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Environmental Monitoring Report
This environmental monitoring report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.
In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area..
Project Number: 40648-034 September 2020 Period: January 2020 – June 2020
IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism - Tranche 3
Submitted by: Program Management Unit, Government of Uttarakhand, Dehradun
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Semi – Annual Environmental Monitoring Report
Loan No: 3223 IND Period: Jan to June 2020
IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Programme for Tourism, Uttarakhand (Tranche –III)
Prepared by Dept. of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand for Asian Development Bank September, 2020
This Semi – Annual Environmental Monitoring Report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed
herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be
preliminary in nature.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5555
2. COMPLIANCE STATUS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29292929
3. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH NATIONAL/ STATE/ LOCAL STATUTORY ENVIRONMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31313131
4. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANTS AS STIPULATED IN THE
LOAN AGREEMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34343434
5. COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING PLANS AS
STIPULATED IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION AS AGREED WITH ADB. ........................................................ 35353535
6. STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................................................................ 37373737
7. APPROACH & METHODOLOGY ENGAGED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING OF THE
PROJECT .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60606060
8. MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTORS/ ATTRIBUTES ................................................................................................................................................ 60606060
9. IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN ................................................................................................................................................................ 61616161
10. IMPLEMENTATION OF COVID 19 (H&S PLAN) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71717171
11. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71717171
11.1 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................................................................ 73737373
12. PUBLIC CONSULTATION DETAILS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74747474
13. IMPLEMENTATION OF GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM ............................................................................................................................................................ 74747474
14. ANY OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS, IMPACTS OBSERVED DURING
IMPLEMENTATION WHICH WERE NOT COVERED EARLIER ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 75757575
15. DETAILS OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FROM PUBLIC AND ACTION TAKEN THEREOF TO
RESOLVE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 75757575
16. FOLLOW UP ACTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 75757575
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List of Table
TABLE 1: SUB PROJECT DETAILS 7777
TABLE 2: WORK PROGRESS AND RISKS FOR SUB PROJECTS TILL JUNE, 2020 9999
TABLE 3: STATUS OF COMPLIANCE WITH EARF/ADB PROCEDURES 29292929
TABLE 4: STATUS OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND OTHER CLEARANCE 31313131
TABLE 5: STATUS OF COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LOAN COVENANTS 34343434
TABLE 6: EMP IMPLEMENTATION STATUS 35353535
TABLE 7 (I): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART- DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM
INFRASTRUCTURE IN KARTIKEYA SWAMI CIRCUIT (LOT-1) (TUNGESHWAR & DURGADHAR
TEMPLE) 37373737
TABLE 7 (II): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART- DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM
INFRASTRUCTURE IN KARTIKEYA SWAMI CIRCUIT (LOT-2) (KARTIKEYA SWAMI TEMPLE) 39393939
TABLE 7 (III): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART- RURAL TOURISM IN DISTRICT
RUDRAPRAYAG, CHAMOLI AND UTTARKASHI (8 VILLAGES) 41414141
TABLE 7 (IV): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART- CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
AND URBAN PLACE MAKING IN NAINITAL LOT-1 43434343
TABLE 7 (V): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART- RESTORATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE OF
ALMORA FORT (RANI MAHAL) 45454545
TABLE 7 (VI): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART- RESTORATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE OF
ALMORA FORT (MALLA MAHAL) 47474747
TABLE 7 (VII): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART- RESTORATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE OF
CHAMPAWAT FORT (BANASUR) 47474747
TABLE 7(VIII): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART – RESTORATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE OF
PITHORAGARH FORT, PITHORAGARH 49494949
TABLE 7 (IX): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART- CREATION OF PEDESTRIAN ROUTE FOR
PILGRIMS AND TOURISTS IN HARIDWAR 51515151
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TABLE 7(X): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART- DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM
INFRASTRUCTURE IN SEM-MUKHEM 53535353
TABLE 7(XI): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART - DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL TOURISM
INFRASTRUCTURE IN PAURI AND TEHRI DISTRICT 55555555
TABLE 7(XII): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART- DEVELOPMENT OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
AND YOGA TRAINING CENTERS 56565656
TABLE 7(XIII): EMP MONITORING STATUS CHART-DEVELOPMENT OF “GEORGE EVEREST
HERITAGE PARK” 58585858
TABLE 8: PARAMETERS AND METHODOLOGY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING 61616161
TABLE 9 (I): IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN- FOR PROJECTS
UNDER PIU DDN 61616161
TABLE 10: PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETINGS FOR TRANCHE III SUB-PROJECTS 74747474
ANNEXURE: 1(I): PHOTO ILLUSTRATION OF WORK PROGRESS- PIU DEHRADUN 76767676
ANNEXURE: 1(II): PHOTO ILLUSTRATION OF WORK PROGRESS- PIU KOTDWAR 77777777
ANNEXURE: 1(III): PHOTO ILLUSTRATION OF WORK PROGRESS- PIUBHIMTAL 79797979
ANNEXURE 2: CONSULTATION PHOTOGRAPHS AND ATTENDANCE RECORDS 80808080
ANNEXURE 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF H&S PLAN (IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19) 85858585
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1. Introduction
Overall Project Description
1. The Infrastructure Development Investment Program for Tourism Financing Facility (the Facility) will
develop and improve basic urban infrastructure and services in the four participating states of Himachal
Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu—to support the tourism sector as a key driver for
economic growth. It will focus on: (i) strengthening connectivity to and among key tourist destinations;
(ii) improving basic urban infrastructure and services, such as water supply, road and public transport,
solid waste management and environmental improvement, at existing and emerging tourist destinations
to ensure urban amenities and safety for the visitors, and protect nature and culture-based attractions.
Physical infrastructure investments will be accompanied by: (iii) capacity building programs for
concerned sector agencies and local communities for better management of the tourist destinations and
for more active participation in the tourism-related economic activities, respectively.
2. The proposed Project targets enhanced economic growth and provision of livelihood opportunities for
local communities through tourism infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and
development of natural and cultural heritage and incidental services. The Project supports the state of
Uttarakhand to develop the tourism sector as a key driver for economic growth.
3. The Executing Agency (EA) for the Investment Program is Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of Uttarakhand. The
Loan Agreement and Project Agreement for the IDIPT, Uttarakhand is 3223-IND. Project
Implementation Unit have been established in three towns respectively (Dehradun, Bhimtal and
Kotdwar) for implementation of sub-projects. Design and Supervision Consultants (DSCs), has already
been established in three towns for designing the Infrastructure, managing the tendering of Contractors
and supervising construction, and providing support to the PIUs.
Outputs of the Project
4. The outputs of the Project are as follows:
Component 1: Urban Infrastructure and Service Improvement
Component 2: Improved connectivity
Component 3: Quality Enhancement of Natural and Cultural Attractions
Component 4: Greater participation by local communities
Component 5: Capacity Development, Community Participation and Project Management
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Environment Category:
5. The project under IDIPT was categorized as Environment Category “B”, according to ADB’s Safeguard
Policy Statement (2009). All the subprojects under execution have been categorized as category 'B'.
Environment Performance Indicators, if any:
6. For effective monitoring, selected environmental parameters have been identified as indicators which
may be qualitatively and quantitatively measured and compared over a period of time in order to
assess/ ensure the compliance to environmental management plans (EMPs). The environmental
performance indicators selected are physical, biological and social characteristics identified as most
important in affecting the environment at critical locations at all the sub projects. The parameters
identified as performance indicators are:
1. Compliance with environmental management and monitoring plan
2. Compliance to State/ National environmental regulations.
3. Monitoring of ambient air quality, water quality and noise levels and comparison with baseline
environmental quality and State/ National Standards.
Overall project progress, agreed milestones and Implementation schedule
7. Construction works for the following sub projects are in progress and shown in Table 1.
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Table 1: Sub Project Details
SI. No.
Package Ref No.
General Description Goods or Works
Contract Signing Date and Start
date Name of the Contractor Contract Value
Contract period
1 UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/01 Lot1
Development of Tourism Infrastructure In Kartikeya Swami Circuit (Lot-1) (Tungeshwar & Durgadhar Temple)
22.01.16
M/s Aaradhya Engineers& construction pvt Ltd.,2ndTulsiVihar, Hardiwar road ,Post –Virbhadra ,Rishikesh (UA)
INR 7.60 Cr. With variation 9.76 Cr.
24 months
Extnd 13.07 months
2* UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/02
Development of Tourism Infrastructure in Kartikeya Swami Circuit (Kartikeya Swami Temple) 26.1.2019
M/s Sky International, 177, Engineers enclave Phase-I, GMS Road, Dehradun-248001
INR 2.66 Cr. With variation INR 3.24 Cr.
12 months Extnd 4 months
31.05.2020
3 UK/IDIPT/III/DDN/03
“Conservation & Development of Rural Tourism Sites of Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Uttarkashi Districts of Uttarakhand”
02.08.2016
M/S Navya Associates in JV with Agrawal Brothers INR 15.26 Cr. With variation 22.65 Cr.
24 monthsExtnd12.
03 months 31.05.2020
4 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/01
Conservation of Cultural Heritage and urban place making in Nainital Lot-1
19-10-2015
M/s Bansal Construction in JV with M/s Technical Construction Company
INR 10.53Crore. LOA issued to contractor on March 2020
5 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/03
Restoration and adaptive reuse of Almora Fort (Rani Mahal)
19-10-2015
M/s Satya Sai Builders & Constructions INR 33.67 Crore.
LOA issued to contractor on January 2020
6 UK/IDIPT/III/ BHT/06
Restoration and adaptive reuse of Almora Fort (Malla Mahal)
4/2/2019 M/s SatyaSai Builders & Constructions INR 6.98 Crore 12 months 03.02.2020
7 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/05
Restoration and adaptive reuse of Champawat Fort (Banasur)
19-10-2015 M/s Simplex Project Limited 407, Skipper Corner, 88 Nehru Place, New Delhi - 110019, India
INR 15.53Crore with variation 16.90 Cr.
24 months Extnd. 26 months
31.12.2019
8 UK/IDIPT/III/ KOT/01
Creation of Pedestrian Route for Pilgrims and Tourists in Haridwar
22/07/2015 M/s SS InfratechJv, Tikola Nagar, Roorkee, Haridwar 247670
INR 22.38 Cr. With variation 23.87 Cr.
48 months extn 28-2-2020
9 UK/IDIPT/III/KOT/02
Development of Tourism Infrastructure in Sem Mukhem
22/08/2015 M/s Mangalam Engineers and Construction Company in JV with Sunil Garg and Company, Kesarganj, Meerut.
INR 10.18 Cr. With variation 11.64 Cr.
24 months Extnd 7 months
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*S.no 5 Project has been bifurcated into 02 packages.
8. Work Details In the reporting period has been shown in Table 2.
10 UK/IDIPT/III/KOT-03
Development of Rural Tourism Infrastructure in Pauri and Tehri District
21/05/2018 M/s Bansal Construction in JV with M/s Technical Construction Company
INR 20.05 Cr. 24 months
11 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/07
Restoration and Adaptive Reuse of Pithoragarh Fort Phase II
05/07/2016 M/S COX Infratech Private Limited in JV with Conaech Associates
INR 27.11 Cr. With variation 35.47 Cr.
24 months Extnd 19 months
28.02.2020
12 UKIDIPT/III/GEN/03
Development of Traditional Medicine and Yoga Training Centers
08/03/17 M/s Bansal Construction INR 3.75 Cr. With variation 5.05 Cr.
24 months Extnd 9 months
31.12.2019
13* UK/IDIPT/III/ GEN/04
Development of “ George Everest Heritage Park” sub project
18/1/2019 M/s Arun Constructions Avantika Colony, near Rice Mill, Kailsa Road, Aurola, Uttarpradesh
INR 23.66 Cr. With variation 24.37 Cr.
15 Months
Work progress of 13 packages is reported in table 2. The work of construction of toilets en route Char Dham tourist destinations was allotted to 03 existing
contractors. IEE document was prepared for the same and was approved by ADB on 19.02.2020. Accordingly the table 2 reflects the additional scope in
package UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/01 Lot1 (Development of Tourism Infrastructure In Kartikeya Swami Circuit-Tungeshwar, DurgadharTemple), UK/IDIPT/III/DDN/03
(Rural Tourism) and UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/01 (Creation of Pedestrian Route for Pilgrims and Tourists in Haridwar). Photographs showing work progress are
provided in Annexure 1.
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Table 2: Work Progress and Risks For sub projects till June, 2020
Name & No. of
Package
Name of
the
contractor
Listing of works under the package
Starting Date(land clearance)
and schedule date of
completion Type of works
Continued at
Present
Progress %
Expected
change from
Approved
scope
Fulfillment
of objective
Type of
remedial
measures
needed
Key assumption
and risk affect
attainment the
objective Starting date Date of
Completion
UK/IDIPT-III/
DDN/01 Lot1
Development of
Tourism
Infrastructure In
Kartikeya Swami
Circuit (Lot-1)
(Tungeshwar,
DurgadharTemp
le)
Aradhya
Engineers
Durgadhar Temple precinct
Upgradation of infrastructure around the approach area of the temple, including drinking water facilities and sanitation
Parking facility and vehicular approach along with adjoining retaining walls
Solid waste management
Pathway development with railings & protection wall wherever necessary and signage and seating and lighting
Temple entrance arch
Improvement of the temple complex in terms of restructuring of the newly added temporary structures and overall landscaping to facilitate better movement and space for gathering of pilgrims and tourists
Lodging facilities with rooms and dormitories and toilet block at the rear side of the temple complex and a langar hall
Area confinement with edge wall , viewing decks etc
Restoration of Temple premises Construction of C.C road(main road to Temple,400 mtr length with drain
22.01.2016 28.02.2020
DURGADHAR:-
Works completed
TUNGESHWAR:
Works completed
100%
Nil Nil NA
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Development of Solar lighting and Fire Fighting work.
Capacity building for temple committee members for O&M activities.
Tungeshwar Temple precinct
Entrance area development with appropriate signage
Development of the 1.5km long pathway with railing to the main temple, increase in width and edge protection wherever required.
Seating arrangements , viewing decks and toilet facilities
Signage along the pathway and Temple premises.
Improvement in the temple precinct
Construction of entrance gate
Lodging facilities and langar hall
Development of Solar lighting and Fire Fighting work
Improvement in the drinking water facility for the approach areas
Capacity building for temple committee members for O&M activities.
Additional Scope:
Construction of Toilets at Guldi road, Dharasu road, Mussoorie road, Nainbag, Kamand, Kandisour, Peepaldali, Ghansali, near police station and market, Pilwa, Devprayag, near tehsil and bus stand, Kolhukhet, Mussoorie lake, Kirtinagar,
Construction of Toilets in Tehri district Guldi road Dharasu road Mussoorie road Nainbag Kamand Kandisour Peepaldali Ghansali, near police station and market. Pilwa Devprayag, near tehsil and bus stand Kolhukhet Mussoorie lake Kirtinagar Suwakholi bend Kempty fall Dhanolti Singh DwarHaridwar Ghansali near bridge
35%
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Suwakholi bend, Kempty fall, Dhanolti, Singh Dwar Haridwar, Ghansali near bridge
UK/IDIPT/III/DDN
/02
Kartikeya Swami
Temple
M/s Sky
Internation
al
(New
Contractor
for
remaining
works)
Civil Work Pedestrian Pathway Sitting Arrangement Railing at Temple Premises Pathway Renovation Existing Dharamshala Rest Shelter Retaining & Breast Walls View Point Pre-fabricated Small Size Toilet Entrance Gate Renovation of Lodging Facility Furniture for Lodging Facility Camping Site development Renovation of Main Temple Solar Lighting Fire Fighting works Additional items Renovation of Existing Toilet and surface dressing of approx. 230 sqm land in front of toilet for 4-5 ECS parking Toilet Block Provision of Pathway Covering Shelter Directional Signage Informative Signage Solar Power Plant (2KW) Hill View location pointer model Extension of Temple Premises Electrical Work (Internal/External) From Provisional Sums Water Supply Connection Electricity Connection Rain Water Harvesting Capacity building for Temple Committee members for O&M activities
26.1.2019
15.09.2020
Dharamshala flooring work in progress.
Rest shelter finishing work in progress.
Lodging facility work in progress
Renovation of main temple work in progress.
Toilet block finishing work in progress.
Pathway covering shelter work in progress.
Extn. Of temple premises work in progress
22%
Approx. 230
sqm open
land in front
of toilet
facility will be
leveled and
created as
parking area
for 4-5 ECS.
Work to be
expedited by
new
contractor
Slow progress due
to COVID 19
pandemic and
lockdown and
weather
disturbances may
delay the works
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UK/IDIPT/III/DD
N/03
Rural Tourism
M/s Navya
Associates
JV with M/s
Agarwal
Brothers
Name of Village
Proposed Hardware Components
Tungnath Restoration of Temple through removal of incongruent additions and preservative coating and foundation retrofitting of main temple(Dropped)
Removal and reconstruction of bulged retaining walls
Shivalinga water/Rain water disposal system of the temple/premises
Up gradation of main entrance gateway
Improvement of pathway upto new gateway structure
Kaviltha Upgradation of Pathway
Construction of Guest House
Renovation of KalidasSmarak& Community centre
Repair of existing Parking facility
Repairing of Existing Water source
Renovation of PanchayatBhawan
Landscaping
Informative Signage
Directional Signage
Renovation of Existing gate and Railing
Furniture For Kaviltha Guest House and Kaviltha
02.08.16 15.09.2020 1.Tungnath:-
Construction of
courtyard area,
rest shelter roof,
direction signage,
main entrance
gate, railing and
bulged retaining
wall re-
construction.
2.Kaviltha:
finishing work is
in progress.
Tile work at water
source in
progress.
Panchayat
bhawan premises
work in progress
Gate and railing
work in progress.
80%
Restoration
of Temple
through
removal of
incongruent
additions and
preservative
coating and
foundation
retrofitting of
main temple
has been
dropped
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Library
Solar light and Water Heater System
Phalasi Up gradation of Pedestrian Pathway and providing retaining &breast Wall
Construction of Toilet Block
Directional and Informative Signage
Solar Lighting
Railing
Sitting Benches
Durgadhar (Bora)
Up gradation of Pedestrian Pathway and covering shelter
Construction of Toilet Block
Directional and Informative Signage
Solar Lighting
Railing and Sitting Benches
Renovation of Existing Panchayat bhawan
Harshil
Up gradation of Pedestrian Pathway and Pathway Covering Shelter and Construction of Retaining Walls
Up gradation of existing Sitting Arrangement
New Railing
Renovation of Existing Entrance Gate
Renovation of Existing Rain Shelter, Temple
3.Phalasi:-
project is handed
over.
4.Bora: Floor tile
work at
panchayat
bhawan in
progress.
5.Harshil:-
Directional
signage and final
finishing work in
progress.
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Premises, Parking Area and Water Tank
Informative and Directional Signage
Beautification of Existing Helipad
Protection wall for Camping Site
Solar Lighting
Mukhwa Upgradation of existing Pedestrian Pathway and Construction of Pathway Covering Shelter, retaining and breast wall
New Sitting Arrangement
Renovation of Existing PanchayatBhawan& Temple Premises
Construction Parking facility
Entrance Gate
Toilet Block -
Directional and Informative Signage
Railing
Kanakchori (Pogatha)
Upgradation of Pedestrian Pathway and Pathway Covering Shelter
Retaining & Breast Wall
Toilet Block - Small
Directional and Informative Signage
Solar Lighting
Sitting Bench
Niti Construction of Community Centre
Renovation of open air
6.Mukhwa:
Directional
signage and final
finishing work in
progress.
7. Kanakchori
Finishing work in
progress.
8. Niti:- finishing
work is in
progress.
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theater and compound wall
Construction of Parking facility
Upgradation of gram panchayat bhawan
Directional and Informative Signage
upgradation of village Pathway with KC drain
Seating Benches
Toilet
Upgradation of existing View Points
Provision of Dust Bins
Solar Light
Erection of Glass House (View points)
Lata No Hardware components proposed
Additional Scope:
Construction of Toilets at Chinyalisod, Barkot, Badatipul, Damta, Jankichatti, Bhatwadi Guptkashi, Ukhimat, Agastmuni, Narkota, Kalimath, Kanakchauri
Construction of
Toilet work in
progress at
Chinyalisod,
Barkot,
Badatipul,
Damta,
Jankichatti
Bhatwadi
Guptakashi
Ukhimat
Agastmuni
Narkota
Kalimath
Kanakchauri
39% progress
of additional
scope
UK/IDIPT/III/BH
T/01 Lot 1
Conservation
of Cultural
Heritage and
urban place
making in
M/s
Simplex
Project
Limited
407,
Skipper
Corner, 88
Nehru
Place, New
Restoration of
• Catholic Church
• Methodist church
• Bishop Shaw(Dropped)
• Library Building
• Municipality Building
• DSA Flat
• Gandhi Ashram- Takula
• New Club(Dropped)
19.10.2015
30.06.2019
Works of given components are not completed by the Contractor; new contractor ll resume the works 1) Library 2) DSA Flat
66.18%
Given
components
have been
dropped:
Bishop Shaw
New Club
Repaving of
Nil
Works may be
delayed due to
COVID 19
Pandemic
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Nainital Lot-1
(Contract was
terminated and
balance works
were awarded to
new contractor)
Delhi -
110019,
India
M/s Bansal
Constructio
n,
Mohallakan
oongoyan,
charthawal,
M.Nagar
(UP)
• DSB College Chapel
• Treatment of Dam Wall
• Repaving of Upper Mall(Dropped)
• Rickshaw Stand(Dropped)
• Lake Front Development
• Park Development(Dropped)
• Railing & Band Stand
• Construction of Toilets in Nainital-
Cheena baba and National Hotel
• Improvement of High mass light
Electricity(Dropped)
• Nature Heritage Trail: o Wayside furniture at pause points o Rain shelters at viewing points o Camping sites o Provision of portable toilets at
appropriate points (water pipeline available)
o Signages (informative ®ulatory)
Mechanical car parking component/
package UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/01 Lot 2 has
been dropped
LOA issued to
new
contractor in
March 2020.
3) Methodist church
4) Catholic church:
5) DSB chapel- Pointing work
6) Municipal building-
10%.
Upper Mall
Rickshaw
Stand
Park
Development
&
Improvement
of High mass
light Electricity
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UK/IDIPT/III/BH
T/03
Restoration
and adaptive
reuse of
Almora Fort
(Rani Mahal)1
The subproject
was bid out in
02 packages
(i) Rani Mahal
UK/IDIPT/III/BH
T/03
(Contract was
terminated and
balance works
were awarded to
new contractor)
M/s
Simplex
Project
Limited
407,
Skipper
Corner, 88
Nehru
Place, New
Delhi -
110019,
India
M/s Satya
Sai
Builders &
Const.
(i) Scope of Rani Mahal package is
• Restoration of Rani Mahal
• Restoration of Courtyard+ RamshilaTemple
• Restoration of Craft Centre + Toilet
• Restoration of SDM office
• Restoration of Fort Walls
• Signage Plan
• Civil work of Collectorate building in Almora
• Site Development and Landscaping
• Sanitary&
• Electrical Works
• Internal roads
19.10.2015
LOA to the new
contractor
issued on Jan
2020
31.12.2019
Ramshila temple work in progress, Fort walls cleaning and washing in progress, Collectorate building, site development and landscaping, Sanitary and electrical works in progress.
57.89%
22%
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works may be
delayed due to
COVID 19
Pandemic
(ii) Malla Mahal
UK/IDIPT/III/BH
T/06
M/s Satya
Sai
Builders&
Const.
Following works shall be taken up in (ii) Malla Mahal package which is awarded
• Museum on Kumaon culture in Malla Mahal and
• Removal or concealment some buildings through strategic landscaping and foliage coverage of structures
04-02-2019
03-02-2020
Work not yet
started
0.0%
No Change
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UK/IDIPT/III/BH
T/05
Restoration
and adaptive
reuse of
Champawat
Fort (Banasur)
(Contract was
terminated and
balance works
were included in
the scope of
new contractor)
M/s
Simplex
Project
Limited
407,
Skipper
Corner, 88
Nehru
Place, New
Delhi -
110019,
India
M/s Satya
Sai
Builders &
Constructio
ns
Project has 02 packages.
Banasur Fort:
• Removal of existing and undesired structures and relocation.
• Remodelling and reconstruction of existing structures, shed on hilltop for café
Construction of new Tehsil building
• G+2 Tehsil building in 1400 m2 out of total land of 5400 m2. (Land to be transfer to Tourism dept. from KNVN)
• 1 number Type II quarter and 1 number Type IV quarter
• Garage facility and car parking
• Litigation room
• Boundary wall for whole area
• Approach road to site Works in Rajbhunga have been dropped
Present Scope of works includes the
completion of few components to be taken up by the new contractor
19.10.2015
LOA issued
on Jan 2020
31.12.2019 work is in
progress.
26.65%
23.44%
Components
of GoluDevta
and Guru
Gorakhnath
temple have
been
dropped and
Construction
of New Tehsil
building
works have
been
dropped
- -
Restoration
and Adaptive
Reuse of
Pithoragarh
M/S Cox
Infratech
Private
Limited in
• New multi-level car parking near Dev Singh Ground
• Construction of additional block near
05.07.2016 28.02.2020
Multilevel Parking ACP sheet work in progress.
93% (i) 01
additional
block was
added to the
Appropriate
measures
have been
taken for
Works may be
delayed due to
COVID 19
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Fort Phase II
UK/IDIPT/III/BH
T/07
JV with
Conaech
Associates
multi-level car parking site (Dev Singh Ground)
• Tourist Rest House by converting tehsil staff quarter in Fort premises
• New Tehsil office building
• Construction of Patwari and Kanoongo chowki on Bypass Tanakpur road
• Accommodation for rehabilitation of Tehsil Staff Quarter Type IV – 1 no and Type II-6 nos.
• Signage and Waste bins
Addendum for the additional components was submitted to ADB on 11.09.19 and approved 01.10.2019
Tehsil building and staff quarter Painting work. Railing work. Plaster work. Water proofing.
Multi-level
car parking.
(ii)
Construction
of Patwari and
Kanoongo
Chowki on
bypass
Tanakpur
road.
fulfillment of
the
objectives.
pandemic
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Name & No. of
Package
Name of the
contractor Scope of Works under Package
Starting Date(land clearance) and
schedule date of completion Type of works
Continued at
Present
Progress
% age
Expected
change
from
Approved
scope
Fulfillment of
objective
Type of
remedial
measures
needed
Key assumption and risk
affect attainment the
objective Starting date Date of
Completion
UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/01
Creation of
Pedestrian Route
for Pilgrims and
Tourists in Haridwar
M/s SS
Infratech Jv
Tikola
Nagar,
Roorkee
a) Development of a pedestrian route or pathway for movement of pilgrims and tourist from near Mayapur Regulator to Jatwara Bridge and near Solani park to Mewar bridge at Roorkee. Total length of pedestrian pathway to be developed is 6.5 km. The entire stretch of 6.5 km length (from near Mayapur Regulator to Jathwara bridge and Solani Park to Mewar bridge), the existing KanwarPatri (Route followed by Kanwarias) will be developed to a pedestrian pathway). Landscaping, sitting arrangements, murals, etc. on the proposed pedestrian pathway. b) Landscaping, sitting arrangements, murals etc. c) Lighting or illumination on the proposed pedestrian route of 6.5 km. d) Providing safety hand railing on the pedestrian route on canal side.
e) Providing solid waste bins on the side of proposed pedestrian route. f) Providing a toilet complex and drinking water facility on side of the proposed pedestrian route near Shankaracharya Chowk. g) At one location near the proposed pedestrian pathway (before LoheKaPul on railway track near Jwalapur) a multi
22/07/2015 28.02.2020 • landscaping,
sitting
arrangement,
safety hand
railing, solid
waste bins, and
drinking water
facility work in
progress.
• Floor tile
finishing work
at integrated
complex.
• Aluminum work
of doors and
windows
finishing work
at Multi Facility
(integrated)
complex.
90%
Foot Over
bridge over
NH-58 at
Manglaur
Crossing
dropped
due to
work done
by NHAI
on the
same
location.
FOB
dropped
due to
delays and
huge cost
escalation
by
Railways.
Parking
facility for
approx.
120 ECS
adjacent to
the existing
Work force
to be
increased by
contractor
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facility complex will be developed which will include a toilet complex, drinking water fountain, bathing and sanitation facilities, rest shelter, food distribution centre, police control room, solid waste bins, compound wall with entrance gate, landscaping, etc. h) Construction of a foot over bridge over Railway track near Jwalapur. (Dropped) i) Construction of a foot over bridge over National Highway (NH-58)atManglour Cross.(Dropped) j) Installation of tourist Signages on KanwarPatri from Har Ki Pauri to Mangalour Cross. Total length of the stretch of KanwarPatri to be taken up for the signage installation works is 42 km. Additional Scope:
k) Construction of Toilets and TIC
Construction of Toilet at
Sahastradhara, Tapkeshwar, Juddo,
Hatiyari and Construction of TIC at
Jankichatti, Raithal, Barsu,
Raturisera, Tapkeshwar,
Sahastradhara, Karnprayag
Construction
of Toilets in
Dehradun
Sahastradhara Tapkeshwar Juddo Hatiyari Construction of TIC Jankichatti Raithal Barsu Raturisera Tapkeshwar Sahastradhara Karnprayag
constructio
n site of
integrated
complex.
Addendum
to the IEE
was
submitted
to ADB
and
approved
on
14.01.2020
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Name & No. of
Package
Name of the
contractor Scope of Works under Package
Starting Date(land clearance) and
schedule date of completion
Type of works
Continued at
Present
Progress
% age
Expected
change
from
Approved
scope
Fulfillment of
objective
Type of
remedial
measures
needed
Key assumption and risk
affect attainment the
objective
Starting date Date of
Completion
UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/02
Development of
Tourism
Infrastructure in
Sem Mukhem
(Tehri)
M/s
Mangalam
and
Constructio
n Company
in JV with
Sunil Garg
Company
Meerut
The main sub-project components
include the following:
i. Dharamshala/ rest shelter at fair ground.
ii. Toilet complex at fair ground including septic tank with soak pit.
iii. Water supply Arrangement at Fair Ground
iv. Landscaping works at fair ground. Locally available materials shall be used for construction. The landscaping elements shall incorporate local foliages and flora of fairground so that the built environment is in sync with the background
v. Development of pathway from main road to fair ground.
vi. Solar lighting system along with normal outdoor lights is proposed at fair ground. Electricity source for illumination works is from Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited and the same is reliable
vii. Development of existing small lake near fair ground. The existing small lake covers about 1500 sqm. area, while water spread area is 500
22/08/2015 31/03/2018 • Dharamshala/
Rest shelter
completed
• Rest shed
completed
• Solid waste
bins and
compost pits
completed
• Solar lighting
completed
• Pathway at fair
ground
completed
• Pathway for
Mukhem
Village is
completed
• Pujari cottage
completed
• Renovation of
100% Canopy for
a length of
147 m,
component
dropped
Appropriate
measures
have been
taken for
fulfillment of
the
objectives
Not envisaged
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sqm. viii. Solid waste bins and compost pits
at Fair Ground. Solid wastes from Fair ground and Mandir complex will be collected in collection bins and ultimately dumped in to compost pit to be developed in the sub project.
ix. Murals depicting the story of Lord Krishna at 4 locations.
x. Providing solid waste bins and construction of compost pit in Mandir Complex. Solid wastes from Mandir complex will be collected in collection bins and ultimately dumped in to compost pit to be developed in the sub project.
xi. Solar light at the temple complex. xii. Canopy for a length of 147 m on
pathway in between fair ground and Nagraj Temple.
xiii. Hand rails and finishing works on pathway between fair ground and temple complex.
xiv. Facilities planned at Mukhem village are:
a) Renovation of existing Temple in Mukhem village.
b) Renovation of existing entry gate of Mukhem village.
c) Development of internal roads in Mukhem village.
d) Expansion of existing pipe water supply network.
e) Installation of solar lighting system, f) Solid waste management with
compost pits in Mukhem village. g) Tourism Signages on the 23Km
road from Kodar to Fair Ground.
Mukhem village
temple
completed.
• Jheel work
completed.
• Septic tank
completed.
• Plumbing work
completed
• Landscaping
work
completed.
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Name & No. of
Package
Name of the
contractor Scope of Works under Package
Starting Date(land clearance) and
schedule date of completion Type of works
Continued at
Present
Progress
% age
Expected
change
from
Approved
scope
Fulfillment of
objective
Type of
remedial
measures
needed
Key assumption and risk
affect attainment the
objective Starting date Date of
Completion
UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/03
Development of
Rural Tourism in
District Tehri and
Pauri
M/s Bansal
Constructio
n J/v M/s
Technical
Const.
Company
The main sub-project
components include the
following:
Kanwashram
• Construction of Lake
• Embankment Wall
• Railing work
• Development of Island
• Drainage works
• Gazebo (7 nos)
• Car Parking
• Boundary Wall
• Development of Kanva rishi ashram
• Multi Facility Centre
• Amphitheatre
• Security Room
• Bridge
• Electrical work including water fountain
• Outdoor Gym Equipment’s
• Equipment’s for Children Park
• Peddle Boat
• Garden Benches
• Dustbins Other Villages
1. Kalalghati
• Toilet Block (1no)
• 700 m Water distribution line
21/05/2018 20/11/2019 Site clearance
works and
construction of
retaining wall was
done till March,
2019.
Work held up
since then due to
PIL filed against
the ongoing
works on
08.03.2019 and
stay orders by the
High Court
15% Dropped till
High Court
verdict.
Directions
from Hon’ble
High Court/
other line
agencies
Irrigation
Dept. to be
complied
with.
Works may be delayed
till the High court
verdict is obtained.
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• Solar Light,Garbage Bins 2. Mavakot
• Training cum Production Centre along with toilet (1no)
• Toilet Complex at Mela Ground (1no)
• Drinking water fountain at Mela Ground (1 no)
• Seating arrangement around tree at Mela Ground.
• Garbage Bins (2 nos)
• Electrical work for production centre. 3. Jaiharikhal
• Urinal Complex (1 no)
• Bench with shed (5 nos)
• Solar lightning system.
• Garbage Bins (4 nos)
• Sign Board/Name Plate etc 4. Sendhikhal
• Seating arrangement around tree near temple.
• Hand Railing (300 m)
• Bench with shed (5 nos)
• Solar lightning system.
• Garbage Bins (3 nos)
• Sign Board/Name Plate etc 5. Kuthar
• Training cum Production Centre along with toilet (1no)
• Toilet Complex at Mela Ground (1no)
• Repairing of existing Water Vat.
• Desilting of existing water body and its side Development
• Seating Arrangement along the tree
• Fencing with Green Net -100m
• Sign Board/Name plate etc.
• Solar Lighting System.
• Garbage Bins - 3 Nos
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• Electrical Works 6. Gajana
• Seating Arrangement (2 nos)
• Hand Railing for trek (200 m)
• Bench with shed (2 nos)
• Solar Lightning System (5 nos)
• Garbage Bins (2 nos)
• Sign Board/Name Plate etc. 7. Chopariyal
• Training cum Production Centre along with toilet (1no)
• Kiosk (3 x 3 m)
• Solar Lightning System (5 nos)
• Garbage Bins (2 nos)
• Sign Board/Name Plate etc.
• Electrical work for production centre and kiosk
8. Tipri
• Toilet Block (1 no)
• Bench with shed
• Solar Lightning System
• Garbage Bins (2 nos)
• Sign Board/Name Plate etc.
• Electrical work for toilet block 9. Mukhem
• Bench with shed (5 nos)
• Pathway (150 m)
• Garbage Bins
• Sign Board/Name Plate etc.
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Name & No. of
Package
Name of the
contractor Scope of Works under Package
Starting Date(land clearance) and
schedule date of completion
Type of works
Continued at
Present
Progress
% age
Expected
change
from
Approved
scope
Fulfillment of
objective
Type of
remedial
measures
needed
Key assumption and risk
affect attainment the
objective
Starting date
Date of
Completion
UKIDIPT/III/ GEN/03
Development of
Traditional Medicine
and Yoga Training
centers
M/s Bansal
Const.,
Muzaffarna
gar
Development of Traditional Medicine Panchkarma and Yoga Centers at 4 TRHs/Resorts operated by GMVN in Garhwal Region (Dhanaulti, Rishikesh, Lansdowne, Kaudiyala) and at 5 TRHs/ Resorts operated by KMVN (Chiliyanaula, Kausani, Choukori, Naukuchiyatal and Sukhatal). New construction of above facilities is to be carried out in Kaudiyala, Naukuchiyatal and Lansdowne.In the other locations facilities are planned within existing resorts by after interior refurbishment and slight alterations. The project progress includes civil component and procurements of equipments in a ratio of 60:40. Dhanaulti Sukhatal Chiliyanaula Kausani Chaukori Ganga Resort Lansdowne Naukuchiyatal Kaudiyala
08/03/2017 31/12/2019 Location wise
Progress update
TRH
Dhanaulti:workc
ompleted
TRH
Sukhatal:Workco
mpleted
TRH Kausani,
Work completed
TRH
Chiliyanaula
Work completed
TRH Chaukori
Work completed
TRH Ganga
Resort
Work Completed
TRH Kaudiyala
Work completed
TRH Lansdowne
Work completed
TRH
Naukuchiatal
Work completed
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
01 more
location;
Kaudiyala
was added
to the
scope.
Appropriate
measures
have been
taken for
fulfillment of
the
objectives
Work completed
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Name & No. of
Package
Name of the
contractor Scope of Works under Package
Starting Date(land clearance) and
schedule date of completion
Type of works
Continued at
Present
Progress
% age
Expected
change
from
Approved
scope
Fulfillment of
objective
Type of
remedial
measures
needed
Key assumption and risk
affect attainment the
objective
Starting date
Date of
Completion
UK/IDIPT/III/GEN/04
Development of
“George Everest
Heritage Park”
M/s Arun
Constructio
ns
• Restoration & renovation of Sir George cottage & Observatory.
• Cartographic Museum.
• Approach road.
• Trek route.
• Public convenience.
• Landscaping.
• Parking.
• Water supply & rain water harvesting.
• Safeguards/selfie points
• Interpretation centre
18/1/2019 17/4/2020 Repair of
approach road in
progress
34% Appropriate
measures
have been
taken for
fulfillment of
the
objectives
Components entailing
new works may be
dropped if clearance of
MoEFCC is not obtained
Any other information useful for assessing environmental performance of the project:
9. No additional information during this period
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2. Compliance Status
10. Status of Compliance with EARF/ADB Procedures is shown in Table 3.
Table 3: Status of Compliance with EARF/ADB Procedures
S.No
Name & No. of Package Environment
Category Status of preparation of IEE
Status of Approval
by ADB
Date of
Approval
Further Action
needed For
Compliance &
Responsibility
1** UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/01 B Completed and approved Approved 03.08.2015
Regular monitoring and reporting of EMP
2 UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/02 B Completed and approved Approved 01.09.2015
Regular monitoring and reporting of EMP
3** UK/IDIPT-III/DDN/03 B Completed and approved Approved 25.05.2016
Regular monitoring and reporting of EMP
4 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/01
B Completed and approved Approved 08.09.2015 Regular monitoring and reporting of EMP
5* UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/03 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/06
B Completed and approved Approved 09.07.2015 Regular monitoring and reporting of EMP
6 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/05 B Completed and approved Approved 06.08.2015
Regular monitoring and reporting of EMP
7
UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/07 B Updated IEE due to addition in
scope was submitted and
approved
Approved
01.10.2019
Regular monitoring and reporting of EMP
8**
UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/ 01 B
Completed and approved
Addendum to IEE due to
addition in scope was
submitted on 31.12.2019
Approved 11.05.2015 Regular monitoring and reporting of EMP
9 UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/ 02 B Completed and approved Approved 25.05.2015
Regular monitoring and reporting of EMP
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S.No
Name & No. of Package Environment
Category Status of preparation of IEE
Status of Approval
by ADB
Date of
Approval
Further Action
needed For
Compliance &
Responsibility
10 UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/ 03 B Completed and approved Approved 28.03.2017
Regular monitoring and reporting of EMP
11
UK/IDIPT/III/GEN/03 B
Completed and approved
Addendum to the IEE due to
addition in scope (new location
Kaudiyala added) was
submitted and approved by
ADB.
Approved
Approved
03.03.2017
11.12.2018
Regular monitoring and
reporting of EMP
12 UK/IDIPT/III/GEN/04 B Completed and approved Approved 11.01.2019 Regular monitoring and
reporting of EMP
13 **Up gradation, Repair and Restoration of
Toilet facilities and Tourist Information
Centers Along Chardham routes in the
state of Uttarakhand
B Completed and approved Approved 19.02.2020 Regular monitoring and
reporting of EMP
*S.no 5 Project bifurcated into 02 packages. (Dropped packages have been removed from the list.)
**Works indicated at S.no 13 “Up gradation, Repair and Restoration of Toilet facilities and Tourist Information Centers along Chardham routes in the state of Uttarakhand has been
added to the scope of existing 03 contract packages listed at s.no1.Aradhya Engineers, s.no3.NavyaAssociates and s.no8. S.S Infratech JV.
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3. Compliance status with National/ State/ Local statutory environmental requirements
11. Status of Compliance with National/ State/ Local statutory environmental requirements is shown in Table 4.
Table 4: Status of Environment, Forest and other Clearance
Work (Package No.) Applicable Legislation/Type of
clearance Clearance Given by and date Subject/Issue Remarks/Action needed
UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/01
Development of Tourism Infrastructure in Kartikeya Swami Circuit (Lot-1) (Tungeshwar & Durgadhar Temple)
No environmental and forest clearance required. No requirement of NOC from ASI
Not applicable
UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/02
Development of Tourism Infrastructure in
Kartikeya Swami Circuit (Kartikeya Swami
Temple)
Forest clearance required. No
requirement of Environmental
Clearance or NOC from ASI
Clearance received from
MoEF&CC dt. 23.09.16
Kartikeya Swami Temple and pathway
are located in Reserve Forest area, for
which forest clearance was needed.
Works to be done as per
Clearance conditions.
UK/IDIPT-III/DDN/03
Conservation and Development of Rural
Tourism in district Rudraprayag, Chamoli
and Uttarkashi
No Environmental and forest
clearance required. NOC required
from Forest Dept. for Tungnath
location. No requirement of NOC
from ASI.
NOC obtained from Forest
Department, GoUk dt. 08/09/14
Out of 9 rural sites, Tungnath lies in
buffer zone of Kedarnath Wildlife
Sanctuary
NOC received from Forest Department
Works to be done as per
conditions of NOC given by the
Forest department.
UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/01 Creation of Pedestrian Route for Pilgrims and Tourists in Haridwar
No environmental and forest clearance required. No requirement of NOC from ASI.
Not applicable
UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/02 Development of Tourism Infrastructure in SemMukhem
No Environmental and forest clearance required. (Only a minor canopy component was proposed in reserve forest since trek over which canopy has to be installed, falls in reserve forest). The same has been dropped.
Not required The project is for creation of Tourism Infrastructure in SemMukhem. No forest land acquisition involved, so no forest clearance required. The project site is not in ASI regulated Zone.
The canopy component has been dropped
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Work (Package No.) Applicable Legislation/Type of
clearance Clearance Given by and date Subject/Issue Remarks/Action needed
UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/03 Development of Rural Tourism Infrastructure in Pauri and Tehri District
No Environmental clearance required. Forest clearance taken for works in Kanwashram
Forest Clearance obtained on 17.05.16
Kanwashram site falls in Reserve Forest Site clearance and construction
works were carried out till March,
2019. Work held up since then due
to PIL filed against the ongoing
works on 08.03.2019 and stay
orders by the High Court
UK/IDIPT-III/BHT/01 Conservation of Cultural Heritage and Urban Place making in Nainital Lot 1
NOC from PWD, forest clearance required for pre fab toilets and viewpoints on nature trail (Tiffin top and Tanki China). No requirement of NOC from ASI.
NOC obtained from PWD
Forest Clearance for nature trail for Tanki Cheena obtained.
Forest clearance for Tiffin Top under process.
The project is for conservation of cultural heritage involving mostly repair, restoration works. There are 02 nature trails falling in reserve forest where portable toilet and viewpoints are proposed. So forest clearance required. The project site is not in ASI regulated Zone.
Works in Tiffin Top to commence only after obtaining the Forest Clearance.
UK/IDIPT-III/BHT/03 Conservation and adaptive re-use of Almora Fort (Rani Mahal)
No Environmental and forest clearance required. No requirement of NOC from ASI.
Not applicable - -
UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/06 Restoration and Adaptive reuse of Almora Fort (MallaMahal)
No Environmental and forest clearance required
Not applicable - -
UK/IDIPT-III/BHT/05 Conservation and adaptive re-use of Champawat Fort (Banasur)
No Environmental and forest clearance required. Requirement of NOC from State ASI for Banasur Fort.
NOC obtained vide letter dt. 5th Dec, 2014.
Banasur Fort is a State Protected Monument and the custodian is State Culture Dept. NOC received from State Culture Dept.
Works as per NOC. Works should not interfere with the original character of the Fort structure.
UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/07 Restoration, Adaptive Reuse and Revitalization of Pithoragarh Fort
No Environmental and forest clearance required for the additional scope.
NOCs from line agencies obtained
NOC from District Administration for shifting Tehsil office NOC from Executive Engineer Nagarpalika Parishad Pithoragarh
NOC from District Sport officer
The project is for conservation of cultural heritage involving mostly repair, restoration works. Tehsil was housed in the Fort campus, which is to be relocated to carry on repair and restoration works in the Fort
Works to be done as per conditions of NOC given by line agencies and in line with their suggestions
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Work (Package No.) Applicable Legislation/Type of
clearance Clearance Given by and date Subject/Issue Remarks/Action needed
UKIDIPT/III/GEN/03
Development of Traditional medicine and Yoga Training Centers
No Environmental and forest clearance required
Not applicable - No action needed
UK/IDIPT/III/GEN/04/
Development of “George Everest Heritage Park”
forest clearance required Under process The site is a notified private forest as per UP private forest act 1948 clause (3) of section 3 of Govt. notification no.1927/XIV-134-47. Act is not applicable for the renovation and restoration of existing structures, but for all the new components proposed in the subproject this act is applicable and hence Forest clearance is to be taken before commencement of the works. Accordingly application for clearance is under process
New works will be taken up only after getting forest clearance for new works.
Up gradation, Repair and Restoration of Toilet facilities and Tourist Information Centers Along Chardham routes in the state of Uttarakhand
No Environmental and forest clearance required
Not applicable - No action needed.
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4. Compliance status with the environmental covenants as stipulated in the Loan Agreement
12. The status of compliance with environmental loan covenants is presented in Table 5.
Table 5: Status of Compliance with Environmental Loan Covenants S. No Covenants Compliance
1. The Borrower and the States shall ensure that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and
decommissioning of each Subproject and all Project facilities comply with (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the
Borrower and the States relating to environment, health, and safety; (b) the Environment Safeguards; (c) the EAFR; and (d) all
measures and requirements set forth in the respective IEE and EMP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a
Safeguard Monitoring Report.
Compliance of (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower
and the States relating to environment, health, and safety (b)
Environment Safeguards; (c) the EARF; and (d) EMP is being
ensured during sub projects implementation.
Safeguards – Related Provisions in Bidding Documents and Works Contracts
The States shall ensure that all bidding documents and contracts for Works contain provisions that require contractors to:
(a) Comply with the measures and requirement relevant to the contractor set forth in the IEE, the EMPs, any RO and any
IPP (to the extent they concern impacts on affected people during construction), and any corrective or preventative
actions set out in a Safeguard Monitoring Report;
(b) make available a budget for all such environment and social measures;
© provide the relevant State with a written notice of any unanticipated environmental, resettlement or indigenous peoples
risks or impacts that arise during construction, implementation or operation of the Project that were not considered in the
IEE, the EMP, the or the IPP (if any): and
(d) Fully reinstate pathways, other local infrastructure, and agricultural land to at least their pre-project condition upon the
completion of construction.
Full EMP made part of the contract agreements of respective subprojects, thus its provisions being complied with.
Orientation sessions are being carried out in each site for better understanding of Safeguards Compliance by the Contractor Environmental monitoring and mitigation costs allocated/ incorporated in contract agreements. No such environmental impact has been identified so for that was not considered in the IEE and in the EMP. (If any such impact arises in future, will be suitably addressed) All the areas that if disturbed by construction activities will be restored to pre-project condition by the contractors.
Safeguards Monitoring and Reporting
11.The States shall do the following:
(a) Submit semi-annual Safeguards Monitoring Reports to ADB and disclose relevant information from such reports to
affected persons promptly upon submission;
(b) if any unanticipated environment and/or social risks and impacts arise during construction, implementation or operation of
the Project that were not considered in the IEE, the EMP, any RP or any IPP, promptly inform ADB of the occurrence of
such risks or impacts, with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan; and Report any breach of
compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMP, any IPP promptly after becoming aware of the
breach.
The tenth semiannual report for Loan No. 3223 IND is submitted herewith. Subsequent reports will be submitted on time. In case of any unanticipated environmental risks and impacts arise, that shall be immediately informed to ADB with detailed description of the event and proposed corrective action plan. Breach will be reported to ADB immediately after becoming aware of it.
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5. Compliance Status with Environment Management and Monitoring Plans as stipulated in the environmental documentation as agreed with ADB.
13. The compliance Status with Environment Management and Monitoring Plan is shown in Table 6.
Table 6: EMP Implementation Status
S.
No Sub Project Name
EMP Part of Contract Documents
(Yes/No)
EMP being Implemented (Yes/ No)
Status of EMP Implementation (Excellent/ Satisfactory/ Partially Satisfactory/ Below Satisfaction)
Actions Proposed/ Additional Corrective Measures Required
1 UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/01 Yes Yes Satisfactory No additional Corrective Measures required.
2 UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/02 Yes Yes Satisfactory No additional Corrective Measures required.
3 UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/03 Yes Yes Satisfactory No additional Corrective Measures required.
4 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/01 Conservation of Cultural Heritage and Urban Place making in Nainital Lot 1
Yes Contract Terminated due to contractual issues, Rebidding for the balance work was done. LOA issued to new contractor in March 2020. Due to COVID 19 pandemic works commenced in June 2020. Satisfactory
No additional Corrective Measures required
5 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/03 Conservation and adaptive re-use of Almora Fort (Rani Mahal)
Yes Contract Terminated due to contractual issues, rebidding was done. LOA issued to new contractor in January 2020. Due to COVID 19 pandemic works commenced in June 2020 Satisfactory
No additional Corrective Measures required
6 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/06 Restoration and adaptive reuse of Almora Fort (Malla Mahal)
Work not started NA
7 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/05 Conservation and adaptive re-use of Champawat Fort (Banasur)
Yes Contract terminated due to technical and contractual issues. LOA issued to new contractor in January 2020. Due to COVID pandemic works commenced on June 2020 Satisfactory
No additional Corrective Measures required
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No Sub Project Name
EMP Part of Contract Documents
(Yes/No)
EMP being Implemented (Yes/ No)
Status of EMP Implementation (Excellent/ Satisfactory/ Partially Satisfactory/ Below Satisfaction)
Actions Proposed/ Additional Corrective Measures Required
8 UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/07 Restoration, Adaptive Reuse and Revitalization of Pithoragarh Fort Phase II
Yes Yes Satisfactory No additional Corrective Measures required.
9 UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/01 Creation of Pedestrian Route for Pilgrims and Tourists in Haridwar
Yes Yes Satisfactory No additional Corrective Measures required.
10 UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/02 Development of Tourism Infrastructure in Sem Mukhem
Yes Yes Work completed NA
11 UK/IDIPT-III/KOT/03 Development of Rural Tourism Infrastructure in Pauri and Tehri District
Yes Yes Site clearance and construction
works were carried out till March,
2019. After that work was held up
due to PIL filed against the ongoing
works on 08.03.2019 and stay orders
by the Hon’ble High Court.
NA
12 UKIDIPT/III/GEN/03 Development of traditional medicine and Yoga Training centres
Yes Yes Work completed NA
13 UK/IDIPT/III/GEN/04 Development of “George Everest Heritage Park”
Yes Yes
Satisfactory
No additional Corrective Measures required.
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6. Status of Implementation of Environment Management Plan
14. EMP Monitoring status of subprojects is presented in Table 7.
Table 7 (i): EMP Monitoring Status Chart- Development of Tourism Infrastructure In Kartikeya Swami Circuit (Lot-1) (Tungeshwar & Durgadhar Temple) IEE/EMP
Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/01
Location Lack of sufficient planning to assure long term sustainability of the facilities and ensure protection specially from earthquake and other natural disasters
PMU & DSC Complied
Pre-construction activities by the Contractor
1.Construction Camps 2. Defining of construction/work areas on ground for activities within 200m of the boundaries of the protected areas 3. Circulation plan during construction 4. Site clearance activities 5. Drinking water availability 6. Identification of disposal sites 7. Waste management on site
Contractor &DSC
Complied
NA
Construction 1. Improper stockpiling 2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations 3.Stripping, stocking & preservation of top soil 4.Soil erosion 5. Water pollution due to fuel/lubricants 6. Siltation of water bodies 7. Generation of dust 8.Emission from construction vehicles
Complied. Works have been completed and handed over
Construction waste generated was utilized for filling and leveling at site
and remaining waste was adequately disposed off in consultation with
village committee and local body.
NA
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IEE/EMP
Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
9. Noise from construction equipment 10. Material handling at site 11. Disposal of construction waste/debris 12. Sanitation facilities at project site 13. Safety measures 14. Risks force majeure 15. Malaria risk
16.Chance archaeological finds 17.Religious structures 18. Construction Staff causing disruption to migratory birds Conditions For Toilet and TICs work Cleaning of Septic Tanks at Toilet Blocks Safety during cleaning and Repair works of Septic Tanks
Toilets and TICs Mechanical cleaning of septic tanks is being done. Waste properly disposed in existing STPs. Usage of PPEs by the workers was satisfactory.
Operation 1. Environmental conditions 2. Uncontrolled tourism 3. Management of the toilet blocks 4. Adequate drainage 5. Unhygienic condition due to poor
maintenance of sanitation facilities and irregular solid waste collection
6. Increased waste loads onto the existing
PMU, UTDB The project not yet reached Operation phase
NA
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IEE/EMP
Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
waste disposal facilities
Conditions For Toilet and TICs work 1. Waste water from Toilet Facilities 2. Safety risks 3. Unhygienic conditions due to poor
maintenance of sanitation facilities and irregular solid waste collection
The project not yet reached Operation phase
Table 7 (ii): EMP Monitoring Status Chart- Development of Tourism Infrastructure In Kartikeya Swami Circuit (Lot-2) (Kartikeya Swami Temple)
IEE/EMP
Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/02 Contract was terminated on 18.07.2018. New Contract for remaining work was awarded on 26.1.2019. Due to COVID 19 outbreak works halted. Works just started in the
reporting period.
Pre-construction activities by the Contractor
Lack of sufficient planning to assure long term sustainability of the facilities and ensure protection specially from earthquake and other natural disasters
PMU & DSC Complied. Integrated in design None
1.Construction Camps 2. Defining of construction/work areas on ground for activities within 200m of the boundaries of the protected areas 3. Circulation plan during construction 4. Site clearance activities 5. Drinking water availability 6. Identification of disposal sites 7. Waste management on site
Contractor & DSC Complied No construction camp. Labor staying in temple premises.
None
Construction 1. Improper stockpiling 2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations 3.Stripping, stocking & preservation of top soil 4.Soil erosion
No water source in the impact area of subproject. Pre fab toilets at site for labour. Construction vehicles only enter till the main road. From there, material transported through mules. Barricading of construction zone done by the
None
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IEE/EMP
Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
5. Water pollution due to fuel/lubricants 6. Siltation of water bodies 7. Generation of dust 8.Emission from construction vehicles 9. Noise from construction equipment 10. Material handling at site 11. Disposal of construction waste/debris 12. Sanitation facilities at project site 13. Safety measures 14. Risks force majeure 15. Malaria risk
16.Chance archaeological finds 17.Religious structures 18. Construction Staff causing disruption to
migratory birds
contractor. Proper stockpiling of raw material was seen.
Operation 1-Environmental conditions 2.Uncontrolled tourism 3. Management of the toilet blocks 4. Adequate drainage 5. Unhygienic condition due to poor maintenance of sanitation facilities and irregular solid waste collection 6. Increased waste loads onto the existing waste disposal facilities
PMU, UTDB The project not yet reached Operation phase NA
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Table 7 (iii): EMP Monitoring Status Chart- Rural Tourism in District Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Uttarkashi (8 Villages)
IEE/EMP
Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
UK/IDIPT-III/ DDN/03
Location Lack of sufficient planning to assure long term sustainability of the facilities and ensure protection specially from earthquake and other natural disasters
PMU & DSC Complied None
Pre-construction activities by the Contractor
1.Construction Camps 2. Defining of construction/work areas on ground for activities within 200m of the boundaries of the protected areas 3. Circulation plan during construction 4. Site clearance activities 5. Drinking water availability 6. Identification of disposal sites 7. Waste management on site
Contractor & DSC Complied
None
Construction 1. Improper stockpiling 2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations 3.Stripping, stocking & preservation of top soil 4.Soil erosion 5. Water pollution due to fuel/lubricants 6. Siltation of water bodies 7. Generation of dust 8.Emission from construction vehicles 9. Noise from construction equipment 10. Material handling at site
Complied Works completed in Phalasi (handed over) and Kanakchauri. Finishing works in Bora, Tungnath, Harshil , Mukhwa, and Niti. No construction camp in any site. Local labor is hired for the finishing works Potable drinking water is available in each site. The soil erosion issue is not there as finishing works are being carried out. Maximum waste generated has been utilized at site. Final waste disposal site has been identified. Usage of PPEs is satisfactory.
None
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IEE/EMP
Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
11. Disposal of construction waste/debris 12. Sanitation facilities at project site 13. Safety measures 14. Risks force majeure 15. Malaria risk 16.Chance archaeological finds 17.Religious structures 18. Construction Staff causing disruption to migratory birds Toilet EMP conditions Cleaning of Septic Tanks at Toilet Blocks Safety during cleaning and Repair works of Septic Tanks
Toilets and TICs Mechanical cleaning of septic tanks is being done. Waste properly disposed in existing STPs. Usage of PPEs by the workers was satisfactory.
Operation 1-Environmental conditions 2.Uncontrolled tourism 3. Management of the toilet blocks 4. Adequate drainage 5. Unhygienic condition due to poor maintenance of sanitation facilities and irregular solid waste collection 6. Increased waste loads onto the existing waste disposal facilities
PMU, UTDB The project not yet reached Operation phase. Not applicable
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Table 7 (iv): EMP Monitoring Status Chart- Conservation of Cultural Heritage and urban place making in Nainital Lot-1
IEE/EMP Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
Location Lack of sufficient planning to assure long term sustainability of the facilities and ensure protection specially from earthquake and other natural disasters
PMU & DSC Integrated in the design
Pre-construction activities by the Contractor
1.Construction Camps 2. Defining of construction/work areas on ground for activities within 200m of the boundaries of the protected areas. 3. Circulation plan during construction. 4. Site clearance activities 5.Drinking water availability 6. Identification of disposal sites 7. Waste management on site
Contractor & DSC Contract with the earlier contractor was terminated. LOA issued to new contractor in March 2020 for finishing some works left by the earlier contractor. Due to COVID pandemic outbreak, progress is very slow. Works just started in June 2020. Material is being procured from licensed quarries and separate stockpiling of raw materials is done.
NA
Construction 1. Improper stockpiling 2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations 3.Stripping, stocking & preservation of top soil 4.Soil erosion 5. Water pollution due to fuel/lubricants 6. Siltation of water bodies 7. Generation of dust 8.Emission from construction vehicles 9. Noise from construction equipment 10. Material handling at site 11. Disposal of construction waste/debris 12. Sanitation facilities at project site 13. Safety measures 14. Risks force majeure 15. Malaria risk 16.Chance archaeological finds 17.Religious structures 18. Construction Staff causing disruption to
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IEE/EMP Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
migratory birds
Operation
1-Environmental conditions PMU, UTDB Not yet reached Operation phase NA
2.Uncontrolled tourism
3. Management of the toilet blocks
4. Adequate drainage
5.Unhygienic condition due to poor maintenance of sanitation facilities and irregular solid waste collection
6. Increased waste loads onto the existing waste disposal facilities
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Table 7 (v): EMP Monitoring Status Chart- Restoration and adaptive reuse of Almora Fort (Rani Mahal)
IEE/EMP
Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/03
Location
Lack of sufficient planning to assure long term sustainability of the facilities and ensure protection specially from earthquake and other natural disasters
PMU & DSC Integrated in the design
Pre-construction activities by the Contractor
1.Construction Camps 4. Site clearance activities 5. Drinking water availability 6. Identification of disposal sites 7. Waste management on site
Contractor & DSC Contract with the earlier contractor was terminated. LOA issued to new contractor in June 2020 for finishing the works left by the earlier contractor. Works started in June 2020. Contractor has started procuring materials. Proper stockpiling of raw material was seen. Barricading of site is done. Usage of PPEs is satisfactory.
NA
Construction 1. Improper stockpiling 2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations 3.Stripping, stocking & preservation of top soil 4.Soil erosion 5. Water pollution due to fuel/lubricants 6. Siltation of water bodies 7. Generation of dust 8.Emission from construction vehicles 9. Noise from construction equipment 10. Material handling at site 11. Disposal of construction waste/debris 12. Sanitation facilities at project site 13. Safety measures 14. Risks force majeure 15. Malaria risk 16.Chance archaeological finds 17.Religious structures 18.Construction Staff causing disruption to migratory birds
Contractor & DSC
Operation 1-Environmental conditions 2.Uncontrolled tourism 3. Management of the toilet blocks 4. Adequate drainage
PMU, UTDB The project not yet reached Operation phase
NA
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IEE/EMP
Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/03
5. Unhygienic condition due to poor maintenance of sanitation facilities and irregular solid waste collection 6. Increased waste loads onto the existing waste disposal facilities
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Table 7 (vi): EMP Monitoring Status Chart- Restoration and adaptive reuse of Almora Fort (Malla Mahal)
IEE/EMP
Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/06 Work not started
Table 7 (vii): EMP Monitoring Status Chart- Restoration and adaptive reuse of Champawat Fort (Banasur)
IEE/EMP Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/03
Location Lack of sufficient planning to assure long term sustainability of the facilities and ensure protection specially from earthquake and other natural disasters
PMU & DSC Integrated in the design NA
Pre-construction activities by the Contractor
1.Construction Camps 2. Defining of construction/work areas on ground for activities within 200m of the boundaries of the protected areas 3. Circulation plan during construction 4. Site clearance activities 5. Drinking water availability 6. Identification of disposal sites 7. Waste management on site
Contractor & DSC Contract with the earlier contractor was terminated. LOA issued to new contractor in June 2020 for finishing some works left by the earlier contractor. Works started in June 2020. Proper stockpiling of raw materials was seen. Material being procured from licensed quarries. Usage of PPEs is satisfactory.
NA
Construction 1. Improper stockpiling
2.Quarry/ Borrow pit operations
3.Stripping, stocking & preservation of top soil
4.Soil erosion
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IEE/EMP Component Environmental issues Responsibility Compliance Status Corrective actions
5. Water pollution due to fuel/lubricants
6. Siltation of water bodies
7. Generation of dust
8.Emission from construction vehicles
9. Noise from construction equipment
10. Material handling at site
11. Disposal of construction waste/debris
Operation 1-Environmental conditions PMU, UTDB Not yet reached Operation phase NA
2.Uncontrolled tourism
3. Management of the toilet blocks
4. Adequate drainage
5. Unhygienic condition due to poor maintenance of sanitation facilities and irregular solid waste collection
6. Increased waste loads onto the existing waste disposal facilities
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Table 7(viii): EMP Monitoring Status Chart – Restoration and Adaptive Reuse of Pithoragarh Fort, Pithoragarh IEE/EMP
Components
Environmental Issues Responsibil
ity
Compliance Status Corrective Actions
UK/IDIPT/III/BHT/07
Location impacts Lack of sufficient planning to assure long term sustainability of the improvements and ensure protection of the assets created and the architectural character of the surroundings.
PMU & Line Agency
Complied None
Design & pre construction impacts
1. Increased storm water runoff from alterations of the site‘s natural drainage patterns due to additional structures in TRH complex and landscaping works in the area and on lake edge.
DSC & PIU Complied None
2. Selection of materials and construction technologies, if not carefully chosen, will adversely impact the aesthetic appeal of the destinations
3. Integration of energy efficiency and energy conservation programs in design of subproject components
Pre-construction activities by the contractor
1. Circulation plan during construction in the tourist destinations Contractor & DSC
Complied Construction/demolition waste is being disposed at designated site identified by PIU.
None
2. Site clearance activities, including delineation of construction areas
3. Drinking water availability and water arrangement
4. Identification of sites for disposal of construction and demolition work
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IEE/EMP
Components
Environmental Issues Responsibil
ity
Compliance Status Corrective Actions
Construction impacts 1. Improper stockpiling of construction materials cause impacts starting from obstruction of drainage, disturbance/safety hazard to tourists, etc. 2. Stripping, stocking and preservation of top soil 3. Soil Erosion 4. Soil and Water Pollution due to fuel and lubricants, construction waste 5. Generation of Dust 6.Emission from construction vehicles, equipment and machinery 7. Noise from construction equipment 8. Material Handling at Site 19. Disposal of Construction Waste/Debris/Cut Material 10. Safety Measures During Construction 11. Risk caused by Force Majeure 12. Malaria Risk
Contractor Complied Works in finishing stage. Due to COVID slow work progress post March 2020.
• Separate Stockpiling is done which is demarcated and covered with tarpaulin sheets
• Water sprinkling is being done at construction site and construction material is being carried by covered trucks.
• Waste management at site is satisfactory
• Usage of PPEs is satisfactory
None
O & M impa