resettlement and indigenous peoples plan (ripp)

Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples Plan (RIPP) Project Number: 51308-004 April 2020

India: Meghalaya Power Distribution Sector Improvement Project Prepared by Meghalaya Energy Corporation Ltd. (Government of Meghalaya) through Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (MePDCL) and Meghalaya New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (MNREDA) for the Asian Development Bank.

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ABBREVIATIONS

AT&C - Aggregate Technical and Commercial

ADB - Asian Development Bank

AH - Affected Households

AP - affected person BOQ - bill of quantities

GRC - Grievance Redress Committee

GRM - grievance redress mechanism

JFPR - Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction MeECL - Meghalaya Energy Corporation Ltd.

MePDCL - Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. MNREDA - Meghalaya New and Renewable Energy

Development Agency MGNREGA - The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural

Employment Guarantee Act

NOC - No Objection Certificate

PMU - Project Management Unit

PHC - Primary Health Care Centre PIC - Project Implementation Consultant

PIU - Project Implementation Unit

RIPP - Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples Plan

ROW - Right of Way

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

Contents CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4

1. .... INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1

1.1 Overview and Background 1

1.2 Project Benefits 3

1.3 Description of Subprojects 3

1.4 Nature, Size and Location of Project Facilities 5

1.5 Minimizing Resettlement 8

2. .... IMPACT ON LAND ACQUISITION, INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 9

2.1 Background 9

2.2 Impact on Land for New 33 kV Substations 11

2.3 Impacts due to New 33 kV Distribution Lines associated with new substation 12

2.4 Impacts due to JFPR components 12

2.5 Impacts on Scheduled Tribe/Indigenous Peoples 12

2.6 Affected Households 13

3. .... SOCIOECONOMIC INFORMATION AND PROFILE 23

3.1 Overview 23

3.2 Socio-Economic Profile in General 23

3.3 Socio-Economic Profile of the Indigenous and Tribal People 25

4. .... INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION 38

4.1 Consultations 38

4.2 Objective of Public Consultations 38

4.3 Methods of Consultations 38

4.4 Consultations with MePDCL officials 39

4.5 Community Consultations in the Project Area 42

4.6 Gender Consultations 45

4.7 Community Consultation at JFPR villages 48

4.8 Future Consultation Strategy 49

4.9 Disclosure 49

5. .... GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM 51

5.1 Need of the GRM 51

5.2 Grievance Redress Process 51

5.3 GRC Record Keeping 52

6. .... POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK 54

6.1 Overview 54

6.2 ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) 54

6.3 Statutory Requirements 55

6.4 ADB Policy on Indigenous Peoples 56

6.5 National Policy on Indigenous Peoples 58

6.6 Basic Principles Adopted for the Project 59

7. .... ELIGIBILITY, ENTITLEMENT AND ENTITLEMENT MATRIX 61

7.1 Entitlement 61

7.2 Entitlement Matrix 61

8. .... RELOCATION AND INCOME RESTORATION 63

9. .... RESETTLEMENT BUDGET AND FINANCING PLAN 64

9.1 Overview 64

9.2 Resettlement Cost 64

10. .. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 65

10.1 General 65

10.2 MeECL (with support from PIC) Responsibilities 65

10.3 MePDCL and MNREDA Responsibilities 66

10.4 Contractors’ Responsibilities 66

10.5 ADB’s Responsibilities 66

11. .. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 68

12. .. MONITORING AND REPORTING 68

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

i. This draft Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples Plan (RIPP) is for the India: Meghalaya Power Distribution Sector Improvement Project proposed to be financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through a project loan and grant. Meghalaya Energy Corporation Ltd. (MeECL) of the Government of Meghalaya will be the executing agency. Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (MePDCL) and Meghalaya New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (MNREDA) will be the implementing agencies. The project will strengthen the state’s rural distribution network, reduce Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses, improve the power quality and reduce the outages in East Garo Hills, West Garo Hills and Central Circles of the state of Meghalaya. The proposed investments will improve the access to electricity and quality of power in rural areas. The project will have following outputs.

• Output 1: Distribution network in Central, East Garo Hills and West Garo Hills

strengthened and modernized. This will include (a) 33/11 kilovolt (kV) substations: construction of 23 new substations and renovation and modernization of 45 units of 33/11 kV substations with transformer capacity upgradation including control room equipment and protection systems; (b) installation of auto reclosers and fault passage indicators at 11 kV and 33 kV lines; (c) 33 kV, 11 kV and low tension distribution line upgradation; (d) distribution transformers upgradation in high load growth areas; and (e) renovation of rural distribution network to support community mini-grid generation.

• Output 2: System for meter reading, billing and collection improved. Existing outdated electromechanical meters will be replaced with smart meters targeting approximately 175,000 consumers (about 28% of distribution consumers) and the existing meter testing laboratory will be upgraded. A smart metering scheme with online meter reading and billing with auto disconnection and reconnection of services will also be implemented in the capital city of Meghalaya for up to 75,000 consumers.

• Output 3: Capacity of executing agency to plan and implement distribution sector projects developed. This will include support for (i) preparation of Distribution Sector Roadmap (DSR) to plan the adequacy and effectiveness of the existing distribution system for meeting future system demands and service standards, and determine the developments needed in respective years; (ii) preparation of financial roadmap to separate financial and HR functions of MePDCL from MeECL; and (iii) implementation support to effectively monitor the project and ensure its technical, procurement and safeguard compliances as required.

• Output 4: Capacity and awareness of selected rural communities to use mini grid power efficiently and for livelihood developed. Renewable energy mini grids will be installed to improve power quality and support income generation encompassing social and gender inclusion, and develop activities providing employment for rural community especially women using indigenously available resources. This component is to be supported by a grant to be provided by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR).

ii. The project falls under the sixth schedule area in the state of Meghalaya where most of the people are considered to be scheduled tribes. Scheduled tribes are majority in numbers and consist of approximately 87% of the total population. As per ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), the project is classified as “B” for Involuntary Resettlement (IR) and Indigenous Peoples

(IP). Therefore, a combined resettlement and indigenous peoples plan (RIPP) has been prepared to address the land acquisition and social impacts given the scheduled area. iii. Given the social and cultural backgrounds of the people who live in the proposed project area, it is desirable and feasible to formulate a combined resettlement and indigenous peoples plan to deal with involuntary resettlement impacts of the project on the affected persons, and the project impacts on the project-affected scheduled tribes. Based on the social due diligence report. all the APs by the substations under the loan and solar PV systems under the JFPR grant are scheduled tribe and all sample households for socio-economic survey are scheduled tribe. Involuntary resettlement impacts of the project and project impacts on tribal peoples will be borne by the same tribal households who live in the project area. Such entitlements cannot be separated to formulate a RP and also an IPP, as the substance of both planning instruments will be the same. If a RP and an IPP is formulated, they would confuse the APs, as they might get the impression that they are entitled to receive two packages of compensation under the RP and the IPP from the project. Hence, a combined resettlement and indigenous peoples plan (RIPP) is sufficient to address their resettlement issues and issues arising from their tribal status.

iv. The RIPP is based on the technical details provided by the MePDCL especially the substations locations, layouts, existing facilities and tentative distribution line alignment. Locations for the proposed new 23 substations have been identified by MePDCL and route alignment was tentatively drawn. This is a draft RIPP and shall be updated and finalized in case there is change in substation locations resulting in additional IR and IP impacts and also when the final surveys for the lines are complete resulting in additional impact. v. The impacts are both permanent and temporary. Permanent impacts will occur from land requirements for new 33 kV substations and JFPR components. Temporary impacts are foreseen in terms of loss of crops during the construction of distribution lines. However, most of the distribution line will follow the existing roadside and construction will avoid crop season. There may be need for tree trimming at certain places or may be felling of some trees. The terrain is mostly hilly and community forest. There will be a total of 23 proposed new substations. Out of the 23 new substations, 10 are proposed on the privately owned land (10 HHs and 56 persons) which needs direct purchase through negotiated settlement, 3 are proposed on government owned land which needs departmental transfer and the remaining 10 are proposed on community/clan land which will be donated by the community/Dorbar. A total of 5.75 hectare of land will be required of which 2.5 hectares are privately used land and will be purchased from the individual land users, 0.75 hectare are government department land to be transferred and the remaining 2.5 hectares will be donated by the community. vi. Small scale land will be required for the solar PV hybrid battery system which is a total of 3,031 square meter. Dilma Ading Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit will require 418 square meters of land. Lower Jambal Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit will require 800 square meters of land. Kosigre Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit will require 1,813 square meters of land. A process of donation is being undertaken with the respective village communities, for suitable barren land or within school facilities. Summary of project impacts is given in following Table E-1.

Table E-1: Summary Impacts

Project Components Unit Qty. Impact on Land Acquisition, Involuntary Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples

Substation Packages

New 33/11 kV Substations Nos 23 • Land required (@ 2,500 square meter for each s/s for 23 s/s, a total of 5.75 hectares)

• No compulsory land acquisitions • Land to be acquired either through

donation or direct purchase through negotiation

• No physical displacement • Substations fall within the sixth schedule

area for which consent will be availed Augmentation / Upgrading of 33/11 kV Existing Substations *

Nos 45 • No additional land required since construction will be done within the existing substations

• No physical displacement

MV Lines Package 33KV New Lines Ckm 771 • No land acquisition required for the poles

and line • No structures or buildings under the line • Temporary impacts on loss of cops during

construction which will mostly be avoided and mitigated and if not will be compensated

• Some trimming of trees and very minimum tree felling are required, and trees are mostly under community forest land and in case of privately owned trees, the same will be compensated

33kV Reconductoring Ckm 496 • No land acquisition required for the poles and line

• No structures or buildings under the line since the lines are existing

• Temporary impacts on loss of cops during construction which will mostly be avoided and mitigated and if not will be compensated

11kV New Lines Ckm 669 • No land acquisition required for the poles and line

• No structures or buildings under the line • No loss of crops and trees since the line

will follow the existing roads 11KV Reconductoring Ckm 278 • No land acquisition required for the poles

and line • No structures or buildings under the line • No loss of crops and trees since the line

will follow the existing roads 11KV Replacement of poles Nos 6,305 No land acquisition required for the poles and

no impacts since the area is very small and will be restored

11kV Autorecloser Nos 136 No Impacts

11kV Fault Passage Indicators Nos 597 No Impacts


Smart Metering

Single phase smart meters with all accessories

Nos 17,1430 Non-physical components and no impacts

Three phase smart meters with all accessories

Nos 8,570 Non-physical components and no impacts

JFPR Components

Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit in three villages (Dilma Ading, Jambal and Kosigre)

village 3 • Land required for solar PV is 3031 square meters (418+ 800+1813)

• Barren Land to be acquired through donation by community

• No physical displacement • Subprojects fall within the sixth schedule

area for which consent will be availed PV grid-tied power plant at 3 schools (OMED Memorial Secondary School, Adogkre Secondary School and Songsak Secondary School)

School 3 No impacts since the intervention is within the existing school premise

vii. Consultations have been carried out at various locations of the project areas with special focus on tribal people and women. A process to ascertain consents from the land owner has been undertaken during consultations. Twenty-three (23) public consultations meetings were held for the loan components (321 participants) and additional 22 women consultations were conducted (219 women participants). Three consultations were carried out for the JFPR grant (29 participants). Consultations process will be continued throughout the project implementation. The RIPP summary will be made available in local language to the local people. The draft RIPP will be disclosed on the ADB’s website and on the MeECL, MePDCL and MNREDA’s website. English is the official language of Meghalaya. However, Khasi and Garo languages have been declared as associated official languages under the Meghalaya State Language Act, 2005. Therefore, the summary of the RIPP will be translated into Garo and Khasi language and will be shared with the affected people.

viii. A three-tier grievance redress mechanism will be established. The first tier is the grass-roots level mechanism. Grievances of the affected persons are first dealt with by village head in consultation with field officials of MePDCL and MNREDA, and the contractors of the project. Complaints that cannot be addressed at the level of village level will be forwarded to Project level of MePDCL and MNREDA. The third tier is the grievance redress committee (GRC) to be established at the project management unit (PMU). The PMU will be responsible for the project implementation and composed with representatives from MeECL, MePDCL and MNREDA. PMU will deal with the complaints and grievances as the appellate GRC. The presence of GRM or seeking relief from GRM is not a bar to take grievances and complaints to national courts for arbitration. This includes ADB Accountability Mechanism whereby people adversely affected by ADB-financed projects can express their grievances; seek solutions; and report alleged violations of ADB’s operational policies and procedures, including safeguard policies. ix. The RIPP is based on local policies and laws, and ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement of 2009 and national and state laws such (i) The Electricity Act, 2003;(ii) The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and (iii) The Schedule VI of the Constitution of India. The compensation principles adopted

for the project shall comply with applicable laws and regulations of the Government of India/ State Government, as well as ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) requirements. Affected households will be eligible and entitled for compensation for loss of any assets such as trees, crops and restriction etc Entitlement matrix is described in the Entitled Matrix.

x. The total estimated cost for land purchase and compensation is INR 18.88 million which is indicative. MeECL and MePDCL will ensure budgetary provision as part of the counterpart funds. The cost is indicative and will be spent if required. MePDCL will ensure that all land for new substations are availed through negotiation and donation prior to start of the construction. MNREDA will ensure all land are agreed to use for the JFPR grant intervention. Crop and tree compensation are to be paid to the APs during the construction of distribution line when required. MeECL through its MePDCL and MNREDA will be responsible for managing and maintaining affected person databases, documenting the results of the affected person census. RIPP implementation will take place over project implementation starting from draft RIPP preparation to payment of compensation and implementation of livelihood restoration measures. Semi-annual internal monitoring reports document the progress of land acquisition and compensation payments. Monitoring reports will be submitted to ADB on a semi-annual basis and disclosed on the ADB website.

1. INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Overview and Background

1. This draft Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples Plan (RIPP) is for the India: Meghalaya Power Distribution Sector Improvement Project proposed to be financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through a project loan and grant. Meghalaya Energy Corporation Ltd. (MeECL) of the Government of Meghalaya will be the executing agency. Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (MePDCL) and Meghalaya New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (MNREDA) will be the implementing agencies.

2. Meghalaya is a state in Northeastern India with a population of approximately 3.0 million and, shares its border on the north and east with Assam and on the south and west with Bangladesh. The capital of Meghalaya is Shillong. Meghalaya has some of the thickest primary forests in the country and therefore constitutes one of the most important ecotourism circuits in India. The natural resources, policy incentives and infrastructure in the state favor investments in tourism, hydroelectric power, manufacturing and mining sectors.

3. Under the Meghalaya Power Sector Reform Scheme 2010, the state government on 31 March 2010 unbundled Meghalaya State Electricity Board (MeSEB) into four separate companies along with its physical assets, properties, liabilities, obligations, and their respective manpower. These companies are: (i) Meghalaya Power Generation Corporation Ltd (MePGCL); (ii) Meghalaya Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (MePTCL); (iii) Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (MePDCL); and (iv) Meghalaya Energy Corporation Ltd (MeECL), a holding company. Currently State power generation, transmission and distribution in the state is managed by these four companies.

4. In March 2017, MePDCL signed an agreement with Ministry of Power (MOP), Government of India and Government of Meghalaya to reduce their aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses from 34.76% in fiscal year (FY) 2015 to 15% in FY2020. Measures being taken are (i) feeder metering for both rural and urban areas; (ii) distribution transformer metering and strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution networks in rural areas; (iii) feeder segregation and replacement of defective meters; (iv) energy audit of 33/11 kilovolt (kV) substations and its outgoing feeders, 132/33 kV substations and their outgoing feeders; and (v) improvement in billing efficiency through on-line payment mechanism, tie-up with common service centers for collection of revenues and improving payment avenues. The proposed project will help MePDCL to achieve AT&C targets by implementing some of the identified measures such as metering, distribution network strengthening and improve billing efficiency.

5. While addressing issues in the distribution sector there is an opportunity for a rural energy supply intervention to provide electricity access and support income generation encompassing social and gender inclusion. The rural development and poverty reduction aspects of the project will be further strengthened by implementing targeted interventions in communities by providing solar PV systems, energy-based livelihood measures and skill training for poor rural communities to enable them to access reliable electricity services and livelihood opportunities

6. The proposed project will strengthen the state’s rural distribution network, reduce AT&C losses, improve the power quality and reduce the outages in East Garo Hills, West Garo Hills and

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Central Circles of the state. The proposed investments will improve the access to electricity and quality of power in rural areas.

7. The project will be aligned with the following impact: government’s target of power-cut free state and better performance of electricity distribution business in Meghalaya.7 The project will result in the following outcome: reliability and quality of power supply for distribution consumers in Meghalaya improved. The project will be implemented over 4.5years with completion date by March 2025. The project will have following outputs.

• Output 1: Distribution network in Central, East Garo Hills and West Garo Hills strengthened and modernized. This will include (a) 33/11 kV substations: construction of 23 new substations and renovation and modernization of 45 units of 33/11 kV substations with transformer capacity upgradation including control room equipment and protection systems; (b) installation of auto reclosers and fault passage indicators at 11 kV and 33 kV lines; (c) 33 kV, 11 kV and low tension distribution line upgradation; (d) distribution transformers upgradation in high load growth areas; and (e) renovation of rural distribution network to support community mini-grid generation.

• Output 2: System for meter reading, billing and collection improved. Existing outdated electromechanical meters will be replaced with smart meters targeting approximately 175,000 consumers (about 28% of distribution consumers) and the existing meter testing laboratory will be upgraded. A smart metering scheme with online meter reading and billing with auto disconnection and reconnection of services will also be implemented in the capital city of Meghalaya for up to 75,000 consumers. This project will also be used for evaluation of technical and commercial feasibility for extension of full-fledged smart metering across the state in future.

• Output 3: Capacity of executing agency to plan and implement distribution sector projects developed. This will include support for (i) preparation of Distribution Sector Roadmap (DSR) to plan the adequacy and effectiveness of the existing distribution system for meeting future system demands and service standards, and determine the developments needed in respective years; (ii) preparation of financial roadmap to separate financial and HR functions of MePDCL from MeECL; and (iii) implementation support to effectively monitor the project and ensure its technical, procurement and safeguard compliances as required. The DSR will help MePDCL identify the immediate, medium-term and long-term investments, strategies and policies for systematic development of the distribution sector for its modernization, improved financial performance, and make distribution business viable in the long run. The DSR and implementation support is also aimed at developing the capacity of MePDCL for systematic planning, design and management of distribution networks.

• Output 4: Capacity and awareness of selected rural communities to use mini grid power efficiently and for livelihood developed. Renewable energy mini grids will be installed to improve power quality and support income generation encompassing social and gender inclusion, and develop activities providing employment for rural community especially women using indigenously available resources. This component is to be supported by a grant to be provided by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR).

8. The proposed project will address the core problem of ineffective and inadequate distribution network by reducing distribution losses, enhancing capacity of existing distribution networks and improving collection efficiency of MePDCL. To achieve this objective, the proposed Project will support: (i) construction of 23 new 33/11kV substations, (ii) capacity augmentation

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and upgrading of 45 33/11kV existing substations; (iii) erection of 771 ckm of 33kV and 669 ckm of 11 kV new lines, (iv) reconductoring of 496 ckm of 33kV and 278 ckm of 11 kV existing lines, and (v) installation of distribution transformer, metering and IT enablement in MBC and Customer service, etc. The proposed JFPR grant will finance (i) the installation of solar PV systems in three separate villages, as well as rooftop solar PV systems in three schools, and (ii) installation of agricultural processing units in three villages. The all project components will be implemented in three circles of the MePDCL namely Central, West Garo and East Garo in Meghalaya State of India. 9. The state government has requested a regular loan of $132.9 million from ADB’s ordinary capital resources (OCR) to help finance the project. The JFPR grant will provide a grant not exceeding the equivalent of $2.0 million to be administered by ADB.

1.2 Project Benefits

10. The successful implementation of the project will involve the rehabilitation, augmentation and the expansion of the State power distribution system and will improve reliability of supply to residential and commercial customers in State. A reliable electricity supply will lead to social and economic benefits and improved conditions for schools, hospitals, and other social services. Improved efficiency of the power distribution network will help in meeting the peak demand and will contribute significantly to the reduction in power losses. Furthermore, the project will have a positive impact on the environment due to reduced demand for wood and other non-renewable fuels due to constant and stable supply of electricity.

1.3 Description of Subprojects 1.3.1 Project Components: 11. The proposed project will strengthen the state’s rural distribution network, reduce AT&C losses, improve the power quality and reduce the outages in East Garo Hills, West Garo Hills and Central Circles of the state. The proposed investments will also improve the access to electricity and quality of power in poor and backward rural areas. For this the project will support (i) construction of 33/11 kV new substations and augmentation /upgrading 33/11 kV existing substations; (ii) new construction and reconductoring of medium voltage (33kV and 11kV) distribution lines: (iii) installation of new smart meters; and (iv) installation of solar PV–battery hybrid systems. The planned activities under each component are detailed in Table 1.1.

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Table 1.1: Details of Project Components

Component Unit Qty.

Substation Component

New 33/11 kV Substations Nos 23

Augmentation / Upgrading of 33/11 kV Existing Substations Nos 45

Medium Voltage (33kV and 11kV) Distribution Line Component

33KV New Lines Ckm 771

33kV Reconductoring Ckm 496

11kV New Lines Ckm 669

11KV Reconductoring Ckm 278

Smart Metering Component

Single phase smart meters with all accessories Nos 171430

Three phase smart meters with all accessories Nos 8570

Total meters Nos 180000

JFPR Component

Installation of rooftop solar PV–battery hybrid systems Nos 03

Establishment of solar PV–battery hybrid system and agricultural processing units

Nos 03

1.3.2 Locations of Project Components:

12. The project facilities under the loan component are located in three electrical circles (regions) of MePDCL namely Central, West Garo Hills and East Garo Hills in Meghalaya State of India. The JFPR grant component are located in two electrical circles such as East Garo Hills Circle (two villages for solar PV system with agricultural processing unit and three schools for rooftop solar) and West Garo Hills (one village for solar PV system with agricultural processing unit). The locations of the project facilities are shown on the administrative map of the Meghalaya state as show in Figure 1.

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Figure 1: Locations of the project facilities on Administrative Map of Meghalaya State

1.4 Nature, Size and Location of Project Facilities

13. The scope of each component of project is described in following sections. These components of the project will be implemented under various contract packages. The components of the project to be covered are mentioned in below section.

14. Details of 33/11kV new substations: The project will construct 23 new 33/11kV substations in three circles of MePDCL. A typical 33/11kV substation involve installation of 2.5/10 MVA transformers, installation of 33kV bays, control room, and installation associated 33/11kV feeders. The work will be done on new locations identified by MePDCL. A 33/11kV substation installation requires a land plot of about 2500 sq.m. (50mx50m). Table 1.2 present circle wise details of the new substations. Details of individual substation is provided in Table 1.3.

Table 1.2: Proposed 33/11kV New Substations

Name of Circle Central West Garo East Garo Total Capacity / facility Unit Quantity

2x2.5 MVA MVA 10 4 8 23

2x10 MVA MVA 1 - -

Total 11 4 8

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Name of Circle Central West Garo East Garo Total Capacity / facility Unit Quantity

33kV Bays Nos. 16 7 16 39

11kV Feeders Nos. 72 24 48 144

Table 1.3: Location of Proposed 33/11 kV New Sub-stations and Associated 33kV lines

Sl No Location Name Circle Capacity

(MVA) Associated 33kV Line

length (km)

1 Pongtung Central 2x2.5 20

2 Tyrsad Central 2x2.5 0.1

3 Dongkingding Central 2x2.5 30

4 Shallang Central 2x2.5 40

5 Wahkaji Central 2x2.5 20

6 Nonghyllam Central 2x2.5 20

7 New Shillong Township Central 2x10 3

8 Maweit(Mawnai) Central 2x2.5 25

9 Myriaw Central 2x2.5 18

10 Mawshabuit Central 2x2.5 0.5

11 Lawbah Central 2x2.5 20 12 Dagalapal East Garo Hills 2x2.5 25

13 Rongjeng East Garo Hills 2x2.5 0.05

14 Sibbari East Garo Hills 2x2.5 0.5

15 Jengjal East Garo Hills 2x2.5 3

16 Pedaldoba East Garo Hills 2x2.5 18

17 Mangsang East Garo Hills 2x2.5 10

18 Samgong East Garo Hills 2x2.5 2

19 Cheringre East Garo Hills 2x2.5 13

20 Ampati West Garo Hills 2x5 15

21 Zikzak West Garo Hills 2x2.5 25

22 Babadam West Garo Hills 2x2.5 1.5

23 Damalgre West Garo Hills 2x2.5 2

15. Augmentation / Upgrading of 33/11 kV Existing Substations: The project will augment / upgrade capacities of 45 units of 33/11 kV existing substations in three circles of MePDCL. The augmentation work involves increasing the capacity of transformers by installation of new and (or replacement of existing) 2.5 MVA transformers, installation of 33kV bays, renovation of control room, and installation associated 33/11kV feeders. All work will be done within the premises of the existing substations. Table 1.8 present circle wise details of the augmentation / upgrading work. Individual substation wise details are provided in Table 1.4.

Table 1.4: Augmentation /upgrading of existing 33/11kV substations

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Name of Circle Central West Garo East Garo Total

Capacity/Facility Unit Quantity 1x1.6 to 1x2.5;

1x1.6+1x2.5 to 2x 5; 1x1.6+1x2.5 to 2x2.5;

2x5 to 2x10; 1x10 to 2x10.

MVA 21 14 10 45

33kV Bays Nos. 31 31 17 79

11kV Feeders Nos. 76 53 42 171

Control Room Nos. 34 31 18 83

16. Medium Voltage (33kV and 11kV) Distribution Lines: The project will involve erection of 771 circuit kilometer (ckm) of 33kV and 669 ckm of 11 kV new lines; and reconductoring of 496 ckm of 33kV and 278 ckm of 11 kV existing lines. The 33 kV new feeders will connect new substations from existing substations, whereas 11kV new lines will be erected to connect new villages as feeder lines. The distribution line requires erection of poles (Erection of 9.5 m Galvanized S.T. poles), cables (XPLE cable, core 1, 120/185/240/400 sq.mm.) and other accessories. Reconducting will be done by replacing old conductors on existing lines and poles. The new 33kV and 11kV lines will be mostly aligned along existing roads. All lines will be erected in three circles of Meghalaya state.

17. Smart Metering Component: The project will replace outdated electromechanical meters (targeting approximately 175,000 consumers) with 18000 new smart meters (171430 units of single-phase smart meters and 8570 units of three phase smart meters) with all accessories.

18. JFPR Component: The project included installation of solar PV systems in three separate villages, as well as rooftop solar PV systems in three schools, and installation of agricultural processing units in three villages. The units will have cold storage and modern machines for secondary processing. The system includes:

• Solar PV- battery hybrid system & agriculture processing unit in Dilma Ading Village, Lower Jambal Village and Kosigre Village

• Solar PV- battery hybrid system in OMED Memorial Secondary School, Adogkre Secondary School, and United Songsak Secondary School.

19. The two villages under the jurisdiction of East Garo Hills Circle are Lower Jambal and Dilma Ading and one village under the jurisdiction of West Garo Hills Circle is Kosigre. The three schools (Omed Memorial Secondary School, Adokgre secondary school and United Songsak Secondary School ) are in East Garo Hills district.

20. The intervention in schools under the proposed grant will include installation of rooftop solar PV systems to provide reliable power to facilities for day to day learning activities such as lights, fans, computers, projectors, and water suppliers. The solar PV systems can assist in ensuring sustainable and reliable power supply for operation of these agricultural processing units. The sizing for these hybrid systems in a village and sizing of agricultural processing units in a village are as following table 1.5 and 1.6.

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Table 1.5: Sizing of hybrid system in a village

PV Panels 40 kWp Electrical Battery 120 kWh PV inverters 40 kW Grid forming inverter 40 kW Energy Management System (includes hardware & software)

Table 1.6: Sizing of agricultural processing units in a village

Items Quantity Cold Storage machine chamber, machinery, electrification 1 unit (10-12 tonne)

Grinding Machine 1 Unit, 2 kW Drying and processing machine of turmeric 1 Unit, 2 kW Pineapple, orange juicer machine 1 Unit, 2 kW

1.5 Minimizing Resettlement 21. Land for substations are small in area and have been selected based on due consultation with the community and land owners. Physical displacement has been avoided entirely. Land for the substations are mostly community/clan land without any use. 33 kV and 11 kV lines will follow mostly the existing roads to avoid any new impacts. 22. The Project planning avoided compulsory land acquisition and involuntary resettlement while selecting the locations of substations. Most of the proposed new substations are proposed either on community owned land/clan land which will be donated or privately owned land that are being availed through negotiated settlement through willing-buyer and willing-seller mechanism. There would be no physical displacement. Rehabilitation and augmentation work will be confined to the existing facilities without having any additional impacts. As far as construction of 33 and 11 kV distribution lines are concerned, the design suggested for pole-based lines which will follow mostly along the existing road. As a standard practice, the route of distribution line has been so finalized to avoid or to minimize impacts towards temporary damages on crops/trees/structures if any coming in the RoW during construction. There would be no physical displacement in any of the subproject components. However, in case of any unavoidable impacts on loss of crops or trees, the same will be compensated. The JFPR components also avoided land acquisition and involuntary resettlement.

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2. IMPACT ON LAND ACQUISITION, INVOLUNTARY RESETTLEMENT AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

2.1 Background 23. This chapter outlines the findings of assessment for new substations, distribution lines and the JFPR components. Locations for the proposed new 23 substations have been identified by MePDCL and route alignment was tentatively drawn. This is a draft RIPP and shall be updated and finalized in case there is change in substation locations resulting in additional IR and IP impacts and also when the final surveys for the lines are complete resulting in additional impact. The following activities were undertaken:

• Collection of technical details on substantiations and line alignment from MePDCL • 100% site visit and assessment on the proposed new substation locations along with the

MePDCL project engineers between May, 2019-June-2019. • Walkover surveys of the associated distribution 33 kV line alignment associated with the

new substation between May, 2019 -June- 2019. • Collection of details on the existing substations where the lines to be connected to assess

whether any additional safeguards impacts occur. • Land ownership details have been collected for 23 substations including assessment and

due diligence. • Regarding the lines, an estimate has been done based on an inventory survey about the

potential impacts to be occurred during the construction phase of the distribution line. • There is no such fixed RoW for the distribution lines, however, 7 meters width has been

considered for the lines. • A socioeconomic survey was also carried out in the project area which specifically include

the scheduled tribe households in the project area. • Consultations were carried out among the scheduled tribe population including their village

head to ascertain the support from communities. Additionally, focused groups consultations were carried out among women.

• Land details for the JFPR subprojects have been collected and consultations have been carried out with the beneficiaries under the JFPR in the month February, 2020.

24. The impacts are both permanent and temporary. Permanent impacts will occur from land requirements for new 33 kV substations and JFPR components. Temporary impacts are foreseen in terms of loss of crops during the construction of distribution line. However, most of the distribution line will follow the existing road side and construction will avoid crop season. There may be need for tree trimming at certain places or may be felling of some trees. The terrain is mostly hilly and community forest. Distribution line does not have any specific right of way, however, the construction related damages will occur within seven meters of width. Augmentation and additional bays will be constructed within the existing facilities without having any impacts. Summary of impacts is provided in Table 2.1. Following section describes project related impacts for relevant subprojects having IR and IP impacts.

Table 2.1: Summary IR and IP Impacts Project Components Unit Qty. Impact on Land Acquisition, Involuntary

Resettlement and Indigenous Peoples

Substation Packages

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New 33/11 kV Substations Nos 23 • Land required (@ 2500 square meter for each s/s for 23 s/s, a total of 5.75 hectares)

• No compulsory land acquisitions • Land to be acquired either through

donation or direct purchase through negotiation

• No physical displacement • Substations fall within the sixth schedule

area for which consent for land donation and purchase has already been obtained for some and the remaining is under progress.

Augmentation / Upgrading of 33/11 kV Existing Substations *

Nos 45 • No additional land required since construction will be done within the existing substations

• No physical displacement

MV Lines Package 33KV New Lines Ckm 771 • No land acquisition required for the poles

and line • No structures or buildings under the line • Temporary impacts on loss of cops during

construction which will mostly be avoided and mitigated and if not will be compensated

• Some trimming of trees and very minimum tree felling are required, and trees are mostly under community forest and in case of privately owned trees, the same will be compensated

33kV Reconductoring Ckm 496 • No land acquisition required for the poles and line

• No structures or buildings under the line since the lines are existing

• Temporary impacts on loss of cops during construction which will mostly be avoided and mitigated and if not will be compensated

11kV New Lines Ckm 669 • No land acquisition required for the poles and line

• No structures or buildings under the line • No loss of crops and trees since the line

will follow the existing roads 11KV Reconductoring Ckm 278 • No land acquisition required for the poles

and line • No structures or buildings under the line • No loss of crops and trees since the line

will follow the existing roads 11KV Replacement of poles Nos 6305 No land acquisition required for the poles and

no impacts since the area is very small and will be restored

11kV Autorecloser Nos 136 No Impacts

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11kV Fault Passage Indicators Nos 597 No Impacts

Smart Metering

Single phase smart meters with all accessories

Nos 171430 Non-physical components and no impacts

Three phase smart meters with all accessories

Nos 8570 Non-physical components and no impacts

JFPR Components

Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit in three villages (Dilma Ading, Jambal and Kosigre)

village 3 • Land required for solar PV is 3031 square meters (418+ 800+1813)

• Barren land to be acquired through donation by community

• No physical displacement • Subprojects fall within the sixth schedule

area for which consent for land donation from community has been obtained.

PV grid-tied power plant at 3 schools (OMED Memorial Secondary School, Adogkre Secondary School and Songsak Secondary School

School 3 No impacts since the intervention is within the existing school premise

2.2 Impact on Land for New 33 kV Substations

25. There will be a total of 23 proposed new substations. Land for all the substations have been identified and finalized with due consultation with the community and MePDCL. Out of the 23 new substations, 10 are proposed on the privately owned land user which needs direct purchase through negotiated settlement, 3 are proposed on government owned land which needs departmental transfer and the remaining 10 are proposed on community/clan land which will be community/Dorbar donated. A total of 5.75 hectare of land will be required of which 2.5 hectares are privately used land and will be purchased from the individual land users, 0.75 hectare are government department land to be transferred and the remaining 2.5 hectares will be community donated. 26. Land will not be compulsorily acquired. MePDCL has already taken the initiative with the land user for direct purchase of land by paying mutually agreeable compensation and fair price. Social information was collected from these 10 land users. No body will be rendered landless or severely affected due to land purchase. People agreed to sell their land. Out of the 10 owners 3 are women headed. There will be no physical displacement. The major economic activity of these households is agriculture (7 owners) and the remaining 3 have government jobs. All of them prefer to have cash compensation. The village headman has been consulted to finalize the substation site and the village headman acted as independent third party (not involved in the project) during land donation or purchase to document the negotiation and settlement process.

27. Consultations have been conducted at all proposed substation locations including ascertaining consent process from communities and land owners and users. Consent has been obtained from the land users and community for 10 locations and the remaining 13 locations are under process. The written consents from all locations will be acquired before any civil work contract award. MePDCL is taking advance action to finalize the land negotiation and payment prior to the contract award. Details on land for the substation are provided in Table 2.1 and copies

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of the consent letters are provided in Appendix-2. Detailed assessment and due diligence on each substation are provided in Appendix-3. 2.3 Impacts due to New 33 kV Distribution Lines associated with new substation

28. There will be temporary impacts in terms of loss of crops during the construction of distribution lines which will be very minimal and can be avoided or mitigated during the construction. In the unavoidable circumstances, there could be loss of one season crops at some places. The distribution length alignment has been initially prepared and based on early surveys, 311 kilometers of distribution length is estimated, with 3110 poles. Exact loss will be known during the construction phase. A preliminary assessment has been done to estimate the total area of crop loss, which totals 217 hectares; of this 185 ha is within the road right of way and 33 ha is on community forest land. Additionally, there will be trimming or felling of trees during the construction. Summary impacts of the inventory of lines are provided in Table 2.3 and detailed assessment for each feeder line for new substations are provided in Appendix-4. 2.4 Impacts due to JFPR components

29. As part of the social assessment, field visits were undertaken to the proposed locations of the three solar PV – battery hybrid system and three schools identified for the rooftop solar-PV installations. There will be no private land acquisition required for the JFPR components. Small scale land will be required for the solar PV hybrid battery system which is a total of 3031 square meter. Dilma Ading Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit will require 418 square meters of land. Lower Jambal Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit will require 800 square meters of land. Kosigre Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit will require 1813 square meters of land. Consent to donation of barren unused land by the respective village communities have been obtained from three villages. MNREDA will ensure all land are agreed to use for the JFPR grant intervention. The rooftop solar in three schools will be installed in the existing school, hence there is no need of additional land. Summary details are provided in Table 2.3 and a detailed due diligence on JFPR is provided in Appendix- 5. 2.5 Impacts on Scheduled Tribe/Indigenous Peoples

30. The project components fall under the sixth scheduled area in Meghalaya state. Impacts are limited in terms of land requirement and impacts on distribution lines. Project has been welcomed by the tribal people and there is no involuntary land acquisition or resettlement. All losses will be compensated where required. There will not be any physical displacement. The project’s intervention is general in nature to strengthen the electricity distribution system; no significant adverse impacts are foreseen in the tribal communities. The Project has been planned with due consultation with tribal communities. A separate socioeconomic profile has been prepared in the subsequent chapter 3. However, as with all infrastructure interventions there is potential for Indigenous Communities to experience social impacts both positive and negative. Screening of IP impacts identified the following potential impacts for the project is provided below in Table 2.2:

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Table 2.2, Potential Impacts on IP Potential Positive Impacts Potential Negative Impacts Mitigation Measures

• Strengthened electricity distribution system for improved household power supply

• Jobs for unskilled labour during construction

• Access to clean and reliable renewable energy and better livelihood opportunities through solar PV system and agricultural processing unit

• Minimum Land acquisition and tree and crop losses

• Minor and temporary environmental, health and safe impacts during construction

• Donation or willing seller and willing buyer mechanism based on consents

• Avoid crop season and densely tree populated area, and compensation for crop and tree losses

• Environment management plan (EMP)

• Consultation through out project preparation and implementation.

2.6 Affected Households

31. The new substation will impact 10 households having a total of 56 persons of which 32 are men and 24 are female. Of the 10 affected households by the new substations, all are Indigenous people/scheduled tribe. Households to be affected by the distribution lines construction will be known at the later stage during construction; however, the lines are within the existing road right of way, in all but approximately in 15% instance, which is on community forest land. The impacts are insignificant. The project being a distribution project is welcomes by all the people and community. There will be no physical displacement and the project will not involve involuntary resettlement.

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Table 2.1: Impact on Land for proposed 33 kV New Substations

# Name of the

Substation Name of the

Village Name of

the MePDCLC

ircle

Status on

Land

Total Area

(square meter)

Ownership of land (private/ Government/Community)

Land Use Pattern

Modality of Land

Acquisition

Consultation and support

from commun

y

Consent letter

Name of the Owner

(Private Land)

Remarks

1 Pongtung Nongshyrngan Central Identified and finalized

2500 Private land Barren Direct purchase through Negotiation

Yes Not yet Albinstone Khongthohrem

• Consultation done

• Consent being obtained

• Negotiation to be completed

• Total private land holding of the owners is 1.3 hectares and the area required for s/s is 18.7% of the total land

2 Patharlynden Patharlynden

Central

Identified and finalized

2500 Community land

Barren Donation by the local community

Yes Not yet • Consultation done



3 Maweit Nongsba

Central



Yes Not yet Lina Sangriang





4 New Shillong Mawdiang diang

Central Identified and

2500 Community land Dorbar



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# Name of the Substation

Name of the Village

Name of the

MePDCLCircle

Status on

Land

Total Area

(square meter)


Land Use Pattern

Modality of Land

Acquisition


from commun

y

Consent letter

Name of the Owner

(Private Land)

Remarks

finalized



5 Shallang Songsak Central Identified and finalized

2500 Community (Songsak Dorangre Mahari)


Yes Yes 1 • Consultation done

• Consent already obtained


6 Myriaw Myriaw Central Identified and finalized


Yes Not yet Rakheldora Syiem





7 Mawlum Tyrsad

Mawlum Tyrsad

Central Identified and finalized

2500 Community Barren Donation by the local community


• Consent already obtained Negotiation to be completed

8 Mawshbuit Mawshbuit Central Identified and finalized

2500 Community Plantation Donation by the local community




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Name of the Village

Name of the

MePDCLCircle

Status on

Land

Total Area

(square meter)


Land Use Pattern

Modality of Land

Acquisition


from commun

y

Consent letter

Name of the Owner

(Private Land)

Remarks

9 Nonghyllam Nonghyllam Central Identified and finalized

2500 Community land comes under village chief





10 Wahkaji Wajkaji Central Identified and finalized




11 Lawbah Lawbah Central Identified and finalized




12 Cherangri Cherangri East Garo Hills


2500 Private land Plantation Direct purchase through Negotiation

Yes Yes 5 Hiramani Marak





13 Samgong Samgong East Garo Hills


2500 Government (District Council/Block Development Office)

Barren Transfer Yes N/A • Consultation done

• Transfer to be completed

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Name of the Village

Name of the

MePDCLCircle

Status on

Land

Total Area

(square meter)


Land Use Pattern

Modality of Land

Acquisition


from commun

y

Consent letter

Name of the Owner

(Private Land)

Remarks

14 Mangsang Mangsang East Garo Hills


2500 Private land Cultivation Direct purchase through Negotiation

Yes Yes 6 Mrs Saidia Momin E Rina G Momin





15 Rongjen Songma

Rongjen Songma

East Garo Hills


2500 Private land Cultivation Direct purchase through Negotiation

Yes Yes 7 Mrs Baloni Sangma




16 Jengjal Jengjal East Garo Hills



Yes Yes 8 Ojak B Marak




• Total private land holding of the owners is 8.9 hectares and the area required for

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Name of the Village

Name of the

MePDCLCircle

Status on

Land

Total Area

(square meter)


Land Use Pattern

Modality of Land

Acquisition


from commun

y

Consent letter

Name of the Owner

(Private Land)

Remarks

s/s is 2.8% of the total land

17 Pedaldoba Pedaldoba East Garo Hills






18 Sibbari Sibbari East Garo Hills



Yes Yes 10 Poto CH Sangma Polmen M Sangma





19 Dagal Apal Dagal Apal East Garo Hills






20 Chengkompara

Chengkompara

West Garo Hills


2500 Government (Government Administrative Department)



21 Zikzak Zikzak West Garo Hills


2500 Government (District Council/Block Development Office)



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Name of the Village

Name of the

MePDCLCircle

Status on

Land

Total Area

(square meter)


Land Use Pattern

Modality of Land

Acquisition


from commun

y

Consent letter

Name of the Owner

(Private Land)

Remarks

22 Damalgri Damalgri West Garo Hills



Yes Not yet Pisin Marak • Consultation done




23 Kemargre Kemargre West Garo Hills



Yes Not yet Daljon Momin





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Table 2.2: Impacts due to New 33 kV Distribution Lines

S. No.

Feeder Name Length (km)

Village under alignment

Alignment along road

Land use Terrain Trees & Vegetation

Forest Building/ Structure

Indigenous Peoples

ApproximateCrop Area

(ha)

Remarks

1 Lawbah 20 Wahparhti, Laitsohum, Phlangmawsrpat, Janiaw, Lawbah

Yes Agriculture & Plantation

Hilly Mainly pine, Jackfruits, Bamboo and hard wood trees

Community Forest land

Nil Yes 2.10 Impacts on trees and crops can be avoided during construction

2 Mawshbuit 0.5 Mawshbuit No Plantation Hilly Mainly pine trees Community Forest land


3 Mawlum Tyrsad 0.1 Mawlum Tyrsad Yes Agriculture & Plantation

Hilly Mainly pine trees Community Forest land


4 Nonghyllam 20 Rilang, Rajaju, Nonghyllam

Yes Agriculture and Plantation

Hilly Mainly hard wood trees mixed with & shrubs

Community & private Forest land


5 Dongkingding 30 Nowiong Nongkhlaw, Nawlumkhri, Umniangriang, Donki-ing-Ding


Hilly Mainly teak trees mixed with bamboo & shrubs and patches of Teak tress



6 Myriaw 18 Kynshi Mawria, Pemadan, Umdum, Mawlum Mawjakhsew, Ramsiej, Mayriaw


Hilly Mainly pine trees mixed with hard wood tree & shrubs



7. Shallang 40 Mawlaidong, Umdein, Mawkhap, Pormawlai, Thawkhong, Riangju, Nongshram Adeng, Darangre B, Rangjambi, Shallang

Yes Agriculture, residential and Plantation

Hilly Mainly pine trees mixed with bamboo & shrubs



8 Mawei (Nongsba) 25 Nongphndeng, Pathar Mawlok, Mawriat, Wahtyngdoh, Nongsba


Hilly Mainly Jackfruit trees mixed with bamboo & shrubs



9 Wahkaji 20 Domshrah, Diwian Rangblang, Pyndenkseh,


Hilly Mainly Jackfruit trees mixed with shrubs



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S. No.






Indigenous Peoples


(ha)

Remarks

Langtor, Demnar, Umsan, Laitjynrai, Wahkhaji

10 Pongtung 20 Pynursla, Siathakon, Modanlynlad and Pongtung


Hilly Mainly pine trees mixed with hard wood tree & shrubs



11 New Shillong Township

3 Mawdiangdiang Yes Agriculture and Plantation

Hilly Mainly pine trees Community Forest land


12 Rongjong 0.05 Rongjong Yes Agriculture and Plantation

Hilly Mainly pine trees & bettle nut

No Forest land, only Private land with plantation


13 Mangsang 10 Jambalgittim, Miktongjenggittim, Mangsang

Yes Settlement and Plantation

Hilly Mainly Jackfruit, teak tree mixed with bamboo & shrubs



14 Jengjal 3 Jengjal Yes Agriculture and Plantation




15 Pedaldoba 18 Eoringpita, Aneaga, Bolronj, Nayapara, Pedaldoba





16 Sibbari 0.5 Sibbari Yes Agriculture and Plantation

Hilly Mainly pine & teak trees mixed with bettle nut & bamboo



17 Dagal 25 Dandakol, Rongkaminchi, Tahapa Agithchak, Kantolgre, Dagal Apal


Hilly Mainly teak tree mixed Jackfruit & bettle nut



18 Samgong 2 Samgong Yes Settlement and Plantation

Hilly Mainly hard wood trees mixed with shrubs

No Forest land, only Private land


19 Cheringre 13 Rongjongri, Asiragri, Cherangri


Hilly Mainly teak tress mixed with

Community & private forest land


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S. No.






Indigenous Peoples


(ha)

Remarks

bamboos and Jackfruit trees

20 Ampati 15 Ghasura, Betasing, Chengkompara


Hilly Mainly pine & teak trees mixed with bettle nut & bamboo

No Forest land, only Private land and community reserved forest, Betasing


21 Zikzak 25 Ghasura, Betasing, Chengkompara, Matkolgre, Zikzak


Hilly Mainly teak, Cashewnut, Banyan, Jackfruit and Bettlenut trees

No Forest land, only Private land & community reserved forest


22 Damalgre 2 Damalgre Yes Agriculture, Plantation and commercial areas

Hilly Mainly teak trees mixed with bamboo



23 Kemragre 1.5 Kemragre Yes Agriculture and Plantation

Hilly Mainly teak, Cashewnut, Banyan, Jackfruit and Bettlenut trees



Table 2.3: Impacts due to JFPR Components

# Component Name of the Village Name of the

MePDCL Circle Area (sq.

meter) Ownership

of land Usage Modality of Land

Acquisition Consent obtained

IP Area

1 Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit

Dilma Ading East Garo Hills 418 Community Barren Donation by community Yes Yes

2 Lower Jambal East Garo Hills 800 Community Barren Donation by community Yes Yes

3 Kosigre West Garo Hills 1813 Community Barren Donation by community Yes Yes

4 PV grid-tied power plant at 3 schools

OMED Secondary School East Garo Hills Existing roof School School Permission by School Yes Yes

5 Adogkre Secondary School East Garo Hills Existing roof School School Permission by School Yes Yes

6 Songsak Secondary School East Garo Hills Existing roof School School Permission by School Yes Yes

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3. SOCIOECONOMIC INFORMATION AND PROFILE

3.1 Overview

32. This chapter is divided into two parts. The first part is the socioeconomic and demographic profile in general collected from various secondary sources. The second part provides the socio-economic profile of the project area with special attention to the schedule tribe and indigenous peoples.

3.2 Socio-Economic Profile in General

33. This section deals with the socio-economic condition and other social infrastructure in Meghalaya in general. 3.2.1 Demography

34. The total population of Meghalaya as of latest 2011 census is 29,64,007 with a gender ratio of 1.01 females to males. The literacy rate is 75.48% (Census 2011). Vulnerable people, including some of the important tribes that constitutes the demographics of Meghalaya are Garo (approximately 1,103,115 people), Khasi (approximately 1,209,660) and Jaintia (approximately 392,852), have social challenges in relation to their living conditions. The majority of these people live in the area around Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. Places like Nongtoin, Tura, Baghmara, Williamnagar, Jowai, etc. rank high in terms of the density of population. Areas around the Garo hills, especially the places around the northern, southern and the western fringes. It also shows the presence of a lot of Christians within the territory. However, major negative impacts on these vulnerable groups are not anticipated as a result of project activities. In contrast, the improved electricity service as a result of the project will be a significant benefit to these communities 1

3.2.2 Health and Education

35. In general, people have access to the social services and several hospitals and colleges established by government and private authorities. In all towns and villages at project sites there are schools and medical clinics. The larger urban centers such as Shillong, Tura and Jowai are generally well serviced. There are 112 Higher Secondary Schools, 783 Secondary Schools and nearly 66 Private and 22 Govt. Universities and Colleges. Meghalaya has nearly achieved universal primary education, with gender equity in enrolment rates. Under National Health Mission Meghalaya there are 13 Hospitals with Health and Ambulance Facilities.

3.2.3 Cultural Heritage

36. Meghalaya has a long history of human habitation and is steeped in culture that has been enriched throughout centuries of changing rule and influence. Meghalaya has various tourist attractions such as caves, national parks and sanctuaries, sacred groves, waterfalls, lakes and rivers–making it an ideal tourism destination. Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem dance, Wangala, Behdeinkhlam, Laho dance, Chad Sukra, Autumn festival, Strawberry festival, Ranikor festival are the well-known festivals of Meghalaya. Williamson Sangma State Museum, Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, Entomological Museum (Butterfly Museum) are the famous museums of Meghalaya depicting its rich cultural heritage.

1 Chandramouli, C., & General, R. (2011). Census of India 2011. Provisional Population Totals. New Delhi:

Government of India.

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3.2.4 Economic Development

37. Meghalaya has rich mineral resources, with reserves of 576.48 million tonnes of coal, 15,100 million tonnes of limestone, 12 million tonnes of fire clay, 97 million tonnes of lithomargic clay, 1.45 million tonnes of bauxite, 0.015 million tonnes of phosphate rocks, 0.045 million tonnes of sillimanite, 50 million cubic meters of granite and substantial reserves of quartz, feldspar, gypsum and uranium.

38. The mining industry is emerging in Meghalaya; most of the coal and stones are being exported to Bangladesh. Meghalaya has a climate that supports agricultural and horticultural activities. The state offers potential for investment in these areas. It supports multiple crops viz., rice, maize, pulses, oilseeds, cotton, jute and mesta. Meghalaya produces substantial quantities of oranges, peaches, pineapples, pears, guavas, plums, bananas, potatoes, tapioca, bay leaves, ginger, maize and jackfruit.

39. The natural resources, policy incentives and infrastructure in the state favors investments in the tourism, hydroelectric power, manufacturing and mining sectors. Agriculture sector contributed around 13.0 per cent to the state’s GSDP in 2011-12. Mineral, horticulture, electronics, IT, export-oriented units and tourism have been identified as the thrust sectors for industrial development. As of 2009, there were 120 registered factories in the state. As of 2008-09, the state had 6,842 small scale industries. The Commerce & Industries Department of Meghalaya and its constituent unit, Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), are jointly responsible for the development of industrial infrastructure in the state2.

3.2.5 Infrastructure

40. Transport in the project areas is largely by road. Meghalaya had a total road length of 11,984km, with a road density of 53.43 km per 100 sq km, as of March 2011. The state is well connected to its neighboring Northeastern states and other parts of India through five National Highways (NH): NH-40, NH-44, NH-51, NH-62 and NH-127B. The Meghalaya Transport Corporation provides bus transport services across the state.

41. Water Supply and Sanitation: Access to safe water supply and sanitation impacts the health and hygiene conditions of communities. The average per capita supply of water in major cities and towns is 150 to 200 liters per day. In regard to access to hygienic sanitation the condition is slightly improved with 71% of the population able to access improved sanitation. These figures do not reflect the significant disparity between urban and rural areas (urban areas much higher than rural). A 100 Tonnes Per Day (TPD) compost plant in Shillong and 40 TPD plant in Tura are operational in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) made for safe disposal of solid wastes. Sites have been identified in Williamnagar, Baghmara and Resubelpara and work has commenced on developing compost plants.

42. Energy Meghalaya has an installed power generating capacity of about 55,832 MW, comprising 353.03 MW from state utilities and 205.28 MW from central utilities. Of the total installed power generation capacity, 387.19 MW was contributed by hydropower,140.09 MW by thermal power, and 31.04 MW by renewable power.

43. During 2015-16, 315 KW SPV power plants of different capacities were being installed across government buildings as well as rooftops in the state. Work on manufacturing of 10 KW

2 https://www.ibef.org/download/Meghalaya-110313.pdf

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wind solar hybrid system in the government college at Tura has also been taken up during 2015-16.

44. Under the 12th Five Year Plan, valid from 2012 to 2017, the state government proposed an outlay of US$ 603.02 million, wherein, 11.97% was proposed for power generation, 28.95% for power transmission and distribution and the rest was proposed for survey and investigation, re-engineering works, etc. Another US$ 3.98 million was proposed for non-conventional sources of energy.

45. As per state budget 2016-17, the 2×20 MW New Umtru Hydro Electric Project (NUHEP) is set to be commissioned within 2017-18 with the first unit expected to go for trial run in the last week of March 2017.

46. Rural electrification was taken up as a key initiative under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, which was launched in 2015. The operational electrification scheme, that is, Rural Electricity Infrastructure and Household Electrification, was subsumed in the scheme launched in 2015. During 2015-16 (April to November), one village was electrified.

47. As per the budget 2017-18, the Meghalaya New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (MNREDA) is implementing projects to popularize renewable technologies such as solar, wind, biogas, biomass, etc. Under the solar component of the new and renewable energy, 1067 KW of solar power plants have been installed in the State so far. The Government is setting up two Solar Parks of 10 MW each in the East Jaintia Hills and the West Jaintia Hills District.

3.3 Socio-Economic Profile of the Indigenous and Tribal People

48. A social analysis has been carried out in the subproject area through a sample socioeconomic household survey conducted between May 2019 to June 2019. This survey includes households near the substation area and along the distribution line route, however not all households are not necessarily affected by the subprojects. A total of 201 sample households were surveyed. Following section describes the findings of socio-economic survey. 3.3.1 Household and Population

49. The sample household survey was conducted in 201 sample households. The finding shows that the average household size is 5.9 members. Majority of households (65.1%) reported that they are staying in nuclear families. The sex ratio of the subproject area is 1,000 males: 970 females. Most (90%) of the surveyed households reported that they reside in rural settlements. Details are given in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1: Demographic Feature

Sl No Particulars Sub-project area

1 Total Household 201

2 Sex Ratio 970

3 Average Household Size 5.9

4 % of HHs reside in rural area 90.0

Source: Socioeconomic Survey, May–June 2019

50. Regarding the social group composition, the survey findings shows all households belong to scheduled tribes (ST) category. Khasi (49.8%) and Garo (44.2%) are the main sub-tribes. Details are given in Table 3.2.

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Table 3.2: Households by Social Group

Sl No Particulars No. of HHs %

1 Khasi 100 49.8

2 Garo 89 44.2

3 Hajong 12 6.0

Total 201 100


3.3.2 Literacy and Education

51. Among the surveyed households in the subproject area, male literacy rate (90.6%) is slightly higher than the literacy rate among females (85.0%). This suggests that in terms of literacy women are not lagging much behind the men. Both male and female literacy rate of the subproject area are higher when compared to state literacy rate in respective categories. Details are given in Table 3.3.

Table 3.3: Literacy Status

Sl No Particulars Sub project area Meghalaya

(census 2011)

1 Overall literacy rate 87.8 74.4 2 Male literacy rate 90.6 75.9 3 Female literacy rate 85.0 72.9


52. The levels of educational attainment in the subproject area are similar across gender. As shown in Table 3.4, no noticeable differences were found between the male and female education attainment levels. The data suggest that proportion of males completing secondary levels of education are slightly higher when compared to their female counterparts. However, a feature to be noted is that attainment of higher education (such as graduate/post graduate) is higher among women (8.3%) when compared to men (5.6%).

Table 3.4: Gender Desegregated Education Achievement

Sl No Education level Male Female Total

Nos. % Nos. % Nos. %

1 Primary 139 25.0 126 22.8 265 23.9

2 Middle 184 33.1 190 34.4 374 33.7

3 Secondary 149 26.8 107 19.3 256 23.1

4 Graduate/Post graduate 31 5.6 46 8.3 77 6.9

5 Diploma 1 0.2 1 0.2 2 0.2

6 Illiterate 52 9.4 83 15.0 135 12.2

7 Total 556 100.0 553 100.0 1109 100.0


3.3.3 Vulnerability

53. The household survey in the subproject area captured vulnerabilities of household on select parameters. These households are not necessarily project affected households. The project defines vulnerable households as households headed by women, households with physically

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handicapped/disabled family members; below poverty line (BPL) household3; the landless and non-titled. There are only three types of vulnerability found among the households surveyed which are shown in the Table 3.6. However, the socio-economic questionnaire covered all vulnerable categories 4 as mentioned in the ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). About 13.4% households are female headed households. There are 6.0% households having physically challenged persons. The finding in the subproject area shows that majority households (79.6%) are below poverty line households. Details are given in Table 3.5.

Table 3.5: Vulnerability feature of HHs

Sl No Particulars No. of HHs %

1 Female headed household 27 13.4

2 HHs having physically challenged persons 12 6,0

3 Below Poverty Line Households 160 79.6

4 Total number of HHs 201

Note: Multiple Response


3.3.4 Access to Basic Amenities 54. Piped water supply (35.8%) and well (31.3%) are the main source of drinking water. A sizeable proportion (18.4%) of households use pond/river water for drinking water purposes. Details are given in Table 3.6.

Table 3.6: Main Source of Drinking Water

Sl No Main Source of Drinking Water No. of HH %

1 Well 63 31.3 2 Pond/River 37 18.4 3 Piped water supply 72 35.8 4 Others 29 14.4 5 Total 201 100.0


55. The survey findings show that the average distance from a main source of drinking water is 180 meters. It was also found that the average time taken to go, collect water and come back is 26 minutes. The qualitative information reveals that waiting time for collection of water is very less due less population density. Details are given in Table 3.7.

Table 3.7: Distance & time taken for drinking water collection

Sl No Particulars M

1 Average distance from main source of drinking water in meter

180

2 Average time taken to go, collect water & come back in minutes

26.3


3 BPL households are based on the government issued BPL cards. In April 2017, Krishan Kumar Bedi, Minister of

State for Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, announced that the annual income ceiling for BPL families living in rural areas is Rs 49,000 and Rs 60,000 for those living in urban areas.

4 Female headed households, scheduled tribe/indigenous people household, below poverty line household, landless

household, household having physically challenged persons or elderly households .

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56. It is common in India that collection of drinking water is primarily the responsibility of women. The information collected during the household survey however reveals that in most (89.0%) of the households both men and women in the family are involved in collection of drinking water. Details are given in Table 3.8.

Table 3.8: Involvement in drinking water collection

Sl No Particulars % of HH

1 Households where only men collect drinking water

4.0%

2 Households where only women collect drinking water

7.0%

3 Households where both men & women collects water

89.0%

4 Total 201


57. Access to sanitation facility is crucial to improving sanitation as well as health outcomes of people. The finding shows that most (77.6%) of the households have pour flush toilets. A small proportion of households (12.0%) in the subproject area reported that they do not have toilet facilities. Details are given in Table 3.9.

Table 3.9: Type of Sanitation Facilities

Sl No Type of Toilet No. of Households %

1 Pour flush 156 77.6 2 Dry pit latrine 21 10.4 3 No Toilet 24 12.0 4 Total HHs 201 100


58. Most of the surveyed households in the subproject area reported that they have availability of basic amenities such as primary school, public health facility, local market etc. Only 3.5% of the households reported availability of public buses for transportation. Public transportation is mainly through local vehicles to cover small distances. Majority of the households (76.1%) have access to ambulance facilities for institutional delivery. About 86.1% households reported that they have secondary school, and 93.5% households have public health facilities near to the village. Details are given in Table 3.10.

Table 3.10: Availability of basic amenities

Sl No Particulars No. of Households %

1 Public transport (Bus) 7 3.5

2 Public transport (Local vehicle) 184 91.5

3 Ambulance facilities 153 76.1

4 Local market for sell or purchase 188 93.5

5 Primary school in the village 197 98.0

6 Secondary school in/ near the village 173 86.1

7 Sub-centre/PHC in/ near the village 188 93.5

8 Total HHs 201


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3.3.5 Major Economic Activities

59. The average land holding size is 2.77 acre in the project area. The most important economic activity of the households is non-agriculture-based wage labour with 60.2% of surveyed households are engaged in it. Other important sources of economic activities are cultivation (26.4%), private sector job (20.4%), agriculture-based wage labour (19.9%), and service in government sector (17.4%). The survey captured information on family members’ contribution to the major economic activities across gender. In activities such as government and private sector jobs, and business, involvement is more by the male members. There are activities such as cultivation, and wage labour in agriculture in which both the men and women equally participate. However, a sizeable proportion (33.3%) of households reported that women members engaged in home-based work. It is pertinent to mention here that women members contribution to economic activities are in addition to their involvement in household chores. Details are given in Table 3.11.

Table 3.11: Major economic activities of households

Sl No

Particulars % of HHs

Involvement by %

% men % women % both

1 Agriculture/cultivation 26.4 15.1 11.3 73.6

2 Wage labour (Agriculture) 19.9 17.5 2.5 80.0

3 Wage labour (Non-agriculture) 60.2 48.8 2.4 48.8

4 Small enterprise (Home based) 1.5 33.3 33.3 33.3

5 Service in Govt sector 17.4 57.1 22.9 20.0

6 Service in private sector 20.4 73.1 22.0 4.9

7 Business 12.9 57.7 19.2 23.1

8 Other self-employed activity 6.5 100.0 0.0 0.0


3.3.6 Cropping pattern

60. The major crop cultivated or produced in the subproject area is Rice with 20.9% households cultivate it. Other important crops are betel nut (9.5%), and vegetables (5.5%). Details are given in Table 3.12.

Table 3.12: Major Cropping Pattern

Sl No Type of Crops No. of HHs %

1 Rice 42 20.9

2 Maize 6 3.0

3 Vegetables 11 5.5

4 Broomstick 3 1.5

5 Tez patta 2 1.0

6 Betel nut 19 9.5

7 Cashew nut 1 0.5

8 Rubber plant 2 1.0

9 Total HH 201 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, May–June 2019

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3.3.7 Average Yield of Major Crops

61. Among the major crops, the average yield per household is highest for vegetables (22.2 quintal) followed by betel nut (22.1 quintal). Quintal is equal to 100kg. This is followed by rice with the average production of 20.9 quintal per household. The total earning is highest from rice as a greater number of households cultivate it. Details are given in Table 3.13.

Table 3.13: Average Yield of Major Crops

Sl No Type of Crop

Number of Households

% Total Yield (Quintal/)

Average Yield

(Quintal)

Total Cost in Rs.

1 Rice 42 20.9 876 20.9 1,543,200 2 Maize 6 3.0 80 13.3 127,000 3 Vegetables 11 5.5 245 22.2 542,500 4 Betel nut 19 9.5 420.5 22.1 1,431,000 5 Total HHs 201


3.3.8 3.8. Average Annual Income

62. The average annual household income among surveyed households is INR 1,83,840. The economy of the subproject area is predominantly dependent on wage labour (63.1%) followed by agriculture (27.8%), and private service/job (21.3%). In terms of the amount of average annual income, the government service holders have the highest average (INR 2,95,636). Details are given in Table 3.14.

Table 3.14: Average Annual Income

Sl No Source of Income No. of HHs Average

Annual Income in Rs

1 Agriculture 56 67,177

2 Govt. Service/Job 33 295,636

3 Private Service/Job 43 173,395

4 Business 28 139,000

5 Wage Labour 127 79,968

6 Professional/self-employed 2 275,000

7 Pension 2 135,000

8 Others 11 100,909

9 Total HH 201 183,840


3.3.9 3.9. Average Annual Expenditure 63. The annual average expenditure per household in the subproject area is INR1,07,111 out of which the major expenditure is incurred on food (34.8%). This is followed by expenditure on account of education (14.7%) and transportation (10.9%). Health expenditure accounts for 7.3% of the average expenditure. Details are given in Table 3.15.

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Table 3.15: Average Annual Expenditure

Sl No

Type of expenditure Average Annual

Expenditure (Rs.)

%

1 Food 37,294 34.8

2 Transportation/conveyance 11,694 10.9

3 Clothing 7,478 7.0

4 Health 7,817 7.3

5 Education 15,792 14.7

6 Interest payment on loans 112 0.1

7 Social functions/festival 6,208 5.8

8 Agriculture (such as seeds, hiring of farm implements etc.) 1,720 1.6

9 Minor consumer items (Soap, powder) 4,148 3.9

10 Electric Bill 3,795 3.5

11 House Maintenance 7,057 6.6

12 Animal Husbandry 1,719 1.6

13 Gas 2,277 2.1

14 Grand total (1-13) 107,111 100.0


3.3.10 Possession of Durable Goods

64. The commonly possessed durable goods among the surveyed households are mobile (86.6%), and television (56.7%). A sizeable proportion of the surveyed households have LPG connection/gas cylinder (39.3%). A few households have luxury items such as refrigerators (11.4%), computer/laptop (4.0%), and car (12.4%).

65. The survey also obtained information on use of durable goods by gender. The findings show that items such as radio, mobile, television, refrigerator, and gas cylinder are used by both men and women of the family. Goods such as bicycles, computer/laptop, motorcycle, and car are mainly used by men member of the family. Details are given in Table 3.16.

Table 3.16: Possession of durable goods

Sl No

Particulars % of HHs User by %

Men Women Both

1 Radio 3.0 16.7 0.0 83.3

2 Mobile 86.6 1.1 1.7 97.1

3 Bicycle 16.4 97.0 0.0 3.0

4 Pump set with generator 2.0 0.0 0.0 100.0

5 Television 56.7 0.0 0.9 99.1

6 L.P.G Connection/ Gas Cylinder

39.3 0.0 16.5 83.5

7 Computer/laptop 4.0 87.5 0.0 12.5

8 Refrigerator 11.4 0.0 4.3 95.7

9 Motor cycle/Scooter 15.4 87.1 0.0 12.9

10 Car 12.4 96.0 0.0 4.0

11 Total Households 201


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3.3.11 Household Indebtedness

66. Among the households in the subproject area, a very small proportion (3.0%) of the households has taken loan. It was emerged during the consultation that mostly people are not in the habit of taking loan except in emergency. All the 6 households that took loan reported that they have taken the loan from public sector banks. The interest rate charged by banks varies from 7.5% to 13% depending on the purpose of loans. Details are given in Table 3.17.

Table 3.17: Average Amount Taken from Different Sources and Interest Rate

Sl. No Source Number of Household

Average Amount Taken (INR)

Interest Rate

1 Bank 6 270,000 7.5% to 13%


3.3.12 Benefits from schemes

67. The survey obtained gender disaggregated information regarding coverage of development schemes and financial inclusion. The finding shows that only 7% households have benefitted under various development schemes of the government. Mostly the benefits included toilet construction while some of the families received gas connection. Interestingly most of the benefits (92.9%) are availed by women members of the family. Regarding the financial inclusion it was reported that almost all households (98.0%) have bank account. In majority (76.6%) of households, both men and women of the family have separate accounts. This indicates that women have equal access to finance like their male counterpart. In 10.2% of households only women members have bank accounts. It is pertinent to mention here that Meghalaya has a matrilineal society and women has the right to inheritance. Details are given in Table 3.18.

Table 3.18: Coverage under development schemes

Sl No

Particulars % of HHs Beneficiary by %

Men Women Both Joint

1 HHs benefitted under development schemes

7.0 0.0

92.9 7.1 NA

2 Families having bank account 98.0 13.2 10.2 76.6 0,0 Total HHs 201


68. The survey collected information on coverage of social protection schemes such as social or health insurance in the subproject area. The finding shows that only 9.5% have social or health insurance schemes. Of the households having insurance schemes, in about 68.4% cases schemes mainly cover the men while in 21.0% cases the insurance covers both the men and women members. Details are given in Table 3.19.

Table 3.19: Insurance status

Sl No Particulars % of Households

Beneficiary by %

Men Women Both

1 HHs having social/health insurance scheme 9.5 68.4 10.6 21.0

2 Total HHs 201


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3.3.13 Major Illness

69. The survey finding shows that in the subproject area, about 5% of the households reported that their family member experienced major illness during the last one year. Qualitative information emerged during the consultations revealed that people in the area are usually healthy. The type of major illness reported are of various types. Details are given in Table 3.20.

Table 3.20: Type of Illness

Sl No Type of Disease/Illness Number of Households %

1 Heart problem 2 20.0 2 Diabetes 1 10.0 3 Blood pressure 1 10.0 4 Cancer 1 10.0 5 Appendicitis 1 10.0 6 Paralysis 1 10.0 7 Intellectual disability 1 10.0 8 Malaria 1 10.0 9 Migraine 1 10.0 10 Total households reported

illness 10 100.0


3.3.14 Engagement of Women in Various Activities

70. Almost all the surveyed households (98.5%) reported that women perform household work where they spend most of their time. A sizeable proportion of households reported that in addition to the household function, women are also engaged in rearing of livestock (38.3%), cultivation (22.4%), and non- agricultural labour (25.9%). In non- agricultural labour women mainly do The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) work. Details are given in Table 3.21.

Table 3.21: Type of Activities for Women

Sl No Activities No. of Households %

1 Cultivation 45 22.4

2 Trade & Business 2 1.0

3 Agricultural Labour 30 14.9

4 Non-Agricultural Labour 52 25.9

5 Small home-based enterprises run by women

4 2.0

6 Service 25 12.4

7 Household Work 198 98.5

8 Animal Husbandry 37 18.4

9 Livestock rearing 77 38.3

10 Total HH 201


3.3.15 Women’s Voice in Decision Making

71. On women’s say in decision making, almost all the surveyed households in the subproject area reported that women are actively involved in decision making on various aspects related to family such as health and education of children, financial matters, purchase of assets, and social

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functions and marriages. Qualitative information emerged from consultation revealed that as the society is matriarchal and women have right to inheritance and property rights, they play an active role in all family matters. Details are given in Table 3.22.

Table 3.22: Women’s Say in Decision Making

Sl No Issues Number of Households %

1 Financial matters 198 98.5

2 Education of child 198 98.5

3 Health care of child 198 98.5

4 Purchase of assets 198 98.5

5 Day to day activities 198 98.5

6 On social functions and marriages 198 98.5

7 Total HHs 201 Source: Socioeconomic Survey, May–June 2019

3.3.16 Status on Electricity

72. Most of the surveyed households (89.0%) in the sub project area are electrified. During the public consultation it emerged that a few households are illegally residing in the government land. Hence, there is no electricity connection to these households. Details are given in Table 3.23.

Table 3.23: Status on Electrification

Sl No Particulars Number of Households %

1 Electrified Houses 179 89.0

2 Total HHs 201


73. The main source of electrification is government grid and electricity are supplied from the government grid. As per the findings of the survey, the average years of electrification is 10 years. The availability of electricity is a problem. The finding shows that the average hours of availability of electricity is reported to be 10.3 hours in a day. Details are given in Table 3.24.

Table 3.24: Average Usage Pattern of Electricity

Sl No Particulars Numbers

1 Average Years of Electrification 10

2 Average Hours of availability of electricity per day 10.3


74. Households mainly use electricity for lighting purposes. As per the findings of survey, all the electrified households in the subproject area use the electricity for lighting purpose. Details are given in Table 3.25.

Table 3.25: Purpose of Electricity Use

Sl No

Purpose Number of HHs %

1 Lighting 179 100.0 2 Total HHs electrified 179


75. Of the total electrified households, 92.2% households are not satisfied with the current electricity supply as availability of electricity is less and also there is voltage fluctuations.

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3.3.17 Other Alternate Fuel Consumption

76. Of the electrified households, 71.5 % households use other non-electric energy sources as availability of electricity is not reliable. About 39.7% of the households use kerosene/diesel for household activities. A few households use battery (2.2%) and solar (3.4%) as non-electric energy sources. Details are given in Table 3.26.

Table 3.26: Non-Electric Energy Sources

Sl. No Source of Usage Number of Households %

1 Kerosene/diesel 71 39.7 2 Battery 4 2.2 3 Solar 6 3.4 4 Other 47 26.2

5 Total households electrified

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3.3.18 Indigenous Peoples

77. Government of India, under Article 342 of the Constitution, considers the various characteristics to define indigenous peoples [Scheduled Tribes (ST)] such as (i) tribes’ primitive traits; (ii) distinctive culture; (iii) shyness with the public at large; (iv) geographical isolation; and (v) social and economic backwardness before notifying them as a Scheduled Tribe. Essentially, indigenous people have a social and cultural identity distinct from the ‘mainstream’ society that makes them vulnerable to being overlooked or marginalized in the development processes. STs, who have no modern means of subsistence, with distinctive culture and are characterized by socio-economic backwardness, could be identified as Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous people are also characterized by cultural continuity. Constitution of India identifies schedule areas which are predominately inhabited by such people. 78. The project area falls under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution of India. Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India has special provisions for the administration of Tribal areas in the State of Meghalaya. Meghalaya is predominantly a tribal state. The population of Meghalaya at 2011 Census is 2.967 million and of these, 2.556 million persons are Scheduled Tribes (STs), which is 86.1 percent of the state’s total population. The STs are officially recognized as historically disadvantaged groups in India. The terms are indicated in the Constitution of India and the various groups are designated in one or other categories. The scheduled tribes are entitled to certain privileges and reservations. The STs are distinct and vulnerable, and have collective attachment to land and dependent on land for their livelihood 79. The Garos are an indigenous Tibetan - Burman ethnic group from the Indian subcontinent. They are the second-largest tribe in Meghalaya after the Khasi and comprise about a third of the local population. The Garos are one of the few remaining matrilineal societies in the world. A large part of the Garo community follow Christianity, with some rural pockets following traditional animist religion known as Songsarek and its practices. The Garos rely on nature. They practice jhum cultivation which is the most common agricultural tradition. For more than 4,000 years, the Garos have been practicing jhum cultivation. It was their main profession for feeding themselves.

80. The Khasi people are an indigenous ethnic group of Meghalaya in north-eastern India, with a significant population in the bordering state of Assam. According to the 2011 Census of India, over 1.41 million Khasi lived in Meghalaya in the districts of East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills,

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assam

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South West Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi, West Jaintia Hills and East Jaintia Hills. In Assam, their population reached 35,000. It is generally considered by many Khasi sociologists that the Khasi Tribe consist of seven sub-tribes, hence the title 'Children of the Seven Huts': Khynriam, Pnar, Bhoi, War, Maram, Lyngngam and Diko. The Khynriam (or Nongphlang) inhabit the uplands of the East Khasi Hills District; the Pnar or Synteng live in the uplands of the Jaintia Hills. The Khasis are, for the most part, monogamous. he traditional political structure of the Khasi community is democratic in nature. In the past, the Khasis consisted of independent native states called Syiemships, where male elders of various clans under the leadership of the Chief 81. Government of India has notified scheduled area to safeguard the interests of indigenous people. Autonomous councils have been constituted to safeguard interests of indigenous people in Scheduled VI areas. Several other safeguards are in place to counter the vulnerability imposed upon indigenous people because of their origin and socio-economic background. The project being a distribution network strengthening does not cause any physical or economic displacement of the tribal people. People, in general will get the benefits out of the better electricity supply and people welcome the project. English is the official language of Meghalaya. However, Khasi and Garo languages have been declared as associated official languages under the Meghalaya State Language Act, 2005. 3.3.19 Summary Findings

82. The average household size among the surveyed households is 5.9 members. Majority of households (65.1%) are staying in nuclear families. The sex ratio is 1,000 males: 970 females. Most (90%) of the surveyed households reside in rural areas. All the surveyed households belong to scheduled tribes (ST) category.

83. Male literacy rate (90.6%) is slightly higher than the literacy rate among females (85.0%). No noticeable differences were found between the male and female education attainment levels. The attainment of higher education (such as graduate/postgraduate) is slightly higher among women (8.3%) when compared to men (5.6%). About 13.4% households are female headed households and 6.0% households have physically challenged persons. Majority households (79.6%) are below poverty line households. Piped water supply (35.8%) and well (31.3%) are the main source of drinking water. The average distance from a main source of drinking water is 180 meters. Average time taken to go, collect water and come back is 26 minutes. in most (89.0%) of the households both men and women in the family are involved in collection of drinking water. Most (77.6%) of the households have pour flush toilets. About 12.0% households do not have toilet facilities.

84. About 86.1% households reported that they have secondary school, and 93.5% households have public health facilities near to the village. Majority of the households (76.1%) have access to ambulance facilities for institutional delivery. The most important economic activity of the households is non-agriculture-based wage labour with 60.2% households are engaged in it. Other important economic activities are cultivation (26.4%), private sector job (20.4%), agriculture-based wage labour (19.9%), and service in government sector (17.4%). In activities such as cultivation, and wage labour in agriculture both men and women equally participate.

85. Among surveyed households major crop cultivated or produced is rice with 20.9% households cultivate it. Other important crops are betel nut (9.5%), and vegetables (5.5%). The average yield per household is highest for vegetables (22.2 quintal) followed by betel nut (22.1 quintal). The total earning is highest from rice as a greater number of households cultivate it.

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86. The average annual household income among surveyed households is INR 183,840. The economy is predominantly dependent on wage labour (63.1%) followed by agriculture (27.8%), and private service/job (21.3%). The annual average expenditure per household is INR107,111 out of which the major expenditure is incurred on food (34.8%). This is followed by expenditure on account of education (14.7%) and transportation (10.9%).

87. The commonly possessed durable goods are mobile (86.6%), and television (56.7%). A sizeable proportion of the surveyed households have LPG connection/gas cylinder (39.3%). A few households have luxury items such as refrigerators (11.4%), computer/laptop (4.0%), and car (12.4%). Items such as radio, mobile, television, refrigerator, and gas cylinder are used by both men and women of the family. A very small proportion (3.0%) of the households has taken loan. All the 6 households that took loan have taken it from public sector banks. The interest rate charged by banks varies from 7.5% to 13% depending on the purpose of loans.

88. Only 7% households have benefitted under various development schemes of the government. Mostly, the benefits included toilet construction while some of the families received gas connection. Almost all households (98.0%) have bank account. In majority (76.6%) of households, both men and women of the family have separate accounts. About 5% of the households reported that their family member experienced major illness during the last one year.

89. About 98.5% households reported that women perform household work where they spend most of their time. In addition to the household function, women are also engaged in rearing of livestock (38.3%), cultivation (22.4%), and non- agricultural labour (25.9%). Almost all the surveyed households reported that women are actively involved in decision making on various aspects related to family such as health and education of children, financial matters, purchase of assets, and social functions and marriages.

90. Most of the surveyed households (89.0%) in the sub project area are electrified. The average years of electrification is 10 years. The average hours of availability of electricity is 10.3 hours in a day. All the electrified households use the electricity for lighting purpose. About 92.2% electrified households are not satisfied with the current electricity supply due to less availability and voltage fluctuations. About 71.5% electrified households use other non-electric energy sources. About 39.7% electrified households use kerosene/diesel for household activities.

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4. INFORMATION DISCLOSURE, CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION

4.1 Consultations

91. As an integral part of the safeguards planning process, various stakeholders were consulted including local people and communities during the preparation of the RIPP and due diligence for the JFPR subprojects. Gender consultations were also carried out through focused group discussion (FGDs) among women at various project locations to seek women’s view on the project and to make them aware about the project. It ensured that the affected people and other stakeholders are informed, consulted and allowed to participate actively in the process of project preparation and aware about the positive and negative impact of the Project. The process of consultation will be continued through out project cycle with various stakeholders such as affected people, concerned line department such as revenue, horticulture, agriculture departments and local administration. 4.2 Objective of Public Consultations

92. Following are the main objectives of the consultations:

• To seek the overall no objection from the local people especially from the tribal and indigenous people on the acceptability of the project

• To seek communities’ support toward the project. • Make people aware about the project and its potential impacts with proposed mitigation

measures. • Understand the views of the people affected, with reference to loss of land, assets and

its due compensation. • Develop a thorough coordination between all stakeholders for the successful

implementation of the project. • To incorporate stakeholder and community inputs into the project design. • To make the aware about the next plan of action relating to project implementation. • Make them aware about the project implementation schedule, compensation methods,

grievance redress mechanism etc. and seeking their views on continued participation.

4.3 Methods of Consultations

93. Various methods have been used during the stakeholder's consultations. Methods used for public consultation and participation with concerned stakeholders are described in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1: Method of Consultations

Stakeholders Purpose Method

Officials at MeCL/MePDCL Office

• To seek their participation in the safeguards planning activities.

• To discuss about ADB's broad policy principles, eligibility and entitlements etc.

• Frequent individual meetings

Officials at MNREDA office in Shilong

• To sensitize the officials on the grant component

• Individual Meetings

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Stakeholders Purpose Method

• To seek their participation for formulating the grant document and to interact with beneficiaries

Officials of Line Agencies such as Revenue

• To gather information about the procedures followed for compensation, critical issues etc. and the existing norms related to payment of compensation etc.

• Individual meetings and discussions

Local People/ Villagers/Likely Affected Persons

• For information sharing about the project

• Seeking their views on land donation, negotiation and any other issues related to loss of crops etc. during construction and the possible mitigation (design inputs) and compensation etc.

• Discuss future plan of action such as project implementation and time line.

• Discuss about the general Eligibility and Entitlement and Compensation.

• Discuss about Institutional setup and Grievance Redress Mechanism

• Seeking their participation during the project implementation

• Consultation meetings at various location/ villages along the transmission line routes and substations

Women in the Project Areas.

• To prepare a gender assessment and to know about the general status of women

• To make the women aware about the project and potential impact

• To seek their views on the project

• Focused Group Discussions

Local community in the JFPR intervention area.

• To seek people’s views on the grant component

• To ascertain community’s participation in the project implementation

• Community meetings

4.4 Consultations with MePDCL officials 94. Consultations have been undertaken at corporate head office and circle and sub-division level with the officials in the months of May and June 2019. Key issues and topics raised and discussed at each meeting are summarized in Table 4.2 below.

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Table 4.2: Summary of Stakeholder Consultations Sl.

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Date / Venue Officials Consulted Topic

1. 19.05.2019 / MePDCL Office, MECL Complex, Shillong

1. Mr. M.B. Kurbah -Superintendent Engineer-cum-Nodal Officer, (ADB-Project)

2. Mr. Jyrwa- Superintendent Engineer, Khasi Hills

3. Mr. K. Lyngdoh, Assistant Executive Engineer, MePDCL

• The project components and activity of MePDCL, current situation of substation location identification, land area section, specific activities to be performed for Environment and Social Safeguards Studies at site and requirement of consultation, problems in the field of energy supply in the region.

• Area required for substation installation and planning to process consent from relevant local body for the same.

• Layout plan and route finalization process for substation and distribution line.

• Forest department clearance and approvals for tree cutting in forest area and approval requirements for private tree cutting.

• Information about the substation, condition of plants and equipment, energy supply issues for subscribers. Project related technical, environmental and social issues on line alignment.

2. 07.05.2019 1. Mr. Madan (Director, MNREDA) 2. Mr. R. Islam (Asst Director, Solar), MNREDA 3. Mr. Danseng Sangma (Asst. Director, Planning), MNREDA

• Discussion on the JFPR component • Roles of MNREDA to liaise with

MePDCL for obtaining land for grant fund

• Implementation issues • Ensuring participation for grant

proposal planning and implementaion

3. 22.05.2019, 30.05.2019 and 01.06.2019 / Proposed 33/11kV Substation locations at Myriaw, Shallang and Nongsba

1. Mr. E. Kharbuki– Executive Engineer of MePDCL for West Khasi Hills

2. Mr. B. Jyruo- Junior Engineer of MePDCL

3. Mr. Mr. Mwahlang Pahsyntiew- Junior Engineer of MePDCL

4. Mr. W. Mairein-R/J MePDCL

5. Mr. Lurshai L. Nonglait- R/J MePDCL

6. Mr. Daraior Marngos- R/J MePDCL

7. Mr. Benad- Operator Substation MePDCL

8. Mr. Dareus - Operator Substation MePDCL

• Giving information about the project to the Head of Village Authority. Discussion of project aspects.

• Current situation of electricity supply, reason for low voltage and frequent power cut etc.

• Environmental and social issues related to project implementation.

• Potential problems and solutions in this area.

• Presence of wildlife and protected area in the region. Process for forest department approvals for tree cutting in the forest area requirement.

• Benefits of project implementation to MePDCL.

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9. Mr. Elding, Jugalee MePDCL

4. 03.06.2019 and 04.06.2019 / Proposed 33/11kV Substation locations at Wahkaji and Pongtung

1. Mr. R. War, Executive Engineer, MePDCL

2. Mr. S. Rani, Assistant Executive Engineer, MePDCL

3. Mr. K. Lyngdoh, Assistant Executive Engineer, MePDCL

4. Mr. B. Khongnwir, Junior Engineer, MePDCL







5. 06.06.2019, 07.06.2019, 08.06.2019, 09.06.2019 and 10.06.2019 / Chirengre, Samgong, Mangsang, Rongjeng, Pedaldoba, Jengjal, Sibbari and Dagal.

1. Mr. P.P. Kar, Superintending Engineer, Garo Hills

2. Mr. M. Sangma, Executive Engineer, East Garo Hills

3. Mr. Silgrak Sangma, Assistant Executive Engineer , Bajengdoba Sub-Division

4. Mr. P.T. Sangma, Assistant Executive Engineer, Sub-Division

5. Mr. Sujit Sangma, Assistant Executive Engineer, Williamnagar, Sub-Division

6. Mr. D.K. Shrivastava, Assistant Executive Engineer, Baghmara, Sub-Division

7. Mr. G.B. Sangma, Assistant Executive Engineer, Dagal Sub-Division







6. 11.06.2019 and 12.06.2019 / Ampati, Zikzak, Damalgre and Babadam

1. Mr. B.R. Sangma, Superintending Engineer, West Garo Hills

2. Mrs. C.K.B. Sangma, Executive Engineer, West Garo Hills

3. Mr. Chenchem Marak, Assistant Executive Engineer, Ampati Sub-division





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4. Mr. M.R. Marak, Assistant Executive Engineer, Garobada Sub-division

5. Mr. B.N. Sangma, Assistant Executive Engineer, Tura Rural

6. Mr. S. Hajom, Junior Engineer, Mahandraganj Sub-division

7. Mr. Rinohmo Nonghuloo, Junior Engineer, Chirangpara 132 KV grid substation



7. 14.06.2019 / Mawdiangdiang

1. Mr. J. Hynniewta, Superintending Engineer, Shillong

2. Mr. C. Toi, Assistant Executive Engineer, Maudiangdiang

3. Mr. Nongsieg, Junior Engineer, Maudiangdiang







4.5 Community Consultations in the Project Area

95. Public Consultations were carried out along the transmission line and substations locations by the safeguards team from May 2019 to June 2019. These activities were conducted at 23 locations through informal public meetings having a total 321 participants (193 male participants and 128 female participants). Summary details on the locations and number of participants are provided in Table 4.3 and the summary findings of the consultations are provided in Table 4.4. Details on each public consultation along with the responses and list of participants are provided in Appendix-6.

Table 4.3: Locations and Participants (Public Consultations)

# Name of the village

Total Male Participants

Total Female Participants

Participants (Grand Total)

1 Lawbah 8 6 14

2 Mawshbuit 10 0 10

3 Shallang 12 4 16

4 Myriaw 7 4 11

5 Dongki Ing Ding 8 0 8

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# Name of the village

Total Male Participants

Total Female Participants

Participants (Grand Total)

6 Mawlum Tyrsad 6 17 23

7 Nongsba 6 6 12

8 Nonghyllam 3 8 11

9 Wahkaji 6 5 11

10 Mawdiang Diang 6 4 10

11 Pongtung 7 4 11

12 Cherangri 7 1 8

13 Samgong 8 12 20

14 Pedaldoba 10 1 11

15 Jengjal 7 1 8

16 Rongjeng 10 8 18

17 Mangsang 17 4 21

18 Sibbari 8 3 11

19 Dagal Apal 12 4 16

20 Chengkompara 5 6 11

21 Zikzak 5 10 15

22 Kemragre 13 4 17

23 Damalgri 12 16 28

Total 193 128 321

Table 4.4: Summary Findings of Public Consultations Issues Discussed People’s Views and Perception

General perception about the project

Most the villagers reported that they were not aware about the proposed substation and new feeders. There are some villages in which consultation among the villagers were held on the location of the substation. People in general felt that the project is very necessary for the regular and sufficient power supply with proper voltage. Some villagers pointed out that the project will provide benefit to students as they will get assured power supply during the evening for studying.

Support of local people for the proposed project

All the villagers agreed to provide unconditional support to the proposed project as the project is going to solve the electricity problem faced by them and finally their life will be comfortable. Villagers during the consultation mentioned that since power supply is very poor there is no small-scale industries in this area. Once there will be assured power supply it will help in better economic development of the area. People will start planning about establishing small scale industries in the area and as a result there will be more employment opportunities.

Support and participation during project implementation

All the villagers during the consultation expressed that they will extend unconditional support to the project and participate during the implementation of the project as and when required.

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Issues Discussed People’s Views and Perception

Critical issue and concern by the local people for the project

The villagers during the consultation pointed out various issues pertaining to the project. One major issue highlighted was safety to the nearest residential population due to the construction of substation. In some villages they pointed out the issue of timely construction of proposed substation as during the construction there are lot of dust and sound pollution for the nearby population. In a few villages, the villagers mentioned that the approach road to the proposed substation to be built so that there will be no dust pollution from vehicles.

Criteria to be considered during project design, operation stage and construction

Most of the villagers during the consultation suggested that the proposed substation should be at least 2 to 3 kms away from the residential population. In some villages, people mentioned that for safety fencing around the project site is required and modern technique should be used to reduce the noise pollution. Some villagers suggested that for safety there should be a safety wall with guard facility. In a few villages the people during the consultation pointed out that proper approach road with street light facility to the proposed substation is needed to deal with emergency situations.

Compensation expected in case of land acquisition

Majority of the people during consultation expressed that they want cash compensation at market rate for loss of land due to substation construction. Some villagers were of the view that in addition to cash compensation a member of each affected family should be given work or job during the construction stage. In a few villages, during the consultation the villagers mentioned that since the land for substation belongs to government hence no compensation is required. There are a few villages where villagers wanted facilities such as streetlight, construction of community hall, and health facility etc. instead of any cash compensation.

Status of current electricity supply

Majority of the villagers during the consultation reported that electricity is available for 8 to10 hrs only. There are regular power cuts due to load shading, and they experience voltage fluctuations. The electricity supply is very less when there is strong wind and rain. In some villages, the villagers pointed out that electricity is available for 4 to 5 hrs in a day and during the rainy season the electricity supply is even less.

Perceived benefits from project

Almost all the villagers during the consultation pointed out that the construction of new substations will ensure increased electricity supply to villages and will stabilize the voltage fluctuations. Some of the villagers pointed out that the increased power supply will meet the power demand of small-scale industries in the future which in turn will create employment opportunities for people in the area. The availability of sufficient power would be beneficial for the students for studying and undertaking other learning activities especially in the evening time.

Perceived loss Almost all the villagers felt that there are no such negative impacts from this proposed project. Though there are some perceived losses these are very minimal in nature as they feel that there could be disruption of agricultural activities during stinging of feeder line or loss of crops if not avoided

Safety issues Almost all the villagers raised the issue of safety due to the construction of substation. The villagers mentioned that there

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Issues Discussed People’s Views and Perception

will be always fear in the mind near the substation. For safety fencing around the project site is required and modern technique should be used to reduce the noise pollution. Some villagers suggested that safety wall should be constructed around the substation with guard facility. This has been clarified that the substation boundary will be permanently fenced and there will be no influx of people inside the s/s boundary. Necessary safety measures will eb adopted for ensuring safety of local people.

Usefulness of consultation

All the villagers admitted that the consultations are very useful and helpful as they got an opportunity to share their views and concerns about the proposed project. Most of them pointed out that regular information sharing regarding the proposed project is needed for information about project status among local people.

Involvement of people in implementation

All the villagers during the consultation mentioned that they will participate during the implementation of the project. As the proposed project is very important to address the problem of electricity in their area, the villagers extended their full support in the implementation of the project.

4.6 Gender Consultations

96. Consultations among women group have been conducted through focused group discussions (FGDs) from May 2019 to June 2019 at 22 locations having a total of 219 women participants. Various locations and number of women participants are described in Table 4.5 and summary findings of the gender consultations are described in Table 4.6. Details on each gender FGD along with responses and list of participants are provided in Appendix-7.

Table 4.5: Locations and Participants (Gender Consultations) # Name of Village Number of women participants

1 Lawbah 8

2 Mawshbuit 9

3 Shallang 14

4 Mayriaw 4

5 Mawlum Tyrsad 24

6 Nongsba 7 7 Nonghyllam 6 8 Wahkaji 9 9 Mawdiang- Diang 4 10 Pongtung 4 11 Cherangri 10 12 Samgong 12 13 Mangsang 18 14 Rongjeng 10 15 Pedaldoba 5 16 Jengjal 10 17 Sibbari 9 18 Dagal Apal 5 19 Chengkompara 16 20 Zikzak 17

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# Name of Village Number of women participants

21 Kemragre 5 22 Damalgri 13

Total 219

Table 4.6: Findings on Gender Consultations

Issues Discussed Women’s views and perception

Primary occupation of women Women are primarily engaged in the household work. Most of them are also engaged in cultivation as per the agriculture season including collection of harvested yields. A sizeable number of women also perform non-agricultural labour such as MGNREGA work and road construction work. Some women members also run small shops and making bamboo baskets, pickle making, candle making, masala making at the household.

Opinion on the importance of education, specifically of the girls and women

Almost all the women felt that education is very important today in every walk of life. Without education it is difficult to get job and other livelihood opportunities. For girls, good education is also required for marriage. Though higher education facilities are not easily available in the village most them are aware that both girls and boy’s education are very important.

Types of education facilities available and quality of education.

In almost all the village primary school facilities are available in the village or very near to the village. In some of the villages there are high schools nearby. Higher education facilities such as college, and Polytechnique centres are very far off from the villages and mainly located in towns. There is no public transportation (public bus) available to reach the colleges. The parents have to make their own arrangement for the school and college transportation.

Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst children, especially girls

Almost all the women reported that there is no dropout of children till completion of primary education as every village have primary school. There are fewer incidences of drop out till the high school as the cost of education is not high. Incidences of dropout are more after matriculation as colleges and technical training centres are very far off from villages. Most of the women felt that non-availability of cheaper mode of public transportation facility and hostel facilities in colleges are main hindrances for higher education. There are also instances where the main reason for not pursuing higher education is poor economic condition of the family.

Engagement of children in household activities

Almost all of them are of the view that there is no incidence of child labour. Children are mainly involved in study, and after the study they help in little household work according to their ability. Most of the women revealed that older girl students, especially above 12 years age group, help in cleaning the houses, and taking care of siblings etc. However, Children who discontinued from study, are involved in such works early. Such incidences are true across the gender.

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Barriers in terms of resources, and availability for pursuing vocational courses by women

Most of the women members felt that there are no such facilities nearby for women taking up vocational courses. These facilities are mainly available in big towns. Though some of them are interested for these courses (tailoring, candle making, embroidery) they could not do so due to higher transportation cost and no assurance of getting job after the completion of course.

Natures of jobs mainly performed by the women members

In addition to the usual household work women members are involved in cultivation such as growing fruits and vegetables, and collection of post-harvest produce. In non-agricultural wage labour women mostly do MGNREGA work and roadside construction work. Collection of drinking water is also an everyday activity for women members.

Inequality in the receipt of wages, payments, for the work that the women perform

Almost all the women during consultation reported that they got less payment as compared to men on the pretext of not working hard and performing work that require less physical labour. Inequality of wages is seen in both the agricultural and non-agricultural work. For agricultural labour women get less than the amount received by the male members and the gap is in the range of Rs 80 to Rs 120. The gap is more in non-agricultural labour and construction work.

Role of women in the decision-making of the household

All the women members felt that they have equal say along with the male counterpart regarding household decisions on important matters such as education, health of children. As per the tradition, women in the household have right to property and inheritance, Due to this, they have more say in purchase of assets, and financial matters though they consult the spouse on this. Working women have more power on the use of their money but they take the decision after discussion with other family members. Most of the women agreed that due to the matrilineal nature of society, their view is prevailed on household decision making.

Role of community-based organization for the women

In most of the villages women SHGs are functioning. In majority of the villagers SHGs are 4 to 5 years old while in some villages it has been formed in the last two years. However, SHGs are mainly involved in group saving and providing small amount of loans to SHG members to meet the emergency requirements. Some of the older SHGs are engaged in making of jam, juice, candle making, tailoring and pickle making etc for income generation. However, they have not received any specialised training for these activities and operate in a very limited scale. There is a need to provide specialised training to SHGs on income generating activities to strengthen the livelihood potential.

Involvement and participation of women in political bodies

Almost all the women informed that they take less interest in political processes and politics. There is no provision of Panchayat election in the state and the village head performs the political functions at the local level. However, women members participate in the assembly and general elections.

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Availability of public health facilities and quality of services

In majority of the villages there are sub-centre and Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) facilities. Women generally visit these facilities to seek first level of basic treatment for different ailments. However, in majority of the sub-centres there is poor infrastructure and in majority of PHCs no lady doctor is available. Ambulance services (108 service) are not always available. Due to these factors, home delivery is still practised. Civil hospitals are mainly located in towns and the villages near to the towns avail the good facilities of these hospitals.

Commonly prevalent diseases among the community

During consultation, most of the women members reported that high blood pressure and diabetes are prevalent among the community. It was also mentioned that in some of the villages, malaria is prevalent in the area. The community generally seek allopathic treatment for the above ailments.

Incidence of domestic violence at their home

Almost all the women felt that there is no such incidence of domestic violence. Though there are disagreements between wife and husband there is no such cases of wife beating. Some women members mentioned that though there are incidences where male members of the community drink alcohol that does translate into violent behaviour with women.

Incidence of dowry system prevalent in the community

As per the tradition, there is no system of dowry prevalent in the community. As per the tradition, the bridegroom comes to the house of the bride and stay with her after the marriage.

Overall observation Women in the community are hard working. They are engaged in almost all the productive activities of the household. The society is matriarchal in which the right of property and inheritance passes to women members of the family. All these factors contribute to make the women members more empowered. Women members also have active interest to learn other skills for strengthening the income of the household.

4.7 Community Consultation at JFPR villages

97. During the site visit, a total of 3 public consultations were held across the 3 villages (Dilma Ading, Lower Jambal, and Kosigre) between 3 Feb 2020 to 6 Feb 2020. A total of 29 villagers participated in the consultation. There are 11 female participants and 18 male participants. The key findings of the consultations are given below. The detailed public consultants are given in Appendix-8.

• The villagers had some information regarding the proposed project. They were aware

that the proposed project will supply more electricity to the households and a cold storage

will be established to preserve the fruits and vegetables.

• In one village (Dilma Ading), there is no electricity connection. Participants in the other

two villages mentioned that there are daily power cuts and during the rainy season the power cut is very frequent and there is voltage fluctuation.

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• Most of the participants held that the cold storage and help in processing of fruits and

vegetables is very much required in the area. There are lot of ginger, turmeric, pineapple

and oranges produced in this area.

• Almost all the villagers felt that the project will be very helpful for the farmers as they can

preserve the crop yields and sell it later when the price is higher. They also felt that the

solar system will be helpful to ensure reliable power supply to the HHs.

• All the villagers extended their support to the proposed project without any condition.

• The villagers in each village have identified a community land and given their consent to

donate this land voluntarily for the Project.

• The participants mentioned that they do not want any compensation. They want the

implementation of Project as soon as possible so that villagers will get the benefit soon.

• Most of the participants held that during the off season there is less employment

opportunity. Hence, they want to be involved during the construction work as labour.

• The source of drinking water supply in the area is mainly small river/stream water

• There is no such natural disaster in the area.

• There is no wild animal reported near to project site.

• There is no protected/forest area, archaeological site near to project site.

• There is no such environmental, health and safety issues.

• The villagers mentioned that the project will have no adverse impact on the water or soil resource in the locality.

4.8 Future Consultation Strategy 98. Consultation will be continued throughout the project cycle especially during project implementation. Future consultations will be carried out by the MePDCL, MNREDA and the contractor. For future consultations, following steps are envisaged in the project:

• MePDCL and MNREDA with support from contractor shall consult all the affected people to be impacted during line construction.

• MePDCL and MNREDA with support from contractor will disclose the construction schedule before the commencement of construction works to ensure that local villages are notified and informed of said activities

• MePDCL and MNREDA with support from contractor will inform the affected persons on compensation to be paid for loss of crops and trees if any;

• MePDCL and MNREDA with support from contractor will inform the communities about progress made in terms of construction

• MePDCL and MNREDA with support from contractor will disclose information and consult with affected persons at the project area

• Any grievance related issues will be solved through adequate consultations process.

• All the future consultation will be done in the local language which is preferably Garo and Khasi although some of the people understand English.

4.9 Disclosure

99. MePDCL and MNREDA with support from contractor, will provide relevant information in a timely manner, in an accessible place, and in a form and language (English, Khasi, Garo) understandable to affected persons and other stakeholders. The draft RIPP will be made available

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in relevant local government offices and at the project site office of MePDCL and MNREDA. The summary RIPP will be made available in local languages (Khasi and Garo) along with the English version. The draft RIPP will be disclosed in ADB’s website and in MePDCL and MNREDA’s website prior to the management review meeting. Subsequently, final RIPP (when required) as per the detailed design will also be disclosed in ADB’s website and in MePDCL and MNREDA’s website. Monitoring reports will also be disclosed in ADB’s, MePDCL and MNREDA’s website.

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5. GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM

5.1 Need of the GRM 100. A grievance redress mechanism (GRM) will assist the affected persons in resolving queries and complaints. This being a distribution project and having no significant involuntary resettlement impacts and impacts on indigenous peoples, the grievances or complaints is expected to be less. MeECL, MePDCL and MNREDA will institute a transparent and time-bound GRM to receive and resolve the affected persons’ grievances and complaints. GRM is an accessible and trusted platform for all the affected persons to seek solutions and relief for their project-related problems and grievances, without resorting to lengthy and costly judicial process. The GRM will not deal with matters pending in a court of law. Its success and legitimacy will depend on the affected persons’ capacity for consultations and desire to resolve grievances through discussion and negotiation. 101. ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) requires the establishment of a responsive, readily accessible and culturally appropriate grievances redress mechanism capable of receiving and facilitating the resolution of affected persons’ (AP) concerns and grievances about the physical, social and economic impacts of the projects. The GRM aims to: (i) reduce conflict, risk of undue delay and complication in project implementation; (ii) improve quality of project activities and outputs; (iii) ensure that the rights of affected parties are respected; (iv) identify and respond to unintended impacts of projects on individuals; and, (v) maximize participation, support and benefit to local communities. Table 23 and Figure 23 show the proposed GRM. 102. The fundamental objectives of the Grievance Redress Mechanism are:

(i) To reach mutually agreed solutions satisfactory to both, the Project and the APs, and to resolve any project-related grievance locally, in consultation with the aggrieved party;

(ii) To facilitate the smooth implementation of the Environmental Management Plan and prevent delay in project implementation;

(iii) To democratize the development process at the local level, while maintaining transparency as well as to establish accountability to the affected people;

(iv) To facilitate an effective dialogue and open communication between the project stakeholders; and

(v) To have clear definition of roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in consideration and resolution of grievances.

5.2 Grievance Redress Process

103. A three-tier grievance redress mechanism will be established. The first tier is the grass-roots level mechanism. Grievances of the affected persons are first dealt at field level by village head in consultation with field officials from MePDCL and MNREDA, and the contractors of the project. Complaints that cannot be addressed at the level of village level will be forwarded to project level of MePDCL and MNREDA. The third tier is the grievance redress committee (GRC) at the project management unit (PMU). The PMU will be responsible for the project implementation and composed with representatives from MeECL, MePDCL and MNREDA. PMU will deal with the complaints and grievances as the appellate GRC. The presence of GRM or seeking relief from GRM is not a bar to take grievances and complaints to national courts for

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arbitration. This includes ADB Accountability Mechanism whereby people adversely affected by ADB-financed projects can express their grievances; seek solutions; and report alleged violations of ADB’s operational policies and procedures, including safeguard policies.

5.2.1 First Tier GRM at Field Level/Village Level

104. Grievances and complaints that need immediate attention can be directed to the village head or a project officer who is in the area through the contractor. These on-site personnel are the accessible first level contacts for an aggrieved party to obtain a prompt resolution to a grievance or a complaint. Contact phone numbers, addresses, and names of the village and field level project officials, and project contractors will be displayed at all construction site offices and public places in the project area in the local language. Registers for recording complaints and grievance will be available with village head and field officials, and grievance boxes will be located at project area. Contractor will facilitate the people to bring the complaints to village head. They are required to resolve an issue within 3 days from the receipt of a complaint or grievance. Records of grievances received at field level will be sent once a month to Project Management Unit (PMU) enabling the tracking of the progress in grievance redress mechanism. 5.2.2 Second Tier GRM at Project Level of Implementing Agencies

105. Offices at the zonal level will address the affected persons’ complaints and grievances promptly, using a transparent process which is gender responsive, culturally appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected persons, at no costs and without retribution. The offices at zonal level will be chaired by the superintendent/executive engineer and will discuss the grievances with an administrative officer, site engineers, contractors, district officials and representatives from the villages including woman as needed. At this level, each grievance or complaint will be resolved within 7 days from the date of its registration. The decisions of the offices will be conveyed in writing to the affected persons, A record of each complaint or grievance will be kept at the offices and be collectively sent once a month to PMU enabling the tracking of the progress in grievance redress mechanism. 5.2.3 Third Tier GRM at PMU level

106. A grievance is not able to be resolved by the first and second tiers, it will be referred to the third tier GRM which is the Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) to be established at the PMU with representatives from MeECL, MePDCL and MNREDA and village heads. GRC at PMU will attempt to resolve grievances within 15 days from date of receipt of a complaint or grievance. GRC at PMU level will be headed by the Project Director. The other members of GRC are the representatives from MeECL, MePDCL, and MNREDA, revenue department, contractors and representatives from the villages including woman as needed. GRC hears the complaint or the grievance and provides its decision to the aggrieved party in 30 days from the registration of the complaint. The record will be kept at PMU. Figure 5.1 shows the GRM flow. 5.3 GRC Record Keeping 107. Records of all grievances received, including contact details of the complainants, dates the complaints received, nature of grievances, agreed corrective actions and when they were implemented, and the final outcome are recorded and kept in the PMU. The number of grievances recorded and resolved and the outcomes will be disclosed at the project office at zonal level and

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PMU office. A summary of this information will be included in the semi-annual safeguard monitoring reports to be submitted to ADB. All GRC meeting deliberations and decisions will be recorded and will be available for public reference. If ADB involves in grievance resolution, it will maintain records of its proceedings and disclose them to all parties engaged in the hearings. All costs incurred in GRC meetings, consultations, communication and reporting/information dissemination will be borne by MeECL, MePDCL and MNREDA. Cost estimates for grievance redress are included in resettlement cost estimates. The complainants are not charged any fee for the service. Figure 5.1 Chart view of grievance handling process

FIELD/WARD LEVEL

Affected Person

1st Level Grievance

Redress

2nd Level Grievance

Redress

3rd Level Grievance

Redress

COURT OF LAW

(Any time

Irrespective of GRM)

FIELD/CONTRACTOR

LEVEL

Grievance

Redressed

Grievance

Redressed

Grievance

Redressed

PROJECT/EA

GRC LEVEL/PMU

NOT REDRESSED

NOT REDRESSED

3 DAYS

7 DAYS

15 DAYS

NOT REDRESSED

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6. POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

6.1 Overview

108. The RIPP is based on local policies and laws, and ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement of 2009. In India, compensation for land acquisition and resettlement assistance for project affected persons/families is directed by the National law - ''The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013''. There will be no land acquisition for the distribution project and the Project will not have any land acquisition or involuntary resettlement. Therefore, the relevant national laws applicable to this project are (i) The Electricity Act, 2003 and (ii) The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and and (iii) The Schedule VI of the Constitution of India.

6.2 ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009)

109. ADB has adopted the Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) including safeguard requirements for environment, involuntary resettlement and indigenous peoples. The objective of the involuntary resettlement policy is to avoid involuntary resettlement wherever possible; to minimize involuntary resettlement by exploring project and design alternatives; to enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all displaced persons in real terms relative to pre-project levels; and to improve the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable groups.

110. The involuntary resettlement safeguards cover physical displacement (relocation, loss of residential land, or loss of shelter) and economic displacement (loss of land, assets, access to assets, income sources, or means of livelihoods) as a result of (i) involuntary acquisition of land, or (ii) involuntary restrictions on land use or on access to legally designated parks and protected areas. It covers them whether such losses and involuntary restrictions are full or partial, permanent or temporary. Followings are the basic policy principle of ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009).

• Identification of past, present, and future involuntary resettlement impacts and risks

and determination of the scope of resettlement planning; • Carrying out meaningful consultations with affected persons, host communities, and

concerned non-government organizations; • Improvement or at least restoration of the livelihoods of all displaced persons; • Ensuring physically and economically displaced persons with needed assistance; • Improvement of the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable

groups; • Development of procedures in a transparent, consistent, and equitable manner if land

acquisition is through negotiated settlement; • Ensuring that displaced persons without titles to land or any recognizable legal rights

to land are eligible for resettlement assistance and compensation for loss of non-land assets;

• Preparation of a resettlement plan elaborating on displaced persons’ entitlements, the income and livelihood restoration strategy, institutional arrangements, monitoring and reporting framework, budget, and time-bound implementation schedule;

• Disclosure of resettlement plan, including documentation of the consultation process in a timely manner to affected persons and other stakeholders;

• Execution of involuntary resettlement as part of a development project or program;

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• Payment of compensation and provision of other resettlement entitlements before physical or economic displacement; and

• Monitoring and assessment of resettlement outcomes, their impacts on the standards of living of displaced persons

111. The project will recognize three types of displaced/affected persons: (i) persons with formal legal rights to land lost in its entirety or in part; (ii) persons who lost the land they occupy in its entirety or in part who have no formal legal rights to such land, but who have claims to such lands that are recognized or recognizable under national laws; and (iii) persons who lost the land they occupy in its entirety or in part who have neither formal legal rights nor recognized or recognizable claims to such land. The involuntary resettlement requirements apply to all three types of displaced/affected persons.

6.3 Statutory Requirements

112. Distribution lines are constructed under the ambit of Electricity Act, 2003. The provisions stipulated in section 67–68 of the Electricity Act, 2003 read with section 10 & 16 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 governs the compensation. As per the provision of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 Section 10 b, MePDCL is not authorized to acquire any land. However, compensation for all damages are paid to the individual land owner as per the provision of Section-10 d of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. The provisions in the Electricity Act, 2003 and Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 regarding compensation for laying of transmission lines are as follows:

6.3.1 The Electricity Act, 2003, Part-VIII, Section 67 & 68 Quote: Section 67 (3-5):

(3) A licensee shall, in exercise of any of the powers conferred by or under this section and the

rules made thereunder, cause as little damage, detriment and inconvenience as may be, and shall make full compensation for any damage, detriment or inconvenience caused by him or by any one employed by him.

(4) Where any difference or dispute [including amount of compensation under sub-section (3)] arises under this section, the matter shall be determined by the Appropriate Commission.

(5) The Appropriate Commission, while determining any difference or dispute arising under this section in addition to any compensation under sub-section (3), may impose a penalty not exceeding the amount of compensation payable under that sub-section.

Section 68 (5 & 6): (5) Where any tree standing or lying near an overhead line or where any structure or other

object which has been placed or has fallen near an overhead line subsequent to the placing of such line, interrupts or interferes with, or is likely to interrupt or interfere with, the conveyance or transmission of electricity or to interrupt or interfere with, the conveyance or transmission of electricity or the accessibility of any works, an Executive Magistrate or authority specified by the Appropriate Government may, on the application of the licensee, cause the tree, structure or object to be removed or otherwise dealt with as he or it thinks fit.

(6) When disposing of an application under sub-section (5), an Executive Magistrate or authority specified under that sub-section shall, in the case of any tree in existence before the placing

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of the overhead line, award to the person interested in the tree such compensation as he thinks reasonable, and such person may recover the same from the licensee. Explanation. - For purposes of this section, the expression “tree” shall be deemed to include any shrub, hedge, jungle growth or other plant.

Unquote. 6.3.2 The Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, Part-III, Section 10 Quote:

Section 10 – The telegraph authority may, from time to time, place and maintain a telegraph line under, over, along, or across, and posts in or upon any immovable property, Provided that

a) the telegraph authority shall not exercise the powers conferred by this section except for the purposes of a telegraph established or maintained by the [Central Government], or to be so established or maintained;

b) the [Central Government] shall not acquire any right other than that of user only in the property under, over, along, across in or upon which the telegraph authority places any telegraph line or post; and

c) except as hereinafter provided, the telegraph authority shall not exercise those powers in respect of any property vested in or under the control or management of any local authority, without the permission of that authority; and

d) in the exercise of the powers conferred by this section, the telegraph authority shall do as little damage as possible, and, when it has exercised those powers in respect of any property other than that referred to in clause (c), shall pay full compensation to all persons interested for any damage sustained by them by reason of the exercise of those powers.

Unquote.

Section 16 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 which stipulates as under: 16. Exercise of powers conferred by section 10, and disputes as to compensation, in case of property other than that of a local authority: (1) If the exercise of the powers mentioned in Section 10 in respect of property referred to in

clause (d) of that section is resisted or obstructed, the District Magistrate may, in his discretion, order that the telegraph authority shall be permitted to exercise them.

(2) If, after the making of an order under sub section (1), any person resists the exercise of those powers, or, having control over the property, does not give all facilities for this being exercised, he shall be deemed to have committed an offence under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

6.4 ADB Policy on Indigenous Peoples 113. ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) ensures equality of opportunity for indigenous peoples. It aims to ensure that any bank-assisted development interventions which will have any impact on indigenous peoples will be consistent with the needs and aspirations of affected indigenous peoples and compatible in substance and structure with affected indigenous peoples’ culture and social and economic institutions.

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114. The objectives are to design and implement projects in a way that fosters full respect for Indigenous Peoples’ identity, dignity, human rights, livelihood systems, and cultural uniqueness as defined by the Indigenous Peoples themselves so that they (i) receive culturally appropriate social and economic benefits, (ii) do not suffer adverse impacts as a result of projects, and (iii) can participate actively in projects that affect them.

115. The Indigenous Peoples safeguards are triggered if a project directly or indirectly affects the dignity, human rights, livelihood systems, or culture of Indigenous Peoples or affects the territories or natural or cultural resources that Indigenous Peoples own, use, occupy, or claim as an ancestral domain or asset. The term Indigenous Peoples is used in a generic sense to refer to a distinct, vulnerable, social and cultural group possessing the following characteristics in varying degrees: (i) self-identification as members of a distinct indigenous cultural group and recognition of this identity by others; (ii) collective attachment to geographically distinct habitats or ancestral territories in the project area and to the natural resources in these habitats and territories; (iii) customary cultural, economic, social, or political institutions that are separate from those of the dominant society and culture; and (iv) a distinct language, often different from the official language of the country or region. In considering these characteristics, national legislation, customary law, and any international conventions to which the country is a party will be taken into account. A group that has lost collective attachment to geographically distinct habitats or ancestral territories in the project area because of forced severance remains eligible for coverage under this policy. The Policy Principles as outlined in the ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) are as follows:

• Screen early on to determine (i) whether Indigenous Peoples are present in, or have collective attachment to, the project area; and (ii) whether project impacts on Indigenous Peoples are likely.

• Undertake a culturally appropriate and gender-sensitive social impact assessment or use similar methods to assess potential project impacts, both positive and adverse, on Indigenous Peoples. Give full consideration to options the affected Indigenous Peoples prefer in relation to the provision of project benefits and the design of mitigation measures. Identify social and economic benefits for affected Indigenous Peoples that are culturally appropriate and gender and intergenerationally inclusive and develop measures to avoid, minimize, and/or mitigate adverse impacts on Indigenous Peoples.

• Undertake meaningful consultations with affected Indigenous Peoples communities and concerned Indigenous Peoples organizations to solicit their participation (i) in designing, implementing, and monitoring measures to avoid adverse impacts or, when avoidance is not possible, to minimize, mitigate, or compensate for such effects; and (ii) in tailoring project benefits for affected Indigenous Peoples communities in a culturally appropriate manner. To enhance Indigenous Peoples’ active participation, projects affecting them will provide for culturally appropriate and gender inclusive capacity development. Establish a culturally appropriate and gender inclusive grievance mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution of the Indigenous Peoples’ concerns.

• Ascertain the consent of affected Indigenous Peoples communities to the following project activities: (i) commercial development of the cultural resources and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples; (ii) physical displacement from traditional or customary lands; and (iii) commercial development of natural resources within customary lands under use that would impact the livelihoods or the cultural, ceremonial, or spiritual uses that define the identity and community of Indigenous Peoples. For the purposes of policy application, the consent of affected Indigenous Peoples communities refers to a collective expression by the affected Indigenous Peoples communities, through individuals and/or their recognized

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representatives, of broad community support for such project activities. Broad community support may exist even if some individuals or groups object to the project activities.

• Avoid, to the maximum extent possible, any restricted access to and physical displacement from protected areas and natural resources. Where avoidance is not possible, ensure that the affected Indigenous Peoples communities participate in the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of management arrangements for such areas and natural resources and that their benefits are equitably shared.

• Prepare an Indigenous Peoples plan (IPP) that is based on the social impact assessment with the assistance of qualified and experienced experts and that draw on indigenous knowledge and participation by the affected Indigenous Peoples communities. The IPP includes a framework for continued consultation with the affected Indigenous Peoples communities during project implementation; specifies measures to ensure that Indigenous Peoples receive culturally appropriate benefits; identifies measures to avoid, minimize, mitigate, or compensate for any adverse project impacts; and includes culturally appropriate grievance procedures, monitoring and evaluation arrangements, and a budget and time-bound actions for implementing the planned measures.

• Disclose a draft IPP, including documentation of the consultation process and the results of the social impact assessment in a timely manner, before project appraisal, in an accessible place and in a form and language(s) understandable to affected Indigenous Peoples communities and other stakeholders. The final IPP and its updates will also be disclosed to the affected Indigenous Peoples communities and other stakeholders.

• Prepare an action plan for legal recognition of customary rights to lands and territories or ancestral domains when the project involves (i) activities that are contingent on establishing legally recognized rights to lands and territories that Indigenous Peoples have traditionally owned or customarily used or occupied, or (ii) involuntary acquisition of such lands.

• Monitor implementation of the IPP using qualified and experienced experts; adopt a participatory monitoring approach, wherever possible; and assess whether the IPP’s objective and desired outcome have been achieved, taking into account the baseline conditions and the results of IPP monitoring. Disclose monitoring reports.

6.5 National Policy on Indigenous Peoples 116. Article 366(25) of the Indian Constitution refers to scheduled tribes as those communities who are scheduled in accordance with Article 342 of the constitution. According to Article 342 of the constitution, scheduled tribes are the tribes or tribal communities or part of or groups within these tribes and tribal communities which have been declared as such by the President through a public notification. Identification of tribes is a state subject. Thus, classification of a tribe would depend on the status of that tribe in the respective state. The Schedule VI of the Constitution of India established several autonomous district councils (ADCs) in northeast India. An ADC is an administrative entity with a structure to safeguard tribal peoples’ rights and interests and their traditional ways of living. It also provides a political framework, guaranteed by the Constitution of India, for tribal peoples to self-govern their affairs. The project falls under the VI schedule area in the state of Meghalaya. 117. Sixth Schedule: In addition to basic fundamental rights, special provisions have been extended to the Tribal Areas in the North Eastern region under the 6th Schedule [Articles 244(2) and 275(1)] in addition to basic fundamental rights. The Sixth Schedule provides for administration of certain tribal areas as autonomous entities. The entire Meghalaya state except Shillong Municipal Council areas falls under the ambit of Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for the

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administration of the Scheduled Tribe Areas. There are three Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in Meghalaya viz.

• Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council; • Jantia Hills Autonomous District Council; and • Garo Hills Autonomous District Council

Under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, the District Councils (ADCs) enjoy Legislative, Administrative and Judicial powers over the following items.

• Land other than reserve forests; • Forest other than reserve forest; • Use of any land or water course for agricultural purposes; • Regulation in the practice of Jhum or other forms of shifting cultivation; • Establishment of village or town administration including village or town police and public • health and sanitation; • Appointment and succession of Chiefs and their powers; • Regulation on law of Inheritance of property; • Marriages; • Social customs.

118. Meghalaya Transfer of Land (Regulation) Act, 1971: It extends to the tribal areas within the state of Meghalaya. Providing the government of Meghalaya may prohibit any transfer of land by notifications issued by the competent authority under the provision of this Act. However, this act is only applicable mainly for land transfers from government to private companies or between private individuals, and is not applicable for land acquisition by public sectors. Although, the Meghalaya Transfer of Land (Regulation) Act, 1971 (Act of 1972) is still in operation and prohibits transfer of land from tribal to non-tribal. But the GoMe has already issued an Exemption Certificate that the provisions of Section 11(d) (i) of the aforesaid act (as amended) shall not apply in relation to all purchases/acquisition of land by MeECL/MePGCL/MePDCL/MePTCL, However, letter of acceptance from the landowners that they are willing to part land followed by an No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the respective Dorbar/ Nokma/ Doloi/ Headman/ Sordar and District Council that the said land is free from encumbrances is must. A copy of the order is provided in Appendix- 9. 6.6 Basic Principles Adopted for the Project 119. The basic principles adopted for the project are:

• Avoid negative impacts of land acquisition and involuntary resettlement on persons affected by the project to the extent possible;

• No compulsory land acquisition will be applied; • Land for substations will either be donated by community and clan in case of

community/clan land and in case of individual owner, the land will be purchased through negotiated settlement which will be overseen and documented by a third party (not involved in the project);

• Construction of lines shall follow existing roads and shall be planned during the off-crop season and in case of unavoidable impacts the losses will be compensated.

• Land for the JFPR component will be donated by the community

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• Where negative impacts cannot be avoided, provide compensation for loss at replacement cost;

• Carry out meaningful consultations with affected persons and inform all affected persons of their entitlements;

• Ensure their participation in planning, implementation and monitoring of the project; • Disclose all information related to, and ensure affected persons’ participation in,

resettlement planning and implementation; • Provide compensation for acquired assets at replacement/market value in accordance

with the RIPP; • Ensure if there are affected persons without titles to land or any recognizable legal rights

to land they are eligible for resettlement assistance and compensation for loss of non-land assets;

• Provide for affected persons not present during enumeration. However, anyone moving into the project area after will not be entitled to assistance;

• Provide compensation and resettlement assistance prior to or during construction of distribution lines for temporary impacts;

• Establish grievance redress mechanisms to ensure speedy resolution of disputes; • Ensure adequate budgetary support to cover implementation costs for RIPP; and • Monitor implementation of RIPP. • As the impacts on indigenous peoples are addressed along with resettlement, separate

IPP was not required and the indigenous people’s issue has been covered in the resettlement plan, therefore a combined RIPP has been prepared to deal with the indigenous people’s issues.

• Valuation of compensation for loss of trees is done by the horticulture department. • Compensation for non-fruit trees will be based on timber value at market price. • Ccompensation for perennial crops and fruit trees will be based on annual net product

market value multiplied by remaining productive years. • Assessment of compensation for loss of crop is done by the MePDCL and MNREDA with

the help from revenue department/horticulture.

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7. ELIGIBILITY, ENTITLEMENT AND ENTITLEMENT MATRIX

7.1 Entitlement

120. Affected households will be eligible and entitled for compensation for loss of any assets such as trees, crops and restriction etc. Lack of legal documents of their customary rights of occupancy or land titles shall not affect their eligibility for compensation, however people having no land record or informal settlers will be eligible and entitled for non-land assets. In the instant case, there is no involuntary land acquisition involved; mostly temporary damage will occur during construction of distribution line for which compensation will be paid if the impacts are not avoided during construction. Compensation towards temporary damages to all eligible affected persons including non-titleholders is paid as per the entitlement matrix. All affected households are paid compensation for actual damages. As an additional assistance, construction contractors are encouraged to hire local labour where feasible that has the necessary skills.

7.2 Entitlement Matrix

121. An entitlement matrix for the subprojects is given in Table 7.1. This entitlement matrix will be updated if required to address any unforeseen impacts such as structures etc. based on the design change and during the implementation and updating of RIPP if necessary.

Table 7.1: Entitlement Matrix

# Type of

Losses/Impacts

Definition of Affected

Persons/Households

(Entitled

Persons/Households)

Entitlement Details

1 Land for new substation and land for JFPR component

Community Donation without any fees

• Land will be donated by the community which is free of any use.

• Consultation and prior consent will be availed with multi-party signature as the evidence for fair donation on the donation paper

• voluntary donations do not severely affect the living standards of affected communities, and are linked directly benefits for the affected communities.

2 Land for new substation

Individual Owner Direct purchase by MePDCL from the land owner through negotiated settlement and willing-buyer-willing seller method after payment of agreed compensation for the land value and

• Land will be purchased through negotiated settlement with direct negotiation with land owner through the help of village head

• Consultation and prior consent will be availed with multi-party signature as the evidence for fair negotiation on the donation paper

• No coercion and failure of negotiation shall not cause land acquisition or eminent domain

• Land purchase shall not lead to any landlessness

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# Type of

Losses/Impacts

Definition of Affected

Persons/Households

(Entitled

Persons/Households)

Entitlement Details

other attached assets to the land

• Overseen and documented by a third party

3 Loss of crops During construction of line

All affected households (titled holders, share-croppers, lease holders and non-titled households)

• Avoid impact during construction

Or

If unavoidable Compensation at market value

• Compensation at market value to be computed with assistance of agriculture department.

• Advance notice to APs to harvest crops.

• In case of standing crops, cash compensation at current market cost to be calculated of mature crops based on average production.

4 Loss of trees During construction of line

All affected households (titled holders and non-titled holders)

Compensation at market value/ replacement cost

• Compensation at market value to be computed with assistance of horticulture department.

• For fruit bearing trees compensation at average fruit production for next productive years to be computed at current market value.

• For timber trees compensation at market cost based on type of trees.

• Timber will be retained by the owner.

5 Other damages (if applicable) during construction which may go beyond the pole and line

All affected households Compensation at market value

• Compensation at market value as assessed by the concerned authority.

6 Vulnerable households including affected IP households

Vulnerable households Preference and explore opportunities for project temporary related jobs during construction where feasible

• MePDCL and MNREDA will explore opportunities through contractor to involve local people who are vulnerable households for project related temporary jobs during construction where feasible

7 Unanticipated impacts

All affected persons Unforeseen impacts will be documented and mitigated based on the principles agreed upon in the RIPP

• Impacts will be assessed by the contractor and MePDCL and will be compensated

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8. RELOCATION AND INCOME RESTORATION 122. The subproject will not require physical displacement. Impacts are limited to the temporary loss/damage to crops during the construction of line for which adequate compensation will be provided as per the entitlement matrix which will be as per the current market value. MePDCL and MNREDA through contractor will ensure that advance notice is issued to the affected persons prior to the start of construction works and that compensation is also completed before then when required to be paid. In case of future maintenance work, MePDCL and MNREDA will pay affected persons for loss of crop due to work activities. Should construction activities result in unavoidable livelihood disruption, compensation for lost income for the period of disruption will be provided.

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9. RESETTLEMENT BUDGET AND FINANCING PLAN

9.1 Overview

123. There is no such resettlement in the project. This is rather cost for compensation for land purchase for substations, crop and tree compensation where required and other administrative cost. The RIPP implementation cost estimate for the project includes eligible compensation for land purchase from individual land user for substations, loss of crops, trees, and support cost for implementation of RIPP. However, this is a tentative budget which may change during the original course of implementation. The unit cost for the loss of crop and trees has been put on a lumpsum basis per kilometre. Contingency provision equivalent to 10% of the total cost has also been made to accommodate any variations from this estimate and also to include any cost to be incurred for the distribution line. 9.2 Resettlement Cost 124. The total indicative cost is estimated to be INR 18.88 million equivalent to USD 0.27 million. Details are given in Table 9.1. The following estimated budget is part of complete project cost which is counterpart financing to be met by MePDCL sources. However, actual cost shall be updated during execution. Cost related to lines for crops and trees will be used if required and if impacts are unavoidable.

Table 9.1: Tentative Resettlement Budget

Item Unit Unit Cost (INR)

Quantity Amount in million

(INR)

A. Compensation

A-1: Land cost for substation for direct purchase

Numbers 300,000 10 3.00

A-2: Loss of crops and trees5 Kilometre 20,000 633 12.66 Subtotal A

15.66

B: Implementation Support Cost

C-1: Manpower and Admin Cost for RIPP Implementation including monitoring and GRC

Lump sum

1.5

Subtotal B

1.5

Total (A+B)

17.16

Contingency (10%)

1.72 Grand Total (Million INR)

18.88

GRAND TOTAL (MILLION USD) = 0.27

5 Only for new lines and reconducting of 33 kV new lines and 33 kV reconductoring (total circuit kilometre= 1267

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10. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

10.1 General

125. The executing agency for ADB loan will be MeECL reporting to Power department, Government of Meghalaya. The implementing agencies for ADB loan and trust fund will be MePDCL and MNREDA respectively. As the executing agency, MeECL will have overall responsibility for executing the investment project and for its day-to-day implementation. ADB loan proceeds will be channeled from the Government of India to the state Government, which will then lend those funds to MeECL. The main institutions that will be involved in social and environmental management activities are MeECL, MePDCL (Output 1 to 3), MNREDA (Output 4), Project Implementation Consultant (PIC), Contractors for each contract package, and relevant line agencies including forest department and state pollution control boards.

126. Responsibility of social and environmental management and compliance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) requirements lies with the MeECL and IAs (MePDCL and MNREDA). MeECL has the ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the Project having a Project Management Unit at the head quarter. MePDCL and MNREDA will act as implementing agency for respective Outputs and be responsible for the day to day management of the technical, environmental, and social aspects of the Project. MePDCL and MNREDA will be required to have at least one suitably qualified and experienced dedicated social officer to deal with the social safeguards related issues. The duties of the social officer in each implementing agency will include at a minimum: (i) oversight implementing the RIPP with timely payment of compensation to the affected persons; (ii) solve any grievance and related issues of project implementation; and (iii) preparation of monitoring reports semi-annually (as required by ADB).

127. The project implementation consultant (PIC) at MeECL will assist MeECL and IAs in overall coordination, supervision of the project implementation as well as day to monitoring and project implementation. The environmental and social safeguard specialists of PIC will support MeECL and IAs in overall management, supervision of the implementation and monitoring of environmental, health, safety and social aspects associated with the Project. The main responsibilities of each institution are listed below (this is not an exclusive list):

10.2 MeECL (with support from PIC) Responsibilities

• Ensure that any RIPP including relevant mitigation measures needing to be incorporated during the construction stage by the contractor are included in the bidding and contract documents.

• Ensure that the IAs have access to the RIPP for their contract packages. • Ensure the IAs understand their responsibilities to implement the RIPP and mitigate

environmental impacts associated with detailed design, pre-construction, construction, and operational activities and provide training to their staff as required.

• Supporting the IAs in undertaking ongoing consultation and implementing the GRM. • Supervise and monitor that the RIPP is being properly implemented. • Submit their semi-annual monitoring reports to ADB. • In case unanticipated social impacts occur during the project implementation stage,

including design changes, inform ADB, and, as required, update the RIPP in consultation with relevant government agencies for clearance by ADB before any changes are implemented.

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• In case of non-compliance, inform ADB, and prepare in consultation with relevant government agencies and implement as necessary a corrective action plan for clearance by ADB.

• Provide timely budget to the IAs for RIPP implementation.

10.3 MePDCL and MNREDA Responsibilities

• Obtain land donation and land negotiation for new substation before commencing any civil work on the relevant sections. In case of individual owner, the process will be overseen and documented by a third party (not involved in the project);

• Payment of compensation for loss of crops and trees when required. • Implement the RIPP in respect of actions allocated to the IAs during detailed design and

construction. • Ensure that any RIPP including relevant mitigation measures needing to be incorporated

during the construction stage by the contractor are included in the bidding and contract documents.

• Ensure that the contractors have access to the RIPP for their contract packages. • Ensure that the contractors provide adequate assessment on loss of crops and trees

during the line construction • Undertake ongoing consultation and implement the GRM. • Submit semi-annual social monitoring reports to PMU • In case unanticipated social impacts occur during the project implementation stage,

including design changes, inform MeECL, and, as required, help update the RIPP for clearance by ADB before any changes are implemented.

• In case of non-compliance, inform MeECL, and help prepare and implement as necessary a corrective action plan for clearance by ADB.

10.4 Contractors’ Responsibilities

• Provide all necessary technical input related to line route and assess the impacts related to loss of trees or crops or other assets prior to construction

• Provide details related to construction related impacts • Support the IAss in undertaking ongoing consultation and implementing the GRM. • Undertake quantitative social and environmental monitoring during pre-construction and

construction. • In case unanticipated social impacts occur during the project implementation stage,

including design changes, inform IAss, and, as required, help update the RIPP for clearance by ADB before any changes are implemented.

• In case of non-compliance, inform IAss, and help prepare and implement as necessary a corrective action plan for clearance by ADB.

10.5 ADB’s Responsibilities

• Review of RIPP and disclosure of RIPP on ADB’s website • Conduct periodic site visits during the project implementation to confirm compliance with

the RIPP; • In case of significant issues, conduct supervision missions with detailed review by ADB’s

safeguard specialists/officers or consultants; • Review the semi-annual monitoring reports submitted by MeECL to ensure that adverse

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impacts and risks are mitigated as planned and agreed with ADB; • Work with MeECL and IAs to rectify to the extent possible any failures to comply with

their safeguard commitments, as covenanted in the loan agreement, and exercise remedies to re-establish compliance as appropriate; and

• Any guidance which the EA or IA may need during the project cycle.

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11. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

128. This draft RIPP has been prepared based on the available feasibility level information. This needs to be further updated after completion of final design and especially for the line routes if required. This will be done by the MePDCL and MNREDA with assistance from Project Implementation Consultant (PIC) and contractor. Consultations were carried out during the preparation of draft RIPP and the same will be continued. This draft RIPP needs to be updated in case of change in the project scope or line route and with the final impact assessment and valuation of assets during the implementation of project 129. All the compensation will be completed before/during the start of civil works. All land required for substations and JFPR components will be provided free of encumbrances (with a handover letter) to the contractor prior to handing over of project sites and the start of civil works. Compensation will be paid for the losses along the distribution line during the stringing in phased manner. Public consultation and monitoring will be continued in an intermittent basis as needed during the entire duration of the project. For the construction of distribution line, a phase wise approach can be adopted for payment of compensation. MePDCL will ensure that compensation is being paid simultaneously during the construction of distribution line for the stretch which is ready for construction. Therefore, all compensation will be completed preferably prior to the start of civil work activities at each specific stretch or simultaneously during construction.

12. MONITORING AND REPORTING

130. Overall monitoring will be the responsibility of MeECL through MePDCL and MNREDA. Regular monitoring activities will be carried out internally by MePDCL andMNREDA. RIPP implementation will be closely monitored by the MePDCL and MNREDA with assistance from the PIC to provide ADB with an effective basis for assessing RIPP progress and identifying potential difficulties and problems. Monitoring will ensure that implementation and disbursement of compensation is on schedule and problems are dealt with on a timely basis. MePDCL and MNREDA are required to implement safeguard measures and relevant safeguard plans, as provided in the legal agreements, and to submit semi-annual monitoring reports on their implementation performance. MePDCL/MNREDA will (i) monitor the progress of implementation of safeguard plans, (ii) verify the compliance with safeguard measures and their progress toward intended outcomes, (iii) document and disclose monitoring results and identify necessary corrective and preventive actions in the periodic monitoring reports, (iv) follow up on these actions to ensure progress toward the desired outcomes, and (v) submit semi-annual monitoring reports on safeguard measures as agreed with ADB. 131. Monitoring will include various issues such as progress of final design, update of RIPP where necessary, valuation of compensation, disbursement of compensation, number of grievances raised and redressed, number of consultations and progress of construction etc. Special attention will be given in the monitoring on the IPs. Consultation during monitoring shall be carried out in local language such as Garo and Khasi and will record their concerns and will record how these have been addressed. MePDCL and MNREDA will be responsible for managing and maintaining affected person databases, documenting the results of the affected person census. Semi-annual monitoring reports documenting progress on RIPP implementation will be provided by the MePDCL/MNREDAto PMU at MeECL which will subsequently be submitted to ADB for review, approval and disclosure on the ADB website.

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APPENDIX-1: OVERALL SUBPROJECT DETAILSAppendix-1: Circle wise Details of Project Facilities and Scope of 33/11 kV substations and associated MV Lines

1. Central Circle

Subproject

Reference Substation Name Site Location MePDCL Dist. Div.

MePDCL Sub-

division Scope Configuration

CC-SS - 01 33/11kV New Shillong Shillong East Khasi Hills Mawrynkneng New

Substation

2 x10 MVA + 2 nos 33KV bay + 6 nos 11 kV

feeders

CC-SS - 03 33/11kV MAWSHABUIT MAWSHABUIT Shillong West Area 6 New

Substation

2 x2.5 MVA + 2 nos 33KV bay + 6 nos 11 kV

feeders

CC-SS - 04 33/11 kV Lawbah Lawbah East Khasi Hills Mawsynram New

Substation


feeders

CC-SS - 05 33/11 kV Tyrsad Tyrsad East Khasi Hills Mawsynram New

Substation


feeders

CC-SS - 06 33/11 kV Nonghyllan Nonghyllan East Khasi Hills Mawsynram New

Substation


feeders

CC-SS - 07 33/11kV Pongtung Pongtung East Khasi Hills Pynursla New

Substation


feeders

CC-SS - 08 33/11 kV Ichamati Ichamati East Khasi Hills Sohra Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 1.6 to 1x2.5 MVA + 1x33 kV bays + 4 x 11 kV

Fdr , Existing C /room

CC-SS - 09 33/11 kV Welloi Welloi East Khasi Hills Sohra Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 1.6 to 1x2.5 MVA + 4 x33KV bays + bus

coupler + 4 x11 kV Fdr + C Room (Switching SS)

CC-SS -10 33/11 kV Jonksa Jonksa East Khasi Hills Mawrynkneng Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 2.5 to 2x2.5 MVA + 2 x 33kV bays + 6 x 11 kV

fdr + C Room

CC-SS - 11 33/11 kV Mawsynram Mawsynram East Khasi Hills Mawsynram Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 2.5 to 2x5 MVA + 3 x 33kV bays + bus coupler

+ 6 x 11 kV Fdr, existing C Room

CC-SS - 12 33/11 kV Sohiong Sohiong East Khasi Hills Sohiong Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x2.5+1x5 to 2x 5 MVA+ 2 x 33 KV bays+ 6 x

11KV fdr at existing C Room

CC-SS - 13 33/11 kV Jaklon Jaklon East Khasi Hills Pynursla Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x5 to 2x 5 MVA, + 2 X 33 KV bay+ 6X 11KV

bay+ C room

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Subproject


MePDCL Sub-


CC-SS -14 33/11 kV Sohra Sohra East Khasi Hills Sohra Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x10 MVA to 2x 10 MVA, 1 X 33kV Incomer + 6 X

11 KV fdr - existing C room

CC-SS - 15-1 132/33 Mawphlang Mawphlang

Executive

Engineer, Shillong

West

Area V Upgrading New 33KV bay

CC-SS - 15-2 33/11 KV Ranikor Ranikor East Khasi Hills Mawsynram Upgrading New 33KV bay

CC-SS - 15-3 33/11 KV Airforce Air force base

Executive

Engineer,Shillong

West

Area V Upgrading New 33KV bay

CC-SS - 15-4 33/11 KV Happy Valley Happy Valley

Executive

Engineer,Shillong

West

Area-VI Upgrading New 33KV bay

CC-SS - 01 33/11kV Shallang Shallang West Khasi Hills Nongstoin New

Substation


feeders

CC-SS - 02 33/11kV Dongkingdieng Dongkingdieng West Khasi Hills Mairang New

Substation


feeders

CC-SS - 03 33/11kV Myriaw Myriaw West Khasi Hills Mairang New

Substation


feeders

CC-SS - 04 33/11kV Wahkaji Wahkaji West Khasi Hills Mawkyrwat New

Substation


feeders

CC-SS - 05 33/11kV Maweit Maweit West Khasi Hills Nongstoin New

Substation


feeders

CC-SS - 06 33/11 kV RAMBRAI RAMBRAI West Khasi Hills Nongstoin Augmentation /

Upgrading

1.6 to 2x2.5 MVA with 1 x 33kV bay + 6 x 11 kV +

C/Room

CC-SS - 07 33/11 kV Nongksen Nongksen West Khasi Hills Nongstoin Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 1.6 to 1x2.5 MVA (Power Tr + switchyard

structure + earth mat + s/yard lighting )

CC-SS - 08 33/11 kV Nongkhlaw Nongkhlaw West Khasi Hills Mairang Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 2.5 to 2x2.5 MVA + 2 x 33KV bay + 6 x 11 kV

fdr + C Room

CC-SS - 09 33/11 KVMawsaw Mawsaw West Khasi Hills Mawkyrwat Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 2.5 to 2x2.5 MVA + 3 x 33KV bays +6 x 11 Kv

fdr + C Room

CC-SS - 10 33/11 kV Riangdo Riangdo West Khasi Hills Nongstoin Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 2.5 to 2x2.5 MVA + 3 x 33KV bays +6 x 11 Kv

fdr + C Room

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Subproject


MePDCL Sub-


CC-SS - 11 33/11 kV Kynshi Kynshi West Khasi Hills Mairang Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 2.5 to 2x2.5 MVA + 2 x 33kV bays + 6 x 11 Kv

fdr + C Room

CC-SS - 12 33/11 kV Mawkyrwat Mawkyrwat West Khasi Hills Mawkyrwat Upgrading 2x2.5 MVA (existing) + 3 x 33KV bays + 6 x 11 Kv

Fdr + C Room

CC-SS - 13 33/11 kV Mawasawa Mawasawa West Khasi Hills Mairang Augmentation /

Upgrading

2x2.5 to 2x 5 MVA + 2 x new 11KV bays, existing

C room

CC-SS - 14 33/11 kV Nongstoin Nongstoin West Khasi Hills Nongstoin Augmentation /

Upgrading

2x 5 MVA to 2x 10 MVA - No addition of 33kv or

11 Kv bays or C room

CC-SS - 15 132/33 Nongpyndeng Nongpyndeng West Khasi Hills Nongstoin Upgrading New 33KV bay

B. East Garo Circle

Subproject


MePDCL Sub-


EGC - 01 33/11 kV Dagalapal Dagalapal East Garo Hiils DD Mendipathar New Substation 2x2.5 MVA Tr + 2 nos 33KV bays + 6 nos 11 Kv

feeders

EGC - 02 33/11 kV Pedaldoba Pedaldoba East Garo Hiils DD Bajengdoba New Substation 2x2.5 MVA Tr + 1 no 33KV bay + 6 nos 11 Kv

feeders

EGC - 03 33/11 kV Mangsang Mangsang East Garo Hiils DD Nangalbibra New Substation 2x2.5 MVA Tr + 1 no 33KV bay + 6 nos 11 Kv

feeders

EGC - 04 33/11 kV Samgong Samgong East Garo Hiils DD Williamnagar New Substation 2x2.5 MVA Tr + 2 nos 33KV bays + 6 nos 11 Kv

feeders

EGC - 05 33/11 kV Cherangre Cherangre East Garo Hiils DD Williamnagar New Substation 2x2.5 MVA Tr + 1 no 33KV bay + 6 nos 11 Kv

feeders

EGC - 06 33/11 kV Jengjal Jengjal East Garo Hiils DD Bajengdoba New Substation 2x2.5 MVA Tr + 3 nos 33KV bays + 6 nos 11 Kv

feeders

EGC - 07 33/11 kV Rongjeng Rongjeng East Garo Hiils DD Nangalbibra New Substation 2x2.5 MVA Tr +3 nos 33KV bays + 6 nos 11 Kv

feeders

EGC - 08 33/11 kV Sibbari Sibbari East Garo Hiils DD Baghmara New Substation 2x2.5 MVA Tr + 3 nos 33KV bays + 6 nos 11 kV

feeders

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Subproject


MePDCL Sub-


EGC - 09 33/11 kV Songsak Songsak East Garo Hiils DD Williamnagar Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 1.6 to 2x2.5 MVA + 2 x 33KV bays + 6 x 11 kV

fdrs at existing Contol Room (CR) + 04 Unit

Barrack

EGC - 10 33/11 kV Samanda Samanda East Garo Hiils DD Williamnagar Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 1.6 to 1x3.15 MVA + 1x33 kV bay+ 6 x 11kV

bay at existing CR

EGC - 11 33/11 kV Kharkuta Kharkuta East Garo Hiils DD Mendipather Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 2.5 to 2x2.5 MVA + 2 x 33kV bays + 6 x 11 kV

fdr + CR + 04 Unit Barrack

EGC - 12 33/11 kV Bajengdoba-I (old) Bajengdoba East Garo Hiils DD Bajengdoba Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 2.5+1x1.6 to 2x2.5 MVA + 3 x 33kV bays + 6 x

11 kV fdr + CR + 04 Unit Barrack

EGC - 13 33/11 kV Chokpot Chokpot East Garo Hiils DD Baghmara Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 1.6 to 2x5 MVA + 2 x 33kV bays +6 x 11 kV

Fdr + CR + 04 Unit Barrack

EGC - 14 33/11 kV Mendipathar(Old) Mendipathar East Garo Hiils DD Mendipather Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x3.15+1x 1.6 to 2x 5 MVA + 2 x 33kV bays +6 x

11 kV fdr at existing CR

EGC - 15 33/11 kV Dainadubi Dainadubi East Garo Hiils DD Mendipather Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x2.5 +1x 1.6 to 2x 5 MVA, + 3 X 33 KV bay+ 6 X

11KV bay+ CR + 04 Unit Barrack

EGC - 16 - 1 33/11 KV Williamnagar Williamnagar East Garo Hiils DD Williamnagar Upgrading New 33 kV Bay

EGC - 16 - 2 33/11KV Jaksongram Jaksongram East Garo Hiils DD Upgrading New 33 kV Bay

EGC - 16 - 3 33/11 KV Resubelpara Resubelpara East Garo Hiils DD Upgrading New 33 kV Bay

C. West Garo Circle

Subproject


MePDCL Sub-


WGC - 01 33/11kV Babadam Babadam WGHDD Garobadha New SS 2 x2.5 MVA Tr + 2 nos 33KV bay + 6 nos 11 kV fdrs

WGC - 02 33/11kV Damalgre Damalgre WGHDD Garobadha New SS 2 x2.5 MVA Tr + 1 no 33KV bay + 6 nos 11 kV fdrs

WGC - 03 33/11 kV Zikzak Zikzak WGHDD Mahendraganj New SS 2x2.5 MVA Tr + 2 nos 33KV bay + 6 nos 11 kV fdrs

WGC - 04

33/11kV New

Chengkompara (New

Ampati)

Chengkompara WGHDD Ampati New SS 2 x5 MVA Tr + 2 nos 33KV bay + 6 nos 11 kV fdrs

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Subproject


MePDCL Sub-


WGC - 05 33/11 kV Selsella Selsella WGHDD Selsella Augmentation /

Upgrading

1.6 to 2x2.5 MVA with 2 x 33kV bay + 6 x 11 kV +

C/Room

WGC - 06 33/11 kV Ampati Ampati WGHDD Ampati Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 1.6 +1x2.5 to 2x2.5 MVA + 2 x 33KV bays + 6 x

11 Kv fdrs + C / Room

WGC - 07 33/11 kV Daddengre Daddengre WGHDD Phulbari Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 1.6 to 2x2.5 MVA + 2 x 33KV bays + 6 x 11 Kv

fdrs + C / Room

WGC - 08 33/11 kV Baromile Baromile TDD Dalu Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 1.6 to 1x2.5 MVA + 4 x33KV bays and bus

coupler + 4 x11 kV Fdrs at existing C room

WGC - 09 33/11 kV Purkhasia Purkhasia TDD Dalu Upgrading Upgrading existing 1x2.5 MVA SS with 1 x 33KV

bay at existing C Room

WGC - 10 33/11 kV Dalu Dalu TDD Dalu Upgrading Upgrading existing 2x2.5 MVA Ss with 1 x 33KV

bay at existing C Room

WGC - 11 33/11 kV Haldiyaganj Haldiyaganj WGHDD Phulbari Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 3.15 to 2x5 MVA + 2 x 33KV bays +6 x 11 Kv

fdr at existing C Room

WGC - 12 33/11 kV Phulbari Phulbari WGHDD Phulbari Upgrading Upgrading existing 1x 2.5 +1x5 MVA SS with 3 x

33KV bays +6 x 11 Kv fdr at existing C Room

WGC - 13 33/11 kV Paharinagar Paharinagar TDD Tura Profit

Centre

Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x 2.5 to 2x2.5 MVA + 2 x 33kV bays + 6 x 11 Kv

fdr at existing C room

WGC - 14 33/11 kV Gongglangre Gongglangre WGHDD Garobadha Augmentation /

Upgrading

1x1.6+1x5 to 2x 5 MVA+ 5 x 33 KV bays and bus

coupler + 6 x 11KV fdr at existing CR with

extension

WGC - 15 33/11 kV Mahendraganj Mahendraganj WGHDD Mahendraganj Upgrading Upgrading existing 1x5 MVA with 2 x 33kV bay+

6x 11KV bays at existing C room

WGC - 16 33/11 kV Dakopre Dakopre TDD Tura Profit

Centre Upgrading

Upgrading existing 2x5 MVA trf with 3 X 33 KV

bay at existing C room

WGC - 17 132/33 kV Chiringpara SS Chiringpara SS Upgrading 02 Nos New 33 kV Bays

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APPENDIX-2: CONSENT LETTERS FOR LAND PURCHASE AND LAND DONATION

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APPENDIX-3: DETAILS ON EACH PROPOSED NEW 33 KV SUBSTATIONS

Substation No. 1 - Proposed 33/11 kv Substation at Lawbah: The location for the proposed 33/11 kv substation of 5 MVA capacity at Lawbah, in Mawsynram block of East Khasi Hills district. The proposed area of 50 x 50 meters is located on Mawsynram-Lawbah road. The location for new substation is fallow land on hilly terrain with grown vegetation. There are approx. 10 nos. of small size tree along with shrubs and grasses at the site. The natural slope of the land area slightly towards east direction in a narrow fresh water seasonal stream. The nearest habitation is Lawbah village in south direction at a distance of 2 km. There are no protected or biodiversity conservations area within the project area of influence.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Lawbah

Landuse of proposed substation at Lawbah

Substation No. 2 - Proposed 33/11 kv Substation at Mawsbuit: The location for the proposed 33/11 kv substation of 5 MVA capacity at Mawsbuit, in Mawsyngkheng block of East Khasi Hills district. Out of total area of 1600 sq.m. a plot of 50 x 50 meters is proposed for new substation. The land belongs to village community and is fallow land, hilly terrain with grown vegetation mainly pine trees. There are approx. 20 nos. of small to medium size tree along with shrubs and grasses need to be cleared. The natural slope of the land area slightly towards south direction leads to seasonal stream called Wah Umkhen. The nearest habitation is Mawsbiut village in North and East direction at a distance of 20m. There is playground on north direction at a distance of 10m and one residential house on east direction adjacent to area proposed for new substation. There are no protected or biodiversity conservations area within the project area of influence.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Mawsbuit

Landuse of proposed substation at Mawsbuit

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Substation No. 3 - Proposed 33/11 kv Substation at Nongkhyllam: The new 33/11 kv substation is proposed at Nongkhyllam, in Ranikor block of South West Khasi hills district. The area of 50 x 50 m is located on Ranikor– Nongkhyllam village road. The land belongs to village community and is uncultivated land of rolling terrain with grown vegetation mainly hard wood (Diengkyon) trees. There are approx. 15 nos. of small to medium size tree along with shrubs and grasses need to be cleared. The natural slope of the land area slightly towards south direction drains storm water to seasonal stream. The nearest habitation is Nongkhyllam village in West direction at a distance of 600m. There is a church, school and playground on west direction at a distance of 500m from location of new substation. There are no protected or biodiversity conservations area within the project area of influence.

Landuse of proposed substation at Nongkhyllam

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Nongkhyllam

Substation No. 4 - Proposed 33/11 kv Substation at Mawlum Trysad: New 33/11 kv substation of 5 MVA capacity is proposed at Mawlum Trysad, in Mawphlang block of East Khasi hills district. The area of 50 x 50 m is located on (SH-4) Mawsynram-Shillong road. The land belongs to village community and is uncultivated land of hilly terrain with thinly grown shrubs and no tree. The natural slope of the land area slightly towards south-west direction drains storm water to nearby agriculture fields. The nearest habitation is Lyngiong village in North direction at a distance of 600m. The is a school and playground on north direction at a distance of 200m from location of new substation. There are no protected or biodiversity conservations area within vicinity of project area.

Landuse of proposed substation at Mawlum Trysad

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Mawlum Trysad

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Substation No. 5 - Proposed 33/11 kv Substation at Patharlynden (Dongki-ingding): The proposed 33/11 kv substation of 5 MVA capacity is to be install at Dongki-ingding, village of East Khasi hills district. The area of 50 x 50 m is located on village road. The land area belongs to village community and is uncultivated land having hilly terrain with thinly grown shrubs and no tree. The natural slope of the land area slightly towards south direction drains storm water to nearby agriculture fields. The nearest habitation is Dongki-ingding village in South west direction at a distance of 800m. The is a school, playground and PHC on South west direction at a distance of 900m from location of new substation. There are no protected or biodiversity conservations area within vicinity of project area.

Landuse of proposed substation at Patharlynden (Dongki-ingding)

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Patharlynden (Dongki-ingding)

Substation No. 6 - Proposed 33/11 kv Substation at Myriaw: New 33/11 kv substation of 5 MVA capacity is proposed at Myriaw village of West Khasi hills district. The area of 50 x 50 m is located on MDR road approx. at a distance of 800m from Myriaw habitation. The land is uncultivable having hilly terrain with thinly grown shrubs and about 10 nos. of pines tree to be clear for substation construction. The land area is owned by village community. The natural slope of the land area slightly towards south direction drains storm water to nearby agriculture fields. The nearest habitation on North-West direction at a distance of 500m. The is a church in North-east direction at a distance of 900m from location of new substation. There are no protected or biodiversity conservations area within vicinity of project area.

Landuse of proposed substation at Myriaw Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Myriaw

Substation No. 7 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Shallang: The proposed 33/11 kv substation at Shallang village of West Khasi hills district. The area of 50 x 50 m is located near PMGSY road approx. at a distance of 200m. The land is uncultivable having hilly terrain with thinly

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grown shrubs and 3-4 nos. wild banana plants. The land area is owned by village community. The natural slope of the land area slightly towards north direction drains storm water to nearby agriculture fields. The nearest habitation and market area on North-West direction at a distance of 900-1000m. The is a coal processing unit in the vicinity of the proposed location at distance of 1.5km on north-east direction. There are no protected or biodiversity conservations area within vicinity of project area.

Landuse of proposed substation at Shallang Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Shallang

Substation No. 8 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Nongsba (Maweit): New 33/11 kv substation is proposed at Nongsba village in Nongstion block of West Khasi hills district. The area of 50 x 50 m is on Nongpayndeng-Maweit village road at 800m distance from village habitation. The land is uncultivable having hilly terrain with thick vegetation and 40-50 number large size trees of hard wood. The area is private land and is owned by individual. The natural slope of the land area slightly towards south direction drains storm water to nearby agriculture fields. Mawiong reserve forest area is located on south west direction at a distance of 5km from the proposed location. There are no protected or biodiversity conservations area within vicinity of project area and no wildlife habitat reported from local community near to project area.

Landuse of proposed substation at Nongsba (Maweit)

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Nongsba (Maweit)

Substation No. 9 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Wahkaji: New 33/11 kv substation is proposed at Wahkaji village in Ranikor block of South-West Khasi hills district. The area of 50 x

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50 m is near to unpaved road for agriculture fields. The land is uncultivable having hilly and rolling terrain with thin vegetation of shrubs and grasses only. The land area belongs to village community. The nearest habitation and market area on North-east direction at a distance of 600m. There are no sensitive receptors in the surrounding area of the site. There are no protected or biodiversity conservations area within vicinity of project area.

Landuse of proposed substation at Wahkaji Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Wahkaji

Substation No. 10 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Pongtung: The proposed substation is located in 50mx50m, private-owned land in Pongtung village (2 kms from village) of Pynsursla Block of East Khasi Hill District. The substation is proposed on a barren land without trees. A small pond is present on one side and hill on other side, near the proposed site. The substation is at a distance of 200m from the NH-206 with a rural approach road present. Proposed Pongtung substation is not located in the protected areas notified by the national legislation. Nearest reserved forest boundary of Cherapunji-Mawsynram at a distance of 0.5 km from selected location. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. There are no dwelling houses within 200m from the substation boundary. As per the consultation with local villagers, no wild animals were found/seen in and around the proposed site.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Pongtung

Landuse of proposed substation at Pongtung

Pongtung Proposed substation site

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Substation No. 11 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at New Shillong (Mawdiangdiang): The proposed substation is located in Mawdiangdiang village of East Khasi Hill District. The substation is proposed on a community land having 40 mature pine and diengang trees. Government offices are present in the vicinity of the proposed site. This includes State New Assembly Building under construction at 100 m offset, Homeguard Office and Forensic Department Office at 200 m. A 63 kV transformer and an operational sewer drain is present at the proposed site. “North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences” is present at 500 m distance from the proposed site. In addition to this, there are few guesthouses also present in the vicinity (300 m) of the site. The proposed substation is located on the Shillong Bypass road and thus approach road is not required, however the bypass road has high traffic volume. Mawdiangdiang substation is not located in the protected areas defined by the legislation, “Itshyrwat Reserved Forest” is at a distance of 1.5 km from proposed substation site. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. As per the consultation with local villagers, no wild animals were found/seen in and around the proposed site except the fox.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- New Shillong (Mawdiangdiang)

Landuse of proposed substation at New Shillong (Mawdiangdiang)

Substation No. 12 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Rongjen Songma (Rongjeng): The proposed substation is located in private agricultural land in Dambo Rongjeng block of East Garo Hill district. Rongit stream is present at 0.5 km distance from the sub-station site. Proposed sub-station is not directly located in the protected areas defined by the legislation. The nearest forest area is Dambo Rongjeng reserved forest (under state forest department) is at 1.5 km distance from the proposed site. No industries are located in the vicinity. However, government office and staff quarters are situated at 20-meter distance from the proposed site. No cutting of trees is required for construction of sub-station at this location. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. As per the consultation with local villagers, no wild animals were found/seen in project area of influence. Monkey, deer and wild pig were sighted in the Rongjeng reserved forest.

Mawdiangdiang Proposed Substation site

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Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Rongjen Songma (Rongjeng)

Landuse of proposed substation at Rongjen Songma (Rongjeng)

Substation No. 13 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Mangsang: The proposed substation is located in 2 bihga (1.25 acres), private-owned land in Dambo Rongjeng Block of East Garo Hill District. The proposed sub-station site has about 50 mature grown trees of Peepal, Banyan, Banana, Teak, Jackfruit, Beetel-nut, mausambee, Bulasari and Gambhar mixed with shrubs. The nearest village dwelling is at a distance of 20 meters from the proposed sub-station location. Mangsang sub-station is not located in the protected areas defined by the legislation. There is village reserved forest area at a distance of 1.5 km from selected location. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. As per the consultation with local villagers there is no wildlife movement and habitat in the project area. Simsan seasonal water stream is present at 0.5 km in south and Ronga river at distance of 2 km in east of project location.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Mangsang

Landuse of proposed substation at Mangsang

Substation No. 14 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Jengjal: The proposed substation is located in private-owned land at 100m distance from NH-217. There is no access road to the proposed sub-station location. The landuse of the area is private forest. In the east lies, the Damlung river at 50m distance. The proposed site is at a distance of 800 m from southern periphery of Jengjal airport. The habitation is at distance of 1 km from site. Approx. 50 mature

Rongjeng Proposed substation site

Mangsang Proposed substation site

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trees of Neem, Sal, Teak, Jack fruit and mango are present at site location. Jengjal sub-station is not located in the protected areas defined by the legislation. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. There is no wildlife presence and movement has been reported in the project area of influence as per the consultation with local villagers.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Jengjal

Landuse of proposed substation at Jengjal

Substation No. 15 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Pedaldoba: The proposed substation is located in a community land in Pedaldoba village of Bajengdoba sub-division. There is no vehicular access road to the proposed site. The landuse of the area is agricultural land and maize crop was cultivated during survey. Surrounding area is teak plantation with shrubs. A seasonal stream is running at 50m distance from the proposed sub-station location. There is no notified protected areas near to Pedaldoba sub-station location. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. As per the consultation with local villagers no wildlife is present and sighted within the project area.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Pedaldoba

Landuse of proposed substation at Pedaldoba

Substation No. 16 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Sibbari: The proposed substation is located in private land in Sibbari village of Baghmara block of South Garo Hill. The sub-station site is 180 m from NH-217 and 10 m from chockpot-sibbari village road. There is no access road to the proposed sub-station location. The landuse of the area is private forest. 15 mature trees of

Pedaldoba Proposed sub-station site

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Neem, Sal, Teak, Jackfruit and mango in addition to shrubs are present at the location. Nitai river is present at 100 m and village health center at 30 m distance from the site. Sibbari new sub-station is not located in the protected areas defined by the legislation. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. As per the consultation with local villagers no wildlife is present in the project area of influence. Elephant, wild pig, deer and monkey siting were reported near the village but not around the project area.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Sibbari

Landuse of proposed substation at Sibbari

Substation No. 17 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Dagal Apal: The proposed substation is located on a community land in Dagal Apal village of Mendipathar block of North Garo Hill. The sub-station is proposed on rubber plantation site with hilly terrain. The site is 15 m from Mendi - Songsak road with no vehicular access road. The proposed substation site is located at 400m from Police camp and 250m from secondary school. Proposed sub-station is not located in the protected areas defined by the legislation. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. There is no water-body present around the proposed location. As per the consultation with local villagers no wildlife is present in the project area.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Dagal Apal

Landuse of proposed substation at Dagal Apal

Sibbari Proposed sub-

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Substation No. 18 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Samgong: The proposed substation is located on a barren government land in Samgong village of Williamnagar sub-division of East Garo Hill. The site is 150 m from Jail-Samgong village road with no vehicular access road. The landuse of the area is barren land with Boldak and Bamboo tree plantation in surrounding of proposed site. There are educational institutes including School, ITI, Polytechnique, Police training centre, Loylaw college and Nursing Training centre within 300m from this site. Two seasonal streams, Chinatik and Rongchasam at 30m are present in east and west direction of proposed sub-station location. Proposed sub-station is not located in the protected areas defined by the legislation. The proposed site is over 5km distance away from Rongrenggre reserved forest (nearest reserved area). There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. There is no water-body present around the proposed location. As per the consultation with local villagers no wildlife is present in the project area.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Samgong

Landuse of proposed substation at Samgong

Substation No. 19 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Cherangri: The proposed substation is located on a private land in Cherangri village of Williamnagar sub-division of East Garo Hill. Teak plantation with 100 teak trees each 20 meter tall, are present at the site. The site is 200 m from village road with access road. Habitation is present at 20 meters distance from the proposed sub-station location. The landuse of selected location is barren land with trees plantation in addition to shrubs. Trees include teak, sal, eucalyptus and bamboo. The village playground at 20 meters away from the proposed site and a water stream at a distance of 100 meters from site is running. Proposed sub-station is not located in the protected areas defined by the legislation. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. As per the consultation with local villagers no wildlife is present in the project area of influence.

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Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Cherangri

Landuse of proposed substation at Cherangri

Substation No. 20 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Chengkompara: The proposed substation is located on a 1.08 Ha government land in Chengkompara locality of Ampati sub-division of West Garo Hill. The substation is proposed on a hill with barren land having govt. offices in south direction at 100 m distance. While barren land with shrubs and bamboo trees is present in the north and west direction of the proposed site. Land use of the east region is agricultural land with paddy crop cultivation. No river/water body is present near the proposed site location. Proposed sub-station is not located in the protected areas defined by the legislation. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. As per the consultation with local villagers no wildlife is present in the project area of influence.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Chengkompara

Landuse of proposed substation at Chengkompara

Substation No. 21 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Zikzak: The proposed substation is located on a government land in Zikzak block of Ampati sub-division of West Garo Hill. The sub-station is proposed on a hill having mature trees of Teak (apporx. 10 nos.), along with Beetelnut & Bohera in addition to shrubs at proposed location. A School at 2m, Church at 5m and settlement area approx.. 10m is present in south of the proposed sub-station. Rongki river is present at 500m distance west of the proposed location. Proposed sub-station is not located in the protected areas defined by the legislation. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby.

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As per the consultation with local villagers no wildlife is present in the project area of influence. Ring well and hand pumps are the major sources of water to the villagers. Ground water of the area is reported to be having high iron content.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Zikzak

Landuse of proposed substation at Zikzak

Substation No. 22 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Damalgre (Mellim): The proposed substation is located on a private land in Millem village of Rerapara block of West Garo Hill district. The sub-station is proposed on agricultural land having maize cultivation. There is an access road available to the new sub-station location. The land use of surrounding area is mostly barren land with trees and shrubs. Teak, Beetelnut, Banana, Bamboo and Jackfruit are the common trees on selected location. Government offices are present at 200 m distance from this site. A lake is present at 100m distance from the proposed sub-station location. Proposed sub-station is not located in the protected areas defined by the legislation however, community reserve forests are present at 1 km distance. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. As per the consultation with local villagers no wildlife is present in the project area of influence except wild pig are sighted in agriculture fields.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map- Damalgre (Mellim)

Landuse of proposed substation at Damalgre (Mellim)

Substation No. 23 - Proposed 33/11KV Substation at Babadam (Kemragre) : The proposed substation is located on a private land in Kemragre village of Babadam sub-division of West Garo Hill. The sub-station is proposed on land having 90 trees with shrubs. Trees at site include Teak,

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Churi and Banyan. Access road available to the new sub-station location. The land use of surrounding area is agricultural land with trees and shrubs. Teak, Beetelnut, Banana, Bamboo and Jackfruit are the common trees found in the surrounding area mixed with shrubs. Proposed sub-station is not located in the protected areas defined by the legislation. There are no historical-cultural and religious heritage objects nearby. As per the consultation with local villagers no wildlife is present in the project area of influence.

Location of proposed Substation on Google map-Babadam (Kemragre)

Landuse of proposed substation at Babadam (Kemragre)

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APPENDIX-4: DETAILS ON THE NEW 33 KV FEEDERS

Feeder No. 1 - Lawbah Feeder (33 kV Line) of 20 km: The proposed line is located in East Khasi Hills District. It starts from 33kV existing substation at Mawsynram village and terminate at proposed 33/11 kv substation at Lawbah having approx. length of 20 kms. The line alignment passes through rural area with hilly terrain and land use is mostly community and private forests with patches of agriculture fields. The village is connected with (Mawsynram – Lawbah) rural road and the proposed alignment follows the road alignment. The forests in the project area of influence are mostly community and private forest. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas under the alignment route of proposed line. There are no sensitive receptors along the alignment route of the line in the project influence area. The alignment transverse land area of 5 villages. The alignment crosses two perennial river/water body named Weikynmei and Mawdet and several seasonal stream. The construction of line may need cutting and trimming of some trees in the community forest with permission from community and private owner.

Landuse along the proposed feeder alignment

Vegetation type under proposed feeder alignment

Feeder No. 2 - Mawsbuit Feeder (33 kV Line) of 0.5 km: It starts from 33 kV existing line at junction of rural road in happy valley locality and terminate proposed 33/11 kv substation at Mawbuit village covering a length of 0.5 km. The alignment passes through rural area with hilly terrain and land use is mostly pine forest. The pine forest belongs to private and community. The proposed alignment for line follows the village road alignment. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas within the project area of influence. The alignment will cross the seasonal stream called Wah Umkhen near the starting point. Adequate road right of way is available for the line and the proposed 33 kV line will be constructed within village road right of way. Cutting and trimming of trees will be required for construction of this line. Prior permission will be required from concerned community and individual for tree cutting and trimming. There are no sensitive receptors along the alignment.

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Landuse near tapping point for proposed feeder alignment

Vegetation type under proposed feeder alignment

Feeder No. 3 - Mawlum Tyrsad Feeder (33 kV Line): The existing line 33kv line is located in near the site of new 33/11 kv substation in Trysad locality. The tapping point on existing 33 kv line is proposed at a distance of 100m in open land free of trees and vegetation and follow existing 33 kv line. Mainly open land use in between the tapping point and proposed substation. No forest area is located along the proposed alignment.

Landuse near tapping point for proposed feeder alignment

Existing 33 KV feeder alignment and vegetation

Feeder No. 4 - Nongkhyllam Feeder (33 kV Line) of 20 km: The proposed 33 kV line starts from existing substation at Ranikor and ends at proposed 33/11 kv substation at Nongkhyllam of Ranikor block in South West Khasi hills district having approx. length of 20 km. The alignment passes through rural area with hilly terrain and land use is hard wood community forest and patches of agriculture fields in between. The proposed alignment for line follows SH-4 upto a distance of 10 km and 10 km along the Ranikor– Nongkhyllam village road alignment. The alignment will cross Kynshi river approx. 4km from the starting point. The route alignment of line will be passing through 3 nos. village land. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas within the project area of influence. The right of way is available for the line and the proposed 33 kV line will be constructed within right of way of the SH and village road alignment. Permission from Community for cutting and trimming of trees will be required for construction of this line. There are no sensitive receptors along the alignment.

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Terrain and landuse along proposed feeder alignment (Kynshi River crossing view)

Alignment along existing road and road side vegetation

Feeder No. 5 - Dongki-ingding Feeder (33 kV Line) of 30 km: The new 33 kV line is proposed to start from existing substation at Nongkhlaw and terminates at proposed 33/11 kv substation at Dongki-ingding in East Khasi hills district having approx. length of 30 km. The alignment passes through rural area with hilly terrain and land use is pines, bamboo mixed forest and agriculture fields in patches along SH-3. The forest under the alignment are community and private forest area. The proposed alignment for line follows SH-3 throughout the length. The alignment crosses number of seasonal streams and Kulsi river at the half length of the alignment distance. The route alignment of line will be passing through 6 nos. village land. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas within the project area of influence. The right of way is available for the line and the proposed 33 kV line will be constructed within right of way of the SH. There are 8-10 number of four peg towers are proposed for line erection in the stipe slope of hills. The installation of these tower will require cutting and trimming of trees permission concerned village community for community forest area. There are no sensitive receptors along the alignment.

Terrain and landuse along proposed feeder alignment (Road alignment)

Existing feeder line along road and vegetation under line

Feeder No. 6 - Myriaw Feeder (33 kV Line) of 18 km: The proposed 33 kV line starts from existing substation at Kynshi and ends at proposed 33/11 kv substation at Myriaw village of Mawthadraishan block in West Khasi hills district having approx. length of 18 km. The alignment passes through 8 village’s land having hilly terrain and mostly land use of pine forest, bamboos and mixed hard wood forest along with patches of agriculture field in between. The forest under the proposed alignment route is owned by community and private. There is no forest department land. The proposed alignment will cross Kynshi stream and NH-106 near the starting point. The line route follows Whk MDR alignment. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas

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within the project area of influence. The right of way is available for the line and the proposed 33 kV line will be constructed within right of way of MDR alignment. Cutting and trimming of trees will be required for construction of this line. There are no sensitive receptors along the alignment.

Terrain and landuse along proposed feeder alignment

Existing feeder line along transverse agriculture fields

Feeder No. 7 - Shallang Feeder (33 kV Line) of 40 km: The new 33 kV line is proposed to start from existing substation at Riangdo and ends at proposed 33/11 kv substation at Shallang in West Khasi hills district having approx. length of 40 km. The alignment passes through rural area with hilly and rolling terrain and land use is pines, bamboo mixed forest and agriculture fields (Jhoom Cultivation) in patches along NH-127B road. The proposed alignment for line follows National Highway route throughout the length. The alignment will cross number of seasonal streams at various locations. The route alignment of line will be passing through 11 nos. village’s land. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas within the project area of influence. The right of way is available for the line and the proposed 33 kV line will be constructed within mainly right of way of the National Highway. There are no sensitive receptors along the alignment.

Vegetation and terrain type along proposed feeder alignment

Existing feeder line along road and landuse along road

Feeder No. 8 - Mawei (Nongsba) Feeder (33 kV Line) of 25 km: The proposed line is located in West Khasi Hill district. It originates from proposed 33/11kV substation at Nongpayndeng village and terminates at Nongsba village covering a length of 25 kms. The village is accessible by existing Nongpayndeng-Maweit road and also there is an existing 11 kV network passing through Nongsba village. The alignment route is along the existing road and installation within right of way of road. The line alignment crosses Rising stream at three locations and passing land of 6 villages. There are community forests area under the alignment mainly pines forest, bamboo mixed with hard wood trees. Small patches of agriculture field are also transverse by proposed line. There is one school building and playground near (approx. 10m) to the alignment line. This

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can be avoided by pole location arrangement during installation. Cutting and trimming of trees will be required for construction of this line and permission will be taken from community and private owner. There are no protected or biodiversity conservations area within vicinity of project area.


Existing transmission line and underneath vegetation

Feeder No. 9 - Wahkaji Feeder (33 kV Line) of 20 km: The proposed line is located in South -West Khasi Hill district. It originates from existing 33/11kV substation at Mawsaw village and terminates at Wahkaji village covering a length of 20 kms. The village is accessible by existing Phlangdilon road and also there is an existing 11 kV network for power supply to village. The alignment route is along the existing road and installation within right of way of road. The line alignment crosses Wajyrhap, Waumdomlung and Wa Shohstap stream and passing land of 6 villages. There are community forests area under the line alignment mainly bamboo mixed with hard wood trees, open barren land and small patches of agriculture fields. There are no environmentally sensitive areas within project area of influence. Cutting and trimming of trees will be required for construction of this line. There are no protected or biodiversity conservations area within vicinity of project area.


Existing feeder line alignment

Feeder No. 10 - Pongtung Feeder (33 kV Line) of 20 km: The proposed line is located in Pynsursla Block of East Khasi Hill District. The proposed line starts from 33/11kV existing sub-station having 1x5 MVA capacity, at Jaklon village and terminate at Pongtung village. Total length of the line is 20 kms. The alignment passes through rural area with hilly terrain and land use is agricultural/ community forests/ built-up. The proposed alignment mostly follows the existing 11 kV lines, which mostly runs along the NH-206 alignment. The alignment also passes through forests (secondary growth) however there are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas

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(provincial or national) within project area of influence. There is no wildlife in the forests within project area of influence. Along the alignment there is a school and four villages. As per division engineer of MePDCL, the gap will be provided between feeder line alignment and school building with adjustment of pole position in final design. A narrow fresh water stream runs parallel to the alignment (on valley side) near the village. For the proposed project line, cutting and trimming of trees may be required along the alignment. Commonly observed trees include Dnkhor, Dingsing, Dingan and Beetelnut.


Proposed alignment of feeder along existing road

Feeder No. 11 - New Shillong Township Feeder (33 kV Line) of 3 km: The proposed line is located in New Shillong Township of East Khasi Hill District. The proposed line starts from 132/33kV existing grid sub-station at IIM Shillong Campus and terminate at Maudiangdiang village. Total length of the line is 3 kms. The new 33 kV line will replace the existing 11 kV line currently present between IIM Shillong grid substation and Maudiangdiang village, which mostly runs along the road alignment. The alignment passes through semi-urban area of Shillong with hilly terrain and land use is built-up/ forests/ barren land. The alignment also passes through forests (secondary growth) however there are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. There is no wildlife in the forests within project area of influence. The alignment runs parallel to the boundaries of IT park, IIM Shillong, Church, playground, crosses market area in Maudiangdiang and a seasonal stream in Umsawli village and runs through pine forest (not protected) along the road alignment. For the proposed project line, cutting and trimming of trees may be required along the alignment. Common observed trees in the area include Pine, Bamboo and Dingan.

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Existing feeder line along road and landuse Road alignment terrain and vegetation type

Feeder No. 12 - Rongjeng Feeder (33 kV Line) of 0.5 km: The proposed line is located in Dambo Rongjeng block of East Garo Hill district. Total length of the line is 500 meters and it passes through the private agricultural land having paddy crop. The landuse of surrounding area is agricultural and residential. A small seasonal stream runs parallel to the proposed 33 kV distribution line. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. There is no wildlife within project area of influence.

Landuse and terrain along the proposed feeder alignment

Vegetation type along the road and under proposed feeder alignment

Feeder No. 13 - Mangsang Feeder (33 kV Line) of 10 km: The proposed line is located in Dambo Rongjeng block of East Garo Hill district. The proposed line starts from 33 kV existing line (coming from 132/33 kV Nangalbibra grid sub-station) in Rongjeng village terminate at Mangsang village proposed sub-station site. Total length of the line is 10 km. The proposed line will follow the road alignment mostly. It crosses three local streams throughout its length. The landuse along the alignment is mostly agriculture/ forest/ built-up. It mostly runs along the hills and community reserved forests in patches in a rolling terrain. The alignment passes through forests in patches (secondary growth), however there are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. There is no wildlife in the forests within project area of influence. Rice is the major crop in the region. For the proposed line, cutting and trimming of trees may be required. Trees along the alignment include Teak, Dingan, Beetel-nut, Jackfruit, Banana and Bamboo in addition to other local forest trees. It crosses a market and a school in Mangsang village.

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Existing unpaved road for alignment of proposed feeder line

Vegetation type along proposed feeder alignment

Feeder No. 14 - Jengjal Feeder (33 kV Line) of 3 km: The proposed line is located in Jengjal block of East Garo Hill district. The proposed line starts from 33/11 kV existing sub-station located at Jengjal and terminate at proposed sub-station site at Jengjal. Total length of the line is 3 km. The proposed line will run parallel to Damlung river and NH-217 upto proposed sub-station site. The landuse along the alignment is mostly forest/ hill/ agriculture/ builtup. The alignment will pass through the paddy field initially then become parallel along the NH-217. Hills are present on both sides along the road. The trees include, Sal, Teak, Bamboo, Beetelnut, Jack fruit, mango and pear on the hill. The alignment will also pass near the school and habitation, however in final design of feeder alignment gap will be maintained between alignment and sensitive structures. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. There is no wildlife in the forests within project area of influence. Rice is the major crop in the region. For the proposed line, cutting and trimming of trees may be required.

Landuse and terrain under proposed feeder alignment

Existing road and available RoW for feeder alignment

Feeder No. 15 - Pedaldoba Feeder (33 kV Line) of 18 km: The proposed line is located in Bajengdoba sub-division of East Garo Hill district. The proposed line starts from 33/11 kV existing sub-station at Bajengdoba and terminates at proposed sub-station site at Pedaldoba. Total length of the line is 18 km. Revenue office; school and a College under construction are present within 100m from this tapping point. The proposed line will run parallel to existing village road along the Meghalaya-Assam border mostly, however it will also cross hills, streams, habitation and

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agriculture land in patches. The land use of the region is mainly forests (local), agriculture and builtup land. The major crops include paddy and maize. The alignment will pass along the school and habitation boundaries (20 m). There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. However, the alignment will cross the community forests present along the road. The common trees found along the alignment in-addition to shrubs are Beetelnut, Jackfruit, Banana, Bamboo, Teak, Peepal. The alignment will cross 4 local seasonal streams. There is no wildlife in the forests within project area of influence. For the proposed line, cutting and trimming of trees may be required.

Landuse and terrain under proposed feeder alignment

Unpaved road and vegetation type under proposed feeder alignment

Feeder No. 16 - Sibbari Feeder (33 kV Line) of 0.5 km: The proposed line is located in Baghmara block of South Garo Hill district. Total length of the line is 500 meters and it passes through the private agricultural land having paddy crop. The landuse of area is agricultural. Beetelnut, Bamboo, Neem, Mango and Jackfruit plantation is present near the alignment. Cutting/Trimming of trees may be required for construction of 33 kV new distribution line, prior permission for tree cutting and trimming will be taken from concerned community. Nitai river is at 100 m offset from proposed line. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. There is no wildlife within project area of influence.

Existing feeder line along road and Landuse Terrain and vegetation along the proposed feeder alignment

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Feeder No. 17 - Dagal Apal Feeder (33 kV Line) of 25 km: The proposed line is located in Mendipathar sub-division of North Garo Hill district. The proposed line starts from 33/11 kV existing line at Mendipathar and terminates at proposed sub-station site at Dagal. Total length of the line is 25 km. The landuse of the region is mostly agricultural/ village reserved forest and builtup. The proposed line will follow the existing Mendi-Songsak road alignment and run parallel to existing 11 kV line from Mendipathar to Dagal and run mostly in agricultural field with paddy cultivation. It will also cross hills, containing village reserved forest and habitation in patches. Permission will be taken from forest department for tree in the reserved forest area along the alignment. The major crops of the region are paddy and maize. The alignment will pass along the school and habitation boundaries (100 m). The distribution line will run along the Army camp, Police camp, school and church in Dagal village along the Mendi-Songsak road. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. However, the alignment will cross the local forests present along the roads. Teak, Beetelnut, Banana, Banyan, Bamboo, Rubber and Jackfruit are the common trees found along the alignment in-addition to shrubs. There is no wildlife in the forests within project area of influence. For the proposed line, cutting and trimming of trees may be required from forest department and concerned village community.

Proposed Feeder alignment along the road Existing feeder line and landuse

Feeder No. 18 - Samgong Feeder (33 kV Line) of 2 km: The proposed line is located in Willaimnagar sub-division of East Garo Hill district. The proposed line starts from 33/11 kV existing line at Dobetkolgre village and terminates at proposed sub-station site at Samgong village. Total length of the line is 2 km. The landuse of the region is residential, institutional and barren land. The proposed line will follow the existing Jail-Samgong village road alignment from tapping point. Teak, Beetelnut, Banana, Banyan, Bamboo, Rubber and Jackfruit are the common trees found along the alignment in-addition to shrubs. The major crops of the region are paddy and maize. It will cross two water streams. There are government offices and a nurse training institute, a school along the alignment. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. However, the alignment will cross the community plantation along the road. There is no wildlife within project area of influence. For the proposed line, cutting and trimming of trees may be required.

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Terrain and vegetation along the proposed Feeder alignment

Available RoW along the road for proposed feeder alignment

Feeder No. 19 - Chirengre (Willaimnagar) Feeder (33 kV Line) of 13 km: The proposed line is located in Willaimnagar sub-division of East Garo Hill district. The proposed line starts from 33/11 kV existing sub-station at Williamnagar sub-division and terminates at proposed sub-station site in Chirengre village. Total length of the line is 13 km. The landuse of the region is residential/ commercial/ forest land. The proposed line will follow the existing 11 kV line and will transverse village reserve forest, village habitations along the road, paddy field and barren lands. The proposed alignment will cross Simsang river and two other seasonal water streams (Rongongiri and Apha streams). Teak, Beetelnut, Banana, Sal, Bamboo, Rubber and Jackfruit are the common trees found along the alignment in-addition to shrubs. The major crops of the region are paddy and maize. There are four villages along the alignment between Williamnagar and Chirengre. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. However, the alignment will cross the trees planted along the road. There is no wildlife within project area of influence. For the proposed line, cutting and trimming of trees may be required from village community.

Vegetation type along the proposed feeder

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Simsang river crossing by proposed feeder

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Feeder No. 20 - Ampati Feeder (33 kV Line) of 15 km: The proposed line is located in Ampati sub-division of South-west Garo Hill district. The proposed line starts from 132/33 kV existing grid sub-station at Chengkompara village of Ampati sub-division and terminates at proposed sub-station site in Ampati. Total length of the line is 15 km. The landuse of the region is agricultural/ forest/ residential. The proposed line will follow the existing 33 kV line and run parallel Garobadha-Ampati road. The land use of the along the alignment is mostly agricultural land with paddy crop followed by village reserved forests and habitations in patches. The proposed alignment will cross over a secondary school in Chengkompara village. It will run near the church, educational institutes, hospital, stadium, water stream, a river and market area. In final design of the feeder

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alignment adjustment will be done to avoid school and other structure near the proposed alignment. Teak, Beetelnut, Banana, Sal, Bamboo, Rubber and Jackfruit are the common trees found along the alignment in-addition to shrubs. The major crops of the region are paddy and maize. There are ten villages along the alignment between Chengkompara and Ampati. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. However, the alignment will cross the community reserved forest in Betasing village. There is no wildlife within project area of influence. For the proposed line, prior permission for cutting and trimming of trees will be processed.


Under construction school building located in alignment of proposed feeder alignment

Feeder No. 21 - Zikzak Feeder (33 kV Line) of 25 km: The proposed line is located in Ampati sub-division of South-west Garo Hill district. The proposed line starts from 132/33 kV existing grid sub-station at Chirangpara village of Ampati sub-division and terminates at proposed sub-station at Zikzak. Total length of the line is 25 km. The line alignment will be same as that of Cherengpara – Ampati new distribution line alignment. After Ampati, the alignment will run along SH-12 till Zikzak.

The landuse of the region is agricultural/ forest/ residential. The proposed line will follow the existing 33 kV line and run along Garobadha-Ampati road till Ampati and will run along SH-12 thereafter. The land use of the along the alignment is mostly agricultural land with paddy crop followed by village reserved forests and habitations in patches. The proposed alignment will cross over a secondary school in Cherengpara village. It will run near the church, educational institutes, hospital, stadium, water stream, a river and market area. Teak, Beetelnut, Banana, Sal, Bamboo, Rubber and Jackfruit are the common trees found along the alignment in-addition to shrubs. The major crops of the region are paddy and maize. The alignment will cross a dispensary and hill in Zikzak village. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. However, the alignment will cross the community reserved forest at multiple locations in patches. There is no wildlife within project area of influence. For the proposed line, cutting and trimming of trees will be processed from village community.

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Available RoW along the road for proposed feeder alignment

Feeder No. 22 - Damalgre (Mellim) Feeder (33 kV Line) of 2 km: The proposed line is located in Rerapara block of West Garo Hill. The proposed line starts from 33 kV existing line at Damalgre market area and terminates at proposed sub-station at Mellim. Total length of the line is 2 km. The landuse of the region is agricultural/ forest. The proposed line will run along Millem-Dorambokgre road. The land use of the along the alignment is mostly agricultural land with paddy crop followed by village reserved forests over hill. The proposed alignment will pass along a secondary school(100m) and church in Rerapara village. It will also run near the govt. offices. Teak, Beetelnut, Banana, Bamboo and Jackfruit are the common trees found along the alignment in-addition to shrubs. The major crops of the region are paddy and maize. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. However, the alignment will run along the community reserved forest at multiple locations in patches. Tree cutting and trimming permission will be taken from concerned village community for tree under feeder line alignment. There is no wildlife within project area of influence. For the proposed line, cutting and trimming of trees may be required.

Landuse and terrain along the feeder line

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Available RoW along the road for proposed feeder

alignment

Feeder No. 23 - Kemragre (Babadam) Feeder (33 kV Line) of 1.5 km: The proposed line is located in Babadam sub-division of West Garo Hill. The proposed line starts from 33 kV existing line at Babadam and terminates at proposed sub-station at Kemragre. Total length of the line is 1.5 km. The landuse of the region is mostly local forest and agricultural land. The major crops of the region are maize and paddy. Teak, Beetelnut, Banana, Bamboo and Jackfruit are the common trees found along the alignment in-addition to shrubs. The proposed line will run along Kemragre

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village road. It also crosses existing 11kV distribution line and 132 kV transmission line. The land use of the along the alignment is local forests. The proposed alignment will pass along a girls hostel at 100m and church at 50m. It will also run near the govt. offices. All these structure will be avoided in final design by adjustment of locations on poles. There are no protected or biodiversity conservation areas (provincial or national) within project area of influence. There is no wildlife within project area of influence. For the proposed line, cutting and trimming of trees may be required.

Landuse and terrain along the road for alignment of

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Available RoW along the road for proposed feeder

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APPENDIX-5: DUE DILIGENCE REPORT ON JFPR COMPONENTS INCLUDING CONSENT LETTER

1. Overview and Project Background

1.1 Project Background The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a loan of $133 million to assist the Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) with the proposed Meghalaya Power Sector Investment Program. While the proposed loan focuses on distribution improvement in the state, the rural development and poverty reduction aspects of the loan will be further strengthened by implementing targeted interventions in communities by providing solar PV systems, energy-based livelihood measures and skill training for poor rural communities to enable them to access reliable electricity services and livelihood opportunities. The Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) grant will provide support for this intervention, a solution for rural communities where construction of distribution infrastructure is very difficult. In addition, the proposed grant will support installation of rooftop solar PV systems to schools located in loan project communities for school facilities and a more inclusive educational environment. The proposed grant will finance the installation of solar PV systems in three separate villages, as well as rooftop solar PV systems in three schools. The power generated would support village and school electricity. Access to a reliable electricity supply can assist in improving livelihood opportunities and children’s learning environment and ultimately supporting the enhancement of living standards and the community’s quality of life. The proposed grant will finance the installation of agricultural processing units in three villages. The solar PV systems can assist in ensuring sustainable and reliable power supply for operation of these agricultural processing units. The two villages under the jurisdiction of East Garo Hills Circle are Lower Jambal and Dilma Ading6 and one village under the jurisdiction of West Garo Hills Circle is Kosigre7. The three schools are in Lower Jambal and Dilma Ading in North Garo Hills district and Songsak in East Garo Hills district. The intervention in schools under the proposed grant will include installation of rooftop solar PV systems with a battery to provide reliable power to facilities for day to day learning activities such as lights, fans, computers, projectors, and water suppliers. Meghalaya New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (MNREDA) will be the implementing agency (IA) for the proposed grant. MNREDA have good relationship with Meghalaya Energy Corporation Ltd (MeECL) and Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (MePDCL), the executing and implementing agency for the proposed loan. MNREDA has relevant experience procuring and installation of the solar renewable energy systems.

1.2 Project Components The grant will have three outputs. These are: (Output 1) installation and operation of Solar PV- battery hybrid systems; (Output 2) establishment and operation of agricultural processing units; and (Output 3) skill development in operation and maintenance of the solar PV systems and the processing units. The Output 1 will include installation of the solar PV-battery hybrid systems of suitable capacity in three villages. Output 2 will cover establishment of agricultural processing units in the three villages supported under output 1. The units will have cold storage and modern machines for secondary processing. Output

3 will finance development of skills among the community in operation and maintenance (O&M) of solar PV system and processing unit. For O&M, though the suppliers are required to provide a warranty for a certain period, to make the interventions under the grant more sustainable, village youth and school staff will be trained to have the required skills for the O&M of the solar PV systems and processing units. A consulting firm or NGO will be engaged to mobilize the villagers and schools; select interested village youth and school staff based on selection criteria; help to provide technical skill training for O&M of solar PV systems and agricultural processing units; impart business skill training including marketing and accounting.

6 These two villages are in Khar Khutta Block of North Garo Hills district. Total number of households (HHs) in Lower

Jambal and Dilma Ading are 49 and 42 respectively. 7 This village is in Dadenggre Block of West Garo Hills district. Total number of HHs in Kosigre is 43.

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A general overview of the geographical location of the 3 villages and 3 schools can be observed in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Geographical location of the interventions (villages and schools)

2. Scope & Methodology of the Due Diligence

The main objective of the grant intervention is to establish successful pilot for augmenting income generation activities of the communities through use of the solar PV systems. The proposed grant will finance the installation of solar PV–battery hybrid systems in three villages and three schools; and establishment of agricultural processing units in three villages for implementation of income generation activities. In this context, the objective of the due diligence is to assess and record the current land status and land availability for the the installation of solar PV–battery hybrid systems in three villages and three schools, and establishment of agricultural processing units in three villages. The report is based on the site visits undertaken by the consultant team along with the officials from MNREDA officials, and public consultations held with villagers. The following sections describe the findings of due diligence study. 3. Description of Subprojects 3.1. Hybrid (PV-Battery) Minigrids, agricultural processing Units

Solar energy-based refrigeration system is particularly relevant in East and West Garo Hills with a mean annual solar radiation of 4.88 kWh/m2/day8. The selection of a good location for agricultural processing units should be close to both growing area as well as the market. There is a need to arrange and maintain adequate infrastructure such as availability of uninterrupted power, vehicles for transportation etc. Various parameters such as room temperature, humidity conditions etc. and careful handling of ammonia equipment should be met properly. The estimated cold storage needs for each of the villages is around 10-12 tonnes of perishable (pineapple, orange, ginger, turmeric) products. See Figure 1 with some pictures of some typical products. The electrical energy required for operating a 10-12 tonnes cold storage system is around 60-90 kWh/day in different seasons.

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Figure 2. Typical collected products in the area (ginger and turmeric)

Additionally, drying and processing of turmeric would be done for making turmeric powders (1 tonne). Grinding machine would be used for extraction of ginger juice and the remaining portion would be further processed for making ginger powder (no more than 1 tonne). Pineapples, and oranges would be processed through processing machinery for preparation of juice and pickle (10 tonnes). Given the product needs all together, the estimated installed power is around 6 kW (2 kW each machine) with daily energy needs of around 10 kWh/day. Additionally, it is expected that the PV-based energy supply system provides energy for 4 to 5 hours for the households to Lower Jambal (49 HHs) and Dilma Ading (42 HHs) under East Garo Hills Circle, and one village (Kosigre, 43 HHs) under the jurisdiction of West Garo Hills Circle. The installed power per household is between 1 and 2 kW. An average of 1kWh/day is estimated; it results in total daily energy consumption of Lower Jambal 49 kWh/day, Dilma Ading 42 kWh/day and Kosigre 43 .kWh/day. The required energy per village for 4-5 hours per day is estimated at Lower Jambal 11 kWh/day, Dilma Ading 8.75 kWh/day and Kosigre 9.kWh/day. An Energy Management System operating the overall system will be responsible for the optimal integration of the PV output. The PV output will be used for the cold storage and machinery for processing of yields. The extra available energy will be used for energy supply to the households at the villages. The total energy needs are on average around 110 kWh/day. Considering these requirements and demand load growth for the next five years, the considered daily demand is 140 kWh/day These energy needs can be supplied with a PV/battery system. The conceptual design of a PV-Battery system will consider the supply of energy to the agricultural processing units and alternatively to the villages. The sizing for these hybrid systems are as follows: Table 1: Sizing of hybrid system in a village

PV Panels 40 kWp

Electrical Battery 120 kWh

PV inverters 40 kW

Grid forming inverter 40 kW

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Energy Management System (includes

hardware & software)

The estimated cold storage needs for each of the villages is around 10-12 tonnes of perishable (pineapple, orange, ginger, turmeric) products. Additionally, drying and processing of turmeric would be done for making turmeric powders (1 tonne). Grinding machine would be used for extraction of ginger juice and the remaining portion would be further processed for making ginger powder (no more that 1 tonne). Pineapples, oranges would be processed through processing machinery for preparation of juice and pickle (10 tonnes). The sizing for these cold storage and food processing units are as follows: Table 2: Sizing of agricultural processing units in a village

Items Quantity

Cold Storage machine chamber,

machinery, electrification

1 unit (10-12 tonne)

Grinding Machine 1 Unit, 2 kW

Drying and processing machine of turmeric 1 Unit, 2 kW

Pineapple, orange juicer machine 1 Unit, 2 kW

The details of subproject in three villages are as follows: Subproject V.1 Dilma Ading: Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit

The access to Dilma Ading shows hilly and bumpy terrain. Currently, Dilma Ading has no power supply. This will be a completely off-grid project. The GPS coordinates for Dilma Ading village are 25º51’10’’N 91º00’36’’ E. See Figure 1 for general view and site locations.

Primary School

PV site

Households

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Figure 3. Dilma Ading Village GPS Coordinates and location

Figure 4. Dilma Ading village, view of the primary school (left), dense vegetation in HH area

The proposed location for the PV/Battery and agricultural processing units is shown in the next figures

Figure 5. Proposed PV & Cold-storage location in Dilma Ading

Detailed views of the proposed PV and cold-storage location can be observed in the bellow figure. The GPS coordinates for this location are 25º51’03’’ N 91º00’35’’ E

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Figure 6. Proposed PV & Cold-storage location

Subproject V.2: Lower Jambal Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit

Lower Jambal village is currently connected to a 11 kV distribution line. The GPS coordinates for Lower Jambal village are 25º50’14’’N 91º50’28’’ E. See Figure 1 for general view and site locations.

Figure 7. Lower Jambal Village GPS Coordinates and location

Some pictures of the village are in Figure 8.

PV site

Households

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Figure 8. View of some households in Lower Jambal

The proposed location for the PV/Battery and cold-storage and agricultural processing units is shown in figure 9.

Figure 9. Proposed PV & Cold-storage location in Lower Jambal

Some views of the existing distribution lines are in Figure 10.


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Figure 10. View of the distribution line in Lower Jambal The proposed system allows two different operation modes:

• Off grid Operation: Within this operation mode, the solar irradiation is converted through PV panels.

The PV panels are connected to MPPT (Maximum Power Point) charge controllers and they charge

the battery bank. The off grid DC/AC inverters convert the DC power to AC power. For demand

periods with no PV power available, the battery can be discharged to supply the agricultural

processing unit.

• Grid-connected Operation: An Energy Management System connects the system to the grid

disconnecting the PV-Battery system.

Subproject V.3: Kosigre Hybrid (Solar PV + Battery) Minigrid, agricultural processing unit

Kosigre village is currently connected to a 11 kV distribution line. The GPS coordinates for Kosigre village are 25º42’16’’N 91º14’35’’ E. See Figure 11 for general view and site locations.

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Figure 11. Kosigre Village GPS Coordinates and location

Some pictures of the village are in Figure 12:

Figure 12. View of some households in Kosigre

The proposed location for the PV/Battery and cold-storage and agricultural processing units is shown in Figure 13.

PV site

Households

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Figure 13. Proposed PV & Cold-storage location in Kosigre

The view of the existing distribution lines is in Figure 14.

Figure 14. View of the distribution line in Kosigre

The proposed system allows two different operation modes: • Off grid Operation: Within this operation mode, the solar irradiation is converted through PV panels

located. The PV panels are connected to MPPT (Maximum Power Point) charge controllers and

they charge the battery bank. The off-grid DC/AC inverters convert the DC power to AC power. For


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demand periods with no PV power available, the battery can be discharged to supply the

agricultural processing unit.

• Grid-connected operation: An Energy Management System connects the system to the grid

disconnecting the PV-Battery system.

3.2 Schools

Three state of the art PV/battery systems are proposed for the selected schools. Due to its academic nature, the sites are especially suited for disseminating and creating awareness to students and visitors. The Project will serve as a pilot for other similar projects within the region.

For the sizing of the PV systems, the following assumptions have been considered for each school. Table 3: Sizing of the PV systems in schools Songsak OMED Memorial Adogkre

Students 176 217 285

Peak load 10 kW 12 kW 14 kW

Average daily

demand

43.49 kWh/day 53.62 kWh/day 70.4 kWh/day

The proposed cost estimation of the different elements of the systems for each school are as follow. Subproject S.1 PV grid-tied power plant at OMED Memorial Secondary School

OMED Memorial Secondary School is currently connected to the low voltage distribution line. The GPS coordinates for this school are 25º54’44’’N 90º54’o’’ E. See Figure 15 for general view and site location.

Figure 15. OMED Memorial Secondary School GPS Coordinates and location

Some pictures of the school are in Figure 16:

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Figure 16. View of OMED Memorial Secondary School

The school has recently been equipped with computers room and smart board room (including a 50kWh lead acid battery). The electric installation has been renovated and it is in good condition. Some pictures of the equipment are in Figure 17:

Figure 17. Computers, smart board, battery storage, and distribution box in OMED School

The proposed location for the PV power plant is the roof-top of the school.

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Figure 18. Proposed PV location OMED Memorial Secondary School

Some other views of the roof-top are shown in Figure 19:

Figure 19. Views of the School Roof-top at OMED Memorial Secondary School Subproject S.2 PV grid-tied power plant at Adogkre Secondary School

Adogkre Secondary School is currently connected to the low voltage distribution line. The GPS coordinates for this school are 25º54’44’’N 90º54’o’’ E. See Figure 20 for general view and site location.

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Figure 20. Adogkre Secondary School GPS Coordinates and location


Figure 21. Some views of Adogkre Secondary School The school has recently been equipped with computers room and smart board room (including a 50kWh lead acid battery). The electric installation has been renovated and it is in good condition. Some pictures of the equipment are in Figure 22:

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Figure 22. View of computers and smart board in Adogkre Secondary School

The proposed location for the PV power plant is the roof-top of the school. Some views of the roof-top are shown in Figure 23.

Figure 23. Views of the School roof-top in Adogkre Secondary School Subproject S.3 PV grid-tied power plant at Songsak Secondary School

Songsak Secondary School is currently connected to the low voltage distribution line. The GPS coordinates for this school are 25º38’40’’N 90º37’57’’ E. See Figure 24 for general view and site location.

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Figure 24. Songsak School GPS Coordinates and location


Figure 25. View of Songsak Secondary School The school has recently been equipped with computers room and smart board room (including a 50kWh lead acid battery). The electric installation has been renovated and it is in good condition. The proposed location for the PV power plant is the roof-top of the school. Some views of the roof-top are in Figure 26.

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Figure 26. Views of the School Roof-top of Songsak Secondary School

4. Impact on Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement

4.1. Solar PV- battery hybrid system & processing unit in Dilma Ading Village

For the installation of Solar PV- battery hybrid systems and establishment of agricultural processing unit, the villagers have identified a community land. The processing unit will house the cold storage and modern machines for secondary processing. This is a community land which is in possession with the village head (Nokma). The total land area available for this is 4500 square foot equivalent to 418 square meters. The community has agreed to donate this land voluntarily. The copy of the consent letter from the village head is attached below. There is no land acquisition involved and there will be no involuntary resettlement. Site visits were made to assess the current land use and found that there are no informal settlers in the land. The land is free from all encumbrances. For the installation of Solar PV- battery hybrid systems in the identified land, there will be no loss of trees. The land is shadow free. A primary school is located near the identified site. There is future scope to provide electricity to the primary school from the hybrid system. The village is not electrified. Hence the Solar PV- battery hybrid system will be completely off-grid. The consent Letter from village head is in Figure 27.

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Figure 27: Consent Letter from Village head (Dilma Ading) 4.2. Solar PV- battery hybrid system & processing unit in Lower Jambal Village

For the installation of Solar PV- battery hybrid system and establishment of agricultural processing unit, the villagers have identified a community land. The processing unit will house the cold storage and modern machines for secondary processing. This is a community land which is in possession with the village head (Nokma). The total area available for this is around 800 square meters. The community has agreed to donate this land voluntarily. Hence there is no land acquisition involved and there will be no involuntary resettlement. The copy of the consent letter from the village head is attached below. Site visits were made to assess the current land use and found that there are no informal settlers in the land. The land is free from all encumbrances. Though the land is located at one side of the village, during the consultation the villagers agreed that this is not a problem for them as the project is going to benefit them in many ways. In the identified land, there are about 15 jack fruit trees, 4 small mango trees, a few wild tress and lot of bushes. Since the identified area is big, the site for the installation of Solar PV- battery hybrid system can be chosen in the southern side having very less trees. It is anticipated that 3 jack fruit trees will be cut to make it shadow free. These trees are within the community land. Near to the community land, there is a functional sub-centre. There is future scope to provide electricity to the sub-centre from the hybrid system. The distance of the nearest LT line is 300 meters from the identified land. The feeder line to the LT line will not pass over any buildings or houses. Along the corridor, the land is mostly barren and there is a small parcel of agricultural land. The consent Letter from village head is in Figure 28.

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Figure 28: Consent Letter from Village head (Lower Jambal)

4.3. Solar PV- battery hybrid system & processing unit in Kosigre Village

In Kosigre village, the villagers have identified a community land for the installation of Solar PV- battery hybrid system and establishment of agricultural processing unit. The processing unit will house the cold storage and modern machines for secondary processing. The identified land is a community land which is in possession with the village head (Nokma). The total land area is around 1813 square meters. The community has agreed to donate this land voluntarily. Hence there is no land acquisition involved and there will be no involuntary resettlement. The copy of the consent letter from the village head is attached below. During the site visit, it was found that there are no informal settlers in the land. The land is free from all encumbrances. The land is located in the centre of the village. The land is barren. A small channel passes along the identified land through which rain water passes. In the identified land, there are about 20 areca nut trees, 3 jack fruit trees, 2 mango trees, and 1 tamarind tree. Since the identified area is very big, the site for the installation of Solar PV- battery hybrid system can be chosen where a very smaller number of trees would be cut. It is anticipated that 4 betel nut trees, and 1 jack fruit tree will be cut to make it shadow free. These trees are part of the community land. The distance of the nearest LT line is 50 meters from the identified land. The feeder line to the LT line will not pass over any buildings or houses. Along the corridor, the land is completely barren and without any tree. The consent Letter from village head is in Figure 29.

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Figure 29: Consent Letter from Village head (Lower Jambal) 4.4 Solar PV- battery hybrid system in OMED Memorial Secondary School

The installation of solar PV systems will be done on the rooftop of the school building. Therefore, there is no land acquisition involved and there will be no involuntary resettlement. The school building is new and constructed under the scope of the Loan 3033-IND: Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya and JFPR TA 8468-IND: Capacity Building for Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya9. During the site visit by ADB consultants, it was found that there are 7 long trees that need to be cut for installation of solar PV systems on the rooftop. These trees are outside the school area and falls under the public land. 4.5 Solar PV- battery hybrid system in Adogkre Secondary School

The installation of solar PV systems will be done on the rooftop of the school building. Therefore, there is no land acquisition involved and there will be no involuntary resettlement. The school building is new and constructed under the scope of the Loan 3033-IND: Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya and JFPR TA 8468-IND: Capacity Building for Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya. During the site visit by ADB consultants, it was found that there are 3 big tress which belongs to an individual. These trees are located at one side. In the other side there are around 7 trees but these trees are in the community land. These trees will be cropped to make the area shadow free for the installation of solar PV systems on the rooftop. 4.6 Solar PV- battery hybrid system in United Songsak Secondary School

The installation of solar PV systems will be done on the rooftop of the new school building. Therefore, there is no land acquisition involved and there will be no involuntary resettlement. The school building is new and

9 https://www.adb.org/projects/documents/supporting-human-capital-development-meghalaya-rrp

https://www.adb.org/projects/documents/supporting-human-capital-development-meghalaya-rrp

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constructed under the scope of the Loan 3033-IND: Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya and JFPR TA 8468-IND: Capacity Building for Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya. There are a few big trees which falls in the community land. These trees will be either cropped or cut to make the area shadow free for the installation of solar PV systems on the rooftop.

5. Impact on Indigenous Peoples

The area of the intervention falls under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution of India.10 Almost all the households belong to the “Garos” tribe. These villages are homogenous in nature with kinship-based network. The communities are based on a matrilineal kinship system, and women have the right to property as well as inheritance. These unique community features will contribute to the achievement of gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) in the grant intervention. During the site visit, ADB consultants visited the village and held consultation with the villagers. All the villagers expressed their willingness to participate in the Project as the proposed livelihood intervention will address the need of the community, i.e. reliable power supply and strengthening of livelihood activities. The villagers in Dilma Ading village, which is not electrified, villagers wholeheartedly supported this Project and extended all kind of support to implement the proposed project. During the public consultation, the villagers mentioned about various benefits of the proposed Grant project. The major benefits of the project are additional electricity supply that will promote business expansion and create employment opportunities for local communities, including the poor and socially disadvantaged, during the implementation phase. The project will also contribute to poverty reduction by bringing economic activities and livelihood opportunities around the project site and by providing electricity in the area through the grant. The grant components are designed to improve the livelihoods of poor villagers and learning activities of school students. Approximately 683 villagers and 678 students will benefit directly across the three villages from the interventions. The reliable electricity supply through solar PV systems will enable the villagers to create additional incomes through running agricultural processing units and the students to learn in a more inclusive environment. In addition, the assurance of electricity supply in general supports improvements in other services such as health, and communications. In the long term, all impacts from the envisaged interventions will help in improving living standards of the village communities. 6. Impact on Women

The proposed intervention will benefit the women as they are one of the important workforce and contribute to the household income. In the cultivation of fruits and vegetables (ginger, turmeric, pineapple, banana) women members actively take part in various stages of farming. In addition, they are also engaged in harvesting, and selling of produce in the local market. Women members of the community mainly look after the study and other learning activities of the children. The reliable power supply will enable the women for providing more time on the learning activities of the children. Since women members perform the household chores the reliable and regular power supply will make the life

10 Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India has special provisions for the administration of Tribal areas in the State

of Meghalaya. Meghalaya is predominantly a tribal state. The population of Meghalaya at 2011 Census is 2.967 million and of these, 2.556 million persons are Scheduled Tribes (STs), which is 86.1 percent of the state’s total population. The STs are officially recognized as historically disadvantaged groups in India. The terms are indicated in the Constitution of India and the various groups are designated in one or other categories. In days past STs were treated as untouchables and invisibles. They did work which other people refused to do. In order to find a balance in society, the scheduled tribes are entitled to certain privileges and reservations. The STs are distinct and vulnerable, and have collective attachment to land and dependent on land for their livelihood.

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APPENDIX-6: DETAILS ON PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Consultation: 01

Village Lawbah Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

We have no such information regarding the proposed project.

What is your opinion about this project? At present electricity is available only 6-8 hrs only. There are regular power cuts due to load shading, and we experience voltage fluctuations. The proposed project will address these problems.

Do you support this project? Yes, we will support the proposed project without any condition as the project is going to solve the electricity problem.

Do you face any problem regarding current electricity supply?

No regular power supply as only 6-8 hours electricity available with low voltage. There is always disturbance due to strong wind and rain.

Do you think that the project is necessary? Yes, the project is very necessary for the regular and sufficient power supply with proper voltage.

What are your main concerns/issues about the project?

No issues about the project, as project site will be 2-3 km away from the village.

Can you suggest how to best address your concerns/issues?

For safety fencing around the project site is required and modern technique should be used to reduce the sound.

What kind of compensation will you be expecting in case of land acquisition?

Want some funds for local area/ village development.

Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on the implementation of the project? No such implementation concern.

What positive impacts and/or benefits do you think the project will have?

Availability of power will increase, and new income generating activities would be available. Life may be easy due to regular power. Tourist will come and stay in the village.

What negative impacts do you think the project will have?

No such negative impacts due to the project

How safe do you think or consider the distribution feeder?

To address safety at least 2-3 layers of proper fencing is required.

Any criteria you would like to be considered for project design, construction and operation stage?

Location of the substation may be at least 2-3 kms away from the village.

How long have you been living in this area? Since long time Will the project adversely impact the water or soil resource in the locality?

The project will not have adverse impact on the water or soil resource in the locality.

Is the consultation useful? Yes, the consultation is very informative and useful.

Would you support and participate during the implementation of project?

Yes, the local people will support and participate during the implementation of the project

Any suggestion/opinion, etc. There should be more development work in the village.

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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 14 (Male- 8 and Female=6)

# Name Age Sex Education Occupation

1 Keringland Wahloy 47 M BA Business

2 Headingsome Hythong 70 M 9 Army Retired

3 Kinas Morwen 42 M 12 Teacher

4 Shaizingstar Kharblah 54 M 6 Mason

5 Kyntwigdathew Riwan 45 M BA Teacher

6 Hestar Mongsinj 54 M 8 Carpenter

7 Buckingham Sohjhoh 36 M BA Govt Service

8 K L Sawkani 32 M MSC Asst Lecture

9 Lina Marwein 62 F 6 Labourer

10 Piarhin Kalrai 56 F 9 Govt Service

11 Thrisiiar Mnbamaj 56 F 8 Labourer

12 Anabd Aynmietsta 36 F 10 Housewife

13 Syshum Lynjom 32 F 7 Housewife

14 Siantina Marwein 42 F 10 Housewife

Consultation: 02

Village Mawshbuit Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

A meeting was held among the villagers 3 months before regarding the location of substation.

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What is your opinion about this project? At present electricity is available only 10 hrs only. There are regular power cuts due to load shading, and we experience voltage fluctuations. The proposed project will address these problems.

Do you support this project? Full support for project without any condition as in future it is beneficial.



Do you think that the project is necessary? Yes, the project is very necessary for the regular and sufficient power supply with proper voltage.


Safety is a major issue especially for the nearest residential population.


For safety there should be a safety wall with guard facility.


We want health centre/ PHC health facility as compensation, since there is no health facility in and around the village.

Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on the implementation of the project? No such implementation concern.


Availability of power will increase. Life will be comfortable due to regular power. Student will be benefitted.




There is always fear in the mind near the substation.


Location of the substation may be at some distance from the village.





Yes, the local people will support and participate during the implementation of the project.

Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Regarding safety people demand security management with regular guard facility. People want health facility as compensation for the village as there is no health facility available near the village.



1 Richard Mongkhlaw 58 M 10 Service

2 Jhon M wein 40 M 6 Labourer

3 Olkstar K ngar 52 M 3 Labourer

4 Beiel Nongdhar 40 M 9 Service

5 Albarin Nongdhor 41 M 8 Service

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6 Moonlingh Kumaiki 42 M 9 Labourer

7 Clevering ton Nongdhor 26 M 12 Unemployed

8 Christopher Kharkongor 54 M 6 Service

9 Dickanson Kharpra 33 M 12 Labourer

10 Ikhanhour 73 M 3 Labourer

Consultation: 03

Village Mawdiang Diang Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?


What is your opinion about this project? At present electricity is available only 10-12 hrs only. Better supply is required.

Do you support this project? Yes, we will support the proposed project without any condition as the project is going to improve the electricity supply.



Do you think that the project is necessary? Yes, the project is very necessary for the regular and sufficient power supply.


Main concern is timely construction of proposed substation.


Construction of substation should be within the time so that the benefit availed to the community immediately.


Land belong to government/ Dorba, so not expecting any kind of compensation.

Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on the implementation of the project?

Need Proper Boundary and fencing around substation.

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Availability of power will increase, and new income generating activities would be available.




Fully safe.


Location of the substation may be at a distance from the village.





Yes, the local people will support and participate during the implementation.

Any suggestion/opinion, etc. There should be Street Light facility in the village.



1 Tishalding Kharkongor 46 M Primary Business

2 William Nongldlaw 45 M Primary Labourer

3 Sanson Kharlaw 37 M Middle Labourer

4 Jewel Kharmuti 27 M Secondary Labourer

5 Monlay 37 F

Higher Secondary Housewife

6 Manisha Rynghi 33 F Middle Housewife

7 Synlidora 39 F Secondary Housewife

8 Daisy Nongkhlaw 42 F Graduate Business

9 Ksanbor Warbah 25 M Middle Labourer

10 John Warbah 43 M Middle Labourer

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Consultation: 04

Village Pongtung Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

No information shared with local people before

What is your opinion about this project? At present electricity is available only 6 hrs only. There are regular power cuts due to load shading, and voltage fluctuations. The proposed project will address these issues.



No regular power supply and in rainy season we face more problem.

Do you think that the project is necessary? Yes, the project is very necessary for the regular and sufficient current supply with proper voltage.


Safety is not a major issue especially for the nearest residential population.


Need proper fencing for safety.


We want cash compensation for our affected land.

Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on the implementation of the project? Need Proper Boundary and fencing


Availability of power will increase. Life will be comfortable due to regular power. New economic opportunities will come.




No such safety issue


Need fencing Properly





Yes, full support and participation will be ensured during the implementation.

Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Need link road for the village.as the road condition is very bad now.



1 Plan Kongbed 55 M illiterate Cultivator

2 Kitbok Khongdoh 50 M illiterate Cultivator

3 Pele Khongbuh 49 M Middle Mechanic

4 Erop Khonglam 30 M Middle Cultivator

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5 Amanda Lyndoh 27 F Middle Housewife

6 Pityrwailine Khongbuh 32 F Middle Housewife

7 Lucy Tangsong 38 F Primary Housewife

8 Piolindosh khongbuh 38 F

Higher Secondary Housewife

9 Erop Khonglam 30 M Middle Business

10 Pusan Nongkrat 39 M Primary Business

11 Alvinstone 36 M

Higher Secondary Business

Consultation: 05

Village Wahkaji Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?


What is your opinion about this project? At present 6-8 hours electricity available only, voltage is also low, regular power cut. The proposed project is required urgently

Do you support this project? Yes, we will support the proposed project without any condition.


No regular power supplies. There is always disturbance due to strong wind and rain.



Main concern is speedy construction of proposed substation.


Construction of substation should be within the time.


Need compensation as per government rule

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Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on the implementation of the project? Need Proper fencing around substation.


Availability of power will increase, and small-scale industries will be coming up to the area.




Safe but required proper fencing for the safety


Fencing and Guard facility required 24x7 for substation






Any suggestion/opinion, etc. There should be Street Light and link road facility to the village.



1 MR Charly 65 M Middle Cultivator

2 Edira Lyngdoh 60 M Middle Cultivator

3 Teibor Langrin 42 M Primary Cultivator

4 Sildaris Langrin 62 F Middle Cultivator

5 Lesbilan Lyngdoh Langrin 42 F Middle Cultivator

6 Resinola Langrin 40 F Primary Cultivator

7 Johnteibor Lyngdoh Sangriang 33 M Middle Cultivator

8 Nobentura Dkhaar 60 M Primary Cultivator

9 Rina Thongni 29 F Middle Cultivator

10 Stoliinroy Kharban 50 M Graduate Teacher

11 Aitilut Thongni 40 F

Higher Secondary Teacher

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Consultation: 06

Village Nongsba Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

Yes, meeting held with local people in the month of April 2019 for land location

What is your opinion about this project? At present electricity is available only 5 to 6 hrs only. There are regular power cuts due to load shading, and voltage fluctuations.



No regular power supply throughout the year.



There is no major issue.




We want cash compensation in case of land acquisition.



Small industries may be started after the project




Safe but need proper fencing.


Construction of substation should be at least 50 meters away from the main road.

How long have you been living in this area? Since long time

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Will the project adversely impact the water or soil resource in the locality?

The project will not have adverse impact



Yes, full support and participation will be given during the implementation.

Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Proper fencing in and around the sub station and 24 hours guard facility.



1 Phion Riangshiang 38 M


2 Orius Thongni 46 M


3 Chanis Nongsiang 35 M Middle Cultivator

4 Starli Sangriang 46 M Primary Cultivator

5 Pyndarlin Nonglait 30 M illiterate Cultivator

6 Kvoswel Langrin 50 M illiterate Cultivator

7 Pristila Langrin 36 F


8 Joyful Sangriang 18 F Secondary Student

9 Eldamery Songriang 21 F Primary Cultivator

10 jolinda Marshra 37 F illiterate Cultivator

11 Khrslina Sangriang 30 F illiterate Cultivator

12 Lina Sangriang 40 F illiterate Cultivator

Consultation: 07

Village Shallang Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural

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Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?


What is your opinion about this project? At present no regular electricity available and voltage is also low.

Do you support this project? The local people are ready to support without condition.


No regular power supply, low voltage and load shading.



No such concern.


Need proper fencing for safety


Need cash compensation as per our affected land


Need Proper boundary and fencing around substation.


Will purchase and use fridge and other household electric equipment




No such safety issue


Fencing and Guard facility required 24x7 for substation






Any suggestion/opinion, etc. There should be development activities for the village.



1 Gigur Mynthong 43 M Secondary MLA

2 Lasar S 54 M Secondary Cultivator

3 Odin 45 M Primary Cultivator

4 Dominic Mythong 39 M

Higher Secondary Cultivator

5 Pomait 45 M Middle Cultivator

6 Kharandsha Sangma 35 M Secondary Business

7 Brini 52 M Middle Business

8 Thomas Sangma 37 M Middle Cultivator

9 Nibarson Maral 39 M Middle Cultivator

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10 Bikash Sangma 25 M Middle Cultivator

11 Lowis Sangma 50 M Middle Business

12 L Bilin Sangma 50 M Middle Cultivator

13 Martina Sangma 42 F illiterate Cultivator

14 Bitresh Sangma 41 F illiterate Cultivator

15 Mery Sangma 43 F illiterate Cultivator

16 Martha Momin 26 F illiterate Cultivator

Consultation: 08

Village Myriaw Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

Yes, meeting held with local people in the month of April 2019 for land location

What is your opinion about this project? The present current supply is very poor, only 6-7 hours supply with low voltage and load shading.



No regular power supply throughout the year.







We want cash compensation in case of land acquisition.

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Will get more power with proper voltage






Need to take the line route through barren land where no trees or less trees






Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Need improvement in village link road.



1 Kyrmenlin Marngar 45 M


2 Krul sepien 64 M Secondary Cultivator

3 Sekstar 39 M

Higher Secondary Govt Service

4 Brahstar marboniong 48 M Cultivator

5 Daraios Marfur 32 M Middle Govt Service

6 Mengstar syiem 45 M


7 Slondar Syiem 48 M Primary Business

8 Khurilda marngar 65 F Middle Housewife

9 Ashadora Syiem 16 F Secondary Student

10 Bandranylla Syiem 43 F Middle Housewife

11 Tistalin Wahlay 72 F Secondary Pensionar

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Consultation: 09

Village Dinkgi ing Ding Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?


What is your opinion about this project? At present low voltage and regular power cut a major problem. During rainy season power supply is bad.

Do you support this project? Yes, we will support because it his helpful for local people.


No regular power supply, low voltage and load shading.



No such concern.




Want cash in case of land acquisition.




After construction of new substation, regular and sufficient power supply possible in this area.




It will be safe if proper fencing and boundary wall given.


Safety measures should be properly completed


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Any suggestion/opinion, etc. There should be street light and drinking water Facility.



1 Kresto Rapsang 32 M Graduate Teacher

2 Pharton Wahlang 38 M Secondary Cultivator

3 Andreas marlong 33 M Primary Jugali

4 Shemlang Mawblei 40 M Secondary Cultivator

5 Artist Dohldong 46 M Middle Cultivator

6 Phrailes Degulanteaj 42 M Secondary Teacher

7 Treibor Mawlong 36 M Middle Jugali

8 Rusming 40 M Middle Jugali

Consultation: 10

Village Mawlum Tyrsad Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

Yes, the local people are aware about this.

What is your opinion about this project? The present current supply is very poor, with low voltage and frequent load shading.


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10-12 hours electricity available. Regular power cut, especially in rainy season.







For compensation we need fund for street light and community hall.



Availability of current supply may be regular and proper.




No such safety issue.


Feeder should be established outside of the village






Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Need street light in village.



1 Jesseandy 30 M Graduate Self Employed

2 Kiewsanroy Nongbet 38 M

Higher Secondary Self Employed

3 Shanlang Khongeit 40 M Middle Self Employed

4 Dimingason Khongeit 30 M Middle Self Employed

5 Imery Khongeit 28 F

Higher Secondary Self Employed

6 Aitilis Khongeit 26 F Middle Labourer

7 Sdina Khongeit 58 F Litterate Labourer

8 Swirna Khongeit 52 F Primary Labourer

9 Kyneew Khongeit 32 F Litterate Labourer

10 Medalin Khongeit 33 F Primary Labourer

11 Jlan Khongeit 68 F Primary Cultivator

12 Sibina Khongeit 48 F Primary Cultivator

13 Khlainbor Khongeit 21 M

Higher Secondary Student

14 Harrling 30 M Litterate Cultivator

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15 Daiahunshisha Khongeit 21 F Secondary Housewife

16 Aidamery Thongsit 36 F

Higher Secondary Labourer

17 Malilda Thongsit 42 F Middle Cultivator

18 Aiusha Mary 24 F Secondary Labourer

19 Aiphiora Thongsit 48 F

Higher Secondary Labourer

20 Sunita Thongsit 22 F Middle Labourer

21 Risdalian Thongsit 30 F Primary Labourer

22 Wanteihun Thongsit 45 F Primary Labourer

23 Ialarika Thongsit 26 F Primary Labourer

Consultation: 11

Village Nonghyllam Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?


What is your opinion about this project? At present low voltage and regular power cut a major problem. During rainy season power supply is bad.

Do you support this project? Yes, we will support because it his helpful for local people especially during rainy and summer season it will be beneficial for the area.


Low voltage, regular load shading.



No such concern.



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No compensation is required.




After construction of new substation, sufficient power supply possible in this area.






No such issue






Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Need to address water problem specially for drinking water.



1 Jhon P Hahshah 41 M MA Business

2 Kormelius Harwein 38 M BA Business

3 Colas Dkhar 46 M Middle Cultivator

4 Debren Nongnger 57 M Middle Business

5 Kleophas Holshah 32 M

Higher Secondary Cultivator

6 Grilius Marwein 38 M


7 Nasorsingh Marwein 59 M Secondary Business

8 Rina Hahshal 37 F Middle Cultivator

9 Rosemary Nongiger 34 F Middle Cultivator

10 Philisita Hahshal 42 F Middle Cultivator

11 Thomos Hahshal 48 M Middle Business

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Consultation: 12

Village Cherangri Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

Yes, the local people are well aware about the project. Since the last 3 months negotiation started for the location.

What is your opinion about this project? At present only 6 hours power supply with low voltage and load shading.



Very few hours electricity available. Regular power cut, especially in rainy season.







For compensation we need employment.

Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on the implementation of the project? Fencing with permanent wall is required.


Availability of current supply may be regular and proper.




No issue if proper fencing is done for safety


No such issue.

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Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Need approach road and street light.



1 Shailla R Sangma 85 M illiterate Farmer

2 Hiramoni Marak 80 M illiterate Farmer

3 Climent Marak 40 M Middle Farmer

4 Prodip Sangma 50 M illiterate Farmer

5 Walsnang S Momin 24 M Secondary Farmer

6 Projising Marak 38 M Secondary Farmer

7 Predish Marak 50 F illiterate Farmer

8 Ponjeng Sangma 52 M illiterate Farmer

Consultation: 13

Village Samgong Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?


What is your opinion about this project? At present low voltage and regular power cut is a major problem.

Do you support this project? Yes, we will support because it his helpful for local people especially during rainy and summer season it will be beneficial for the area.

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Do you think that the project is necessary? Yes, the project is very necessary, After the construction of substation, people will get proper power connection.


No such concern.




No such compensation is required.




After construction of new substation, sufficient power supply possible in this area.






No such issue






Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Need to address street light problem.



1 Jinjoy D Shira 22 M Middle Job

2 Polit R Marak 63 M Middle Labourer

3 Kelting Marak 53 M Middle Labourer

4 Singme Momin 29 F Middle Housewife

5 Mairillin Sangma 29 F Middle Housewife

6 Herut R Marak 40 M Middle Labourer

7 Tosilla M Sangma 60 F Middle Housewife

8 L R Marak 28 F Middle Housewife

9 M M Sangma 68 F Middle Housewife

10 Helbul M Sangma 35 M Middle Labourer

11 Ashu M Sangma 24 F Middle Housewife

12 R P Marak 75 M Middle Labourer

13 O R Marak 36 F Middle Housewife

14 M M Sangma 21 F Middle Housewife

15 Pramila D shira 54 F Middle Housewife

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16 Sohit M Sangma 74 M Middle Labourer

17 W CH Marak 20 F Middle Housewife

18 Nomiditha CH Sangma 31 F Middle Housewife

19 Embrosh S Sangma 31 M Middle Labourer

20 Rupina S Sangma 40 F Middle Housewife

Consultation: 14

Village Mangsang Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?


What is your opinion about this project? At present only limited hours power supply with low voltage and load shading.

Do you support this project? Full support for project without any condition as the local people will be benefited after this construction of substation.


Very few hours electricity available. Regular power cut, especially in rainy season.







We need cash compensation.

Specifically, what concerns/issues do you have on the implementation of the project? Need safety, and fencing of the substation

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Life will be become easy especially student as at present at night it is very difficult to study.






Safety measure should be followed.






Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Need improvement of approach village road and improvement of water supply.



1 Senghath G Momin 30 M Graduate Pastor

2 Vincient Marak 37 M Graduate Nokhma

3 Wilendro Sangma 42 M Middle Farmer

4 Julliesh R Sangma 26 M Secondary Farmer

5 Geferson Momin 47 M Middle Farmer

6 Aliupson Sangma 45 M illiterate Farmer

7 Jhoboth Sangma 50 M Secondary Farmer

8 Pingbath Momin 50 M Primary Farmer

9 Kitnal Momin 38 M Middle Farmer

10 Kulteson 32 M Secondary Farmer

11 Wilseng N Arengh 28 M Secondary Farmer

12 Mejelson Arengh 38 M Middle Farmer

13 Prodithson 65 M Secondary Service

14 Kurendi Arengh 56 M Middle Farmer

15 Krebinath D Sangma 40 M Secondary Farmer

16 Halling D Sangma 38 M Secondary Farmer

17 Greatherson Momin 30 M Graduate Service

18 Sunnya Arengh 35 F Middle Farmer

19 Jagnathy Sangma 30 F Middle Farmer

20 Kalleni Sangma 25 F Middle Farmer

21 Prollin Momin 38 F Middle Farmer

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Consultation: 15

Village Rongjeng Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?


What is your opinion about this project? At present not getting proper supply, especially in the evening, voltage is very low.

Do you support this project? Yes, we will support because it his helpful for local people especially during rainy season.



Do you think that the project is necessary? Yes, the project is very necessary, After the construction of substation, people will get proper power connection.


No such concern.




No such compensation is required.




After construction of new substation, there will be sufficient power supply in this area.






No such issue


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Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Required fencing for power house and street light for village.



1 Mantharam G Momin 83 M Primary Farmer

2 B K Sangma 60 M illiterate Farmer

3 N Momin 55 M illiterate Farmer

4 Krelliaw 47 F Secondary Service

5 Prenindha 38 F illiterate Farmer

6 Michal Sangma 54 M Secondary Farmer

7 Marry Sangma 54 F Middle Farmer

8 Boson Sangma 45 F Middle Farmer

9 Megilish Momin 49 F Secondary Farmer

10 Getndish Sangma 43 F Secondary Farmer

11 Moses Aanthary 37 M Middle Business

12 Kentrosh Momin 48 M Secondary Farmer

13 Willing Sangma 32 M Primary Farmer

14 Nelhin K Sangma 33 M Middle Farmer

15 Prenika A Momin 50 F Secondary Service

16 Hacking M Momin 51 M illiterate Farmer

17 Krosben G Momin 51 M Secondary Service

18 Belnitha G Momin 48 F

Higher Secondary Service

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Consultation: 16

Village Pedaldoba Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?


What is your opinion about this project? At present 12 hours power supply only, low voltage, sometime 2-3-day load shading due to line disturbance especially during rainy season or cyclone.

Do you support this project? Full support for project without any condition as the local people will be benefited.


Overloaded transformers cause regular load shading.







No compensation required.



Possibility to start new business based on electricity will increase.












Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Need pucca road for approaching and proper fencing of sub-station.



1 Tangban Marak 68 M Primary Farmer

2 Phillipson Marak 45 M Secondary Farmer

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3 Welping G Marak 37 M Secondary Farmer

4 Rupstar B Marak 56 M


5 Predinath H Marak 57 M Secondary Teacher

6 Silman M Marak 35 M Secondary Farmer

7 Dexter B Marak 58 M Middle Farmer

8 Janendro Marak 47 M Middle Farmer

9 Krines Marak 50 F Middle Housewife

10 Monoj Boro 41 M Graduate Teacher

11 Armstrong Momin 45 M Secondary Farmer

Consultation: 17

Village Jengjal Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

Meeting held with Nokma regarding the proposed substation but not with the local people.

What is your opinion about this project? At present current supply is very poor and lot of voltage fluctuations.




Do you think that the project is necessary? Yes, the project is very necessary, After the construction of substation, people will get regular power connection.


No such concern.



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For compensation we need employment opportunities.




After construction of new substation, there will be regular power supply with proper voltage.


No such negative impacts due to the project.


There is no safety issue.


No such issue






Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Required Street light and water supply for the village.



1 Onil T Sangma 45 M Litterate Farmer

2 Greetings R Marak 50 M Secondary Farmer

3 Jengran K Marak 37 M Graduate Block Cordinator

4 Jingan S Marak 67 M illiterate Farmer

5 Thromen Sangma 40 M illiterate Farmer

6 Chinath Marak 25 M

Higher Secondary Farmer

7 Dingjeng CH Marak 45 M Middle Service

8 Krishmony Sangma 60 F Secondary Service

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Consultation: 18

Village Sibbari Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

No information shared with the local pubic but with Nokma several meetings held regarding proposed project and land.

What is your opinion about this project? At present 10 hours power supply only, low voltage at evening time.

Do you support this project? Full support for project without any condition as the local people will be benefited.


Regular power cut and, low voltage also a major problem.










Proper current supply may possible with regular and full voltage.







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Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Brick wall fencing required with steel gate for substation.



1 Wilchrish CH Sangma 65 M Middle Farmer

2 Potu CH Sangma 52 M

Higher Secondary Service

3 Polmen H Sangma 52 M Secondary Farmer

4 Prebinight D Sangma 42 M Secondary Service

5 Littleforth R Marak 50 M Middle Service

6 Dipperson Marak 56 M Middle Service

7 Bilrick CH Marak 58 M Middle Farmer

8 Kibal Marak 40 M Middle Farmer

9 Junchima R Marak 23 F

Higher Secondary Student

10 Lisjine R Marak 60 F Primary Farmer

11 Simonitha R Marak 47 F Secondary Service

Consultation: 19

Village Dagal Apal Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural

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Meeting held with Nokma/clan regarding the proposed substation but not with the local people.

What is your opinion about this project? At present power supply is very poor and lot of voltage fluctuations.



Load shading is frequent, and low voltage also a major problem.



No such concern.







Will start small industries in the area with the help of proper power supply






No such issue






Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Proper fencing/ Brick wall in and around the substation.



1 Pradeepson 52 M


2 Bluechar G Momin 46 M Secondary Farmer

3 Francis Sangma 39 M


4 Hanitha Marak 47 F Middle Farmer

5 Silla M Sangma 52 F Middle Farmer

6 Nillo T Sangma 70 F illiterate Farmer

7 Wilhing D Shira 60 M illiterate Farmer

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8 Armen M Sangma 45 M illiterate Farmer

9 Dalcheng Sangma 28 M Middle Farmer

10 Rengdim D Sihra 45 M Middle Farmer

11 Josbin Sangma 24 M Primary Farmer

12 Balson Marak 46 M illiterate Farmer

13 Sarlndro Marak 42 M Middle Farmer

14 Hendrison Sangma 70 M Secondary Teacher

15 Jernedha T Sangma 27 M


16 Tundersh Marak 37 F Secondary Farmer

Consultation: 20

Village Chengkompara Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

No information shared with the local pubic before.

What is your opinion about this project? Current power supply is very poor, regular power cut, low voltage are major problems. During rainy season or cyclone power disturbance for weeks.

Do you support this project? Yes, we will support because it his helpful for local people


Regular power cut and, low voltage also a major problem.





Proper fencing/ boundary wall for safety is required.

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No compensation required as land belong to government.















Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Proper approach road and street light is needed for substation.



1 Crenig Sangma 48 M Secondary Business

2 Harimohan Hajong 39 M Graduate Farmer

3 Ashimananda Hajong 51 M Secondary Farmer

4 Gulapson Sangma 71 M Secondary Farmer

5 Aperson Marak 35 M Middle Farmer

6 Porbeliy Sangma 70 F Secondary Retired

7 D Sangma 72 F Secondary Retired

8 Sabina Sangma 45 F Middle Tailoring

9 Treathy Sangma 51 F Middle Housewife

10 Deritha Sangma 43 F Middle Housewife

11 Maltera Sangma 30 F Graduate Housewife

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Consultation: 21

Village Zikzak Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

No information about the project shared with the local people.

What is your opinion about this project? At present current supply is not good, only 5 hours power supply daily.



Load shading is frequent, and low voltage also a major problem.



Safety and security a major issue due to nearby primary school.


Need proper fencing with High wall for safety.


No compensation required as Land belong to Government.



Will start small industries in the area with the help of proper power supply






No such issue


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Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Street light for the village is required.



1 Kartik CH Hajong 65 M Secondary Retired

2 Akhil CH Hajong 59 M Middle Govt Service

3 Harender Hajong 28 M Graduate Business

4 Kancharam Hajong 37 M Middle Farmer

5 Biswanath Hajong 38 M Primary Farmer

6 Jogmaya Hajong 35 F Secondary Asha

7 Anita Hajong 40 F Secondary Asha

8 Konika Hajong 23 F Secondary Asha

9 Jatila Hajong 24 F Secondary Housewife

10 Maloti Hajong 39 F Middle Housewife

11 Suohila Hajong 43 F Middle Housewife

12 Kaushalya Hajong 34 F Middle Housewife

13 Basamoti Hajong 42 F Middle Housewife

14 Sarbajoni Hajong 29 F Middle Housewife

15 Pollabi Hajong 29 F Middle Housewife

Consultation: 22

Village Damalgri Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural

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What is your opinion about this project? Not regular and sufficient current supply at present.



Power supply system is very band, regular load shading a major problem.







Cash compensation required















Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Required proper fencing and approach road for the substation.



1 Komtila Sangma 42 F illiterate Farmer

2 Kremison Marak 56 M Secondary Farmer

3 Netjing Sangma 56 M Secondary Farmer

4 Grandson Sangma 62 M illiterate Farmer

5 Hebit Sangma 32 M illiterate Farmer

6 Rason Marak 60 M illiterate Farmer

7 Sujit Marak 32 M illiterate Farmer

8 Wilith Sangma 27 M illiterate Farmer

9 Misin Sangma 31 M illiterate Farmer

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10 Fargul Marak 48 M Secondary Farmer

11 Promison Marak 32 M illiterate Farmer

12 Awenath Sangma 64 M Primary Farmer

13 Skulsing Marak 45 M illiterate Farmer

14 Korina Sangma 40 F Primary Farmer

15 Reme Sangma 40 F illiterate Farmer

16 Menje Sangma 62 F illiterate Farmer

17 Nirmalla Ch Sangma 26 F illiterate Farmer

18 Rupilla Ch Sangma 46 F illiterate Farmer

19 Saidim Marak 42 F illiterate Farmer

20 Nekmi Sangma 42 F illiterate Farmer

21 Satinish Sangma 32 F illiterate Farmer

22 Jostina Marak 50 F Middle Farmer

23 Sobita Sangma 32 F illiterate Farmer

24 Polita Sangma 36 F Secondary Farmer

25 Onchi Marak 62 F Secondary Farmer

26 Malita Sangma 20 F illiterate Farmer

27 Clarina Sangma 22 F illiterate Farmer

28 Credilla Sangma 28 F illiterate Farmer

Consultation: 23

Village Kemragre Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?


What is your opinion about this project? At present 10-12 hours only current supply but with regular tripping.

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Regular power cut and low voltage also a major problem.







No compensation required







No such safety issue.








Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Proper Fencing/ Boundary wall in and around the substation is needed.



1 Ranford M Marak 57 M Secondary Teacher

2 Mearson A Sangma 28 M Secondary Cultivator

3 Galjon Momin 53 M illiterate Cultivator

4 Walak Ch Marak 33 M Middle Line Man

5 Agon M Sangma 65 M illiterate Cultivator

6 Mijeng Ch Sangma 55 M illiterate Cultivator

7 Ningsing Marak 32 M Middle Cultivator

8 Ratjeng Ch Sangma 50 M illiterate Cultivator

9 Chongji Ch Sangma 42 M Middle Cultivator

10 Jenmi Ch Marak 46 F illiterate Cultivator

11 Minji Ch Marak 25 F illiterate Cultivator

12 Mansi Ch Marak 26 F illiterate Cultivator

13 Nakmi Ch Marak 51 F illiterate Cultivator

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14 Griksrang B Marak 20 M Secondary Student

15 George M Sangma 28 M Secondary Cultivator

16 Sengnang R Marak 27 M Secondary Cultivator

17 Saleph Ch Marak 25 M Middle Cultivator

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APPENDIX-7: DETAILS ON GENDER CONSULTATIONS

Consultation-01

Location/ place of FGD Village-Lawbah

Where do you live and how long have you lived there?

We are staying in this village since birth.

What do you like most about living in this area? This village is a tourist village, and all facilities like water, road, sub centre available. In the village, employment opportunity, good agriculture field available.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also work as agriculture labourer, and in small business.

Please tell us as to how you spend your time (daily routine)?

In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing and then prepare lunch. From 10am to 5pm we involve in the work. Again, in the evening we do cleaning, cooking and spent time with our family members. In the leisure time we watch television or take rest.

Opinion on the importance of education for the people and specifically of the girls and women in your area.

Education is very important today in every walk of life. Educational facility available in the village for getting education for both girls and boys. Without education it is difficult to get job. For girls, education makes a difference today.

Educational level of community people in your locality/area.

Average education level among boys is higher secondary and among girls is till matriculation. Old generation are less educated.

Types of education facilities (formal and non-formal education, its distance) available in the village / neighbourhood and parent’s perception on quality of education. Access and services to the girls.

Primary school and high school are near the village, and college is at a distance of 20 km. No problem regarding availability of facilities including girls.

Reasons for non-enrolment and dropout amongst children & youth. (Male & Female)

No dropout of students till matriculation across gender. People are aware of importance of education. Higher education is costly for poor people.

Perceived importance of girls education and reasons for sending/not sending girls to school

There is no difference between boys and girls as parents are aware of the importance of education for all. Education helps them grow and create job employment opportunities.

Type of engagement of children in household activities (try to know about the girls) and the extent to which they directly contribute to the earning of the household (type of occupations engaged in).

Children are mainly involved in study, and after the study they help in little household work according to their ability. Those children who discontinued from study, they involve in earning activities.

Existing skills and traditional skills amongst the adolescent girls and women that must be revived /encouraged. (Skills those are economically productive for the women).

No such specific skills amongst the adolescent girls and women. However, the new generation is interested in learning new skills.

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What are the barriers in terms of resources, availability, transport, locations of trainings if any, for pursuing vocational courses by women of your community? Also the barriers from the family side (like lack of time, etc).

No barriers from the family side to receive vocational courses.

Is there any organization, government, private or NGO running any vocational courses for the adolescents and women in area?

The government has one weaving centre through which training is provided by the centre for the adolescent girls/ women.

Do the women of the households in the community have ownerships of the property in the community, like houses, land, etc. The reasons for having or not having ownership rights.

The women of the household have ownership of the property.

Please tell us what are the natures of jobs mainly performed by the women of your community? (Besides household work, their engagement in government / private sectors, small scale business, agriculture, animal husbandry).

In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation, non-agricultural work, and working in small shops.

Is there is any form of inequality in the receipt of wages, payments, rewards, etc for the work that the women perform? What are the underlying factors for this prevalence of inequalities?

Yes, the women members got less wages as compared to men on the pretext of not working hard.

Are the woman who are working and earning have the ultimate decision on the use of their money?

Yes, they have the ultimate decision on the use of their money but they discuss the matter with their spouse.

What role do the women of the household have in the decision-making process of the household? Do you feel you have equal share along with the male counterpart in any household decisions?

The women in the household play the main role in the decision making as society is matrilineal in nature. This is true across the earning and non-earning women.

Is there any form of inequality or the cases of male dominating the women in the decision-making process at the household level?

All decision related to household is taken by the women after discussion with their male counterpart.

Is there any community-based organization (like NGO’s, SHGs, etc) for the women of your community? If yes, what are the activities of those organizations and the role of the women in it?

Female SHGs are working at small scale but not doing any economic generating activities. There is a need to strengthen them.

Do the women of your community are members of any political bodies? If yes what role they play in terms of their involvement and participation?

No such active interest among women in the political processes. Some women are members of VEC (Village Employment Committee).

General health facilities available and the perceived satisfaction on quality of services & affordability.

Health facility (sub-centre) is available in the village but PHC is at a distance of 20 km.

Types of commonly prevalent diseases among the community? Is there any specific ailments affecting the women of your community?

High blood pressure, sugar, are seen among the community.

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Is there any provision of special health care services available near to your village/ neighbourhood? If yes, perception on the quality of care.

All schemes run by state government are available in the village. The ambulance service (108) available for the pregnant women and in emergency condition.

Do the women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood during day time and night time? What are the problems or fears they perceived for their movements?

Women feel safe in going outside in the neighbourhood.

Do the women face any kind of domestic violence at their home? If yes what are the reasons?

No domestic violence is reported.

Is dowry system prevalent among your community? Do the women of your community face problems for marriage of their girls due to dowry? What is their perception on this system?

No system of dowry exists in the community. As per the tradition, the bridegroom goes to the place of the bride and stay with her after the marriage.

General Remarks if any The proposed project is important for the local area as at present there are only 6-8 hours of electric supply.

List of women participants-Total=8

S.No Name Relation to the head of the HH Occupation

1 Lina Marwein Wife Labourer

2 Piarhin Kalrai Wife Govt Service

3 Thrisiiar Mnbamaj Wife Labourer

4 Anabd Aynmietsta Wife Housewife

5 Syshum Lynjom Wife Housewife

6 Siantina Marwein Wife Housewife

7 Juncy Wahlay Wife Labourer

8 Pyunshai Lynjboh Wife Labourer

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Location/ place of FGD Village-Mawshbuit

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We are staying in this village since birth. As per the tradition, the women do not go to anywhere after the marriage.

What do you like most about living in this area? All facilities like water, road available. In the village, employment opportunity, good agriculture field available.



In the morning we do cleaning, cooking, washing and then prepare lunch. From 10am to 5pm we involve in the work. Again, in the evening we do cleaning, cooking and spent time with our family members.


Education is very important today in every walk of life. Educational facility available in the village for getting education for both girls and boys. Without education it is difficult to get job. For girls, education is important to get better male partner.


Average education level among boys is higher secondary and among girls is till matriculation. Old generation are less educated.


Primary school and high school are near the village, and college is at a distance of 8 km. There is a polytechnic at a distance of 20 km.


No dropout of students till matriculation across gender. People are aware of importance of education. Higher education is costly and there is poor transport facility.




Children are mainly involved in study, and after the study they help in little household work according to their ability. Children who discontinued from study, involve in other work.






There is a tailoring training center running by government in the village.

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In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation, non-agricultural work, and working in small shops.








Women dominate in the decision-making process at the household level in all matters.


Female SHGs are working at small scale and involved in candle making and farming. There is a need to train them.


No such active interest among women in the political processes. No member in the local body.


PHC is at a distance of 5 km and Civil hospital is at Shillong.




Maternity and child care facility is available at PHC. The ambulance service (108) available for the pregnant women and in emergency condition.



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No domestic violence is reported.



General Remarks if any The proposed project is important for the local area as at present there are 8 hours of electric supply.



1 Lanosha Kharkongor Wife Labourer

2 Melomia Kharkamni Wife Labourer

3 Philamina Kharkongor Wife Labourer

4 Delinda Kharkongor Wife Anganwadi worker

5 Sortilin Nongkhlw Wife Labourer

6 Nilin Nongkhlaw Wife Labourer

7 Estonia Kharkamni Wife Labourer

8 Blansis Nongkhlaw Wife Labourer

9 Labianghun Nongkhaw Wife Labourer

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Location/ place of FGD Village-Mawlum Tyrsad



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What do you like most about living in this area? All basic facilities are available. The village is near to city.







Average education level among boys is matriculation and among girls it is primary.


Primary school and high school are near the village, and college, ITI is located at Shillong.


No dropout of students till primary across gender. No Higher education facility nearby and it is costly and there is poor transport facility.










No NGO in the village.



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In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation, MNREGA work, and working in small shops.








No male domination in the decision-making process at the household level in all matters.


There are 3 female SHGs are working at small scale and involved in tailoring and pickle making.




CHC is at a distance of 15 km. We are not satisfied with the quality of service.




The ambulance service (108) available for the pregnant women and in emergency condition.




No such domestic violence is reported.

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General Remarks if any The proposed project is important for the women as at present availability of electric supply is very less.



1 Medain Khongsit Wife Cultivator

2 Skivlila Khongsit Wife Cultivator

3 Sngirlila Khongsit Wife Cultivator

4 Sibina Khongsit Wife Cultivator

5 Aidamery Khongsit Wife Cultivator

6 Malilda Khongsit Wife Cultivator

7 Sdina Khongsit Wife Cultivator

8 Aililis Khongsit Wife Cultivator

9 Swurina Khongsit Wife Cultivator

10 Kyntiewnylla Khongsit Wife Cultivator

11 Daiahun Khongsit Wife Cultivator

12 Jlan Khongsit Wife Cultivator

13 Arma Khongsit Wife Cultivator

14 Twenty Khongsit Wife Cultivator

15 Ialarika Khongsit Wife Cultivator

16 Spor Khongsit Wife Cultivator

17 Wanteihun Khongsit Wife Cultivator

18 Risdalian Khongsit Wife Cultivator

19 Tilinda Khongsit Wife Cultivator

20 Brasila Khongsit Wife Cultivator

21 Aiphiiora Khongsit Wife Cultivator

22 Sidabilin Khongsit Wife Cultivator

23 Iwildola Khongsit Wife Cultivator

24 Brasila Khongsit Wife Cultivator

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Consultation-04

Location/ place of FGD Village-Mawdiang Diang



What do you like most about living in this area? All basic facilities are available. The society is very cooperative.







Average education level among boys and girls is higher secondary. The older generation are less educated.


Primary school and high school are near the village, and college is located at Shillong.

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No dropout of students till primary across gender. No Higher education facility nearby. There is poor transport facility.


Parents are aware of the importance of education for all. Education helps them grow and create job employment opportunities.




No such specific traditional skills amongst the adolescent girls and women.




No such NGO working in the village.




In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation, MNREGA work, and working in small shops.




They discuss the matter with their spouse and decide it based on mutual understanding.


The women in the household have an equal say in the decision making.



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There are 3 new female SHGs started a year ago. They are working at small scale and not involved in any income generation activities.


No such active interest among women in the political processes.


No public health facility in the village. Have to go to Shillong to get good healthcare facility.


Malaria is prevalent in this area.









General Remarks if any The proposed project is important for the women as at present very limited availability of electric supply. Study of children gets affected.



1 Manisha Ryngki Wife Anganwadi worker

2 Monlang Sliting Wife Housewife

3 Syntidora Pyngrope Wife Housewife

4 Daisy Nongkhalow Wife Business

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Consultation-05

Location/ place of FGD Village- Pongtung (Nongshyrngan)



What do you like most about living in this area? Village is situated near the NH-10 and very close to local market Pynursla. All basic facilities are available.





Education is very important today in every walk of life. Educational facility available in the village for getting education for both girls and boys. Without education it is difficult to get job.


Average education level among boys and girls is higher secondary. For older generation it is primary level.


Primary school is near to village and Middle school and high school is located at a distance of 16 km.


No dropout of students till primary across gender. No Higher education facility nearby and there is poor transport facility.


There is no difference between boys and girls as parents are aware of the importance of education

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for all. Education helps them grow and create job employment opportunities.




Some female members have skill on making products from bamboo.


No barriers from the family side to receive skill training.


No NGO working in and around the village.




In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation, and working in small shops.






The women in the household play the lead role in the decision making as society is matrilineal in nature. This is true across the earning and non-earning women.


No domination by anyone in the decision-making process. It is based on mutual consultation.


There are 4 SHGs functioning from last year. Loan to the group has been provided from block for piggery and poultry.

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PHC is available with good facility but no lady doctor available. Despite this, 50% delivery took place at home due to tradition.


High blood pressure, sugar is there in the area.









General Remarks if any The proposed project is important as at present availability of electric supply is not adequate.



1 Sandana Selvi Wife Shop

2 Shakunthala Wife Housewife

3 Muthuamma Wife Housewife

4 Anthonyamma Wife Housewife

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Consultation-06

Location/ place of FGD Village- Myriaw




What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also engage in cultivation, work as agriculture labourer.






Average education level among boys and girls is higher secondary. The older generation are educated till matriculation.


Primary school and high school are near the village, and college is located at Shillong.

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No dropout of students till primary across gender. Due to poor financial condition could not afford higher education.

Perceived importance of girls’ education and reasons for sending/not sending girls to school



No child labour in practice. Children are mainly involved in study, and after the study they help in little household work according to their ability.




No barriers from the family side to receive vocational courses. However, no such facilities available.






In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation, and working in small shops.


Yes, the women members got less wages as compared to men on the pretext of unskilled.


The working women have more say in the decision on the use of their money.





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There are 12 SHGs out of which 3 are working. They have desire to start activities like making of Jam, Juice, Weaving, Tailoring and pickle making.




Public health facility is near the village. But they are not satisfied with the service.


Blood pressure, Diabetes are common.


The ambulance service (108) available for the pregnant women and in emergency condition. Home delivery still in practice due to fear of operation.







General Remarks if any The proposed project is important for the women as at present very limited availability of electric supply. Children will be benefitted.



1 Tistalin Wahlong wife Pensioner

2 Bandranyllasyieh Wife Housewife

3 Ashadora syiem Daughter Student

4 Khwilda Marngar Wife Housewife

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Consultation-07

Location/ place of FGD Village- Wahkaji




What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also work as agriculture labourer, and basket making from bamboo.






Average education level among boys and girls is higher secondary. The older generation are less educated.


Primary school and high school are near the village. Collage, ITI, Polytechnique are at a distance of 48km in (Mawkyrwat).


No dropout of students till primary across gender. Dropout in Higher education due to poor condition and costly transportation.

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Making basket from the bamboo, and knitting sweater, socks and caps.


No such training facilities available.






In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation, and making basket from the bamboo.










Under NRLM 7 SHGs formed last year. But they need proper guidance to involve in income generation activities.

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PHC near the village with quality health services.


As there is no lady doctor in the PHC, 70% delivery at home.


No ambulance service (108) available due to bad road condition.







General Remarks if any The proposed project is important for the women as it will ensure increased power supply.



1 Rina Thongini Wife Cultivator

2 Ressnila Layrin Wife Cultivator

3 Lesbilan L Langrin Wife Cultivator

4 Sildoris Langrin Wife Cultivator

5 Aitilut Thongrni Wife Cultivator

6 Tina Thongni Wife Cultivator

7 Tesmilda Thongri Wife Cultivator

8 Regular Thongri Wife Cultivator

9 Dontilang Thongri Wife Cultivator

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Consultation-08

Location/ place of FGD Village- Shallang



What do you like most about living in this area? All basic facilities are available. Coal processing unit provide opportunity of employment.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also engage in cultivation, work as NREGA work.




Education is very important today in every walk of life. Educational facility available in the village for getting education for both girls and boys. Without education it is difficult to get job. For girls, education is important for better life.


Average education level among boys and girls is higher secondary. The older generation are educated till matriculation.


Primary school and high school are near the village. Collage, ITI, Polytechnique are at Nongstion and Shillong.



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No such infrastructure and facilities available.






In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation, and working in NREGA work.










One women SHG is working but no training provided.

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Though there is a PHC, due to not availability of ambulance and good facility in the PHC most of them go for home delivery.


Blood pressure, Diabetes are common.


The ambulance service (108) is not always available.







General Remarks if any The proposed project is important for the women as at present very limited availability of electric supply. Children’s study will be benefitted.



1 Thareseia Mawsor Wife Agriculture Labour

2 Martina Sangma Wife Angawadi worker

3 Bitiresh Sangma Wife Cultivator

4 Marry Sangma Wife Dairy

5 Martha Momin Wife Cultivator

6 Rano Sangma Wife Shop

7 Jemilish Sangma Daughter Shop

8 Devina Sangma Wife Shop

9 Remitha Sangma Daughter Housewife

10 Sayamary Sangma Daughter Housewife

11 Merista Sangma Daughter Housewife

12 Shanti Sangma Daughter Housewife

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13 Marina G Marang Daughter Housewife

14 Delphina Rynnaio Daughter Housewife

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Location/ place of FGD Village- Nongsba


We are staying in this village since birth. As per the custom, the women do not leave the place after the marriage.

What do you like most about living in this area? No basic facilities available, very backward, and very costly transportation.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also work in NREGA work.






Average education level among boys and girls is higher secondary. The older generation are educated till primary.


Primary school is near the village. High School, Collage, Polytechnique are very far off from here and located in Nongstion. -

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No dropout of students till primary across gender. Dropout in Higher education due to poor condition and costly transportation.






No such traditional skills amongst the adolescent girls and women.


No such facilities available.






In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation and NREGA work.


the women members got less wages as compared to men on the pretext of unskilled.







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No such SHGs are there.


No active interest among women in the political processes.


PHC near the village but quality health services not good.


Malaria, Diabetes, Blood pressure commonly prevalent disease.


No ambulance service (108) available due to bad road condition.







General Remarks if any No electricity available for study of the children at night. The proposed project is important for the women and children as it will ensure increased power supply.



1 Khrismery Wife Cultivator

2 Pristilalangron Wife Cultivator

3 Eldamery Sangriang Wife Cultivator

4 Lina Sangriang Wife Cultivator

5 Khristina Sangriang Wife Cultivator

6 Iolinda Marshra Wife Cultivator

7 Joyful Sangriang Daughter Student

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Consultation-10

Location/ place of FGD Village- Nonghyllam



What do you like most about living in this area? Basic facility like drinking water, current electricity supply is not proper.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also engage in cultivation, work as NREGA work.






Average education level among boys and girls is matriculation.


Primary school is near the village. Collage, ITI is at a distance of 25km (Ranikor).



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No SHG is working here.

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There is a pharmacy run by missionary.


Malaria is commonly prevalent disease.




Not safe at nights, as theft and looting very common. But feel safe during day time.





General Remarks if any The proposed project is important for the women as at present very limited availability of electric supply. Children can study properly.



1 Monila Hahshah Wife Housewife

2 Reena Hahshah Wife Housewife

3 Faithful Lyngdoh Wife Housewife

4 Filisita Hahshah Wife Housewife

5 Rosemarry Nongtnger Wife Housewife

6 Karita Lyngdoh Wife Housewife

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Consultation-11

Location/ place of FGD Village- Cherangri



What do you like most about living in this area? Basic facilities available, as it is near the district head quarter and market place.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also work in NREGA work and run small shop.








Primary school is near the village. High School, Collage is at William nagar-13 km.


No dropout of students till primary across gender. Dropout in Higher education due to poor condition and lack of nearby facilities.

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Dakmanda weaving is a traditional skill. They want some help economically to nurture this skill.










The women members got less wages as compared to men on the pretext of unskilled.








4 SHGs are working and no income generation activity started.

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Civil hospital at William nagar-13km.


Malaria is commonly prevalent disease.


Ambulance service (108) available.







General Remarks if any No electricity available for study of the children at night. The proposed project is important for the women and children as it will ensure increased power supply. Student will be benefitted.



1 Hiramony Marak Wife Cultivator

2 Pritish Marak Wife Cultivator

3 Marsina Marak Wife Cultivator

4 Kremi Sangma Wife Cultivator

5 Sumitha R Sangma Wife Cultivator

6 Lamina C Marak Wife Cultivator

7 Minitha R Sangma Wife Cultivator

8 Batinoni C Marak Wife Cultivator

9 Preemoni C Marak Wife Cultivator

10 Mekkallin Marak Wife Cultivator

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Consultation-12

Location/ place of FGD Village- Samgong



What do you like most about living in this area? Basic facility available. Near to Market.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also engage in cultivation, work as NREGA work, road construction work.






Average education level among boys and girls is senior secondary.


Government school in the village up to middle class. Private school, collage at William nagar -2km.





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2 SHGs are working but they are not trained.

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Civil hospital is at William nagar-2km.


No such commonly prevalent disease.


The ambulance service (108) is available.







General Remarks if any At present no power connection due to unauthorised colony.



1 Premilla D Shira Wife Housewife

2 L R Marak Wife Housewife

3 Tosila M Sangma Wife Housewife

4 Merona M Sangma Wife Housewife

5 M M Sangma Wife Housewife

6 Asha M Sangma Wife Housewife

7 Wathila CH Marak Wife Housewife

8 Nanditha CH Sangma Wife Housewife

9 Songme Momin Wife Housewife

10 Oma R Marak Wife Housewife

11 Rupina Sangma Wife Housewife

12 Merysha M Sangma Wife Housewife

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Consultation-13

Location/ place of FGD Village- Mangsang



What do you like most about living in this area? All basic facilities available.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also work in labour work.






Average education level among boys and girls is higher secondary.


Primary school and High School are near the village. Collage, ITI, Polytechnique are at a distance of 50 km.


No dropout of students till primary across gender. Dropout in Higher education due to poor economic condition, early marriage and lack of nearby facilities.

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Handloom, Dairy, Basket making, are very common. They need support financially and training required.










The women members got less wages as compared to men on the pretext of doing unskilled work.








2 SHGs are working and they are involved in dairy and doing good.

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CHC is at Rongjeng and Civil Hospital is at William nagar.


Diabetes, Malaria very common.









General Remarks if any The proposed project is important for the women and children. Life will become comfortable and easy.



1 Agnesh Momin Wife Farmer

2 Lina Marak Wife Farmer

3 Therina Marak Wife Farmer

4 Martha Marak Wife Farmer

5 Ana Sangma Wife Anganwadi worker

6 Jimpilla Sangma Wife Farmer

7 Prenilla Areng Wife Farmer

8 Sania Areng Wife Farmer

9 Jayanti Sangma Wife Farmer

10 Susana Marak Daughter Farmer

11 Challitha Momin Wife Farmer

12 Grehetta Sangma Wife Farmer

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13 Prollina Momin Wife Farmer

14 Krejoni Areng Wife Farmer

15 Khallini Sangma Wife Farmer

16 Erina G Momin Wife Farmer

17 Santia D Sangma Wife Farmer

18 Saidia G Momin Wife Farmer

Consultation-14

Location/ place of FGD Village- Rongjeng



What do you like most about living in this area? Village is known as grower of fruits, Banana, Orange, Mango, Jackfruits, Guava, Ginger.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also engage in fruit and vegetable cultivation.







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Primary school, High School is near the village. Collage, ITI, Polytechnique is at William nagar-56 km.


No dropout of students till primary across gender. Dropout in Higher education due to poor condition and lack of nearby facilities.






Handloom, Basket making, pickles making. They need support financially.








In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation of fruits and vegetable.


The women receive less wages as compared to male counterpart on the pretext of doing unskilled work.


The working women have dominant say in the decision on the use of their money.



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There are 5 SHGs working and they are involved in pickles making, weaving/handloom, basket making.




PHC is available and quality of service is not satisfactory.


Malaria, Diabetes, Blood pressure is commonly prevalent.









General Remarks if any No electricity available for study of the children at night. The proposed project is important for the women and children. Study of student will be benefitted.



1 Belnitha G Momin Wife Service

2 Reksilina A Sangma Wife Farmer

3 Preninha G Momin Wife Farmer

4 Krelilian G Momin Wife Service

5 Nodin G Momin Wife Farmer

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6 Kregalline M Sangma Wife Farmer

7 Beroline K Sangma Wife Farmer

8 Prenika A Momin Wife Service

9 Mercy A Sangma Wife Service

10 Rimbi A Momin Daughter Housewife

Consultation-15

Location/ place of FGD Village- Pedaldoba



What do you like most about living in this area? Basic facility available. Near to old market.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also engage in cultivation, work as NREGA work, and run small shop.






Average education level among boys and girls is higher secondary.

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Primary school and high school near the village. Collage, ITI, Polytechnique are at Tura-100 km.


No dropout of students till primary across gender. Due to poor financial condition, and no nearby facility, could not afford higher education.
















Yes, the women members got less wages as compared to men on the pretext of being unskilled.





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Some SHGs has been recently formed.




PHC available in the village with good quality in the services.


No such commonly prevalent disease.









General Remarks if any The proposed project is important for the women and children. Study of student will be benefitted.



1 Leosmary Marak Wife Housewife

2 Chonti Marak Wife Housewife

3 Crynish Marak Wife Housewife

4 Rupali Marak Wife Housewife

5 Salmera Marak Wife Housewife

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Consultation-16

Location/ place of FGD Village- Jengjal



What do you like most about living in this area? Very close to market, and all basic facilities available.







Average education level among boys and girls is higher secondary. Older generation is educated below matric.


Primary school and High School are near the village. Collage, ITI, Polytechnique are at a distance of30 km.



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No such traditional skill amongst the adolescent girls and women.


















5 SHGs are working and they are involved in Embroidery, Dairy.

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PHC available and satisfied with the services.


Diabetes, Malaria very common.


No ambulance service (108) available.







General Remarks if any At present only 10 hours current supply, and low voltage. The proposed project is important for the women and children. Life will become comfortable and easy.



1 Probi R Marak wife Teacher

2 Luna Marak wife Business

3 Matholina Marak Wife Business

4 Silme CH Momin Wife Business

5 Anna R Sangma Wife Business

6 Arsilina B Marak Wife Farmer

7 Rebika S Sangma Wife Farmer

8 Brenilla T Sangma Wife Business

9 Gryilla B Marak Wife Farmer

10 Tebina B Marak Wife Farmer

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Consultation-17

Location/ place of FGD Village- Shibaari



What do you like most about living in this area? Land suitable for cashew nut, betel nut, jackfruit and pineapple.









Primary school and High School are near the village. Collage, Polytechnique are at a distance of 26 km.



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No such traditional skill amongst the adolescent girls and women.










The women members got less wages as compared to men on the pretext of not doing hard work.


The working women have more say in the decision on the use of their earned money.






6 SHGs are newly formed but they are not engaged in livelihood activities.

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No facility at PHC specially for pregnant women during delivery.


Malaria very common.









General Remarks if any The proposed project is important for the women and children. Life will become comfortable and easy.



1 Smonitha R Marak Wife Service

2 Rajilla R Marak Wife Farmer

3 Lesh R Marak Wife Farmer

4 Garmina Wife Farmer

5 Fulma Wife Farmer

6 Mistil R Marak Wife Farmer

7 Brish R Marak Wife Farmer

8 Doroti M Sangma Wife Farmer

9 Jimchira R Marak Wife Farmer

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Consultation-18

Location/ place of FGD Village- Dagal Apal



What do you like most about living in this area? All basic facilities available.







Average education level among boys and girls is higher secondary. Older generation is less educated.


Primary school and High School are near the village. Collage, ITI, Polytechnique are at Pathar mendi-30km.


No dropout of students till primary across gender. Dropout in Higher education due to poor economic condition, early marriage and lack of nearby facilities. Higher education is very costly.

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Basket making, and singing.










the women members got less wages as compared to men on the pretext of doing unskilled work.








There are 7 SHGs working. They have planned for poultry firm, but need proper training and fund for starting the activities.

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PHC available and satisfied with the services. Civil hospital is at Resulbelpara











General Remarks if any The proposed project is important to get proper current supply with sufficient and proper voltage for the women and children. Life will become comfortable and easy.



1 Pronitha CH Marak Wife Business

2 Jenhibe CH Marak Wife Business

3 Sila M Sangma Wife Farmer

4 Melun T Sangma Wife Farmer

5 Henilla T Sangma Wife Housewife

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Consultation-19

Location/ place of FGD Village- Damalgri



What do you like most about living in this area? All basic facilities are available. Near to the market, and on the road side.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also engaged in cultivation, and in labour work.








Primary school and High School are near the village. Collage is at Tura.



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No such traditional skill exists among the women.










The women members got less wages as compared to men on the pretext of being unskilled.








One SHG is there but not engaged in livelihood activities.

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Only Civil Hospital is at Ampati- 10 Km.


Malaria, Diabetes very common.









General Remarks if any Will get proper current supply in the future after construction of sub-station.



1 Jostina Marak Wife Housewife

2 Menitilla Sangma Wife Housewife

3 Nirmala Sangma Wife Housewife

4 Korina Sangma Wife Housewife

5 Rimi Sangma Wife Labourer

6 Politha Sangma Wife Angawadi worker

7 Krismoni Marak Wife Housewife

8 Gatji Marak Wife Housewife

9 Lea Marak Wife Housewife

10 Prenila Sanga Wife Housewife

11 Dimsoni Marak Wife Housewife

12 Ripani Marak Wife Housewife

13 Nitho Sangma Wife old age

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Location/ place of FGD Village- Chengkompara



What do you like most about living in this area? All facilities available and it is near to the district head quarter.







Average education level among boys and girls is higher secondary. Older generation is less educated.


Primary school and High School are near the village. Collage, ITI, Polytechnique are nearby and at Ampati.


No dropout of students till primary across gender. Dropout in Higher education due to poor economic condition, and early marriage.

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After 10 years, children participate in household activities. Children are mainly involved in study, and after the study they help in little household work according to their ability. Children who discontinued from study, involve in other work.


No traditional skill amongst the adolescent girls and women.








In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation and piggery.










There are 5 SHGs working. They have planned for income generation activities.

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Civil Hospital is at Ampati and they are fully satisfied on the quality of service. People use to visit Guwahati in case of referral.











General Remarks if any The proposed project is important to get proper current supply with sufficient and proper voltage for the women. Life will become comfortable and easy. Children will also be benefitted.



1 Ajantha Hajong Wife Housewife

2 Pansa M Marak Wife Housewife

3 Elkanish Sangma Wife Housewife

4 Bhadrarboti Hajong Wife Housewife

5 Evaroni Hajong Wife Housewife

6 Uash Hajong Wife Housewife

7 Multi Hajong Wife Housewife

8 Binah Hajong Wife Housewife

9 Ashima Hajong Wife Housewife

10 Rajantji Hajong Wife Housewife

11 Maltira Sangma Wife Housewife

12 Princilla Marak Wife Housewife

13 Porbethy CH Sangma Wife Retired

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14 Agnish Sangma Wife Housewife

15 Diritha Sangma Wife Housewife

16 Sebina Sangma Wife Housewife

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Location/ place of FGD Village- Zikzak



What do you like most about living in this area? No basic facilities available in the village.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also engaged in cultivation, and in labour work.








Primary school and High School are near the village. Higher Secondary and Collage are at Ampati-12km

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No dropout of students till primary across gender. Dropout in Higher education due to poor economic background, absence of hostel facility for higher education and no transport facility.






Some women have traditional skill on handloom.


No such infrastructure and training facilities available.


BAKDIL NGO is working in the area. It is supporting the community in making plate, poultry, etc.




In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation and NREGA work. Small shops run by the women and they are supported by the other family members.









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There are 5 SHGs working in the village. One women group is involved in handloom work.




PHC is there but no good facility, and no lady doctor. People use to visit Ampati civil hospital.


Malaria, Diabetes, Blood pressure are very common.









General Remarks if any The proposed project is important to provide proper current supply. Life will become comfortable and easy. Study of children in the evening will also be benefitted.



1 Anita Hajong Wife Anganwadi worker

2 Jogmaya Hajong Wife Anganwadi worker

3 Jatila Hajong Wife Housewife

4 Konika Jajong Wife Anganwadi worker

5 Suchila Hajong Wife Housewife

6 Sobajini Hajong Wife Housewife

7 Maloti Hajong wife Housewife

8 Basamoti Hajong Wife Housewife

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9 Shipali Hajong Wife Housewife

10 Jotila Hajong Wife Housewife

11 Kanoha Hajong Wife Housewife

12 Roshila Hajong Wife Housewife

13 Pallobi Hajong Wife VEC Secretary

14 Jamila Hajong Wife Housewife

15 Rotmoni Hajong Wife Housewife

16 Kaushalya Hajong Wife Housewife

17 Durpoti Hajong Wife Housewife

Consultation-22

Location/ place of FGD Village- Kemaragre



What do you like most about living in this area? All basic facilities are available. Good agriculture land is there.

What is the primary occupation? We are primarily engaged in the household work. In addition, we also engaged in cultivation.






Average education level among boys and girls is matriculation. Older generation is educated till primary.

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Primary school and High School are near the village. Higher Secondary school is at Rongram-15km and Collage is at Tura-24km.


No dropout of students till primary across gender. Dropout in Higher education due to poor economic condition, and early marriage. College is very far away from the village.




Children are mainly involved in study, and after the study they help in little household work according to their ability.


No such traditional skill exists among the women.


No such training facilities available.






In addition to household work women are engaged in cultivation and farming.




Yes, working and earning women have the ultimate decision on the use of their money, but usually they discuss with husband on this matter.



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There are 3 SHGs but not working properly. Loan is provided by the local bank for plantation of betel nut and other fruits.




PHC facility is at Babadham-2km and they are satisfied with the facility.


Malaria, Diabetes very common.


Ambulance service (108) is available.







General Remarks if any Under the project, we will get proper current supply in the future. Life will become easy, and children can study properly in evening time.



1 Jenmi Marak Wife Cultivator

2 Minji Marak Wife Cultivator

3 Nakmi Marak Wife Cultivator

4 Chonji Sangma Wife Cultivator

5 Manche Marak Wife Cultivator

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APPENDIX-8: DETAILS ON CONSULTATIONS FOR JFPR Consultation: 01

Village Dilma Ading Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

We have some information regarding the proposed project. We have heard that the village will get electricity through the Project.

What is your opinion about this project? There is no electricity connection to the village. In this modern age electricity is a basic requirement. Without power, children cannot study properly in the village. Even for charging the mobile we face problems. The proposed project will address these problems by supplying electricity.

Do you support this project? Yes, we will support the proposed project without any condition as the project is going to solve the electricity problem.


There is no electricity connection to this village.

Do you think that the project is necessary? Yes, the project is very necessary for the supply of electricity to the villagers. Also, we will be able to start new income generation activities in which supply of electricity is necessary.


There are no issues about the project, as all the villagers want this project. We have identified a community land and given our consent to this land. We want the Project to start as soon as possible and it should be completed in time.


The agency responsible for the implementation should know about the local issues and familiarity with the area.


We do not want any compensation. We want the Project to start as soon as possible so that villagers can get the electricity supply and other benefits.


Villagers want to be involved in the project implementation. This will enable them to get some employment opportunity.


With the availability of electricity, children can study properly in the evening time. People will be able to watch television, and they can do charging of the mobile. The women will find it easier to perform household chores in the evening time.



How safe do you think or consider the PV- battery hybrid systems?

We do not have much idea about this. However, there should be proper fencing in the area of PV- battery installation.

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There should be enough space outside the agricultural processing unit so that villagers can sit and discuss.

How long have you been living in this area? Since long time What are the sources of water supply for drinking purpose in the area?

Small river/stream water

Any natural disaster (i.e. Flood, earthquake, storm etc.) in the area?

No such natural disaster

Are there any wild animals reported in the nearby location of the project site?

No wild animals reported near to project site

Are there any protected/forest area, archaeological site near to project site?

No protected/forest area, archaeological site near to project site

Are there any school, hospital and religious place to the proposed project site?

There is a primary school near to project site

Any other environmental, health and safety issues? No such environmental, health & safety issues


The project will have no adverse impact on the water or soil resource in the locality.

Is the consultation useful? Yes, the consultation is very informative and useful. We need more consultation and discussion so that the villagers will be more involved.


Yes, all of us will support and participate during the implementation of the project without any condition.

Any suggestion/opinion, etc. There is a primary school in the village. We want that the primary school should also get the benefit from the electricity supply.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS = Total 10 (Male=5 and Female=5)


1 Raksam Sangma 51 M 6 Farmer

2 Gelinson Sangma 79 M 9 Farmer

3 Gundesh Marak 47 M 6 Farmer

4 Rubina Marak 35 F 6 Farmer

5 Sangchira Marak 23 F 3 Housewife

6 Benalish Marak 70 F 1 Housewife

7 Gabaria Sangma 28 M 10 Farmer

8 Krethalime Marak 23 F 9 Farmer

9 Remina Arengh 60 F 1 Housewife

10 Polenen Marak 57 M 3 Farmer

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Figure 1: Public Consultation in Dilma Ading Village

Consultation: 02

Village Lower Jambal Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

We have the information that under the proposed project there will be a cold storage machine and we can preserve our fruits and vegetables such as pineapple, turmeric and ginger. We have also heard that the village will get reliable supply of electricity.

What is your opinion about this project? The project will be very helpful for the farmers as they can preserve the crop yields and sell it later when the price is higher. The land is very fertile here. Any help on processing the fruits and vegetables will strengthen the livelihood.

Do you support this project? Yes, the villagers will support the proposed project without any condition.


Yes, we face a lot of problems in the rainy season as there are 8 to 10 hours power cut in a day. Sometime there is voltage fluctuation also.

Do you think that the project is necessary? Yes, the cold storage and help in processing the fruits and vegetables is very much required here. There are lot of bananas and oranges produced in this area.


There is no such issue to start the Project here. The villagers have identified a community land and given their consent to donate this land voluntarily.

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Since the community land is outside the dwelling units (HHs) proper boundary wall should be constructed for the care of the cold storage and other equipment.


We do not want any compensation. We want the Project to start as soon as possible so that villagers can preserve the fruits and vegetables.


Villagers want to be involved during the starting stage so that later the villagers can be meaningfully engaged.


With the availability of cold storage, the villagers can preserve the oranges, pineapple. Through proper training they can use the oranges to prepare juice and jelly. The women can be involved in this process and as a result the HH income will increase.




We do not have much idea about this.


The line from the PV system to the distribution feeder should pass through the barren land.

How long have you been living in this area? Since long time What are the sources of water supply for drinking purpose in the area?

Small river/stream water




No wild animals reported near to project site


No protected/forest area, archaeological site near to project site


There is a public health facility (sub-centre) near to project site

Any other environmental, health and safety issues? No such environmental, health & safety issues Will the project adversely impact the water or soil resource in the locality?


Is the consultation useful? Yes, the consultation is very helpful to us and provided lot of information. We need more consultation and discussion in the future.


Yes, the villagers will participate during the implementation of the project as it will be beneficial for all of them.

Any suggestion/opinion, etc. There is a sub-centre nearby to the land identified. We want that the sub-centre should also get some benefit from the electricity supply from the PV system.



1 Kuditson Sangma 69 M 7 Farmer

2 Gaganin Momin 45 M 7 Farmer

3 Rodikson Sangma 51 M 8 Farmer

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4 Parnes Momin 31 M 10 Farmer

5 Saibing Momin 37 M 5 Farmer

6 Paidin Arengh 35 M 7 Farmer

7 Teng Momin 32 M 10 Farmer

8 Mary Arengh 37 F 8 Farmer

9 Chuchita Marak 47 F 6 Housewife

Figure 2: Public Consultation in Lower Jambal Village

Consultation: 03

Village Kosigre Tribal or Non-Tribal area Tribal Area Type of Area Rural Have you heard about the project or Do you have any information about the project?

We got some information about the proposed project some months ago during a meeting. We got the information that a cold storage machine will be established in which we can preserve pineapple, turmeric and ginger. We have also heard that there will be improvement in the supply of electricity through PV battery.

What is your opinion about this project? The project will be very helpful for us as we can store the crop yields for a longer time and will sell it when the rate is higher. The support on processing the fruits and vegetables will increase our earning.

Do you support this project? Yes, we will support the proposed project as there will be a number of benefits to the villagers.

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During the rainy season the electricity supply is very irregular. Sometimes there is power cut for weeks. In other time the power cut is less.

Do you think that the project is necessary? Yes, the cold storage and support in processing the fruits and vegetables is required as we can sell the products such as turmeric powder, orange and pineapple jelly etc in the market. Also, we want reliable power supply.


There is no such concern to implement the Project here. We have identified a community land and given the consent to establish the processing unit and PV battery system.


There should be a proper boundary wall to protect the cold storage and other equipment.


We do not want any compensation. We want the implementation of Project as soon as possible so that villagers will get the benefit soon.


During the off season there is less employment opportunity. The villagers want to be involved during the construction work as labour.


The farmers will be able to preserve the oranges, pineapple, and other farm yields in the cold storage for longer period. Through training support the farmers can learn how to make and sell the products from fruits and vegetables and it will provide them higher earning.




The PV-battery system is safe.


The distribution line from the proposed site for PV system is very nearby. Hence it will be easier to connect the distribution line.

How long have you been living in this area? Since a very long time What are the sources of water supply for drinking purpose in the area?

River/stream water




No wild animals reported near to project site.


No protected/forest area, archaeological site near to project site.


No

Any other environmental, health and safety issues? No such environmental, health & safety issues Will the project adversely impact the water or soil resource in the locality?


Is the consultation useful? Yes, the consultation is very helpful to us and we need more consultation and discussion in the near future.


Yes, the villagers will participate during the implementation of the project as and when it will be required.

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Any suggestion/opinion, etc. Since the community land identified for the proposed project is big, we need enough space for village meeting and discussion.



1 Jonat Sangma 26 M 5 Farmer

2 Moling Marak 54 M 2 Farmer

3 Marlison Marak 42 M 3 Farmer

4 Lelobirth Sangma 28 M 7 Farmer

5 Walit M Sangma 26 M 8 Farmer

6 Singran M Sangma 70 M 1 Farmer

7 Sebina Ch Marak 30 F 10 Farmer

8 Ganyak Marak 33 F 1 Farmer

9 Sonak Ch Sangma 32 F 1 Housewife

10 Zesak Ch Marak 30 F 2 Housewife

Figure 3: Public Consultation in Kosigre Village

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