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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT OF CEIA STUDY FOR GHOGRA MEDIUM

IRRIGATION PROJECT

1. GENERAL

The Water Resources Department, state government of Madhya Pradesh

proposes to develop Ghogra Medium Irrigation project. The Gogra Medium

Tank Project is situated near Village Gogra and Ghutwani in Tehsil

Nasrullaganj of District Sehore in Madhya Pradesh. The project site can be

approached by traveling for a distance of 22 km on Narsullaganj Indore road

and than 18 km on Gopalpur Piplani road. The nearest railway station to

project site is Budhni which is located about 55 km from Narsullaganj. The

project shall irrigate an area of 5,300 ha. The project location map is

enclosed as Figure-1.

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The dam will comprise of an ungated waste weir 230 m long on left bank.

The earthen dam will be 2470 m long with a maximum height of 20.23 m in

deepest gorge portion. It is proposed to irrigate an area of about 1350 ha in

Kharif season and 3950 ha of area in Rabi season. The length of main canal

is 5 km. The index map of the project showing the dam and canal network is

enclosed as Figure-2.

The tentative total land required for various project components is of about

534.67 ha. The details are given in Table 1.

Table-1:Details of land to be acquired for the project

Project Name Revenue

Land (ha)

Private

Land (ha)

Forest

land (ha)

Total

(ha)

Dam & Reservoir 184.17 194.00 18.500 396.67

Canal Network - 138 - 138.00

Colony & Approach Road

and other components

Nil Nil Nil -

Total 184.17 332.00 18.500 534.67

3. STUDY AREA

The study area covered as a part of the EIA study is as below (Refer

Figure-3).

• Submergence area

• Area to be acquired for various project appurtenances

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• Area within 10 km of various project appurtenances including i.e.

canal network, etc. • Gross Command Area

• Catchment Area intercepted at the dam site

4. ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE STATUS

The baseline status for the above referred categories has been described in

the following sections.

4.1 PHYSCIO-CHEMICAL ASPECTS

4.1.1 Meteorology

The project area of the proposed Ghogra Medium Irrigation project

experiences semi-arid climate characterized by hot summer, pleasant cold

winter and general dryness throughout the years, except during monsoon

season. The year may be divided into four seasons. The summer season lasts

from March to about middle of June, followed by the south-west monsoon

season from mid-June to the end of September. The months of October and

November constitute the post-monsoon or transition period. The winter

season is observed from December to February.

4.1.2 Soils

The pH in soils of the command area lies within the neutral range, i.e. 7.2 to

7.8. The level of Electrical Conductivity indicates the low salt concentration in

the soils. The concentration of Available Potassium, Available Nitrogen and

Available Phosphorus ranged from 289 to 590 kg/ha, 312 to 418 kg/ha, 18 to

35 kg/ha. The concentration of various nutrients indicate moderate to high

productivity. The organic carbon in various samples indicates low to

moderate productivity. The bulk density ranged from 1.12 to 1.30 g/cc. The

porosity ranged from 37 to 52%. A negative correlation between bulk density

and porosity was observed.

4.1.3 Surface Water Quality

The pH level ranged from 6.9 to 7.2 in various seasons. The pH level

indicates that water is in neutral range. The total hardness in various water

samples ranged from 120 to 125 mg/l, 91 to 97 mg/l and 113 to 117 mg/l in

pre-monsoon, monsoon and winter seasons respectively. The total hardness

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level in surface water samples was well below the permissible limit of 200

mg/l, specified for meeting drinking water requirement. The TDS level ranged

from 274 to 278 mg/l, 250 to 254 mg/l and 271 to 278 mg/l in pre-monsoon,

monsoon and winter seasons respectively. The TDS levels were well below

the permissible limit of 500 mg/l. The EC levels were well below the

permissible limit of 2250 µS/cm specified for irrigation water requirements as

pr IS:2296. This indicates the suitability of water for meeting irrigation and

drinking water requirements.

The BOD and COD values are well within the permissible limits, which

indicates the absence of organic pollution loading. The concentration of

various heavy metals was below the detectable limits, indicating the

suitability of water for meeting domestic requirements. The concentration of

cyanides and phenolic compounds was also below the detectable limits.

The concentration of various heavy metals was observed to be below

detectable limit in various seasons.

4.1.4 Ground Water Quality

pH level in various groundwater samples in various seasons was observed to

be with neutral range (6.5- 8.5), which is within the permissible limit

specified for meeting drinking water requirements.

Chlorides occur in all natural waters in widely varying concentrations,

chlorides is available in natural water, mainly through solvent power of

water, which dissolves chlorides from top soil and deeper formations.

Sulphates ion is one of the major anions occurring in natural water. It is an

important parameter because of its cathartic affect, when it is present in

higher concentration. The concentration chlorides, sulphates, Nitrates and

other anions were found to be within the permissible limits. Likewise,

concentration of various cations like Calcium, magnesium, etc. were found to

be within the permissible limits. In some of the samples, the values of

cations and anions were close to permissible limit.

The TDS level ranged from 326 to 736 mg/l, 291 to 670 mg/l and 320 to 728

mg/l in pre-monsoon, monsoon and winter seasons respectively. The TDS

levels were well above the permissible and cause of rejection limits of 500

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mg/l and 1500 mg/l respectively. This is also reflected by the fact that the

concentration of various cations and anions as well.

The BOD and COD values are well within the permissible limits, which

indicates the absence of organic pollution loading. The concentration of

various heavy metals was observed to be below detectable limit in various

seasons.

4.1.5 Ambient Air Quality

As a part of the field studies, various ambient air quality locations were

monitored. Based on the findings of the ambient air quality survey,

conducted for various seasons, it can be concluded that the ambient air

quality is quite good in the area.

4.1.6 Noise Environment

The day time equivalent noise level at various sampling stations were

observed to be well within permissible limits specified for residential area.

4.1.7 Land use pattern

The land use pattern of the submergence and command areas is outlined in

Tables 2 and 3 respectively.

Table-2 : Landuse pattern of the submergence area of Ghogra

Medium Irrigation project

Type of land Area

(ha)

Percentage of

Submergence area

Vegetation 25.78 6.50

Grasslands 63.38 15.98

Barren area 45.12 11.38

Agricultural land 188.57 47.57

River/ Water bodies 0.21 0.05

Scrubs 70.38 17.74

Built-up area/Settlements 3.22 0.81

Total 396.67 100.00 Note : Figure in parenthesis indicate percentage.

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Table-3 : Landuse pattern of the command area of Ghogra Medium

project project

Type of land Area

(ha)

Percentage of command

area

Vegetation 2025 21.91

Grasslands 1014 10.98

Barren land 1143 12.37

Agricultural land 4948 53.55

River/ Water bodies 18 0.19

Exposed Rock 62 0.67

Built-up area 30 0.32

Total 9240 100.0 Note : Figure in parenthesis indicate percentage.

The major landuse category in the submergence area of Ghogra medium

project is agriculture land, as it accounts for about 47.54% of the total area.

The area under vegetation is only 6.5% of the command area. Barren land

and Built-up land/settlements account for about 11.38% and 0.81%,

respectively of the total command area. The area under water bodies is only

0.05% of the command area of Ghogra Medium Irrigation Project

The major landuse category in the command area of Ghogra Medium

irrigation project is agriculture land, as it accounts for about 53.55% of the

gross command area. The area under vegetation is about 22% of the gross

command area. Barren land and Built-up land/settlements account for about

12.37% and 0.32%, respectively of the gross command area. The area

under water bodies is only 0.19% of the gross command area of Ghogra

Medium Irrigation Project.

4.2 ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS

4.2.1 Vegetation

As per Champion and Seth (1968) Classification, the following forest types

were encountered in the project area:

I. Group 5. Dry tropical forests

5AC1b. Southern dry teak deciduous forests

Southern dry teak deciduous forests (5AC1b): Tectona grandis is the

most characteristic species of this type of forest type as recorded from the

project site. The commonly observed tree species are Tectona grandis, Butea

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monosperm, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Terminellia tomentosa, Adina

cordifolia, Anogeissus latifolia etc. There is usually a thin grass growth which

may appear fairly during the monsoon season, but more or less, soil is

barren throughout the year. Climbers are few and showing xerophytic

characters of adaptation. No Gymnosperm species recorded so far in natural

habitat from the project area. The herbaceous floral species includes

Acalypha indica, Bacopa monnieri, Celosia argentea, Alternanthera sessilis,

Xanthium strumarium, Themeda quadrivalvis, Argemone mexicana, Tribulus

terrestris, Sphaeranthus indicus, Tridex procumbens, and other species.

Some invasive species were recorded from the project area, viz. Ipomea

carnae, Parthenium hysterophorus, and Cassia tora are recorded in large

number along the road side and in crop land areas.

Floristics

During the floristic survey in the Pre-Monsoon Season, Monsoon Season and

Winter Season, maximum number of plant species recorded from the project

area were from the Monsoon Season. The details are given in Table-4.

Table-4: Different life forms of the plant species recorded in various seasons

Component Number of Species

Pre-Monsoon Monsoon Winter

Trees 23 23 23

Shrubs 19 19 19

Herbs 17 58 29

Climbers 3 4 2

Bamboos 2 2 2

Parasite 1 2 1

Total 65 108 76

4.2.2 Fauna

The project command is virtually devoid of any forests, with high degree of

human interferences. No major wildlife is observed in the area. The

commonly observed faunal species in the area are common Jungle cat,

Jackal,Indian Barking Deer, Nilgai, rats, squirrel, etc.

Amongst the birds commonly observed ,species are Little Egret, Little

Cormorant, Common Teal, Cotton Teal, Black Partridge, Common Quail, Red

Jungle Fowl, Common Pea Fowl, Common Crane, etc.

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4.2.3 Fisheries

Some important fishes genera which have been identified are Mrigal Cirrhinus

mrigala), Catla (Catala catla), Dudhiya (Labeo dero), Kharpata (Puntius

sophore), Tengar (Sperata oar), Gagra (Rita rita) and Bam (Mastacembelus

armatus).

4.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS

4.3.1 Demographic profile

The total population of the command area as about 6640. The male and

female population is 3480 and 3160. The number of females per 1000 males

is 908. The percentage of SC and ST Population is 14.7% and 29.8%

respectively. The number of females per 1000 males is 940. The percentage

of SC and ST Population is 14.7% and 29.8% respectively. The overall

literacy rate in the command area tehsils is 52.2 It is observed that total

main workers in the command area are 1920 accounting for about 28.8% of

the total population. Marginal workers account for about 14.3% of the total

population. The remaining (57%) are the dependent population. The

dominant occupation in the area is agriculture.

4.3.2 Agriculture

The total cropped area in command area is 4712 ha. The major agriculture

crops grown in the command area are oil seeds, which is grown over about

47% of the total cropped area. Cereals and pulses are grown over 27.5% and

21.6% of the total cropped area. The cropping pattern is a clear indicator of

the lack of water availability for irrigation in the command area

5. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS

The impacts on various aspects of environment are briefly described in the

following sections.

5.1 IMPACTS ON LAND ENVIRONMENT

Acquisition of land

The land required for various project components is of about 534.67 ha.

About 184.17 ha of Revenue land and 332.00 ha of private land is to be

acquired. About 18.5 ha of forest land is to be acquired for the Based on the

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ownership status of the land to be acquired, appropriate compensatory

measures have been formulated.

Change in land use pattern

The GCA and CCA of the project are 5250 ha and 4450 ha respectively. The

total area to be irrigated is 5300 ha, which includes 1350 ha in Kharif and

3950 ha in Rabi. This would increase the agriculture production in the

command area and is a significant positive impact. The details of cropped

area during pre-project and project operation phases are given in Table-5.

Table-5: Cropped area during pre-project and project operation

phases

Name of the crop Area under cultivation (ha)

Pre-project Post-project

Kharif

Soyabean 1350 1350

Sub-total(A) 1350 1350

Rabi

Hybrid Wheat - 700

Ordinary Wheat 1900 1200

Gram 2050 2050

Sub-total( B) 3950 3950

Total (A+B) 5300 5300

5.2 IMPACTS ON WATER RESOURCES AND QUALITY

b) Operation Phase

Impacts on downstream users

The total water requirement for irrigation of command of Ghogra Medium

Tank Irrigation project is 13.01 Mm3. The break-up of water availability and

various uses is given in Table-6.

Table-6: Water availability for 75% dependable year

Month Yield (Mm3) June 1.30 July 4.59 August 8.24 September 3.50 October 0.26 September 0.00 October 0.00 November 0.00 December 0.00 January 0.00

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Month Yield (Mm3) February 0.00 March 0.00 April 0.00 May 0.00 Total 17.89

The total water requirements of the project is 14.10 Mm3. The water

availability in 75% dependable year is 17.89 Mm3. Thus, sufficient quantity of

water is aviable for meeting requirements of Environmental Flows

Impacts on waterlogging and soil salinity

The total water requirement during Kharif and Rabi seasons is 13.01 Mm3

over an irrigated command of 5300 ha. This works out to an average water

depth of 245 mm. The irrigated water not being utilized 5.99 Mm3. For a

gross command of 5300 ha, the average depth of water infiltrating into the

groundwater works out to 113 mm. The quantum of water not being utilized

is quite small and is not expected to cause any significant problem of

waterlogging.

Changes in water quality due to increased use of fertilizers

With the introduction of irrigation, use of fertilizers is likely to increase, to

maintain the increased levels of production. The drainage system (natural or

man-made) is likely to contain much higher level of nutrients. The climatic

conditions in the project area too is suitable for the proliferation of

eutrophication in the project area. Thus, in the project operation phase, there

will be increased probability of eutrophication in the water bodies receiving

agricultural runoff. As a part of Environmental Management Plan, appropriate

control measures have been recommended.

5.3 IMPACTS ON TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY

Impacts on vegetal cover

The total forest area to be acquired in the project is 18.5 ha. As a part of

field studies, ecological survey was conducted at two locations in the dam

and reservoir area, which is spread over an area of 396.67 ha. The details of

total species at various sampling sites in submergence area are given in

Table-7.

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Table-7: Details of floral species at various sampling sites in

submergence area

Site Dominant species Tree

density

(no/ha) Trees Shrubs Herbs

Dam Site Butea monosperma,

Lagerstroemia

parviflora and Tectona

grandis

Ocimum tenuiflorum,

Achyranthes

aspera, Pogostemon

benghalense

Xanthium strumarium,

Ageratum

conyzoides, Cassia tora

Alternanthera

sessilis, Evolvulus

alsinoides

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Submergence

Area

Tectona

grandis

Achyranthes

aspera, Pogostemon

benghalense,

Lantana camara

Cassia tora,

Evolvulus alsinoides

Xanthium

strumarium

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It can be seen from Table-7, that Tectona grandis, Butea monosperma were

the dominant tree species. Amongst shrubs, Ocimum tenuiflorum,

Achyranthes aspera, Pogostemon benghalense, Achyranthes aspera, Lantana

camara were the dominant species. The dominant herbaceous species in the

submergence area were Xanthium strumarium, Ageratum conyzoides, Cassia

tora Alternanthera sessilis, Evolvulus alsinoides. The tree density ranged

from 10 to 12 per ha, which is quite low. Normally in a dense forest, tree

density is of the order of 1000-1200 trees/ha. Thus, land to be acquired for

reservoir submergence, tree density is low. No Rare, Endangered or

Threatened species are reported in the project area.

No Rare, Endangered or Threatened species are reported in the project area.

The introduction of irrigation in the area will increase the agriculture

production of the area, leading to the increased availability of fodder as a

result of increased agricultural by products and residues. The increased level

of fodder availability would reduce the presence on existing pasture and

vegetal cover, which is a significant positive impact.

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Impacts on wildlife

The area to be brought under irrigation within the command area shall be

devoid of forests. The project area is interspersed with settlements and

agricultural land. In such settings large scale faunal population is not

observed. Thus, no significant impact on wildlife is anticipated due to the

project.

The increase in vegetal cover would improve the organic content of the soils.

As a result microbial activity would improve, leading to increase in the type

and number of micro-organisms observed in the soils of the command area.

This in the long run is expected to improve the soil fertility.

5.4 IMPACTS ON AQUATIC ECOLOGY

Impacts on fisheries potential

The proposed project would increase the water availability in the command

area. As a result, there will be increase in potential for tank and pond

fisheries. Currently, within the command area, tank and pond fisheries is in

vogue. With the increased availability of water the tank and fisheries

potential would improve. The average fish yield is of the order of 1 to 2

tonnes/ha/yr in fishing ponds. Thus, with introduction of extensive culture,

the fish production is expected to increase, which is a significant positive

impact.

5.5 IMPACTS ON NOISE ENVIRONMENT

a) Construction Phase

Noise due to construction equipment

In water resource projects, the impacts on ambient noise levels are expected

due to operation of construction equipment. Based on experience in similar

projects, there could be marginal impacts on the population residing in

proximity to the canal alignment during construction phase as a result of

various activities. However, based on past experience in similar projects, the

impact however, is not expected to be significant.

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5.6 IMPACTS ON AIR QUALITY

a) Construction Phase

Pollution due to fuel combustion in various equipment

The operation of various construction equipment requires combustion of fuel.

Normally, diesel is used in such equipment. The major pollutant which gets

emitted as a result of diesel combustion is SO2. The SPM emissions are

minimal due to low ash content in diesel. The short-term increase in SO2,

even assuming that all the equipment are operating at a common point, is

quite low, i.e. of the order of less than 1µg/m3. Hence, no major impact is

anticipated on this account.

Fugitive Emissions from various sources

During construction phase, there will be increased vehicular movement. Lot

of construction material like sand, fine aggregate is stored at various sites,

during the project construction phase. Normally, due to blowing of winds,

especially when the environment is dry, some of the stored material can get

entrained in the atmosphere. However, such impacts are visible only in and

around the storage sites. The impacts on this account are generally,

insignificant in nature.

5.7 INCREASED INCIDENCE OF WATER-RELATED DISEASES

Increased incidence of water-related diseases

The association between irrigation development and the incidence of water

related diseases such as malaria, etc is well established. The available data

clearly indicates that the major water related diseases prevalent in the

project area are malaria and gastroenteritis. The preferred environmental

setting for vectors is fresh water open to sunshine or moderate shade. The

habitats for larvae growth are permanent or semi-permanent standing fresh

water such as small ponds, pools, standing agricultural water, permanent or

semi-permanent fresh water such as open stretches or canals. Thus, the

project may create favorable conditions for breeding of new pathogens or

vectors such as mosquitoes, etc. Most of the water-borne diseases can

largely be prevented by adequate hygiene. The experience of various project

confirms the above mentioned hypothesis. In the project area, a sudden

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spurt in the incidence of malaria is expected, if adequate control measures

are not taken up.

Impacts due to Improvement in availability of water

Improvement in availability of water for various uses, increased agricultural

production, availability of diversified food, strengthening of educational and

health facilities significantly improves public health in the project area. On

the other hand, water resources development also has negative impacts,

since, it could increase the habitat of certain vectors like mosquitoes. Thus,

poorly planned and managed water resources projects could increase the

prevalence of vector-borne diseases like malaria and filariasis.

5.8 IMPACTS DUE TO COMMAND AREA DEVELOPMENT

Increased income Level

The net profit from agriculture production would increase from Rs. 4500 per

ha in pre-project phase to Rs. 29000 per ha in project operation phase. Thus,

the project will play a significant role in poverty alleviation in the project

area.

Improvement in livestock

During project operation phase, food grain production will increase from

4240 tonnes per year to 12680 tonnes per year. The increase in agriculture

byproducts would be of the order of 8440 tonnes per year. Assuming even

50% of agriculture by product is usable as fodder, hence, about 4220 tonnes

of additional fodder would be available. This will reduce the pressure on the

existing forests or vegetation of the area, which is a significant positive

impact.

Employment generation

The introduction of irrigation requires a greater amount of labour in fields.

This would improve the employment scenario not only for the local farmers,

but would also increase the demand for agricultural labour. On average,

labour demand in irrigated and unirrigated field is 200 mandays/year/ha and

100 mandays/ha/year. The employment potential in with out -project phase

for a cropped area of 5300 ha has about 0.53 million which will increase to

1.060 million mandays in project operation phase. Thus, with the increase in

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the irrigation intensity, manpower requirement in the agriculture sector

would increase by 0.53 million man days per year, which is a significant

positive impact.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Facilities in Labour Camps

It is proposed that it should be made mandatory for the contractor involved

in the construction activities to provide adequate facilities for water supply

and sanitation. It is recommended that the contractor provides living units of

30-40 m2 to each of the labour family involved in the construction activities.

The unit should have proper ventilation.

Water supply

Appropriate water supply sources need to be identified. Proper infrastructure

for storage and if required treatment e.g. disinfection or other units, should

also be provided.

Sewage treatment

The labour population is proposed to be situated in existing colonies. One

community toilet needs to be provided for 20 persons. The sewage from the

community toilets shall be treated in a septic tank.

Restoration of construction sites

Normally the construction sites are left unreclaimed, with construction waste

being left without being properly disposed. In the proposed project, it is

proposed to collect the construction waste from various construction sites,

and disposed off at sites identified in consultation with the district

administration. The various construction sites would be properly levelled. The

levelling or reclamation of various construction sites, should be made

mandatory for the contractor, hence, no additional cost has been earmarked

as a part of the cost to be earmarked for implementation of EMP.

6.2 MAINTENANCE OF WATER QUALITY

In the project operation phase, a colony is likely to be set up. It is proposed

to provide sewage treatment plant in the project colony, cost of which shall

be included in the contract for constructing the project colony.

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6.3 SUSTENANCE & ENHANCEMENT OF FISHERIES POTENTIAL

The commissioning of the proposed Ghogra Medium Irrigation Project will

increase the water availability in the project command area. It is proposed to

stock the reservoir with fingerlings. Adequate infrastructure in terms of

nurseries, rearing ponds, etc. shall be commissioned.

6.4 CONTROL OF WEEDS ON AGRICULTURE LANDS

Measures against weeds comprise mechanical (cultivation and mowing),

cultural or cropping, biological and chemical means. These include:

- hand weeding

- adopting farming practices that change the conditions in such a way as

to enable plants to complete with weeds

- use of weedicides.

6.5 PESTS CONTROL

Integrated pest management strategy should be followed to reduce the use

of pesticides. In this method, a limited number of insecticidal sprays are

undertaken and simultaneously bio-control agents like pheromones, etc. are

used. The pheromones are organic compounds developed specifically for

each type of pest which are commercially synthesized in the laboratories and

sold in the market.

Integrated pest management strategy shall be followed to reduce the use of

pesticides. In this method, a limited number of insecticidal sprays are

undertaken and simultaneously bio-control agents like pheromones, etc. are

used. The pheromones are organic compounds developed specifically for

each type of pest which are commercially synthesized in the laboratories and

sold in the market.

6.6 TRAINING AND EXTENSION COURSES FOR FARMERS

The change from rainfed to irrigated cropping requires extension, training

and demonstration programmes for farmers. Considering these aspects it is

proposed that the project authorities needs to provide adequate training to

farmers.

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The training shall include the following aspects of environmental protection:

• Prevention of spread of water related diseases; • Safe use of agro-chemicals, and

• Environmental conservation programmes.

6.7 CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION

The following measures are recommended:

• The contractor will be responsible for maintaining properly functioning

construction equipment to minimize exhaust.

• Construction equipment and vehicles will be turned off when not used

for extended periods of time.

• Unnecessary idling of construction vehicles to be prohibited.

• Effective traffic management to be undertaken to avoid significant

delays in and around the project area.

• Road damage caused by sub-project activities will be promptly

attended to with proper road repair and maintenance work.

• Identification of construction limits (minimal area required for

construction activities).

• When practical, excavated spoils will be removed as the contractor

proceeds along the length of the activity.

• When necessary, stockpiling of excavated material will be covered.

• Excessive soil on paved areas will be sprayed (wet) and/or swept and

unpaved areas will be sprayed and/or mulched.

• Contractors will be required to cover stockpiled soils and trucks hauling

soil, sand, and other loose materials (or require trucks to maintain at

least two feet of freeboard).

• Contractor shall ensure that there is effective traffic management at

site. The number of trucks/vehicles to move at various construction

sites to be fixed.

• Dust sweeping - The construction area and vicinity (access roads, and

working areas) shall be swept with water sweepers on a daily basis or

as necessary to ensure there is no visible dust.

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6.8 NOISE CONTROL MEASURES

The contractors will be required to maintain properly functioning equipment

and comply with occupational safety and health standards. The construction

equipment will be required to use available noise suppression devices and

properly maintained mufflers.

The effect of high noise levels on the labour population involved in

construction activities is to be considered as likely to be particularly harmful.

To prevent these effects, it has been recommended by international specialist

organisations that the exposure period of affected persons be limited as

specified in Table-8. Alternatively, they should be provided with effective

personal protective measures such as ear muffs or ear plugs to be worn

during periods of exposure.

Table-8 : Maximum Exposure Periods specified by OSHA

Maximum equivalent continuous

noise level dB(A)

Unprotected exposure period per

day for 8 hours per day for 5 days

per week

90 8

95 4

100 2

105 1

110 0.5

115 0.25

120 No exposure permitted at or

above this level

The other measures to control noise could be as follows:

• Equipment and machineries should be maintained regularly to keep

the noise generation • Silencers and mufflers of the individual machineries to be regularly

checked;

• Yearly audiometric survey on workers exposed to high noise levels should be undertaken.

7. CATCHMENT AREA TREATMENT PLAN

Silt Yield Index (SYI) method has been used to prioritize sub-watershed in a

catchment area for treatment. The area under very high and high erosion

categories is to be treated at the project proponent cost. In the catchment of

the proposed Ghogra Medium Irrigation Project, there is no area under very

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high erosion category. Hence, CAT plan has been suggested for high erosion

category as a part of the present EIA study, the expenses of which have to

be borne by project proponents. The area under high erosion category is

4560 ha. The details are given in Table-9.

Table-9 : Area under different erosion categories

Category Area (ha) Percentage

Medium 4290 48.48

High 4560 51.52

Total 8850 100.00

Following Engineering and Biological measures have been suggested for the

catchment area treatment.

1. Engineering measures

- Nallah Bunding

- Contour Bunding

- Angle iron barbed wire fencing

2. Biological measures

- Development of nurseries

- Plantation/afforestation - Pasture development

- Social forestry

The cost required for catchment area treatment shall be Rs. 29.60 million.

8. RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION PLAN

The provisions of the MPPKKVVA - 1985 and NRRP – 2007 have been taken

into consideration, and the best option has been recommended for

preparation of Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan for the PAFs.

MEASURES FOR REHABILITATION

The following measures are suggested to be extended as rehabilitation

measures to the PAFs losing land:

• Based on past experiences, it is observed that a land for land may not

be available in the command area. Thus it is suggested that

Rehabilitation grant may be extended in-lieu of land to PAFs losing

land.

• In case of a project involving land acquisition on behalf of a requiring

body, the affected families who have not been provided agricultural

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land shall be entitled to a rehabilitation grant equivalent to 750 days

minimum agricultural wages or such other higher amount as may be

prescribed by the appropriate Government.

• Fishing rights in the reservoirs shall be given to the affected families, if

such rights were enjoyed by them in the affected area;

• Stamp duty and other fees payable for Registration of the land allotted

to the affected families shall be borne by the requiring body.

• Land allotted to the affected families under this policy shall be free

from all encumbrances.

• Land allotted to the affected families under this policy may be in the

joint names of wife and husband of the affected family.

• In case each khatedar in the affected family is allotment of wasteland

or degraded land in lieu of the acquired land, s/he shall be entitled for

a one-time "financial assistance of not less than Rs. 15,000/ha for land

development.

• A provision of Rs. 10,000 per PAFis being kept for a one-time financial

assistance to each khatedar in the affected family for agricultural

production

• Preference to given to atleast one person per affected family in

providing employment in the project, subject to the availability of

vacancies and suitability of the affected person for the employment.

• A provision of Rs. 500/month for 6 months for one person per PAF

shall be given for training.

• Scholarship @ Rs. 500 per month to atleast 1 child per PAF for a

period of 1 year.

• A provision of Rs. 500/month for 6 months for one person per PAF

shall be given to extend other skill development opportunities to

eligible persons.

• Requiring body shall give preference to willing landless labourers and

unemployed affected persons while engaging labour in the project

during the construction phase.

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• One person from each affected family shall be offered necessary

training facilities for development of entrepreneurship, technical and

professional skills for self-employment.

BUDGET

The total budget for implementation of the Rehabilitation and

Resettlement Plan is Rs. 114.41 million. The details are given in

Table-10.

Table-10: Budget for implementation of the Rehabilitation Plan

S. No. Components of R&R Cost

(Rs.

million)

A Rehabilitation Plan

1. Land required under “land for land” option = 332 ha irrigated land in the command area

2. Land development cost in case wasteland or

degraded land is allotted

10.89

3. Financial assistance for agricultural production 7.26

4. Training to take on suitable jobs 2.18

5. Scholarships 4.36

6. Other Skill Development 2.18

7. Training facilities for development of

entrepreneurship, technical and professional

skills for self-employment

4.36

8. Rehabilitation Grant - in case “land for land” or “jobs in project” are not given

81.68

Sub-Total [A] 112.91

B Project Monitoring & Evaluation [B] 1.50

Total [A+B] 114.41

Payment of compensation of acquired properties

A. Private lands:

SUBMERGENCE AREA • Compensation for irrigated land @ Rs. 12.5 lakh/ha

• Compensation for unirrigated land @ Rs. 6.25 lakh /ha

AREA TO BE ACQUIRED FOR CANAL NETWORK

• Compensation for irrigated land @ Rs. 286411/ha

• Compensation for unirrigated land @ Rs. 157894/ha

In addition compensation for wells and trees will also be paid.

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9. LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The area development activities proposed as a part of the plan given in

following paragraphs:

Upgradation of educational facilities

The following activities are proposed under Local Area Development Plan:

• Up-gradation of school fixtures, equipment • School bus service

Improvement of Public Health Facilities

• Furniture, Beds and other items • Up-gradation of Pathological laboratory

• Up-gradation of operation theater (labor room)

An amount of Rs. 7.5 million is being made for implementation of the LADP

Activities. The details are shown in Table-11.

Table 11: Budget for implementation of Local Area Development Plan

S.

No.

Items Budget

(Rs. million)

1 Construction/ Up-gradation schools in Study Area 5.5

2 Improvement of Public Health Facility 2.0

Total 7.5

10. DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following measures have been suggested as a part of the Disaster

Management Plan:

• Dam Safety and Maintenance Manual • Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

• Administration and Procedural Aspects

• Preventive Action

• Communication System • Notifications

• Evacuations Plans and Evacuation Team

• Public Awareness for Disaster Mitigation • Management after receding of Flood Water

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11. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

An Environmental Monitoring Programme should be undertaken during

construction and operation phase of the project. The details of environmental

monitoring programme are given in Table-12.

Table-12: Details of Environmental Monitoring Programme

S.

No.

Particulars Parameters Frequency Location

1. Water pH, Turbidity, Total

Dissolved Solids,

Calcium, Magnesium,

Chlorides, Sulphate, Nitrates, Iron, DO,

BOD, COD etc.

Pre monsoon

Season and

Post

monsoon season

Reservoir.

2. Treated Waste Water from

STP

pH, BOD, COD, TSS, and Oil & Grease.

Once every month

Before and after

treatment

from STP

3. Erosion & Siltation

Soil erosion rates, stability of bank

embankment, etc.

Twice a year (pre & post

monsoon

Season)

--

4. Ecology Status of afforestation

programmes

Once in 5 years

--

5. Fisheries Phytoplanktons, zooplanktons,

benthic life, fish

composition

Twice a year

Reserviors.

6. Incidence of water-related

diseases

Cause and control measures for various

diseases

Once in a year

Settlements around

Reservoirs and

in command areas

7 Meteorological

Parameters

Temperature,

rainfall,

humidity, cloud cover, wind speed

and direction, Solar

Insolation

Continuous At a location

close to dam

site

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12. COST ESTIMATES

12.1 COST FOR IMPLEMENTING ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

The total amount to be spent for implementation of Environmental

Management Plan (EMP) is Rs. 216.74 million. This budget excludes the

compensation to be given for acquired properties. The details are given in

Table-13.

Table-13: Cost for Implementing Environmental Management Plan

S.

No.

Item Cost

(Rs. million)

1. Environmental Management in labour camp 0.60

2. Restoration of Quarry sites 10.60

3. Restoration and Landscaping of construction sites 3.00

4. Water Pollution Control 1.50

5. Air Pollution Control 2.72

6. Bio-diversity conservation Plan 10.81

7. Fisheries Management Plan 20.30

8. Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan 114.41#

9. Local Area Development Plan 7.50

10. Catchment Area Treatment Plan 29.60

11. Disaster Management Plan 15.0

12. Purchase of meteorological instruments 0.70

Total 216.74 Note:# Excluding cost for compensation of acquired properties

12.2 COST FOR IMPLEMENTING ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

PROGRAMME

The cost required for implementation of the Environmental Monitoring

Programme in operation phase is of the order of Rs.2.6 million/year. The

details are given in Table-14.

Table-14: Cost for Implementing Environmental Monitoring

Programme

S. No Item Cost

(Rs. million/year)

1 Water quality 0.10

2 Ecology 1.00

3 Fisheries 1.00

4 Incidence of water related diseases 0.50

Total 2.60