033 Iee 25

Initial Environmental Examination
Project Number: 40648-033

December 2014
IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program

for Tourism – Tranche 2
Submitted by
Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu
This report has been submitted to ADB by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai and is made publicly
available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the
views of ADB.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY………………………………………………… 03
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background……………………………………….………………………. 07
1.2 Project Components……………………………………….……………… 07
1.3 Project Cost - Component Wise…………………………….………….… 07
1.4 Operation & Maintenance Cost………………………………………….. 08
1.5 Purpose of the IEE……………………………………………………….. 08
1.6 Environmental Regulatory Compliance………………………………….. 09
1.7 Report Structure ………………………………………………………….. 14
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS
2.1 Components & Need of the project………………………………………. 15

2.2 Proposed Facilities………………………………………………………... 15
2.3 Components of the Subproject…………………………………………… 17
2.4 Sanitray Complex…………………………………………………………. 17
2.5 Deployment Schedule……………………….……………………………. 18
3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Environmental Profile ………………………………………….………… 19
3.1.1 Physical Characteristics……………………….…………….. 19
3.1.2 Accessibility ………………………………………………… 20
3.1.3 Physical & Geographical features ………………………….. 20
3.1.4 Trade and Commerce……………………………………….. 21
3.1.5 Administration……………………………………………… 21
3.1.6 Tourism Places………………………………………………. 22

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3.1.7 Socio-Economic Condition…………………………………. 23
3.1.8 Population Details………………………………………….. 24
3.1.9 Geomorphology and Soil Types……………………………. 24
3.1.10 Ground Water Quality……………………………………… 25
3.1.11 Ground Water Development……………………………….. 28
3.1.12 Ground Water Related Issues and Problems……………….. 28
3.1.13 Hydrogeology………………………………………………. 29
3.1.14 Ecological Resources………………………………………. 29
3.2 Environmental Profile – Site Specific …………………………………… 30
3.2.1 Description of Project………………………………………. 30
3.2.2 Site Details…………………………………………………. 30
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 Location Impacts…………………………………………………………. 31
4.2 Design Impacts and Pre-Construction Impacts ………………………….. 32
4.3 Construction Impacts …………………………………………………….. 33
4.4 Operation and Maintenance Impacts …………………………………….. 33
4.5 Cumulative Impact Assessment………………………………………….. 33
4.6 Environment Management Plan ………………………………………….. 36
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
5.1 Institutional Arrangements……………………………………………….. 37
5.2 Program Management …………………………………………………… 37
5.2.1 Safeguards Management…………………………………….. . 40

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5.3 Environmental Management Plan ………………………………………... 42
5.4 Envrionmental Monitoring Plan…………………………………………… 57
5.5 Capacity Building …………………………………………………………. 61
5.5.1 Target Audience………………………………………………. 61
5.5.2 Envirionmental Awareness Building…………………………. 66
5.6 Environmental Budget ……………………………………………………. 67
5.7 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting ……………………………….. 67
6.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
6.1 Process for Consultation followed ……………………………………… 69
6.2 Plan for Continued Public Participation ………………………………….. 69
6.3 Grievance Redress Mechanism …………………………………………… 73
7.0 FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS …………………………………… 75
8.0 CONCLUSIONS …………………………………………………………….. 76
List of Tables
Table 1 Applicability of Acts and Ruels………………………………… 09
Table 2 Sanitary complex Location……………………………………… 17
Table 3 Population Details & Tourist Inflow……………………………. 24
Table 4 Air Quality Monitoring …………………………………………. 26
Table 5 Noise Level Monitoring…………………………………………. 26
Table 6 Water Quality……………………………………………………. 26
Table 7 Environmental Management Plan……………………………….. 43
Table 8 Environmental Monitoring Plan………………………………….. 58

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Table 9 Traning Modules For Environmental Managment……………….. 62
Table 10 Envrionmental Budget…………………………………………… 67
Table 11 Consultations with Local Community……………………………. 71
List of Figures
Figure No. 1 District Map …………………………………………………… 19
Figure No. 2 Danish Fort…………………………………………………… 22
Figure No. 3 Danish Museum………………………………………………. 23
Figure No. 4 New Jerusalem Church……………………………………….. 23
Figure No. 5 Zion Church…………………………………………………… 23
List of Appendix
Appendix 1……Contract Clauses To Be Integrated Into Bid Documents…… 77
1.0 Construction of Sanitary Complex………………………………………. 77
2.0 Provision of Deep Earth Bins……………………………………………. 80
3.0 Provison of Street Lighting……………………………………………… 80
4.0 Installation of Signage’s…………………………………………………. 82
5.0 Provision of Street Furniture’s…………………………………………... 83
6.0 Improvements to Dansborg Fort…………………………………………. 83
7.0 General ………………………………………………………………….. 84
Appendix 2…………Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist…… 95
Appendix 3…………Deployment Sequence of Key Experts ……………….. 102
Appendix 4…………Environmental Monitoring Format……………………. 104
Appendix 5…………Sample Grievance Registration Form…………………. 106

Initial Environmental Examination
Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population, placement of gravity entailed
deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cubic meters), Placement of energy efficient
heritage street lighting, Placement of tourism friendly uniform signage’s for convenience of
the tourists and Placement of street furniture such as litter bins & benches and Conservation &
Restoration of Dansborg Fort for the comforts of travelling tourists in Tranquebar
(Tharangambadi), Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu.
Revised Initial Environmental Examination - Tharangambadi

July 2014
IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program for

Tourism (IDIPT) — Project 2: Tamil Nadu
ADB Loan: 2833 IND
Prepared by the Government of Tamil Nadu for the Asian Development Bank
Infrastructure development Investment Program for Tourism,
Tamil Nadu (IDIPT-TN) ( Project – 2) IEE-Tharangambadi
ABBREVIATIONS
ADB - Asian Development Bank
CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board
CRZ - Coastal Regulation Zone
CPHEEO – Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organization, GoI
DOT - Department of Tourism
DSC- Design and Supervision Consultants
EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment
EMP - Environmental Management Plan
IEE - Initial Environmental Examination
PIU- Project Implementation Unit
PMU - Project Management Unit
RCC - Reinforced cement concrete
ROW - Right-of-way
SPS - Safeguard Policy Statement
TA - Technical Assistance
TNPCB – Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
TTDC - Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

ha – Hectare
km – Kilometer
m – Meter
mm – Millimeter
This initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views

expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors,
Management, or staff and may be preliminary in nature.
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.
Department of Tourism, GoTN 3

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Tharangambadi (formerly Tranquebar) is a Town Panchayat in Nagapattinam

district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, 15 km north of Karaikal, near the mouth of a
distributary of the Kaveri River. Tharangambadi is the headquarters of Tharangambadi
taluk. Its name means "place of the singing waves". It was a Danish colony from 1620
to 1845, and in Danish it is still known as Trankebar.
2. Description of the Project: The India Infrastructure Development

Investment Program for Tourism (the Investment Program) envisages
environmentally and culturally sustainable and socially inclusive tourism
development in the project states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, Tamil Nadu
and Uttarakhand, delivered through a multi-tranche financing facility (MFF)
modality. Project 2 includes the states of Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu.
3. Description of the Subproject: (i) Conservation and Restoration of Dansborg

Fort (ii)Provision of sanitary complexes for the floating population, (iii) Placement
of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection, (iv) Placement of energy
efficient heritage street lighting, (v) Placement of tourism friendly uniform
signages for convenience of the tourists and (vi) Placement of street furniture such
as litter bins and benches for the comforts of travelling tourists
4. The IEE was based on a careful review of subproject site plans and reports defined
management plans; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the
environment and identify potential impacts; and consultations/ discussions with
stakeholders. An environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific
environmental measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject
has been prepared. Subprojects will provide needed environmental and tourist
infrastructure to improve the environmental management and quality of the sites
towards preserving their ecological and cultural integrity. The subproject will
conform to all Government regulations, policies, and standards, as well as Asian
Development Bank’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009).
5. Categorization of Projects and Activities:
(i) Under the EIA Notification, 2006 promulgated under Environment

(Protection) Act 1986 of the MOEF, Govt of India, all developmental

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projects and activities listed under the schedule of the Notification are
broadly categorized in to two categories - Category A and Category B, based
on the spatial extent of potential impacts on human health and natural & man
made resources.
(ii) All projects or activities under Category ‘A’ in the Schedule, including
expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in
product mix, shall require prior environmental clearance from the Central
Government in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) on the
recommendations of an Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be constituted
by the Central Government for the purposes of this Notification;
(iii) All projects or activities under Category ‘B’ in the Schedule, including
expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in
sub paragraph (ii) of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in
sub paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfill the
General Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior
environmental clearance from the State/Union territory Environment Impact
Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The SEIAA shall base its decision on the
recommendations of a State or Union territory level Expert Appraisal
Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for in this Notification. In the
absence of a duly constituted SEIAA or SEAC, a Category ‘B’ project shall
be treated as a Category ‘A’ project;
6. Considering the likely impacts and subproject location which does not pass
through or is located near any national park, wildlife sanctuary, reserved forests,
or any other ecologically sensitive area, it is concluded that no adverse impacts
will result due to the proposed project. Further, no archaeological/protected
monument ( other than Dansforg Fort and Jerusalem Church) is located in the
vicinity of the project sites. The subproject is not listed under the Schedule and
hence is exempted from environmental clearance of MOEF. Hence, the subproject
is classified as Category-B in compliance to the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement
(2009).
7. The likely environmental impacts of the project are not significant and at Category
B level, as per ADB's Safeguards Policy Statement. The specific measures stated
in the EMP will address all adverse environmental impacts if any due to the

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subproject.
8. The selection of components are consistent with the subproject selection criteria
outlined in the Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) aimed
at enhancing protection of these sites and enhancing their environmental quality.
Subprojects are consistent with defined management plans designed to protect
environmentally sensitive and cultural locations. Management plans guided
subproject design and location; therefore, all proposed facilities in natural areas
are located outside sensitive areas and sited in designated tourist development
zones.
9. Impacts are readily mitigated through careful sitting, specific selection

criteria for procuring contractors with demonstrated experience; execution of
proven mitigation measures during the design; and adoption of good engineering
practices during construction and implementation. A detailed monitoring plan
prepared as part of this IEE will further mitigate negative environmental impacts
during implementation.
10. Potential induced impacts are addressed through the following: (i)
awareness- building of local management plans at proposed sites specifically
addressing the need to regulate tourism related development and planning in the
area through coordination with related Government Departments and local land
use committees; and (ii) project-supported environmental awareness campaigns in
surrounding communities to encourage participatory sustainable development
consistent with eco-tourism principles and in compliance with the state's tourism
policy ecotourism aspects.
11. The Investment Program includes upfront and on-going supervision and training
assistance for environmental monitoring reporting in project management
structures. The effective implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured
through the building up of capacity towards environmental management within the
project management unit (PMU) supplemented with the technical expertise of a
Safeguards Specialist as part of the Design Supervision Consultants (DSC) and
Project Management Consultants (PMC). Further, the environmental monitoring
plans provide adequate opportunities towards course correction to address any
residual impacts during construction or operation stages.

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12. The Project 2 includes additional environmental awareness-building to raise

conservation values consistent with management plans and Tamil Nadu’s
environmental and tourism policies (which emphasize ecotourism) amongst local
communities and local governments in order to ensure future sustainable
development in and around these locations.
13. Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures: All pre-construction,

construction, and operation activities that are likely to cause environmental
impacts were identified, and evaluated to assess their magnitude, duration, and
potential receptors in consultation with the stakeholders. Consultations were held
with the government representatives (Tamilnadu Tourism Department, Town
Panchayat Office, Tharangambadi division) and local communities. Accordingly,
an EMP has been prepared to mitigate any adverse impacts that may occur during
implementation of the project.
14. Conclusion: In the light of the foregoing, this initial environmental examination
(IEE) ascertains the temporary impacts likely to arise during various stages of
implementation of the project could be eliminated / mitigated through proper
implementation of EMP as outlined in the report. Hence, the subproject is unlikely
to cause any significant environmental impacts. No need for undertaking detailed
EIA is envisaged.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1. The proposed Project 2 (the Project) targets enhanced economic growth and
provision of livelihood opportunities for local communities through tourism
infrastructure development with a focus on preservation and development of natural
and cultural heritage and incidental services. The Project supports the states of
Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu to develop the tourism sector as a key driver for
economic growth.
2. The Project aims to enhance contribution of the tourism industry to sustainable and
inclusive economic growth for each participating state. Increased visits of domestic
and international tourists to tourist destinations within each participating state would
be the outcome of the Project.
1.2 Project Components - Project activities aims at

(i) Improvements to Dansborg Fort
(ii) Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population,
(iii) Placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection,
(iv) Placement of energy efficient heritage street lighting,
(v) Placement of tourism friendly uniform signages and
(vi) Placement of street furniture
1.3 Project Cost - Component Wise
Sl. No. Description Amount (Rs. in lakhs)
1 Improvements to Dansborg Fort 432.00
2 Sanitary complexes (3 Nos.) 51.06
Gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (10 12.30
3
Nos.)
4 Aesthetic energy efficient heritage lighting(10 Nos) 5.04
5 Retro-reflective road signage Details. (8 Nos.) 13.45
6 Street furniture - Benches (6 Nos.), litter bins (100 Nos)` 7.76
Total 521.61

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Various Designs / Types of Sanitary Complex (S1, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 & S8) and Deep Earth
Bins has been enclosed in Annexure – A (Common for all locations)
1.4 Operation & Maintenance Cost
Sl. No. Description Amount (Rs. in lakhs)
1 Sanitary complexes 2.55
2 Gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection 10.00
3 Aesthetic energy efficient heritage lighting 0.25
4 Retro-reflective road signage Details. 0.68
5 Street furniture such as Benches and litter bins 2.30
Total 15.78
1.5 Purpose of the IEE

1. This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) assesses a subproject under Project 2
for the state of Tamil Nadu, ‘Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating
population, placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5
cubic meters), Placement of energy efficient heritage street lighting, Placement of
tourism friendly uniform signages for convenience of the tourists and Placement of
street furniture such as litter bins, and benches for the comfortable travelling of the
tourists in Tharangambadi Town Panchayat , Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu. The
IEE was based on a careful review of subproject site plans, detailed design and reports
defined management plans; field visits, and secondary data to characterize the
environment and identify potential impacts; and consultations/discussions with stake
holders.
2. An environmental management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental
measures to be adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared.
These EMPs will be appended to the respective contract documents to enable
integration of environmental provisions in the contract. The IEE goes further and
provides sample contract clauses (Appendix 1) to be added to contract documents.
Subproject will provide needed environmental and tourist infrastructure to improve
the environmental management and quality of the sites towards preserving their
ecological and cultural integrity. The subproject will conform to all Government

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regulations, policies, and standards, as well as Asian Development Bank’s Safeguard

Policy Statement (2009).
3. In accordance with ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009), the project

belongs to Category “B” as no significant impacts are anticipated.
1.6 Environmental Regulatory Compliance

1. The realm of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements for the
proposed subproject is shown in Table 1.The EIA Notification (2006) by the
Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) specifies the
mandatory environmental clearance requirements. Accordingly, all projects and
activities are broadly categorized in to two categories1 - Category A and
Category B, based on the spatial extent of potential impacts and potential
impacts on human health and natural and man-made resources.
Various policy guidelines, acts and regulations pertaining to sustenance of
environment those applicable to various developmental projects have been presented
in the following section.
Table: 1 Applicability of Acts and Rules
Sl. No Acts / Rules Year Compliance Criteria
This act is applicable all environmental

Environmental (Protection)
1 1986 notifications, rules and schedules are issued under
Act
this act.
As per the notification, Projects categorized as A
& B need prior Environmental clearance from the
Environment Impact Central and State Expert Appraisal Committee
2 2006
Assessment Notification respectively. But, this Sub-project does not come
under the purview of the above categories
hence this notification is not applicable.
This Act will be applicable in case the proposed
1927
3 Forest Conservation Act project road is passing through the Forest Areas
1980
which requires the diversion of forest land to the

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non-forestry purposes.
This is not applicable as there is no forest land
involved for the project development.
Permission and clearance for cutting and
transportation of trees will be required from
Divisional Forest Officers, which is not applicable
for this sub-project.
This act will be applicable in case the project road
traverses through wildlife protected areas for
which permission will be sought from National
4 Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 Board for wildlife.
This is not applicable as there is no wildlife
protected area is involved for the project
development.
• Buildings shall be permitted only on the
landward side of the existing road, or on the
landward side of existing authorized structures;
• Buildings permitted on the landward side of the
existing and proposed roads or existing
Coastal Regulation Zone authorized structures shall be subject to the
1991
5 Notification existing local town and country planning
2011
regulations including the ‘existing’ norms of
Floor Space Index or Floor Area Ratio, Provided
that no permission for construction of buildings
shall be given on landward side of any new
roads which are constructed on the seaward side
of an existing road
The Sub-projects require consent to establish from
Water (Prevention and
6 1974 the State Pollution Control Board if it involves
Control of Pollution) Act
discharge waste water from labour camps which is

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applicable during construction phase of the

project.
But, it is being ensured that no discharges will
be there to any inland water bodies or
sea/ocean, hence this Act will not be applicable.
Moreover, the excreta from the toilets will be
collected in septic tanks/soak pits ensuring no
discharges to water bodies.
The project requires consent to establish from the
State Pollution Control Board if it involves
Air (Prevention and Control operation of Hot Mix Plants and Diesel Generator
7 1981
of Pollution) Act Sets. This act will be applicable to the project
during construction phase of projects as use of DG
sets is being envisaged.
The project requires consent to establish from the
State Pollution Control Board if the noise level
Noise Pollution Regulation from the construction machinery and the vehicles
8 1990
and Control Act are above the standards. This act will apply to the
project especially during the construction phase if
such machineries will be used which is unlikely.
This act will be applicable in case land is being
acquired for the project road.
1894 This act will not be applicable as no land
9 Land Acquisition Act
1989 acquisition is required for the project
development. The project is being developed on
Town Panchayat owned land.
This act is applicable is case of any chance finds
Ancient Monuments and
during construction phase of the project which
10 Archaeological Sites and 1958
may be remains/ monuments which are deemed to
Remains Act
be protected by ASI or the State Directorate of

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Archaeology .
This act will not be applicable as no
archeological sites are affected because of the
project development. However, provision has
been made so that chance found ancient
properties are protected.
These rules will be applicable if contractors
The Hazardous Wastes during construction phase will store and handle
1989
(Management, Handling hazardous material such HSD and paints etc. But,
11 2003
&Tran boundary the EMP spells that all such materials will be
2008
movement) Rules, procured from licensed depots and consumed
immediately so storage is ruled out.
This Act specifies regulations regarding the use of
explosives and precautionary measures while
The Explosives Act (& 1884 blasting and quarrying. Provisions of these rules
12
Rules) 1983 are not applicable to this project as materials
will be procured from 3 rd party licensed
holders.
Further, for sand, soil and stone quarrying, prior permission is to be obtained from the
state authorities for the purpose. However, considering the project profile, it is
preferred to procure materials from the licensed third party owners.
However, considering the kind and quantum of activities, it is envisaged that no borrow
areas and quarry sites will be established as a part of activity / sub project. Raw
materials will be procured from licensed quarry owners. Similarly, no crusher sites will
be opened by the contractor. Also, No borrow area shall be made available by the
Employer for this work. The arrangement for the source of supply of the material for the
civil works shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
But, the contractor might be using DG sets for which the permission will be required
under Air act 1981.
No fuel storage takes place in this project and for construction purposes, the fuel shall

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be procured from the existing petrol bunks

For labour accommodation, no labour camp will be established and for accommodation
of labours nearby construction sites, rented houses will be engaged by the contractor.
2. All projects or activities included as Category A in the Schedule, including

expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities and change in product
mix, will require prior environmental clearance from the Central Government in the
Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) on the recommendations of an Expert
Appraisal Committee (EAC) to be constituted by the Central Government for the
purposes of this notification.
3. All projects or activities included as Category B in the Schedule, including
expansion and modernization of existing projects or activities as specified in sub
paragraph (ii) of paragraph 2, or change in product mix as specified in sub
paragraph (iii) of paragraph 2, but excluding those which fulfill the General
Conditions (GC) stipulated in the Schedule, will require prior environmental
clearance from the State/Union territory Environment Impact Assessment Authority
(SEIAA). The SEIAA will base its decision on the recommendations of a State or
Union territory level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as to be constituted for
in this notification. In addition, GC of the notification specifies that any project or
activity specified in Category B will be treated as Category A, if located in whole
or in part within 10 km from the boundary of (i) protected Areas notified under the
Wild Life Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) critically polluted areas as notified by the
Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) notified eco-sensitive areas,
and (iv) inter-State boundaries and international boundaries.
4. Level of environmental assessment required for each category of Project, as per

ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) is as follows:
• Category A. Subproject components with potential for significant adverse
environmental impacts. An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is required
to address significant impacts;
• Category B. Subproject components judged to have some adverse
environmental impacts, but of lesser degree and/or significance than those for
Category A projects. An initial environmental examination (IEE) is required
to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are

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likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental
assessment report.
• Category C. Sub-components unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts.
No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implications are still
reviewed.
5. The above table indicates that the proposed subproject will comply with necessary
government regulations and ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (2009). ADB's
Safeguard Policy Statement (2009) stipulates addressing environmental concerns, if
any, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of project preparation. For this, the
ADB guidelines categorize the proposed components into categories (A, B or C) to
determine the level of environmental assessment required to address the potential
impacts. The subproject has been categorized as B.
6. Accordingly this IEE is prepared to address the potential impacts, in line with the
recommended IEE content and structure for Category B projects. The IEE was based
mainly on secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys and
stakeholder consultations. Stakeholder consultation was an integral part of the IEE.
An EMP outlining the specific environmental measures to be adhered to during
implementation of the subproject has been prepared.
1.7 Report Structure
This IEE contains eight sections: (i) Introduction; (ii) Description o f Project
Components; (iii) Description of the Existing Environment; (iv) Environmental
Impacts and Mitigation Measures; (v) Environmental Management Plan; (vi) Public
Consultation and Information Disclosure; (vi) Findings and Recommendations; and
(vii) Conclusions.

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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS
2.1 Description & Need of the project.

The existing Infrastructure of the town is inadequate to cater to the needs of the
Tourist as well as the resident population. It is therefore necessary to improve the
basic amenities to the public. The identified key interventions and improvements
have a direct bearing on the tourist wellbeing.
The core tourist areas of the Town need to be provided with improved infrastructure
facilities that would in addition to providing a facelift for the town would bring in a
paradigm shift in the approach to provision of Basic infrastructure facilities. Therefore
modern and state of the art facilities are to be provided, which can be replicated in
other parts of the town, and can trigger better management of assets. Each tourist
location has a unique architectural context.
2.2 Proposed Facilities

The existing Infrastructure under the proposed project – 2 is inadequate to cater the
needs of the tourist as well as the resident population. It becomes imperative to
improve the basic amenities to the public. Some of the key interventions and
improvements that have a direct bearing on the tourist wellbeing are discussed
below.
1 Improvements to Dansborg Fort: Conservation & Restoration of Dansborg

Fort, Renovation works at Museum, Provision of Tourist Infrastructure and
landscape & Horticulture works and all other Tourism and general infrastructure
requirements within the Fort Precincts.
2 Improved Sanitary Facilities: Sanitation facilities form a key element of tourist

convenience at any destination. The present facilities for public toilets/sanitary
complexes are limited and do not address the needs of the large floating
population of pilgrims / tourists. This has led to unhygienic conditions during the
festival seasons with people resorting to open defecation. Overall, sanitary toilet
complexes help in ensuring social dignity and privacy, and maintaining the health
status of the Urban Local Body (ULB). The key considerations for toilets /
sanitary complexes are that they should be aesthetically appealing for use for all

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age group without difficulty easy approach and maintenance eco-friendly,

hygienic and cost effective.
3 Improvements to solid waste collection system: In line with the objective of

‘Cleaner and Greener Tourism’ in Tamil Nadu, it is proposed to provide the
appropriate garbage bins to reduce the littering of garbage on streets as the
garbage collection in few places of Tamilnadu State is through open garbage bins.
This exposure system leads to bad odour, over flow, spilling, and attack by
rodents, dogs and cats, besides a site of nuisance and major distraction to tourists.
The key considerations for unique design for bins (say Deep Earth Bins and Litter
Bins) are that they are eco-friendly, having sufficiently large capacities to prevent
spillage, provide easy and efficient transfer of garbage to trucks, stray dogs & bird
proof, aesthetically appealing and provides an odour free environment.
4 Improved street lighting in the core tourist areas: The key considerations for
lighting include safety & security, energy-saving & cost-effectiveness and
facilitating night tourism. The existing illuminations levels are poor and
inadequate due to old, damaged and inefficient fixtures. Good level of
illumination is necessary to manage the heavy traffic, pedestrians, tourists for
safety and crime reduction. The existing luminaries mounted on EB poles lack
aesthetic appeal and are not uniform. Further, luminaries are missing at many
places. It is therefore necessary for a well-planned and integrated installation of
street lighting comprising of decorative columns with energy efficient light and
fixtures and with underground cabling. This will enhance the appeal of the town,
and provide safety to the people, reduce crime and boost night tourism activities.
5 Provision of signages and good road furniture on important roads connecting the
transport centers like bus-stand and railway stations to the core tourist areas is a
vital infrastructural need in a tourist town. The signages act as guide to the visiting
tourists. Clarity and aesthetic appeal of such signages makes a destination user
friendly and popular. The route signages guide visitors to go in their intended
tourist circuits, and to navigate to their destinations without any interruption. The
basic considerations are to provide uniform retro reflective road signages with
proper visibility, earmarking the street names including way dividing signs,

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centers/ mandatory/warning signs, land mark signs and tourist information signs.
as per Indian Road Congress (IRC) / National Building Code (NBC) norms.
6 Improved Street Furniture: Street furniture is a collective term for objects and
pieces of equipment (Benches, and Litter Bins etc) installed on streets and roads
for various purposes. The existing Street furniture is inadequate to cater the
requirements of road users and other public. It is required to install high quality
street furniture on the identified road networks to improve the service levels to the
tourists / & to achieve Cleaner and Greener Tourism in Tamil Nadu.
2.3 Components of the Subproject

The following infrastructure services have been identified in Tharangambadi Town
Panchayat with respective to improved basic urban infrastructure and services at
tourist destinations and attractions as follows:
• Improvements to Dansborg Fort
• Provision of sanitary complexes for the floating population
• Provision of gravity entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cu.m)
• Provision of energy efficient heritage street lighting
• Provision of tourism friendly uniform signage’s for convenience of the tourists
• Provision of street furniture such as litter bins and benches for the comfortable
travelling of the tourists
2.4 Sanitary Complex Location

Except in the case of sanitary complexes, all other components of the project are along
the Road and do not require any additional land. The roads where the components are
proposed belong to the Tharangambadi Town Panchayat. In the case of sanitary
complexes, the following sites have been identified in the table below:
Table 2
Sl. No. Location Survey Number
1 New bus stand 117
2 Erukattanchery 579
3 Ichuladi street 87

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The above sites are under the full ownership of the Tharangambadi Town Panchayat
and are free of all encumbrances. Necessary approval from the Municipal council
shall be taken before implementing the projects. (Various Designs / Types of Sanitary
Complex (S1, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7 & S8) and Deep Earth Bins has been enclosed in
Annexure – A (Common for all locations)
2.5 Deployment Schedule
A total of 18 months construction period is being considered. (Refer Appendix – 3.

However, detailed implementation Schedule depending on contractor’s work
programme considering pilgrimages, climate, tourist’s seasonal timings and other
critical factors would be provided on finalization of the contract)

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3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Environmental Profile – Tharangambadi Town Panchayat, Tamil Nadu

3.1.1 Physical Characteristics
Introduction: (History & Heritage)
Tharangambadi (formerly Tranquebar) is
a Town Panchayat in Nagapattinam
district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu,
15 km north of Karaikal, near the mouth of
a distributaries of the Cauvery River.
Tharangambadi is the headquarters

of Tharangambadi Taluk. Its name means
"place of the singing waves". It was
a Danish colony from 1620 to 1845, and
Figure No.1: District Map
in Danish it is still known as Tranquebar. As
of 2001 India census, Tharangambadi had a population of 20,841.
During 1620 A.D., Tanjore province was under the rule of the mighty King Vijaya
Raghunatha Nayak. The Danes left Denmark in search of Sri Lanka and the Far Eawt,
but the monsoons and other hardships brought them to Tranquebar. On 5th May 1620
A.D., King Vijaya Raghunatha Nayak granted permission to the king of Denmark to
set up their trading centre at Tranquebar.
Tranquebar came under the control of the British in February 1808, during the
Napoleonic Wars in Europe, but was restored to Denmark following the Treaty of
Kiel in 1814. Along with the other Danish settlements in India (Serampore and
the Nicobars), it was sold to the British in 1845.
Tranquebar was then still a busy port, but it later lost its importance after a railway
was opened to Nagapattinam. Apart from its cultural and historical background this
city is also popular for its wonderful handicrafts all across the world. People across
many places come to visit the exquisite ancient handicrafts made out of bronze icons.
Tharangambadi is also considered as the most popular city under the thirteenth coastal
district of the Tamil Nadu state.

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Location: The town is situated on 11.03° north latitude and 79˚ 84’ east longitude,
15 km north of Karaikal, near the mouth of a15 km north of Karaikal, near the mouth
of a distributaries of the Cauvery River.
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ): With reference to the Coastal Zone Management
Plan for Tamil Nadu, Tharangambadi and Velankanni have been classified as CRZ I.
3.1.2 Accessibility
Tharangambadi is located on the National Highway (NH 45A) connecting
Pondicherry and Nagapattinam. Tharangambadi is well connected with Nagapattinam,
the district headquarters and Chennai, the state headquarters and with other towns of
Karaikal, Cuddalore and Velankanni by road transport facilities. The main mode of
transportation is buses operated mainly by Government Transport Corporation and by
some private agencies. The nearest airport is located in Trichy at a distance of 128
Km. Tharangambadi itself has one railway station connecting Tharangambadi and
Mayiladurai but not in much usage as on today.
Laying on the Coromandel Coast, Tranquebar is a Vestige of Danish Heritage in

India. Distance from Major Settlements and important tourist destinations are given
here under:
• 277 kms from Chennai

• 117 kms from Puducherry
Distance from other important Tourist Destinations
• 25 kms from Poompuhar

• 52 kms from Chidambaram
• 17 kms from Karaikal
• 26 kms from Nagore, Nagapattinam
3.1.3 Physical & Geographical features

Tharangambadi is a coastal town, with a spread over an area of 13KM2. The historical
Fort Dansborg at Tharangambadi, arelic of the Danishera in India, is back in the
limelight with the initial phase of restoration work. The fort was constructed nearly
four centuries ago, the monument which served as the residence of Danish Governor
for 150 years, had been in ruins, because of age, weathering.
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Climate
Temperature in Nagapattinam district is in the range of Maximum 32.00˚C and
Minimum 24.60˚C. Normal rainfall during North East Monsoon varies between 908.8
mm to 969.2 mm and during South West Monsoon it varies between 250.60 and 265.2
mm.
3.1.4 Trade and Commerce

Major work force in Tharangambadi is still engaged in primary sector activity like
fishing and agriculture and its dependency on primary sector is more when compared
to district urban and state urban areas. Its economic base is again reflected in its
dependency on other service related activity like Tourism which is more or less
equivalent to the Cuddalore district urban and state urban occupational figures.
3.1.5 Administration:
Tharangambadi is selection grade town Panchayat and it is ruled by local self-
government in the form of elected body of councilors headed by the chairman.
Citizens of Tharangambadi town elect the councilors and the chairman. There are total
18 wards and from each ward one councilor is elected.
Fort is under the control of Archaeological and Museum Department, Government of

Tamil Nadu. The site museum is being set-up and run by the Department.
Fort is declared monument on 01.10.1980 as per the GO Ms. No.906/ Education

Department / 07.06.1979- Gazette No. 26/04.07.1979 Part II, Section 2 Page – 369
and GO No. 2610/Education Department, dated 06.12.1980 – Gazette No.
6/18.02.1981. Part II Section 2 Page 123. Area of the fort complex is 7.17 Hectare.
Land Survey No Area in Ha

104/A-16 1.76
104/A-14 0.80
104/14B 2.03
104/15A 2.69
104/15B 0.11
104/17 0.40

3.1.6 Tourism Places

Tharangambadi town has several places of interest for the tourism. The majestic
Dansborg Fort, the New Jerusalem Church and the quaint Danish homes off King's
Road in Tranquebar are popular sightseeing spots. The first building that welcomes
the visitor at the entrance of the town is an old gateway with wooden doors,
builtbytheDanishin1792.The arch leads to the main street of the town, called King
Street. Along this grandly named Road is a memorial at the spot where the Danes
landed.
Danish Fort: it is a Danish 17th century fort
facing the coast. The construction of the fort
began immediately after the arrival of the first
Danish trading expedition and the
establishment of a treaty regulating trading
rights between the NayakRaghunatha in
Thanjavur and the Danish East India Company
in 1620. Until the end of the 17th century the Figure No.2: Danish Fort
fort was used for residential and storage purposes; subsequent increase in population
forced the Danes to move out and occupy surrounding areas as well. While it was
previously crumbling away, the Fort has received substantial renovation efforts
recently, by both Indian volunteers and Danish non-profit organizations. It houses a
small museum inside that has some artifacts and a history of the Danish Settlement
Construction of Fort Dansborg started in 1620. Most parts of the fort have been
reconstructed several times. The rampart wall is a fairly large four sided structure,
with bastions at each cardinal point.
A single storied building was constructed along three inner sides of the rampart, with
barracks, warehouse, kitchen and jail. The rooms on the southern side remain in good
condition, but the rooms on the western and northern sides have been substantially
damaged. On the eastern side of the fort, there was a two storied building facing the
sea. It was the main building of the fort. The vaulted lower storey served as a
magazine and a warehouse, while the vaulted upper storey contained the church and
the lodging of the governor, the senior merchants and the chaplain. The sea on the
eastern and western side protected the fort. The fort was surrounded by a moat, access
to the fort being over a drawbridge. The moat has completely disappeared.

Danish Museum: The antiquities connected

with the colonial period and Danish settlement
at Tharangambadi is exhibited. The museum
contains porcelain ware, Danish manuscripts,
glass objects, Chinese tea jars, steatitle lamps,
decorated terracotta objects, figurines, lamps,
Figure No.3: Danish Museum
stones, sculptures, swords, daggers, spears,
sudai (stucco) figurines and wooden objects. There is also part of a whale skeleton.
New Jerusalem Church, situated on the King's

Street was constructed in 1718 by Rev.
Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, First protestant
Missionary. This church was established after
the arrival of German missionaries in India, as
the existing church proved to be small for the
rising Christian population. It was established Figure No. 4: New Jerusalem
mainly for the converted Indians. The church Church
has a small cemetery that has tombstones belonging to the 18th century.
The Zion Church: Consecrated in 1701, it is the

oldest protestant Church in India. Prominent with
its combination of colonial and Indian architectural
features, its construction together with the
fortification of the town marked the moving out
and spreading of the Danish population into the
surrounding settlement. The structure went through
Figure No. 5: Zion Church
many reconstructions before it reached its present
form.
3.1.7 Socio-Economic Condition
Major work force in Tharangambadi is still engaged in primary sector activity like
fishing and agriculture and its dependency on primary sector is more when compared
to district urban and state urban areas. Its economic base is again reflected in its
dependency on other service related activity like Tourism. However, non-workers
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percentage to total population is very high and state urban non workers share to total
population.
3.1.8 Population Details

The population of the town is 20841, with growth percentage of 10.4 % as per the
2001 census.
Table -3 - Population
Growth
Sl. No Year Population
rate
1 1971 17318 ---
2 1981 18610 7.5
3 1991 18881 1.5
4 2001 20841 10.4
5 2011 22254 6.76
Table – 3 - Tourist Inflow

Sl.no Year Domestic Foreign Total
1 2007 30264 472 30736
2 2008 58620 320 58940
3 2009 65719 2985 68704
4 2010 94337 2257 96594
5 2011 98755 2369 101124
6 2012 133738 1788 135526
3.1.9 Geomorphology And Soil Types
The present geomorphic set up in the district is the result of action of the major rivers
with their distinct tributaries, oscillations in the sea level, tidal effects of Bay of
Bengal and forces of wind. The landforms are delineated under erosional and
depositional regime. The depositional regime comprises of a coastal plain under
marine influence, a flood plain of fluvial regime with an intermixing section of both
fluvial and marine influence. The entire area is a pene plained terrain with a gentle
slope towards east and southeast. The maximum elevation is about 21 m above mean
sea level in the west.

Soils
The major part of the district is covered by black clay and isolated patches of brown
clay loam in the area bordering the NE boundary of Karaikal Region are seen. Some
patches of Arenacious soils are also found along the coastal line.
3.1.10 Ground water Quality

i. Presence of chemical constituents more than permissible limit…TH as CaCO3 and
NO3
ii. Type of water……..NaCl, Mg HCO3 and NaHCO3
• Ground water in phreatic aquifers, in general, is colourless, odourless and

predominantly alkaline in nature. In more than 50% of the samples, pH value is
>8.00. The specific electrical conductance of groundwater in the phreatic zone
during May 2006 was in the range of 714 to 3640 micro Siemens at 25° C, in the
district. Conductance below 750 has been observed only in select pockets of the
district. Saline ground waters (EC>10,000) are observed at southern part of the
district.
• It is observed that the ground water is suitable for drinking and domestic uses in
respect of all the constituents except total hardness and nitrate in about 83% of
samples. The hardness as CaCO3 as well as nitrate is observed to be in excess of
permissible limits of drinking water standard of BIS, in about 17% of samples. The
incidence of high total hardness is attributed to the composition of litho units
constituting the aquifers in the district, whereas nitrate pollution is most likely due
to the use of fertilizers for agriculture and other improper waste disposal practices.
• With regard to irrigation suitability based on specific electrical conductance and
Sodium Adsorption Ration (SAR), it is observed that ground water in the phreatic
zone may cause high to very high Salinity hazard and medium to very high alkali
hazard when used for irrigation. Proper soil management strategies are to be adopted
in the major part of the district while using ground water for irrigation.
• Water Supply / Resources
At present, the water supply demand has been addressed by bore wells.
For the proposed sanitary complex, the water requirement will be pleased
using borewells or under the scope of Town Panchayat

Table – 4 - Air Quality Monitoring

Locations SPM RSPM Nox SO2 Lead CO
mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3 mg/m3
Thiruvarur(54.5 km from Tranqubar) 142 63 31.7 22.1 <0.1 2259
Nagapattinam(15.3 km from Tranqubar) 142 61 27.9 19.6 <0.1 1815
Table – 5 - Noise Level Monitoring

Average Noise Level in dB
Sl.No. Location Date of Sampling
Day Time Night Time
1. Thiruvarur(54.5 km from Tranqubar) 03.02.06 59.0 48.0
2. Nagapattinam(15.3 km from Tranqubar) 10.02.06 52.0 40.0
Table – 6 - Water Quality

Thiruvarur Bore Needamangalam
Vennar River Limits as per
well (76.3km) Bypass (82.5km)
Sl.No. PARAMETERS (70.1km) from 10500 & IS :
from from
Tharangambadi 2296
Tharangambadi Tharangambadi
1. pH 7.4 7 7.2 6.5 - 8.5
Dissolved Oxygen, mg /
2. 7.5 6.8 7.0 6 min
l
3. Turbidity, NTU <5 <5 <5 5 max
4. Colour, Hazen units <5 <5 <5 5 max
5. Odour Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Unobjectionable Unobjectionable
6. Taste * Agreeable * Agreeable

7. Fluoride ( as F ), mg / l 0.2 0.2 0.4 1.0 max
Cadmium ( as cd ), mg /
8. < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 max
l
Chlorides ( as Cl ), mg /
9. 122 733 290 250 max
l
Hexavalent Chromium
10. < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.05 max
( as Cr+6 ), mg / l
11. Cyanide ( as CN ), mg / l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.05 max

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from from
Tharangambadi 2296
Total Dissolved Solids,
12. 396 1278 740 500 max
mg / l
Total Hardness
13. 192 220 180 300 max
( as CaCO3 ), mg / l
Calcium Hardness
14. 38.6 59.5 44.11 75 max
( as ca ), mg / l
Magnesium Hardness
15. 14.8 25.5 20.7 30 max
( as Mg ), mg / l
16. Selenium ( as Se ), mg / l < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 0.01 max
Sulphates ( as SO4 ), mg
17. 28.6 60.6 55.7 200 max
/l
18. Lead ( as Pb ), mg / l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.05 max
19. Copper ( as Cu ), mg / l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.05 max
20. Arsenic ( as As ), mg / l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.05 max
21. Iron ( as Fe ), mg / l < 0.05 0.2 < 0.05 0.3 max
Phenolic Compounds
22. < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 0.001 max
( as C6H5OH ), mg / l
23. Zinc ( as Zn ), mg / l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 5 max
Anionic Detergents
24. < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 0.2 max
( as MBAS ), mg / l
Nitrates ( as NO3 ), mg /
25. <1 <1 1 45 max
l
26. Barium ( as Ba ), mg / l < 0.05 0.17 0.1 1 max
27. Silver ( as Ag ), mg / l < 0.05 < 0.05 < 0.05 0.05 max
28. Mercury ( as Hg ), mg / l < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 0.001 max
Manganese
29. < 0.05 0.44 < 0.05 0.1 max
( as Mn ), mg / l
30. Alkalinity 201 310 405 200 max


from from
Tharangambadi 2296
( as CaCO3 ), mg / l
Aluminium ( as Al ), mg
31. < 0.03 < 0.03 < 0.03 0.03 max
/l
32. Boron ( as B ), mg / l < 0.05 0.11 0.1 1 max
Biochemical Oxygen
33. Demand for 5 days at 4 <2 <2 2 max
200C, mg / l
Microbiological
34.
Parameters :
a. E - Coli / 100 ml Present Absent Present Absent
b. Total Coliforms / 100 ml > 1600 Absent > 1600 10 max
3.1.11 Ground Water Development
In Nagapattinam district, the bulk of rural water supply is from ground water by
means of dug wells, hand pumps (filter point) and tube wells owned by individuals.
The TWAD Board, an apex body for the rural and urban water supply in Tamil Nadu
has provided water supply in rural and urban sectors from the ground water sources
through the implementation of various schemes with the assistance of Govt. of India
and with funds of State Govt.
3.1.12 Ground Water Related Issues And Problems
The hydrogeological environment in the Nagapattinam district has been subjected to

pollution considerably. The eastern part of the district being tail end of the canal
system, and due to inferior quality of ground water, the agricultural prosperity in the
eastern part attained a setback. The agricultural lands are brought under aquaculture
use. The mushrooming and unregulated growth of aquaculture may lead to an
alarming magnitude of pollution.

In the eastern part of the district near the coast, a ground water is saline. The fresh
water pocket in the sand dune areas are used for drinking purposes. The discharge of
untreated wastewaters of aquaculture farms and chemicals used for the growing
prawns will also affect the shallow fresh water pockets.
Agriculture, which is the mainstay of the populace of the district, forms the chief
socio economic base. The environmental hazards may arise in two kinds. (1) Due to
the infiltration of irrigation water saturated with chemicals, insecticides, pesticides,
fertilizers (2) the water of Cauvery is highly polluted with industrial effluents. The
river water is reported to be polluted by the effluents discharged into the river by
several textile processing industries in the upstream.
3.1.13 Hydrogeology.
1. Major water bearing formations - Lower Miocene deeper aquifers and Pliocene
quaternary shallow aquifers
2. Pre- monsoon depth to water level (May 2006) - 2.0 – 9.45 m bgl
3. Post- monsoon depth to water level (Jan’2007) - GL -2.641 m bgl
4. Long term water level trend in 10 years (1998-2007)(m/yr)
Annual Rise - Min: Nil, Max: 0. 31
Annual fall - Min: 0.022, Max: 0. 29
3.1.14 Ecological Resources

Tropical dry-evergreen forest covers nearly 15 sq.kms of Pt. Calimere Wildlife
sanctuary. The forests are mostly of the nature of scrubland that stands on low sand
dunes located on the western half of the sanctuary. Manilkarahexandra, locally called
Palai is the most important evergreen species of the sanctuary forest. In the sanctuary
grasslands the dominant graminoid is Aeluropuslagopoides followed by
Sporobulutremulus and Cressacretica. The forest is home to 154 species of medicinal
plants like Mucunapruriens, Solanumtrilobatum, Tinosporacordifolia
Randiadumatorum and Cissusquadrangularis. A Forest Rest House at Kodiakkarai is
available for visitors to the sanctuary.

3.2 Environmental Profile – Site Specific
3.2.1 Description of Project:

Construction of sanitary complexes for the floating population, placement of gravity
entailed deep earth bins for garbage collection (2.5 cubic meters), Placement of
energy efficient heritage street lighting, Placement of tourism friendly uniform
signages for convenience of the tourists and Placement of street furniture such as litter
bins, & benches and improvements to Dansborg Fort for the comforts of travelling
tourists in Tharangambadi Town, Nagapattinam District, TamilNadu.
3.2.2 Site Details:
Sl.no Description Yes / No
1. Protected area Yes
2. Archaeological site Yes
3. Forest area No
4. CRZ area Yes
Notes: Protected Area includes wildlife sanctuary, bird sanctuary, or national park; CRZ =
Coastal Regulation Zone

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
The assessment for each of the subprojects has been carried out for potential impacts
during the following stages of the project planning and implementation:
• Location impacts. Impacts associated with site selection, including impacts on

environment and resettlement or livelihood related impacts on communities;
• Design impacts. Impacts arising from project design, including the technology used,
scale of operations, discharge standards, etc.;
• Construction impacts. Impacts resulting from construction activities including site
clearance, earthworks, civil works, etc.; and
• O&M impacts. Impacts associated with the operation and maintenance of the
infrastructure built in the project.
The ADB Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist for Urban Development was
used during preparation of this IEE to screen the subproject for environmental impacts
and categorization of the project (Appendix 2).
4.1 Location Impacts

1) Land Acquisition and Resettlement. The proposed subproject locations are within
the lands available with the government. There are no impacts envisaged on land
acquisition or resettlement due to the proposed subproject components.
2) Site Selection. The locations considered for the subproject are within the areas
designated for tourism support infrastructure development as part of
developing Tamil Nadu’s conservation, heritage, natural and cultural attractions, and
are outside areas demarcated for habitat protection and conservation. The proposed
infrastructures will not impact any environmentally-sensitive or protected areas
rather it will enhance the tourism experience and livelihood of the local people in
total. The public, Govt & local bodies are very much keen into taking up these
proposed works. The entire town and adjoining areas are under Town Panchayat
control who has proposed this project. This proposal suggests areas which are
uncovered with the needed basic amenities. Further, there is no possibility of
presence of non-titled street vendors and no displacement or shifting of non-titled
street vendors would be required in these sites that have been identified for sub

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projects.
3) Priority is to locate construction work camps, stockpile areas, storage areas, and
disposal areas near the subproject sites. However, if it is deemed necessary to locate
elsewhere, sites to be considered will not promote instability and result in destruction
of property, vegetation, irrigation, and drinking water supply systems. Residential
areas will not be considered to protect the human environment (i.e., to curb accident
risks, health risks due to air and water pollution and dust, and noise, and to prevent
social conflicts, shortages of amenities, and crime).
4.2 Design Impacts and Pre-Construction Impacts

1) Impacts arising from the inappropriate designs of proposed facilities would in general
include the inadequate collection and conveyance system for solid waste,
construction materials sourcing and c o n s t r u c t i o n techniques to be adopted, site
selection, etc. The results of interventions are unobtrusive and will be integral part of
the overall ambience so as to avoid impacts on the livelihood of the site.
A structural design has been worked out in such a manner that exposed steel
and concrete structures are avoided.
2) All component designs have been worked out to minimize any impacts on the
adjoining properties, and considering the need of the facilities for the floating
population. Given that the there is a need for disposal of construction wastes, the
contractors will be required to consult with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU),
Panchayat offices, and Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board for safe disposal sites.
3) Telephone lines, electric poles and wires, water and drainage lines within the
existing right-of- way (ROW) may be damaged. To mitigate the adverse impacts due
to relocation of the utilities, the Design and Supervision Consultants (DSC) and PIU
will:
(i) Identify and include locations and operators of these utilities in the detailed
design documents to prevent unnecessary disruption of services during
construction phase; and
(ii) Require construction contractors to prepare a contingency plan to include actions
to be done in case of unintentional interruption of services

4.3 Construction Impacts
1) The impacts are generic to the construction activities in all subproject locations.
All construction activities to be undertaken at the site will be approved by competent
authority before start of any such activity in the vicinity of the site so that the
history and sanctity as well as the usability of the site by the local people and
projected number of tourists are not hampered. Hence, the EMP emphasizes on the
construction impacts and necessary mitigation measures to be strictly followed by the
contractor and supervised by the DSC. Key impacts during construction, are
envisaged on the following aspects: (i) drainage, (ii) slope cutting and slope Stability
(iii) water bodies and drainage courses (iv) dust generation, air and noise from
construction activities, (v) handling of construction materials at site, (vi) adoption of
safety measures during construction; and (vii) community health and safety.
4.4 Operation and Maintenance Impacts
1) The impacts pertaining to waste collection, cleaning of septic tanks and soakpits,
maintaining hygienic conditions of the toilet facilities, will be addressed through an
assessment of the Operation and Management of the proposed facilities in frequent
intervals/regular inspection. Planning of the extent of facilities and infrastructure in
line with the Maintenance plan as well as the involvement of the local communities
in the management facilities created in the project will address the operation stage
impacts.
2) The proposed facilities will greatly improve the environmental quality in and
around the destinations, and also enhance the livelihood of the local
population. While the enhanced tourist generation due to these improvements may
not be significant, the facilities will enhance the site experience of the
tourist/pilgrim. The project will facilitate environmental improvements through the
provision of training to operators for all sanitation and solid waste facilities
provided by the Project, in order to sustain any improvements made.
4.5 Cumulative Impact Assessment
1) The cumulative impact assessment (CIA) examined the interaction between the
subproject’s residual effects (i.e., those effects that remain after mitigation measures

have been applied) and those associated with other past, existing and reasonably
foreseeable future projects or activities.
2) Two boundaries, spatial and temporal, were used. Spatial boundary refers to the area
immediately surrounding the subproject location; while the temporal area considers
the potential cumulative effects associated with subproject construction, and
operation and maintenance, and those associated with other past, existing and
reasonably foreseeable projects in the vicinity of the subproject. For the subproject,
the spatial boundary is the area of the subprojects including existing ROWs. The
temporal boundary can be considered as the districts where the subproject sites are
located.
3) The subproject’s potential cumulative effects were considered with respect to valued
components (VCs), identified in the IEE as air quality, noise, surface water quality,
geophysical (hydrogeological), traffic management, social-economic and socio-
community, and human health. The cumulative impacts were assessed in four areas:
• Of any potential residual project effects that may occur incrementally

over time;
• Consideration of other known relevant projects or activities within the specified

study area boundaries, even if not directly related to the subproject;
• Potential overlapping impacts that may occur due to other developments, even if
not directly related to the proposed project; and
• Future developments that is reasonably foreseeable and sufficiently certain to

proceed.
4) Air Quality: The air environment of the sub project areas is generally found to be
good and is free from industries polluting the atmospheric environment. The
ambient air quality in the sub project areas is generally found to be within
acceptable standards. Impact on air quality (if any) during construction stage are due
to operation of various construction equipments and transport vehicles.
Consequently, although emissions of common air contaminants (CAC) and fugitive
dust may be elevated in proximity to the active work sites, this impact will be of
short-term and localized to the immediate vicinity of the project site.

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions may increase as a result of project activities (i.e.,
vehicle and equipment operation, concrete production, disposal of excavated
material, land filling of residual wastes). Given the subproject’s relatively minor
contribution to CAC and GHG emissions during construction, the overall
significance rating of both these potential residual effects is considered to be
negligible during construction.
5) Noise Quality: Most part of the sub project area is in quite environment. Noise
intensive industrial operations are not observed along the project influence area.
However ambient noise levels both at day and night times as observed during the
year 2006 is in Table 3 which reveals that the noise level is within permissible
levels.
Noise levels in the immediate proximity of most work sites are expected to increase
during construction. The duration of this exposure will be relatively brief. This
exposure represents temporary, localized, adverse residual effect of low to moderate
significance for affected receptors. While building damage due to ground vibrations
is unlikely, there may annoyance to spatially located receptors during construction.
Noise levels associated with the subproject operations will be largely imperceptible
as civil works will be confined in relatively small sites within the district proper.
6) Since the subproject will be built in existing infrastructures, it will not conflict with
existing or planned land use. However, traffic management concerns will occur
spatially during construction. Site-specific mitigation measures will be
implemented during construction to address temporary disruptions to land use,
limitations on access to roads, sidewalk closures, traffic delays and detours, parking
modifications, and increased volumes of construction–related traffic. There should
be improved traffic movement along the access routes once construction is
completed. During operations of the improved infrastructures and services, added
residential developments, commercial and business facilities and increased densities
are expected to develop and enhance the subproject area. This can be considered a
long-term cumulative benefit of the subproject. (Refer Environmental Management
plan for Sub project Specific impacts and their mitigation measures)
7) No adverse residual effects to human health will occur as a result of subproject

construction or operation. While exposure to elevated noise levels and fugitive dust
and CAC emissions will occur in proximity to subproject work sites during

construction, due to their short term, localized nature, these effects are expected to be
minor and insignificant with no measurable effects on human health. The subproject
operations will benefit the general public by contributing to the long-term
improvement of tourism in Tamil Nadu and livelihood opportunities to the local
people.
4.6 Environment Management Plan
i. The specific measures stated in the EMP will address all adverse environmental
impacts due to the subproject. A detailed monitoring plan prepared as part of this IEE
will ensure negative environmental impacts during implementation are mitigated.
During the Construction stage, the IEE/EMP will be further updated and stand-alone
EMPs will be prepared. EMPs will be appended to the respective contract documents
to enable integration of environmental provisions in the contract.
ii. The project sub-components proposed has been classified as Category B, as it is likely
to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts and therefore does not require
conducting EIA or IEE. However, an Environmental Management Plan for the
interventions is prepared as described in Chapter 5.

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
5.1 Institutional Arrangements
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu through Department of Tourism and Culture

(DOT&C), is the Executing Agency (EA). The EA (i) assumes overall responsibility
for the execution of the Project and reporting; (ii) engage adequate permanent or fixed-
term staff to implement the Project; (iii) setup a state-level project management unit
(PMU) and project implementation units (PIU); (iv) provide overall strategic guidance
on technical supervision and project execution; and (v) ensure overall compliance with
the loan covenants.
2. The implementing agency (IA) is the Tamil Nadu Department of Tourism (DoT). The
IA’s responsibilities include (i) project planning and budgeting; (ii) day-to-day
assistance, supervision and guidance for the project implementation units and their
consultants; (iii) review subprojects for due diligence requirements and approve
subproject proposals; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract award; (v) managing and
disbursing funds; (vi) review compliance with loan covenants, contract specifications,
work plans and quality control; and (vii) consolidate and submit progress reports,
finance and accounting / audit reports, and matters requiring higher-level decision to
state-level empowered committee (SLEC) and ADB.
5.2 Program Management
1) State Level steering committee chaired by Minister of Tourism and Chief Secretary
2) State Level Empowered Committees. An SLEC has been established in Tamil
Nadu, chaired by s t a t e Chief Secretary, with Principal Secretary/Secretary of the
Department of Tourism as member secretary and comprised of secretaries from relevant
line departments. The SLEC have been empowered to take all decisions on behalf of
the State and will (i) act as a policy making body, (ii) provide overall advice and
guidance to the State’s executing agency and PMU, and (iii) accord all approvals under
the Project.
3) Project Management unit. DoT has established a PMU, headed by a full-time Program
Director (PD), and consisting of personnel drawn from relevant line Departments and
market. The PMU is the nodal agency for overall management of all program activities
and will be responsible for: (i) project planning and budgeting; (ii) providing day-to-day

assistance, supervision and guidance for the PIUs and their consultants; (iii) reviewing
subprojects to satisfy ADB’s due diligence requirements and approving subproject
proposals submitted by PIU and line departments; (iv) bidding, evaluation and contract
award; (v) managing and disbursing funds; (vi) reviewing compliance with loan
covenants, contract specifications, work plans and quality control; (vii) consolidating and
submitting progress reports, finance and accounting/audit reports, and matters requiring
higher-level decision, to the SLEC and ADB. The PMU will be supported by a team of
consultants.
4) State Level steering committee chaired by Minister of Tourism and Chief Secretary
The members of the Tamil Nadu SLEC will be: Chief Secretary, (chair); Principal
Secretary/Secretary, Tourism and Culture; Secretary, Department of Finance; Secretary,
Planning and Special Initiatives; Secretary, Public Works Department; Secretary,
Highways and Minor Ports; Secretary Forests and Environment; Secretary, Housing and
Urban Development; Secretary, Municipal Administration, Water and Sanitation;
Secretary, Rural Development; Secretary Power; Secretary, Revenue Department;
Secretary, Department of Health and family Welfare; Secretary, Agriculture; Secretary,
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE), Commissioner, Department of
Archaeology; Secretary, Department of Transport; and Commissioner, Department of
Tourism.
5) Project Implementation Unit. The IA will have PIUs for the implementation and
monitoring of subprojects, comprising of personnel drawn from relevant line
Departments and outside of Government (market) and each headed by a Project
Manager. The PIUs will be responsible for: (i) prioritizing and preparing subproject
proposals; (ii) providing day-to- day assistance, supervision and guidance to the design
and supervision consultants; (iii) conducting detailed assessments and surveys including
public consultation and input from stakeholders; (iv) preparing detailed designs,
specifications, schedule of quantity, bidding documents, and related documentation; (v)
implementing civil works and related activities; (vi) reporting to PMU; (vii) preparing
regular progress reports for the SLEC, the executing agency and ADB through PMU;
and (viii) supervising construction, conducting quality control, approving progress
payments to contractors; and (ix) maintaining records and accounts on an up-to-date
basis and making these available to ADB, its missions, or auditors for inspection.

6) Project Management Consultants. The Project Management Consultants (PMC)

will be engaged to provide support to the PMU in overall planning, risk
management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects under the
Investment Program. The PMC will also assist the PMU and PIUs in meeting the
relevant requirements of ADB, Government of Tamil Nadu, and Government of India
for project implementation. The PMC will report to and work under the overall guidance
of the PMU. The scope of services of the PMCs will include but not necessarily be
limited to: (i) planning, reporting, and communication; (ii) establishment of
procedures and systems; (iii) review and preparation of plans, manuals and reports; (iv)
overall Investment Program management, monitoring and implementation of PPMS; and
(v) social, environmental, archaeological, occupational health and safety, community
participation and gender action compliance monitoring.
7) Design and Supervision Consultants. The DSCs will be engaged to provide all
necessary support to and coordination with the EA, IAs, PMU and any other consultants
engaged by the authorities to achieve the desired outcomes of the Investment Program.
The DSCs will report to and work under the overall guidance of the PIUs. The scope of
services of the DSCs will include but not necessarily be limited to: (i) surveys,
verification of feasibility studies and base maps; (ii) project planning and management
support to the PIU; (iii) finalization of design criteria, preparation of manuals, guidelines
and systems; (iv) preparation of detailed design and bid documents; (v) construction
management and contract administration; (vi) environmental, social, archaeological,
cultural heritage, community participation and gender action compliance
monitoring; and (vii) capacity building of the service providers for operational
sustainability.
The Implementation Strategy have been prepared with reference to available data and
however it would be revised depending on the contractors work programme and also since
the volume and nature of balance project work under Tranche - 1 and the new projects to be
identified under Tranche -2 is unknown and have not been finalized, the above mentioned
schedule is tentative and shall be revised at the later stage based on the award of contract or
commencement of work.

5.2.1 Safeguards Management

1) An Environmental Staff is to be deputized to the PMU, and responsible
for implementations of the environmental safeguard provisions.
2) Within the PMC team, a Safeguards Specialist provides overall direction

for management of environmental and social issues, and provides technical support to
the PMU including implementation of the environmental requirements, according to
ADB requirements, and assists in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures
associated with subprojects. The responsibilities of t he PMC Safeguards Specialist
– Environment include but not limited to:
• Review the updated IEE prepared by the DSCs for Project 2 after the
detailed designs, and guide the DSCs/PIUs to address observations from
ADB on the IEEs/EMPs;
• Ensure that the project design and specification adequately reflect the
IEEs/EMP;
• support PMU in ensuring conformance to the ADB Safeguards Policy Statement
(SPS) 2009 on environmental safeguards and the provisions of the EARF;
• Prepare IEEs and other safeguards reports for subsequent projects under the
Investment Program;
• Assist PMU in establishing grievance redress mechanism under the Investment
Program;
• Guide and monitor DSC safeguard specialists works on environmental
safeguards;
• Based on the project requirements, carry out site visits along with the PMU to
address issues if any, with respect to EMP implementation;
• Carry out capacity building of the PMU/PIU environmental safeguards
personnel;
• Assist PMU in review of the monthly monitoring reports from PIU of
EMP Implementation, and in preparation and submission of semi-annual
monitoring
Reports to ADB;
• Coordinate in obtaining of requisite clearances, permits, and approvals for the
project;

• Monitor construction activities to ensure in compliance with the IEE/EMP and

Advise DSCs/PIUs for compliance with statutory requirements;
• Review and approve the Contractor’s Implementation Plan for the
environmental measures as per IEE/EMP;
• Establish dialogue with affected communities and ensure that the environmental
concerns and suggestions are incorporated and implemented in the project;
• Review environmental performance of the project through an assessment of the
periodic environmental monitoring reports submitted by the DSC, and initiate
necessary follow-up actions;
• Provide support and assistance to government agencies and ADB to supervise
the implementation of the IEE/EMP during the construction as well as operation
stage of the project;
• Assist the PMU/PIUs in disclosure of the safeguards documents in accordance
with the EARF requirements
• Ensure IEEs/EMPs are reviewed and approved by ADB prior to contract award.
3) The Environmental Specialist of the DSC team will:

• Assist in preparing and update subproject IEEs in respect to
environmental management plans (EMPs) in compliance with the ADB
Safeguard Policy Statement, national- and state-level environmental policies,
rules, and regulations;
• Interact on a regular basis with the sector specialists of the DSC and integrate
environmentally sound practices into the detailed design of project components.
Include mitigation measures in designs where appropriate, and to specify other
measures in construction contracts;
• Assist the PIU in monitoring impacts and mitigation measures associated with
subprojects in accordance with the IEEs, EMPs, and/or environmental mitigation
action plan as well as any other environmental issues and take corrective actions
where needed;
• Assist in the review and approval of site specific environmental enhancement
/mitigation designs worked out by the Contractor to ensure compliance
with the IEE and EMP;
• Assist the PIU in preparing monthly and annual environmental compliance

reports for all works in accordance with the EMP for each of the subprojects and
the overall Project;
• Develop, organise and deliver environmental training programs and workshops
for the staff of the PIU and Contractors and in accordance to the Capacity
Building Program as specified in the IEE. Provide training to the PIU for
environmental management and monitoring during construction and operation;
• Advise PMU/PIU for compliance with statutory clearances;
• Develop good practice construction guidelines to assist the contractors in
implementing the provisions of IEE;
• Work with local NGOs to conduct environmental awareness events
which highlight conservation and benefits of eco-tourism principles; and
• Assist Environmental Specialist of the PMU to prepare good practice
dissemination notes based on the experience gained from site supervision.
4) Contractors will be required by their contracts to implement all specified
mitigation, monitoring, and reporting assigned to contractors as presented in
subproject IEE. Environmental monitoring will be undertaken by the PMU supported
by the PMC Environmental Specialist.
5) The project includes upfront and ongoing supervision and training assistance for
environmental monitoring reporting in project management structures. The effective
implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the building
up of capacity towards environmental management within the PMU supplemented
with the technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist as part of the DSC Consultants.
5.3 Environmental Management Plan
As per the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Environmental Assessment

Guidelines, the subproject components have been categorized as ‘B’ and an IEE
carried out. Towards addressal of the construction impacts, this Environmental
management plan (EMP) outlining the specific environmental measures to be
adhered to during implementation of the subproject has been prepared. This will
enable integration of environmental provisions / management measures in the
Contract Document.

Table – 7 – Environmental Management Plan
Activity /
Responsible
Sl.no Potential Mitigation Measures
agencies
Impacts
Pre-Construction Stage
All clearance required for Environmental aspects during construction shall be ULB / PIU / Concerned
1 Clearances ensured and made available before start of work. Departments & agency /
contractor
2 Tree Cutting • No trees will be felled for establishing these facilities. Trees will be saved by Contractor / PIU
changing the infrastructure component. Adequate protection to the trees to will be
ensured by providing tree guards (e.g. masonry tree guards, l ow level RCC
tree guards and c ircular iron tree guard with bars) as required.
• Compensatory plantation by w a y of re plantation of at least thrice the number of
trees cut should be carried out in the project area.
3 Utility i) Identify the common utilities to be affected such as: telephone cables, electric PIU / Concerned
Relocation cables, electric poles, water pipelines, public water taps, etc ii) Affected departments/DSC
utilities shall be relocated with prior approval of the concerned agencies before
construction starts.

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
4 Baseline Prior to commencement of construction activities, environmental monitoring will be Contractor / PIU / DSC
Data generation conducted through an approved agency towards generating baseline parameters.
Further, adequate measures shall be implemented as per EMP to check the Baseline
parameters of Air, Water, soil and Noise pollution. Base line parameters shall be
monitored and recorded and ensured conformance intermittently as per the monitoring
plan till the completion of the project.
5 Planning i) If necessitated during project construction phase, temporary diversion will be Contractor / PIU / DSC
of provided with the approval of the engineer. Detailed traffic control plans will be
temporary prepared and submitted to the engineers for approval, one week prior to
Traffic commencement of works.
arrangement ii) The traffic control plans shall contain details of temporary diversion, details of
arrangements for construction under traffic, details of traffic arrangement after
cessation of work each day, sign boards, safety measures for transport of
hazardous materials and arrangement of flagmen.
6 Disposal of Waste water generated if any will be contained, desilted, treated and disposed in Contractor/ PIU/DSC
treated Waste sewerage lines. Alternatively, the waste water will be sprinkled for dust

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
water suppression.
7 Storage of The contractor shall identify the site for temporary use of land for Contractor / PIU/DSC
materials construction sites /storage of construction materials, etc.
Construction Stage
1.1 Shifting of Ensure community consensus and minimum impact to common utilities like Concerned departments
common telephone cable, electric cables, electric poles, water taps and etc., Proper clearance is and PIU
utilities to be obtained from the concerned authorities before commencement of works.
1.2 Compensatory Attempts will be made by altering the locations of these facilities so that the issue of Contractor / PIU
plantation of tree felling does not arise. If inevitable, trees will be felled with prior permission and
trees compensatory plantation will be carried out as per the directives of the Forest
department.
1.3 Disposal of The contractor shall identify the sites for debris disposal prior to start of the Prospective
Construction earthworks; taking into account the following: Contractor / PIU / DSC
debris and (a) The dumping does not impact natural drainage courses
excavated (b) no endangered / rare flora is impacted by such dumping

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
materials. (c) Settlement area located at least
1.0 km away from the site.
(d) Should be located in non residential areas located in the downwind side
(e) located at least 100m from the designated forest land.
(f) Avoid disposal on productive land.
(g) Should be located with the consensus of the local community, in consultation with
the engineer and shall be approved by the highways department Minimize the
construction debris by balancing the cut and fill requirements.
(Preferably reused as filling or spread material and covered with a productive

layer of soil)
1.4 Planning for Before taking up of construction activity, a Traffic Control Plan shall be prepared if Contractor/ PIU/DSC
temporary necessary and implemented to the satisfaction of the Engineer
traffic Construction shall be taken in a phased m a n n e r . Temporary diversion will be
diversions provided with the approval of the engineer.
The arrangement for the temporary diversion of the road shall ensure to minimize

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
the environmental impacts, like loss of vegetation, productive lands etc., prior to the
finalization of diversion and detours.
Special consideration will be given to the preparation of the traffic control
plan for safety of pedestrians and workers at night. The contractor will ensure that
the diversion / detour is always maintained in running condition, particularly
during the monsoon to avoid disruption to traffic flow. He shall inform local
community of changes to traffic routes, conditions and pedestrians access
arrangements.
This plan will be periodically reviewed with respect to site conditions.
The temporary traffic detour will be kept free of dust by frequent application of
water.
1.5 Protection of The top productive soil to be scooped out is protected and reused over a piece of land Contractor
top soil for enhancing productivity.
1.6 Potential risk Adequate precautions should be taken while laying the sewer lines to avoid the contractor/PIU/DSC
of cross possibility of cross connection with water supply lines.
connection

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
1.7 Flooding in Low lying areas in the project site can get flooded during monsoon period; to prevent Contractor/ PIU/DSC
the low lying the situation proper drainage arrangements has to be planned and implemented
areas
1.8 Temporary Proper drainage arrangements to be made, to avoid the overflowing of existing drains Contractor / PIU/DSC
flooding due to due to excavation during the laying of sewer mains/pipe lines.
excavation.
1.9 Temporary i) Establish coordination with the concerned department to avoid or minimize the
water supply interruption of regular supply of drinking water to the residents. Contractor/ PIU
interruptions ii) Proper alternative arrangements to be planned when interruption of drinking water
supply to the nearby residents.
1.10 Use of modern Using of modern machinery such as JCBs, Backhoes etc, shall be used to minimize Contractor
machinery the construction period; it will also reduce the construction impacts to the nearby
residents.
1.11 Traffic i) Temporary traffic arrangements to be planned during construction. This plan shall be Contractor/ PIU/DSC
diversion periodically reviewed with respect to site condition and concerned departments.

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
1.12 Prevention of Prevention o f accidents involving humanbeings, animals or vehicles falling or Contractor/ PIU/DSC
accidents accidents due to open trenches during construction period. This needs to be ensured
with proper barricading, signage boards and lighting etc.
1.13 Barricading The construction site should be barricaded at all time till its completion with adequate Contractor/DSC/PIU
site marking, flags, reflectors etc. for safety of general traffic movement and pedestrians.
1.14 Dust i) All earth work will be protected in the manner acceptable to the engineer to Contractor/ PIU/DSC
Pollution near minimize generation of dust. Area under construction shall be intermittently
settlements sprinkled with water towards dust suppression.
ii) Construction material shall be kept covered or stored in such a manner so as to
avoid being airborne because of the wind flow.
iii) Trucks carrying construction material to be adequately covered to avoid the dust
pollution and to avoid the material spillage.
1.15 Protection of i) Noisy construction operations in residential and sensitive areas shall be carried out Contractor /DSC/ PIU
Residential / only between 6.00 am and 6.00 pm.
sensitive ii) Preventive maintenance of construction equipment and vehicles are to be carried

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
receptors. out to meet emission standards and to keep them with low noise.
iii) Provision of generators and concrete mixers with acoustic enclosures are to be
made at site.
iv) Sound barriers in inhabited areas shall be installed during the construction phase.
v) Adequate barricading / other measures to protect dust pollution near sensitive
receptors like schools and hospital to be ensured.
1.16 Vehicular i) Idling of temporary trucks or other equipment should not be permitted during Contractor /DSC/PIU
Noise periods of loading / unloading or when they are not in active use. This shall be
pollution at ensured especially near residential / commercial / sensitive areas.
residential / ii) Stationary construction equipment will be kept at least 500m away from sensitive
sensitive receptors.
receptors. iii) All possible and practical measures to control noise emissions during drilling shall
be employed. The project manager may direct to take adequate controls measures
depending on site conditions.
1.17 Noise from iv) Servicing of all construction vehicles and machinery will be carried out regularly Contractor / DSC/PIU
and during routine servicing operations, the effectiveness of exhaust silencers will

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
vehicles, be checked and if found defective will be replaced.
plants and v) Maintenance of vehicles, equipment and machinery shall be regular and up to
equipment the satisfaction of the Engineer to keep noise levels at the minimum as per the
PCB norms.
1.18 Storage of Site for storage of construction materials to be identified, without obstructing the traffic Contractor/PIU/DSC
construction and other common utilities.
materials
1.19 Labour Adequate potable water facilities, sanitation and drainage , in conformity with the
facilities Indian labour laws shall be ensured. Contractor / PIU/DSC
The contractor shall also guarantee the following:
i) The construction of temporary toilets to labours will commence only upon the written
approval of the Engineer.
ii) The Contractor shall make arrangements towards potable water is available for
drinking, cooking and washing.
iii) Supply of sufficient quantity of potable water as per BIS in every workplace site at

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
suitable and easily accessible places and regular maintenance of such facilities.
iv) The sewer lines for the sanitary complex shall be designed, built and operated in
such a fashion that no health hazards occurs and no pollution to the air, ground
water or adjacent water courses take place; ensure adequate water supply to all
toilets and urinals.
1.20 Waste i) The contractor shall provide garbage bins in the work site and ensure that Contractor/DSC/PIU
Disposal these are regularly emptied and disposed off in a hygienic manner as per the
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the Engineer.
1.21 Pollution from i) The contractor shall ensure that all construction vehicle parking location, Contractor/DSC/PIU
fuel and fuel / lubricants storage sites; vehicle, machinery and equipment maintenance and
lubricants refuelling sites shall be located away from rivers, irrigation canal/ponds and
water bodies.
ii) Contractor shall ensure that all vehicle / machinery and equipment operation,
maintenance and refuelling will be carried out in such a fashion that spillage of
fuels and lubricants does not contaminate the ground.
iii) Contractor shall arrange for collection, storing and disposal of oily wastes to the

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
pre- identified disposal sites (list to be submitted to Engineer) and approved by
the Engineer. All spill and collected petroleum products will be disposed off in
accordance with MoEF and state PCB guidelines.
iv) Engineer will certify that all arrangements comply with the guidelines of PCB/
MoEF or any other relevant laws.
1.22 Pollution from The Contractor shall take all precautionary measures to prevent the wastewater Contractor / DSC/PIU
Construction generated during construction from entering into streams, water bodies or the
irrigation system. All waste arising from the project is to be disposed off in the
Wastes
manner that is acceptable by the engineer.
The engineer shall certify that all liquid wastes disposed off from the sites meet the
discharge standard.
1.23 Risk from The contractor shall take all required precautions to prevent danger from
Electrical electrical equipment and ensure that - Contractor/DSC/PIU
Equipment(s) i) No material will be so stacked or placed as to cause danger or inconvenience to
any person or the public.
ii) All necessary fencing and lights will be provided to protect the public in

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
construction zones. All machines to be used in the construction will conform to
the relevant Indian Standards (BIS) codes, will be free from patent defect, will
be kept in good working order, will be regularly inspected and properly
maintained as per BIS provision and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
1.24 Safety i) Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the accidents and from the
aspects machineries. All machines used shall conform to the relevant Indian standards Contractor/DSC/PIU
Code and shall be regularly monitored by the Project Manager.
ii) Where loose soil is met with, shoring and strutting as per standard shall be
provided to avoid collapse of soil.
iii) Protective footwear and protective goggles shall be provided to all workers
employed on mixing of materials like cement, concrete etc.
iii) Welder’s protective eye-shields shall be provided to workers who are engaged in
welding works.
iv) Earplugs shall be provided to workers exposed to loud noise and workers working
in crushing, compaction, or concrete mixing operation.
v) The contractor shall supply all necessary safety appliances such as safety goggles,

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
helmets, safety belts, ear plugs, mask etc to workers and staff.
The contractor shall comply with all the precautions as required for ensuring the
safety of the workmen as per the International Labour Organization(ILO)
Convention No. 62 as far as those are applicable to this contract.
The contractor will make sure that during the construction work all relevant
provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 and the Building and other C o n s t r u c t i o n
Workers ( regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act, 1996 are
adhered to. The contractor shall not employ any person below the age of 14 years for
any work and no woman will be employed on the work of painting with products
containing lead in any form.
1.25 First Aid The contractor shall arrange for: Contractor/DSC/PIU
i) A readily available first aid unit including an adequate supply of sterilized dressing
materials and appliances as per the Factories Rules in every work zone
ii) Availability of suitable transport at all times to take injured or sick person(s) to the
nearest hospital for treatment.

Activity /
Responsible
agencies
Impacts
1.26 Chance found The contractor will take reasonable precaution to prevent his workmen or any Contractor/DSC/PIU
Flora and other persons from removing and damaging any flora (plant/vegetation) and
fauna (animal) including fishing in any water body and hunting of any animal.
Fauna
If any, upon discovery thereof acquaint the Engineer and carry out the Engineer's
instructions for dealing with the same.
The Engineer will report to the nearest
forest office (range office or divisional office) and will take appropriate steps/
measures, if required in consultation with the forest officials.
1.27 Environmental The PMU/PIU with the help of DSC shall undertake seasonal monitoring of air, PMU/PIU/DSC
Monitoring water, noise and soil quality through an approved professional environmental
monitoring agency. The parameter to be monitored, frequency and duration of
monitoring plan shall be accordingly decided as per the norms of PCB.

5.4 Environmental Monitoring Plan
Environmental monitoring will be done during construction at three levels; namely

monitoring development of project performance indicators by the DSC Environmental
Specialist, monitoring (by DSC and PMC) over the implementation of mitigation
measures done by the Contractor and overall regulatory monitoring of the
environmental issues by the PMU Environmental Specialist. The proposed monitoring
of all relevant environmental parameters, with a description of the sampling stations,
frequency of monitoring, applicable standards and responsible agencies are presented.
The environmental monitoring plan for the project is presented in Table 8.

Table 8: Environmental Monitoring Plan

Project
Attribute Parameter Special Guidance Standards Frequency Duration Location Implementation
Stage
Air Three
Use method specified by Along the
Construction (prevention seasons
CPCB for analysis. road
SO2, NOx, and Control per year
Environmental 24 hours
Air PM10, of Not Applicable
monitoring shall be Three Sampling
PM2.5, CO Pollution) Along the
Operation1 conducted by NABL seasons for
Rules, road
aggregated laboratory. one year
CPCB, 2009
Equivalent noise levels Three
Along the
Construction using an integrated seasons
road
noise level meter kept at per year Leq in
Noise levels a distance of 15 from MoEF dB(A) of
Noise on dB (A) edge of pavement Noise day time Not Applicable
Three
scale Equivalent noise levels Rules, 2000 and night Along the
Operation seasons for
using an integrated time road
one year
noise level meter kept at
a distance of 15 from
1
Parameters to be monitored for Operation stage is same as Construction stage

Project
Stage
edge of pavement.
Environmental
monitoring shall be
conducted by NABL
aggregated laboratory.
All essential
characteristi
Grab sample collected
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Apart from the above mentioned monitoring requirements, any major accidents
/spillage during bulk transport of hazardous materials. Depending on the type of
spillages / accidents the parameters to be monitored will be decided by the engineer
and should be carried out by the contractor through approved monitoring agencies
and supervised by the Implementing agency at their own cost.
Formats for reporting:
Formats for reporting / monitoring the progress / parameters achieved will be
finalized in consultation with the successful bidder.
However, the suggested monitoring report format is in Appendix 4
Environmental Compliance Report:
The contractor should deploy Environmental and Social Safeguard (ESS)
Manager to have uninterrupted communication with the DSC’s Environmental
specialist.
The contractor shall submit a monthly progress report as per the reporting
format approved by the engineer, on the status of the implementation of the
EMP, and get it duly approved by the engineer for its compliance and for
proceeding with the work.
The monthly report should necessarily address the EMP clauses vs. the status
of the compliances, deviations if any future course of actions with photographic
evidences.
5.5 Capacity Building
5.5.1 Target Audience
The Environmental Specialist of the DSC will provide the basic training required
for environmental awareness followed by specific aspects of infrastructure
improvement projects along with Environmental implications for projects located
within / in the vicinity of natural and cultural heritage sites. Specific modules
customized for the available skill set will be devised after assessing the capabilities
of the members of the Training Programme and the requirements of the project. The
entire training would cover basic principles of environmental assessment and
management; mitigation plans and programmes, implementation techniques,
monitoring methods and tools. The proposed training program along with the
frequency of sessions is presented in Table 9

Table 9: Training Modules for Environmental Management
Form of Duration / Training Conducting

Programme Description Participants
Training Location Agency
A. Pre-Construction Stage
Introduction to Environment: Basic
Tourism / Forest / Roads /
Concept of Environmental
Culture Department
Regulations, Guidelines, EIA
Sensitization Officials, Project Director Lectures cum ½ Working Environmental
notification, process and methodology interaction &
Workshop (PD) and Environmental Workshop Day Specialist of the DSC
for IEE, EMPs and their use and
Specialist (ES) of the
Statutory requirements as per
PMU/PIU & PMC
Government of India and ADB.
Session I
Introduction to Environment: Basic
Concept of Environment Safeguards
Regulations and Statutory PMU/PIU (including the
requirements as per Govt. of India and ES), PMC and Engineering 1 Working Safeguards Specialist
Module I Lecture
ADB guidelines on cultural resources, staff of the implementing Day of the DSC
Environmental considerations in Agencies
planning, design and implementing
projects.

Environmental components impacted

in constructions and operation stages
Activities causing pollution during
Construction and Operation stages
Environmental Management PMU/PIU/PMC (including
¼ Working Safeguards Specialist
Module II Environmental Provisions the ES) and Engineering Workshop
Day of the DSC.
Implementation Arrangements staff of Tourism Dept.
Methodology of Assessment Good
Engineering Practices to be integrated
into Contract Documents.
Implementation of EMPs:
Basic features of an EMP, Planning,

Safeguards Specialist
designing and execution of
Lecture / of the PMC with
environmental mitigation and PMU/PIU (including the
Interactive 2 Working support from the
Module III enhancement measures, monitoring ES) Engineering staff of
sessions and Days conservation
and evaluation of environmental Tourism Dept.
site visits specialist of the
conditions – during construction and
PMC.
operation

Improved co-ordination with other

Departments: Statutory permissions – PMU/PIU (including the Lecture /
1 Working Safeguards Specialist
Module IV Procedural requirements co-operation ES) Engineering staff of Interactive
Day of the DSC.
and coordination with other Tourism Dept. & PMC sessions
Departments.
Environmental principles of eco- Lecture /
Local community groups, ½ Working Institutes as the Wild
Module V tourism and training and awareness Interactive
NGOs Day Life Institute of India
building sessions
B. Construction Stage
Session II
Role during Construction Roles and
Responsibilities of Officials / Engineers and Staff of Line
Contractors / Consultants towards Lecture /
Departments of the Govt. of ½ Working Safeguards Specialist
Module VI protection of Environment Interactive
Tamil Nadu and PMU/PIU Day of the DSC
Implementation Arrangements sessions
(including the ES)
Monitoring Mechanisms
Session III
Identification of birds species in Pong Staff of Forest Site visits, Institutes as
5-7 working
Module VI Wetland, habits of species, biology, Department, Youth in the Interactive the Wild Life
days
ecology of important species, basic villages, periphery of the sessions Institute of India

knowledge of reptiles of amphibians Wetland, and other NGOs

and fauna in the District.
identification of plants, including
medicinal plants orientation on
wetland ecology, monitoring methods,
use of instruments as binoculars,
digital camera, GPS, etc.
Skill up gradation on eco-tourism and
Tourism Department,
nature guides dealing with tourists Youth in the villages, Site visits,
5-7 Working and Institutes as the
Module VII interpretational skills, micro planning, periphery and other NGOs Interactive
Days Wild Life Institute of
natural resources, management of self- in the District sessions
India.
help groups, etc.
Monitoring Environmental
Performance during Construction:
Air, Water, Soil and Noise, tree
survival Monitoring requirement and Lectures, Safeguards Specialist
PIU/ PMC/NGOs and
techniques, Evaluation and Review of Workshop and 4 – 5 Working of the DSC – During
Module VIII community representatives
results, Performance indicators and site visits Days initial stage of
their applicability, possible corrective Construction
actions, reporting requirements and

mechanisms

5.5.2 Environmental Awareness Building

• Distribution of Pamphlets, Posters, Brochures etc.,
Building an Environmental Awareness by elaborating the Do’s and Don’ts in the
form of Posters, Pamphlets etc sub project specific in selected locations. For
example sub project wise do’s and don’ts is as follows
Sanitary Complex
S. No Do’s Don’ts
1. Periodical Cleaning should be done Improper Cleaning to be avoided
Periodical cleaning of septic tank to be
2. Septic Tank should not be kept open
done without any spillage or leakage
Sufficient Water supply to be ensured No plastic waste and other wastes to
3.
for flushing and floor cleaning be dumped into the water closet
Emergency Contact Numbers to be
No driving or parking over any part
4. displayed nearby (Hospital, red cross,
of the septic system.
Child welfare etc)
Proper flushing of Water Closets to be
5.
ensured
Appropriate Cleaning materials to be
6.
used for cleaning
Deep Earth Bins

S. No Do’s Don’ts
Periodical Empting / Maintenance It should not be placed in the traffic
1.
should be done before spillage zone
Bins should be placed along the road
It should not be placed in the
2. side such that no disturbance for
vehicle’s traffic zone
public to be ensured
Bins to be covered properly to avoid Placement of bins at the road’s
3.
bad odour into the environment junction points to be avoided

5.6 Environmental Budget
As part of good engineering practices in the project, there have been several
measures as erosion prevention, rehabilitation of borrow areas, safety, signage, provision
of temporary drains, etc., the costs for which will be included in the design costs of
specific subprojects. Therefore, these items of costs have not been included in the IEE
budget. Only those items not covered under budgets for construction and RP are
costed in the IEE budget. The IEE costs include mitigation, monitoring and capacity
building costs.
Table: 10 Environmental Budgets
Item Quantity Unit Cost (US $) Sub-total Cost (US $) Source of Funds
Environmental
Monitoring
(a) Design stage

to establish
baseline Lump sum $2,000 (Per $7000 DSC cost
component)
environmental
data
$5,000 (Per Construction

(b) Construction component) -
phase contractor’s costs
- - Implementing
(c) O&M
Agencies cost
(d) Capacity
Building $25,000 $25,000 PMC/DSC cost
Expenses
5.7 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting
1) The PMU will monitor and measure the progress of EMP implementation.
The monitoring activities will be corresponding with the project’s risks and impacts
and will be identified in the EIAs/IEEs for the subprojects. In addition to
recording information of the work, deviation of work components from original
scope, the PMU and PIU will undertake site inspections and document review to
verify compliance with the EMP and progress toward the final outcome.

2)
3) DSC will submit monthly monitoring and implementation reports to PIU, who will
take follow-up actions, if necessary. PIU will submit the quarterly monitoring and
implementation reports to PMU who will then submit to the PD. The PMU will
submit semi-annual monitoring reports to ADB. The suggested monitoring report
format is in Appendix 4. Project budgets will reflect the costs of monitoring and
reporting requirements. For subprojects likely to have significant adverse
environmental impacts during operation, reporting will continue at the minimum on
an annual basis. Monitoring reports will be posted in a location accessible to the
public.

6.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

6.1 Process for Consultation followed
Along with town panchayat officials, discussions/consultations were held with the local
people, shop owners, Auto-Rickshaw owners, residents, tourist on the pros and cons of
the sub-projects implementation on July 2014 and their views have been integrated in the
EMP.
6.2 Plan for Continued Public Participation
1) To ensure continued public participation, provisions to ensure regular and continued

stakeholder participation, at all stages during the project design and
implementation is proposed. A grievance redressal cell will be set up within the
PIU to register grievances of the people regarding technical, social and
environmental aspects. This participatory process will ensure that all views of the
people are adequately reviewed and suitably incorporated in the design and
implementation process. Further, to ensure an effective disclosure of the project
proposals to the stakeholders and the communities in the vicinity of the subproject
locations, an extensive project awareness campaigns will be carried out.
2) The implementing agency will submit to ADB the following documents for
disclosure on ADB’s website: (i) the final IEE; (ii) a new or updated IEE and
corrective action plan prepared during project implementation, if any; and (iii) the
environmental monitoring reports.
3) For the benefit of the community the Summary IEE will be translated in the
local language (Tamil) and made available at: (i) Office of the PMU; and, (ii) Office
of the District Collectors at the Nagapattinam district. These copies will be made
available free of cost to any person seeking information on the same. Hard copies
of the IEE will be available in the PMU/PIU as well as the district library at
Nagapattinam, and accessible to citizens as a means to disclose the document and at
the same time creating wider public awareness. On demand, the person seeking
information can obtain a hard copy of the complete IEE document at the cost of
photocopy from the office of the PMU/PIU, on a written request and payment for the
same to the Project Director. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in

the official website of the Tourism Department and the website of ADB after
approval of the documents by Government and ADB. The PMU will issue
notification on the disclosure mechanism in local newspapers, ahead of the initiation
of implementation of the project, providing information on the project, as well as the
start dates, etc. The notice will be issued by the PMU in local newspapers one month
ahead of the implementation works. This will create awareness of the project
implementation among the public. Posters designed to mass campaign the basic
tenets of the IEE will be distributed to libraries in different localities that will be
generating mass awareness.

Table 11 - Consultations with Local Community
Sl. No. Place Name of the Participants Existing conditions and Findings from Participants Photographs
1 Ichuladi street 1. Sivakmar ,JA, (944579648); • The site is located in the residential area.
2. Mariappan, Kumar(Resident) • Power and water supply does exist.
• The sanitary complex will be utilized by the local populace
(about 200 people) as well as floating populace.
2 New bus stand 3. Mrs.Dhanalaxmi(Housewife) • The site is located in the bus stand area where sanitary
complex facility is highly required
• Power and water supply does exist.
• The sanitary complex will be utilized by the vendors and
travellers.
3 Erukattan 4. Mrs.Amina(Housewife) • The site is located in the residential area.

cherry 5. Mr.murukayan(Localite) • Power and water supply does exist.
• Borewell need to be dug as source of water.
• The site is being used as timber depot.
• Developing the sanitary complex will be beneficial to local
people as well as floating populace.
• Further, discussion held with the Town Panchayat staff. The sites have been selected in populated areas where toilet facility is being necessitated by local
populace.
• It was opined and agreed upon that most of the proposed locations being on prime locations, the Town Panchayat will take up aesthetic enhancement

measures plant planting Shrubs/Trees around the complexes.

• Regular cleaning will be ensured by engaging Self Help Groups which was the biggest demand of the public.
• Waste yard and Compost yard is in place and operational. Waste is being collected daily through trucks, vans; disposed, segregated and composted

6.3 Grievance Redress Mechanism
1) The EA will establish a mechanism to receive and facilitate resolution of

affected peoples’ concerns, complaints, and grievances about the Project’s
environmental performance. The project-specific grievance redress mechanism
(GRM) is not intended to bypass the government’s own redress process; rather it is
intended to address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, making it
readily accessible to all segments of the affected people and is scaled to the risks and
impacts of the Project.
2) The PMU and PIUs will make the public aware of the GRM through public
awareness campaigns. Grievances can be filed in writing using the Complaint
Register and Complaint Forms (Appendix 5) or by phone with any member of the
PMU or PIU. The contact phone number of the PIUs and the PMU will serve as a
hotline for complaints and will be publicized through the media and placed on
notice boards outside their offices and at construction sites. The safeguard
documents made available to the public in an accessible version will include
information on the GRM and will be widely disseminated throughout the corridor
by the safeguards officers in the PMU and PIUs with support from the NGO
engaged to implement the Community Awareness Program.
3) The PIUs will convene Grievance Redress Committees (GRC) within one week of
the voiced grievance at the project level consisting of members of local government,
NGOs, project staff, and representatives of the affected people. Decisions on the
grievance are to be made within 15 days voiced grievances. If the grievance cannot
be solved, the PMU is notified to further advice on the situation with higher
government and legal bodies.
4) The GRC will ensure rights of vulnerable and poor are included. The
grievance mechanism will be scaled to the risks and adverse impacts of the Project. It
will address affected people's concerns and complaints promptly, using an
understandable and transparent process that is gender responsive, culturally
appropriate, and readily accessible to all segments of the affected people at no costs
and without retribution. The mechanism developed will be in a manner that it shall
not impede access to the existing judicial or administrative remedies. The affected

people will be appropriately informed about the mechanism.

5) The PMU officers will be responsible for processing and placing all papers before the
GRC, maintaining database of complaints, recording decisions, issuing minutes of
the meetings and monitoring to see that formal orders are issued and the decisions
carried out. All costs involved in resolving the complaints (meetings, consultations,
communication and reporting / information dissemination) will be borne by the
PMU.
6) The safeguard monitoring reports will include the following aspects pertaining to
progress on grievances:
(i) Number of cases registered with the GRC, level of jurisdiction (first, second
and third tiers), number of hearings held, decisions made, and the status of
pending Cases; and
(ii) Lists of cases in process and already decided upon may be prepared with details
such as Name, ID with unique serial number, date of notice, date of application,
Date of hearing, decisions, remarks, actions taken to resolve issues, and status of
Grievance (i.e., open, closed, pending).

7.0 FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The proposed subproject components involve various interventions in the

Tharangambadi Town Panchayat area, a major tourist destination in Tamil Nadu.
The selection of components in line with the subproject selection criteria laid down
by ADB, and the recommendations of the CPHEEO Sewerage Manual avoids any
significant encroachment / direct impact on tourist attractions and the livelihood of
the people in the area. Further, the siting of the components has been based on
appropriate considerations to minimize environmental impacts. The subproject will
conform to all Government of India/Tamil Nadu and ADB regulations, policies, and
standards including all necessary government permits and clearances.
2. The significance of the environmental impacts will be primarily due to the

construction related activities. The resultant potential impacts from these
proposals can be offset through provision of proven mitigation measures
during the design and adoption of good engineering practices during
construction and implementation. Further, the provision of environmental
infrastructure, including access to sanitation and waste management facilities
within the tourist areas, will enhance the environmental conditions and minimize
the pollution related aesthetic quality near the tourist areas and the other
destinations.
3. The specific management measures laid down in the IEE will effectively address
any adverse environmental impacts due to the subproject. The effective
implementation of the measures proposed will be ensured through the capacity
building for environmental management within the PMU supplemented with the
technical expertise of a Safeguards Specialist of the DSC. Further, the
environmental monitoring plans provide adequate opportunities towards course
correction to address any residual impacts during construction or operation stages.

8.0 CONCLUSIONS
1) The IEE carried out for the subproject show that the proposed sub-components will
result in net environmental benefits, and that any adverse environmental impact can
be addressed through proper location, planning, and design of the proposed
subproject; control of construction activity and mitigation measures. The EMP
provides for mitigation of all identified impacts and the contract clauses for the
environmental provisions will be part of the civil works contracts. Further, the
proposed subproject elements have been consulted with the stakeholders and no
significant issues requiring redressal in terms of environmental safeguards exist.
2) Based on the findings of the IEE, the classification of the subproject as Category “B”
is confirmed, and no further special study or detailed EIA needs to be undertaken to
comply with ADB SPS (2009).

APPENDIX 1
CONTRACT CLAUSES TO BE INTEGRATED INTO BID

DOCUMENTS
1.0 Construction of Sanitary Complex
1.0.1 Movement / Circulation Plan during Construction
• For all construction activities in active tourist destinations, the Contractor will
prior to initiation of construction activities, prepare and get approved by the
Engineer, a construction plan including the staging, sequencing of construction
activities, circulation plans to ensure smooth movement to pilgrims and tourists,
including provision of alternative routes, etc. The plans will be disseminated at
key entry points to these tourist locations.
1.0.2 Quarry and Borrowing
• Considering the quantum of activities, it is envisaged that no borrow areas and

quarry sites will be opened. Raw materials will be procured from licensed
quarry owners. Similarly, no crusher sites will be opened by the contractor.
Also, No borrow area shall be made available by the Employer for this work.
The arrangement for the source of supply of the material for the civil works shall
be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
1.0.3 Debris Disposal
• Dismantled material shall be stacked, collected and disposed at suitable

locations so that no such pollution arises out of this. Those shall be neatly piled
at points designated by the Engineer with all lifts and leads. Materials, which
can be used or auctioned, shall be stored in neat piles at locations designated by
Engineer with all lifts and leads.
• The contractor will identify potential sites for disposal of hazardous construction
debris and general construction wastes prior to start of construction and
dismantling operations. The contractor will obtain approval on identified sites
from the Engineer of Supervision Consultant and disposal will be only after
consent letter from the Engineer.

1.0.4 Precautions for Protection of Environmental Resources
• The Contractor will ensure that construction activities do not result in any
contamination of land or water by polluting substances.
• Unless otherwise provided in the specifications, the Contractor will ensure that
no trees or shrubs or waterside vegetation are felled or harmed except those
required to be cleared for execution of the works. The Contractor will protect
trees and vegetation from damage to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
• The Contractor will not use or permit the use of wood as a fuel for the execution
of any part of the works and to the extent practicable, will ensure that fuels other
than wood are used for cooking and heating in all camps and living
accommodations. Any wood so used must be harvested legally, and the
Contractor will provide the Engineer with copies of the relevant permits, if
required.
• The Contractor will take all precautions necessary to ensure that vegetation
existing adjacent to the project site is not affected by fires arising from the
execution of the contract. Should a fire occur in the natural vegetation or
plantation adjacent to the project site for any reason, the Contractor will
immediately suppress it. Areas of forest, shrub, or plantation damaged by fire
considered by the Engineer to have been initiated by the Contractor’s staff or
labourers will be replanted or otherwise restored.
• The Contractor will confine operations to the dry season, use silt traps and
dispose spoils in locations approved by the Engineer that will not promote
instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation and water
supply. Disposal near wetlands, protected areas, and other areas that will
inconvenience or deprive local residents of their livelihood will not be allowed.
Acidic and saline spoils will not be spread into agricultural land.
• The Contractor will consult with local residents and local government before
locating project offices, sheds, and construction plant.
• The Contractor will maintain ecological balance by preventing felling of trees,

water pollution and defacing of natural landscape.
• In the conduct of cleaning activities and operation of equipment, the Contractor

will utilize such practicable methods and devices as are reasonably available to
control, prevent and otherwise minimize air/noise pollution.
1.0.5 Noise And Air Pollution
• The Contractor will monitor the environmental parameters periodically as

specified in the monitoring plan and report to the Engineer.
• The Contractor will indemnify and keep indemnified the Employer from and
against any liability for damages on account of noise or other disturbance
created while carrying out the work, and from and against all claims, demands,
proceedings, damages, costs, charges, and expenses, whatsoever, in regard or
in relation to such liability.
1.0.6 Quality Assurance Plan / Manual
• Post the signing of the contract and prior to commencement of civil works, the
contractor shall produce the Quality Assurance Plan covering the following
items:
(i) Names, roles, responsibilities of the key Personnel of the Contractor’s staff
responsible for overseeing each major activity;
(ii) Methodology and work plan for each subproject
1.0.7 Utilities Diversion
• For the utilities diversion and restoration, the lines Departments are to be
consulted for planning and temporary diversion and final restoration
1.0.8 Avoidance of Interference
• The Contractor shall not interfere unnecessarily or improperly with the

convenience of the public, or the access to and use and occupation of all roads
and footpaths, irrespective of whether they are public or in the possession of the
Employer or of others.
• The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against and
from all damages, losses and expenses (including legal fees and expenses)
resulting from any such unnecessary or improper interference.
• The Contractor shall be deemed to have been satisfied as to the suitability and
availability of access routes to the Site. The Contractor shall use reasonable

efforts to prevent any road or bridge from being damaged by the Contractor’s
traffic or by the Contractor’s Personnel. These efforts shall include the proper
use of appropriate vehicles and routes. Except as otherwise stated in these
Conditions:
• The Contractor shall (as between the Parties) be responsible for any
maintenance which may be required for his use of access routes;
• The Contractor shall provide all necessary signs or directions along access
routes, and shall obtain any permission which may be required from the relevant
authorities for his use of routes, signs and directions; All fossils, coins, articles
of value or antiquity, and structures and other remains or items of geological or
archaeological interest found on the Site shall be placed under the care and
authority of the Employer.
• The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions to prevent Contractor’s

Personnel or other persons from removing or damaging any of these findings.
The Contractor shall, upon discovery of any such finding, promptly give notice
to the Engineer, who shall issue instructions for dealing with it.
2.0 Provision of Deep Earth Bins
• The exact location of the Deep Earth Bins shall be confirmed with Project
Implementation Unit (PIU) and local municipal body
• Appropriate Stock yard to be arranged by the contractor for storage of the

materials
3.0 Provision of Street Lighting

3.0.1 Traffic Management
• Two weeks prior to undertake any work which would involve any types of
obstruction to traffic and public utilities, the Contractor shall submit, for the
Engineer’s approval, a Traffic Control Plan and utility restoration plan; and the
plan shall include:
(i) Drawings for any temporary diversions and utilities management plan;
Details of the traffic management measures to be used .These shall include
the traffic arrangements proposed to be in place after the cessation of work
each day.

(ii) The Traffic Control Plan shall conform to the typical arrangements being
practiced and as otherwise directed by the Engineer.
(iii) Special Consideration shall be given in the preparation of the Traffic
Control/Utility diversion Plan to the safety of pedestrians and workers and
delineation of the roadway at night.
(iv) The Engineer’s approval of the Traffic Control Plan/utility diversion plan,
including any temporary Diversions, shall be obtained by the Contractor
before any work is commenced.
(v) The Contractor shall appoint a Safety Officer who shall have day to-day
responsibility for implementing and maintaining all safety measures
towards the above.
(vi) The entire Contractor's staff shall wear high-visibility orange or yellow
jackets or waistcoats while at the construction site and Persistent breaches
of the safety provisions by the Contractor and his employees shall
constitute a sufficient cause for action. At night the construction sites are
to be illuminated and STOP / GO Slow signs shall be illuminated.
(vii) Warning and informatory signs shall be erected on all approaches to the
works site in accordance with the prevailing adopted measures and the
Traffic Control Plan, or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. At all
times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for
vehicles, pedestrians and livestock to and from side roads and property
accesses connecting to the roadway. Work which affects the use of side
roads and existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing
adequate provisions to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
(viii) All signs, lights, barricades and other traffic control devices, as well as the
riding surface of diversions, shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition
and The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing or repairing all signs,
lights, barricades, and other traffic control devices that are lost, stolen,
damaged or defaced. Any temporary roadway shall be kept free of dust by
frequent applications of water if necessary.

(ix) The sole responsibility for the safety and adequacy of the methods adopted
by the Contractor shall rest on the Contractor irrespective of any approval
given by the Engineer.
3.0.2 Utilities Diversion
• For the utilities diversion and restoration, the lines Departments are to be
consulted for planning and temporary diversion and final restoration
4.0 Installation of Signage’s

4.0.1 Traffic Management
• Two weeks prior to undertake any work which would involve any types of
obstruction to traffic and public utilities, the Contractor shall submit, for the
Engineer’s approval, a Traffic Control Plan and utility restoration plan; and the
plan shall include:
(i) Drawings for any temporary diversions and utilities management plan;
Details of the traffic management measures to be used. These shall include
the traffic arrangements proposed to be in place after the cessation of work
each day.
(ii) The Traffic Control Plan shall conform to the typical arrangements being
practiced and as otherwise directed by the Engineer.
(iii) Special Consideration shall be given in the preparation of the Traffic
Control/Utility diversion Plan to the safety of pedestrians and workers and
delineation of the roadway at night.
(iv) The Engineer’s approval of the Traffic Control Plan/utility diversion plan,
including any temporary Diversions, shall be obtained by the Contractor
before any work is commenced.
(v) The Contractor shall appoint a Safety Officer who shall have day to-day
responsibility for implementing and maintaining all safety measures
towards the above
(vi) The entire Contractor's staff shall wear high-visibility orange or yellow
jackets or waistcoats while at the construction site and Persistent breaches
of the safety provisions by the Contractor and his employees shall

constitute a sufficient cause for action. At night the construction sites are
to be illuminated and STOP / GO Slow signs shall be illuminated.
(vii) Warning and informatory signs shall be erected on all approaches to the
works site in accordance with the prevailing adopted measures and the
Traffic Control Plan, or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. At all
times, the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient passage for
vehicles, pedestrians and livestock to and from side roads and property
accesses connecting to the roadway. Work which affects the use of side
roads and existing accesses shall not be undertaken without providing
adequate provisions to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
(viii) All signs, lights, barricades and other traffic control devices, as well as the
riding surface of diversions, shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition
and The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing or repairing all signs,
lights, barricades, and other traffic control devices that are lost, stolen,
damaged or defaced. Any temporary roadway shall be kept free of dust by
frequent applications of water if necessary.
(ix) The sole responsibility for the safety and adequacy of the methods adopted
by the Contractor shall rest on the Contractor irrespective of any approval
given by the Engineer.
5.0 Provision of Street Furniture’s
• The exact location of the Street Furniture’s shall be confirmed with Project
Implementation Unit (PIU) and local municipal body
• Appropriate Stock yard to be arranged by the contractor for storage of the

materials
6.0 Improvements to Dansborg Fort
• Conservation & Restoration of Dansborg Fort,
• Renovation works at Museum,
• Provision of Tourist Infrastructure and landscape & Horticulture works and
• All other Tourism and general infrastructure requirements within the Fort
Precincts.

7.0 General
The Contractor will be responsible for implementation of environmental
provisions outlined in the EMP, in addition to adhering to all environmental
provisions in the applicable specifications for the works will be adhered to as
part of good engineering practices.
The contractor might be using DG sets for which the permission will be
required under Air act 1981.
No fuel storage takes place in this project and for construction purposes, the
fuel shall be procured from the existing petrol bunks
For labour accommodation, no labour camp will be established and for
accommodation of labours nearby construction sites, rented houses will be
engaged by the contractor. Further, labour licence from the District Labour
commissioner shall be provided by the contractor.
All works undertaken towards protection of environmental resources as part of
the EMP and as part of good engineering practices while adhering to relevant
specifications will be deemed to be incidental to works being carried out and no
separate payment will be made unless otherwise specified explicitly. The
costs towards environmental management as per EMP unless otherwise
provided as a separate head, will be deemed to be part of the BOQ of the
project. The scope of works of the contractor towards the implementation of the
environmental provisions will be as follows:
• Abide by all existing Environmental regulations and requirements of the

Government of India , during implementation,
• Compliance with all mitigation measures and monitoring requirements set

out in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
• Submission of a method statement detailing how the subproject

EMP will be complied with. This will include methods and schedule of
monitoring.
• Monitoring of project environmental performance and periodic submission

of monitoring reports.
• Compliance of all safety rules at work, and Provision of adequate health and

safety measures such as water, food, sanitation, personal protective

equipment, workers insurance, and medical facilities.
The detailed provisions for specific environmental issues will be as outlined
in the EMP table on impacts and mitigation measures.
Occupational Health And Safety During Construction
• The Contractor will, in accordance with the safety and health provisions
specified in the EMP, provide workers with a safe and healthy working
environment, in the work areas, through application of preventive and
protective measures consistent with international good practice, as reflected in
internationally recognized standards such as the World Bank Group’s
Environment, Health and Safety Guidelines. The borrower/client will take
steps to prevent accidents, injury, and disease arising from, associated with, or
occurring during the course of work by
Providing preventive and protective measures, including
modification, substitution, or elimination of hazardous conditions or
substances; Providing appropriate equipment to minimize risks and
requiring and enforcing its use;
Training workers and providing them with appropriate
incentives to use and comply with health and safety procedures
and protective equipment;
Documenting and reporting occupational accidents, diseases, and
incidents; and
Having emergency prevention, preparedness, and response
arrangements in place.
• Goggles and gas masks shall be worn at the time of dismantling. Leather
gloves shall be worn by the workers. Screens made of G.I. Sheets shall be
placed wherever necessary to prevent the flying pieces from injuring the
workers.
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable safety regulations by
taking care for the safety of all persons entitled to be on the Site, Use

reasonable efforts to keep the Site and Works clear of unnecessary

obstruction so as to avoid danger to these persons.
Provide fencing, lighting, guarding and watching of the Works until
completion and taking over
Provide any Temporary Works (including roadways, footways,
guards and fences) which may be necessary, because of the
execution of the Works, for the use and protection of the public and
of owners and occupiers of adjacent land.
Clause for Non conformity to EMP - Protection of the Environment

The Contractor shall implement all mitigation measures for which
responsibility is assigned to him as stipulated in the EMP Report. Any lapse in
implementing the same will attract the damage clause as detailed below:
1) All lapse in obtaining clearances / permissions under statutory regulations
and violations of any regulations with regard to eco-sensitive areas shall be
treated as a major lapse.
2) Any complaints of public, within the scope of the Contractor, formally
registered with the DSC, PMC or with the PIU and communicated to the
Contractor, which is not properly addressed within the time period
intimated by the DSC / PMC, PIU shall be treated as a major lapse.
3) Non-conformity to any of the mitigation measures stipulated in the EMP
Report (other than stated above) shall be considered as a minor lapse.
4) On observing any lapses, DSC shall issue a notice to the Contractor, to
rectify the same.
5) Any minor lapse for which notice was issued and not rectified, first and
second reminders shall be given after ten days from the original notice date
and first reminder date respectively. Any minor lapse, which is not
rectified, shall be treated as a major lapse from the date of issuing the
second reminder.
6) If a major lapse is not rectified upon receiving the notice DSC shall invoke
reduction, in the subsequent interim payment certificate.
7) For major lapses, 10% of the interim payment certificate will be withheld,
subject to a maximum limit of about 0.5% of the contract value.

8) If the lapse is not rectified within one month after withholding the payment,
the amount withheld shall be forfeited.
Post Construction Clearance
• On completion of work, wherever applicable, the Contractor will clear away

and remove from the sites surplus materials, rubbish, scaffoldings, and
temporary works of every kind and leave the whole of the sites and works in a
clean condition to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
All temporary sedimentation and pollution control works, which are not
provided in the Bill of Quantities, shall be deemed as incidental to the civil
work and other items of work and as such no separate payment shall be made
for the same.
Labour Welfare
(i) The Contractor shall make arrangements for the engagement of all staff and
labour, local or otherwise, and for their payment, housing, feeding and
transport.
(ii) The Contractor is encouraged, to the extent practicable and reasonable, to
employ staff and labor with appropriate qualifications and experience from
sources within the State/Country.
(iii) The Contractor shall pay rates of wages, and observe conditions of labour,
which are not lower than those established for the trade or industry where
the work is carried out. If no established rates or conditions are applicable,
the Contractor shall pay rates of wages and observe conditions which are
not lower than the general level of wages and conditions observed locally
by employers whose trade or industry is similar to that of the Contractor.
(iv) The Contractor shall inform the Contractor’s Personnel about their liability
to pay personal income taxes in the Country in respect of such of their
salaries, wages, allowances, and any benefits as are subject to taxes under
the Laws of the Country for the time being in force, and the Contractor
shall perform such duties in regard to such deductions thereof as may be
imposed on him by such Laws.

(v) The Contractor shall comply with all the relevant labour Laws applicable to
the Contractor’s Personnel, including Laws relating to their employment,
health, safety, welfare, immigration and emigration, and shall allow them
all their legal rights.
(vi) The Contractor shall require his employees to obey all applicable Laws,
including those concerning safety at work. The Contractor shall provide and
maintain all necessary accommodation and welfare facilities for the
Contractor’s Personnel .No temporary dwelling units are envisaged to be
build for the labour force accommodation but rented premises will utilised
for the same with all basic amenities. The Contractor shall at all times take
all reasonable precautions to maintain the health and safety of the
Contractor’s Personnel.
(vii) In collaboration with local health authorities, the Contractor shall ensure
that medical staff, first aid facilities, sick bay and ambulance service are
available at all times at the Site and at any accommodation for Contractor’s
and Employer’s Personnel, and that suitable arrangements are made for all
necessary welfare and hygiene requirements and for the prevention of
epidemics.
(viii) The Contractor shall appoint an accident prevention officer at the Site,
responsible for maintaining safety and protection against accidents. This
person shall be qualified for this responsibility, and shall have the authority
to issue instructions and take protective measures to prevent accidents.
Accident records are to be maintained at site for the Engineer’s vigilance.
(ix) The contractor shall acquire appropriate labour licence and labour insurance
as per the labour act.
(x) The Contractor shall keep complete and accurate records of the
employment of labour at the Site. The records shall include the names,
ages, genders, hours worked and wages paid to all workers. These records
shall be summarized on a monthly basis and shall be available for
inspection by the Engineer during normal working hours.
(xi) The Contractor shall ensure that during continuance of the contract, the
Contractor and his Sub-contractors shall abide at all times by all existing

enactments on environmental protection and rules made there under,

regulations, notifications and bye-laws of the State or Central Government,
or local authorities and any other law, bye-law, regulations that may be
passed or notification that may be issued in this respect in future by the
State or Central Government or the local authority.
• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: This provides for the
prevention and control of water pollution and the maintaining and restoring of
wholesomeness of water.
• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981: This provides for
prevention, control and abatement of air pollution. 'Air Pollution' means the
presence in the atmosphere of any 'air pollutant', which means any solid, liquid or
gaseous substance (including noise) present in the atmosphere in such
concentration as may be or tend to be injurious to human beings or other living
creatures or plants or property or environment.
• The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: This provides for the protection and
improvement of environment and for matters connected therewith, and the
prevention of hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants and property.
'Environment' includes water, air and land and the interrelationship which exists
among and between water, air and land, and human beings, other living creatures,
plants, micro-organism and property.
• The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991: This provides for public liability
insurance for the purpose of providing immediate relief to the persons affected by
accident occurring while handling hazardous substances and for matters connected
herewith or incidental thereto. Hazardous substance means any substance or
preparation which is defined as hazardous substance under the Environment
(Protection) Act 1986, and exceeding such quantity as may be specified by
notification by the Central Government.
Labour Enactments:
• The Contractor and his Sub-contractors shall abide at all times by all existing
labour enactments and rules made there under, regulations, notifications and bye
laws of State or Central Government or local authority and any other labour law
(including rules), regulations, bye laws that may be passed or notification that may

be issued under any labour law in future either by the State or the Central
Government or the local authority.
• The Contractor shall, if required by the Engineer, provide a return in detail of the
employment of labour, in such form and at such intervals as the Engineer may
prescribe, showing the staff and the numbers of the several classes of labour,
employed by the Contractor on the Site, from time to time.
(i) Workmen Compensation Act, 1923

The Act provides for compensation in case of injury by accident arising out of and during
the course of employment.
(ii) Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

Gratuity is payable to an employee under the Act on satisfaction of certain conditions on
separation if an employee has completed 5 years service or more or on death at the rate of
15 days wages for every completed year of service. The Act is applicable to all
establishments employing 10 or more employees.
(iii) Employees’ PF and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

The Act provides for monthly contributions by the employer plus workers@10% or
8.33%
The benefits payable under the Act are:
• Pension or family pension on retirement or death as the case may be.
• Deposit linked insurance on the death in harness of the worker.
• Payment of PF accumulation on retirement/death etc.
(iv) Maternity Benefit Act, 1951

The Act provides for leave and some other benefits to women employees in case of
confinement or miscarriage etc.
(v) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

The Act provides for certain welfare measures to be provided by the Contractor to
contract labour and in case the Contractor fails to provide, the same are required to be
provided by the Principal Employer by Law. The principal employer is required to take
Certificate of Registration and the Contractor is required to take a License from the

designated Officer. The Act is applicable to the establishments or Contractor of principal

employer if they employ 20 or more contract labour.
(vi) Minimum Wages Act, 1948

The employer is supposed to pay not less than the Minimum Wages fixed by appropriate
Government as per provisions of the Act if the employment is a scheduled employment.
Construction of Buildings, Roads, and Runways are scheduled employment.
(vii) Payment of Wages Act, 1936

It lays down as to by what date the wages are to be paid, when it will be paid and what
deductions can be made from the wages of the workers.
(viii) Equal Remuneration Act, 1979

The Act provides for payment of equal wages for work of equal nature to Male and
Female workers and not for making discrimination against Female employees in the
matters of transfers, training and promotions etc.
(ix) Payment of Bonus Act, 1965

The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 20 or more workmen. The Act
provides for payments of annual bonus subject to a minimum of 8.33 % of wages and
maximum of 20 % of wages to employees drawing Rs. 3,500/- per month or less. The
bonus to be paid to employees getting Rs. 2,500/- per month or above up to Rs.3, 500/-
per month shall be worked out by taking wages as Rs.2,500/- per month only. The Act
does not apply to certain establishments. The newly set up establishments are exempted
for five years in certain circumstances. Some of the State Governments have reduced the
employment size from 20 to 10 for the purpose of applicability of the Act.
(x) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

The Act lays down the machinery and procedure for resolution of industrial disputes, in
what situations a strike or lock-out becomes illegal and what are the requirements for
laying off or retrenching the employees or closing down the establishment.
(xi) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

It is applicable to all establishments employing 100 or more workmen (employment size
reduced by some of the States and Central Government to 50). The Act provides for
laying down rules governing the conditions of employment by the employer on matters
provided in the Act and get the same certified by the designated Authority.

(xii) Trade Unions Act, 1926

The Act lays down the procedure for registration of trade unions of workmen and
employees. The trade unions registered under the Act have been given certain immunities
from civil and criminal liabilities.
(xiii) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

The Act prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age in certain occupations
and processes and provides for regulation of employment of children in all other
occupations and processes. Employment of child labour is prohibited in Building and
Construction Industry.
(xiv) Inter-State Migrant Workmen's (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of

Service) Act, 1979
The Act is applicable to an establishment which employs 5 or more interstate migrant
workmen through an intermediary (who has recruited workmen in one state for
employment in the establishment situated in another state). The inter-state migrant
workmen, in an establishment to which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be
provided certain facilities such as housing, medical aid, travelling expenses from home up
to the establishment and back, etc.
(xv) The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and
Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996
All the establishments who carry on any building or other construction work and employ
10 or more workers are covered under this Act. All such establishments are required to
pay Cess at rate not exceeding 2% of the cost of construction as may be notified by the
Government. The employer of the establishment is required to provide safety measures at
the Building or Construction work and other welfare measures, such as Canteens, First-
aid facilities, Ambulance, Housing accommodation for Workers near the workplace etc.
The employer to whom the Act applies has to obtain a registration certificate from the
Registering Officer appointed by the Government.
(xvi) The Factories Act, 1948

The Act lays down the procedure for approval of plans before setting up a factory, health
and safety provisions, welfare provisions, working hours, annual earned leave and
rendering information regarding accidents or dangerous occurrences to designated

authorities. It is applicable to premises employing 10 persons or more with aid of power

or 20 or more persons without the aid of power engaged in manufacturing process.
(xvii) The Apprentices Act, 1961

The Contractor shall duly comply with the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961, the
rules made there under and the orders that may be issued from time to time under the said
Act and the said Rules and on his failure or neglect to do so, he shall be subject to all
liabilities and penalties provided by the said Act and the said Rules. ‘The Contractor
shall, if required by the Engineer, provide a return in detail of the employment of labour,
in such form and at such intervals as the Engineer may prescribe, showing the staff and
the numbers of the several classes of labour, employed by the Contractor on the Site,
from time to time.’ Safety & Welfare Provisions for labour to be employed by the
Contractor
All necessary personal safety equipment as considered adequate by the Engineer shall be
available for use of persons employed on the Site and maintained in a condition suitable
for immediate use; and the Contractor shall take adequate steps to ensure proper use of
such equipment by those concerned All workmen at site shall be provided with safety
helmets and yellow/orange jackets. Workmen required on site during night hours shall be
provided with fluorescent yellow jackets with reflective lopes.
The Contractor shall provide all necessary fencing and lights to protect the public from
accidents and shall be bound to bear the expenses of defending every suit, action or other
proceedings at law that may be brought by any person for injury sustained owing to
neglect of the above precautions and to pay any damages and costs which may be
awarded in any such suit, action or proceedings to any such person or which may with the
consent of the Contractor be paid to compromise any claim by any such person.
I) First Aid-At every workplace, there shall be maintained, in a readily accessible place,
first aid appliances including an adequate supply of sterilized dressings and sterilised
cotton wool as prescribed in the Factory Rules of the State in which the work is
carried on. The appliances shall be kept in good order and, in large work places;
these shall be placed under the charge of a responsible person who shall be readily
available during working hours.
II) Accommodation for Labour: The Contractor shall during the progress of the work
provide, erect and maintain necessary temporary living accommodation (in rented

premises) and ancillary facilities for labour at his own expense to standards and
scales approved by the Engineer.
III) Drinking Water: In every workplace, there shall be provided and maintained at
suitable places easily accessible to labour, a sufficient supply of cold water fit for
drinking. Where drinking water is obtained from an intermittent public water supply
each workplace shall be provided with storage tanks where drinking water shall be
stored.
(The Environment Management Plan is an integral part of the contract and the contractor has
the responsibility to implement it under the supervision of the Environmental officer of the
Supervision Consultant. All actions taken by the Environmental officer shall be deemed to
have the concurrence of the “Engineer” as defined in the contract data. All management
measures of the Environment and Management plan are deemed to be incidental to work
unless otherwise provided in the BOQ. No separate payments shall be made for implementing
these measures.)

APPENDIX 2
RAPID ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (REA) CHECKLIST

URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Instructions:
(i) The project team completes this checklist to support the environmental classification of a
project. It is to be attached to the environmental categorization form and submitted to the
Environment and Safeguards Division (RSES) for endorsement by Director, RSES and for
approval by the Chief Compliance Officer.
(ii) This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns. To ensure that social dimensions
are adequately considered, refer also to ADB's (a) checklists on involuntary resettlement and
Indigenous Peoples; (b) poverty reduction handbook; (c) staff guide to consultation and
participation; and (d) gender checklists.
(iii) Answer the questions assuming the “without mitigation” case. The purpose is to identify
potential Impacts. Use the “remarks” section to discuss any anticipated mitigation measures.
1. Country/Project Title: IDIPT – Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure Development at

Tharangambadi Town Panchayat, Nagappattinam District - Construction of sanitary
complexes for the floating population, placement of gravity entailed deep earth bins
for garbage collection (2.5 cubic meters), Placement of energy efficient heritage street
lighting, Placement of tourism friendly uniform signage’s for convenience of the
tourists and Placement of street furniture such as litter bins & benches
Sector Division:
SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS
A. Project Siting
Is the Project area adjacent to or within

any of the following environmentally
sensitive areas?
• Cultural heritage site √ The sites have been located away

from heritage structures and being

small facilities , pose no threat to the
heritage structures/places of cultural
importance
• Protected Area √
• Wetland √
• Mangrove √
• Estuarine √
• Buffer zone of protected area √
• Special area for protecting
√
biodiversity
• Bay √
B. Potential Environmental Impacts
Will the Project cause…
• Ecological disturbances arising from

the establishment of a plant or facility √
complex in or near sensitive habitats?
• Eventual degradation of water bodies
due to discharge of wastes and other
√
effluents from plant or facility
complex?
• Serious contamination of soil and
√
groundwater?
• Aggravation of solid waste problems
√
in the area?
• Public health risks from discharge of
wastes and poor air quality; noise and √
foul odour from plant emissions?
• Short-term construction impacts

• Soil erosion √
• Deterioration of water quality The proposed works will not result
in pollution of surface and ground
√ water or cause overflows to and
flooding of surroundings
• Deterioration of air quality √

• Noise and vibration from Minor impact as structures are
construction equipment √ proposed
• dislocation or involuntary Rehabilitation and resettlement do

resettlement of people not arise since in the case of
signages, Garbage bins, and road
furniture, they are to be constructed
within the right of way of the
√
existing roads. Further, in the case of
Sanitary complexes, the sites are
owned by the ULB and free of all
encumbrances.
• Social conflicts arising from the No significant emigrant labour is

influx of construction labourers from √ required
other areas?
• Environmental degradation (e.g.
erosion, soil and water contamination,
loss of soil fertility, disruption of
wildlife habitat) from intensification
of agricultural land use to supply raw
√
materials for plant operation; and
modification of natural species
diversity as a result of the
transformation to monoculture
practices?

• Water pollution from discharge of The proposed works will not result
liquid effluents? in pollution of surface and ground
• Air pollution from all plant

√
operations?
• Gaseous and odour emissions to the
atmosphere from processing √
operations?
• Accidental release of potentially
hazardous solvents, acidic and √
alkaline materials?
• Uncontrolled in-migration with
opening of roads to forest area and √
overloading of social infrastructure?
• Occupational health hazards due to
fugitive dust, materials handling, √
noise, or other process operations?
• Disruption of transit patterns, creation
of noise and congestion, and
√
pedestrian hazards aggravated by
heavy trucks?
• Disease transmission from inadequate
√
waste disposal?
NB: Taking into consideration of various selection criteria indicated in the above checklist,
the project sub-components proposed can be classified as Category B, as it is likely to have
minimal or no adverse environmental impacts and therefore does not require conducting EIA
or IEE.
2. Country/Project Title: IDIPT – Tamil Nadu – Infrastructure Development at

Tharangambadi Town Panchayat, Nagappattinam District - Conservation &
Restoration of Dansborg Fort

The project Components confined in a single location Tranquebar Fort (Dansborg).,

The proposed works shall not result in pollution of surface and ground water or cause
overflows to and flooding of surroundings, especially the tourist attraction.
An assessment of the Project Sub-components has been carried out as per the Rapid
Environmental Assessment REA screening Checklist as given below:
REA SCREENING CHECKLIST

SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS
A. Project Siting
Is the Project area adjacent to or within

any of the following environmentally
sensitive areas?
• Cultural heritage site The sites have been located away

from heritage structures and being
small facilities , pose no threat to the
√
heritage structures/places of cultural
importance
• Protected Area √
• Wetland √
• Mangrove √
• Estuarine √
• Buffer zone of protected area √
• Special area for protecting
√
biodiversity
• Bay √
B. Potential Environmental Impacts
Will the Project cause…
• Ecological disturbances arising from

√
the establishment of a plant or facility

complex in or near sensitive habitats?

• Eventual degradation of water bodies
due to discharge of wastes and other
√
effluents from plant or facility
complex?
• Serious contamination of soil and
√
groundwater?
• Aggravation of solid waste problems
√
in the area?
• Public health risks from discharge of
wastes and poor air quality; noise and √
foul odour from plant emissions?
• Short-term construction impacts
• Soil erosion √
• Deterioration of water quality The proposed works will not result
in pollution of surface and ground
• Deterioration of air quality √

• Noise and vibration from Minor impact as structures are
construction equipment √ proposed
• dislocation or involuntary Rehabilitation and resettlement do

resettlement of people √ not arise
• Social conflicts arising from the No significant emigrant labour is

influx of construction labourers from √ required
other areas?
• Environmental degradation (e.g.
erosion, soil and water contamination, √
loss of soil fertility, disruption of

wildlife habitat) from intensification

of agricultural land use to supply raw
materials for plant operation; and
modification of natural species
diversity as a result of the
transformation to monoculture
practices?
• Water pollution from discharge of
√
liquid effluents?
• Air pollution from all plant
√
operations?
• Gaseous and odour emissions to the
atmosphere from processing √
operations?
• Accidental release of potentially
hazardous solvents, acidic and √
alkaline materials?
• Uncontrolled in-migration with
opening of roads to forest area and √
overloading of social infrastructure?
• Occupational health hazards due to
fugitive dust, materials handling, √
noise, or other process operations?
• Disruption of transit patterns, creation
of noise and congestion, and
√
pedestrian hazards aggravated by
heavy trucks?
• Disease transmission from inadequate
√
waste disposal?



APPENDIX 4
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FORMAT
1) Work Details
Table 1: Work Details and Risks
affect attainment of the objective

What type of works continued at
and schedule date of completion
Fulfillment of objectives- Type
Key assumptions and risks that

Starting Date (land clearance)
of remedial measure needed

Listing of works under the
Sub-projects Components
Expected changes from

Name of the contract
Progress Percent age
approved scope
(Package No.)
Locations
package
present
2) Implementation of Environmental Management Plan
Table 2: Status of Environment, Forest and Other Clearances
Applicable Legislation / Clearance given by and
City / Town Work (Package No.) Subject / Issue Remarks / Action needed
Type of Clearance date

Table 3: Compliance with Environmental Management Plan
Below Satisfaction / Poor /

(Excellent / Satisfactory /
Monitoring conducted by
Monitoring methods and
Partially Satisfactory /
Description of Impact
Monitoring Remarks
Remarks and actions

Mitigation Measures
Detail / Remarks on
Implantation Status
taken to improve
Implementation
implementation
Very Poor)
frequency
Proposed
Detailed Design
Pre- construction
Construction
Table 4: Measurement of Pollutants

Monitoring result
Components Package/ Location Period of monitoring Parameters /Pollutants Standard Base line status during project Remarks
Implementation
Noise
Air Quality
Water Quality
Soil Quality

APPENDIX 5
SAMPLE GRIEVANCE REGISTRATION FORM
(To be available in Local Language)
The Project welcomes complaints suggestions, queries and comments regarding project
implementation. We encourage persons with grievance to provide their name and contact
information to enable us to get in touch with you for clarification and feedback.
Should you choose to include your personal details but prefer to keep the information’s remain
confidential, please inform us by typing *(CONFIDENTIAL)* above your name. Thank you.
Date Place of registration
Contact Information / Personal Details
Name Gender: _Male _Female Age:
Home Address
Village / Town
District
Phone no.
E-mail
Complaint / Suggestion / Comment / Question Please provide the details (who, what,
where and how) of your grievance below :
If included as attachment/note/letter, please tick here:
How do you want us to reach you for feedback or update on your comment/grievance?

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Registered by : (Name of official registering grievance)
Verified thru : Note/Letter _E-mail

Reviewed by : (Names/Positions of Official(s) reviewing grievance)
Action taken :
Whether Action Taken

Yes No
Disclosed:
Means of Disclosure:

Appendix – 3
Implementation Sequence of the Key Experts
Total Time -
2013 2014 2015 2016
No. Input
Hom Fiel
Position Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Total
e d
KEY EXPERTS - PMC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
1 DR.ANUP KUMAR ADITYA Team Leader
Home 8
Field 26 34
2 DR.R.PARAMASIVAM
Environment & Social
Home 3
Field 7 10
KEY EXPERTS - DSC
1 K1- Mr. M. Devanathan Team Leader
Home 0 0
Field 30 30
2 K9- Mr. Anilkumar Panda
Environment & Social
Home 0
Field 20 20
LEGENDS:
FULL TIME INPUT PART TIME / INTERMITTENT INPUT - Would be engaged with reference to Departmant of Tourism Requirement
Note: The Strategy have been prepared with reference to available data and however since the volume and nature of balance project work under Tranche - 1 and the new projects to be identified under Tranche -2 is unknown and have not been finalized till now,
hence the above mentioned schedule is tentative and shall be revised at the later stage based on the Contractor's work Programme.

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Initial Environmental Examination

Project Number: 40648-033

IND: Infrastructure Development Investment Program

1.2 Project Components……………………………………….……………… 07

1.3 Project Cost - Component Wise…………………………….………….… 07

1.4 Operation & Maintenance Cost………………………………………….. 08

1.5 Purpose of the IEE……………………………………………………….. 08

1.6 Environmental Regulatory Compliance………………………………….. 09

1.7 Report Structure ………………………………………………………….. 14

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT COMPONENTS

2.1 Components & Need of the project………………………………………. 15

2.3 Components of the Subproject…………………………………………… 17

2.4 Sanitray Complex…………………………………………………………. 17

2.5 Deployment Schedule……………………….……………………………. 18

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

3.1.1 Physical Characteristics……………………….…………….. 19

3.1.2 Accessibility ………………………………………………… 20

3.1.3 Physical & Geographical features ………………………….. 20

3.1.4 Trade and Commerce……………………………………….. 21

3.1.6 Tourism Places………………………………………………. 22

3.1.7 Socio-Economic Condition…………………………………. 23

3.1.8 Population Details………………………………………….. 24

3.1.9 Geomorphology and Soil Types……………………………. 24

3.1.10 Ground Water Quality……………………………………… 25

3.1.11 Ground Water Development……………………………….. 28

3.1.12 Ground Water Related Issues and Problems……………….. 28

3.1.14 Ecological Resources………………………………………. 29

3.2 Environmental Profile – Site Specific …………………………………… 30

3.2.1 Description of Project………………………………………. 30

3.2.2 Site Details…………………………………………………. 30

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 Location Impacts…………………………………………………………. 31

4.2 Design Impacts and Pre-Construction Impacts ………………………….. 32

4.3 Construction Impacts …………………………………………………….. 33

4.4 Operation and Maintenance Impacts …………………………………….. 33

4.5 Cumulative Impact Assessment………………………………………….. 33

4.6 Environment Management Plan ………………………………………….. 36

5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 Institutional Arrangements……………………………………………….. 37

5.2 Program Management …………………………………………………… 37

5.2.1 Safeguards Management…………………………………….. . 40

5.3 Environmental Management Plan ………………………………………... 42

5.4 Envrionmental Monitoring Plan…………………………………………… 57

5.5 Capacity Building …………………………………………………………. 61

5.5.1 Target Audience………………………………………………. 61

5.5.2 Envirionmental Awareness Building…………………………. 66

5.6 Environmental Budget ……………………………………………………. 67

5.7 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting ……………………………….. 67

6.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

6.1 Process for Consultation followed ……………………………………… 69

6.2 Plan for Continued Public Participation ………………………………….. 69

6.3 Grievance Redress Mechanism …………………………………………… 73

7.0 FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS …………………………………… 75

8.0 CONCLUSIONS …………………………………………………………….. 76

Table 1 Applicability of Acts and Ruels………………………………… 09

Table 2 Sanitary complex Location……………………………………… 17

Table 3 Population Details & Tourist Inflow……………………………. 24

Table 4 Air Quality Monitoring …………………………………………. 26

Table 5 Noise Level Monitoring…………………………………………. 26

Table 6 Water Quality……………………………………………………. 26

Table 7 Environmental Management Plan……………………………….. 43

Table 8 Environmental Monitoring Plan………………………………….. 58

Table 9 Traning Modules For Environmental Managment……………….. 62