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1 ANNEX R PASSPORT TEMPLATE CONTENTS 1. Project title 2. Project description 3. Proof of project eligibility 4. Unique Project Identification 5. Outcome stakeholder consultation process 6. Outcome sustainability assessment 7. Sustainability monitoring plan 8. Additionality and conservativeness deviations Annex 1 ODA declarations

2 SECTION A. Project Title [See Toolkit 1.6] Title: 14.7 MW Bundled Wind Power Project in the state of Maharashtra and Rajasthan, India Date: 23/10/2017 Version no.: 03 SECTION B. Project description [See Toolkit 1.6] Project start date: The start date of the project activity is 22/09/2010, it corresponds to date of Purchase order issued by GNA for three WTGs of Chakla site to the project equipment supplier. The purpose of the project activity is to generate power via a 14.7 MW Wind Power Generation Project in the state of Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Project description: The project activity consists of electricity generation from renewable wind power. It comprises of seven Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) of a total capacity of 14.7 MW in the state of Maharashtra and Rajasthan. The WTGs used in the project activity are manufactured by Suzlon Energy Limited (S-88 Technology). It is a bundled project consisting of three WTGs of 2.1 MW capacity (3x2.1MW) located in Maharashtra and other four WTGs of 2.1 MW (4x2.1MW) capacity in Rajasthan. The project activity is promoted by Gangadhar Narsingdas Agrawal (HUF) (hereinafter referred to as GNA), Agrawal Minerals (Goa) Private Limited (herein after referred to as AMG) and Kamala Properties Limited (herein after referred to as KPL). GNA is the nodal point of contact for this particular project activity. Table 1: Details of the bundled project activity WTG No. No. Of WTGs Site State Ownership Installed Capacity (MW) Commissioning date C-61, C31,C-10 3 Chakla Maharashtra GNA /07/2011, 31/03/2011, 29/03/2011 SKD Tejuva Rajasthan GNA /03/2011 MK-61, 2 Mokla Rajasthan AMG /01/2011, MK62 25/01/2011 MK-4 1 Mokla Rajasthan KPL /01/2011 Purpose of the project activity:

3 The purpose of this project is to generate environmentally friendly, clean, GHG-emission-freeelectricity, which will reduce the overall GHG emissions resulting from conventional electricity generation activities. Scenario existing prior to the start of the implementation of the project activity: The project activity forms a part of the NEWNE Grid of India. The project activity generates power by using the kinetic energy of wind, thus resulting in zero emissions during electricity production. The power produced displaces an equivalent amount of power from the grid, which is fed mainly by fossil fuel fired power plants. Hence, it results in reduction of GHG emissions. Power generated from the WTGs is supplied to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Board (MSEDCL) by WTGs with ID no C- 10, C-31,C-61, located in Maharashtra site, Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) by WTG with ID no SKD I92, owned by GNA and Jodhpur Viyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (JdVVNL) by WTGs with ID no MK-61, MK-62 and MK-04, owned by AMG and KPL respectively, located in Rajasthan site. Contribution of project activity to sustainable development: The National CDM Authority (NCDMA), which is the Designated National Authority (DNA) for the Government of India (GoI) in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), has stipulated four indicators for sustainable development in the interim approval guidelines for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in India. The Project Participant believes that the project activity has contributed to sustainable development in terms of the four indicators as follows : I. Social well-being: The project activity will contribute towards GHG emission reduction associated with fossil fired power generation and thereby improving the living condition of the local people. It shall also help in achieving energy security to the NEWNE Grid which is identified as energy deficit grid. It will also improve the infrastructural development in the areas around WTG with proper roads and accessibility. II. Economic well-being: Setting up of wind farms requires a large area and results in the appreciation of value of the land which would otherwise command extremely low prices due to low productivity of these lands. III. Environmental well-being: The electricity generated shall replace an equivalent amount of electricity from the NEWNE grid which is mainly dependent on fossil fuel fired power plants. Generation of electricity by WTGs does not result in any type of GHG emissions and thus ensures a cleaner environment. IV. Technological well-being: The total installed capacity of power generation in India is MW (as on 31/03/2010)1. Against this, wind power projects in operation in India is MW2 (as on 31/12/2009), giving an idea of the contribution of wind power sector to total power generation

4 at 6.85 %, which is negligible. The successful operation of the project activity would increase awareness and interest among the industry players to make investments in wind sectors. Moreover, the project activity will improve availability of electricity to the NEWNE grid. Thus, the project activity contributes towards the sustainable development of the region. SECTION C. Proof of project eligibility C.1. Scale of the Project [See Toolkit 1.2.a] Please tick where applicable: Project Type Large Small C.2. Host Country

5 [See Toolkit 1.2.b] India C.3. Project Type [See Toolkit 1.2.c and Annex C] Please tick where applicable: Project type Yes No Does your project activity classify as a Renewable Energy project? Does your project activity classify as an End-use Energy Efficiency Improvement project? Does your project activity classify as waste handling and disposal project? Please justify the eligibility of your project activity: The Renewable Energy Supply category is defined as the generation and delivery of energy services (e.g. electricity) from non-fossil and non-depletable energy sources. The Project involves generation and delivery of electricity generated from wind energy sources, so the Project belongs to the Renewable Energy Supply category. The Project comes under category of Renewable Energy Supply as per, Annex C of gold standard toolkit, thus project eligibility criteria is justified. Pre Announcement Yes No Was your project previously announced? Explain your statement on pre announcement

6 The project activity has been announced for CDM stakeholder consultation with the consideration of potential carbon credit revenues from CDM mechanisms. The project proponent has considered potential carbon credit benefits from the very conceptualisation stage of the proposed project activity. This is further evident from the following information regarding prior CDM consideration notifications: The start date of the project activity is 22/09/2010 (Purchase order), i.e., after 02/08/2008. The project proponent has sent written notifications of developing the project activity to the Indian DNA and UNFCCC in 180 days before the Purchase order for the project activity. For Maharashtra site WTGs: On 09/02/2011, PP informed UNFCCC and DNA about its intent of installing the WTGs of 12.6 MW bundled project considering the CDM. (This is within six months of project start date.). Also on 18/05/2011, PP informed UNFCCC and DNA about the revision in the capacity of the project to 14.7MW. For Rajasthan site WTGs: On 18/05/2011, PP informed UNFCCC and DNA about the revision in the capacity of the project from 12.6 MW (for 12.6MW intimation sent on ) to 14.7MW due to addition of capacity 2.1 MW in Rajasthan. (This is within six months of project start date.) Project is registered on 01/10/2012 through CDM registration process having CDM registration number is The project UNFCCC view page can be seen at below web link C.4. Greenhouse gas [See Toolkit 1.2.d] Greenhouse Gas Carbon dioxide Methane Nitrous oxide C.5. Project Registration Type

7 [See Toolkit 1.2.f] Project Registration Type Regular Pre-feasibility assessment Retroactive projects (T.2.5.1) Preliminary evaluation (eg: Large Hydro or palm oil-related project) (T.2.5.2) Rejected by UNFCCC (T2.5.3) If Retroactive, please indicate Start Date of project activity dd/mm/yyyy: The Start date of the project activity is 22/09/2010 (This is earliest Purchase Order date placed for WTG). Since the project has applied for Retroactive validation under GS, thus the crediting period under the GS mechanism shall be maximum of 2 years prior to the GS registration date. SECTION D. Unique project identification D.1. GPS-coordinates of project location [See Toolkit 1.6] The project acitivity is located at Serawa village in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, Gangapur and Vasdare villages in Nandurbar district in Maharashtra. The geographical location of the project site is described in the table below Sr No. WTG ID no. State Latitude Longitude 1 C-31 Maharashtra N E 2 C-61 Maharashtra N E 3 C-10 Maharashtra N E 4 MK-61 Rajasthan N E 5 MK-62 Rajasthan N E 6 MK-4 Rajasthan N E 7 SKD-192 Rajasthan N E

8 Explain given coordinates The project activity is located at Serawa village in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, Gangapur and Vasdare villages in Nandurbar district in Maharashtra. The individual geo-coordinates of the WTGs in the project activity have be provided above. D.2. Map [See Toolkit 1.6]

9 SECTION E. Outcome stakeholder consultation process E.1. Assessment of stakeholder comments [See Annex J] [See Local Stakeholder Consultation Report B.5 and insert table from C.3.iii Assessment of all comments. Insert a summary of alterations based on comments] It s not necessary for the retroactive project to take Local Stakeholder Consultation; the Stakeholder Feedback Round has been organized and corresponding information is available in the below section. However, LSC process has been carried out considering CDM project activity. Local stakeholder consultation meetings had been conducted in order to identify the concerns of the people regarding the implementation of the project activity. The stakeholders identified for the project were: the usual occupants of the villages around and the local communities, governmental agencies, employees and consultants/advisors, who they assumed would have an interest in the CDM project activity. Their views were welcomed, to understand their opinion on the proposed CDM project activity. GNA-Maharashtra site: Public notice was published on 2nd March 2011 inviting the stakeholders for the meeting in order to understand the concerns and opinion of the stakeholders. The villagers were invited through invitation letters for the same meeting. The meeting was scheduled on 18th March 2011 in Chakla in the state of Maharashtra. An interactive session was held where the stakeholders were asked to present their views/queries on the project activities. An attendance list was prepared together with the minutes of the meeting and signed by all the attendees of the meetings. AMG-Rajasthan site: A notice to hold the stakeholder consultation meeting was displayed in local news paper in Dainik Bhaskar, Jaipur issue dated from Rajasthan. The meetings were scheduled on in in Jaisalmer. A public notice was also published to invite the locals. GNA & KPL-Rajasthan site: A notice to hold the stakeholder consultation meeting was displayed in local news paper in Nafa Nuksan, Jaipur issue dated 02/07/2011 from Rajasthan. The meetings were scheduled on 13/07/2011 in in Jaisalmer. Stakeholders meeting in Maharashtra: The meeting started with the welcome address by Mr. Khodiyar, representative of Suzlon. He explained the purpose of the meeting and requested the members to give suggestions. Mr Chetan Mehra, representative of Suzlon, also explained about the concept of Global Warming, its causes and CDM. He also explained to the stakeholders how wind energy generates pollution free energy. He further explained that added wind power projects would help in catering the power shortages faced by nation. He also, addressed the queries raised by the local people regarding the project and its effect. Finally he ended the discussion with a vote of thanks.

10 Stakeholders meeting at Jaisalmer (Rajasthan): GNA and KPL: The meeting started with the welcome address by Mr. Chetan Mehra, representative of Suzlon. He explained the concept of CDM to all the stakeholders and hold a brief account on the latest development in wind energy.. Mr Chetan Mehra, representative of Suzlon, also explained about the concept of Green House Effect, its causes and CDM. He also, addressed the queries raised by the local people regarding the project and its effect. Finally he ended the discussion with a vote of thanks for their time and effort. Mr. Kishore Gaikwad, representative of Gangadhar Narsingdas Agrawal (HUF), said that the sources of fossil fuels will be definitely strained to fulfil the requirements and the world will have to collaborate and increasingly rely on renewable sources of energy such as hydro, wind, solar, etc. AMG: The meeting started with the welcome address by Mr. Mohammmed Aabid, representative of Suzlon. He explained the purpose of the meeting and explained about the project. Mr Aabid also explained about the concept of Global Warming, its causes and CDM. On behalf of the villagers, Mr. Mokam Singh requested the PP to express its view as well. Mr Amit Shukla, representative of M/S Agrawal Minerals (Goa) Pvt. Limited, said that the reason why their organization has been in favour of wind energy was that it is pollution free source of energy. Also, he further added that with his experience he had seen such development of wind farms was followed by employment generation, better amenities such as roads, etc. in the local area. He also added that since they have got their windmills in the village land, he felt it necessary to discuss with the local people. Mr Abid addressed the queries raised by the local people regarding the project and its effect. Finally he ended the discussion with a vote of thanks. The summary of comments are as below GNA Maharashtra: The stakeholders had some queries regarding the project. They asked the representative that they were expecting more projects to come to their place. They felt that Suzlon has put on lesser number of wind turbines in that region. So they were asking the reason behind this. They also enquired whether the project would help in improving the electricity supply to the villagers or neighbourhood areas. Rajasthan site for GNA & KPL: The villagers wanted that more PPs should invest in wind projects in their areas. They also raised the query whether the energy generated can be supplied to the neighborhood areas. AGM: The local stakeholders raised the query whether the number of wind projects can be increased in their region. Secondly they also wanted to know that whether the electricity supplied to the villagers and neighborhood areas. The comments are considered and addressed as below GNA Maharashtra: PP and the Suzlon personnel addressed the questions raised by the local villagers. They explained that Suzlon had not slowed down in putting WTGs in the region. But since other States had come out equally attractive policies in their States, these in turn had attracted the investors to the other states. He further added that this was a success of the concept of Renewable Energy. GNA&KPL-Rajasthan site: Mr.Chetan Mehra, Suzlon personnel, answered the queries raised by the stakeholders. He assured the local people that more projects would come to that region. He also explained that they cannot guarantee

11 the supply of electricity to the village. He said that once the electricity was generated it was fed to the state grid and then it was the decision of the state grid as to where they had to give supply the generated power. AMG- Rajasthan site: Mr. Kishan Lal Jakhar, Suzlon personnel answered the queries raised by the stakeholders. He assured the local people that more projects would come to that region since it was an old windfarm. Since villagers had recognised the benefits of having these projects near their villages, the number of projects was increasing. He also explained that they cannot guarantee the supply of electricity to the village and nearby areas. He said that once the electricity was generated it was fed to the state grid and then it was the decision of the state government as to where they had to give supply with respect to the amount of power. No negative comment was received from any local stakeholder. The local stakeholders appreciated the project activity as it generates environment friendly electricity and conserves the very scarce natural resources, and also provides the employment opportunities to the local people. The local stakeholders present in the meetings supported the project activity. No adverse comment was received in any of the stakeholders consultation meeting. Hence no account of comments was taken and no need to modify the project activity was felt The supporting for the LSC process (MoM, List of Attendees, and Invitations letters) are submitted to DOE during CDM registration process. E.2. Stakeholder Feedback Round Please describe report how the feedback round was organised, what the outcomes were and how you followed up on the feedback. [See Toolkit 2.11] The SFR has been planned after listing project with GS Registry. The was send on 01/03/2017 to relevant stakeholders like NGOs, DNA officials, Gold Standard officials along with project documents The process for the SFR to be followed is as follows; E mail and Invitations send to relevant stakeholders The non technical summary of project activity along with Registered PDD, web link of UNFCCC web page for the same registered project in CDM, draft GS passport submission to relevant stakeholders, GS Public view section web link. Grievance Mechanism Feedback/Questions from Stakeholders Answers for questions received from stakeholders during online SFR process. Identification of Stakeholders:

12 The Stakeholder feedback round was planned to consider and to receive feedback from the possible stakeholders to the project, i.e. NGOs. Apart from these, the stakeholders as identified by Gold standard Board, i.e. Gold standard partnered NGOs in India and DNA of India (MoEF). Also local stakeholder are considered for stakeholder feedback round. Invitations to Stakeholders: The Stakeholder feedback round was done through online method. invitations were sent to GS partnered NGO s and MoEF. The public notices put up at common places of nearby village. For local stakeholders like villagers, public notice has been put and feedback is requested for the project activity. The Mandatory Continuous Input & Grievance Expression Methods applied are described in section E.3 below; The monitoring of project shall be carried out periodically and the auditors would be visiting and meeting the stakeholders and in case any concerns the same can also be discussed with them. DOE who will be appointed as the auditor for the project, will interact with stakeholders and observe their views regarding the SFR process and the project activity. Question/Comments session: No comments received during 2 months stakeholder Feedback Round. Conclusion: No comments received during 2 months stakeholder Feedback Round. E. 3. Discussion on continuous input / grievance mechanism [See Annex W] Discuss the Continuous input / grievance mechanism expression method and details, as discussed with

13 local stakeholders. Continuous Input / Grievance Expression Process Book Method Chosen (include all known details e.g. location of book, phone, number, identity of mediator) Grievance Register to be maintained office of PP and O&M site office at Project location. Project Site Address: O&M office at respective site, Location Serawa village in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, Gangapur and Vasdare villages in Nandurbar district in Maharashtra, India PP office Address: Justification The O&M contractor and has a dedicated office for O&M in the project site area. Thus it is appropriate publicly accessible location at which local stakeholders can provide their feedback on the project. This location is also conducive to continuous and regular checks for stakeholder comments. Also Grievance Register has been kept at PP office so that any stakeholder can give their comments to PP. Gangadhar Agrawal (HUF), Narsingdas Telephone access Anand Bhavan, Old Station Road, Margao, Goa Mr. Manoj Sail, mobile number shall be available for any stakeholder to comment. For those who are unable to travel to site or are not literate, they may contact the Project Implementer via telephone. Persons dialing this telephone number will have access to a Project representative who speaks both English and the local/national language. Internet/ access address: An id of the representative of project Implementer has been provided for continuous input /

14 Manoj Sail grievance for the convenience of stakeholders with internet access. Gold Standard: Nominated Independent Mediator (optional) No Independent mediator is assigned. However, Mr. Manoj Sail has been assigned as the point of contact for all the local issues. The use of a Nominated Independent Mediator is not being employed. As the use of the process book, telephone and internet will sufficiently capture feedback as necessary. However a local employee shall be available in case stakeholders have any comments. There are no any issues (negative feedback) received from stakeholders, hence no any mitigation measures are required. SECTION F. Outcome Sustainability assessment F.1. Do no harm Assessment [See Toolkit and Annex H] EPC Contrator Suzlon who is doing operation and Maintenance of project activity has Environment, Health, Safety and Social Guidelines for Wind Power Projects. PP which is the project participant for the project have contractual agreement into this effect with contractor. The Suzlon is the EPC contractor for this project activity and they are doing Operation and Maintenance of the project activity. The company is certified for management certification and the same is followed at project sites. The Suzlon have all management certifications i.e ISO9001:2008, ISO14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007 management certifications ( ). Also suzlon have their Corporate

15 Social Responsibility policy and same is followed for their all sites. Please refer web link for the same ( ) Thus the project activity site follows the health, safety and environment policy. Thus the site has followed the Environment, Health, Safety and Social Guidelines and below safeguarding principles are justified. Safeguarding principles Description of relevance to my project The Project is not in conflict with the economic livelihood of the local community. Assessment of my project risks breaching it (low/medium/high) Low Mitigation measure applicable 1. The project respects internationally proclaimed human rights including dignity, cultural property and uniqueness of indigenous people. The project is not complicit in Human Right Abuses The Project does not cause any human rights abuse and respects internationally proclaimed human rights issue. The India has ratified the United Nations Human Rights Rules and regulations. The India ratified the same as per web link 1 given below The project adheres to the host country s commitment to: Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, India Accession 10/04/ The project does not involve and is not complicit in involuntary resettlement International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights India Accession The project does not involve any resettlement. India ( the Ministry of Rural development have the The National Low applicable and and

16 Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, The project activity will not have any major impact on land use patterns. In accordance with Article 1 of the International Covenant on economic, Social and Cultural Rights the program does not complicit in involuntary resettlement. No Expropriation has been conducted on any private land involved in project activity. Land utilised for the project activity was directly negotiated on commercial terms. There has not been involvement of any government agency in the acquiring the land. The land is acquired on mutual consent between private land owner and PP, thus there are no any issues of dissatisfaction of private land owner. 3. The project does not involve and is not complicit in the alteration, damage or removal of any critical cultural heritage No cultural heritage is observed on the project site, thus no harm observed. Compliance with India's commitment to International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will ensure no damage to Low applicable critical cultural heritage. 4. The project respects the employees freedom of association and their right to collective bargaining and is not complicit in restrictions of these freedoms and rights This project involves a lot of contribution from employees all the time. Further, India is a party to ILO and forming employee associations is commonly practiced in India. The project is in compliance with the laws of Government of India and there is no any restriction for freedoms and right. Low applicable

17 5. The project does not involve and is not complicit in any form of forced or compulsory labour 6. The project does not employ and is not complicit in any form of child labour 7. The project does not involve and is not in complicit in any form of discrimination based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other basis Forced labor is an illegal activity in the host country and the local labor compliance takes into account of the same. Further, India is a party to ILO and forced labour is illegal in India. The project does not employ any form of forced or compulsory labour. Employees can quit their Services at any time. The project complies with the Factories Act in India that prohibits forced or compulsory labour 4. Indulgence in Child labor is an illegal activity in the host country and the local labor compliance takes into account of the same. Further, India is a party to ILO and Child labour is illegal in India. The project neither employs nor intends to employ child labour. As per the laws prevailing in India, the Child Labour (Prohibition & 5 Regulation) Act prohibits employment of children in certain specified hazardous occupations. The project Proponent does not indulge in discrimination on basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation. The project will abide by the Factories Act that prohibits any form of discrimination and is in accordance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), India ratified it on Low Low Low applicable applicable applicable

18 09/07/1993 with certain reservations 6 And International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination; India ratified the convention on 03/12/1968 with certain reservation The project provides workers with a safe and healthy work environment and is not complicit in exposing workers to unsafe or unhealthy work environments The project proponent has implemented Environment Health Safety and Social guideline which takes into account the same. The project provides safe and healthy work condition to the employees. The programme complies with the Factories Act and provides safe and healthy work environment 8. Low applicable The project has received Low environmental clearance from the applicable State Pollution control Board. Further the EHSS guidelines takes 9. The project takes a precautionary approach in regard to environmental challenges and is not complicit in practices contrary to the precautionary principle. into account the same. The project does not lead to release of any hazardous substances that pose threat to the environment. Rather it aims at reducing the air pollution that is prevalent due to use of fossil fuel power plants. The project promotes environmental protection through the use of cleaner technology. The project abides by the stipulations of the Indian Environment Protection Act and and

19 As project was approachable by existing public road, no road construction was undertaken by the project except for internal plant road. Plant land was generally plain so no major excavation and filling work was required for making the land level save excavation for foundation of individual structure. As soil is/was alluvial, there was no need of blasting, and it was not done. There are no any impacts observed during construction and operation stage. 10. The project does not involve or complicit in significant conversion or degradation of critical natural habitats including those that are (a) legally protected, (b) officially proposed for protection, (c) identified by authoritative sources for their high conservation value or (d) recognised as protected by traditional local communities The project proponent has implemented Environment Health Safety and Social guideline which takes into account the same. The project activity does not pose any harm to the natural habitats of the native species. Low applicable Indulgence in corruption is an illegal Low 11. The project does not involve and is not in complicit in corruption activity in the host country and the local labor compliance takes into account of the same. The project abides by the United applicable Nations Convention Against

20 Corruption. India ratification Additional relevant critical issues for my project type Description of relevance to my project Assessment of relevance to my project (low/medium/high) identified relevant No risk Mitigation measure required F.2. Sustainable Development matrix [See Toolkit and Annex I] EPC Contrator Suzlon who is doing operation and Maintenance of project activity has Environment, Health, Safety and Social Guidelines for Wind Power Projects. PP which is the project participant for the project have contractual agreement into this effect with contractor. Company ensures compliance of agreement to be in line with statutory requirements. The report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated September This report clearly mentioned that Wind farms operations do not result in direct air pollution, noise pollution. Please refer below web link for the same. There are no any significant impacts due to implementation of project activity. Based on above evidences, the score mentioned below are justified. Indicator Mitigation Relevance to Chosen parameter and Preliminary measure achieving MDG explanation score Gold Standard If relevant Check Defined by project Negative indicators of copy developer impact: sustainable mitigation g and score - in development. measure case negative from "do.org impact is not no harm" fully mitigated table, or Describe how score 0 in case include your indicator is impact is mitigation related to local planned to be measure MDG goals fully mitigated used to No change in 10

21 neutralise a score of impact: score 0 Positive impact: score + Air quality Required Goal 7 Ensure Environmental sustainability; Target 7.A - Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes and reverse the loss of environmental resources Operation Phase: Project activity leads to electricity production by wind power, which improves the air quality as compared to those by the fossil fuel dominated grid mix. As compared with emission reduction by project activity, the air pollution (which may occur due to transformers, other electrical equipment s etc) is less than 1% of overall emission reductions by the project activity and hence are negligible. 0 Construction Phase: The impact during the construction phase shall localized and temporary. Emissions may be substantially greater than emissions from project operation activities, but still limited in volume. Site dispersion of emissions is good due to the raised elevation of the WTG site and higher than average wind speeds. Thus impact on local settlements were negligible owing to the considerable distance from the turbines. Also report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated September This report clearly mentioned

22 Water quality and quantity Required MDG 7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability, target C Halve, by 2015, the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. that wind farms operations do not result in direct air pollution. Please refer page 27, table of report for same. Thus the Overall impact due to the project shall be positive in line with baseline scenario. However during the project activity operation, there is no any impact at site being wind is renewable energy source. Hence this parameter is considered as neutral. As compared to baseline scenario, which is fossil fuel dominated grid connected electricity, the project activity reduces air pollution of baseline fossil fuel power plants equivalent of electricity generated by project activity. Explanation: Thermal power plants produce considerable amount wastewater especially due to cooling. By the project activity, significant amount of wastewater discharge is avoided. During normal construction period, water usage is negligible for foundation of tower and for domestic use in full capacity of workers. Once the wind farm is operational, water is only required for the domestic use of project staff at the site which is negligible quantity as compared with baseline scenario. Minor volumes of sewage will be generated from toilet facilities at the site office. 0

23 Soil condition Required MDG- 7: Ensure Environment Sustainability 7.A Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes and reverse the loss of environmental resources 7. B Reduce biodiversity loss, achieving, by 2010, a significant reduction in the rate of loss This will be disposed to leakproof septic tank, thus no significant impact is anticipated to surface or groundwater. Please refer page 27, table of report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated September 2013 which mentioned that Wind farm operations do not result in water pollution. The project would not emit any pollutants to the soil during the construction and operation period, with no negative impact on the soil quality. The top soil excavated during construction, is stock pilled and is used for compaction. The roads are be paved and soiling was done with excavated earth & rock material, so land disturbance is minimized. All the drainage patterns are maintained as it is and wherever required road culverts are provided. The cranes used for construction activities are placed on hard, flat surface area and if required, ground levelling is done. Thus there is no any impact on soil erosion due to precautions taken during construction of project activity. Please refer page 21, table 8 of report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated 0

24 Other pollutants Required MDG- 7: Ensure Environment Sustainability 7. B Reduce biodiversity loss, achieving, by 2010, a significant reduction in the rate of loss September 2013 indicates that for completed projects there is no any soil erosion observed. Explanation: During the operation of the wind farm there will be some noise due to turbines but it is within permissible limit. However, there will be no negative impact on the settlement areas in this project due to the distance. There are no other pollutants generated from the wind power project (renewable energy project). Also report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated September 2013 (please refer page 22, section 3.2.2). This report does not mention any noise pollution from wind power plants, thus there is no any impact of noise pollution due to project activity. This report clearly mentioned that wind farms operations do not result in any significant noise pollution Solid waste due to construction and daily activities of staff, during both construction is handled and disposed of in an approved manner; therefore no soil contamination will result. Waste water holding tanks / septic tank will be located at more than 500 m away from bore wells or any other 0

25 Biodiversity Required MDG- 7: Ensure Environment Sustainability 7. B Reduce biodiversity loss, achieving, by 2010, a significant reduction in the rate of loss underground water holding tanks. There are no other pollutants generated from the wind power project (renewable energy project). Access Road was available for transportation of equipment during construction, thus no any impact on landscaping. Since project site was barren land prior to implementation of project activity, there is no any impact of project activity on vegetation. Thus the Overall impact due to the project is considered as negligible and this parameter is not considered as monitoring parameter. The project site is rocky in nature & no rare species has been found in the around area. The project site is not on the migration route of migratory bird. Thus impacts on birds is minimal. There is no any adverse impact on Bio adversity due to project implementation. Please refer page 29 and 30, table of report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated September Page 29 and 30 of this report mentioned that As described, air, noise, water and biodiversity impacts of both wind and solar projects are either very low or negligible. It is for these reasons that the clearances required for RE projects are 0

26 Quality of employment Livelihood of the poor Necessary health and safety measures will be taken during constructio n and operation phase, relevant staff will be trained to be able to work with high voltages. Required MDG-1: Eradicate extreme poverty & hunger 1.B. Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people MDG-1: Eradication extreme poverty and hunger 1.A.Halve, between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people whose income is less than $1 a day not stringent. As long as the projects are developed on wasteland or agriculture land, they don t have significant biodiversity effects or long term irreversible impact on the local environment. The Overall impact due to the project shall be neutral. Parameter: Health and Safety and other trainings Explanation: Project developer ensures high standard health and safety conditions for the employees and provides Health & Safety Trainings to employees. Some of the staff may get training on different kind of issues like operation and maintenance of power plant. All employees are trained on Occupational Health and Safety issue. There is positive impact on quality of employment due to project implementation. Please refer page 28, table of report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated September Income generation by local orders with project activity have indirect impacts to changing living standards of the local people. There is positive impact on quality of employment due to project implementation and employment indirectly supports for livelihood of poor. Please refer page 28, + 0

27 Access to affordable and clean energy services Required Goal 7 Ensure Environmental Sustainability; Target 7.A - Integrate the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes and reverse the loss of environmental resources table of report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated September Due to employment generation, the income of local poor people is increased and the standard living of the people is improving. However, the impact is not significant and direct and parameter is considered as neutral. Explanation: The project helps to reduce high share of imported fossil fuel dependency of India. In baseline, equivalent quantity of electricity would have been generated from fossil fuel dominated grid connected power plants. Thus project activity helps to increase renewable energy contribution for grid Connected power plants. Since electricity export from project activity is supplied to grid, thus clean energy supplied by project does not have any direct impact in local areas or households. Hence score of indicator is considered as neutral. 0 Human and institutional capacity Required MDG-1: Eradicate extreme poverty & hunger The project activity have an overall positive contribution to the sustainable development of the region. However, it is difficult to measure the positive changes in the project scenario compared to the baseline specifically in terms 0

28 Quantitative employment and income generation Required Goal 1 Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty; Target 1.B Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all, including women and young people of education & skills, gender equality and empowerment. The project activity have positive impact on employment generation which result increase in income of nearby local people. The increase in income helps for indicators like education and skills, gender equality and empowerment. In practice, only the employees working on the Project can be considered as the main beneficiaries. Thus, it is considered that the project activity does not have a significant impact on human and institutional capacity and considered this parameter as neutral. Project activity leads to generate employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled labours. Hence the parameter to be monitored for this indicator is the number of staff employed for the project activity. The project activity expected to generate the employment for more than 10 people and they are getting more payment than local level. + Access to investment Required MDG-8.D Develop a global partnership for development 8.D. Deal comprehensively with the debt Parameter Monitored: No. of staff employed in the project activity There is no foreign investment envisaged for implementation or operation of the project activity at this stage. However, the project being a renewable power project leads to reduction in 0

29 Technology transfer and technological self-reliance problems of developing countries through national and international measures in order to make debt sustainable in the long term. MDG 8 target F: In cooperation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communications dependency on fossil fuels, there by leading to a reduction in purchase of fossil fuel in the country. As the impact is not quantifiable thus, it is considered that the project activity does not have a significant impact on balance of payments and investment. In the project activity, technology shall be sourced primarily from inside the country and introduced into the region. At the same time, the project activity shall build usable and sustainable knowhow in the region for the technology, where knowhow was previously lacking. Hence the project presents ample opportunities of replication in other areas. However, constant monitoring of this parameter involves complexities and hence this parameter is scored neutral as a conservative approach. 0 Justification choices, data source and provision of references Air quality According to the projections given in B.4 part of the PDD, in the baseline situation new capacity additions will most probably be fossil fuel fired power plants. Electricity generated from the wind power plants partially substitute electricity generation from fossil fuel fired power plants that represent a large share of the Indian Power grid generation mix. Thus, besides greenhouse gases, all other air pollutants (e.g. SOx, NOx), particle and VOC emissions are avoided by the project activity. Dust emergence connected to the project activity appears only for a short time during the construction phase and will be caused by digging foundations, land arrangement works and construction. Project developer has taken all precautionary actions to prevent dust emissions. Emissions during this phase will be localized and temporary. Site dispersion of emissions is good due to the

30 raised elevation of the site and higher than average wind speeds. Thus impact on local settlements will be negligible owing to the considerable distance from the turbines. Thus the Overall impact due to the project shall be positive in line with baseline scenario. However during the project activity operation, there is no any impact at site being wind is renewable energy source. Hence this parameter is considered as neutral. As compared to baseline scenario, which is fossil fuel dominated grid connected electricity, the project activity reduces air pollution of baseline fossil fuel power plants equivalent of electricity generated by project activity. Also report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated September This report clearly mentioned that wind farms operations do not result in direct air pollution. Please refer page 27, table of report for same. There is no any impact at site being wind is renewable energy source. Hence this parameter is considered as neutral Water quality and quantity In the baseline, thermal power plants discharges significant amount of waste water to the environment after usage for operational purposes like cooling. Having water treatment system in these power plants does not neutralize negative impact of waste water on environment as chemicals used for waste water treatment becomes problematic afterwards. With proposed project activity, usage and discharge of considerable amount of water is avoided with partially substituting electricity generation from thermal power plants. Therefore, the impact of the project on this indicator is deemed to be positive. However, as a conservative approach the impacts on water quality and quantity has been considered as neutral. Further, during operation of project activity only small amount of waste water to be discharged environment. Wastewater production is due to daily consumption of workers. Minor volumes of sewage will be generated from toilet facilities at the site office. This will be disposed to septic tank, thus no significant impact is anticipated to surface or groundwater. The parameter is considered as neutral. Please refer page 27, table of report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated September 2013 which mentioned that Wind farm operations do not result in water pollution. Soil condition In the baseline, thermal power plants emits significant amount of NOx which have negative impact to the quality of soil. The adverse affect of emissions of NOx on soil conditions is acid rains. Acid rains can damage soil conditions badly.

31 With proposed project activity significant amount of NOx emission is avoided due to substituting partially thermal power plant electricity generation. The project is not emitting any pollutants to the soil during the construction and operation period, with no negative impact on the soil quality. The top soil excavated during construction, is stock pilled and is used for compaction. The roads are not be paved and soling is done with excavated earth & rock material, so land disturbance is minimized. All the drainage patterns are maintained as it is and wherever required road culverts is provided. The cranes used for construction activities is placed on hard, flat surface area and if required, ground levelling is done. However, to be conservative impact of the project on this indicator is scored to be neutral and will not be monitored. Please refer page 21, table 8 of report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated September 2013 indicates that for completed projects there is no any soil erosion observed. Other pollutants For this indicator, noise is defined as relevant parameter with the project activity. Since impact of noise can be significant only close area to the project, surrounding area of the project activity is selected as impact assessment boundary and for the baseline; continuation of current situation is noise stemming from wind, movement of leaf and daily life in the close villages. The distance of the project to closest settlement is more than 1000 m. According to noise measurement report, when all turbines are in operation, noise level from entrance of village is 26 db(a) and 35 db(a) at day and night respectively. These are very low compare to background noise levels observed in surrounding of villages. Also, power plant control room is a well isolated area, therefore impact of noise from power plant on both employees and local residents is deemed to be negligible. Also report on Developmental Impacts and Sustainable Governance Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects prepared by MNRE dated September 2013 (please refer page 22, section 3.2.2). This report does not mention any noise pollution from wind power plants, thus there is no any impact of noise pollution due to project activity. This report clearly mentioned that wind farms operations do not result in any significant noise pollution. Therefore, in the SDM the negligible effect of the project on other pollutants is scored with (0) and not monitored. Biodiversity The project site is rocky in nature & no rare species has been found in the around area. The Project site is not on the migration route of migratory bird. Thus there is no any impact on bio diversity after implementation of project activity. Through engineering measures and greening measures, the condition of ground vegetation is gradually improved; No rare species has been found in