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Environmental Planning Document

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE): Tranche II Sub-Projects in Koppal Town Document Stage: Final Project Number: 38254-01 May 2011

India: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program(NKUSIP)

The initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature.

NKUSIP (Package IV – Bellary) Tranche II Sub Projects in Koppal Town

KUIDFC 2 Span & Voyants

Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance

Corporation

Government of Karnataka

North Karnataka Urban Sector

Investment Program

Package IV - Bellary

Tranche II Sub-Projects in Koppal Town

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

December 2009

Span Consultants Pvt. Ltd

In Association with

Voyants Solutions Pvt. Ltd

(Formerly M/s. Ramky Infra Consulting Pvt. Ltd).

NKUSIP (Package IV – Bellary) Tranche II Sub Projects in Koppal Town

KUIDFC 3 Span & Voyants

Currency Equivalent

Currency Unit - Indian Rupee/s (Re/Rs) Re. 1.00 = US$ 0.022 US$ 1.00 = Rs. 45

Abbreviations

ADB : Asian Development Bank ASP : Activated Sludge Process BM : Bituminous Macadam DoEEF : Department of Ecology, Environment

Forests EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment EMP : Environmental Management Plan EP Act : Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 GoI : Government of India GoK : Government of Karnataka GSB : Granular Sub-base IEE : Initial Environmental Examination KSPCB : Karnataka State Pollution Control Board MLD : Million Litre per Day MoEF : Ministry of Environment and Forests MSL : Mean Sea Level MSS : Mix Seal Surface NKUSIP : North Karnataka Urban Sector Project NOC : No Objection Certificate NOx : Oxides of Nitrogen OM : Operations Manual PCC : Profile Concrete Course PWD : Public Works Department SOx : Oxides of Sulphur STP : Sewage Treatment Plant RSPM : Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter TSPM : Total Suspended Particulate Matter WMM : Wet Mix Macadam WRDO : Water Resource Development Organization

NKUSIP (Package IV – Bellary) Tranche II Sub Projects in Kopal CMC

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report

KUIDFC Span & Voyants 4

CONTENTS CHAPTER – I: INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 6

1.1. Overview .........................................................................................................................................................6

1.2. Environmental Regulatory Compliance ........................................................................................................6

1.3. Purpose of Initial Environmental Examination ............................................................................................7

1.4. Scope of IEE ...................................................................................................................................................8

CHAPTER – II: DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTMENT PROGRAM COMPONENTS ...........................9

2.1. KUSIP Goal....................................................................................................................................................9

2.2 Need for Infrastructure Improvement in Koppal ........................................................................................11

2.2.1 Karnataka – Health Status ............................................................................................................................11

2.2.2 Slum & Poverty Alleviation …………………………………………...………………………………..12

2.3 Sub-project Component Description............................................................................................................16

2.3.1 Slum improvement………………………………………………………………………..…………………16

2.4. Investment Program Implementation Schedule ...........................................................................................21

2.5. Investment Program Benefits ........................................................................................................................21

2.5.1 Slum & Poverty alleviation …………………………………………………………………….….22

2.6 Investment Program Alternatives..................................................................................................................22

CHAPTER – III: DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ...........................................................................23

3.1. Environmental Profile of Koppal ..................................................................................................................23

3.1.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................23

3.1.2 Physiography ..................................................................................................................................................23

3.1.3 Seismology .....................................................................................................................................................23

3.1.4 Climatic Conditions .......................................................................................................................................2 3

3.1.5 Demography………………………………………………………………………………………….25

3.1.6 Population density ……………………………………………………………………………………25

3.1.7 Sex ratio………………………………………………………………………………………………26

3.1.8 Household size……………………………………………………………………………………….26

3.1.9 Literacy rate………………………………………………………………………………………….26

3.1.10 Air Qual i ty……………………………………………………………… . .……………………..26

3 .1 .11 F lora & Fauna…………………………………………………………… ………………………26

3 .1 .12 His tor ic & Cul tura l p laces……………………………………………… …………………….27

CHAPTER – IV: SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND

MITIGATION MEASURES……….............................................................................................28

CHAPTER – V: INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

5.1. Institutional Requirements ...........................................................................................................................48

5 . 2 I n s t i t u t i o n a l s t r e n g t h e n i n g … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . 4 9

5 . 2 . 1 O r g a n i s a t i o n & S t a f f i n g … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . . 4 9

5 . 2 . 2 M o n i t o r i n g & R e p o r t i n g P r o c e d u r e … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . . 5 0

5 . 2 . 3 R e c o r d k e e p i n g … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . . 5 0

5 . 3 E n v i r o n me n t a l M o n i t o r i n g P r o g r a m… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . 5 0

5 . 3 . 1 R e h a b i l i t a t i o n & R e s e t t l e m e n t P r o g r a m… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . . 5 1

5 . 3 . 2 A f f o r e s t a t i o n … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 5 1

5 . 3 . 3 S o i l c o n s e r v a t i o n … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . . . 5 1

5 . 3 . 4 B o r r o w a r e a c o n s e r v a t i o n … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 5 1

5.3 Training Needs ...............................................................................................................................................54

5.4 Environmental Monitoring Plans ...................................................................................................................55




CHAPTER – VI: PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE………………………62

6.1. Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................................................62

CHAPTER – VII: Finding and Recommendation……………………………………………………...64 7.1. Findings .........................................................................................................................................................64 7.2. Recommendations ..........................................................................................................................................65

CHAPTER – VIII: CONCLUSIONS..………………………………………………………………………………66




TABLES:

Table: 1 Water Borne / Related Diseases in Karnataka

Table: 2 Slum in Koppal

Table: 3 summary cost of slum up gradation

Table: 4 Mean Maximum Mean Minimum Temperature

Table: 5 Climatologically characteristic of Koppal

Table: 6 Decade Population Growth of Koppal Town

Table: 7 Decade wise population density

Table: 8 Screening of Impacts

Table: 9 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of slum- water supply system

Table: 10 Environmental impacts and Mitigation Measures of sewage and sanitation works

Table: 11 Environmental impacts and Mitigation Measures of Road up gradation

Table: 12 Environmental impacts and Mitigation Measures of Drainage up gradation.

Table: 13 Institutional roles & Responsibilities

Table: 14 Training Need

Table: 15 Environmental Monitoring Plan for water supply rehabilitation

Table: 16 Environmental Monitoring Plan for Drainage up gradation

Table: 17 Environmental Monitoring Plan for Road Up gradation

Table: 18 Public Comment & mitigation Measures

Table 19 Environmental Issues and Proposed Infrastructure Components

Maps

Map: 1 Location map of Koppal Town

Fig: 1 Photos of Existing Condition of Drain

Fig: 3 Photos of Public Consultation.




CHAPTER - I

INTRODUCTION

1.1. Overview

1. The North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program (NKUSIP) proposes to improve the

environmental quality of the urban areas through better urban infrastructure facilities and thus improve

living conditions of the urban people. In the wake of poor infrastructure facilities and services such as

water supply, sewerage and sanitation and solid waste management, the risk of infectious diseases

through exposure to unhealthy environment runs high, particularly in the case of urban poor. Hence, the

proposed Investment Program aims at minimizing or mitigating the risk and ensures the well-being of

people.

2 . Though the Investment Program aims to improve the environmental condition of urban areas, the

proposed improvements of infrastructure facilities may exert certain adverse impacts on the natural

environment. While developing urban infrastructure facilities, impacts during the construction stage are

expected to be more severe than impacts during the operation phase, though for a short duration.

Exceptions being some facilities such as solid waste landfill, sewage treatment plant, which may also

exert adverse impacts during the operation phase also, if due care is not taken. Again, most of the

impacts are activity- specific. However, if due care is taken during the construction phase, investment

Program negative impacts will be far outweighed by positive impacts

1.2 Environmental Regulatory Compliance

3. The components of NKUSIP includes slum infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage and

sanitation, solid waste management and road. Sub-components, which fall under the ambit of

environmental regulations and mandatory requirement, are indicated in the following Table




Table 1.1: Environmental Regulatory Compliance of NKUSIP Components

Sub- Component Applicability of

Acts/Guidelines

Compliance Criteria

All sub-

components

The Environment Policy and

Operations Manual (OM) 20:

Environmental Assessment

Guidelines 2003

Environmental Considerations in

ADB Operation

Categorization of sub-project

components into A, B or C and

developing required level of

environmental assessment for each

component

4 The above table indicates that as far as GoI and GoK Acts/Guidelines are concerned, the proposed

Investment Programs do not need to go through environmental assessment process;. The ADB

guidelines, on the other hand, stipulate addressing environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed activity

in the initial stages of Investment Program preparation. For this, the ADB Guidelines categorizes the

proposed components into varies categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental

assessment required to address the potential impacts. Level of environmental assessment required for

each category of Investment Program, as per ADB‟s Environmental Assessment Guidelines 2003 is

presented below.

(i) Category A. Sub-project components with potential for significant adverse environmental

impacts. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is required to address significant impacts.

(ii) Category B. Sub-project components judged to have some adverse environmental impacts, but

of lesser degree and/or significance than those for Category A projects. An initial environmental

examination (IEE) is required to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA

are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report.

(iii) Category C. Sub-components unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or

IEE is required, although environmental implications are still reviewed.

1.3 Purpose of Initial Environmental Examination

5 The NKUIDFC Package IV – Bellary covers 25 sub-project towns. To fulfil the ADB‟s

environmental assessment requirement for sector loans, the environmental assessment of sample sub-




project was carried out. Owing to the scale and nature of the proposed infrastructure components and

environmental profile of the NKUSIP area in general and the sample sub-project towns in particular,

prima facie almost all Investment Program components are unlikely to have adverse environmental

impacts.

6 Therefore, as per the ADB‟s Environmental Assessment Guidelines, the sub-project components

proposed in Koppal under NKUSIP are categorized as „B‟ and an initial environmental examination

(IEE) have been carried out.

1.4 Scope of IEE

7 The IEE was based mainly on secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys;

no field monitoring (environmental) survey was conducted. Stakeholder consultation was an integral

part of the IEE.

1.5 Report Structure

1 This Report is framed with 8 Sections including this Introduction Chapter:

1. Introduction

2. Project Description

3. Enviromental Description

4. Screening of Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

5. Institutional requirements and Environmental Monitoring Plans

6. Public consultation and Information Disclosure

7. Findings and Recommendations

8. Conclusions




CHAPTER – II

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTMENT PROGRAM COMPONENTS

2.1 NKUSIP Investment Program Goal

8 The North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program (NKUSIP) will finance investment for

(i) Environmental Sanitation Infrastructure; (ii) Water supply Infrastructure; (iii) Urban Roads

Improvement; (iv) Poverty Alleviation; (v) Non- Municipal Infrastructure; (vi) Institutional

Development; and (vii) Investment Program Assistance. The overall development goal of the

NKUSIP is to facilitate economic growth in the towns of North Karnataka and bring about urban

development through equitable distribution of urban basic services to the citizens that are

environmentally sound and operationally sustainable. The development purpose is designed to assist

Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to “promote good urban management, and develop and expand urban

infrastructure to increase economic opportunities and to reduce vulnerability to environmental

degradation and urban poverty”.

9 Thus the Investment Program goal is to facilitate economic growth in the towns/cities of North

Karnataka and bring about urban development though equitable distribution of urban basic services

to the citizens that is environmentally sound and operationally sustainable. The following are the

urban infrastructure components proposed under the NKUSIP.

(i) Urban Drainage;

(ii) Poverty Alleviation; and,

(iii) Non-Municipal Infrastructure (including Fire Services, Lake

Development, Tourism, etc.)

2.2 Project location

Koppal town is one of the important and rapidly growing towns in Koppal district and is the second largest

town in the district. It is located at a distance of 370 km away from the State Capital Bangalore. Koppal

town is a District Head Quarter. Koppal City Municipal Council has its jurisdiction over an area of 28.78

sq. km, housing a population of 56,145 within 31 wards. It is an important commercial centre. Its main

economic base is agriculture due to better irrigation facilities under Tungabhadra project. The town has

high growth potential due to its geographical location and historical background.




Koppal is situated at the foot of the rock, the latter being crowned by a fort. There is another range of hills

to the west, the highest spur of which called Pallkkigudda of RL + 712.9 Mt in height. One more spur on

the east is called Gavimatha, which is about 50 mt above the surrounding land. Third spur to the south is

603.5 Mt above seal level and is called Bahaddurbandi. The fort rock is in the middle. The Gavimath spur

contains four caves and a modern temple with Lingayat Gurus. There are Jaina Samadhis opposite to one of

these caves. The entire hill commands a beautiful view.

This city also occupies place as one of the steel industrial centres, administrative centre and trade centre of

the state. The geography of the city includes Tungabhadra Dam within 35 Km from the town. Mega steel

plants (Kalyani, Mukund & Hospet Steel Plants), are located at distance of 12 Km from the town and

Kirloskar Ferrous Industry is located at a distance of 13 Km from town. Intensive mining activities are

carried out in the area. The part of agricultural development to the town is extensive due to the presence of

the Tungabhadra Dam.

In addition to this, many small scale steel industries exist in and around the town. World Heritage

(UNESCO) place Anegundi is situated about 20 Km from the town. The location map of Koppal is

presented in MAP 2.1 & 2.2.




Maps 2.1: Aerial view of Koppal Town




Maps 2.2 Location of Koppal Town in Karnataka State Map




2.3 Need for Infrastructure Improvement in Koppal

9. Koppal town is one of the important and rapidly growing towns in Koppal district and is the second

largest town in district. The town has high growth potential due to its geographical location and historical

background. it is an important commercial centre the city has occupies place as one of the steel industries

centres, administrative centre and trade centre of the state.

10. Population in the city is on growing. Providing basic amenities to ensure high level of performance in

environmental safe guard is quite necessary to ensure long term urban sustainability. A study conducted by

Department of Forest , Ecology & Environment, Government of Karnataka, 2003 has shown that the cities

in the state of Karnataka has poor environmental performance due to lagging in ensuring basic

infrastructure facilities to the urban population.

2.3.1 Karnataka – Health Status

11. Lack of safe and adequate water supply and sanitation facilities leads unhealthy environment

which results in the risk of infectious diseases particularly in urban areas. Report which was generated

by The State of Environment Report (SOER), 2003, Karnataka, brings out the fact that the lack of

safe water supply and sanitation facilities is essentially leading to the health related consequences.

The following are important observations of the report.

Table 2.1 : Water borne/related Diseases in Karnataka

Year Gastroenteritis Cholera Leptospirosis Viral Hepatitis Typhoid

1991 17,455 691 747 16 - - 659 17 - -

1992 15,262 608 402 14 - - 282 17 - - 1993 16,206 855 424 13 - - 678 7 26,047 1 1994 15,932 325 304 10 - - 382 0 20,349 0 1995 18,645 396 532 38 - - 7,146 1 10,250 0 1996 22,983 377 657 6 - - 1,332 6 22,221 12 1997 23,665 361 714 10 67 2 1,714 4 3,880 5 1998 23,881 501 434 2 1 0 3,824 2 2,435 0 1999 17,743 126 134 3 54 2 4,792 2 24,356 1 2000 31,132 265 354 3 3 1 3,011 10 27,210 0 2001 23,893 198 342 1 68 7 5,438 28 33,346 6 2002 25,218 146 384 0 27 0 4,578 15 42,936 2

Source: SOER 2003

12. Hence, it is evident that the lack of safe water supply and sanitation facilities in the State

adversely affects health condition of the Population. The following section details the status of water

supply, sanitation and other basic infrastructure facilities in Koppal.




Slum Improvement

Table 2.2 : Sub projects components under Tranche – II

SI. No. Infrastructure Description Location

Components to be built under Tranche II

2 Slums Improvements in water supply line,

Sewerage system, Roads, Drains,

etc.

Koppal CMC

2.3.2 Existing Infrastructure Facilities in Koppal town

Slum and poverty Alleviation

13. The study of slums in Koppal is made to assess the extent of the access to basic services. It includes

identification of the level of services in slums, opportunity cost incurred by households, mechanisms to

overcome the shortfall in service and affordability and determination to pay for improved services. The

study was made to assess the socio-economic profile, access to basic services and identification of the

priority for providing basic services. In Koppal, there are 16 declared slums and 3 identified slums. The

total population in declared slums is 17422 and 1104 in identified slums accounting for about 27.81% of

the total population of town. Details of declared and identified slums along with the area and resident

population are given in the table below:

Table 2.3: Slums in Koppal

Sl No Name of Slum Area in acres Population Households

I Declared

1 Pailwangalli 6.24 1300 250

2 Devaraj Urs colony 11 1661 283

3 Harijanawada 3.2 854 144

4 Sardar Galli 1.1 249 44

5 Sajji hola 7.25 1622 362

6 Gandhinagara 4.35 2010 400




Sl No Name of Slum Area in acres Population Households

7 Koravara Oni 2.02 1680 225

8 Mochi wada 1.35 980 194

9 Srishail nagar 4 1208 200

10 Vaddarwada 2 279 46

11 Kallannanavara oni 2 1000 200

12 Veshagarar Oni

(Hirejanthakal) 2.22 269 54

13 Patangalli - 480 52

14 Diddy oni - 380 59

15 Hamalar sangh - 2900 480

16 Sy. No. 88 - 550 92

Sub Total 17422 3085

II Identified

17 Baharpete - 285 44

18 Hatagar oni - 454 71

19 Gowriangal - 365 58

Sub Total 1104 173

Total 18,526 3258

Source: DPR (Detail Project report)

14. The physical environment in terms of housing conditions, availability of basic services etc determines

the productivity and consequently the quality of life in urban areas. Majority of the people living in

slums do suffer from deprivation especially in basic services and amenities.




I) Water Supply

Present condition: Water service connection and stand posts are found more in Koppal slums. 85% of

the households are served by stand posts. The remaining 10% households have house service connection

in addition to bore/open well access. All the households with HSC supply have unmetered connections.

Households indicating multiple sources of water use both the sources for drinking and washing purposes

and there is no selective use of different sources.

Key Issues.

(i) Unreliable water supply in terms of supply, duration and quantity supplied.

(ii) Defunct water supply network in some slums,

(iii) Problems of water pressure and quality.

(iv)Lack of access or less secure access to alternate sources during water shortage periods,

(v) Unmetered supply of water, which renders determination of actual water consumption (and thereby

demand) and cost recovery for water supplied by the CMC difficult and vi) Problems of water

contamination (mud mixed water)

II) Sewerage and Sanitation

In the Koppal town, there is no UGD system. Only 35% of the slum households have indicated access to

safe sanitation and have individual low cost sanitation facility. The remaining 65% households practice

open defecation in the absence of any sanitation facilities. Wastewater is generally disposed into roadside

drains by all slum households. The condition of roadside drains is very bad; as a result the waste water

overflows on to the roads. None of the households indicated satisfaction with current levels of service.

Stagnation of wastewater and prevalence of mosquitoes are common problems in many slums.

Key Issues

Inadequate sanitation facilities leading to the practice of open defecation,

Blocking of roadside/storm drains due to disposal of solid waste and night soil in the drains,

Health, hygiene and environmental implications due to the absence of safe disposal system,

Inability of the poorest households to bear capital costs, which will have implications for tariff

and subsidy design.

and

No safe sanitation facility




III) Solid Waste Management

There is no regular clearing of solid waste by CMC, creating an unhygienic environment. Seventy percent

of the surveyed households indicated irregular collection of waste from the disposal site with frequency

ranging from once a week to once in two weeks. It indicates very poor coverage of solid waste

management system in Koppal slums. Only 14% of households have access to dustbin facilities.

Remaining households were found to have lack of access to dustbins for solid waste disposal.

Key Issues.

Inadequate dustbin facility in slums,

No regular collection of disposed solid waste,

Blocking of roadside drains, improper disposal and irregular collection, health

and

Hygiene implications, animal nuisance, and implications on the surrounding environment.

IV) Roads and Drainage

18. Majority of the slums are located along the roads. Consequently, slums along main roads have black

topped road access while others have earthen/macadam/concrete road access. For about 80 % of the

approach roads width is 3.5 to 7.50m, while for the remaining 20% road width is between 3.5 to 5m. The

drains are generally unlined and open, clogged with kitchen waste and solid waste. It results in flooding

of the slums during monsoons.

Key Issues.

(i) Poor condition of approach roads due to lack of regular maintenance,

(ii) Lack of roadside drains, and if present, improper management,

and

(iii) Blocking of roadside drains due to disposal of solid waste and night soil.




Figure: 2.1 Photos of Existing Condition of Drain.

Proposed Improvement in Basic Infrastructures Of Koppal Town

2.4 Sub-project Component Description

2.4.1 Slum Improvement

19. Koppal town is not covered under the Nirmal Jyothi Scheme of Government of Karnataka, which

provides service infrastructure for water supply, sanitation, drainage, roads etc. in slums. Hence, under




North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Programme (NKUSIP), it is proposed to provide basic

infrastructure services in slums of Koppal town. Karnataka Slum Clearance Board (KSCB) will remain

the main authority for implementation of proposed interventions under NKUSIP.

Karnataka Slum Clearance Board (KSCB) could play a pivotal role in providing water supply, sewerage

system, proper access roads and internal roads to slums. In addition, cross drainage works will need to be

provided, particularly in areas facing chronic flooding.

Poverty Alleviation programme under NKUSIP

20. Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) is the nodal

executing agency (EA) responsible for implementing NKUSIP. KUIDFC is a fully owned GoK company

incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956. Karnataka Slum Clearance Board (KSCB); and Koppal

City Municipal Council will implement the poverty alleviation component.

21. Slum up-gradation costs in Koppal, based on available information on NJS and infrastructure

requirement identified under NKUIDP is as follows. The total investment for the upgradation of slum

infrastructure in the project town is Rs. 330.80 lakhs.

Table: 2.4 Summary costs of Slum up gradation

Sl. No. Item Amount in lakhs

1 Water Supply 31

2 Sewerage system 44

3 Roads & Culverts 92

4 Storm Water Drains 68

5 Community Toilets 40

6 Street Lighting 3

7

Community development programmes

(a) Community development activities

(b) Information Education and

Communication activities

(c) CENA activities

52.80

Total 330.80 Source : DPR ( Detail Project report)

22. As per clip report funds allotted is Rs.278 lakhs for the components of roads and culvert, street

lighting, storm water drains, community latrines and Rs 52.80 lakhs for community development

programs.

23. The study of slums in Koppal is to assess the extent of access to basic services. It includes

identification of the level of services in slums, opportunity cost incurred by households, mechanisms to

overcome the shortfall in service and affordability and determination to pay for improved services. In-

formal study was taken to assess the socio-economic profile, access to basic services and identification of

the priority for providing for basic services.

After carrying out detailed survey works, the present project proposals have been formulated.




2.4.2 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS IN SLUMS:

24. A high level meeting was held on 30rth March‟09 with the Officers of the Karnataka Slum Clearance

Board for discussing and obtaining the Board approval to the Concept report prepared and submitted.

During the meeting it was decided that instead of utilizing the funds available in small amounts in all the

slums, it is advisable to concentrate in a few identified slums. In order to utilize the funds now available

under NKUSIP in an effective manner and avoid stretching of the resources it has been decided to

undertake works in needy slums, mutually agreed, and make the infrastructure there the most satisfactory.

Based on this works are only being proposed in 5 slums out of 19 no of slums in Koppal.

25. KSCB has identified 5 slums for up-gradation of basic infrastructure such as water supply, roads

storm water drains ,stand post and sodium vapour lamps etc, under NKUSIP.

I) Devaraj Uras Colony

26. This slum is situated in ward no 30 in the central portion of the town, having population of 1661

spreading over an area of 11 acres. In order to improve the infrastructure the following components have

been considered in the preparation of DPR.

1) Concrete roads; Cement concrete roads are proposed where ever mud roads exist with varying width

from 3.5m to 4.5mts for a length of 1098 mts so as to maintain uniformity over entire slum.

2) Storm water drains; two different sections of CC drains are proposed on both sides of road, based on

catchments and to drain storm water effectively from low lying area. It is proposed to construct drains for

a length of 1000 mts

3) Water supply; There is piped water supply system existing but covering only part of the slum area.

Most of the dwellers fetch water from stand posts with single tap without proper platform. Hence it is

proposed to install 10 no of public stand posts.

4 )Street lights; As there is no proper illumination in the interiors of the slum, it is proposed 15 no. solar

lights

II) Sajji hola:

The slum is situated in ward no 13 in central town having population of 1622 and spreading over an area

of 7.25 acres. In order to improve the infrastructure in addition to the existing, the following components

have been considered in the preparation of DPR.




1) Concrete roads; Cement concrete roads are proposed where ever mud roads exists with varying width

from 3.5m to 4.5mts for a length of 1112 mts so as to maintain uniformity over entire slum.

2) Storm water drains: Two different sections of CC drains are proposed on both sides of road, based on

catchments and road width, in order to drain storm water effectively from low lying area and finally

connecting to the main storm channel passing near by. It is proposed to construct drains for a length of

899 mts

3) Water supply: There is piped water supply system existing and covering a part of the area. Most of

the dwellers fetch water from stand posts with single tap without proper platform. The pipe line is not

covering the entire area, so it proposed to lay pipes for distribution for a length of 500mts in the area

including replacement of old and damaged pipes along with 10 nos of public stand posts.

4) Street lights; As there is no proper illumination in the slum, it is proposed 15 no. solar lights

III) Harijanawada

27. This slum is situated in ward no 12 & is to the south of the town having population of 854 and

spreading over an area of 3.20 acres. To improve the infrastructure the following components have been

considered in the preparation of DPR

1) concrete roads; Cement concrete roads are proposed where ever mud roads exists with varying width

from 3.5m to 4.5mts for a length of 408 mts.

2) storm water drains,; V shape section of CC drains are proposed on both sides of road, based on

catchments and road width in order to drain storm water effectively from low lying area of the slum and

drain the storm water to the main storm channel near by. It is proposed to construct drains for a length of

508 mts.

3) Water supply; There is piped water supply system existing and covering part of the area. Most of the

dwellers fetch water from stand posts with single tap without proper platform and so it proposed to install

5 no of public stand posts.

4 )Street lights; As there is no proper illumination in the slum, it is proposed 5 no. solar lights




IV) Koravar Oni

28. This slum is situated in ward no 14 in central portion of town having population of 1680 spreading

over an area of 2.02 acres. In order to improve infrastructure in addition to the existing facilities the

following components have been considered in the preparation of DPR.

1) Concrete roads; Cement concrete roads are proposed, where ever mud roads exist, with varying width

from 3.5m to 4.5mts for a length of 105 mts so as to maintain uniformity over entire slum

2) Storm water drains; t

wo different sections of CC drains are proposed on both sides of road, based on catchments and road

width in order to drain storm water effectively from low lying area and finally connect to the main storm

channel near by. It is proposed to construct drains for a length of 108 mts.

3) Water supply: There is piped water supply system existing, covering part of the area. Most of the

dwellers fetch water from stand posts with single tap without proper platform. Also the pipe line is not

covering the entire area, so it proposed to lay pipes for distribution for a length of 150 mts in the area,

including replacement of old and damaged pipes along with 2 no of public stand posts.

4) Street lights; as there is no proper illumination in interior of the slum, it is proposed 6 no. solar lights

V) Vaddervada

29. This slum is situated in ward no 4 & to south of the town having population of 279 spreading over an

area of 2 acres. In order to improve infrastructure the following components have been considered in the

preparation of DPR.

1) concrete roads; Cement concrete roads are proposed where ever mud roads exists with varying width

from 3.5m to 4.5mts for a length of 90 mts so as to maintain uniformity over entire slum

2) storm water drains,; V shape section of CC drains are proposed on both sides of road, based on

catchments and road width, in order to drain of storm water effectively from low lying area through lead

drain and finally connecting to the main storm channel passing near by. It is proposed to construct drains

for a length of 140 mts.




3) Water supply: There is piped water supply system existing but covering part of the area. Most of the

dwellers fetch water from stand posts with single tap without proper platform, so it is proposed to provide

3 no of public stand posts.

4) Street lights; as there is no proper illumination in the slum, it is proposed 6 no. solar lights

2.5 Investment Program Implementation Schedule

30 The Investment Program is to be implemented over a six-year period, commencing in FY 2009-

10 and civil works construction starting in FY 2009-10. Comple t ion i s scheduled by end FY

2015-16

2.6 Investment Program Benefits

31. In view of the lack of basic infrastructure facilities and its adverse impacts on the environment and

also on socio-economic characteristics, the proposed Investment Program aims at providing

infrastructure facilities such as adequate and safe water supply and sanitation facilities, to overcome

negative environmental impacts. Investment Program benefits and beneficiaries in the Koppal are

provided below.

2.7 Investment Program Alternatives

The environmental suitability of the proposed components are judged through the selected location and

proposed process/technology during both the construction and operation phases. The interaction and

the level of interference with the surrounding land use determine the environmental sustainability of

the Investment Program components. However, the components proposed under NKUSIP are basic

urban infrastructure services, most of which are location fixed providing scope for alternatives only in

terms of technology, which again are limited. The following table shows environmental suitability of

the selected alternatives.

Table 2.5 Investment Program Alternatives

Sub-

Component

Suitability of Selected Alternative

Storm water

drainage

Proposed RCC dra in o f l ength 5000m for Area town dra in

which runs a t var ious loca t ions wi th in the CMC l imi t o f the

town . However, the best alternative of gravity flow system is retained.




Sub-

Component

Suitability of Selected Alternative

Roads up

gradation

Roads considered for improvement are selected based on the traffic and its

importance in connectivity and environmental and social issues involved.

No acquisition of land/structure is involved in the road improvement. It

involves no tree cutting. The width of road widening is proposed based on

the availability of width of the road and it is proposed that the total road

width will be varied to accommodate within the available width.

Slum

Improvements

in Area there has 26 declared and one undeclared slum. out of which these

slum only 9 slum has to be selected for improvement based on urgent need

and execute works so as to attain maximum utility.

Source: DPR (Detail project Report)




CHAPTER - III

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Environmental Profile of Koppal

3.1.1 Introduction

35. Koppal town is one of the important and rapidly growing towns in Koppal district and it is the second

largest town in the district. It is located at a distance of 370 km away from the State Capital Bangalore.

Koppal town is a district Head Quarter. Koppal City Municipal Council has its jurisdiction up to an area of

28.78 sq. km, housing a population of 56,145 within 31 wards. It is an important commercial centre. Its

main economic base is agriculture due to better irrigation facilities under Tungabhadra project. The town

has high growth potential due to its geographical location and historical background.

3.1.2 Physiography

36. Topography The town is situated on gentle ground slope towards the south. A hillock abuts the town on

all along western side and stretches for a considerable length on southern side also. The surface stratum of

the town is composed of murrum soil mixed with granite boulders out cropping at several places.

3.1.3 Seismology

37. As per the seismic zoning map of India, the Koppal town falls under the Zone II, which is the lowest

earth quake risk zone in India. This zone is termed as “low damage risk zone”.

3.1.4 Climatic Conditions

38. The climate of the town is generally dry. The average annual rainfall is 715 mm and the maximum

temperature is 41.1° C and with a minimum temperature of 17.7° C. The summer season starts in the

middle of the February and continues up to the first week of June. The southwest monsoon season follows

there after and stretches up to the end of September. October and November constitutes the post monsoon

season. The period from December to the middle of February is the cold season. The district on the whole

has a dry climate with the period from November to May being the driest part of the year.

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Table 3.1: Mean Maximum and Mean Minimum Temperature (in o C)

Month Long term normal (30 Years) – Mean 2004 (Actual) – Mean Daily Max Daily Min Highest in a

month Lowest in a

month Max

daily Min

Daily Jan 31.7 20.3 31.4 14.2 31.4 16.9 Feb 33.6 19.6 35.7 15.9 35.9 19.2 Mar 35.4 22.3 37.8 18.1 39.7 21.8

April 38.8 23.5 41.4 21.8 39.5 26.0 May 39.1 25.8 41.1 21.6 37.3 24.9 June 34.7 25.2 36.4.

0 20.4 34.5 24.5

July 35.3 24.4 34.7 21.9 33.5 23.7 Aug 31.3 22.5 34.0 20.7 31.7 24.3 Sep 30.7 23.0 33.9 19.6 32.2 21.5 Oct 30.5 22.3 33.00 19.4 32.1 22.3

Nov 30.2 20.6 32.7 18.2 -- -- Dec 29.7 17.2 31.9 14.4 -- --

Source: Meteorological Centre, Bangalore

Table 3.2: Climatological Characteristics of Koppal

Month Long term normal (30 Years) – Mean 2004 – Actual

RH Max RH Min Wind

Speed Total

Rainfall Mean RH

0830 Hrs Mean RH

1730 Hrs Total

Rainfall % % Kmph Mm % % Mm

Jan 72 38 4.9 0.4 69 39 0.0 Feb 60 31 5.6 0.7 53 31 0.0 Mar 53 27 5.9 3.3 48 25 0.0

April 56 30 6.7 25.4 57 35 71.0 May 64 37 10.3 63 71 47 34.0 June 71 53 13.4 52.2 70 53 40.0 July 76 62 14.1 55.6 71 55 1.8 Aug 76 61 13.5 50.7 67 54 0.7 Sep 77 57 11.1 124.4 77 61 60.0 Oct 75 56 5.6 109.8 77 63 5.0

Nov 72 50 4.8 30 -- -- -- Dec 74 45 4.4 13.7 -- -- --

Source: Meteorological Centre, Bangalore




3.1.5. Demography

39. Population: Koppal population has grown tremendously from 44,602 in 1991 to 56,145 in 2001. The

highest and lowest population growth rates recorded were 3.42 percent during 1931-1941 and 0.83 percent

during 1921- 1931.

Table: 3.3 Details of decadal population growth

Year Population Compound Annual Growth Rate %

1901 8903

1911 7558 -1.62

1921 9187 1.97

1931 9979 0.83

1941 13970 3.42

1951 17314 2.17

1961 19744 1.32

1971 27277 3.28

1981 35975 2.81

1991 44602 2.17

2001 56145 2.33

Source: DPR (Detail Project Report

3.1.6 Population Density

40. The population density for Koppal town is 1,951 persons per sq. km. at present. This is shows a decline

in density from 2,954 persons per sq. km. in 1991. This is due to an increase in town area from 15.1 sq. km

to 28.78 sq. km. The town has new extensions namely B.T. Patel Nagar, Kalyananagar, Sathyadanapura,

Gandhinagar, Janata Colony and Gavisiddeshwara temple area.

The following table shows decade wise population density.




Table 3.4 Decade wise population density.

Year Population Area Density Density Variation

Sq. Km Persons/sq. Km % Growth

1991 44,602 15.10 2,954 -

2001 56,145 28.78 1,951 (-)33.95

Source: DPR (Detail Project Report)

3.1.7. Sex Ratio: The current sex ratio (female population per 1,000 male populations) in Koppal town is

958, which is lower than the district figure of 978 but higher than the state urban average of 940.

3.1.8. Household Size: In Koppal town there were about 7,420 houses in 1991. Presently, the number of

housing units amount to 9,636 in 2001. The household size for Koppal town is 5.8, which is lower than the

national average household size of 6.3 (Census 2001).

3.1.9Literacy rate: In 2001, the literacy rate (percent of literate population to the total population above six

years of age) in the town was 71.61 percent. The literacy rate in Koppal town is higher than that of the

district as a whole (55.02 percent) and a slightly higher than the state urban average of 71.4 percent. The

male and female literacy rate was 80.41 percent and 62.44 percent, respectively.

3.1.10 Air Quality

41. Koppal is known for a one of the mineral rich town in Bellary district. There are several mining and

industrial activity carried out in and around the Koppal town which result in emission of air pollutant in the

atmosphere in quantity well within the permissible limit prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board.

The data collected for Bellary district from Central Pollution Control Board website shows total suspended

particulate matter is in the range of 130.44 to 140.22 microgram per cum metre.

3.1.11 Flora and Fauna

4 2 . There are no forest areas in and around the town and there are no sensitive environmental features

such as National Parks, Wetlands, and Biosphere Reserves in the Bellary District. No endangered/protected

species of either flora or fauna are found in the town and their surroundings.




3.1.12 Historic and Cultural Places

43. Koppal District has an eventful history beginning from the days of Mauryan King Ashoka. At the end

of 10th century Koppal appears to have become the capital of a branch of the “Silahara” family. Gangas,

who were Jains, also seem to have contributed a great deal to enhance the reputation of this place as a Jaina

centre. The fort at Koppal is an important object of historical interest. It was acquired by Tipu Sultan in

1786 A.D. from Paleagar and rebuilt into one of the strongest fort with the help of French engineers. In

1790, the British and the Nizam besieged it. In 1858, Bhima Rao Nadagouda also besieged the fort. Until

1949, it was the chief town of the Jagir of Nawab Salarjung, which consisted of the Koppal and Yelburga

talukas.




Chapter - IV

SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND

MITIGATION MEASURES

4 4 . Potential environmental impacts of the proposed infrastructure components are presented in this

section. Mitigation measures to minimize/mitigate negative impacts, if any, are recommended along with

the agency responsible for implementation. Monitoring actions to be conducted during the implementation

phase is also recommended to reduce the impact.

45. Screening of potential environmental impacts is categorized into four categories considering

Investment Program phases: location impacts and design impacts (pre construction phase), construction

phase impacts and operations and maintenance phase impacts.

(i) Location impacts include impacts associated with site selection, and include loss of on-site biophysical

array and encroachment either directly or indirectly on adjacent environments. It also includes impacts on

people who will lose their livelihood or any other structures by the development of that site.

(ii) Design impacts include impacts arising from project design, including technology used, scale of

operation/throughput, waste production, discharge specifications, pollution sources and ancillary services.

(iii) Construction impacts include impacts caused by site clearing, earthworks, machinery, vehicles and

workers. Construction site impacts include erosion, dust, noise, traffic congestion and waste production.

(iv) O & M impacts include impacts arising from the operation and maintenance activities of the

infrastructure facility. These include routine management of operational waste streams, and occupational

health and safety issues.

46. Screening of environmental impacts has been based on the impact magnitude

(negligible/moderate/severe – in the order of increasing degree) and impact duration (temporary/permanent).

Table -8 shows the screening of impacts; N/T represents the lowest impact while S/P represents the highest

impact. Numerator represents the Degree of Impact and denominator represents the Duration of impact.

Table 4.1: Screening of Impacts -

Duration of Impact Magnitude (Degree of Impact)

Negligible(N) Moderate(M) Severe(S) Temporary(T) N/T M/T S/T Permanent (P) N/P M/P S/P




Table 4.2: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Slums – Water Supply system

Impact Description Significance of the Impact Mitigation Measures Implementation

Responsibility

Preliminary

Costing Location and Design impacts

Water use conflict may occur with

downstream users. Particularly in

dry season month.

MP

Identify and consult all downstream

users‟ sufficient water for them to

continue existing water dependent

activities. Negotiate agreements with

user and the appropriate regulatory

agencies and establish controls to

ensure that water is not abstracted of

agreed volumes. Also, road side water

tank (syntax tank) shall be provided to

have continuous water supply.

ULB

Part of O & M

cost.





Responsibility

Preliminary

Costing

The increase in water supply will

increase waste water levels.

Increased waste water caused by

the increased in water supply

Since the location of rehabilitation

work will be at existing facilities,

and the existing environment is a

built environment, no design-

specific impacts are envisaged

MP

MP

N/a

Improved sanitation facilities to

accommodate increase in water use

including twin latrines, public toilets

etc.,

Improved sanitation system to

accommodate increased water supply

including new toilets, septic tank,

cleaning services and sludge drying

beds.

N/a

ULB

ULB

N/a

Part of O & M

cost.

Part of O & M

cost.

N/a

Construction Impacts





Responsibility

Preliminary

Costing Impacts to livelihood

Road blocking due to laying of

water supply network and

increased traffic flow due to

vehicle movement for construction

activities; inconvenience

to the local community.

M/T

The laying of water line will

disturb the day to day activities of

public such as shops, residence and

also leads to un safety condition to

them.

N/T

Proposed network will be laid in

the presently un-served fringe

and extension areas. As these

areas are not densely populated

impacts due to construction

activities may not be significant.

Will compensate any business loses as

per the Resettlement Framewor.

While laying water line through narrow

streets and thick commercial

establishments, the work will be

planned to complete in short duration

and care will be taken to avoid

excavation of the entire road stretch in

these areas.

Construction material shall be

stockpiled to minimize traffic

blockages.

Poor performance of the contractor

may potentially exacerbate these

impacts and therefore qualified

contractors to be appointed. The

contracted work includes the

implementation of construction site

management plan, which will address

these issues.

Head Contractor/ULB

Head Contractor/ULB

Preparation

and

implementation

of site

management

plan.

Part of

construction

costs





Responsibility

Preliminary

Costing Dust and noise from construction

Activities.

Waste soil and imported sand may

create dust impacting air quality

People will be inconvenienced and

their health may be at risk if water

supply system is shut down for

long period

M/T

Due to dry climatic condition the

dust generation may be

Considerable. No major

noise generating activities

envisaged.

N/T

N/T

Frequent water sprinkling program

will undertake to suppress the dust.

Remove waste quickly, cover spray

stock piles, sprinkling of water to avoid

dust pollution, only bring sand ( for

backfill) to site when needed

Plan work program to keep shutdown

to minimum, provide alternative water

to affected residents inform

communities to any shutdown in

advance.

Head

Contractor/CMC

Head Contractor/ULB

Head contractor / CMC

Part of

construction

costs

Part of

construction

costs

Part of

construction

costs





Responsibility

Preliminary

Costing Loss of forest trees and vegetation

Impact on topography and slope

stability

Disposal of excavated material

MT

MT

Avoid tree cutting to extend possible and

plant 25 sampling for every tree cut.

Construction activities to avoid steep

slopes and landside prone areas.

Excessive excavated materials to be

disposed at designated place.

Contractor

Contractor

Contractor

Part of

construction cost.

.Part of

construction cost.

Part of

construction cost.

Environmental impacts from

construction workers camp

MT

Where sites/camps are set up, the

contractor will see that proper sanitation (

toilets, solid waste management) systems

are in place: potable drinking water

provided: kerosene to be provided at

reduced rate for cooking: gambling, liquor

and illicit relationship banned, contractor

will be required ( as per his contract) to

ensure clean up of site back to original pre

project condition.

Contractor

Part of

construction cost.




Trenching could damage other

infrastructure

Shops may lose income if

customers access is impeded

Traffic will be disrupted if lack of

space means that dug soil is placed

on road and or water pipes have to

be located in the road itself

Trucks removing waste could

disrupt traffic and vibration could

damage fragile building

People will be inconvenienced and

there health may be at risk if water

supply system is shut down for a

long period

MT

MT

MT

MT

MT

Confirm location of infrastructure to avoid

these sites.

Compensate business for lost income (as

per Resettlement framework). Leave

spaces for access between mounds of soil.

Private bridges to allow people & vehicles

to cross trench. Increase workforce in these

areas to finish work quickly, inform

shopkeepers of work in advance.

plan work with town authorities – work

when traffic is light, ensure police provide

traffic diversions when necessary. Increase

workforce to finish this work quickly

Plan routes to avoid narrow street,

congested road, important / fragile, key

religious & tourism sites. Plan work to

avoid peak traffic, main tourism season.

Plan work program to keep shut down to

minimum. Provide alternative water to

affected residents, inform communities of

any shut down in advance.

Contractor

Contractor

Contractor

Contractor

Contractor

Part of

construction cost.

Part of

construction cost.

Part of

construction cost.

Part of

construction cost

Part of

construction cost




Sites of social / cultural importance

(school, hospitals, temples, tourism

sites) may be disturbed by noise,

dust vibration and impeded access

Workers and the public are at risk

from accidents on site .

Economic benefits if local people

are employed in contractor

workforce

Economic benefit if local people

are employed in contractor

workforce.

MT

MT

MP

SP

dentify building at risk from vibration

damage and avoid using pneumatic drills or

heavy vehicles nearby, remove waste

quickly , cover / spray stockpiles, import

sand only when needed, cover soil sand on

trucks, increase workforce to finish work

quickly. Use bridges to allow access (

peoples/ vehicles). Consult relevant

authorities, custodians of buildings, local

people to address issues and avoid work at

sensitive times. No construction at night

and early morning hours. Public to be

notified of any loud noise and vibration.

Prepare and implement a site Health and

Safety plan that include measures to :

Exclude the public from all construction

sites. Ensure that workers use personal

protective equipment. Provide Health &

Safety training for all personnel: follow

documented procedures for all site

activities: and keep accident reports and

records.

Provide employment to local particularly

affected person identified in resettlement

plan

Contractor

Contractor

Head

Contractor/ULB

Part of

construction cost.

Part of

construction cost.

Part of

construction cost.




O& M Impacts Occupational health and safety of

workers and locals

M/T

Provide provision for safety measures in

design stage. Training of workers on

safety measures to be taken.

contractor Part on

construction

cost. Risk of contaminated water in

the distribution system.

M/S Prepare and operate H & S plan with

same measures in design stage. Training

of workers on safety measures to be

taken.

Contractor Part of

construction

Costs

Inadequate disposal of sludge

treatment plants will cause

nuisance to public health

M/P

Safe sludge handling methods shall be

employed – personnel protection

equipment such as gloves, boots shall be

provided. Any sludge produced will be

delivered to the sludge drying beds via

open bed trucks covered with tarpaulin.

Testing of sludge for contaminants will

be done by government laboratories. If

sludge found to contain alum other or

other contaminates after testing, it can be

land filled.

Contractor

Part of

construction

Costs

.




Table 4.3: Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Slums - Sewerage & Sanitation works


Responsibility

Preliminary

Costing Pollution and health

hazards due to improper sludge

disposal

methods

M/P

Quantity of sludge generation will be

considerable. Contaminated work area may

cause health hazards.

Safe sludge handling methods shall

be employed - Personal protection

equipment such as gloves, boots,

shall be provided. Sludge shall be

dried in drying beds before its

disposal. This sludge may be used

as manure for non- food crops or

land filled.

Sludge management plan shall be

implemented.

ULB Part of O &

M costs

Mixing of non-municipal

wastewater may interfere with the

treatment process.

N/P

Possibility of mixing of industrial effluent

is very low as there are no industries in the

sewerage zones with problematic

discharges.

Wastewater from industries shall

not be allowed to enter the sewers.

In case of discharges into sewers

the effluent shall confirm to the

CPCB/KSPCB

standards:

• BOD < 350 mg/l

• pH – 5.5 – 9.0

• Suspended solids < 600 mg/l

• Arsenic(as As). <0.2

• Mercury (As Hg), mg/l, max.0.01

• Lead (as Pb) mg/l, max 1.0

• Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l, max 1.0

• Copper (as Cu)mg/l, max. 3.0

• Zinc (as Zn) mg/l, max. 15

• Nickel (as Ni) mg/l, max.3.0

• Fluoride (as F) mg/l, max.15

KSPCB N/a.




Impacts due to illegal

tapping of sewage for irrigation

purpose from trunk sewers:

.

M/P

Trunk sewers traverse agricultural fields.

Illegal tapping was observed. Probable

contamination of agricultural lands and

groundwater; potential hazards due to

entering of contaminants into food chain.

Impact on the working condition of the STP

due to reduced inflow

Illegal tapping of sewage from

the sewer lines shall not be

allowed. Regular maintenance

and constant check would reduce

the problem.

ULB Part of O &

M costs

Nuisance and pollution of

ground/surface water due to

over flowing/choking of sewers.

M/P

Irrigation canals traverse the town and the

groundwater depth is shallow in the

northern part of the town

Regular maintenance will nullify

the impact.

ULB Part of O &

M costs

Human health risks and

contamination of soil and

groundwater due to leaking sewers

MT

Sewer leaks shall be detected and

repaired rapidly and effectively

ULB

Part of O & M

costs




Impact on business income if

customer‟s access is impeded by

network repair works

Discharge of hazardous materials

into sewers, resulting in damage to

sewer system and danger to

Workers. Mixing of Industrial

Waste water with sewage.

Wherever level permits, sewer line

proposed in slum area shall be

connected to the proposed sewer

line for city and if the level is not

permitted, those areas shall be

connected to the proposed

community toilets which will be

connected to the septic tank. The

sludge settled in Septic tank shall

be periodically removed.

MP

ST

M/P

Treatment process in the Septic tank will be

significantly affected Health risk to the

sewer workers due to toxic effluent and

gases.

Spaces shall be left for access

between mounds of soil.

• Planks shall be provided to allow

people & vehicles to cross trench.

• Workforce shall be increased in

these areas to finish work quickly.

• Shopkeepers will be informed of

work in advance

The rules and regulation will be

strictly implemented to avoid

mixing of industrial waste

stream/hazardous waste with

sewage in sewer system.

Sludge will be dried and tested for

absence of bacteria and pathogens

Dried sludge will be sold to farmers

to fertilize land along with the STP

sludge.

ULB

KSPCB & ULB

ULB

Part of O & M

costs

Part of O & M

costs

Part of O & M

costs




Economic benefits to local people

by Project

Discharge of insufficiently treated

wastewater to water

Health & Safety risks of workers

and the public during repair work.

MP

M/T

Periodic monitoring of treated

effluent will be carried out. A water

quality-testing laboratory will be

provided.

H&S Plan shall be prepared and

operated with same measures as

used in construction phase

ULB

ULB

Part of

Construction

and operation

Cost

Part of O &M

costs




Table 4.4 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Slums - Roads Up gradation


Responsibility

Preliminary

Costing Location Impacts No location impacts are envisaged as the

Proposed activities do not encroach into

any sensitive land uses nor does it involve

any land acquisition.

N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a.

Design Impacts Acquisition of land/structure is not

envisaged. No trees will be cut as part of

the Investment Program.

N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a.

Construction Impacts Disturbance to informal commercial

activities during construction.

N/T

No Hawkers and vendors were

observed. A detailed survey will be

conducted at the design stage to identify

hawkers and vendors

Temporary relocation of

hawkers

and vendors; followed by

reinstatement of original

premises when the work is

completed.

ULB As part of RP

costs

Disturbance due to construction activities

Road block and increase in traffic on the

alternative routes and traffic congestion

N/T

Low levels of traffic was observed

in the slums on the proposed roads

N/a N/a N/a




Nuisance due to noise. M/T

Proposed roads pass through slum areas

(residential area).

Noise limits for construction

equipments such as

compactors, rollers shall not

exceed 75 dB(A), as specified

by CPCB. High noise

generating activities, if any,

shall not be carried out during

the nights.

Head Contractor N/a.

Dust nuisance. M/T

Proposed roads pass through

residential areas. Due to dry

weather condition dust nuisance

may be considerable.

Dust suppression activities

such as water sprinkling shall

be employed.

Head Contractor Part of

constructio

n costs

Public and worker safety N/T Provide caution and

signboards.

Personal protection equipment

such as gloves, boots, shall be

provided to the workers.

Head Contractor

/CMC

Part of

constructio

n costs




Table 4.5 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures of Drainage Upgradation Impact Description Significance of the

Impact Mitigation Measures Implementation

Responsibility Preliminary Costing

Location Impacts No location impacts are envisaged asthe proposed activities are carried out within the existing set-up.

N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a.

Design Impacts N/a. N/a. No loss or encroachment of cultural or historical properties is envisaged.

N/a. N/a. CMC Area N/a.

Construction Impacts Impact to “ livelihoods due to disruption during construction” “ the laying of distribution lines will disturb the day to day activities of public such as shops, residence and also lead to un safety condition to them Exposure of workers to contaminated soil during desilting and exactions

M/T

will compensate any business losses as per the resettlement framework. And maintain assess to business (shops) people by providing planks/ makeshifts pathways etc. while lying sewers through narrow street and thick commercial establishment the work will be planned to complete in short duration and care will be taken to avoid excavation of the entire road stretch in these areas. Construction material shall be stockpiled. Adequate arrangement for traffic diversion including erection of proper sign boards. Dust shall be suppressed by frequently sprinkling water. Reputed standard make equipment shall be used complied with standard stipulated by PCB to ensure noise well within the limit. High noise making activity will be restricted in day time only. Poor performance of the contractor may potentially exacerbate these impacts and therefore qualified contractors to be appointed. The contracted work includes the implementation of construction site management plan

Occupational Safety Plan shall be prepared. This includes: (i)

provision of personal protection equipment such as gloves,

boots, (ii) Manual handling of waste shall be avoided as far as

possible; and (iii) Training of workers on safe handling of

sludge

Head contractor

Part of construction costs




Disturbance to traffic due to storage of construction material/waste and material transport vehicles and other equipment.

M/T Construction material shall be Stockpiled to minimize traffic blockages.

Head contractor N/a.

Nuisance due to noise N/T N/a. N/a. N/a. Dust nuisance.

Excavation of trenches will produce

large amounts of waste soil

Traffic may be disrupted by soil and

vehicle on road

M/T Due to dry

weather

conditions of the

Area, the dust

generated due to

the construction

activity may be

significant.

MP

MT

Dust suppression activities such as water sprinkling shall be employed. Frequent vehicle maintenance shall undertake to ensure smooth movement of vehicles to avoid any noise, smoke pollution. no soil spill during transportation of soil at construction site to curb to curb the increased dust emission due to vehicular movement. Daily inspection at construction site shall be carried out to ensure removal of construction debris. dust sealed truck shall be used for transportation of earth.

Find beneficial uses for waste soil in construction, land raising

and infilling of excavated areas.

Keep soil, vehicles, machinery off road when possible

If work will affect road, conduct when traffic is light.

Ensure police provide warning sign / diversion if needed.

Head contractor

Contractor

Contractor


Part of

construction

cost.

Part of

construction

cost.

Impacts due to disposal of contaminated silt

N/T N/a. N/a. N/a.

Pollution and silt loading of water bodies

N/T N/a. N/a. N/a.

Public and worker safety N/T N/a. N/a. N/a.




Excavation could damage other infrastructure

Economic benefit if local people are

employed in contractors workforce

S/P

MT

Determine location of water pipes, electricity pylons etc and design scheme to avoid damage. Locate different infrastructure on opposite site of road.

Contractor should employs at least 50 % of workforce from

communities in vicinity of construction sites

Design consultant Design consultancy

Contractor

Operation Impacts Silting and pollution of water bodies due to non-clearance of construction work site

M/T Ensure clearing of debris/waste and material from the drainage bed and from the banks before pressing into operation.

CMC Area N/a.




Chapter V

INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

5.1 Institutional Requirements

47. Nodal Executing Agency (EA): Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation

(KUIDFC) is the nodal executing agency (EA) responsible for implementing NKUSIP. Investment

Program implementation activities will be monitored by KUIDFC through a separate Investment Program

Management Unit (IPMU), which will be set-up within KUIDFC. The Managing Director/KUIDFC will

head the IPMU and will be assisted by an Executive Director to oversee the Investment Program progress.

A team of senior technical, administrative and financial officials will assist the Executive Director in

controlling and monitoring project implementation activities. KUIDFC will establish IPMU offices at four

locations (in Bellary, Dharwad, Belgaum and Gulbarga) in the Investment Program area. All Investment

Program decisions will be made by the Executive Director who shall operate from the IPMU, Dharwad;

only interactions with GoK, GoI and ADB shall be conducted through the KUIDFC office at Bangalore.

48. Implementing Agency (IA). Implementation Agencies (IA) will oversee sub-project component

implementation at the sub-project towns, where the Investment Program ULB will implement sub-project

components. The responsibilities of the IA shall include (i) carrying out detailed surveys, investigations

and engineering designs of individual infrastructure components; (ii) tendering, evaluating bids and

awarding works, contract administration, supervision and quality control; (iii) measuring works carried out

by the contractors and certifying payments; (iv) conducting public awareness campaigns and participation

programs, (v) carrying out environmental assessments; and (vi) preparing monthly reports. The Investment

Program Consultants (PC) will assist the Investment Program ULB in all the aforesaid activities; in the

case of other IAS, the PC shall proof check designs and quality check construction quality.

` 49. Thus, the responsibility fulfilling environmental requirements of GoI/GoK (for the project- components

of STP,) and conducting required level of environmental assessment as per ADB guidelines lies with the

borrowing ULB. The Investment Program Consultants will assist the ULB in this regard. The IEE/EIA

reports prepared by ULB will be reviewed by the IPMU as per the ADB‟s Environmental Guidelines and

forwarded to ADB for review and approval. In case of IEE reports, the ADB could delegate approval of

IEE reports fully to the IPMU after reviewing the first two reports. However, all the EIA reports shall be

sent to ADB for approval.

50. The mitigation measures identified through IEE/EIA are incorporated into the project cycle.

Mitigation measures, which are implemented by the Contractor, shall form part of the Contract Documents.

The other mitigation measures are undertaken by the ULB (itself or in assistance with Investment Program

Consultants) as specified in the IEE.

5.2 INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING

51. Institutional strengthening will be undertaken to achieve the goals of the project including




sound environmental management. Steps to be taken are discussed under the following sub-

headings:

Organisation and Staffing;

Environmental Training;

Monitoring and Reporting; and

Record-keeping.

5.2.1 Organisation and Staffing

52. The implementation of mitigation measures requires supervision by adequately trained staff within the

Project Implementation Unit (PIU). The PIU will nominate one of its officers to act as Environmental

Officer (EO), to formally address environmental issues on a routine basis, who will have an oversight of

environmental aspects of the construction contracts, including the enforcement of all monitoring provisions,

the locations of construction and labour camps, etc. Before the commencement of construction, the EO will

receive training in the environmental issues associated with STP construction and maintenance projects.

The EO will also organize the training programs. Main duties of the EO will include:

- Review of bids to ensure their adherence to the environmental specifications and the requirements of

the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

- Collection and dissemination of relevant environmental documents including amendments to

environmental protection acts issued by various agencies such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB),

World Bank and other concerned organisations.

- Co-ordination with government departments on environmental issues and obtaining the necessary

clearances from the regulatory authorities.

- Monitoring the environmental aspects during construction to ensure that the environmental

requirements of the contract and the mitigation measures proposed in the EMP are implemented.

- Supervising contractors and preparation of environmental input to the quarterly progress report.

5.2.2 Monitoring and Reporting Procedures

53. The EO shall ensure monitoring of various environmental parameters during the implementation of the

project. The EO will visually assess contractor‟s practices. Observations of EO and compliance thereupon

shall be documented as part of normal contract monitoring. Regular monitoring of dust control, soil

conservation practices, management of borrow/quarry area will also be carried out as provided in the

contract document.




5.2.3 Record Keeping

54. Monitoring form should be devised for use. The form should focus attention on environmental issues

and provide feedback for the future stages of the work. Mitigation and enhancement measures will

explicitly make part of the construction contracts documents so that the compliance is measurable and

readily documented. Daily project diaries would record environmental problems (spills, dust etc.) as well as

safety related incidents and will be retained as part of contract management documents. These reports would

be included in Quarterly Progress Reports provided to the funding agency (ADB) as well.

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

55. Environmental Monitoring Program is a vital process of any management plan of the development

project. This helps in signalling the potential problems resulting from the proposed project and will allow

for prompt implementation of corrective measures. The environmental monitoring will be required during

construction and operational phases. The following parameters need to be monitored:

- Rehabilitation and Resettlement Program,

- Afforestation,

- Soil conservation,

- Borrow Area Conservation, and

- Sanitation and Waste Disposal.

5.3.1 Rehabilitation and Resettlement Program

56. The Rehabilitation and Resettlement Program needs to be monitored during the project construction

phase. The entire program is supposed to be completed before operation phase. Sufficient care needs to

be taken to ensure that money reaches the project-affected people. The quality of life of rehabilitated

people should not fall below their present status. Details of such program have been presented in

separate Social Impact Assessment report.

5.3.2 Afforestation

57. Afforestation for the proposed project will commence before the start of the project cycle. The Forest

Department of Government of Karnataka will implement the afforestation program. Trees shall be

planted along the railway line inside the right of way (ROW) as soon as construction work is over.

5.3.3 Soil Conservation




58. Soil erosion rates, water sediment load, effectiveness of soil conservation measures, changes in soil

texture and structure should be monitored at frequent intervals, during construction and operation phase..

5.3.4 Borrow area Conservation

59. Restoration of borrow areas will be monitored from time to time by construction supervision

engineer with the progress of works in full compliance with the contractual obligations. The excavation

and restoration of borrow areas and their surroundings, in an environmentally sound manner to the

satisfaction of the supervising engineer, is required to be done by the contractor before final acceptance

and payment under the terms of contract.




Table 5.1: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities Investment

Program

Phase

Activity Details Responsible

Agency

Pre

construction

phase

Investment Program

Categorization Reviewing the REA and assigning project category (Ea/Eb/Ec) based on

NKUSIP Environmental Assessment Guidelines and ADB Guidelines PMU

Conducting EA Conducting IEE/EIA based on the project categorization

Conducting Public Consultation and information disclosure

Preparation of SIEE/SEIA

Investment

Program

Consultants

Investment Program

clearances Fulfilling GoK/GoI requirement such as clearances from other Government

Agencies ULB

Review of EIA/IEE Reviewing the EIA/IEE and SEIA/SIEE Reports to ensure compliance of the

report as per ADB Guidelines and approval of the same IPMU

Disclosure of SEIA/SIEE Information disclosure -SIEE/SEIA reports should be made available to the

public, and on request IEE/EIA also made available. ULB

Incorporation of mitigation

measures into Investment

Program design

Incorporation of necessary mitigation measures identified in IEE/EIA in

project design and in contract documents. Investment

Program

Consultants

Review of design

documents Review of design and contractual documents for compliance of mitigation

measures IPMU

Construction

Phase Implementation of

mitigation measures Implementation of necessary mitigation measures Contractor

Monitoring Environmental monitoring as specified in monitoring plan during construction

stage; monitoring of implementation of mitigation measures Investment

Program

Consultants

Preparation of progress

reports Preparation of monthly progress reports to be submitted to IPMU including a

section on implementation of the mitigation measures ULB in assistance

of PC

Review of progress reports IPMU to review the progress reports, consolidate and send to ADB review IPMU




Investment

Program

Phase

Activity Details Responsible

Agency

Operation

Stage Environmental Monitoring Conducting environmental monitoring, as specified in the environmental

monitoring plan. ULB

Compliance Monitoring Compliance monitoring to review the environmental performance of sub-

project component, if required and as specified in Monitoring Plan KSPCB




5.2 Training Needs

60. As described in the above table the IPMU will involve in monitoring the Investment Program

implementation while the ULB will implement the Investment Program. It is therefore important that these

agencies and particularly the officials involved in the Investment Program to have understanding of the ADBs

environmental assessment procedures and also of environmental issues of various urban infrastructure

components. As far as implementation of mitigation measures on site is concerned the Contractor will be

involved. Hence, it is important to orient the contractors and supervisory staff towards the implementation of

mitigation measures and their consequences. Hence, considering the existing capabilities of the agencies

involved in NKUSIP, the following training program is suggested. The following table presents the

suggested training program.

Table 5.2: Training Needs (2009 – 2015)

Description Contents Schedule Participants Program 1

Orientation Program

/ Workshop for and

Implementing

Agency and

Executing Agency

Module 1 – Orientation

• Investment Program Cycle of

NKUSIP

• ADBs Environmental Assessment

Guidelines

• EA requirements of NKUSIP

• Indian Environmental Laws

& Regulations relating to

urban infrastructure project

• Environmental impacts of

urban infrastructure projects

Module 2 Environmental Assessment

Process

• Project categorization as per ADB

• IEE/EIA process, Formats and

Reports

• Identification of Environmental

Impacts

• Identification Mitigation Measures

• Formulation of Environmental

Management Plan

• Implementation and Monitoring

• Summary EIA/IEEs

• Review of EIA/IEE reports to

comply with ADB requirements

• Incorporation of mitigating

measures in the project design

and contracts

2 days • PMU officials involved in

the project

• ULB officials involved in

project implementation

Program - 2

Orientation Program

/ Workshop for

Contractors and

Supervisory staff

Module 1 Implementation of

Mitigation Measures

• Environmental issues related

urban infrastructure projects

during construction

• Implementation of

mitigation measures

• Monitoring of implementation

1 day • Contractors involved in

NKUSIP

• Supervisory staff of ULB

Program - 3

Experience Sharing Module – Experiences and Best

Practices

• Experiences on implementation in

terms of environmental concerns

of implemented projects

• Best Practices followed

1 day (every

alternative

year from the

start

of project, i.e.

2009)

• IPMU

officials

• ULB officials

• Local NGOs




5.3 Environmental Monitoring Plans

6 1 . The following tables indicate the recommended environmental monitoring programs for sub-project

components in Koppal. The monitoring program has been developed based on the impacts identified on

various environmental parameters in the earlier section.This IEE and EMP are updated as per detailed

design and any design changes. Environmental monitoring plans for sub project components in Kopalare

presented in Table – 5.3 to 5.9 and annual environmental cost estimate is provided in Table 5.10.




Table 5.3: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Slums - Water Supply Rehabilitation

Mitigation Measures Location Measurement Frequency Responsibility Preliminary

Costing Design Stage Monitoring

Water quality (all parameters, particularly

faecal colliform )

At the intake

point.

Contract document One time before

final design stage.

PMU Part of Design fee

MoU between ULBS and other downstream

communities

N/a Signed agreement One time before

final design stage.

ULB --

Safe intake sites with minimum risk of

pollution adequate source and intake

protection measures.

N/a Proposed intake sites One time before

final design stage .

PMU --

Paid compensation and rehabilitation

measures for land acquisition before civil

contract award.

N/a Survey of APS At the time of civil

contract award.

ULB Part of project cost

All design of component include proper

consideration of environment ( i.e. water and

air quality, noise pollution sludge

management )

Only at

pollution

locations

Proposed design of DSC. One time before final

design phase.

PC Part of Design fee

Avoiding / minimising tree cutting. -- Proposed designs of DSC One time before final

design phase.

PMU Part of project

cost.

Design of occupational safety measures. -- Proposed design of DSC One time before final

design phase.

PC --

Training program for staff by consultants. -- As needed before and

during

implementation.

PC Part of project cost




Construction Stage Monitoring

Construction Stage

All construction related Mitigation Measures:

Construction site management plan to control

the dust and noise nuisance, and road blocks.

N/a

Incorporation of mitigation

measures in the contract

documents

Verification of Contract

Documents before signing the

contract.

One-off inspection of

contract document.

PMU

Part of

construction costs

Implementation of Construction site

management plan providing access to

businesses during pipe lying, etc.

(i) Noise & dust nuisance at site,

(ii) Traffic Maintain ace

(iii) Impact to Livelihood

Pipe Laying sites

and

surroundings.

Monitoring of air quality is

not required. Ensure the

implementation of mitigation

measures such as spraying of

water; assess the situation

through visual inspection and

interviews with local people,

usage of standard equipment

complying with CPCB Noise

standard for construction

equipment.

Weekly Contractor and

ULB with the

assistance of

Investment

Program

Consultant.

Part of

construction costs

Operation stage

Check for blockage and leakage problems;

reducing the water losses.

Distribution line

& Transmission

line.

Percentage of water losses Yearly twice (once

during normal

season and once

during lean season)

ULB Part of O & M

costs




Implementation of the Sludge Management

Plan - Check for health hazards due to sludge

handling.

N/a Health check for WTP staff Yearly once ULB Part of O & M

Costs.

Regular O & M water treatment facilities N/a Inspection of facilities By annual ULB Part of O & M

Costs. Water quality ( TSS, pH, Temperature,

BOD5, COD , E- coli)

N/a Drinking water at taps and

reservoirs.

Parameters location

and frequency

according to the

national drinking

water quality

standards and

implementation

guidelines.

ULB/Contractor Part of O & M

Costs.

Residual chlorine is sufficient to assure the

potability of water supply at the household

tap as well as to assure no over chlorination.

N/a Measured throughout the

distribution network

particularly at point furthest

from the chlorination point..

Bi- annually ULB/Contractor Part of O & M

Costs.

Training and operation supervision of system

staff

- Survey of staff Bi- annually ULB/Contractor Part of O & M

Costs.

Handling and dosages of chlorine and lime - Treatment plant inspection Quarterly ULB/Contractor Part of O & M

Costs.




Table 5.4: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Drainage Up gradation Mitigation Measures

Parameters to be Monitored

Location Measurement Frequency Responsibility Preliminary Costing

Construction Stage

Check for dust nuisance

Incorporation of mitigation measures in the contract documents

N/a. Inspection of contract documents

One-off inspection before signing the contract

IPMU IPMU staff time as required

Dust nuisance Construction work sites of

prima

ry

drains

;

Ensure the implementation of mitigation measures such

as spraying of water;

assess the situation

through visual inspection

and interviews with local

people

Weekly CMC Area with the assistance of

Investment

Program

Consultants


Operation stage

No significant impacts envisaged.

N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a.




Table 5.5: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Roads Up gradation Mitigation Measures Parameters to

be Monitored

Location Measurement Frequency Responsibility Preliminary Costing

Mitigation Measures

Preconstruction Stage. (No significant impacts envisaged)

N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a.

Construction Stage Check for dust nuisance

Incorporation of mitigation measures in the contract documents

N/a. Inspection of contract documents

One-off inspection of before signing the contract

IPMU IPMU staff time as required

Dust and noise nuisance

Work sites of road improvements with in the town

Monitoring of air quality and noise is not required. Ensure the implementation of mitigation measures (usage of standard equipment complying to Noise levels of CPCB, spraying of

water to arrest

dust);assess the

situation through

visual inspection and

interviews with local

people

Weekly CMC Koppal with the assistance of Investment Program Consultants


Operation stage No significant impacts envisaged

N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a. N/a.




Table: 5.6 Sample Estimated Environmental Costs (2009) per annum

No. Item Cost ( Rs) A. Monitoring during Operation Period

I. Air monitoring

32000

II. Noise monitoring

8000

III. Water sampling , Waste water quality testing

60000

B. Training Cost.

Program 1

4000

Program 2

4000

Program 3

4000

C. Other

1. Group discussion 5000

2) Health check up for workers

60000

Total

177000




Chapter VI

PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

6.1 Overview 62. Public consultation is a process in which public get freedom to express their own view over a project.

Public consultation is a vital in early stage of project which helps strengthening preventive measures to

ensure environment sustainability and preserving public interest by taking in account their anticipated

questions and introducing measures for mitigating the same.

Public consultation involved focus group discussion. The people residing along the project activity areas

were consulted during site visits and due discussion were made regarding the proposals A number of

consultation meetings were held during the process of the project preparation exercise. Participants include:

the Commissioner, AEE, AE, CMC, Koppal town. Also meeting have been conducted with Councillors,

NGOs, local public, project affected persons. These consultations were conducted at various levels (such as

project level sub project level, component level etc.)

63. People were participated in public consultation seen quite interested and confident into the project as they

well aware about merits because of commissioning of this project in respect of enhancing living standards of

public. Public who‟s practical oriented expressed their concern on interfere in public activities, disturbance of

traffic during construction works , generation of dust and noise because of uses of high sound making

equipment and construction works. the people residing along the project activity were requested for

precautionary and preventive measures in order to reduce ardour and nuisance which may result by sewage

treatment plant while operations.




Fig:3 - photos of public consultation

Table 6.1 Public Comments & Mitigation measures

SI Date Location & SI No. Comments from

local public

Proposed mitigation

No. No. of persons (A) Pipe line works

1. 22.09.08 Near local

hotel & about

10 persons

have

attended.

The public expressed

their concern regarding

the disturbance in public

activities due to

construction works such

as generation of dust,

noise due to construction

machineries, traffic

diversion, and breakage

of existing services.

Dust generation shall be arrested by

water spraying.

Ensure usage of standard

equipment to reduce the noise

nuisance. Equipment shall comply

with the noise levels of

construction equipment laid out by

the CPCB. High noise generating

activities including material

unloading shall be avoided during

nights. The surrounding people

shall be informed, especially in

densely populated area, of nature

and schedule of the high noise

generating activities, if any.

Adequate arrangements for traffic

diversions including erection of

proper sign boards.

Highly Qualified contractor will be

engaged to execute the work in proper

way and specific conditions shall be

imposed in the contract to take safety

measures.

2. (B) Sewage Treatment

Plant (STP)

22.09.08 Ramsamudra

area & about

15 persons

At STP site, public

expresses their concern

regarding the generation

of bad odour, mosquito

Due to sludge drying bed, the odour

nuisance may be arising. The sludge

collecting from the Aeration tank will be

squeezed in the mechanical equipment




have

attended.

nuisance during the

operation of STP and

also requested to officials

taking care and ensuring

minimising these impact.

and wet sludge will be send to sludge

drying bed. The dried sludge will be

disposed as manure in closed vehicle. A

buffer zone in the form of

landscaping and earthwork shall be

created around the STP to avoid

odour nuisance.

To avoid/reduce mosquito breeding,

the banks ponds shall be kept clear

of grasses and bushes, etc.

Apart from this, it will be ensured to

minimize the environmental impacts

due to construction of STP by

following proper methods/

mitigation measures.

Public demanded for advance notice before construction and proper warning signs along the construction area

to avoid accidents and inconvenience. It was demanded for a strong operation and maintains ace system in

place for there proposed sewer network for its best functioning to have the maximum health and aesthetic

benefits.

6.2 Grievance Redress Committee (GRC)

64. Grievances will first be brought to the attention of the implementing NGO. Grievances not redressed

by the NGO will be brought to the grievance redress committee (GRC) established in each Investment

Program district. The GRC process is designed to be transparent, gender responsive, culturally

appropriate and commensurate to the risks and adverse impacts of the project, as well as readily

accessible to all segments of the affected people. Affected people are to be appropriately informed about

the mechanism through media and public outlets. This participatory process shall ensure that all views of

the people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and implementation process.

65. A District Level Project Steering Committee (DLPSC) headed by the Concerned District

Commissioner (DC) has been established under the NKUSIP project vide GO: No N. A.E. 45 PRJ 04

dated 18/06/04 for 21 towns. In addition to the functions of the committee, Grievance redress was

included as additional functions vide GO: No. N. A. E. 167 PRJ05 dated 22/09/05 for the same towns

and for the additional two towns of NKUSIP Package II – Nippani and Ilkal, which were included. Later

the DLPSC was established along the function of grievance redress vide GO: No. N. A. E124 PRJ 2007,

dated29/11/07, hence a grievance redress mechanism is in place for the project.




Chapter - VII

FINDING AND RECOMMENDATION

7.1. Findings

6 4 . Based on the screening of environmental impacts, all the proposed sub-project components in

Koppal are found to be environmentally acceptable and therefore able to proceed to the implementation

phase. In most cases, particular environmental issues identified are those that are typical for the type of

component, and a range of proven mitigation strategies exist to address them. Table 33 indicates the

environmental consideration of the proposed infrastructure components.

Table 23: Environmental Issues of Proposed Infrastructure Components in slums

Infrastructure

Component

Environmental Impact Issue Environmental Mitigations

Drainage upgradation • Sludge handling and disposal

• Construction impacts Appropriate mitigation measures as

suggested

Water Supply

Rehabilitation • No significant issues

• Construction and operation impacts Appropriate mitigation measures as

suggested

Upgradation of roads • No significant issues

• Construction and operation impacts Appropriate mitigation measures as

suggested

Street lightings • No significant issues

• Construction and operation impacts

-

65. As described above, most impacts are relevant to typical construction and operation. The important

sets of mitigation measures, which are relevant to most of the components, include preparation of activity

plans using appropriate mitigation measures identified in the earlier sections. These activity plans include:

• Construction Site Management Plan (to address construction impacts);

• Sludge Management and Disposal Plan (to address sludge handling and disposal impact).

• Occupational Safety Plan (to address the health related impacts for sanitary workers)

66. These activity plans should be prepared by the ULB associated by Investment Program Consultants

as compendium of the relevant mitigation measures identified in earlier section. They should form part of

the contractual arrangements with construction contractors, or directly implemented by the CMC as facility

operator, as required „Work Practices‟.




7.2 Recommendations

6 7 . It is recommended that the PMU should be involved in monitoring the implementation of those

components that are critical to acceptable environmental performance of the component. Owing to the

location of proposed facilities and geographical setting of the town/region as a whole, no major impacts

envisaged from any of the proposed sub- components projects in Koppal. In view of this importance, the

PMU is delegated with the monitoring responsibility of the design stage to ensure the environmental

sustainability of the NKUSIP.




Chapter VIII

VIII. CONCLUSIONS

68. The proposed components should proceed through to design and implementation, subject to mitigation

measures and monitoring programs identified in the IEE which will be updated detailed during detailed

design stage. Owning to the nature and scale of the proposed components in Koppal, it may be emphasized

that the present IEE, which identifies potential impacts and suggests appropriate mitigation measures, is

sufficient enough to safeguard the environment. There are no significant adverse impacts, which are

irreversible or may lead to considerable loss/destruction of environment, envisaged. All the impacts are

simple and moreover proven mitigation measures exists to minimize/mitigate the same. Hence, no further

study such as an EIA is required.




AAPENDIX 1: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist

Country / project Title: India / North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program.

Sector Division Urban Development

………………………………………………………………………………………………

Screening Questions Yes No Remarks

B. Project Siting

Is the project area

Densely populated √

Heavy with development activities √

Adjacent to or within any

environmentally sensitive area

Cultural heritage site √

Protected area √

Wetland √

Instructions:

This checklist is to be prepared to support the environmental classification of project. it to be attached to the environmental categorization from that it is to be prepared and submitted to the Chief Compliance officer of the Regional and sustainable Development Department.

This checklist id to be completed with the assistance of an Environment Specialist in a Regional Department

This checklist focuses on environmental issue and concerns. To ensure that the social dimensions are adequately considered. Refer also to ADB checklist and handbooks on (i) involuntary resettlement (ii) indigenous peoples planning (iii) poverty reduction (iv) participation and (v() gender and development.

Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts. Use the “remark” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.

SEWAGE TREATMENT





Mangrove √

Estuarine √

Buffer zone of protected area √

Special area for protecting

biodiversity

√

Bay √

A. Potential Environmental Impact

Will the project cause…..

`

Impairment of historical / cultural

monuments / areas and loss/ damage

to the sites?

√

Interference with other utilities and

blockage of access to buildings

nuisance to neighboring areas due to

noise, smell and influx of insects

rodents etc?

√ During construction stage traffic and

human activities may affected temporarily

due to generation of dust and noise from

mechanical equipments. Adequate

measure will be taken by skirling of water

to minimize dust and traffic management

plan with sign board. Machinery with

standard reputed make adopted that will

itself taker care of noise.

Dislocation or involuntary

resettlement of people?

√ No any dislocation or involuntary

resettlement envisaged in a project.

Impairment of downstream water

quality due to in adequate sewage

treatment or release of untreated

sewage?

√ The proposed Facultative Aerated Lagoon

system is designed to meet the discharge

norms of inland surface water as

suggested by Central Pollution Control

Board. It is suggested that proposed

system will be properly maintained to

ensure efficiency of treatment.

Overflows and flooding of

neighboring properties with raw

sewage. ?

√ Periodic maintenance of sewer lines has

been suggested in the EMP to avoid

overflowing and flooding of neighboring

properties.

Environmental pollution due to

inadequate sludge disposal or

industrial waste discharge illegally

disposed in sewer?

√ Sludge disposal will be carried out in

frequently say once in a 6 month. Sludge

disposal will be restricted in a confined

space to avoid surface and soil pollution.

Noise and vibration due to blasting

and other civil works?

√ Construction machineries used in a

construction will be standard reputed

made comply with noise level standard

prescribed by pollution control board.





Discharge of hazardous material into

sewers, resulting in damage to sewer

system and danger to workers ?

√ It is suggested in EMP that Koppal CMC

has to ensure that no hazardous waste will

be illegally discharged in to sewer lines.

Inadequate buffer zone around

pumping and treatment plats to

alleviate noise and other possible

nuisances, and protect facilities?

√ Buffer zone with screen and landscaping

is suggested to provide proper shielding

such that operation of STP will not have

nuisance to surrounding.

Social conflicts between construction

workers from other areas and

community workers?

√ The local labour force will be utilized by

the contractor for construction activities

and hence there are no possibilities for

social conflict regarding employment

opportunities during construction phase.

Road blocking and temporary

flooding due to land excavation

during the rainy season?

√ Road blocking and traffic re routing has

been envisaged during construction stage

of sewer lines. Temporary flooding is not

anticipated as there is no deep excavation

or filling of low laying area envisaged in

the project.

Noise and dust construction

activities?

√ Construction machineries will be reputed

make which will itself take care of noise

moreover these machineries will be

comply with standards stipulated by

Central pollution Control board. Water

sprinkling program will be suggested to

ensure minimize of dust generated.

Traffic disturbances due to

construction material transport and

waste?

√ Traffic management with re routine of

traffic during construction period is

required to avoid conflict of public

transport with construction material.

Temporary silt runoff due to

construction?

√ The construction waste water will be

channelled such that it will have sufficient

time to settle the solid and do not

deteriorate water quality of discharging

courses.

Hazards to public health due to

overflow flooding and ground water

pollution due to failure of sewage

system?

√ Regular maintenance of sewer line has

been suggested to avoid overflow of

sewer li9ne and related impact on public

health due to pollution.

Chances of failure sewage system will be

less and in extreme case care will be

taken by diverting sewage in nearby nalas

and rectified defects quickly to take

system in working.





Deterioration of water quality due to

inadequate sludge disposal or direct

discharge of untreated sewage water?

√ Sludge from sludge drying bed will be

removed at regular interval to avoid re –

suspension in the treated water and there

by deteriorating treated water quality.

Direct discharge of untreated sewage

water is not anticipated.

Contamination of surface and ground

water due to sludge disposal on land?

√ Sludge will be disposed of in a confined

area the sludge disposal area should be

properly lined with geosynthetic lining

such that it will not leach to the nearby

water courses / and pollute environment.

Health and safety hazards to workers

from toxic gases and hazardous

material which may be contained in

sewage flow and exposures to

pathogens in sewage and sludge?

√ Mixing of hazardous / industrial effluent

with sewage may result in sewer and STP

which should be avoided through proper

law and enforcement.

The sewer cleaning and STP workers

should be provided protective measures

such as boots masks etc. to avoid

exposure to pathogens in sewage and

sludge.




APENDIX 2: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist

Country / project Title: India / North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program.

Sector Division Urban Development

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B. Project Siting

Is the project area

Densely populated √

Heavy with development activities √

Adjacent to or within any

environmentally sensitive area

Cultural heritage site √

Protected area √

Wetland √

Mangrove √

Estuarine √

Instructions:

This checklist is to be prepared to support the environmental classification of project. It to be attached to the environmental categorization from that it is to be prepared and submitted to the Chief Compliance officer of the Regional and sustainable Development Department.

This checklist is to be completed with the assistance of an Environment Specialist in a Regional Department

This checklist focuses on environmental issue and concerns. To ensure that the social dimensions are adequately considered, refer also to ADB checklist and handbooks on (i) involuntary resettlement (ii) indigenous peoples planning (iii) poverty reduction (iv) participation and (v() gender and development.

Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify potential impacts. Use the “remark” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.

WATER SUPPLY





Buffer zone of protected area √

Special area for protecting biodiversity √

Bay √

B. Potential Environmental Impact

Will the project cause…..

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Pollution of raw water supply from

upstream waste water discharge from

communities, industries, agriculture

and soil erosion runoff.

√ No such communities, industries discharge

envisage since the intake point located in

Tungabhadra reservoir near Katharki

village.

Impairment of historical / cultural

monuments / areas and loss / damage

to the site

√

Hazard of land subsidence caused by

excessive ground water pumping

√ There is no ground water exploitation for

proposed water supply improvements for

Koppal CMC

Social conflict arising from

displacement of communities

√

Conflicts in abstraction of raw water

for water supply with other beneficial

water uses for surface and ground

waters?

√ Since the water is drawing from

Tungabathra reservoir, there will not be

any water scarcity at any point of time.

Unsatisfactory raw water sup[ply ( e.g.

excessive pathogens or mineral

constituents ?

√ The existing raw water supply is supposed

to continue.

Delivery of unsafe water to

distribution system

√

Inadequate protection of intake works

or wells leading to pollution of water

supply?

√

Over pumping of ground water,

leading to Stalinization and ground

subsidence?

√ There is no ground water exploitation

required for the proposed improvements in

water supply.

Excessive algal growth in storage

reservoir?

√ Koppal CMC has to ensure that the

storage reservoir will be cleaned regularly

to avoid excessive algal growth.

Increase in production of sewage

beyond capabilities of community

facilities?

√ The proposal involves ensuring regular

supply of 100 lpcd. for the public which

neither will nor result in excess sewage

production. The proposed STP for the city

is designed to meet the sewage generated





with 100 lpcd.

Inadequate disposal of sludge from

water treatment plants?

√ There is no such proposal of altering

design and facilities in water treatment

plant. It is prime duty of Koppal CMC to

ensure that the sludge is removed from

water treatment plants regularly to meet

standard of treated water.

Inadequate buffer zone around

pumping and treatment plants to

alleviate noise and other possible

nuisance and protect facilities

√ Sufficient buffer zone / noise barrier is to

be developed around pumping station to

alleviate noise.

Impairments associated with

transmission lines and access roads?

√ Temporary impairments are anticipated

along the new transmission lines routes

during construction stage .No new access

are proposed.

Health Hazard arising from inadequate

design of facilitate for receiving ,

storing, and handling of chlorine and

other hazardous chemicals

√ Proposed project seen to be not have any

proposal for altering design / facilities in

water treatment plant.

Health and safety hazards to workers

from the management of chlorine used

for disinfection and other

contaminants?

√ Koppal CMC has to ensure that proper

safety practices are ensured for workers in

water treatment plant.

Dislocation or involuntary resettlement

of people

√ There is no resettlement of people for

project implementation.

Social conflict between construction

workers from other areas and

community workers?

√ Local labour will be utilized in maximum

number by contractor so possibility of

social conflict regarding employment

opportunities will be less during

construction stage

Noise and dust from construction

activities

√ Measures will be taken in initial stage of

project by deploying standard reputed

make machinery with comply of stipulated

noise standard to ensure noise with in limit

and practice of frequent water spraying

will be adopted to minimize dust.

Increased road traffic due to

interference of construction activities?

√ The construction material transport will

increase traffic within city. Proper traffic

management will have to be implemented

to avoid conflict between public transport





and construction material transport.

Continuing soil erosion / silt runoff

from construction operation

√ Construction debris and excess soil

generated at construction site should be

properly disposed to avoid erosion.

Delivery of unsafe water due to poor o

& m treatment process ( especially

mud accumulation in filter ) and

inadequate chlorination due to lack of

adequate monitoring of chlorine

residual in distribution system

√ Koppal CMC has to ensure efficiency of

operation of water treatment plant.

Accidental leakage of chlorine gas? √

Excess abstraction of water affecting

downstream water users

√

Competing uses of water √

Increased sewage flow due to

increased water supply

√ The proposal is for ensuring regular water

supply of 100 lpcd for the public which

will result in increased sewage generation.

The propose STP for the city is designed

too meet the sewage generated with 100

lpcd.

Increased volume of sullage

(wastewater from cooking and

washing) and sludge from waste water

treatment plant

√ The proposed STP for the city is designed

to meet the sullage generated due to

project. Koppal CMC has to ensure that

the sludge generated in STP is disposed

off with safe disposal practices.