. Generally the hot season starts by the end of February and lasts till
about the beginning of June with the maximum temperature marks up to36.2 0C in April
and some time it reaches up to 41 0C.The south-west monsoon extends from June to
September. The average rainfall in the district ranges from 483 to 682 mm. The period from
December to February constitutes the cold season and is characterized by a clear bright
weather with the mean daily maximum temperature at 27.9 0C and mean daily minimum at
16.6 0C.
27. Mandya district enjoys sub-tropical climate with temperatures ranging between 16 0C and 35 0C. April is the hottest month and with the onset of southwest monsoon in June,
the temperature drops considerably. December is the coldest month. The rainfall is
generally uniform in the district except in the western sector where it is slightly higher. The
normal rainfall of the district is 623mm.
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28. Mysore district has a tropical savana climate with average minimum and maximum
temperatures vary from 34 to 21.4 0C in April to 16.4 to 28.5 0C in January. The main
seasons are summer from March to June, the monsoon season from July to November
and winter from December to February Relative humidity ranges from 21 to 84%.The
average rainfall of the district is 776.7 mm. The rainfall generally decreases from west to
east. The pre-monsoon rainfall is more consistent than the post-monsoon rainfall.
29. Chickballapur district falls in the eastern dry agro climatic Zone and experiences a
semi-arid climate, characterized by typical monsoon tropical weather with hot summers
and mild winters. Normally April and May are hottest months with temperatures as high as
40 0C. They are generally lowest during December being as low as 10 0C. Normal annual
rainfall ranges from around 651- 848 mm.
30. The climate of the Hasan district can be categorised at agreeable and pleasant.
Summer season starts from the month of March to the end of May and it is marked by
rising day temperature. Generally, April happens to be the hottest month with a daily mean
temperature of 33.5 0C. The south-west monsoon sets in during June and last till the end of
September with the onset of rain. The winter season begins in December.. The average
rainfall in the district ranges from 746 mm.
31. The climate in Bangalore rural district is quite solubnous, with three different
seasons. The pre-monsoon starts from January to May. From April onward erratic
thunderstorms occur increasing during the month of May. Temperature is lowest during
December and January. The mean annual rainfall of the district is 986.19 mm. The
maximum temperature rises to 33.6 0C during April - May and minimum temperature 15 0C
during December to January.
2.2.3. Minerals
32. Karnataka is the sole producer of felsites and the leading producer of iron ore,
chromite, and dunite. Karnataka is the main gold producing state in the country,
contributing 99% to India's total gold production. Karnataka is extremely resource rich and
hosts country's 78% vanadium ore, 74% iron ore (magnetite), 42% tungsten ore, 38%
asbestos, 33% titaniferous magnetite, 30% limestone, 25% granite, 22% manganese ore,
19% corundum, 18% dunite, 13% kyanite and 11% iron ore (hematite) resources. Steel
zones proposed in Bellary, Koppal, Raichur, Bagalkot, Haveri and Gadag districts. Cement
Industrial zones proposed in Gulbarga, Bagalkot, Chitradurga, and Belgaum districts. The
minerals found in project area district are provided below in Table 2.2.
Table-2.2: District wise Mineral distribution of Karnataka under Project area
District Minerals found Tumkur China Clay, Dolomite, Fireclay, Gold, Iron Ore (Hematite), Limestone,
Manganese, Quartz/Silica sand, Steatite, Granite
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Chitradurga Dolomite, Feldspar, Fireclay, Gold, Iron Ore (Hematite), Kyanite, Limestone, Manganese, Quartz/Silica sand, Steatite, Barytes& Pyrite, Copper, Corundum, Silver
Mandya Kyanite, Magnesite, Quartz/Silica sand, Steatite, Asbestos, Corundum Mysore Chromite, Dolomite, Pyroxenite, Kyanite, Limestone, Magnesite,
Quartz/Silica sand, Steatite, Asbestos, Calcite, Corundum, Graphite Chikaballabpur Quartz Hasan Chromite, China clay, Asbestos, Corundum, Feldspar, Fire clay, Gold,
Iron ore, Vanadium, Granite, Limestone, quartz, vermiculite Bangalore Rural
China clay, Feldspar, Fireclay, Quartz/Silica sand, Corundum, Granite
2.2.4. Soil
33. The soil in Karnataka is varied with red clay and laterite soil, red soil mixed with clay
and sand, black soil or split. These can be broadly divided into 6 soil types black, laterite,
red and red loamy, coastal alluvial, dark brown clayey & mixed red and black soil. Majority
of area is occupied with red & black which constitute 37.3% & 27.77% respectively of the
total geographical area of the State.
34. Tumkur region has three major types of soils such as Red Loamy, Red Sandy and
Black Soil. The major part of the district has red sandy soil. Chitradurga district is having a
fertile black soil with their bases having a high water holding capacity. In some area, rich
clay soil is also found. The majority area of Mandya, Mysore and Hassandistrict is covered
with red sandy soil. The soil types of Chickballapur&Bangalore Rural district varies from
red loamy soil to red sandy soil and lateritic soil.
2.2.5. Water Resources
35. Major rivers that flow in Karnataka state are Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, West
flowing rivers &Pennar. Tumkur district is drained by both north flowing Pennar, and Lower
Tungabhadra and south flowing Lower Cauvery basins. None of these rivers is perennial in
nature. Chitradurga district is drained mainly by the Vedavati which runs for a length of
about 129 km. in the district. The important rivers of Mandyadistrict are Cauvery,
Hemanvathy, Shimsha, Lokapavani and Viravaishnavi all of which flow towards south and
finally eastwards cutting through eastern range of hills. However, there are no perennial
rivers in Chickballapur district. The district is drained by three river basins namely Palar,
Ponnaiyar, and Pennar. All these rivers and their tributaries are small and carry water only
during rainy season. The major part of the Hasan district is in Cauvery main basin drained
by Cauvery, Hemavathy and Yagachi rivers. Mysore district is drained by 5 perennial rivers
namely East flowing Cauvery, Kabini, Nugu, Gundal and Lakshmanthirtha. Important rivers
draining the Bangalore Rural district are Cauvery, south Pennar, North Pennar and palar,
Cauvery with its tributaries like Kanva, Arkavathi and Shimsha draining the area.
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2.2.6. Ecological Resources
36. The recorded forest area of the state is 38,284 sq. km which constitutes 19.96% of
the geographic area of the State and 5.01% of India‟s forest Area.The Western Ghats,
which covers about 60% of forest area of Karnataka, is recognized as one of the 18-mega
bio-diversity hotspots of the world. The Western Ghats forests are rich in faunal and floral
diversity and are very valuable as both genetic and natural resources. Several
economically important species such as Sandalwood (Santalam album), Rosewood
(Dalbergialatifolia), Teak (Tectonagrandis), Honne (Pterocarpusmarsupium), White Cedar
(Dysoxylonmalabaricum) and many non-timbers and other medicinal plant species grow
naturally in the forests of Karnataka. The forest cover of project districts ranges from 4.17%
(in Mandya) to 20.0% (in Hassan).
2.2.7. Human and Economic Development
37. According to the 2011 census of India, the total population of Karnataka was
61,095,297 of which 30,966,657 (50.7%) were male and 30,128,640 (49.3%) were female,
or 1000 males for every 973 females. This represents a 15.60% increase over the
population in 2001. The State has a literacy rate of 75.60%, with 82.85% of males and
68.13% of females in the state being literate. Kannada is the official language of Karnataka
and spoken as a native language by about 66.26% of the people as of 2001. Other
linguistic minorities in the state were Urdu (10.54%), Telugu (7.03%), Tamil (3.57%),
Marathi (3.6%), Tulu (3.0%), Hindi (2.56%), Konkani (1.46%), Malayalam (1.33%) and
KodavaTakk (0.3%). In the field of specialty health care, Karnataka's private sector
competes with the best in the world.
38. Karnataka has been middle -ranking State among 15 major States of India on a
variety of development indicators. During the 11th five-year plan period, the State's
economy has grown by 8.0 % while the country's economy as per CAGR was 7.9 %. GDP
of the state during 2011-12 was Rs.2,97,964 crores at constant prices. Advance estimates
show that Karnataka's GSDP at constant (2011-12) prices is expected to grow at 6.2% and
reach Rs.780805 crores in 2015-16. Per Capita State Income (i.e. per capita NSDP) of
Karnataka at current prices is estimated at Rs.145799 during 2015-16 as against
Rs.130897 in 2014-15 with an increase of 11.4%. The Per Capita National Income is
expected to reach Rs.93231 during 2015-16 from Rs.86879 during 2014-15 with an
increase of 7.3%. The level of per capita income at constant (2011- 12) prices for the year
2015-16 is estimated to reach Rs.110624 as compared to Rs.105350 achieved in 2014-15.
39. Karnataka the highest numbers of persons are self-employed (43.7%). This is
followed by casual labourers with 36.4% and wage earners with 18.6%. The proportion of
contract workers is just 1.3%. The State has more number of casual workers than the
national average of 31.1% and wage earners of 15.4%. Among the total working force,
self-employed and casual labourers account for more than 81%, at all India. During the last
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few years, the services sector has been the largest component of GSDP. The composition
of „Real estate, Professional Services & Ownership of Dwellings‟ is highest with 32.8% in 2015-16. This is followed by Manufacturing (14.6%), Trade and Repair Services (9.2%)
and Crops (8.7%). Industries play an important role in the economic development of the
state. Economic Survey of Karnataka 2015-16 19 Karnataka has been driving force in the
growth of Indian industry, particularly in terms of high-technology industries in the areas of
electrical and electronics, information & communication technology (ICT), biotechnology
and, more recently, nanotechnology. The industrial structure of Karnataka presents a blend
of modern high tech capital goods and knowledge intensive industries on the one hand and
traditional consumer goods industries on the other .In 2014-15, 28742 MSME Units have
been registered in the State with an investment of Rs.279291 lakh and providing
employment to 175469 persons.
40. The GDP of Tumkur is around 16600 crores (2014). Being an agrarian economy, the
major plantation crops of Tumkur are coconuts and arceanuts. The major cash crops are
paddy, ragi and groundnuts. Iron ore, manganese and granite are the major minerals found
in Tumkur District. Owing to its proximity to Bangalore, besides being the gateway to
Karnataka, being on the Chennai – Mumbai Industrial Corridor and the infrastructure that
Tumkur provides. Tumkur is home to 24 large scale industries with an investment of 911.42
crores and generating an employment for 6445 persons. The existing 15 medium scale
industries and 23804 micro and small Industries employ 132994 persons and account for
an investment of close to 790 crores. Also 2000 MW of Solar power plant on 11000 acres
in Pavagada to cater to the power needs of Tumkur and adjoining districts.
41. Chitradurga's total GDP stands at INR 52.26 billion contributing 1.7% to State
GSDP. Its per capita annual income in the district is INR.47, 534. However, the GDDP
trend has been growing at 3% CAGR from 2007-8 to 2012-13; with agriculture and allied
industries sector being the highest contributors at 3.5% for 2012-13. Chitradurga is an
agriculture dominant economy with over 50% of the net area under cultivation. It cultivates
major crops like Paddy, Ragi, Jowar and Maize. Pulse varieties grown include Red gram,
Horse gram, Green gram, Black gram, Bengal gram and Tur and Commercial crops like
Groundnut, Sunflower, Cotton and Tobacco Rich in animal wealth. Textile constitutes
second highest number of Large & Medium industries in the district along with
approximately 12% of SSI units in the district. One of the highest investment attracting
sectors, it has 3 artisan clusters in Textile Handlooms and Hand Printing in the region.
42. Since Mandya district is located on the banks of the river Cauvery, agriculture is the
predominant occupation and the single largest contributor to district‟s economy. The main crops grown are paddy, sugarcane, jowar, maize, cotton, banana, ragi,
coconut, pulses (predominantly horse gram and to some extent tur, cowpea, green gram,
black gram, avare), vegetables etc.
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43. The economy of Chikaballabpur district is mostly agrarian with major producer for
grape, grain and silk. Besides, horticultural & livestock also constitute major resources for
economic. The district has the potential to launch grape processing and its products, milk
processing and milk based products, Gem cutting, stone crushing, automobile
components, poultry and cattle feed, which have tremendous scope in the District. There is
huge scope for food processing industry. The urban market in Bangalore provides ample
opportunity for food processing sector in the district. There is huge scope for Grapes and
other horticulture produce industry.
44. Hassan district has strong agricultural base with good technical man power is
available. There is growth due to establishment of industrial areas and many small scale
industries related food industries. Around 70% of the population is under agricultural
occupation. Coffee and Cardamom are indirectly exported through important metropolitan
Cities like Bangalore, Mangalore and Chennai. Existing textile zone in the district with an
investment of US$ 114.69 million (INR 551 crores) providing employment to 2390 persons.
Garments are also exported from SEZ units. The total district GDP is 6612 crores of which
Agriculture & allied, Industry, services sectors contribute 1787, 1437 and 3388 crores
respectively.
45. Tourism is the major industry in Mysore. The city attracted about 3.15 million tourists
in 2010. Mysore has traditionally been home to industries such as weaving, sandalwood
carving, bronze work and the production of lime and salt. The planned industrial growth of
the city and the state was first envisaged at the Mysore economic conference in 1911. This
led to the establishment of industries such as the Mysore Sandalwood Oil Factory in 1917
and the Sri Krishnarajendra Mills in 1920.For the industrial development of the city, the
Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) has established four industrial
areas in and around Mysore, in the Belagola, Belawadi, Hebbal and Hootagalli areas. One
of the major industrial in the proximity of Mysore is Nanjangud which will be Satellite town
to Mysore. Nanjangud industrial area hosts a number of industries like Nestle India ltd,
Reid and Taylor, Jubiliant, TVS, Asian Paints. Nanjangud Industrial area also boasts being
2nd highest VAT / Sales Taxpayer which is about 400+ crores after Peenya which is in
state capital Bangalore. JK Tyre has its manufacturing facility in Mysore.
46. The district contribution is a meager 2% to Karnataka‟s NDP. However, the per-
capita NDP of Bangalore Rural is much higher than that of Karnataka. This may be
because of its proximity to Bengaluru Urban. People from the district avail the employment
opportunities present in the neighboring Bengaluru Urban. The district is endowed with
agricultural and horticultural crops such as ragi, rice, groundnut, sugarcane, castor, grapes,
mulberry, etc. There are adequate infrastructural facilities such as transport and
communications, banking, credit, and marketing. Though the region is not rich in mineral
resources, its non-metallic mineral resources are utilized for bricks, tiles, and stoneware
manufacture. For many years, weaving has also been a major occupation for a large
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section of the population. The soil and such climatic conditions are congenial for the
cultivation of mulberry, rearing of silkworms, and production of silk, besides other agro-
based industries. There are a number of wineries and quantity of production of wine has
been increasing.
2.2.8. Demography Features
2.2.8.1. Total Population
47. The total population of Karnataka is 61,095,297, which has 37,469,335 (61%) rural
and 23,625,962 (39%) urban population. District Bangalore (rural) has the lowest
population of 990,923, (78% rural and 22% urban) followed by Chikkaballapur having a
population of 1,255,104 of which 78% are rural and 22% are urban population; while
Mysore has the highest population of 3,001,127 of which 59% are rural and 41% are urban
population followed by Tumkur, which has a total population of 2,678,980 having 78% rural
and 22% urban population. Details are given below in the Table 2.3.
Table 2.3: Details on Total Population
State/Districts Total Population
Total Rural Total Urban
Percentage (Rural)
Percentage (Urban)
Karnataka 61,095,297 37,469,335 23,625,962 61 39 Chitradurga 1,659,456 1,329,923 329,533 80 20 Tumkur 2,678,980 2,079,902 599,078 78 22 Mandya 1,805,769 1,497,407 308,362 83 17 Mysore 3,001,127 1,755,714 1,245,413 59 41 Chikkaballapur 1,255,104 973,985 281,119 78 22 Hassan 1,776,421 1,399,658 376,763 79 21 Bangalore Rural 990,923 722,179 268,744 73 27
Source: Census of India, 2011
2.2.8.2. Male & Female Population
48. The Total Population in Karnataka stands at 61,095,297 of which male population
stands at 30,966,657 (51%) and female population stands at 30,128,640 (49%). District
Mysore having the highest population 3,001,127 of which 1,511,600 are males (50%
approx.) and females 1,489,527 (approx. 50%) having a sex ratio of 985 females per 1000
males. Bangalore (rural) is the less populated district having a total population of 990,923
of which 509,172 (51%) are males and 481,751 (49%) are females having a sex ratio of
946 followed by Chikkaballapur which has total population of 1,255,104 having 636,437
(51%) males and 618,667 (49%) females. The sex ratio of Chikkaballapur is 972. District
Hassan has the highest sex ratio of 1010 followed by Mandya having 995 sex ratio.
Bangalore Rural has the lowest sex ratio of 946 followed by Chikkaballapur having sex
ratio of 972 females per 1000 males. Details are given in Table 2.4.
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Table 2.4: Details on Male &Female Population
State/Districts Total Population
Total Male Total Female
Percentage (Male)
Per.tage (Female)
Sex Ratio
Karnataka 61,095,297 30,966,657 30,128,640 51 49 973 Chitradurga 1,659,456 840,843 818,613 51 49 974 Tumkur 2,678,980 1,350,594 1,328,386 50 50 984 Mandya 1,805,769 905,085 900,684 50 50 995 Mysore 3,001,127 1,511,600 1,489,527 50 50 985 Chikkaballapur 1,255,104 636,437 618,667 51 49 972 Hassan 1,776,421 883,667 892,754 50 50 1010 Bangalore Rural 990,923 509,172 481,751 51 49 946
Source: Census of India, 2011
2.2.8.3. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population
49. The table given below (Table 2.5) explains the total SC/ST population in Karnataka
and it‟s major districts. From the table below it could be inferred that Karnataka has a total population of 61,095,297, of which 10,474,992 (17%) are SC and 4,248,987 (7%) are ST
population. Similarly in District BangaloreRural which has a lowest population of 990,923,
213,700 are SC (22%) and 52,903 (5%) are ST followed by Chikkaballapur 1,255,104
having 312,565 (25%) SC population and 156,487 (12%) ST population. District Mysore
has the highest population of 3,001,127 having 536,643 (18%) SC and 334, 547 (11%) ST
population followed by district Tumkur having a total population of 2,678,980 of which
506,901 (19%) SC population and 209,559 (8%) ST population.
Table 2.5: Details on SC/ST Population
State/Districts Total Population
Total SC Population
Percentage of SC
Population
Total ST Population
Percentage of ST
Population Karnataka 61,095,297 10,474,992 17 4,248,987 7 Chitradurga 1,659,456 389,117 23 302,554 18 Tumkur 2,678,980 506,901 19 209,559 8 Mandya 1,805,769 265,294 15 22,402 1 Mysore 3,001,127 536,643 18 334,547 11 Chikkaballapur 1,255,104 312,565 25 156,487 12 Hassan 1,776,421 345,031 19 32,329 2 Bangalore Rural 990,923 213,700 22 52,903 5
Source: Census of India, 2011
2.2.8.4. Literacy and illiteracy Pattern
50. The state Karnataka has a total population of 61,095,297 of which total literates are
40,647,322 (67%) and illiterates are 20,447,975 (33%). District Bangalore (rural) has the
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total population of 990,923 of which 688,749 (70%) are literates and rest 302,174 (30%)
are illiterates followed Chikkaballapur 1,255,104 of which total literates are 783,222 (62%)
and illiterates are 471,882 (38%). District Mysore has the highest population of 3,001,127
of which 1,962,180 are literates (65%) and rest 1,038,947 (35%) are illiterates followed by
district Tumkur which has the second highest population of 2,678,980 of which literates
are 1,813,391 (68%) and illiterates are 865,589 (32%). Thirdly district Mandya has the
population of 1,805,769 of which total literates are 1,149,649 (64%) and illiterates are
656,120 (36%). Details are given in Table 2.6.
Table 2.6: Details on Literates and Illiterates
State/Districts Total Population
Total Literate
Percentage of Literate
Total illiterate
Percentage of illiterate
Karnataka 61,095,297 40,647,322 67 20,447,975 33 Chitradurga 1,659,456 1,087,392 66 572,064 34 Tumkur 2,678,980 1,813,391 68 865,589 32 Mandya 1,805,769 1,149,649 64 656,120 36 Mysore 3,001,127 1,962,180 65 1,038,947 35 Chikkaballapur 1,255,104 783,222 62 471,882 38 Hassan 1,776,421 1,225,256 69 551,161 31 Bangalore Rural 990,923 688,749 70 302,174 30
Source: Census of India, 2011
2.2.8.5. Male and Female Literacy
51. Total Population in Karnataka stands at 61,095,297, of which total literate population
stands at 40,647,322, having 55% male and 45% female literate population. The male and
female literacy is the districts are almost homogenous. Highest male literacy is found in the
districts of Chitradurga, Mandya, Chikkaballapur and Bangalore Rural which stand to be
56% and the female literacy rate is 44%. Mysore has 54% of male literacy and 46% of
female literacy. Details are given below in the Table 2.7.
Table 2.7: Details on Total Population Literate
State/Districts Total Population (Literate)
Total Male(Litera
te)
Total Female(Litera
te)
Percentage (Male)
Percentage (Female)
Karnataka 40,647,322 22,508,471 18,138,851 55 45 Chitradurga 1,087,392 607,188 480,204 56 44 Tumkur 1,813,391 1,006,024 807,367 55 45 Mandya 1,149,649 638,668 510,981 56 44 Mysore 1,962,180 1,063,766 898,414 54 46 Chikkaballapur 783,222 442,158 341,064 56 44 Hassan 1,225,256 668,836 556,420 55 45 Bangalore Rural 688,749 385,311 303,438 56 44
Source: Census of India, 2011
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2.2.8.6. Households Composition
52. From the table given below (Table 2.8), it could be inferred that Karnataka in total
has a households of 13,357,027, out of which the rural households is 7,946,657 (59%) and
urban households is 5,410,370 (41%). Also from the table below it could be understood
that Mysore is the most populated district in Karnataka state, having a total households of
700,968; out of which 406,952 (58%) is the rural households and 294,016 (42%) is the
urban households. District Bangalore (Rural) is the least populated having a total
household of 229,279 (72% Rural and 28% Urban households) followed by District
Chikkaballapur which has the second least households of 284,698 (78% Rural and 22%
Urban).
Table 2.8: Details on Households
State/Districts Total Households
Total (Rural)
Total(Urban)
Percentage(Rural)
Percentage (Urban)
Karnataka 13,357,027 7,946,657 5,410,370 59 41 Chitradurga 357,003 283,669 73,334 79 21 Tumkur 640,081 497,521 142,560 78 22 Mandya 428,625 355,271 73,354 83 17 Mysore 700,968 406,952 294,016 58 42 Chikkaballapur 284,698 220,987 63,711 78 22 Hassan 433,453 341,634 91,819 79 21 Bangalore Rural 229,279 164,814 64,465 72 28
Source: Census of India, 2011
2.2.8.7. Working Population
53. The table given below (Table 2.9) has a wide description of total working population
in Karnataka state and major districts in it. Karnataka state in total has 27,872,597 working
population of which 18,270,116 (66%) male working population and 9,602,481 (34%)
female working population. District Bangalore (rural) has the lowest working population,
standing at 459,891 in total of which 315,499 (69%) are male working and 144,392 (31%)
are female working population followed by Chikkaballapur having total 639,778 working
population of which 60% are male and 40% are female working population. District Tumkur
has the highest working population of 1,354,646 (62% male and 38% female) followed by
district Mysore having total working population of 1,314,268 (70% male and 30% female).
Table 2.9: Details on Population Work
State/Districts Total Population
(Work)
Total Male (Work)
Total Female (Work)
Percentage (Male)
Percentage (Female)
Karnataka 27,872,597 18,270,116 9,602,481 66 34 Chitradurga 856,587 513,311 343,276 60 40
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Tumkur 1,354,646 837,512 517,134 62 38 Mandya 871,408 575,203 296,205 66 34 Mysore 1,314,268 921,803 392,465 70 30 Chikkaballapur 639,778 384,452 255,326 60 40 Hassan 903,580 560,452 343,128 62 38 Bangalore Rural 459,891 315,499 144,392 69 31
Source: Census of India, 2011
2.3. Andhra Pradesh
2.3.1. Land Use Pattern
54. Andhra Pradesh has a geographic area of 160,204 sq. km., which constitutes 8.37%
of the total area of the country. It is situated in the tropical zone and lines between 120 40‟
and 19050‟ N latitude and 760 45‟ and 840 40‟ E longitude. It is bordered by Telangana in
the north-west, Chhattisgarh in the north, Odisha in the north-east, Karnataka in the
west, Tamil Nadu in the south and the water body of Bay of Bengal in the east.
Physiographically the state can be divided into 3 distinct regions viz. (i) the mountainous
region having Nallamalai and Erramalai Hills of the Rayalaseema and the Eastern Ghats
(ii) the plateau having an altitude of 100 m to 800m and (iii) the deltas of rivers and the sea
coast. The general land use pattern of the state is given in Table 2.10.
Table-2.10: Land use Pattern in Andhra Pradesh
Land Use Area in ‘000 ha Percentage Total geographical area 16020 Reporting area for land utilization 16020 100.00 Forests 3493 21.80 Not available for cultivation 3436 21.45 Permanent pastures and other grazing lands 212 1.32 Land under misc.tree crops & groves 160 1.00 Culturable wasteland 392 2.45 Fallow lands other than current fallows 792 4.94 Current Fallows 1087 6.79 Net area sown 6448 40.25
Source: Land Use Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, 2013-14
55. Anantapur district is one of the four districts of Rayalaseema Region and the largest
among the 23 districts of Andhra Pradesh. The district is economically backward and
chronically drought affected. The district has three revenue districts, 63 mandals and 932
revenue villages and 7 municipalities. The district lies between 13040‟ and 16015‟ N latitudes and 70050‟ and 78038‟E longitudes with a geographical area of 19,197 sq.km. The district occupies the southern part of the State and is bounded on the north by Bellary
district of Karnataka State and Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, on the East by
Cuddapah and Chittoor districts of Andhra Pradesh and on the South and West by
Karnataka State.
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2.3.2. Climate
56. Climate of the State is hot and humid with temperatures ranging from 150C to 450C.
Annual rainfall rages from 1,100 to 1,250 mm in the north, reducing to about 500 mm in the
south. The north-eastern areas along the coastline are periodically lashed by cyclones.
Anantapur has a semi-arid climate, with hot and dry conditions for most of the year.
Summers start in late February and peak in May with average high temperatures around
37 °C range. Monsoon arrives in September and lasts until early November with about
250 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation. A dry and mild winter starts in late November and lasts
until early February; with little humidity and average temperatures in the 22–23 °C range.
Total annual rainfall is about 22 in (560 mm).
2.3.3. Minerals
57. Andhra Pradesh is listed top in the deposit and production of mica in India. Minerals
found in the state include limestone, reserves of oil and natural gas, manganese,
asbestos, iron ore, ball clay, fire clay, gold diamonds, graphite, dolomite, quartz, tungsten,
steatitic, feldspar, silica sand. The minerals found in Anantapur district are Barytes, Calcite,
China Clay, Corundum, Dolomite, Felspar, Granite, Iron Ore (Hematite& Magnetite),
Limestone, Ochre, Pyriphyllite, Quartz/Silica, Steatite, Diamond.
2.3.4. Soil
58. The State is endowed with a wide variety of soils having less fertile coastal sands to
highly fertile and productive deltaic alluviums of major river basins developed from different
parent materials. . The major soil groups are red and laterites (66%), black (25 %), alluvial
(5 %) and coastal (3 %) soils.Anantapur district comprises of red soils which constitute
76% and black soil 24%. About 30% of the lands are saline and alkaline. Paddy and
Groundnut are major Agricultural crops in the District. When it comes to Horticulture
Banana and Papaya are heavily cultivated.
2.3.5. Water Resources
59. The major rivers of the State are Godavari, Krishna and Pennar, which pass through
the Deccan Plateau and drain into the Bay of Bengal. Nearly 75% of the state area is
covered by the river basins of the Godavari, Krishna and Pennar and their tributaries. There
are 17 smaller rivers e.g.Sarada, Nagavali and Musi, as well as several streams.Nearly
80% of Anantapur district is drained by the river Pennar and its tributaries like Chitravati,
Papagni, Maddeleru, Tadakaleru&Maravanka.. Radial drainage pattern is seen near
Kalyandurg, Rayadurg and Urvakonda villages. All the streams are ephemeral in nature.
2.3.6. Ecological Resources
60. The recorded forest area is 37,258 sq. km, which constitutes 23.25% of the
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geographic area of the State. The forests are the main source of supply of fodder and fuel
and subsistence for the poorest sections of the people and tribal population in the interior
under-developed areas of the State.The five forest types occurring in the state are Tropical
Dry Deciduous, Tropical Thorn, Tropical Moist Deciduous, Tropical Dry Evergreen, and
Littoral and Swamp forests.The project area district i.e. Anantapur has very low forest cover
of only 3.6% total geographical area of the district
2.3.7. Human and Economic Development
61. As of 2011 Census of India, the State had a population of 49,386,799 with a
population density of 308/km2. The total population constitutes70.4% of rural population
with 34,776,389 inhabitants and 29.6% of urban population with 14,610,410
inhabitants. Visakhapatnam district has the largest urban population of 47.5%
and Srikakulam district with 83.8%, has the largest rural population, among others districts
in the State. The overall population of the state comprises 17.1% of Scheduled Caste and
5.3% of Scheduled Tribe population. There are 24,738,068 male and 24,648,731 female
citizens with a sex ratio of 996 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of
926 per 1000. The literacy rate of the State stands at 67.41%. Of that, male literacy stands
at 75.56% while female literacy is at 59.74%. West Godavari district has the highest literacy
rate of 74.6% and Vizianagaram district has the least with 58.9%.
62. Andhra Pradesh was ranked eighth among other Indian states in terms of GSDP for
the financial year 2014-2015. The GSDP at current prices was 5200.3 billion and at
constant prices was 2645.21 billion. The domestic product of agriculture sector accounts
for 545.99 billion (US$8.5 billion) and Industrial sector for 507.45 billion (US$7.9 billion).
The service sector of the State accounts more percentage of the GSDP with a total of
1,305.87 billion (US$20 billion). In the 2010 list magazine by Forbes, there were several
from Andhra Pradesh among the top 100 richest Indians.
63. Andhra Pradesh economy is mainly based on agriculture and livestock. Four
important rivers of India, the Godavari, Krishna, Penna, and Thungabhadra flow through the
state and provide irrigation. Around 60 % of population is engaged in agriculture and
related activities. Rice is the major food crop and staple food of the state. It is an exporter of
many agricultural products and is also known as "Rice Bowl of India". The state has three
Agricultural Economic Zones in Chittoor district for mango pulp and vegetables, Krishna
district for mangoes, Guntur district for chilies. Besides rice, farmers also grow jowar, bajra,
maize, minor millet, coarse grain, many varieties of pulses, oil
seeds, sugarcane, cotton, chili pepper, mango nuts and tobacco. Crops used for vegetable
oil production such as sunflower and peanuts are popular. There are many multi-state
irrigation projects under development, including Godavari River Basin Irrigation
Projects and NagarjunaSagar Dam. Livestock and poultry is also another profitable
business, which involves rearing cattle in enclosed areas for commercial purposes. The
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state is also a largest producer of eggs in the country and hence, it is nicknamed as "Egg
Bowl of Asia". Fisheries contribute 10% of total fish and over 70% of the shrimp
production of India. The geographical location of the state allows marine fishing as well as
inland fish production. The most exported marine exports include Vannamei shrimp and are
expected to cross $1 billion in 2013–2014.
64. The Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) of the Anantapur district is 35,838
crore (US$5.6 billion) and it contributes 6.8% to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).
For the FY 2013-14, the per capita income at current prices was 69,562 (US$1,100).
The primary, secondary and tertiary sectors of the district contribute 9,944
crore (US$1.5 billion), 7,752 crore (US$1.2 billion) and 18,142 crore (US$2.8 billion)
respectively to the GDDP. Paddy and Groundnut are major Agricultural crops in the district.
When it comes to Horticulture Banana and Papaya are heavily cultivated. The economy is
principally agrarian with a developing industrial sector. Anantapur receives very less rainfall
due to its location in the rain shadow area of Indian Peninsula. Prominent crops include
groundnut, sunflower, rice, cotton, maize, chillies, sesame, and sugarcane. .Anantapur
town is known as Groundnut City.
65. Anantapur has a major potential for development of industry due to its strategic
location between Bangalore – Chennai and Bangalore –Hyderabad routes and availability
of vast tracts of land. In 2006 the Indian government named Anantapur one of the country's
250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). It is one of the thirteen districts in Andhra
Pradesh currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme
(BRGF). Dharmavaram region in Anantapur is world-famous for the handmade pure silk
sarees. It is a major hub for Silk trade with end to end silk related industries situated in the
region supporting a major portion of population. Tadipatri region in Anantapur is an
industrialised town famous for Granite and Cement production. Ultra Tech Cements a unit
of Industrial major Larsen & Toubro has a major Cement production unit near the town.
2.3.8. Demography Features
2.3.8.1. Total Population
66. The total population of Andhra Pradesh is 84,580,777, which has 56,361,702 (67%)
rural and 28,219,075 (33%) urban population. District Anantapur has the population of
4,081,148 (72% rural and 28% urban). Details are given below in the Table 2.11:
Table 2.11: Details on Total Population
State/Districts Total Population
Total Rural Total Urban Percentage (Rural)
Percentage (Urban)
Andhra Pradesh 84,580,777 56,361,702 28,219,075 67 33 Anantapur 4,081,148 2,935,437 1,145,711 72 28
Source: Census of India, 2011
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2.3.8.2. Male/ Female Population
67. The Total Population in Andhra Pradesh stands at 84,580,777 of which male
population stands at 42,442,146 (50%) and female population stands at 42,138,631 (50%).
Anantapur district is having the population 4,081,148 of which 2,064,495 are males (51%
approx.) and females 2,016,653 (approx. 49%) having a sex ratio of 977 females per 1000
males. Details are given in Table 2.12.
Table 2.12: Details on Male/Female Population
State/ Districts
Total Population
Total Male Total Female
Percentage (Male)
Percentage (Female)
Sex Ratio
Andhra Pradesh
84,580,777 42,442,146 42,138,631 50 50 993
Anantapur 4,081,148 2,064,495 2,016,653 51 49 977 Source: Census of India, 2011
2.3.8.3. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population
68. The table given below (Table 2.13) explains the total SC/ST population in Andhra
Pradesh and Anantapur district. From the table it could be inferred that Andhra Pradesh has
a total population of 84,580,777, of which 13,878,078 (16%) are SC and 5,918,073 (7%)
are ST population. Similarly in district Anantapur has a population of 4,081,148, which
comprises SC population of 583,135 and ST population of 154,127 i.e. 14% and 4% of total
population of the district respectively.
Table 2.13: Details on SC/ST Population
State/Districts Total Population
Total SC Population
Percentage of SC Population
Total ST Population
Percentage of ST Population
Andhra Pradesh 84,580,777 13,878,078 16 5,918,073 7 Anantapur 4,081,148 583,135 14 154,127 4
Source: Census of India, 2011
2.3.8.4. Literacy and illiteracy Pattern
69. The state Andhra Pradesh has a total population of 84,580,777 of which total
literates are 50,556,760 (60%) and illiterates are 34,024,017 (40%). Anantapurdistrict has
the total population of 4,081,148 of which 2,310,960 (57%) are literates and rest 1,770,188
(43%) are illiterates. Details are given in Table 2.14.
Table 2.14: Details on Literates and Illiterates State/Districts Total
Population Total
Literate Percentage of Literate
Total illiterate
Percentage of illiterate
Andhra Pradesh 84,580,777 50,556,760 60 34,024,017 40 Anantapur 4,081,148 2,310,960 57 1,770,188 43
Source: Census of India, 2011
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2.3.8.5. Male and Female Literacy
70. Total Population in Andhra Pradesh stands at 50,556,760, of which total literate
population stands at 50,556,760 having 56% male and 44% female literate population.
However in Anantapur district, out of total literacy of 2,310,960; 58% is male and that of
female is 42%. Details are given below in the table 2.15.
Table 2.15: Details on Total Population Literate
State/Districts
Total Population (Literate)
Total Male(Literate)
Total Female(Literate)
Percentage (Male)
Percentage (Female)
Andhra Pradesh
50,556,760 28,251,243 22,305,517 56 44
Anantapur 2,310,960 1,338,474 972,486 58 42 Source: Census of India, 2011
2.3.8.6. Households Composition
71. From the table given below (Table 2.16), it could be inferred that Andhra Pradesh in
total has a households of 21,022,588, out of which the rural households is 14,234,387
(68%) and urban households is 6,788,201 (32%). Also from the table below it could be
understood that Anantapur district is having a total households of 968,160; out of which
700,366 (72%) is the rural households and 267,794 (28%) is the urban households.
Table 2.16: Details on Households
State/Districts Total Households
Total (Rural)
Total (Urban)
Percentage (Rural)
Percentage (Urban)
Andhra Pradesh 21,022,588 14,234,387 6,788,201 68 32 Anantapur 968,160 700,366 267,794 72 28
Source: Census of India, 2011
2.3.8.7. Working Population
72. The table given below (Table 2.17) has a description of total working population in
Andhra Pradesh state and Anantapur district. The state in total has 39,422,906 working
population of which 24,185,595 (61%) male working population and 15,237,311 (39%)
female working population. District Anantapur has the working population, standing at
2,036,166 in total of which 1,208,544 (59%) are male working and 827,622 (41%) are
female working population.
Table 2.17: Details on Population Work
State/Districts Total Population (Work)
Total Male (Work)
Total Female (Work)
Percentage (Male)
Percentage (Female)
Andhra Pradesh 39,422,906 24,185,595 15,237,311 61 39 Anantapur 2,036,166 1,208,544 827,622 59 41
Source: Census of India, 2011
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III. LEGAL & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
3.1 Overview
73. In India, compensation for Land Acquisition (LA) and rehabilitation for project
affected persons/families is directed by the National law i.e. “The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act,
2013 (hereafter RFCTLARR, 2013”), effective from 1stJanuary 2014. For transmissionline
project, land for tower and right of way is not acquiredand ownership of land remains with
the owner and is allowed to continue cultivation after construction. However, as per
existing laws9compensation for all damages are paid to the individual land owner. The
relevant national laws applicable for transmissionproject are (i) The Electricity Act, 2003
and (ii) The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and (iii) MoP guidelines of Oct‟15 on RoW compensation. The compensation principles adopted for this project shall comply with
applicable laws and regulations of the Government of India/ State Govt., ESPP as well as
the Action Plan for Safeguards.
3.2 Statutory Requirements
74. Transmission lines are constructed under the ambit of the Electricity Act, 2003. The
provisions stipulated in section 67-68 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with section 10 & 16
of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 governs the compensation as POWERGRID has been
vested with the powers of Telegraph Authority vide MoP‟s Gazette Notification dated 24th
Dec., 2003 under sec 164 of the Electricity Act. As per the provision of Indian Telegraph
Act, 1885 Section 10 b), POWERGRID is not authorized to acquire any land hence land
under tower is not acquired. However, compensation for all damages are paid to the
individual land owner as per the provision of Section-10 d) of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
75. The provisions in the Electricity Act, 2003 and Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 regarding compensation for laying of transmission lines are as follows: 3.2.1 The Electricity Act, 2003, Part-VIII, Section 67 & 68
Quote:
Section 67 (3-5):
(3) A licensee shall, in exercise of any of the powers conferred by or under this section and
the rules made thereunder, cause as little damage, detriment and inconvenience as
may be, and shall make full compensation for any damage, detriment or inconvenience
caused by him or by any one employed by him.
9As per the present provision in the Electricity Act, 2003 read with relevant provisions of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 all the damages (without acquisition of subject land) accrued to person while placing the tower and line are to be compensated
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(4) Where any difference or dispute [including amount of compensation under sub-section
(3)] arises under this section, the matter shall be determined by the Appropriate
Commission.
(5) The Appropriate Commission, while determining any difference or dispute arising under
this section in addition to any compensation under sub-section (3), may impose a
penalty not exceeding the amount of compensation payable under that sub-section.
Section 68 (5 & 6):
(5) Where any tree standing or lying near an overhead line or where any structure or
other object which has been placed or has fallen near an overhead line
subsequent to the placing of such line, interrupts or interferes with, or is likely to
interrupt or interfere with, the conveyance or transmission of electricity or to interrupt or
interfere with, the conveyance or transmission of electricity or the accessibility of any
works, an Executive Magistrate or authority specified by the Appropriate Government
may, on the application of the licensee, cause the tree, structure or object to be
removed or otherwise dealt with as he or it thinks fit.
(6) When disposing of an application under sub-section (5), an Executive Magistrate or
authority specified under that sub-section shall, in the case of any tree in existence
before the placing of the overhead line, award to the person interested in the tree
such compensation as he thinks reasonable, and such person may recover the
same from the licensee.
Explanation. - For purposes of this section, the expression “tree” shall be deemed to include any shrub, hedge, jungle growth or other plant.
Unquote.
3.2.2 The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Part-III, Section 10
Quote:
76. Section 10 – The telegraph authority may, from time to time, place and maintain a telegraph line under, over, along, or across, and posts in or upon any immovable property, Provided that
a) the telegraph authority shall not exercise the powers conferred by this section except
for the purposes of a telegraph established or maintained by the [Central Government],
or to be so established or maintained;
b) the [Central Government] shall not acquire any right other than that of user only
in the property under, over, along, across in or upon which the telegraph authority
places any telegraph line or post; and
c) except as hereinafter provided, the telegraph authority shall not exercise those powers
in respect of any property vested in or under the control or management of any local
authority, without the permission of that authority; and
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d) in the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, the telegraph authority shall
do as little damage as possible, and, when it has exercised those powers in
respect of any property other than that referred to in clause (c), shall pay full
compensation to all persons interested for any damage sustained by them by
reason of the exercise of those powers.
Unquote.
77. Section 16 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 which stipulates as under:
16. Exercise of powers conferred by section 10, and disputes as to compensation, in
case of property other than that of a local authority:
(1) If the exercise of the powers mentioned in Section 10 in respect of property referred to
in clause (d) of that section is resisted or obstructed, the District Magistrate may, in his
discretion, order that the telegraph authority shall be permitted to exercise them.
(2) If, after the making of an order under sub section (1), any person resists the exercise
of those powers, or, having control over the property, does not give all facilities for this
being exercised, he shall be deemed to have committed an offence under section 188
of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
3.2.3. MoP guidelines dated 15thOctober, 2015 for payment of compensation towards damages in regard to RoW
78. Ministry of Power (MoP) vide its order No. 3/7/2015-Trans dated 15th April‟15 constituted a Committee comprising of representatives of various State Govt., MoP, Central
Electricity Authority (CEA) & POWERGRID under the chairmanship of Special Secretary,
MoP to analyze the issues relating to Right of Way for laying of transmission lines in the
country and to suggest a uniform methodology for payment of compensation on this
account. Based on recommendation of the Committee, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India
vide its notification dated 15th Oct‟15 has issued guidelines for payment of compensation for damages in regard to RoW(Annexure-2). Ministry of Power (MoP) has also written to
all the States for taking suitable decisions regarding adoption of these guidelines
considering that acquisition of land is a State subject. Both Govt. of Karnataka & Andhra
Pradesh10 has adopted the said guidelines for implementation (Annexure-3). As
perprovisions of MoP guidelines following RoW compensation shall be paid to land
owners in addition to normal tree and crop damage compensation;
i) Tower base: Compensation @ 85% of land value as determined by DM or any other
authority based on Circle rate/ Guideline value/ Stamp Act for tower base area
(between four legs).
10
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh has notified RoW compensation guidelines on 20.06.17 with provisions of land compensation @ 100% for Tower Base and 10% for corridor area as determined by DM/any other authority Accordingly .POWERGRID shall pay compensation to affected persons as per norms.
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ii) Line corridor: Diminution of land value in the RoW would be decided by States as per
categorization/type of land in different places of State subject to maximum of 15% of
land value as determined based on Circle rate/ Guideline value/ Stamp Act.
3.3 ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 200911
79. ADB has adopted Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) in 2009 including safeguard
requirements for environment, involuntary resettlement and indigenous people. The
objectives of the Involuntary Resettlement Safeguard policy is to avoid involuntary
resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project
and design alternatives; to enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all displaced
persons in real terms relative to pre-project levels; and to improve the standards of living of
the displaced poor and other vulnerable groups.
80. The involuntary resettlement safeguards cover physical displacement (relocation,
loss of residential land, or loss of shelter) and economic displacement (loss of land, assets,
access to assets, income sources, or means of livelihoods) as a result of (i) involuntary
acquisition of land, or (ii) involuntary restrictions on land use or on access to legally
designated parks and protected areas. It covers them whether such losses and involuntary
restrictions are full or partial, permanent or temporary. The three important elements of
ADB‟s SPS (2009) are: (i) compensation at replacement cost for lost assets, livelihood, and income prior to displacement; (ii) assistance for relocation, including provision of
relocation sites with appropriate facilities and services; and (iii) assistance for rehabilitation
to achieve at least the same level of well-being with the project as without it. The SPS
gives special attention to poor and vulnerable households to ensure their improved well-
being as a result of project interventions.
3.4 POWERGRID's ESPP, 2009
81. To address the environmental and social issues related to its power transmission
projects, POWERGRID has developed its corporate environmental and social policy and
procedures (ESPP) in 1998 based on the principles of avoidance, minimization, and
mitigation. The ESPP had been updated twice in 2005 & 2009 in line with the requirement
of new enactment by Govt. of India, changed rules and guidelines including that of
multilateral funding agency like World Bank, ADB, JBIC etc. and suggestion/best practices
and feedback received from different sites and through wide consultation process with
various stakeholders. POWERGRID‟s ESPP‟2009 is the first comprehensively analysed by
11
The safeguard requirements of ADB vis-s-vis POWERGRID‟s ESPP have been analyzed in detailed for use of Country Safeguards System (CSS) under ADB‟s SPS‟ 2009 and an action plan has been drawn to make it fully compliant under CSS which is enclosed as Annexure-4.
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World Bank‟s under its „Use of Country Systems (UCS)‟ policy and is certified to be compliant with Bank‟s environmental and social safeguards requirement
82. ESPP 2009 outlines POWERGRID's approach and commitment in dealing with the
environmental and social issues relating to its transmission projects, lays down the
management procedures and protocols for the purpose that includes the framework for
identification, assessment, and management of environmental and social concerns at both
organizational and project levels.
83. Specifically on social, the following criteria and approach are considered in the
ESPP:
(i) Take due precautions to minimize disturbance to human habitations, tribal areas
and places of cultural significance.
(ii) Take due care of Project Affected Persons (PAP).
(iii) Involve affected people from inception stage to operation and maintenance.
(iv) Consult affected people in issues of ROWs, land acquisition or loss of livelihood.
(v) Encourage consultation with communities in identifying environmental and social
implications of projects.
(vi) Guarantee entitlements and compensation to affected people as per its R&R policy.
(vii) Share information with local communities about environmental and social
implications.
(viii) Always maintain highest standards of health and safety and adequately
compensate affected persons in case of any eventuality.
84. POWERGRID„ssocialentitlementswithinitsResettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R)
frameworkare variedandincludedifferenttypesofcompensationpackages. Temporary
damages will occur during construction of transmission lines. The R&R framework is
applicable in case of permanent land acquisition and not for temporary damages.
85. The Action Plan for Safeguards agreed for full compliance during the CSS
equivalent is placed as Annexure-4.
3.5 Basic Principles for the Project
86. The basic principles adopted for the Project are:
(i) Avoid negative impacts of land acquisition and involuntary resettlement on persons
affected by the Project to the extent possible.
(ii) Where negative impacts cannot be avoided, assist affected persons (AP), in
improving or at least regaining their standard of living and income.
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(iii) Carry out meaningful consultations with affected persons and inform all displaced
persons of their entitlements and resettlement options. Ensure their participation in
planning, implementation and monitoring of the Project
(iv) Disclose all information related to, and ensure AP participation in, resettlement
planning and implementation.
(v) Provide compensation for acquired assets at replacement/market value in
accordance with the RP/CPTD.
(vi) Ensure that displaced persons without titles to land or any recognizable legal rights
to land are eligible for resettlement assistance and compensation for loss of non-
land assets.
(vii) Provide resettlement assistance and income restoration to APs.
(viii) Provide for APs not present during enumeration. However, anyone moving into the
project area after will not be entitled to assistance.
(ix) Develop procedures in a transparent, consistent, and equitable manner if land
acquisition is through negotiated settlement to ensure that those people who enter
into negotiated settlements will maintain the same or better income and livelihood
status.
(x) Provide compensation and resettlement assistance prior to taking possession of
the acquired lands and properties.
(xi) Establish grievance redress mechanisms to ensure speedy resolution of disputes.
(xii) Ensure adequate budgetary support to cover implementation costs for CPTD.
(xiii) Monitoring of the implementation of CPTD.
87. Additionally, the issues related to the Right of Way (RoW) for the transmission lines
will be dealt with proper care especially for the temporary loss. For the loss of crops and
trees due to construction of overhead lines, cash compensation payable by
cheque/through online transfer will be provided during construction works. Further, cash
compensation (by cheque/ online transfer) to the APs for the temporary loss of crop and
loss of trees, if occurred, during the time of maintenance and repair.
3.6 Cut-off- Date
88. The impacts are temporary in nature in terms of loss of crops/tree etc., which will
occur during the construction. The compensation will be paid parallely with construction
activities of transmission lines as per assessment of actual damage. A prior notice is
served after the detailed/check survey and finalization of tower location during the
construction to the land owners informing that the proposed transmission line is being
routed through the property of the individual. The notice shall contain the particulars of the
land, ownership details and the details of the trees/crops inevitability to be damaged during
the course of the construction of the proposed transmission line and acknowledgement
received from land owner. This serves as a record for identifying the actual APs and the
date of issuance of this notice can be treated as cut-off-date for identification and
assessment of damages.
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IV. PROJECT IMPACTS
4.1. General
89. The project does not require any private land acquisition for construction of
transmission lines under the proposed ADB financing components. Therefore, no physical
displacement is foreseen in the project. However, there are some social impacts due to
construction of lines/placing of towers which are temporary in nature in terms of loss of
standing crops/treesin the RoW. Preliminary investigation/survey has been carried out for
transmission line to estimate/arrive at the selection of one best feasible alignment route out
of at least 3 alternative alignments studied, for detailed survey to be undertaken during
execution of main contracts.Therefore, the CPTD remains as draft, as actual temporary
impacts shall be known only during implementation which will be based on the detailed
design and final survey once the construction contractor is mobilized for implementation.
The details of land use have been gathered to have an idea about the temporary damages
that might occur during construction of the transmission lines. The corridor of width (Right
of Way) required for 400kV D/C transmission line is 46 meter.
90. Soil & Surface Geology: In plain areas impact on soil & geology will be almost
negligible as the excavated pit material is stacked properly and back filled as well as used
for resurfacing the area. On hill slopes where soil is disturbed will be prone to erosion is
suitably protected by revetment, breast walls, and proper drainage. Besides extensive leg
/chimney extension shall be used to avoid benching or cutting of slopes to minimize the
impact on slope stability.
91. The land requirement for erection of tower legs is very small i.e. for each leg of
tower actual constructionis done ona small square area with side length ranging from 0.20
to 0.49 meter depending on the types of tower. Four such square pieces of land will be
required to place the legs of tower. The area that becomes unavailable because of the
erection of tower legs for an average 400KV D/c transmission tower ranges from 1.0sq.m.
of land. Thus, the actual impact is restricted to 4 legs of the tower and agriculture can
continue as clearly depicted in the Figure-4.1.As already explained, land for tower and
right of way is not acquired as per existing law and agricultural activities are allowed to
continue after construction activity. Due diligence confirms that land is either agricultural or
barren and current land use is not altered and resumed after construction.However, as per
the provisions of guidelines issued in October, 2015 by the Ministry of Power, RoW
compensation @ 85% land value for tower base & @15% of land value (maximum) for
width of RoW corridor to all affected farmers/land owners is proposed in addition to normal
crop and tree damages subject to adoption of these guidelines by respective States.
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Figure-4.1: Typical Plan of Transmission Line Tower Footing
.
X
Y
T R A N S M I S S I O N L I N E
INDICATIVE MEASURES
X & Y = 5-10 METERS
a = 200- 300 mm
a
a
ACTUAL POSITION ON GROUND
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92. Crops: Construction of line in crop season is avoided as far as possible. In case
when installation of towers impacts on agricultural activity, detailed assessment/survey is
conducted looking at existing crops, general crop patterns, seasonal particulars, nature
and extent of yield. This data is compiled and analysed to study the extent and nature of
impact. The compensation is in terms of yield/hectare and rate/quantity for prevailing crops
in the area. Based on this, total compensation is calculated in consultation with revenue
authorities. Compensation is paid to the owners and their acknowledgement obtained.
93. Trees: Construction of line in fruit bearing season is avoided as far as possible. Tree
compensation is calculated on the basis of tree enumerated, type of species and an
estimate of the yield (8 years for fruit bearing tree). Market rates of compensation are
assessed by the relevant government authorities (Forest Dept. for timber yielding trees
/Horticulture Dept. fruit bearing trees) The total estimate is submitted for approval of the
competent authority. Payments are made to owners in the presence of local revenue
authorities or Village head/ Sarpanch and respective acknowledgements are obtained.
94. Other Damages: Like bunds, water bodies, fish ponds, approach paths, drainage
and irrigation canals etc. are at best avoided. However, if damaged the Revenue
Department assess the cost of damage as per State Govt. norms. The total estimate is
submitted for approval to the competent authority. Payments are made to owners in the
presence of local revenue authorities or Village head/ Sarpanch and respective
acknowledgements are obtained. Compensation is also paid towards hindrances to power,
telecom carrier & communication lines etc. as per Govt. norms.
4.2. Impact due to construction Substationaugmentation/line bay extension
95. The project components also consist of extension/augmentation work within existing
substations at Tumkur (Pavagada) Pooling station, Tumkur (Vasantnarsapur)
&Devanahally (KPTCL). There will be no impact related to land acquisition or involuntary
resettlement due the augmentation works as the work will be done within the above
existing substations and the land belongs to POWERGRID/KPTCL. Since no fresh land
acquisition is involved, R&R will not be an issue in the instant project. Moreover, the
existinglands are not subject to claims/disputes, and are not used by encroachers and
squatters. Details of substation augmentation under ADB funding are given in Table 4.1:
Table 4.1: Details on Substation Bay Extension
Project Components Permanent Impact (Land Acquisition)
Temporary Impact on loss
of crops
Impact on Loss of Trees
Remarks
Augmentation of 2x500 MVA, 400/220KV transformer, 1x125MVAR
Nil Nil Nil POWERGRID land
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Bus reactor (2nd) &2 nos. line bay at Tumkur (Pavagada) Pooling station Third 400/220 kV, 1x500 MVA transformer at Tumkur(Vasantnarsapur)
Nil Nil Nil POWERGRID land
2 nos. of 400kV line bay at Devanahally (KPTCL) substation
Nil Nil Nil KPTCL land
4.3. Temporary Impacts caused due to Transmission Line (Right of Way) 96. Following section describes the temporary impacts in terms of loss of crops and
also other impact such as loss of trees and small structures etc. This is based on the
preliminary route survey assessment and some assumptions.
4.3.1. Type and Use of Land within Corridor of Right of Way
97. The line corridor will pass through mixed land uses which are generally agricultural
land, private plantation, reverine feature and barren unused land etc. The calculations are
based on preliminary investigation/ survey carried out along the route of transmission lines
and is based on the total line length of the line and its right of way12. The total line length
under the assessment is 359 kilometers(km) which will impact an estimated of 1651.4
hectares (ha) of land. This includes 261 km of line passing through agricultural land
(1200.6 ha. of agricultural land), 33 km of private plantation (151.8 ha of private plantation
land), 5 km of reverine feature (23 ha of reverine land) and 60km of barren/unused land
(276ha of barren/unused land). A brief description about the type and use of land in the
corridor is given in Table 4.2.
Table 4.2:Type and Use of Land within Corridor of RoW (in km/Hectare) Name of the
Line RoW Width (in meter)
Agricultural
land
Private
Plantation Forest
Reverine
feature
Barren/
unused Total
Hiriyur – Mysore
400 kV D/c
46 160 km/ (736 ha)
25 km/ (115 ha)
Nil 1 km/ (4.6 ha)
20 km/ (92 ha)
206 km/ (947.6 ha)
Tumkur -
Devanahally
400kV D/c (Quad)
46 101 km/ (464.6 ha)
8 km/ (36.8 ha)
Nil 4 km/ (18.4 ha)
40 km/ (184
ha)
153 km/ (703.8 ha)
Total 261 km/ (1200.6 ha)
33 km/ (151.8 ha)
Nil 5 km/ (23.0 ha)
60 km/ (276.0 ha)
359 km/ (1651.4 ha)
Source: Preliminary Survey
12
Total Line Length (kilometers) X Right of Way (meters)X1000/ 10,000= Area in Hectare
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4.3.2 Affected Land area or Actual impact on Crop and others
98. For the temporary loss of crops, only agricultural land and private plantation land
are considered for estimation. The damages are not done in complete RoW (46 m for 400
kV D/c) but mostly restricted to tip to tip of the conductor and tower base area where
average affected width/corridor would be limited to 40 meter (maximum). As per
POWERGRID's strategy and practices all out efforts are made to reduce the damages to
crops and to minimize the impact whatsoever. One of the reasons is POWERGRID
schedules its construction activities in lean season or post-harvest periods. Previous
projects executions show only 45% crop damages on an average even within the area of
width 40 meter. For the purpose of calculation of loss of crops and others (impact),
average 40 meter width has been considered for the lines though on higher side. As the
assets of any sorts will not be acquired but during construction, only temporary damages
will occur for which the compensation shall be paid to affected persons as per entitlement
matrix. Based on this, actual impacted area for crops and others damage would be
restricted to 40 meter maximum width in the corridor of agricultural land and private
plantations which work to be 1,176 Ha. (294 km x 40 meter =1176 ha.). Brief description
about the type of land in 40 meter corridor (width) of above transmission line is given in
Table 4.3:
Table 4.3: Estimation of Land area for Crop Damage due to Overhead Lines
Name of the line Width
Considered for
Estimation of
Loss of Crops
and other
impacts (Meter)
Total
Agricultur
al Land
(km)
Total
Private
Plantation
(km)
Total Line
Length
Considered for
Crop
Compensation
(km)
Total Land Area
considered for
Crop
Compensation
(ha.)
Hiriyur – Mysore 400 kV D/c
40 160 25 185 740
Tumkur - Devanahally 400kV D/c (Quad)
40 101 8 109 436
Total 261 33 294 1,176 Source: Preliminary Survey
4.3.3 Loss of Crops due to Transmission Towers
99. During tower foundation, additional area adjoining the actual foundation area will be
affected. For estimation purpose, additional area of 2,000 sq.m. [(60mX60m)-(40mX40m)]
per tower has been considered. Additionally, 198 ha of land are estimated for crop
compensation due to placing of 990 tower footings. Details are given in Table 4.4:
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Table 4.4: Loss of Crop area estimated for Tower Footings Name of the Line No of Towers Area Affected (Ha)
Hiriyur – Mysore 400 kV D/c 559 111.8 Tumkur - Devanahally 400kV D/c (Quad) 431 86.2 Total 990 198
Source: Preliminary Survey
4.3.4 Total loss of Crop area (RoW Corridor and Towers)
100. Based on the above estimation, the total land considered for crop compensation for
transmission line corridor and tower foundation is [294 km x 40 meter = 1176 Ha + 198 Ha
for tower foundation] = 1,374 ha.. As the assets of any sorts will not be acquired but for
temporary damage to crops/trees or any other structures, adequate compensation as per
norms shall be paid to all affected APs. During construction, only temporary damages will
occur for which the compensation shall be paid as per relevant norms. For total towers,
(990 nos.), temporary damages during tower foundation shall be 198 ha. After
construction, the total land loss estimated to be about 0.0990 ha which is 0.050% of the
temporary damage13 area and the land owners have balance land in other areas also.
Thus productive loss due to construction is negligible. However, compensation plan for
APs towards temporary damages shall be required which is a part of this CPTD. Details
are given in Table 4.5.
Table 4.5: Total loss of Crop Area (Corridor RoW and Towers)
Name of the Line Length of Line for Crop
Compensation for Corridor
Area in Hectare for crop
compensation for Corridor
Number of Towers for Crop
Loss
Area in Hectare for loss of crop for Towers
Total Crop Area
(Corridor+Tower) in hectare
Hiriyur – Mysore 400 kV D/c
185 740 559 111.8 851.8
Tumkur- Devanahally 400kV D/c (Quad)
109 436 431 86.2 522.2
Total 294 1,176 990 198 1,374 Source: Preliminary Survey
4.3.5 Loss of Trees
101. Total numbers of trees likely to be affected due to construction of 359 km
transmission line is approximately55,300 out of which 54,500 are private trees and 800 are
government owned trees. During construction, private trees will be compensated as per
13
Total Number of Tower= 990
Total estimated tower Area= 198 hectare Actual impact after construction per Tower= 0.0001 hectare Actual impact after construction for all Tower= 0.0990 Percentage of actual loss after construction compared to the estimated loss= 0.050%
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the entitlement matrix. The major species to be affected are Neem(Azadirachtaindica),
Jackfruit (Artocarpusheterophyllus), Mango (Mangiferaindica), Coconut (Cocos nucifera),
Tamarind(Tamarindusindica) &Arecanut (Areca catechu) etc.. Details on number of trees
for each line are given in Table 4.6:
Table 4.6: Loss of Trees
Name of the Line Trees in Private Area (Numbers)
Trees in Govt. Area (Numbers)
Total Trees (Numbers)
Hiriyur – Mysore 400 kV D/c 35,800 0 35,800 Tumkur - Devanahally 400kV D/c (Quad)
18,700 800 19,500
Total 54,500 800 55,300 Source: Preliminary Survey
4.3.6 Loss of Other Assets (Small Shed in Agriculture Fields)
102. It has been observed during preliminary survey that approximately 18 numbers of
small structures exist along the right of way of the two lines. These are small storage
sheds whichis mostly temporary structure associated with the agricultural fields. People do
not use these small sheds/structures for residential purpose and they use it as storage of
agricultural purpose only. During construction, these will be compensated in cash as per
the entitlement matrix. Details on impacts on small structures are given in Table 4.7.
Table 4.7: Loss of Other Assets
Name of the Line Total Number of storage sheds/structures
Hiriyur – Mysore 400 kV D/c 13
Tumkur - Devanahally 400kV D/c (Quad) 05
Total 18 Source: Preliminary Survey
4.4 Details of Affected Persons
103. As per preliminary survey/ investigation, It is estimated that, total number of affected
persons which may be impacted temporarily will be approximately1,902. Details are given
in Table 4.8. The number of APs in the table refers to the most conservative option.
POWERGRID will schedule civil works in such a way to minimize impacts and substantially
reduce the damages to crops and therefore the number of affected persons and
Agricultural Households (AHH).
Table 4.8: Number of Affected Persons
Name of the Line Total APs
Hiriyur – Mysore 400 kV D/c 1,118 Tumkur - Devanahally 400kV D/c (Quad) 784
Total 1,902
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Source: Preliminary Survey
4.5. Other Damages
104. As far as possible damages to bunds, water bodies, fish ponds, approach paths,
drainage and irrigation canals etc. are avoided. However, if damaged during construction
activities, compensation as per practice is paid after assessment of the cost of damage by
the State Govt. Revenue Department. The total estimate is submitted for approval to the
competent authority. POWERGRID shall pay compensation to owners in the presence of
local revenue authorities or Village head/ Sarpanch and respective acknowledgements are
obtained. Any hindrances to power, telecom carrier & communication lines etc. shall also
be paid as per Govt. norms.
4.6. Impact on Indigenous People 105. Government of India, under Article 342 of the Constitution, considers the following
characteristics to define indigenous peoples [Scheduled Tribes (ST)]:
(i) tribes‟ primitive traits; (ii) distinctive culture;
(iii) shyness with the public at large;
(iv) geographical isolation; and
(v) social and economic backwardness before notifying them as a Scheduled Tribe.
106. Essentially, indigenous people have a social and cultural identity distinct from the
„mainstream‟ society that makes them vulnerable to being overlooked or marginalized in the development processes. STs, who have no modern means of subsistence, with
distinctive culture and are characterized by socio-economic backwardness, could be
identified as Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous people are also characterized by cultural
continuity. Constitution of India identifies schedule areas which are predominately
inhabited by such people. The proposed transmission lines passing through various
districts of Karnataka& Andhra Pradeshwhich have no schedule tribes as such. Hence, no
indigenous population is envisaged in the project area.
107. Government of India has notified scheduled area to safeguard the interests of
indigenous people. Constitution bestows special power to governor, for validating laws, to
be implemented in scheduled V areas. Similarly, autonomous councils have been
constituted to safeguard interests of indigenous people in Scheduled VI areas. Laws such
as Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act, 1996, extends the vision of
self-governance (as enshrined in Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) given in
constitution), to the schedule V areas. Several other safeguards are in place to counter the
vulnerability imposed upon indigenous people because of their origin and socio economic
background. The proposed transmission lines passing through various districts of
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Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh. It may be noted that there is no notified schedule area in
Karnataka State whereas Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh is also not covered under
schedule area of the State. Hence, any possibility of indigenous population getting
impacted due to project intervention is not envisaged.
4.7. Summary of Impacts
108. Based on the above assessment, the temporary impacts on loss of crops, trees,
other structures and number of APs etc. are summarized below in Table 4.9.
Table 4.9: Summary of Impacts
Particulars Details
Line Length (km) 359
Number of Towers 990
Total Area under RoW (ha.) 1,374
Total Aps (Nos.) 1,902
Affected Structures (Small Sheds for agricultural purpose) (Nos.) 18
Area of Temporary Damages (ha.) for crop compensation 1,176
Total Trees (Nos.) (Private + Govt.) 55, 300
(54, 500 + 800) Source: Preliminary Survey
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V. ENTITLEMENTS ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS
5.1. Entitlements
109. In the instant project, there is no involuntary acquisition of land involved and only
temporary damage will occur during construction of transmission lines for which
compensation is paid as per relevant regulations/norms. Compensation towards
temporary damages to all eligible APs including non-title holders is paid after assessment
by relevant authorities of State Govt. APs will be entitled for compensation for diminution
land value and other towards temporary damages to crops/trees/structures etc. as per the
Entitlement Matrix given in Table 5.1.
110. All APs are paid compensation for actual damages irrespective of their religion,
caste and their economic status. As an additional assistance, construction contractors are
encouraged to hire local labour that has the necessary skills.
5.2. Entitlement Matrix
111. An Entitlement Matrix for the subprojects is given in Table 5.1.
Table 5.1: Entitlement Matrix
S. N
Type of Issue/ Impact
Beneficiary Entitlement Options
1. Loss of crops and trees
Title Holder
Compensation at market rate for crops and 8 years income for fruit bearing trees. APs will be given advance notice to harvest their crops. Timber will be retained by the owner.
2. Loss of crops and trees
Tenant/ sharecropper/leaseholder14
Only the cultivator15 will get compensation at market rate for crops and 8 years income for fruit bearing trees. APs will be given advance notice to harvest their crops.
3. Other damages (if applicable)
All APs16 Replacement cost as assessed by the concerned authority.
4. Loss of structure a) House (i) Loss /Removal of
House Titleholders/ Non-titleholders
Cash compensation at replacement cost (without deduction for salvaged material) plus Rs. 25,000/- assistance (based on prevailing GoI norms for weaker section housing) for construction of house plus transition benefits
14
This may include non-titled APs 15
POWERGRID will explain to AP tenant/sharecropper/leaseholder that the compensation will be provided to the cultivator and the sharing arrangements will have to be determined among themselves
16 Titled and Non-titled
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S. N
Type of Issue/ Impact
Beneficiary Entitlement Options
as per category-5 below.
b) Shop/ Institutions (i) Loss /Removal of
House Titleholders/ Non-titleholders
Cash compensation plus Rs. 10,000/- for construction of working shed/shop plus rehabilitation assistance equivalent to 1 year income plus transition benefits as per category-5 below.
5. Losses during transition of displaced persons/ establishments/ Shifting / Transport
Family/unit
Provision of transport or equivalent cash for shifting of material/ cattle from existing place to alternate place.
6 Impacts on vulnerable APs
Vulnerable APs17
One time lump sum assistance to vulnerable households on recommendation of State Authority. This will be paid over and above other assistance. Vulnerable APs to get priority under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.
7 Land area below tower base
Owner 85% of land cost as decided by District Magistrate (#)
8 Land coming in corridor of width of Right of Way
Owner
15% of land cost as decided by District Magistrate (#)
(#)As per MoP guidelines Oct’2015 for payment of compensation toward damages in respect to RoW of transmission line.
* Assistance/help of Forest department for timber yielding trees and Horticulture department for fruit bearing trees shall be taken for assessing the true value.
5.3. Procedure of Tree/crop compensation
112. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 164 of the Electricity Act, 2003,
Ministry of Power vide Gazette notification dated 24th Dec, 2003 has authorized
POWEGRID to exercise all the power vested in the Telegraph Authority under part-III of the
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, to place and maintain transmission lines under over along or
across and posts in or upon, any immoveable property. The provisions of same act in
Section 10 (d) stipulates that the user agency shall pay full compensation to all interested
for any damages sustained during the execution of said work. Accordingly, POWERGRID
pays compensation to land owners towards damages, if any, for tree, crop etc. during
implementation of project as well as during operation and maintenance phase. The
procedure followed for such compensation is as follows:
17
Vulnerable APs include scheduled tribes/ scheduled caste/ households headed by women/ physically handicapped/ disabled families, etc. as certified by local authority.
.
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113. POWERGRID follows the principle of Avoidance, Minimization and Mitigation in the
construction of line in agricultural field having crop due to inherent flexibility in phasing the
construction activity and tries to defer construction in cropped area to facilitate crop
harvesting. However, if it is unavoidable and is likely to affect project schedule,
compensation is given at market rate for standing crops. All efforts are also taken to
minimize the crop damage to the extent possible in such cases.
114. As regards trees coming in the Right of Way (RoW) following procedure is adopted
for enumeration:
All the trees which are coming within the clearance belt of ROW on either side of the
center line are identified and marked/numbered from one AP to the other and
documented;
Type, Girth (Measured 1 m. above ground level), approximate height of the tree is
also noted for each tree;
Trees belonging to Govt., Forest, Highways and other local bodies may be
separately noted down or timely follow up with the concerned authorities for
inspection and removal;
Guava, Lemon, and other hybrid trees which are not of tall growing nature are not
marked for cutting since these trees can be crossed using standard tower
extensions, if required.
115. A prior notice is served to the land owners informing that the proposed transmission
line is being routed through the property of the individual. The notice shall contain the
particulars of the land, ownership details and the details of the trees/crops inevitability likely
to be damaged during the course of the construction of the proposed transmission line and
acknowledgement received from land owner. A copy of said notice is further issued to the
Revenue Officer, who has been authorized by the State Govt. for the purpose of
assessment/valuation and disbursement of compensation to the affected parties.
116. The revenue officer shall further issue a notice of intimation to the concerned land
owner and inspect the site to verify the documents related to the proof of ownership and a
detailed Mahazar is prepared for the identified trees and crops inevitability damaged during
the course of the construction. For assessing the true value of timber yielding trees, help
of forest officials is taken and for fruit bearing trees, help of Horticulture department is
taken.
117. The Mahazars shall contain the land owner details type of tree/crop, its present age,
variety, yielding pattern etc. and the same is prepared at site in the presence of the land
owner. These Mahazar are further compiled and a random verification is conducted by the
concerned District Collector or his authorized representative in order to ascertain the
assessment carried out by the revenue office is genuine and correct. After this process the
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District collector issues a tree cutting permit to POWERGRID to enable removal / damage
to the standing tree/crop identified in the line corridor.
118. Once the tree/crop is removed/damaged, POWERGRID shall issue a tree
cutting/crop damaged notice to the land owner with a copy to the Revenue Officer to
process the compensation payment. Based on the above the compensation payment is
prepared for this purpose. The detailed valuation statement is verified at various levels and
approval of payment of compensation is accorded by the concerned District Collectors.The
land requirement for erection of tower legs is very small i.e. for each leg of tower actual
constructionis done on a small square area with side length ranging from 0.20 to 0.49
meter depending on the types of tower. Four such square pieces of land will be required to
place the legs of tower. The area that becomes unavailable because of the erection of
tower legs for an average 400KV D/c transmission tower ranges from 1.0 sq.m. of
land.This impact on agriculture land is negligible. However, while assessing the
compensation for damages, POWERGRID considers larger area during calculation of
damages (approximately 60 x 60 m= 3600 sq.m.) compared to an actual area of about (40
x 40 m=1600 sq.m.) which allows for a buffer. Thus payment for buffer portion adequately
compensates the permanent inability to crop the small areas of land occupied by the tower
footings, which is also explained to affected persons during consultation/measurement
survey. A sample proforma for compensation is enclosed as Annexure-5.
119. On approval of compensation, the revenue officer shall further intimate the amount
payable to the different land owners and POWERGRID arranges the payment by way of
cheque/online transfer to the affected parties. The payment is further disbursed at the local
village office after due verification of the documents in presence of other witnesses.
Process of tree/crop compensation is depicted in Figure-5.1.
120. For other damages such as damage to bunds, water bodies, fish ponds, approach
paths, drainage and irrigation canals etc., State Govt. Revenue Department assess the
cost of damage. The total estimate is submitted for approval to the competent authority.
Payments are made to owners in the presence of local revenue authorities or Village head/
Sarpanch and respective acknowledgements are obtained and POWERGRID pays the
compensation. Further any hindrances to power, telecom carrier & communication lines
etc. shall also be paid as per Govt. norms.
5.4. Compensation for Structure
121. No physical displacement is envisaged in the proposed project. Displacement of
structures is normally not envisaged due to flexibility of routing of transmission/distribution
line. However, whenever it is necessary, compensation for structures as per entitlement
matrix shall be provided (refer Table- 5.1). In the instant case, 18 numbers of small
structures likely to be encountered in the right of way of proposed transmission lines.
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These are small sheds/small storage which are associated with the agricultural fields.
People do not use these small structures/sheds for residential purpose. A notice for
damage is issued to APs and the joint measurement by POWERGRID and APs will be
done and verified by revenue official for actual damages. The compensation will be paid to
the APs as decided by committee based on State government norms. Hence,
compensation is paid parallely with the construction activity of line.
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Figure-5.1: Tree / Crop Compensation Process
Association of Forest / Horticulture
Deptt.for assessment of
value of timber and fruit bearing trees
respectively.
Grievance Procedure AP may represent if
not satisfied with assessment to
revenue or to DC for revision/review.
If he/she is still not satisfied may move
to court.
Local
Issue of tree cutting permit by DC
Cutting of trees by POWERGRID and issue of cutting certificate to land owner and revenue official by POWERGRID
Preparation of checklist and valuation statement by revenue
official
Disbursement of compensation to affected farmers and acknowledgement
Approval of valuation statement by DC
If the line passing through private
cultivable areas.
Detailed / Check Survey of final route alignment to fix the angle
point and tower spotting
Preparation of assessment sheet by Revenue official at site in
presence of land owner, POWERGRID and two witnesses.
Inspection / verification by DC or his authorized representative
Issue of Notice under Indian Telegraph Act to the landowner
Walk over / preliminary survey of route alignment
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VI. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION &PARTICIPATION
6.1. Consultations
122. Public consultation/information is an integral part of the POWERGRID project cycle.
POWERGRID follows a well-defined procedure for conducting public consultation involving
different techniques as laid down in its ESPP, which is also approved by The World Bank
under the Use of Country System (UCS). There are 10 different techniques which are used
either independently or in combination appropriately at different milestones of the project
depending on field conditions. The location for public meeting is usually selected at every
50-100 km involving major villages/habitated area en-route of line. However, in other
villages/parts, informal group meetings or other techniques are applied for consultation.
The consultation and feedback process is a continuous one and implemented regularly at
different milestone of project cycle.
123. The process of consultation and information dissemination begins even before the
start of work as POWERGRID informs the general public by publishing in 2 (Two) local
newspapers in vernacular language on implementation of project indicating the route of
final alignment with name of the town /villages its passing. During survey also
POWERGRID site officials meet people and inform them about the routing of transmission
lines. During construction, every individual, on whose land line is constructed and people
affected by RoW, are consulted. Apart from this, Public consultation using different
technique like Public Meeting, Small Group Meeting, Informal Meeting shall also be carried
out during different activities of project cycle. During such consultation the public are
informed about the project in general and in particular about the following:
Complete project plan (i.e. its route and terminating point and substations, if any, in
between);
Design standards in relation to approved international standards;
Health impacts in relation to EMF;
Measures taken to avoid public utilities such as school, hospitals, etc.;
Other impacts associated with transmission lines and POWERGRID approach to
minimizing and solving them;
Trees and crop compensation process.
124. In the instant project also, many group meetings were organized (informally and
formally) in all villages where the interventions are likely to happen. Such consultation
culminated in public meeting organized at different locations as provided in Table- 4.1.
These meetings were attended by Village panchayat president & members,
Senior/respected person of village, affected persons, interested villagers/ general public.To
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ensure maximum participation, prior intimation in local language was given and such
notices were also displayed at prominent places/panchayat office etc. Details of above
public consultation meetings including minutes of meeting, list of participants and
photographs are enclosed asAnnexure - 6.
Table 6.1 Details of Consultations
Date of
meeting
Venue of Meeting No. of
villagers
attended
Persons Attended
15.03.2017 Village- Muddanahalli District- Hassan, State- Karnataka
54 Village panchayat president &
members, affected persons
interested villagers/ general public.
01.07.2016
Village-Kyataganacherlu District- Tumkur State- Karnataka
56 Village panchayat members,
affected persons interested
villagers/ general public.
125. During consultations/interaction processes with people of the localized areas,
POWERGRID field staffs explained benefit of the project, impacts of transmission line,
payment of compensation for damaged of crops, trees and structures etc. as per Indian
Electricity Act, 2003 and Telegraph Act, 1885 and measures to avoid public utilities such as
schools, hospital etc. People more or less welcomed the construction of the proposed
project. Likely affected people (APs) requested for timely payment of compensation
towards crops etc. if damaged during construction activities at the market rate.
126. Various issues inter alia raised by the people during public consultation and
informal group meetings are as follows;
Potential job opportunities die to the Project
Provision for compensation for damages caused by project;
Health & safety;
Impact on ground water;
Diminution of land value;
Improvement of Power availability of the area.
127. POWERGRID field staff explained above questions as follows:
POWERGRID cannot provide employment to the villagers directly however there is
scope for petty contracts like providing vehicles, housekeeping, gardening, etc. in
our projects where preference will be given to project affected people during
construction and also post construction.
Tree / crop compensation would be paid as per the rates fixed / determined by the
revenue / forest / horticulture department officials of the state. As per the provisions
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of Indian Telegraph Act, POWERGRID only has user rights on the land and the land
owners can continue their cultivation as usual below the line.
There is no recorded evidence on health impact due to transmission lines, either in
humans or animals
As a part of the Corporate Social Responsibility, POWERGRID would take up
developmental activities in the villages along the routes of transmission line, after
identifying the requirements of the village through a need based baseline survey.
Groundwater will not be affected by transmission line projects.
POWERGRID will follow the guidelines of Ministry of Power in paying the land cost
for the tower footing area and Right of Way (Corridor). These rates are determined
by State Govt.(District Magistrate) as per guideline value/circle rate etc. restricted to
85% of the land value for tower foot area and maximum 15% of the land value for
the RoW.
POWERGRID can only transmit power to the States and distribution to the
household /village level is the responsibility of the State Utilities. However,
implementation of these lineswill contribute to the development of power situation of
the region.
128. POWERGRID representative replied their queries were replied to satisfaction and it
was assured that compensation would be paid in time after Revenue department
fixed/award the amount.
6.2. Plan for further Consultation and Community Participation during Project Implementation
129. The process of such consultation to be continued during project implementation and
even during O&M stage. The progress and proposed plan for Public consultation is
described in Table 6.2
Table 6.2: Plan for Future Consultations
S.N. Activity Technique Schedule
1. Detailed/
Check survey
Formal/Informal Meeting at different
places (20-50 Km) en-route final
route alignment of line
Public meeting during
pre- construction stage
2. Construction
Phase
Localized group meeting,
Pamphlet/Information brochures,
Public display etc.
During entire
construction period.
3. O&M Phase Information brochures, Operating field
offices, Response to public enquiries,
Press release etc.
Continuous process as
and when required.
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6.3. Information Disclosure
130. The draft/summary CPTD will be disclosed to the affected households and other
stakeholders by placing it on website. POWERGRID site officials visit construction sites
frequently during construction and meet with APs and discuss about norms and practices
of damages and compensation to be paid for them. A notice is also issued to APs after the
detailed/ check survey and finalization of tower location during the construction. Affected
persons also visit site/construction offices of POWERGRID to know about the
compensation norms and policies and to discuss their grievances. The executive summary
of the CPTD and Entitlement Matrix will also be made available to public through
POWERGRID‟s construction offices/ sites in local language (i.e. Kannada&Telegu). The
collection of comments will take place after one month of the disclosure of the CPTD,
followed by the compilation of the comments and responses received. Subsequently,
POWERGRID will organize further public consultation meetings with the stakeholders to
share the views of public on the Plan for all possible clarifications. Any feasiblefeedback
from the consultation will be reviewed and incorporated in the revised and final CPTD. The
consultation process will continue throughout the project implementation period.
POWERGRID will disclose revisions of the CPTD and updates if any, on its website and
provide relevant information of monitoring reports to affected people and other
stakeholders. This is to be done in a timely manner and in English and local language (i.e.
Kannada/Telegu).
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VII. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 7.1 General
131. POWERGRID will be the Implementing Agency (IA) for the Project. The
implementation and monitoring are critical activities shall be followed as per
Implementation Chart/Schedule. Monitoring is a continuous process for POWERGRID
projects at all the stages are it the site selection, construction or maintenance. The success
of POWERGRID lies in its strong monitoring systems. Apart from the site managers
reviewing the progress on daily basis regular project review meetings are held at least on
monthly basis which is chaired by Executive Director of the region wherein apart from
construction issues the environmental aspects of the projects are discussed and remedial
measures taken wherever required. The exceptions of these meetings are submitted to the
Directors and Chairman & Managing Director of the Corporation. The progress of various
on-going projects is also informed to the Board of Directors. Following is the organization
support system for proper implementation and monitoring of Environmental & Social
Management Plan:
7.2 Various Levels
7.2.1. Corporate Level
132. An Environmental Management Cell at corporate level was created within
POWERGRID in 1992 and subsequently upgraded to an Environment Management
Department (EMD) in 1993 and in 1997 it has been further upgraded to Environment &
Social Management Deptt. (ESMD) by incorporating social aspect of project. Briefly, the
ESMD‟s responsibilities are as follows:
Advising and coordinating RHQs and Site to carry out environmental and social
surveys for new projects;
Assisting RHQs and site to finalize routes of entire power transmission line
considering environmental and social factors that could arise en-route;
Help RHQs and Site to follow-up with the state forest offices and other state
departments in expediting forest clearances and the land acquisition process of
various ongoing and new projects;
Act as a focal point for interaction with the MoEF&CC for expediting forest
clearances and follow-ups with the Ministry of Power;
Imparts training to POWERGRID‟s Regional Head Quarters (RHQs) & Site Officials on environment and social issues and their management plan.
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7.2.2. Regional Level
133. At its Regional Office, POWERGRID has an Environmental and Social Management
cell (ESMC) to manage Environmental and Social issues and to coordinate between
ESMD at the Corporate level and the Construction Area Office (CAO) of site. The key
functions envisaged for ESMC are:
Advising and coordinating field offices to carry out environmental and social surveys
for new projects envisaged in the Corporate Investment Plan;
Assisting the ESMD and CAOs to finalize routes of entire power transmission lines
considering the environmental and social factors that could arise en-route;
To follow-up forest clearances and land acquisition processes with state forest
offices and other state departments for various ongoing and new projects;
Acting as a focal point for interaction with the ESMD and CAOs on various
environmental and social aspects.
7.2.3. Site Office
134. At the Construction Area Office (CAO) level, POWERGRID has made the head of
the site responsible for implementing the environmental and social aspects of project and
is also head of Environmental and Social Management Team (ESMT) at site. Key functions
of the ESMT are:
Conduct surveys on environmental and social aspects to finalize the route for the
power transmission projects
Conduct surveys & Interact with Revenue Authorities for land acquisition.
Interact with the Forest Departments to make the forest proposal and follow it up for
MoEF&CC clearance.
Implementation of Environment Management Plan (EMP)/CPTD
Monitoring of EMP/CPTD & producing periodic reports on the same.
7.3. Arrangement for CPTD Implementation
135. POWERGRID will implement the CPTD and will do the overall coordination,
planning, implementation, financing and maintaining all databases, work closely with APs
and other stakeholders. The database will be managed by POWERGRID through its
Regional ESMC staffs by collecting input from the field staffs which may be monitored/audit
by the external monitoring agency, if required. POWERGRID will ensure that local
governments are involved in the plans implementation to facilitate settlement of
compensation related activities in timely manner. Based on regularly updated social
assessment & compensation data, a central database will also be maintained by
POWERGRID. Roles and responsibilities of various agencies for CPTD implementation
are presented in Table 7.1.
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Table 7.1: Agencies Responsible for CPTD Implementation
Activity Agency Responsible Implementing CPTD Field staffs, POWERGRID Updating the CPTD ESMC (RHQ), POWERGRID
Review and Approval of CPTD POWERGRID Verification survey for identification of APs POWERGRID field staffs & Revenue
officials Survey for identification of plots for
Crop/Tree/ other damages Compensation POWERGRID & Revenue officials
Consultation and disclosure of CPTD to APs POWERGRID & Revenue officials Compensation award and payment of
compensation Revenue Deptt. / Competent Authority
Fixing of replace cost and assistance Revenue Deptt. / Competent Authority Payment of replacement cost compensation POWERGRID
Takeover temporary possession of land/houses
POWERGRID and Revenue Department
Hand over temporary possession land to contractors for construction
POWERGRID
Notify construction starting date to APs POWERGRID field staffs Restoration of temporarily acquired land to
its original state including restoration of private or common property resources
Contractors subject to monitoring by POWERGRID
Development, maintenance and updating of Compensation database
POWERGRID
Development, maintenance and updating of central database
POWERGRID
Internal monitoring POWERGRID External monitoring, if required External Monitoring Agency
7.4. Staff Training on Environment and Social Issues
136. Environment and Social Management Department (ESMD) in association with HRD
organizes training program on Environment and Social Management (E & S M) including
Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, ISO-14001 requirements. During FY 2015-
16 and FY 2016-17, POWERGRID have been imparted training of 512 & 751 mandays
respectively on E & S aspects. Selected officials have also been attended The World Bank
sponsored training program on R&R at different places like Hyderabad, Bangalore and
Udaipur. Officials have also attended safeguard training programme organized by ADB.
Executives at ground levels have shown remarkable improvement in appreciating/ dealing
with these issues. Apart from these, dedicated program in all other technical training
program one slot is invariably provided particularly for Environmental & Social issues and
it‟s Management.
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VIII. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM
137. Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) is an integral and important mechanism for
addressing/resolving the concern and grievances in a transparent and swift manner. Many
minor concerns of peoples are addressed during public consultation process initiated at the
beginning of the project. For handling grievance, Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) will
be established at two places, one at the project/scheme level and another at Corporate/HQ
level. The GRCs shall include members from POWERGRID, Local Administration,
Panchayat Members, Affected Persons representative and reputed persons from the
society on nomination basis under the chairmanship of project head. The composition of
GRC shall be disclosed in Panchayat/Village council offices and concerned district
headquarter for wider coverage.
138. The complainant will also be allowed to submit its complaint to local project official
who will pass it to GRC immediately but not more than 5 days of receiving such complaint.
The first meeting of GRC will be organized within 15 days of its constitution/disclosure to
formulate procedure and frequency of meeting. In case of any complaint, GRC meeting
shall be convened within 15 days. If Project level GRC not able to take decision it may
refer the complaint to corporate GRC for solution. GRC endevour will be to pronounce its
decision within 30-45 days of receiving grievances. In case complainant/appellant is not
satisfied with the decision of project level GRC they can make an appeal to corporate GRC
for review.
139. The corporate level GRC shall function under the chairmanship of Director (Project) who will nominate other members of GRC including one representative from Environment and Social Management Department (ESMD) who is conversant with the environment & social issues. The meeting of Corporate GRC shall be convened within 7-10 days of receiving the reference from Project level GRC or complainant directly and pronounce its decision within next 15 days.
140. Additionally, grievance redressal is in built in crop/tree compensation process where
affected persons are given a chance to place their grievances after issuance of notice by
revenue officials on the basis of assessment of actual damages. Grievances received
towards compensation are generally addressed in open forum and in the presence of
many witnesses. Process of spot verification and random checking by the district collector/
its authorised representative also provides forum for raising the grievance towards any
irregularity/complain. Apart from this, POWERGRID officials also address to the complaints
of affected farmers and the same are forwarded to revenue official for doing the needful. All
efforts shall be made to redress/decision on the complaints within 30 to 45 days maximum.
POWERGRID will develop, improve, and maintain recording and tracking systems for
GRM as per the Action Plan for Safeguards. The proposed mechanism does not impede
access to the country‟s judicial or administrative remedies. Details are depicted below inFigure-8.1.
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Figure-8.1: Grievance Redress Mechanism
Notice to APs by POWERGRID
Revenue Official Assessment in presence of APs/ POWERGRID Field
Staff
APs satisfied, NOC issued, Award &
Process for payment
If APs not satisfied
Payment to APs
APs approach to POWERGRID as well as DC of the District
DC hears the
grievance in forums
DC inspects site/ Spot
verification
DC passes order as deemed fit
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IX. BUDGET
141. The CPTD Implementation cost estimate for the project includes eligible
compensation for loss of crops/ trees/ sheds, diminution land value, support cost for
implementation of CPTD, monitoring and other administrative cost etc. A budget provision
has also been made for compensation for Tower Base (85% of the land cost) and RoW
Corridor (15% of the land cost) as per MoP guidelines. Accordingly, the cost has been
estimated in the budget by including these provisions. However, this is a tentative budget
which may change during the original course of implementation. The unit cost for the loss
of crop has been derived through rapid field appraisal and based on POWERGRID's
previous experience of similar project implementation. Contingency provision equivalent to
3% of the total cost has also been made to accommodate any variations from this
estimate. Sufficient Budget has been provided to cover all compensation towards crops
losses, other damages etc. As per POWERGRID‟s previous projects and strategy for minimization of impacts, an average of 40-50% of the affected land area is expected for
compensation for crops and other damages. Structure will be avoided to the extent
possible. However, if any structure is affected, budget provisions are available to cover all
damages as per entitlement matrix. In any case no residential structure shall be affected.
Details of budget estimation is presented below;
9.1. Compensation for Crops and Trees
142. The crop compensation is calculated in consultation with revenue authorities in
terms of yield/hectare and rate/quantity for prevailing crops in the area. Similarly, tree
compensation is calculated on basis of tree enumeration, tree species and an estimate of
the yield. In case of fruit bearing trees compensation will be calculated on the basis of 8
years yield (assessed by revenue/horticulture department). Market rates of compensation
are assessed by the relevant government authorities. The estimation of crop and tree
damages are based on preliminary investigation and accordingly budgetary provisions are
made which will be updated during implementation. Details of line wise cost are given in
Table 9.1 below.
Table 9.1: Cost of Compensation for Crops and Trees
Sl N.
Name of the Line Total
Length (Km)
Compensation /Km (In Lakh)
Total compensation cost for Crops &
trees (Lakh) 1. Hiriyur – Mysore 400 kV D/c 206.0 5.0 1030.0 2. Tumkur - Devanahally 400kV D/c (Quad) 153.0 5.0 765.0
Total 1795.00
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9.2 Compensation for Land for Tower Base and RoW Corridor
143. The land area for tower base for 400 kV is estimated as 0.172 acre per km.
Similarly, for RoW corridor the area is estimated 11.19 acre per km. However, the cost of
land varies depending on land use type of the project area. In the instant project, land rate
@ Rs. 15 lakh/acre for agriculture land in rural setting and @ Rs. 25 lakh/acre in
Urban/Semi-urban areas near Cities/Towns has been considered for calculation of land
compensation. Accordingly the cost of compensation for land for entire length is thus
estimated as Rs. 794.91 Lakh for tower base and Rs. 9062.06 Lakh for RoW corridor. A
detail of line wise cost is given below in Table 9.2.
Table 9.2: Cost of Land Compensation for Tower Base & RoW Corridor
Name of the line Line
length
(km)
Nos.
of
Tower
Total Land
Area for Tower Base (acre)
Total Land
Area for
RoW
Corridor*
(acre )
Compen
sation for
Tower
base
(In lakh)
Compen
sation for
Corridor
(In lakh)
Total
Land
Compen
sation
(ln lakh)
Compensation@ Rs.15 lakh/acre(Mostly agriculture land in rural setting)
Hiriyur – Mysore 400 kV D/c
198.5 538 34.14 2362.15 435.28 5314.83 5750.11
Tumkur - Devanahally 400kV D/c (Quad)
103.0 291 17.71 1152.57 225.80 2593.28 2819.08
Tumkur - Devanahally 400kV D/c (Quad)**
50 140 8.6 559.5 129.00 839.25 968.25
Compensation@ Rs.25 lakh/acre(Mostly Urban/Semi-urban areas near Cities/Towns)
Hiriyur – Mysore 400 kV D/c
7.5 21 1.29 83.92 4.83 314.70 319.53
Total 359 990 61.74 4158.14 794.91 9062.06 9856.97
*Effective RoW corridor has been considered after excluding tower base area ** Compensation calculated @ 100% of land cost for tower base and 10% for corridor d as per Govt. of AP notification dated 20.06.17 for line stretch in Andhra Pradesh
9.3. Summary of Budget
144. The total indicative cost is estimated to be INR 12048.80 lakh equivalent to USD
20.06 million. Details are given in Table 9.3. The following estimated budget is part of
complete project cost as on date. However, actual updation of the estimated cost shall be
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updated during execution.
Table 9.3: Summary of Budget
Item Amount in
Lakh (INR)
Amount in
(Million USD)
A. Compensation
A-1: Loss of Crops and Trees 1795.00 2.99
A-2: Land Compensation for Tower Base and RoW Corridor 9856.97 16.42
Sub Total-A 11651.97 19.41
B: Implementation Support Cost
B-1: Man-power involved for CPTD Implem. & Monitoring 35.90 0.060
B-2: External Monitoring, if required 10.00 0.016
Sub Total- B 45.90 0.076
Total (A+B) 11697.87 19.48
Contingency (3%) 350.93 0.58
Grand Total 12048.80 20.06
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X. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
145. Assuming Award letter for execution of work to be placed in 3rd quarter of 2017, the
following work schedule is drawn for implementation of CPTD. Tentative implementation
schedule for project including various sub tasks presented in Table 10.1.
Table 10.1 Tentative Implementation Schedule
Sl.
No.
Activity 2017 2018 2019
Q
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2
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3
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4
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1. Initial CPTD Matrix disclosure
2. Detailed Survey
3. Public Consultation
4. Compensation Plan Implementation
i) Compilation of land record, ownership,
ii) Finalization of list of APs, fixing rate by DC
iii) Serving of Notice to APs
iv) Joint assessment &acknowledgement by APs
v) Validation of Compensation amount
vi) Compensation Payment
5. Civil Works
6. Review/ Activity Monitoring
i) Monthly
ii) Quarterly
iii) Half yearly
iv) Annual
7. Grievance redress
8. CPTD Documentation
9. External Monitoring, if required
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XI. MONITORING AND REPORTING
146. Monitoring is a continuous process at all stages of project. Monitoring of CPTD
implementation will be the responsibility of POWERGRID.
147. Internal monitoring will include: (i) administrative monitoring: daily planning,
implementation, feedback and trouble shooting, maintenance, and progress reports and (ii)
socio-economic monitoring: compensation for land/crops/trees or any other damages,
demolition if any, salvaging materials, dates for consultations and number of
grievance/complaints received etc.. Monitoring and reports documenting progress on
compensation/ implementation of CPTD will be provided by POWERGRID to ADB for
review semi-annually.
148. POWERGRID will engage the services of an independent agency/External
monitoring, If required, and provisions for the same have been made in the budget
component.
149. POWERGRID is well equipped to implement and monitor its environment and social
management plan including CPTD. Organizational Support Structure for monitoring of
above is given in Figure-11.1. Monitoring report will be submitted to ADB semi-annually
and the same will be disclosed on POWERGRID's and ADB's website.
Figure – 11.1: Organization Support Structure for Safeguard Monitoring
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ANNEXURES
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ANNEXURE-1: EVALUATION OF ALTERNATE ROUTE ALIGNMENTS Three different alignments were studied with the help of published data/maps such as Forest Atlas, Survey of India topographic sheets, etc. and walkover survey to arrive at the most optimum route to be considered for detailed survey. The line wise comparative detail of these alternatives is placed in below: 1. HIRIYUR- MYSORE 400 KV D/C LINE S.N Description Alternative-I Alternative-II Alternative-III
1. Route particulars
i. Route Length (km) 206 208 196
ii. Terrain Hilly 5% 10% 10%
Plain 90% 90% 90% 2. Environmental impact i. Name of District(s)
through which the line passes
Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mandya, & Mysore
Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mandya, & Mysore
Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mandya, & Mysore
ii. Town in alignment Birenahalli, Mattod, Vaddarahatti,
Rampura, Adihalli, Suranahalli,
Kidakanahalli, Agrahara,
Bommenahalli, Baladare,Haruvalli,
Muddanahalli Samudravalli
Chaudenahalli, Beekanahalli,
Adaguru, Hosahalli Gungralchatra &
Mydanahalli
Birenahalli, Kunikere, Yelladakere,
Arsingundi, Kembala, Melanahalli, Madenur Pochakatte,Lakkihalli
Doddabidare, Sorlamavu, Jogipura,
Diggenahalli, Hosahalli, Anandur
Saratavalli, Bastipura Gollarahatti Mavinahalli,
Basavanahalli, Dadadahalli
Birenahalli, Kunikere, Yelladakere,Nulenur,
Sangenahalli, Bhirapur, Tandaga,
Chowdlapur,Adihalli,Chikkabidare,
Kunikenahalli, Hulikere, Bastipura
Gudenahalli, Kirisave Antanahalli,Yelekere,
Dodighatta, Lokanahalli,
Gummanahalli, Mandi bettahalli,
iii. House within RoW Shall be ascertained after detailed survey
Shall be ascertained after detailed survey
Shall be ascertained after detailed survey
iv. Forest involvement (km/ha.)
Nil Nil Nil
v. Type of Forest (RF/PF)& whether part of Wildlife Area/ Elephant corridor/ Biodiversity Hotspots/ Biosphere Reserve/ Wetlands or any other environmentally sensitive area, if any
N.A N.A N.A
vi. Density of Forest N.A N.A N.A
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S.N Description Alternative-I Alternative-II Alternative-III vii. Type of flora Neem(Azadirachta
indica), Jackfruit (Artocarpus
heterophyllus), Mango (Mangifera indica), Coconut (Cocos nucifera),
Tamarind(Tamarindus indica), Peepal (Ficus religiosa), Arecanut (Areca
catechu), etc.
Mango (Mangifera indica), Coconut (Cocos
nucifera), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Jackfruit (Artocarpus
heterophyllus),Tamarind (Tamarindus indica),
Peepal (Ficus religiosa), Arecanut (Areca catechu), etc.
Neem (Azadirachta indica), Mango
(Mangifera indica), Coconut (Cocos
nucifera), Jackfruit (Artocarpus
heterophyllus),Tamarind (Tamarindus indica),
Peepal (Ficus religiosa), Arecanut (Areca catechu), etc.
viii. Type of fauna Domestic species like Goat (Capra hircus), Cow (Bos indicus), Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and also monkey (Macaca
fascicularis), squirrel (Funambulus
palmarum) etc.
Domestic species like Goat (Capra hircus), Cow (Bos indicus), Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and also monkey (Macaca
fascicularis), squirrel (Funambulus
palmarum) etc.
Domestic species like Goat (Capra hircus), Cow (Bos indicus), Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and also monkey (Macaca
fascicularis), squirrel (Funambulus
palmarum) etc.
ix. Endangered species, if any
Nil Nil Nil
x. Historical/cultural Monuments, if any
Nil Nil Nil
3. Compensation Cost (In Rs.):
i. Crop (Non Forest)
Apprx.1030.00 lakh (@ 5 lakhs/km)
Apprx.1040.00 lakh (@ 5 lakhs/km)
Apprx.980.00 lakh (@ 5 lakhs/km)
ii. Land for Tower Base & RoW Corridor
Apprx.5449.78 lakh
Apprx.5502.70 lakh
5184.20 lakh
iii. Forest (CA+NPV) Nil Nil Nil 4. Major Crossings (nos.):
i. Highway(NH/SH) 5 3 2 ii. Power Line 22 19 17 iii. Railway Line 3 4 4
iv. River Crossing 3 3 1
5. Overall remarks Although line length is more, route is preferred due to involvement of less habitated area and lesser plantation area Hence, minimum RoW issue & tree felling anticipated.
Line length is longest and also involves more RoW problems due to dense plantation area and more tree felling.
Line length is shorter but line route involve dense plantation area and more tree felling. More RoW problems is anticipated at Mysore end as corridor area is too close to Mysore city & Brindavan gardens
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From the above comparative analysis of three alternative routes, it is evident that none of the three alternative routes studied involves forest area. Although, line length of Alternative-I is higher than Alternate-III but minimum RoW problems are anticipated due to involvement of less habitated area as well as plantation area as compared to Alternative-II & III. Further, lesser degree of environmental impacts like minimum tree felling and construction and operational problems are anticipated. Hence, Alternative -I is considered as the most optimum route and recommended for detailed survey.
2. TUMKUR PS - DEVANAHALLI 400 KV D/C (QUAD) LINE S.N Description Alternative-I Alternative-II Alternative-III
1. Route particulars
i. Route Length (km) 153 170 176 ii. Terrain
Hilly Nil Nil Nil Plain 100% 100% 100%
2. Environmental impact i. Name of District(s)
through which the line passes
Tumkur, Anantapur, Chikkabalpur,
Bangalore Rural
Tumkur, Anantapur, Chikkabalpur,
Bangalore Rural
Tumkur, Anantapur, Chikkabalpur,
Bangalore Rural ii. Town in alignment Kyataganacherlu,
Nalluru, Thirumani, Naranagepalle,
Maluguru, Bucherla, Mavuturu, Jalige, Gauribidanur &
Bagalur
Kyataganacherlu, Thimmapuram, Garimekulapalli,
Kothapalli, Bagalur Venkatapura,
Hindupur, Chikajala, & Doddaballapur,
Kyataganacherlu, Hussainpura,
Penukonda, Bagalur Pattikuntapalli,
Gudibanda,Chikajala, Chikkaballapur &
Devanahalli iii. House within RoW Shall be ascertained
after detailed survey Shall be ascertained after detailed survey
Shall be ascertained after detailed survey
iv. Forest (km/ha.) Nil 1 Ha. Nil
v. Type of Forest (RF/PF)& whether part of Wildlife Area/ Elephant corridor/ Biodiversity Hotspots/ Biosphere Reserve/ Wetlands or any other environmentally sensitive area, if any
N.A RF N.A
vi. Density of Forest N.A Moderate N.A
vii. Type of flora Grapes (Vitisvinifera), Mango (Mangifera
indica), Sapota (Manilkarazapota),
Pomegranate (Punicagranatum),
Guava (Psidiumguajava), Citrus varieties.
Grapes (Vitisvinifera), Mango (Mangifera indica),
Sapota (Manilkarazapota),
Pomegranate (Punicagranatum),
Guava (Psidiumguajava),
Citrus
Grapes (Vitisvinifera), Mango (Mangifera
indica), Sapota (Manilkarazapota),
Pomegranate (Punicagranatum),
Guava (Psidiumguajava), Citrus varieties.
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S.N Description Alternative-I Alternative-II Alternative-III viii. Type of fauna Domestic species like
Goat (Capra hircus), Cow (Bos indicus), Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and also monkey (Macaca
fascicularis), squirrel (Funambulus
palmarum) etc.
Domestic species like Goat (Capra hircus), Cow (Bos indicus), Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and also monkey (Macaca
fascicularis), squirrel (Funambulus
palmarum) etc.
Domestic species like Goat (Capra hircus), Cow (Bos indicus), Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and also monkey (Macaca
fascicularis), squirrel (Funambulus
palmarum) etc. ix. Endangered species,
if any Nil Nil Nil
x. Historical/cultural Monuments, if any
Nil Nil Nil
3. Compensation Cost (In Rs.):
i. Crop (Non Forest)
Apprx.765.00 lakh (@ 5 lakhs/km)
Apprx.850.00 lakh (@ 5 lakhs/km)
Apprx.880.00 lakh (@ 5 lakhs/km)
ii. Land for Tower Base & RoW Corridor
Apprx. 4114.50lakh
Apprx.4569.60 lakh
Apprx. 4730.88 lakh
iii. Forest (CA+NPV) NA 20.00 lakh NA 4. Major Crossings (nos.):
i. Highway(NH/SH) 10 14 9 ii. Power Line 6 7 9 iii. Railway Line 2 2 4
iv. River Crossing 2 2 6
5. Overall remarks Route is preferred due to short line length, better approach with no forest and less plantation area involvement. Hence minimum RoW issue & less tree felling anticipated
Line length is more and also involves forest area, as well as dense plantation and habitation area.
Line length is longer and also involves dense plantations and habitation areas along with more nos of river crossing. Hence, more RoW and construction problems anticipated.
From the above comparative analysis of three alternative routes, it is evident that Alternative-I is having shortest line length without any forest involvement. Further, line route is easily approachable and involves minimum plantation and habitation area and thus lesser degree of environmental impacts like minimum tree felling and construction and operational problems are anticipated. Hence, Alternative -I is considered as the most optimum route and recommended for detailed survey.
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ANNEXURE- : MOP GU)DEL)NES OF OCT’ ON ROW COMPENSAT)ON
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ANNEXURE-3: GOVT. OF ANDHRA PRADESH NOTIFICATION ON
ROW COMPENSATION
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ANNEXURE-4: ACTION PLAN FOR SAFEGUARDS 1. Based on the above Equivalence and Acceptability Assessments, ADB and POWERGRID agreed to implement the following Action Plan for bringing POWERGRID project implementation into full equivalence with SPS policy principles and attaining fully effective implementation of the ESPP and other components of its environmental and social management system.
2. POWERGRID has been updating its ESPP periodically to reflect changes in legal, policy and international best practices. POWERGRID agreed to update the ESPP as needed whenever there are policy and legislative changes related to environment and social safeguards. To ensure equivalence with the SPS, ADB proposes that covenants be included in the loan agreement for all ADB-financed projects to undertake the following equivalence and acceptability actions.
A. Equivalence Actions 3. As described above, ADB and POWERGRID agreed to incorporate the following requirements:
1. Environment Action Plan
a) Assess potential cumulative impacts of power transmission projects and include in the environmental assessment process, where appropriate.
b) Provide data for any Government strategic environmental assessments that are relevant to POWERGRID business and operations. c) Include cost estimates for project-specific environmental management measures into the Environmental Assessment Management Plan (EAMP)18(nee. Environment Management Plan(EMP), refer ESPP Appendix- XXX-A). d) Disclose revisions and updates of the Initial Environmental Assessment Report if any, on the POWERGRID website, and provide relevant environmental information to affected people and other stakeholders, in a timely manner and in a form and language understandable to the affected people.
2. Involuntary Resettlement
Action Plan a) Monitor each of the three methods of obtaining land (voluntary donation, negotiated purchase, involuntary acquisition). For negotiated purchase the monitoring is to include an assessment of the transparency of the process, confirmation that the agreed price was paid and confirmation by the seller that they were satisfied with the process. For involuntary acquisition the existing monitoring requirements are maintained. b) Disclose annual monitoring reports for individual projects in a timely manner and in Hindi and English to the affected people.
18Environment Assessment Management Plan (EAMP)” & “Environment Management Plan (EMP)” are synonyms and
hence EAMP should be read as “EMP” in this document.
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3. Indigenous Peoples
Action Plan a. Design (i) socio-economic benefit and, (ii) capacity development for Indigenous Peoples so that they are culturally appropriate, and gender and intergenerationally inclusive. b. Disclose (i) draft and final Tribal People Development Plan; and (ii) monitoring reports in a timely manner and in a form of language understandable to the affected Indigenous Peoples. c. Obtain consent from Indigenous Peoples in the case of commercial development of natural resources within tribal lands.
B. Acceptability Actions
4. ADB and POWERGRID agreed to implement the following practices in all projects supported by ADB under POWERGRID‟s ESPP in lieu of ADB safeguards.
1. Environment Action Plan
a) Assign environmental specialist(s) (staff or consultants) to each project for project implementation and monitoring during construction. b) Undertake stakeholder consultations with representation of women. c) Document disclosure and availability of project information in a timely manner and in a form and languages understandable to affected people. d) Document where EAMP requirements were not met and status of associated corrective actions in site visit reports by environmental specialists.
2. Involuntary Resettlement Action Plan
a) Develop procedures on monitoring livelihood impacts of land acquisition. b) Use recording and tracking systems in the Grievance Redress Mechanism. c) Conduct meaningful consultation19 with affected people. d) Disclose monitoring reports, in a timely manner and in Hindi and English to the affected people.
3. Indigenous Peoples Action Plan
Provisions for acceptability actions with respect to safeguards of Indigenous Peoples are not applicable at this stage. While ESPP requires that a project affecting Indigenous Peoples prepare and implement a TPDP, there are currently no POWERGRID projects triggering Indigenous Peoples safeguards under implementation that are mature enough to assess.
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Meaningful consultation defines as a process that (i) begins early in the project preparation stage and is carried out on an ongoing
basis throughout the project cycle; (ii) provides timely disclosure of relevant and adequate information that is understandable and
readily accessible to affected people; (iii) is undertaken in an atmosphere free of intimidation or coercion; (iv) is gender inclusive
and responsive, and tailored to the needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable groups; and (v) enables the incorporation of all relevant
views of affected people and other stakeholders into decision making, such as project design, mitigation measures, the sharing of
development benefits and opportunities, and implementation issues.
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ANNEXURE-5: SAMPLE PROFORMA FOR COMPENSATION
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ANNEXURE- 6: DETAILS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Report on Public Consultation meetings held on 01.07.16 & 15.03.17 pertaining to
construction of transmission lines under Ultra Mega Solar Power Park Phase 2
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As per the Environment and Social Policy and Procedure (ESPP), public consultation
meeting was held on construction of Hiriyur - Mysore 400kV D/C transmission line at
Muddanahalli Village, Chanarayapatna (M), Hassan Dist& Pavagada PS - Devanahalli
400kV D/C (Quad) transmission line at Kyataganacherlu Village, Pavagada (M), Tumkur
Dist, Karnataka.
An advance communication was given to the gram panchayat about the meeting; copy of the
letter is enclosed at Annexure 1. The meeting was attended by the members of the
panchayat, village heads and the general public of the village. The list of participants along
with photographs is enclosed atAnnexure 2 and Annexure 3 respectively.
POWERGRID officials were introduced to the villagers by Panchayat members who
welcomed to the meeting and expressed his happiness that such a prestigious project is
coming near their village and requested POWERGRID to help in upliftment of the village
and the youth in particular.
POWERGRID officials also welcomed the public on behalf of the company to the public
consultation meeting and briefed them about POWERGRID and the project.
The public were informed about the project scheme and the importance of this project to the
state of Karnataka in particular and nation in general.
The Environment and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP) of POWERGRID was also
briefed to the gathering. It was informed that the public consultation was being held as per
this policy to address the apprehensions / questions of the public.
The entire session was interactive with active participation of the public in local language;
Kannada and people clarified their queries about this project with POWERGRID officials,
gist of the interactions are enclosed as Annexure 4.
The meeting concluded with vote of thanks by POWERGRID.
List of participants for the public consultation at Kyataganacherlu Village, Tumkur
District, Karnataka on 01.07.2016
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POWERGRID:
1. Sri. Nagaraj Gupta DGM / Pavagada CAO.
2. Sri. Sanju Kishan Sr. Environment Officer/ RHQ Bangalore
3. Sri. Ramesh Jr. Engineer/ Pavagada CAO
Kyataganacherlu Village, Tumkur District, Karnataka:
1. Sri. ChannaKesava Naidu Panchayat President
2. Sri. Babbaiah Member
3. Sri. Obalapati K.O Member
4. Sri. Gopala Reddy Secretary
5. Other villagers
Total no’s of people attended the meeting (list attached)
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List of participants for the public consultation at Muddanahalli Village, Hassan District,
Karnataka on 15.03.2017
POWERGRID:
1. Sri. R Raghavan DGM / Mysore SS.
2. Sri. R Sharath CM / Hassan SS
3. Sri. Gunashekaran CM / Hassan CAO
4. Sri. Nagaraju DM / Hassan SS
5. Sri. Sanju Kishan Sr. Environment Officer/ RHQ Bangalore
Muddanahalli Village, Hassan District, Karnataka:
1. Sri. Ravi Member
2. Sri. Thimmegowda Member
3. Other villagers
Total 40 no’s of people attended the meeting list attached
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Annexure 1(a) : Meeting notice – Kyataganacherlu Village, Tumkur District, Karnataka
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Annexure 1 (b): Meeting notice – MuddenahalliVillage, Hassan District, Karnataka
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Annexure 2 (a): Attendance List – Kyataganacherlu Village, Tumkur District, Karnataka
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Annexure 2 (a): Attendance List – Kyataganacherlu Village, Tumkur District, Karnataka
Annexure 2 (a): Attendance List – Kyataganacherlu Village, Tumkur District, Karnataka
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Annexure 2 (a): Attendance List – Kyataganacherlu Village, Tumkur District, Karnataka
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Annexure 2 (b): Attendance List – Muddanahalli Village, Hassan District, Karnataka
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Annexure 2 (b): Attendance List – Muddanahalli Village, Hassan District, Karnataka
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Annexure 2 (b): Attendance List – Muddanahalli Village, Hassan District, Karnataka
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Annexure 2 (b): Attendance List – Muddanahalli Village, Hassan District, Karnataka
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Annexure 3 (a): Few Snapshots of the Public Consultation at Kyataganacherlu (V), Tumkur
Briefing the project by POWERGRID officials
Briefing the policy (ESPP) by POWERGRID officials
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Annexure 3 (a): Few Snapshots of the Public Consultation at Kyataganacherlu (V), Tumkur
People seeking clarification
Powergrid officials addressing the clarifications
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Annexure 3 (a): Few Snapshots of the Public Consultation at Kyataganacherlu (V), Tumkur
Powergrid officials addressing the gathering
Powergrid officials addressing the gathering
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Annexure 3 (a): Few Snapshots of the Public Consultation at Kyataganacherlu (V), Tumkur
Panchayat members interacting with powergrid officials
Panchayat members interacting with powergrid officials
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Annexure 3 (b): Few Snapshots of the Public Consultation at Muddanahalli (V), Hassan
POWERGRID officials briefing about the project to the villagers
POWERGRID officials addressing the gathering
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Annexure 3 (b): Few Snapshots of the Public Consultation at Muddanahalli (V), Hassan
Villagers seeking clarifications from the officials
Villagers seeking clarifications from the officials
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Annexure 3 (b): Few Snapshots of the Public Consultation at Muddanahalli (V), Hassan
Villagers in attention to the briefing given by POWERGRID officials
Villagers interacting with powergrid officials
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Annexure 3 (b): Few Snapshots of the Public Consultation at Muddanahalli (V), Hassan
Panchayat member interacting with powergrid officials
Panchayat members interacting with powergrid officials
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Annexure 4 (a)
Gist of clarifications raised by villagers of Kyataganacherlu (V), Tumkur District:
1. Sri Chennakesava (Panchayat President) a. Question: Will this project provide any employment opportunities to the affected villagers? Answer: POWERGRID cannot provide employment to the villagers directly however there is scope for petty contracts like providing vehicles, housekeeping, gardening, etc in our projects where preference will be given to project affected people during construction and also post construction.
2. Sri Obulesh (Villager) a. Question: Will this project impact the health of the people and the cattle?? Answer: There is no recorded evidence on health impact due to transmission lines, either in humans or animals.
3. Sri. Muthyalu (Villager) a. Question: Will this project affect the ground water in our village and will POWERGRID improve the infrastructural facilities for our village? Answer: As a part of the Corporate Social Responsibility, POWERGRID would take up developmental activities in the villages along the routes of transmission line, after identifying the requirements of the village through a need based baseline survey. Groundwater will not be affected by transmission line projects.
4. Sri. Chinnaiah (Villager) a. Question: How much compensation will be paid to the villagers due to the damages caused by the project? Answer: Tree / crop compensation would be paid as per the rates fixed / determined by the revenue / forest / horticulture department officials of the state. As per the provisions of Indian Telegraph Act POWERGRID only has user rights on the land and the land owners can continue their cultivation as usual below the line.
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Annexure 4 (b) Gist of clarifications raised by villagers of Muddanahalli (V), Hassan District:
1. Sri. Ravi (Panchayat Member) a. Question: How much compensation will be paid to the villagers due to the damages caused by the project? Answer: Tree / crop compensation would be paid as per the rates fixed / determined by the revenue / forest / horticulture department officials of the state. As per the provisions of Indian Telegraph Act POWERGRID only has user rights on the land and the land owners can continue their cultivation as usual below the line.
2. Smt. Ratnamma (Villager) a. Question: Due to this project the land value will come down drastically, who will bear this cost? Answer: POWERGRID will follow the guidelines of Ministry of Power in paying the land cost for the tower footing area and the Right of Way (corridor). These rates are determined by the state government as per the guideline value/circle rate etc, restricted to 85% of the land value for tower foot area and maximum 15% of the land value for the ROW. b. Question: We have many plantations in our fields; will we get compensation for our plantation gardens? Answer: Tree and crop compensation as per the rates fixed / determined by the state govt officials (agricultural / forest / horticulture department) will be paid by POWERGRID.
3. Sri. Somashekar (Villager) a. Question: KPTCL is having power shortage. Can we get power from your project? Answer: POWERGRID can only transmit power to the states, distribution to the household / village level is the responsibility of the state utilities. This line will contribute to the development of power situation of the region.
4. Sri. Thimmegowda (Panchayat Member) a. Question: What would be the benefit of this line to our village if this project goes through our village and lines are taken from our lands? Can’t you avoid our village and go to the next village. Answer: Irrespective of the location there would be power transmission through our lines across the states. Hence the benefit of this project would be to the entire state of Karnataka and the neighbouring states by transfer of power from surplus state to deficit states. Therefore this line would contribute towards improvement of power scenario of the district and also the villages. The route alignment is fixed and cannot be changed at this point as it’s the most techno economical route with minimum environment & social impact.