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1 CONTENTS A. Project title B. Project description C. Proof of project eligibility D. Unique Project Identification E. Outcome stakeholder consultation process F. Outcome sustainability assessment G. Sustainability monitoring plan H. Additionality and conservativeness deviations Annex 1 ODA declarations 1

2 SECTION A. Project Title [See Toolkit 1.6] Title: 7.5 MW Poultry Litter Project by Redan Infrastructure Private limited Version: 04 Date: 17/10/2013 SECTION B. Project description [See Toolkit 1.6] Start Date: 01/08/2011 (placement of purchase order to the equipment supplier) Redan Infrastructure Private Limited is setting up a 7.5 MW greenfield power project at Gangavaram village in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. As a fuel for power generation, the project proposes to use poultry litter which is a waste product of the local poultry farming industry and is presently dumped in pits near the poultry farms, resulting in emissions of methane to the atmosphere. The proposed project activity will also utilize other biomass to the tune of 15% of the total fuel consumption for electricity generation. The fuels will be burnt in a travelling grate type of boiler. The steam generated from the boiler is expanded in a bleed cum condensing turbo generator for power generation. The power generated by the project activity, after catering to the minor internal consumption shall be exported to the Southern Regional Electricity Grid of India. In the absence of the project activity, the grid dominated thermal power plants would generate an equivalent quantity of power, resulting in GHG emissions as per the carbon intensity of the fuel mix constituting the grid and the poultry litter would be continued to be dumped in the anaerobic lagoons in the fields, resulting in GHG emissions as per the carbon intensity of methane. The main purpose of the project activity is to achieve GHG emission reductions and achieve sustainable development of the host country in the following ways: 1) Change in AWMS system: Curb methane emissions, which are released in the current practise i.e., in anaerobic lagoons. The poultry litter and other biomass will be collected and brought to the plant, dried and used as fuel in the boiler, thereby reducing the methane emissions. 2) Renewable energy generation system: Poultry litter and biomass act as renewable source for electricity generation. Electricity will be fed to grid, thereby reducing the dependency on fossil fuels. The project is helping the Host Country fulfil its goals of promoting sustainable development. Specifically, the project satisfies the sustainable development guidelines provided by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in India. Each of the sustainable 2

3 development indicators established by the Government of India have been analysed in the context of the project activity to assess the project s contribution to sustainable development. This analysis appears below. Environmental well being: The project uses a poultry litter waste for electricity generation and therefore does not emit additional greenhouse gases; which would have been generated as the poultry litter is currently being dumped into anaerobic lagoons. This project leads to the productive use of poultry litter for power generation. This leads to the minimisation of generation of methane in to the atmosphere. Also the PP proposes to dedicate 30% of the site as a green belt. Social and Economic well being: Specifically, the project: Increases employment opportunities in the area where the project is located, specifically, it is expected that jobs will be created during construction and in the area of civil works. In addition, various kinds of electro mechanical work would generate employment opportunity on a regular and permanent basis Optimises the use of natural resources, avoid new uncontrolled waste disposal sites Diversifies the sources of electricity generation Uses clean and efficient technologies, and conserves natural resources Technological well being: The project showcases an innovative way to use low calorific value fuels, combining power generation from renewable resources and sustainable development in rural areas. With the majority of India s population living in rural areas and considering the desolate power supply situation in these areas, the project has an immense replication potential. The project presents technological innovations in boiler design to avoid slagging and corrosion problems caused by the fuel properties of poultry litter. The project uses a steam turbo generator with matching boiler of travelling grate type capable of firing multiple fuels. The project is expected to commission on 1 st January 2014, and the following table outlines the estimated GHG emission reductions from the project: Year Annual estimation of emission reductions in tonnes of CO2e 1 st Jan st Dec ,685 1 st Jan st Dec ,685 1 st Jan st Dec ,685 1 st Jan st Dec ,685 1 st Jan st Dec ,685 1 st Jan st Dec ,685 1 st Jan st Dec ,685 Total emission reductions over crediting time (tonnes of CO 2 e) 977,793 3

4 Total number of crediting years 7 Annual average over the crediting period of estimated reductions (tonnes of CO 2 e) 139,685 However, it may please be noted that the crediting period of the project activity is yet to commence, as it has still not been commissioned. However, it is estimated at this stage that the commissioning date and hence crediting period start date of the project activity shall be 01/01/2014. The project activity is already registered with UNFCCC under the CDM, as per the following details: Title: 7.5 MW Poultry Litter Project by Redan Infrastructure Private limited Reference No.: 7018 Registration Date: 09/10/2012 Date of registration action: 03/01/2013 Web-link: Approved CDM Methodologies applied: o AMS-I.D., version 17 o ACM0010, version 05 4

5 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 þ C.2. Host Country [See Toolkit 1.2.b] India 5

6 C.3. Project Type [See Toolkit 1.2.c and Toolkit Annex C] Please tick where applicable: Project type Yes No Does your project activity classify as a Renewable Energy project? þ Does your project activity classify as an End-use Energy Efficiency Improvement project? Please justify the eligibility of your project activity: This project activity consists of renewable energy generation power plant that shall use poultry litter and other biomass for generation and supply of net electrical energy to the Southern Regional Grid of India. As per Annex-C of Gold Standard the project activity is eligible under renewable energy supply category. Furthermore, the fuels to be used in the project activity: poultry litter and other biomass are renewable biomass, as established as per point 5 of the Glossary of CDM terms (Version 05), that states The biomass is the non-fossil fraction of an industrial or municipal waste. The poultry litter and other biomass to be used by the project activity are sourced from the agriculture industry and are non-fossil in nature. Thus these fuels are the non-fossil fraction of the agriculture industry waste; and are established as renewable biomass fuel. In the absence of the project activity, the grid dominated thermal power plants would generate an equivalent quantity of power; resulting in GHG emissions as per the carbon intensity of the fuel mix constituting the grid. Thus the project activity under consideration shall qualify as Renewable Energy Supply project. Furthermore, the surplus availability of the biomass fuels proposed to be used by the project activity is established as follows: Waste Type Envisaged Consumption (tonnes/ year) Availability in the region Chittoor District Source: Local Biomass Availability Survey Report (tonnes/ year) Excess Availability Note: for agricultural biomass it is assumed for calculation that the entire biomass consumption quantity is of that particular type (tonnes/ year) % Conclusion: Surplus availability is established if excess availability is at least 25% Surplus? (Yes/No) Poultry Litter 95, ,495 44,495 47% Yes Mango waste 11, , , % Yes 1 Sum of mango processing waste (300,000 tonnes/ year) and mango waste wood (50,000 tonnes/ year) 6

7 Groundnut waste Coconut Waste (Cumulative) 40,000 23, % Yes 20,000 8,383 72% Yes Cotton stalk 75,000 63, % Yes Bengal gram husk 20,000 8,383 72% Yes Pre Announcement Yes No Was your project previously announced? þ Explain your statement on pre announcement The project activity has been announced for CDM/GS stakeholder consultation with the consideration of potential carbon credit revenues from CDM/GS mechanisms. In other words, 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 01/08/2011 (purchase order to equipment supplier), i.e., after 02/08/2008. The project proponent has sent written notifications of developing the project activity to the Indian DNA (confirmation of Host Country Approval application dated 05/07/2011) and UNFCCC (notification dated 21/04/2011) even before the start date of the project activity. 7

8 C.4. Greenhouse gas [See Toolkit 1.2.d] Greenhouse Gas Carbon dioxide þ Methane þ Nitrous oxide C.5. Project Registration Type [See Toolkit 1.2.f] Project Registration Type Regular þ 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 Construction dd/mm/yyyy: 8

9 SECTION D. Unique project identification D.1. GPS-coordinates of project location [See Toolkit 1.6] Latitude Longitude Coordinates 13 13'56 N 78 43'24 E Explain given coordinates The project is situated in Gangavaram Village, Chitoor district in Andhra Pradesh. The site is at a distance of 2 km to the National Highway 219. Being located on the Bangalore-Chennai Highway, Chittoor is easily reachable from the major cities of South India. The place boasts of a well-laid out network of roadways and railways. Renigunta - Katpadi Railway line connects this region with all the major places of the state. Chittoor does not have its own airport; Tirupati airport is the nearest one. The project is located at 13 13'56 N, 78 43'24 E. D.2. Map [See Toolkit 1.6] 9

10 Above is a map showing the project location. 10

11 SECTION E. Outcome stakeholder consultation process E.1. Assessment of stakeholder comments [See Toolkit Annex J] [See Local Stakeholder Consultation Report B.5 and insert table from ii Assessment of comments. Insert a summary of alterations based on comments] During the Local Stakeholder Consultation meeting on 05/06/2011, a blind stakeholder consultation exercise was carried out by the project proponent. There was first an introduction of the categories of sustainable development and their possible indicators in a non-technical language using local context examples for better understanding. The indicators listed were brought up one by one and the audience was asked which they think are relevant to the project and to score them positive neutral or negative, along with relevant reasons for their opinions. In the Local Stakeholder Consultation Report, as per the minutes of meeting in section C.3. blind stakeholder consultation exercise was conducted, along with a summarisation of some comments, whereas section D.2. covers the results of the said exercise in details in the form of a sustainable development matrix. A translation of sample responses by the attendees during the local stakeholder consultation meeting held on 05/06/2011 at the project site has been briefly summarised below in English: Name What is your impression of the meeting? What do you like about the project? What do you not like about the project? Signature --- N. Cheuga Reddy Nice explained Beneficial for local community and farmer - Two sample responses by the attendees during the stakeholder consultation meeting in English have been reproduced below: 11

12 Furthermore, the queries and comments raised by the attendees during the stakeholder consultation meeting have been briefly summarised below: Stakeholder comment Mr. Rajeev will the project employ local populace for operation? Dr. Muralidhar are the project promoters planning to contribute towards greenery in the plant premises? Was comment taken into account (Yes/ No)? Yes Yes Explanation (Why? How?) More than two-thirds of the plant personnel employed to operate the project activity shall be local populace. This proportion is expected to steadily increase over time as the local people gain experience and expertise in such technology. The PP has planned to dedicate around one-thirds of the site area for trees. Mr. Rajesh this project shall result in many positive effects on the local environment by eliminating the odour caused by decomposition of poultry litter in the pits dug in the poultry farms. We shall hence have a more aesthetic environment in our village. Yes The PP thanks the stakeholder for the positive opinion about the project. Ms. Sharmila almost every house in this village is facing problems from flies and other insects that thrive on the poultry farm waste. This project shall result in a considerable reduction of the same and benefit us a lot. We are thankful to RIPL for their noble initiative Yes The PP thanks the stakeholder for the positive opinion about the project. 12

13 and promise all possible support required from our end to ensure its success. Dr. Saraswathi this project is a blessing to this region, as it shall contribute towards the improvement of health conditions of the local region. It should be awarded for its contribution to climate change mitigation. Ms. Swathi We live close to a poultry farm and always face the problem of bad smell. Hope with this project in place the litter gets disposed quickly in a more aesthetic manner and we can finally breathe some fresh air. Yes Yes The PP thanks the stakeholder for the positive opinion about the project. The PP thanks the stakeholder for the positive opinion about the project. 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 stakeholder feedback round (SFR) for the project activity was conducted over electronic mails for a 60-day period commencing from 04/09/2012. Various relevant stakeholders were invited for participation in the process to provide their feedback, including GS Supporting NGOs and the Designated National Authority of India. Additionally, the project proponents also wanted to encourage participation from the stakeholders who are without internet access or are unfamiliar with electronic mails. Hence copies of the project procedural documents like the Project Design Document, Gold Standard Passport, Local Stakeholder Consultation Report and a non-technical project summary in the local language Telugu were made available to the local stakeholders at an accessible location for them to go through and provide their comments. The stakeholders were also intimated of this setup by means of notices in English and Telugu displayed at public places, as provided below: 13

14 There were no comments received from any stakeholder during the commenting period. 14

15 SECTION F. Outcome Sustainability assessment F.1. Do no harm Assessment [See Toolkit and Toolkit Annex H] Safeguarding principles 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 Description of relevance to my project This is relevant as human resources will be involved directly as well as indirectly for the smooth running of the project activity Assessment of my project risks breaching it (low, medium, high) Low Mitigation measure Project proponent will have an in house human resource (HR) team to monitor these issues and take necessary actions in case of any situation arising, which may lead to the violation of the salient features of this safeguarding principle. Apart from this, India (host country) has a statutory body - National Human Rights Commission 2 at the national level to safeguard human rights and prevent any violation of the same. The project does not involve and is not complicit in involuntary resettlement This is relevant to project, as project activity involves procurement of land for construction and operation of the project activity. Low So it can be ascertained that there is low risk to the safeguarding principle due to the project activity. The project activity has received clearance from relevant authorities for setting up the project activity; this clearly indicates that there is neither resettlement nor rehabilitation of local people caused due to the project activity

16 The project does not involve and is not complicit in the alteration, damage or removal of any critical cultural heritage 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 Not relevant because the project is coming up on barren land in the province and it has no cultural heritage located in the area. This is relevant as human resources will be involved directly as well as indirectly for the smooth running of the project activity. Low Low Apart from that Govt. of India has a National resettlement & rehabilitation policy, So, it can be ascertained that there is low risk to this safeguarding principle due to the project activity. Government of India is a party to UNESCO s The States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003) which aims at protection of cultural heritage and safeguards any violation of the safeguarding principle. The project site would not have been approved from the state government for the project activity if the project site had led to alteration, damage or removal of any critical cultural heritage. So, it can be ascertained that there is low risk to the safeguarding principle due to the project activity. The project will not hamper or in any manner limit the employee s freedom and right to collective bargaining. The project management is open and willing to hear to the employee s demands and mutually discuss and find the best solution. The Human Resource team will monitor these issues and take necessary actions in case any situation arises which may lead

17 to the violation of salient features of this safeguarding principle. The host country (India) has Ministry of Labour and Employment 4 at the national level and Department of labour 5 at the state level to oversee that employees freedom of association and their right to collective bargaining is not restricted. So, it can be ascertained that there is low risk to the safeguarding principle due to the project activity. The project does not involve any form of forced or compulsory labour. Government of India has ratified the ILO convention 29 & 105 on elimination of forced and compulsory labour 6. The host country (India) has Ministry of Labour and Employment at the national level and Department of labour at the state level to prevent forced or compulsory labour. So, it can be ascertained that there is low risk to the safeguarding principle due to the project activity. The project does not intend to employ children below the age of 18 in any sort of work. Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of The project does not involve and is not complicit in any form of forced or compulsory labour This is not relevant because people will be hired through proper channels and mechanisms. Only people willing to work would be hired at the project site. Low The project does not employ and is not complicit in any form of child labour This is not relevant because people at the project site will be hired through proper channels and Low

18 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 The project provides workers with a safe and healthy work environment and is not complicit in exposing workers to mechanisms. So, no child labour in any form would occur at the project site. This is not relevant because people who will be hired at the project site will be appointed through proper channels and mechanisms. Employment would be based on the qualifications and skills of the candidates rather than gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other basis. This is relevant as human resources would be involved directly as well as indirectly for the smooth running of the Low Low India has acts and policies to prevent child labour and it s a punishable offence under Indian laws. The Department of Labour also ensures that child labour is not practiced at the provincial level. So, it can be ascertained that there is low risk to the safeguarding principle due to the project activity. Government of India has ratified the ILO convention remuneration) convention 111 (Discrimination in employment / occupation) under the ILO 100(equal and Declaration Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India and Human Rights Commission at the national as well as state level safeguard human rights and prevent any form of discrimination based on race, colour, gender, on religion, orientation, opinion, sexual political national extraction, social origin or physical or mental disability. So, it can be ascertained that there is low risk to the safeguarding principle due to the project activity. The project proponent has prepared an Environmental Management Plan. The report describes in detail the Emergency Action and management plan to handle 18

19 unsafe or unhealthy work environments The project takes a precautionary approach in regard to environmental challenges and is not complicit in practices contrary to the precautionary principle. This principle can be defined as when the activity raises harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically project activity. This is not relevant, as the project activity would have all the necessary mechanism, instruments and technology in place to mitigate threats to human health or the environment. Low any such situation arising at the project site. The report also describes mitigation measures. The project proponent has also received necessary clearances form local and national authorities to set up the project activity. For safety of workers and people living in vicinity of the project, the PP will ensure that transportation of poultry litter is carried out in covered vehicles. So, it can be ascertained that there is low risk to the safeguarding principle due to the project activity. India has ratified the Rio Convention of 1993, which advocates practicing Precautionary principle. The project intends to develop a green belt around the project area which will be developed in accordance with Guidelines for developing green Belt published by Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India. Furthermore, as the project activity entails renewable energy generation and avoidance of methane emissions, it would have an overall positive impact on the environment. Hence, the Government of India has also exempted such projects from conducting the Environment Impact Assessment. So, it can be ascertained that 19

20 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 does not involve and is not in complicit in corruption Additional relevant critical issues for my project type Not relevant as the project is coming up in a rural area of the state of province and there is no 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 This is not relevant as the project the project has not been considered as offering potential corruption opportunities, and the project proponent is paying special attention to the proper development of the project activity. Description of relevance to my project Low Low Assessment of relevance to my project (low, medium, high) there is low risk to the safeguarding principle due to the project activity. The project activity is a Greenfield project. There are no 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 in the vicinity of the project activity. This is why the project activity has received clearance from relevant authorities for setting up the project activity. So, it can be ascertained that there is low risk to the safeguarding principle due to the project activity. The project promoters do not believe in offering bribes and practicing corruption in any form. The host country has Central commission works preventing corruption at the national level and state level there are Anti Corruption Bureaus for the same. So, it can be ascertained that there is low risk to the safeguarding principle due to the project activity. Mitigation measure 20

21 Not identified Not relevant No risk Not required F.2. Sustainable Development matrix [See Toolkit and Toolkit Annex I] Insert table in section C3 from your Stakeholder Consultation report (Sustainable Development matrix). Indicator Mitigation measure Relevance to achieving MDG Chosen parameter and explanation Preliminary score Air quality Not 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 Project activity utilizes poultry litter and other biomass for electricity production, which improves the air quality as compared to those by the fossil fuel dominated grid mix. Hence the parameter to be monitored for this indicator is the ambient air quality measurement with regards to its SPM content. Parameter Monitored: 1 Ambient air quality (SPM) measurement 2 Odour feedback + Water quality and quantity Not Required The project activity shall have an overall small positive contribution to water quality and quantity as compared to the baseline scenario, owing to lower release of coliforms (bacteria from animal waste) and reduction in water requirement for anaerobic lagoon operation. However, as a conservative estimate, it is considered 0 21

22 Indicator Soil condition Other pollutants Mitigation measure Not Required Not Required Relevance to achieving MDG 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 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 Chosen parameter and explanation that the project activity does not lead to any major impact on water quality and quantity. Project activity increases the fertility of soil (ash the by-product is an excellent fertilizer). Hence the parameters to be monitored for this indicator is the quantity of ash supplied by the project activity to the farmers and their feedback on its quality. Parameter Monitored: 3 Quantity of ash supplied to farmers 4 Feedback on ash quality Project activity utilizes poultry litter and other biomass for electricity generation. Hence in terms of other pollutants, it would have a reduced effect as compared to the fossil fuels used by a majority of the grid-connected power plants in the baseline scenario. However, as a conservative estimate, it is considered that the project activity does not lead to any major impact on other pollutants. The project proponent shall ensure covered transportation for poultry litter for safety of workers Preliminary score

23 Indicator Mitigation measure Relevance to achieving MDG Chosen parameter and explanation and people living in vicinity. This precautionary approach is to avoid negative impact due to transportation activity in the project. Preliminary score Biodiversity Quality of employment Not Required Not Required Goal 8 Develop a global partnership for development; Target 8.A Develop further an open, rulebased, predictable, non-discriminatory trading and financial system Parameter Monitored: 5 Covered transportation of poultry litter. The project activity shall have an overall small positive contribution to biodiversity as compared to the baseline scenario, owing to reduction in water requirement for anaerobic lagoon operation, and hence lower depletion level of renewable stocks like water. However, as a conservative estimate, it is considered that the project activity does not have a significant impact on biodiversity. Parameter Monitored: 6 Green cover in plant premises The project activity will have significant change on the quality of employment, as the people to be permanently employed shall be trained by knowledgeable personnel in order to be qualitatively potent to execute their assigned roles and

24 Indicator Mitigation measure Relevance to achieving MDG Chosen parameter and explanation responsibilities for successful operation and maintenance of the project activity. The training ensures that employees handling the poultry litter at the project site or during transportation understand health and safety procedures. This would result in improvement of the technical knowledge and acumen of the local populace. Hence the parameter to be monitored for this indicator is the record of the trainings imparted to the staff. Preliminary score Livelihood of the poor Access to affordable and clean energy services Not Required Not 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 Goal 7 Ensure Environmental Sustainability; Target 7.A - Integrate Parameter Monitored: 7 Training records Project activity helps employ people and give them jobs and a source of income, thus the quality of living will improve. Hence the parameter to be monitored for this indicator is the employment records. However, as a conservative estimate, it is considered that the project activity does not have a significant impact on Livelihood of the poor. The fuels being poultry litter and other biomass being carbon neutral, the project activity helps mitigating

25 Indicator Human and institutional capacity Quantitative employment and income generation Mitigation measure Not Required Not Required Relevance to achieving MDG the principles of sustainable development into country policies and programmes and reverse the loss of environmental resources 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 Chosen parameter and explanation GHG emissions by providing clean energy to the local area sub-station, which is a part of the Southern Regional electricity Grid of India. However, as a conservative estimate, it is considered that the project activity does not have a significant impact on Access to affordable and clean energy services. As demonstrated in section B, the project activity will 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 of education & skills, gender equality and empowerment. Thus, it is considered that the project activity does not have a significant impact on human and institutional capacity. Project activity will lead to generate employment opportunities for both skilled and unskilled labours. Hence the parameters to be monitored for this indicator is the number of staff employed for the project activity and the incomes Preliminary score

26 Indicator Mitigation measure Relevance to achieving MDG Chosen parameter and explanation earned by them. Preliminary score Balance of payments and investment Technology transfer and technological self-reliance Not Required Not Required Parameter Monitored: 8 Income of employees after project commencement 9 No. of staff employed in the project activity 10 Proportion of local staff employed and type of jobs in the project activity 11 Local employees remuneration satisfaction There is no foreign investment envisaged for implementation or operation of the project activity at this stage. 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 know-how in the region for the technology, where know-how 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

27 Indicator Mitigation measure Relevance to achieving MDG Chosen parameter and explanation parameter is scored neutral as a conservative approach. Preliminary score 1.1.A.a Justification choices, data source and provision of references Air quality Project activity utilizes poultry litter and other biomass for electricity production, which improves the air quality as compared to those by the fossil fuel dominated grid mix. The usage of poultry litter as fuel will also help in improving the odour in the region. The air quality assessment will be based on the ambient air quality measurements on quarterly basis with regards to its SPM content. Source: Detailed Project Report. Water quality and quantity The proposed project activity has little (although positive as mentioned above) impact on water quality and quantity. Hence no sources/references have been presented. Soil condition Project activity increases the fertility of soil (ash the by-product is an excellent fertilizer). Source: a scientific experimental study report w&gid=250&itemid=27 Other pollutants The proposed project activity has little (although positive as mentioned above) impact on other pollutants. Hence no sources/references have been presented. 27

28 Biodiversity Quality of employment Livelihood of the poor Access to affordable and clean energy services Human and institutional capacity Quantitative employment and income generation Balance of payments and investment Technology transfer and technological self-reliance The proposed project activity has little (although positive as mentioned above) impact on biodiversity. Hence no sources/references have been presented. The project activity will have significant change on the quality of employment, as the people to be permanently employed shall be trained by knowledgeable personnel in order to be qualitatively potent to execute their assigned roles and responsibilities for successful operation of the project activity. Proper training will be provided to ensure health and safety of employed staff. Source: Detailed Project Report. Project activity will provide employment opportunities to the local people, which will result in income generation for the rural households and hence shall help towards gradual positive changes in living standards, thus contributing towards the livelihood of the poor. However, as a conservative estimate, it is considered that the project activity does not have a significant impact on Livelihood of the poor. Hence no sources/references have been presented. The proposed project activity has little (although positive as mentioned above) impact on Access to affordable and clean energy services. Hence no sources/references have been presented. The proposed project activity has little (although positive as mentioned above) impact on Human and institutional capacity. Hence no sources/references have been presented. The project activity shall lead to generation of employment opportunities for people during the implementation and operation phases to ensure its success. The parameters to be monitored for this indicator is the number of staff employed for the project activity and the incomes earned by them. Source: Detailed Project Report. The proposed project activity has little (although positive as mentioned above) impact on Balance of payments and investment. Hence no sources/references have been presented. The proposed project activity has little (although positive as mentioned above) impact on Technology transfer and technological self-reliance. Hence no sources/references have been presented. 28

29 SECTION G. Sustainability Monitoring Plan [See Toolkit and Toolkit Annex I] Copy Table for each indicator No 1 Indicator Mitigation measure Chosen parameter Current situation of parameter Estimation of baseline situation of parameter Future target for parameter Air quality Not Required Ambient air quality (SPM) measurement Currently the project is being implemented, hence not operational As per emission intensity of the fossil fuel dominated grid mix Within limits specified by the State Pollution Control Board Way of monitoring How Air quality testing records When Quarterly By who Project proponent, external testing agencies No 2 Indicator Air quality Mitigation measure Not Required Chosen parameter Current situation of parameter Estimation of baseline situation of parameter Odour feedback Currently the poultry litter is dumped by the farmers near the poultry farms, resulting in decomposition and issues related to odour. Odour in the region from decomposition of poultry litter (Source: Detailed Project Report and as reported by local populace in the Stakeholder Consultation Report) Future target for parameter Reduced odour from the baseline scenario Way of monitoring How Feedback from the local populace, preferably near the poultry farms (at least 10 individual consultations) When By who Annually Project proponent No 3 Indicator Soil condition Mitigation measure Not Required Repeat for each parameter Chosen parameter Current situation of parameter Quantity of ash supplied to farmers Currently the project is being implemented, hence not operational 29

30 Estimation of baseline situation 0 of parameter Future target for parameter 41,581 tonnes per year Way of monitoring How Plant records When By who Continuous Project proponent No 4 Indicator Mitigation measure Repeat for each parameter Chosen parameter Current situation of parameter Estimation of baseline situation of parameter Future target for parameter Soil condition Not Required Feedback on ash quality Currently the project is being implemented, hence not operational Not applicable Good fertilisation quality of ash Way of monitoring How Feedback from the company or farmers (individual consultations of at least 10% of distinct entities and/or individuals) sourcing the ash on its fertilisation quality When Annually By who Project proponent No 5 Indicator Mitigation measure Repeat for each parameter Chosen parameter Current situation of parameter Estimation of baseline situation of parameter Future target for parameter Other Pollutants Not Required Feedback on transportation of poultry litter Currently the project is being implemented, hence not operational Not applicable Covered transportation of poultry litter Way of monitoring How Feedback from the people living In vicinity and project staff. A minimum of 10 individual consultations. When Annually By who Project proponent No 6 Indicator Biodiversity Mitigation measure Repeat for each parameter Chosen parameter Current situation of parameter Not Required Green cover in plant premises Currently the project is being implemented, hence not 30

31 Estimation of baseline situation of parameter Future target for parameter operational Not applicable Tree cover at least one-third of the plant premises should be under plantation Way of monitoring How Calculation of the proportion of the plant area under plantation When Annually By who Project proponent No 7 Indicator Mitigation measure Repeat for each parameter Chosen parameter Current situation of parameter Estimation of baseline situation of parameter Future target for parameter Quality of employment Not Required Training records Currently the project is being implemented, hence not operational 0 At least once a year (more frequently during the commissioning and initial operation period). Way of monitoring How Training programme attendance registers, internal records/ certificates. Training feedback is used to assess the understanding of health and safety procedures for employees directly or indirectly handling poultry litter. When By who As per frequency of training programmes Project proponent No 8 Indicator Quantitative employment and income generation Mitigation measure Not Required Repeat for each parameter Chosen parameter Current situation of parameter Estimation of baseline situation of parameter Income of employees after project commencement Currently the project is being implemented, hence not operational 0 Future target for parameter Employees shall earn salaries/wages for the operation and maintenance of the project activity. This will help in income generation for the rural households and hence shall help towards gradual positive changes in living standards, thus contributing towards the livelihood of the poor. Way of monitoring How Employee records: employee rolls, pay-slips, etc. 31

32 When By who Monthly Project proponent No 9 Indicator Mitigation measure Repeat for each parameter Chosen parameter Current situation of parameter Estimation of baseline situation of parameter Future target for parameter Quantitative employment and income generation Not Required No. of staff employed in the project activity Currently the project is being implemented, hence not operational 0 As per the requirements for plant operations Way of monitoring How Employee rolls, pay-slips, attendance registers, etc. When By who Monthly Project proponent No 10 Indicator Quantitative employment and income generation Mitigation measure Not Required Repeat for each parameter Chosen parameter Current situation of parameter Estimation of baseline situation of parameter Proportion of local staff employed and type of jobs in the project activity Currently the project is being implemented, hence not operational 0 Future target for parameter At least two-thirds of the people employed to operate the project would be from local areas. The number of employees, their native region and kind of job they are employed in (skilled or unskilled) and the type of employment (temporary or permanent) is monitored on regular basis. Way of monitoring How Employee rolls, pay-slips, attendance registers, etc. When By who Annual Project proponent No 11 Indicator Quantitative employment and income generation Mitigation measure Not Required Repeat for each parameter Chosen parameter Current situation of parameter Local employees remuneration satisfaction Currently the project is being implemented, hence not operational 32

33 Estimation of baseline situation of parameter Future target for parameter 0 Local region people employed in the project are satisfied with their wages and salaries Way of monitoring How Feedback from the local populace employed in the project about their satisfaction on the money received for their work (at least 10 individual consultations). When Annual By who Project proponent Additional remarks monitoring For details regarding the monitoring of the other parameters pertaining to the calculation of GHG emission reductions for the project activity under consideration, please refer to sections B.6.3. of the CDM PDD. 33

34 SECTION H. Additionality and conservativeness This section is only applicable if the section on additionality and/or your choice of baseline does not follow Gold Standard guidance H.1. Additionality [See Toolkit 2.3] Please refer to section B.5. of the PDD, in line with the tool for Demonstration and assessment of additionality, version H.2. Conservativeness [See Toolkit 2.2] The PP hereby wishes to clarify that the most conservative baseline scenario has been used for baseline establishment for the project, especially considering the relevant guidelines of the approved methodology ACM0010, version

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