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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL
POLICY & PROCEDURES (ESPP)
Environment And Social Management
POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD.(A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ENTERPRISE)
Structure of Presentation
POWERGRID’s Environment and Social Policy
Regulatory Requirements
POWERGRID’s Project cycle
Environmental and Social Issues
Environmental and Social Procedures
Institutional Framework
Regional and National Consultation
Environment and Social Policy
Environment & Social Policy Statement
“POWERGRID is committed to the goal of sustainable development through conservation of natural resources, continually improving its management system, accessing specialist knowledge for management of significant environmental and social issues and introducing new state of the art and internationally proven technologies while strictly following the basic principles of Avoidance, Minimization and Mitigation.”
Environment and Social Policy (Cont..)
POWERGRID’s Commitment Total transparency while dealing with all stakeholders
and ensure their involvement in POWERGRID’s operation through a well-defined public consultation mechanism.
Maintain highest standards of corporate behaviour not only towards our employees but also to the consumers, societies, and the world in which we operates, shouldering community responsibility as part of its social responsibility through various community development activities.
Environment and Social Policy (Cont..)
Adopt initiatives such as innovative tower designs and multi-circuit towers for reduction in Right of Way, installation of tall towers to minimise impact on flora & fauna in ecologically sensitive areas, land management for substation land, plantation, and provision for rainwater harvesting
Environment and Social Policy (Cont..)
Environment Avoid carrying out operations in environmentally
sensitive areas such as Forest, National Park, and Bio-reserve
Consider environmental variations in respect of location, terrain, and sensitive areas in impact identification and balance this with practical engineering requirements;
Application of efficient and safe technology practices; Abate pollution in all its activities and operations; and Minimizing energy losses and promote energy
efficiency
Environment and Social Policy (Cont..)
Social Avoid socially sensitive areas with regard for human
habitations and areas of cultural significance Protect the rights of people affected by its projects; Involve local people affected by projects from
inception stage to operation and maintenance Consult affected people in issues of ROWs, land
acquisition or loss of livelihood Encourage participation while deciding on routing
options and studying environmental and social implications of the projects
Environment and Social Policy (Cont..)
Social (Cont..) Pay special attention to marginalized and vulnerable
groups and secure their inclusion in overall public participation
Guarantee entitlements, and compensation to affected people as per its R&R policy
Secure appropriate compensation for accidents victims and for adverse health impacts
Provide information to local communities about environmental and social implications; and
Maintain highest standards on issues of health and safety
Regulatory Requirements
Environment Mandatory Requirements Prescriptive Framework Funding Agency Requirements
Social Mandatory Requirements Prescriptive Framework Funding Agency Requirements
Mandatory Requirement – Environment
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 : “The Act Provides for conservation of forests and
restriction on use of forests or forest land for non-forest purpose”
This is applicable to POWERGRID whenever a transmission line traverses a forest area
Projects, when involving forest areas, undergo detailed review followed by approval procedures to obtain forest clearance. During route alignment, all possible efforts are made to avoid the forest area involvement or to keep it to the minimum.
The final route for transmission line is selected in close consultation with State Forest Department and Revenue Department.
Forest Proposal
MoEF
Area < 5 Ha. Area > 5 < 40 ha . Area > 40 ha . Area > 100 ha .
-Processing and approval by MoEF regional office
State Forest Department
Principal Chief Conservator
State Secretariat (Forest Secretary)
-Processing by MoEF regional office through its state advisory groups/ empowered committee-Approval by Minister of Environment and Forests
-Processing by MoEF regional office through its state advisory groups/ empowered committee-Approval by Minister of Environment and Forests
-Processing by Forest Advisory Committee at MoEF -Approval by Minister of Environment and Forests
-Processing by Forest Advisory Committee at MoEF -Approval by Minister of Environment and Forests
-Processing by Forest Advisory Committee at MoEF-Additional inspection MoEF regional office -Approval by Minister of Environment and Forests
-Processing by Forest Advisory Committee at MoEF-Additional inspection MoEF regional office -Approval by Minister of Environment and Forests
Mandatory Requirement – Environment
Environment Protection Act, 1986
“An umbrella legislation that provides a holistic framework for the protection and improvement to the environment”
EIA Notification,1994. Environmental clearances for specific types of new /
expansion projects. Environmental Clearance for power transmission
projects is only required for those, located in two districts in the Aravalli Range (viz., Alwar in Rajasthan and Gurgaon in Haryana)
Mandatory Requirement – Environment Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001
Restriction on Disposal of used Batteries POWERGRID deposits used batteries with the dealer /
manufacturer / registered recycler for handling and disposal. A half-yearly return is filed as per form-8 and submitted to
the concerned State Pollution Control Board. Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control)
Rules, 2000 “Regulation/ control on Ozone Depleting Substances under
Montreal Protocol” POWERGRID is is phasing out all equipment, which uses
these substances.
Mandatory Requirement – Environment
Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Amendment Rules, 2003
These Rules classify used mineral oil as hazardous waste that requires proper handling and disposal
Used mineral oil generated at the POWERGRID substations can be re- refined.
POWERGRID seeks authorisation for disposal of hazardous waste from concernedSPCB.
The oil is auctioned to authorised/registered re-refiners and information is submitted to the SPCB vide Form – 13.
Mandatory Requirement – Environment
The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 Certain areas, which are rich in biodiversity and
encompasses unique ecosystems are identified and designated as Biosphere Reserve
POWERGRID abides by the provision of the act and try avoiding these biosphere reserves while finalising the route alignment.
Prescriptive Framework - Environment
Constitutional Guarantees Pollution laws Health & Safety Requirements Natural Resource related laws Forest Act 1927, which classifies forests and controls timber and
other forest produce Forest Conservation Act 1980 places restrictions on state
governments concerning de-reservation of forests or use of forest lands for non-forest purposes
National Forest Policy 1988 is a departure from enacted laws and envisages people’s involvement in development and protection of forests
Wildlife Protection Act 1972 demarcates protected areas in the form of “national parks” or “sanctuaries”.
Funding Agency Requirement
POWERGRID’s requirements vis-à-vis Funding Agencies are
World Bank (WB) Operational Policies (OP), Asian Development Bank (ADB) Operations
Manuals (OM) F1/BP Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Environmental Guidelines. All these Guidelines classify Projects in Three
Catgories i.e A, B & C Transmission project falls under category B, and thus
requires IEA (WB) or IEE (ADB).
Funding Agency Requirement
Other applicable requirements includes WB OP- 4.36 on Forestry WB OP-11.03 on Cultural Property WB OP- 4.04 on Natural Habitats
Mandatory Requirements – Social
National Policy on Resettlement and Rehabilitation for Project Affected Families (PAFs) Applicable to all developmental projects where PAFs
are more than 500 in plains and 250 in hilly areas Provides a broad framework for an effective
consultation between PAFs, authorities responsible for their R&R and has listed R&R measures /entitlements for different category of PAFs.
The National policy is not applicable to POWERGRID because transmission projects do not involve displacement of such a large numbers of families
Mandatory Requirements – Social
Rights of Way and Compensation Under Electricity Laws If the Transmission line passes through agricultural
land, section 68 (5 & 6) of The Electricity Act, 2003 provide the basis for compensation to be paid to owner of crop/trees etc.
The Land Acquisition Act, 1894 The LA Act requires Compensation to be paid to PAPs
in case of Land acquisition POWERGRID complies to these provisions through it’s
Social Entitlement Framework and Public Consultations Process.
Selection of Substation Site
Preliminary assessment
Socio-economic survey (in house if PAFs < 40
or 3rd party if PAF> 40)
Application for Land acquisition to state
govt. through DM/DC
SEC-4 Notification
SEC-6 Notification
SEC-9 Notification
SEC-11 Award
Disbursement of Compensation
SEC-16 possession of land
Commencement of construction activity
Monitoring by RHQ / ESMD
Periodic review by Management
Preparation for survey (Finalisation of
Consultant for survey, if required)
Commencement of survey
Survey Completion
Draft RAP/SAMP based on survey
findings
Finalisation of RAP/ SAMP
Implementation of RAP/ SAMP at site
Completion of RAP / SAMP implementation
MIS (Monthly Progress
report)
3 months
Public consultation on Draft RAP
Land Acquisition Process R&R Framework
Land Acquisition Process of POWERGRID
Prescriptive Framework – Social
Constitutional Guarantees
National and State-wide Laws and Policies
Relating to Land Acquisition and Issues of
Resettlement and Rehabilitation Land Acquisition Act, 1894 as amended in 1984
Madhya Pradesh Pariyojana Ke Karan Visthapit Vyakti
(Punsthapan) Adhiniyam, 1985
Maharashtra Project Affected persons Rehabilitation
Act, 1986
Prescriptive Framework – Social
R&R Policies National Policy on Resettlement and Rehabilitation for
Project Affected families (Ministry of Rural Development)
The Orissa Resettlement and Rehabilitation of Project Affected Persons Policy, 1994 (water resources projects)
Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy - National Thermal Power Corporation, May 1993.
Funding Agency Requirements
World Bank OP 4.12: Involuntary Resettlement Requires an entitlement framework aimed at
restoration, replacement, and participation of affected groups
A detailed social assessment and action plan is required to be submitted to bank before start of project work
World Bank OD 4.20: Indigenous People (IP) The objective is to ensure that development benefits are
socially and culturally compatible Indigenous People Development Plan to be Prepared
Funding Agency Requirements
ADB’s Operations Manual –F2/BP: Involuntary Resettlement Describes Bank’s policies and procedures on
involuntary resettlement. Classifies projects in three categories Category-A: Involves displacement of more than 200
persons and requires a detailed resettlement plan. Category-B: where resettlement is not that significant
and requires a short resettlement plan. Category-C where no resettlement of people are
foreseen.
Project Cycle
The Key Milestones Project conceptualisation Project Planning Approval and clearances Detailed design and tendering Project Implementation Operation & maintenance Project review
Project Conceptualisation
Project Conceptualisation
Project identification Feasibility studies Primary approvals from internal management
Project identification Feasibility studies Primary approvals from internal management
Project PlanningProject Planning
Reconnaissance & preliminary surveys Environmental Assessment and Management Planning
Reconnaissance & preliminary surveys Environmental Assessment and Management Planning
Approvals & ClearancesApprovals & Clearances MoEF Approvals Approvals from Pre-PIBApprovals from PIBApproval from CCEA
MoEF Approvals Approvals from Pre-PIBApprovals from PIBApproval from CCEA
Detailed Design & Tendering
Detailed Design & Tendering
Detailed survey to freeze route alignment and tower pointsSocial Assessment and management plans Design, estimates, and finalization of specificationsTendering and award of contracts
Detailed survey to freeze route alignment and tower pointsSocial Assessment and management plans Design, estimates, and finalization of specificationsTendering and award of contracts
Project Implementation
Project Implementation
Check surveys Execution of EAMP and SAMP
Check surveys Execution of EAMP and SAMP
Operation & MaintenanceOperation & Maintenance
Grid operations Preventive maintenance
Grid operations Preventive maintenance
Project ReviewProject ReviewMonitor Project work Review performance of Project
Monitor Project work Review performance of Project
Project Size <300 CroresProject Size <300 Crores
Project size >300 CroresProject size >300 Crores
IfIf MoEF Approvals
Approval from Internal Management
MoEF Approvals Approval from Internal Management
Multilateral/ GOI fundingMultilateral/ GOI funding
Approval from funding agencies Formal approval from GoI
Approval from funding agencies Formal approval from GoI
Tower erection and stringing Substation constructionTesting and commissioning
Tower erection and stringing Substation constructionTesting and commissioning
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MILESTONE YEAR I YEAR -II YEAR-III YEAR-IV YEAR-V YEAR – VI ONWARDS
Project Conceptualisation 1. Project Identification 2. Concurrence of Constituents 3. Feasibility Studies 4. Environment screening & Scoping
I.
5. Preliminary Approvals (BOD & FA Pre-appraisal) Project Planning
1. Reconnaissance & Preliminary Survey II
2. Environmental Assessment & Management Planning Project Approvals
1. In-principle approval from Plg. Commission 2. Preliminary Public Investment Board (Pre-PIB) 3. Public Investment Board (PIB) 4. Funding Agencies (FA) 5. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
III
6. Government of India (GOI) Detailed Design & Tendering
1. Detailed Surveys 2. Social Assessment & Management Planning 3. Design, Estimates & Finalisation of Specifications
IV
4. Tendering, Award of Contract Project Implementation
1. Check Surveys 2. Execution of EAMP and SAMP 3. Tower Erection & Stringing 4. Sub-Station Construction
V
5. Testing & Commissioning Operation & Maintenance
1. Grid Operation VI
2. Preventive Maintenance Project Review
1. Monthly Review VII
2. Annual Review
Gantt Chart
Environment & Social Issues
Environmental Issues Transmission Line Lopping of Trees within Right of Way Clearing of Ground vegetation for movement of
Machinery
Substation Clearing of Ground vegetation Used transformer oil
Environmental Issue (Cont..)
POWERGRID’s Experience & Initiatives Total Forest involvement has reduced from 6% to
4.25% after implementation of ESPP in 1998. Manual stringing in thick forests and on slopes, to
minimise damage to the environment Tower base with leg extension and revetments to
prevent soil erosion near the towers Special very high towers (80m) design to reduce
impacts on trees, orchard, wildlife wetlands and riverbeds
Multi circuit and compact towers for reduced ROW requirement
Social Issue
Transmission lines Loss to standing crop Change in land prices Aesthetic appeal of an area Temporary loss of access to Common Property
Resources
Sub station Loss of livelihood due to acquisition of private
agricultural land Loss of common property resources due to acquisition
of revenue land Loss of homestead
Social Issues (Cont..)
POWERGRID Experience & Initiatives Flexible approach in locating substations Delay Construction to facilitate crop harvesting, if
unavoidable compensation is given at market rate for standing crops.
Land required for Substation ranges between 15 – 30 ha. Acquisition generally entails negotiations with 20 – 50
Landowners. For 82 substation 64 % is private land and rest govt.
land 70% agriculture land and rest waste land Addresses R&R issues through its Social Entitlement
Framework Till Date Only One homestead is acquired.
Environment & Social Management Procedures
The objective is to Eliminate / Minimise adverse environmental and social issues associated with the projects
These Procedures are integrated to the Project cycle
ESMP identifies the E&S issues at the early stages of project cycle and enable POWERGRID to implement the basic principals of sustainable development through Avoidance, Minimization and Mitigation.
Detailed Survey for Baseline Information Finalize optimal route Select Optional Sub Station Site Consultation with Stake Holders
Detailed Survey for Baseline Information Finalize optimal route Select Optional Sub Station Site Consultation with Stake Holders
Project Conceptualisation
Project Conceptualisation
Project PlanningProject Planning
Project Approval Project Approval
Detailed Design & Tendering
Detailed Design & Tendering
Project Implementation
Project Implementation
Operation & MaintenanceOperation & Maintenance
Annual ReviewAnnual Review
Project CycleProject Cycle Environment & Social Management Procedure Environment & Social Management Procedure
Environment Assessment and Management PlanEnvironment Assessment and Management Plan
MOEF for Forest clearance
MOEF for Forest clearance
Funding AgenciesFunding Agencies
Consultation for Environmental Management Work
Consultation for Environmental Management Work
Social Assessment and Management Plan (S-E survey)
Social Assessment and Management Plan (S-E survey)
Award of Social * Management Contract
Award of Social * Management Contract
Execution of Social Management PlanLand acquisitionCompensation to PAPs Rehabilitation assistanceCommunity Development Programs
Execution of Social Management PlanLand acquisitionCompensation to PAPs Rehabilitation assistanceCommunity Development Programs
Annual EAMP ReviewAnnual EAMP Review Annual SAMP ReviewsAnnual SAMP Reviews
Environmental & Social Screening and Scoping for transmission limes
Environmental & Social Screening and Scoping for transmission limes
Project details from Engg DeptProject details from Engg DeptEnv. & Social Screening Report as part of Feasibility Report
Clearance from Internal Management Clearance from Internal Management
Implementation of EAMP ROW Clearance Crop / Tree Compensation Public consultation Compensatory Afforestation
Implementation of EAMP ROW Clearance Crop / Tree Compensation Public consultation Compensatory Afforestation
GOI Agencies
GOI Agencies
Environmental & social Screening and Scoping
for Substations
Environmental & social Screening and Scoping
for Substations
External IMS AuditsExternal IMS Audits
ESMP –Project Conceptualization
Environmental screening and Scoping for transmission lines Bee- line Survey (Toposheets & Forest Atlas) Identify Environmental sensitive areas Suggest alternative route if any Field units conducts spot verification RHQs And Site office consult State Forest Department
& Revenue Department Scope of EAMP is finalised
ESMP-Project Conceptualization (Cont.)
Social screening and Scoping for transmission Lines Examine route alternatives and examine census records
to identify potential socially sensitive areas. Field staff conduct spot verification ESMD & RHQs Finalise scope for SAMP for
transmission lines.
Environmental approval from internal management Submit Feasibility report and IEAR to internal
management for approvals
ESMP-Project Planning
Environment screening and for substation ESMD examine substation sites through secondary
information. Spot Verifications by field staff. Consult revenue department assess their view for
substation site Scope of EAMP finalised for substations.
Social Screening for substation sites Asses alternative sites based on revenue records, other
secondary sources and field visits Spot verification to avoid socially sensitive areas. Shortlisting of optimum site and finalise Scope for
SAMP.
ESMP-Project Planning (Cont..)
Environmental Assessment and Management Planning (EAMP Preparation of Forest proposal for transmission line
traversing through forest with help of forest department Forest proposal includes
Details of Species, GBH classification of trees to be felled, Details on tree enumeration; cost-benefit analysis; Identified degraded forestland and programme for
Compensatory Afforestation. Environmental review for Non- forest Area ESMD and authorized agency formulates Management
Plan for transmission line and substation.
ESMP-Project Approvals
Forest Clearance POWERGRID submit proposal in MoEF’s priscribed
format to the Nodal Officer of concerned state, who after scrutiny forward it to DFO.
DFO conducts survey and assessment of land proposed to be diverted.
Proposal along with DFO’s recommendation is sent to PCCF, who forwards it to Sate Secretary of Forest.
Forest proposal is send to MoEF for approvals Approvals are granted in two stages
Approval on condition that POWERGRID will deposit cost for compensatory Afforestation to forest department
State Government informs MoEF about compliance and MoEF grants final approval.
ESMP- Project Approvals (Cont..)
GOI Authorities Approval Submits Feasibility Report to MOP, Pre-PIB, PIB and
CCEA EAMP details to concerned authorities.
Funding Agency Acceptance Submits Fesibility report and EAMP/IEAR to funding
agency for appraisal Concurrence with FA prior to starting of work.
ESMP-Detailed Design and Tendering
Social Assessment and Management Planning. Appoint external agency (if required) to prepare SAMP Negotiate and finalize Compensation package with
Revenue authorities and PAPs. Finalize substation sites, notify area to the acquired
under LA Act and undertake detailed LA census. Formulate RAP if affected families > 40 Tribal People Development Plan (TPDP) if tribals are
involved Public Consultation on proposed RAP / SAMP
ESMP-Detailed Design and Tendering (Cont..)
Concurrence of Funding Agency for SAMP After internal management’s approval, SAMP is
submitted to funding agency for approval.
Consultation for Environmental Management work ESMD, RHQ and site office consults the Forest
Department and Revenue Authorities and public to undertake EAMP.
ESMP-Project Implementation
Execution of Environmental Management Work Ground Clearance for Transmission line Forest authorities to carry out Compensatory
Afforestation
Award of Social Management contract
Execution of Social Management Work Pay compensation and execute other measures as per
SAMP Deposit compensation with LA authorities Execute R&R measures.
ESMP-Operation and Maintenance
Environmental Monitoring Regular patrolling of ROW and Compensatory
Afforestation by DHQs Substations to be monitored on daily basis
Social Monitoring Monitor R&R Measures
ESMP-Annual Review
External Agency Audit Appoints an external agency to conduct the review/
audit of performance of implementation of its environment and social management systems
Annual Environmental & Social Review Review environmental performance of project during
all phases of implementation including external audit findings.
Environmental and Social risk Management Framework
Via Internal Arrangements Strengthens internal capacity by creating contingencies
fund for unforeseen eventualities
Via Insurance Only applicable legislation in this regards is Public
Liability Insurance Act, 1991 and is applicable to Hazardous water generator
Provision for Insurance schemes to cover environmental and social risk
Environmental and Social risk Management Framework (Cont..)
Risk Key Role Players
GOI POWERGRID Contractor Insurers
Non ComplianceRegulatory Contractual
Major Hazards E.g Tower fall Impacts on human health Force Majeure
Insurable Non- insurable
Inclusion / Eclusion of Concerned communities / NGOs Public interest Litigation Delayed implementation of SMP
Institutional Framework
Organizational Requirements A synchronized system of functioning coordinated by
a Corporate Planning and Corporate Monitoring group Intradepartmental approach to all projects, delineation
of departmental responsibilities and decentralization of authority
POWERGRID Institutional Framework focus on Strengthening the implementation of the ESPP by
redeployment of appropriately trained personnel at key levels
Reinforcing in-house capabilities by working with specialized external agencies
Institutional Framework –Organizational Structure and Responsibility
Corporate Level - ESMD Coordinate environmental and social initiatives with
various multilateral agencies and Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)
Coordination of all environmental activities related to a project from conceptualisation to operation.
Advising RHQs and Site office to carry out environmental and social surveys for new projects.
Assisting RHQs and Site to for route selection Providing a focal point for interaction and follow-up
with the MoEF for expediting forest clearances and Ministry of Power on environmental and social issues
Training of POWERGRID personnel on environment and social issues and their management plan
Institutional Framework –Organizational Structure and Responsibility
Corporate Level - ESMD Coordinate environmental and social initiatives with
various multilateral agencies and Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)
Coordination of all environmental activities related to a project from conceptualisation to operation.
Advising RHQs and Site office to carry out environmental and social surveys for new projects.
Assisting RHQs and Site to for route selection Providing a focal point for interaction and follow-up
with the MoEF for expediting forest clearances and Ministry of Power on environmental and social issues
Training of POWERGRID personnel on environment and social issues and their management plan
Regional Level (RHQs) – Environment and Social Management Cell (ESMC) Advising and coordinating with site offices to carry out
environmental and social surveys for new projects Assisting the ESMD to for route selection of
transmission lines Follow-up forest clearances and land acquisition
processes with state forest offices and other state departments
Supervision and Monitoring of EAMP & SAMP implementation
Institutional Framework –Organizational Structure and Responsibility
Site level – Environment and Social Management Team (ESMT) Conduct surveys on environmental and social aspects to
route finalisation Conduct surveys on sites for land acquisition Interact with the Forest Departments to develop the forest
proposal and follow up for MoEF for clearance. Interact with Revenue Authorities for land acquisition
and follow up with Authorized Agencies for implementation of SAMP.
Implementation of EAMP and SAMP Monitoring of EAMP and SAMP and preparation of
reports.
Institutional Framework –Organizational Structure and Responsibility
Chairman & Managing DirectorChairman & Managing DirectorCompany SecretaryCompany Secretary
Chief vigilance officer
Chief vigilance officer
Director (Finance)
Director (Finance)
Director (Operation)
Director (Operation)
Director (Personnel)Director
(Personnel)Director (Projects)Director (Projects)
Executive Director (CP& ESMD)Executive Director (CP& ESMD)
GM / AGM (ESMD. CORP. CENTRE)GM / AGM (ESMD. CORP. CENTRE)
DGM (ESMD. Corp. Centre)DGM (ESMD. Corp. Centre)
Chief ManagerRegion I & II
Chief ManagerRegion I & II
EnvironmentE3/E2/E1
EnvironmentE3/E2/E1
SocialE3/E2/E1
SocialE3/E2/E1
Expert Group wherever required, (taxonomist, ecologist, Sociologist and
Wild life Science. Etc.)
Expert Group wherever required, (taxonomist, ecologist, Sociologist and
Wild life Science. Etc.)
Chief ManagerRegion III & IVChief ManagerRegion III & IV
Chief ManagerRegion V &VIChief ManagerRegion V &VI
EnvironmentE3/E2/E1
EnvironmentE3/E2/E1
SocialE3/E2/E1
SocialE3/E2/E1
EnvironmentE3/E2/E1
EnvironmentE3/E2/E1
SocialE3/E2/E1
SocialE3/E2/E1
ESMD Structure at Corporate Centre
Corporate office Corporate office ESMDESMD
REGIONAL HEAD QUARTERS
REGIONAL HEAD QUARTERS
Chief Manager / Manger
Chief Manager / Manger
Sr. Env. Officer Sr. Env. Officer Sr. Social Officer Sr. Social Officer
Env. Officer Env. Officer Social Officer Social Officer
SITE OFFICE SITE OFFICE
Manager (TL)Manager (TL) Manager (SS)Manager (SS)
Env. Officer Env. Officer Social Officer Social Officer
Organization Support Structure At RHQs & Site Office
Institutional Framework –Training and Development
Corporate, regional and Site office identifies training needs. Specialized training modules have been developed for Strengthening In-house corporate level capacity to
implement the ESPP document Creating Awareness, providing the tools for
implementation of Environmental and Social Policy to all departments
Developing competence within key employees to provide training in their respective departments
Institutional Framework –Information Management
ESMD – as central nodal agency Mode of Communication Requests for information from field /sites are routed
through the RHQs. Departments at the corporate office, coordinate with the
RHQs directly The corporate planning department interfaces with
Funding Agencies and GOI authorities. For clearance procedures, ESMD directly interfaces
with MoEF, and Engineering directly interfaces with MOP/CEA.
Institutional Framework –Monitoring
Corporate Monitoring group (CMG) takes quarterly review of each region through Project review meeting
CMD reports to directors
Environmental and Social Monitoring plan
ESMP is monitored by ESMD on monthly basis
Management apprised through monthly reports
Third party evaluation of RAP
SN
Project Stage
Monitoring Indicator Frequency Responsibility
1 Pre- construction
Towering location and line alignment w.r.t distance from.
a. Set back from nearest dwellings or social institutions
b. Water bodies c. Agricultural landd. Ecological protected areae. Reserved forests f. Flood Zone
Once - at time of detailed siting and alignment survey and design
POWERGRID
Exclusion of PCB in transformer Once – As part of tender specification
POWERGRID
Exclusion of CFC in electrical or other equipment
Once – As part of tender specification
POWERGRID
Monitoring Framework
SN
Project Stage
Monitoring Indicator Frequency Responsibility
1 Pre- construction (Cont..)
EMF Strength Once – As part of alignment survey
POWERGRID
Noise level from substation Once – Built in design criteria
POWERGRID
Noise during construction Once – during construction machinery specification
POWERGRID and assigned contractor
Compensation for temporary / permanent loss of productive trees
a. RAP
b. Crop compensation plan
c. Tree compensation plan
Once a Quarter - based on consultation with PAP
Monitoring Framework (Cont.)
SN
Project Stage
Monitoring Indicator Frequency Responsibility
2 Construction
Government clearance Once for each subproject
POWERGRID
Oil spill containment and spill cleanup
Once – Built in product specification
POWERGRID
Sewage disposal System Once – in tender specification
POWERGRID
Fire prevention and fire protection equipment monitoring
Once – in tender specification
POWERGRID
Crop disturbance during construction
Periodically when required
POWERGRID assigned contractor
Air borne dust emissions during construction
Every two weeks POWERGRID assigned contractor
Monitoring Framework (Cont.)
SN
Project Stage
Monitoring Indicator Frequency Responsibility
2 Construction (cont..)
Vegetation marking and clearance
Every two weeks
POWERGRID assigned contractor
Trimming and cutting of trees in ROW
Once per site POWERGRID assigned contractor
Disposal of cleared vegetation Once per site POWERGRID assigned contractor
Disposal of excavated soil Every 2 weeks POWERGRID assigned contractor
Monitoring Framework (Cont.)
SN
Project Stage Monitoring Indicator Frequency Responsibility
3 Operation and Maintenance
Effectiveness of Training programs and plan
Once a year POWERGRID
Compliance with transmission tower setback conditions
Once a year POWERGRID
Maintenance of ground clearance to comply with limits of EMF
Once a year POWERGRID
Noise levels at boundary nearest to substations
Once a year POWERGRID
Monitoring Framework (Cont.)