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BIHAR STATE ROAD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Semiannual Environmental Monitoring Report

BIHAR STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT (BSHP-II)

PROJECT (SH-81, SH-90 & SH-91)

(Jan to June 2012)

Loan No. - 2663-IND

Intercontinental Consultant and Technocrats Private

Limited New Delhi India

In JV

Rodic Consultants, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

1. Introduction 1

2. Compliance status with National /State /Local statutory environmental requirements 4

3. Compliance status with environmental management and monitoring plans as stipulated in the environmental documentation as agreed with ADB 6

4. Approach and methodology engaged for environmental monitoring of the project 10

5. Monitoring of environmental receptors/ attributes (e.g. ambient air,water and noise) 11

6. Other environmental aspects, impacts observed during implementation which were not

covered earlier 11

7. Details of complaints received from public and actions taken thereof to resolve 11

8. Conclusions and Follow-up actions 12

ANNEXURE – I: Monitoring result of SH-81

ANNEXURE –II: Monitoring result of SH-90

ANNEXURE –III: Monitoring result of SH-91

ANNEXURE – IV: CFE of Plants (SH-90)

ABRIVIATION

B

ADB - Asian Development Bank

BSHP - Bihar State Highway Project

BSRDC - Bihar State Road development Corporation

DFO - District Forest Officer

DG - Diesel Generator

EMMP - Environmental Management & Monitoring Plan

EMP - Environmental Management Plan

FIDIC - Federation International D'Ingineure Conseil

GoB - Government of Bihar

HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus

HMP - Hot Mix Plant

IEE - Initial Environmental Examination

Km - Kilometer

MOEF - Ministry of Environment and Forests

NABL - National Accreditation Board for Laboratories

NO2 - Nitrogen Dioxide

NOC - No Objection Certificate

NOx - Oxides of Nitrogen

pH - Negative log of H+ activity

PIU - Project Implementation Unit

PPE - personal protective Equipment

PUC - Pollution Under Control

RSPM - Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter

SC - Supervision Consultant

SH - State Highway

SO2 - Sulfur dioxide

SPCB - State Pollution Control Board

SPM - Suspended Particulate Matter

TDS - Total Dissolved Solids

TSS - Total Suspended Solids

WMM - Wet Mix Macadam

1.1 Introduction:

Bihar Road Development Corporation Ltd. (BSRDC), Govt. of Bihar, has taken initiative of improvement of Road Network in Bihar with the assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB). BSRDC, Government of Bihar has been entrusted with the responsibility of rehabilitation and strengthening of selected state highways (SH) under the Loan Assistance of ADB, Loan No. 2663-IND with a Supervision Consultant to be engaged in accordance with Terms of Reference. Intercontinental Consultant and Technocrats Private Limited New Delhi In JV Rodic Consultants Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed after competitive bidding as Supervision Consultant (SC) for the implementation of the three civil work packages of SH corridors in Bihar.

The project intends to widen the existing carriageway to 2-lane carriageway with earthen shoulders on each side, strengthening / reconstruction of existing pavement, rehabilitation and widening of the existing bridges, construction of new culverts, bus stops, truck parking areas, and road junctions. The existing roads are mostly single lane with unpaved shoulders in rural areas having carriageway width of about 3.75 m to 5.5 m with sub-standard geometrics at many places. Overall the roads are in badly damaged shape. After completion of these packages, the SH corridors will serve a long way to the people of rural areas improving the quality of life and will enhance the business potential. The three civil work packages are spread over the districts of Sasaram, Bhojpur, Chapra, Gopalganj, Supaul and Madhepura.

1.2 Project Description This Monitoring Report is concerned with the 3 sub-project roads i.e. SH-81, SH-90 and SH-91.The details of all concerned sub-projects are as under:

i) SH-81 The section of SH-81 is located in the districts of Rohtas&Bhojpur with a total length of about 86.80 Km. This road is 83.25 km long (design chainage) and it connects NH-30 (near Sakkadi, in Bhojpur district) to Nasirganj (Sasaram district) in the south. River Sone runs parallel to the project road and is a good source of construction sand for the nearby areas. The road has considerable traffic volume with high proportion of non-motorized traffic in the entire stretch.

The condition of the existing road was very poor as at many places the pavement was no more exists. There were villages in regular interval with many squatters and encroachers living or doing business along the road

ii) SH-90 The section of State Highway (SH-90) is located in the districts of Goplaganj and Saran, north western part of Bihar State, connecting Chhapra to National Highway – NH 101. The project road starts at a three–legged junction at 63 Km of NH 101 near Mohammadpur and terminates at Chhapra near Samiti Bazaar (4 legged junction) in Saaran District on NH–19 at chainage 64.30 Km. The existing alignment of SH-90 passes through numerous congested areas – villages Bahadura, Kharia, Bankati, Sankarpur, Baikunthupur, Bhasa, Raja Patti Kuthi, Kudaria, DumarsonBhangra, Chainpur, Mashrakh, AchitpurDharoa (Pursouli), Majhawaliya, and Sandha Village. The total length of the road is 65.300 Km as per topographic survey.

iii) SH-91 The project road Birpur to Udakishanganj (SH-91) constitutes a very important connection between Babunia-Bhimnagar-Basmatia Road at Birpur and NH-106 at Udakishanganj serving as a bypass and a shortcut route for vehicles travelling from Babunia-Bhimnagar-Basmatia Road to NH-106 and vice versa. The overall terrain is predominantly flat throughout with gradual fall in ground elevations from north to south. The road side environment transforms into rural in nature beyond heavy settlement of Birpur (Km 0.00) and crossing numerous congested villages BirpurChowk, Hridayanagar, Balua, Bhimpur Halt, Chhatapur, Kariyapatti, Jadia, Tikulia, Mirganj, Murliganj Market, Bihariganj Market, and Udakishanganj. The entire alignment overlaps with SH-76 and NH-107 from Chainage 50.991 KM to 52.390 Km &Chainage 75.053 Km to 78.342 Km respectively.

The names of the project road in each package are given in tabulated form as below:-

Sl. No.

Contract Package No.

Name Of Road

Length in (km)

Name of Contractor

Contract Amount Rs. (in million)

Date of Commencement

Stipulated Date of Completion

1 Package 2 SH -81

Sakaddi-Chandi-Sandesh –Bihta-Dhanwara-Nasirgunj

86.80 Km

Patel Eng. Ltd.

233,98,20,734.88 12th Oct,2011 10th Oct,2014

2 Package 3 SH -90

Mohammadpur-Rajapatti-Masrakh-Khaira-Chhapra

64.71Km Sadbhav GKC Joint Venture

201,82,42,614.13 12th Oct,2011 11th Apr,2014

3 Package 4 SH -91

Birpur-Balua-Jadia-Meerganj-MuraliganjUdakishangunj

101.7 Km

Gammon India Ltd.

328,89,32,905.50 12th Oct,2011 10th Oct,2014

Site location map

1.3 Project Objectives:

The objective of the proposed Project is to promote economic growth and reduce poverty as well as all-round development in educational & health facilities and trade activities in the State by:

(i) Increasing the efficiency of inter-state and intra-state transport services, (ii) Developing a sustainable road network maintenance system, (iii) Improving BSRDC’s governance & transparency, and (iv) Promoting synergies in the Rural Development Programme.

1.4 Environmental Category:

All the subprojects were categorized as Environmental Category “B”, according to ADB’s Environment Policy (2002).

1.5 Environmental Performance Indicators ( EPIs) : The environmental performance indicators have been framed with the objective of carrying out project progress review. The physical and biological and social components identified to be significant in affecting the environment at critical locations have been suggested as performance indicators (PIs). The performance Indicators has been evaluated following three heads as:

(i) Environmental condition indicators to determine efficiency of environmental management measures in control of air, noise, soil and water pollution.

(ii) Environmental management indicators to determine compliance with the suggested mitigation measures.

(iii) Indicators regarding Communication of requirements with respect to ADB’s environmental & social safeguards, national & state level Environmental rules & regulations.

2. Compliance Status with National /State /Local statutory environmental requirements:

The environmental statutory approvals/ clearances for Phase II are related with permission for tree cutting from Forest Department, permissions from the Department of Mining, Directorate of explosive, consent for establish & operation of construction equipment such Hot Mix Plants, Stone Crushers, Batching Plants, WMM Plants, DG sets etc. need to be obtained from the Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) . BSRDC and Civil works contractors have either applied or obtained permissions required under the existing statutory environmental regulations. All Contractors have been instructed to obtain consents vide letter no. BSHP/TL/SH-81/303/0204, BSHP/TL/SH-90/303/0136 & BSHP/TL/SH-91/303/0196 dated 07June 2012.

Package wise status summarized below:

Sl. No.

Project Statutory Environmental Requirements

Compliance Status

1 Package 2/SH -81Sakaddi-Nasirgunj

Approval for Tree Cutting

All relevant documents submitted to Forest department for approval. Stage-I Clearance from the Forest Dept. obtained.

Consent to establish and operate

a) HMP b) WMM c) Batching Plant

Applied for consent to SPCB. HMP, WMM Plant to be establish.

NOC for Fuel Station

Yet to be installed / Applied for NOC

PUC Certificates for contractors vehicles

PUC certificates available with contractor.

2 Package 3/SH -90Mohammadpur-


All relevant documents submitted to Forest department for approval. Stage-I Clearance Ch:Km30+000

Chhapra to 58+000) from the Forest Dept. obtained.


a)HMP b)WMM c)Batching Plant

Consent to establish HMP, WMM and Batching Plant at Affore, Distt. Saran obtained from SPCB by Ref No. PT (NOC) 2688/12/,2689/12 &2690/12 dated 26.06.12.


Obtained


PUC certificates available with contractor.

3 Package 4/SH -91Birpur-Udakishangunj


All relevant documents submitted to Forest department for approval.


a)HMP b)WMM c)Batching Plant

Application filed to SPCB for establish HMP,WMM Plant & Batching plant on 01.06.2012


Applied for NOC /To be installed.


PUC certificates available with contractor

3. Compliance status with environmental management and monitoring plans as stipulated in the environmental documentation as agreed with ADB:

To ensure the effective implementation of EMP, special conditions has been included in the bid document, making the contractor responsible for implementation of the EMP. According these conditions, the contractor will be responsible for adhering to the relevant mitigation measures that are set out in the EMP while implementing the project. Supervision Consultants through its environmental expert closely monitors the implementation of environmental management and monitoring plan (EMMP) for all packages through regular review, meetings held with the REs and Contractors by visiting the construction sites.

During reporting period Environmental Specialist of SC inspected three contract package sites. Site visits were made to contract packages along with REs (SC) and Project Managers & Site Engineers of Contractor’s representatives. Various on going works were reviewed and during visits to the aforementioned contract packages, meetings were held with same and information were sought on various aspects w.r.t compliances to various clauses of EMP. During meetings following issues were reviewed and Contractors were requested for their early compliances

• Practicing and maintaining Traffic and Safety management in each of the CD structures under construction as well as road works.

• Sprinkling water on unpaved surfaces to control dust particularly in sections passing through the settlement areas or habitations.

• Following up towards Obtaining NOC/Consent to Establish & operate for Hot Mix Plants, WMM Plant, Batching Plant.

• Providing First aid facility in each active construction sites besides the campsites. • Waste oil and lubricants containment, storage/handling. • Water testing to judge the suitability of water source for drinking purpose. • To carry out Environmental Pollution Monitoring. • To improve upon the House keeping at each of the campsites. • Waste handling and their disposal and in case of suitability, their reuse. • Procurement, distribution and use of PPEs.

Table3 .1:Status of Compliances to Environmental Issues Addressed in the Environmental

Management Plan

Project

Activity /

Issues

Package 2/SH-81 Package3/SH-90 Package 4/SH-91 Remarks

Construction Stage Campsite establishment, mobilization status of vehicles and machinery etc. Location of crushers, Hot Mix and WMM plants etc.

1 No. of Batching Plant established atMednippur Ch.78+830 (Sakkadi to Nasriganj road). HMP & WMM Plant yet to be establish.

1 No. of Batching Plant established at Affore Khaira Ch-55+680(Chhapra to Mohammadur road). HMP & WMM Plant yet to be establish.

1 No. of Batching Plant established at village – MeerganjCh-75+360(Virpur to Udakisanganj road). HMP & WMM Plant yet to be establish.

Mobilization of construction equipments, machineries and vehicles

Motor grader-3 Soil compactor-2 Tipper-28 Excavator-3 Tandom Roller- WMM Paver-0 Transit mixer -3 JCB -3 WaterTanker-3 Dozer-1

Motor grader-2 Soil compactor-4 Tipper-18 Excavator-4 Tandom Roller-1 WMM Paver-0 Transit mixer - 3 JCB -5 Water Tanker-4 Dozer-1

Motor grader-2 Soil compactor-2 Tipper-4 Excavatior-2 Tandom Roller-1 WMM Paver-1 Transit mixer -4 JCB -3 Water Tanker-4

Location of machinery/equipments change time to time as per work requirements

Loader -1 Quarry sites establishment, Labour force mobilization, arrangements for construction water, disposal site selection, construction campsite establishment, arrangement of temporary land . . Establishment of quarry sites

Aggregates are procured from established quarry sites and licensed quarries owned by 3rd parties



No new quarry has been established as part of the project activities.

Arrangement for construction water

Surface canal, stream , river &bore -well

Surface canal, stream , river &bore -well

Surface canal, stream ,river & bore -well

Labour requirements and arrangements

35-40, labours come from nearby local areas.



Status of construction camp- location, design and Lay out

At Mednippur Ch.78+830 (Sakkadi to Nasriganj road) design & Lay out documents have been submitted to RE.

At Affore Khaira Ch55+680(Chhapra to Mohammadur road) design & Lay out documents have been submitted to RE.

At MeerganjCh75+360(Virpur to Udakisanganj road) design & Lay out documents have been submitted to RE. Camp-construction work in progress. Now workers are accommodated in nearby rented premises.

Status of arrangements for temporary land

Mainly for construction camp, Plants establishment & Worker’s camp



Contractors (2,3&4) have obtained Consent/Agreement from land owners.

Site Clearance Generation of debris from dismantling structures, road surfaces and their disposal status

No much debris are generated. The generated debris and dismantling material is reused within ROW below Earth shoulder.

Disposal of construction waste, location and plan

All the Contractors in Contract Packages 2,3 & 4 has been instructed to look for debris disposal sites for dumping of scarified material as well as extra unutilizable material. Contractors have been instructed to utilize scrap bitumen surfaces to strengthen access roads.

Accessibility for road users during construction work

As & when required, proper diversion provided by the contractors in different sub-projects during construction work. Each of the Contractors has been instructed to arrange adequate safety provisions for the safety of the road users with special emphasis to night travelers.

Planning for traffic movement during construction work

Each of the Contractors have been instructed to develop detailed traffic control plans for each active work sites, seek approval of the plan from the Engineer-in-charge and implement the plan with special emphasis to locations, night users and pedestrian users. Provide Traffic cones, barricading, informatory sign boards place in each of the construction site. Contractor has been instructed to use retro reflective appliances for night visibility.

Water Pollution Water pollution from construction wastes

No Construction work is being carried out close to any streams or water bodies. Also care is being taken so that runoff of waste concrete does not enter water bodies. Contractors has been further instructed to divert water flow through the campsites to avoid flowing of fines, aggregates, spilled oil/lubricants to the water stream

Water pollution from fuel and lubricants and collection system to avoid pollution

Vehicles are maintained at workshops away from streams, channels and stagnant water bodies. No incidence has been observed revealing runoff water flowing through campsites and carrying spilled oil/bitumen/lubricants water stream.

Air Pollution Arrangements made to check the dust pollution

Water sprinkling is being carried out at active working stretches to check dust emission particularly in sections passing through the settlement areas or habitations. Contractors have been advised to regulate frequency of water sprinkling depending on weather conditions and the local requirements. Contractors have been instructed to keep the vehicles covered ( to control dust pollution) and also not to overload.

Emission from construction vehicles, equipments and machineries. Arrangements made to check air pollution

Contractors have obtained Pollution Under Control certificates.

Contractors have been instructed to maintain periodically Vehicles/equipment to check extra emissions.

Noise Pollution

Arrangements made to check noise pollution from equipments machineries and Vehicles etc.

Contractors have been instructed to carry out noise level monitoring as per the prescribed monitoring plan of Environment Monitoring Plan to have an idea about the persisting noise level of the operational areas & maintain Vehicles/equipment periodically to check extra noise generation.

Safety

Personal safety measures adopted for laborers

Only few of the workers seem to be using Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE). Hence, each of the Contractors has been instructed to procure PPE, distribute and motivate workers towards their use. Importance of PPE at Hot mix work sites and concrete work sites has been emphasized.

First aid facility Has been provided in the all campsites. All the Contractors have been instructed to distribute First aid provisions at all active work sites to have an easy access by all workers. Also nearby Health Centers have been liaisoned for first hand treatment provision.

Workers Camp Management

At present employees are being accommodated having drinking water facility, kitchen facility, drainage system, sewage system, Electricity provisions etc.

Potable water arrangement

Borewell water and public water supply is being used for drinking purpose.

Sanitation, and sewage system planning

Septic tanks and soak pits are operational in accommodation sites.

Details and locations for waste disposal

Organic wastes (Kitchen waste or so) are being disposed in pits and these are later composted.

4. Approach and methodology engaged for environmental monitoring of the project

Supervision Consultants is ensuring that the monitoring of components such as ambient air quality, water quality and noise levels are being carried out by the civil work contractors as per the agreed monitoring plans. It describes monitoring programme for various parameters, duration and frequency of monitoring, sampling location and description of responsibilities and authorities for implementation.

Environmental Components

Stage Parameters Standards Location

Frequency Duration

Air construction

PM(10),PM(2.5) SO2, NOx, CO.

As per CPCB Standards

At Hot mix plant and residential areas

Once in a season excluding monsoon

Continuous 24 Hr. / 1 full working day.

Noise construction (dB) level As per CPCB

Plant yard,

Once in each season

Reading to be taken at 15 seconds interval for 15 minutes every hour and then averaged

Water construction PH, TDs, Hardness, Calcium, Magnesium Chloride etc.

As per CPCB standard

Surface water ground water

Random

5. Monitoring of environmental receptors/ attributes (e.g. ambient air, surface water, ground water, noise etc.):

During the reporting period the environmental monitoring has been carried out for all contract packages 2, 3 & 4. The contractors working on projects hired the environmental monitoring agency approved by MOEF/NABL to monitor air, water and noise parameters.

For all three contract packages contractors engaged the Microtech Systems and Services, Dhanbad, Jharkhand for environmental monitoring work. Microtech Systems and Services have been accredited by NABL. The values of all the air quality parameters, water quality and Noise levels, observed at all the sites, are within the permissible limits.

Package wise monitoring detail summarized below:

Package/SH Monitoring month Monitoring result Package-2/SH-81 June 2012 Within permissible limit

Package-3/SH-90

May 2012 Within permissible limit

Package-4/SH-91

June 2012 Within permissible limit

6. Any other environmental aspects, impacts observed during implementation which

were not covered earlier

There is no such environmental aspect that was not covered earlier. 7. Details of complaints received from public and actions taken thereof to resolve

So far, no complaints from public have been received regarding any items, especially EMP, of construction works in different contract package.

8. Follow-up actions and conclusions: Supervision consultants has assessed that the implementation of EMP during the reporting

period, some areas such as safety arrangements, traffic management and usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) by the construction workers require to be improved further. SC has instructed the civil work Contractors to take appropriate mitigation actions to improve implementation of traffic and worker safety measures and dust control measures by carry out regular water sprinkling in dust prone areas, and to ensure that all workmen and staff employed on site use safety gear provided to them. Supervision Consultant has also instructed the contractors to ensure usage of PPE by all staff working at the camp site .Correspondence has been made to contractors regarding safety maintenance, implementation of EMP etc. As in all three packages work is in progress, so it will be reviewed the following issue in approaching month.

• To obtain consent of Plants such as (HMP, Batching Plant& WMM Plant) immediately. • Use of personnel protective equipment of all workers. • Safety at construction &camp sites. • Prevention of oil spillage at camp site. • Sanitation & housekeeping of camp. • First Aid facility. • Removal of scarified materials

BIHAR STATE HIGHWAYS PROJECT (BSHP-II) PROJECT

MONITORING OF IMPLEMENTATION OF RESETTLEMENT PLAN

(Sub-project Road- SH-81, SH-90 and SH-91)

SEMI - ANNUAL REPORT

Loan No. - 2663-IND

JULY- 2012

Intercontinental Consultant and Technocrats Private Limited

In JV

Rodic Consultants

TABLE OF CONTENTS SL. No. PARTICULARS PAGES

ABBREVIATION 3 1 PROJECT BRIEFING AND PROJECT BACKGROUND 4 1.1 Project Background 4 1.2 Project Description 4 2 IMPLEMENTATION OF RESETTLEMENT PLAN: A COMPONENT OF

THE PROJECT 5

3 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RESETTLEMENT PLAN (RP) 6

4 EXTERNAL MONITORING 6 5 OBJECTIVES & TASKS OF EXTERNAL MONITORING 7 6 MONITORING AND REPORTING 7-25 6.1 Appointment and Mobilization of NGO 8

6.2 Identification and Verification of Affected Persons and Community Properties (CPRs) 9

6.2.1 Training to Survey Staff for Identification and Verification Work by NGO 9

6.2.2 Verification of Affected Households 10 6.2.3 Verification of Affected Community Structures(CPRs) 11 6.2.4 Relocation status of Affected CPRs 11 6.3 Translation of RP in Local Language and its Disclosure to the Affected

People 13

6.4 Counseling (Consultation) with Entitled Persons 14 6.5 Preparation of Micro Plan and Compensation Schedule 16 6.6 The status of Land Acquisition Process and Declaration of Award to

Affected Families 18

6.7 Preparation and Distribution of Identity Card (ID Card) 19 6.8 Opening of New Bank Account/ Verifying of Old Bank Account 20 6.9 Distribution of Compensation and Assistance 21 6.10 Training Programme for Income Restoration 21 6.11 Appraisal of Other R & R Issues 22 6.11.1 HIV/AIDS Awareness/Prevention Campaigns 22 6.11.2 Compliance of Labour Laws, Prohibition of Child Labour and

Gender Issues 23

6.11.3 Grievance Redressal 23 6.12 Problems Encountered and Resolved 25

ABBREVIATION

ADB --- Asian Development Bank AF --- Affected Family AP --- Affected Person EA --- Executing Agency DP --- Displaced Person DF --- Displaced Family FGD --- Focused Group Discussion SDU --- Social Development Unit SHG --- Self Help Group ToR --- Terms of Reference RP --- Resettlement Plan PMU --- Project Management Unit NGO --- Non-Government Organization HH --- Household GoB --- Government of Bihar GoI --- Government of India BSHP --- Bihar State Highways Project SH --- State Highway ROW --- Right of Way BSRDC --- Bihar State Road Development Corporation PIU --- Project Implementation Unit R&R --- Resettlement and Rehabilitation KII --- Key Informant Interview SC --- Schedule Caste ST --- Schedule Tribe BPL --- Below Poverty Line PH --- Physical Handicapped CPRs --- Community Property Resources CRADLE --- Consultants for Rural Area Development Linked Economy COI --- Corridor of Impact MP --- Micro Plan

SEMI-ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT - RP IMPLEMENTATION

1.0 PROJECT BRIEFING AND PROJECT BACKGROUND

1.1 Project Background

With ADB assistance under BSHP project loan 2663-IND, 3 stretches of existing state highways with total length of 253.21 kms under present contract, were identified for rehabilitation & up-gradation in the state of Bihar falling in the districts of the Rohtas, Bhojpur, Saran, Gopalganj, Supaul and Madhepura.

The proposed project is part of widening of existing State Highways from single lane carriageway into two-lane carriageway and strengthening of existing two-lane road. The Bihar State Highways Project (BSHP)-II aimed at strengthening the deteriorated state roads and upgrade some newly declared state roads to provide reliable road transport services in the state of Bihar. 3 sub-projects road sections under present contract, consisted of SH-81, SH-90 and SH-91 with total length of 253.21 kms were selected for widening.

1.2 Project Description

This Semi-Annual Monitoring Report of RP Implementation is concerned with the 3 sub-project roads i.e. SH-81, SH-90 and SH-91. The details of all concerned sub-projects are presented in Table -1, the RPs of which is being implemented as a part of project component:

Table-1: List of Sub-project Roads and Length of BSHP II

Sl. No. Pkg. No. SH

No. Name of the

Sub-project Road Length

(in Km.) District Covered

1 BSHP-II/2 81 Sakkadi - Chandi - Sandesh - Sahar-Bihta Danwar- Nasariganj 86.80 Rohtas,

Bhojpur

2 BSHP-II/3 90 Mohammadpur - Rajapatti - Mashrakh - Khaira - Chapra 64.71 Saran,

Gopalganj

3 BSHP-II/4 91 Birpu - Balua - Jadia - Meergunj - Udaikishanganj 101.70 Supaul and

Madhepura Total 253.21

Source: Resettlement Plan of all concerned sub-project road, BSRDC

The project will rehabilitate the deteriorated and damaged state road corridors to provide reliable road transport services and, hence, reduce poverty in the long term. As far as possible the project aimed at up-gradation and rehabilitation of existing state highways within the available right of way following the existing alignment, however, wherever it is required for construction of new Bypass, realignment and geometric improvement, land acquisition will be done for all these 3-project roads. The purpose of adopting up-gradation and rehabilitation within ROW and following the existing alignment was nothing but to reduce the social impact in its immediate environment to the maximum extent possible.

This section of SH-81 is located in the districts of Rohtas & Bhojpur with a total length of about 86.80 Km. This road is 83.25 km long (design chainage) and it connects NH-30 (near Sakkadi, in Bhojpur district) to Nasriganj (Rohtas district) in the south. River Sone runs parallel to the project road and is a good source of constructions and for the nearby areas. The road has considerable traffic volume with high proportion of non-motorized traffic in the entire stretch.

The condition of the existing road was very poor as at many places the pavement was no more exists. There were villages in regular interval with many squatters and encroachers living or doing business along the road.

The section of State Highway (SH-90) is located in the districts of Goplaganj and Saran, north western part of Bihar State, connecting Chhapra to National Highway – NH 101. The project road starts at a three–legged junction at 63 Km of NH 101 near Mohammadpur and terminates at Chhapra near Samiti Bazaar (4 legged junction) in Saran District on NH–19 at chainage 64.30 Km. The existing alignment of SH-90 passes through numerous congested areas – villages Bahadura, Kharia, Bankati, Sankarpur, Baikunthupur, Bhasa, Raja Patti Kuthi, Kudaria, Dumarson Bhangra, Chainpur, Mashrakh, Achitpur Dharoa (Pursouli), Majhawaliya, and Sandha Village. The total length of the road is 65.300 Km as per topographic survey.

The project road Birpur to Udakishanganj (SH-91) constitutes a very important connection between Babunia-Bhimnagar-Basmatia Road at Birpur and NH-106 at Udakishanganj serving as a bypass and a shortcut route for vehicles travelling from Babunia-Bhimnagar-Basmatia Road to NH-106 and vice versa. The overall terrain is predominantly flat throughout with gradual fall in ground elevations from north to south. The road side environment transforms into rural in nature beyond heavy settlement of Birpur (Km 0.00) and crossing numerous congested villages Birpur Chowk, Hridayanagar, Balua, Bhimpur Halt, Chhatapur, Kariyapatti, Jadia, Tikulia, Mirganj, Murliganj Market, Bihariganj Market, and Udakishanganj. The entire alignment overlaps with SH-76 and NH-107 from Chainage 50.991 KM to 52.390 Km & Chainage 75.053 Km to 78.342 Km respectively. From revenue maps, ROW was observed at ground to be about 12 m to 15 m wide. Thus, the ROW is very much short of the codal provision.

2.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF RESETTLEMENT PLAN: A COMPONENT OF THE PROJECT

The execution of Resettlement Plan of the project is an important component of the project implementation, which has several activities to be performed such as appointment and mobilization of NGO, verification of Affected Persons, preparation of Micro Plan and Identity Card, distribution of compensation and appraisal of other R & R Issues, which is to be executed either before construction work or in between implementation of the project. For compliance of ADB’s Resettlement policy, DGM of respective PIU were made accountable and responsible for implementation of Resettlement plan with the help of NGO, appointed for the exclusive task.

3.0 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RESETTLEMENT PLAN (RP)

Bihar State Road Development Corporation (BSRDC), Govt. of Bihar is the executing agency of the Project. The BSRDC-PIU established at the sub-project level has own the responsibility for proper implementation of Resettlement Plan. Implementation of Resettlement Plan of the project is being carried out by the respective Project Implementation Units (PIU), i.e., CPIU, Patna, PIU Hajipur and PIU Araria. The PIU headed by Deputy General Manager (DGM), has overall responsibility for policy guidance, coordination and planning, internal monitoring and overall reporting of the Project and he is the designated Resettlement Officer (RO) at PIU Level.

An Assistant Resettlement Officer (ARO) of the rank of manager has been placed at the project level to coordinate the process of RP implementation and to address the adverse impacts on the people along the sub-project roads, if any. A NGO was appointed by the EA to assist the PIUs in the effective, timely and efficient implementation of RP.

In addition, an independent Monitoring & Evaluation Agency/Expert has been appointed by the Executing Agency to monitor the progress of the RP implementation. The institutional arrangement of EA for the RP implementation is also outlined by the following Chart:

4.0 EXTERNAL MONITORING

Monitoring is a key activity in RP implementation in order to achieve resettlement objective as per ADB’s Policy of Involuntary Resettlement. The Policy says “Monitoring provides both a working system for project managers and channel for the resettlers to make known their needs and their reactions to resettlement execution.”

External monitoring of RP implementation will provide PIU an effective basis for assessing resettlement process and identifying potential difficulties and problem area for rectification.

The present monitoring exercise deals with a number of selected tasks, which is mentioned in the agreement. The Social Development Unit (SDU) of BSRDC at headquarter and PIU level is monitoring the resettlement progress with the help of Social Development Specialist of Supervision Consultant internally by way of reviewing the progress of the activities carried out by the RP implementing agency (NGO) engaged for the purpose of day-to-day activities. It is also obvious that these are documented.

5.0 OBJECTIVES & TASKS OF EXTERNAL MONITORING

The main objective of external monitoring of resettlement work is to assess the progress of resettlement. Its objective is to identify probable difficulties and problem area, like a RADAR system providing an early warning system, which need correction.

In order to ensure effective implementation of the RP and achievement of the set targets, monitoring of R&R components of the project has been carried out by the EA with the help of R&R cum Social Development Expert of Supervision Consultant.

The Semi-Annual Monitoring reports, which will assess the achievement of execution of main activities of RP implementation up till June 2012, will outline and discuss the following issues in the subsequent Para:

• Appointment and Mobilization of NGO

• Identification and Verification of Affected Persons and Community Properties (CPRs)

• Translation of Resettlement Plan (RP) in Local Language

• Counseling (Consultation) with Entitled Persons

BSRDC (Govt. of Bihar)

DGM (PIU), Hajipur, Araria and CPIU Patna, (R& R Officer)

Technical Manager-2, ARO

Supervision Consultant NGO

• Preparation of Micro Plan and Compensation Schedule

• The status of Land Acquisition process and Declaration of Award to Affected Families

• Status on preparation and Distribution of Identity Card

• Opening of New Bank Account/ Verifying of Old Bank Account

• Approved Budget and Disbursement

• Status of Compensation Payment

• Proper Training to Displaced Persons (DPs) as a part of livelihood support

• Appraisal of other R & R Issues (Special Assistance to Vulnerable APs, Compliance of labour laws, prohibition of child labour and gender issues, HIV/AIDS Awareness/ Prevention Campaigns and Grievance Redressed)

6.0 MONITORING AND REPORTING

As discussed above, monitoring of the RP implementation is a critical activity in involuntary resettlement. Monitoring involves periodic checking to ascertain whether activities are carried out according to the RP and in accordance with the existing laws of Govt. of India, Govt. of Bihar), and ADB Guidelines etc. It provides the necessary feedback for project management to keep the programme on schedule.

The overall progress of the RP implementation till June 2012, as a part of Semi-Annual Report, is delineated in the subsequent paragraphs:

6.1 Appointment and Mobilization of NGO

The first task in the process of smooth implementation of the RP was appointment of NGO and CBO. 2 NGOs, named CRADLE (Consultants for Rural Area Development Linked Economy) and SPS (Study Point Samiti) were engaged by BSRDC for RP implementation for SH-81, SH-90 and SH-91. The RP implementation work was awarded to NGO by the Chief General Manager, BSRDC, Govt. of Bihar. The details of contract Agreement and NGO mobilization with other details are outlined in the table below:

Table-2: Details of contract Agreement and NGO mobilization with other particulars

SL No.

Name of

Road

Name of NGO

Date and Contract reference of Signing

of Agreement

Date of mobilization and Office Address

1 SH-81 Study Point Samiti

31st March 2011 (01/QCBS/2011-12) Date of Commencement- 6th April 2011

18th April 2011 Address: Study Point Samiti (SPS) Waliganj Bypass Road Rangi Haveli Dharhara, Arrah, Bihar Contact Persons- Mr Rajesh Prasad Singh Tel- +91-9453033281

2 SH-90 CRADLE 8th August 2011 (03/QCBS/2011-12)

20th August 2011 Address: CRADLE Vii- Rajapatti Kothi Rajapatti, Baikunthpur Gopal Ganj Bihar

SL No.

Name of

Road

Name of NGO

Date and Contract reference of Signing

of Agreement

Date of mobilization and Office Address

Contact Persons- Mr Parmanand Dubey Tel- +91-9873388441 +91-9693969103

3 SH-91 Study Point Samiti

31st March 20111 (02/QCBS/2011-12) Date of Commencement- 6th April 2011

12th May 2011 Address: Study Point Samiti (SPS) C/O- Anil Rastogi Shastri Nagar Ward No.-19 - Behind Bharat Gas Agency (Near Karpoori Chowk) Dist – Madhepura, Bihar- 852113 Contact Persons- Mr N. K. Mishra Tel- +91-9453135119

The duration of the RP Implementation Works Contract are for 36 months, commencing from date of mobilization in respective sub-projects. The task performed by the NGO periodically, is documented in the various progress reports, submitted at monthly and quarterly interval of RP implementation.

6.2 Identification and Verification of Affected Persons and Community Properties (CPRs)

6.2.1 Training to Survey Staff for Identification and Verification Work by NGO

Training was provided to survey staff, who will be working for identification and verification of affected properties/ persons. These training was organized and provided by the key professional and Experts of different domains. The detail of training, provided to concerned survey staff, is clarified in the table below:

Table 3: Training to Survey Staff by NGO

Sl. No.

Name of NGO, who organized

the training programme

No of survey Staff, attended the

Training

Date of training Programme

Name of Trainers/ Domain Specialist

1 Study Point Samiti (SPS)

14 21stApril 2011 to 18th May 2011,

1. Mr. Sharad Mishra- Chairman, SPS

2. Arvind Kumar Mishra-Team Leader-SH-91

3. Mr Rajesh Pratap Singh, Resettlement Specialist

4. Mrs. Vibha Mishra, Social Development Specialist

5. Mr N. K. Mishra, Land Acquisition Expert

6. Ramanuj Verma –LA Expert

Sl. No.

Name of NGO, who organized

the training programme

No of survey Staff, attended the

Training

Date of training Programme

Name of Trainers/ Domain Specialist

7. Mr. Anil Kumar Singh-IEC Expert on HIV/AIDS

8. Mr. Kripa Shanker Yadav-R&R Expert.

9. Meena Srivastava-Women & Child development Specialist

2 CRADLE 6 19th to 25th August 2011

1. Mr S. K. Shukla, Technical Support Professional, CRADLE

2. Mr D. K. Asthana, Technical Support Professional, CRADLE

Source- Different progress report submitted by the NGO

6.2.2 Verification of Affected Households

The NGOs, appointed for RP implementation, successfully completed the assignment as per TOR. Resettlement Plan Report, prepared at the time of detailed Design of the project was updated, keeping in mind the impact on population as per final design. At the time of updating of RP, verification of affected households was done by the NGOs. Accordingly, the final list of affected households was prepared in the process to update the list of affected people. It was observed that there was sharp diminution in the number of affected households from approved RP to final updated list. As per updated list of APs, which will form the basis of preparation of Micro Plan, the details of affected households are presented in Table-2.

Table-4: Comparative chart of No of Affected Household as per Approved RP and after verification of affected households

S. No. Impacts Category

of APs Impact In RP Impact at the time of RP

Implementation Remarks

SH-81 SH- 90 SH-91 SH-81 SH- 90 SH-91

Impact on Titleholder’s couldn’t be ascertained due to delay in land acquisition process, pending in the office of District/ revenue office.

1 Total number of Structures Affected

TH 672 914

5110 1546 Not assessed

Not assessed

NTH 652 1979 634 146 Being assessed

2 Total number of households affected

TH 1391 3035


Not assessed


3 Total Number of DPs

TH 11104 21549


Not assessed


Source- Approved Resettlement Plan of sub-projects and different progress report submitted by the NGO

6.2.3 Verification of Affected Community Structures (CPRs)

Impact on CPRs is a very critical issue for the point of view of community. The community feeling is attached with the community properties especially with the religious structures. It was observed by the monitor that there are different figures on the impact of CPRs in approved RPs and in the list of verification of the CPRs in the micro plan, submitted by the NGO. At the implementation stage, the impact on CPRs increased because of unaccounted at the time of DPR stage.

When enquired about, it was explained by the executing agency, NGO and supervision consultant that keeping in mind the importance of these CPRs for the community, the demolition of these CPRs were avoided for all the sub-projects and where it was not possible to avoid the demolition, the impact was minimized. The details of CPRs mentioned in approved RP report and actual impact on CPRs at the time of implementation stage presented in Table-5.

Table-5: Community Structures as per Approved RP and Micro Plan

S. No Project Road

Impact on Community Structures (CPRs)

Remarks As per approved

RP

As per NGO List Report

As per verified List of

Supervision Consultant

1 SH-81 74 319 348 At implementation stage, there is increase in significant number of CPRs. It happens due to inclusion of hand pumps, well and religious structures, which was unaccounted at the time of DPR stage.

2 SH-90 11 35 35

3 SH-91 26 204 Not yet

submitted by NGO

Total 111 558

Source- Approved Resettlement Plan of sub-projects, micro plan and different progress report and project completion report, submitted by the NGO

It is important to mention here that even during interaction of the R&R cum Social Development Expert of Supervision Consultant with community people; it was revealed that the EA has resolved such issue with proper public consultation and providing engineering solution by avoiding impact on common property.

6.2.4 Relocation Status of Affected CPRs

At this juncture of implementation the status on shifting, installation, constructions and reconstruction of CPRs is in progress and at different stages of relocation. On the one hand, where impact on CPRs are only at identification level for SH-81 and SH-91, the status of impacted CPRs in SH-90 sub-project is progressed up to finalization of relocation site for most of the affected CPRs. Out 0f 35 CPRs, the relocation status of 35 CPRs in SH-90 sub-project is mentioned in the table below.

Table-6: Status on shifting, Constructions and Reconstruction and Installation of CPRs

Sl. No.

Chainage Km. Village Side Name &Type of structure /

Temple Relocation

Status Sub-project Road SH-90 : PRIORITY 1

1 40.170 BhitthiChouk Right Durga Temple Pucca Under Process

2 47.800 Gopalpur Left Bhagwan Sah(Surdas) Smarak Pucca Site Finalized

Sl. No.


Temple Relocation

Status

3 52.790 Nagra Right Bhrahm Sthan Chabutra Pucca Chabutra

Remodeling 4 53.340 Kadipur Right Maa kali Temple Pucca Site Finalized 5 53.550 Afaur Left MaaDurgaMandir Pucca Site Finalized 6 55.140 Afaur Right Mahaveer Temple Pucca Under Process 7 57.450 KhairaKhanpur Right Durga Temple Pucca Under Process

8 59.080 Musahri Right Pahari Baba Brahma Sthan Chabutra

9 59.040 Marhaiyya Left (i)Shiv + Mahaveer Temple(ii) platform Pucca

Temple Not Affected Platform

Finalized

10 59.200 BichliBadhar Right Shiv + Mahaveer Temple Pucca Site Finalized

11 61.250 Tenua Left Religious platform Pucca Under Process 12 62.970 Methwalia Right Brahm Baba Temple Pucca Under Process

13 62.995 Methwalia Right Ram Janki Math (Boundary) Pucca Under Process

PRIORITY 2 14 20.810 Dumarson Left Mahaveer Temple Pucca Site Finalized

15 21.308 Dumarson Left Mahaveer Temple Pucca Veranda Remodeling

16 21.960 Dumarson Right Mahaveer Temple Pucca Under Process

17 22.260 Dumarson Raja Patti Right Hanuman Temple Pucca Under Process

18 33.600 Hanuman Ganj Left Imam Bara Pucca Under Process PRIORITY 3

19 0.001 Mohammadpur Right Mahaveer Temple with Bharam baba

chabutara Pucca Site Finalized

20 10.445 Hanumangarh Dighwa Right Mahaveer temple with

Mahatma Residence Pucca Site Finalized

21 11.100 Dighwa Left Shiv Temple Pucca Site Finalized 22 11.101 Dighwa Right Mahaveer Temple Pucca Site Finalized

23 12.000 Pakadi Dixit Tola Left Braham Asthan Pucca Platform In Process

24 14.350 Pakadi Dixit Tola Left Ram Janki Temple Pucca Site Finalized 25 17.670 Lakhanpur Right Mahaveer Temple Pucca NA 26 17.820 Lakhanpur Right Shiv Temple Pucca NA

27 18.200 Karankuderiya Left Mahaveer Temple Pucca Site Finalization under Process

GOVT. STRUCTURE : PRIORITY I

1 47.850 Gopalpur Left Primary School (Boundary wall) Pucca

PRIORITY II

2 23.700 Bangra Right Middle School (Boundary wall) Pucca

3 26.280 Bngra Garh Right Primary School

(Boundary Wall)+ Play Structure

Pucca

4 29.530 Masrakh Left Old SDO PWD Office Pucca

Sl. No.


Temple Relocation

Status

5 31.440 Masrakh Left College Gate( Mata

sundari Devi SmritiDwar)

Pucca

6 37.700 Isuwapur, Market Area Right Yatri Shed Pucca

PRIORITY III

7 3.000 Bahudra Right Middle School + Building Pucca

8 7.400 Dighwa Right Middle School + Building Pucca

Source- Information provided by the NGO

6.3 Translation of RP in Local Language and its Disclosure to the Affected People

Translation of the summary of RP in local language and its disclosure to the affected people was done by Executing Agency. This task is important because it discloses the entitlement provision of compensation and assistance to the affected people of different categories under Resettlement Framework. During field verification and consultation with stakeholder’s, it was revealed that the NGO has distributed the translated version of RP to affected people and other stakeholders at and same was disclosed to affected people at various identified locations to make them acquainted with the provision of compensation and assistance to affected people. The dates of disclosure are given in Table- 7.

Table 5: Details of RP Disclosure

S. No. Resettlement Plan Report for Project Roads

Date of RP disclosure to the affected AP's

1 SH-81 15-05-2011 2 SH-90 19-09-2011 3 SH-91 27-05-2011

Source- MPR/QPR Report submitted by SPS & CRADLE

6.4 Counseling (Consultation) with Entitled Persons

During and after disclosure of Resettlement Plan in local language many meetings were organized by the Project Director with consultants, R&R officials and NGO and have successfully convinced the APs about the importance of the project for their betterment

The concerned NGO organized several meetings with affected families for hearing of any issues regarding project implementation. In these meetings people were made aware about Resettlement and compensation issues, redressal of grievances, if any, advantages of the project and documented their suggestion regarding project.

The interactions and consultations with other stakeholders especially the village headman have brought in an interesting dimension for the consideration of the project authorities in terms of minimizing the further squatting and encroachment across the project stretch. Village headman assured that they would assist in removing encroachments and suggested that notices should be put along the highway to prevent further encroachments. The consultations with the officials of district administration including land revenue conducted under the Chairmanship of District Magistrate have helped in getting assurance from them in terms of all the cooperation and support for the implementation of the project.

The consultations were centered around formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and livelihood options exploration as quite a large percentage of APs fall under the category of labors who primarily work in the agricultural fields during the season and during other period,

most of these either remain unemployed or go to the nearby towns for other works of unskilled nature. The detail of consultation meeting at different locations of the sub-projects with the number of participants is briefed in Table -8:

Table-8: Details of Consultation Meetings

Sl. No. Project Road Date of Meeting quarter ending June 2012

No. of Person other than APs attended on Meeting

1 SH -81 12-01-2012 18 15-01-2012 15 20-01-2012 12 25-01-2012 21 29-01-2012 22 04-02-2012 15 05-02-2012 18 08-02-2012 24 12-02-2012 15 14-02-2012 33 15-02-2012 15 24-02-2012 18 03-03-2012 21 09-03-2012 24 15-03-2012 27

1 SH -81 22-03-2012 18 28-03-2012 24 07-04-2012 14 12-04-2012 18 17-04-2012 15 20-04-2012 12 25-04-2012 11 08-05-2012 18 14-05-2012 20 20-05-2012 22 25-05-2012 14 28-05-2012 15 05-06-2012 25 07-06-2012 42 10-06-2012 27 22-06-2012 30 24-06-2012 19 30-06-2012 21

2 SH –SH-90 08-01-2012 15 10-01-2012 17 16-01-2012 11 20-01-2012 23 23-01-2012 21 06-02-2012 13 10-02-2012 19

Sl. No. Project Road Date of Meeting quarter ending June 2012

No. of Person other than APs attended on Meeting

15-02-2012 17 17-02-2012 21 24-02-2012 11 11-04-2012 12 26-04-2012 15 17-05-2012 17 29-05-2012 21 12-06-2012 19 21-06-2012 17

3 SH- 91 24-01-2012 33 28-01-2012 21 01-02-2012 12 04-02-2012 21 06-02-2012 18 07-02-2012 15

3 SH- 91 08-02-2012 18 10-02-2012 09 17-02-2012 27 03-03-2012 15 12-03-2012 12 15-03-2012 18 16-03-2012 21 17-03-2012 24 18-03-2012 09 20-03-2012 15 22-03-2012 12 24-03-2012 15 26-03-2012 21 27-03-2012 18 04-04-2012 17 09-04-2012 19 15-04-2012 14 20-04-2012 27 28-04-2012 21 07-05-2012 22 08-05-2012 15 10-05-2012 18 17-05-2012 19 27-05-2012 23 01-06-2012 22 02-06-2012 18 05-06-2012 20 18-06-2012 18 20-06-2012 25

Source- Information provided by NGO, SPS & CRADLE

6.5 Preparation of Micro Plan and Compensation Schedule

In accordance with the updated RP and after joint verification of affected People, a Micro Plan was prepared by the NGO. The prepared micro plan was duly verified by the ARO of concerned PIU and final submission was made by NGO for approval. The Micro plan of SH-81 is approved by Executing Agency, while Micro plan of SH-90 is submitted to PIU, Hajipur by NGO for approval. However, there is a substantial change in Micro plan of SH-91, which was detected during joint verification by ARO, PIU, Madhepura and NGO’s representative and NGO is advised to rectify the deficiency and resubmit the revised Micro plan. There was substantial change in the number of affected properties and Resettlement Budget from original RP to prepared Micro plan. The summary of micro plan, which has all the details of affected households with compensation and assistance paid to them, is presented in Table-9 and Table-10.

Table-9: The Number of Affected Households as per Micro Plan

Name of Road

Priority Number

No. of Affected Family Squatters Encroachers Tenants/ Others Total

SH -81

Priority-1 158 13 90 261 Priority-2 95 2 39 136 Priority-3 49 5 65 119 Priority-4 35 0 83 118

Total 337 20 277 634

SH- 90 Priority-1 22 39 0 61 Priority-2 9 48 8 65 Priority-3 20 0 0 20

Total 51 87 8 146

SH -91

Priority-1 There was some deficiency in submitted Micro plan of SH-91, which was detected during joint verification by ARO, PIU, Madhepura and NGO’s representative. Accordingly, NGO is advised to rectify the deficiency and resubmit the revised Micro plan for approval.

Priority-2 Priority-3

Priority-4

Total Source- Monthly progress Report (MPR), Micro Plan and project Completion Report

Similarly, the total R&R budgets for the proposed sub-projects i.e., (SH-81 and SH-90), which included the cost of compensation of structures, assistance and training support etc. are Rs. 18838839.00 and Rs.4020006 respectively. However, the Resettlement budget of SH-81 for Non-Titleholder has been approved for Rs. 18778188.00 only by General Manager, BSRDC-L in month of May 2012 - June 2012. The detailed Resettlement budget for SH-81 and SH-90 sub-project roads are summarized in the Table below:

Table 10: Resettlement Budget as per approved Micro plan under Different Category

SH No.

Priority number

Structure Compensation

Shifting Assistance

Training Assistance

Special Assistance to Vulnerable

APs

Total Amount as per Micro

Plan

Approved Net Amount as per Micro

Plan Remarks

SH-81

Priority-1 7369770 900000 318000 770000 9357770 9313277 Approved Resettlement Budget is less

from approved Micro Plan due

to change in number of APs

Priority-2 4548674 286000 166000 400000 5400674 5394676

Priority-3 2208366 340000 60000 150000 2758366 2758366

Priority-4 832029 406000 24000 60000 1322029 1311869

Total 14958839 1932000 568000 1380000 18838839 18778188

SH No.

Priority number

Structure Compensation

Shifting Assistance

Training Assistance

Special Assistance to Vulnerable

APs

Total Amount as per Micro

Plan

Approved Net Amount as per Micro

Plan Remarks

SH-90

Priority-1 910685 220000 96000 380000 1606685 Awaited for approval



Total 2198006 590000 232000 1000000 4020006 Awaited for approval

SH-91

Priority-1

Will be updated as per final submission and approval of Micro plan Awaited for approval

Priority-2

Priority-3

Priority-4

Total

Source- Monthly progress Report (MPR), and Micro Plan

The Micro plan has been prepared for Non-titleholders APs only as the identification and verification of Titleholders are still in progress.

The Micro Plan for Titleholders will be prepared only after completion of land Acquisition process and declaration of Award by the Competent Authority.

6.6 The status of Land Acquisition Process and Declaration of Award to Affected Families

As it is already explained that Micro Plan of Titleholders are still pending due to delay in land Acquisition Process. The PIU is liaising with the land acquisition officials for completion of land acquisition process, which has already been progressed up to 4/6 stages of completion in majority of cases. The status on Land Acquisition process is explained in the Table below:

Table 11: The status of Land Acquisition process and Declaration of Award to Affected Families

Sr. No.

Sub-project Roads Status of Land Acquisition Process

1 SH-81

• The section (4/6) of the 24 revenue villages of Bhojpur and Rohtas Districts have been completed by the Competent Authority.

• Out of 24 villages, 20 villages falls in Bhojpur district, while 4 villages in Rohtas district

2 SH-90

• The land Acquisition Process has been started in 16 villages of Gopalganj District and 2 villages of Chapra (Saaran) District.

• The land acquisition details of 6 Villages of Gopalganj District has been sent to Commissioner for 4/6 notification in which the list of 4 villages has been sent to director of Land for Acquisition. Others are pending in Districts

• The list of land acquisition of 2 villages of Chapra district is pending in commissioner’s Office for completion of 4/ 6 notification

3 SH-91 • The list of land acquisition of 5 villages of Madhepura district. The 3 villages of Madhepura Distt.4/6 completed

Sr. No.

Sub-project Roads Status of Land Acquisition Process

and 01 village pending at Director Level & 01 village at Commissioner level.

• The list of land acquisition of 1 village of Supaul district has been send to Commissioner’s Office for completion of 4/ 6 notification.

Sources- Information received from concerned PIU

6.7 Preparation and Distribution of Identity Card (ID card)

The Identity Cards of 74 APs for loss of properties has been prepared for SH-81 sub-project, while NGO of SH-90 sub-project has initiated the process of preparation of ID card.

However, ID card preparation of SH-91 will take place only after the approval of Micro Plan, which is still in the stage of its submission by NGO. Once the Micro Plan is approved, the NGO will start the preparation of Identity card of the entitled APs for their property loss.

The prepared Identity card elucidates the basic information of each AP and total Compensation/ assistance approved in micro plan. Photograph of AP has taken by NGO. Every AP has made to stand with a slate board. The slate board had the name of AP, unique ID number, chainage etc. written on that.

ID cards will be duly signed by representative of NGO and representative of BSRDC. The ID cards were prepared in two copies of each AP, one copy for distribution to AP and another was kept with PIU for verification during the disbursement of assistance. The ID card, thereafter, will be distributed to APs before disbursement of compensation and assistance.

A letter in this regard has been issued to NGOs on 26th March 2012 to initiate the process for preparation of ID card as the submitted Micro Plan is already approved or on the verge of approval for SH-81 and SH-90 respectively.

Name of Road

Priority Number

No. of ID Card Total no. of ID

Card to be Prepared

No. of ID Card

Prepared

No. of ID Card Pending

No. of ID Card Distributed

SH -81

Priority-1 261 74 187 0 Priority-2 136 0 136 0 Priority-3 119 0 119 0 Priority-4 118 0 118 0

Total 634 74 560 0

SH -90

Priority-1 61 0 61 0 Priority-2 65 0 65 0 Priority-3 20 0 20 0

Total 146 0 146 0

SH -91

Priority-1 151 Awaited for approval Priority-2 149 Awaited for approval Priority-3 59 Awaited for approval Priority-4 159 Awaited for approval

Total 518 Awaited for approval

6.8 Opening of New Bank Account/ Verifying of Old Bank Account

Among the other issues and activities, which were the part of RP implementation, opening of new Bank account and verifying the old Bank Account of APs, is an important task to be carried out by NGO for compensation payment. It is an essential task to be accomplished before payment of compensation and after approval of Micro Plan. The NGO has started the activities after getting approval and in anticipation of submitted Micro Plan to be approved for SH-81, SH-90 and SH-91. The NGO is following the necessary procedures for opening of Bank Accounts including completion of the documentary requirements for opening of bank accounts. NGO representatives assisted in opening of new bank account of each entitled person (EPs) for payment of compensation and assistance.

Moreover, while opening the new Bank account it was ensured by the Executing Agency that the APs, who are having old Bank account and they want to transfer the compensation amount in their old bank account, need not to open the new Bank account. The new bank account will be opened to those APs only, who do not have any bank account by their name in any bank.

The road wise details of APs with Bank Account are drawn in the Table-12:

Table -12: Effective Number of APs with a Bank Account

SH-No Name of Bank/ Post Office

No of Account

need to be Opened

Verified Old

Account

New Bank Account

Total No. of Account

Achievement Percentage

SH-81 Nationalized Bank 634 199 117 316 49.8%

SH-No Name of Bank/ Post Office

No of Account

need to be Opened

Verified Old

Account

New Bank Account

Total No. of Account

Achievement Percentage

SH-90

Nationalized Bank (PNB, SBI, Gramin Bank etc.) 146

25 98 123 91.8%

Post Office 1 10 11 SH-91 Nationalized Bank - - - - -

Source- NGO’s Information

6.9 Distribution of Compensation and Assistance

Distribution of compensation & assistance is under progress of SH-81. Out of 634 APs of non-titleholder category, compensation of 74 APs in 1st stage is being paid through cheque amounting to Rs 23,99,299/-. The required formalities have been done for compensation payment and it has been finalized to distribute the cheque to the eligible APs on 20th July 2012 as per convenience of APs at their door step. The process for distribution of cheques to other APs will be continues process. .

6.10 Training Programme for Income Restoration

Baseline Socio-economic survey of the APs has been completed as per approved Micro Plans of SH-81 sub-project. Identification of willingness of training trade, trainer, scope of business opportunities are in progress. Convergence & dovetailing with line department central & state government schemes like, thrift & credit societies (SHGs) of horticulture & dairy federation, SGSY, SIDBI and MNREGA etc. are in progress.

Baseline & Socio-economic survey of affected persons has already completed by the NGO. During public consultation & disbursement of compensation, NGO is identifying the willingness of training trade. Training program will be organized by NGO with the help of all the concerned PIU at different locations of project area for income restoration of eligible affected persons. The decision on eligible persons for training will be taken after approval of Micro Plan, which is already in the process. Training schedule will be prepared with the help of village head and representative of APs as per their convenience.

Before starting of the training programme each entitled AP will be provided with training toolkit that contained one bag, Pen, Pad, Training book and Training material to start the income earning/ enhancing pursuits. Each AP who will attend the training program will be given Training certificate also.

However, the NGO have been instructed by the PIU that they start identifying the training requirement of the people as per their interest, skill and ability. After and during disbursement of compensation NGO will start priority wise training programme in the month of August 2012-September 2012

6.11 Appraisal of Other R & R Issues

An interaction with officials of BSRDC and other stakeholders and site visit was done by the Social Development Specialist in the month of April, May 2012 and July 2012 to substantiate the status of RP implementation executed by the executing agency with the help of NGO. During the field verification, the monitoring team also had interaction with the community people and asked their view on the handling of Resettlement issues by the NGO.

However, during Group Discussion (FGD) and verification of affected persons and Micro Plan on sample basis Social Development Specialist reviewed the progress of RP

implementation being executed by the NGO. These are related to appraisal of R & R issues, which is delineated in the subsequent Para:

6.11.1 HIV/AIDS Awareness Prevention Campaigns

In order to make the people aware about the fatal highway diseases, the NGO with the help of Contractors has been advised to initiate HIV/AIDS Awareness campaign by conducting HIV/AIDS awareness Camps at different Locations on sub-project roads.

In addition, the NGO has initiated individual interviews, personal contacts, and group discussion at possible hot spots like hotel Dhaba owners, the potential HIV/AIDS carrier- truckers and their helpers and assistant, pedestrians, local community people etc. for generating awareness among them to prevent the incidence of fatal diseases.

Objectives of the Awareness Campaign on HIV/AIDs are:

q To raise awareness and improve knowledge and understanding amongst the general population about STIs/HIV/AIDS.

q To make people aware of services of the public health system for the management of STIs/HIV/AIDS.

q To remove the myths and misconceptions about STIs/HIV/AIDS. q To mobilize all sectors of society to integrate messages and programmes on HIV/AIDS

into their existing activities. q To create a supportive environment for PLHA. q To increase the level of awareness among women and girls to protect themselves against

STIs and HIV. q To motivate vulnerable groups of youth, slum dwellers, and so forth about practicing safe

sex. NGOs have partially initiated the activities and priority and village wise details are presented in table below:

Table -13: Individual Consultation & Focus Group Discussion for Study on HIV/AIDs Related Issues

Sub No. Construction Priority

Village/ Location of FGD & Individual

Consultation Date

Participation of Community

Male Female MSM SH-81 P-1 Kachhawa 14-05-2012 17 03 0 SH-81 P-2 Rajpur 20-05-2012 15 07 0 SH-81 P-2 Dhauri 28-05-2012 24 05 0 SH-91 P-4 Bhawanipur 03-05-2012 05 01 0 SH-91 P-4 Jeebachpur 06-05-2012 07 02 0 SH-91 P-4 Jeebachpur 18-05-2012 16 06 0 SH-91 P-1 Rahta 25-05-2012 13 05 0

6.11.2 Compliance of Labour Laws, Prohibition of Child Labour and Gender Issues

NGO is continuously assisting; the Engineers (Supervision Consultants) for ensuring the Contractors are abiding by the various provisions of the applicable laws, concerning the worker's safety, health and hygiene; women's issues and the child labour issues. According to laws, there were specifications regarding the facilities/requirements at the construction camp/site, including basic health care facilities, Mother and Child Welfare units and facilities for vaccinations, day crèche facilities, etc. It is being monitored by the Social Development Specialist of Supervision Consultant with the help of Resident engineers and or representative of the Contractors, to ensure the compliance of Labour Laws and prohibition of Child Labour in a satisfactory manner and in compliance with Contract agreement.

No gender disparity was identified by the Social Development Specialist during field investigation.

6.11.3 Grievance Redressal

It would be pertinent here to refer the Asian Development Bank’s policy, which requires proper mechanisms for resolution of disputes that may arise from any aspect of the compensation and development process. The mechanisms should be “affordable and accessible,” and third parties independent of the implementers should be available at the appropriate point in the process. The grievance procedure need to be simple, administered in the first instance at the local level to facilitate access, flexibility and open to various proofs taking into account the need for speedy, just and fair resolution of their grievances.

In the course of RP implementation for this project, the Executing Agency facilitated with the help of NGO for the constitution of Grievances Redressal Committee (GRC) at district level for all the sub-project roads. The status of constitution of GRC at sub-project level is summarized in the table below:

Table -13: The status of constitution of GRC at sub-project level

Sub-Project Road

Districts for Constitution

of GRC

Initiative taken By PIU for Constitution of GRC

Status of Constitution of

GRC Remarks

SH-81 Bhojpur

A letter, written by Mr R. P Singh, DGM (Tech), CPIU, Patna to DM Bhojpur for Constitution of GRC ( Refer- Letter No. CPIU-4/2011 (Part-1)-426 (we), dated 25th November 2011

Under the process of Constitution by District Magistrate Bhojpur. However, District Magistrate has nominated Additional Collector as Chairman of the Committee.

The reply of query of District Magistrate was sent By CPIU Patna

Sub-Project Road

Districts for Constitution

of GRC

Initiative taken By PIU for Constitution of GRC

Status of Constitution of

GRC Remarks

Rohtas

A letter, written by Mr R. P Singh, DGM (Tech), CPIU, Patna to DM Rohtas for Constitution of GRC ( Refer- Letter No. CPIU-4/2011 (Part-1)-498 (we), dated 29th December 2011

Under the process of Constitution by District Magistrate Rohtas, at present DLO-Rohtas has been nominated

Formal GRC meeting has

been conducted on dated-26-06-

2012 with DM & DLAO -

Rohtas

SH-90 Gopalganj

A letter, written by Mr R. P Singh, DGM (Tech), PIU, Hajipur to DM Gopalganj/ Chapra for Constitution of GRC (Refer- Letter No. 807 (we), dated 12th October 2011

District Magistrate of Gopalganj has nominated Additional Collector as Chairman of the GRC

Constituted

Chapra (Saaran)

A letter, written by Mr R. P Singh, DGM (Tech), PIU, Hajipur to DM Gopalganj/ Chapra for Constitution of GRC (Refer- Letter No. 807 (we), dated 12th October 2011

District Magistrate of Chapra has nominated Additional Collector as Chairman of the GRC (Ref.- letter No-2979/ C. Chapra, dated 16th November 2011).

Constituted

SH-91 Supaul

A letter, written by Mr P. S. Kokil, DGM (Tech), PIU, Araria to DM Supaul/ Madhepura for Constitution of GRC (Refer- Letter No. PIU/SH-91/54 (we), dated 7th April 2012

Under the process of Constitution by District Magistrate Supaul

Madhepura

A letter, written by Mr P. S. Kokil, DGM (Tech), PIU, Araria to DM Sapaul/ Madhepura for Constitution of GRC (Refer- Letter No. PIU/SH-91/42 (we), dated 5th December 2011

Under the process of Constitution by District Magistrate Madhepura

6.12 Problems Encountered and Resolved

There was no major problem in implementation of Resettlement Plan at this stage; however, there is need to work on fast track on other activities of RP implementation apart from Micro-plan and ID card preparation, which has no direct relation with approval of Micro Plan. Such activities are related with HIV/Awareness programme, relocation plan of CPRs, Identification of training Need, information on Labour on Construction site, etc.

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