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Maharashtra Agricultural Competitiveness Project
Status Report
on
Environmental Safeguard
Prepared by
Environment & Social Cell, MACP
April 2013
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Status Report on Environmental Safeguard
A. Introduction:
The overall assessment of the MACP interventions in terms of social and environmental
considerations is positive. The Integrated Environment and Social Assessment (IESA) shows
that while there is very low risk of negative social and environmental impacts, there are high
positive social impacts and opportunities to enhance the environmental performance of the
project. The major outcome of the IESA is the Environmental and Social Management
Framework (ESMF) which is a decision making tool to ensure that project design and
implementation is socially responsive and environmentally sound.
The findings of IESA have clearly underlined the need to have a separate Environment and
Social Cell (ESC) within the project. In compliance with this, an ESC has been set up in which
Environment Specialist and Social Development Specialist are coordinating with PIUs ensuring
implementation of ESMF through PIUs.
B. Environment Management Activities:
Under PCU Budget a provision of Rs. 1 Cr. has been made under ESMF & Tribal Development
Activities (to organize workshops, trainings, demonstrations etc.). On farm demonstrations on
Integrated Pest and Nutrient Management will be undertaken to educate farmers about
sustainable farming practices. Total projected expenditure for 33 districts during project period of
six years is Rs. 53.13 lakhs. IPNM Programme will be implemented in accordance with phases of
project. Based on need of the project Rs. 47.00 Lac will be utilized on the activities such as IESA
Dissemination Workshops, Orientation Workshops for PCU & PIU staff; Service Providers;
Implementing Agencies such as Village Panchayats, APMCs, Motivational Trainings for tribals
and printing of Manuals.
The activities commenced and undertaken for Environment Management under ESMF are on
farm demonstrations on Integrated Pest and Nutrient Management, IESA Dissemination
Workshops in Phase II Districts, Environment Management Action Plans, monitoring
compliance of ESMF, screening & approval to MMIPs, training and orientation to Line
Department officials, SPs, Trainers etc. Major activities undertaken as environmental
management are described below in brief.
i. Demonstrations on IPM & INM
On farm demonstrations on Integrated Pest Management and Integrated Nutrient Management
are undertaken to educate farmers about sustainable farming practices. The strategy is combined
as Integrated Pest and Nutrient Management (IPNM) Programme. IPNM Programme is
implemented in accordance with phases of project. These demonstrations are being conducted
with the help of ATMA, the nodal agency engaged for undertaking agriculture related
demonstrations and trainings under the project.
Demonstrations were conducted in Rabbi Season of 2011-12 and Kharip Season of 2012 in all
Phase I districts. Demonstrations were undertaken in 05 districts in Kharip Season of 2012 and
Rabbi Season of 2012-13 in rest of the 06 districts of Phase II. Demonstrations on 100 Acre area
per district are planned. Demonstrations on total area of 1794 and 1287 (total 3081) Acres were
undertaken in Phase I and Phase II districts respectively. Agri Marketing Experts engaged under
the project at ATMA level monitor the implementation. Selected photographs of the
demonstrations are attached herewith as Annexure I.
During Implementation Support Mission (December 26-30, 2011), Bank showed concern on
documentation of the positive gains of IPM & INM demonstrations to assess their potential for
large scale replication. For the compliance of this key agreed action point, ESC developed a
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format for data collection in this regard and shared it with the Bank. The format is distributed to
the field functionaries and regular data collection is in progress.
During visit for review of Environment Safeguards (Dec. 27-28, 2012), Sr. Environment
Specialist, WB directed the ESC to monitor adoption of IPM & INM technologies in the area of
demonstrations as well as in the nearby area. In compliance to this, an indicator is included in the
M&E process of the project so that the adoption rate can be tracked. Dr. Joshi also directed the
project team on undertaking the IPM and INM demonstrations separately on pilot basis to assess
exact benefits as well as limitations for further improvements in the technologies. The project is
preparing a plan to undertake IPM and INM demonstrations separately in coming Kharip Season.
ii. IESA Dissemination Workshops
IESA dissemination workshops are conducted for Phase I as well as Phase II districts with the
help of two teams during 5th to 9
th July 2010 and 25
th to 27
th September 2012, respectively. Two
teams were formulated to conduct these workshops. For Phase I IESA workshops, one team
conducted five workshops at Akola, Buldana, Jalna, Aurangabad & Ahmednagar and another
team conducted the workshops at Amaravati, Washim, Yavatmal, Hingoli & Parbhani.
For Phase II, the workshops were organized by clubbing minimum two districts at a place
considering geographical distance and demography of the area. The workshops were organized at
Chandrapur, Bhandara, Nagpur, Latur and Solapur. One team conducted three workshops in
Vidarbha region and other team conducted two workshops in Marathwada region.
The members of APMC, RH, line department officials etc. participated in the workshops.
Selected photographs of the workshops conducted for Phase I as well as Phase II are attached
herewith as Annexure I.
iii. Environmental and Social Guidelines issued
Environmental and Social Guidelines to Line Departments
Guidelines for Service Providers
Guidelines for Contractors (civil works)
Guidelines for implementation of IPNM Demonstrations
Guidelines on implementation of ESMF for PIUs
Environmental and Social Guidelines for PIU-AHD
iv. Publication of Environment & Social Management Manual
ESC has developed an Environment & Social Management Manual which describes the ESMF to
be applied during various project interventions in detail. It also includes all the guidelines
developed and issued by ESC and various groups and organizations to be promoted at grass root
level. This manual is published in Marathi language keeping in view of its utility at field level
and by farmer also. The ESM manual will be made available to line departments, implementing
agencies; service providers etc. and it will be uploaded on project portal also.
v. ESMF Screening & Approval to MMIPs:
After ESMF Screening, approval is given to 104 Rural Haats, 19 APMCs and 05 LSMs Market
Modernization & Improvement Plans of Phase I. Similarly approval is given to 21 Rural Haats
Market Modernization & Improvement Plans of Phase II after ESMF screening.
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Environment Management Action Plans
During Implementation Support Mission (December 26-30, 2011), Bank has agreed to exempt
some preselected Rural Haats from Phase I which were not complying with the ESMF screening
(i.e. sites are in 200 m from natural water bodies or 100 m from dry river bed). Bank suggested
preparing Environment Management Plans for these RHs giving the mitigation measures for
avoiding adverse impacts on the natural water bodies, such as compost pits for handling organic
waste, proper sloping and drainage, collection of non-degradable solid waste etc. In compliance
with the above condition, ESC has prepared Environment Management Action Plans (EMAPs)
for in-house Rural Haats and shared it with the Bank. These EMAPs were forwarded to PIU-AM
for its implementation at respective RHs.
From Phase I districts, 29 RHs have been identified in this category for application of EMAPs.
Out of which 11 EMAPs were prepared inhouse and 18 EMAPs submitted by the SPs have been
approved by ESC after visiting majority of the RHs. A format has been developed by ESC for
reporting compliance of EMAP and ESC is strictly monitoring the compliance through field
visits and reporting from MFEs and SPs.
From Phase II districts, out of 88 selected RHs about 33 RHs are identified in this category for
application of EMAPs by ESC. The list of 33 RHs does not include RHs from Gondia,
Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts. During recent visit (December 2012) of Sr. Environment
Specialist, WB this issue was discussed and Dr. Joshi agreed for the relaxation on the condition
of implementation of additional mitigation measures in the form of EMAP and the EMAP should
be a part of the RH-MIP. He also mentioned that this relaxation is strictly for the existing RHs
and not for the new RHs proposed to be constructed near water bodies.
Package wise list of rural haats with applicability of EMAP from Phase I & II is enclosed as
Annexure II.
vi. Training and Orientation:
ESC assessed the need for orientation on ESMF to the personnel engaged at various levels in
different project activities. Field staff, implementing agencies, SPs are being orientated on ESMF
through dialogue, workshops and training programs organized by the project. The theme of the
orientation is decided keeping in view of the participants. Integration of ESMF in various project
activities is the theme for line department officers and trainers. Role of the service providers in
environment management and inclusion of Environmental Issues & Mitigation Measures in RH-
MIPs and MMIPs is the agenda for orientation to market field engineers, service providers,
consultants and civil contractors. In the trainings for agri marketing experts and Service
Providers for agriculture as well as animal husbandry component; guidelines on IPNM
demonstrations, need for sustainable agriculture is the main focus. Awareness on environmental
issues related to livestock is the theme in the departmental training programs conducted by PIU-
AH.
C. Compliance of Key Agreed Actions
A tabular presentation of the key agreed actions raised for environmental safeguards by the Bank
and its compliance by the project is as under.
WB IS
Mission
Key Agreed Action Point By When Compliance/ Status
December
2011
Mission
Share with the Bank a
IPM/INM documentation
framework
January
31, 2012 Completed
June 2012
Mission a. Exposure visit of SMU
and Envt unit to AACP
Sep 30,
2012 Completed
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D. Monitoring compliance of ESMF
Environment Management Plan and Checklist were included in the standard bid document (W2)
for APMC civil works under Clause 5.3(k), 16 & 27.1 of Special Conditions of Contract.
Submission of EMP and its compliance is made mandatory for the contractor. Monitoring of
compliance of EMP at field is undertaken through reporting by MFEs and field visits by ESC.
Selected photographs of the field visits are attached herewith as Annexure I.
For monitoring and evaluation, environmental indicators were finalized with experts of the M&E
consultant. During recent visit (December 2012), Dr. Joshi, Sr. Environment Specialist, WB
directed the project team for monitoring the adoption rate of IPM & INM by farmers of
demonstration area as well as by the farmers of adjacent area in future. The M&E consultant has
been informed about this concern and directed to monitor the adoption rate in the demonstration
area and adjacent area.
As a part of ESMF monitoring; regular follow up visits are paid along with concerned staff of
PIUs to sub projects.
E. IEC Strategy
With an objective to make environmental awareness regarding various MACP activities the IEC
material such as leaflets, posters and manuals are finalized and submitted to concerned officer for
printing. Environment management activities for various components of the project are being
included in the documentary to be prepared on MACP.
F. Planning for near future
IPM & INM Demonstrations in Phase II Districts in Kharip 2013
Separate IPM and INM demonstrations on pilot basis to assess exact benefits as well as
limitations for further improvements in the technologies
Plantation during coming Monsoon Season in Phase I & Phase II Rural Haats as well as APMCs
where project activities are in progress
IESA Dissemination Workshops in Phase III districts
Publication of Leaflets on ESMF
Monitoring of compliance of EMP at field through MFEs and field visits by ESC
Visit to Chandrapur, Gadchiroli and Gondia districts for verification of information regarding
ES-1 screening
Annexure I
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Photographs
i. IPM & INM Demonstrations
Training to Farmer about Auto Confusion
Technology for Paddy at Isapur, Tal. Kuhi,
Dist. Nagpur
Farmers Field School about IPM & INM for
Cotton at Shevga, Dist. Jalna
Training to Farmers about Pheromone Trap at Barshitakali, Akola
and Sonala, Buldhana
Seed Treatment in progress at Bhui Dhanora,
Tal. Gangapur Dist. Aurangabad
Input Kit Distribution at Dangargaon Tal.
Ghatanji Dist. Yavatmal
Annexure I
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ii. IESA Dissemination Workshops in Phase I & II Districts
iii. Field Visits in Phase I & II Districts
IESA Dissemination Workshop at Akola :
Phase I IESA Dissemination Workshop at Bhandara :
Phase II
Field Visit at IPM & INM Demo Plot,
Dist. Akola
Field Visit at RH Shirur Kasar, Dist. Beed
Environmental Safeguard Review Mission, Dec.
2012; Visit at APMC Lasur Station, Dist. A’nagar
Field Visit at APMC Chikhli, Dist. Buldhana
Annexure II
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District and Packagewise list of Environment Management Action Plans
Sr.
No. Package No. District Name of RH
EMAP
Prepared Status
Phase I
1
Inhouse A'Nagar
Kashti Y Completed
2 Nighoj Y Completed
3 Belapur Y Completed
4 Belwandi Y Completed
5 Kolhar Y Compliance in progress
6 Dadh Y Compliance in progress
7 Savli Vihir Y Compliance in progress
8 Astgaon Y Compliance in progress
9 Puntamba Y Compliance in progress
10 Package 3 A'bad
Galle Borgaon Y Compliance in progress
11 Savangi Bazar Y Compliance in progress
12
Package 1, 4
& 5
Akola
Borgaon Manju Y Completed
13 Adgaon Buzurg Y Completed
14 Paras Y Completed
15 Wadegaon Y Completed
16
Amrawati
Hiwarkhed Y Completed
17 Jarud Y Completed
18
Shirajgaon
Kasba
Y Completed
19 Tiwsa Y Completed
20 Loni Y Compliance in progress
21
Buldhana
Sakharkherda Y Completed
22 Chandol Y Completed
23 Deulgaon Mahi Y Completed
24
Pimpalgaon
Kale
Y Completed
25 Asalgaon Y Compliance in progress
26 Washim Shelu Bazar Y Compliance in progress
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Package 6 Parbhani
Rani Sawargaon Y Compliance in progress
28 Deulgaon Ghat Y Compliance in progress
29 Yevatmal Mukutban Y Compliance in progress
Phase II
1
Inhouse
Latur Ujni N
2 Osmanabad
Ter N
3 Shiradhon N
4
Solapur
Tembhurni Y Compliance in Progress
5 Bhalvani Y Tender Process in progress
6 Piliv Y Compliance in Progress
7 Akluj Y Compliance in Progress
8 Yashwant Nagar Y Compliance in Progress
9 Natepute Y Compliance in Progress
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Package 1
Wardha Wadner
Service Provider is appointed recently
11
Bhandara
Warthi
12 Mohadi
13 Andhalgaon
14 Sihor
15 Thana
16 Adyal
17 Ganeshpur
Annexure II
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18
Nagpur
Mandhal
19 Sirsi
20 Savargaon
21
Package 2
Nanded
Manatha
Service Provider is appointed recently
22 Pethwadaj
23 Sagroli
24 Shahpur
25 Barbada
26 Kurula
27
Beed
Kada
28 Aashti
29 Shirur Kasar
30 Raimoh
31 Neknur
32 Nathapur
33 Kuppa
Maharashtra Agricultural Competitiveness Project
Six Monthly Status of Environment Management : Summary Report
Sr.
No. Activity
Status upto Dec. 2012 Status upto April 2013
Phase I Phase II Phase I Phase II
1 Integrated Pest and Nutrient Management
1 (i) On farm demonstrations
Rabbi 2011-12: Undertaken
in 10 all districts Phase II had not commenced
Target achieved
Phase II has not
commenced
Kharip 2012: Undertaken in
all 10 districts
Undertaken in 04 districts
(Nagpur, Chandrapur, Wardha
& Usmanabad)
Undertaken in 04 districts
Rabbi 2012-13:
Nil (Target achieved)
In progress 07 districts (Beed,
Bhandara, Gadchiroli, Gondia,
Latur, Nanded, Solapur) Undertaken in 07 districts
1 (ii) IPM & INM Data Collection
Format
Received for Rabbi Season
2011-12 and from 05 districts
for Kharip Season 2012
Received from 02 districts for
Kharip Season 2012
Received from balance 05
districts for Kharip Season
2012
Received from 04 districts
for Kharip Season 2012 and
07 districts for Rabbi 2012-
13
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(iii) Expenditure
Advance Released (Rs. lakhs) 16.10 8.86 Target achieved Nil
Booked Expenditure (Rs. lakhs) 7.35 2.31 15.77 3.11
2 APMC Civil Works
Works in progress 11 Selection of market is
complete; civil works yet to
commence.
17 Selection of market is
complete; civil works yet to
commence.
EMP Submitted by Contractors 7 16
EMP Checklist Submitted by
MFE 7 13
Sr.
No. Activity
Status upto Dec. 2012 Status upto April 2013
Phase I Phase II Phase I Phase II
3 Environment Management Action Plans for RHs
3(i) Inhouse 11 9 11 9
3(ii) Through SP
Appointment of SP in progress
Package 1, 4 & 5 10 15 Package 1 : 11
Package 3 4 2 (02 RHs dropped) Package 2 : 13
Package 6 2 3
4 Training / Workshop/Orientation
IESA Dissemination Workshops 10 5 Target achieved Target achieved
IPM/INM 1 1 Nil 2
RH 3 Nil Nil 2
APMC 3 Nil 1 1
FCSC Nil Nil 1 Nil
5 Field Visits
APMC 5 Nil 6 23
RH 44 32 51 43
LSM 2 Nil 3 3
IPM & INM Demonstrations 4 Nil 5 2