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Summary of Environmental & Social Policy & Procedures (ESPP) for Department of Power, Nagaland (DPN)

Core Content

This document outlines the Environmental & Social Policy & Procedures (ESPP) for the Department of Power, Nagaland (DPN), focusing on the NER Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP). The ESPP is designed to guide the sustainable development of the transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure in Nagaland, ensuring that environmental and social concerns are systematically identified, assessed, and managed throughout the project cycle.

Main Objectives

• To establish clear procedures for environmental and social screening, planning, review, approval, and implementation of subprojects.
• To specify roles and responsibilities for managing and monitoring environmental and social concerns.
• To determine the training, capacity building, and technical assistance required for the successful implementation of the ESPP.
• To ensure adequate financial provisions for environmental and social management measures.

Key Principles

• Avoidance: Avoid environmentally and socially sensitive areas during project planning.
• Minimization: Minimize the impacts when project activities occur in sensitive areas.
• Mitigation: Mitigate any unavoidable negative impacts with appropriate measures.

Project Context

The NERPSIP is a World Bank-funded initiative aimed at improving T&D infrastructure in the North Eastern Region (NER) of India, which includes Nagaland. The project is divided into three investment tranches, each worth US$ 500 million, with the first tranche (2014–2021) focusing on intra-state transmission and distribution systems and institutional capacity building.

Nagaland is one of the seven states in the NER, characterized by:

• A population of 19.78 million (2011 census), with 82% living in rural areas.
• A high proportion of Scheduled Tribes (89%), with 17 officially recognized Naga tribes.
• 78.68% forest cover, with 4 protected areas, 9 Important Bird Areas (IBA), and 421 wetlands.
• A high dependence on agriculture (70%), and limited power generation capacity (26.34 MW).

Environmental and Social Context

Environmental Issues

• Tree clearance within the Right of Way (RoW) affecting forests, wildlife habitats, and migratory birds.
• Soil erosion and slope instability.
• Leakage of SF6, a potent greenhouse gas.
• Waste management, including used oil and e-waste, and oil spills.
• Electromagnetic fields (EMF) impact.
• Impact on drainage, water resources, and road infrastructure.

Social Issues

• Land acquisition for substation construction.
• Temporary damages to land, crops, trees, or structures during construction.
• Health and safety risks, including HIV/AIDS.
• Community participation during the project cycle.
• Participation of local communities, women, and inter-agency coordination.

Legal and Regulatory Framework

DPN operates within the Constitutional provisions, national and state policies, and international best practices. Key laws and acts include:

• RFCTLARRA, 2013 (Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act).
• Electricity Act, 2003.
• Environment Protection Act (EPA).
• Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006.
• Forest Conservation Act and Forest Clearance Process.

Project Cycle Integration

The ESPP integrates environmental and social management measures into the project cycle, covering:

• Project Conceptualization
• Project Planning
• Project Approval
• Detailed Design & Tendering
• Project Implementation
• Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
• Review and Risk Management

DPN has established a Risk Responsibility Framework to ensure accountability and effective mitigation of environmental and social risks.

Implementation Arrangements

• Administrative arrangements are in place to manage the project.
• Project progress review is conducted regularly.
• Environment and Social Management (ESM) is integrated into the implementation process, with clear responsibility allocation frameworks.

Training and Capacity Building

• Skill requirements for DPN staff are outlined.
• A Staff Development Programme is planned to enhance competencies in environmental and social management.

Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM)

• A Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is established to address concerns from stakeholders.
• The GRM includes a flowchart for efficient handling of grievances.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• A Monitoring Indicator is defined to track the implementation of environmental and social measures.
• The ESPP includes a framework for continuous monitoring and evaluation.

Budget

• The estimated cost of subprojects under Tranche-I is provided in Table 2.
• The budget includes consultancy fees, contingencies, and IDC (Implementation Development Cost).

Key Tables and Figures

• Table 1-1: Summary of subprojects in Tranche-I under NERPSIP.
• Table 3-1: Administrative Setup in Nagaland.
• Table 3-2: Demographic Profile of Nagaland.
• Table 3-3: District-wise Forest Covers.
• Table 3-4: Protected Areas in Nagaland.
• Table 3-5: Important Bird Areas in Nagaland.
• Table 5-1: Management Measures to address potential social issues.
• Table 5-2: Legal and Regulatory Provisions - Social.
• Table 5-3: Comparison between WB Policy (OP 4.12) and RFCTLARRA, 2013.
• Table 5-4: Land Availability for Substation.
• Table 5-5: Compensation and R&R Entitlement Framework.
• Table 5-6: Entitlement Matrix for CPTD.
• Table 6-1: RoW Clearance between Conductors and Trees.
• Table 6-2: Legal and Regulatory Provisions - Environment.
• Table 6-3: Potential Environmental Issues and Management Measures.
• Table 7-1: Environmental and Social Assessment & Management Process.
• Table 7-2: DPN's Risk Responsibility Framework.
• Table 8-1: Responsibility Allocation Framework for E & S Assessment.
• Table 9-1: DPN's Skill Requirement.
• Table 9-2: Staff Development Programme.
• Table 10.1: Flow Chart of Grievance Redressal Mechanism.
• Table 11-1: Monitoring Indicator.
• Table 15: Pro-forma for Environment and Social details for Transmission Line and Substations.

Conclusion

The ESPP is a living document, designed to evolve based on field experiences and relevant factors, ensuring that environmental and social concerns are mainstreamed in DPN's corporate functioning. It emphasizes sustainable development, community engagement, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards, while also addressing economic and infrastructural development in Nagaland.