Irrigation Efficiency Improvement: Improper and inefficient use of irrigation water by the farmers is causing lot of wastage of precious irrigation water, reduced crop productivity and water logging conditions. World Bank is supporting SID to address these issues through WSIP and OFWMP projects primarily through capacity building programs of the farmers’ organizations. Similar programs should be extended to Guddu command area for improved efficiency in using irrigation water. These will include (i) support and training to farmers in more productive use of waters and crop management, and (ii) capacity building of the Watercourse Associations in promoting water productivity and establishing schedules of water delivery, allocation, distribution, and ensuring the members’ entitlement (share of water) on time. Overview of Impacts and Mitigating Measures An overview of all impacts and mitigating measures, including responsibilities and monitoring requirements, is given in Table 5.
- Birds nest surveys before clearing of vegetation - Awareness raising Monitoring reports 12 Risk of pollution from solid waste and waste effluents - Landfill sites, pollution prevention plans, 2015-2020 In budget of Contractor Contractor CSC, PMO - Plan ready and accepted - Number of complaints Permanent 13 Impacts from borrow and quarry activities - Approved borrow areas - Protocols and measures prescribed in ECP - Permanent monitoring 2018-2020 In budget of Contractor Contractor CSC, PMO - Approvals for quarry and borrow areas Permanent CONSTRUCTION STAGE: CONSTRUCTION-RELATED SOCIAL IMPACTS 1 Temporary land acquisition for the construction Compliance with resettlement policy framework 2015-2020 In budget of Contractor Contractor CSC, PMO Agreements with land owners At the beginning of contract 2 Generation of employment in region - Contractor attracting local workers and technicians 2015-20 In budget of Contractor Contractor CSC, PMO Number of employed workers from region Annually 3 Increased economic activity in the project area that will stimulate economy Indirect positive impact 2015-20 In budget of Contractor Contractor CSC, PMO Social development indicators Annually 4 Safety hazards and reduced mobility due to increased traffic especially for women, children and elderly people - Implementation of Traffic Management Plan - Adequate facilities for emergencies 2015-2020 In budget of Contractor Contractor Local health services - Plan and accepted - Number of accidents - Number of incidents Permanent 5 Possible cultural conflict between communities and workers. - Awareness campaign - Grievance mechanisms to address complaints from community and 2015-2020 In Contractors budget Contractor CSC, PMO, local leaders Number of complaints Permanent 6 Increased risk of accidents, unsafe working conditions and health risks for workforce - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Contractor to follow IFC Performance Standards on Labor and Working Conditions - Safety training for workers 2015-2020 In budget of Contractor Contractor SID Plan prepared and accepted Permanent 7 Security risks for construction workers - Consultation with local leaders 2015-2020 In budget of Contractor Contractor CSC, PMO Plan prepared and accepted Permanent
- Security at work sites and camps OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 2 Risk of barrage failures due to floods and earth quake - Emergency preparedness plan Permanent SID annual budget Engineer, Guddu Barrage SID Approval and continuous update of plan Annually CUMULATIVE IMPACTS 1 Dolphin conservation and management plan - Surveys on dolphins status and threats and to prepare management plan - rescue teams for dolphins trapped in canals - capacity building and community involvement -Education and awareness programs 2016-2019 4.0 Consultants SID - Preparation of dolphin management plan - Status reports on conservation Half yearly 2 Hilsa migration management - Surveys on hilsa migration - designs for fish passes of Sukkur - designs for rehabilitation of fish passes at Kotri and Guddu community involvement -Education and awareness programs 2016-2019 Included in budget Consultants SID - Preparation of hilsa migration management plan - Designs of fish passes - Consultants reports Half yearly 3 Irrigation efficiency improvement - Training of farmer’s organization 2015-2020 2.0 SIDA SID Irrigation efficiency Annually
Emissions from plant and equipment Visual inspection Monthly Contractor CSC, PMO Noise and vibration 24 hour noise monitoring Quarterly Contractor CSC, PMO 24 hour noise monitoring Annually External Monitor (through a nationally recognized laboratory) CSC, PMO Spot measurements Monthly CSC CSC, PMO Waste Management Visual inspection that solid waste is disposed of at designated sites Monthly Contractor CSC, PMO Spills from hydrocarbon and chemical storage Visual inspection for leaks and spills Monthly Contractor CSC, PMO Operation of borrow sites Visual inspection of quarry sites Monthly Contractor CSC, PMO Biodiversity monitoring Collection of information on presence, seasonal behavior and biotope characteristics of dolphin, fish and migratory birds selected locations; Half yearly PMO through nationally recognized institute CSC, PMO Traffic safety Visual inspection to ensure Traffic Management Plan is implemented Monthly Contractor CSC, PMO Local roads Visual inspection to ensure roads are not damaged Monthly Contractor CSC, PMO Drinking water and sanitation Ensuring construction workers are provided with safe water and sanitation facilities on site Weekly Contractor CSC, PMO Safety of workers Usage of personal protective equipment Monthly Contractor CSC, PMO Erosion Visual inspection in Weekly Contractor CSC, PMO
all areas where run-off leaves bare and at important drainage features (ditches, gullies, etc.) after major rainfall events Reinstatement of work sites Visual Inspection After completion of all works Contractor CSC, PMO Plantation Visual inspection to ensure plantations are growing well Monthly Contractor CSC, PMO, External Monitor Dolphin Status reports on implementation of dolphin conservation and management plan Half yearly for 3 years Study consultant PMO Hilsa Status reports on preparation of hilsa migration management plans and implementation Half yearly for 3 years Study consultant PMO Capacity Building The environmental and social trainings will help to ensure that the requirements of the ESMP are clearly understood and followed by all project personnel. The primary responsibility of providing trainings to all project personnel will be that of the contractor and Supervision Consultants. The trainings will be provided to different professional groups separately such as managers, skilled personnel, unskilled labors, and camp staff. A budget of USD 0.017 million has been earmarked for capacity building. Audits Internal environmental audits will be held with an objective to review the effectiveness of environmental and social management of the project. It is proposed that CSC carry out these audits on a six-monthly basis. External third party environmental audits to be held by MEC to further review the effectiveness of environmental and social management of the project. These audits would be used to re-examine the continued appropriateness of the ESMP and to provide advice on any updates required. Grievances Grievances are actual or perceived problems that might give grounds for complaints. As a general policy, PMO will work proactively towards preventing grievances through the implementation of impact mitigation measures and community liaison activities that anticipate