Annexure - I. S. no. Part - A: Specific conditions

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2 96MW Dikchu Hydro Electric Power Project M/s. Sneha Kinetic Power Projects Pvt. Limited Site office : Sonam Complex Jeewanthang marg, Development area - Gangtok Sikkim Annexure - I S. no. i) ii) iii) Project conditions Part - A: Specific conditions Catchment Area Treatment Plan has been proposed and should be completed in 4 years Complaince The CAT plan is being implemented as directed by the Government. The entire CAT plan amount of Rs lacs is already deposited on 7/3/2012 The land holding of project affected persons whose land is being acquired has to be submitted to this Ministry. During the construction of the project, if any person/family whose acquired land is more than 70% of the total land holding is Not Applicable identified, such family/person shall be treated as fully affected person. NPRR as well as Sikkim R&R package would be followed for R& R of project affected persons A Monitoring committee for R&R should be constituted which must include representatives of project affected Not Applicable persons from SC/ ST category and a women beneficiary Yes, it is being implemented. The details of the same are enclosed as Annexure II In addition to the commitments made during the Public hearing we have taken up many local works as given below - iv) The commitment made during the public hearing should be fulfilled Computer center with instructor was provided to Lingdok Public. This was inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister Sh.T.T.Bhutia Fund of Rs. 10 Lacs was granted for construction Water supply line at Ramthang village For construction of Water supply line at phodong village, an amount of Rs.15 lacs was given Construction of temple at Tumin area, Dikchu was carried out for an amount of Rs. 4.6 Lacs Fund of Rs.10 lacs in 2 installments ie as Rs.4 lacs and Rs.6 lacs was contributed for construction of Gumpa at Tanek village Renovation works were taken up at Chemistry Lab of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Deorali, Gangtok costing to about Rs. 3.5 lacs. Equipments like Heater, Water Filter & Fire Extinguishers Cylinders etc., were supplied to Dikchu Primary Health Centre for an approximate cost of Rs. 20,000/- Cleanliness and sanitations works were carried out at our various project locations under the scheme named SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN This was actively participated both by Employees and Locals Repair works were taken up at various locally available government establishments such as schools,health centres/gpu. In addition to this, at government school we even carried out construction of wash rooms. Not only provided finanicial help during earth quake but also supplied many construction materials to locals such as cement, aggregate etc. Renovation works were taken up at Panchayat Bhawan, Phudong, North Sikkim costing to about Rs. 1 lac. Work done certificate is as enclosed - Enclosure 1 Construction of foot path Adit-II to Lower Rongong, Phudong, North Sikkim was carried out for an amount of Rs lacs Repair works were taken up at Foot Bridge at Lingdok over Dikchu River, costing to Rs lacs. Construction material such as cement/sand/ aggregate and CGI sheets etc. provided for GUMPA, Mandir,Church and Govt. Schools, at Lingdok/Tanek/ Dikchu/Phudong costing to about. 30 lacs Equipments like Heater, Water Filter & Blankets etc., were supplied to Phodong Primary Health Centre for an approximate cost of Rs. 10,000/- Construction of RCC foot Bridge at Tanek village, North Sikkim was carried out for an amount of Rs. 4 lacs

3 v) vi) vii) viii) ix) x) i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii) All the equipment which are likely to generate high noise The construction works of the project have already levels are to be fully taken care (noise reduction measures) commenced. All necessary provisions are made to meet to meet the ambient noise control standards ambient noise control standards The proposed plan for 3.6 lakh cu.m of muck disposal ie about 1.1 lakh cu.m is proposed to be reutilised during construction and the remaining 2.5 lakh cumecs of muck to be disposed of at 6 designated areas in North and East Noted and complied Sikkim districts. Consolidation and compilation of the muck should be above high flood level The fishery management plan as proposed in the letter dated should be implemented in totality. Creating hatcheries, establishment of fish farms and reservoir fishery has been proposed for conservation and Being complied as we are already in consultation with State fisheries development and suitable sites for establishment fisheries department for finalising the proposal for Fisheries of hatcheries should be identified in consultation with the management plan for our project State Fisheries Department. The total budget of Rs lakhs for fishery development and conservation should not be diverted for any other purpose The proposed afforestation programme in double of degrad forest area of 15.6ha (10ha in north & 5.6 in East districts) using native plant species are identified for this afforestation programme should be strictly implemented. Being Compiled Necessary forest clearance under Forest(conservation) Act, 1980 should be obtained in this regard The proposed green belt within the 39.1ha of the project Yes, it will be followed area along the network of approach roads, residential areas, office complex, dam site, around the periphery of the reservoir should be strictly adhered and also proposed insitu /ex - situ conservation of Orchids and take up Plantation programmes of locally available Indigenous rehahilitation of these species along the road from Rangpo species are conducted at regular intervals at our project site to Ranipool which are ideal places for rehabilitation should (Annexure III -Photographs with plantation details) be strictly implemented During lean season 4.92cumecs of water flow is available The project is under construction phase, no water flow is in the river. A minimum of 1cum of the water shall be blocked. However during operation phase, the minimum flow released during the lean season for maintaining the aquatic shall be maintained life in the river Part - B: General conditions Adequate free fuel arrangement should be made for the Kerosene and LPG is being provided for labourers and staff labour force engaged in the construction work at project respectively to completely avoid the use of Fuel wood cost so that indiscriminate felling of trees is Kerosene and LPG is being provided for respectively to Fuel depot may be opened at the site to provide the fuel (kerosen/lpg/wood). Medical facilities as well as recreational facilities should be provided to the labourers All the labourers to be engaged for construction works should be thoroughly examined by health personnel and adequately treated before issuing them the work permit Restoration of construction area including dumping site of excavated materials should be ensured by levelling, filling up of burrow pits, landscaping etc. The area should be Being complied properly treated with suitable plantation Financial provision should be made in the total budget of the project for implementation of the above suggested safeguard measures A multidisciplinary committee in consultation with Ministry should be consituted with Ecologists, Environmental Scientists, Conservationists and experienced administrators etc., to oversee the effective implementation of suggested safeguard measures Six monthly monitoring reports should be submitted to the Ministry and its Regional office, Shillong for review completely avoid the use of Fuel wood Local medical dispensary unit is set up. Ambulance is readily available at project site for any emergencies not only for the employees but also open to the local public Various recreational facilities like Children's park shall also be provided All the labourers are thoroughly examined at the nearest hospital before hiring them for various construction activities In addition to this, Medical camps are conducted regularly Yes, it is ensured that during the project implementation the required financial provisions will be provided for various safeguard measures. the The Multi disciplinary committee has already been constitued by Sikkim government for our project. The notification regarding the same was issued on 18/8/2014, we have requested the committee for conducting the meeting ASAP vide letter dated 22/04/15 Being Complied

4 Officials from Regional office MOEF, Shillong who would be monitoring the implementation of environmental safeguards should be given full cooperation, facilities and documents/ data by the project proponents during their inspection The responsibility of implementation of environmental safeguards rests fully with Sneha Kinetic Power Projects Limited & Government of Sikkim The total amount of Rs lakhs kept in the budgetary provisions in the letter dated for implementation of environmental management plan should be strictly adhered and not to be diverted for any purpose In case of change in the scope of the project, project would NA require a fresh appraisal The ministry reserves right to add additional safeguard measures subsequently, if found necessary and to take action including revoking of the clearance under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) act, 1986 to ensure effective implementation of the suggested safeguard measures in a time bound and satisfactory This clearance letter is valid for a period of 10 years from the date of issue of this letter of commencement of construction work A copy of the clearance letter will be marked to concerned Panchayat/local NGO, if any, from whom any suggestion/ representation has been received while processing the proposal State Pollution Control Board/Committee should display a copy of the clearance letter at the Regional office, District Industries Center and Collector's office/ tehsildhar's office for 30 days The project proponent should advertise within 7 days at least in 2 local newspapers widely circulated in the region around the project, one of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and copies of clearance letters are available with the State It shall be ensured. Our project site has been frequently visited by DFO (T) and ACF(T) North & East Yes, being ensured of various safety measures implemented at project site Noted and and being complied. For instance, an amount of Rs. 30 Lacs in two installments have been deposited under part of Disaster Management Plan vide D.D. No:s and dated 25/11/2014 and 3/6/2015 respectively for establishment of wireless communication for Forest Department, Sikkim Government Agreed Agreed Agreed Agreed Pollution Control Board/ Committee and may also be seen Any appeal against this environmental clearance shall lie with the National Appellate Authority, if preferred within a Agreed period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 11 of the National Environment Appellate Act, 1997 The advertisement regarding the issue of environmental clearance for project was published in following news papers Samay Dainik dated 09/04/2008 Sikkim Express dated 10/04/2008 Sikkim Herald dated 15/04/2008

5 Public Hearing of 96 MW Dikchu HEP - Point wise replies and action taken by SKPPL Annexure II Discussions at Dikchu, East Sikkim, 16 th November Q.11. Is there any provision in the project and develop our natural and religious sites? Shri. BishnuNeopaney, Lingdok Q.25.Is there any provision of employment (technical & nontechnical) for the local in your project? Ans. Yes, the main site in the project area is "GURDUNG". Its height is around 80 mts. The dam to be constructed will not have any impact on it as the water will flood up to 20 mts only. We have kept enough provision for the protection of the GURDUNG. Mr. M.M. Reddy, MD/SKPPL Ans. As per MOU signed between the Developers and Sikkim Government; the first preference in employment will be given to the locals of affected areas then only will we float the Employment Notice for others. Action Taken by SKPPL As the said Gurdung is not affected by our project construction works; alternatively fund of Rs.17 lacs was provided construction of Phudong Gumpa. (which is nearing completion) Employment provided to available locals as per their academic and technical credentials. Shri. RamlalGurung, Lower Rakdong, Dikchu Q.26. Is there any provision for construction of a community center at lower Rakdong? Shri.RamlalGurung, Lower Rakdong, Dikchu Q.27.Do you have any provision to construct the road between Dikchu to Lingdok 9 th mile? Shri. RamlalGurung, Lower Rakdong, Dikchu Q.28.Is there any provision for training of Jhoras of LakshapKhola, TintekKhola and others? Shri. RamlalGurung, Lower Rakdong, Dikchu Q.38.What will be the norms for the employment in the project? Shri. C.C. Lepcha, Dikchu Youth Welfare Association. Ans. Yes, we have a provision for constructing a community center but the place will be finalized only after the discussion with common people and area MLA. I am also planning to have a milk collection centre in consultation with Sikkim Milk Union. Ans. No, so far we do not have any provision for the construction of these roads will not be of that much importance for the project. On top of that acquiring the land for the road, construction of bridges and control of slides will add a huge cost to the project. Ans: Yes, it is clearly stated in the EMP report. Ans. First change/preference will be given to the people of project affected area as per the requirements and the qualifications then only we will bring from the other areas. In place of Community Centre, Computer Training centerwith Instructor has been provided at Dikchu which was inaugurated by our Honorable Power Minister, Sh. Sonam Gyesto Not applicable The matter will be taken up as per specific site requirement only, if required. Employment provided to available locals as per their academic and technical credentials.

6 Q.39.Will the Company uses the local vehicles for transportation? Shri. C.C. Lepcha, Dikchu Youth Welfare Association. Q.40.Does your Company have any provision for Labour Welfare Committee? Shri. C.C. Lepcha, Dikchu Youth Welfare Association. Q.41.Will the members of the families who are affected by the project be provided with employment? Shri. UdayRai, PanchayatLingdok. Q.42. All contract works should be provided to the locals? Shri. UdayRai, PanchayatLingdok. Q.47. Is there any provision for construction of crematory shed and footpath leading to the same? Shri. UdayRai, PanchayatLingdok. Q.51. Will the Company constructs an additional building within Lingdok 9 th mile PHSC? Public of Nampong block, Dikchu Ans. Yes, we will hire all types of vehicles from the locals as per our requirement. Ans. Yes, Labour Welfare Committee will be formed as per the Sikkim Govt. norms and Corporate norms. Mr. M.M.Reddy, M.D.SKPPL Ans. None of the families will be losing their land 100%. We will provide employment as per the qualifications and the requirements in the Company. Ans. All small contracts will be provided to you but large technical works will be done by the outside builders. Ans. No, not now. We can take this up later once the project starts. Ans. We do not have such provision now, but we will help in strengthening some of the dispensaries around the project site. Required private vehicles are hired from local public Yes, It is constituted and already functional at Lingdok Employment provided to available locals as per their academic and technical credentials. All petty Contract works except main project works have been issued to local contractors only. As per the demand received from Lingdok Panchayat; the construction of crematory works is in progress Construction of additional building is in progress. In addition to this, material for strengthening of existing Lingdok PHC building is already given

7 QUESTION & ANSWER SECCION AT RAMTHANG- PHODONG, NORTH-SIKKIM.19 TH NOVEMBER Q.7. Every local educated Ans. Yes, employment will be youth should be given provided to educated youths as per opportunity for the their qualification and requirement of employment. the Company. Action Taken by SKPPL Employment provided to available locals as per their academic and technical credentials. Shri. Karma ChewangBhutia, Ramthang Q.8. Contract works should be given to the locals and norms for obtaining the work should be simple. Shri. Karma ChewangBhutia, Ramthang Q.11. Project should extend help to the common masses in social sector also. ShriChultimBhutia, Phodong. Q.21. Will the Company use the vehicle of local people for the transportation? Shri. ChultimBhutia, Phodong Q.22. Will the Company provide contract works to the local? ShriChultimBhutia, Phodong Q.23. Will the Company construct road from Sangam Busty to National Highway. ShriChultimBhutia, Phodong Q.25. Community Centre at Tanek village may kindly be constructed. ShriChultimBhutia, Phodong Ans. We will provide all the nontechnical work to the local and the norms followed will be as per the State Government Ans. Yes, we will surely help in all social activities as we have to stay here for a period of 40 years. Don t worry we are now part of your society. Ans. Yes, we will hire all types of vehicles as per the requirement. Ans. All the works will be allotted to the local contractor except the large work like tunneling, dam construction etc. Ans. So, far we do not have any such provision for the construction of road. Ans. Yes, we have a provision but place of construction has not yet been fixed. All petty Contract works except main project work have been issued to local contractor only. All social activities are taken up as per the requirement received from the GPU / Local committee. In addition to this, PWD / PMGSY roads connecting to project road are being maintained in emergency by providing protection work and surface improvement etc. Required private vehicles are hired from local public All petty Contract works except main project work have been given to local contractor only All PWD/PMGSY roads connecting to project road are being maintained in emergency by providing protection work and surface improvement etc. It is under construction at Phodongwith an estimated cost of Rs. 8.5 Lacsapprox

8 Annexure - III Photographic documentation of various activities carried out by our project

9 Index Plate 1 : Construction of Tanek Gumpa as a part of project CSR activity is under progress Plate 2 : Contribution of necessary provisions as aid to Phudong Primary Health care Centre, North Sikkim

10 Plate 1: Construction of Tanek Gumpa as a part of CSR activity is under progress

11 Plate 2: Contribution of necessary provisions as aid to Phudong Primary Health care Centre, North Sikkim