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Environmental and Social Screening Report (ESSR) Cluster Level Screening: Total Number of Settlements-15 Shivapuri Rural Municipality- 5(Former Mahakali VDC, Ward no. 1-9) Date: 01.09.2018 Government of Nepal Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COORDINATIONCOMMITTEE Nuwakot Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

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Environmental and Social Screening Report (ESSR) Cluster Level Screening: Total Number of Settlements-15

Shivapuri Rural Municipality- 5(Former Mahakali VDC, Ward no. 1-9)

Date: 01.09.2018

Government of Nepal

Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COORDINATIONCOMMITTEE

Nuwakot

Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project

(EHRP)

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATION

CBS Central Bureau of Statistics

CFUG Community Forest User Group

CL-PIU Central Level - Project Implementation Unit

DCC District Coordination Committee

DDC District Development Committee

DL-PIU District Level – Project Implementation Unit

DTO District Technical Office

DUDBC Department of Urban Development and Building Construction

EHRP Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project

EIA Environment Impact Assessment

ENRC Energy and Natural Resource Committee

ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework

ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan

ESSR Environment and Social Screening Report

GPS Global Positioning System

HHs Households

ICS Improved Cooking Stove

IEE Initial Environment Examination

IPDP Indigenous People Development Plan

LGCDP Local Governance Community Development Programme

MoFALD Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development

MoFSC Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation

MoUD Ministry of Urban Development

NRA National Reconstruction Authority

NTFP Non-Timber Forest Product

PIU Project Implementation Unit

RAP Resettlement Action Plan

VCDP Vulnerable Community Development Plan

VDC Village Development Committee

WASH Water Sanitation and Hygiene

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATION .............................................................................................................. A

TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................... B

1. BACKGROUND .......................................................................................................................................... 1

2. SCOPE OF EHRP ....................................................................................................................................... 1

3. SUB-PROJECTS (SETTLEMENTS) ........................................................................................................ 2

4. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING AND ITS OBJECTIVES ...................................... 3

5. METHODOLOGY ...................................................................................................................................... 3

6. ISSUES, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................... 4

6.1 BESI– (28-39-1-01) ................................................................................................................................ 46.2 MANJH, DEVITHAN & BHORLE- (28-39-1-02) ........................................................................................ 46.3 NEGI, POKHAREL & RAUTE TOLE- (28-39-2-03) ................................................................................... 56.4 SAGINI & KARKI DANDA- (28-39-2-04) ................................................................................................. 66.5 KALLERI- (28-39-3-05) .......................................................................................................................... 76.6 KHANIKHARKA- (28-39-3-06) ................................................................................................................ 76.7 ZEBRANG & GHYANG- (28-39-3-07) ..................................................................................................... 86.8 BUDE, MULABARI & MALDANDA- (28-39-4-08) ................................................................................... 96.9 CHILAUNE GHYANG, WARI & PARI THAPA TOLE- (28-39-5-09) ......................................................... 106.10 BIRTA & KAMI TOLE- (28-39-5-10) ..................................................................................................... 106.11 NEWAR TOLE, AAPCHAUR & KUNAR- (28-39-5-11) ............................................................................ 116.12 SYANGTANG, THING & PUCHHAR LOH- (28-39-6-12) ......................................................................... 126.13 DANDA KATHERI- (28-39-7-13) ........................................................................................................... 136.14 BALUWA, GAIRI & SIMLE- (28-39-8-14) .............................................................................................. 136.15 PAKHRIN & NEPANE- (28-39-9-15) ...................................................................................................... 14

ANNEX 1: SETTLEMENTS WISE SYNOPSIS OF MAHAKALI VDC ....................................................... I

I. TABLE SHOWING SOCIO- DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ......................................................................... III. TABLE SHOWING EXISTING RESOURCES AND FACILITIES .................................................................... IVIII. TABLE SHOWING MATERIALS AND AVAILABLE SOURCES ................................................................. VII

ANNEX 2:- SETTLEMENT WISE SCREENING CHECKLIST OF MAHAKALI VDC ........................... X

1. BESI ...................................................................................................................................................... XAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist ............................................................. XAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants ........................................................................................... XVII

2. MANJH, DEVITHAN & BHORLE ...................................................................................................... XVIIIAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist ...................................................... XVIIIAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants ............................................................................................ XXV

3. NEGI, POKHAREL & RAUTE TOLE .................................................................................................. XXVIAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist ...................................................... XXVIAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants ........................................................................................ XXXIII

4. SAGINI & KARKI DANDA ............................................................................................................ XXXIVAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist .................................................... XXXIVAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants ............................................................................................. XLI

5. KALLERI .......................................................................................................................................... XLIIAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist ........................................................ XLIIAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants ........................................................................................... XLIX

6. KHANIKHARKA ...................................................................................................................................... LAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist ............................................................. L

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants ............................................................................................ LVII7. ZEBRANG & GHYANG ..................................................................................................................... LVIII

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist ...................................................... LVIIIAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants ............................................................................................ LXV

8. BUDE, MULABARI & MALDANDA ...................................................................................................LXVIAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist ....................................................... LXVIAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants ........................................................................................ LXXIII

9. CHILAUNE GHYANG, WARI & PARI THAPA TOLE ........................................................................ LXXIVAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist .................................................... LXXIVAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants ........................................................................................ LXXXI

10. BIRTA & KAMI TOLE ................................................................................................................. LXXXIIAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist ................................................... LXXXIIAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants ...................................................................................... LXXXIX

11. NEWAR TOLE, AAPCHAUR & KUNAR ................................................................................................. XCAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist .......................................................... XCAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants ......................................................................................... XCVII

12. SYANGTANG, THING & PUCHHAR LOH ........................................................................................ XCVIIIAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist .................................................... XCVIIIAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants .............................................................................................. CV

13. DANDA KATHERI .............................................................................................................................. CVIAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist ......................................................... CVIAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants .......................................................................................... CXIII

14. BALUWA, GAIRI & SIMLE .............................................................................................................. CXIVAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist ...................................................... CXIVAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants .......................................................................................... CXXI

15. PAKHRIN & NEPANE ..................................................................................................................... CXXIIAnnex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist ..................................................... CXXIIAnnex II: List of Consultation's Participants ........................................................................................ CXXIX

ANNEX 3: PHOTOGRAPHS ..................................................................................................................... CXXX

ANNEX 4: REVIEW MEETING MINUTES FOR APPROVAL OF SCREENING REPORT FOR MAHAKALI VDC ..................................................................................................................................... CXXXI

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1. BACKGROUND

Nepal Earthquake of April 2015 and subsequent aftershocks including of May 2015, caused wide spread destruction of residential houses, heritage sites, water supply system, government building, rural road, health posts etc in many districts. Nuwakot is one the worstearthquake affected district. According to National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), the total number of houses damaged in Nuwakot district is 74,533 of which 65,759 are fully damaged and 8,774 partially damaged. Nuwakot district is administratively divided into 10 Rural Municipality and 2 municipalities (former: 61 Village Development Committees (VDCs)&1 Municipality). The total population residing in the Nuwakot district is about 2,77,471 in 59,194 households (HHs) with an average HH size of 4.69 (CBS, 2012). The female populationof 1,32,787 in the districts is lower than that of male population 1, 44,684. The sex ratio of the district is 91.78 (CBS, 2012).

Government of Nepal has selected Nuwakot district as one of the three districts to be supported under the World Bank funded Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP). The main objective of the EHRP is to restore earthquake-affected houses with multi-hazard resistant core housing units in targeted districts (Nuwakot, Dolkha and Dhading districts) and to enhance the government's ability to improve long-term disaster resilience. The project has four components: (1) Improved Housing Reconstruction, (2) Disaster Risk Management Systems, (3) Project Implementation Support and (4) Contingency Emergency Response.

2. SCOPE OF EHRP EHRP supports only reconstruction of owners built houses. Government, through EHRP, provides grants to households for construction of residential houses following ‘owner-driven’ housing construction model.

EHRP approach includes:

• All beneficiary households will build their houses on their own land. Thus, land acquisition and resettlement is not envisaged under the project.

• Residential houses will be small and constructed by the beneficiary household themselves using EHRP’s design criteria.

• Not all the houses will be constructed at the same time. Beneficiary households are expected to build their houses on their own pace.

• No contractors will be used for construction works. Households will have option to hire skilled and unskilled laborers as needed.

• In Nepal, community members also come together to help each other to build their houses and community help is also provided to the vulnerable households.

• General awareness/orientation on building earthquake resilient houses, environment and social safeguards and “Build Back Better Opportunity” measures are embedded in the project design. Accordingly, government has developed the EHRP program to support the affected households. This is described in the following paragraph (Government’s overall approach for earthquake disaster recovery in Nepal).

• EHRP (housing component) does not support reconstruction of heritage/cultural sites, schools and other physical and social infrastructure and services.

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Government’s overall approach for earthquake disaster recovery in Nepal includes: • Skilled-training (mason, carpentry, plumbing, electrical) as a part of overall strategies are

being provided by Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC) in coordination with other line agencies and NGOs/INGOs. All interested community members and beneficiaries including those from vulnerable groups can take the training. NRA has already finalized the earthquake resilient house construction design parameters. Based on the design parameter DUDBC engineer verifies earthquake resilient house reconstruction and beneficiaries are entitled to receive the payments in different tranches.

• Government recognizes the need for supplementary top-up financial assistance worth NPR 50,000 for vulnerable households which could be in the form of materials and labor support among others. This supplementary financial support will be provided by partner organizations1

• Housing construction support of Rs 25,000 will also be extended as part of housing grant to promote sanitations and renewable energy (including solar power, Improved Cooking Stoves (ICS) or bio-gas etc. As such, the sanitation part of the settlement is likely to improve. However this support is conditional subject to the construction of toilet or installation of alternative energy provision by the beneficiary households.

. Currently, the government is preparing the guideline for vulnerable support package to the affected households by partner organizations.

3. SUB-PROJECTS (SETTLEMENTS) Environmental and Social Screening was done at settlement level. Under EHRP- a settlement or sub project is defined based on a combination of following criteria: administrative boundary (such as a ward, or a former VDC), name of the village/place (such as Tole/Community), natural or topographical boundary and contiguity. It is to be noted that the former VDCs are restructured as Rural Municipality and Urban Municipality according to new restructuring under the federalism of Nepal.

Figure 1: Map Showing (Former Mahakali VDC’ 9)

Wards of Shivapuri Rural

Municipality-5

The total number of eligible HHs considered as beneficiaries identified from National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) for “Nepal Earthquake 2015”, are 936 HHs in 14settlements (Besi; Manjh, Devithan & Bhorle;Negi, Pokharel & Raute Tole; Sagini & Karki Danda; Kalleri; Khanikharka; Zebrang & 1 Sector Plans and Financial Projection, May 2016, NRA.

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Ghyang;Bude, Mulabari & Maldanda; Chilaune Ghyang, Wari & Pari Thapa Tole; Birta & Kami Tole;Newar Tole, Aapchaur & Kunar; Syangtang, Thing & Puchhar Loh; Danda Katheri; Baluwa, Gairi & Simle and Pakhrin & Nepane) Refer Annex 2 for detailed information.

4. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING AND ITS OBJECTIVES

ESMF requires Environmental and Social screening of each subproject/ settlement. The objectives of screenings are:

• To identify potential environmental and social issues/risks (physical, biological, social –cultural specific to the area) related to the subprojects and its activities,

• To identify the need to obtain any regulatory clearances like for clearing/felling of trees from Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation (MoFSC),for approval of quarry sites from local government (District Coordination Committee (DCC)/Municipality/ Rural Municipality) etc,

• To check if the proposed location and activity meets the exclusion criteria, • To establish the need to carry out any further investigation/survey/ assessment for preparation

of safeguard document like ESMPs, Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Vulnerable Community Development Plan (VCDP), or any specific study and to provide guidance regarding environmental and social requirements and steps that need to be taken for addressing identified issues, and

• To explore opportunities for creating linkage for enhancing benefits, building better and synergy.

5. METHODOLOGY

• Desk study: Documents such as district profile, former VDC profile, CBS publication and publication of line agencies at district level and other project related reports were reviewed. Besides, topographic maps of 1:25000 scale and regional geological map including Google earth map were used as references for the overview of the sub project area.

• Field visit and consultation: An elaborated Environmental and Social screening checklist was used (Annex- I) for recording information. Walkover survey for recording information was also carried out at settlement level. Free, prior and informed consultation with beneficiaries and local informants was undertaken on 9 June 2017. During the consultations, stakeholders were informed about the project support provisions and information on socioeconomic setting including physical and biological features. . Discussions were also held with district and local sectorial agencies including District Technical Office (DTO), ward secretary of rural municipality, communities’ groups- CFUGs and CBO active in sub project area.

• Further consultations and discussions were held with and among EHRP Consultants; consultant engineers from Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and also with Local Governance and Community Development Programme (LGCDP) Social Mobilizers.

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6. ISSUES, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 Besi– (28-39-1-01)

• People used to buy construction materials(sand and aggregates) from Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval fromDCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

• Tamang & Newar are present as Indigenous households (24 HHs).Women Headed (1 HHs)are also present in the settlement.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 30 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement. • Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through

appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts. • Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and

social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.2 Manjh, Devithan & Bhorle- (28-39-1-02)

• Construction materials such as timber, stone have to be either purchased from nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 were the approved quarry sites under DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

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• Tamang & Newar are present as Indigenous households (37 HHs). Dalit (7 HHs) and Women Headed (8 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

• Sagini community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 66 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement. • Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through

appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts. • Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and

social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.3 Negi, Pokharel & Raute Tole- (28-39-2-03)

• People used to buy construction materials (sand and aggregates) from Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

• Tamang, Magar & Newar are present as Indigenous households (33 HHs). Women Headed (11 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

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• Sagini community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products. • The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However,

there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 86 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement. • Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through

appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts. • Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and

social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.4 Sagini & Karki Danda- (28-39-2-04)

• Construction materials such as timber, stone have to be either purchased from nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 were the approved quarry sites under DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

• Tamang are present as Indigenous households (20 HHs). Women Headed (1 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

• Sagini community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products. • The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However,

there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 24 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement. • Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through

appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts. • Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and

social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

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6.5 Kalleri- (28-39-3-05)

• 23 HHs are at risk from landslide pose potential risk in future. The detailed precise affected HHs list will be available after detailed field investigation.

• People used to buy construction materials (sand and aggregates) from Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

• Tamang & Magar are present as Indigenous households (20 HHs). Women Headed (5 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

• Majuwa Bhume community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 27 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There might need land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement during preparation of further plan.

• Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts.

• Cluster/Individual Level ESMP/RAP/VDCP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.6 Khanikharka- (28-39-3-06)

• 4 HHs are at risk from landslide pose potential risk in future. The detailed precise affected HHs list will be available after detailed field investigation.

• Construction materials such as timber, stone have to be either purchased from nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 were the approved quarry sites under DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

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• Tamang are present as Indigenous households (31 HHs). Women Headed (4 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

• Majuwa Bhume community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 36 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There might need land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement during preparation of further plan.

• Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts.

• Cluster/Individual Level ESMP/RAP/VDCP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.7 Zebrang & Ghyang- (28-39-3-07)

• People used to buy construction materials (sand and aggregates) from Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

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• Tamang, Magar & Ghale are present as Indigenous households (32 HHs). Dalit (4 HHs), Women Headed (7 HHs) and Marginalized (36 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

• Majuwa Bhume community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 72 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement. • Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through

appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts. • Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and

social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.8 Bude, Mulabari & Maldanda- (28-39-4-08)

• Construction materials such as timber, stone have to be either purchased from nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 were the approved quarry sites under DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

• Tamang & Newar are present as Indigenous households (21 HHs). Dalit (3 HHs) and Women Headed (5 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

• Majuwa Bhume community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 69 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement.

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• Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts.

• Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.9 Chilaune Ghyang, Wari & Pari Thapa Tole- (28-39-5-09)

• People used to buy construction materials (sand and aggregates) from Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

• Tamang are present as Indigenous households (48 HHs). Women Headed (4 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

• Mahakali, Mahakali Chilaune-Ghyang and Dhayereghari community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 80 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement. • Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through

appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts. • Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and

social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.10 Birta & Kami Tole- (28-39-5-10)

• Construction materials such as timber, stone have to be either purchased from nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 were the approved quarry sites under DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

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• Tamang & Newar are present as Indigenous households (3 HHs). Dalit (13 HHs) and Women Headed (3 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

• Mahakali, Mahakali Chilaune-Ghyang and Dhayereghari community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 57 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement. • Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through

appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts. • Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and

social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.11 Newar Tole, Aapchaur & Kunar- (28-39-5-11)

• People used to buy construction materials (sand and aggregates) from Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

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• Tamang, Magar & Newar are present as Indigenous households (30 HHs). Dalit (5 HHs), Women Headed (8 HHs) and Marginalized (1 HH) are also present in the settlement.

• Mahakali, Mahakali Chilaune-Ghyang and Dhayereghari community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 75 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement. • Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through

appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts. • Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and

social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.12 Syangtang, Thing & Puchhar Loh- (28-39-6-12)

• Construction materials such as timber, stone have to be either purchased from nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 were the approved quarry sites under DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

• Tamang are present as Indigenous households (79 HHs). Women Headed (3 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

• Ranchebhume community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 81 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement.

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• Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts.

• Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.13 Danda Katheri- (28-39-7-13)

• People used to buy construction materials (sand and aggregates) from Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

• Tamang & Magar are present as Indigenous households (33 HHs). Dalit (4 HHs), Women Headed (12 HHs) and Marginalized (1 HH) are also present in the settlement.

• Tarkepakha community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products. • The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However,

there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 69 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement. • Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through

appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts. • Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and

social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.14 Baluwa, Gairi & Simle- (28-39-8-14)

• Construction materials such as timber, stone have to be either purchased from nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 were the approved quarry sites under DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

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• Tamang & Newar are present as Indigenous households (14 HHs). Women Headed (8 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

• Mahankaldevi community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 90 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement. • Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through

appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts. • Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and

social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

6.15 Pakhrin & Nepane- (28-39-9-15)

• People used to buy construction materials (sand and aggregates) from Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

• Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level pocket markets for the supply of construction materials like timber products and construction materials.

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• Tamang & Newar are present as Indigenous households (67 HHs). Dalit (2 HHs) and Women Headed (12 HHs) are also present in the settlement.

• Manebhanjyang community forest is the nearest forest to this settlement for supplying forest products.

• The findings of Screening indicates that each owner manages his/her own solid waste. However, there would be aggregated impacts related to solid waste from the construction of 74 houses. It requires corresponding mitigation procedures to properly handle and dispose the solid waste during and after construction.

• There are no known physical cultural resources/sensitive area and any area/spot in and around the settlement that is known for critical natural habitat for wildlife/ bird and wildlife movement.

• There are no land acquisition and involuntary resettlement issues for this settlement. • Due to the project implementation, environmental and social impacts could be minimized through

appropriate implementation of mitigation measures that will help in minimizing adverse impacts. • Cluster Level ESMP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and

social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

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ANNEX 1: SETTLEMENTS WISE SYNOPSIS OF MAHAKALI VDC

I. Table Showing Socio- Demographic Information

S.No.

Name of Settlement

Settlement ID

Name of Rural Municipality/ Municipality-

Ward

Beneficiaries HHs Landless HHs

Affected

HHs from Resettlement

Remarks

Total

Vulnerable Group

IP Da WH Ma Other

1. Besi 28-39-1- 01 Shivapuri RM-5 30 24 NA 1 NA NA NA NA IP are Tamang & Newar.

2.

Manjh, Devithan & Bhorle

28-39-1-02 Shivapuri RM-5 66 37 7 8 NA NA NA NA IP are Tamang & Newar.

3. Negi, Pokharel & Raute Tole

28-39-2-03 Shivapuri RM-5 86 33 NA 11 NA NA NA NA IP are Newar, Magar & Tamang.

4. Sagini & Karki Danda

28-39-2-04 Shivapuri RM-5 24 20 NA 1 NA NA NA NA IP are Magar & Tamang.

5. Kalleri 28-39-3-05 Shivapuri RM-5 27 20 NA 5 NA NA NA 23

- IP are Magar & Tamang.

- In case for 23 HHs needs detailed study during ESMP preparation to know whether they needs relocation

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S.No.

Name of Settlement

Settlement ID

Name of Rural Municipality/ Municipality-

Ward

Beneficiaries HHs Landless HHs

Affected

HHs from Resettlement

Remarks

Total

Vulnerable Group

IP Da WH Ma Other

6. Khanikharka 28-39-3-06 Shivapuri RM-5 36 31 NA 4 NA NA NA 4

- IP are Tamang.

- In case for 4 HHs needs detailed study during ESMP preparation to know whether they needs relocation.

7. Zebrang & Ghyang

28-39-3-07 Shivapuri RM-5 72 32 4 7 36 NA NA NA IP are Magar & Tamang& Ghale.

8.

Bude, Mulabari & Maldanda

28-39-4-08 Shivapuri RM-5 69 21 3 5 NA NA NA NA IP are Tamang & Newar.

9.

Chilaune Ghyang, Wari & Pari Thapa Tole

28-39-5-09 Shivapuri RM-5 80 48 NA 4 NA NA NA NA IP are Tamang.

10. Birta & Kami Tole

28-39-5-10 Shivapuri RM-5 57 3 13 3 NA NA NA NA IP are Tamang & Newar.

11.

Newar Tole, Aapchaur & Kunar

28-39-5-11 Shivapuri RM-5 75 30 5 8 1 NA NA NA IP are Magar & Tamang & Newar.

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S.No.

Name of Settlement

Settlement ID

Name of Rural Municipality/ Municipality-

Ward

Beneficiaries HHs Landless HHs

Affected

HHs from Resettlement

Remarks

Total

Vulnerable Group

IP Da WH Ma Other

12.

Syangtang, Thing & Puchhar Loh

28-39-6-12 Shivapuri RM-5 81 79 NA 3 NA NA NA NA IP are Tamang.

13. Danda Katheri 28-39-7-13 Shivapuri RM-5 69 33 4 12 1 NA NA NA IP are Magar & Tamang.

14. Baluwa, Gairi & Simle

28-39-8-14 Shivapuri RM-5 90 14 NA 8 NA NA NA NA IP are Tamang & Newar.

15. Pakhrin & Nepane

28-39-9-15 Shivapuri RM-5 74 67 2 12 NA NA NA NA IP are Tamang & Newar.

Total 936 492 38 92 38 - - 27

Note: -Settlement ID (District code-VDC code-Ward code-Settlement code); M: Male, F: Female, IP: Indigenous People, Da: Dalit, WH: Women Headed, Ma: Marginalized

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II. Table Showing Existing Resources and Facilities

S.No. Name of

Settlement

Physical Cultural

Resources

Existing Facilities and Accessibility

Remarks Water & Sanitation Road Health Others

1. Besi Not Available

Piped water from spring and spout source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 8 km away from Chhahare Health

post School

Community people have access with health and education facilities within one and one & half hour distance

2. Manjh, Devithan & Bhorle

Not Available

Piped water from spring and spout source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 8.5 km away from Chhahare

Health post

School Community people have access with health and education facilities within one and one & half hour distance

3. Negi, Pokharel & Raute Tole

Not Available

Piped water from spring source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 10.5 km away from Chhahare

Health post

Secondary School

Community people have access with health and education facilities within one hour distance

4. Sagini & Karki Danda

Not Available

Piped water from spring source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 11 km away from Chhahare

Health post

Secondary School

Community people have access with health and education facilities within one hour distance

5. Kalleri Not Available

Piped water from spring and spout source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 12 km away from Chhahare

Health post

Secondary School

Community people have access with health and education facilities within one hour distance

6. Khanikharka Not Available

Piped water from spring source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 12.5 km away from Chhahare

Health post

Secondary School

Community people have access with health and education facilities within one hour distance

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S.No. Name of Settlement

Physical Cultural

Resources

Existing Facilities and Accessibility

Remarks Water & Sanitation Road Health Others

7. Zebrang & Ghyang

Not Available

Piped water from spring source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 12.5 km away from Chhahare

Health post

School Community people have access with health and education facilities within one and one & half hour distance

8. Bude, Mulabari & Maldanda

Not Available

Piped water from spring source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 9 km away from Chhahare

Health post

School Community people have access with health and education facilities within one and one & half hour distance

9.

Chilaune Ghyang, Wari & Pari Thapa Tole

Not Available

Piped water from spring source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 11 km away from Chhahare

Health post

School Community people have access with health and education facilities within one and one & half hour distance

10. Birta & Kami Tole

Not Available

Piped water from spring and spout source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 11.5 km away from Chhahare

Health post

School Community people have access with health and education facilities within one and one & half hour distance

11.

Newar Tole, Aapchaur & Kunar

Not Available

Piped water from spring source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 12 km away from Chhahare

Health post

School Community people have access with health and education facilities within one and one & half hour distance

12.

Syangtang, Thing & Puchhar Loh

Not Available

Piped water from spring and spout source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 12 km away from Chhahare

Health post

School Community people have access with health and education facilities within one and one & half hour distance

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S.No. Name of Settlement

Physical Cultural

Resources

Existing Facilities and Accessibility

Remarks Water & Sanitation Road Health Others

13. Danda Katheri

Not Available

Piped water from spring source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 10 km away from Chhahare

Health post

School Community people have access with health and education facilities within one and one & half hour distance

14.

Baluwa, Gairi & Simle

Not Available

Piped water from spring source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 12 km away from Chhahare

Health post

School Community people have access with health and education facilities within one and one & half hour distance

15. Pakhrin & Nepane

Not Available

Piped water from spring and spout source; Sanitation facility was found satisfactory

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/ 11 km away from Chhahare

Health post

School Community people have access with health and education facilities within one and one & half hour distance

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III. Table Showing Materials and Available Sources

S. No. Name of

Settlement

Total Additional Demand of Construction Materials after Deducting Re-usable Issues Debris /

Solid Waste

Management

Further Plan Required

(Geotechnical Study, VCDP, ESMP, RAP)

Stone (m3

Nearest Source Stone )

Timber (m3 Nearest Source Timber )

Forest, Flora and

Fauna

Physical Impacts

Other Sensitiv

e Site

1. Besi 393.75 Nearby

Chhahare at Likhu

River bank

(right) in Kabilash

VDC ward no.

8 and even from Likhu River bank

(left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 &

4 had obtained approval

from

45.24 Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

Managed in-situ and solid waste like cement bags, metal scraps are re will have –usable and hence have minimal impact

Cluster/Individual Level ESMP/RAP/VDCP for Rural Municipality will be prepared to address minimal environment and social issues related to reconstruction work through aligning common programs.

2. Manjh, Devithan & Bhorle

866.25 99.528 Sigini community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

3. Negi, Pokharel & Raute Tole

1128.75 129.688 Sigini community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

4. Sagini & Karki Danda

315 36.192 Sigini community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

5. Kalleri 354.375 40.716 Majuwa Bhume community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA 23 NA

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6. Khanikharka 472.5

DCC, Nuwakot.

54.288 Majuwa Bhume community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA 4 NA

7. Zebrang & Ghyang

945 108.576 Majuwa Bhume community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

8. Bude, Mulabari & Maldanda

905.625 104.052 Majuwa Bhume community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

9.

Chilaune Ghyang, Wari & Pari Thapa Tole

1050 120.64

Mahakali, Mahakali Chilaune-Ghyang and Dhayereghari community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

10. Birta & Kami Tole

748.125 85.956

Mahakali, Mahakali Chilaune-Ghyang and Dhayereghari community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

11. Newar Tole, Aapchaur &

984.375 113.1 Mahakali, Mahakali Chilaune-

NA NA NA

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Kunar Ghyang and Dhayereghari community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

12. Syangtang, Thing & Puchhar Loh

1063.125 122.148 Ranchebhume community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

13. Danda Katheri

905.625 104.052 Tarkepakha community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

14. Baluwa, Gairi & Simle

1181.25 135.72 Mahankaldevi community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

15. Pakhrin & Nepane

971.25 111.592 Manebhanjyang community forest and Chhahare, Dhikure and even from Battar and Bidur are the local level markets for supply

NA NA NA

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ANNEX 2:- SETTLEMENT WISE SCREENING CHECKLIST OFMAHAKALI VDC

1. Besi

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-1-01

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Besi-1

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 30 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

30 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Newar & Tamang)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

875 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/8 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 30

Number of houses to be reconstructed

30

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 45.24 cum Timber 393.75 cum stone and 1, 98,713 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

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25.1

25.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?2

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?3

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of

2Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 3 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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hill with mostly farming land and forest

33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat

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(examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

√ Likhu River with no known renowned species

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area? √ 30 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 5

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51 How many households are without any land/shelter, any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

24 HHs are Indigenous, and 1 Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 20 2. 5 3. 5 4. 5.

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring and spout source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools,

√ Fair access with school, health post and

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communications, road etc.?) earthen road 62 Are there any roads on around the location which

causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas which could be affected by the project?

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 1 HH is women headed HH

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Madan Shrestha Besi 2 Bhoop Narayan Shrestha Besi 3 Arjun Shrestha Besi 4 Gokarna Shrestha Besi 5 Phatta Bahadur Shrestha Besi 6 Ramkrishna Shrestha Besi 7 Buddha Bahadur Shrestha Besi 8 Kumar Bahadur Khatri Besi 9 Dhruba Shrestha Besi 10 Ram Lal Shrestha Besi 11 Laxman Tamang Besi 12 Santaram Tamang Besi

13 Padam Bahadur Tamang Besi

14 Sum Bahadur Tamang Besi

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2. Manjh, Devithan & Bhorle

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-1-02

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Manjh, Devithan & Bhorle-1

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 66 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

66 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Newar & Tamang)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

921 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/8.5 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 66

Number of houses to be reconstructed

66

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 99.53cum Timber 866.25cum stone and 4, 37,168 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

The quantity distributed as per approve government

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

quota will not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?4

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?5

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and

4Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 5 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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forest

33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ Sagini community forest

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild

√ Semnopithecus entellus

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beehives, etc)

42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area? √ 66 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 5

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, √

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any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

37 HHs are Indigenous, 7 HHs are from Dalit and 8 Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 45 2. 9 3. 7 4. 2 5. 3

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs, Dalit and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring and spout source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with school, health post and earthen road

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62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas which could be affected by the project?

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 8 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Lal Bahadur Tamang Manjh 2 Milan Tamang Manjh 3 Krishna Bahadur Tamang Manjh 4 Bel Bahadur Tamang Manjh 5 Narayan Prasad Khatiwoda Manjh 6 Bhuminath Khatiwoda Manjh 7 Lok Bahadur Damai Devi thaan 8 Lal Bahadur Tamang Devi thaan 9 Tej Bahadur Sunar Devi thaan 10 Sankar Bahadur Nepali Devi thaan 11 Laxman Nepali Devi thaan 12 Lok Bahadur Damai Devi thaan 13 Krishna Prasad Pokhrel Bhorle 14 Thal Prasad Pokhrel Bhorle 15 Chetnath Pokhrel Bhorle 16 Subash Thapa Bhorle

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3. Negi, Pokharel & Raute Tole

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-2-03

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Negi, Pokharel & Raute Tole-2

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 86 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

86 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Newar, Magar & Tamang)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

998 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/10.5 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 86

Number of houses to be reconstructed

86

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 129.69cum Timber 1128.75cum stone and 5, 69,643 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

The quantity distributed as per approve government

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

quota will not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?6

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?7

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and

6Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 7 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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forest

33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ Sagini Community Forest

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild

√ Semnopithecus entellus

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beehives, etc)

42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area? √ 86 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 5

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, √

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any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

33 HHs are Indigenous, and 11 Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture & Business

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 74 2. 8 3. 1 4. 2 5. 1

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with secondary school, health post and earthen road

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62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas which could be affected by the project?

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 11 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Hit Bahadur Tamang Negi tol 2 Chinimaya Tamang Negi tol 3 Chitra Bahadur Tamang Negi tol 4 Ram Bahadur Tamang Negi tol 5 Kedar Prasad Khatiwada Pokharel tol 6 Thanka Bahadur Thapa maga Pokharel tol 7 Ramchandra Lamichane Pokharel tol 8 Naanna Prasad Neupane Pokharel tol 9 Arjun Dev Neupane Pokharel tol 10 Gobinda Prasad Pokharel Raute tol 11 Tirtharaj Pokharel Raute tol 12 Hari Prasad Pokharel Raute tol 13 Hira Pokharel Raute tol

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4. Sagini & Karki Danda

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-2-04

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Sagini & Karki Danda-2

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 24 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

24 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Magar & Tamang)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

946 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/11 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 66

Number of houses to be reconstructed

66

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 36.19cum Timber 315cum stone and 1, 58,970 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

The quantity distributed as per approve government

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

quota will not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?8

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?9

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and

8Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 9 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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forest

33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ Sagini Community Forest

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild

√ Semnopithecus entellus

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beehives, etc)

42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

√ Likhu River with no such known renowned species

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area? √ 24 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 5

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, √

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any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

20 HHs are Indigenous, and 1 Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 15 2. 5 3. 4 4. 5.

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with secondary school, health post and earthen road

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62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas which could be affected by the project?

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 1 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Indra Bahadur Thapalia Sagini 2 Kumar Tamang Sagini 3 Krishna Bahadur Tamang Sagini 4 Lal Bahadur Tamang Sagini 5 Saila Lama Karki dada 6 Man Bahadur Lama Karki dada 7 Gyane Tamang Karki dada 8 Kedar Tamang Karki dada 9 Dawa Lama Karki dada 10 Man Bahadur Lama Karki dada 11 Thuli Kanchi Lama Karki dada

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5. Kalleri

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-3-05

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Kalleri-3

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 27 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

27 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Tamang & Magar)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

1372 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/12 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 27

Number of houses to be reconstructed

27

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 40.72cum Timber 354.38 cum stone and 1, 78,741 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

23 HHs are at risk from landslide pose potential risk in future. The detailed HHs list will be available after detailed field investigation.

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

√ Landslide might have risk and impact on agricultural land, forest and construction work

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

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25.1

25.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

The quantity distributed as per approve government quota will not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?10

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?11

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

√ Involuntary land acquisition might be needed for affected 23 HHs

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

With existing landslide, HHs are in future threat

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

10Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 11 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and forest

33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

√ No date have been stated, landslide

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest area

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ No need and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ Majuwa Bhume Community Forest

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42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

√ Semnopithecus entellus

42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area? √ 27 houses in settlement are scattered

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in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 5

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

20 HHs are Indigenous, and 5 Women headed

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture & Business

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 23 2. 2 3. 2 4. 5.

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

23 HHs are close to the existing landslide needs after study

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring and spout source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction

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completes. 61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure

facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with school, health post and earthen road

62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas which could be affected by the project?

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 2 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/08 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/08 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/08 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Rajan Timalsina Kalleri 2 Ran Bahadur Rana magar Kalleri 3 Deepak Thapa maga Kalleri 4 Tok Bahadur Thapa maga Kalleri 5 Tika Bahadur Thapa maga Kalleri 6 Chandra Bahadur Rana maga Kalleri 7 Jhalak Bahadur Rana magar Kalleri 8 Purna Kumari Rana magar Kalleri 9 Dilli Bahadur Rana magar Kalleri 10 Chettra Bahadur Rana maga Kalleri 11 Chandra Bahadur Rana maga Kalleri 12 Dudh Kumari Rana magar Kalleri 13 Khesar Bahadur Rana magar Kalleri 14 Gokarna Rana magar Kalleri

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6. Khanikharka

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-3-06

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Khanikharka-3

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 36 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

36 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Tamang)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

1399 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/12.5 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 36

Number of houses to be reconstructed

36

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 54.29 cum Timber 472.50 cum stone and 2, 38,455 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

4 HHs are at risk from landslide pose potential risk in future. The detailed HHs list will be available after detailed field investigation.

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

√ Landslide might have risk and impact on agricultural land, forest and construction work

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

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25.1

25.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

The quantity distributed as per approve government quota will not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?12

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?13

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

√ Involuntary land acquisition might be needed for affected 4 HHs

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

With existing landslide, HHs are in future threat

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

12Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 13 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and forest

33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

√ No date have been stated, landslide

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest area

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ No need and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community,

√ Majuwa Bhume Community Forest

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leasehold, religious etc.?

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

√ Semnopithecus entellus

42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area? √ 36 houses in

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settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 7

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

31 HHs are Indigenous, and 4 Women headed

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 25 2. 5 3. 3 4. 2 5. 1

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

4 HHs are close to the existing landslide needs after study

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent

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toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with secondary school, health post and earthen road

62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas which could be affected by the project?

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 4 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/08 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/08 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/08 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

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Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Hari Prasad Pokharel Khanikharka 2 Nanda Kumari Khatiwada Khanikharka 3 Ramkrishna Khatiwada Khanikharka 4 Jetha Lama Khanikharka 5 Mithhumaya Tamang Khanikharka 6 Kancha Lama Khanikharka 7 Sanulal Bahadur Lama Khanikharka 8 Kancha Lama Khanikharka 9 Kajiman Lama Khanikharka 10 Sambar Bahadur Lama Khanikharka 11 Krishna Bahadur Lama Khanikharka 12 Dhume Lama Khanikharka 13 Langai Lama Khanikharka 14 Sanuram Bahadur Lama Khanikharka

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7. Zebrang & Ghyang

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-3-07

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Zebrang & Ghyang-3

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 72 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

72 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Tamang, Magar & Ghale)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

1294 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/12.5 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 72

Number of houses to be reconstructed

72

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 108.58cum Timber 945 cum stone and 4, 76,910 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

The quantity distributed as per approve government

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

quota will not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?14

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?15

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and

14Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 15 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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forest

33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest area

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ No need and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ Majuwa Bhume Community Forest

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer,

√ Semnopithecus entellus

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trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area? √ 72 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 6

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, √

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any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

32 HHs are Indigenous, 4 HHs are from Dalit, 36 Marginalized and 7 Women headed

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture & Business

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 52 2. 10 3. 6 4. 2 5. 2

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs, Dalit, Marginalized and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools,

√ Fair access with school, health post and

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communications, road etc.?) earthen road 62 Are there any roads on around the location which

causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas which could be affected by the project?

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 7 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/08 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/08 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/08 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Bir Bahadur Ghale Zebrang 2 Ram Bahadur Ghale Zebrang 3 Antari Ghale Zebrang 4 Krishna Bahadur Ghale Zebrang 5 Keshar Bahadur Ghale Zebrang 6 Tek Bahadur Ghale Zebrang 7 Tej Bahadur Ghale Zebrang 8 Nar Bahadur Ghale Zebrang 9 Jeevan Kumar Ghale Zebrang 10 Shyam Bahadur Lama Ghyang 11 Phurpa Lama Ghyang 12 Kancha Lama Ghyang 13 Sambar Bahadur Lama Ghyang 14 Santa Bahadur Lams Ghyang

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8. Bude, Mulabari & Maldanda

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-4-08

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Bude, Mulabari & Maldanda-4

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 69 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

69 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Newar & Tamang)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

1054 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/9 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 69

Number of houses to be reconstructed

69

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 104.05 cum Timber 905.63 cum stone and 4, 57,039 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?16

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?17

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and forest

16Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 17 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

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42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

√ Likhu River with no such known renowned species

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area? √ 69 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 5

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

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52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

21 HHs are Indigenous, 3 HHs are from Dalit and 5 Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture & Business

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 60 2. 5 3. 2 4. 1 5. 1

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs, Dalit and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with school, health post and earthen road

62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during

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project implementation? 63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas

which could be affected by the project? √

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 5 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Kumar Tamang Bude 2 Sharan Tamang Bude 3 Lal Bahadur Tamang Bude 4 Hira Tamang Bude 5 Hum Bahadur Dhakal Bude 6 Khil Bahadur Adhikari Mulabari 7 Lakxya Bahadur Pantha Mulabari 8 Surath Pantha Mulabari 9 Mukunda Thapa Mulabari 10 Chandra Bahadur Dhakal Mulabari 11 Dal Bahadur Karki Maldada 12 Shiva Prasad Pokhrel Maldada 13 Kosh Prasad Khatioda Maldada 14 Rip Narayan Shrestha Maldada

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9. Chilaune Ghyang, Wari & Pari Thapa Tole

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-5-09

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Chilaune Ghyang, Wari & Pari Thapa Tole-5

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 80 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

80 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Tamang)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

1095 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/11 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 80

Number of houses to be reconstructed

80

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 120.84cum Timber 1,050 cum stone and 5, 29,900 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

The quantity distributed as per approve government quota will

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?18

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?19

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and forest

18Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 19 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ Mahakali, Mahakali Chilaune-Ghyang and Dhayeregharicommunity forest

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

√ Semnopithecus entellus

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42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area?

√ 80 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 6

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be

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attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

48 HHs are Indigenous, and 4 Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. NA 2. 3. 4. 5.

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with school, health post and earthen road

62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas which could be affected by the project?

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64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 4 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Balaram Ghimire Wari thapa tol 2 Padam Bahadur Bhandari Wari thapa tol 3 Shreekrish Bhandari Wari thapa tol 4 Ram Kumar Bhandari Wari thapa tol 5 Shreekrish Bhandari Wari thapa tol 6 Ram Kumar Bhandari Wari thapa tol 7 Kancha Lama taman Chilaune ghyang 8 Gore Lama taman Chil une ghyang 9 Gore Lama Chilaune ghyang 10 Man Bahadur Lama Chilaune ghyang 11 Lal Bahadur Lama Chilaune ghyang 12 Uday Bahadur Thapa Thapa tol 13 Deban Pantha Thapa tol

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10. Birta & Kami Tole

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-5-10

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Birta & Kami Tole-5

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 57 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

57 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Tamang & Newar)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

1147 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/11.5 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 57

Number of houses to be reconstructed

57

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 85.96cum Timber 748.13cum stone and 3, 77,554 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

The quantity distributed as per approve government quota will

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?20

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?21

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and forest

20Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 21 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ Mahakali, Mahakali Chilaune-Ghyang and Dhayereghari Community Forest

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

√ Semnopithecus entellus

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42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area?

√ 57 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 5

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be

√ -Than Bahadur Thapa

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attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

3 HHs are Indigenous, 13 HHs are from Dalit and 3Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 43 2. 9 3. 2 4. 2 5. 1

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring and spout source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with school, health post and earthen road

62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

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63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas which could be affected by the project?

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 3 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Ram Sharan Sunar Kami tol 2 Sukdev Sunar Kami tol 3 Gobinda Sunar Kami tol 4 Ratna Bahadur Sunar Kami tol 5 Bhakta Bahadur Sunar Kami tol 6 Sovit Man Sunar Kami tol 7 Sakal Bahadur Kami Kami tol 8 Bal Krishna Pyakhurel Kami tol 9 Yan Bahadur Thapa chet Dadaghar tol 10 Jhankanath Adhikari Dadaghar tol 11 Damodar Prasad Adhikari Dadaghar tol 12 Asok Kumar Adhikari Dadaghar tol

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11. Newar Tole, Aapchaur & Kunar

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-5-11

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Newar Tole, Aapchaur & Kunar, 5

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 75 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

75 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Tamang, Magar & Newar)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

1223 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/12 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 75

Number of houses to be reconstructed

75

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 113.10cum Timber 984.38cum stone and 4, 96,781 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

The quantity distributed as per approve government quota will

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?22

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?23

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and forest

22Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 23 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ Mahakali, Mahakali Chilaune-Ghyang and Dhayereghari Community Forest

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

√ Semnopithecus entellus

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42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area?

√ 75 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 5

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be

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attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

30 HHs are Indigenous, 5 HHs are from Dalit, 1 HH from Marginalized and 8 Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 55 2. 8 3. 5 4. 5 5. 2

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs ,Dalit, Marginalized and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with school, health post and earthen road

62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during

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project implementation? 63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation

areas which could be affected by the project? √

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 8 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Bhairv Bahadur Shrestha Newar tol 2 Anka Bahadur Sunar Newar tol 3 Kul Bahadur Shrestha Newar tol 4 Jhalak Bahadur Ghimire Newar tol 5 Tej Bahadur Shrestha Newar tol 6 Hasta Bahadur Thapa Aap chaur 7 Bharat Bahadur Thapa chet Aap chaur 8 Prem Bahadur Thapa chet Aap chaur 9 Bishnu Maya Damai Aap chaur 10 Basant Rana Magar Chalise 11 Min Bahadur Thapa Chalise 12 Narayan Thapa Chalise

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12. Syangtang, Thing & Puchhar Loh

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-6-12

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Syangtang, Thing & Puchhar Loh-6

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 81 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

81 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Tamang)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

1333 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/12 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 81

Number of houses to be reconstructed

81

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 122.15cum Timber 1,063.13cum stone and 5, 36,524 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

The quantity distributed as per approve government quota will

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?24

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?25

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and forest

24Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 25 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ Ranchebhume Community Forest

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

√ Semnopithecus entellus

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42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area?

√ 81 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 5

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be

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attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

79 HHs are Indigenous, and 3 Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture & Business

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 70 2. 7 3. 2 4. 1 5. 1

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring and spout source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with school, health post and earthen road

62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation √

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areas which could be affected by the project? 64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement.

(HHs List should be attached) √ 3 HHs are women

headed HHs 65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local

resources √

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Buddhi Man Tamang Shyangtan 2 Seti Tamang Shyangtan 3 Shyam Bahadur Tamang Shyangtan 4 Min Bahadur Tamang Shyangtan 5 Ram Kumar Tamang Shyangtan 6 Akkal Bahadur Tamang Shyangtan 7 Suman Tamang Loh 8 Maila Tamang Loh 9 Purna Bahadur Tamang Loh 10 Jeet Bahadur Tamang Loh 11 Bhim Bahadur Tamang Loh 12 Sancha Bahadur Tamang Loh 13 Ram Bahadur Tamang Thing 14 Man Bahadur Tamang Thing 15 Raju Tamang Thing 16 Singh Bahadur Tamang Puchhar Loh

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13. Danda Katheri

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-7-13

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Danda Katheri-7

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 69 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

69 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Tamang & Magar)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

1406 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/10 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 69

Number of houses to be reconstructed

69

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 104.05cum Timber 905.63cum stone and 4, 57,039 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

The quantity distributed as per approve government quota will

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?26

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?27

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and forest

26Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 27 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ Tarkepakha Community Forest

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

√ Semnopithecus entellus

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42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

√ Likhu River with no known renowned species

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area?

√ 69 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 5

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be

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attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

33 HHs are Indigenous,4 HHs are from Dalit, 1 HHs Marginalized and 12 Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture & Business

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 60 2. 5 3. 1 4. 2 5. 1

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs, Dalit, Marginalized and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring and spout source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with school, health post and earthen road

62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during

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project implementation? 63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation

areas which could be affected by the project? √

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 12 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Madan Khadka Danda tole 2 Bhagawan Khadka Danda tole 3 Gopi Bahadur Khadka Danda tole 4 Sitaram Khadka Danda tole 5 Bimala Khadka Danda kateri 6 Krishna Bahadur Khadka Danda tole 7 Krishna Bahadur Tamang Danda tole 8 Gyan Bahadur Khadka Danda kateri 9 Dipak Kumar Khadka Danda kateri 10 Kumar Bahadur Khadka Danda kateri 11 Ujjal Bahadur Khadka Danda kateri 12 Krishna Bahadur Khadka Danda katheri 13 Raj Kumar Khadka Danda katheri 14 Jhalak Kumari Khadka Danda katheri 15 Rana Bahadur Damai Danda katheri 16 Ram Bahadur Nepali Danda kateri

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Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-8-14

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Baluwa, Gairi & Simle-8

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 90 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

90 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Tamang & Newar)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

1087 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/12 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 90

Number of houses to be reconstructed

90

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 135.72cum Timber 1,181.25cum stone and 5, 96,138 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

The quantity distributed as per approve government quota will

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?28

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?29

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and forest

28Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 29 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ MahankaldeviCommunity Forest

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

√ Semnopithecus entellus, Muntiacus muntjak and Sus scrofa

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42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area?

√ 90 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 5

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be

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attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

14 HHs are Indigenous and 8 Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture & Business

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 60 2. 10 3. 10 4. 5 5. 5

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with school, health post and earthen road

62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas which could be affected by the project?

64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. √ 8 HHs are women headed

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(HHs List should be attached) HHs 65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local

resources √

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Devi Bahadur Thapa Baluwa tole 2 Dal Bahadur Thapa Baluwa tole 3 Akkal Bahadur Tamang Baluwa tole 4 Ratna Lama Baluwa tole 5 Murali Tamang Baluwa tole 6 Ram Singh Tamang Baluwa tole 7 Sarki Tamang Baluwa tole 8 Yug Bahadur Thapa Baluwa tole 9 Devi Bahadur Thapa Baluwa tole 10 Dal Bahadur Thapa Baluwa tole 11 Bhuwan Bahadur Thapa Dada tole 12 Indra Bahadur Thapa Dada tole 13 Manoj Kumar Thapa Dada tole 14 Shree Resh Bahadur Khadka Khadka tole 15 Ek Bahadur Khadka Khadka tole 16 Bala Ram Bhandari Khadka tole 17 Netra Bahadur Khadka Khadka tole 18 Bel Kumari Thapa Khadka tole

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15. Pakhrin & Nepane

Annex I: Environmental and Social Safeguard Screening Checklist

Project Title Earthquake Housing Reconstruction Project (EHRP)

Settlement ID/no 28-39-9-15

1 Project District Nuwakot

2 Name of the Gaunpalika/Municipality

Shivapuri Rural Municipality

3 Former VDCs Mahakali

4 Name of the Settlement, Ward No.

Pakhrin & Nepane-9

5 Total HHs of the Settlement 74 HHs

6 Number of eligible households (Must be equal to Annexes of Beneficiary (HHs):

74 HHs

7 Major Caste/Ethnic Groups Indigenous (Tamang & Newar)

8 Number of Differently able HHs NA

9 Reconstruction Started Date NA

10 Altitude of the Settlement (in meters)

1210 masl

11 Nearest road head/highway/headquarter

Tokha-Chhahare Highway/11 km away from Chhahare

Proposed Date of Commencement of Work (Reconstruction):

NA

Number of houses damaged 74

Number of houses to be reconstructed

74

12 Quantity of debris generated (by type)

Stone, bonding soil, wood, rags (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

13 Quantity of reusable materials (by type)

Stone, Timber (detail will be analyzed in cluster level ESMP)

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14 Quantity of debris that needs to be disposed

NA, with very few exception most of the generated debris are already managed in-situ by the beneficiaries household, Stone and timber salvaged are being packed properly and being used wisely

15 Quantity of construction materials needed (Timber, sand, gravel, stone, etc)

Additional demand of 111.59 cum Timber 971.25cum stone and 4, 90,158 numbers of brick is needed.

16 Any hazardous materials mixed with debris (e.g. from damaged health-posts, medicines, from agro-vet shops/ service etc)

None: Soil as binding materials are properly disposed and leveled in the adjoining cultivated land. Health post were not damaged due to earthquake.

Exclusion criteria:

17,18,19 Shelter/house should not be located in the risky spots (having ground slope of more than 30 degree, known flood risk spot, on top of or adjacent to known fault-line, etc).

NA

20 House/ shelter should not be located in protected area, and forest.

NA

21 Any activity, including material quarrying, resulting significant conversation or degradation of critical natural habitat is not permitted

NA

22 Use of any public PCR in private home reconstruction is not permitted.

NA

S.No ISSUES YES NO Don’t Know/Remarks

23 Is the proposed sub-project likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts?

24.1

24.2

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are site specific;

If any of them are irreversible, and mitigation measures are readily known or can be designed?

25.1

Is the proposed subproject likely to have adverse impacts on the health and quality of forests or

The quantity distributed as per approve government quota will

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25.2 rights and welfare of people and their level of dependence upon or interaction with forests?

Is the proposed subproject likely to bring about changes in the management, protection or utilization of natural forests or plantations?

not have adverse impact on forest.

Minor increase in utilization is expected with minimal impact.

26.1

26.2

26.3

Will the sub-project be supporting reconstruction, management, or preservation of physical cultural resources?

Is the subproject located in, or in the vicinity of, cultural sites?

Will the sub-project likely adversely impact physical cultural resources?30

√ √ √

27 Will the sub-project involve significant conversion or degradation of critical or non-critical natural habitats?31

28 Does the sub-project involve involuntary land acquisition or prior acquisition of land or demolition of existing structures?

29.1,29.2 Are there any ethnic minority communities present in the project area?

Are they likely to be affected by the proposed sub-project?

√ √

Physical features

30 Is the settlement/subproject located in an area susceptible to landslides, rock fall or erosion, flood prone areas and extreme climatic conditions, fogs, avalanche, snow-fall, etc? (show in map)

31 Is the settlement located close to groundwater sources, springs, surface water bodies, riverbank, and watercourses?

32 How is the terrain? –flat, ridge, undulating, terraced, valley, tar etc.

Most of the settlement is in terraced part of hill with mostly farming land and forest

30Examples of physical cultural resources are archaeological or historical sites, including historic urban areas, religious monuments, structures and/or cemeteries particularly sites recognized by the government. 31 Critical natural habitats include those habitats that are legally protected, officially proposed for protection, identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value, or recognized as protected by traditional local communities.

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33 Any history of erosion, flashflood, landslides, earthquake in the area/ vicinity?

34 Current land use practice (agriculture, grazing, barren, forest, shrubs-----)

Mostly agricultural land and forest

35 Is the subproject located on prime agricultural land?

36 Does the sub project involve significant extraction, diversion or containment of surface or ground water for the local people or agriculture?

37 Any existing/approved/ potential quarry sites (sand, aggregate, stone, slates, boulders) in the vicinity of the sub-project?

√ Nearby Chhahare at Likhu River bank (right) in Kabilash VDC ward no. 8 and even from Likhu River bank (left) in Thansing 1, 2, 3 & 4 had obtained approval from DCC, Nuwakot.

38 Are there any potential sites/land for debris management/ solid waste management/ reclamation for future use?

√ NA and people could manage their waste from HHs level

39 Are there any areas or features of high landscape or scenic value on or spots with unique feature in and around the location which could be affected by the project? (examples, viewing point/ ridge/ peak, water-fall, cave, cliff etc)

Biological Features

40

Any critical habitat or ecosystem of importance?

Is the subproject located in or adjacent to a protected areas/ national forests, wilderness areas, wetlands (Ramsar), biodiversity, critical habitats?

√ √

41 If the subproject is located near the forest, what is the category of the forest- national, community, leasehold, religious etc.?

√ Manebhanjyang Community Forest

42.1 Any area/ spot in and around the subproject/ settlement that is known as/for wildlife/ bird habitat (examples – bear, langur monkey, red panda, deer, trees where vulture or bats nests, cliff where wild beehives, etc)

√ Semnopithecus entellus, Muntiacus muntjak and Sus scrofa

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42.2 Is the settlement/ subproject area a known wildlife movement/ migration route or bird migration route?

42.3 Is there any water body, river, wetland etc known as important habitat (or renowned) for fishes or aquatic life?

√ Likhu River with no known renowned species

42.4 Any Ramsar site in the vicinity of the settlement/ subproject?

43 Would the sub-project potentially cause adverse impacts to habitats (e.g. modified, natural, and critical habitats) and/or ecosystems and ecosystem services?

44 Does the Project involve changes to the use of lands and resources that may have adverse impacts on habitats, ecosystems, and/or livelihoods?

45 Are there any areas/ spots used by the protected, important sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting and for migration?

46 Would Project activities pose risks to endangered species or their habitat?

47 Does the sub-project implementation leads to harvesting of natural forests, timber, plantation development, or deforestation?

48 Any NTFP or medicinal plants in and around the sub-project?

√ Mangifera indica (leaf and fruit), Phyllanthus emblica, Artemesia indica, Centella asiatica, Azadirachta indica, Acorus calamus, Nyetanthes arbor-tritis, Utrica dioca, etc are common

Socio-economic and Cultural Features

49 Is the subproject located in a densely populated area?

√ 74 houses in settlement are scattered in distributed

50 How many people comprise a typical household? √ Average HHs size is 6

51 How many households are without any land/shelter, any squatters? (List of beneficiary HHs should be

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attached in Annex)

52 Is the subproject located near to the sites of archaeological/historical or cultural importance?

53 Presence of minority/vulnerable/indigenous population in the area? (List of beneficiary HHs should be attached in Annex)

67 HHs are Indigenous , 2 HHs are from Dalit and 12 Women headed HHs

54 Is the sub-project located near cultural or religious place of importance including sacred hill/ peak, sacred cliff, cave and/ or sacred tree?

55 What household and livelihood support activities typically take place within the affected community?

Agriculture & Business

56 Food Sufficiency of the Beneficiary HHs? 1. 12 Months and Above 2. 9 to 12 Months 3. 6 to 9 Months 4. 3 to 6 Moths 5. Less than 3 Months

HHs (based on Beneficiary List) 1. 52 2. 10 3. 6 4. 4 5. 2

57 What are the typical building practices of the affected people and what are the different materials have they used in the past?

Sizes vary each cases with most 24’*32’ plinth with 4-5 indistinct rooms in 2-3 story using timber, stone, clay, bamboo and corrugated sheets

58 Will the project require displacement or relocation of persons in the affected area?

59 Who are the vulnerable people in the population, also considering those affected by HIV/AIDS etc.?

√ IPs and Women Headed HHs People are different Vulnerable People

60 What is the current availability of water for drinking and personal hygiene,

√ Drinking water supply from piped water from spring source and only fewer people have access with at least temporary sanitation facility during reconstruction of houses have plan to construct permanent toilet till reconstruction completes.

61 What is the current provision of social/infrastructure facilities (health posts, sub-health posts, schools, communications, road etc.?)

√ Fair access with school, health post and earthen road

62 Are there any roads on around the location which causes congestion, environmental problems during project implementation?

63 Are there any open space, industries, recreation areas which could be affected by the project?

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64 Are there any women headed HHs in the settlement. (HHs List should be attached)

√ 12 HHs are women headed HHs

65 Are there any conflicts about the use of local resources

66 What are the programs/ activities ongoing or planned in the settlement/ VDC or subproject area that may be coordinated, linked, and/or worked together for synergy and for ‘building better’? Examples: Biogas, improved smokeless stoves, sanitation, micro-hydropower, catchment area/ soil erosion protection, community forest, buffer zone management, trail development, agriculture, composting, flood protection, river training, etc?)

• NA

67 Identification of ‘no go’ or ‘do not disturb’ area/ spots/ features based on hazards potential, protected or protection worthy area, common resources, and cultural values.

• NA

Screening Tool Completed and Reviewed by:

Environmental Specialist in the District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Sudeep Ghimire/8 January 2018

Social Specialist in District Level -PIU:

Title and Date: Rishi Ram Bimali/8 January 2018

Project Manager in District Level - PIU:

Title and Date: Sunil Raj Giri/DTO Chief/Project Manager/8 January 2018

Presentation/ Briefing to DCC – ENRC done on ………..……………………………………………

Advice, comments, and suggestions from the DCC-ENRC are ………………………………………...

Screening cleared by DCC – ENRC on ………………………………………………………………....

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Annex II: List of Consultation's Participants

S.N. Name of Participants Tole 1 Ramesh Tamang Pakhrin tole 2 Surya Bahadur Tamang Pakhrin tole 3 Krishna Maya Tamang Pakhrin tole 4 Ram Maya Tamang Pakhrin tole 5 Ramji Tamang Pakhrin tole 6 Kul Bahadur Bhandari Bhandari tole 7 Krishna Kumari Bhandari Bhandari tole 8 Ganesh Bahadur Bhandari Bhandari tole 9 Krishna Bahadur Bhandari Bhandari tole 10 Bilendra Bahadur Tamang Nepane tole 11 Bir Bahadur Tamang Nepane tole 12 Purna Bahadur Tamang Nepane tole 13 Patali Tamang Nepane tole 14 Eka Ram Tamang Nepane tole 15 Dambar Bahadur Tamang Nepane tole 16 Kale Tamang Nepane tole 17 Bilendra Bahadur Tamang Nepane tole

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Annex 3: Photographs

Photographs will be added later in final version.

Caption: Participant during Screening Survey at ………………….

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Annex 4: Review Meeting Minutes for Approval of Screening Report forMahakali VDC

(Will be added later)