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Resettlement Plan

July 2010

IND: North Eastern State Roads Investment

Program

Road MLN1: Garobadha to Dalu (NH-51)

Prepared by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region for the Asian Development Bank.

CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 16 July 2010)

Currency unit – Indian rupee (Rs) Rs1.00 = $0.0214546235

$1.00 = Rs46.610000

ABBREVIATIONS

ADB – Asian Development Bank AP – affected person BSR – Basic Schedule of Rates CSC – Construction Management Consultant EA – Executing Agency GRC – Grievance Redressal Committee IA – Implementing Agency LAA – Land Acquisition Act, 1894 LVC – Land Valuation Committee MDONER – Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region NRRP – National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 PD – Project Director PIU – project implementation unit PMC – Project Management Consultant PWD – Public Works Department R&R – resettlement and rehabilitation RF – resettlement framework RP – resettlement plan

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

km – kilometer m – meter

NOTE

In this report, "$" refers to US dollars.

This resettlement plan is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

RESETTLEMENT PLAN ........................................................................................................ 7

1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 7

2. Profile of the State of Meghalaya .................................................................................. 7

3. Project Description ........................................................................................................... 8

4. Scope and Objectives of the Resettlement Plan ........................................................ 9

5. Resettlement Impacts.................................................................................................... 10

6. Socioeconomic Profile of the DPs ............................................................................... 16

7. Consultations and People‟s Participation ................................................................... 18

8. Relocation and Compensation ..................................................................................... 23

9. Issues Related with Indigenous People ..................................................................... 23

10. Gender Issues in the Project ........................................................................................ 24

11. Policy Framework .......................................................................................................... 25

12. Institutional Arrangements ............................................................................................ 38

13. Monitoring and Evaluation ............................................................................................ 41

14. Cost Estimate ................................................................................................................. 43

15. Implementation Schedule ............................................................................................. 46

List of Annexure

Annexure 1. Proposed Typical Cross Section of Road

Annexure 2. Attendance Sheet Community Consultations

Annexure 3. Socio-Economic Survey Questionnaire

Annexure 4. List of Displaced Persons (DPs)

Annexure 5. Land Acquisition Map

Annexure 6. Land Acquisition Schedule

Annexure 7. ToR for Monitoring Expert / NGO

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Project Description

1. The proposed North East State Roads Investment Program (NESRIP) shall assist the six states of the Region to develop their road network and establish reliable road connectivity to the national and sub regional road networks. The Project will also build the capacity of road sector institutions at the state level and contribute to effective and efficient management of the road assets. The Project road section (MLN1) is within West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. The road section starts from Garobadha village, passes through hilly and rolling terrain and ends at Dalu Village on NH-51. The length of the Project road, as per DPR study, is 93.4 kilometers.

Objectives of Resettlement Plan 2. The objective of this Resettlement Plan is to mitigate all unavoidable adverse social and resettlement specific impacts caused due to the upgrade of MLN1 road from Garobadha to Dalu. Further it aims to restore the livelihoods of the affected persons with special emphasis on the vulnerable affected groups by making provision of compensation to the affected persons at replacement cost. 3. Based on the surveys and investigations and detailed design, DPMC had submitted final Detailed Project Reports for the Project road section MLN1 Garobadha to Dalu (NH-51) under Tranche-1 in the State of Meghalaya during June 2008 under TA 4814-IND “TA Cluster for Project Processing & Capacity Development- Design & Project Management Support” for the proposed NESRIP. As stated in the DPR, there was no major Land Acquisition and/or Resettlement issue involved, a short Resettlement Plan was submitted along with the Final DPRs. 4. During the meetings held with the State PWD and the Consultant, under the present TA 7134-IND Preparing and Enhancing Implementation Readiness of the proposed NESRIP, it was felt necessary that re-verification survey of stretches of MLN1 should be carried out to establish any issues that may be envisaged due to the re-alignment as per the final DPR. Accordingly, the field survey has been carried out from 22nd July to 28th July 2009 along with Meghalaya State PWD officials. As Land Acquisition is required in a small stretch of about 400 m, in Zikzak village and acquisition of few properties, as detailed in succeeding paragraphs, a full Resettlement Plan is required. The present report is the revised version of the report submitted earlier as per the comments received from ADB dated 8th April 2010.

Resettlement Impacts

5. The proposed widening of Project road section MLN1 includes up-gradation of existing single lane carriageway to intermediate lane carriageway. The upgraded road will have a 5.5 m wide carriageway with 0.9 m wide shoulder on either side. A 0.9 m wide water drainage channel is proposed on hill side. The right of way (ROW) was determined based on the village revenue maps obtained from land revenue department. The average ROW available is 20m, varying from minimum of 10m to a maximum of 30 m. The land beyond the PWD ROW is predominantly owned by the village community or forest department. The village community land also known as „A-King‟ land is available for development related activities such as road widening that benefits the entire community. The proposed widening shall impact 21 villages across five blocks that lie en-route. As per socio-economic survey that was carried out, it was recorded that the most impacts shall be felt in eight villages of Zigzak block (40 households).

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6. The proposed design for the Project road involves widening of existing road and

minor new alignments particularly at the locations where new bridges are proposed. The

land acquisition will be required only at one realignment location in Zikzak village. A total of

972.95 sq. m. private land will be acquired for the project. The affected plots are smaller than

the average land holding size of 1.30 Ha1. The residual land in all affected plots is thus

smaller than average holding size.

7. It is estimated that there are a total of 340 Displaced Persons (DPs) as a result of the

proposed project. This corresponds to a total of 99 Households (HH). Six of them are losing

private land whereas the remaining are encroaching on government and PWD land and

losing their built-up structure / assets. Total 95 built-up properties are affected which include

81commercial structures, 10 residential structures and four residential cum commercial

structures. In addition, three community properties are being impacted. The total number of

PAHs is 99 and the number of DPs is 340. Among the affected structures, two are

permanent, 22 are semi-permanent and 71 are temporary. All the structures can be

relocated near their existing location on available community land. Sufficient community land

is available for the purpose as concluded during community consultations. The three

community properties affected include gates of two monuments and one statue mounted on

cement concrete platform. 60% affected structures are less than 3 years old and 30% are 4-

5 years old. Only 10% structures are more than 5 years old. A total of 274 private owned

trees will be affected majority of them beetle nut trees.

8. Total 68 affected families were found to be vulnerable. These include 64 Scheduled

Tribe families. Garo, Hajong and Koch are the main tribal communities among the affected

STs. Nearly 69% affected people expressed their willingness to be relocated outside village

in case the present business is completely disrupted.

Socioeconomic Profile

9. The average household size among displaced persons (DP) is 3.43. Out of total,

31% DPs are illiterate and 14% have received education up to primary level. The Scheduled

Tribe population comprise of 68.4% of the total, most of these are Garo, Hajong and Koch.

Among the DPs in working age, 46% are working with most of them engaged in small

business like running petty shops etc. 72% affected households are engaged in business

and trade. Agriculture and agricultural labour is main economic activity in project area. It is

source of income for nearly 12% affected households. Nearly 46% of the DPs have monthly

income of less than Rs 2000 per month. Another 19% have income of less than Rs 3,000

per month, 5% have income between Rs.3,000 to Rs.4,000 per month and 29% have a

monthly income of more than Rs 4,000 per month.

Issues related with Indigenous People

10. The socioeconomic impacts due to the proposed project will not be different for

indigenous people from the mainstream population. Hence, no separate Indigenous People

Development Plan has been prepared for this sub-project and the issues pertaining to them

are addressed through specific measures in this Resettlement Plan.

1 Source: Census of India, 2001

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Gender Issues in the Project

11. Women in the region and also along the project corridor are largely involved in

household work, collection of forest produce, firewood collection, cultivation and other

agricultural activities. They use the road for their routine household activities and economic

activities such as agriculture and marketing etc. However, there are no women headed

households among the DPs. Hence the positive benefits ensuing from the availability of all

weather roads shall be safer connectivity and better transport services. Their mobility will be

significantly enhanced both in terms of access to social services, higher levels of schooling

and better health facility, among others.

Community Consultations

12. The DP were consulted to understand their concerns and to elicit suggestions on the

types of mitigation measures that should be considered to address their concerns.

Community consultations and focus group discussions were held with affected communities

in villages at Nirghrini, Betasingh, Ampati, Unchpara, Kalaipara, Gopinath Killa, Babelpara,

Bhatua, Dalu and Zikzak villages that lie en-route. A total of 157 persons participated in 10

meetings and included community members, village council, casual labour, students, shop

keepers, teachers, and housewives. It was found that the people were generally

enthusiastic towards the proposed project. They believe that project will bring provide better

accessibility to education centers, health facilities, market places and other facilities as are

available in nearby towns and thereby lead to overall socio-economic development. Some

people raised the concern about the quality of road construction. People also raised concern

about the safety issues and expressed the need for footpaths and crossings for pedestrians.

13. In Zikzak village where private land acquisition shall be required, the affected

community comprising teachers, shopkeepers, students and the village „Gaonbura’ agreed

that the proposed realignment was the best option as it would have better geometrics and

thereby better road safety for both vehicles and local people. The community accepted the

impacts on their land and indicated their willingness to relocate to an alternative location.

Though community land for relocation was scarce, the village council members and

‘Gaonbura’ agreed to identify the required land and also extend all possible cooperation in

the exercise.

14. The „Gaonbura’ and other village leaders expressed that the community land or „A-

king land‟ can be made available for the improvement of road wherever required. They

further agreed that the roadside shops can be relocated on the community land away from

the existing road pavement, thus minimizing the relocation impact on affected people.

Policy Framework

15. The Policy Framework agreed between the ADB and State Government is the basis

of entitlements and other rehabilitation measures proposed under the project. The broad

resettlement principle for this project is complying with national legal frameworks and ADB's

Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009. Though the Land Acquisition Act of 1894 is

applicable for carrying out the Land Acquisition, the entitlement framework that has been

adopted and approved by the Government of India and the respective States will also be

utilized. This Entitlement Framework has been provided in Section 11, Table 21 of this

report.

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Institutional Arrangements

16. For resettlement activities, the Executing Agency, i.e. MDONER, will do the overall

coordination, planning, implementation, and financing. The MDONER will create a

Resettlement Cell to ensure timely and effective implementation of RPs. The MDONER will

coordinate with State PWD PIU for project level RP related activities. The Project Director at

PIU will be responsible for overall implementation of resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R)

activities according to the Plan. The PIU will have a Resettlement Unit with at least one full-

time Resettlement Officer for the duration of resettlement activities. A well-qualified

NGO/trained field staff from PWD will be engaged to assist the PIU in the implementation of

the RP. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) will be constituted at PIU level in order

to assist the DPs in resolving queries and complaints. The committee will comprise of

Project Director, Resettlement Officer, representative from local NGOs, elected

representative from zila parisad, representatives of affected persons including vulnerable

groups and women in the committee. The GRC will meet at least once in three weeks to

resolve the pending grievances.

Monitoring and Evaluation

17. Internal monitoring will be the responsibility of the PIUs and NGO/ field staff. An

independent Expert/NGO to be engaged by MDONER at the EA level for verification of the

monitoring information collected by the PIU. The expert will carry out the regular monitoring

and evaluation and report on quarterly basis to the ADB.

Cost Estimate

18. The R&R cost estimate for this Project road includes compensation for lost assets

and resettlement assistance etc as per applicability of the policy. It also includes the

contingency charges and the cost of hiring NGO and external monitoring. The replacement

cost is determined in terms of the market rate. The total estimated R&R cost of the Project is

Rs. 1,19,00,000 (One Crore Nineteen Lakh only).

Implementation Schedule

19. The period for implementation of RP has been taken from first quarter of 2010 to

second quarter of 2011. Typical RP related activities that require to be performed shall

include: planning, surveying, assessing, institution identification, PAP participation, and

implementation besides monitoring that shall be carried out concurrently and will continue

beyond the period of RP implementation and culminate with a post-implementation

evaluation.

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RESETTLEMENT PLAN

1. Introduction

1. The total geographical area of the North Eastern region is 2,62,179 sq. km. which is

nearly 8% of the total area of the country. In terms of population, the region has 39 million

which is approximately 3.8% of the total population. The region, though rich in natural

resources, remains one of the most economically backward regions in the country. The

overall growth rate in the region has remained low over the past and has been characterised

by lack of infrastructure facilities and basic amenities. The per capita income in the region in

the year 2001 was Rs. 6,625 which was much below the national average of Rs. 10,254.

More than 34.3% people in the region are living Below Poverty Line (BPL) – a figure that is

higher than the national average of 26.1%.

2. The proposed North East State Roads Investment Program (NESRIP) is a part of the

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region's (MDONER)2 initiative to bring the North

Eastern Region into the mainstream of development. The project will assist the six states of

the region to develop their road network and establish reliable road connectivity to the

national and subregional road networks and thus facilitate regional integration and trade

flows. The project will also support capacity building of road sector institutions at the state

level and contribute to effective and efficient management of the road assets.

2. Profile of the State of Meghalaya

3. Meghalaya emerged as a full-fledged State within the Union of India on 21st January

1972. „Meghalaya‟ (not an indigenous name) meaning „abode of clouds‟ reflects the salubrity

of its climate. The wettest places in the world are also located here. The state has an area of

22429 sq. km. and is located between 24057‟ North latitudes and 26010‟ North latitudes and

89046‟ and 92053‟ East longitudes. The temperature varies from 2 degrees Celsius to 35

degrees Celsius depending upon the altitude which varies in hills from 300 meters to 2000

meters above mean sea level. It has predominantly hilly terrain with foothills as plains and

flood-prone areas. It is bounded by the Brahmaputra valley of Assam in the North and

Northwest and Cachar area of Assam in the East; the Surma valley (Bangladesh) borders it

in the South and partly in the Southwest. Meghalaya has about 443 km of international

border with Bangladesh. The capital of Meghalaya, Shillong was also undivided Assam‟s

capital from 1874 till January 1972. Shillong is located at an altitude of 1496 metres above

mean sea level.

4. The State has a population of 2,318,822 as per the 2001 census of which 80.4% live

in the rural areas and are largely dependent on agriculture for livelihood. The overall

population density of 103 (324 all India) per sq. km. has shown increase as against 15 per

sq. km. in 1901. The sex ratio continuously declined from 1,036 in 1901 to 937 in 1961.

Since then it shows an upward trend and stands at 972 in 2001 (See Table 1).

2 Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDONER) was set up in September 2001 to act as the nodal department of the Central Government to deal with matters pertaining to socio-economic development of the States of North East India.

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Table 1 – Profile of Meghalaya State

Name of District Headquarters Area (sq.km)

Population (2001

Census)

Density of population per sq.km

Sex ratio

Jaintia Hills Jowai 3819 299108 78 996

East Khasi Hills Shilliong 2820 660923 241 981

Ri Bhoi Nongpoh 2376 192790 79 941

West Khasi Hills Nongstoin 5247 296049 56 968

East Garo Hills Williamnagar 2603 250802 96 966

West Garo Hills Tura 3715 518390 141 968

South Garo Hills Baghmara 1849 100980 54 942

Meghalaya Shillong 22429 2318822 103 972

Source: Meghalaya Human Development Report

5. The State has a total of 5,782 inhabited villages (2001 census). Its population growth

during the last decade (1981-1991) showed an increase of 31.80%. During 1991-2001 the

annual growth of population is 2.29% against national rate of 2.14%. However, decadal

variation in population of the State reveals an increase in the post-independence era which

could be owing to a multiplicity of factors including influx, better health facility and reduction

in mortality, etc.

6. The population of Meghalaya is predominantly tribal. The main tribes are Khasis,

Jaintias and Garos, besides other plain tribes such as Koch, Rabhas, and Bodos, etc. The

Khasis, (the Khynriams, Jainti as, the Bhois, the Wars sometimes are called the Hynniewtrep

as a group) predominantly inhabit the districts towards Eastern part of Meghalaya, belong to

the Proto Austroloid Monkhmer race and have been indigenous in these hills for a long time.

The western part of the State, the Garo Hills, is predominantly inhabited by the Garos. The

Garos belong to the Bodo family of the Tibeto-Burman race. They are also an indigenous

population, said to have migrated from Tibet in its racial dispersal. Principal languages in the

state are Khasi and Garo, with English as official language.

3. Project Description

7. The road section MLN1 (Garobadha to Dalu –NH-51), in the state of Meghalaya is

one of the roads identified for upgradation under the Tranche 1 of North Eastern Road

Sector Investment Program. The road had been identified based on a detailed study on a

priority basis through a feasibility study covering about 2,500 kilometers of road sections

including State Highways, MDR and other roads that were identified as priority sections for

the entire NE States. Selection criteria used included conditions of the road sections, volume

of traffic, need for connectivity and local strategic importance. A total of 1,200 km was

identified for upgrade under the Program. The Project road section (MLN1) is within the

West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. The map showing the location of road is presented in

Annexure 1. Road section starts from Garobadha village, the road passes through

completely hilly terrain up to end of the Project road i.e. Dalu Village on NH-51 and some

sections through rolling terrain. The length of the Project road is 93.4 kilometers. The

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proposed widening of MLN1 road section includes up-gradation of existing single lane

carriageway to intermediate lane carriageway. The upgraded road will have a 5.5 m wide

carriageway with 0.9 m wide shoulder on either side and 0.5 m extra widening for curves. A

0.9 m wide water drainage channel is proposed on hill side. Hill cuttings in the slope of 1:4

are proposed at some places. The total land width required varies between 8.5 to 10 m. The

typical cross section of road is given in Annexure 2. In addition to the normal widening, new

bridges are proposed at a number of locations for which new approach roads are required.

Photo 1: Existing Project Road and adjacent areas

4. Scope and Objectives of the Resettlement Plan

8. The Resettlement Plan for road section (MLN1) from Garobadha to Dalu in the state

of Meghalaya is a part of DPR study. Considering the significant resettlement impacts3, a

Resettlement Plan has been prepared for mitigation of adverse involuntary resettlement

impacts. The plan is based on the detailed site investigations, survey findings and

consultation with various stakeholders in compliance with ADB SPS (2009), to protect the

rights of affected persons and communities. The scope of the Resettlement Plan includes all

the persons and their assets along the 21 villages that lie en-route the project road. These

villages are Barengapara, Betasing, Nirghrini, Bhatua, Bolangre, Chandagui,

Chottubolangre, Genapara Gobindopara, Hatimara, Thokpara, Tokpara, Garobadha,

Bidukura, Bildoa, Gofraigaon, Kalaipara, Magurmari, Nagarpara, Ponchapara and Zigzak.

9. The aim of this Resettlement Plan (RP) is to mitigate all unavoidable adverse social

and resettlement impacts caused due to the upgrade. The resettlement impacts have been

minimized wherever possible and mitigation measures have been proposed for the un-

avoidable residual impacts by a variety of measures. The issues/aspects identified and

addressed in this RP are:

Type and extent of loss of land and non-land assets, loss of livelihood or income

opportunities and collective losses such as common property resources and social

infrastructure;

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The resettlement impact is considered significant if the number of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) is 200 or more. In case of impact on indigenous or vulnerable communities, the impact is significant if the number of PAPs is 100 or more and 50 or more in case of impact on particularly vulnerable communities (Source: ADB Handbook on Resettlement- A guide to good practice, 1998)

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Impacts on Indigenous people, vulnerable groups specifically women;

Consultation with stakeholders and scope of people‟s participation in the Project;

Existing legal and administrative framework;

Entitlement matrix4 with provisions for relocation assistance and restoration of

businesses/income;

Estimation of cost for implementation of R&R activities;

Institutional framework for the implementation of plan including mechanisms for

monitoring and evaluation mechanism and grievance redressal.

5. Resettlement Impacts

10. The Project road passes through hilly areas and rolling terrain with plain tracts along

major stretch on road. The roadside land is mainly barren owned by government or village

community leading to minimal impact due to acquisition of private land. There are, however,

a large number of commercial structures along the road both temporary as well as

permanent in nature. The majority of impact will be due to shifting of roadside commercial

structures. The acquisition of private land and relocation of residential structures will be

required at one location where proposed new alignment passes through residential

habitation area.

11. The land beyond the PWD right of way (ROW) is predominantly owned by the village

community or forest department. The village community land also known as „A-King‟ land is

available for development related activities such as road widening that benefits the entire

community. The availability of A-King land was discussed with the community leaders and

village elders, the details of which are presented in Section 6.

Minimization of Resettlement Impacts

12. The following specific measures have been proposed to minimize adverse

involuntary resettlement impacts due to up-gradation of this road section:

Widening the road within ROW as far as possible subject to technical limitations;

Planning for widening of road in such a manner as to avoid the impact on built-up

properties; and

Protecting residential, commercial, cultural properties and community structures by

providing retaining walls etc.

Analysing the various alternatives for realignment and selecting the alternative with

least amount of land acquisition and resettlement impacts.

Land Acquisition

13. The ROW was determined based on the village revenue maps obtained from land

revenue department. The average ROW available is 20 m, varying from minimum of 10 m to

a maximum of 30 m. The detailed site investigations were carried out particularly at the

locations with limited ROW availability and realignment locations.

4 This Entitlement Matrix has been developed on the basis of provisions spelled out in the RF and, accordingly, includes

provision of compensation for all probable impacts and measures.

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14. The proposed design for road involves widening of existing road and minor new

alignments particularly at the locations where new bridges are proposed. The land

acquisition will be required for realignment proposed in Zikzak village (From Km 31.620 to

Km 32.000). The proposed alignment is passing through the habitation over the private land.

Though the land is utilized for habitation, as per land revenue records, it is classified as

agriculture land. Apart from above alignment passing through habitation area, all the other

realignments are on government or community land. The proposed realignment locations

and their land tenure status are presented in table below.

Table 2 – Land ownership status at bridge realignment locations

S.

No.

Realignment

Location

Land Ownership

Status

Remarks

1 Km 4.520 to 4.540 Community Land Within PWD Land (Road Side)

2 Km 28.380 to

29.380

Community Land River/ Barren community land

3 Km 29.900 to

30.080


4 Km 33.000 to

33.140


5 Km 31.620 to

32.000

Private Land Realignment passing through habitation area, residential structure will be affected

6 Km 33.600 to

33.740


7 Km 34.500 to

34.700


8 Km 35.960 to

36.340

Community Land Already under construction on

community land

9 Km 36.500 to

36.260


10 Km 43.240 to

43.480

Community Land Barren community (A-king) land

11 Km 52.860 to

53.240

Community Land Proposed alignment passes through community land through weekly market area and school area. One market building and a small kitchen of school will be affected.

12 Km 58.460 to

58.520

Community Land Within PWD Land

13 Km 59.980 to

60.240


14 Km 65.580 to

66.000

Community Land Already under construction on river/

barren community land

15 Km 79.800 to

80.100


16 Km 80.660 to

81.100

Community Land Already under construction on barren community (A-king) land

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17 Km 88.700 to

88.900

Community Land Already under construction on river/ barren community land

Source: Socioeconomic Survey, 2008 and Verification Survey, 2009.

15. The investigations were carried out at all the 17 locations of the proposed new

bridges. It was found that four of these are already under construction. For the remaining

bridges the additional land will be required beyond the ROW, however, the land acquisition

will be required for only one realignment as already discussed above. The roadside land

beyond the ROW is mostly community land or the „A-King land‟ which can be available for

construction of new road alignments.

16. Barring the realignment locations, there will be normal widening along the existing

alignment for which sufficient RoW or community land is available.

17. The total of 972.95 sq. m. land will be acquired for the project from four private plots.

Total 6 households are affected due to land acquisition as one of the plot is jointly owned by

three owners. Only one owner is losing more than 10% land (nearly 14%) whereas the rest

of land owners are losing less than 10% of their land. The land acquisition details are

presented in Annexure 6 Land Acquisition Schedule and further illustrated with the help of

revenue map in Annexure 7 Land Acquisition Map.

Impact on Private and community properties

18. As per the SPS, 2009, "the displaced persons are those who are physically displaced

(relocation, loss of residential land, or loss of shelter) and/or economically displaced (loss of

land, assets, access to assets, income sources, or means of livelihoods) as a result of (i)

involuntary acquisition of land, or (ii) involuntary restrictions on land use or on access to

legally designated parks and protected areas."

19. It is estimated that there are a total of 340 displaced persons (DPs) as a result of the

proposed project. This corresponds to a total of 99 households (HH). Six of them are losing

private land whereas the remaining are encroaching on government and PWD land and

losing their built-up structure/assets. During the Census surveys, details could be collected

for only 80 properties of the total as the remaining 19 properties were found locked or the

respondent(s) were not available. The number of DPs for the properties whose respondents

were not available is estimated on the basis of average household size of 3.43, as per the

socio-economic survey findings. Table 3 gives a summary of impacts due to the Project.

The list of DPs and type impact is given in Annexure–5.

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Table 3 – Number of Displaced Persons and Households

Block Total DPs Number of HHs Percent

Barengapara 20 5 5.8%

Betasing 53 16 15.7%

Dalu 76 22 22.2%

Selsela 58 16 17.0%

Zigzak 133 40 39.2%

Grand Total 340 99

Source: Socioeconomic Survey, 2008

20. In addition to the private properties, three community properties are affected which

include gates of two monuments and one statue mounted on cement concrete platform.

Table 4 gives number of community properties affected by the type of property.

Table 4 – Impact on Community Properties

S. No. Type of Property Number

1 Gate of Monument 2

2 Statue on Platform 1

3 Total 3

Source: Socio-Economic Survey, 2008 and Verification Survey 2009.

21. The location of community properties along the project road is given in Table 5.

Table 5 – Location of Affected Community Properties

S. No. Type of Property Location

1. Monument Gate (Barbapela) L.H.S. 65.430 K.M.

2. Monument Gate (Barbapela) R.H.S. 65.430 K.M.

3. Statue with platform (Genapara) R.H.S. 65.130 K.M.


22. As can been seen from Table 6, majority of the properties are occupied by their

owners and only a fraction of these impacted households are tenants. Nearly 74% of

affected properties are self owned.

Table 6 –Ownership Pattern

Owner 73 73.7%

Tenant 7 7.1%

Locked Structure/Respondent not available 19 19.2%

Total 99


23. As shown in Table 7 below, 10 residential structures, 81 commercial and 4

residential-cum-commercial structures are affected.

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Table 7 –Type of Use Private Affected Properties

Residential 10 10%

Commercial 81 83%

Residential-Cum-Commercial 4 4%

Total 95


24. The commercial and residential cum commercial properties are 87% of the total

affected properties. All these are roadside business activities including the grocery stores,

tea stalls cum dhabas, cycle repair, paan kiosks, etc.

Type of Structure

25. Permanent structures are defined here as those having RCC roof and brick walls.

Semi-permanent structures are having brick walls. Only one structure of the total affected

structures is permanent (Pucca) type. Nearly two-thirds of the structures have asbestos roof

whereas one third have thatched roof. Two affected structures are permanent, 22 are semi-

permanent and 71 are temporary (Kutcha). The classification of the type of structures

affected is given in Table 8. Wooden boundary wall of one structure will be affected.

Table 8 – Type of Structures

Permanent Semi-permanent Temporary Total

Numbers 2 22 71 95

Percent 2% 25% 75%


* One impacted asset is a loom and the other is a plantation

26. Majority of the structures are newly constructed (within last three years). Table 9

shows that 60% of the structures have been occupied for less than 3 years whereas 30% of

the structures have been occupied for 4-5 years.

Table 9: Number of Years of Occupancy

0-3 Years 4-5 Years >5 Years Not Known

Number of Structures 6 3 1 11

Percent 60% 30% 10% -


27. People‟s preferences on R&R options were discussed during community

consultations. The block wise relocation preference given by affected people is presented in

Table 10. The table shows that 68.6% people have given preference to relocate outside

their village. Majority of the affected properties are roadside commercial structures. Since

the livelihood of people depend on roadside commercial structure, they fear unemployment if

structure is relocated. People have expressed their preference to get relocated outside the

existing village hoping for employment and income generating opportunities.

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Table 10 – Preference for Resettlement

Within the same village Outside the village

Barengapara 50.0% 50.0%

Betasing 31.3% 68.8%

Dalu 26.7% 73.3%

Selsela 22.2% 77.8%

Zikzak 35.7% 64.3%

Total 31.4% 68.6%

Source: Socio-Economic Survey, 2008 and verification survey 2009.

28. Since the proposed project involves only widening the impact of relocation can be

avoided by shifting the structures away from the existing road near original location.

Sufficient community land is available for this purpose.

Impact on Trees

29. A total of 274 private trees will have to be cut due to the proposed road widening

works. The species of trees impacted include Jackfruit, Mango, Citrus, Litchi, Pear, Agor and

Coconut, of which a majority are beetle nut trees. The Table below presents the type and

number of trees affected due to project.

Table 11: Types of Private trees affected

S.No. Tree Number Percent

1 Beetle nut 229 83.6%

2 Jackfruit 10 3.6%

3 Mango 16 5.8%

4 Citrus 2 0.7%

5 Litchi 2 0.7%

6 Pear 1 0.4%

7 Agor 1 0.4%

8 Other 13 4.7%

Total 274

Vulnerability

30. Only 80 out of 99 affected households that were available for response during

census surveys. 52 families were reported as scheduled tribes which is 65% of the total.

Only two families are Scheduled Caste which is 3% of total. The information on family

income was available from 76 households out of which 20 are BPL which is 20% of the total.

There are no Woman Headed Households among affected families. Since 19 no respondent

was available in case 19 affected properties, the overall vulnerability are estimated based on

the above percentages. The vulnerability is presented in Table 12 below.

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Table 12: Vulnerability status of DPS

Vulnerability Criteria Percent Estimated Number of PAHs

SC 3% 3

ST 65% 64

BPL 5 20% 20

WHH 0% 0

Total vulnerable families 68

Indigenous People

31. Meghalaya is a predominantly tribal state. Of the total population of 2,318,822

persons (Census 2001), the tribal population of 1,992,862 constitutes 85.9%. In the project

impacted district of West Garo Hills, 76.6% of the total population are Scheduled Tribes. The

affected families are from different tribal communities that include Garo, Hajong and Koch.

Only one affected family is reported from general category. The Garos are the dominant tribe

in the region and are the mainstream population. The tribal communities will not be

particularly disadvantaged as compared to other communities present in the Project area.

The affected indigenous will be provided additional assistance as rehabilitation grant as per

the policy framework of the Project.

6. Socioeconomic Profile of the DPs

32. The road widening shall impact a total of 21 villages across five blocks that lay en-

route. The list of project affected households, segregated by block is presented in Table 13

below. As per survey, the most impacts (40 households) shall be felt in the 8 villages-

Bidukura, Bildoa, Gofraigaon, Kalaipara, Magurmari, Nagarpara, Ponchapara and Zigzak in

Zigzak block.

Table 13 – Total No. of Impacted households by Block

Block Villages in the block Total PAHs

Barengapara Barengapara 5

Betasing Betasing, Nirghrini 16

Dalu

Bhatua, Bolangre, Chandagui, Chottubolangre, Genapara Gobindopara, Hatimara, Thokpara, Tokpara

22

Selsela Garobadha 16

Zigzak

Bidukura, Bildoa, Gofraigaon, Kalaipara, Magurmari, Nagarpara, Ponchapara, Zigzak

40

Grand Total 99*

Source: Socio-Economic Survey, 2008

33. The average household size among the DPs is 3.43. Among the 99 affected

structures, 19 structures were found to be locked at the time of survey and no respondent

5 Among the BPL, 19 out of total 20 are ST/SC, hence already counted as vulnerable. Only one family from

general category.

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were available. Tables 14-19 below provide socio-economic details only for the 80

households that could be surveyed.

Table 14 – Gender Ratio of DPs

Male Female

Total 55% 45%

Source: Socio-Economic Survey, 2008

34. Majority of impacted population are males as can be seen from above Table 14.

35. Table 15 shows that nearly 31% affected persons are illiterate and 14.3 % DPs have

received education up to primary level. 42.6% have received education higher than the

secondary level and only 32 persons (12%) of the total have received education up to

graduation level or above with most being in Barengapara block.

36. A majority of the affected population belongs to the Scheduled Tribe, while the rest

belong to OBC (17%) and General (12%) catagories. Table 16 illustrates this. The table

shows that 68.4% DPs belong to the Scheduled Tribe. 2.6% DPs are SC and 17.1% OBC.

Remaining 11.8% are from General category.

Table 16 – Social Stratification

Name of Block

Scheduled Tribe

Scheduled Caste Other Backward Class

General

Barengapara 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0%

Betasing 73.3% 0.0% 26.7% 0.0%

Dalu 93.8% 0.0% 0.0% 6.3%

Selsella 21.4% 14.3% 14.3% 50.0%

Zigzak 82.1% 0.0% 14.3% 3.6%

Total 68.4% 2.6% 17.1% 11.8%


37. The socioeconomic surveys have revealed that nearly 54% of the DPs in the working

age (between 15 to 60 years of age) are non-working while 46% are working. Total 6% of

the DPs are in non-working age i.e., children or elderly and are excluded from the above

analysis of working / non working people. Table 17 shows distribution of working and non-

working people among the DPs of working age.

Table 15 – Education Profile of DPs

Name of Block Illiterate Primary (Class IV) Secondary (Class V-X) Graduate

Barengapara 38% 0% 15% 46%

Betasing 30% 16% 46% 7%

Dalu 36% 13% 39% 13%

Selsella 32% 16% 41% 11%

Zigzak 22% 14% 53% 10%

Total 31% 14% 43% 12%

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Table 17 – Percentage of Working Population (within age group 15-60)

Working Non-Working

46% 54%


38. Though the main occupation of this area is agriculture, most of the affected

households are primarily engaged in small business like running petty shops etc. Table 18

indicates the income levels of the affected households. 46% of the households belong to

BPL category having an income of less than Rs. 2000 per month, while 29% of the

population has an income of Rs. 4000 or more.

Table 18– Income Categorization of affected earning DPs

Name of Block Less than 2000 2000-3000 3000-4000 4000 and

above

Barengapara 20.0% 20.0% 0.0% 60.0%

Betasing 48.0% 36.0% 4.0% 12.0%

Dalu 56.7% 16.7% 3.3% 23.3%

Selsella 43.9% 19.5% 7.3% 29.3%

Zigzak 38.9% 0.0% 5.6% 55.6%

Total 46.2% 19.3% 5.0% 29.4%


39. The main income source of the affected households is presented in Table 19 shows

that 72% of the DPs augmented their income through business or trade. 10% are working in

government service. Agriculture is source of income for nearly 12% DPs.

Table 19 –Sources of Income

Name of

Block

Agriculture /Agri. Labour

Non Agri. Labour

Only Business /

Trade

Govt. Service

Private Service

Barengapara 0% 0% 60% 40% 0%

Betasing 8% 8% 80% 4% 0%

Dalu 10% 13% 68% 10% 0%

Selsella 20% 0% 65% 13% 3%

Zigzak 6% 0% 88% 6% 0%

Total 12% 5% 72% 10% 1%


40. As can be seen from the above table, majority of the households are engaged in

business or trade and own shops along the road such as tea shops, cycle repair shops, etc.

Nearly 88% DPs in Zikzak engage in business and trade. 40% DPs from Barengapara are

employed in government service as compared to 10% government servants among all DPs.

7. Consultations and People’s Participation

41. During the detailed survey, community consultations were held along the project

corridor as well in the many villages that fall en-route. Consultations checklists (Annexure

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6) were used to cover issues relating to demographic details of each village, economic

resource base, perceptions of the community with respect to the benefits, apprehensions of

the community and their willingness to contribute and finally their endorsement (or

otherwise) of the proposed project. Information was disseminated about the project and its

benefits and impacts. Attempt was made to elicit suggestions from them and to incorporate

the same in plan document. Also the approach adopted to minimize impact and timing of

construction was informed to them to elicit their response. People were asked about their

preference of resettlement during the census and socio-economic surveys. Ensuing

paragraphs summarize the details and outcomes of interactions held in different villages.

42. Focus group discussions were held with business persons and women (housewives)

and students as well. In total, 10 meetings were held at Nirghrini, Betasingh, Ampati,

Unchpara, Kalaipara, Gopinath Killa, Babelpara, Bhatua, Dalu and Zikzak village. A total of

157 persons participated in these meetings and they included community members, village

council, casual labours, students, shop keepers, teachers, and housewives. Some of these

meetings were conducted in the presence of the PWD engineers.

43. Awareness about the Project: Most of the respondents were asked questions

relating to their awareness of the project. Only a few persons responded that they were

aware of the project. Some however added, normally such information is provided to them

by officials who occasionally meet them.

44. Willingness to contribute/cooperate: In all villages, the surveyed population was very

receptive to the project. The affected persons understood that widening of the road would be

beneficial to the whole community and would spur development in the area. Impacts such

as dismantling of structures, loss of land and livelihood were explained to them. They

understood the implications and accepted the impacts as being necessary to development.

45. They were willing to shift back where necessary and possible. They assured that

whenever the project was implemented, they would ensure full cooperation to the

authorities. In Zikzak village, two new bridges are to be constructed in the new alignment.

Besides, the existing road is narrow with built up structures on either side and has a sharp

turning just before the first bridge (Photo

3). The affected community comprising

teachers, shopkeepers, students and the

village ‘Gaonbura’ agreed that the

proposed realignment was the best option

as it would have better geometrics and

thereby better road safety for both vehicles

and people. The community accepted the

impacts on their land and indicated their

willingness to relocate to an alternative

location. Though community land for

relocation was scarce, the village council

members and ‘Gaonbura’ agreed to identify

Photo 3: Sharp Curve before the bridge at Zikzak village

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the required land and also extend all possible cooperation in the exercise.

46. In Gopinath killa village, farming community was ready to give their portion of land

but insisted that a good quality road be built. In Kalaipara, villagers informed that owing to

poor road condition, the area witnessed accidents, of which some proved fatal. Hence, they

expressed happiness at the proposed widening of the road and also their willingness to

cooperate. They requested that a better and broader road/highway for both pedestrians and

vehicles, would enable free and safe movement for all.

47. Benefits perceived: All affected persons shared the same sentiment that a wider

road would result in better transportation leading to better safety implying fewer accidents;

be beneficial for their school going children; improve transportation and enable better access

to other areas. Affected persons in Bhatua village observed that the existing road is too

narrow and travelling on such roads holds risk, in particular for smaller vehicles and their

children. They observed that a wider road would enhance safety significantly. They further

perceived that sooner the road widening works are complete, such benefits shall accrue to

them.

48. Compensation and rehabilitation: Options for compensation and rehabilitation were

discussed in all meetings. Most of the affected population also indicated their desire to be

compensated for the assets that are acquired. In Zikzak village where the realignment is

proposed to improve the existing curve alignment, the existing road is narrow and has built

up structures on either side. This implies that avoidance of impact on structures is not

possible and impacts are bound to take place. The villagers were willing to relocate to

another location provided adequate compensation is paid for their land, other built up

structures and immovable property on their land.

49. Fears and concerns expressed: In village and other market areas such as

Garobadha, communities indicated that safety measures should be ensured. Communities at

Zikzak village reported that while they were consulted for the same purpose on earlier

occasions, no work had started. As a result, they wanted an assurance that the road

construction will commence at the earliest. While communities in Betasing village expressed

that roads should be without pot holes, in Gopinath Killa village, communities wanted the

existing roads to be repaired soonest possible. Also, communities requested that beside

Photo 4 – Consultations with affected persons at Zikzak village

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pathways and footpaths, proper drainage system be provided so that roads are free from

stagnant water. At Nirghrini village, communities expressed need for other development

activities as well.

50. Other suggestions from the affected community: During consultations, the affected

communities made suggestions on the road construction activity. Some of these are: i)

provision of speed breakers and setting of speed limits on vehicles; ii) better drainage

system for ensuring good maintenance of the road; iii) a better transportation system for

enhancing access to other areas and iv) local labour should be involved in construction.

51. Consultations with women: Women constitute a vulnerable group because they

may be excluded from participation and are often exposed to greater risk of impoverishment.

It is considered appropriate and also a good practice to reach out to such vulnerable groups

by organizing separate focus groups discussions, as they may not always participate in

public forums. They were consulted to: i) provide information on the proposed road widening

project; and ii) to record their views, concerns and perceived benefits arising from the

proposed project. Women particularly expressed satisfaction at the road widening project.

They observed that the existing roads had many pot holes and hence risky, particularly for

their children. At Nirghrini village, women stated that a wider road will be much easier and

safer for travel.

52. Details of consultations that were organized at different locations along the road are

presented in Table 20 below.

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Table 20 – Findings of Community Consultations

S. No.

Location (Venue, Date and

Time)

Participants

Issues discussed, comments and suggestions from community

1 Nirghrini Village,

19.05.2008

10 participants

including business

men, house wives

and students

- If the road is widened, it will be much

easier and safer

- People desired wider roads

- They are even willing to give their

lands, if required

- They perceive road as a medium of

overall development

2 Betasing Village,

19.05.08

10 participants

village community

- People are looking forward for better

and wider roads with proper drainage

system

- They said that the roads should be

without any pot holes

- They suggested, foot path is must for

them, especially for school going

children

- They also said that speed breakers

should also be constructed and speed

limits should be given to the drivers

3 Onchapara Village

19.05.08

16 participants

mostly casual

labour

- Local labour should be engaged in

construction

4 Zikzak Village

19.05.08

12 participants

from village

community

- People wanted an early start of the

Project. They were unhappy with

delays in initiating the projects

- They expressed unhappiness that

similar consultations were proposed

earlier but no work started.

5 Kalaipara Village 11 participants

including the

village council

secretary, farmers

and government

service men

- People were concerned about the road

safety issues

- They informed that many accidents

are reported on this road

- They wanted wider roads with

sufficient space for movement of

pedestrians

6 Gopinath Killa

village 19.05.06

28 participants

including mostly

farmers

- People expressed the need to improve

the condition of the road and provide

footpath and crossings

7 Dalu Village

10.05.06

16 participants

including

- People were enthusiastic about the

upcoming project. They were even

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Table 20 – Findings of Community Consultations

S. No.

Location (Venue, Date and

Time)

Participants

Issues discussed, comments and suggestions from community

businessmen,

labour and

servicemen

willing to give their lands but in return

they want better roads

- They suggested that the roads must

be with proper drainage system to

avoid stagnating water, and footpaths

are must.

The attendance sheets of above consultations are given in Annexure 7.

53. The consultations and discussions with the project affected people will be a

continuing activity throughout the implementation of the project and PIU will be assisted by

local NGO or adequate field staff deputed from PWD for it. The NGO/ field staff involved in

the implementation activities will keep the affected people informed about the impacts, the

compensation and assistance proposed for them and facilitate addressing any grievances.

The updated resettlement plan and the entitlement matrix based on final and detailed design

shall be translated into the local language and will be disclosed to affected persons. These

documents will also be made available at offices of MDONER, PIU and on the ADB website.

8. Relocation and Compensation

54. There are 80 commercial, 10 residential and four residential-cum-commercial

structures that are getting affected due to the project. All the affected structures are located

close to the road and will have to be shifted back by a few meters. Sufficient ROW is

available for this purpose. The land revenue records have revealed that most of the land

adjoining the PWD ROW is government or community land. The community land is also

known as A-King land. The community leaders were consulted on the issue and they

informed that the availability of community land for the purpose of relocation will not be a

problem. During implementation, the payment of compensation/ assistance and

reconstruction of the community properties will be monitored by the PIU with the assistance

of Project implementing NGOs.

9. Issues Related with Indigenous People

55. In the state of Meghalaya, the tribal (Scheduled Tribe) population constitutes more

than 85% of the total population with two major tribes i.e. Khasi and Garo. Almost all the

affected families belong to the Scheduled Tribe. The intensity of impact will be low as the

affected structures will be shifted by a few meters near the same location. All the affected

structures are temporary or semi-permanent and no permanent structure is affected. The

main source of income of these tribal households is petty business and they engage in

additional income generation activities such as agriculture and non agriculture labour. Some

are also engaged in government and private jobs.

56. The tribal population in Meghalaya and sub-project affected area are dominant

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population of the state. Tribal groups in the sub-project area freely interact and share their

sources of water, folklore, food, infrastructure and other belongings6 with the mainstream

population and outside community. Moreover, these groups are open to new ideas like

family planning and formal education. Therefore, the socio-economic impacts due to sub-

project will not be different for these people when compared with mainstream population.

Keeping in view above facts, no separate Indigenous People Development Plan (IPDP) has

been prepared for this sub-project.

10. Gender Issues in the Project

57. Gender is a major but not the only differentiating factor conditioning divisions in

human societies. Basically biological, it is reflected in cultural norms that assigned specific

roles to men and women in a society. In the present day context, education, economic

independence, employment and political participation are major indices of women‟s status in

the society. Norms established are often legitimized in the name of supposed capacities,

limitations or superiority or inferiority of people7. The degrees to which these vary by region,

state or area depend on a host of factors affecting the socioeconomic context.

58. In the North-East, tribal and non-tribal women enjoy a relatively higher position in the

society than what their non-tribal counterparts do. Notwithstanding the social and economic

changes such as urbanization, globalization and education that have permeated the

societies of the region in last three decades, women in the North East are placed relatively

better as the society is devoid of evils that are rampant in other parts of the country such as

dowry, child marriage and bride burning. They however too are influenced by the dynamic

processes of marginalization, land alienation, globalization, urbanization, and other changes

in their livelihood pattern. Women are often active agents of such processes.

59. Women in the region and also along the project corridor are largely involved in

household work, collection of forest produce, firewood collection, cultivation and other

agricultural activities. They use the road for their routine activities and economic activities

such as agriculture and marketing etc. However, no household headed by women will be

affected due to the project. Hence the positive benefits ensuing from the availability of all

weather roads shall be safer connectivity and better transport services. Their mobility will be

significantly enhanced both in terms of access to social services, higher levels of schooling

and better health facility, etc.

6 The examples of other assets owned by tribal people are- granary (Jam nok); rest house (Bandasal);

traditional weapon such as two edged sword (Milam); the musical instruments such as Idiophones,

Aero phones, Chordophone and Membranophone; etc. (source: West Garo Hills website,

www.westgarohills.nic.in).

7 Modernisation and Changing Women‟s Status and Tribals in the North East: A Comparative Study

of Six Tribes by Walter Fernandes and Sanjay Barbora

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11. Policy Framework

60. In India, compensation for land acquisition (LA) and resettlement assistance for

displaced persons is governed by the Land Acquisition Act (1894), which has been amended

from time to time. The State Government of Meghalaya does not have any policy on

Resettlement and Rehabilitation.

61. Under the Land Acquistion Act of 1894, compensation is paid only to the legal

titleholders and does not provide any compensation package to the non title holders like

encroachers and squatters etc. However, the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement

Policy, 2007 (NRRP-2007) has been adopted by the GOI to address development-induced

resettlement. The Policy essentially addresses the need to provide succor to the asset less

rural poor, support the rehabilitation efforts of the resource poor sections, namely, small and

marginal farmers, SCs/ STs and women who have been displaced.

62. The NRRP, as a broad guideline and executive instructions for guidance of all

concerned, is applicable to Projects displacing 500 families or more enmasse in plain areas

and 250 families enmasse in hilly areas, Desert Development Program (DDP) blocks, areas

mentioned in Schedule V and Schedule VI of the Constitution of India. It is expected that the

appropriate Government and Administrator for R&R shall implement this Policy in letter and

spirit in order to ensure that the benefits envisaged under the Policy reach the DPs,

especially resource poor sections including SCs/ STs. The main objectives of the Policy are:

To minimize displacement and to identify non-displacing or least-displacing

alternatives;

To plan the resettlement and rehabilitation of DPs, including special needs of tribals

and vulnerable sections;

To provide better standard of living to DPs; and

To facilitate harmonious relationship between the Requiring Body and DPs through

mutual cooperation.

63. For acquisition of strips of land for railway lines, highways, transmission lines and

pipelines, only an ex-gratia payment of Rs 10,000 per family is to be paid under NRRP-2007.

This policy does not recognize squatters and encroachers and there is no provision of

transitional allowances etc.

64. However, despite these provisions, the policy does not define that the compensation

of lost assets must be on the basis of replacement cost. In addition, the policy does not

recognize the non-titleholders such as squatters and encroachers for resettlement

assistance.

65. The ADB SPS (2009), on the other hand, recognizes and addresses the R&R

impacts of all the affected persons irrespective of their titles and required for the preparation

of RP in every instance where involuntary resettlement occurs. These ADB policies are the

guiding principles to identify impacts and to plan measures to mitigate various losses of the

projects. The ADB policy requirements are:

avoid or minimize impacts where possible;

consultation with the affected people in project planning and implementation;

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payments of compensation for acquired assets at the replacement value;

resettlement assistance to affected persons, including non-titled persons; and

Special attention to vulnerable people/groups.

66. The broad resettlement principle for this project is to comply with national legal

frameworks and ADB SPS (2009). This will be the basis for paying "assistance" over and

above the compensation payments as required by the 1894 Land Acquisition Act. This policy

shall be as under:

The negative impacts on persons affected by the project would be avoided or

minimized as much as possible;

Where the negative impacts are unavoidable, the persons affected by the project and

vulnerable groups will be identified and assisted in improving or regaining their

standard of living.

Information related to the preparation and implementation of resettlement plan will be

disclosed to all stakeholders and people‟s participation will be ensured in planning

and implementation;

Land acquisition for the project would be done as per the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

The Act specifies payment of adequate compensation for the properties to be

acquired. Additional support would be extended for meeting the replacement value of

the property. The affected persons who does not own land or other properties, but

have economic interests or lose their livelihoods will be assisted as per the broad

principles described in this document.

Selection of alternative alignment with least IR impacts;

Before taking possession of the acquired lands and properties, compensation and

R&R assistance will be paid in accordance with the provision described in this

document;

An entitlement matrix for different categories of people affected by the project has

been prepared. Provisions will be kept in the budget for those who were not present

at the time of enumeration. However, people moving in the project area after the cut-

off date (the date of notification under LAA-1894 for titleholders and the date of

census survey for non-titleholders such as encroachers & squatters) will not be

entitled to any assistance.

Appropriate grievance redressal mechanism will be established at the PIU level to

ensure speedy resolution of disputes.

All activities related to resettlement planning, implementation, and monitoring would

ensure the involvement of women and other vulnerable groups, if any.

Consultations with the DPs will continue during the implementation of resettlement

and rehabilitation works.

67. In accordance with the R&R measures suggested for the project, all affected

households and persons will be entitled to a combination of compensation packages and

resettlement assistance depending on the nature of ownership rights on lost assets and

scope of the impacts including socio-economic vulnerability of the affected persons. The

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affected persons will be entitled to the following five types of compensation and assistance

packages:

I. Compensation for the loss of land, crops/ trees at their replacement value;

II. Compensation for structures (residential/ commercial) and other immovable

assets at their replacement value;

III. Assistance in lieu of the loss of business/ wage income;

IV. Assistance for shifting and provision for the relocation site, and

V. Rebuilding and/ or restoration of community resources/facilities.

I. Valuation of Affected Assets

68. The valuation of affected land and structures will be governed by the following

process:

69. Land surveys for determining the payment of compensation would be conducted on

the basis of updated official records and ground facts. The land records containing

information like legal title, and classification of land will be updated expeditiously for ensuring

adequate cost compensation to the entitled displaced persons. In case of areas under the

village councils / panchayat in tribal areas, where official land records don‟t exist, formal land

/ property boundaries of private property owned by the tribal households can be determined

through the process of community consultation and discussion with village elders and village

council / panchayat members. Based on such information, land can be classified and land

record can be updated and compensation assessment can be made. Records as they are

on the cut-off date will be taken into consideration while determining the current use of land.

The uneconomic residual land remaining after land acquisition will be acquired as per the

provisions of Land Acquisition Act. The owner of such land / property will have the right to

seek acquisition of his entire contiguous holding/ property provided the residual land is less

than the average land holding of the district.

70. For land acquisition the District Collector (DC) will decide the compensation for

acquired land as per the legal provisions. If the compensation amount is less than the

market / replacement value of the land, the competent authority will award the compensation

and the difference between the award rate and market / replacement rate will be paid by the

EA as „grant‟. The project authority will determine the possible replacement cost of land and

assets to be acquired on the market rate through an independent valuer preferably hired

from land and revenue department. This difference between the award money and the

market/ replacement rate will be determined by an independent Land Valuation Committee

before RP implementation i.e. during verification and updation of database.

71. The value of houses, buildings and other immovable properties will be determined on

the basis of relevant Basic Schedule of Rates (BSR) as on date without depreciation. While

considering the BSR rate, project implementing agency will ensure that it uses the latest

BSR for the residential and commercial structures in the urban and rural areas of the region.

Compensation for properties belonging to the community or common places of worship, will

be provided to enable construction of the same at new places through the local self-

governing bodies in accordance with the modalities determined by such bodies to ensure

correct use of the amount of compensation.

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72. Compensation for trees will be based on their market value. Loss of timber bearing

trees will be compensated at their replacement cost and compensation for the loss of crops,

fruit bearing trees will be decided by the EA in consultation with the Departments of Forest,

Agriculture and Horticulture. The Compensation will be paid before taking possession of the

land/ properties.

73. The independent valuer will assess the compensation rates for various types of

losses whenever any updation in resettlement plan is required during the preparation of

detailed designs and implementation of RP. Also, to ensure that the rates reflect current

replacement costs, the Land Valuation Committee will verify and approve the estimates

wherever felt necessary. The methodology for verifying the replacement cost for each type of

loss will include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. For land

Appraisal of recent sales and transfer of title deeds, informal sale and purchase

of land among people in the project area, registration certificates for land in urban

and rural areas of the district and consultation with local panchayats and DPs;

Determination of whether the rates established for the project are sufficient or not

to purchase the same quality and quantity of land based on compilation of

appraised rates;

2. For crops and trees

Survey of market prices in the district and adjacent districts for different types of

crops to establish an average market price and an assessment to know whether

the compensation is less or greater than that price;

All compensation should be equivalent or higher than the prevalent market

prices and

The income loss will be calculated as annual produce value for one season to 3

seasons depending on the nature of crops/trees.

3. For structures

To evaluate the compensation for structures to find out whether the amount will be

sufficient enough to enable DPs to rebuild or replace their affected structures. This is

to be done by consulting land owners on the following:

From where they use to buy materials

Type of shops (private or state-owned)

Distance to be traveled

Sources (local or foreign) and the cost of various materials

Who will build the structures (owner or contractor) and whether they will use the

hired labor or their own labor;

Obtaining cost estimates by meeting at least three contractors/suppliers in order

to identify cost of materials and labor

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Identifying the cost of different types of houses of different categories and

compare the same with district level prices.

74. Even after payment of compensation, DPs would be allowed to take away the

materials salvaged from their dismantled houses and shops and no charges will be levied

upon them for the same. A notice to the effect will be issued intimating that DPs can take

away the materials so salvaged within 48 hours of their demolition; otherwise, the same will

be disposed by the project authority without giving any further notice.

75. DPs receiving compensation for trees will be allowed to take away timber of their

acquired trees for their domestic use. Trees standing on the land owned by the government

will be disposed off through open auction by the concerned Revenue Department/ Forest

Department. DPs will be provided with an advance notice of three months prior to relocation.

Further, all compensation and assistance will be paid to DPs at least 3 months prior to

displacement or dispossession of assets.

Entitlement Matrix

76. The ADB SPS, 2009 specifies that compensation should be paid for the lost assets

on the basis of current replacement cost and resettlement assistance for lost income and

livelihoods should be provided to both titleholders and non-title holders.

77. In this project compensation for both land and non-land assets will be provided to all

titleholder families being affected. Compensation for non-land assets/structures will be paid

to all squatters and only encroachers who belong to „vulnerable group‟ and any „special

claimant‟ category. The “Vulnerable Group” comprises of 1) DPs below poverty line (BPL); 2)

DPs belong to SC and ST category; 3) women headed households (WHH); 4) elderly

distressed persons; and 5) disabled persons. “Special Claimants” refers to people with

traditional or customary land rights, roadside residences/ SBE owners with permits from

local authority/government body to which they are paying annual tax for the same. As long-

term settlers and in contrast to roadside squatters and informal dwellers they are recognized

as equivalent to titleholders. In this sub-project none of the DPs fall in the special claimant

category.

78. An Entitlement Matrix8 has been developed, which recognizes and lists various types

of losses resulting out of the project and provides the basic tools and guidelines for

preparation of compensation and resettlement packages.

79. The entitlement matrix (refer Table 21) has been developed in compliance with

ADB‟s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS, 2009).

8 This Entitlement Matrix has been developed on the basis of provisions spelled out in the RF and, accordingly, includes

provision of compensation for all probable impacts and measures.

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Table 21 – Entitlement Matrix

Type of

Loss Unit of Entitlement Entitlement Details

A. LOSS OF LAND & ASSETS

1 Loss of Agricultural land and assets

a) Titleholder b) Sharecroppers c) Special Claimants d) DPs with

traditional/customary rights

Compensation

at Market/

Replacement

cost

a) Land acquisition for the Project will be as per Land Acquisition Act 1894.

b) If the compensation determined by the Competent Authority is less than the “market price / replacement value”, then the difference is to be paid by the EA as assistance.

c) DPs will be explained the process and their views will be taken into consideration while determining the market/replacement value.

d) If the residual plot(s) is (are) not viable, i.e., less than average land holding of the district, there are three options to be given to the AP:

The AP remains on the plot, and the compensation and assistance paid to the tune of required amount of land to be acquired.

Compensation and assistance are to be provided for the entire plot including residual part, if the owner of such land wishes that his residual plot should also be acquired by the project authority provided residual land is quantified less than average land holding of the districts. The project authority will acquire the residual plot and pay the compensation for it also.

If AP is from vulnerable group, compensation for

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Type of


the entire land for land will be provided for acquired land, if AP wishes so, provided that the land of equal or more productive value is available.

e) Transitional allowance of Rs. 2000 per month for 9 months if the residual land is not viable or for 3 months when the residual land is viable

f) In case of severance due to the acquisition of agricultural land, an additional grant of 10% of the amount will be paid for land acquisition.

g) All fees, stamp duties, taxes and other charges, as applicable under the relevant laws, incurred in the relocation and rehabilitation process, are to be borne by the project authority.

2 Loss of

non-

agricultural

land (i.e.-

homestead

and

residential

structures)

a) Titleholder/ Owner (Residential)

b) Special Claimants c) DPs with


Compensation

at Market/

Replacement

cost

a) Compensation for the loss of residential land will be paid at market/replacement value.

b) If replacement cost is more than the compensation determined by the Competent Authority, then difference is to be paid by the project authority in the form of „‟assistance‟‟.

c) AP will be provided replacement cost of the residential structure (part or full), which will be calculated as per the prevailing basic schedule of rates (BSR) without depreciation, subject to relevant „‟quality standards‟‟ of BSR as maintained by Govt/Local Bodies .

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Type of


d) Transitional assistance of Rs. 2000 per month in the form of grant to cover a maximum nine months rental accommodation.

e) A lump sum shifting allowance of Rs. 2,500 to the affected households.

f) Right to salvage material from demolished structure and frontage etc.

g) Project assisted relocation option will be provided to those whose residential structures becomes non-livable as a result of project impacts and a relocation site will be developed in consultation with these affected households.

3 Loss of

non-

agricultural

land (i.e.-

loss of

Commerci

al land and

structures)

a) Titleholder/ Owner (Commercial)

b) Special Claimants c) DPs with


Compensation

at Market/

Replacement

cost

a) Compensation for the loss of land will be paid at the market/replacement value.

b) If replacement cost is more than the compensation determined by the Competent Authority, then difference is to be paid by the project authority in the form of „‟assistance‟‟.

c) AP will be provided replacement cost of the commercial structure (part or full), which will be calculated as per the prevailing basic schedule of rates (BSR) without depreciation, subject to relevant „quality standards‟ of BSR as maintained by Govt. /Local Bodies.

d) Transitional assistance of Rs. 2000 per month in the form of grant for a period of 6 months depending on the extent of impact.

e) A lump sum shifting allowance of Rs. 2,500 to the affected households.

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Type of


f) Right to salvage material from demolished structure and frontage etc.

g) Training would be provided for upgradation of skills @ Rs. 2500 per family.

h) Project assisted relocation option/ relocation site will be provided to those whose commercial structure can no longer be used as a commercial enterprise as a result of the Project.

4

.

Loss of

access to

agricultural

land

a) Sharecroppers b) DPs with


c) Leaseholders/ HH with short term and long term permits/land passes

Compensation

for loss of

perennial and

non perennial

crops and trees

and livelihood

support

a) For non-perennial crops, advance notice to DPs to harvest their crops. In case of standing crops, cash compensation at current market value of mature crops for loss of standing agricultural crops only. Grant equal to market value of crop lost plus cost of replacement of seeds for the next season‟s harvest towards loss of crops before harvest due to forced relocation.

b) Compensation for perennial crops and trees calculated as annual produce value for one season times 1 to 3, depending on the nature of crops/trees.

c) Training will be provided to all those losing primary source of income. The training will cover both vocational as well as micro enterprise development aspects. The duration of training will be 10 days spread over a month. The cost of training will include transport as well as course material. The training will be

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Type of


organized in the local Panchayat headquarter / village council to minimize cost on travel.

d) Additionally, seed capital of Rs 5000/- will also be made available to these households linked to productive assets.

5 Loss of

Residential

Tenancy

Residential tenants Assistance a) The amount of deposit or advance payment paid by the tenant to the landlord or the remaining amount at the time of expropriation. (This will be deducted from the payment to the landlord).

b) A sum equal to 3 months rental in consideration of the disruption caused.

c) Compensation for any structure that tenant has erected on the property. (This will be deducted from the payment to the landlord).

d) Shifting allowance of Rs.2500 lump sum for shifting.

6 Loss of

Commerci

al Tenancy

Commercial Tenants Assistance a) The amount of deposit or advance payment paid by the tenant to the landlord or the remaining amount at the time of expropriation. (This will be deducted from the payment to the landlord).

b) A sum equal to 3 months rental in consideration of the disruption caused.

c) Compensation for any structure the tenant has erected on the property. (This will be deducted from the payment to the landlord).

d) Shifting allowance of Rs.2500 lump sum for shifting.

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Type of


e) Transitional assistance of Rs 2000/- per month for 3 months will be paid to all commercial tenants.

B. LOSS OF LIVELIHOOD

7 Loss of

wage

earnings

(agriculture

and other

employees

of

commercial

units)

Individual Assistance a) This is valid for persons indirectly affected due to their employer being displaced. Assistance is to be paid on a case by case basis, as per the prevailing local wage rates for three months.

b) Alternative Economic Rehabilitation support and training for up-gradation of skill.

c) Employment opportunity for DPs in the road construction work

8 Non-

perennial

crops

Household Notice to

harvest standing

crops

e) Advance notice to DPs to harvest their crops;

f) In case of standing crops, cash compensation at current market value of mature crops for loss of standing agricultural crops only.

g) Grant equal to market value of crop lost plus cost of replacement of seeds for the next season‟s harvest towards loss of crops before harvest due to forced relocation.

9 Perennial

crops such

as fruit

trees

Household Compensation

at “market

value”

Compensation for perennial

crops and trees calculated as

annual produce value for one

season times 1 to 3,

depending on the nature of

crops/trees.

10 Livelihood

losses for

agriculture

and

commercial

title

holders,

Titleholders, Tenants &

Special Claimants

Training

Assistance &

Seed Capital for

setting up Micro

Enterprise

a) Training will be provided to

all those losing primary

source of income. The

training will cover both

vocational as well as

micro enterprise

development aspects. The

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Type of


SBEs,

tenants

duration of training will be

10 days spread over a

month. The cost of training

will include transport as

well as course material.

The training will be

organized in the local

Panchayat headquarter to

minimize cost on travel.

b) Additionally, seed capital

of Rs 5000/- will also be

made available to these

households linked to

productive assets.

C. LOSSES of NON-TITLEHOLDERS

11 Loss of

land and

structures

by

encroacher

s

Household Will receive no

compensation

for land but

compensation

for structures to

the vulnerable

group

a) Encroachers will be notified and given a time in which they will be required to remove their assets and harvest their crops.

b) To be assisted on case to case basis by considering relevant facts on family income and existing assets only in the case of persons being members of the vulnerable group.

c) Compensation for structures at replacement cost to the vulnerable person.

d) Training would be provided for up-gradation of skills @ Rs. 2500/ - per family to the DPs belonging to vulnerable groups and losing their commercial activities.

e) Right to salvage materials from the demolished structure.

12 Loss of

structures

to

Household Will receive no

compensation

for land but

assistance for

a) Compensation for the loss of structure at replacement cost.

b) A lump sum shifting allowance of Rs. 2,500 to

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Type of


Squatters/

Informal

settlers

lost non-land

assets

the affected households. c) Transitional allowance of

Rs. 2000 for a period of 3 to a maximum of 9 months depending on the extent of impact

d) Training would be provided for up gradation of skills @ Rs. 2500/ - per family to the DPs belonging to vulnerable groups and loosing their commercial activities.

e) Additionally, seed capital of Rs 5000/- will also be made available to only vulnerable squatter households linked to productive assets.

f) Right to salvage materials from the demolished structure.

13 Loss

suffered by

shifting

Business –

Mobile

Vendors

Household Not eligible for

compensation

or “assistance”

Only ambulatory vendors that

have been granted license for

operating from fixed locations

will be considered as kiosks.

14 Kiosks Household “Assistance” for

business

disruption

The Assistance will be paid as

a flat sum of Rs.3000

D. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO VULNERABLE GROUP

15 Loss of

Primary

source of

income by

vulnerable

titleholders

and

squatters

household

s

Vulnerable household

category (BPL, WHH,

SC, ST, Physically

Handicapped)

Additional

assistance for

training or

equivalent

a) A special one-time assistance to vulnerable households @Rs.2000.

b) As an alternative to economic rehabilitation support, the equivalent amount may be paid in cash.

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Type of


E. LOSS OF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE/COMMON PROPERTY RESOURCES

16 Common

Property

Resources

Community Compensatory

replacement

Cash compensation or

reconstruction of the

community structure in

consultation with the

community.

F. ANY OTHER IMPACT

17 Temporary

impact

during

constructio

n include

disruption

of normal

traffic,

increased

noise

levels, and

damage to

adjacent

parcel of

land /

assets due

to

movement

of heavy

machinery

Community / Individual Compensation a) The contractor shall bear the cost of any impact on structure or land due to movement of machinery during construction

b) All temporary use of lands outside proposed RoW to be through written approval of the landowner and contractor.

c) Location of Construction camps by contractors in consultation with PWD.

18 Any other

impact not

yet

identified,

whether

loss of

asset or

livelihood

Individual

Household/Community

Compensation/

Assistance

Unforeseen impacts will be

documented and mitigated

based on the principles

agreed upon in this policy

framework.

12. Institutional Arrangements

80. For resettlement planning and successful implementation of RP there will be a set of

institutions involved at various levels and stages of the Project as listed below.

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Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDONER)

State Public Works Departments (PWD)

Nongovernment Organization (NGO)/ field staff deputed from PWD

Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC)

Land Valuation Committee (LVC) only if during detailed design land acquisition

needs are identified.

81. For resettlement activities, the EA i.e. MDONER will do the overall coordination,

planning, implementation, and financing. The MDONER will create a Resettlement Cell by

hiring a consultant or appointing a resettlement specialist and required support staff for the

duration of the Project to ensure timely and effective implementation of RPs. The MDONER

will coordinate with State PWDs/PIUs for project level RP related activities.

82. The institutional framework and the roles and responsibilities of various institutions to

be involved in the R&R activities of the Project and implementation of RP are described

below.

Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

83. Project Implementation Units (PIUs) will be established at state level headed by a

Project Director (PD). The PD will be responsible for overall implementation of R&R activities

according to the Plan including responsible for land acquisition and R&R activities in the

field; ensure availability of budget for R&R activities; liaison with district administration for

support for land acquisition and implementation of R&R; and selection and appointment of

the NGOs/field staff.

84. The PIU will have a Resettlement Unit (RU) with at least one full-time Resettlement

Officer (RO) for the duration of resettlement activities, with an academic background in

social sciences, and relevant skills and experience in resettlement issues. The PIU will

maintain all databases and work closely with DPs and other stakeholders. Based on

regularly updated data, a central database will also be maintained by RU.

85. The RO will undergo and orientation and training in resettlement management at the

beginning of the Project. A two days training and orientation workshop will be conducted

during the initial stages of RP implementation. The participants will include the RO, the

concerned engineers including the field level JEs, village revenue officer and representatives

from local NGOs. The training activities will focus on issues concerning - (i) Principles and

procedures of land acquisition; (ii) Public consultation and participation; (iii) Entitlements and

compensation disbursement mechanisms; (iv) Grievance redressal and (v) Monitoring of

resettlement operation. The RO will work closely with the District Collector to expedite the

payments of compensation for land acquisition, if required, and assistance to DPs.

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Nongovernment Organization (NGO)/ field staff

86. Involuntary resettlement is a sensitive issue and strong experience in R&R matters

along with community related skills will be required by the PIU in order to build a good

rapport with the affected community and facilitate satisfactory R&R of the DPs. To overcome

this deficiency, experienced and well-qualified NGO/trained field staff from PWD in this field

will be engaged to assist the PIU in the implementation of the RP.

87. The NGO/field staff would play the role of a facilitator and will work as a link between

the PIU and the affected community. Further they will educate the DPs on the need to

implement the Project, on aspects relating to LA and R&R measures and ensure proper

utilization of various compensations extended to the DPs under the R&R entitlement

package.

Land Valuation Committee

88. A Land Valuation Committee (LVC) will be established, if required. This will be

headed by a senior officer from the land revenue department at state/ district level and

include representatives from department of agriculture, forest, horticulture, representatives

from district councils, village councils, affected persons, independent valuer engaged by

EA, group, NGO representatives and RO/representative from the PIU. This committee will

not operate for full time and will be functional during land acquisition, if required.

89. The LVC will be responsible for finalizing the values of the affected assets taking into

account the prevalent replacement value on the basis of land market survey, undertaken by

the independent valuer appointed by the EA. The prices for land and other assets

established and approved by the LVC will be used for payment of final compensations.

These rates will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis during the course of project

implementation.

Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC)

90. There is need for an efficient grievance redressal mechanism that will assist the DPs

in resolving queries and complaints. Therefore, formation of Grievance Redressal

Committee (GRC) will be important for grievance redressal and it is anticipated that most, if

not all grievances, would be settled by the GRC. The GRCs are expected to resolve the

grievances of the eligible persons within a stipulated time. The decision of the GRCs is

binding, unless vacated by court of law.

91. The GRC will be constituted at PIU level comprising of Project Director, Resettlement

Officer, representative from local NGOs, elected representative from zila parisad,

representatives of affected persons including vulnerable groups and women in the

committee. The GRC will be a voluntary body and will continue to function, for the benefit of

the DPs, during the entire life of the Project including the defects liability periods.

92. The response time prescribed for the GRCs is three weeks. Since the entire

resettlement component of the Project has to be completed before the construction starts for

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the whole Project, the GRC will meet at least once in three weeks to resolve the pending

grievances. Other than disputes relating to ownership rights under the court of law, GRC will

review grievances involving all resettlement benefits, compensation, relocation, and other

assistance. The list of agencies that are responsible for resettlement planning and

implementation is presented in Table 22.

Table 22 – Agencies Responsible for Resettlement Implementation

Activity Agency Responsible

Establishment of Resettlement Units in PIU and

appointment of Resettlement officer (RO)

PIU

Organizing resettlement training workshop PIU

Social Assessment and Preparation of land acquisition

plan, Resettlement Plan (RP) and Indigenous People

development Plan (IPDP) as required

PIU through (Design and project

management Consultant) DPMC

Public consultation and disclosure of RP PIU/DPMC

Co-ordination with district administration for land

acquisition

PIU

Hiring of (Non Government Organization) NGOs /field

staff

PIU

Constitution of land valuation committee and

grievance redress committee

PIU

Review and obtaining of approval of resettlement and

land acquisition plans

PIU

Submission of land acquisition proposals to District

Commissioner

PIU

Compensation award and payment of compensation District Commissioner

Payment of grants PIU

Taking possession of acquired land and structures PIU

Handing over the acquired land to contractors for

construction

PIU

Notify the date of commencement of construction to

DPs

PIU

Assistance in relocation, particularly for vulnerable

groups

PIU/Implementing NGO

Internal monitoring of overall RP Implementation PIU/NGO

External Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) MDONER

13. Monitoring and Evaluation

93. While effective institutional arrangements can facilitate implementation, effective

monitoring ensures that the course and pace of implementation continue as originally

planned. It is essential to devise a system that helps to identify problems in a timely manner

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and enables resolution of these problems. Internal monitoring and external monitoring are

two such mechanisms that are essential and need to be carried out in parallel during project

implementation and at different stages respectively. Monitoring – internal and external

particularly assumes significance when linear project such as proposed widening cross

administrative jurisdictions and thereby involve different stakeholders with varied capacities.

Internal monitoring focuses on the quantitative issue such as quantum of land acquisition,

payment of compensation, delivery of applicable of R&R entitlements. External monitoring

focuses on the qualitative aspects that include outcomes and outputs.

94. Under this project, internal monitoring will be the responsibility of the PIUs/RU and

NGO/ field staff. The internal monitoring PIU will include:

(i) administrative monitoring: daily planning, implementation, feedback and trouble shooting,

individual PAP database maintenance, and progress reports;

(ii) socioeconomic monitoring: case studies, using baseline information for comparing PAP

socioeconomic conditions, evacuation, demolition, salvaging materials, morbidity and

mortality, community relationships, dates for consultations, and number of appeals

placed; and

(iii) impact evaluation monitoring: Income standards restored/improved, and socioeconomic

conditions of the affected persons. Monitoring and evaluation reports documenting

progress on resettlement implementation and RP completion reports will be provided by

the PIU to MDONER for review and approval from ADB.

95. An indicative set of monitoring indicators that shall help to track progress is given in Table 23 below:

Table 23 – Monitoring Indicators (Internal)

Parameters Indicators

Physical Extent of land acquired vs. required

Number of structures acquired

Number of agriculture and commercial land owners and structure owners who have been paid compensation

Number of families affected

Number of eligible persons allotted land vs. total affected persons

Number of residential and non-residential plots of land allotted

Number of pattas issued

Number of families provided with shifting allowance, training, rehabilitation allowance for construction of residence, work sheds, etc.

Financial Amount of compensation paid for structure, land, plantation and crops

Establishment cost for R&R cell

Staff salaries

Amount paid to the contracted Monitoring agency

Social Area and type of house and resettlement en-bloc as stipulated in the policy

Number of times the grievances and district level committees

Number of appeals placed before grievance redressal cell

Number of appeal referred

Number of meetings held with the affected villages

Number of visits by affected persons for redressal of grievances

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Number of cases that have been referred to courts

96. An independent Expert/NGO will be engaged by MDONER at the EA level for

verification of the monitoring information collected by the PIU. The expert/NGO will monitor

and verify RP implementation to determine whether resettlement goals have been achieved,

livelihood and living standards have been restored, and provide recommendations for

improvement. The external monitoring will undertake monthly monitoring and impact

evaluation on a sample basis during mid-term and Project completion. Monitoring will also

ensure recording of DP‟s views on resettlement issues such as; DP‟s understanding of

entitlement policies, options, and alternatives; site conditions; compensation valuation and

disbursement; grievance redressal procedures; and staff competency. The Expert / NGO will

report its findings simultaneously to the EA and to ADB on a quarterly basis. The ToR for

Expert/NGO is included in Annexure 8.

97. Table 24 below provides an indicative set of monitoring indicators that shall help to evaluate effectiveness of implementation.

Table 24 – Indicators for Outcomes and Impacts

Satisfaction of land owners with the compensation and assistance paid

Type of use of compensation and assistance by land owners

Satisfaction of structure owner with compensation and assistance

Type of use of compensation and assistance by structure owner

% of DPs imparted education and provided project employment or otherwise

% of DPs with better income than before

% of DPs provided with alternatives lands for sites

Types of grievances received

No. of grievances forwarded to GRC and time taken to solve the grievances

% of DPs aware about the GRC mechanism

DPs opinion about NGO approach and accessibility

Household income of vulnerable group

% of Affected Persons satisfied with resettlement site facilities.

14. Cost Estimate

98. The R&R cost estimate for this Project road includes compensation for lost assets

and resettlement assistance etc as per applicability of the policy. It also includes the

contingency charges and the cost of hiring NGO and M&E consultants. The total estimated

R&R cost of the Project is Rs. 11,900,000 (One Crore Nineteen Lakh only) preliminary

R&R Budget estimated for the Project is presented in the Table 25.

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Table 25 – R&R Budget

S. No.

Item Unit Rate Quantity Cost

(in INR) (in INR)

A Land Acquisition

1 Circle Rate(i) 59.8 per sq m 972.95 58182

2 Solatium (30%) 17455

3 Additional (12%) 6982

4 Interest (9%) 7436

5 Contingency (5%) 2909

Total Land Acquisition 92963

B Transfer of Community Land(ii)

1 Community land for Bridge Approaches

52.325 32000 1674400

Total Community Land 1674400

C Compensation for Structures / assets at replacement cost(iii)

1 Compensation for Permanent Structures

4000 /m2 19 m2 76000

2 Compensation for Semi-Permanent Structure

2500 /m2 1474 m2 3685000

3 Compensation for Temporary Structure

1200 /m2 1613 m2 1935600

Total Structures 5696600

D Loss of Trees(iv)

a Tree Cost 1200 274 328800

b Annual Produce from fruit trees for 3 seasons

1 Betel nut 1000 229 229000

2 Jackfruit 2500 10 25000

3 Mango 2000 16 32000

4 Citrus 700 2 1400

5 Litchi 1000 2 2000

6 Pear 600 1 600

7 Agor 1000 1 1000

Total Trees 619800

E Assistance

1 Transitional Allowance to Non-Viable Residual Land (vii)

2000 for 9 months

4 72000

2 Transitional Allowance to HH losing Residential and Resi-cum-commercial Structure

2000 for 9 Months

14 252000

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S. No.

Item Unit Rate Quantity Cost

(in INR) (in INR)

3 Transitional Allowance to HH losing Commercial Structure

2000 for 6 Months

81 972000

4 Shifting Assistance (residential / commercial- owners /tenants)

2500 95 237500

5 Training for Skill Upgrade for loss of Commercial Structures & residential cum commercial

2500 85 212500

6 Rental assistance to Commercial Tenants

5000 for 3 months

7 105000

7 Indirectly affected- Employee of affected person

Minimum Wage Rate Rs

100 for 3 Months(vi)

19 171000

8 Training for Commercial Titleholders / Non titleholders losing livelihood (Commercial and Commercial cum residential structures)

2500 85 212500

9 Economic Rehabilitation Grant (commercial and vulnerable)

2500 55 137500

10 Special one-time assistance to vulnerable affected households

2000 68 136000

Total Assistance 2508000

F Restoration of CPR(v)

1 Monument Gates 100000 2 200000

2 Relocation of Statue and Platform

75000 1 75000

Total CPR 275000

G Implementation Arrangements

1 NGO for implementation of RP Lumpsum - 400000

2 External monitoring Expert / NGO Lumpsum - 200000

3 Training Workshop for Implementing Officers (1 no.)

Lumpsum - 100000

Total Implementation Arrangements

700000

Sub Total 11566763

H Contingency (3%) of sub total 347003

Grand Total 11913766

Rounded to 11900000

(Rupees One Crore Nineteen Lakh Only)

Notes:

i. Rs 80000 per Bigha or Rs 59.8 per Sq. M. for First Class Homestead Land for rural areas as per the re-assessment of land revenue, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura, 2006.

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ii. Transfer of community land will cost Rs 70,000 per Bigha or Rs 52.325 / sq m. iii. The cost of Structures based on Schedule of Rates, PWD, Government of

Meghalaya. iv. Tree cost based on Garo Hill Autonomous District Council, Re-Assessment of

Land Revenue, 1996. v. The cost of restoration of CPRs determined after discussions with the

community. vi. Minimum Daily Wage Rate for Meghalaya, Rs 100 as per Ministry of Labour,

Government of Meghalaya. vii. Average Land Holding Size for Meghalaya is 1.30 Ha as per Department of

Agriculture, Government of Meghalaya.

15. Implementation Schedule

99. The period for implementation of RP has been taken from first quarter of 2010 to first

quarter of 2011. Typical RP related activities that require to be performed shall include:

planning, surveying, assessing, policy development, institution identification, DPs

participation, income restoration and implementation besides monitoring that shall be carried

concurrently and will continue beyond the period of RP implementation and culminate with a

post-implementation evaluation. However, the sequence may change or delays may occur

due to circumstances beyond the control of the Project. Therefore, the Implementation

Schedule provided in Table 26 can be adjusted accordingly.

Table 26: Implementation Schedule

Project Activities /

Year / Month

2010 2011

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Establishment of PIU and GRC

Appointment of NGOs

Verification of DPs list by NGO

Review and approval of RP

Information Campaign & community Consultation

Payment of compensation to DPs

Payment of eligible assistance and to DPs and income restoration

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Project Activities /

Year / Month

2010 2011

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Handover of site and commencement of civil works

Appointment of M&E consultant

Monitoring by PIU and verification by Expert / NGO

Annexure 1: Proposed Typical Cross Section of Road

Annexure 2: Attendance Sheet Community Consultations

Annexure 3: Socioeconomic Survey Questionnaire

Serial No:

Census/ Socio-economic Survey North East State Road Investment Program

Annexure 3: Census/Socio Economic Survey Questionnaire

Date 2 0 0 8

Identification Number

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Road No Side Number

Investigator Name Supervisor Name Respondent Name AC/BC

Type of the Use

Residential 1 Commercial 2 Residential cum Commercial 3

Open Land/Plot 4 Plantation/ Orchard 5 Graveyard 6 School 7 Hospital 8 Industrial 9

Mazar 10 Temple 11 Masjid 12

Chruch 13 Shrine 14 Vill Con/ Panchyat/Govt. Land 15 Agriculture 16 Waste/ Grazing/ Barren 17 Others (specify) 99

No of Storeys

G 1

G+1 2

G+2 3

(Note: Provide a sketch of the property on Page 4 of this questionnaire.)

A. IDENTIFICATIONS A.1 General Identification.

State District Block Town//Village

A.2 Type of Property

Private Government Trust Community Others 1 2 3 4 5

A.3 Ownership A.3.1 Do you own the structure/ plot/ agriculture land? Owner 1. Tenant 2. Non Title Holder 3. Share Cropper 4. Jhum Land 5. A.3.2 Occupiers Name _____________________________________S/o______________________________ A.3.3 Name, Address, Phone Number and LANDMARK __________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ A.3.4 If Tenant, Name and Address and Contact Number of the Owner _____________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ A.3.5 Please provide with an ID Proof (Ration card, Voter Id, PAN Card, Driving Licence, any ONE) Record the details. _______________________________________________________________________________

A.4 Utilities in the Property

Sl.No Utilities Unit owned Sl.No Live Stock Assert Numbers 1. Trees 1. Cows 2. Dug wells 2. Buffalo 3. Tube wells 3. Sheep 4. Lift Irrigation Points 4. Goat 5. Water Tap 5. Pig 6. Water Tank 6. Poultry 7. Hand Pump 7. Pond 8. Cattle Shed 9. Others (Mention) 9. Others (SP)

A.5 Typology of the Main Structure

Roof Wall Floor Boundary No of Rooms RCC/RBC 1 Brick 1 Concrete 1 Brick 1 Thatched

2 Wood Plastic

2 Mud

2 Barbed Wire

2

Mud 3 Mud 3 Stone 3 Wood 3 GI / Asbestos

4 Asbestos

4 Others

9 Others

9

Bamboo 5 Others 9 Others 9

B. Structural Details B.1.1 How old is the structure? (Mention the Year since you are operating from this structure)

B.1.2. How long are you residing or operating from the structure?

B.1.3 What type of business are you doing, in case of commercial use?

1. Tea Stall 8. Kabri Shop 15. Motel 2. Grocery/ General Store 9. Educational institution 16. Butcher 3. Vegetables/ Fruits 10. Hotel/ Restaurant 17. Barber Shop 4. Cloth/Garments 11. Electrical 18. Medicine Shop 5. Tailoring 12 Furniture 19 Wine Shop 6. Pan/ Cigarette Shop 13 Petrol Pump 99. Any other, please specify 7. Garage/ Mechanic Shop 14. Lubricant Shop

B.1.4 Is your business self owned? 1 -Yes / 2 - No B.1.5 If No, how many partners? (number) B.1.6 How many people have you employed? (number) B.1.7 Where would you prefer to move from here ? (Residential and Commercial Both )

S No Place Where (specify) Distance in Kms from existing 1 Within the Village/ Towm 2 Outside the Village / Town

B.1.8 Do you have any alternative land /structure? 1 - Yes / 2 - No B.1.9 If Yes, where?

Place (specify) Distance in Kms from existing

B.2. Agricultural Details B.2.1 Type of Land 1. Irrigated 2. Un-irrigated 3. Waste Land 9. Other (Specify) B.2.2 What Crops you Grow ? 1. Rice 2. Maize 3. Tea 4. Wheat 5. Vegetables 6. Fruits 7. Bamboo 9. Others (Specify)__ ___________________ B.2.3 For How Many years the Land Being Cultivated by you/ your ancestors ____

C.1. Household Details

ST (hills) ST (Plain) SC MOBC OBC General

1 2 3 4 5 6 Others Specify the Caste Group

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C.1.1. Caste details

C.1.2. Type of Family

Nuclear Joint Extended Sibling Live in

1 2 3 4 5

C.1.2. No. of Persons in Household. Above 15 yrs Below 15 yrs

Codes for Relationship 1 Head of the House Hold 2 Wife 3 Husband 4 Son

5 Daughter 6 Son-in-law 7 Daughter-in-law 8 Grandfather

9 Grandmother 10 Grandson 11 Grand daughter 12 Grandson-in-law

13 Grand daughter-in-law 14 Brother 15 Sister 16 Brother-in-law

17 Sister-in-law 18 Father 19 Mother 20 Father-in-law

21 Mother-in-law 22 Uncle 23 Aunt 24 Cousin

25 Nephew 26 Niece 27 Any other (specify)

Census/Socio-economic Survey North East State Road Investment Program

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C.2. Family Profile. (Start from Head of the Household) Member Number

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

C.2.1 Name

Write down the names of all person who live and eat together in this household starting with head exclude persons under the age of 14 years.

C.2.2 Relationship

HH Codes as given above

Is the NAME ale or female? m1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Male C.2.3 Sex 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Female

How old was NAME on the last birthday? C.2.4 Age

Record the age on last birthday

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Married 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Unmarried 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Divorced 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Separated

C.2.5 Marital Status

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Widow/Widower The class till which the person has been educated.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Illiterate 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Primary (class 4)

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Secondary (Class 5 - 10)

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Higher (graduate) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Technical

C.2.6 Education

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Vocational 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Handicap by birth

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Handicap due to other reasons

C.2.7 Health

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Any other chronic health problems

D.1. Employment Status of the Family Members

Is the NAME working? 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Yes

D.1 Employment Status 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 No

The occupational activity at the place of job? This may have multiple entries

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Agriculture 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Agri Labour 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Non Agri Labour 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Business/Trade 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Govt. Service 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Private Service 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Maid Servant

D.2 Occupation

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Others

What was the main reason for the NAME not working? To be filled for persons who are not working.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 No work available 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Seasonal inactivity

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Household family duties

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Old/young 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Handicapped 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Student

D.3 Non-Working Status

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Others How much does the NAME earn in a month?

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Less than Rs.2000 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Rs.2000 - 3000

D.4 Income

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Rs. 3000 - 4000 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Above Rs 4000

What is the skill possessed by the person? D.5 Skills

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D.6 Have you availed of benefit under any Govt. Scheme ? 1. Yes 2. No

Yes Purpose Amount Availed Training 1. JRY/ IJRY 2. DWACRA 3. IPDP 4. PMRY 5. NREGP 6. Others (Specify)

D.7 Measurement of the Structure / Land (in mts)

Length:

Breadth: Area: Distance from Centre Line: Start Chainage End Chainage

Assessment of the Supervisor (a brief note if required): D.8 Provide a hand sketch drawing indicating the dimensions of the property (structure/land) in this blank place below along with Landmark:

Annexure 4: List of Affected Properties

Annexure 5: List of Displaced Persons

Identification Number BLOCK NAME RELATIONSHIP SEX AGE MARITAL Education Health

Employment status

Occupation

Non WORKINIG INCOME SKILLS

MLN01/R/001AB SELSELLA PRADIP SHAW HH 1 37 1 3 1 4 4SELSELLA GIRZA DEVI 19 2 58 5 1 2 3SELSELLA GITA DEVI 17 2 40 5 3 2 3SELSELLA SHAKALDEV SHAW 14 1 34 1 3 2 1SELSELLA LUCKY DEVI 6 2 27 1 3 2 3SELSELLA DEVANTI SHAW 2 1 32 1 3 2 3SELSELLA PREMCHAND SHAW 14 1 22 2 3 2 1SELSELLA PURNIMA SHAW 15 2 19 2 3 2 3

MLN01/R/002AB SELSELLA DIPAK VARMAN HH 1 40 1 4 1 4 3SELSELLA JANKI VERMAN 2 2 25 1 3 2 3

MLN01/R/003AB SELSELLA HARI PRASAD SHAW HH 1 45 1 1 1 4 1SELSELLA MALA DEVI 2 2 38 1 1 2 3SELSELLA JITEN PRASAD 4 1 18 2 3 1 2 1SELSELLA MANOJ SHAW 4 1 17 2 3 1 7 1SELSELLA SAKUNTALA DEVI 5 2 16 2 3 2 3

MLN01/R/002 SELSELLA PARBATI DEBI HH 2 44 5 1 1 4 1SELSELLA LOKHI SAHA 4 1 20 2 2 2 1

MLN01/R/003 SELSELLA AMAL SANGMA HH 1 59 1 3 1 5 4SELSELLA SUJATA SANGMA 2 2 45 1 3 2 3 WEAVINGSELSELLA ANUPAMA 5 2 17 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/007 BETASING BOCHAN PAUL HH 1 21 2 3 1 4 2BETASING KARUNA PAUL 19 2 55 5 1 2 3BETASING BISHU PAUL 14 1 25 2 3 1 4 2BETASING PANKAJ PAUL 14 1 19 2 3 1 4 2 CYCLE MECHANICS

MLN01/R/008 BETASING BOCHAN PAUL HH 1 21 2 3 1 4 2BETASING KARUNA PAUL 19 2 55 5 1 2 3BETASING BISHU PAUL 14 1 25 2 3 1 4 2BETASING PANKAJ PAUL 14 1 19 2 3 1 4 2 CYCLE MECHANICS

MLN01/R/069A BETASING SANTI BHUSHAN PAUL HH 1 67 1 3 1 4 4BETASING SANJALI PAUL 2 2 66 1 1 2 3BETASING SOLESH PAUL 4 1 41 1 3 1 4 4BETASING KANCHA ROTON 4 1 22 2 4 2 6BETASING SUMONTO PAUL 4 1 15 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/070A BETASING PURIMUL HAJONG HH 1 36 1 1 1 4 3BETASING SUCHITRA HAJONG 2 2 30 1 1 2 3

MLN01/R/013 PONCHAPARA Locked StructureMLN01/R/014 PONCHAPARA Locked StructureMLN01/R/017 PONCHAPARA RONGJIN SANGMA HH 1 30 2 3 1 4 4

PONCHAPARA CHINGA SANGMA 19 2 62 5 1 2 4MLN01/R/018 PONCHAPARA SIMBA SANGMA HH 1 30 1 1 1 2 1

PONCHAPARA MEN MARAK 2 2 25 1 1 1 2 1MLN01/R/020 ZIGZAK JOBASWAR HH 1 59 1 2 1 1,4 4

ZIGZAK JUMELA 2 2 48 1 1 2 3ZIGZAK JUBURAS 4 1 27 2 4 2 1ZIGZAK BISUTI 5 2 23 2 4 1 6 4 WEAVINGZIGZAK SURMILA 5 2 21 2 4 1 5 4 WEAVINGZIGZAK DULIYA 4 1 18 2 4 2 6

MLN01/R/001A ZIGZAK MILLON HAJONG HH 1 35 1 2 1 2 2ZIGZAK OMBIKA HAJONG 2 2 27 1 1 2 3

MLN01/R/002A ZIGZAK MRETUNJOY HAJONG HH 1 45 1 2 1 5 4ZIGZAK BASANTI HAJONG 2 2 42 1 2 2 3ZIGZAK SRIDEVI HAJONG 3 2 21 3 2 6ZIGZAK AMIT KUMAR 4 1 19 3 2 6

MLN01/R/002A.1 ZIGZAK GANTISWARI HAJONG HH 2 79 5 1 3 2 9 4 2MLN01/R/003A ZIGZAK DINESH HAJONG HH 1 21 2 2 1 2 1

Name of the Road: MLN01 - GAROBADHA TO DALU - Household Details of the DP's

ZIGZAK PELISH HAJONG 14 1 17 2 3 2 6ZIGZAK SIDAM HAJONG 14 1 15 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/004A ZIGZAK JOBASOR HAJONG HH 1 60 1 1 1 4 4ZIGZAK JUMILA HAJONG 2 2 55 1 1 2 3ZIGZAK JOBURAS HAJONG 4 1 28 2 3 2 6ZIGZAK SARMILA HAJONG 5 2 26 2 3 2 6ZIGZAK DULIA HAJONG 4 1 18 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/005A ZIGZAK PRAN GOPAL SAHA HH 1 65 1 3 1 2 1ZIGZAK PROWOP SAHA 4 1 38 1 3 1 4 3ZIGZAK SIPRA SAHA 7 2 32 1 3 2 3ZIGZAK PROSANTO SAHA 10 1 15 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/006A ZIGZAK SURESH HAJONG HH 1 60 1 2 1 5 4ZIGZAK URVASI HAJONG 2 2 55 1 2 2 3ZIGZAK PORESH HAJONG 4 1 38 1 3 2 2ZIGZAK RONALI HAJONG 5 2 23 2 3 2 6ZIGZAK RUPANJOLI HAJONG 5 2 21 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/021 ZIGZAK RUBALI HAJONG HH 2 56 5 1 1 1,2 1 WEAVINGZIGZAK MONJON HAJONG 4 1 18 2 3 2 6ZIGZAK MOLOY HAJONG 4 1 15 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/022 ZIGZAK RUP KUMAR HAJONG HH 1 30 1 1 1 4 3 DRIVINGZIGZAK SANGEETA HAJONG 2 2 18 1 3 2 3 WEAVING

MLN01/R/023 ZIGZAK MODHU SUDAN HAJONG HH 1 32 1 3 1 4 2 DRIVINGZIGZAK SUBIA HAJONG 2 2 27 1 3 2 3 WEAVING

MLN01/R/024 ZIGZAK PUTUL HAJONG HH 1 23 2 4 1 4 4ZIGZAK ALOKA HAJONG 19 2 45 5 1 2 3ZIGZAK MEGANANDA HAJONG 4 1 18 2 4 1 4 4

MLN01/R/025 ZIGZAK PARIMAL HAJONG HH 1 50 1 4 1 5 4ZIGZAK BASUMATI HAJONG 2 2 46 1 3 1 4,5 1

MLN01/R/027 ZIGZAK PRODIP KOCH HH 1 35 1 2 1 4 1ZIGZAK GITANJALI KOCH 2 2 34 1 1 2 3ZIGZAK PINKY KOCH 5 2 16 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/028 ZIGZAK Locked StructureMLN01/R/029 ZIGZAK SHOKRO KOCH HH 1 45 1 2 1 1,4 1

ZIGZAK GITA KOCH 2 2 30 1 3 2 3 WEAVINGMLN01/R/030 ZIGZAK BANO BARMAN HH 1 43 1 1 1 4 2

ZIGZAK RUBILA KOCH 2 2 30 1 1 2 3 WEAVINGMLN01/R/032 ZIGZAK KODHIRAM KOCH HH 1 56 1 3 1 5 3

ZIGZAK JOBAPUTI KOCH 2 2 55 1 1 2 3ZIGZAK PRODIP KOCH 4 1 28 1 3 1 4 1ZIGZAK GITANJALI KOCH 7 2 24 1 2 2 3 WEAVINGZIGZAK KISSAN KOCH 4 1 24 2 3 1 2 1ZIGZAK JUDHISTHIR KOCH 4 1 19 2 4 2 6

MLN01/R/034 ZIGZAK Locked StructureMLN01/R/035 ZIGZAK RANJAN KUMAR SAHA HH 1 53 1 3 1 4 2

ZIGZAK DEEPIKA SAHA 2 2 40 1 3 2 3ZIGZAK RUBHAI SAHA 4 1 16 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/037 ZIGZAK MAGNAT HAJONG HH 1 25 2 2 1 4 1ZIGZAK PURBIN BULA HAJONG 19 2 45 5 1 2 3 1

MLN01/R/038 ZIGZAK CHORITRO HAJONG HH 1 65 1 1 1 4 1ZIGZAK SHONTILA HAJONG 2 2 40 1 1 2 3ZIGZAK RONODEP HAJONG 4 1 18 2 3 2 5

MLN01/R/039 ZIGZAK INDRA MOHAN HAJONG HH 1 70 1 1 1 2 2ZIGZAK RANJAI SURI HAJONG 2 2 67 1 1 2, BLIND 2 5ZIGZAK RAJ KUMAR HAJONG 4 1 19 2 2 1 4 1ZIGZAK OJULA HAJONG 5 2 25 2 1 2 3

MLN01/R/040 ZIGZAK MONORANJAN HAJONG HH 1 45 1 1 1 1,4 2ZIGZAK SUSTI DEBIN HAJONG 2 2 35 1 1 2 3 WEAVING

MLN01/R/043 DALU Locked StructureMLN01/R/045 DALU KUENSON M MARAK HH 1 36 1 1 1 4 1

DALU MONJE K SANGMA 2 2 22 1 1 2 3

MLN01/R/047 DALU RIMJING M. SANGMA HH 1 40 1 1 1 4 1DALU SIJEN D. MARAK 2 2 35 1 1 2 3DALU WILSON D. MARAK 4 1 17 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/048 DALU Locked StructureMLN01/R/051 DALU Locked StructureMLN01/R/052 DALU Locked StructureMLN01/R/055 DALU NISAN SANGMA HH 1 50 1 1 1 2 1

DALU RAIMUNI MARAK 2 2 45 1 1 1 2 1DALU PIYUSH MARAK 4 1 26 2 3 1 4 1

MLN01/R/056 DALU POROMI SANGMA HH 2 45 5 1 1 4 1DALU PINILA SANGMA 5 2 26 5 3 2 1

MLN01/R/057 DALU OTOM MIA HH 1 34 1 1 1 4 1DALU LITHINA SANGMA 2 2 30 1 3 2 3

MLN01/R/067A DALUMLN01/R/068A DALU JOHENDRO SAGMA HH 1 58 1 3 1 4 3

DALU NELJONI MARAK 2 2 40 1 1 2 3DALU MOSE MARAK 4 1 26 2 3 2 6DALU KREBITHA MARAK 5 2 15 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/059 DALU INI MARAK HH 1 45 1 1 1 4 2DALU ANNA MARY SANGMA 2 2 40 1 1 1 4 1DALU SENGME SANGMA 5 2 16 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/060 DALU PORSEN MARAK HH 1 33 1 4 1 4 4DALU NANDITA ARENGA 2 2 33 1 4 1 5 4

MLN01/R/061 DALU ANIMESH DARING HH 1 55 1 4 1 4 4 DRIVINGDALU BIBHATI K MARAK 2 2 50 1 4 2 3DALU ABHISHEK K MARAK 4 1 27 1 4 1 4 4 DRIVINGDALU SILCHIRA CH. SANGMA 7 2 25 1 4 2 3

MLN01/R/062A BARENGAPARA KAILASH TELI HH 1 59 1 1 1 4 4BARENGAPARA SANTI TELI 2 2 52 1 1 2 3BARENGAPARA NARESH TELI 4 1 23 2 4 2 6BARENGAPARA UMET TELI 4 1 19 2 4 2 6BARENGAPARA VINOD TELI 4 1 18 2 1 2 2BARENGAPARA PUSHPA TELI 5 2 15 2 3 2 6

MLN01/R/063A BARENGAPARA SOMJIT SAHA HH 1 28 2 3 1 4 2MLN01/R/064A BARENGAPARA NANTU BERMAN HH 1 23 2 4 1 4 1

BARENGAPARA ONANTO BERMAN 18 1 65 1 1 2 4BARENGAPARA BHUMITRA BERMAN 19 2 60 1 1 2 4BARENGAPARA DEBOJIT BERMAN 14 1 31 1 4 1 5 4BARENGAPARA KALPANA BERMAN 17 2 27 1 4 1 5 4BARENGAPARA JONTU BERMAN 14 1 20 2 4 2 6

MLN01/R/065A BARENGAPARAMLN01/R/066A BARENGAPARAMLN01/L/001A SELSELLA MONORONJON DAS HH 1 75 1 2 2 4

SELSELLA KRISHNA DAS 2 2 65 5 1 2 3SELSELLA UTARA DAS 5 2 35 1 3 2 3SELSELLA UTOM DAS 4 1 34 1 1 2 1 4 4SELSELLA RUKINI DAS 5 2 32 1 3 2 3SELSELLA KANDARI DAS 5 2 30 1 3 2 3

MLN01/L/002A SELSELLA BARROBAWAN DAS HH 1 55 1 1 1 4 1SELSELLA CHITRA DAS 2 2 40 1 1 2 3

MLN01/L/003A SELSELLA BIDYUT BISWAS HH 1 38 1 4 1 4 4SELSELLA RUBY BISWAS 2 2 28 1 3 2 3

MLN01/L/005A SELSELLA MANIK SAHA HH 1 30 1 3 1 4 4SELSELLA GEETA SAHA 2 2 22 1 3 2 3SELSELLA BASANTI SAHA 3 2 55 5 1 2 3

MLN01/L/006A SELSELLA WALSING MARAK HH 1 28 1 3 1 4 1SELSELLA BALKAME MOMINI 2 2 19 1 2 2 3

MLN01/L/007A SELSELLA SHAMBHOO SAHA HH 1 47 1 2 1 4 4SELSELLA LAKHI SAHA 2 2 42 1 2 2 3SELSELLA SUSMITA 5 2 21 2 3 2 6

SELSELLA NEVIDITA 5 2 19 2 4 2 6MLN01/L/009A SELSELLA RATAN MAHANTO HH 1 32 1 2 1 4 4

SELSELLA RAJOKNI MAHANTO 2 2 24 1 4 2 3SELSELLA JHURO MAHANTO 18 1 76 5 3 2 5

MLN01/L/010A SELSELLA UTTAM MODAK HH 1 38 1 3 1 4 4SELSELLA RINKU 2 2 29 1 3 2 3SELSELLA PAVITRA 14 1 34 2 3 1 4 4SELSELLA UDAI 14 1 30 2 4 1 4 4SELSELLA ROMA RANI 19 2 68 5 1 2 4

MLN01/L/007 BETASING MARTIN SANGMA HH 1 47 1 3 1 1,4 1BETASING NATMI MARAK 2 2 40 1 1 2 3BETASING MITHUN MARAK 4 1 21 2 3 2 1

MLN01/L/008 BETASING MARTIN SANGMA HH 1 47 1 3 1 1,4 1BETASING NATMI MARAK 2 2 40 1 1 2 3BETASING MITHUN MARAK 4 1 21 2 2 2 1

MLN01/L/009 BETASING AMARSIGH HAJONG HH 1 60 1 3 1 VISION 1 4 1BETASING MULIKA HAJONG 2 2 55 1 3 2 1BETASING DIGEN HAJONG 4 1 32 2 3 1 5BETASING JAYONTA HAJONG 4 1 30 2 4 2 6BETASING KOMOLANI HAJONG 5 2 28 2 3 2 6BETASING RONGJILA HAJONG 5 2 26 2 3 2 6

MLN01/L/010 BETASING DIPU HH 1 45 1 1 1 3,4 2BETASING GITA 2 2 35 1 2 2 3

MLN01/L/011 BETASING MITHILA HAJONG HH 2 31 1 1 1 4 1BETASING BHUBAN HAJONG 3 1 40 1 2 2 2

MLNO1/L/012 BETASING SURESH HAJONG HH 1 59 1 1 2 4BETASING AHOLA HAJONG 2 2 55 1 1 2 4BETASING ASHOK 4 1 28 1 3 1 3 1BETASING SOTORUPA 7 2 25 1 4 2 3BETASING PRAN 4 1 26 2 4 1 3 1

MLN01/L/013 BETASING DIMBAR MARAK HH 1 54 1 3 1 4 1 DRIVINGBETASING RANILA A SANGMA 2 2 35 1 2 2 3

MLN01/L/018 BETASING BASHUDEV PAUL HH 1 36 1 1 1 4 1BETASING OMITHA PAUL 2 2 25 1 3 2 3

MLN01/L/019 BETASING SUCHIN KOCH HH 1 42 1 1 1 4 2BETASING PANBALI KOCH 2 2 40 1 2 2 3BETASING ROHIT KOCH 4 1 18 2 2 2 6BETASING SUROJIT KOCH 4 1 16 2 2 2 6BETASING AMARJIT 4 1 15 2 3 2 6

MLN01/L/020 BETASING BINONTO HAJONG HH 1 55 1 3 1 4 1BETASING KANONBOLA HAJONG 2 2 47 1 2 2 3BETASING LAJIT HAJONG 4 1 23 2 3 1 2 1BETASING NOYON HAJONG 4 1 20 2 1 1 2 1BETASING APON HAJONG 4 1 15 2 3 2 6BETASING JUNAKI HAJONG 5 2 18 2 2 1 7 1

MLN01/L/021 BETASING BASHUDEV KOCH HH 1 32 2 3 1 4 4BETASING BUL KOCH 2 2 22 2 1 2 3 WEAVING

MLN01/L/022 BETASING KALARAM KOCH HH 1 38 1 1 1 4 2BETASING NOVANI KOCH 2 2 37 1 1 2 3BETASING PARMESHAR KOCH 4 1 18 2 3 2 6

MLN01/01/025 ZIGZAK ANIL SEAL HH 1 30 1 1 1 4ZIGZAK SUKUMAR SEAL 18 1 57 1 2 2 4 4ZIGZAK SEMBOLA SEAL 19 2 50 1 1 1 4ZIGZAK SEMA SEAL 2 2 25 1 1 2 3ZIGZAK MINTU SEAL 14 1 32 2 1 1 4 4

MLN01/01/028 ZIGZAK PURITOSH HAJONG HH 1 23 1 3 1 4 2ZIGZAK GONDESOR HAJONG 14 1 27 2 4 2 6ZIGZAK BURJIT HAJONG 15 2 18 2 3 2 6ZIGZAK HONALI HAJONG 2 2 18 1 3 2 3

MLN01/L/030 ZIGZAK LOCKED STRUCTURE

MLN01/L/031 ZIGZAK LOCKED STRUCTUREMLN01/L/032 ZIGZAK LOCKED STRUCTUREMLN01/L/033 ZIGZAK LOCKED STRUCTUREMLN01/L/034 ZIGZAK LOCKED STRUCTUREMLN01/L/035 ZIGZAK LOCKED STRUCTUREMLN01/L/037 ZIGZAK LOCKED STRUCTUREMLN01/L/038 ZIGZAK LOCKED STRUCTUREMLN01/L/039 ZIGZAK UJENDRO MARAK HH 1 50 1 2 1 1,4 1

ZIGZAK SANCHON MARAK 2 2 43 1 2 2 3ZIGZAK JHON MARAK 4 1 23 2 4 2 1ZIGZAK NOBILA MARAK 5 2 18 2 3 2 6ZIGZAK CHRISTINA MARAK 5 2 15 2 3 2 6

MLN01/L/041 ZIGZAK RIDOY HAJONG HH 1 75 1 3 1 4 1ZIGZAK CHINTAMUNI HAJONG 2 2 70 1 1 1 4 1ZIGZAK ANIL HAJONG 4 1 38 1 3 1 4 1ZIGZAK HEMAU HAJONG 7 2 35 1 1 2 3 WEAVING

MLN01/L/042 DALU ROSONDI SANGMA HH 1 50 1 3 1 4 4DALU SILARIN MARAK 2 2 47 1 3 1 1 2DALU JUNE MARAK 5 1 26 2 3 2 6DALU BABYLINA MARAK 5 2 22 1 3 1 5 2DALU SALGRIK SANGMA 6 1 23 1 3 2 6DALU CHANGKAM MARAK 4 1 17 2 3 2 6DALU SANAMCHI MARAK 5 2 15 2 3 2 6

MLN01/L/043 DALU DIMISON MARAK HH 1 42 1 1 1 4 1DALU PREDINK MARAK 2 2 40 1 2 1 4 1DALU SILRE MARAK 5 2 15 2 3 2 6DALU PRIHILA MARAK 21 2 70 5 3 1 4 1DALU SENGWAT MARAK 16 1 35 5 3 1 3 1

MLN01/L/048 DALU CLEARSON SANGMA HH 1 55 1 1 1 4 1DALU SUNITA SANGMA 2 2 45 1 1 3,BRAIN TUMOUR 2 3DALU ARITHSON SANGMA 4 1 27 2 1 1 3 1DALU ROBILA 5 2 25 1 3 2 3DALU MINTU SEAL 6 1 27 1 3 1 3 1DALU RUPINA 5 2 25 1 1 2 3DALU BARMEN 6 1 28 1 1 2 1DALU ALEC 4 1 16 2 2 2 6

MLN01/L/049 DALU LOCKED STRUCTUREMLN01/L/052 DALU MINGSENG MOMIN HH 1 45 1 3 1 1,4 1

DALU CHUKUNTULA MARAK 2 2 40 1 1 1 4 1DALU CHOMBAUNE MARAK 5 2 15 2 2 2 6DALU SENGRITUM MARAK 5 2 14 2 2 2 6

MLN01/L/053 DALU SIMRENG SANGMA HH 2 30 5 1 1 1,4 2MLN01/L/057 DALU HELENA MARAK HH 2 35 1 2 1 4 4

DALU HELITSON SANGMA 3 1 42 1 2 1 3DALU

MLN01/L/059 DALU AUROBINDO KOCH HH 1 46 1 2 1 4 2DALU BRIJIT MARAK 2 2 42 1 1 2 3DALU FEDERICK MARAK 4 1 23 2 4 1 5 4DALU DOLLILA MARAK 5 2 16 2 3 2 6

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LAND ACQUISITION SCHEDULE – ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE LAND

Name of the Road: Garobadha to Dalu District: West Garo Hills…… Par: 4/Annas Karai Bari Village: Zikzak

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1 PP-71 322 Jharat Chandra Hajong Lt. Ganga Dhar Hajong 1 / 1 / 10 1739.40 4.08 Agriculture Land

Used for residential and plantations

2 PP-75 319 Muroli Hajong Lt. Fonindo Hajong 1 / 1 / 4 1659.12 96.92 Agriculture Land

Land utilized for residential purpose and plantations

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PP-56 321 Lalit Mohan Hajong Lt. Ram Krishna Hajong 1 / 0 / 4 1391.52 197.93 Agriculture Land

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Lt. Mosendra Hajong 0 / 1 / 3

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Land utilized for residential purpose. Temporary residential structures will be affected

5 - 54 Government Land - 13 / 2 / 14 18116.52 117.38 Barren Vacant land with shrubs and trees and residential encroachment

TOTAL AREA 972.95

Annexure 7: Terms of Reference for Monitoring Expert/NGO

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Annexure 8 TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR EXPERT / NGO FOR MONITORING OF IMPLEMENTATION

OF RESETTLEMENT PLAN I. Project description 1. The proposed North East State Roads Investment Program (NESRIP) is a part of

MDONER’s1 initiative to bring the North Eastern Region into the mainstream of development.

The project will assist the six states of the region to develop their road network and establish

reliable road connectivity to the national and sub regional road networks and thus facilitate

regional integration and trade flows. The project will also support capacity building of road

sector institutions at the state level and contribute to effective and efficient management of the

road assets.

2. The road section from Garobadha to Dalu –NH-51 (MLN1), in the state of Meghalaya is

one of the roads identified for upgradation under the Tranche 1 of North Eastern Road Sector

Investment Program. Road section starts from Garobadha village and passes through

completely hilly terrain up to end of the Project road i.e. Dalu Village on NH-51 and some

sections through rolling terrain. The length of the Project road is 93.4 kilometers.

3. The Project includes a provision for monitoring of the implementation of Resettlement

Plan (RP) by an external expert/NGO, which will be engaged by MDONER at the EA level.

II. Scope of work - Generic 4. Based on the monitoring information collected by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) / Executing Agency (EA), the responsibility of the Expert / NGO will be:

To review and verify the progress in resettlement implementation as outlined in the RP and to assess the implementation of RP measures are on course to achieving its objectives;

To monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of PIU and NGO in RP implementation. To assess whether resettlement objectives, particularly livelihoods and living standards of

the Displaced Persons (DPs)2 have been restored or enhanced; To assess the efforts of PIU & NGO in ensuring ‘Community Participation’ with particular

attention on participation of vulnerable groups namely (a) those who are below the poverty line (BPL); (b) those who belong to scheduled castes (SC), scheduled tribes (ST); (c) female-headed households (FHH); (d) elderly and (e) disabled persons.

To assess resettlement efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability, drawing both on policies and practices and to suggest any corrective measures, if necessary.

To review the project impacts on Indigenous People and groups and assess the effectiveness of the mitigation measures adopted;

1 Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDONER) was set up in September 2001 to act as the nodal department of the Central Government to deal with matters pertaining to socio-economic development of the States of North East India.

2 ‘The displaced persons are those who are physically displaced (relocation, loss of residential land, or loss of shelter) and/or

economically displaced (loss of land, assets, access to assets, income sources, or means of livelihoods) as a result of (i) involuntary acquisition of land, or (ii) involuntary restrictions on land use or on access to legally designated parks and protected areas’ (Source: ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), 2009.

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III. Scope of work- Specific 5. The independent monitoring Expert/NGO will be involved in ongoing monitoring of the resettlement efforts by the EA/PIU. The Expert/NGO will review and verify the monitoring data collected by the EA/PIU. The major tasks expected from the external monitor are:

a. To develop specific monitoring indicators for undertaking monitoring for implementation of Resettlement Plans. b. Review results of internal monitoring and verify claims through random checking at the field level to assess whether resettlement objectives have been generally met. c. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the resettlement objectives and approaches, implementation strategies. d. To review and verify the progress in resettlement implementation of subproject on a sample basis and prepare quarterly reports for the EA/PIU and ADB. e. Evaluate and assess the adequacy of compensation / assistances given to the DPs and the livelihood opportunities and incomes as well as the quality of life of DPs of project-induced changes. f. To evaluate and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the consultative process with affected DPs, particularly those vulnerable, including the adequacy and effectiveness of grievance procedures and legal redress available to the affected parties, and dissemination of information about these.

IV. Time Frame and Reporting 6. The independent monitoring expert / NGO will be responsible for monitoring of the R&R activities carried out by EA / PIU and will submit quarterly review directly to ADB and determine whether resettlement goals have been achieved, more importantly whether livelihoods and living standards have been restored/ enhanced and suggest suitable recommendations for improvement.

V. Qualifications

7. The independent monitoring expert / NGO should have significant experience in resettlement policy analysis and RP implementation. Candidates with degrees in anthropology, sociology, and development studies will be preferred. 8. Interested expert/NGO should submit proposal for the work with relevant information concerning previous experience on monitoring of resettlement implementation and preparation of reports. In case of expert the detailed CV should be submitted providing the details of the previous experience in monitoring of resettlement related activities. In case of NGO, the profile of NGO along with full CVs of monitors to be engaged must be submitted. VI. Budget and Logistics

9. The proposal - both technical and financial - should be submitted and the budget should include all cost and any other logistics details necessary for resettlement monitoring. Additional expense claims whatsoever outside the budget will not be entertained.

Documents

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