DAM REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (DRIP) II

(Funded by World Bank)

MAHI BAJAJ SAGAR DAM

ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL DUE DILIGENCE REPORT

March 2020

Office of Additional Chief Engineer

Water Resources Department
Government of Rajasthan
Water Resources Zone, Jaipur-302001
Tel: 0141-2702353, e-mail: acejpr.wr@gmail.com
 CONTENTS
Page No.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW 1
1.2 SUB-PROJECT DESCRIPTION – MAHI BAJAJ SAGAR DAM 2
1.3 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT AND SCHEDULE 9
1.4 PURPOSE OF ESDD 9
1.5 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY OF ESDD 10

CHAPTER 2: INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENT OF IA

2.1 POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK 11
2.2 DESCRIPTION OF INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 11

CHAPTER 3: ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS

3.1 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 13
3.2 PROTECTED AREA 14
3.3 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT 14
3.4 CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 15

CHAPTER 4: ACTIVITY WISE ENVIRONMENT & SOCIAL SCREENING, RISK AND

IMPACTS IDENTIFICATION
4.1 SUB-PROJECT SCREENING 16
4.2 STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION 20
4.3 DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY OF RISKS AND IMPACTS FROM ACTIVITIES BASED ON SCREENING 21

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 CONCLUSIONS 24
5.1.1 Risk Classification 24
5.1.2 National Legislation and WB ESS ApplicabilityScreening 24
5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS 25
5.2.1 Mitigation and Management of Risks and Impacts 25
5.2.2 Institutional Management, Monitoring and Reporting 26
 List of Tables
Table 4.1: Summary of Identified Risks/Impacts in Form SF-3 19
Table 5.1: WB ESF Standards applicable to the sub-project 24
Table 5.2: List of Mitigation Plans with responsibility and timelines 25

List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Selected Photographs of Improvement/Intervention area 7
Figure 1.2: Project Area showing major intervention locations 8
Figure 3.1: Land Use and Land Cover Map of 5 Km radius around Dam 13
Figure 3.2: Map showing location of Sitamata WLSwrtMahi Bajaj Sagar Dam 14

List of Annexures
Annexure I: Form SF1 28
Annexure II: Form SF2 30
 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

AIBP : Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Program

AIDS : Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
BOQ : Bill of Quantities
CA : Conservation Area
CAT : Catchment Area Treatment
CCA : Culturable Command Area
CC : Cement Concrete
CPMU : Central Project Management Unit
CWC : Central Water Commission
DD : Due Diligence
DSRP : Dam Safety Review Panel
DRIP : Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project
EAP : Emergency Action Plan
EMC : Engineering and Management Consultant
ESCP : Environmental and Social Commitment Plan
ESDD : Environmental and Social Due Diligence
ESMP : Environment and Social Management Plan
ESMF : Environment and Social Management Framework
ESF : Environmental and Social Framework
ESIA : Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
EMP : Environmental Management Plan
E&S : Environment & Social
ESS : Environmental and Social Standard
GBV : Gender Based Violence
GCA : Gross Command Area
GIS : Geographic Information System
GRM : Grievance Redressal Mechanism
HIV : Human Immunodeficiency Virus
IA : Implementation Agency
IGND : Indira Gandhi Nahar Division
JICA : Japan International Cooperation Agency
LMP : Labour Management Procedure
LMC : Left Main Canal
MCM : Million Cubic Meters
MDDL : Minimum Draw Down Level
MJSA : MukhyamantriJalSwavlambanAbhiyan
MWL : Maximum Water Level
NH : National Highway
OHS : Occupational Health & Safety
PDO : Project Development Objective
PA : Protected Area
PAP : Project Affected Person
PE : Physical Environment
PMC : Project Management Consultancy
PMKSY : PradhanMantriKrishiSinchayeeYojana
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
PST : Project Screening Template
RMC : Right Main Canal
RET : Rare Endangered and Threatened
SEP : Stakeholder Engagement Plan
SEA : Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
SIA : Social Impact Assessment
SC : Scheduled Castes
SF : Screening Format
SH : Sexual Harassment
SH : State Highway
SCADA : Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SEAH : Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment
SPMU : State Project Management Unit
ST : Scheduled Tribes
WQ : Water Quality
WB : World Bank
WRD : Water Resources Department
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INTRODUCTION
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1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW
The proposed Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP-2) would complement
the suite of ongoing and pipeline operations supporting India’s dam safety program. The
project would continue to finance structural improvements but would break with the
prevailing build-neglect-rebuild approach by giving greater emphasis to establishing
sustainable mechanisms for financing regular O&M and dam rehabilitation, enhancing
State capabilities to manage these critical assets through institutional strengthening, and
introducing risk-informed dam safety management. The project development objective
(PDO) is to increase the safety of selected dams and to strengthen institutional capacity for
dam safety in participating States. Project Components include:

Component 1: Rehabilitation of Dams and Appurtenant Structures: This component supports

improving the safety of dams through structural and non-structural interventions. Structural
measures could include measures for seepage reduction (e.g., grouting, geomembranes),
hydrological and structural safety measures (e.g., additional spillways, fuse plugs),
enhancing the reliability of operational facilities (e.g., gates), rehabilitating foundation
deficiencies, strengthening dam concrete/embankment structures, and improving basic dam
facilities (e.g., access roads). Non-structural measures could include standardized dam
safety instrumentation, monitoring, assessment and reporting protocols for dam health; flood
forecasting and early warning systems; integrated reservoir operations including streamflow
forecasting for climate resilient dam management; preparation and implementation of EAPs;
preparation and implementation of sediment management plans; and revised operational rule
curves to account for climate change.

Component 2: Dam Safety Institutional Strengthening: This component supports further

strengthening of dam safety management in the country through institutional modernization.
A major focus of activities under this component will be increasing the oversight of dam
safety by developing dam safety guidelines and by strengthening the capacity of various dam
safety actors to carry out the regulatory functions defined in the proposed Dam Safety Bill,
which has been passed by the LokSabha.

Component 3: Incidental Revenue Generation for sustainable operation and maintenance of

dams: This component supports identifying long-term funding needs for dam safety based on
asset management and risk assessment financing for dam safety. This component would
focus on: (i) improving the efficiency of public financing; (ii) generating alternative revenue
streams Alternative revenue streams that could be developed include tourism and water
recreational activities, fisheries, and other innovative schemes such as floating solar panels;
and (iii) establishing financing arrangements for dam safety (e.g., dedicated budget lines).

Component 4: Project Management : This component will ensure effective implementation

of project activities and monitoring and evaluating project implementation progress, outputs

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 and outcomes. The component will support: (i) establishment of the Central Project
Management Unit (CPMU), which will oversee and coordinate activities of the
implementing agencies of the project, supported by a Engineering and Management
Consultant (EMC), which is currently being procured; (ii) establishment and operations of
State level Project Management Units (SPMUs) within State implementing agencies, which
can hire experts in various fields as and when needed on a contractual basis; (iii) setting up
of a monitoring and evaluation system; and (iv) establishment of a Quality Assurance and
Quality Control system. This component will also finance consultancies, as well as related
material, office equipment and incremental operating costs. The project will provide
investment and technical support for the establishment of a Management Information
System and Information and Communication Technology systems.

1.2 SUB-PROJECT DESCRIPTION – MAHI BAJAJ SAGAR DAM

The construction of Mahi Bajaj Sagar multi-purpose Project across Mahi river was
completed in the year 1983. The dam is located in village Borkhera, Tehsil & District
Banswara of Rajasthan to provide the Irrigation, hydro-power and domestic water supply.
The reservoir spread over an area of 142.9 Sq. Km. The dam supplies
Domestic/Municipal/Industrial water to the tune of 119.77 MCM serving 1.01 lakh
population besides Irrigation supplies to 125,000 ha Gross Command Area (80,000 ha CCA)
and 140 MW hydro power with Average Annual Energy Generation of 31.71 MU. The
average power generation of the project is 33 MW with installed capacity of 2 x 25 MW at
PH-I and 2 x 45 MW at PH-II. Powerhouse I is located at about 8 Km from the dam at
Bortalab and Powerhouse II is located about 40 Km from dam along LMC on the bank of
Anas River. Two main canals are RMC & LMC having length 71.72 km & 39.95 km
respectively. The project site is located on Mahi River about 16 Km. North-East of Banswara
town in Rajasthan. Salient features of the project area as reported below:

Project Mahi Bajaj Sagar Multi-purpose Project

River Mahi river
Lat/Long 230 37' 09''/ 740 33' 00''
GCA 125,000 ha
CCA 80,000 ha
Annual water supply 119.77 MCM
Catchment Area 6149 sq km
Main Dam
Type Earthen cum Masonry Dam
Length 3109 m (435 m masonry & 2674 m embankment)
Top elevation 284.50 m
Height of dam above lowest river bed level 43 m
Lowest river bed level 241.50 m
Spillway
Type Ogee spillway
Length 300 m
Location of spillway from RD 2387.75 m to RD 2687.75 m
Crest level 268.50 m
Number of bays 16
Discharge capacity at MWL 23270 cumec
Size of spillway gate 15 m wide and 13 m high
Reservoir

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 Project Mahi Bajaj Sagar Multi-purpose Project
Maximum water level 281.50 m
Full Reservoir Level 281.50 m
MDDL 259 m
Live storage 1833.56 MCM
Gross storage 2180.40 MCM
Reservoir spread area 142.90 sq km
Year of start of construction 1973
Date of completion 31/10/1983
Year of first impoundment 06/10/1984

View of the Dam

Proposed Interventions/ Activities and Intended Outcomes

Dam Safety Review Panel (DSRP) constituted by CWC, Government of India has made a visit
to Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam on 17/01/2018 and recommended measure to improve the safety
and performance of dam and associated appurtenances in a sustainable manner, and also
to strengthen the dam safety institutional set-up.

The objectives of the project are to be achieved through investments for physical and
technological improvement activities, managerial upgrading of dam operations,
management and maintenance, with accompanying institutional reforms. The project will
improve the safety and operational performance of dam and mitigate risks to ensure safety
of downstream population and property.The following rehabilitation proposals as
described in the PST have been formulated based on DSRP recommendations and these
proposals form the basis for preparation of present ESDD report.

Civil Work including Paint

1. Restoration & Renovation of Berm on D/S of Left Flank & Right Flank of Earthen Dam
2. Cleaning and washing of drainage holes with compressed air and re-drilling of choked
holes in foundation gallery of Mahi Main Dam.
3. Renovation of centralized control system for operating of 16 Nos. Radial crest gates of
Mahi Main dam
4. Restoration of D/S toe drain of Earthen dam left flank from RD 70 m to 2320.25 m. of
Mahi Dam site
5. Painting of 16 radialcrest gates with hoist system, 40 Ton gantry crane & 9 Nos. stop log
gate of Mahi main dam
6. Construction of Security Wall of Mahi Dam Site from RD '0' M to 3324.80
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7. Construction of Control Room for instrumentation at Mahi Dam
8. Renovation & Restoration staircase &Painting of foundation Gallery at Mahi Main Dam
9. Renovation & Restoration of Outlet Drains of L/S & R/S Earthen Dam at Mahi Main Dam
10. Repair of Parapet Wall on Spillway Portion of Mahi Dam
11. Shotcreting work of trough L/S and R/S of Mahi Main Dam
12. Restoration & Renovation of Stairs on D/S of Right side of Dam
13. Renovation of Trufing on down Stream Slope of Earthen Dam Left Flank from RD 0 To
2320.25 M. and Right Flank from RD 2755.25 To 3108 M.
14. Extension of Existing (L/S & R/S) Wing Walls of D/S Mahi Dam Site
15. Restoration and Strengthening of pitching on U/s Slope of Earth Dam left flank from RD
20.00 M. to 2320.00 M & Right flank from RD 2755.00 M. to 2850.00 M. of Mahi Dam
16. Wall painting with plastic Emulsion paint on the Parapet wall of spillway bridge& Non
over flow portion left flank and right flank at Mahi main dam from RD 0 to 3108 M.
17. White washing, colour washing and General repairing of Residential colony at Mahi
dam
18. Renovation/Repair L/s & R/s Gallery Room and Control Room at Mahi Dam.
19. Finishing Wall with Water Proofing Cement paint at Kagadi Pick Up Weir
20. Cleaning and washing of drainage holes with compressed air and re-drilling of choked
holes in foundation Drainage gallery of Power House No. 1 In take Structure
21. Restoration and Strengthening of pitching on U/s Slope of Saddle Dam 1 to 5.
22. Providing & Fixing Inter Locking Tiles At Kagadi Pick Up Weir Area and nearby RMC
Main Gate.
23. Construction of Room for Power House at Mahi Dam

Electro-mechanical Work
24. Replacement of delivery pipe system of foundation gallery of Mahi dam
25. Operation and maintenance arrangement of 16 Nos. Radial Crest Gates with hoist & 40
Ton gantry crane of Mahi Main Dam for 5 Years
26. Providing and installing of Stop Log Gate at Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam
27. Repairs of hoist of Mahi Dam
28. Supplying and replacement of wire rope of 16 Nos. radial gates of Mahi main dam.
29. Supply and fixing of bottom and side rubber seal of dam and Radial gate (16 Nos.)
30. Providing & Fixing adequate Moving Gantry at Kagadi Pick Up Weir
31. Replacing the existing wire rope lifting system by new screw lifting system & supply and
fixing of rubber seal for Right Main Canal Head Regulator Gates at Kagdi Pickup Weir.
32. Supplying and installation of 250 KVAR generator at Mahi Dam

Non-structural Measures
33. Early Flood Warning System
34. Integrated Flood Forecasting System
35. Modified Reservoir Operations
36. Emergency Action Plan

Basic facilities improvement:

37. Construction of Guard Room Near "0" Chain Gate Mahi Dam Site

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38. Restoration of link road from R/L Flank RD 3109 to R/L Site Gallery Mahi Dam
39. Restoration of link road from Old Rest House to Gallery at Mahi Dam
40. Maintenance of Inspection Bungalow at Mahi Dam site for the year
41. Restoration of link road from colony circle to "0" chain rest house Mahi Dam
42. Renovation and Restoration of Road Top of Earthen Dam Left Flank RD 10.0M to
2320.25 at Mahi Dam
43. Renovation and Restoration of Road Top of Earthen Dam Left Flank RD 2755.25M to
3109 at Mahi Dam
44. Providing LED Street light at Earthen Dam, Main Dam & Campus at Mahi Dam
45. Providing LED Street light at Earthen Dam, Main Dam & Campus at Mahi Dam
46. Supplying and fixing commissioning accessories with High mast light at colony circle
with 4 Nos. additional LED lights for existing High mast light near Generator house at
Mahi dam.
47. Supply & Fixing LED Light at Kagadi Pick Up Weir
48. Provision of Security arrangements & vehicle for Mahi dam site

Instrumentation, SCADA, Surveillance system, etc

49. Providing, Fixing, Testing and commissioning of "Electro laser Digital Water Level
Recorder." & Display Unit" (Di.-Meter) for Mahi Dam &Kagdi Pick Up Weir Reservoir.
50. Providing and installing Instruments at Mahi Dam
51. Providing and installing of lightning Arrester at Mahi Dam
52. Restoration & Renovation of V-notches on D/S of Left Flank of Earthen Dam
53. Equipment for control room (Server, display units, Desktop/computers, Laptop for
taking reading at field)

Figures 1.1 and 1.2 provide photographs of key infrastructure proposed for rehabilitation
works and also major interventions locations.

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Figure 1.1: Selected Photographs of Improvement/Intervention area

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Figure 1.2: Project Area showing major intervention locations

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1.3 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENT AND SCHEDULE
As can be seen from the list of activities proposed under dam rehabilitation project; these
activities can be divided into civil work, electro-mechanical work, instrumentation and non-
structural measures such as Emergency Action Plan and Early Flood Warning with a view to
improve dam safety.

Civil work will be carried out by contractor(s) as these are labour intensive activities and
would be completed over a period of 3 years. SPMU will hire contractor(s) based on item
rate and get the work executed. Timing of execution of certain activities will depend on
weather condition including discharge in the river during monsoon. Monsoon period will be
avoided for executing civil and electromechanical work. Typically, civil work on upstream
body of dam will be planned when the reservoir level is low i.e. during lean/pre-monsoon
season (typically January to April). Downstream work such as repair of training walls, repair
of spillway glacis, etc. will be done when the water level is not increasing and the
requirement of gate opening will not be envisaged for few months. This will be done
typically during post monsoon season when water level in reservoir is continuously
dropping. These activities can be undertaken during December to April. Electromechanical
work such as repair of hoists and maintenance of gates will be done through specialised
agency to be hired for the purpose. Non-structural intervention such preparation EAP, will
be done through expert consultants.

1.4 PURPOSE OF ESDD

The overall project (DRIP II) was categorized as High Risk as per the internal Environment
and Social Risk Classification of the Bank. The Environment and Social Due Diligence has
been conducted to use it as a tool for decision-making on the sub-project with the
following specific objectives:
i. To identify, evaluate and manage the environment and social risks and impacts of the
sub-project in a manner consistent with the ESSs;
ii. To adopt a mitigation hierarchy approach to the project’s E&S risks i.e. a) anticipate
and avoid risks and impacts; b) minimize or reduce risks and impacts to acceptable
levels, if not avoidable; c) once risks and impacts have been minimized or reduced,
mitigate; and (d) where significant residual impacts remain, compensate for or offset
them, where technically and financially feasible;
iii. To help identify differentiated impacts on the disadvantaged or vulnerable and to
identify differentiated measures to mitigate such impacts, wherever applicable;
iv. To assess the relevance and applicability of environmental and social institutions,
systems, laws, regulations and procedures in the assessment, development and
implementation of projects, whenever appropriate; identify gaps, if any exist, and
v. To assess borrower’s existing capacity, gaps therein, and identify areas for enhanced
capacity towards management of E&S risks.
vi. based on the categorization of Environment and Social risks and impacts of the Dam
sub-project, to determine whether ESIA is to be carried out using independent third-
party agency or a generic ESMP customized to mitigate E&S risks and impacts will
suffice.

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1.5 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY OF ESDD
The following approach has been adopted for ESDD:
i. Study sub-project information, proposed interventions, their magnitude and locations
and carry out assessment of each proposed intervention to identify the magnitude of
E&S risk and impacts;
ii. Review relevance and applicability of national and state legal requirements and
Bank’s ESF policy, standards and directives and preliminary assessment of
applicability of legal requirement and ESS framework (2-8)
iii. Conduct site visit to understand baseline environment and social settings, proposed
activities under the sub-project, their location and sensitivity, if any.
iv. present key baseline data essential for impact assessment in immediate vicinity area
of proposed interventions from secondary sources, such as land-use, protected areas
in vicinity, ascertain presence of indigenous (schedule tribe)/vulnerable people, etc.
v. Undertake institutional assessment to identify existing capacities & relevant gaps to
manage E&S risks and impacts
vi. Conduct preliminary stakeholder consultations to help identify potential
stakeholders; to provide information on the proposed interventions; to identify issues
and concerns; and ascertain appropriate mechanisms for continued engagement
vii. Carry out activity wise environment and social screening and identify risks and
impacts. Classify the sub-project based on risk level (low, moderate or substantial and
high) and recommend commensurate plans/measures to meet identified risks and
impacts.

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 Chapter INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK AND
2 CAPACITY ASSESSMENT OF IA
2.1 POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK
India has well defined environmental and social regulatory framework. The regulation
applicability depends on nature of work and location of work. Broadly legislation can be
divided into four categories viz environmental, forests, wildlife conservation and social. The
applicability analysis of regulations pertaining to all the above four categories was carried
out. The applicability of World Bank ESF comprising, 10 ESSs (ESS1 to ESS10) to the
proposed rehabilitation proposals and Standard specific requirements were analyzed.
Further, a comparison of national environmental and social regulations versus World
Bank’s ESS was been carried out along with the gap analysis. Applicability of Indian
regulations, World Bank’s ESS along with comparison and gap analysis is discussed in ESMF.

Central Water Commission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India has prepared
“Operational Procedures for Assessing and Managing Environmental Impacts in Existing
Dam Projects” as a guiding document for the dam owners to systematically address in
advance the environmental safeguard requirements and have discussed in detail all
applicable legal requirement. Reference has been drawn from this document as well, while
carrying out applicability analysis.

Indian environmental regulation requiring environment clearance is for new dam projects
specifically for the purpose of hydropower generation and/or irrigation projects and vary
with generation capacity for hydropower projects and culturable command area served by
irrigation projects. Forest related clearances becomes applicable, if new or any
modification in any existing project require diversion of forest land for non-forestry
purposes. Wildlife Clearance process gets triggered if the project is in proximity to
protected area or activities are proposed within protected or conservation areas.

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

The sub-project will be implemented by Water Resources Department (WRD, Rajasthan.
The department has two distinct divisions – IGND (Indira Gandhi Nahar Division) and Water
Resources Division. Water Resources Division who will be responsible for implementing
the project is headed by Principal Secretary. The mandate of WRD is:
 Construction of major, medium and minor irrigation projects,
 Operation and maintenance of existing tanks, canals and other irrigation structures are
the prime function of the Irrigation Department.
 Flood control measures and floods related remedial measures are also assigned to the
Irrigation Department.
 Construction of irrigation structures under various special schemes like PMKSY, MJSA,
AIBP, JICA etc. are entrusted to the Irrigation department.
 Collection of revenue pertaining to sale of water from tanks irrigating more than 1000
ha. of land is done by the Irrigation Department. However, collection of irrigation

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 charges in respect of tanks Engineering irrigating less than 1000 ha. is assigned to the
Patwaris of the Revenue Department.
 Construction and maintenance of the rest houses of irrigation department, office
buildings, residential buildings of the staff, gardens, parks, roads etc.

WRD Rajasthan do not have inhouse expertise to address E&S issues. Presently, Chief
Engineer at SPMU and Executive Engineer at dam level look after these aspects.

Presently, no formal system is established for dealing with external complaint or a formal
GRM. There is no internal complaint committee as per Sexual Harassment Act either at
dam level or SPMU level, however, such complaints can be made to the head of the
department.

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 Chapter ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
3 AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS
Assessment of physical, ecological and socio-economic conditions at dam site and
immediate surrounding has been carried out based on secondary information and site
observations; as discussed below.

3.1 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Land Use/ Land Cover

To understand the project surrounding area and environmental sensitivity of the same,
land use/ land cover map of 5 km project surrounding area was prepared. The classified
land use/ land cover map is shown at Figure 3.1. As can be seen from the map, present
land use upstream of dam is mainly waterbody (reservoir), on downstream side along both
the banks, there is agriculture land and forest land. Settlement in terms of villages can also
be located on the map. Villages within 5 Km from dam include Borkhera, Katiyor,
Kherabaraand Sanpura on left bank and Tamtiya on right bank.

Figure 3.1: Land Use and Land Cover Map of 5 Km radius around Dam

Natural Hazards
Potential of natural hazards such as flooding and earthquake is not significant. Project is
designed for a design flood value of 25590 cumec, revised design flood has been worked
as 23328 cumec by CWC i.e. there is no increase. Project falls in earthquake zone II, there
is no revision and dam design has taken care of this aspect as well. Bureau
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 of Indian Standards [IS 1893 (Part I):2002], has grouped the country into four seismic
zones, viz. Zone II, III, IV and V. Zone II is the least active and Zone V is the most active.

3.2 PROTECTED AREA

Nearest Protected Area

Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary is about 46.3 km from the Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam. The location
of Sitamata WLS in relation to Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam is shown below. The location of
Sitamata WLS in relation to Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam is given at Figure 3.2.

Figure 3.2: Map showing location of Sitamata WLS wrtMahi Bajaj Sagar Dam

3.3 SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

The dam is located in district Banswara, which is one of the six districts, those comes
under Udaipur division. The district has five sub-divisions. There are five Tehsil
Headquarters in the district. For the purpose of the implementation of rural development
projects/Schemes under Panchayati Raj System, the district is divided in the 8 Panchayat
Samitis (Blocks). Block Development Officer or Vikas Adhikari is the Controlling Officer of
each of the Panchayat Samiti to serve as extension and developmental executive at block
level. The brief demographic characteristic of the district is given in the table below:

No. of Households 3,67,797 Household Size 5

Total Population 17,97,485 Population (0-6 age) 3,25,283
Male 9,07,754 Boys (0-6 age) 1,68,225

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 Female 8,89,731 Girls (0-6 age) 1,57,058
TSex Ratio 980 Sex Ratio (0-6) 934
Population (SC) 80,091 Population (ST) 13,72,999
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Male 40,639 Male 6,90,476
eFemale 39,452 Female 6,82,523
Literates 8,29,343 Literacy Rate 56.3
pMale 5,13,854 Male 69.5
rFemale 3,15,489 Female 43.1
oNo. of Workers 9,16,574 Cultivators 5,46,569 (59.6%)
j Male 4,82,236 Agricultural Labours 1,99,370 (21.8%)
Female 4,34,338 Household Industrial Workers 19,818 (2.2%)
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No. of Main Workers 5,42,983 Other Workers 1,50,817 (16.5%)
cNo. of Marginal Workers 3,73,591
t Source: Census of India, 2011 (District Handbook)

district i.e. Banswara is fully tribal district under Schedule V 1. There is significant Schedule
Tribe population (over 77%) in and around the dam. Although, there will be no physical
interventions outside the dam, these households will be covered during the preparation of
overall Emergency Action Plan for Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam.

3.4 CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

List of National Monuments in Rajasthan and list of State Protected monuments in
Rajasthan have 1been reviewed. There are no protected monuments in the entire district.

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Scheduled Areas are areas in India with a preponderance of tribal population subject to a special governance mechanism wherein
the central government plays a direct role in safeguarding cultural and economic interests of scheduled tribes in the area

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 Chapter ACTIVITY WISE ENVIRONMENT &
4 SOCIAL SCREENING, RISK AND
IMPACTS IDENTIFICATION
4.1 SUB-PROJECT SCREENING
The subproject screening was undertaken based on site visits and followed a set
methodology. Process of risk /impacts identification was done using two step Screening
process. Step II identifies the applicable sub-project activities, preconstruction stage and
construction stage’s major auxiliary or interventions related risks and impacts within the
impact zone. Step II conducts an analysis of extent of risk viz low, moderate, substantial
and high associated with various sub activities related to each activity that was identified
through Step I. All these were then summarized to arrive at overall dam sub-project risk
category. Description of each step of screening as per formats, and the outcome of each
step is given below.

Step I Screening (using Form SF-1): Sub-Project Component, Construction Support

Preparatory Intervention related vs Nature of risk/impact

Scoping exercise was carried out to select the applicability of each activity based on the
interventions proposed in the sub-project PST. Applicable interventions were further
classified based on the location i.e. within dam area or outside the dam area and for each
applicable intervention likely nature of risks and impacts has been listed. Each activity was
reviewed for the applicability location of applicable activity as within dam area or beyond
dam area for likely risks and impacts.

Screening indicated that all project components related activities are limited to within the
dam area/premises. Due to nature of these activities, there will be likely impacts will be on
physical environment in terms of air pollution, noise pollution and waste generation. None
of the proposed structural interventions, does not involve acquisition of private land
and/or private assets. These activities in no way cause restriction on access to land or use
of resources by local communities and there is no economic displacement envisaged due
to the sub-project. Activities interfacing with water bodies – river/reservoir will have risk of
spillage of chemicals, construction material, and debris leading to water pollution and
impacts on fishes.

Pre-construction and construction stage major auxiliary or preparatory intervention are

within dam area as well as beyond dam area. Deployment and haulage of heavy
machinery, setting up of workshop, operation of concrete mixture and heavy pumps will be
within dam area. Other activities such as labour camps and debris disposal will be beyond
dam area. Activities involving machinery and equipment will have OHS risks and impacts on
physical environment. Transportation of material, debris disposal and labour camps are
likely to generate pollution and impact on physical environment.

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Project will involve project managers and supervisors, contracted workers – these would
also include Migrant workers as all the required labour will not be fully supplied locally for
a number of reasons, such as worker unavailability and lack of technical skills and capacity.
Construction contractors are expected to stay at/near dam, set up construction equipment
and machinery near work location at pre-determined /approved sites. Influx of skilled
migrant labour, albeit few in numbers, for construction works is likely. The labour will
operate from outside the dam premises, hence risk of SEA/SH is likely.

Proposed non-structural interventions include Emergency Action Plan, Early Warning

System and Flood Forecasting System, etc. In case of these interventions relating to early
flood warning systems having siren systems, broadcasting facilities and Emergency Action
Plans, project will reach out to the disadvantaged and vulnerable persons and groups and
involve them mainly during implementation. During preparation of EAP, dam break
scenario will be simulated and inundation map prepared to delineate the potential risk
area in case of an emergency situation. Similarly, during flood release scenario by gate
opening, area inundated will be delineated by simulation. Population in vulnerable areas
under different release scenario will be identified and contacted through public
consultation meetings. Communities will be made aware about the warning systems and
do’s and dont’s during such scenarios.

Output of this screeningis enclosed as Annexure I.

Step II Screening (using Form SF-2): All applicable activities identified as having potential
risks/Impacts that were identified through Step I screening, are further screened for
associated sub-activity and evaluated for the extent of risk. Sub-activity’s Risk/Impact
intensity is further categorised as Low (L), Moderate (M), Substantial (S) or High (H) based
on following criteria:

Low: Localized, temporary and negligible

Moderate: Temporary, or short term and reversible under control
Substantial: Medium term, covering larger impact zone, partially reversible
High: Significant, non- reversible, long term and can only be
contained/compensated

Occupational Health and safety is treated as Moderate by default as its risk effect can be
managed by adopting defined guidelines.

Analysis of extent of risk/impact for sub- activities resulted in identification of following

activities as having Moderate Risk/impact.
1. Restoration and Strengthening of pitching on U/s Slope of Earth Dam left flank from RD
20.00 M. to 2320.00 M & Right flank from RD 2755.00 M. to 2850.00 M. of Mahi Dam.
2. Restoration and Strengthening of pitching on U/s Slope of Saddle Dam 1 to 5
3. Painting of 16 radialcrest gates with hoist system, 40 Ton gantry crane & 9 Nos. stop log
gate of Mahi main dam

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4. Wall painting with plastic Emulsion paint on the Parapet wall of spillway bridge& Non
over flow portion left flank and Right flank at Mahi main dam from RD 0 to 3108 M.
5. White washing, color washing and General repairing of Residential colony at Mahi dam
6. Finishing Wall with Water Proofing Cement paint at Kagadi Pick Up Weir
7. Operation and maintenance arrangement of 16 Nos. Radial Crest Gates with hoist & 40
Ton gantry crane of Mahi Main Dam for 5 Years
8. Providing and installing of Stop Log Gate at Mahi Dam
9. Repairs of hoist of Mahi Dam
10. Providing & Fixing adequate Moving Gantry at Kagadi Pick Up Weir
11. Labour Camps involved (location within dam premises or outside)
12. Major Debris Disposal involved

All other activities are categorized as low risk activities. E&S risks in none of the sub-
activities for this sub-project is categorized as either Substantial or High risk. The outcome
of Screening is enclosed as Annexure II. In case of GBV/SEAH, this site assessment fed into
the Risk Assessment Tool that was used for Dam specific GBV/SEAH risk assessment and
score came to 10.25 – Low risk.

The outcome of Screening is enclosed as Annexure II

Based on consideration of all the above, summary of Risk/Impact (as per outcome of SF-2)
is summarised for major sub-project activities under Table 4.1 below.

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 Table 4.1: Summary of Identified Risks/Impacts in Form SF-3
Project Activity Environment Risks Social Risks
Air, Pollution General Protected Other RET Fish and Land Tribal Labour Cultural SEA/SH OH and
water, downstream Ecology Area (Wild species (flora Aquatic heritage Safety to
noise, and Life and fauna) life within Labour/
land use, upstream Sanctuaries, outside dam Community
Soil, National Park protected water
Resource and other areas body
use natural
habitat even
if not
protected)
Civil (within Dam M L L None None M L L M L M M
Boundary )
Electro Mechanical M L L None None L L L M L M M
Instrumental SCADA, L L L None None L L L L L L L
surveillance
Painting M M L None None M L L M L M M
Road work M L L None None L L L M L M M
Safety measures L L L None None L L M L L L L
(Siren, Lighting)
Major Civil Work M L L None None L L L M L M M
extending beyond
Dam Area Like
training Structure
Major debris M L L None None L L L M L M M
disposal
Labour camps M L L None None L L L M L M L

Criteria for Risk Evaluation:

Low: Localized, temporary and Negligible
Moderate: temporary, or short term and reversible under control
Substantial: medium term, covering larger impact zone, partially reversible
High: significant, non- reversible, long term and can only be contained/compensated
Occupational Health and safety: it will be treated as Moderate by default as OHS effect can be kept controlled and with negligible effect with adoption of defined guidelines,

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4.2 STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION
Stakeholder consultations was conducted aspartof environmental and social impact
assessments. The purpose was to:
a. provide initial information to the communities on the proposed project interventions
and particularly the non-structural interventions;
b. help identify potential stakeholders who are involved at this stage and will be involved
a later stage.
c. ascertain if there are any legacy issues relating to displacement, resettlement, etc.
d. elicit their responses in relation to key non-structural interventions such as early
warning systems, emergency action plans
e. identify mechanisms that would be deployed to engage with different stakeholders
and

A stakeholder consultation meeting was conducted at dam on 18/01/2020. It was

attended by permanent staff of the borrower (WRD) working at dam, workers from nearby
villagesand locals.

Following is the outcome of the stakeholder consultation meeting:

1. Agriculture is still the main occupation of people around the dam
2. The counterpart staff are well aware of the interventions proposed in the PST and the
execution plan. The counterpart staff require awareness/operational training on ESF
and related compliances prior to procurement process.
3. The participants have affirmatively communicated that they are aware of the proposed
works being taken up with WB support
4. The participants informed that the dam is their lifeline and works to strengthen will
only benefit them and their next generation by providing water supply for both
irrigation and drinking as well as power.
5. It is learnt that around 100 boats operate in the dam for fishing. The tribal fishermen
collect the fish and sell to the contractors at a designated rate by the government. This

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 arrangement is made to protect the tribal fishermen from possible exploitation and
assure regular income to local’s tribal population. The proposed interventions do not
interfere either directly or indirectly and no disruptions are anticipated.
6. The boundary fencing component will not be obstructing access to facilities/ livelihoods
of the local communities.
7. The participants stated that no accidents/ disaster related incidents ever took place in
their know-how.
8. The link road from colony circle to "0" chain rest house Mahi Dam is also used by local
communities. Renovation of the road is welcomed by them.

Based on these findings relating to both structural and non-structural interventions,

potential stakeholders were categorized as Affected Stakeholders, Other Interested
Stakeholders, and Disadvantaged & Vulnerable Stakeholder.

Affected Stakeholders: There are no affected persons who shall be directly or indirectly
adversely affected by the proposed interventions.

Other Interested Stakeholders: In relation to structural interventions, these would

becontractors, project management consultants, regulatory bodies/institutional
stakeholders such as revenue, environmental authorities, etc. In relation to non-structural
interventions, these would be communities living downstream including farmers, village
heads (Sarpanchs), community leaders, district administration, police, state disaster
management authority, revenue department, electronic and print media, etc. These
communities would be key stakeholders requiring to be involved in the preparation and
implementation of EAP.

Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Stakeholders: Illiterate persons, physically challenged,

women and elderly would be key stakeholders – requiring special focus and outreach to
ensure that they are well informed about the provisions of the EAP.

Communities welcomed such interactions and indicated that they would prefer Dam
authorities conduct one such face -to- face meeting once a month at a convenient location
to inform of developments/interventions relevant to them. They welcomed other means
of information such as advertisements in the local papers etc., but preferred to have face
to face interactions at least once a month.

4.3 DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY OF RISKS AND IMPACTS FROM ACTIVITIES BASED

ON SCREENING
Based on the above screening analysis, potential impacts and risks from the sub-project are
summarised below:

Environmental Impacts and Risks

1. Environment risks and impacts, as assessed above, for various project activities under
this sub-project are categorised as Low and Moderate due to localised nature of

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 proposed activities i.e. activities remain limited to dam area or KagdiWier except for
labour camp, transportation of material and muck/debris disposal.
2. Execution of civil and electromechanical work within dam body will generate localised
impacts on physical environment and resource use; pose risk of exposure of workers
requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
3. Civil work interfaced with water body such as work on upstream face of dam pose risk
of water pollution and impact on fish fauna.
4. Generation of hazardous waste such as empty paint containers from paint work pose
risk of exposure of workers while handling and require careful disposal at authorised
sites.
5. Construction and demolition waste and muck from excavation require careful disposal
at pre-identified and approved site (by E&S Experts of IA) to minimise the risk of
pollution on this count.

Social Impacts and Risks

1. As the interventions are within the dam premises and on the dam structure, there shall
be no adverse impact on land and assets due to any sub-component or sub-activities
2. The dam is located in the Schedule V area and there are Scheduled Tribe households in
the downstream areas. These households shall not be directly impacted by project in
any manner. These ST households will be taken into account during the preparation of
Emergency Action Plan. A tribal development plan will be prepared as part of ESMP.
3. Influx of migrant labour will be low as these works require only few e.g. 30-50 but very
skilled labour Also these workers will mostly operate from labour camps within the
dam premises and hence there would be minimal interface with communities and
therefore significantly lower SEAH/GBV risks
4. Also waste generation from labour colony can pollute drinking water sources of
community.
5. Labour related risk would include:
 Safety issues while at work like injuries/accidents/ fatalities leading to even death,
while at work; Occupational health and safety risks due to exposure of workers to
unsafe conditions while working at heights, working using lifts, handling of
equipment and machinery, exposure to air and noise pollution etc. will be
addressed through OHS guidelines.
 Short terms effects due to exposure to dust and noise levels, while atwork
 Long term effects on life due to exposure to chemical /hazardouswastes
 Inadequate accommodation facilities at work force camps, including inadequate
sanitation and health facilities
 Non-payment of wages
 Discrimination in Employment (e.g. abrupt termination of the employment, working
conditions, wages or benefits etc.)
 Sexual harassment at work
 Absence or inadequate or inaccessible emergency response system for rescue of
labour/workforce in situations of natural calamities.
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  Health risks of labour relating to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases

Inaddition,otherrisksthatwouldbeapplicableforalltypesofworkerswouldbeasfollows:
 Unclear terms and conditions of employment
 Discrimination and denial of equal opportunity in hiring and
promotions/incentives/training opportunities
 Denial for workers’ rights to form worker’s organizations, etc.
 Absence of a grievance mechanism for labour to seek redressal of their
grievances/issues
 No impacts are envisaged on cultural heritage as works shall not be undertaken in
their vicinity or result in any impact.

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 Chapter CONCLUSIONS AND
5 RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 CONCLUSIONS

5.1.1 Risk Classification

As per the ESDD exercise, risks/impacts that have been identified relate to Water Quality,
Fisheries, Occupational Health, Physical Environment, labour and SEAH/GBV. The
summarised environmental and social risks of identified activities with level of risk is
presented in previous chapter.These risks are low to moderate order and localised, short
term and temporary in nature which can be managed with simple ESMP and guidelines.
Environment risks of air, water, noise, land use, soil and resource use for most of the
activities as well as social risks of labour and OHS to labour/community are Moderate.
Environment risks of pollution downstream and upstream along with that of fish and
aquatic life are categorised as Moderate for paint work due to interface with water bodies.
Environmental risk relating to Labour camp has been flagged as Moderate on environment
and land.

Hence the overall risk of this sub-project Dam is categorized as Moderate.

5.1.2 National Legislation and WB ESS Applicability Screening

The applicability analysis of GoI legal and regulatory framework indicates that while, there
are various legislation which will have to be followed by the contractor for the protection
of environment, occupational health and safety of workers and protection of workers and
employment terms. None of Indian legislation is applicable warranting obtaining clearance
prior to start of construction/improvement work. Five ESS standards are found relevant to
this sub-project as per reasons given in Table 5.1 below:

Table 5.1: WB ESF Standards applicable to the sub-project

Relevant ESS Reasons for Applicability of the standard

ESS2: Labour and Working Conditions Direct workers, Contracted workers and Community workers
(likely for EAP and other non-structural interventions)
ESS3: Resource Efficiency, Pollution Civil and electro-mechanical work including resource
Prevention and Management consumption requiring protection of physical environment
and conservation of resources

ESS 4: Community Health and Safety Transportation of material, labour camp near habitation; and
accidental risk during repair /improvement work and also
leading to SEA/SH GBV risk

ESS 7: Indigenous Peoples Dam is located within Schedule V areas – areas with
preponderance of tribals/indigenous persons

ESS 10: Stakeholder Engagement Plan For engagement of stakeholders in all structural and non-
structural interventions e..gEarly flood Warning system, siren
systems, broadcasting facilities, Emergency Action Plan etc.
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5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS

5.2.1 Mitigation and Management of Risks and Impacts

Since risks and impacts are low to moderate category, a generic and standard guidance in
accordance with the ESMF shall be followed. It shall cover the following aspects:
a. SPMU shall customise the generic Environmental and Social Management plan (ESMP)
that has been provided in the Environmental and Social Management Framework
(ESMF) and make it part of bid document for effective adherence by contractors.
b. It is recommended that ESMP provides due measures for protection of environment
quality and resource conservation (during handling of resources) in line with ESF
standard ESS3 requirements. Similarly, any impacts identified on fisheries has to be
conserved. Likewise, due attention is to be given to Occupational Health and Safety of
workers and community in line with the requirements of ESS4 and World Bank Group
guidelines on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). Hence SPMU shall develop
following plans in line with outline provided in the ESMF and ensure its adherence by
contractor:
i. Resource Conservation Plan (RCP)
ii. Labour Management Plan (LMP)
iii. Occupational Health and safety Management Plan (OHSP)
iv. Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
v. Muck Management Plan (MMP)
vi. Plan for GBV/SEAH (Gender based violence/ Sexual exploitation, abuse and
harassment) Risks
vii. Tribal Development Plan
viii. Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP)

c. Contractor shall submit BOQ as per ESMP of the sub project and will also include
environmental and social budget as part of bid submission.

Mitigation plans to meet requirements for relevant Standards with responsibility and
stages are given in Table 5.2 below:

Table 5.2: List of Mitigation Plans with responsibility and timelines

WB-ESS Triggered Mitigation Instrument Responsibility Timelines

ESS2: Labour and  LMP SPMU Before mobilization of

Working Conditions  OHS contractor

 GBV/SEAH CPMU for GBV/SEAH GBV/SEAH by appraisal

ESS3: Resource  ESMP SPMU Before mobilization of

Efficiency, Pollution  Muck Management contractor
Prevention and Plan
Management  Resource
Conservation Plan
ESS 4: Community Health  EAP CPMU and SPMU Within one year of
and Safety commencement of work
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 WB-ESS Triggered Mitigation Instrument Responsibility Timelines

ESS 7: Indigenous  Tribal Development SPMU Before mobilization of

Peoples Plan contractor

ESS 10: Stakeholder  SEP in accordance SPMU By negotiation (and to be

Engagement Plan with project SEF updated once the EAP
preparation is to
commence

SPMU shall disclose the finalised ESDD, ESMP, ESCP and other related plans on its website
after formal approval from CPMU. Executive summary of proposed ESMP based on ESDD
shall be translated and disclosed in local language.

5.2.2 Institutional Management, Monitoring and Reporting

This ESMP will be developed by E and S experts of SPMU and will be part of the bid
document of the sub project and shall be shared with CWC by SPMU for their review/
endorsement and approval. Since currently there is no staff available at SPMU on
environmental and social, it is recommended that as part of institutional strengthening for
implementation of sub-projects, dedicated Environment and Social staff will be appointed.
Specifically, as included in the ESCP, every SPMU shall be strengthened from environmental
and social risk perspective during implementation of the sub-projects. A dedicated
Environmental and Social staff with requisite skill shall be placed in the SPMU and will be
utilised to enable (a) development of ESDD of each sub project either through an agency or
in house, (b) E and S staff will coordinate to hire consultants where ESDDs suggest a high
risk for undertaking detailed ESIA, (c) preparation of environmental and social
management plans (ESMPs) based on type of risks as well subsequent implementation of
mitigation measures during implementation. IA will hire experts from outside department
with relevant experience. These E&S experts will work in coordination with Project
Management Consultancy (PMC) contracted by CPMU – CWC.

SPMU shall advise contractors about applicable legislative requirements and ensure that
contractors fully comply with applicable requirements and submit compliance reports to
SPMU on quarterly basis. SPMUs, WRD will share regular implementation status of ESMPs
to CWC and The World Bank in line with Environmental Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) on
quarterly basis.

WRD shall establish and operationalize a grievance mechanism to receive and facilitate
resolution of complaints and grievances, from the communities and other stakeholders
including implementation partners. Grievance redress mechanism will be designed to
address concerns and complaints promptly and transparently with no impacts (for any
complaints made by project affected people (PAPs). GRM will work within existing legal and
cultural frameworks and shall comprise project level and respective State level redress
mechanisms. Details on the processes and procedures for the GRM is provided in the
Stakeholder Engagement Framework.

PMC for the project will have sufficient staff with skills on Environment and Social aspects.
Awareness raising and capacity building on the new Environmental and Social Framework
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(ESF) need to be carried out for the environment and social staff engaged and this will be
an area of continued focus, with a view to generate awareness at to dam level. Project
Management Consultancy (PMC) shall coordinate with CWC for approval, documentation,
disclosure and implementation of these ESMPs in line with project ESMF and ESCP.

Overall, the proposed activities within this Dam sub-project have low to moderate risks
resulting in the overall sub-project to be categorized as Moderate risk category. These
risks and impacts can be effectively mitigated with effective implementation of mitigation
plans by SPMU, Contractors and monitoring by PMC and CWC.

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 Annexure - I: Form SF1

Sl. Project Component Applicable Environment Likely Nature of Risk/Impact Water

No (A) , Not and Social Risk Quality (WQ), Fisheries(F),
Applicable Associated Conservation area(CA), Protected Area
(NA) within dam (PA), Ecological (E), Occupational
area (DI), Health (OH), Physical Environment (PE)
Beyond Dam , Cultural (C), Tribal presence (T),
Area (DE) impact on private
land/assets/encroachers/squatters
(LA), Labour (L), GBV risks (G), (Write
whichever is applicable)
1 2 3 4 5
A Nature of Project sub-component
Related
1 Reservoir Desiltation NA
2 Major structural changes – Spill way NA
construction (Improving ability to
withstand higher floods including
additional flood handling facilities as
needed.)
3 Structural strengthening of dams to NA
withstand higher earthquake loads
4 Structural Improvement/Repair work - A DI WQ, F, OH, PE, L, G
upstream of Dam site (interfacing dam
reservoir) ( like resetting of Rip- Rap,
repair of training walls, treatment of
Honeycombed etc.)
5 Structural Improvement/Repair work - A DI WQ, F, OH, PE, L, G
Downstream of Dam site (with no
interfacing with dam reservoir) ( like
repair of parapet walls, damage
spillway crest, downstream training
walls, etc.)
6 Remodeling earth dams to safe, stable NA
cross sections
7 Electro-mechanical activities with A DI OH, PE, L G
interface with dam reservoir
8 Electro-mechanical activities A DI OH, PE, L,
Downstream of Dam site (with no
interfacing with dam reservoir)
9 Instrumentation, General lighting and A DI OH, PE, G
SCADA systems
10 Basic Facilities ( like access road A DI OH, PE, L, G
improvement, renovation of office,
etc.)
11 Utility installation like standby A DI OH, PE, L, G
generator, or setting up solar power
systems
12 Painting Work A DI OH, PE, L, G
13 Water recreation activities NA
14 Tourism Development NA
15 Solar power/floating solar NA
16 List any other component not listed
above
B Pre-construction and construction
stage major auxiliary or preparatory
intervention
1 Acquisition of forest land involved NA

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Sl. Project Component Applicable Environment Likely Nature of Risk/Impact Water
No (A) , Not and Social Risk Quality (WQ), Fisheries(F),
Applicable Associated Conservation area(CA), Protected Area
(NA) within dam (PA), Ecological (E), Occupational
area (DI), Health (OH), Physical Environment (PE)
Beyond Dam , Cultural (C), Tribal presence (T),
Area (DE) impact on private
land/assets/encroachers/squatters
(LA), Labour (L), GBV risks (G), (Write
whichever is applicable)
1 2 3 4 5
2 Taking of private land (including NA
physical or economic displacement,
impact on livelihood; temporary loss of
business)
3 Major Borrow materials requirement NA
involved
4 Major Quarry materials requirement NA
involved
5 Blasting involved NA
6 Resettlement and Rehabilitation NA
7 Types of project workers (Direct, A DE L, G
Contracted, Community Workers (or
Volunteers i.e. for EAP
implementation)
8 Labour Camps involved (location within A DE WQ, PE, L, G
dam premises or outside)
9 Migrant labour likely to be involved A DE L, G
10 Heavy machinery to be deployed and A DI OH, PE, L, G
related maintenance workshop set up
involved
11 Hot mix plant Requirement NA
12 Concrete mixture and heavy pumps to A DI OH, PE, L, G
be deployed
13 Temporary land acquisition involved NA
14 Temporary disruption to access, NA
livelihoods
15 Tree felling/ vegetation clearance NA
involved
16 Haulage of machinery involved A DI OH, PE, L, G
17 Major Debris Disposal involved A DE PE, L, G
18 Major Transport of materials involved A DE PE, L, G
19 Utility shifting involved NA
20 Discharge of reservoir water (lowering NA
of reservoir water involved)
21 List any other not listed above

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 Annexure – II: Form SF2
Sl. Applicable Sub-Project Component/ Nature of Risk Elaborate cause (risk) and its Risk/Impact
No Construction preparatory Workrelated (Conforming effect (Impact) on intensity for
Sub activity (As per SF-1) to Column 5 environment /social each type of
of SF-1) and risk/impact Low
nature of sub (L) , Moderate
activity (M), Substantial
(S), High (H)
1 2 3 4 5
A Project Component Related
1. Structural
Strengthening/Improvement/Repair
work -upstream of Dam site
a Cleaning and washing of drainage holes OH, PE, L, G Air pollution, noise pollution, L
with compressed air and re-drilling of waste generation from
chocked holes in foundation gallery of cleaning/construction debris,
Mahi Main Dam Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, Labour, GBV
risk due to labour
involvement
b Replacement of delivery pipe system of OH, PE, L, G Air pollution, noise pollution, L
foundation gallery of Mahi dam waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labur
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, Labour
c Construction of Control Room for OH, PE, G Air pollution, noise pollution, L
instrumentation at Mahi Dam waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labur
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, Labour, GBV
risk due to labour
involvement
d Renovation & Restoration staircase & OH, PE, G Air pollution, noise pollution, L
Painting of foundation Gallery at Mahi waste generation from
Main Dam cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labur exposure
to high noise and air
emissions, Labour, GBV risk
due to labour involvement
e Restoration and Strengthening of pitching OH, PE, G, WQ Air pollution, noise pollution, M
on U/s Slope of Earth Dam left flank from waste generation from
RD 20.00 M. to 2320.00 M & Right flank cleaning/construction debris,
from RD 2755.00 M. to 2850.00 M. of Occupational health and
Mahi Dam. safety risk for labur exposure
to high noise and air
emissions, Labour, GBV risk
due to labour involvement,
risk of water pollution due to
work on u/s slope
f Cleaning and washing of drainage holes OH, PE, L, Air pollution, noise pollution, L
with compressed air and re-drilling of waste generation from

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Sl. Applicable Sub-Project Component/ Nature of Risk Elaborate cause (risk) and its Risk/Impact
No Construction preparatory Workrelated (Conforming effect (Impact) on intensity for
Sub activity (As per SF-1) to Column 5 environment /social each type of
of SF-1) and risk/impact Low
nature of sub (L) , Moderate
activity (M), Substantial
(S), High (H)
chocked holes in foundation Drainage cleaning/construction debris,
gallery of Power House No. 1 In take Occupational health and
Structure safety risk for labur
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, Labour,
g Restoration and Strengthening of pitching OH, PE, G, WQ Air pollution, noise pollution, M
on U/s Slope of Saddle Dam 1 to 5 waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labur
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, Labour, risk of
water pollution due to work
on u/s slope
h Construction of Room for Power House at OH, PE, L, G Air pollution, noise pollution, L
Mahi Dam waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, L,
i Construction of Guard Room Near "0" OH, PE, L, G Air pollution, noise pollution, L
Chain Gate Mahi Dam waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, Labour
j Restoration of link road from approach OH, PE, L, G Air pollution, noise pollution, L
road from R/L Flank RD 3109 to R/L Site waste generation from
Gallery Mahi Dam cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labur
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, Labour, GBV
risk due to labour
involvement
k Restoration of link road from Old Rest OH, PE, L, G Air pollution, noise pollution, L
House to Gallery At Mahi Dam waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labur
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, labour, GBV
risk due to labour
involvement
l Painting of 16 radial crest gates with OH, PE, G, L, Air pollution, noise pollution, M
hoist system, 40 Ton gantry crane & 9 WQ waste generation from
Nos. stop log gate of Mahi main dam cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, GBV risk due to
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Sl. Applicable Sub-Project Component/ Nature of Risk Elaborate cause (risk) and its Risk/Impact
No Construction preparatory Workrelated (Conforming effect (Impact) on intensity for
Sub activity (As per SF-1) to Column 5 environment /social each type of
of SF-1) and risk/impact Low
nature of sub (L) , Moderate
activity (M), Substantial
(S), High (H)
labour involvement, risk of
water pollution due to
spillage of paint
2 Structural Improvement/Repair work -
Downstream of Dam site (with no
interfacing with dam reservoir) ( like
repair of parapet walls, damage spillway
crest, downstream training walls, etc.)
a Restoration & Renovation of Berm on OH, PE, G, L Air pollution, noise pollution, L
D/S of Left Flank &Right Flank of Earthen waste generation from
Dam cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions,
b Restoration of D/S toe drain of Earthen OH, PE, G, L Air pollution, noise pollution, L
dam left flank from RD 70 m to 2320.25 waste generation from
m. of Mahi Dam cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions,
c Construction Of Security Wall of Mahi OH, PE, G, L Air pollution, noise pollution, L
Dam Site From RD '0' M To 3324.80 waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labur
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, GBV risk due to
labour involvement
d Renovation & Restoration Out Let Drains OH, PE, L Air pollution, noise pollution, L
of L/S & R/S Earthen Dam at Mahi Main waste generation from
Dam cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions,
e Repair Of Parapet Wall On Spillway OH, PE, L Air pollution, noise pollution, L
Portion of Mahi Dam waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions,
f Shotcreting work of trough L/S and R/S OH, PE, L Air pollution, noise pollution, L
Mahi Main Dam waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions,
g Restoration & Renovation of Stairs on OH, PE, G Air pollution, noise pollution, L
D/S of Right side of Mahi Dam waste generation from
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Sl. Applicable Sub-Project Component/ Nature of Risk Elaborate cause (risk) and its Risk/Impact
No Construction preparatory Workrelated (Conforming effect (Impact) on intensity for
Sub activity (As per SF-1) to Column 5 environment /social each type of
of SF-1) and risk/impact Low
nature of sub (L) , Moderate
activity (M), Substantial
(S), High (H)
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, Labour
h Renovation of Turfing on down Stream OH, PE, L Air pollution, noise pollution, L
Slope of Earthen Dam Left Flank from RD waste generation from
0 To 2320.25 M. and Right Flank from RD cleaning/construction debris,
2755.25 To 3108 M. Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, Labour
i Extension of Existing ( L/S & R/S ) Wing OH, PE, L Air pollution, noise pollution, L
Walls of D/S Mahi Dam waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, Labour
j Wall painting with plastic Emulsion paint OH, PE, L Air pollution, noise pollution, M
on the Parapet wall of spillway bridge & waste generation from
Non over flow portion left flank and Right cleaning/construction debris,
flank at Mahi main dam from RD 0 to Occupational health and
3108 M. safety risk for labur
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, labour
hazardous waste as empty
paint containers
k White washing, color washing and OH, PE, L Air pollution, noise pollution, M
General repairing of Residential colony at waste generation from
Mahi dam cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labur
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, Labour
hazardous waste as empty
paint containers
l Renovation Repair L/s & R/s Gallery OH, PE, Air pollution, noise pollution, L
Room and Control Room at Mahi Dam Labour waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, GBV risk due to
labour involvement
3. Civil Work at Kagdi Pickup Weir site L
a Finishing Wall with Water Proofing OH, PE, L, G Air pollution, noise pollution, M
Cement paint at Kagadi Pick Up Weir waste generation from
cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions, hazardous
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Sl. Applicable Sub-Project Component/ Nature of Risk Elaborate cause (risk) and its Risk/Impact
No Construction preparatory Workrelated (Conforming effect (Impact) on intensity for
Sub activity (As per SF-1) to Column 5 environment /social each type of
of SF-1) and risk/impact Low
nature of sub (L) , Moderate
activity (M), Substantial
(S), High (H)
waste as empty paint
containers
b Providing & Fixing Inter Locking Tiles At OH, PE, L, Air pollution, noise pollution, L
Kagadi Pick Up Weir Area and Near By waste generation from
RMC Main Gate cleaning/construction debris,
Occupational health and
safety risk for labour
exposure to high noise and
air emissions,
4. Electro-mechanical activities
Downstream of Dam site (with no
interfacing with dam reservoir)
a Operation and maintenance arrangement OH, PE, L Air pollution, noise pollution, M
of 16 Nos. Radial Crest Gates with hoist & Occupational health and
40 Ton gantry crane of Mahi Main Dam safety risk due to working at
for 5 Years heights and exposure to
paints, waste generation
from removed parts and
empty paint containers,
b Providing and installing of Stop Log Gate OH, PE, L, G Air pollution, noise pollution, M
at Mahi Dam Occupational health and
safety risk due to working at
heights and exposure to
paints, waste generation
from removed parts and
empty paint containers,
c Repairs of hoist of Mahi Dam OH, PE, L, G Air pollution, noise pollution, M
Occupational health and
safety risk due to working at
heights and exposure to
paints, waste generation
from removed parts and
empty paint containers,
d Supplying and replacement of wire rope OH, PE, L, G Noise pollution, Occupational L
of 16 Nos. radial gates of Mahi main dam health and safety risk due to
working at heights, waste
generation from removed
parts,
e Supply of Fixing of bottom and side OH, PE, L, G Noise pollution, Occupational L
rubber seal of dam site. Radial gate (16 health and safety risk due to
Nos.) at Mahi dam working at heights, waste
generation from removed
parts,
5 Electro-mechanical activities at Kagdi
Pickup Weir
a Providing & Fixing adequate Moving OH, PE, L, Air pollution, noise pollution, M
Gantry At Kagadi Pick Up Weir Occupational health and
safety risk due to working at
heights and exposure to
paints, waste generation
from removed parts and
empty paint containers,
b Replacing the existing wire rope lifting OH, PE, L, Noise pollution, Occupational L
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Sl. Applicable Sub-Project Component/ Nature of Risk Elaborate cause (risk) and its Risk/Impact
No Construction preparatory Workrelated (Conforming effect (Impact) on intensity for
Sub activity (As per SF-1) to Column 5 environment /social each type of
of SF-1) and risk/impact Low
nature of sub (L) , Moderate
activity (M), Substantial
(S), High (H)
system by new screw lifting system & health and safety risk due to
supply and fixing of rubber seal for Right working at heights, waste
Main Canal head Regulator Gates at generation from removed
Kagdi Pickup Weir parts,
6 Instrumentation, General lighting and
SCADA systems
a Supplying and installation of 250 KVAR OH, PE, Occupational health and L
generator At Mahi Dam safety risk due to electrical
work, waste generation from
removed parts and packing
material
b Providing LED Street light at Earthen OH, PE Occupational health and L
Dam, Main Dam & Campus at Mahi Dam safety risk due to electrical
work, waste generation from
removed parts and packing
material
c Providing LED Street light at Earthen OH, PEL, Occupational health and L
Dam, Main Dam & Campus at Mahi Dam safety risk due to electrical
work, waste generation from
removed parts and packing
material
d Supplying and fixing commissioning OH, PEL, Occupational health and L
accessories with High mast light at colony safety risk due to electrical
circle with 4 Nos. additional LED lights work, waste generation from
for existing High mast light near removed parts and packing
Generator house at Mahi dam material
e Renovation of centralized control system OH, PE, L Occupational health and L
for operating of 16 Nos. Radial crest gates safety risk due to electrical
of Mahi Main dam work, waste generation from
removed parts and packing
material
7 Instrumentation, General lighting at
Kagdi Pickup Weir
a Supply of SITC of Silent DG Set For Kagadi OH, PE, L, Occupational health and L
Pick Up Weir safety risk due to electrical
work, waste generation from
removed parts and packing
material
b Supply & Fixing LED Light At Kagadi Pick OH, PE, L Occupational health and L
Up Weir safety risk due to electrical
work, waste generation from
removed parts and packing
material
B. Pre-construction and construction stage
major auxiliary or preparatory
intervention
1 Types of project workers (Direct, L, G GBV risk due to involvement L
Contracted, Community Workers (or of workers, volunteers and
Volunteers i.e. for EAP implementation) local population
2 Labour Camps involved (location within WQ, PE, L, G Wastewater generation from M
dam premises or outside) domestic activities, waste
generation, GBV risk within
labour and involving
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Sl. Applicable Sub-Project Component/ Nature of Risk Elaborate cause (risk) and its Risk/Impact
No Construction preparatory Workrelated (Conforming effect (Impact) on intensity for
Sub activity (As per SF-1) to Column 5 environment /social each type of
of SF-1) and risk/impact Low
nature of sub (L) , Moderate
activity (M), Substantial
(S), High (H)
community.
3 Migrant labour likely to be involved L, G migrant labour having low L
degree of interface with
community
4 Likely interface of Workers with L, G Risk of GBV due to labour L
communities interaction with community
5 Heavy machinery to be deployed and OH, PE, L, G Heavy machinery will be L
related maintenance workshop set up deployed for repair and
involved maintenance of gates and
hoists and for other activities
- OH risk due to machine
handling, waste, wastewater
and air emissions from
machines operations,
hazardous waste generation
from oil waste, GBV risk
6 Concrete mixture and heavy pumps to be OH, PE, L, G Concrete mixture and pumps L
deployed will be deployed for road
repair and other civil works
and dewatering - OH risk
due to machine handling,
waste generation,
wastewater and air
emissions from operations,
hazardous waste generation
from oil waste, GBV risk
7 Haulage of machinery involved OH, PE, L Machines will be hauled from L
different location and
brought to site; OHS risk
during loading/unloading and
air and noise pollution during
transportation
8 Major Debris Disposal involved OH, PE, L, G Debris will be generated M
from various repair activities
such as repair of roads, rip-
rap replacement, training
walls, etc. - OH risk during
debris handling, air and noise
emissions from debris
handling and transportation,
water pollution risk due to
debris finding its way to
water body, and GBV risk due
to labour involvement
9 Major Transport of materials involved OH, PE, L, G Material will be transported L
from various vendors and
suppliers to site for civil,
electromechanical work and
instrumentation - OH risk
during material handling,
loading and unloading; ,air
and noise emissions from
transportation and GBV risk
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 Sl. Applicable Sub-Project Component/ Nature of Risk Elaborate cause (risk) and its Risk/Impact
No Construction preparatory Workrelated (Conforming effect (Impact) on intensity for
Sub activity (As per SF-1) to Column 5 environment /social each type of
of SF-1) and risk/impact Low
nature of sub (L) , Moderate
activity (M), Substantial
(S), High (H)
due to labour involvement

Criteria for Risk Evaluation :

Low: Localized, temporary and Negligible
Moderate : temporary, or short term and reversible under control
Substantial : medium term , covering larger impact zone, partially reversible
High: significant , non- reversible, long term and can only be contained/compensated
Occupational Health and safety: it will be treated as Moderate by default as OHS effect can be kept controlled and with negligible
effect with adoption of defined guidelines

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