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Environmental Planning Document

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE): Tranche I Subprojects in Basavakalyan Document Stage: Draft Project Number: 38254-0 March 2010

India: The North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program (NKUSIP)

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

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ABBREVIATIONS

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

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CONTENTS

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I INTRODUCTION 1-9

A. Overview 1 B. Methodology 1 C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 4 D. Procedures for Confirmation of Environmental Considerations 4 E. Scope of IEE 9 F. Report Structure 9

II DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTMENT PROGRAM COMPONENTS 10-18

A. NKUISP Investment Program Goal 10 B. Need for Infrastructure Improvement 10 Part A: Environmental Sanitation Infrastructure 11 Part B: Water Supply Infrastructure 11 Part C: Urban Storm Water Drainage 11 Part C: Urban Road Improvement 11 Part D: Poverty Alleviation 11 Part E: Non-Municipal Infrastructure 12 Part F: Institutional Development 12 Part G: Investment Program Assistance Facility 12

C. Project Component 12 D. Project Description 16 1. Tourism Development Works For Basavakalyan Town 16

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 19-30

A. Environmental Profile of Basavakalyan 19 1 Topography & Geology 19 2 Soil 20 3 Climate 20 4 Land Use Pattern 21 5 Water Quality 22 6 Ambient Air Quality 26 7 Ambient Noise quality 28 8 Social Environment 28 9 Forest & Biodiversity 29 10 Demographic Characteristics 29 11 Socio Economic Characteristics 29 IV. ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING OF SUB COMPONENTS 30

V. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES 31 - 35

A. Overview 31 VI INSTITUTIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY 37 - 40

VII ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 41 - 43

1 Detailed Environmental Monitoring Plan for Proposed Tourism Project Components

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2 Environmental Monitoring Plan 42

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VIII PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 44-45

1. Overview 44 2. Grievance Redressal Mechanisms 44 IX ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 46-51

A. Overview 46 1 Environmental Management Plan for Tourism Work 46

X FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS 52 - 53

1. Prioritization based on Environmental Issues 52 2. Environmental Screening Matrix / Results for Tourism Work 52 List of Tables Table 1: Environmental Assessment Requirements for Project Loans 5 Table 2: Summary of Relevant Environmental Legislations for Tourism

Sub Project in Basavakalyan 7

Table 3: Project Area, Present and Projected Population in Basavakalyan Town

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Table 4 Details of Tourism Works Proposed in Basavakalyan 13 Table 5: Project Description 18 Table 6: Soil Condition of Basavakalyan Town 21 Table 7: Climatic Condition of Basavakalyan Town 21 Table 8: Existing Landuse Pattern (LUP) 22 Table 9: Proposed Landuse Pattern (LUP) 23 Table 10: CPCB Standard for Water Quality of Surface Water 24 Table 11: Physico-chemical Parameters of Tripuranthkeshwar Lake 23 Table 12: Ground Water Quality of Basavakalyan 27 Table 13: Waste Water Quality , Basavakalyan 27 Table 14: Ambient Air Quality Standards (National) 28 Table 15: Standard of Noise Level 29 Table 16:Screening of Impacts 33 Table 17: Environmental Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures

of Sub Component 34

Table 18 :Institutional Roles and Responsibilities 38 Table 19.Training Needs (2010 – 2026) 39 Table 20: Environmental Monitoring Cost for Tourism Work 41 Table 21:Environmental Monitoring Plan for Tourism Project 42 Table 22.Issues Addressed during Public Consultation 44 Table 23: Environmental Management Plan for Proposed Tourism Sub

Component 47

Table 24 :Matrix of Environmental Impacts of Proposed Tourism System Works

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List of Figure Fig 1:Tourist Spots 16 Fig 2: Other Spots 16 Fig 3: Wind Rows Diagramme 22 Fig 4: Population Growth of Basavakalyan Town 30 Fig 5: Tripuranthkeshwar lake 31 Fig 6: Approach road to Bandavana Oni 31 Fig 7: Cave of Badavara Oni 31 Fig 8: Site near Badavara Oni 31

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List of Map Map1: Basavakalyan Tourism Plan Annexure Annexure 1: REA checklist for Urban Development

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I. INTRODUCTION:

A. Overview:

1. The Government of Karnataka (GoK) through the Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) has prepared the North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Programme (NKUISP) under the Asian Development Bank assistance. The proposed NKUISP is the logical follow-on investment program to the ongoing Loan 2312-IND. The NKUISP is being formulated as a sector loan with a multi tranche financing facility modality. The project goal is to facilitate economic growth in the five towns of North Karnataka under Package 3 and bring about urban basic services to the citizens that are environmentally sound and operationally sustainable. Outputs from several vital studies, financial assessment and social and Environmental Assessment, etc, have formed the backbone for the programme appraisal leading to approval of loan. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report is considered as an important tool for incorporating environmental concerns at the project level. IEE should be carried out as early as the project planning stage as part of feasibility thus it can assure that the project will be environmentally feasible.

2. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of the proposed sub projects in ‘Basavakalyan Town’ is provided in this section following the guidelines of Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Environment Policy (2002) and Environmental Assessment Guidelines (EAG) (2003). As the Tourism Development Work for Basavakalyan Town in Trench 1 aim to improve the aesthetic beauty by significantly improving the environmental conditions of the tourist hub of city, the environmental impacts are expected to be low and hence a rapid assessment has been performed. The Environmental Assessment is based on reconnaissance surveys, primary and secondary data obtained during actual field surveys, analysis, and from various concerned government departments. The report describes environmental baseline condition of city, existing environmental policies and relevant legislations and administrative framework applicable for the proposed sub component of NKUSIP Package-3. The part covers environmental impacts and mitigation measures for construction and operation phases of the project. Categorisation of project impact has been identified. The Environmental Management Plan and Monitoring Plan are substantiating the IEE report. The IEE report has been prepared as per requirements of ToR of Programme Consultants’ Services. B. Methodology 3. Environmental Assessment (EA) is the process in which environmental factors are integrated into project planning and decision making in details so as to achieve ecologically sustainable development. It aims to predict environmental impacts at an early stage in project planning and design, find ways and means to reduce adverse impacts, shape projects to suit the local environment and present the predictions and options to decision-makers. By using EA both environmental and economic benefits can be achieved, such as reduction of cost and time of project implementation and design, avoid treatment/clean-up costs and impacts of laws and regulations. The methodology adopted for the preparations of feasibility study for the environmental assessment of these sub project are as follows: • Collection, documentation and analysis of environmental baseline data obtained from secondary sources and also the primary data obtained by conducting survey and field investigation. • Environmental Screening. • Assessment of Environmental Effects. • Mitigation Measures • Preparation of Environmental Monitoring Plan. • Preparation of Environmental Management Plan

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1 Collection, Documentation and Analysis of Environmental Baseline Data obtained from secondary sources and also the primary data obtained by conducting survey, testing and field investigation

2 Reconnaissance Survey 4. The study team visited the selected works of proposed Tourism Development Works, basic public facilities of selected location. Environmental features are being carried out in this survey. 3 Collection, Collation and Analysis of Data 5. Most of the data collected from the secondary sources. However, primary data field investigation has been drawn. Secondary information was collected from state maps, town maps, census handbooks, Forest Department, Metrological Department, Water Works Deptt, and other government publications as well as reports prepared for other projects in town. The data information collected from both primary and secondary sources were collated and analysed.

4 Documentations of Baseline Conditions 6. The documentation of the baseline conditions was completed for Project Influence Zone as per the ADB Guidelines. Primary surveys were carried out for determination of field existing scenario. 5 Environmental Screening 7. Environmental screening is necessary to assess the environmental effects associated with the Project with respect to human health and natural resources. It is also required to categorise the project in terms of its environmental impacts. Environmental screening has been done in line with the guidelines provided in the EAG of ADB (2003). 6 Assessment of Environmental Effect 8. Potentials and significant impacts were identified on the basis of analytical review of baseline data (both primary and secondary); review of land uses and environmental factors within the Project Influence Zone (PIZ). Identification of the probable environmental effects and needful actions at an early stage of the project facilitate in mitigation of the effects. The environmental effects are therefore, assessed for three stages of implementation of the project i.e. Planning and Design (Pre-Construction), Construction and Post-Construction. 7 Mitigation Measures 9. Environmental effects anticipated from the Project have been identified based on the environmental screening. Appropriate measures are needed to mitigate such effects. The environmental effects and corresponding mitigation measures required during the Pre-Construction, Construction and Post-Construction phases of the project have been identified accordingly.

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Flow Chart 1: Methodology of Initial Environmental Examination

Identification of

Objectives

Collection of

Data Documentation Baseline

Analysis Environmental

Screening

Assessment

of Effect

Mitigative

Measures

Monitoring Plan

& Management

Plan

Primary

Sources

Secondary

Sources

•Reconnaiss

ance survey

for Tourism

Site

•Appraisal

of Proposed

works.

• Survey of India,

Map

• Census Handbook,

• District Gazetteer

• Pollution Control

Board Karnataka

• Water works Deptt,

• Geological Survey of

India Map

• Forest Deptt

• Deptt of Ecology,

Environment and

Forst

• Meteorological

Deptt,

• Archeological Deptt

• MC, Basavakalyan

• Irrigation & Minor

Irrigation Deptt.

• Primary

Surveyed

data in

Statistical

data format

• Collected

secondary

data, report

• Collation of

data of

Requisite

ADB format

• Project

Influence

Area

• Project Impact

Zone ;

Categorization of

Project

Impact & Mitigative

Measures for

• Planning Phase

• Construction

Phase

• Operation Phase

Physical

Environment

Biological

Environment

• Pre

Constructi

on Phase

• Constructi

on Phase

• Operation

Phase

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8 Preparation of the Environmental Monitoring Plan and Management Plan 10. Timely actions are needed to help in mitigating the environmental effects. Consultants have therefore prepared an Environmental Monitoring Plan and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) covering environmental issues, mitigation measures and actions required. Actions required for various agencies have also been identified in the EMP. The EMP has been prepared for three phases of the project namely Pre Construction, Construction and Post Construction phases. C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance: 11. The section discusses the existing environmental policies, relevant legislations with respect to the Tourism projects and the administrative frameworks for the supervision and implementation of the provisions stipulated therein. The environmental guidelines and procedures of Asian Development Bank (ADB) have also been discussed in this section. Asian Development Bank Requirements 12. ADB confirms that project proponents must include appropriate environmental and social considerations, through various measures, so as to prevent or minimize the impact on the environment and local communities which may be caused by the projects for which ADB provides funding, and not to bring about unacceptable effects. It will thus contribute to the sustainable development of regions. In making its funding decisions, ADB conducts screenings and reviews of environmental and social considerations to confirm that the requirements are duly satisfied. D. Procedures for Confirmation of Environmental Considerations • Screening

13. ADB requires the borrowers and related parties to submit the necessary information in a desired format promptly so that it may perform the screening process at an early stage. Before starting an environmental review of a project, ADB classifies the project into one of the categories i.e. A, B, C or F1. 14. The subsequent environmental review then conducted in accordance with the procedures for that category. During the screening process, ADB classifies each project in terms of its potential environmental impact, taking into account such factors as: the sector and scale of the project, the substance, degree and uncertainty of its potential environmental impact and the environmental and social context of the proposed project site and surrounding areas.

• Categorization 15. Category A: A proposed project is classified as Category A if it is likely to have significant adverse impact on the environment. Category A, in principle, includes projects in sensitive sectors (i.e., sectors that are liable to cause adverse environmental impact) or with sensitive characteristics that are liable to cause adverse environmental impact and projects located in or near sensitive areas. 16. Category B: A proposed project is classified as Category B if its potential adverse environmental impact is less adverse than that of Category A projects. Typically, this is site-specific, few if any are irreversible, and in most cases, normal mitigation measures can be designed more readily.

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17. Category C: A proposed project is classified as Category C if it is likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impact. Projects that correspond to one of the followings are, in principle, classified as Category C, with the exception of projects with sensitive characteristics and projects located in sensitive areas: • Sectors or projects in which no particular environmental impact would be normally expected; or • Cases in which there is only minor involvement of the project by the borrower or ADB, such as the export/import or lease of items of machinery or equipment that is not connected with a particular project. • Environmental Review for Each Category After the screening process, ADB reviews the project according to the following procedures: 18. Category A: Environmental reviews for Category A projects examine the potential negative and positive environmental impact of projects. ADB evaluates measures necessary to prevent, minimize, mitigate or compensate for potential negative impact, and measures to promote positive impact if any such measures are available. Borrowers and related parties are then required to submit the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports for Category A projects. 19. Category B: The scope of environmental reviews for Category B projects may vary from project to project, but it is narrower than that for Category A projects. The environmental reviews for Category B are similar to that of category A in that they examine potential negative and positive environmental impact and evaluate measures necessary to prevent, minimize, mitigate or compensate for the potential negative impact, and measures to promote positive impact if any such measures are available. ADB undertakes its environmental reviews based on information provided by borrowers and related parties. Where an EIA procedure has been conducted, the EIA report may be referred to, but this is not a mandatory requirement. 20. Category C: For projects in this category, environmental reviews do not proceed beyond screening. 21. Category F1: ADB checks through the financial intermediary etc. to see whether appropriate environmental and social considerations as stated in the Guidelines are ensured for projects in this category. 22. The corresponding environmental checklists for each sector are referred to in conducting the aforementioned reviews. 23. Environment must be considered at all stages of the project cycle from project identification through implementation. The environmental assessment requirements depend on the environment category. Category A projects have the most stringent requirements and need the highest level of effort and resources; Category B have less stringent requirements, and Category C, has the minimum requirements.

Table 1: Environmental Assessment Requirements for Project Loans

Category Basic Environmental Assessment Requirements

A. Projects with potential for significant adverse environmental impacts (OM 20)

EIA • Public consultation (at least twice)

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Category Basic Environmental Assessment Requirements

• EIA report to be prepared • Environmental management plan and budget to prepared • SEIA to be circulated to the Board 120 days prior the Board • consideration • SEIA to be disclosed to public • EIA available to public on request

B. Projects judged to have some adverse environmental impacts – but of lesser degree and/or significance than category A (OM 20)

IEE • Public consultation • IEE report to be prepared • For projects deemed to be environmentally sensitive, (i) SIEE to be circulated to the Board120 days prior to Board consideration (ii) SIEE to be disclosed to public (iii) Environmental management plan and budget to be prepared • IEE available to public on request • if it is not circulated, the SIEE is normally to be attached as a core appendix

C. Projects unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts (OM 20)

No IEE or EIA • Environmental implications to be summarized in the RRP

Source: Environmental Assessment Guidelines (EAG) (2003)

Indian Environmental Law & Regulations The Environmental (Protect) Act, 1986 and the EIA Notification, 2006 24. The Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 is the umbrella legislation providing for the protection of environment in the country. This act provides the Environment (Protection) Rules, which were formulated in 1986. The Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and the various amendments thereto have been notified under this act. As per the Amendment, formal Environmental Clearance from the ministry is not required for any Tourism project. The Water and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Acts 25. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) act, 1974 resulted in the establishment of the Central and State Level Pollution Control Boards (CPCB and SPCB) whose responsibilities include managing water quality and effluent standards, as well as monitoring water quality, prosecuting offenders and issuing licenses for construction and operational of certain facilities similarly. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, empowers the SPCBs to enforce air quality standards set by the CPCB. 26. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The EP Act is umbrella legislation and supplements the existing environmental regulations, the Water Act and the Air Act. As per the Act, “Central Government shall have the power to take all such measures as it deems necessary or expedient for purpose of protecting and improving the quality of environment and preventing, controlling and abating environmental pollution”. The Act empowers the regulatory authority to “restriction of areas in which any industries, operations or processes or class of industries shall not be carried out or shall be carried out subject to certain safe

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guards”. The Proposed project does not propose any earth work not even any change of parental condition of environment so, there is no need to obtain No Objection Certificate to regulatory authority. 27. The Project does not require the obtaining of clearances from the State Pollution Board of Karnataka pursuant to the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) act of 1974, the Cess Act of 1977 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 in this case. The Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 28. According to this act, area within radii of 100 m and 300 m from the protected property are designated as “protected area” and “controlled area” respectively. No development activity (Including building, mining, excavating, blasting) is permitted in the “protected area” and development activities likely to damage the protected property are not permitted in the “controlled area” without prior permission of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) if the site/remains/monuments are protected by ASI or the protected by the State. Although the proposed work is near any archaeological site. Basavakalyan Town Council 29. Basavakalyan Town Council is mainly responsible for handling key responsibilities like supply of portable water, sanitation and public hygiene, public lighting, sustainable urban growth, regulation of building construction and licensing of commercial activities, etc. 30. With special reference to the Tourism plan, the Basavakalyan Town Council is involved in: • Operation and maintenance of Public facilities. • Construction and maintenance of surface drains, deep drains along the road and lanes within municipal maintenance, collection of solid waste from bins from proposed location, cleaning and maintenance of public toilets Tourism Department 31. Basavakalyan Tourism Board is mainly responsible for handling key responsibilities for operation and maintenance of tourism work for proposed work for Children Park at Tripuranteswar lake and proposed construction work at Badavara Oni.

Key Environmental Laws and Regulations 32. The environmental regulations and legislations relevant to this Project and its applicability of Acts and Rules described above have been summarized in Table 2 for Tourism Sub Project.

Table 2: Summary of Relevant Environmental Legislations for Tourism Sub Project in Basavakalyan

Applicability No

Acts Year Yes No

Reason

1 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

1981 � √

This act will not be applicable to the project during construction phase. There is no anticipated air pollution during the project cycle.

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Applicability No

Acts Year Yes No

Reason

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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act

1958 � √

City is rich in having monuments and heritage sites. However, proposed construction work is not within any Archeological sites or nearby place.

3 Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules

1998 � √ These rules are not applicable, as the project would deal with Tourism system.

4 Environment (Siting for Industrial Projects) Rules

1999 � √

The said project is an urban infrastructure development project, so rules are not applicable

5 Environment Impact Assessment Notification

2006 � √

Environment Impact Assessment Notification has been issued for requirement of EIA and activities requiring clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests and State Government. This Tourism project is not under Mega project. There is no requiring of environmental Clearance. Therefore, the NKUSIP as an urban sector investment program does not require environmental clearance from MoEF and State Government.

6 Environmental (Protection) Act

1986 √ �

Since, all the environmental notifications, rules and schedules are issued under this act, But no permanent structure is proposed within site so it is applicable.

7 Forest Conservation Act

1927 1980 � √

In present case this act will not be applicable, as project does not require any forestland to be cleared.

8 Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling) Rules

1989 2003 � √

These rules are not applicable because the process does not required handling of any hazardous material

9 Land Acquisition Act 1894 1989 � √

This act will not be applicable because the project place is within the control of Basavakalyan Tourism Board.

10 Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules

2000 √ � The provisions of these rules shall be applicable as the solid wastes are to be handled.

11 National Forest Policy 1952 1988 � √

This policy shall not be applicable; the project does not require any forest land to be cleared.

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Applicability No

Acts Year Yes No

Reason

12 Noise Pollution Regulation and Control Act

1990 � √

This act will not apply to the present project. Noise pollution may not result during the construction and operation Tourism Development works.

13 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act

1974 � √ This act will not be applicable as the project does not abstract the raw water from source of water.

14 Wild Life (Protection) Act

1972 � √ This act will not be applicable as there is no wild life within the project area to be affected.

Source: EIA Notification 2006, EAG 2003 and Analysis E Scope of IEE:

33. Main Scope of this work to assess the categorization of projects components and assessment of potential impacts to be analysed. As per ADB guidelines Projects judged to have some adverse environmental impacts (OM 20) and preparation of mitigation plan, responsibility matrix, Monitoring plan and detailed Environmental Management report. F Report Structure:

This report contains the following heads: • Stage 1: Description of the Investment Programme in this city • Stage 2: Project Description • Stage 3: Description of Environment • Stage 4: Environmental Screening of Sub Component • Stage 5: Potential Environmental Impact & Mitigation Measures • Stage 6: Institutional Roles and Responsibility • Stage 7: Environmental Monitoring Plan • Stage 8: Environmental Management Plan • Stage 9: Public Consultation and Information Disclosure • Stage 10: Findings & Recommendations

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II. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVESTMENT PROGRAMME COMPONENT

A. NKUISP Investment Program Goal

34. Government of Karnataka (GoK) through the Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) has prepared the North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Programme (NKUSIP) under the Asian Development Bank assistance. The goal of the programme is to improve the level, quality and sustainability of basic urban services in selected Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) contributing to improve quality of life among the urban Poor. The NKUSIP is consistent with GOIs urban reform objective for the Tenth Plan Period (2002-2007), which entails a reform agenda to initiate the process of: • Enhancing the capacity of Urban Local bodies (ULBs) to assume their functions in accordance with the 74th Constitutional Amendments, with greater sustainability and accountability. • Strengthening local finance through rationalising and improvement of property tax, and levy of sufficient user charges; • Ensuring improved maintenance of existing assets; and • Introducing better accounting and financial management practices. 35. The NKUSIP would provide the momentum for the overall reform by supporting these objectives in Karnataka and promoting the emergence of better functioning cities. 36. The development purpose is designed to assist Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to “promote good urban management, and develop and expand urban infrastructure to increase economic opportunities and to reduce vulnerability to environmental degradation and urban poverty”. Outputs from several vital studies, financial assessment and social and Environmental Assessment, etc, have formed the backbone for the programme appraisal leading to approval of loan. B. Need for Infrastructure Improvement: 37. To encourage reforms and fast track planned development of the cities and efficiency in urban infrastructure and urban services delivery mechanisms and accountability of Municipal areas towards citizens the following Prime objectives have been framed out: • Design & rehabilitate essential municipal infrastructure • Rehabilitate essential non municipal services • Raise the quality of life of urban population of Basavakalyan Town.

38. NKUSIP comprises the following seven components. Parts A through E is designed to address the urban development needs of the Basavakalyan Town; Part F is designed to address requirement for fire services, tourism development; Part G is designed to address

1. improving and augmenting the economic and social infrastructure of cities,

2. ensuring the basic services to the urban poor including security of tenure at affordable prices,

3. initiating wide – ranging urban sector reforms whose primary aim is to eliminate legal, institutional and financial constraints that have impeded investment in urban infrastructure and services, and

4. strengthening better accounting and financial management practices with the provisions of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992

FOCUS OF

NKUSIP

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capacity building initiatives of the Investment Program ULBs and training requirement for staff; and Part H is designed to assist Investment Program implementation.

(i) Part A : Environmental Sanitation Infrastructure; (ii) Part B : Water Supply Infrastructure (iii) Part C : Urban Storm Water Drainage (iv) Part D : Urban Roads Improvement; (v) Part E : Poverty Alleviation; (vi) Part F : Non-Municipal Infrastructure; (vii) Part G : Institutional Development; and (viii) Part H : Investment Program Assistance Facility. Part A: Environmental Sanitation Infrastructure 39. This component comprises (i) sewerage and sanitation, which includes rehabilitation of existing sewer networks, Supplying and Laying of network of Lateral Trunk Main & Laterals in Proposed Sewerage Zone, sewage treatment plants and sewage pumping stations, Flushing cisterns & Ventilating shafts and construction/expansion of new sewerage system including network and treatment plants; Part B: Water Supply Infrastructure 40. This component comprises into two phases , under 1st phase water augmentation from Kongli barrage at Manjra river with 9.87MLD for year 2026 , construction of intake well cum two jack well near barrage, modification of gates to Kongli barrage, MS Raw water Pumping main of 813 mm dia with 7.9 mm thick from Kongli Barrage to Break Pressure Tank, Pumping Machinery, pump house etc. at Kongli barrage, Construction of Break Pressure Tank, NP3 Raw Water main rehabilitation of the existing and Under System Rehabilitation Improvement in Chemical dosing system at Water Treatment Plant Chulki Nalla System, Replacement of filters controls at water treatment plant - Chulki Repair of Pumping machinery, Remodelling of distribution net work and house service connection. Part C: Urban Storm Water Drainage 41. Urban drainage, which includes improvements to improvement of main drain along SH-2 from Narayan Pura Cross to Betbelkunta Road, secondary drain from Mehaboob Nagar to Zikra High School and Secondary drain from CMC office to Gadiwan Gali. The proposed works in these drains are:

(i) Desilting, deweeding and cleaning in entire stretches. (ii) Redesign of the drain sections at selected stretches. (iii) Excavation of the drain in encroached stretches (iv) Construction of side walls and bottom slab with base flow channel of the

selected stretches of drain as per redesign (v) Construction of top slab of the drain wherever it is required. (vi) Repairs to culverts (vii) Construction of New Culverts.

Part D: Urban Road Improvement 42. This component comprises improvements to ULB roads, and comprises improvement and strengthening to critical road links, traffic management measures and street lighting.

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Part E: Poverty Alleviation 43. This component will address the environmental conditions of informal and formal low income settlements. NKUSIP will improve environmental services in these settlements by providing water supply, sewerage, drainage, and pavements. For settlements not recognized by the ULB, the Investment Program will provide for public conveniences catering to the environmental sanitation needs of dwellers.

Slum Improvement Works under Phase I in Trench 2:

44. In the declared slums, totally 6 slums are taken for slum improvement works and the proposed 6 slums population is 2880 and number of households is 420. The proposed slums occupy the 8.96 acre of area. While the proposed slums are located within the city, there is no paved road. For water supply, slum households are dependent on stand post only. Slum people are facing water problems due to inadequate supply. Road side drains are chocked up due to improper slope in bed. The masonry and slab drains are in dilapidated condition. House hold sanitation is almost absent.

After field visits following priority works are identified to improve the environmental condition of slums in Basavakalyan town as follow: (i) Construction of road (ii) Construction of road side drains (iii) Construction of Community Toilet (iv) Provision of Dust Bins (v) Water Supply Improvement Works (To be taken up in Water Supply Contract

Package of NKUSIP) (vi) Sewerage Network (To be taken up in Sewerage System Contract Package of

NKUSIP). Part F: Non-Municipal Infrastructure 45. Fire services, tourism and heritage conservation, lake conservation, etc. shall form a part of the non-municipal infrastructure component under the Investment Program. The components will be detailed during the detailed design phase and considered for funding during the mid-term review. Part G: Institutional Development 46. The institutional development component will comprise capacity building of Investment Program ULBs through (i) computerization, the tax assessment and service utility line mapping through a Geographical Information System; (ii) facilitating transition of ULB accounting functions to a Fund Based Accounting System through computerization of accounting and financial management functions; and (iii) providing training of ULB and State Line Department staff regarding Investment Program implementation and urban governance. Part H: Investment Program Assistance Facility 47. Procurement of consulting services – Investment Program management, design and supervision, and benefit monitoring and evaluation – will form a part of the Investment Program assistance facility. The Investment Program Assistance Facility (IPAF) will finance incremental administration at the two Investment Program Management Units (IPMU) and shall cover staff, office and equipment costs required for supporting the Investment Program. Information, Education and Communication (IEC) requirement by sector and payment towards Investment Program Consultant (IPC) services will form a part of the IPAF.

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C. Project Component: 48. There are many heritage structures in Basavakalyan Town. The city has a high potential for tourism development. But, the city lacks tourism infrastructure such as good hotels, good transportation network with nearby cities, adequate urban infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage, drainage, solid waste management, etc. Adequate urban infrastructure facility is proposed to be developed in the ongoing North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program (NKUSIP), Package 3. In NKUSIP, tourism development facilities are also proposed to be constructed. For the proposed tourism development facilities, it has been proposed to develop a Children Park at Tripuranteshwar Lake and Proposed development work in Bandavara Oni within Basavakalyan Town. 49. Under the Multisector Project for Infrastructure Improvement in Basavakalyan, sample subprojects under the following Tourism plan were identified and the IEEs were conducted for typical works. The project area, present and projected population in Basavakalyan Town are as below.

Table 3: Project Town, Present and Projected Population in Basavakalyan Town

Project Area Extent of Area

(Sq. km)

Census Population 2001

Projected Population in 2026

(Intermediate Stage)

Projected Population in 2041

(Ultimate Stage)

All areas under Jurisdiction of Basavakalyan

CMC.

23.29 58,785 1,03,169 1,37,708

50. The design horizon for the project is 2041. The Tourism system improvement works are proposed in 1st trench. It is considered that the works under Trench 1 will be implemented. Works proposed in the first Trench works under NKUSIP is as follow. There are several components are adhere to make comprehensive development of City for better future for Tourism development as follow:

Table 4 Details of Tourism Development works in Basavakalyan

Infrastructure Description Location Land Acquisition

Components to be built under ADB financing (Trench 1)

Detailed for Proposed Development Works for Children Park at Tripuranteshwar lake

Food Court Earthwork excavation for foundation of buildings, water supply , sanitary lines & electrical conduits either in pits or in trenches 1.5 m & above in width, in hard soil not exceeding 1.5 m in depth including dressing the bottom & sides of pits

Within Premise Not Applicable (N/A)

Drinking Water Facility near Food Court

Water Tap Within Premise N/A

Toilet near food court 11M X 6 M area covered Within Premise N/A Pergola Concrete Within Premise N/A Circular Plaza No L B Area in

Sq mt

1 326.85 0.20 65.37

Within Premise N/A

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Infrastructure Description Location Land Acquisition

Open Theatre Concrete based open theater Within Premise N/A Bridge Cum Passway No L B

1 20.02 5.50 Within Premise N/A

Solar Lamp Solar Panel : 60w x 1Nos Monocrome crytalline silicon cells. Power output of 60w under standard condition with operating voltage of 12 volts. Battery : 90AH Lead acid low maintenance type . 12V 90AH ac/120 rate . Tubular. Lamp: 4 x 11 W compact Fluorescent lamp (CFL) 2 Pin/4 Pin housed in assembly suitable for outdoor use with reflector on back.

Within Premise N/A

Sitting arrangement 25 in number cement concrete Within Premise N/A Landscape Entire area to be covered with softscape,

rose garden, Creepers, shrubs etc Within Premise N/A

Proposed Tourism Development work at Bandavara Oni of Basavakalyan Town

Bollard line at Bandavara Oni

Bollard stones Within Premise N/A

Plaza at buffer Palaza at Pedestal buffer Within Premise N/A Central circular Plaza Circular length of 64.90 mt length circular

plaze Within Premise N/A

Mural Plaza at Bandavara Oni

Construction of Mural Plaze Within Premise N/A

Food Court concrete structure components :Kitchen 1, Passage 1, Store 1, Wash Basin 1, Dinning Area 1, Passage 2, Kitchen (Cladding) 1, Wash Basin 1, Dinning Area 1, Pantry 1

Within Premise N/A

Pergola Concrete Statue Pedestial at Plaza

No L B Qty

1 2.10 2.10 2.65 Within Premise N/A

Mantapa No L B Qty

4 0.75 0.75 1.19 Within Premise N/A

Toilet One ladies toilet, one gents toilet and 2 rooms in each

Within Premise N/A

Solar lamps Solar Panel : 60w x 1Nos Monocrome crytalline silicon cells. Power output of 60w under standard condition with operating voltage of 12 volts. Battery : 90AH Lead acid low maintenance type . 12V 90AH ac/120 rate . Tubular. Lamp: 4 x 11 W compact Fluorescent lamp (CFL) 2 Pin/4 Pin housed in assembly suitable for outdoor use with reflector on back.

Within Premise N/A

Sitting 40 in number cement concrete Within Premise N/A Bore well 3 bore well for water supply Within Premise N/A Sump Concrete structure Within Premise N/A Landscape Ground Cover grass, shrubs & hedge

plants Within Premise N/A

Source: DPR, Tourism Works, Basavakalyan

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D. Project Description:

1 Tourism Sub Project Work:

51. Basavakalyan town is located in Bidar district of North Karnataka, placed at north latitude of 17o 53’ and east longitude of 76o55’ and an altitude of 662 to 600 mt sloping towards north. This taluka headquarter is about 80 km from district headquarter and 800 km away from state capital Bangalore. It is situated at 6 km to north from NH-9 (Mumbai- Hyderabad). Classified as a City Municipal Council (CMC), Basavakalyan’s population has increased from 42,748 in 1991 to 58,785 in 2001, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.23 percent. This CMC comprises town & Tripurant village. The territorial jurisdiction of the CMC covers 32 sq. km. Currently, the average population density is 1,836 persons/sq. km. The total number of households in the town has increased from 5,647 in 1991 to 8716 in 2001; currently, the CMC records indicate 10,110 property tax assessments within the jurisdiction. This town has historical background of Chalukya’s Dynasty where the Pontiff of Veershiva dharna Lord Basaveshwar & his era’s 770 saints lived and creates the social revolution by establishing than time (12th Century) parliament called Anubhava Mantapa. Thus it is one of the religious tourism place, now the Govt of Karnataka published in special Gazette on dt 5th April 2005 for establishing development authority as in ‘Kudala Sangam’ to make it international tourism place. 52. Dating back to medieval period once the capital of the Kalyana Chalukyas and the centre of great social and religious upheaval in the 12th century, Basavakalyan in Bidar district is become famed for its cultural heritage. Basavakalyan was earlier called Kalyani and the Chalukyas ruled from here. Taila III was one of the weakest Chalukyas from whom through devious means the kingdom was usurped by his able Commander-in-Chief Kodachuri Bijjala. Bijjala though a jain preffered Shaivism and in this found an able and efficient philosopher Basavanna who was not only Bijjala’s Chief Minister but also the profounder of Shaivism. He was a recognised religious leader and revered by one and all. He used to hold spiritual discourses with the revered Seers and Saranas. During the time of the social reformer Basaveshwara, it became a seat of learning and an abode of spiritual wisdom. It is said that Basavanna, though born a Brahmin rebelled against the rigid practices of the caste system then prevalent and eventually began expounding his own theosophy with a casteless society at its core. Soon, his philosophy began attracting large numbers of people into the fold. Saints like Allama Prabhu, Akka Mahadevi, Channabasavanna also played pivotal roles in founding and spearheading the sect. During these discourses spiritual verses would flow out. These are famous as ‘the vachanas’. 53. Basavakalyan is renowned for the saints who made the city their home Basaveshwara, Akka-Mahadevi, Channabasavanna and Siddarama. It is one of the border town in Karnataka and as such the influence of Marathi and Urdu appears to be more than Kannada due to close proximity to Maharashtra and Hyderabad. About 10-15000 population visit the religious place during Nov –Dec. Apart from special festival in this time there are several tourist spot exist in this town. It could make a destination of religious tourist and as well as national and international tourist spot by making its desire.

( North Karnataka )

BIDAR

GULBARGA

BIJAPUR

RAICHURBAGALKOTE

BELGAUM

DHARWADGADAG

KOPPAL

BELLARY

DAVANAGERE

CHITRADURGA

TUMKUR

KOLAR

BANGALORE

BANGALORERURAL

HASSAN

CHIKMAGALUR

SHIMOGA

HAVERI

UDUPI

D.KANNADA

Mangalore

KODAGU

CHAMARAJANAGAR

MYSORE

MANDYA

Yadgir

URBAN

Jamakandi

TAMILNADU

A N D H R A P R A D E S H

M A H A R

A S H T

R A

K E R A L A

L A K S

H A D

W E E P S

E A

A R A B I A

N S

E A

G O A

Nippani

Dandeli

KarwarU.KANNADA

BASAVAKALYANA

Air Strips: Tourist Circuit

Regional Importance for Tourist Flow

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54. The government would be using airstrips in Bidar, Belgaum, Hubli, Mangalore, Bellary and Harihar. The air strips in Mysore and Gulbarga would be strengthened and the government will also build airstrips in Bijapur, Raichur, Karwar, Shimoga and Gulbarga. Nandi Hills, Bridavan Gardens, Kemmanagundi, Jog Falls, Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Belur & Halebedu, Shravanabelagola, Bijapur, Hampi, Gokarna and Karwar would be treated as major tourist spots. Historically, Bidar was a part of the Bahamani Kingdom which comprised of Bijapur, Gulbarga, Bidar, Golconda, and Birar. Bidar witnessed the "religious revolution" under the Lingayat Reformist Basavanna. Basavakalyan from where Shaivism spread a destination tourist spot name as Basavakalyan town . 55. The more famous spots in Basavakalyan are fort, Basaveswara Temple, Anubhava Matapa, Bandavani Oni, Arvinamane, Akkanagamma Cave, Allamaprabhu Gaddige, Balaji Mandir, Sri Sadguru Sandanandaswami mutt. 56. Fort: This is located in the northern tip of the town. It has an area of about 4 to 4.1/2 hectares. It was constructed by the Chalukyas, history says. It is a stable and well built fort, though, new it is dilapidated. It has only one entrance. Within the fort there is the palace, tank, well and temple. The state archeological department has declared only the fort as a historical monument. However, the central ASI department has not declared any monument in the town; it means it was not

designated as a monument by ASI department. At present the fort surroundings are misused and made filthy. The development authority has made renovation of some part. Part of this building is using as CMC Office building. Its aesthetic bet is enormous. It has immense tourist potential to make the historical vibrant from 12th century to Nizam history. It carries not only palacian building but tank can be used for rain water harvesting structure as impervious storage structure in town. 57. Basaveshwara Temple: This is the center spot of Basavakalyan. People from all walks of life visit this famous shrine. It has an area of about half a hectares. During peak season devotees throng here and parking of vehicles becomes a problem. The Sanctum consists of a Shivalinga and an idol of Basaveshwara. 58. Anubhava Mantapa: Basavakalyan in the 12th Century was famous for its independent religious thoughts. Many scholars and Sharanas used to congregate here to exchange religious thoughts and ideas under the Chairmanship of Allama Prabhu. Though the construction is recent the locate of this

Anubha Mantapa is in such a natural surroundings of natural vegetation, contours and caves. The natural vegetation has many herbal plants and shrubs which are of immense medicine value. The entire scenery is shrouded in the back drop of the tripuranth Tank. At present treatment is imparted to several ailing people through natural therapy alone. Anubhava Mantapa is maintained by a trust. The entire are is about 3-4 hac. This is already under the BKDB development under practice. The entire campus is developed as restructuring of building. 59. Bandavana Oni: This spot is far away from 0.5 km from the SH running through town at about 21 / 2 km. The spot has 2 caves and a natural stream in which a Shivalinga is

Fig 1: Tourist Spots

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there. It is a very attractive location. Folk lore says that Shivasharane Akka Mahadevi stayed here. This is another tourist spot needs to be developed as a religious tourist destination point. 60. Aravina Mane: The spot is famous as the meditation and store house of knowledge centre where Basaveshwara used to mediate. Just beside this locale is the cave of Hadapada Appanna, the personal assistant of Basaveshwara. People come here to offer prayers to Shivalinga and Basaveshwara’s portrait.

61. Akka Nagamma Cave: History tells that she was the eldest sister of Basaveshwara and lived in the 12th century. She struggled for the upliftment of women. She also scripted many vachanas in this cave. In the precincts of this cave there are two more caves strutted to Basveshwara’s wives Gangambika and Nilambika. Folklore tells that there are a number of underground tunnels in those caves. 62. Allama Prabhu Gaddige: This is a very important spot where Allama Prabhu the great Seer and Chairman of religious discourses held colour. There is a temple within the premises of Allama Prabhu. It is cleaned to be spiritually very powerful. 63. Balaji Mandir: It is located adjacent to the Basavakalyan Main road and a very famous ancient idol of Mahavishnu is there. Is surrounding area is about 0.4 hectares and devotees of Mahavishnu throne here to offer worship 64. Shri Sadguru Sadananda Swami Mutt: It is located well in the centre of the town on the western side of the main road. Folklore tells that a great saint Shri Sadananada Swamiji in obedience to his Master’s diktat traversed into this area in search of god Dathatreya and heard his voice in the cave here. He settled down here and through yogic powers performed many miracles. A philanthropic oil merchant, in gratitude of favours reviewed, built the mutt here. At present the 65th Pontiff is the head of this mutt. A temple of Kotilingeshwara, Panchamukhi Hanuman and Navagraha temples are located in the premises. The map 6.4 location tourist spot is shown in map. 65. There are other famous locales are listed below:

1. Chanalinga Rudramuni Cave 2. Bhakti Bhavan 3. Ambigara Chowdaiah Cave 4. Nuliya Chandaiah Cave 5. Medovalak Machaiah pond 6. Kamlai Nagedeva Mutt 7. Raja Bagh Savar Durga 8. Sastapur Ganesha 9. Parusha Katte 10. Kalli Galli Hanuman Mandir

Fig 2: Other Spots

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66. The town tells its story by glimpse of historical signage. There is needed to make a comprehensive integrated plan which will not only improve the infrastructure facility of town but looking forward its potentiality and rejuvenation of town with economic regeneration and social improvement with environmental feasibility. 67. As per Karnataka State Tourism policy in each district, one heritage building will be identified for setting up a tourism house to showcase and develop the local arts and crafts.

68. Karnataka is divided into four tourism zones Zone 1: in BBMP limits (Bangalore city), will be low-priority zone with few tax benefits. Zone 2: in BMRDA limits - will have 'destination projects' Zone 3: will include Mysore, Coorg, Hampi , Pattadakal -Badami-Aihole , Bijapur , Bidar and the coastal belt from Ullal to Karwar. This zone will be notified for priority development, in an integrated manner with Integrated Tourism Development plans (ITDM). Zone 4: will cover other destinations and wayside facilities on approved locations on highways. This zone will enjoy a range of benefits and tax incentives for a period of upto five years.

69. Basavakalyan Town is not only pilgrim town but also culturally and heritage origin. It falls under Zone 4. It could be developed rather make individual destination but as “local circuit” package covering such “local circuit” with Gulbarga and Bidar and Bellary, Karnataka’s religious circuit fascinates pilgrims and visitors alike as the enigma that is Indian philosophy unravels itself in itself in all its architectural, religious, cultural and historic splendour.

70. Tourism never is successful with self entity of building or unit or any spot but should be developed with surroundings. Only two locations have been identified for landscape design to attract tourist with modern facility as well as serve the local community. The comprehensive development plan for tourism sector gives the multiplier effect on economy. The project description of two locations are as follows:

Table 5: Project Description

Proposed Development Works for Basavakalyan Town

Sl.No. Description

Detailed for Proposed Development Works for Children Park at Tripuranteshwar lake

1 Food Court 2 Drinking Water Facility near Food Court 3 Toilet near food court 4 Pergola 5 Circular Plaza 6 Open Theatre 7 Bridge Cum Passway 8 Solar Lamp 9 Sitting arrangement 10 Landscape

Proposed Tourism Development work at Bandavara Oni of Basavakalyan Town

1 Bollard line at Bandavara Oni 2 Plaza at buffer 3 Central circular Plaza

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4 Mural Plaza at Bandavara Oni 5 Food Court 6 Pergola 7 Statue Pedestial at Plaza 8 Mantapa 9 Toilet 10 Solar lamps 11 Sitting 12 Bore well 13 Sump 14 Landscape

Source: Analysis

Tourism development work for Children Park at Tripuranteshwar Lake and at Bandavara Oni in Basavakalyan Town has been proposed. The proposed facilities within areas are mainly parks with modern facility like food court, toilet, open theatre, plaza etc. Providing such as toilets, drinking water, food courts, rain shelters, etc are proposed in tourism DPR. There is no archaeological sites are found nearby. Therefore, there is no need to obtain any approval

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III. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT A. Environmental Profile of Basavakalyan 71. The baseline environmental status of the project influence area is based on available secondary information and collection of primary data by conducting field survey within proposed site and within project influence zone. It will help in assessing the magnitude of potential effect both beneficial as well as adverse due to the proposed project activities on the environment. In order to assess the baseline environment conditions of the project area, the following aspects have been considered.

1. Topography & Geology 72. Basavakalyan is a land-locked area with cultivated lands towards east and west. This has restricted the growth in these two directions. Towards the west of the town is the Tripurant tank under whose ayacut cultivation is being done. The growth of the town is linear mostly towards the National Highway which is about 6 kms, away. The area towards south is contoured with a number of ridges and valleys. The High Plateau available here is fit for development. The Basavakalyan area falls within the northern maiden belt characterized by expanses of level treeless surface ace punctuated here and there by flat and undulating hillocks, black soil proceeding from compact, hard block basaltic rocks and some lower area. The general slope is south to north ward direction. The maximum elevation is found on Highway NH -9 i.e. 662 m and northward it decreases. Even centre part of city has lower elevation than east and west part. At northward part it becomes 605-600 mt.

73. The geological formation is more or less similar to Basavakalyan district. The entire Bidar District form almost part of the Deccan Trap and made up of solidified lava. The disintegration and decomposition of the Deccan trap has resulted in the formation of black cotton soil and laterite occurs widely in the district and the town itself. However, a deposit of highly siliceous bauxite clay seismologically area is having lower intensity because of hard, dense compact basaltic rock. So intensity of earthquake is also low.

ASPECTS CONSIDERED FOR ASSESSMENT OF BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Project Influence Zone

• Topography

• Geology

• Soil

• Climate

• Land Utilisation

• Forest & Biodiversity

• Water Heritage Site

• Surface Water Quality

• Ground Water Quality

• Ambient Air

•

Site Specific

• Landform

• Soil

• Land Utilization

• Vegetation

• Resources

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2. Soil 74. The red laterite soil and black cotton soil are the main soil types found in the region. The laterite rock is the commonly available and chief building material in the region. Black cotton soil is found around Basavakalyan, and is utilized for agricultural purpose. The physiochemical ties of Basavakalyan soil is drawn in following table:

Table 6: Soil Condition of Basavakalyan Town

Sl No. Parameter Component of Red Soil

Condition of Soil in Bsavakalyan town

1. Organic matter 3-4 0.18 2. pH 5-6.8 6.1 3. Moisture ( %) <50 16.24 4. N ( %) 0.53 0.125 5. P (%) 17.38 18.9 6. K ( ppm) 200 190 7. Zn (%) 0.80 0.2 8. Fe (%) 4.14 7.8 9. Cu (%) 4.51 5.4 10. Lime (%) 2.2 0.5

Source: Gulbarga University Tested Data 75. The physicochemical property of the red soil is high on available phosphorous, potash, copper and iron component. But due to porosity is high moisture content is less. Soil is predominantly acidic in nature. The productivity predominantly depends on micro nutrient. But here in all cases it is lower side than normal red soil.

3. Climate 76. The Climate of the town is generally dry throughout the year except during the South-West monsoon season. The summer season begins from the middle of February and continues to the first week of June to be followed by the South-West monsoon till the end of September. The months of October and November constitute of post-monsoon or the retreating monsoon season. The cold season is from December to the middle of February.

77. Temperature falls from the end of November. December is the coldest month with a mean temperature of about 15.20oC. The maximum recorded temperature has been about 39.20oC. The relative humidity is high during the South-West monsoon season being between 65 and 15%. The summer is the driest part of the year, when the relative humidity in the afternoons is between 30 and 40%. The details of climatic condition are given in the following table.

Table 7: Climatic Condition of Basavakalyan Town

Mean Daily Temperature in 0 C

Monthly Rainfall in mm Relative Humidity in % Months

Maximum Minimum Normal (IMD

India) Actual Maximum Minimum

January 30.00 15.50 2.90 36.80 100 018 February 32.00 17.20 5.70 - 095 007 March 35.70 20.30 9.10 45.00 096 008 April 37.00 23.60 17.90 70.20 097 007 May 39.20 26.10 16.60 6.8 083 006 June 36.20 23.90 84.00 84.40 096 017

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Fig 3: Wind Rows Diagrammes

July 29.30 21.70 136.30 331.60 100 040 August 29.10 21.20 45.70 94.60 100 049 September 29.40 20.80 153.30 226.60 100 047 October 29.40 20.00 83.10 176.40 100 028 November 28.10 15.20 18.10 - 088 026 December 27.80 15.60 1.90 - 080 009 Total 574.50 1072.40

Source: Metrological Department, 2005 The rainfall for last ten years data reveals that the average rainfall is 900mm per year wherever last 2005 it was recorded 1072 .40 mm and maximum found in year in 1995. The winds are generally moderate in strength with some increase in force during the later half of the summer and monsoon seasons. The wind directions are mostly from South-West and North-West. The normal rainfall in the town is about 574.50 mm per year. The monthly highest rain fall has been recorded in the month of July is at 331.60 mm and no rain fall (Zero rainfall) has been recorded in the

month of November & December -2005.

4. Land A. Land Use Pattern (LUP) 78. The land utilization details for 1997 and the proposed land use of 2011, as presented in the Comprehensive Development Plan Report (2011) is indicated in following.

Table 8: Existing Land use Pattern (LUP)

Existing Land Use Land Use

Area (hectares) % to Build up area % to Total Area

Build Up Area:

Vacant 130.56 9.87 6.96 Residential 486.41 36.79 25.97 Commercial 45.53 3.44 2.42 Industrial 102.83 7.77 5.48

Transportation & 286.77 21.69 15.32

4%

15%

40%

2%

2%

2%

JAN, FEB, MARCH

45%

10%

4%

4%

20%

2 %

5 %

10%

APRIL, MAY, JUNE

25%

8%

4%

5%

6%

JULY, AUG, SEP

4%

5%

5%

35 %

25 %

18%

4 %

4%

OCT, NOV, DECWIND DIRECTION - 2005

(DIRECTION OF ARROWS INDICATES PERCENTAGE NUMBER OF DAYS WIND BLOWING)

SCALE : 1CM = 20%

10%

25%

2%

2 %

20%

3%

10%

12%

15%

18%

4 %

18%

JAN TO DEC

BASAVAKALYANA

TO H

ULS

OOR

TO YAD

ALAPUR

TO NARAYANPURTO SASTAPUR

TO PARTAPUR

BASAVAKALYANA

TO HULS

OOR

TO YAD

ALAPUR

TO NARAYANPURTO SASTAPUR

TO PARTAPUR

BASAVAKALYANA

TO H

ULS

OOR

TO YAD

ALAPUR

TO NARAYANPURTO SASTAPUR

TO PARTAPUR

BASAVAKALYANA

TO HULS

OOR

TO YAD

ALAPUR

TO NARAYANPURTO SASTAPUR

TO PARTAPUR

BASAVAKALYANA

TO H

ULS

OOR

TO YAD

ALAPUR

TO NARAYANPURTO SASTAPUR

TO PARTAPUR

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Existing Land Use Land Use

Area (hectares) % to Build up area % to Total Area

Communication Public Utilities 2.56 0.19 0.10

Public & Semi- Public 163.36 12.36 8.72 Parks Play Grounds Open

Spaces 104.27 7.89 5.68

Total 1322.29 100.00 --------

Other than Build Up Area

Unclassified 451.84 24.12 Agriculture 42.45 2.25 Water Sheet -------- --------- Fort Area 56.00 2.98 Total 1872.58 100

Source: CDP, Basavakalyan,

79. The total area under Basavakalyan CMC’s jurisdictions is 4302 hectares for 2001 but in 1997 it was 1322 ha build up area. Out of total residential area accounts 486.41 ha which constitutes 36.79 percent of total build up area. The other important uses are transport and communication covers 21.69 percent. Public and semi public use covers 12.36 percent. Parks and playgrounds and open space covered 7.89 percent. Industrial use occupies only 7.77 percent to total build up area. It is found that an area of 130.56 ha i.e. 9.87 percent land is lying vacant. 80. As per 2005 LUP, the total developed area is 514,04 hectares, most of which is residential comprising nearly 48.21 % of the total developed area. The commercial area is also predominant and it accounts for 3.36%. Existing landuse pattern of year 2005 is shown in table follow.

Table 9: Proposed Landuse Pattern (LUP)

Area in % to total UDPFI Guidelines for Small Town SI.

No. Land use Category

Hectares. Developed area

% Area

1. Residential 247.83 48.21 45-50

2. Commercial 17.25 3.36 2-3

3. Industrial 29.57 5.75 8-10 4. Public & Semi Public 49.62 9.65 6-8

5. Public Utilities & Services

3.28 0.64

6. Parks, PG's & Open spaces

38.10 7.41 12-14

7. Vacant Land 12.32 2.40

8. Transport & Communication

116.07 22.58 10-12

Total Developed Area 514.04 100.00

9. Hillocks 3.5 -

10. Water Sheets 2.0 - Balance

Total Conurbation area

519.54 100.00 100.00

Source: Master Plan, 2021 & UDPFI Guidelines, Ministry of Urban Development

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5. Water Quality A. Surface Water

81. The first organized water supply to Basavakalyan Town gets 2.27 MLD water from Chulki Nalla, located at a distance of 16 km from the town and 1.30 MLD from Tripuranth tube well system. Chulki Nalla Water Supply System on Mustapur dam was commissioned in 2002-03. About 68 bore wells, 25 of them fitted with submersible pumps and 43 fitted with hand pumps supplement the sources. The yield of these sources started going down and was insufficient to meet the requirements of the Town. Flow of water of Chulki nalla is not good. As a result the homeostatic mechanism of water itself becomes poor along with the course of stretch. Industrial effluent are also added some extent to make it deterioration. Presently, no STP has been operation in town to make environmentally good to river course. Subsequently the result is poor. 82. As per CPCB Norm the standard of water quality of surface water is as follows:

Table 10: CPCB Standard for Water Quality of Surface Water

Standard for Water Quality of Surface Water

Class Beneficial Use A Drinking without conventional use B Bathing C Drinking after conventional use D Propagation of Wild Life and fisheries E Irrigation, cooling & controlled waste Disposal

Details of parameter of each Class: Class Parameter Criteria

A D.O >6 mg/lt B.O.D <2 mg/lt Coliform <50/100 mt pH 6.5-8.5 B D.O >5 mg/lt B.O.D <3 mg/lt Coliform <500/mt pH 6.5-8.0 C D.O >4 mg/lt B.O.D <3 mg.lt Coliform < 5000/100 mt pH 6.0-8.0 D D.O >4 mg/lt pH 6.5-8.5 Coliform <5000/100 mt Free Amonia <1.2 mg/lt E pH 6-8.5 Sodium Ratio <26

Boron <2.0 mg/tonnes Electrical conductivity at 25

degree Celcius <2250 mcromos /cm

Source: CPCB

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83. The future water source is Manjra, which is a triburtary of Godavari. The Water Quality of tributaries streams Manjra indicates that expect BOD, FC and TC, other parameters like pH, DO, Conductivity are meeting the desired water quality criteria. The DO ranges from 5.2-12.6 mg/l except at BOD ranges from 0.1-14 mg/l. The Total Coliform number ranges from 4–78,000 MPN/100ml, whereas the Faecal Coliform is observed from 3-14,000 MPN/100ml. The water quality status of tributaries stream Manjra of Godavari is taken from CPCB, document, 2008.

B. Lake Water Quality:

84. Inland lake is another important environmental feature in Deccan Trap area. Natural lake has huge catchments area and in earlier period it was another source of drinking water. But presently, this inland water accumulated drainage water from adjacent area. It becomes waste water disposal point. Eutrophication is common feature now. Tripuranth Lake is the only water stretch of the Town, which is laying at Tripuranth Village, flanked by Anubhava Mantapa on Southside, Tripuranth Temple on North side. Forest area on West Side and Tripuranth Village on East Side, The Lake is main ecological and landscape feature, of the neighbourhoods. The vast water body stretch imparts microclimatic condition, which contribute the humidity and dust free cool breezes. Hence the town is located towards eastern hill top of the lake.

85. The drainage and wastewater inflow into lake is quite striking, which pollutes the water. Besides, the storm water is highly contaminated by the pesticides, weedicides, and chemical fertilizers used in agriculture fields of the catchments area which affects the water quality and the life of the aquatic flora and fauna of the lake also the health of the likely user of the lake. The activities such as cattle washing, cloth washing, etc., which leads the water pollution of the lake. This generates bad and also, after performing different type of superstitious pujas the people will dispose their cloths in the lake and other puja ceremonial offerings like, flowers, concentrate and etc., creates visual pollution. 86. Thus the pleasant and appealing landscape of the lakefront is lost, so this lake shall be protected from the pollution by Conservation and Upgrading extensively, to impart this water body, as a pleasing conspicuous and captivating landscape for the feature of the Town. 87. The lake is comprised of 1.44 sq kmts, in the survey of India Toposheet No. 56 C/13. Geologically the area is covered by latterite followed by BASALT due to humidity and climate the upper portion of the BASALT (Trap) is altered in to latterite. 88. The Lake has been silted up over the centuries to know the average thickness of the silt; geophysical survey was carried out by conducting vertical electrical soundings in the lake. The average thickness of the silt in the central portion of the Lake ranges from 6 to 7.5 meters and the same becomes thin and ranges from 1.5 to 2.0 meters all along the edge of the Lake. The thickness of different layers based on receptivity values is as below.

Silt --------------------- 1.5 to 7.5 mts. Latterite -------------- 2 to 4.5 mts.

89. This lake also influences the underground water quality. The Physico-Chemical condition of lake along with adjacent bore well is as below:

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Table 11: Physico-chemical Parameters of Tripuranthkeshwar Lake

Sl. No.

Parameters Unit Standard

Tripuranth keshwar Lake, water sample

Borewell Water Sample in

Tripuranthkeshwar Lake

1 PH 6.5-8.5 8.83 7.71 2 Electrical Conductivity

EC micromos

6 8.52

2 Dissolved Oxygen mg/lt 5 4.6mg/lt. 3 Turbidity ppm 50 70 ppm Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 500 511 mg/lt. 4 Total Alkalinity mg/lt 200 108mg/lt 5 Chloride mg/lt 250 68 mg/lt. 103 mg/lt. 6 Total Hardness

Calcium Hardness Magnesium Hardness

mg/lt 300 75 30

352 mg/lt. 172 mg/lt 180 mg/lt.

252 mg/lt. 27 mg/lt. 46 mg/lt

7 Magnesium mg/lt 30 122 mg/lt. 168 mg/lt. 8 Colour Hazen

Unit 10 Pale Yellow

9 SO4 mg/lt 150 80 mg/lt. 10 NO3 mg/lt 45 48 mg/lt. 11 Na mg/lt 75 90 mg/lt. Source: DPR, Tripuranth Lake, 2007 Criticality

90. Due to downtown location of lake in natural drainage carries water of town and huge catchments area as a result the amount of silt is more in both lake and as well as ground water. Consequently EC is also high in Ground water quality and TDS is become high. Although area is under latterite and basaltic nature the hardness of water is less but due to waste water intrusion into Lake. In Tripuranth lake CACO3 value is more than permissible limit. Even it color is also in pale yellow which shows the mixing of sewage water. Mainly cattle washing, clothes washing and waste water all pollutants change its chemical homeostatic nature. The quality of lake water is deteriorated and resulted the adjacent water table in aquifer becomes polluted.

C. Ground Water: 91. Ground water is drawn through open wells and bore wells fitted with hand pumps. To asses the water quality of town and people access of water quality is to be assessed by examining the water quality of these open wells and bore wells. At present water level of town 18 mt to 20 mt bgl. Although the ground water table is depleted day by day. There is not single point is monitored and tested for wells water quality. By discussion with local people it is revealed that water flow is poor and as a result water tap puts up below the ground level at household level. That water is not use for drinking purpose. Only one time water is supplied for drinking purpose. There is needed to take action for water recharge of aquifer. 92. The overall assessment of this town is that water quality is poor. Maximum water is saline. Whole area’s porosity is very high level. As a result the siltation process is also very high. The after effect of water is that TDS is more. Lots of silt and mud are coming from bore wells. Due to absence of sewer line drainage facility of ground water is become polluted. Total hardness of water is also high it may be due to aquifer’s chemical composition of area. Although, aquifer condition is basically determining factor of physical characteristics of water but the needful treatment is needed for drinking purpose over here. The chemical condition of the area is as follows. The sample water tested data has been drawn as follows:

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Table 12 : Ground Water Quality of Basavakalyan

Sl. No.

Parameters Unit Standard

Borewell Water Sample in Tripuranth keshwar Lake

1 PH 6.5-8.5 7.71 2 Electrical

Conductivity EC Micro mos

6 8.52

2 Dissolved Oxygen mg/lt 5 3 Turbidity ppm 50 Total Dissolved

Solids mg/l 500 511 mg/lt.

4 Total Alkalinity mg/lt 200 5 Chloride mg/lt 250 103 mg/lt. 6 Total Hardness

Calcium Hardness Magnesium Hardness

mg/lt 300 75 30

252 mg/lt. 27 mg/lt. 46 mg/lt

7 Magnesium mg/lt 30 168 mg/lt. 8 Colour Hazen

Unit 10

9 SO4 mg/lt 150 80 mg/lt. 10 NO3 mg/lt 45 48 mg/lt. 11 Na mg/lt 75 90 mg/lt.

Source: DPR, Tripuranth Lake, 2007 Criticality

D. Waste Water:

93. Karnataka Pollution Control Board, Bidar has monitored one point of water quality at open drain which is mainly cause of water pollution. The location point is open drain at ward no. 1 near Hanuman Mandir within municipal limit near to assess the outlet of sewage to directly to water body. The tested data has been tabulated as under:

Table 13: Waste Water Quality, Basavakalyan

Sl No.

Parameters Unit Tested Result

1 Total Suspended Solids mg/ l 2676

2 Bio- Chemical Oxygen Demand for 3 days at 27 degree Centigrade

mg/l 2100

Source: KSPCB, Bidar

94. Viewing above data it is revealed that the turbidity of water is very high. Although the flow of water is very poor and subsequently TDS value of water has increased. But BOD level is more than 70 times more than permissible limit. It means the intercepts of Sewage in open drain.

95. Since the water intake point is quite far from city limit. But area is fall under red soil area where, porosity level is too high. Consequently this polluted water percolated to underneath aquifer and get polluted. Presently, water is also intake from ground water near Tripuranth Water tank. The quality of Tripuranth tank is also very poor. City does not get as per standard of Environmental Protection Rule, 1986 Vide 1 level water quality for potable use.

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6. Ambient Air Quality 96. The ambient air quality is one of the most significant indicators of environmental health of a town. Ambient air quality monitoring has not been carried out at any point in the Basavakalyan Town. During transit view it is observed that SPM level is very high. Road side condition is poor. The loosened particle of latterite soil is blown with air, which is bad for health. It may cause also asthma. 97. Another most important in Basavakalyan town in respect to Environmental quality for air condition is that 3000 lorry is daily halting in city limit. It carries loot of vehicular pollution to city. Most Lorries are carrying unleaded petrol or diesel driven vehicle and no pollution check has been provided for the city gateway. To make pollution free zone there is need to control the vehicular emission in city with system of fuels 98. As per CPCB norms the standard for Ambient Air Quality of any particular area is as follows:

Table 14: Ambient Air Quality Standards (National)

Concentration in Ambient Air

Pollutants Time-

Weighted Average

Industrial Areas

Residential, Rural &

Other Areas

Sensitive Areas

Method of Measurement

Annual Average*

80 µg/m3 60 µg/m3 15 µg/m3 Improved West and Geake Method Ultraviolet Fluorescence

Sulpher Dioxide (SO2)

24 hours**

120 µg/m3

80 µg/m3 30 µg/m3

Oxides of Nitrogen as (NO2)

Annual Average*

80 µg/m3 60 µg/m3 15 µg/m3 Jacob & Hochheiser Modified (Na-Arsenite) Method

24 hours**

120 µg/m3

80 µg/m3 30 µg/m3 - Gas Phase Chemiluminescence

Annual Average*

360 µg/m3

140 µg/m3 70 µg/m3 - High Volume Sampling, (Average flow rate not less than 1.1 m3/minute).

Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)

24 hours**

500 µg/m3

200 µg/m3 100 µg/m3

Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM) (size less than 10 microns)

Annual Average*

120 µg/m3

60 µg/m3 50 µg/m3 Respirable particulate matter sampler

24 hours**

150 µg/m3

100 µg/m3 75 µg/m3

Lead (Pb) Annual Average*

1.0 µg/m3 0.75 µg/m3 0.50 µg/m3

- ASS Method after sampling

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Concentration in Ambient Air

Pollutants Time-

Weighted Average

Industrial Areas

Residential, Rural &

Other Areas

Sensitive Areas

Method of Measurement

using EPM 2000 or equivalent Filter paper

24 hours**

1.5 µg/m3 1.00 µg/m3 0.75 µg/m3

.

Ammonia1 Annual Average*

0.1 mg/ m3

0.1 mg/ m3 0.1 mg/m3

.

24 hours**

0.4 mg/ m3

0.4 mg/m3 0.4 mg/m3

.

8 hours** 5.0 mg/m3

2.0 mg/m3 1.0 mg/ m3

- Non Dispersive Infra Red (NDIR)

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 1 hour 10.0

mg/m3 4.0 mg/m3 2.0

mg/m3 Spectroscopy

*Annual Arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform interval.

** 24 hourly/8 hourly values should be met 98% of the time in a year. However, 2% of the time, it may exceed but not on two consecutive days

Source: CPCB 99. In general the whole Basavakalyan town there is no as such polluting industrial unit, which is operating to produce bulk amount of air pollution. Dal (Pulses) industry and few others are operating within particular premises. Even most of the area under industrial zone is lying vacant and yet to be in operation. But before full operation of industrial site there is need to have common treatment plant and controlling measure for air pollution.

7. Ambient Noise Quality: 100. Noise can disturb our work, rest, sleep and communication. It can damage our hearing and evoke other psychological and possibly pathological reactions. This fact has been experienced widely and is a serious concern to every one. The Govt. of India has timely included noise as an air pollutant in the amended act of 1997 for which has laid down as following: 101. The Central Pollution Control Board in exercise of its powers under section 16 (2) (h) of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, notified the ambient air quality standard in response as:

Table 15: Standard of Noise Level

Category of Area Day time(6 a.m. to 9 p.m) limits in Decibels (dB)

Night time (9 p.m. to 6 a.m) limits in Decibels (dB)

Industrial Area 75 70 Commercial Area 65 55 Residential Area 55 45 Sensitive Zone 50 40

Source: CPCB

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102. There is no single monitoring station is being done for assessing the noise level of city. Although only one main spine is catering the main traffic zone to city heart but NH-9 is entering at the gate of the Town. From there main road goes upto fort and old town. Even lorry/trucks are in regular in whole day – night entering into city and several places halting. These are main source of increase of noise level source. There is needed to make separate place to restrict them. Even no single noise barrier has been made in town limit.

8. Social Environment

A. Ethnic Minorities and Indigenous Peoples 103. No communities of ethnic minorities and indigenous people have been reported within the project area. Health and Hygiene

(i) No safe disposal method does presently exist. A large number of dry latrines still exist but the night soil freely flows in the open causing serious unsanitary conditions and health hazard. The problem needs immediate attention as it pollutes the public water courses also.

(ii) The absence of municipal taps and non-availability of staff for maintenance have

resulted in the poor state of the public latrines, which are largely being used by the slum population.

Demographic Characteristics: 104. Population Growth: The town population of Basavakalyan CMC is 58,785 as per census 2001. The town has experienced positive population growth in the last decade (37.41% from 1991 to 2001), compared to 29 % average decadal growth in 1970’s and 1980’s. The population increase in the 1960’s (45.75 % from 1961 to 1971) can be attributed to the importance given to the areas by the State government after reorganization of the states in 1956. The subsequent years have witnessed natural increase of population, with a marginal increase in migration in the last decade attributed to failure of rains and lack of employment opportunities in agriculture.

105. The estimated population for design period by year 2041 is 137,700. 106. The total number of households in the CMC according to the census 1991 is 5,647 Correspondingly, the household size is 7.5, which is far higher compared to the national average of 5, which signifies an increase in the dependency ratio. At present the household size is 6.7, where total household are 8,718.

Fig 2.7Population Growth of Basavakalyan Town

010,00020,00030,000

40,00050,00060,00070,000

19011911192119311941195119611971198119912001

Years

Population in No

-30-20-1001020304050

Growth

Rate in

%

Population (Nos.) Decadal Growth (%)

4

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Socio Economic Characteristics: 107. The work force participation rate (WFPR) of the town is 29 per cent. Out of total population only 29 percentage populations is working population and rest 71 percent population are non working population. In 1991 total number of working population were 12031 and in 1981 it became 9720. Day by day number of non-working population is more in number than the working population. It depicts that one third of the total population is only employed and rest are unemployed. It means the dependency ratio is very high in this town. B. Environmental Setting of Investment Programme Component Sites: Site Selection for Children park at Tripurantashwar lake 108. Tripuranteshwar lake is Inland lake in town which has huge catchment area laying at Tripuranth Village, flanked by Anubhava Mantapa on Southside, Tripuranth Temple on North side. Forest area on West Side and Tripuranth Village on East Side, The Lake is main ecological and landscape feature, of the neighbourhoods. But presently, this inland water accumulated drainage water from adjacent area. It becomes waste water disposal point. Eutrophication is common feature now. The following photographs showing the present situation of lake 109. Thus the pleasant and appealing landscape of the lakefront is lost, so this lake shall be protected from the pollution by Conservation and Upgrading extensively, to impart this water body, as a pleasing conspicuous and captivating landscape for the feature of the Town. To account this issue Children park is proposed. Site Selection for Tourism work at Badavana Oni 110. Bandavana Oni: This spot is far away from 0.5 km from the SH running through town at about 21 / 2 km. The spot has 2 caves and a natural stream in which a Shivalinga is there. It is a very attractive location. Folk lore says that Shivasharane Akka Mahadevi stayed here. This is another tourist spot has been identified to be developed as a religious tourist destination point.

This spiritual site is laying without any care. The natural caves are still attraction point of tourist. But approach road is poor and area is totally covered with weeds and shrubs. This location has selected another tourist destination under Trench 1 work.

Fig 5.:Tripuranthkeshwar Lake

Fig 6: Approach road to Badavara Oni

Fig 7: Cave of Badavara Oni

Fig 8: Site near Badavara Oni

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IV. ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING OF SUB COMPONENTS

111. The proposed Tourism system consists of little earthwork for proposed development works in construction, gardening and landscaping, pavement, and provision of public facilities, food court etc. The impacts of proposed works are site-specific, and mostly all are irreversible. In most cases, mitigation measures can be designed to minimize the impact. So this Tourism component of project will be categorized as Category C project.

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V. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES A. Overview: 112. This section identifies and assesses the probable impacts on different environmental parameters during planning, construction and the operation of the proposed development. After studying the existing baseline environmental scenario, initial field surveys, reviewing the process and related statutory norms, the major impacts have been identified and assessed for the design, construction and the operation phases. Potential positive impacts or improvements are also reviewed. 113. Planning and Design covers the construction details, materials of construction etc. that ultimately decides the impact during later phases. Most of the impacts are during construction and operation phase. While some of the construction phase impacts are temporary, some are permanent. The permanent impacts would be positive in nature such as increase in business & employment opportunities, reduction in accidents, and comfort in journey. 114. Screening of environmental impacts has been based on the impact magnitude (negligible/moderate/severe – in the order of increasing degree) and impact duration (temporary/permanent). The following table shows the screening of impacts; N/T represents the lowest impact while S/P represents the highest impact. Numerator represents the Degree of Impact and denominator represents the Duration of impact.

Table 16: Screening of Impacts

Duration of Impact

Magnitude (Degree of Impact)

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

Source: Analysis

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The following tables provide the potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures of Tourism components proposed under NKUSIP in Basavakalyan

Table 17: Environmental Impact Assessment and Mitigation Measures of Sub Component

Environmental Impact Damages to Environment Screening

of Impacts

Recommended Feasible Protection

Measure Comments Implementing Agency

Problems related to siting for facilities Land Acquisition Land degradation N/P Exact requirement of

land to be demarcated for development purpose

There is no acquisition is required as both location is under area of BKDB

Tourism Board

Interference with other utilities

Nuisance/ disturbance to public

M/T There is a provision for restoration of utility services, if any. All utility all along proposed work to be addressed in construction period and restoration work will be done.

No interference with existing utilities as the construction will carry out in site.

Tourism Board

No excavation is permitted within protected area i.e activities not permitted within the 100m

Causing vibration M/P There is no archaeological important site nearby

Not recommended Design Consultant

Approval is needed for excavation within radii of 300 m i.e controlled area, There is no work to be done which will make danger of being destroyed, removed,

Destroy, removed, injured or misused of existing archaeological importance structure

M/P There is no archaeological important site nearby

Not recommended Tourism Board

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injured, misused or allowed to fall into decay Overflow/bypassing hazards

Contamination of environment plus flooding

N/T Diversion and disposal of run off is needed

Adequate design measures to be taken. Site is bare open land, no settlement is nearby for causing effect

Design Consultant

Toilets will have potential to pollute the Area

Toilets in proposed site would make nuisance

M/P Each toilet is to be attached with UGD works

Cleanliness is required to maintain the environmental aesthetic and Hygiene of area.

BKDB

Water Logging near water tap area

due to flow of water logged M/P

Safe handling methods shall be needed. Regular monitoring is to be checked.

Cost to be included for operation & management

O& M under BKDB

Waste Bin Collection Regular collection is needed. M/P Solid waste in different location will make nuisance of road by over flow

Time of selection to be ensured

O& M under BKDB

Construction Phase Silt runoff from construction work

Soil erosion plus damage to aesthetics

M/T

Arrangements are to be made by the contractor for proper and quick discharge of run off. Desiltation will be addressed in construction work.

Site Engineer will ensure that works are done in such a way that there is quick disposal of silt runoff from the site.

Contractor

Health hazard/nuisance to workers and public

M/T

Careful planning, control and monitoring Adequate buffer zone around the proposed

PPEs to be provided during construction by the contractor

Contractor

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treatment works.

The access for business and other facilities along the proposed Tourism works will be disturbed during construction period.

Dust/odour/fumes/ noise/vibration from construction

During construction period, planks / makeshift pathways should be provided along the construction areas for the public to access their requirements for residential, shopping and other facilities for construction of public facilities.

EMP should be executed during this construction phase

Contractor

Nuisance due to dust and noise; road blocking due to construction of Water tap or Toilets

Dust generation may be significant as the dry weather condition prevails in the town.

Inconvenience to access business, residential and other immediate facilities for the public

Construction material shall be stockpiled to minimize traffic blockages. Although the total volume of work at work place is too little so impact is also very little.

Sprikler should be used if necessary for reducing dust and modern technology should be used for meeting desire noise limit

Contractor

Dust and noise from construction work in site premise.

Tourism work for different component will enhance the dust for earthwork and noise.

M/T

Earthwork will change the local slope area but dust to be removed and loose soil particle to be take care

Part of construction cost

Contractor/BKDB

Operation stage Pollution and health hazards due to improper waste disposal methods

Quantity of waste generation will not be considerable which may cause health hazards.

M/P

Safe waste handling methods shall be employed - Personal protection equipment such as gloves, boots, shall be provided..

BKDB Part of O & M costs

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Source: Analysis

Nuisance due to overflowing/choking of sewer line.

No major water bodies and ground water is very deep. However nuisance may be considered.

N/P

Implement the mitigation measures suggested in the design stage to avoid chocking. Regular cleaning equipments have been provided

BKDB. Part of Construction Cost.

Inadequate operations stage monitoring

Nuisance/ hazard to Public in terms of effluent disposal, odour etc.

M/P

O&M and monitoring other than the recommended measures

Regular monitoring to be carried out.

BKDB

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VI. INSTITUTIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY 115. Nodal Executing Agency (EA): The Government of Karnataka (GoK) through the Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) has prepared the North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Programme (NKUISP) under the Asian Development Bank assistance. The proposed NKUISP is the logical follow-on investment program to the ongoing Loan 2312-IND. Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) is the nodal executing agency (EA) responsible for implementing NKUSIP. Investment Program implementation activities will be monitored by KUIDFC through a separate Investment Program Management Unit (PMU), which will be set-up within KUIDFC. The Managing Director/KUIDFC will head the PMU and will be assisted by an Executive Director at the Regional office of KUIDFC at Dharwad to oversee the Investment Program progress. A team of senior technical, administrative and financial officials will assist the Executive Director in controlling and monitoring Investment Program implementation activities. The Executive Director at Regional Offices is supported By Divisional Program Offices headed by Divisional Program Director, located at Gulbarga for Package 3. The consultant team will be under the Divisional Programme Director and will be involved in project planning, preparation of subproject and cost estimates, co ordination, technical guidance and supervision, financial control, training and overall subproject management. All Investment Program decisions will be made by the Executive Director who shall operate from the PMU, Dharwad; only interactions with GoK, GoI and ADB shall be conducted through the KUIDFC office at Bangalore. 116. A state level Empowered Committee for investment Program with representatives from GoK and PMU of KUIDFC has been constituted and Executive Director from Dharwad will be reporting to this committee as and when needed. The committee members include Additional Chief Secretary (Committee Chair), MD of KUIDFC (Committee Secretary), Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department, Principal Secretary of Planning Department, Secretary for municipalities and urban development authorities of Urban Development Department, secretary for expenditure of the finance department and director of Directorate of Municipal Administration. 117. Implementing Agency (IA): The ultimate implementation responsibility lies with ULB in co ordination with various other Departments of GoK. The programme component A, B, E will be implemented by ULB reporting to Divisional Program Director. Under the component B, for bulk water supply, Karnataka urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWSDB) will be acting on behalf of ULB reporting to Divisional Program Director. Slum upgradation will be done through Karnataka Slum Clearance Board reporting to Executive Programme Director. Component D will be implemented through co ordination of Karnataka State Fire & Emergency Services, The lake Development Authority, Department of Information and relevant ULB reporting to Executive Programme Director. Component F will be implemented through DMA and or KUIDFC reporting to Programme Director and Component G through KUIDFC reporting to Programme Director. 118. Other than the above institutional setup, District Level Programme Steering Committee will be set up in each district to monitor implementation of subprojects and institutional reforms. The District Level Programme Steering Committee shall consist of Deputy Commissioner of District, Divisional Program Director from concerned divisional office, Municipal Commissioners’ / Chief Officers of Investment programme ULB and President / Chair of investment programme ULB. The District Level Programme Steering Committee will be reporting to Executive Programme Director. The organization hierarchy is as presented in Flow Chart 2

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Flow Chart 2: Executing Agency Implementing Agency Component A - Sanitation (Tourism & Drainage) Component B – Water Supply Component C – Slum Improvement Component D – Non Municipal Infrastructure Component E - Urban Transportation Component F – Institutional Development Component G - Investment Program Assistance

Program Director

(MD of KUIDFC)

Executive Director at

Regional Office, Dharwad. Technical

Admin

Finance

Divisional Program Director

(4 Divisional Program Office

at Bellary, Dharwad,

A state level Empowered

Committee for investment

Consultant: DHV for

Gulbarga Package 3

Water Supply

Tourism

Bulk Water

Supply

Slum

Improvement

Karnataka State Fire

& Emergency

Services, The lake

Development

Authority,

Lake Development,

Fire Fighting

Institutional

Development

Karnataka Slum

Clearance Board ULB KUWSDB DMA /

KUIDFC

Investment

Program

Assistance

KUIDFC

District Level

Programme Steering

Committee

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Table 18: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities

Investment Program Phase

Activity Details Responsible Agency

Pre construction phase

Investment Program Categorization

Conduct Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) for each sub-components using REA checklists

ULB

Reviewing the REA and assigning Investment Program category (Ea/Eb/Ec) based on NKUSIP Environmental Assessment Guidelines and ADB Guidelines

PMU

Conducting EA Conducting IEE/EIA based on the Investment Program categorization Conducting Public Consultation and information disclosure Preparation of SIEE/SEIA

Investment Program Consultants

Investment Program clearances

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

ULB

Review of EIA/IEE Reviewing the EIA/IEE and SEIA/SIEE Reports to ensure compliance of the report as per ADB Guidelines and approval of the same

PMU

Disclosure of SEIA/SIEE

Information disclosure -SIEE/SEIA reports should be made available to the public, and on request IEE/EIA also made available.

ULB

Incorporation of mitigation measures into Investment Program design

Incorporation of necessary mitigation measures identified in IEE/EIA in Investment Program design and in contract documents.

Investment Program Consultants

Review of design documents

Review of design and contractual documents for compliance of mitigation measures

PMU

Construction Phase

Implementation of mitigation measures

Implementation of necessary mitigation measures

Contractor

Monitoring Environmental monitoring as specified in monitoring plan during construction stage; monitoring of implementation of mitigation measures

Investment Program Consultants

Preparation of progress reports

Preparation of monthly progress reports to be submitted to PMU including a section on implementation of the mitigation measures

ULB in assistance of PC

Review of progress reports

PMU to review the progress reports, consolidate and send to ADB review

PMU

Operation Stage

Environmental Monitoring

Conducting environmental monitoring, as specified in the environmental monitoring plan.

ULB

Compliance Compliance monitoring to review the KSPCB

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Investment Program Phase

Activity Details Responsible Agency

Monitoring environmental performance of sub-project component, if required and as specified in Monitoring Plan

Source: Analysis Training Needs 119. As described in the above table the PMU will involve in monitoring the Investment Program implementation while the ULB will implement the Investment Program. It is therefore important that these agencies and particularly the officials involved in the Investment Program to have understanding of the ADB’s environmental assessment procedures and also of environmental issues of various urban infrastructure components. As far as implementation of mitigation measures on site is concerned the Contractor will be involved. Hence, it is important to orient the contractors and supervisory staff towards the implementation of mitigation measures and their consequences. Hence, considering the existing capabilities of the agencies involved in NKUSIP, the following training program is suggested. The following table presents the suggested training program.

Table 19: Training Needs (2010 – 2026)

Description Contents Schedule & Cost

Participants Person Responsibility

Program 1 Orientation Program / Workshop for and Implementing Agency and Executing Agency

Module 1 – Orientation Investment Program Cycle of NKUSIP ADBs Environmental Assessment Guidelines EA requirements of NKUSIP Indian Environmental Laws & Regulations relating to urban infrastructure Investment Program Environmental impacts of urban infrastructure Investment Programs Module 2 Environmental Assessment Process Investment Program categorization as per ADB IEE/EIA process, Formats and Reports Identification of Environmental Impacts Identification Mitigation Measures Formulation of Environmental Management Plan Implementation and Monitoring Summary EIA/IEEs Review of EIA/IEE reports to comply with ADB requirements Incorporation of mitigating measures in the Investment Program design and contracts

2 days Per day Rs. 10,000/-

PMU officials involved in the Investment Program ULB officials involved in Investment Program implementation

PMU (Environmental specialist)

Program - 2 Orientation Program / Workshop for Contractors and Supervisory staff

Module 1 Implementation of Mitigation Measures Environmental issues related urban infrastructure Investment Programs during construction Implementation of mitigation measures Monitoring of implementation

1day Rs. 7500/-

Contractors involved in NKUSIP Supervisory staff of ULB

DHV Consultant (Environmental Specialist)

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Description Contents Schedule & Cost

Participants Person Responsibility

Program - 3 Experience Sharing

Module – Experiences and Best Practices Experiences on implementation in terms of environmental concerns of implemented Investment Programs Best Practices followed

1 day (every alternative year from the start of Investment Program, i.e. 2010) Rs. 5000/-

PMU officials ULB officials Local NGOs

DHV Consultant (Environmental Specialist)

Source: Analysis

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VII. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN 1. Detailed Environmental Monitoring Plan for Proposed Tourism Project Components 120. To ensure the effective implementation of mitigation measures and environmental management plan, during construction and operation phase of the sub component of sub-project, it is essential that an effective Environmental Monitoring Plan be designed and followed as given below: Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring 121. RSPM, SPM, SO2 and NOx are to be monitored at designated locations starting from the commencement of construction activities. Monitoring should be done near construction sites during construction phase in accordance to National Ambient Air Quantity Standards. Noise and Vibration Monitoring 122. The measurements of noise and vibration levels should be carried out near construction sites during construction phase in accordance to the ambient noise standards formulated by Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). Environmental monitoring cost 123. The environmental monitoring cost for the proposed sub-project is summarized in the table given below:

Table 20: Environmental Monitoring Cost for Tourism work

S.N Description. Unit Rate

1. Monitoring of following environmental parameters as per direction of ULB

a Construction Phase

i Air Samples 5000 ii Noise Samples 1000

2. Environmental Monitoring Plan 124. The environmental monitoring plan for the proposed sub-project is summarized in the table given below:

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Table 21: Environmental Monitoring Plan for Tourism Project

Mitigation Measures

Parameters to be Monitored

Location Measurement Frequency Responsibility Preliminary Costing

Preconstruction Stage

All location and design related mitigation measures. The measures are to mitigate the following through appropriate design of process and layout.

(i) loss of amenity and nuisance (ii) waste disposal

Incorporation of mitigation measures in the design including air dispersion modeling for proposed site.

N/A. Verification of Investment Program design documentation

One-off inspection of designs

PMU N/A. Design checking

Construction Stage

All construction related mitigation measures: construction site management plan to control the dust and noise nuisance,

Incorporation of mitigation measures in the contract documents

N/A. Verification of Contract Documents before signing the contract

One-off inspection of Contract Document

PMU N/A. Design checking

Implementation of construction site management plan: (i) noise and dust nuisance at site,

Dust and noise nuisance

at the Tourism Development sites and surroundings

Monitoring of air quality and noise is not required. Ensure the implementation of mitigation measures (usage of standard equipment complying with CPCB Noise Standards for Construction Equipments); assess the situation through visual

Weekly BKDB with the assistance of Investment Program Consultants

Part of consultancy cost

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Mitigation Measures

Parameters to be Monitored

Location Measurement Frequency Responsibility Preliminary Costing

inspection and interviews with local people

Operation Stage

Check for water logged near water tap provision area

Influence area of water tap

location of water tap

physical verification

Monthly as part of plant operation

BKDB

Survey cost

Implementation of the Waste Management Plan - Check for health hazards due to Solid Waste handling.

Health status of staff

N/a Health check up for staff

Yearly once

BKDB Rs.2000 per person/year

Bad odours emanating from Toilets

Leakage monitoring

Where ever toilets are provided

Mitigation measure and maintenance process to be addressed to remove odour

When it is needed

BKDB Depends on length of leakage and maintenance requirement

Emergency Plan

Mask, hand gloves, adequate fire fighting equipment, oxygen

BKDB

Source: Analysis

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VIII. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE A. Overview 125. A checklist of questions was kept ready and responses were elicited from people and guidelines were issued to field assistants for the purpose. The questions were kept simple for people to comprehend. Notes were made for the responses and viewpoints presented by people. The following table shows the details of it. Further Focus Group Discussions were carried out with the houses located at the nearest vicinity of Site. The issues raised during Public Consultation and the mitigation measures incorporated in design and IEE and presented in Table 22.

Table 22: Issues Addressed during Public Consultation, Basavakalyan

Sl. No

Issues Raised during Focus Group Discussion

Mitigation Measures

1. Access to Tourism Site in Tripuranteshwar

The access road to be aligned with concrete based

because during monsoon season it was tough to access

the place. Presently there is absence of open space in

town.. Participants were curious about new facility.

2. Bandavoni Site

Participants had a fear that during construction cave should retain as same because it has spiritual value. The consultant assure that the proposed work is not including any work at Bandavara oni itself only near site to be developed for tourism purpose which will attract visitor and will help to maintain the access of spiritual site Bandavara Oni

Source: Public Consultation

During month of October 2009 Public consultation had been conducted. Grievance Redressal Mechanisms 126. A District Level Project Steering Committee (DLPSC) headed by the Concerned District Commissioner (DC) has been established under the NKUSIP project vide GO: No N. A. E. 45 PRJ 04 dated 18/06/04 for 21 towns, in addition to the functions of the committee, Grievance redress was included as additional function vide GO: No N. A. E. 167 PRJ 05 dated 22/09/05 for the same towns and for the additional four towns of Shahabad, Nipanni, Illkal & Sindhanur which were included later the DLPSC was established along the function of grievance redress vide Go No N. A. E124 PRJ 2007, dated 29/11/07, hence a grievance redress mechanism is in place for the project. A Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is formed to ensure that grievances are addressed in a timely manner, facilitating timely project implementation. The GRC will comprise representatives from APs (ensuring representation of vulnerable households), local government/Basavakalyan ULB, Investment Program Officials – Deputy Project Director of NKUSIP, and NGOs/ community based organizations (CBOs). The GRC redresses grievances at the local-level in a consultative manner and with the participation of the affected households, or their representatives. GRC meetings will be convened as necessary to address complaints as they arise. The time and date of GRC meetings will be announced to APs by the implementing NGO and RO a week in advance. The Process of Grievances Redressal Mechanism is as follow:

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AFFECTED

PERSONS

Major

Grievances

IMPLEMENTING

NGO AND RO

Grievance Addressed

Grievance

Addressed

GRC

Grievance

Addressed

DEPUTY

COMMISSIONER

COURT

Major Grievances

Not

Addressed

Not

Addressed

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IX. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN A. Overview: 127. In order to address the impacts predicted in the earlier sections, mitigation measures are discussed in this section and an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is recommended. EMP also identifies the role of various agencies in the implementation of these measures. 128. No major environmental or social issues are anticipated due to the implementation of the proposed Tourism system. The critical issues will however be to minimise air and noise quality impacts during the execution of this project. 129. While, the impacts are not very severe and permanent, care has to be taken to ensure that the ambient environmental conditions do not deteriorate. The project on the whole will improve the health and sanitary conditions, water portability and drainage system of the project area. 1. Environmental Management Plan for Tourism Work: 130. The identified impacts and suggested mitigation measures with institutional responsibilities are tabulated in Table as under;

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Table 23: Environmental Management Plan for Proposed Tourism Sub Component

Institutional Responsibility Environmental Issue

/ Component Remedial Measures

Approximate Location

Timeframe Implementation

Supervision

A. Design Phase A.1. Interference with other utilities

During design, it will be ensured that water supply and other utilities may not get affected. If any kinds of public utilities are required to be shifted, then this shifting be done before start of construction phase and in minimum time duration.

Proposed location for Public Facilities

During design phase

Contractor Design Consultant

A.2. Interference with street traffic/ blocking of access to building

In order to ensure access diversions to be prepared. Though no interference expected in major road or any sub arterial roads

Arterial and Sub arterial road

During design phase

Contractor Design Consultant

B. Construction Phase B.1 Construction waste generation and disposal

� During the construction phase the silt and solid waste generated, shall be disposed of at the site approved by engineer. � The operations related to the cleaning, removal, storage and transportation of the waste materials shall be performed in strict adherence to the central & State Pollution Control Board norms.

Construction sites During Construction phase

Contractor Design Consultant

B.2. Use of water for construction

� The contractor will make arrangements for water required for construction in such a way that water availability and supply to nearby communities remain unaffected. � For construction purpose water will be taken from surface body.

Construction sites During Construction phase

Contractor Design Consultant

B.3. Urban Services � Construction wastes should be collected and disposed in environmentally sound manner as soon as construction is over at a particular stretch. � In a particular stretch, where construction activities are being initiated, local people should be made aware about the construction schedule so that they co-operate with the construction activities. � For construction purpose, local water resource should be used judiciously so as to avoid any shortage of water to other stakeholders.

Construction sites During Construction phase

Contractor Design Consultant

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Institutional Responsibility Environmental Issue

/ Component Remedial Measures

Approximate Location

Timeframe Implementation

Supervision

B.4. Air pollution and dust emissions from construction activities

� Vehicles transporting construction waste, loose and fine materials, like sand and fine aggregates should be fitted with tailboards to reduce spills. � The contractor will take every precaution to reduce the level of dust from construction activities and machineries either by sprinkling of water or encapsulation of dust source and by erection of screen/barriers/curtains if require. � Regular maintenance of machinery, vehicles and equipment will be carried out. � All vehicles, plants and equipment used in construction will conform to the MOEF/SPCB air quality standards. � Ambient air quality monitoring should be carried to ensure the effectiveness of mitigation measures.

Construction sites During Construction phase

Contractor Design Consultant

B.5. Noise Levels � Protection devices (ear plugs or ear muffs) should be provided to the workers operating in the vicinity of high noise generating machines. � Construction equipments and machinery should be maintained properly. � Operation of construction machines will be scheduled to coincide with period when people would least likely be affected. � The unloading of materials at construction sites in/close to settlements will be restricted to daytime only. � Noise levels should be monitored during construction phase and suitable control measures should be taken, if noise levels are found to be above the prescribed standards.

Construction Sites During Construction phase

Contractor Design Consultant

B.6. Sanitation and waste disposal in construction camps/worker’s camp (Based on requirement of camp)

� The construction camps will be located away from the habitation. � Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water in every workplace/labour camp site at suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities is to be ensured. � The contractor will provide garbage bins in the camps and ensure that these are regularly emptied and disposed off

At Construction camp locations, wherever located along the Project corridor

During Construction phase

Contractor Design Consultant

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Institutional Responsibility Environmental Issue

/ Component Remedial Measures

Approximate Location

Timeframe Implementation

Supervision

in a hygienic manner. � Unless otherwise arranged by local sanitary authority, arrangements for disposal of night soils (human excreta) will have to be provided by the contractor. � Contractor will keep the sewage system for the camp area in such a fashion that no health hazard occurs. � Separate toilets/bathrooms, wherever required, screened from those from men (marked in vernacular) are to be provided for women. � Adequate water supply is to be provided in all toilets and urinals. � Temporary medical facilities to be provided by the contractor to the workers.

B.7. Drainage and run-off

� Contractor will ensure that construction materials like earth, stone or appendage are disposed off in a way not to block the flow of water of any water course. � In addition to the design requirements, the contractor will take all required measures as directed by the Engineer to prevent temporary or permanent flooding of the site or any adjacent area.

Throughout Project Corridor

Construction Phase

Contractor Design Consultant

B.8. Accessibility � The contractor will provide safe and convenient passage for vehicles and pedestrians. The contractor will not disturb the existing access for any construction activity without providing adequate alternate provisions. � Barricade during excavation and construction should be provided

Throughout Project corridor

Construction phase

Contractor Design Consultant

B.9. Flora and Fauna � The contractor will take reasonable precautions to prevent his workmen or any other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and fauna (animal/bird). � The unloading/dumping of construction and waste materials should be done away from the existing trees.

Throughout Project corridor/ Worker’s camp

Construction phase

Contractor Design Consultant

B.10. Safety near construction activities

� To ensure safe construction, temporary accesses during construction, lighting devices and safety signal devices will be installed. � First aid facilities to be provided by the contractor at

Construction sites During Construction phase

Contractor Design Consultant

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Institutional Responsibility Environmental Issue

/ Component Remedial Measures

Approximate Location

Timeframe Implementation

Supervision

the construction sites. � The contractor will take all necessary measures for the safety of traffic and people during construction and provide, erect and maintain such barricades, including signs, markings, flags, lights and flagmen as required by the Engineer for the information and protection of traffic approaching or passing through the construction areas. � The contractor will comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring the safety of the workmen as per the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention No. 62 as far as those are applicable to this contract. � The contractor will not employ any person below the age of 14 years for any work and no woman will be employed on the work of painting with products containing lead in any form.

B.11. Contamination of soil from fuel and lubricants

� Construction vehicles and equipment will be maintained and refueled in such a fashion that oil/diesel spillage does not contaminate the soil.

Throughout Project Corridor

Construction Phase

Contractor Design Consultant

B.12. Contamination of soil from construction wastes

� Construction wastes, generated, will be dumped by contractor in consultation with Engineer at suitable site.

Throughout Project Corridor

Construction Phase

Contractor Design Consultant

B.13. Check for contamination of groundwater.

� Construction wastes, generated, will be dumped by contractor in consultation with Engineer at suitable site.

Throughout Project Corridor

Construction Phase

Contractor Design Consultant

B.14. Noise and air quality testing

� As per CPCB ambient air quality and Noise quality standard

Throughout Project Corridor

Construction Phase

Contractor Design Consultant

C. Contractor’s Demobilization

C-1. Clean-up Operations, Restoration and Rehabilitation

� The clean-up and restoration operations are to be implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. The contractor will clear all temporary structures; dispose all garbage and night soils waste as desired by Engineer. � All construction zones used/affected by the project will be left clean and tidy, at the contractor’s expense, to the entire satisfaction to the Engineer.

Throughout Project corridor

Construction Phase

Contractor Design Engineer

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Institutional Responsibility Environmental Issue

/ Component Remedial Measures

Approximate Location

Timeframe Implementation

Supervision

D. Operation Phase (Defect Liability Period) D.1. Waste water quality

� After treatment and before Treatment waste water quality to be monitored

At identified locations

Operation Phase

BKDB BKDB

D.3. Water logging and/or overflowing of water tap

� Monitoring facility provision Operation Phase

BKDB BKDB

Source: Analysis

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X. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1 Prioritization based on Environmental Issues 131. The present study is an attempt to highlight important environmental considerations undertaken in study of construction of Tourism Development Plan under NKUSIP and use finding from this study to determine the nature and focus under EIA and IEE. 132. Environmental indicators are developed based on the severity of negative impacts produced by the improvement program. An indicator so selected has been assigned depending upon the nature and severity of externalities. 2 Environmental Screening Matrix / Results for Tourism Work 133. A matrix of environmental impacts, as shown below in Table: 24 was developed from examination of potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures discussed in earlier Sections.

Table: 24 Matrix of Environmental Impacts of Proposed Tourism System Works

Physical

Resources

Environmental

Attributes

Human and Economic

Development

Quality of Life

Values

Topography

Soil/Geology

Erosion/Sedim

entati

on

Surface Water

Ground W

ater

Air Quality

Ecology

Land Use

Communities

Trade/Commerce

Infrastructure

Housing

Transportation

Socio-economic

Resettlem

ent

Public Health

Flooding/W

ater

Cultural/Historical

Aesthetics

Recreation

Construction

Phase � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Operation

Phase � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Source: Analysis

134. As evidenced from the above matrix, the project is not expected to cause any irreversible impact on the area. However, most of the environmental impacts that are likely will occur for a very short period of time during construction phase. The project upon completion would realize several positive impacts, most significant of which being the improved of socio economic condition of city and aesthetically beautiful a. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) along with monitoring plan should be ensured for proper implementation from contractor. b. It may be emphasized that, owning to: (i) scale of activity, (ii) location of the proposed sub-project component, and (iii) ‘no environmental sensitivity’ of the sub-project town, none of the components required to go through the process of EIA. It may be emphasized that the

Insignificant impact, no change over

existing conditions

�

Minor short time negative impact

Moderate short-term negative impact �

Positive impact

Significant positive impact �

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present IEE, which identifies potential impacts and suggests appropriate mitigation measures, is sufficient enough to safeguard the environment. There are no significant adverse impacts, which are irreversible or may lead to considerable loss/destruction of environment, envisaged. All the impacts are simple and moreover proven mitigation measures exists to minimize/mitigate the same. Hence, no further study such as an EIA is required.

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ANNEXURE

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ANNEXURE 1: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist

Instructions:

� This checklist is to be prepared to support the environmental classification of a project. It is

to be attached to the environmental categorization form that is to be prepared and submitted

to the Chief Compliance Officer of the Regional and Sustainable Development Department.

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

Regional Department.

� This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions

are adequately considered, refer also to ADB checklists and handbooks on (i) involuntary

resettlement, (ii) indigenous peoples planning, (iii) poverty reduction, (iv) participation, and

(v) gender and development.

� Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify

potential impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.

Country/Project Title:

Sector Division:

SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS

A. PROJECT SITING IS THE PROJECT AREA…?

� DENSELY POPULATED? √ City is densely populated. But project site is open land

� HEAVY WITH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES?

√

� ADJACENT TO OR WITHIN ANY ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS?

• CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE

√ The proposed site is on open bared land

• PROTECTED AREA √

• WETLAND

√

• MANGROVE

√

• ESTUARINE

√

• BUFFER ZONE OF PROTECTED AREA

√ N/A

• SPECIAL AREA FOR PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY

√

India / North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program

Urban Development

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS

• BAY √

B. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Will the Project cause…

� Impacts on the sustainability of associated sanitation and solid waste disposal systems and their interactions with other urban services.

√ Toilet and bins are also proposed in Facility development in proposed work

� Deterioration of surrounding environmental conditions due to rapid urban population growth, commercial and industrial activity, and increased waste generation to the point that both manmade and natural systems are overloaded and the capacities to manage these systems are overwhelmed?

√ Site is proposed for Tourism purpose not for residential area

� Degradation of land and ecosystems (e.g. loss of wetlands and wild lands, coastal zones, watersheds and forests)?

√ Present land is bare open land

� Dislocation or involuntary resettlement of people

√ N/A

� Degradation of cultural property, and loss of cultural heritage and tourism revenues?

√ N/A

� Occupation of low-laying lands, floodplains and steep hillsides by squatters and low-income groups, and their exposure to increased health hazards and risks due to pollution industries?

√ N/A

� Air pollution due to urban emissions? √ There is no major excavation or structure are proposed which may cause urban emission

� Social conflicts between construction workers from other areas and local workers?

√ Probability of occurrence is less

� Road blocking and temporary flooding due to land excavation during rainy season?

√ Mitigation measure to be addressed to protect soil erosion and further flooding.

� Noise and dust from construction activities?

√ The proposed work is preparation of tourism facility so amplitude of noise and dust from construction activities will negligible.

� Traffic disturbances due to construction material transport and wastes?

√ No major transported materials are required. Impact on activity will negligible

� Temporary silt runoff due to construction?

√ Mitigation measure to be addressed to protect silt runoff

� Hazards to public health due to ambient, household and occupational pollution, thermal inversion, and smog formation?

√ No major Impact is addressed , as land is free of habitation

� Water depletion and/or degradation? √ No Impact is found

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SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS

� Overpaying of ground water, leading to land subsidence, lowered ground water table, and salinization?

√ N/A

� Contamination of surface and ground waters due to improper waste disposal?

√ N/A

� Pollution of receiving waters resulting in amenity losses, fisheries and marine resource depletion, and health problems?

√ N/A