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GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

OFFICE OF THE PROJECT DIRECTOR STATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT

WEST BENGAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED

(A GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL UNDERTAKING)

PARIBAHAN BHABAN - II, TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

E.M. BYE PASS & RASH BEHARI CONNECTOR INTERSECTION (C.S.T.C. KASBA DEPOT COMPOUND)

KOLKATA - 700 107

CIN: U63090WB1996SGC081274

E-mail: wbtidc@yahoo.com TEL. NO. 2442-9081 / 9082 FAX. NO. 2442-9082

No. WBLTIP/2019/EOI/033 Dated: 05.11.2019

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INETREST CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRM SELECTION

(ONLINE SUBMISSION OF EOI)

INDIA

WEST BENGAL LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: Applied for

Assignment Title: STUDY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATION OF INTEGRATED STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (ISDP) FOR INLAND WATER TRANSPORT IN WEST BENGAL

REFERENCE NO.:WBLTIP/2019/EOI/033

The Government of West Bengal (GoWB) through the Government of India has applied for a loan from the

World Bank (WB) for implementation of the West Bengal Logistics and Transport Improvement Project

(WBLTIP The WBTIDCL now intends to apply a portion of the loan for hiring a Service Provider firm for

following consultancy services:

1. STUDY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PREPARATION OF INTEGRATED STRATEGIC

DEVELOPMENT PLAN (ISDP) FOR INLAND WATER TRANSPORT IN WEST BENGAL

The State Project Director (SPD), WBTIDCL at State Project Management Unit, WBTIDCL, Transport

Department, Paribahan Bhaban-II, CSTC Complex-Ground Floor), Kolkata- 700107, West Bengal, India. Tel No.

033-24429081/82 e-mail: wbtidc@yahoo.com now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate

their interest in providing the Services, latest by 15th November, 2019.

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1. The State Project Director (SPD), WBTIDCL now invites eligible consulting firms (“Consultants”) to indicate

their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that

they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services as indicated in the Draft

Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment.

The shortlisting criteria are: - The firm should -

a) Have been in business for at least last five (05) years.

b) Have proven experience of successfully completed at least 2 similar assignments in the last 5 years

c) Have an average annual turnover of Rs. 20.00 crore in the last 3 financial years;

d) Have technical and managerial capability to undertake the assignment.

2. The lists of documents to be submitted along with EOI are (Expression of Interest shall not be more than total

60 pages): -

a) Name, address, e-mail, telephone along with a note on the Ownership and organizational structure

& core business area of the consulting firm;

b) Document (s) to demonstrate that the firm is in the business for the last 5 years;

c) Document (s) relating to details of Similar Assignments executed during the last 5 years supported by

completion or acceptance certificate(s);

d) Certificate from the statutory auditors/Chartered Accountant stating the year wise annual turnover

during each of the last 3 financial years.

e) A short write-up on technical and managerial capability of the firm (key personnel would not be

evaluated at this stage and hence CVs shall not be submitted).

f) A hard copy of the EOI should also be submitted in the office of WBTIDC Ltd.

3. The consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost-based Selection (QCBS) method

pursuant to the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers; Procurement of Goods, Works,

Non-Consulting & Consulting Services, July 2016”, available at www.worldbank.org. Attention of the interested

agencies is drawn to paragraph 3.14 of the said Regulations relating to the Conflict of Interest.

4. Consultancy firms may associate with other firms [excluding not-for-profit organizations (such as NGOs, and

universities)] in the form of a joint venture (JV) or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications. However,

nature of association i.e. whether JV or Sub-Consultant, must be clearly mentioned in the Expression of Interest.

5. Interested Consultancy Firms/ Agencies must submit their EOIs in English language through

https://wbtenders.gov.in

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Date & Time Schedule: -

Particulars Date & Time

1. Date of Publishing EOI 05.11.2019

2. Download Start Date 05.11.2019

3. EOI Submission/Upload Start Date 06.11.2019 9.00 AM

4. EOI Submission/Upload End Date 15.11.2019 12:00PM

5. Date of Opening of EOI 15.11.2019 1.00 PM

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(Amitabha Sengupta)

Special Secretary, Transport Dept, GoWB & Project Director

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INTEGRATED STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN (ISDP) FOR

INLAND WATER TRANSPORT IN WEST BENGAL

TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. BACKGROUND

1.1. The Government of India (GOI) has set an ambitious target of transforming 101 rivers into efficient

waterways and to become a competitive alternate to road and rail transportation across the country. Out of the designated 4,500 kilometres of waterways, Ganga or National Waterway1 is the longest (1620 km) spanning from Uttar Pradesh in the West to West Bengal in the East. To drive economic growth and boost prosperity, the Government put ‘top-most priority’ to upgrade the inland waterways with a focus on river Ganga. However, India’s inland waterway share in the modal mix is insignificant. GoI and the Inland Waterway Authority (IWAI) have identified river transport as an under-levered component of connectivity, and Inland Water Transport (IWT) has the potential to become a major transport mode.

1.2. The freight transport volumes that is currently handled by IWT is less than 1% of the total inland cargos in India. Efforts are needed for specific stretches along the eastern corridor to handle the increasing freight and passenger traffic. With the development of the Eastern Dedicated Freight

Corridor (EDFC) and National Waterways 1 (NW1) project – Jal Marg Vikas – container and goods traffic at the ports of Kolkata and Haldia are projected to increase significantly. The end points of both these mega projects meet in Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA).

1.3. KMA is the regional gateway to freight flow in Eastern India. Kolkata is a highly urbanized metropolitan area that has been facing a rapid increase in freight and passenger traffic. Infrastructure development is necessary to cope with this increase, but has run up against important limitations linked to lack of space, limited bridge connection over the Hooghly river, poor integration among various modes of transportation inside KMA and decreasing share in public transportation (increasing use of private vehicles) and environmental constraints. Lacking a spatial strategy, the resulting congestion in the city is contributing to large inefficiencies in passenger and freight flow in KMA, restricting market access as well as port access for EXIM (export-import) and domestic traffic. The inefficient flow of freight is adversely impacting the growth of the logistics sector in West Bengal. This inefficiency in passenger and freight movement within the KMA is leaving negative impacts on the economic competitiveness and sustainable growth in the region. The Hooghly river, a defining feature of KMA, is currently acting more as a barrier to access than an enabler. Considering the strategic location of Kolkata, and the unique situation of the port in the centre of the city, the severity of the mobility issues in KMA calls for a total reconsideration of urban mobility for both cargoes and citizens.

1.4. For Kolkata and its surrounding areas, the ferry services are provided by both the private and public sectors. Quality of the service provided by the private sector varies in quality; some of the demand is met by the informal sector operating traditional-poorly build ferries without supporting infrastructure. There are two public ferry operators: The West Bengal Transport Corporation

(WBSTC), and a state government company specialized in urban road and rail transport, together with Hooghly Nadi Jalapath Paribahan Samabay Samity Limited (HNJPSSL), a non-profit

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organization for inland water transport in KMA and they have been operating passenger ferry services on 30 routes. For ferries and boats, terminal facilities and navigational aids are insufficient, and, in many cases, both are absent.

1.5. A recent estimate by the State Government indicated that a good deal of passenger movements, about 0.5-0.6 million (in 2018) have taken place by ferry between the east and west banks of the river system as there are not many trans-river bridges. Adequate movements of freight are also evident between the two banks at peak hours of any weekday, at least four times daily, and 50 of these trading points are considered major ones. About 600 tonnes of goods are ferried on an average weekday between the two banks of the river. However, the existing facilities are inadequate and unsafe for passenger commute and goods movement.

1.6. In this backdrop, the Government of West Bengal is receiving support from the World Bank to develop a comprehensive water transport strategy for better integration of various transport modes and system upgrade to enhance accessibility through river transport. The proposed Project aims to reduce accessibility constraints in Kolkata by strengthening institutional coordination and capacity, investment prioritization, and infrastructure interventions. The project will support catalytic investments to create and nurture the nascent river transport market for freight and passengers, leverage private sector participation and demonstrate the potential of river transport. By creating alternate corridors for goods and passenger movement, the IWT investment will contribute significantly to realizing the above benefits. More broadly, the project will seek to enhance West Bengal spatial development and create facilities to decongest and improve accessibility through a better IWT, enable more efficient movement of passengers and cargoes, create new jobs and increase welfare in the State of West Bengal. The Government of West Bengal wishes to transform the quality of inland water transport services and integrate high quality passenger and vehicle ferry services, and inland water freight transport into West Bengal’s wider transport network system.

1.7. The proposed study area includes six most populous districts of Southern West Bengal: Howrah, Hooghly, East Midnapur, South and North 24 Parganas and Kolkata. About 40 million people which is 50% of the population of the state, spread linearly on both side of the river. Two of these districts share important international border with Bangladesh. The area includes two docks: (i) the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), which has good prospects to handle imported vegetable oil, limestone, and coal such as Coking coal non-coking/steam coal, for nearby steel1 and power2 plants. Besides, HDC is suitably located to handle thermal coal and iron ore originating from the states of Jharkhand and Orissa. (ii) Kolkata Dock (KDS) handles mainly container cargoes, food grains as pulse/peas, fly ash and fertilizers in dry and break-bulk cargo and liquid bulk. The study will particular focus on the Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA), where most the project investments will take place.

2. OBJECTIVE

2.1. The primary objective of the study is to prepare an Integrated Strategic Development Plan (ISDP) for IWT in West Bengal to guide the sustainable development of the inland water transport sector in India’s West Bengal State till 2035. This will include a Vision for the IWT sector development till 2035 and the physical investments (whether from public or private sources), for which a pre-feasibility and a feasibility study are required to be carried out for activities to be financed under the

scope of the proposed West Bengal Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (TLDSP).

1 SAIL AT DURGAPUR, BOKARO AND ROURKELA; IISCO AT BURNPUR; TATA STEEL AT JAMSHEDPUR

2 NTPC AT FARAKKA AND KAHALGAON; CESC AT BUDGE BUDGE

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2.2. Summary of Tasks: An internationally recognized Consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:

To provide an assessment of current and projected demand in IWT/ ferry traffic covering West

Bengal, including vehicle ferry services, passenger commuting, cargo and freight transport, for different growth scenarios (optimistic, normal, pessimistic) for a defined forecasting period;

To review and incorporate the findings of “FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR INLAND WATER TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT IN KMA”, undertaken under the West Bengal TLSDP Project for KMA. Focus areas for the study include – Demand assessment of IWT Traffic, approaches to improve modal share of IWT Traffic, evaluation of key Ferry Ghats for investment, optimum vessel fleet requirement, preliminary social assessment, IWT Environment sustainability plan, funding and financing arrangements for terminal and ferry operations.

Overall, to present a State-wide comprehensive and pragmatic vision for the IWT sector

development up to 2035, based on extensive data and facts analysis, and consistent with current and projected demand, the expected financing capacity of the State, cost-recovery from charges, and indicating clearly opportunities for private finance for both service provision and infrastructure;

To review and assess the existing condition of the IWT infrastructure and services in identified

study area (ref: Para 1.7) and carry out a detailed assessment and gap analysis of the ports/ ferry terminals/ ghats, multimodal/intermodal transportation infrastructure for hinterland accessibility, IWT fleet composition, condition and demand assessment., first-mile and last-mile connectivity, navigation aids and IT services, and the main channel managed by the IWAI;

To identify necessary interventions by section to facilitate a mode switch to IWT by section, if

shown to be viable, in terms of physical infrastructure, dredging, access, landing, storage and handling facilities, and vessel services, scheduling, type and number, access and landing facilities, determining unit prices and costs from other projects such as the National Waterway 1 in similar conditions;

To identify the key Ferry Ghats for investments in the identified study area (ref: para 1.7) (major nodes are already identified by IWAI based on location and passenger/goods traffic), including a fast track assessment and feasibility study of the passenger Ferry Ghats / landing points and related infrastructure improvement (including those serving Ro-Ro vessels) pre-identified or jointly identified by the West Bengal Government for modernization. Expert consultant will be engaged to identify and to propose the required investments with cost estimates for the development of the IWT sector in KMA, for the short term (5 years) 2020 -2025, for the medium term 2025-2030, and for the longer term between 2030-2035 (indicating sources of funding and cost recovery);

To undertake feasibility study and prioritization of the investments proposed in task (vi) for

inclusion in the scope of the West Bengal Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (TLDSP), with extensive consultation of all key project stakeholders. This study may include a Technical Study focusing onmulti-modal station area plans to ensure improved accessibility and time savings for commuters and freight, economic and financial viability study with switching values, a formal risk and sensitivity analysis, and an indication as to the

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potential contribution of the public and private sector in the financing, implementation and operation stages.

The Consultant undertaking the Integrated Strategy Development Plan (ISDP) would:

1. Coordinate with the Consultant undertaking the elaboration of the Institutional Strengthening,

Reform, and Business Planning study (ISBP), to ensure alignment of the IWT Institutional aspects with the IWT Sector Strategy. ISBP Detailed scope is referred to in the Annexes.

2. Coordinate with the Consultants undertaking the elaboration of the Environmental Assessment

(EA) studies and the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for proposed investments, to ensure their analysis and recommendations are fully incorporated into the planning and design of investments. Detailed scope of the ESMF is referred to in the Annexes.

3. Deliver the Investment Strategy and Feasibility studies for West Bengal IWT sector for the identified study area ( ref: para 1.7) with focus on freight transport movement, as well as passenger and passenger related ferries, as harmonized but separate modules.

2.3. A detailed description of the individual tasks to be carried out by the Consultant is given in the following section.

3. SCOPE OF THE STUDY

3.1. The scope of study consists of the following main tasks and sub-tasks: (add details of the current projects)

Note: The development of the strategy and Feasibility Studies for IWT will involve an extensive primary

survey, supplemented by credible secondary inputs wherever feasible and jointly approved and agreed by

the Clients and the World Bank Team. The product will be focused on the Inland Water Transportation in

the “identified Study Area”, with an emphasis on the KMA.”

A. Detailed Review and Analysis of West Bengal IWT Sector

The Consultant will be expected to undertake a detailed review of the condition / capacity of the IWT infrastructure assets and services, and compliance with applicable international technical standards and norms.

Task A.1 – Current Demand and demand forecast for IWT sector: This task involves assessment of baseline demand (passenger and freight) for IWT ascertained through primary research and the preparation of robust demand forecast for a defined base year (2018), and the target year of 2035; and intermediate years 2025 and 2030.

It should present the demand for IWT transport in its broader transport context by main market segment including reliable cost and time estimates for the movement of consignments by different modes for different origin destinations, by time of the year, through the logistics chain (including origin or points of transshipment, delivery to warehouses or local markets/manufacturing plants, and destination or final consumption point). Consultant should maintain a stock take of the supply chain and for each segment within the chain, the consultant is expected to collect information on required time and freight tariffs charged by operators, and examine the cost of operations for operators and the related constraints (like local toll/tax, GSD and documentation or insurance) for the different alternatives. For passenger services it should include gender disaggregated feedback on service performance.

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The employed model should be defined using commercially produced software, and the procurement of necessary licenses for the Transport Department to take over the model should be included in the proposal of the Consultant. Alternatively, the Consultant may use the software already utilized by “Feasibility Study” Consultants in project preparation stage. Traffic forecasts should be based on a series of simple, but reasonable traffic demand analyses and assumptions for each traffic type and transport mode for three future growth scenarios (optimistic, normal, pessimistic) on mutual agreement with WBTIDC. The model should be able to accommodate existing IWT system and usage patterns, be in coordination with the Transport Department and KoPT’s current operations as well as changes to be made in the future. For example, the model should be able to accommodate new IWT terminals / services, vessel routes, frequency, or fares and analyze the consequence of changes in those parameters. The model should be able to disaggregate the travel pattern of different income groups, and test outcomes of various policy and infrastructure interventions on the modal split. The model will allow estimates of maximum potential for the modal share of IWT traffic.

Task A.2 – Review of Current Condition of IWT Infrastructure and Services and Gap Analysis. The review is expected to include a detailed analysis of the existing IWT infrastructure and services at all levels to ascertain current characteristics, condition, performance, suitability and needs and to identify the gaps to meet the projected demand. The review is expected to cover the fleet composition, service routings, service levels by type of vessel, ports, ferry terminals, channels to the ports and ferry terminals, first and last mile connectivity, navigation aids and night navigation, and the main channels and routes currently managed by several entities. This covers public and private stakeholders, and freight and passenger markets. It should give a recommendation on the best way to organize the infrastructure assets, including an analysis of the required interface / intermodal mechanism between the different modes and users.

Task A.3 – Review of Accessibility to IWT Infrastructure and Services. This task is expected to review and evaluate the level of hinterland accessibility of IWT users like passengers, freight operators and transporters, to the IWT terminals. Among others, the task should be able to - reveal the extant gaps in access to IWT terminals for these areas; comparison of IWT versus other modes of transport in terms of travel time / cost / availability/ mode available to reach basic facilities such as health, education, employment, markets etc.

Task A.4 – Review and incorporate the findings of “FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR INLAND WATER TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT IN KMA”, undertaken under the West Bengal TLSDP Project for KMA. Focus areas for the study to be incorporated in wider TLSDP context, includes – (a)Review of the current pricing and financing and funding

management of the IWT sector; (b) Improved Safety in IWT; (c) Environmental

sustainability of IWT sector; (d) Detailed Review of the Institutional Framework for Private Finance

B. The IWT Sector Capacity and Vision

Task B.1 – Review “The IWT Sector Development” tasks carried out under

“FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR INLAND WATER TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT IN KMA”, undertaken under the West Bengal TLSDP Project for KMA and incorporate the findings as applicable to the identified project area.

Task B.2 – Vision for IWT Sector Development: Utilizing all relevant information, the demand projections and the institutional framework for private finance, the Consultant will propose a Vision that aims to improve quality, efficiency, and adequacy of water transport services and port

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performance in a draft Integrated Strategy Development Plan (ISDP) for discussion with state government/counterparts and stakeholders. The Vision will include performance indicators, logistics infrastructure gaps and congestion parameters and accessibility indicators. The focus of the ISDP is to enlist the recommendations on various infrastructure and policy interventions required to establish an economically viable network with a framework of potential growth and expansion of the transport system, and incentives to facilitate modal shift to waterways. This ISDP is expected to cover inter alia improvements in IWT management and operations, infrastructure, improved regulatory and funding regime efficiency and a sustainable business environment. The recommendations should cover the requirements for construction of IWT fleet, establishing higher fleet standards and cleaner technologies, together with high levels of operational performance and enhanced environmental management. The recommendations should include options in all necessary areas, if shown to be viable, in terms of physical infrastructure, dredging, access, landing, storage and handling facilities, and vessel services. It should include unit prices and costs from other projects in similar conditions. The recommendations will be benchmarked international and national good practices.The recommendations should be developed with a view to encourage investment in the industry and should be in compliance with international waterways agreements.

Task B.3 – Possible Modal Share Changes to Boost IWT Demand: Based on the demand forecast (as given in A.1), the consultant is expected to assess and incorporate the current passenger / commodity type and different transport links that can be shifted to IWT mode in the Vision. The challenges for achieving the potential of passenger and freight on the IWT corridor should be analysed, and solutions to mitigate the challenges be proposed. This could include issues of increasing service connectivity and reliability, terminal-hinterland connectivity, cargo consolidation, customs/ approval processes, increasing IWT passenger convenience etc. This would be used as basis for IWT investment at later stage. The impact of the two scenarios (with the Vision, or business as usual) will be presented in quantified terms.

Task B.4 – IWT Sustainability Plan: Building on the Vision for IWT Sector Development, and the analysis of environmental sustainability of the sector developed under task A.4, propose a plan to enhance environmental sustainability of the IWT sector in West Bengal. Specific activities may include, for example: (a) proposed policy reforms, incentive schemes and investments/subsidies for promoting lower carbon transport modes and routes in a multimodal context; (b) adoption of greener /more efficient technologies for vessels (including cleaner fuels like CNG, sewage treatment systems, solar lighting, waste compressors, energy efficiency design improvements, etc); (c) measures to increase the carbon efficiency of existing IWT users, such as by reducing travel time on the road (road miles) through more direct connections and efficient supply chain management through logistics consolidation facilities; (d) measures to improve waste effluent management and introduce green technologies at ports and terminals; environmental awareness campaigns and training programs; etc. The strategy should also outline recommendations to address capacity gaps and regulatory/institutional barriers (including on institutional coordination) for effective implementation of the proposed actions. Provide initial cost estimates and potential funding streams. Conduct a detailed environmental feasibility assessment of the highest priority activities, including a calculation of potential GHG emissions reduction benefits.

Task C.5 – Investment Plan and Financing: development of full Investment plan for financing the vision including strategy for mobilizing financing.

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C. Development of Final Action Plan and Investment Options

Task C.1 – Action Plan: The draft ISDP, after discussion with representatives of the WBTIDC and the World Bank, will be developed into a detailed Action Plan with specific phases for each activity with key parameters, methodology for all activities, setting out timelines/timetables, responsibilities and implementation mechanisms. The Action Plan should ensure continued performance of functions while the current institutional framework is gradually improved. The Consultant will also identify necessary legal changes to affect the reforms. This Action Plan should include all infrastructure and policy actions required, as well as any engagements with the private sector to increase private investments.

Criteria should be developed under this consultancy to guide the selection of actions. The criteria will ensure that the infrastructure improvements / designs will adopt a ‘working with nature’ approach in which Project objectives are satisfied in a way that prioritizes the natural ecosystem (e.g. limit dredging, utilize portable / modular infrastructure design adaptation for landing stations to enhance climate change resiliency, low draft vessel designs, etc.). The developments would offer opportunities for ecotourism development, rejuvenating the river waterfront and integrating quality ferry terminals into Kolkata’s urban fabric.

Task C.2 – Investment Plan and Financing: As part of the Action Plan, the Consultant will also prepare a detailed investment plan, highlighting the priority investment projects for the short term 2018-2025, which should be taken up under the proposed West Bengal Transport and Logistics Improvement Project, for the medium term 2025-2030, and for the long term between 2030-2035. The investment plan will set out activity phase specific timelines/timetables, responsibilities and mechanisms, based on the demand forecasts and an assessment of financing options and funding resources to service the financing.

D. Feasibility Studies for the West Bengal Transport and Logistics Improvement Project

The Consultant will present and agree with the WBTIDC and the World Bank, on a priority list of investment (for the amount of about US$100 million) to be financed under the West Bengal Transport and Logistics Improvement Project from the list of available investment options. To this end, the consultant will undertake a Feasibility Analysis, including an assessment of the economic, financial, technical, social including gender, trade and

environmental implications for the selected project. This study may include a Technical Study focusing onmulti-modal station area plans to ensure improved accessibility and time savings for commuters and freight.

TaskD.1 – Carry out additional data collection and engineering surveys (if deemed necessary from previous tasks);

Task D.2 – Engineering survey, preliminary concept design of alternative improvement

options as per World Bank’s requirements.

Task D.3 – Environmental health and safety (EHS) screening, alternatives analysis, and

reflection of EHS measures into engineering designs / cost estimations. This shall include the following: (Note: these tasks will require coordination with a separate, independent EIA consultancy to be contracted in parallel, to be facilitated by WBTIDC. If analysis and conclusions about major environmental issues, potential costs/benefits, and details of

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mitigation measures to reflect in designs and cost estimates differ across the two firms, WBTIDC may instruct the Consultant to reflect the findings of the independent firm.)

a. Carry out initial screening and assemble and review information on sensitive environmental features which could be affected, and potential major environmental constraints, impacts, health and safety risks, or other related critical issues as well as opportunities (including to enhance low-carbon potential) with respect to the proposed investments.

b. Analyse alternatives to individual potential investments, including the “no project” / no investment alternative, from an EHS perspective. Identify potential alternative designs, locations, technologies or approaches to meeting the objectives of the ISDP and Action Plan and contrast them in terms of their relative potential environmental impacts and benefits. Identify major required mitigation measures, and develop initial cost estimates for environmental, health and safety mitigation and management, as well as potential cost savings associated with adoption of environmental enhancement measures (including sustainability measures recommended in the IWT Sustainability Plan) and factor them into the economic feasibility and financing assessments for specific proposed investments. The final Investment Plan and feasibility study shall reflect this analysis in its recommendations for investment scope and design under the Project and provide justification if the environmentally preferred option is not adopted.

c. Ensure that final engineering studies, including preliminary designs, drawings and cost estimates, reflect EHS mitigation and enhancement measures as required as per World Bank Safeguard Policies as well as all national and state environmental, health and safety legislation.

TaskE.4 –Preliminary Social Assessment (Screening and Scoping). In case it is established that RFCTLAR&R, Act 2013 is not applicable to the sub-project, the consultant will carry out detailed social screening, data on hotspots, include, realistic estimates on impact of government land to be transferred, any informal settlements, estimate cost for resettlement and transfer of government land. If the RFCTLAR&R Act is applicable, then it must incorporate findings from the SIA studies carried out concurrently and incorporate in the feasibility study. In addition, it will incorporate recommendation from Gender and trade study on accessibility and suggested intervention to enhance trade at terminals.

Preliminary Social Assessment for each ferry infrastructure facility i.e. terminals, landing ghats, access, and findings to be integrated in the feasibility, preliminary design and detailed design for each alternate site. Preliminary Social Assessment will cover demographic, social and economic profile of likely adversely impacted, land holding including estimate of land to be acquired and enumerate structures and typology, estimate of affected household, estimate of displaced household, estimate fisher-folk households that may be adversely affected by increase in passenger ferries, consultation, institutional capacity, resettlement and rehabilitation, legal and policy framework and budget. It should incorporate application of Right to Fair and Transparent Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (Henceforth called the Act) and compliance with World Bank Social Safeguard Operational Policies 4.10 and 4.12. Data will be collected on application, which will be geo-referenced including the consultations, assets etc. for which a workflow will be prepared to develop application as part of the Inception report. Analyse the secondary data on health and educational services and impact of lack of services i.e. infant mortality, maternal health, death rate at child birth, school dropout rate, etc. on inhabitants of islands and in upper West Bengal.

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In case it is established that RFCTLAR&R Act is applicable then similar information needs to be collected from the SIA consultant.

The outcome of the feasibility study with the various options identified, master plan and preliminary design options, comparison of options in terms of technical, social, environmental and economic aspects shall be presented to the client. Output will be Preliminary Social Assessment (screening & scoping report) which will establish applicability of the Act 2013 and comply with OP/BP 4.10 and 4.12 and broad action plans. It should also reflect the findings from the Gender and trade study.

TaskE.5 – Economic/ financial analysis of the studied alternatives. The Consultant will undertake an economic and financial assessment of the proposed component to ensure the identification and selection of the most economically efficient options and to ensure that the proposed investments can reach an acceptable NPV, IRR and EIRR. The analysis will include switching value analysis, sensitivity analysis, and risk analysis. The Consultant should also indicate whether these alternatives are appropriate for (i) private sector financing; (ii) public-private sector financing; or (iii) public sector financing, and consistent with the current and projected financing capacity of the State. In case of financially unviable projects, the amount of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) required to make the project financially viable to be stated.

The priority list of investment specified above would include terminal feasibility study of select terminals /ghats / landing points. The feasibility study report would form key inputs for the terminal design consultants. This should include the feasibility study of the passenger Ferry Ghats / landing points pre-identified or jointly identified by the West Bengal Government for modernization and infrastructure improvement on priority.

This activity is expected to require the following tasks:

a) Estimation of the economic internal rate of return (EIRR) and the economic net present value (ENPV) for all identified alternatives, compared to the identified “do- minimum” alternative using a standard cost/benefit methodology and a 20-year appraisal period. Costs and benefits should be expressed in constant prices (base year price), but growth in the real value of time should be included;

b) Economic costs and benefits should be shadow-priced as appropriate to reflect local conditions, e.g. labour costs, value of time, vehicle costs and maintenance practices;

c) The study will estimate the financial internal rate of return (FIRR) and financial net present value (FNPV) for all identified alternatives based on generating revenue through fares and port charges, using a standard investment appraisal methodology and a 20-year period. Costs and benefits will be expressed in current prices in the financial analysis;

d) Included in the study must be an indication of the area of land and property that must be expropriated. The Consultant will be responsible for securing information on prevailing compensation rates for land and the different types of buildings;

e) The possibility of alternative designs for facilities and vessels, different construction and rehabilitation options, should be investigated, taking into consideration capital and recurrent costs and relevant economic rates of return, as well as appropriate shipping and port technology covering roll-on roll-off (RORO), lift-on lift-off (LOLO) options as influenced by the dynamics in the transport market;

f) The estimate of future economic benefits should principally rely on operating cost and unit cost savings and time savings (where assumptions about the value of time used and real growth in the value over time should be made explicit); and

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g) The Consultant will carry out formal risk and sensitivity analyses on the parameters that are estimated with the greatest uncertainty, e.g. traffic and travel time forecasts, cost estimates, etc. The Consultant will calculate the switching values of critical parameters.

The Financial Analysis is also expected to inform on the following aspects of potential private operation:

a) Technical definition of the project and the distribution of scope of work among the parties involved;

b) Discussion on costs (direct and indirect) and assumptions made on cost estimates; c) Discussion on revenue and assumptions made on revenue estimates; d) Options for potential Public Private Partnerships; e) Proposed PPP project structure and viable sources of funding - for the vessel operator,

given the public service element of improving connectivity, Public Service Obligations, and appropriate compensation should be considered;

f) Payment mechanism.

4. EXPECTED TIMING AND DELIVERABLES FOR THE STUDY

4.1. It is envisaged that the study will be undertaken in accordance with the following timetable and deliverables:

Activities Date

Inception Report Contract signing + 4 weeks

Monthly Progress Reports Every four weeks

Interim report with West Bengal IWT Investment Plan Contract Signing + 12 Weeks

West Bengal IWT Investment Plan + Feasibility Assessment

Draft Final Report & Workshop with stakeholders

Contract Signing + 20 Weeks

Integrated Draft Report Contract Signing + 24 Weeks

Draft Report with comments from the Client and the

Bank incorporated

Draft Final Report & Workshop with stakeholders

Contract Signing + 28 Weeks

FINAL REPORT Contract Signing + 32 Weeks

4.2. During the work, the Consultant will prepare brief monthly progress reports on the status of the project, including progress, any problems encountered and identified solutions, and proposed activities for the current month. These reports will be submitted in soft copy both to the WBTIDC and the World Bank by the 5th of each subsequent month.

4.3. The Consultant is expected to hold a workshop at each stage to discuss the contents of the draft report for each of the module with all key stakeholders in the sector. Comments on the latter will be

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provided within three weeks of the workshop, after which the Consultant will have two weeks to incorporate the comments into the final version of the Report.

4.4. The Consultant will prepare all reports in English. The monthly reports are acceptable in soft copy only and should be sent to the WBTIDC. All the reports should be submitted both in hard and soft copy to the WBTIDC and the World Bank (6 hard copies to WBTIDC, 2 hard copies to World Bank office in Delhi). All reports shall be prepared and submitted in English, in soft copy only, in MS Word format. Copyright for the report, model content, and spreadsheets and all contents therein will lie with the Client.

5. RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR THE STUDY

5.1. The assignment is intended to be undertaken by a very experienced and high-quality firm (or a consortia) of consulting engineers, transport planners and PPP experts, familiar with the transport sector internationally, and with considerable experience of the production of national transport strategies in developing countries. Experience and knowledge of transport and logistics issues in in the IWT sector in the South Asia Region would be an advantage.

5.2. The Consultant should propose an appropriate team composition for the study, but it is likely to require a mix of international and local Consultants with substantial international and developing country experience (South Asian Region is an advantage) in a wide range of transport sector studies, and advanced multi-disciplinary skills in a range of areas. The team should comprise the following:

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Title Qualifications/Experience

Team Leader

• Master’s degree in Transport Planning/Transport Engineering

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in management consultancy operations, delivery and oversight, with broad knowledge of transport issue and specialist knowledge of waterways transport

Transport

Economist

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration or equivalent

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in relevant management consultancy assignments in demand modeling, econometric modeling, integrated transportation and land use models, transport demand analysis, vehicle operating costs, total transportation costs and economic evaluation. Experience on project benefit evaluation and monitoring is also important.

Structural

Engineer

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering with Graduation in Civil Engineering.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience instructural engineering, design andsupervisionof construction of buildings, ports, terminal structures with experience of executing 2 works of similar nature and complexity.

Naval Architect

• Graduate in Naval Architecture

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in design of similar infrastructure / ports / terminals as project planner/designer with experience of executing 2 works of similar nature and complexity.

Terminal Planner

• Post graduate Civil Engineering/Architecture degree

• An expert with minimum of 10 years of experience in river port terminal planning and design with good knowledge of national and international best practices

PPP/ Private

Finance Specialist

• MBA (Finance)/CA/Company Secretary

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in relevant management consultancy assignments with an experience of executing 2 works of similar nature and complexity

Port/Waterways

Specialist

• Master’s degree or equivalent in IWT Engineering/specialization in Transportation and Logistics

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in development projects in Inland water transport sector and proven knowledge of IWT sector policy administration, industry regulations and IWT operations.

Urban Planning

Specialist

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Urban Planning/specialization in Physical Planning

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in development of urban and/or regional plans and proven knowledge of urban development policy administration, transport and waterfront development.

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Environmental

specialist

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Sciences and/or Environmental Management

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in conducting Environmental Impact Assessment of projects in the IWT sector and knowledge of national and World Bank environmental policies, regulations and standards that may apply to IWT investments, as well as environmental sustainability and efficiency good practices for the IWT sector.

Social Development

specialist

• Master’s degree or equivalent in appropriate social discipline (Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work etc.)

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Social Impact Assessment of projects in the IWT sector and knowledge of national and World Bank social policies, regulations and standards that may apply to IWT investments, as well as social sustainability good practices for the IWT sector.

Procurement

Specialist

• Engineering/commerce graduate (preferably with postgraduate degree/diploma)

• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement of goods, works and consultancy services. Must have direct experience of applying the World Bank’s or other donor Procurement policies and guidelines and be able to reference examples of such experience.

5.3. The team should also have access to specialists with skills in: (a) gender/social specialist; (b) environment (additional as required); and (c) stakeholder engagement.

5.4. The Obligations of the Consultant. The Consultant shall make his own arrangements for all living accommodation, transportation, personal equipment such as computer or lap top and stationery. The nominated Team Leader will be expected to spend the majority of the assignment on location in Kolkata. All reports, minutes of meetings etc. shall be drafted by the Consultant. Circulation thereof shall be done by the WBTIDC.

5.5. The Obligations of the WBTIDC: The WBTIDC will make available to the Consultant all relevant reports and data in its possession and/or collected from agencies (if relevant), but the Consultant shall be fully responsible for the interpretation and use of the material in question as well as for the conversion of available data into a form that can be used in the system he sets up. The WBTIDC will provide an office for use by the Consultant for his assignment, as necessary. The WBTIDC will liaise as necessary with other government offices/authorities as required in order to facilitate the Consultant's work.

5.6. The Management of the Study: The primary point of contact for the Consultant will be Project Director WBSTC who will represent the project manager within the WBTIDC. He will form part of a steering committee to be established within WBTIDC, comprising representation from relevant Ministries, other relevant local agencies, and suitable public and private stakeholders. The Consultant will be expected to present the content of the monthly reports to the steering committee.

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Annex A: Map depicting KMA’s identified passenger ferry Landing points on the Hooghly

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Annex B: List of all ferry Ghats / landing points within the project Area

THE TABLE BELOW PROVIDES PRELIMINARY LIST OF POTENTIAL PROJECTS. THE LIST CAN BE

REVISED AND/OR EXPANDED BASED ON THE STUDIES CONDUCTED UNDER THIS TOR.

NAME STATUS JETTIES

NO. OF

PASSENGERS

BOTH WAYS

(APPROXIMATE

VALUE)

OWNERSHIP OF

AVAILABLE LAND

AROUND THE JETTIES

JETTIES SURVEYED – POTENTIAL INVESTMENTS ON WATER-SIDE TO IMPROVE CAPACITY

1 CHANDPAL

GHAT OPERATIO

NAL CHANDPAL -I

& II 10,000 KOLKATA PORT TRUST

2 HOWRAH

STATION

FERRY GHAT

OPERATIO

NAL HOWRAH

JETTIES- III &

IV

27,500 KOLKATA PORT TRUST

3 ARMENIAN

GHAT OPERATIO

NAL ARMENIAN 6000 KOLKATA PORT TRUST

4 JAGANNATH

GHAT NON-OPERATION

AL

NEW

CONSTRUCTIO

N

KOLKATA PORT TRUST

5 SOVABAZAR

GHAT OPERATIO

NAL SOVABAZAR

JETTY 500 KOLKATA PORT TRUST

6 AHIRITOLA

GHAT OPERATIO

NAL AHIRITOLA

JETTY 20,600 KOLKATA PORT TRUST

7 KONNAGAR

PANIHATI

SERVICE

OPERATIO

NAL KONNAGAR &

PANIHATI

JETTY

5,000 KONNAGAR

MUNICIPALITY ON THE

KONNAGAR SIDE. THE OTHER SIDE IS

UNDER PANIHATI

MUNICIPALITY

8 CHINSURAH

NAIHATI

SERVICE

OPERATIO

NAL CHINSURAH

& NAIHATI

JETTY

11,000 LAND ON THE

CHINSURAH SIDE IS

UDER PORT TRUST. LAND ON THE NAIHATI

SIDE IS UNDER NAIHATI

MUNICIPALITY.

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9 SHEORAPHULI

BARRACKPORE

SERVICE

OPERATIO

NAL SHEORAPHUL

Y JETTY &

BARRACKPOR

E JETTY

8,500 BAIDYABATI

MUNICAPALITY ON THE

SHEORAPHULI SIDE. BARRACKPORE

MUNICIPALITY ON THE

BARRACKPORE SIDE.

10 SHALIMAR

GHAT NON-OPERATION

AL

RAILWAY LAND

11 BALLY GHAT NON-OPERATION

AL

NEW

CONSTRUCTIO

N

BALLY MUNICIPALITY

12 SHIBPUR GHAT OPERATIO

NAL SHIBPUR

JETTY 3,250 KOLKATA PORT TRUST

13 HALISAHAR

JETTY OPERATIO

NAL HALISHAHAR

JETTY 1,650 SDLLRO

14 BANSBERIA

JETTY OPERATIO

NAL BANSBERIA

JETTY 1,470 ZILLA PARISHAD

15 RASHMONI

FERRY OPERATIO

NAL RASHMONI

FERRY 508 MUNICIPALITY

16 TITAGARH –BALLAVPARA

FERRY

OPERATIO

NAL TITAGARH

FERRY 2500 MUNICIPALITY

17 DHOBIGHAT

FERRY OPERATIO

NAL DHOBIGHAT

FERRY 11000 MUNICIPALITY

18 MANIRAMPUR

GHAT OPERATIO

NAL MANIRAMPUR

GHAT 6100 MUNICIPALITY

19 FULLESWAR

FERRY OPERATIO

NAL FULLESWAR

FERRY 850 ZILLA PARISHAD

20 GOURHATI

FERRY OPERATIO

NAL GOURHATI

FERRY 615 MUNICIPALITY

21 DEBITALA

FERRY OPERATIO

NAL DEBITALA

FERRY 950 MUNICIPALITY

22 NOORPUR

FERRY OPERATIO

NAL NOORPUR

FERRY 870 ZILLA PARISHAD

23 DONIPUR-GADIARA

FERRY

OPERATIO

NAL DONIPUR-GADIARA

FERRY

900 ZILLA PARISHAD

24 PANCHPARA-RAJAHAT

FERRY

OPERATIO

NAL PANCHPARA-RAJAHAT

FERRY

800 ZILLA PARISHAD

25 PODRA-PANCHPARA-

SANKRAIL

FERRY

OPERATIO

NAL PODRA-PANCHPARA-

SANKRAIL

FERRY

950 ZILLA PARISHAD

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RENOVATION OF JETTIES

26 OUTRAM

JETTY OPERATIO

NAL OUTRAM

JETTY RIVER SAFETY

OPERATION KOLKATA POLICE RIVER

TRAFFIC

27 HOWRAH

(WBTC)

JETTY

OPERATIO

NAL HOWRAH

WBTC JETTY 12,360

WBTIDCL

28 KHARDAH

JETTY OPERATIO

NAL KHARDAH

JETTY 4050 MUNICIPALITY

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Annex C: Categories of Potential Investments

Investmentsunder the framework are located within the Project area along the Hooghly river in the following municipalities: Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, andother municipalities within the study area. Within each municipality, specific subprojects will be selected, designed and constructed through the fund available under the World Bank loan.The selected subprojects should be in line with the sector vision and allow priority investments identified as part of such vision to be considered for the remaining investments. These might include, but not limited to:

a. Design and construction of priority terminals at busy crossings, urban, and rural areas. Number and locations of the terminals will be identified based on the various planned planning exercises, but they will be within the Kolkata Metropolitan Area.

b. Construction of new jetties and ancillary facilities for both freight and passengers c. Upgrade/rebuild existing passenger jetties where required d. Standard designs for modular and scalable infrastructure that can be adapted for other

urban and rural ferry terminals (Ghats) e. Ancillary infrastructure such as road access, pedestrian access to passenger jetties and

terminals, infrastructure within the area of selected Ghats and jetties, terminal buildings, and other amenities for the physically challenged, women, children, old, and infirm

f. Enhancing the maintenance workshops operated by WBSTC which might include investments in the physical structure of workshops and strengthening the operational capacity

g. Two roll on-roll off (Ro-Ro) Terminals in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area and the needed infrastructure within the selected areas. Infrastructure may include berthing and mooring structures and equipment, vehicle marshalling areas, on-off loading areas, linkspans and passenger boarding bridges, storage sites, and terminal buildings, including customs and border control facilities

h. Implementation of Institutional Strengthening and Business Planning study recommendations including:

i. Roadmaps for Organization Strengthening, Fiscal Strengthening, Transportation Planning Strengthening, Institutional Strengthening of Inland Water Operations

ii. Transport Department IT Modernization, scaling up GIS Asset Management System

iii. Support training and exposure visits to build capacity iv. Establishing and strengthening state-level Apex Planning Body for Logistics,

Transport and Spatial planning v. Strengthening Regional Research Institute established by Transport Department

into a Regional Centre of Excellence vi. Support establishment and implementation of comprehensive Inland Water

Transportation Safety Framework vii. Establishing and strengthening State River Police for IWT Enforcement

activities viii. Scaling up River Information System for state Inland Water Transport

ix. Environmental and social management capacity building i. Additional studies based on the findings of the technical studies and environmental and

social studies will be considered j. One Multimodal Logistics Hub on the western bank of the Hooghly River in the Project

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area, which will play a critical role in reducing congestion and improving freight flow. The hub is a freight-handling facility with various modes of transport access, warehouse and storage space, and facilities for material handling. This hub will be supported by transport and non-transport investments that generate local development opportunities and enhance multi-modality.

• Criteria should be developed under this consultancy to guide the selection process. The criteria will ensure that the infrastructure improvements / designs will adopt a ‘working with nature’ approach in which Project objectives are satisfied in a way that prioritizes the natural ecosystem (e.g. limit dredging, utilize portable / modular infrastructure design adaptation for landing stations to enhance climate change resiliency, low draft vessel designs, etc.). The developments would offer opportunities for ecotourism development, rejuvenating the river waterfront and integrating quality ferry terminals into Kolkata’s urban fabric.

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Annex D: List of studies and available data

Report Author Date of publication Link

1 Jaladhara – A State Scheme on Inland

Waterways

West Bengal Transport

Department

June 27, 2017 N/A

2 Report on Development of Waterways from

2011-18

TP&TE, WB Transport

Department

November 3, 2018 N/A

3 A Study to develop model RORO –

Infrastructure in West Bengal to Boost

Business

BCCI, Bengal Chambers

of Commerce &Industries

July 2018 N/A

4 Proposed Transport Infrastructure

Development works during the A/c year

2019-20

TP&TE, WB Transport

Department

N/A N/A

5 IWAI - DPR for Kaladan Multimodal Transit

Transport Project

CONCORDIA / Inland

Waterways Authority of

India

N/A N/A

6 IWAI - Detailed report on Kaladan Project –

Project Description with analysis of positive

and negative impact

ESSAR Projects India

Ltd/ IWAI

2013 N/A

7 KoPT - Feasibility study for setting up

Riverine Barge Jetty for handling flyash

Kolkata Port Trust N/A N/A

8 KoPT - Feasibility study for Floating

Riverine Barge Jetty with connecting road

and storage area

Kolkata Port Trust N/A N/A

10 KoPT - Feasibility study and DPR for

development of Oil Terminal at Haldia Dock

2 (PPP model)

Kolkata Port Trust N/A N/A

11 KoPT - Feasibility study on development of

RORO service from Balagarh, Mongol Island

Tata Consultancy

Services/ Kolkata Port

Trust

2019 N/A

12 Consultancy Services for Project Preparatory

and Definition Study for Development of

Ferry services on NW-1.

Inland Waterways

Authority of India

N/A N/A

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13 Consultant for IWT Sector Development

Strategy and Market Development Study for

Capacity Augmentation of National

Waterway- 1

Inland Waterways

Authority of India

N/A N/A

14 Asset Management & operational framework

development for NW-1

Inland Waterways

Authority of India

N/A N/A

15 Plan and Implementation support for

Commercialization of NW-1

Inland Waterways

Authority of India

N/A N/A

16 WBHDCL: Consultancy Services For

Formulation Of Baseline Master Plan For

Entire State Highway Network Of West

Bengal And Prioritization Studies

RITES with Aarvee

Associates

N/A N/A

17 Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor

(EDFC)Project feasibility report/ DPR –

Phase IV : Dankuni - Sonnagar (Funding

through PPP)

DFCCIL/RITES

IRG SYSTEMS SOUTH

ASIA PVT.LTD.

ABNAKI

INFRASTRUCTURE

APPLICATIONS &

INTEGRATED

DEVELOPMENT

PRIVATE LIMITED

N/A PPT Link

18 Railways plans for Kolkata Metropolitan

Area

Railways N/A N/A

19 Draft National Logistics Policy Ministry of Commerce &

Industry, India

February 5, 2019 Document link

20 Logistics Park Development and Promotion

Policy of West Bengal 2018

West Bengal Industrial

Development Corporation

2018 Document link

21 Study on Regional Industrial Development

for Howrah, Uluberia and Dankuni regional

industrial cluster

KPMG/FICCI Study ongoing/2019

22 Feasibility Study for ICP Petrapole – Phase I RITES/ Land Port

Authority of India

N/A

23 Annual Report 2017-18 of Land Port Land Port Authority of 2018 Report Link

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Authority of India Ltd India Ltd

24 Annual Report 2017-18 of Central

Warehousing Corporation Ltd

Central Warehousing

Corporation Ltd

2018 Report Link

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Annex E: Draft TOR for IWT of the Institutional Strengthening and Business Planning

(ISBP) Study

1. Background

River transport has been identified by the Government of India as an under-leveraged component of connectivity. West Bengal stands to benefit from better harnessing such potential and creating a replicable approach for other Indian states. The Transport Department of the Government of West Bengal, with the support of World Bank is implementing a Multisectoral Connectivity and Spatial Development Project – the West Bengal Transport and Logistics Improvement Project. The project would support catalytic investments to create and nurture the nascent river transport market for freight and passengers, leverage private sector participation and demonstrate the potential of water transport. One of the key outcomes of the project would be to support enhancement of Passenger and Freight Movement, through supporting infrastructure and building institutional capacity. The proposed World Bank project area includes the six most populous districts of Southern West Bengal: Howrah, Hooghly, East Midnapur, South and North 24 Parganas and Kolkata. Government of West Bengal has identified the West Bengal Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBTIDC) as the primary implementing agency for the project.

West Bengal Transport, Logistics and Spatial Development Project (TLSDP)

The West Bengal TLSDP Project Development Objectives are to: (a) strengthen the institutional capacity of state agencies for facilitating logistics (b) enhance strategic guidance and spatial development for investment prioritization; and (c) improve accessibility across the Hooghly River and its banks. The project comprises of the following components and sub-components:

1. Strengthening Institutional Capability for Facilitating Logistics

1.1 Technical Assistance on Institutional Strengthening and Business Planning

1.2 Creation of Logistics Council

1.3 Creation of Vessel Financing Facility (passenger and cargo)

2. Strategic Guidance for Investment Prioritization and Coordination.

2.1 Spatial Development Strategy

2.2 Comprehensive Mobility Plan

2.3 Logistics Action Plan

2.4 Technical Studies

3. Capacity Enhancement to Improve Efficient Movement of Freight and Passenger

3.1 Enhancing Passenger Movement

3.2 Multimodal Passenger Terminal Development

3.2 Facilitating Freight Flow 3.3 Multimodal Logistics Hub Development

The proposed project is a multisectoral activity and requires close coordination among the Government’s Transport, Commerce and Urban Departments. It will be imperative to strengthen the core institutional capacity of these key institutions, who will be the implementing agencies of

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the project. This will include strengthening the planning process, improving inter-agency decision-making, and supporting the modernization of the current IWT system. West Bengal Inland Water Transport institutional setup and operations

The Inland Water Transport (IWT) in West Bengal typically involves three State entities under Transport Department: (a) Inland Water Transport Directorate: IWT Directorate primarily functions as a Statutory

Authority towards regulating self-propelled and non-propelled vessels and certifying IWT

operators.

(b) West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC): WBTC undertakes the Planning and

Procurement Management of IWT Infrastructure and services. They include – Survey and

identification of Ghats for upgrade; Management of Jetties; Enforcement of IWT Safety;

Planning for IWT Infrastructure. Major revenue sources for WBTC are through operating

few strategic Ferry Service routes and rental income from ferries leased to Private sector.

(c) West Bengal Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited

(WBTIDCL):WBTIDCL was set up in 1997 under Transport Department, GoWB. The

company is a fully owned Government company that is controlled and administered by the

Transport Department, GoWB. WBTIDCL is involved in execution of certain Inland Water

Transport Development Schemes and is empowered to acquire assets already constructed by

STUs or Govt or any other statutory authority, for the purpose of improvement or

maintenance.

The State Transport Department’s involvement in Inland Water Transport Operations in the state of West Bengal, is mainly aligned to following activities:

I. Construction and Maintenance of Jetties, Pontoons and other IWT Infrastructure. II. Operating Ferry Services across selected routes.

III. Promoting Private Sector participation in IWT. The main recent initiatives undertaken by Transport Department are given as follows:

1. Jaladhara Scheme: The objective of this scheme is to financially assist micro-

entrepreneurs by supporting the replacement/ conversion of existing semi-mechanized

boats/ Bhutbhutis in the state with standardized, safe and properly designed modern

wooden/steel vessels, through a subsidy capped at 1 lakh INR. Under the Jaladhara

scheme, Boatmen have been specially trained in best practices and are authorized under

Inland Vessels Act, 1917.

2. A Model Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been developed and implemented for

mandatory compliance in all Jetties/Ferry-ghats to ensure safety in River Transport

operations. A model scheme involving supply of life-jackets, lighting arrangements at

Jetties, installation of Public Address System, CCTVs, construction of Jetty gates, toilets

etc. is being implemented in 429 Jetties across different districts of West Bengal.

3. For the enforcement of Safety in operations, a contractual post called

“Jalasathi/Supervisor” has been introduced, whose prime responsibility is to ensure

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proper implementation of Model SOP. The Jalasathi engagement has been outsourced to

a transparently selected agency, mutually agreed with Finance Department.

4. IWT Directorate has been proactive in training private IWT operators in Operations and

Safety through METRI, a private Ministry of Shipping (MoS) certified institute. For this

purpose, IWT training curriculum has been developed in-house accounting for Bengal’s

unique riverine and tidal characteristic.

5. Infrastructure upgrade works in Jetties are being pursued by WBTC. These works include

Floating type Gangway-cum-Pontoon Jetties, concrete Jetty, footbridges, Dry dock

repairing/maintenance works etc. The planning starts at ULB level, where the needs are

aggregated, and further prioritization is undertaken by a Technical Committee with the

Transport Department. Since 2011, total 137 numbers of Safe Jetty Construction works

have been initiated, of which 79 works have been completed as of 2018, and 58 Jetties

are Work in Progress.3 Along with these, unsafe/informal jetties in the immediate

neighborhood of permanent Jetties are being shut down in a phased manner.

6. Safe vessels/ mechanized boats are being introduced in a phased manner as a replacement

to unsafe country boats. These vessels are being manufactured in various State TUs. As

of 2018, 241 vessel construction have been initiated, of which 71 have been completed

and 170 are ongoing.

7. A Public toll-free number for WBTC exists to raise grievances.

8. Various studies have been undertaken to strengthen and upgrade the Roll on- Roll off

(RO-RO) infrastructure in the state and efforts are underway to implement the same.

Recently in mid-2019, the State Transport Department, through Cabinet decision has also undertaken substantial Organizational restructuring to improve IWT Operations, which include – (i) Setting up IWT branch within Transport Department, with 63 positions already staffed; (ii) Restructuring of IWT Directorate; (iii) Creation of River Safety and Infrastructure Development Wing under WBTIDCL; (iv) Strengthening the Inland Waterways Wing within WBTC for maintenance and management of IWT Infrastructure; (v) Setting up of Jaladhara Cell within WBTIDC, to enable effective implementation of Jaladhara Scheme.

Reforming West Bengal Inland Water Transport sector

With the intent to reform the IWT Sector in West Bengal, the project shall undertake a comprehensive study towards developing the Integrated Strategic Development Plan (ISDP) for Inland Water Transport in West Bengal. The primary objective of the ISDP study is to prepare an Integrated Strategic Development Plan (ISDP) for IWT in West Bengal to guide the sustainable development of the State till 2035. This will be further aligned to the Feasibility study for prioritized IWT investments in Kolkata Metropolitan Area being undertaken during the TLSDP project preparation phase. The ISDP Consultant is expected to – (a) Undertake Demand Assessment of IWT/ ferry traffic covering West Bengal; (b) present a State-wide comprehensive vision for the IWT sector development up to 2035; (c) Undertake Gap analysis of the IWT infrastructure and services in Project; (d) Recommend and prioritize IWT Infrastructure

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investments; (e) Develop Final IWT Action Plan, IWT Investment Plan for the state outlining all infrastructure and policy actions, Private Sector participation mechanism through time-bound implementation options, responsibilities, and financing options. Along with developing long term IWT Sector strategy, there is also a need for a comprehensive study focusing on Institutional aspects of IWT. This is intended to be undertaken through a detailed Institutional Strengthening and Business Planning (ISBP) study, that will provide West Bengal Transport Department with cohesive business plan for implementing comprehensive Institutional Strengthening Reforms - including strengthening the planning process, improving inter-agency decision-making, and supporting the modernization of the current Inland Water Transport system. Given the complexity and scale of the Transport Department’s functions in the state, it needs to be ensured that the reforms are planned in a mutually agreeable and phased manner that ensures minimum disruption to the ways of business and are aligned to the ongoing reform initiatives of the department. The new IWT units/Departments created need to strengthen itself both institutionally and operationally to enable competitive positioning of inland waterways in West Bengal’s transport system and facilitating its seamless integration into the intermodal logistics chain.

Apart from ISDP, some other parallel studies that are planned to be pursued under the TLSDP project over the next 12 months include – Comprehensive Mobility Plan, Spatial Development Strategy, and Logistics Master Plan. The Consultant shall coordinate with the various consultants working on these projects. To enable the sharing of knowledge and alignment of goals and objectives, the Consultants would be expected to disseminate their study findings through regular workshops for mutual benefit.

2. Objective:

This consulting assignment is intended to provide West Bengal Transport Department with the required assistance to:

I. PHASE I (12 months) - Assess, identify and develop the scope for sector planning,

regulatory and institutional reforms, business planning and capacity enhancement for key

agencies operating within the West Bengal IWT sector.

II. PHASE II (24 months) - Provide implementation support the Project Management Unit

(PMU) by providing Program Management and Secretariat support services.

3. Scope of Services:

The scope of work shall include the following: PHASE – I : Project Preparation Support - 12 MONTHS

Task 1: Develop 5-year Inland Water Transport (IWT) Institutional Strengthening

Business Plan for West Bengal Transport Department:

The 5-year Business Plan is intended towards promoting and strengthening the competitive position of inland waterways in West Bengal’s transport system and facilitating its seamless integration into the intermodal logistics chain. For enabling the same, parallel assignments would be additionally pursued under the Bank project – Integrated Strategic Development Plan (ISDP) for IWT in West Bengal; Comprehensive Mobility Plan; Logistics Action plan and Spatial

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Development Strategy, whose findings shall be mutually shared with all stakeholders periodically, to enable alignment of Consultancy outputs.

A. Inland Water Transport Institutional Strengthening Study:

To ensure a comprehensive assessment into the Institutional framework governing Inland

Water Transport Operations in the region, following sub-tasks need to be undertaken by the

consultant:

I. Organizational Assessment Study:

Undertake Comprehensive Organization Assessment Study by covering the following:

• Document the as-is scenario – organizational units involved in State IWT Operations. The Consultant is expected to analyze their roles and responsibilities, staffing, key business processes, and operational efficiency of these business processes.

• Benchmarking study with comparable IWT organizations in India (2) and internationally (2) with recommendations

• Evaluate the IT modernization status of the key organizational units involved in IWT operations. Identify the key systems/modules to be developed/upgraded immediately to enable digitization of workflow for enhancing operational efficiency –for example, Online Project Monitoring System, Contract Management System, online Detailed Project Approval, Financial Management System etc.

• Develop a medium-term organization strengthening action roadmap based on the above assessment.

II. Financial Sustainability Assessment:

• A survey of key IWT activities and state Financing mechanism of IWT operations is to be undertaken focusing on strengthening financial sustainability of IWT operations, sustainable maintenance financing of IWT Infrastructure and M&E mechanisms.

• Assess the fiscal health of key State Transport Undertakings (STUs) involved in Inland Water Transport Operations – West Bengal Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (WBTIDCL), West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC), The Shalimar Works Ltd (SWL), Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC).

• Based on above assessments, develop a medium-term fiscal strengthening roadmap addressing the Financial Sustainability of IWT Operations.

III. Inland Water Transportation Planning Assessment:

• Undertake Institutional Assessment of Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering (TP&TE) Department, the Planning unit of Transport Department, in terms of roles and responsibilities, staffing, and technical/managerial capacity relevant to supporting IWT operations in the state.

• Develop medium-term transportation planning strengthening roadmap towards establishing TP&TE’s lead role in leading long-term planning and inter-agency coordination on behalf of Transport Department in order to enable holistic development of IWT infrastructure in the state.

The Roadmap shall additionally include - Setting up GIS-based asset management system and asset management strategy for IWT Infrastructure and Operations, with the system

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having appropriate interfacing and access rights for key IWT asset owners/custodians to enable inter-agency coordination.

IV. Regulatory Reform Assessment:

Assess the current regulatory framework governing Inland Water Operations in West

Bengal. Develop IWT Regulatory Reform Roadmap to identify the legislative reforms

necessary to operationalize ISDP.

B. Develop 5-year Inland Water Transport (IWT) Institutional Strengthening Business

Plan (ISBP) for West Bengal Transport Department – which would be a comprehensive

plan for the IWT sector in the State, proposing the specific operational, legal, institutional,

financing adjustments required to address the long-term sector vision. The plan should be a

self-sufficient document describing how the sector is predicted to perform, what are the

operational and financial responsibility of each stakeholder, how proposed investments

would be financed, how capacity would be developed to plan, regulate, operate and maintain

the future IWT system.This Business Plan shall incorporate the four Roadmaps developed in

sub-task A, and all other necessary studies required to close gaps between current scenario

and future IWT sector vision, that shall additionally cover the following aspects:

• Feasibility of adoption, upgrade and scaling up of India’s first River Information

System (RIS), that was launched by Union Government to facilitate safe and accurate

inland waterway navigation, with enabling appropriate linkages with other relevant

Govt. ICT applications. Draft appropriate Acts/Rules to ensure the harmonized use of

RIS within the state.

• Establishment of Transport Department’s operational framework for safe and

efficient inland waters operations, including, route rationalization study, issuance of

route permits framework, rules governing goods and passenger transport and vessel

design, IWT infrastructure maintenance, safety procedures, etc.

Acts Rules

• The Bengal Ferries Act, 1885

• The Indian Port Act, 1908

• The Inland Vessels Act, 1917

• The Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950

• The Hooghly River Bridge Act, 1969

• Other relevant acts – West Bengal Panchayat Act

(1973), West Bengal Municipal Act (1993), West

Bengal Municipal Corporation Act (2006).

Indian Steam Vessels Registration Rules, 1951

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• Promoting private sector participation in Inland Water Transport in West Bengal, that

may include drafting necessary policy notes, IWT Organization restructuring, suitable

model contract documents and building contract management capacity of public

sector and private sector stakeholders, drafting relevant Standard Operating

Procedures etc.

• Strengthening Regional Research Institute into an autonomous Regional Centre of

Excellence for Inland Water Transport, in line with National Inland Navigation

Institute, Patna.

• Develop Strategy/Action Roadmap for:

(a) Strengthening/establishment of Comprehensive Inland Water Transportation

Safety Framework and,

(b) Establishing and strengthening West Bengal’s Inland Water Transportation

Security Unit/Water Police, benchmarked with international best practices

Expected Deliverables of Task 1: (i) Completion report of sub-task A - IWT Institutional Strengthening Study, comprising of four Roadmaps addressing Organizational Strengthening, Fiscal Strengthening, Planning Strengthening, Regulatory Reform; (ii) Completion report of sub-task B - IWT Institutional Strengthening Business Plan; (iii) Inland Water Transport Institutional Strengthening Business Plan document Task 2: Conduct Training Needs Assessment (TNA) study of Transport Department and

subsidiaries

A. Conduct Training Needs Assessment Study for Transport Department and its key

subsidiaries involved in Inland Water Transport Operations, to enable the staff to

operationalize the Institutional Strengthening Business Plan.

B. Develop 5-year Training Plan to implement the recommendations of TNA, along with

assisting the Transport Department towards identifying and sourcing curriculum (both

online/offline). Prepare suitable Tender Packages for the client to implement the Training

Plan.

C. Identify annual international exposure visits and study tours for senior management and

key high-performing trainees from mid-level management.

Expected Deliverables of Task 2: (i) TNA Completion Report; (ii) 5-year Training Plan; (iii) Tender packages to operationalize the Training Plan.

PHASE – II: Project Implementation Support (24 months)

Task 3: Program Management Support for West Bengal Transport Department

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This task would primarily comprise of the following sub-tasks:

A. Draft detailed Tender packages and provide bid management support for

operationalizing the IWT Institutional Strengthening Business Plan

Provide the necessary technical and management support to the implementing agency in the entire process of selection of Goods and Services to support the operationalization of IWT Institutional Strengthening Business Plan (as finalized in Phase – I of the assignment). The Consultant will be expected to:

• Finalize the scope of services, terms and conditions and the procurement documents for

procurements to be undertaken under the project as per procurement guidelines of the

World Bank and Government of West Bengal.

• Assist the Implementing Agency in managing the procurement process for selection of

the Consultant, evaluating proposals received from the shortlisted consultants and

preparing the Evaluation Reports as applicable.

• Assisting the Implementing Agency in preparing the contract along with service Level

Agreement (SLA) with the successful vendor(s), as applicable.

B. Support the implementing agency in executing the Institutional Strengthening reforms

• Monitor consultant’s deliverables and supporting the implementing agency towards

evaluating the same.

• Draft appropriate working notes/ cabinet notes, progress reports, coordinating with

consultants to conduct workshops to disseminate findings etc.

• Establish a medium-term and long-term Results Framework for tracking the institutional

strengthening activities of Transport Department.

Utilize the framework to monitor and evaluate the institutional strengthening activities quarterly.

Expected Deliverables of Task 3: (i) Bid Management Support Report; (ii) Bid Evaluation Report; (iii) Draft Contract Documents; (iv) Monthly Progress Report; (v) Quarterly project monitoring report with updated results framework; (vi) Assignment Completion Report

Task 4: Support the Transport Department in Training and Information Dissemination A. Develop and implement TLSDP Communication Strategy for the entire duration of

assignment – comprising of mass campaigns (general public) and targeted dissemination

to key project stakeholders, project affected population, private sector partners etc. The

implementation shall be in consultation with the State Information and Publicity

Departments.

B. Development of a Web-based information portal to enable inter-agency coordination for

West Bengal TLDSP stakeholders to enable knowledge sharing, project monitoring and

management, and periodic dissemination of Project information to the Public.

C. Conduct Training for Transport Department and subsidiaries

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In Phase-I, based on the 5-year training plan, the Consultants shall prepare Tender packages, in agreement with the Implementing Agency. These tender packages may include, development of in-house training material, development of e-learning and, organizing offline courses targeting trainee needs. The Consultant shall assist the Implementing agency in executing the 5-year Training Plan by providing the following services:

• Assist the Implementing agency in conducting training for the Transport department,

utilizing the tender packages developed in Phase-1, distributing it evenly through the

year.

• Assist in Monitoring and evaluation of the training programs, submit a Biannual training

completion report outlining the targeted trainee profile, training programs delivered,

qualitative analysis of training evaluation, further needs identified from the Training

workshops.

• Support the implementing agency in carrying out exposure visits as identified in Phase -I.

Expected Deliverables of Task 4: (i) Project Communication Strategy; (ii) Web-based Project

Information Portal application; and (iii) Biannual Training Completion report.

Annex F: Draft TOR for ESMF and ESA

1. BACKGROUND

The Government of India (GOI) has set an ambitious target of transforming 101 rivers into

efficient waterways and to become a competitive alternate to road and rail transportation

across the country. Of the designated 4,500 kilometres of waterways, Ganga or National

Waterway 1 is the longest (1,620 km), spanning from Uttar Pradesh in the West to West

Bengal in the East. To drive economic growth and boost prosperity, GoI has put ‘top-most

priority’ to upgrade the inland waterways with a focus on river Ganga. However, India’s

inland waterway share in the modal mix is currently insignificant. GoI and the Inland

Waterway Authority (IWAI) have identified river transport as an under-levered component

of connectivity, but Inland Water Transport (IWT) has the potential to become a major

transport mode.

The freight transport volumes that is currently handled by IWT is less than 1% of the total

inland cargos in India. Efforts are needed for specific stretches along the eastern corridor to

handle the increasing freight and passenger traffic. With the development of the Eastern

Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) and National Waterways 1 (NW1) project – Jal Marg

Vikas – container and goods traffic at the ports of Kolkata and Haldia are projected to

increase significantly. The end points of both of these mega projects meet in Kolkata

Metropolitan Area (KMA).

KMA is the regional gateway to freight flow in Eastern India. Kolkata is a highly urbanized

metropolitan area that has been facing a rapid increase in freight and passenger traffic.

Infrastructure development is necessary to cope with this increase but has run up against

important limitations linked to lack of space, limited bridge connections over the Hooghly

river and environmental constraints. Lacking a spatial strategy, the resulting congestion in the

city is contributing to large inefficiencies in passenger and freight flow in KMA, restricting

market access as well as port access for EXIM (export-import) and domestic traffic. The

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inefficient flow of freight is adversely impacting the growth of the logistics sector in West

Bengal. This inefficiency in passenger and freight movement within the KMA is creating

negative impacts on the economic competitiveness and sustainable growth in the region. The

Hooghly river, a defining feature of KMA, is currently acting more as a barrier to access than

an enabler. Considering the strategic location of Kolkata, and the unique situation of the port

in the centre of the city, the severity of the mobility issues in KMA calls for a total

reconsideration of urban mobility for both cargo and citizens.

In this backdrop, the Government of West Bengal is receiving support from the World Bank

to improve inland water transport through better integration of various transport modes and

system upgrade to enhance accessibility through river transport. The proposed Project aims

to alleviate accessibility constraints in Kolkata by strengthening institutional coordination

and capacity, investment prioritization, and infrastructure interventions. The project will

support catalytic investments to create and nurture the nascent river transport market for

freight and passengers, leverage private sector participation and demonstrate the potential of

river transport. By creating alternate corridors for goods and passenger movement, the IWT

investment will contribute significantly to realizing the above goals. More broadly, the

project will seek to enhance West Bengal spatial development and create facilities to

decongest and improve accessibility through a better IWT, enable more efficient movement

of passenger and cargo, create new jobs and increase welfare in the State of West Bengal.

The Government of West Bengal wishes to transform the quality of inland water transport

services and integrate high quality passenger and vehicle ferry services, and inland water

freight transport into West Bengal’s wider transport network system.

The proposed project area includes the six most populous districts of Southern West

Bengal: Howrah, Hooghly, East Midnapur, South and North 24 Parganas and Kolkata. About

40 million people, which is 50% of the population of the state, spread linearly on both side of

the river. Two of these districts share important international borders with Bangladesh.

2. Project Description:

The Government of West Bengal is keen to promote inland waterways transportation through

the network of rivers and canals. This becomes particularly relevant and somewhat critical in

the light of two major investments currently under implementation, the Eastern Dedicated

Freight Corridor (EDFC) by Indian Railways and Jal Marg Vikas project by the IWAI. The

end points of both these projects are in KMA. EDFC alone is likely to increase freight

volume in Kolkata and Haldia Ports from 40 million tonne to 120 million ton. Movement of

high value consumer goods will continue to gravitate towards Kolkata because of the

population size. Further, most companies are using Kolkata as a mother hub to supply to the

cities of Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar and NE India. This is growing at about 6% per annum,

and all supplies come through KMA. Without proper transport connectivity West Bengal and

particularly the KMA region will lose out in taxes (given GST) and get choked with

congestion.

The problem is acute in Kolkata with only 6% of road space compared to 23% in Delhi and

17% in Mumbai. With a current vehicle population estimated around 1.6 million and 24

million transit trips a day, the city is bursting at its seams. With very little scope to increase

the road area in city and a projected vehicle population of 3 million and an estimated 32

million transit trips in 2025, the enormity of the problem is easily imagined. The rapid

growth of population, increasing pollution coupled with severe geographic limitations, has

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resulted in extreme congestion, urban blight, and a myriad of economic, social and

environmental problems that burden the city with insurmountable obstacles and serves as the

global example of the potentials problems facing mega-cities in developing nations. A

comprehensive transport improvement with proper modal integration is urgently required

enabling the region to address the future natural growth (21 million people by 2021) and

absorb the massive additional trips that will be created as a result of investment in EDFC and

NW1.The Jal Marg Vikas project by IWAI at an estimated cost of Rs.4,200 crore (US$620

million), supported by the World Bank assistance of US$650 million, would, inter alia,

provide a width of 45 m (148 ft.) and a depth of 3 m (9.8 ft.) along the entire stretch of the

river system from Allahabad to Haldia (Sagar) and enable transport of passengers and goods

in larger measure.

Given that the Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system from Farakka to Haldia, falling within West

Bengal, would have enhanced navigability under the World Bank funded NW1 project and

that the existing road network is already stressed; the State Government is keen to

supplement the IWT initiatives and promote and develop the inland water transportation for

freight movement in years to come and in phases. In the first phase, prioritized items shall be

included. The number of subsequent phases would however depend on the achievements in

the first phase. The State Government has also observed that a good deal of passenger

movements, estimated at 0.5-0.6 million at present, take place between the east and west

banks of the river system as there are not many trans-river bridges. Goods movements also

happen between the two banks at certain points, at least 50 of which are major ones. About

600 tonnes of goods are ferried on an average weekday between the two banks of the river.

Above all, the current facilities for such passenger and goods movements are inadequate and

not safe. Like most other civilizations, the Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system in West Bengal

too is dotted with earliest settlements including those of foreign settlers. These have resulted

in prevalence of heritage precincts and monuments, including religious precincts of various

faiths, on either side of the river. All these have created potential for tapping waterways for

promoting tourism by means of river cruises. The State Government’s immediate priority is

to have pilot schemes on creating facilities for improved and enhanced movement of freight.

Further, since, the State Government is taking a holistic view of riverine transport, it intends

to create and upgrade the present infrastructure and services to facilitate passenger movement

across and along the river system to overcome the problems of inadequacy and lack of safety

pervading passenger water transport. In the first phase, however, the project would

concentrate on the stretch of the river system from Haldia to Tribeni or to the northern limit

of Kolkata Metropolitan Area. The project would also address the need of inter-modal

transfer facilities.

Benefits offered by such systems to cities that have historically relied on the Ganga include

considerable traffic decongestion, better intermodal connectivity, and economic revitalization

of the urban core.

Existing inland waterways transportation profile Survey data on goods movement along the

river system are available indicate that bulk movement of cargo by waterways, excluding

those handled by Kolkata and Haldia Ports, have been on the wane, especially after gradual

decline in operation of CIWTC – the major freight carrier. But local movement of goods

along and across the river is found to be considerable. The surveys carried out by the State

Transport Department from time to time on passenger movement have revealed that usage of

the river by passengers has been rising, especially for trans-river crossing. The facilities for

goods movement are very scanty. Again, in regard to passenger movement, it is observed that

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owing to ageing, most of the existing jetties have become dilapidated and too inadequate.

The passenger carrying vessels being used are found to be of outdated, comprising

“bhutbhuties’ or country boats fitted with motors and run on diesel. Both jetties and vessels

have been found to be unsafe as a mode of transportation. There are many points along the

river that have informal jetties only. There are no passenger amenities whatsoever at the

jetties or Ferry Ghats – no rest room, no toilets, no illumination etc. Interestingly, one can

notice operation of motorized vehicles crossing the river through large size barges, locally

known as Roll-On & Roll-Off (RO RO). This happens due to the fact there are not adequate

number of bridges providing trans-river connectivity. The RO ROs are also used for

transhipment of goods vehicles. In absence of RO-RO, vehicles would have to take

considerable detour via the existing bridges across river. Many of these services are being

carried out in an informal manner.

3. Project Objective and Key Project activities

a. Construction of new jetties and up-gradation of existing jetties that would have

improved facilities and amenities for both passenger and goods movements

b. Provision of modern and safer vessels including clean/ green vessels –construction of

new vessels and phasing out of old ones in a time-bound manner by using latest

technology following the best practice globally.

c. Integration with other modes of public transport: Multi modal transport system

d. Creation of allied facilities (including ICT solutions) for enhancing safety,

surveillance, operational efficiency

e. Operation and Maintenance of assets

f. To study the comparable models available globally so as to adopt those models with

necessary optimal customization to West Bengal context.

g. Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building aimed at improving the logistic

potential of the State of West Bengal along with the improvement of river

transportation as one of its components.

4. Objective(s) of the Assignment a. The objective of this consultancy services is to carry out Environmental Assessment

(EA) and Social Assessment (SA) studies for the proposed , in accordance with

applicable World Bank, National and West Bengal State Government

policies/regulations on environmental, social, health and safety management along

with impact mitigation measures. The broad scope of work for the assignment shall

encompass the following key components:

(A) Environmental Studies

1. An Environmental Management Framework (EMF) spanning the range of all

potential future investments which may be fully designed and taken up under the

Project, based on a screening and initial assessment of potential environmental issues

and impacts.

2. Environmental Assessment (EA), including Environmental Management Plan

(EMP) and relevant inputs to bid documents / BOQs, for the priority investments for

which detailed designs and tender documents will be completed as part of Project

preparation (e.g., prior to the World Bank Appraisal Date for the Project), or for

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which sufficient information is already known to enable full assessment during the

Project preparation stage.

3. Environmental Screening, Scoping and Analysis of Project Alternatives for

carrying out 4.2 and 4.3 above, to establish the project boundaries, to confirm the

contents of the required environmental studies, including proposed outlines, and

upstream stakeholder consultations.

4. Provide technical support to the PMU in obtaining relevant statutory clearances such

as;

� consent to establish (CTE) for the establishment of terminals from West Bengal

Pollution Control Board (WBPCB)

� Cutting of trees (if any) for the implementation of various project activities

� Diversion of forest land if required for any sub-projects.

� Wildlife clearance; if any sub-project location is close to the notified protected areas

� Environmental Clearance (if required) under EIA Notification of GoI.

� EIA / EMP study (if required) & study on bank protection work (if required) for

obtaining permission from KoPT.

(B) Social Studies

a. Resettlement Policy Framework, a stand-alone Resettlement Policy

Framework (RPF) to be used to guide the process of addressing displacement

and related social impacts of the project which are likely to include land

acquisition leading to displacement - partial or full loss of land and other

assets of PAPs - - and various policies and laws related to land acquisition.

b. Social Management Framework (SMF), will be used to guide the process to

address and enhance the tribal/indigenous people, gender, health and labour

aspects and also other address positive impacts that may arise from project

investments. The The SMF should also include Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

The study on labour aspects will include Risk Assessment of Labour Influx

Risk Assessment, preparation of labour influx mitigation plan, labour

management plan, employee code of conduct, child labour issues, community

safety, labour camp, etc. The presence of tribals and related aspects will be

assessed and included in the SMF as required.

c. Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) The RAP shall include at the minimum

Social Impact Assessment (SIA), baseline social information land ownership

details, land acquisition approaches and processes, of all pre-identified sub

projects for which detailed designs and tender documents will be completed as

part of Project preparation (e.g., prior to the World Bank Appraisal Date for

the Project), or for which sufficient information is already known to enable

full assessment during the Project preparation period.

d. Social Management Plan (SMP) a separate SMP will also have to be

developed with an assessment of tribal, gender, labour aspects, and develop

action plans as required in the SMP with actionable measures, timelines and

budgets.

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e. Social Screening. Scoping and Analysis of Project Alternatives for

carrying out the above, to establish the project boundaries, to confirm the

contents of the required social studies, including proposed outlines, and

upstream stakeholder consultations.. The activities under this task will also

provide feasibility stage inputs to the study on “modernizing and improving

Inland water transport in KMA”.

(C) Overall Executive Summary of EIA & SIA Reports and Disclosure of Public

Consultation and Stakeholders Meetings for all Studies

The Executive Summary of each document prepared (EMF/EIA/EMP, RPF, SMF, SIA/RAP)

along with consultations output to be translated into appropriate local language(s), and to be

disclosed as per World Bank, national, state policies and acts.

The public consultation and disclosure activities shall be coordinated across environmental and social studies/activities outlined above.

5. Scope of Services, Tasks (Components) and Expected Deliverables

1. Inception:

a. The consultant shall use the inception period to familiarize with the project details,

and shall recognize that various aspects of the project are being studied in parallel,

and it is important for these aspects to be incorporated. The consultant should also

recognize that due care and diligence planned during the inception stage helps in

improving the timing and quality of the studies/reports.

b. During the inception period the Consultant shall (a) study the project information to

appreciate the context within which the study should be carried-out, (b) study the

baseline information provided by Feasibility Study Consultant (refer Annex 1 for the

baseline data to be provided by Feasibility Consultant) (c)identify gaps in the baseline

information provided by Feasibility Study Consultant and sources of primary

information for the same (d) identify the sources of secondary information on the

project and on the project area, and (e) undertake preliminary consultations with

stakeholders.

c. The consultant shall interact with the Feasibility Study Consultant to determine how

the ESMF and ESA work fits into the overall project preparation/ project cycle; how

overlapping areas are to be jointly addressed; and to appropriately plan the timing of

the deliverables . These shall be succinctly documented in the Inception Report. The

report will be revised in consideration of the comments of WBTIDCL (PMU) and the

World Bank.

(A) Environmental Studies:

This task involves conducting environmental screening and scoping of the proposed

project along with preparation of screening, scoping, EMF, EA Reports and EMPs for

inclusion in the contractor bid documents.

Task A1. Environmental Scoping and Screening

As part of this task, the consultant shall carry out an environmental scoping for the project, which identifies the Project’s salient environmental and social aspects and potential impacts to be studied in more detail, verifies the scope of the detailed studies to be undertaken, and outlines the detailed work plan to carry out the present study. The

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consultant shall also carry out public and stakeholder consultation meetings, documentation and incorporate the observations and findings of above meetings in final version of the report.

This process is expected to include the following sub-tasks: a. Review of existing Legislations: Review all national and state environmental, health

and safety policies, regulations and guidelines, as well as World Bank safeguard policies and EHS Guidelines, which may apply to the proposed Project, and to ensure the required instruments/studies and their overall scope to meet all such requirements. Environmental scoping shall confirm the requirement of EC and applicability of the EIA notification 2006 and its amendments.

b. Collect and Review Available Information: The consultant shall collect the data and review the relevant information to the proposed project. Also generate existing baseline data on environmental and social conditions and shall assess the potential impacts related to the proposed investments, as well as other nearby ongoing or planned projects and activities which could interact with or be affected by the proposed investments.

c. Carry out Site Visits: The consultant shall visit all identified/proposed investment sites, including formal and informal discussions/meetings with local communities, government entities and other key stakeholders, to complete screening of likely environmental and social impacts and sensitivities requiring further study.

d. Detailed Description of the Proposed Project: The consultant shall develop a detailed project description covering all activities for purposes of the studies to be undertaken. The Project description would be based on descriptions developed under the feasibility analyses, but should provide an integrated overview of key aspects of relevance from an environmental and social perspective. This shall include not only locations and preliminary details on size and design of potential ferry infrastructure, but also ancillary aspects, last mile and multimodal connectivity, any dredging or other river maintenance requirements for terminal access and ferry routes etc.

e. Define and Describe the Project’s Area of Influence: Based upon the area likely to be affected either directly or indirectly by each project component, including ancillaries and linked activities; as well as unplanned induced developments. The Area of Influence should also consider any transboundary implications of the Project activities or linked/associated investments.

f. Conduct Scoping-stage Stakeholders Consultation: The consultant shall conduct Public Consultation and Stakeholders Meetings at both field and institutional levels to discuss the findings of the Scoping process, major issues of the project and plan of the studies.

g. Work Plan and Methodology: Based on activities carried out and the feedback received during the consultations, the Consultant shall finalize the detailed study outlines and work plan for carrying out all assessments and studies as outlined. This shall form part of the inception report.

Task A 2. Environmental Management Framework

Environmental Management Framework sets out the principles, policies, guidelines and procedures to address the environmental issues that arise from overall project activities. It also contains measures and strategies to integrate environmental and social issues during the planning, design and implementation of the project. The consultant shall prepare the EMF for all the project activities and investment sub-projects, which are not sufficiently defined during project preparation period. The framework shall clearly define the policies and procedures to address the environmental regulations of GoI, GoWB and safeguard policies of The World Bank. The EMF shall include, inter alia, the following:

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a. Potential Project Investments and their Area of Influence: Provide the typology of investment types to be eligible for financing under the proposed project, including specific likely sub-projects and likely/anticipated associated or ancillary facilities relevant to both construction and operation stages. Describe the steps to define the area of influence (AoI) and determine the preliminary AoI of Project activities covered by the EMF, based on available information. Maps showing locations of probable investment locations, and/or of areas of eligibility or non-eligibility for investment, shall be provided. Provide initial baseline information on the physical, biological and socio-economic environment, and identify Important Environmental Features within the preliminary AoI.

b. Initial Screening and Assessment of Potential Sub-Project Impacts and Issues: The consultant shall conduct an initial screening and assessment of the range of potential impacts, and site-specific information from initial screening where locations are already known. Given that all impacts cannot be fully identified at this stage for these future sub-projects, the consultant shall identify potential or likely impacts which may result from various design options and suggest subprojects related alternatives. For the potential negative impacts and risks identified, alternative design options shall be considered, and potential strategies/techniques for minimizing, mitigation and/or managing the impacts should be suggested. For the potential positive measures identified, alternative and preferred enhancement measures shall be proposed. The screening and preliminary assessment for each sub-project or sub-project type should cover construction and operation stage activities, and also take into account all ancillary and associated works. Also technologies, equipment, manpower, resource use, traffic, major supplies, etc. (to the extent that they can be defined), as well as the baseline conditions and sensitivities in the area of project influence, need to be considered. c. Relevant Policies and Legislation: Review all latest relevant policies, legislations, EIA procedures/practices of the Government of West Bengal and Government of India related to the types of sub-projects which may be carried out under the project and indicate their applicability and implications for the proposed project. Review the relevant World Bank (WB) environmental safeguard policies, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines, and indicate their applicability and implications for the potential investments. Confirm the potential environmental categorization(s) of the future sub-project investments. d. Requirements, Standards and Institutional Responsibilities: To complete the assessment process, and manage and monitor all environmental aspects of project implementation: Outline such requirements and responsibilities for further screening, detailed environmental assessment as applicable, stakeholder consultation and disclosure, and management and monitoring for individual investments according to typology (and for specific likely sub-project sites, where known), and for the overall project, including reporting requirements. e. Generic Environmental, Health and Safety Management Measures/Environmental

Codes of Practice (ECoPs): Appropriate to the types of works envisioned. f. Institutional Capacity Assessment and Capacity Building Plan: It shall be prepared for timely and effective implementation of environmental management plan (EMP) under proposed project.

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g. Environmental Budget: The environment budget shall be prepared for all required environmental assessment and management aspects of the proposed project. h. Summary of Consultation and Disclosure carried out on the EMF.

Task A3. Environmental Assessment : The consultant shall carry out EA study in accordance with World Bank and applicable national as well state government requirements, for all investments which will be fully planned during the World Bank Project preparation phase, and which are expected to get underway in the first year of project implementation. As mentioned above, the EA process will be closely coordinated with separately commissioned feasibility and design studies to be carried out in parallel, as well as with the Social Assessment studies. Wherever, permissible under national and state laws and regulations, the consultant may include multiple ghats/landing points as separate chapters within a single EIA document. However, if required by national or state laws to submit separate EA studies for any specific investments, the consultant will be expected to prepare separate documents as required. In addition, separate contractor EMP documents will be required for each proposed bidding package, tailored to the investment(s) included in each package, so that they can be directly annexed to bidding and contract documents. The major elements shall include (but not limited) to the following: (a) Description of Project Activities: Describe all proposed project interventions including all associated facilities required for construction and operation. This should include physical layout and locations, design features and specifications, capacity, civil works requirements for construction (including major supplies by volume and their sources, labor requirements etc.), wastes to be generated, timeline for construction etc. If any dredging is to be required, the estimated volume of dredge material (both initial during construction phase and on an annual basis for ongoing maintenance) should be provided, as well as proposed locations for dredged material disposal. (b) Definition of Study Area: Specify the boundaries of the study area for the assessment, based on the anticipated influence area of each proposed investment, as well as the cumulative influence area of all investments taken together, as applicable. The project influence area (PIA) should consider the full lifecycle of investment activities – for example, sub-projects to procure ferries or water taxis should consider the environmental footprint of ship building and maintenance yard facilities; new terminals should consider associated river dredging requirements / activities for access to the terminals and operation of ferry routes etc. Provide maps at appropriate scales to demarcate the study areas and illustrate the general setting of project-related investment sites, as well as surrounding areas, which may be directly or indirectly impacted. These maps shall include, for each of the investments, information such as topographic contours, major physical, environmental and land use features in the vicinity such as surface waters, roads, villages/towns/settlements, other major land uses, industrial areas, and terminals, road networks, parks and reserves, forest areas, political boundaries etc. (c) Administrative and Legal Framework: Outline the applicable environmental policies, regulations or other requirements that apply to the proposed investments. This includes applicable national, state and local requirements, World Bank safeguard policies and EHS Guidelines, and any applicable international conventions or treaties. Indicate why each listed policy, regulation or other requirement is applicable, and how it will be complied with by the project. (d) Description of the Environment (Baseline Assessment): Characterize the baseline context for the project area, including relevant information on the overall area of influence, as well as

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site-specific information for each proposed investment site. The baseline assessment should draw from both secondary and primary sources and identify any critical aspect which needs special consideration during design and implementation of the proposed investments. The assessment should furthermore cover both existing conditions as well as a characterization of the trends / ongoing changes to baseline conditions which are likely to affect the project area during the expected period of investment implementation, and which will occur irrespective of the project (for example, climate change effects; anticipated regional development /urbanization and associated land use changes; morphological trends along the routes; changes to river traffic volumes and patterns etc). Level of detail of baseline assessment should reflect the scale of the proposed sub-projects, with more detailed information (including detailed primary data collection) focused on the largest and more complex sub-projects. Relevant aspects may include the following, among other aspects: i. Physical Environment: In which physical set-up shall be covered but not limited to:

• Topography conditions and delineation of watersheds and floodplains;

• Climate / meteorology (historical and projected);

• Surface and ground water hydrology, including annual and seasonal average discharges, as well as recurrence intervals and flood levels for various peak discharges (e.g., 10, 20, and 100-year flood events as well as historic maximum recorded discharge), annual and seasonal low-flow discharges and recurrence intervals including historic minimum discharge, depth of water table etc.;

• Water quality (Surface and Ground) and major sources of water pollution. Water quality monitoring should be carried out strictly as per the CPCB guidelines for water quality monitoring (MINARS/27/2007-08;

• Review of River morphology, including currents and bathymetry.

• Characterization of soils/sediments both within the river and on shore. Soil quality analysis should be carried out as per the guidelines of ICAR

• Geology and seismicity.

• Hazard vulnerability; vulnerability of area to flooding (current and with climate change projections), hurricanes or major storm events, and earthquakes.

• Ambient air quality and noise levels.All the parameters for ambient air (quality) to be monitored -SO2,

NO2, PM10, PM2.5, O3, Pb, CO, NH3, C6H6, BaP, Arsenic & Nickel (As per the CPCB Guidelines for the Measurement of Ambient Air Pollutants- „National Ambient Air Quality Series- NAAQMS/36/2012-13). The baseline monitoring of noise levels should be carried out for at least 48hours continuously as per the WBG EHS guidelines.

• Identification of all project locations within 10 km boundary of nearby protected areas (national parks, wildlife sanctuary, conservation reserve etc.) notified under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, area of project influence from the critically polluted sites as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines or a part of project or whole passing through two states or located inclose proximity of international boundary.

• If any investment sites require dredging, river training works or other excavation or movement of sediments and there is a potential for contamination to be present in these sediments, samples should be taken from those areas to test for potential contaminants or pollutants (such as PCBs, POPs, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, etc)10.

• The consultant may propose in EMP for the contractor to do additional monitoring at the time of construction (just before undertaking any dredging/sediment movement activities) to confirm the presence of any contaminants and required measures to control their impact. However the findings of EA shall discuss the potential risks/impacts and list down types of mitigation measures required in case of likely contamination of sediments. In case the dredging

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work/sediment movement activity directly associated with the project is carried out by another party (such as IWAI) and not the contractor, from World bank’s safeguard perspective the consultant shall assess and propose the requirement of any specific management measures of other party (such as IWAI) for all project specific activities.

• Only NABL/MoEF&CC approved laboratories shall be engaged by the EA Consulting Organization for generation of baseline environmental data at this stage (pre-construction phase). While at later stages during construction and operation phases, it shall be carried out by the civil work contractor to assess the project performance from environmental point of view.

• Number of final sampling locations to be finalized by the EIA Consulting Organization after due consultation with and post approval of the Environmental Expert of the Employer/AIWTDS, after site visit. ii.Biological Environment, including but not limited to:

• Characterization of both terrestrial and aquatic natural habitats and any critical natural habitats as defined under World Bank Natural Habitats Policy OP 4.04 (including parks, reserves and sanctuaries, areas proposed for legal protection, or other areas of known biodiversity value);

• Identification and characterization of salient characteristics of aquatic and terrestrial biota (flora and fauna), including especially for any rare or endangered species (include IUCN Red List status of any listed species, and national or state/regional protection status if any) or other species of conservation significance;

• Ecology and habitat requirements of any species of conservation significance or concern (either for ecological or socio-economic reasons), such as breeding/spawning behaviors and seasons, migratory patterns, food sources and foraging/feeding behaviors, predators and prey, sensitivity to pollution or human activities, and identification of specific areas of habitat and/or natural phenomena of importance for their survival, including related seasonal parameters for each;

iii. Socio-economic Environment, including existing land and water uses [Note: Social Assessment studies are separately described below; the EA(s) shall summarize the key information and findings from those assessment(s) and provide cross-references where appropriate.] Assessment of Potential Impacts and Risks: Analysis will be based on preliminary screening and assessments from the feasibility study and shall provide more detailed assessments and in-depth interpretation. In this analysis, distinguish between significant ositive and negative impacts and risks, direct and indirect impacts, cumulative impacts, and immediate and long-term impacts associated with the proposed investments. Analysis should cover all phases of project development, including siting, construction, and operation phases. Identify impacts and risks that are unavoidable or irreversible, as well as those which can be avoided or mitigated. Specify such avoidance and mitigation measures and reassess residual impact or risk for each. Wherever possible, describe impacts quantitatively, in terms of environmental costs and benefits. Assign economic values when feasible. Characterize the extent and quality of available data, explaining significant information deficiencies and any uncertainties associated with predictions of impact. Compare the impact with the baseline, as well as with projected future baseline conditions in light of development, land use and natural resource trends taking place in the project area independent of the proposed project activities. Special attention should be given to:

• Environmental impacts on and risks to the aquatic environment, including changes to river hydrology and morphology (and any downstream implications including riverbank erosion, sediment deposition, etc), impacts on aquatic biodiversity, and on fisheries;

• Occupational health and safety risks and issues related to construction activities as well as use of IWT routes and infrastructure supported through the project;

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• Indirect and induced effects and associated environmental risks related to increased traffic of cargo ships, barges and passenger ferries along the IWT routes, at ferry crossing locations, on associated on-shore connecting roads and in settlements;

• Terrestrial impacts, including noise and air quality impacts; impact on land resources, loss or degradation of habitat; erosion of riverbanks or shoreline and associated impacts to on-shore land uses; modifications to natural drainage patterns; or other impacts, especially as associated with last mile connectivity investments and any larger sub-projects involving construction of permanent onshore facilities, river training works, major embankment works etc.;

• Impacts on cultural and historical sites or artifacts;

• Impacts related to associated facilities or activities; for example: impacts of ship building and maintenance facilities associated with upgrading of ferry vessels / water taxis; dredging activities necessary for opening of new terminals or ferry lines; etc.

• Impacts or risks to local communities, their economic activities and public health [Note: a Social Assessment is being separately commissioned; the EA shall summarize the key information and findings from that assessment]

• Cumulative impacts of all proposed investments taken together and in conjunction with other planned development activities, such as river training or river management / flood protection projects, or terminal development or expansion projects, tourism development, road and bridge development projects, etc. For this analysis, the consultant will identify Valued Environmental Components specifically relevant to the Cumulative Impact Assessment based on inputs from stakeholders, and will assess the potential impacts of multiple development activities on the Valued Environmental Components VECs, over a 10-20 years time horizon.

• Potential environmental benefits of the project. f. Analysis of Sub-Projects Alternatives: The EA study shall summarize the outcomes of analysis of sub-projects alternatives (proposed ghats/landing points) carried out during the feasibility stage, as well as describing site specific detailed design alternatives (such as: detailed siting/alignment considerations; incorporation of energy efficient or environmentally friendly technologies; etc.). g. Development of an Environmental Management & Monitoring Program (EMMP):

• To identify key mitigation and enhancement approaches and prepare the impact specific mitigation measures. The EMMP should be organized into sections corresponding with (a) contractor requirements for mitigation, management and monitoring of construction-stage impacts, and (b) mitigation, management and monitoring measures to be managed by WBTIDC or other entities (including for specific sub-projects as well as for any significant identified cumulative and induced effects).

• To estimate the potential environmental impacts and costs of the mitigation measures and of the institutional and training requirements to implement them. The EMMP should include proposed work programs, budget estimates, schedules, staffing and training requirements, and other necessary support services to implement the mitigating measures, monitoring etc. Include measures for emergency response to accidental events (e.g. entry of raw sewage or solid as well as toxic substance/wastes into rivers, streams etc).

• To define the roles and responsibilities of officials, staff, consultants and contractors of WBTIDC on environmental management to ensure timely and effective implementation of the EMMP. Review the responsibilities and capability of institutions at local and state levels and recommend steps to strengthen or expand them so that the EMMP may be effectively implemented. If required, recommend capacity enhancement measures for implementation, and describe in details who will (a) implement the environmental mitigation activities (b) carry out

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environmental monitoring; (c) supervise environmental mitigation and monitoring; (d) design, implement and apply the environmental management information system (EMIS); and (e)

prepare monthly / quarterly progress reports on environmental management. • EMMP will require a grievance redress mechanism to be accessible, transparent, unbiased and cost/time effective for the complainant. The project grievance redress mechanism shall be detailed out under the accompanying social safeguards studies, but shall be summarized and referenced in the EMMP also.

• As part of the EMMP development, the consultant shall also provide necessary specific inputs to the DPRs and bid documents for the proposed infrastructure. This shall include, especially: (a) all necessary parameters as per the EA study for any physical mitigation measures that need to be reflected in investment designs; (b) a contractor’s EMMP to be annexed to the bid documents; and (c) relevant inputs to the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) to accurately reflect environmental mitigation, management and monitoring costs of the project. h. Public & Stakeholders Consultation and Disclosure: Provide documentation of all consultation activities, and information on disclosure, carried out as part of the EIA (More detailed guidance on consultations and disclosure requirements is provided under Section - C below.)

Task A6: Support Obtaining Mandatory Statutory Clearances for the Project

The consultant shall also assist WBTIDC to obtain all mandatory statutory clearances, prior to completion of their assignment. The list of some among them are as follows;

• To obtain consent to establish: CTE for establishment of terminals from SPCBA (State Pollution Control Board, West Bengal).

• Removal of undesirable trees from the pre-identified ghats/landing points.

• Diversion of forest land if required for any sub-projects.

• Wildlife clearance; if any sub-project location exists in close proximity of the notified protected areas (national parks, wildlife sanctuary etc.) under the Wildlife protection Act, 1972. In addition of above, the consultant will also provide a list of other non-mandatory clearances or issues related to project implementation. (B) Social Studies To conduct social screening and scoping of the proposed project along with preparation of Social Management Framework (SMF), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF), Social Impact Assessment (SA), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), Indeginous People Development Plan (IPDP), Social Management Plan (SMP) that includes labor influx mitigation plan Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP), Gender Management Plan. Labour influx mitigation plans will be included in contractor bid documents. It is important to note that in case the investment will require private land then the SIA process for land acquisition including the acquisition will be carried out by the Revenue Department in accordance with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparent Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLAR&R) Act 2013 and the WB OP/BP 4.12.

B1: Social Screening and Scoping

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Screening and scoping will be conducted wherever investments are to be opted and finailsied. The consultant will provide inputs to the separately commissioned Feasibility Analysis of terminal/ghats. As required, WBTIDC will facilitate coordination across the two consultancy teams, so as to ensure that the Consultants analysis is appropriately reflected in the Feasibility Study final ranking and cost-benefit analysis of alternatives. This social screening and scoping process will include the following sub-tasks: a) Assess the suitability of the proposed site locations from social perspective; identify key social issues affecting the project and related gaps in information. b) Assess the proposed project scope and preliminarily estimate its area of influence and define the social scoping study area accordingly. c) Shall conduct site visits to all pre-identified ghats/ landing points, in order to meet with the client and other stakeholders, assess the suitability of the site, better assess the gaps (e.g., collect data, evaluate site conditions, and site access) and determine the required actions to fill such gaps. Material presented in the social scoping study should reflect observations and lessons learned resulting from the visit(s). d) Shall take into account views and concerns of key stakeholders, including relevant authorities, and representatives of affected communities as identified during site visit and interviewed, where appropriate. Before interacting with any stakeholder, the Consultant shall coordinate with WBTIDC, as they will lead the relations with stakeholders. e) Shall coordinate closely with the design consultant to collect certain data, ensure the Social Scoping Study is aligned with the project layout and the design consultants and that the respective phasing of the work fits into each other appropriately. f) Undertake a preliminary assessment of key social risks and impacts related to project construction, operation phases. g) If applicable, identify risk of potential Land Acquisition, Involuntary Resettlement, and/or Livelihood Loss resulting from the Project, and scope the need for a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). In addition, the consultant will provide an estimate of the magnitude of the needed resettlement/livelihood restoration. h) If applicable, identify presence of items of cultural heritage tangible) in the area of influence of the project and preliminary assess potential adverse impacts on them (World Bank OP 4.11) and both tangible and intangible under the Government of India, Government of West Bengal regulations the current OP4.11. i) For identified key risks and impacts provide preliminary identification of mitigation measures together with a proposal for social risk allocation and timeline for implementation. When presenting the risk allocation, the Consultant shall also indicate particular institutional arrangements and/or capacity building programs that may be needed to ensure effectiveness of mitigation implementation and/or monitoring. The Consultant shall also provide preliminary estimates of costs associated with social impact assessment and mitigations. j) Undertake preliminary mapping of key project stakeholder groups, concentrating on Affected Communities. The Consultant shall provide a list of key groups of stakeholders, their interests and concerns, and how they should be involved at the different stages of the process and by different parties. k) Review Project’s relevant social laws, regulations and policies of Government of West Bengal and Government of India relating to land acquisition, resettlement, ethnic minorities, Indigenous People, social protection.

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B3: Social Management Framework (SMF) & a Stand-alone Resettlement Policy

Framework (RPF) A framework approach will be adopted, as the specific alignments with detailed technical design for pre-identified sites are not expected to be finalized at the time of project appraisal. The Consultant shall prepare a Social Management Framework (SMF) and a stand-alone Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) as per World Bank policies. This task is described first, as the initial draft SMF may get underway on the basis of the 10 pre-identified priority ghats/landing points, even while the feasibility assessment for the project is still underway, and prior to final selection of first priority terminals for investment and detailed SIA is made. The SMF and RPF shall include, inter alia, the following: a) Description of Potential Project Investments and their Area of Influence: Provide the typology of investment types to be eligible for financing under the proposed project, including specific likely sub-projects where known, and likely/anticipated associated or ancillary facilities relevant to both construction and operation stages. Describe the steps to define the area of influence (AoI), and determine the preliminary AoI of Project activities covered by the SMF and a stand-alone RPF, based on available information. Maps showing locations of probable investment locations, and/or of areas of eligibility or non-eligibility for investment, shall be provided. Provide initial social baseline information on the physical, socio-economic, and identify Important Social Features within the preliminary area of influence (AoI). b) Initial Screening and Assessment of Potential Sub-project Impacts and Issues: Provide an initial screening/assessment of the range of potential impacts, and site-specific information from initial screening where locations are already known. Given that all impacts cannot be fully identified at this stage for these future sub-projects, the consultant shall identify potential or likely impacts which may result from various design options and suggest alternatives. For the potential negative impacts and risks identified, alternative design options shall be considered, and potential strategies/techniques for minimizing, mitigation and/or managing the impacts should be suggested. For the potential positive measures identified, alternative and preferred enhancement measures shall be proposed. The screening and preliminary assessment for each sub-project or sub-project type should cover construction and operation stage activities, and also take into account all ancillary and associated works. Also technologies, equipment, manpower, resource use, traffic, major supplies etc. (to the extent that they can be defined), as well as the baseline conditions and sensitivities in the area of influence, need to be considered.

c) Relevant Policies and Social Legislations: Review current relevant policies, social legislations, SIA procedures/practices of the Government of West Bengal and Government of India related to the types of sub-projects which may be carried out under the project, and indicate their applicability and implications for the proposed project. Review the relevant World Bank (WB) social safeguard policies and indicate their applicability and implications for the potential investments. Confirm the potential social categorization(s) of the future sub-project investments. d) Requirements, Standards and Institutional Responsibilities to complete the Assessment

Process, Manage and Monitor of all Social Aspects of project implementation: Outline such requirements and responsibilities for further screening, detailed social assessment as applicable, stakeholders consultation and disclosure, and management and monitoring for individual investments according to typology (and for specific likely subproject sites, where known), and for the overall project, including reporting requirements, grievance management and citizen engagement.

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e) Gender: Include the findings from the on-going gender and trade study and the action plan that is being undertaken by the Bank. The study covers Gender and Trade to address the gender gap in economic opportunities.

f) Institutional Capacity Assessment & Capacity Building Plan for Social Management. It shall be prepared for timely and effective implementation of SMP, labor influx mitigation plan (LIMP), resettlement action plan (RAP) and Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) of the proposed project.

g) Social Budget for all required Social assessment and Management Aspects. The social budget shall be prepared for all required social assessment and management aspects of the proposed project. h) Summary of Public/Stakeholders Consultations and Disclosure on SMF and RPF.

Summary of public/stakeholder consultation on SMF, RPF, draft TORs for all safeguards studies and draft SIA should be prepared. B4: Detailed SIA for Identified Priority Investments

The consultant shall carry out detailed SIA, in accordance with World Bank and applicable national requirements, for all investments which will be fully planned during the World Bank Project preparation phase, and which are expected to get underway in the first year of project implementation. As mentioned above, the SIA process will be closely coordinated with separately commissioned feasibility and design studies to be carried out in parallel, as well as with the Environmental Assessment studies. Wherever, permissible under national and state laws and social regulations, the consultant may include multiple terminals/ghats/landing points as separate chapters within a single SIA document. However, if required by national or state laws to submit separate SIA studies for any specific investments, the consultant will be expected to prepare separate documents if required. The SIA will include description and assessment of the likely risks/ impacts and benefits of economic wellbeing, livelihoods, resettlement, issues related to indigenous people (IP), and their interactions with the environment, including labor influx risks. The SIA should also describe the public consultations process followed, including a summary of key issues/ concerns raised and how they were addressed The Impact Assessment (IA) is based on the information collected in the social baseline assessment. The key tasks will include: a) Social Baseline Information: The consultant will collect the baseline social information of all pre-identified locations. The baseline social findings will inform the RAP process.

b) Social‐Economic‐Cultural Impacts: The SIA shall assess potential positive and negative impacts on socio-economic and cultural resources including: socio‐economic conditions; increased individual incomes; direct employment at the project; indirect employment generated by project activities; other economic activities stimulated in the community as a result of the project; employment opportunities for local residents; displacement or disruption of people’s for livelihoods. c) Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement: The land acquisition and resettlement process should be in line with those required under the government of West Bengal and Government of India laws and regulations, and the World Bank (O.P.-4.12). The consultant should identify the communities/households that would need to be affected due to the project investments. It also needs to address options of the design of the project to minimize resettlement, as well as compensation methods, land rights, consultations that have taken place with communities about the resettlement process, the status of the current resettlement process,

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and the responsibilities of the company in the resettlement process. There needs to be a grievance mechanism for communities for concerns and complaints about the resettlement process in place. d) Consultation: The consultant should also describe the public/stakeholders consultations process followed, including a summary of key issues/concerns raised and how they were addressed in the SIA and SMP reports. It is necessary to ensure consultations with Project Affected Persons (PAPs), civil society/NGOs and other stakeholders at least twice: (a) shortly after social screening and before the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the SA are finalized; and (b) once a draft SIA report is prepared. e) Cultural Heritage: The consultant should identify the physical (WB OP 4.11) and physical and non-physical(Indian laws) cultural heritage in the project-affected area having archaeological, paleontological, historical, cultural, artistic and religious values. It shall include cultural knowledge and traditional lifestyles. Proof of consultations with the government and communities about the cultural heritage should be included. The section also should describe the meaning and use of the cultural heritage, and conditions for removal. f) Gender Related Issues: The consultant will identify relevant gaps between women and men, boys and girls in the analysis particularly; aim to address these gaps through specific actions supported by the proposed project, and link them to indicators in the results framework. It is intended to prompt discussion at the project design stage on opportunities to narrow gaps between males and females in human endowments, more and better jobs, ownership and control of assets, and voice and agency. The consultant must identify operations that are critical to closing key gender gaps to address gender inequalities and achieve tangible outcomes and include in gender action plan (GAP). g) Citizen Engagement Plan (CEP): Assess use citizen engagement to improve results in operations. Suggest measures to include citizen engagement in design of operations and implementation mechanism of citizen engagement in operations and include a Citizen Engagement Plan (CEP). Also, indicators for Results Framework. h) Other Relevant Potential Social Impacts: The consultant shall also prepare a list of other social impacts that do not cover under the above categories. This includes: increased community income, increased local prices of goods and services, immigration into the area, labor influx risk assessment & human trafficking risk assessment, assessment of labor impacts of institutional restructuring, pressure on existing public services due to immigration etc. The consultant shall prepare Social Management Plan (SMP), Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) & Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) where needed for all pre-identified sub-project locations (ghats/ landing points). B5: Labor Influx Risk Assessment for Identified Priority Investments

The consultant will conduct labor influx risk assessment of pre-identified sub-project locations (ghats/landing points). This shall include key social risks related to labor influx include, risk of social conflicts, increased risk of communicable diseases like HIV/AIDS, conditions of labor, camp-related issues, gender-based violence and mis-conduct, illicit behavior (sexual harassment) and crime affecting the local population and child labor issuesetc. This study shall also assessment human trafficking issues and the risk assessment of labor impacts of institutional restructuring. The consultant shall prepare labor influx mitigation plan and the employee code of conduct, which will be part of the Social Management Plan (SMP). Section-C: Overall Executive Summary of EA & SA Reports and Disclosure of Public

Consultation and Stakeholders Meetings for all Studies

C1: Executive Summary of EA & SA

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The consultant shall develop an Executive Summary to provide an overview of the entire Project, typologies of investments and summary descriptions of all known/fully identified investment sub-projects and summary of all safeguard instruments of the project including EIA-EMMP, EMF along with social safeguard instruments (SIA, SMP, RAP, labor influx etc.) including a summary of stakeholder consultation and disclosure carried out in preparation of each sub-project location. The goal of the Executive Summary is to provide an overview of the environmental and social studies carried out in preparation of the Project, in a non-technical style and format which is accessible and understandable to the general public and project stakeholders. The Summary document shall also be translated into relevant local language(s), and both English and local language versions shall be consulted upon and publicly disclosed. Which shall be separately prepared based on environment and social assessment of the project.

C2: Public Consultations and Disclosure

The consultant will assist the WBTIDC in coordinating and executing public consultations and engagement with stakeholders for all phases/elements of the EA & SA process as separately described above. The studies will require consultations with groups likely to be affected by the proposed project including communities, traders, private ferry operators, NGOs, government at different levels and others on the project objectives, activities, and its environmental and social aspects including potential impacts, risks, and effective mitigation measures, as well as project benefits. A minimum of two rounds of consultations are expected: one at the

screening/scoping stage and other on preparation of draft documents.

Consultations and discussions with stakeholders will begin during the scoping stage, will continue during the baseline data assessment, as well as when drafts of each required instrument are available. Consultations should include a mixture of formal workshop events targeting local and state-level stakeholders, smaller community meetings and focus group discussions, and individual interviews/meetings as deemed necessary to ensure all stakeholders are given the opportunity for meaningful consultations on the Project and its environmental and social impacts and aspects.