001 Iee en - 2

Initial Environmental Examination
Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek

Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Sub-project
June 2017
NEP: Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project
Prepared by District Coordination Committee (Gorkha)- Central Level Project Implementation

Unit – Ministry of Federals Affairs and Local Development for the Asian Development Bank.
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Environmental Assessment Document
Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek

Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Sub-project
June 2017
NEP: Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project

Loan: 3260
Project Number: 49215-001
Prepared by the Government of Nepal for the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
This Report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not
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Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)
of
Luitel – Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung -Bhachek
Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Sub-Project,
Gorkha
Submitted to
Government of Nepal
National Reconstruction Authority
Singhadurbar, Kathmandu
Submitted through
Central Level Project Implementation Unit (CL-PIU), Lalitpur
Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project (EEAP)
Submitted by:
District Coordination Committee, Gorkha
June, 2017
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Name and Address of the Proponent.......................................................................... 1
1.2 Background ................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Restructuring at Local Level ....................................................................................... 2
1.4 Rationale of the IEE.................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Objectives of the IEE Study ........................................................................................ 4
1.6 Methodology Adopted................................................................................................. 4
1.6.1 Project Area Delineation .................................................................................. 5
1.6.2 Desk study and Literature review: .................................................................... 5
1.6.3 Field Investigation: ........................................................................................... 6
1.6.4 Database Preparation, Analysis, Prediction and Assessment of Impact ........... 8
1.6.5 Impact Identification, Prediction and Assessment/Evaluation Method .............. 9
1.6.6 Study Team: .................................................................................................... 9
1.7 Limitations of the IEE study: ..................................................................................... 10
2 Nepal’s Legal Framework and Regulatory Requirements for the Project...................... 11
3 Description of Project ................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Relevancy of the Sub-project.................................................................................... 15
3.2 Description and Location .......................................................................................... 15
3.3 Salient Features of the Sub-project .......................................................................... 19
3.4 Components and Activities of the Sub-project .......................................................... 20
3.5 Construction Approach ............................................................................................. 20
3.6 Implementation Schedule ......................................................................................... 20
4 Description of the Existing Environment ....................................................................... 21
4.1 Physical Environment ............................................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Topography and Geomorphology................................................................... 21
Geology and Soil type ................................................................................................ 21
4.1.2 Land Use ....................................................................................................... 23
4.1.3 Climate and Hydrology................................................................................... 25
4.1.4 Landslide and Erosion Prone Area................................................................. 25
4.1.5 Air, Noise and Water Quality .......................................................................... 26
4.2 Biological Environment ............................................................................................. 26
4.2.1 Vegetation and Forest.................................................................................... 26
4.2.2 Protected Flora and Fauna ............................................................................ 29
4.3 Socio-economic and Cultural Environment ............................................................... 29
4.3.1 Population Distribution, Caste/Ethnicity and Occupation ................................ 31
4.3.2 Detail of Population Status of ZoI ................................................................... 32
4.3.3 Socio-economic Profile of the Project Affected Households: .......................... 35
4.3.4 Status due to Earthquake:.............................................................................. 36
5 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Benefit Augmentation/Mitigation Measures .... 38
5.1 Mitigation Measures during Pre-construction Phase ................................................. 38
5.1.1 Detailed Survey and Design........................................................................... 38
5.2 Beneficial Impacts and Benefit Augmentation Measures .......................................... 38
5.2.1 Construction Phase........................................................................................ 38
5.2.2 Operation Phase ............................................................................................ 40
5.3 Adverse Impacts and Mitigation Measures ............................................................... 40
5.3.2 Operation Phase ............................................................................................ 48
5.4 Climate Change Impacts .......................................................................................... 50
5.5 Cumulative Impact .................................................................................................... 51
6 Analysis of Alternatives ................................................................................................ 54
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6.1 No Action Alternative ................................................................................................ 54
6.2 Proposal Alternatives................................................................................................ 54
6.3 Alternative Alignment................................................................................................ 54
6.4 Alternative Design and Construction Approach......................................................... 54
6.5 Alternative Schedule and Process ............................................................................ 54
6.6 Alternative Resources .............................................................................................. 54
7 Public Consultation and Information Disclosure ........................................................... 55
7.1 Public Consultation ................................................................................................... 55
7.2 Information disclosure .............................................................................................. 59
7.3 Consultation with Stakeholder to Implement EMP .................................................... 59
8 Grievance Redress Mechanism ................................................................................... 60
9 Environmental Management Plan ................................................................................ 63
9.1 Institutions and Their Roles ...................................................................................... 63
9.2 Implementation of Benefit Augmentation and Mitigation Measures ........................... 66
9.3 Mitigation Cost for Executing the Environmental Management Plan ......................... 77
9.3.1 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Activities ........................................ 77
9.4 Matters to be Monitored while Implementing the Proposal ........................................ 78
9.4.1 Baseline Monitoring ....................................................................................... 78
9.4.2 Compliance Monitoring .................................................................................. 79
9.4.3 Impact Monitoring .......................................................................................... 79
9.4.4 Project Performance Monitoring ..................................................................... 79
9.4.5 Safeguards Monitoring ................................................................................... 80
9.5 Monitoring Parameters ............................................................................................. 80
9.5.1 Pre-Construction Phase ................................................................................. 80
9.5.3 Operation Phase ............................................................................................ 81
9.6 Monitoring Indicators ................................................................................................ 81
9.7 Major Costs for Environmental Safeguard Measures ................................................ 88
10 Conclusion and Recommendation ............................................................................... 89
References ......................................................................................................................... 90
List of Figures
Figure 1: Map showing Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Sub-project in Gorkha District ....................................... 16
Figure 2: Map showing Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road . 17
Figure 3: Ecological Map of Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road
Sub-project ......................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 4: Geological Map of the Road and surrounding area .............................................. 22
Figure 5: Percentage of HHs with Occupation .................................................................... 32
Figure 6: Land Holding Pattern of Settlements along the Road Corridor ............................. 34
Figure 7: Number of Households Belonging to Different Food Security Category ............... 34
Figure 8: Earthquake Affected District................................................................................. 36
Figure 9: Housing Damage due to Earthquake ................................................................... 37
Figure 10: Source of Drinking Water Damage due to Earthquake ....................................... 37
Figure 11: Flow Diagram for Grievance Redress Mechanism ............................................. 61
Figure 12: Environmental Management Organisation Structure .......................................... 66
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List of Tables
Table 1: Restructuring of Affected VDCs/Municipality of Gorkha District ............................... 3
Table 2: Categories of several project-affected areas ........................................................... 5
Table 3: Review of Environmental Acts, Regulations and Guidelines.................................. 11
Table 4: Salient feature of the sub-project........................................................................... 19
Table 5: Sub-project Implementation Schedule ................................................................... 20
Table 6: Summary of the Surface Geology along the Road ................................................ 21
Table 7: Slope Grade and Geological Condition for Cutting Slope / Filling .......................... 21
Table 8: Soil Type along the Road ...................................................................................... 22
Table 9: Land Use Type along the road .............................................................................. 23
Table 10: Forest along Road............................................................................................... 27
Table 11: List of protected flora and fauna found along the project area ............................. 29
Table 12: Population and Ethnicity in Indirectly Impact Area ............................................... 30
Table 13: Other facilities along the then Municipality and VDCs ......................................... 30
Table 14: Distribution of Population with Household along the ZoI ...................................... 31
Table 15: Religious, Cultural and Historical Sites ................................................................ 35
Table 16: Summary of Affected Households by the Sub-project ......................................... 35
Table 17: Types of climate change impacts, possible consequences for transport and insight
from climate change scenarios on regions affected and associated level of confidence. .... 50
Table 18: Summary of Meeting Minutes .............................................................................. 55
Table 19: Institutions and their roles ................................................................................... 63
Table 20: Likely Beneficial Impacts and Enhancement Measures ....................................... 67
Table 21 : Likely Adverse Impacts and Proposed Mitigation Measures ............................... 69
Table 22: Environemntal Monitoring Cost ........................................................................... 78
Table 23: Monitoring Indicators Selected for this IEE .......................................................... 81
Table 24: Compliance Monitoring for Luitel – Aappipal – Harmi Bhanjyang – Thalajung –
Bhachek Road Sub-project ................................................................................................. 83
Table 25: Impact/Effect Monitoring of Luitel – Aappipal – Harmi Bhanjyang – Thalajung –
Bhachek Road Sub-project ................................................................................................. 85
Table 26: Estimate for Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Measures ................... 88
List of Appendices
Appendix I: Approved ToR for IEE Study ............................................................................ 93
Appendix II: Climate Change Checklist ............................................................................. 105
Appendix III: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist ...................................... 107
Appendix IV: Environmental Checklist .............................................................................. 111
Appendix V: Project Cost .................................................................................................. 120
Appendix VI: Public Notice ................................................................................................ 124
Appendix VII: Deed of Enquiry (Muchulka)........................................................................ 127
Appendix VIII: Recommendation Letters ........................................................................... 136
Appendix IX: Meeting Minutes with Local People .............................................................. 142
Appendix X: Socio-economic Data of Sub-project Area .................................................... 157
Appendix XI: Name of Organization Contacted ................................................................. 164
Appendix XII: List of Persons Contacted ........................................................................... 165
Appendix XIII: Trees to be cut down ................................................................................. 166
Appendix XIV: Detail Information of Affected Structures ................................................... 194
Appendix XV: Photographs ............................................................................................... 221
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ABBREVIATIONS
ADB Asian Development Bank

AP Affected Person
CBO Community Based Organization
CDC Compensation Determination Committee
CDO Chief District Officer
CF Community Forest
CFUG Community Forest Users Group
Ch Chainage
CISC Central Implementation Support Consultants
CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
CLPIU Central Level Project Implementation Unit
CR Critically Endangered
DADO District Agriculture Development Office
DDC District Development Committee
DCC District Coordination Committee
DFO District Forest Office/Officer
DIMU District Implementation Management Unit
DoLIDAR Department of Local Infrastructure Development and Agricultural Roads
DOR Department of Road
DLPIU District Level Project Implementation Unit
DPR Detail Project Report
DRCN District Road Core Network
DSC Design and Supervision Consultant
DTO District Technical Office
EA Executing Agency
EARF Environment Assessment Review Framework
EEAP Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project
EFLG Environment Friendly Local Government Framework
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMG Environmental Management Guidelines
EMP Environmental Management Plan
EMS Environment Management Section
EN Endangered
EPA Environment Protection Act
EPR Environment Protection Rules
FGD Focus Group Discussion
GESI Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
GHG Green House Gases
GO/NGO Governmental Organization/ Non-Governmental Organization
GoN Government of Nepal
GRC Grievance Redress Committee
GRM Grievance Redress Mechanism
Ha Hectare
Hh Household
IEE Initial Environmental Examination
ILO International Labour Organization
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IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature
LC Least Concern
LAC Local Area Committee
LDO Local Development Officer
LR/nt Lower Risk/Near Threatened
MoFALD Ministry of Federal Affairs & Local Development
MoFSC Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation
MoPE Ministry of Population and Environment
NAPA National Adaptation Program of Action
NCB National Competitive Bidding
NT Nearly Threatened
NRs Nepali Rupees
NTFPs Non Timber Forest Products
PIU Project Implementation Unit
PMC Project Management Consultant
PMU Project Management Unit
RoW Right of Way
RP Resettlement Plan
SDC Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
SEA Strategic Environmental Assessment
TMO Transport Management Office
ToR Terms of Reference
UN United Nation
VDC Village Development Committee
ZoI Zone of Influence
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;8s lgdf{0f ubf{ ef}lts jftfj/0fdf kg]{ gsf/fTds k|efjx?df e":jfdLTjsf] k|of]udf jbnfj, le/fnf]
hUufdf klx/f] hfg], jfo' tyf kfgLdf k|b"if0f, vg]sf] df6f] hyfefjL kmflnbf kg]{ k|efjx? d'Vo 5g\ . o;}
k|sf/ h}ljs k|efj cGt/u{t jg gf]S;fgL x'g'sf] ;fy} jGohGt'sf] a;f]jf;df cK7\of/f] kg{ hfg]5 . o;sf
;fy} ;fd'bflos jgaf6 %*#, /fli6«o jgaf6 !$@ / lghL hUufaf6 %!( u/L hDdf !,@$$ ?v
x6fOg]5g\ .
cfly{s tyf ;fdflhs k|efj cGt/u{t ;8s lgdf{0f ubf{ @=&)& x] v]tL ul/g] hdLg ;8s lgdf{0f x'Fbf
k|lts'n c;/ kg{ hfg]5 . k|:tfljt ;8ssf] dWo laGb'af6 % ld= bfofF / afofF{ lghL ;+/rgf cGtu{t 3/
tyf kfln r]g]h !)±^*), @$ j6f 3/ r]g]h @±^#), @±&^), @±&^*, @±&&$, @±&*%, @±*#),
@±*&), @±*(), !)±&)), !)±&(), !)±*!), !)±*!), !)±*!^, !)±*!^, !)±*@!, !)±*@%,
!)±*#), !)±*#!, !)±(@), !$±)%), !$±!(), !%±%(%, !(±#%), @*±%(), ^ j6f uf]7 r]g]h
)±)@), )±)$), @±$(), @±^!), @±*$), @)±$() ! j6f rkL{ r]g]h @±#%) / $% 6x/f r]g]h
@±#(), @±%)), @±^)), !)±^@%, !)±^%), !)±&$), !)±&$%, !)±&^), !!±@*), !#±^(),
!#±&!), !#±&!%, !#±&!*, !$±@*), !$±@*), !$±#^),!%±@^), !%±@^), !%±@^%, !%±#)),
!%±#@), !%±%!), !%±%(), !%±%(*, !%±&&), !% ±&*), !(±#@), !(±#^), !(±%&), !(±%*),
!(±^@%, !(±^#), !(±^$), !(±^*), @)±%)%, @*±#$), @*±%^), @*±%&), @*±%*),
@*±^@), @*±^#), @*±^$%, #)±#*%, #)±$)), #)±$@) ;lxt && j6f ;+/rgf x6fpg' kg]{ x'G5 .
To:t} ;fd'bflos ;+/rgf cGtu{t !@ j6f kmnfdsf] ljBl'to kf]n r]g]h )±)$), )±)(), )±!@),
)±^%), )±&)), )±&%), @±&$)—@±(%), %±!#), *±!^), !) ±)(^, !) ±^*), !(±^*),
!(±^^), @)±%)) rf}tf/f r]g]h !±#%), !±#(), @±*#), @±(%), #±!*), #±()*, $±#$),
!*±()), @)±$)), @)±&$), @)±$(), ;fd'bflos ejg r]g]h !)±^)), @ j6f kfgLsf] wf/f r]g]h
!(±#@), #)±$!%, kfgLsf] 6\ofªsL r]g]h !*±%$), :s"n rkL{ r]g]h !(±@*) x6fpg' kg]{ x'G5 .
;8s ;~rfngsf] r/0fdf ;jf/L ;fwgsf] cfjudgaf6, jiff{ofdsf] kfgLaf6 tyf :yfgLo eL/kx/fx/mdf
?v lj/mjf sf6\bf cl:y/tf a9\g uO{ klx/f] hfg ;Sg]5 . ;8s lsgf/fsf gfnL af6 ju]sf] clgolGqt
kfgLn] ;8s d'lgsf v]tjf/Ldf e'Ifo x'g ;S5 . ;jf/L ;fwgsf] a[l4n] w'nf] tyf WjgL k|b'if0f a9\g]5 .
To;}u/L ;8ssf] ;'wf/ ;+u} jg If]q;Dd ePsf] kx'Frn] ubf{ jg ;Dkbf tyf jGo hGt'df rfk a9\g uO{
jg ;Dkbfsf] gf]S;fgL / hLjhGt'nfO{ c;/ kg{ ;Sg]5 .
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;sf/fTds k|efj a9fpg] pkfo
7]s]bf/ / sfdbf/sf nflu ljleGg jftfj/0fLo tyf hgr]tgf d"ns tflndx? -cfocfh{g, OlGhlgol/u+
;+/rgfsf] lgdf{0f tyf h}ljs k|ljlwsf sfd ;DaGwL_ lbO{g] 5g\ . ;8s lgdf{0fsf j|mddf sDtLdf @)%
dlxnf ;xeflutf u/fpg k|f]T;fxg ul/G5 .
gsf/fTds k|efj Go"lgs/0fsf pkfo

le/fnf] hldgnfO{ Aoa:yfkg ug{ jfof]OlGhgLol/Ë -h}ljs_ k|ljlwsf] k|of]u ul/g] 5 To;}u/L % j6f
tf]lsPsf] :yfgdf #±%)), !%±#)), @#±@%), @^±#)), @*±%)) df6f] kmfNg] sfd ul/g] 5 . 6]jf
kvf{n nufO{ df6f] pTvgg\ / kmfNg] sfo{nfO Aoa:yfkg ul/g] 5 . ;8sdf k/]sf] hUuf tyf cGo ;+/rgf,
;Dkltsf] k|fKtL tyf Ifltk"lt{ ;DjlGw s'/fx?nfO{ ;d]6\g 5'§} k'g{jf; of]hgf agfO{Psf] 5 . pkcfof]hgfn]
k|efljt 3/–w'/LnfO{ ;Lkd'ns tflnddf k|fyldstf lbg]5 . sfdbf/x?nfO{ sfdsf] k|s[lt cg';f/ ;'/Iffsf
;fwgx? -x]Nd]6, df:s, dkmN;_ lbO{g] 5 / sfdbf/sf] nflu vfg]kfgLsf] cfk"lt{ tyf c:yfO{ vfN6] rkL{x?
agfOg] 5g\ . ;fy]} kfgLsf] >f]tdf vlgPsf] df6f] kmflng] 5}g . sfdbf/x?sf] nflu cf}ifwL tyf b'3{6gf
aLdfsf] Joj:yf ul/g] 5 .
;8s lgdf{0fsf] nfuL jg If]q k|of]hg ug{ lhNnf jg sfof{no -lh=j=sf=_ af6 l:js[tL lng' kg]{ 5 . o;}
k|sf/, ;fd'bflos jgnfO{ Ifltk"lt{ :j?k !$,%&% lj?jf !M@% sf] cg'kftdf_ j[Iff/f]k0f u/fpg / % aif{
;Dd ;+/If0f ug{ ;xof]u -;fd'bflos jgnfO{ cg'dflgt nfut g]?= @,#@*,@!!=(=)) ;fy} :yfgLo
jfl;GbfnfO{ %!( lj?jf !M! sf] cg'kftdf cg'dflgt nfut g]? #$,#*#=&% / /fli6«o jgnfO{ lj?jf
#,%%) -!M@% sf] cg'kftdf_ cg'dflgt nfut g]? %^&,)&&=)) j[Iff/f]k0f u/fpg ;xof]u lbOg]5 .
;fj{hlgs k/fdz{ tyf ;"rgf ;fj{hlgs ug]{

k|f/lDes jftfj/0fLo k/LIf0f k|ltj]bg tof/Lsf] nflu !% lbg] ;fj{hlgs ;"rgf lxdfno 6fOD; /fli6«o
b}lgs klqsfdf lj=;+= @)&@÷!@÷!* df k|sflzt u/L ;DalGwt tTsflng gu/kflnsf, tTsflng
uf=lj=;=, lh=j=sf=, tTsflng lh=lj=;=, ljBfno, :jf:y rf}sL, ;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"x tyf cGo
;/f]sf/jfnf AolQm jf ;+:yfx?af6 /fo ;'´fa ;+sngsf] nfuL k|sfzLt u/l/Psf] lyof] . k|f/lDes
jftfj/0fLo k/LIf0f agfpg] ;dodf ;8s lgdf{0f glhssf j:tLx?df, lzIfs tyf cGo :yfgLo
JolStx?;Fu k|:tfjLt pkcfof]hgfaf6 kg{ hfg] ;sf/fTds tyf gsf/fTds c;/ jf/] hfgsf/L u/fpg
;fj{hlgs 5nkmn ul/Psf] lyof] .
o;}sf] cfwf/df k|f/lDes jftfj/0fLo k/LIf0f k|ltj]bg ;lxt g]kfnL sfo{sf/L ;f/f+z, ;sf/fTds k|efj
a9fpg] pkfox? tyf gs/fTds k|efj Go'gLs/0f pkfox? / jftfj/0fLo Aoj:yfkg of]hgf ;dfj]z u/L
/fo ;'´fjsf] nfuL ;fj{hlgs ul/of] . o;}u/L PlzofnL ljsf; a}+s / /fli6«o k'glgdf{0f k|flws/0faf6
cfPsf] /fo ;'´fj ;dfj]z u/L k|fl/Des jftfj/0fLo k/LIf0f k|ltj]bg :jLs[tLsf] nflu k7fO{g]5 . l:js[t
k|ltj]bg ;/f]sf/jfnf / cGo AolQm jf ;+:yfx?sf] kx'rsf] nflu uf]/vf lhNnf ;dGjo ;ldtLsf] ;'rgf
s]Gb|, PlzofnL ljsf; a}+s, /fli6«o k'glgdf{0f k|flws/0f tyf e"sDk cfktsfnLg ;xfotf cfof]hgf
(EEAP) sf] j]e;fO6df /flvg]5 .
U'fgf;f] lgbfg ;+oGq (Grievance Redress Mechanism)

:yfgLo lgsfo tyf k|efljt AolStx?sf] ;DalGwt u'gf;f]x?nfO{ ;Daf]wg ug{ rf/ txsf] U'fgf;f] lgbfg
;+oGqsf] Aoj:yf ul/Psf] 5 . k|efljt AolStn] cfof]hgf;Fu ;DalGwt hgu'gf;f] p7fpg kfpg]5g\ /
o:tf hgu'gf;f]sf] pkcfof]hgf :t/b]lv u'gf;f] lgbfg ;ldtL (Grievance Redress Committee) ;Dd
;'g'jfO{sf] Aoj:yf ul/Psf] 5 .
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jftfj/0fLo Aoa:yfkg of]hgf (Environmental Management Plan)
o; k|ltj]bgdf jftfj/0fLo Aoa:yfkg of]hgf cGtu{t cfof]hgfaf6 kg]{ ;+efljt c;/x?, c;/x?sf]
k|efj, Go"lgs/0f ljlw, cg'udg ljlw tyf sfo{tflnsf k|:tfljt ul/Psf] 5 . o;sf ;fy} Go'lgs/0fsf
pkfox?sf] tyf cg'udg sfo{sf] sfof{Gjog ug]{ lhDd]jf/ lgsfox?sf] klg klxrfg ul/Psf] 5 .
cg'udgsf nflu cfjZos ef}lts, h}ljs, ;fdflhs–cfly{s tyf ;fF:s[lts jftfj/0fsf ljleGGf cg'udg
;'rfÍx?sf] klg klxrfg ul/Psf] 5 . ;d:6Lut ?kdf cfof]hgf :t/sf] cg'udg /fli6«o k'glgdf{0f
k|flws/0faf6 x'g]5 eg] pkcfof]hgf :t/sf] cg'udg k|To]s lhNnf :t/Lo sfo{Gjog zfvfdf /x]sf]
jftfj/0fLo ;'/Iff sIf (Environmental Safeguard Desk) af6 x'g]5 . jftfj/0f Joj:yfkg of]hgf
sfo{fGjog ug{ hDdf ? &,!@(,@&)=&) vr{ x'g] cg'dfg ul/Psf] 5 . h;dWo] ? #,%$(,%((=$% l;len
jS;{sf] nfutdf ;dfj]z ul/;lsPsf] 5 .
lgisif{ tyf ;'emfjx?

n''O6]n — cFfkkLkn — xdL{e~Hofª — yfnfh'ª — eRr5]s ;8s pk–cfof]hgfsf] k|f/lDes jftfj/0fLo
k/LIf0f k|ltj]bgn] ;sf/fTds k|efjx? gsf/fTds k|efjsf] t'ngfdf j9L dxTjk"0f{ /x]sf] / nfdf]
;do;Dd /xg] / gsf/fTds k|efjx? Go"lgs/0f ug{ ;lsg] s'/f b]vfpF5 . of] ;8s pkcfof]hgfsf]
:jLs[ltsf] nflu k|f/lDes jftfj/0fLo k/LIf0f k|of{Kt /x]sf] 5 . k|efjx?sf] Go"lgs/0f / ;+nUg
jftfj/0fLo Aoa:yfkg of]hgf sfof{Gjog u/L k|:tfljt pkcfof]hgf sfof{Gjogsf] nflu l;kmfl/; ul/G5 .
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Executive Summary (English)
Proponent
This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) report has been prepared for the rehabilitation
and re-construction of 30.575 km long all weather district road connecting Luitel gaun of
Palungtar Municipality and Bhachek of Ajirkot Rural Municipality (then Hansapur VDC) in
Gorkha district. The District Coordination Committee (DCC), Gorkha is the implementing
agency at the district level under Asian Development Bank (ADB)/Swiss Agency for
Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Government of Nepal (GoN) funded Earthquake
Emergency Assistance project (EEAP) and the proponent of the IEE study for the road sub-
project.
Background
EEAP is a project being implemented by convenient loan and grant assistance from ADB,
grant technical assistance from SDC, counterpart funding from GoN participating districts
and contributions from project beneficiaries. The goal of the project is to support
Government of Nepal to accelerate rehabilitation and reconstruction following the
devastating earthquake of 25 April 2015 and the major aftershock of 12 May 2015. The
project will support the rebuilding of schools, roads, and district-level government buildings,
and strengthen resilience to future disasters.
Rationale of the IEE

Preparation of IEE for district road is mandatory according to Act relating to Reconstruction
of the Earthquake affected structures 2015, Rule relating to Reconstruction of the
Earthquake affected structures 2016, Working procedure relating to Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) for Reconstruction of the Earthquake affected structures 2016 and first
amendment (2016) as well as ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009. This IEE report of
Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road sub project Gorkha district
is prepared based on Terms of Reference (ToR) approved on 25/03/2016 A.D by the
Secretary level decision of the Ministry of Federal Affairs & Local Development (MoFALD).
Length of Road in approved ToR was 39 km on the basis of initial survey however the detail
design of 30.575 km length of road is only prepared. Therefore, IEE report has been
prepared for the length of 30.575 km length only. With the promulgation of Act relating to
Reconstruction of the Earthquake affected structures 2015, final IEE report has been
submitted to National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) for approval.
Objectives of the IEE study

The main objective of the IEE study is to identify the impacts of physical, biological, socio-
economic and cultural environment of the sub-project area and recommend practical and
site specific environmental mitigation and enhancement measures, prepare and implement
environmental management plan for the sub-project.
Study Methodology
The findings and conclusions of the initial environmental examination report are based on
the analysis of the information collected from the field from 10-17 April 2016 AD by
undertaking a walk-through environmental survey along the route and secondary information
supplemented by the social and technical teams working on the resettlement survey and
detail survey.
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Relevancy of the Proposal
The reconstruction and rehabilitation of this road will provide physical and economical
accesses to the people of north east part to district headquarter and other parts of the
country.
Description of the Project and its Environment

The Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road is a district road and
has been proposed for rehabilitation and reconstruction as all weather road. The road
formation width is 6.25 m and total length of this road is 30.575 km and total estimated
project cost is NRs. 774,030,012.11 of which NRs. 701,147,466.30 is civil work cost
The elevation of road ranges from 439 masl at Luitel gaun to 1,661 masl at Bhachek. This
sub-project lies in tropical region and the average maximum and minimum temperature is
350C and minimum of 30C respectively (Source: DCC Gorkha). The average annual rainfall
in the district is 1,600 mm. The road mainly passes through agricultural land, forest land and
settlement area. Total of 2.707 ha agricultural land, 0.715 ha forest area, 0.433 ha
settlement area and 0.408 ha barren land will be converted to the road built up area.
Geologically, the road lies in Higher Himalaya of Western Nepal and passes through
residual soil deposits. Greenish, Greygrittle phyllites, augnesis rocks are found along the
road. Majority of road passes through ranimatta formation followed by basic rocks, ulleri
formation and Ghanapokhari formation. The road passes through Hudi khola (at various Ch
12+735, 13+010, 13+720, 14+220 and 14+750). Ambient air and water quality in the
proposed project area is found to be good and there’s no noise pollution.
The dominant forest species reported along the forest of the road are Saal (Shorea robusta)
Chilaune (Schima wallichii), Katus (Castanopsis indica), Uttis (Alnus nepalensis), Salla
(Pinus roxburghii), Timur (Zanthoxylum alatum), Amaro (Spondias pinnata), Tejpatta
(Cinnamonum tamale) etc. Dumsi (Hystrix sps), Badar (Macaca mulatta), Deer (Muntiacus
muntjak), Shyal (Canis aulis), Malshapro (Martef flabigula), Banbiralo (Felis chaus),
Lokharke (Ratufa indica) are the wild animals reported in the forests of road corridor.
Similarly, birds are Kalij (Lophura leucomelanos), Dhukur (Streptopella senegalensis) etc.
The road does not fall under any protected or buffer zone area. However, the road passes
through community forest and national forest.
Along the road corridor, Palungtar Municipality and Ajirkot Rural Municipality (then Hansapur
VDC) as well as Siranchok Rural Municipality (then Jaubari, Harmi, Thalajung and Choprak
VDCs) 3,810 population resides with 734 households within 15 settlements. These
settlements are Bhachek Bazar, Balekhu, Dharapani, Chisapani, Chipleti, Chilaune,
Thalajung, Tallopam, Chittapokhari, Bhalumare, Thumki-gaun, Thaneswor, Harmi
Bhanjyang, Aappipal and Baddada. Brahmin, Chhetri, Newar, Gurung, Tamang and Dalit
live within the settlements of this road.
The main occupation of the people residing along the road is agriculture and livestock.
People are carrying out other economic activities like working as labour, business and
cottage industries.
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Beneficial Impacts
The immediate beneficial impacts from road development are apparent in the construction
phase like there will be various employment opportunities for (skilled 33,442 and unskilled
120,256 person days). Other beneficial impacts include enhancement of local business,
development in skills of local people from skill developing training, awareness raising
training and involvement in the construction of the project.
During operation stage, an improved road access will bring an improvement of food security
situation and overall economic and social stability. The road will also provide cheap, safe
and fast transport of goods and services from rural areas to urban centers and vice versa.
There is a possibility of increased economic opportunities and significant growth and
extension of the local markets along the road like in Bhachhek bazaar, Chittapokhari,
Harmibhanjyang and nearby settlements. In addition, construction of road will lead to
appreciation of land values particularly near the market and settlement areas.
Adverse Impacts
The physical adverse impacts during construction of the road will be due to change in
landownership, slope instability and air, dust and water pollution and hapazard spoil
disposal. Similarly, biological impacts during construction will be loss of forest area and
disturbance to wildlife and bird habitat. Total 1,244 trees (583 from CF, 142 from NF and
519 from private land) will be cleared during road construction.
Socio-economic impacts during the construction works there will be loss of 2.707 ha
agricultural land. During upgrading the road 5 m in either side from the center point, House
and pali at chainage 10+680, 24 houses at the chainage 2+630, 2+760, 2+768, 2+774,
2+785, 2+830, 2+870, 2+890, 10+700, 10+790, 10+810, 10+810, 10+816, 10+816, 10+821,
10+825, 10+830, 10+831, 10+920, 14+050, 14+190, 15+350, 19+350, 28+590, 6 shed at
the chainage 0+020, 0+040, 2+490, 2+610, 2+840, 20+490, 1 toilet at the chainage 2+350,
45 tahara at the chainage 2+390, 2+500, 2+600, 10+625, 10+650, 10+740, 10+745,
10+760, 11+280, 13+690, 13+710, 13+715, 13+718, 14+280, 14+280, 14+360, , 15+260,
15+260, 15+265, 15+300, 15+300, 15+320, 15+510, 15+590, 15+598, 15+770, 15+780,
19+320, 19+360, 19+570, 19+580, 19+625, 19+640, 19+680, 20+505, 28+340, 28+560,
28+570, 28+580, 28+620, 28+630, 28+645, 30+385, 30+400, 30+420 should be removed
from the private structure. From the Public structure 12 Electric pole at the chainage 0+040,
0+090, 0+120, 0+650, 0+700, 0+750, 2+740-2+950(6 in no.), 5+130, 8+160, 10+096,
10+680, 19+680, 19+660, 20+500, Chautara at the chainage 1+350, 1+390, 2+830, 2+950,
3+180, 3+908, 4+340, 18+900, 20+400, 20+740, 20+490 public building at the chainage
10+600, Water tap at the chainage 19+320, 30+415, water tank at the chainage 18+540 and
public school toilet at the chainage 19+280 should be removed.
During operation stage, vehicular movement, monsoon rain, cutting of trees on the unstable
slopes might result in slope instability and hence erosion and landslides might occur.
Flowing water on the side drain of the road might cause erosion of soil on adjacent
agricultural land. Vehicular emissions will result in air and noise pollution. Because of easy
accessibility to the forest, it will affect forest resources and wildlife.
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Benefit Augmentation Measures
Environmental and awareness raising training such as income generation activities,
construction of soft engineering structures and bioengineering works for workers and
contractors will be conducted. More emphasis will be given to women workers as at least
20% workers should be women.
Mitigation Measures
Bioengineering will be done to stabilize slopes and spoils will be disposed in 5 identified
spoil disposal sites at the chainage 3+500, 15+300, 23+250, 26+300 and 28+500. There is
provision of toe walls for balancing cut and fill volume. A separate Resettlement Plan (RP)
has been prepared to address land and property acquisition as well as compensation
issues. The construction of road will be based on Contract. Affected families will be given
high priority for employment and skill development trainings. The workers will be provided
with helmets, masks, muffles depending on the nature of the construction work. Drinking
water facility and temporary pit latrine will be constructed and disposal of excavated
materials in the water bodies will be avoided. Workers will be provided with medicines and
group accidental insurance facility.
Forestry clearance approval will be obtained from the District Forest Office (DFO) in order to
fell tree from the construction site. CFUGs will be provided support through DFO for the
compensatory plantation against tree loss and protection for 5 years. CFUGs will be
supported for the plantation of 14,575 plants with estimated cost of NRs 2,328,211.00.
Similarly, plantation of 519 plants (estimated cost is NRs. 34,383.75 will be done in private
lands at the ratio of 1:1.Likewise, support for plantationand protection for 5yearsof 3,550
plants in national forest will be provided to DFO with estimated cost of NRs. 567,077.00.
During operation stage, minor landslide and mass wasting will be immediately cleared and
slope restored with appropriate technology. Appropriate sign boards will be erected
informing drivers about prohibition of blowing horns in the forest areas and potential areas
for wildlife crossing. For developing managed settlement, awareness programs will be
conducted. Appropriate road safety measures will be applied.
Public Consultation and Information Disclosure

In order to prepare the IEE sub-project, 15 days public notice was published on 31/03/2016
A.D in Himalaya Times national Nepali daily newspaper seeking written opinions from
concerned then VDCs, then DDC, DFO, CFUGs, schools, health posts and related local
organizations. Public consultation was done with the local people living near the road,
teachers and local leaders during the preparation of IEE report. Similarly, meetings were
held with the local community in order to aware them of incoming road sub-project and to
identify the possible beneficial and adverse impacts due to this sub-project.
IEE report along with executive summary, identified impacts, recommended benefit
augmentation and mitigation measures and EMP was prepared in Nepali language for public
disclosure. Likewise, after the incorporation of comments from ADB and NRA, final IEE
report will be sent for approval. The approved IEE report will be accessible to interested
parties and the general public through the information Gorkha DCC and websites of NRA,
ADB and EEAP.
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Grievance Redress Mechanism
A four level Grievance Redress Mechanism has been provision in project to address the
grievances of local bodies and affected person. Affected person can register grievances
related to project. These grievances will be addressed from sub-project level to Grievance
Redress Committee (GRC).
Environmental Management Plan

An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been proposed with present report
including issues identified, possible effects and impacts, measures for their mitigation and
monitoring method and schedule. Different monitoring indicators on physical, biological,
socio-economic and cultural environment have also identified. Overall project level
monitoring will be conducted through the environmental management section (EMS) of NRA
whereas the sub-project level monitoring will be arranged through safeguard desk in each
DTO. For the Implementation of EMP, total amount of NRs. 7,129,270.70 has been
proposed. Out of which, NRs 3,549,599.45 has been included already in civil work cost.
Conclusion and Recommendation

The IEE study of Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road sub-
project reveals that the benefits from the implementation of the road project are more
significant and long term in nature against the adverse impacts most of which could be
mitigated or avoided. Therefore, this IEE is sufficient for approval of the road sub-project.
This sub-project is recommended for the implementation with the incorporation of mitigation
measures and environmental management.
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1 Introduction
1.1 Name and Address of the Proponent
1. This IEE Report has been prepared for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of 30.575
km long district road for connecting Luitel gaun of Palungtar Municipality with Bhachek of
Ajirkot Rural Municipality (then Hansapur VDC) in Gorkha District.
2. The District Coordination Committee (DCC), Gorkha is the implementing agency at

the district level under Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project (EEAP) and the proponent
of the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) study for the rehabilitation and reconstruction
of road sub-project.
Address:
District Coordination Committee, Gorkha
Phone: 064-420144
Email: ddcgorkha@gmail.com
Fax: 064-420377
Website: http://www.ddcgorkha.gov.np/
Consultant
Central Implementation Support Consultant (CISC)
Ekantakuna, Lalitpur
P.O. Box 113
Telephone No: 977-1-5543142/43 Fax No: 977-1-5543144
E-mail: drilp@drilpnepal.org website: http://www.drilpnepal.org
3. Af-Iteco Ltd., Switzerland acting as Central Implementation Support Consultant of

EEAP has awarded consultancy services to the Joint Venture of BEAM Consultants Pvt. Ltd,
Cemeca Consultant Pvt. Ltd and Digicon Engineering Consult Pvt. Ltd.
BEAM Consultants Pvt. Ltd

Sanepa, Lalitpur, Nepal
Tel: 01-5542783/ 5520577
Website: http://www.beamconsultant.com
Email: info@beamconsultant.com
1.2 Background
4. Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project (EEAP) is a project being implemented
with the loan financing of ADB, Swiss technical support and counterpart funding from the
Government of Nepal (GoN). EEAP will support GoN to accelerate recovery and
reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of 25 April 2015 and the major
aftershock of 12 May 2015. The Project covers 12 affected districts2 in eastern, middle and
western development region of Nepal. The project will support rebuilding of schools, roads
and district-level government buildings, and strengthening resilience to future disasters. A
2
Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Kavrepalanchowk, Dolakha, Ramechhap, Solukhumbu, Okhaldhunga, Chitwan, Gorkha,
Lamjung and Sinduli
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total of 450 km district roads damaged by the earthquakes and landslides will be
rehabilitated and reconstructed under the EEAP. Project roads and bridges will be
rehabilitated following the Build Back Better features for road safety and climate resilience.
5. Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project (EEAP) under the Ministry of Federal

Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) is the implementing agency for the district roads
sub-component. EEAP has established Central Level Project Implementation Unit (CLPIU),
headed by Project Manager to implement the rehabilitation and reconstruction program.
CLPIU is supported through its District Level Project Implementation Unit (DLPIU). The
technical and environmental supervision is supported by DCC/DTO.
6. Environmental safeguard measures are vital in order to assess the environmental

consequences of the rural road for rehabilitation and upgrading in order to suggest
appropriate, practical and site specific mitigation and augmentation measures. Hence, the
terms of reference (ToR) is prepared to conduct an IEE of Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi
Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road, Gorkha district under EEAP.
1.3 Restructuring at Local Level

7. Government of Nepal has declared the name, number, boundary, ward’s boundary of
744 rural municipality and municipality with 481 rural municipalities, 246 municipalities, 13
sub-metropolitan cities, 4 metropolitan cities. The restructured bodies have come into force
with the publication of notice by MoFALD in Nepal Gazette on 10th March, 2017. The village
assembly and municipal assembly will make decision on this after the election in rural
municipality and municipality.
8. With the publication of this notice by GoN, old local bodies like VDCs/DDCs are
dissolved. A previous VDC has virtually turned into ward(s) of the municipality or ward(s) of
Rural Municipality (RM). MoFALD has circulated local level administrative operation order,
2073 for continuing and managing services at local level untill the elected members take
over the rural municipality, municipality and district assembly. DDC will be operated in name
of District coordination committee (DCC). The duties and responsibilities of DDC will be
carried by DCC. Project run by DDC will be run by DCC for this fiscal year. Multi-year
project run by DDC, funded by GON and donor agencies, will be operated as per decision of
ministry. This report presents the role and responsibility of institution for implementing
environment management plan in a model, before the publication of restructuring notice. The
role and responsibility has and further will be automatically transferred to concerned
agencies as GoN decision related to restructuring of local level.
9. The project affected then Thalajung, Harmi, Chhoprak, Jaubari VDCs are now
restructured as wards of Siranchok Rural Municipality (RM), Hanspur VDC has been
restructured as ward of Ajirkot RM and wards of Palungtar municipality has also be
restructured (please refer Table 1 for detail).
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Table 1: Restructuring of Affected VDCs/Municipality of Gorkha District
VDC/Municipality Ward of then Current Reformation

mentioned in report VDC/Municipality
Palungtar municipality 12,13 Palungtar Municipality-2
7,11 Palungtar Municipality-3
6,8,9 Palungtar Municipality-4
10 Palungtar Municipality-5
1,4,5 Palungtar Municipality-6
2,3 Palungtar Municipality-7
Hanspur VDC 1-9 Ajirkot Rural Municipality-3
Thalajung VDC 1-9 Siranchok Rural Municipality-2
Harmi VDC 1-9 Siranchok Rural Municipality-3
Chhoprak VDC 7-9 Siranchok Rural Municipality-4
Chhoprak VDC 1-6 Siranchok Rural Municipality-5
Jaubari VDC 1-9 Siranchok Rural Municipality-8
1.4 Rationale of the IEE

10. An IEE of the upgrading road is necessary in order to assess the environmental
consequences of the rural road construction activities and suggest appropriate, practical and
site specific mitigation and enhancement measures. This is District road core network
(DRCN)3 according to Nepal Rural Road Standard (2055) 1st Revision, September 2012 of
the Department of Local Infrastructure Development and Agricultural Roads. Therefore, it is
a legal requirement by the Government of Nepal (GoN) according to Act relating to
Reconstruction of the earthquake affected structures 2015, Rule relating to Reconstruction
of the earthquake affected structures 2016, working procedure relating to EIA for
Reconstruction of the Earthquake affected structures 2016 and first amendment (2016) and
clause 2 of schedule 1 pertaining to section 3 of working procedure relating environmental
impact assessment for reconstruction of the earthquake affected structure, 2016.
11. According to Nepali legal provision, preparation of IEE report by concerned District
Coordination Committee (DCC) and approval of IEE report by the National Reconstruction
Authority (NRA), is considered sufficient and Nepali legal provisions in essence satisfy
ADB's requirements. EEAP falls under category "B" project where IEE is mandatory for all
sub projects according to Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 of ADB.
12. This IEE report of road sub-project in Gorkha district is prepared based on the Terms
of Reference (ToR) approved on 2072/12/12 B.S. (25/03/2016 A.D.) by the Secretary level
decision of Ministry of Federal Affairs & Local Development (MoFALD) which is given in
Appendix I but the Final IEE report will be submitted to National Reconstruction Authority
(NRA). The climate Change checklist is given in Appendix II. Total road length in ToR was
39 km but the length of road in detail design is 30.575 km only. So, this IEE report has been
prepared for 30.575 Km. Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) checklist was also
considered during IEE report preparation as given in Appendix III.
3
A Road within the district joining a VDC headquarter (HQ or a growth centre to the district HQ directly or via other VDC(s), a
neighboring district HQ or the strategic road network is called “district road core network”. Other roads which are not included in
this network are village road.
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1.5 Objectives of the IEE Study
13. The specific objectives of the proposed IEE study include :
 Provide information on the general environmental setting of Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi

Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road area as baseline data.
 Identify the major issues that may arise as a result of proposed works on bio-physical,
socioeconomic and cultural environment of the project area
 Recommend practical and site specific environmental mitigation and enhancement
measures, prepare and implement environmental monitoring plan for the sub-project
 Make sure that IEE is sufficient for the road sub-project
1.6 Methodology Adopted

14. Necessary information was generated through field study and literature review to
accommodate all issues as included in the approved ToR to analyze environmental impacts
on physical, biological, socio-economic and cultural issues. Primary level of information was
generated through questionnaires, checklists (Appendix IV) and data sheets walk-through
survey. Secondary information was collected through reports, profiles, maps etc. Total civil
work cost was estimated and given in Appendix V.
15. ToR was approved as per EPA 1997 and EPR 1997. The IEE approach,
methodology and procedure were followed according to the provisions of the Act relating to
Reconstruction of the Earthquake Affected Structures 2015, Rules relating to Reconstruction
of the Earthquake Affected Structures 2016, working procedure relating to EIA for
Reconstruction of the Earthquake affected structures 2016 (first amendment, 2016). It
followed methodology suggested in the approved ToR for IEE Study (review of literature,
sample survey/inspections/observations making simple measurements, discussion with
communities and other stakeholders, and IEE team judgment). According to working
procedure relating to EIA for Reconstruction of the Earthquake affected structures 2016, 7
days notice had to be published in national daily newspaper. However, 15 days public
notice was published in 2072/12/25 B.S. (07/04/2016 A.D), Himalayan Times, a national
daily newspaper (Appendix VI) seeking written opinion from concerned municipality,
concerned then VDCs, then DDC, DFO, schools, health posts and related local
organizations; immediately after approval of ToR as per EPA 1997 and EPR 1997.
16. A copy of the public notice was also affixed in the above mentioned organizations
and a deed of enquiry (muchulka) was collected (see Appendix VII). Recommendation
letters were obtained from concerned Municipality, then VDCs as given in Appendix VIII.
Furthermore, local people were contacted and interviewed to solicit information. Focus group
discussions (FGDs) were held within the various settlements along the ZoI (one and half
hours walk from the centerline of the road or 5 km distance). Meeting minutes are given in
Appendix IX. Socioeconomic data of households within road corridor were analyzed and
summarized in Appendix X. The district level officials, then VDCs, municipality and
community groups were also contacted to verify information (Appendix XI & XII). Plantation
plan has been prepared (Appendix XIII). Based on the analysis of information the impacts
have been predicted, mitigation measures prepared and monitoring plan has been
developed. Please refer Chapter 7 for details about public consultation, participation and
disclosure.
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1.6.1 Project Area Delineation
17. The project influence area and the impact area were identified during the preparation
of ToR. Such areas were delineated based on the field conditions and nature of project
development using the similar past experiences of the experts involved in the IEE process.
Based on the environmental impacts of the project, the project-affected areas are classified
as the following Table 2:
Table 2: Project Area Delination
Category Description
Directly Impact Area Construction areas of project activities. Such area includes
(ward level) the formation width, Right of Way (RoW), and ancillary
structure sites camp facilities area, excavation area /quarry
sites and stock piling sites including their access
components.
(Considering administrative boundary: Palungtar Municipality-
2,3,4,5,6,7, Ajirkot Rural Municipality-3, Siranchok Rural
Municipality-2,3,4,5,8)
Indirectly Impact Area Immediate areas of construction with moderate and low
(RM/Municipality level) impacts. Such area covers area beyond the DIA and within
100 meters each side from the centerline of road including a
buffer area of about 100 meters from the ancillary structure
sites.
(Considering administrative boundary: Palungtar Municipality,
Ajirkot Rural Municipality, Siranchok Rural Municipality)
Zone of Influence Then Palungtar Municipality and then VDCs (Jaubari,
(Settlement level) Thalajung, Harmi, Chhoprak, Hansapur), especially focusing
on 1.5 hours walk from the road within the settlement of
project VDCs (excluding zone of other influence similar or
higher category roads) through which the road traverse.
Project Affected District Project district, the districts where the project shall be
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1.6.2 Desk study and Literature review:

18. IEE study team collected and reviewed the available secondary sources of
information for physical, biological, socio-econmic and cultural envionment.
i. Physical Environment:
19. From various available sources of secondary information (e.g. Topographical Map,
Regional Geological Map, DHM, MoPE, and information on topography, geology and
precipitations, temperatures were reviewed and collected.
ii. Biological Environment:

20. The important secondary sources of information were reviewed from relevant
literatures including other projects EIA reports, then VDC/DDC Profiles, and websites of
MoPE, DoF, MoFSC, and DNPWC.
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iii. Socio-economic and Cultural Environment:
21. During desk study necessary secondary data /information/published or unpublished
reports (e.g.Gorkha district, Palungtar Municipality and Hansapur, Thalajung, Harmi,
Chhoprak and Jaubari VDCs profile, CBS data) were gathered from related
organizations/institutions. These documents were reviewed and relevant information for the
study was assembled.
iv. Preparation of Household Survey Questionnaire, FGD and Checklists:

22. During desk study the survey tools such as household survey questionnaire, FGD
and environemntal checklists were prepared based on the ToR for IEE study.
1.6.3 Field Investigation:

23. Field investigation of the project area was carried out by a multidisciplinary IEE study
team. During field investigation various steps were involved. More specifically, alignment
route observation and study of the topography and consultation with local key informants
was the main approach. Further, different tools (i.e checklists, questionnaires, and
guidelines) were used individually for each component of environment. In addition to, during
field visit data and information gathered through secondary information were also validated.
Various steps used as per domin are discussed as follows.
a. Physical Environment:
24. The main techniques used to investigate physical environment include alignment
route observation and study of the topography and consultation with locals. Applying such
approach, information and data on physical environment such as topography/terrain types
(e.g. aspect, gradient, and elevation), land use, geology, soils, slope stability, landslide/soil
erosion prone zones, and hydrology including river systems, drainage types, watershed
condition and low land/simsar areas were generated and gathered.
25. The information and data on topography/terrain types (i.e elevation, aspects, and
slopes) were generated with the help of GPS, Topographic Maps), Google Earth Image,
Regional and District Maps, and compass. Then the investigated data and information were
gathered systemically. Regional Geological Map, Geological Hammer, Measuring Tape,
GPS and Digital Camera as per need including checklist were used for necessary data and
information investigation. Surface geology of the road alignment was measured and
described in the site.
26. Slope stability and natural hazards information were investigated through
topography/terrain observation and with consultation of local people. Likewise, landslide and
soil erosion prone sections were observed critically. Field investigation was based mainly on
site observation and key informants' interviews.
27. Present air, water and noise pollution’s qualitative data was collected through direct
observation, consultation with local people. Study of land use types was carried out mainly
through field observation with the help of strip map, topographical maps and consultation
with local key informants. During detailed field investigation land use data available from
Walkthrough Survey was also verified.
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b. Biological Environment
28. In biological component, existing situation and possible impacts on wild flora and
fauna were studied in relation to risk of project implementation.
Data Collection Method for Forest Vegetation

29. Relevant information and data were collected through alignment walk-through
including grid lines count, discussions with knowledgeable key informants, CFUGs and other
stakeholders at the site as well as with the help of standard reference (Polunin and Stainton
1984). Botanical nomenclature followed Press et al. (2000). In general, possible impact on
forest area, especially on road formation width (i.e. especially 6.25 m width including areas
with drains and other structures) were discussed. Name and address of forest with chainage,
forest type by management, existing road width in forest area, name and number of trees
species to be cut from each forest and private land were identified with the help of CFUG's
member. Total enumeration was done for tree loss assessment. Data on NTFPs was
collected through direct observation and consultation with local people.
Data Collection Method for Wildlife and Avifauna

30. For information on terrestrial and aquatic fauna as well as avifauna, consultation was
done with member of CFUGs and other forest user groups, and key informants involved in
the forest related activities including local knowledgeable person. Information on mammalian
species and their movement was obtained from discussions with the local pople, members of
CFUGs etc. Identification of mammalian species followed Baral and Shah (2008) and
Shrestha T.K. (1997). An inventory of avifauna was performed by direct observation and
consultation with local people.
c. Socio-economic and Cultural Environment:

31. Local enumerators and assistants were hired for administrating household survey
questionnaire from the project affected area. They were trained on survey methodology,
tools and process to identify likely affected land plots and their owners for household census
survey. Then, the trained local enumerators and assistants were mobilized for administrating
household survey and data collection. The Socio-economic Surveyor supervised the
enumerators whereas the Socioeconomist and the Team Leader monitored the data
collection process in the field. Field survey for collection of baseline data/information on
socio-economic and cultural environment was conducted in the proposed project area (i.e.
road alignment from Luitel of Palungtar Municipality to Bhachhek of Ajirkot RM (then
Hansapur VDC) of Gorkha district).
Households (HHs) Survey:

32. The detailed household survey was carried out with all project affected households
whose land and other properties (e.g. structures, fruit, fodder, timber trees) was to be fallen
within Right of Way (RoW), and would be permanently acquired. The project affected
households were identified after delineating likely affected parcels of land on Cadastral
Survey Map and with the help of local key informants especially who were involved in walk
through survey time. Trained local enumerators visited each identified households and
interviewed the household heads or/ available respondents and filled out the survey forms
under direct supervision of Socio-economic Surveyor and monitoring by the Socio-
economist.
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Focus Group Discussion (FGD):
33. This method was administrated with local community within the major clusters /
locations. In general, the participants were local persons of the affected households
including other households from the project community. The discussions was focussed to
record the existing baseline socioeconomic condition including opinion, issues and concerns
of the project affected people and stakeholders related to the proposed road project. The
FGD also gave opportunities to interact with the concerned public and stakeholders, to know
their concern, views and suggestions on road alignment route and location, land acquisition,
relocation of private and public infrastructure and utilities, including other social issues and
concerns, and to know their view on likely environmental issues/impacts and suggestions
and advices need to be considered in the IEE study.
Key Informants Interview (KII)/Stakeholder Consultation and Observation:

34. The KII technique was applied among the key informants and the relevant
stakeholders such as local elite people, community leaders, school principles / teachers,
business and governmental and non-governmental organizations / institutions. With the help
of KII technique information on socioeconomic and cultural environments and also potential
impacts due to project intervention were gathered. In addition, overall observations were
made and photographs were taken to cross check the data and information.
1.6.4 Database Preparation, Analysis, Prediction and Assessment of Impact

35. The required data for the study was collected through primary and secondary source
as mentioned above and database was prepared. The collected data were analyzed
qualitatively and quantitatively to establish existing baseline information on physical,
biological, socio-economic and cultural environments. Data and information from the
questionnaires/checklists were entered on processing data entry layout. Data analysis and
interpretation of physical, biological and socio-economic and cultural environments were
carried out by the respective domain specialists. Then interpretation was made based on the
results obtained. In brief these are presented here under.
a. Data Analysis and Interpretation

Physical Environment
36. The collected existing baseline condition information and data on such as topography
(i.e. elevation, aspect, and slope), geology and soil type were analyzed. Similarly, qualitative
data on air, water and noise pollution status were analyesd. For instances, measure
discontinuities data were used for slope stability assessment. Likewise, slope stability in
rocks was analyzed with the help of DIP Version5.1. The physical environmental information
(e.g. topography, climate, geology, soils, land use, slope stability, hydrology) was tabulated
to the extent possible. The output of analyzed information and data were interpreted in
logical, sequential and consistent order.
Biological Environment
37. The biological environmental information (e.g. tree and wildlife species, and bird
species) collected from primary and secondary sources and were tabulated. Then the
recorded species were compared and verified to the list prepared by IUCN Red Data Book,
CITES and List of Endangered, Rare and Threatened Plant Species published by GoN.
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Socio-economic and Cultural Environment
38. The collected socio-economic data were entered in MS Excel 2010 and processed as
required. Similalrly, qualitative data related to socio-economic and cultural environment was
analysed to create the existing baseline. Suggestions made by the local people and
stakeholders' during public consultation was was considered for benefit augmentation
measures and mitigation measures for adverse impacts are proposed.
1.6.5 Impact Identification, Prediction and Assessment/Evaluation Method

Impact Identification
39. Based on field visit observation and consultation meeting with local, issues that may
trigger due to project intervention were identified and prioritized. From the exercise both
types of beneficial and adverse impacts were identified for IEE study. The impacts were
categorized as per environmental domain (i.e physical, biological, and socio-economic and
cultural environments). Likewise; an impact that may trigger under different phases of project
implementation (i.e. construction and operation) was also taken into account for the
assessment.
Impact Prediction
40. By and large, extrapolative (i.e. predictions on the basis of past and present data,
and trend analysis), and experts` experience and judgment (applying past experience and
knowledge of the experts) methods were applied for impact prediction.
Impact Assessment/Evaluation:
41. The assessment of environmental impacts was derived exclusively from the baseline
environmental conditions of the affected environment with the project activities in relation to
spatial and temporal aspects in terms of magnitude, extent and duration of impacts. The
impacts have been predicted in terms of their magnitude (minor, moderate and high), extent
(site specific, local and regional) and duration (short, medium and long term). Evaluation of
the level of significance of impacts was made based on prevailing legislative setup,
numerical values with scoring (National EIA Guideline, 1993), consultation with stakeholders,
expert’s past experience and other criteria.
1.6.6 Study Team:

42. Field survey comprised of walkthrough survey, consultation with community, site
inspection and observation. Data collection was done from 10/04/2016 to 17/04/2016 AD
(2072/12/28 BS to 2073/01/05 BS) by the the IEE team. The team members are listed
below:
Team Member:
Dr. Madhav Giri – Environment Expert
Ms. RamanKala Majakoti – Environment Expert
Ms. Nita Adhikari – Environment Expert
Mr. Tulsi Giri – Sociologist
Mr. Madan Neupane – Geologist
Mr. Hari Krishna Shrestha –Road Engineer
Mr. Ram Prasad Pathak – Biologist
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1.7 Limitations of the IEE study:
43. The study has following limitations:
 Recommendation of detail spoil management plan is suggested, however, it has not

been attached as a part of IEE.
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2 Nepal’s Legal Framework and Regulatory
Requirements for the Project
44. In Nepal, various legal instruments are in place to ensure the integration of
environmental aspects in development proposals. This IEE reviewed the following legislative
(refer Table 3) provisions and environmental guidelines to ensure compliance of the Project.
Table 3: Review of Environmental Acts, Regulations and Guidelines

A Constitution
1 The Constitution of Nepal: It has guaranteed every person the right to live in a clean environment
as a fundamental right. As per the constitution, it is also a matter of State policy to adopt
appropriate measures to abolish or mitigate existing or possible adverse environmental impacts on
the nature, environment or biological diversity.
B Act and Regulations
2 Act relating to Reconstruction of the Earthquake affected structures 2072 B.S (2015 A.D.):
This act provides for the creation of the NRA for a period of five years (which may be extended)
and defines its functions, duties and powers. It has mandated NRA for leading and managing the
earthquake recovery and reconstruction in Nepal. It has delegated the NRA the authority to frame
rules (Section 30), may make and enforce necessary guidelines or procedures in order to conduct
its business (Section 31).
3 Solid Waste Management Act, 2068 B.S. (2011 A.D.): It outlines the duties of local government to
take action to control haphazard waste generation, disposal or collection and has provisions for
various punitive measures against those engaged in activities detrimental to the intentions of the
Act.
4 Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 2057 B.S. (2000 A.D.): Engaging children
including those who has not attained the age of 14 in risky activities against his/her will by any
means is prohibited. In case any enterprise has to engage a child in works, an approval has to be
obtained from concerned body.
5 Local Self Governance Act 2055 B.S. (1999 A.D.): Empowers the local bodies for the
conservation of soil, forest and other natural resources and implements environmental conservation
activities
6 Forest Act, 2049 B.S. (1993 A.D.): Requires decision makers to take account of all forest values,
including environmental services and biodiversity, not just the production of timber and other
commodities.
7 Water Resources Act, 2049 B.S. (1992 A.D.): It has legal arrangements for determining beneficial
uses of water resources, preventing environment and other hazardous effects thereof and also
keeping water resources free from pollution. It has clearly mentioned that no one shall pollute water
resource by way of using or putting any litter, industrial wastes, poison, chemical or toxicant to the
effect that the pollution tolerance limit of the water resource as prescribed.
8 The Labor Act, 2048 B.S. (1992 A.D.): Regulates the working environment, deals with
occupational health and safety.
9 Soil and Watershed Conservation Act (SWCA), 2039 B.S. (1982 A.D.); It empowers GoN to
declare any area of Nepal as a conserved watershed area, specifying the borders thereof. The
Watershed Conservation Officer (WCO) has the authority to implement protective infrastructure,
vegetation program and regulate agricultural practices pertinent to soil and watershed conservation.
It empowers WCO to prohibit the commission of any acts that may cause soil-erosion or soil cutting
in a land where any of the acts has been done
10 Public Roads Act, 2031 B.S. (1974 A.D.): Act mandates requirement of permission from the DoR
to carry out activities within the limits of the road boundaries and also provision of notifying the DoR
by local governmental offices prior to the start of activities in the limits of the public roads.
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11 National Park and Wildlife Conservation Act, 2029 B.S. (1972 A.D.): This act provides
protection to 27 species of mammals, 9 species of birds and three species of reptiles.
C International Conventions
12 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES),
2053 B.S., amended, 2059 B.S. (1973 A.D., amended 1979 A.D.): It regulates international trade
in endangered wild flora and fauna with the aim of reducing or eliminating trade in species whose
numbers or conditions suggest that further removal from their natural habitat would lead to their
extinction. It urges parties not to allow trade in specimen of species included in the CITES
Appendices I, II and III with some exception. As the area holds some CITES listed species, this
convention is attracted in case of their trade.
13 Convention on Biological Diversity, 2049 B.S. (1992): It focuses on the conservation of
biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the
benefits. It urges parties to introduce appropriate procedures requiring EIA of the proposed projects
that are likely to have significant adverse effects on biological diversity.
14 Convention (No. 169) Concerning Indigenous and Tribal People in Independent Countries,
2046 B.S. (1989A.D): The convention provides right to the indigenous and tribal people to decide
their own priorities for the process of development. It mandates participation in formulations of the
plan and programs, decision making regarding national development. It safeguards rights of the
indigenous people in territories traditionally occupied by them.
D Rules and Regulations
15 Rule relating to Reconstruction of the Earthquake affected structures 2072 B.S. (2016 A.D): It
provides the basis for prioritization of reconstruction. More importantly, it defines functions, duties
and rights of the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary of NRA and District Coordination
Committee.
16 Local Self Governance Rules 2056 B.S. (2000 A.D.): It provides procedural guidelines for
implementation of the Local Self Governance Act.
17 Forest Rules, 2051 B.S. (1995 A.D.): It elaborates legal measures for the conservation of forests
and wildlife and provides procedural guidelines for implementation of the Forest Act. It stipulates
that in case the execution of any project having national priority in any forest area causes any loss
or harm to any local individual or community, the proponent of the project itself shall bear the
amount of compensation to be paid.
E Plans and Policies
18 National Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Policy, 2072 B.S. (2016 A.D.): It has identified
restoration and improvement of access to service and improve environmental resilience as one of
its strategic recovery objectives.
19 Forest Policy, 2071 B.S. (2015 A.D.): Plantation is mandatory for environmental friendly physical
infrastructure development along settlement area, road and irrigation canal.
20 Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2071 B.S (2014 A.D.): This policy
has been formulated to strengthen socioeconomic conidition of project affected families with the
provision of necessary land acquisition, justifiable compensation, appropriate resettlement and
rehabilitation for the public welfare and implementation of infrastructure development projects.
21 Three Years Interim Plan, 2070/71-2072/73 B.S. (2013/14-2015/16 A.D.): Identified the
importance of road sector in promoting national unification, socio-economic development and
regional balance contributing to overall development of the country and also in promoting the
access to service and facilities. It aims to achieve sustainable, broad-based, inclusive economic
growth. The plan also addresses climate change adaptation and mitigation and overall environment
protection.
22 ADB Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 A.D.: ADB’s Safeguard Policy Framework consists of
three operational policies on the Environment, Indigenous people and Involuntary resettlement. It
requires that (i) impacts are identified and assessed early in the project cycle, (ii) plans to avoid,
minimize, mitigate or compensate for the potential adverse impacts are developed and
implemented and (iii) affected people are informed and consulted during project preparation and
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implementation.
23 20 Year Road Plan, 2059 –2079 B.S. (2002-2022 A.D.): With main objectives of development of
Strategic Road Networks (SRN), the implementation strategies include all weather road connection
to the District Headquarters (DHQ) and provision of road linkages from the DHQ to the adjacent
road network of the neighboring districts and countries
24 Policy Document, Environmental Assessment in the Road Sector of Nepal, 2056 B.S. (2000
A.D.): It proposes to adopt measures to improve the way of life of the affected people and
safeguard natural surroundings. In case damage is inevitable environmental assessment should
find ways of reducing or compensating for such damage. It suggested five types of environmental
assessment activities viz. Screening, IEE, Scoping, EIA and Monitoring.
F Work Procedures, Guidelines and Others
25 Local body restructuring notice, MoFALD, GON, 2017 A.D: Declaration of the name, number,
boundary, ward’s boundary of 744 rural municipality and municipality with 481 rural municipalities,
246 municipalities, 13 sub-metropolitan cities, 4 metropolitan cities and dissolve of VDC/DDC.
26 Work Procedure Related with Environmental Impact Assessment for Rehabilitation of
Earthquake Affected Structures (Fundamental Procedure), 2072 B.S. (2016 A.D.) and First
Ammendment, 2073 B.S. (2016 A.D.): These provide procedural guidelines for undertaking
reconstruction and rehabilitation projects. These include a comprehensive suite of procedures for
different activities like environmental impact assessment, land acquisition, and public procurement
for reconstruction projects (2072 B.S.) and grievance management (2073 B.S.). It determines the
format of IEE and EIA.
The first amendment has revised the threshold for projects to undergo IEE or EIA. It prescribes
(under Clause 2 of Schedule 1) that upgrading, rehabilitation and reconstruction and new
construction of district, urban and rural road should follow IEE study and approval.
27 Working Procedure to Use National Forest area for National Priority Projects, 2074 B.S.
(2017 A.D.): Following are the main features: • EMP/IEE/EIA study is mandatory for obtaining
forestry clearance. • Alternative analysis has to be done during feasibility study for avoiding forest
area or if not having minimal loss of vegetation. • Concerned Ministry has to obtain concurrence
from Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation before approving IEE/EIA • Provision of
compensatory plantation (with protection for five years) at the ratio of 1:25 plants by the project or
provide plantation and protection cost to concerned DFO.
28 Community forest development program guideline (third revision 2071 B.S.): Sustainable and
scientific management of forest by the local users including environment services and facilities for
the mitigation of natural calamaties, wildlifes nad forest fire
29 ADB Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF), 2015 A.D. for EEAP: It
elaborates environmental legal requirements and procedures according to the Government of
Nepal and Safeguard Policy Statement, 2009 of ADB and guides the preparation of environmental
assessments and environmental management plans.
30 ADB Resettlement Framework (RF), 2015 A.D. for EEAP: It guides the preparation of
resettlement plans by elaborating legal and procedural guidelines according to GoN and ADP SPS.
31 Batabaran Parichhyan - Resource Booklet - 2070 B.S. (2013): It provides guidance for local
body to prepare environmental assessment reports of different projects; construction materials
extraction and local roads, on their own.
32 Environment Friendly Local Governance Framework (EFLG) 2070 B.S (2013 A.D.): This
framework is prepared to promote environmental conservation through local institutions to
materialize environment friendly local development concept. There are different level of
environment friendly indicators like basic, advanced and special indicators at household,
tole/settlement, ward, VDC, Municipality and District level. Main objectives of this framework are as
follows:
 Mainstreaming the environment, climate change, disaster management issues in local
development planning process.
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 Making environment friendly local governance mechanism.
 Strengthening basic level to make environment friendly sustainable development.
 Promoting coordination and cooperation within environment and development.
 Strengthening local organization to enhance local ownership for the sustainable development of
environment.
33 Nepal Rural Road Standard, 2012 A.D.: Sets the classification and geometric design standards
for the Local Road Network to be followed by all those involved in the development of the network,
including Users, User Committees, VDCs, DDCs, DTOs, DoLIDAR and its development partners.
34 National Adaptation Program of Action, 2068 B.S. (2010 A.D.): The NAPA has been
instrumental in mainstreaming climate change in development planning. The NAPA has developed
a framework for adaptation programme, and has identified key adaptation needs, existing
adaptation practices and options for developed projects including infrastructure.
35 National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, 2014-2020 FY: It is prepared to provide guiding
framework for the management of Nepal’s biodiversity. It has focused on national needs of
biodiversity management and conservation, fulfillment of the international obligations, sustainable
use of its components and equitable sharing of benefits accrued from conservation and utilization of
genetic resources. It has a long term (i.e. 35 years) vision, and includes specific short term (up
to 2020) strategies and priorities for action.
36 Government of Nepal: Work Procedure for Providing the Forest Land for Other Use, 2063
B.S. (2007 A.D.): Forest area will be provided for the national priority projects only. Provision for
the compensatory plantation (with protection for five years) equivalent to the forest area lost from
the construction of the road/bridge. If the trees lost have more than 10 cm diameter, then 25 times
more new trees will be planted.
37 Reference Manual for Environmental and Social Aspects of Integrated Road Development,
2060 B.S (2003 A.D): Suggests stepwise process of addressing environmental and social issues
alongside the technical, financial and other issues.
38 Batabaraniya Nirdesika (Nepali), 2057 B.S. (2000 A.D.): Focuses in the practical implementation
of small rural infrastructures through the minimization of environmental impacts and outlines simple
methods of environmental management in the different phases of the project cycle. More emphasis
is given to prevention rather than cure.
39 APPROACH for the Development of Agricultural and Rural Roads, 2055 B.S. (1999 A.D.):
Emphasizes labor based technology and environmental friendly, local resource oriented
construction methods to be incorporated actively in rural infrastructure process.
40 Green Roads in Nepal, Best Practices Report – An Innovative Approach for Rural
Infrastructure Development in the Himalayas and Other Mountainous Regions. GIZ, 1999
A.D.: It focuses on participatory, labor based and environment friendly technology with proper
alignment selection, mass balancing, proper water management, bioengineering and phased
construction.
41 Environmental Management Guidelines, Geo Environmental and Social Unit, DoR, 2054 B.S.
(1997 A.D.): It consists of environmental mitigation measures to be incorporated into DoR projects,
procedures for public participation, and socio-economic consideration. The Environmental
Mitigation Measures are broken down into 12 categories or activities and a method for
implementation is given for each mitigation measures including implementation strategies. These
environmental mitigation measures should be used in conjunction with good engineering design,
construction and operation practices. It also suggests considering the various socio-economic
issues like land acquisition and compensation, economic impacts and cultural heritage.
42 National Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines, 2050 B.S. (1993 A.D.): Provides
guidance to project proponent on integrating environmental mitigation measures, particularly on the
management of quarries, borrow pits and stockpiling of materials, operation of the work camps,
earthworks and slope stabilization, location of stone crushing plants etc.
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3 Description of Project
3.1 Relevancy of the Sub-project
45. This road will provide physical and economical accesses to the people of north east
part to district headquarter and other parts of the country. In addition people of nearby
district headquarter will also be benefitted.
46. Construction of this road will provide easy physical and economical access to the
people within zone of influence (ZoI). This road can serve as a means and catalyst for
different development activities like water supply, irrigation, health and education in the area.
Local productions can get market with improved transportation facility so that people from
the area may have better earning opportunities. Moreover, this road will save considerable
travel time and improve income generation potentials, enhance commercial opportunities
and improve market accessibility.
3.2 Description and Location

47. The Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road sub-project lies
in the Gorkha district in Western Development Region of Nepal. It starts from Luitel gaun of
Palungtar municipality at an altitude of 439 masl and ends at Bhachek of Ajirkot rural
municipality (then Hansapur VDC) at an altitude of 1661 masl. It passes through 15 major
settlements: Bhachek Bazar, Balekhu, Dharapani, Chisapani, Chipleti, Chilaune, Thalajung,
Tallopam, Chittapokhari, Bhalumare, and Thumki gaun, Thaneswor, Harmi Bhanjyang,
Aappipal and Baddada. The road does not pass through any protected areas, historically
and archaeologically sensitive areas.
48. This road has been proposed for upgrading for rehabilitation and reconstruction. The
road passes through forests, cultivated land and settlement area crossing stream (khola)
named Hudi khola at the various chainage of 12+735, 13+010, 13+720, 14+220, and
14+750.
49. Length of this road is 30.575 km and formation width is 6.25 m. Total project cost of
the road is estimated NRs 774,030,012.11 and civil work cost is NRs. 701,147,466.30
(Refer Appendix V).The location of the road is illustrated by the Figure 1, 2 and ecological
features by the Figure 3.
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Figure 1: Map showing Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek
Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Sub-project in Gorkha District
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Figure 2: Map showing Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road
IEE of Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Sub-project, Gorkha 17
Figure 3: Ecological Map of Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road Sub-project
3.3 Salient Features of the Sub-project
Table 4: Salient feature of the sub-project
Parameter Descriptions
Start point Luitel Gaun of Palungtar Municipality
End point Bhachek of Ajirkot RM (then Hansapur VDC)
DRCN Road Code No 36DR003
Sub - Project starting date April, 2016
Sub - Project ending date June, 2019
Geographical features
Terrain Hilly
Alignment Rolling
Altitude 439 masl to 1,661 masl
Altitude at starting point 439 m
Altitude at ending point 1,661 m
Climate Tropical
Geology Higher Himalayan (Alluvial, Colluvial soil and residual soil
Classification of road District Road Core Network (DRCN)
Length of Road 30.575 km
Existing Road Earthen
Proposed Pavement Bituminous (Premix Carpeting)
Construction period Three Years
Name of settlements Bhachek Bazar, Balekhu, Dharapani, Chiapani, Chipleti,
Chilaune, Aappipal, Thalajung, Tallopam, Chittapokhari,
Bhalumare, Bhanjyang, Harmi, Thaneswor, Thumki gaun and
Baddada.
No. of households 734
Municipality / RM (then Municipality- Palungtar
VDCs) along the road RM- Siranchok RM( then Thalajung, Harmi, Chhoprak, Jaubari
VDCs) and Ajirkot RM ( then Hanspur VDC)
Cross-section
Right Of Way 10 m on either side (centre line)
Minimum Gradient 0.5%
Maximum Gradient 11%
Retaining structures
Stone Masonry wall 2,12,955.5 cu.m
Gabion Retaining and
8,417.5 cu.m
Breast Walls
Earthwork
Excavation/Cutting 3,30,154.3 cu.m
Embankment/Filling 79,211.51 cu.m
Bioengineering cost (NRs.) 1,336,643.95
Total Civil Cost (NRs.) 701,147,466.30
Total EMP cost (NRs.) 7,129,270.70 (In which NRs 3,549,599.45 is civil cost, NRs
200,000 is Envirinment monitoring cost, NRs 3379,671.25 is
Environment mitigation cost)
Total Project cost NRs 744,030,012.11
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Parameter Descriptions
Employment generation
Skilled 33,442 person days
Unskilled 120,256 person days
3.4 Components and Activities of the Sub-project

50. Total length of the road is 30.575 km with 6.25 m formation width. Project
components are: construction of drainage structures like side drain (covered trapezoidal,
open trapezoidal, open cascade and closed cascade), pipe culvert, irrigation crossing,
retaining structures like stone masonry wall, gabion retaining and breast wall as well as
earthwork like cutting and filling. Bioengineering, spoil disposal management, compensatory
plantation are the activities during the construction of this road sub-project.
3.5 Construction Approach

51. Implementation of road sub-project works shall be carried out employing Labour by
the contractor with following features:
 Use of (external) labour, hand tools and small equipment and heavy machinery for
construction.
 Balancing cut and fill as well as reuse of excavated materials as construction materials,
and managing excess spoils as far as possible.
 Use of bio-engineering techniques with integrated use of vegetation, simple civil
engineering structures and proper water management systems for slope protection.
3.6 Implementation Schedule

52. Following Table 5 shows the proposed implementation schedule for the sub-project:
Table 5: Sub-project Implementation Schedule
S.N Activities 2016 2017 2018

I II III IV I II III IV I II III IV
1 Detailed survey, design and
estimate
2 Preparation of resettlement plan
2.1 Life skill and income generation
training
3 Environmental Assessment and
Implementation
3.1 IEE report preparation and approval
from NRA and ADB
3.2 Implementation of EMP
3.3 Environmental Monitoring
4 Work Implementation
4.1 Civil construction work by
Contractor
Note:
I - January, February, March II - April, May, June
III - July, August, September IV - October, November, December
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4 Description of the Existing Environment
53. The baseline information on the existing physical, biological as well as socio-
economic and cultural environment of the proposed sub-project is described as follows:
4.1 Physical Environment

54. The section describes the physical condition of the area that comes under the ZoI of
the road section along its entire length and surrounding area.
4.1.1 Topography and Geomorphology

Geology and Soil type
55. Geologically, the road lies in the Higher Himalayan of Nepal. Majority of road passes
through Ranimatta formation followed by basic rocks, Ulleri formation and Ghanapokhari
formation. The details of the geology of the road are given in the Table 6 and Figure 4
below:
Table 6: Summary of the Surface Geology along the Road
Chainage Geology and

S.N. Details
From To Soil
1 0+000 7+000 Basic rocks
Basic types of rocks.
Grey greenish, grey grittly phyllites, grilstones with
Ranimatta
2 7+000 22+200 Conglomerates and white massive quarzites in the
Formation
upper parts basic instrusions are noted.
3 22+200 24+500 Ulleri Formation Augen gneisis and feldspathic schists.
Black to grey Carboneus slates and green shales.
Ghanapokhari Chour carbonates white to grey compact dolomite
4 24+500 30+575
Formation and dolomitic limestones interbedded with shales
beds.
(Source: Geological map of Central Nepal)
Table 7: Slope Grade and Geological Condition for Cutting Slope / Filling
S. No Geological Classification Slope Grade Slope Grade

(Cutting ) (Filling )
Major Minor
Classification Classification
1 Soil Colluvium (soil) 1:0.5 1:1.5
2 Rock Medium 1:0.3~1:0.4 -
Rock,Hard Rock
(Source: Field surve ,2016)
56. Based on the observations during field survey, there are different soil types along the
alignment of the road. The soil types found along the alignment has been classified following
the standard practice as Ordinary Soil (OS), Hard Soil (HS), Ordinary Rock (OR), Medium
Rock (MR) and Hard Rock (HR). The estimated average weightage of the different soil types
along the alignment based on field observation are given below in Table 8.
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Table 8: Soil Type along the Road
Soil Classification
Chainage OS HS OR MR HR
0+000 to 0+600 25% 70% 5% 0% 0%
0+620 to 2+380 20% 65% 7% 5% 3%
2+400 to 3+580 25% 70% 5% 0% 0%
3+600 to 4+600 20% 65% 7% 5% 3%
4+620 to 4+660 10% 75% 10% 4% 1%
4+680 to 4+800 20% 65% 7% 5% 3%
4+820 to 5+260 25% 70% 5% 0% 0%
5+280 to 5+380 15% 65% 7% 10% 3%
5+400 to 5+800 20% 65% 7% 5% 3%
5+820 to 5+980 10% 65% 10% 8% 7%
6+000 to 6+540 20% 65% 7% 5% 3%
6+560 to 7+100 25% 70% 5% 0% 0%
7+120 to 7+540 15% 65% 7% 10% 3%
7+560 to 8+460 20% 65% 7% 5% 3%
8+480 to 8+860 25% 70% 5% 0% 0%
8+880 to 17+600 20% 65% 7% 5% 3%
17+600 to 19+100 20% 65% 7% 5% 3%
19+120 to 20+160 25% 70% 5% 0% 0%
20+180 to 21+000 20% 65% 7% 5% 3%
21+020 to 21+480 25% 70% 5% 0% 0%
21+500 to 22+280 15% 70% 3% 10% 2%
22+300 to 23+580 20% 65% 7% 5% 3%
23+600 to 23+960 25% 70% 5% 0% 0%
23+980 to 29+000 20% 65% 7% 5% 3%
29+020 to 30+575 15% 65% 7% 10% 3%
(Source: Field Survey, 2016)
(Source: Geological map of Central Nepal)

Figure 4: Geological Map of the Road and surrounding area
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Landslides and Slope Stability
57. Slope Stability depends on the existing geological structures, lithology of the rock
units, soil type, topography and hydrological condition of the particular sides. The active gully
and rills in the colluvium surface exhibits high mass waste phenomena. The slope with loose
colluvium soil is highly susceptible to sliding after water saturation due to increased pore
water pressure, which ultimately increases the driving force.
58. Very few cut slope failures are observed along the road. There is very less chances
of occurring failure because of opposite natural hill slope. However, chainage 3+900-3+950
and chainage 21+680-21+730 is landslide prone area of the road.
59. Along the road where the loose soil exposed and prone area of the groundwater, it is
suggested to manage the drainage surface water and apply the bioengineering works.
4.1.2 Land Use

60. Land use pattern of the area through which the road passes have been classified into
settlement area, agricultural land and forest land as shown in Table 9 below.
Table 9: Land Use Type along the road

Chainage Width Area
Type of
Length Existing Additional Existing Additional
Land Starting Ending (m)
(m) (m) (ha) (ha)
0+000 0+230 230 5.5 0.75 0.127 0.017
1+490 2+590 1100 5.5 0.75 0.605 0.083
2+695 2+807 112 6 0.25 0.067 0.003
5+300 7+510 2210 5.5 0.75 1.216 0.166
8+100 9+800 1700 4.5 1.75 0.765 0.298
10+870 12+550 1680 4.5 1.75 0.756 0.294
12+750 13+050 300 4 2.25 0.120 0.068
13+180 13+300 120 4 2.25 0.048 0.027
Agriculture 13+980 14+790 810 4 2.25 0.324 0.182

Land 14+800 15+090 290 4 2.25 0.116 0.065
15+165 16+000 835 4 2.25 0.334 0.188
17+660 18+840 1180 5.5 0.75 0.649 0.089
20+340 20+840 500 5.5 0.75 0.275 0.038
20+860 21+860 1000 5.5 0.75 0.550 0.075
21+920 22+300 380 5.5 0.75 0.209 0.029
22+310 24+430 2120 4 2.25 0.848 0.477
24+440 25+100 660 4 2.25 0.264 0.149
25+370 26+960 1590 5 1.25 0.795 0.199
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Chainage Width Area
Type of
(m) (m) (ha) (ha)
26+980 27+207 227 5 1.25 0.114 0.028
27+225 28+190 965 5 1.25 0.483 0.121
28+220 28+700 480 5 1.25 0.240 0.060
30+140 30+575 435 5 1.25 0.218 0.054
Sub-total 18,924 9.121 2.707
1+100 1+490 390 5 1.25 0.195 0.049

2+870 3+000 130 6 0.25 0.078 0.003
4+255 4+890 635 6 0.25 0.381 0.016
4+900 5+300 400 4.5 1.75 0.180 0.070
7+510 8+000 490 4.5 1.75 0.221 0.086
Barren land 9+810 10+200 390 4.5 1.75 0.176 0.068
10+550 10+630 80 4.5 1.75 0.036 0.014
13+720 13+905 185 4 2.25 0.074 0.042
18+870 19+100 230 5 1.25 0.115 0.029
25+130 25+340 210 5 1.25 0.105 0.026
29+280 29+320 40 5 1.25 0.020 0.005
Sub-total 3,180 1.580 0.408
0+230 1+100 870 5.5 0.75 0.479 0.065
3+500 4+255 755 6 0.25 0.453 0.019
10+630 10+870 240 4.5 1.75 0.108 0.042
12+550 12+750 200 4 2.25 0.080 0.045
13+050 13+180 130 4 2.25 0.052 0.029
16+500 17+660 1160 4 2.25 0.464 0.261
18+840 18+870 30 5 1.25 0.015 0.004
Forest 19+280 19+290 10 5.5 0.75 0.006 0.001
20+180 20+340 160 5 1.25 0.080 0.020
20+840 20+860 20 5.5 0.75 0.011 0.002
21+860 21+920 60 5 1.25 0.030 0.008
22+300 22+310 10 4 2.25 0.004 0.002
24+430 24+440 10 4 2.25 0.004 0.002
25+100 25+130 30 4.5 1.75 0.014 0.005
25+340 25+370 30 5 1.25 0.015 0.004
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Chainage Width Area
Type of
(m) (m) (ha) (ha)
26+960 26+980 20 5 1.25 0.010 0.003
28+700 29+280 580 4.5 1.75 0.261 0.102
29+320 30+140 820 5 1.25 0.410 0.103
Sub-total 5,135 2.495 0.715
2+590 2+695 105 5.5 0.75 0.058 0.008
2+807 2+870 63 5.5 0.75 0.035 0.005
3+000 3+500 500 6 0.25 0.300 0.013
4+890 4+900 10 6 0.25 0.006 0.000
8+000 8+100 100 4.5 1.75 0.045 0.018
9+800 9+810 10 4.5 1.75 0.005 0.002
10+200 10+550 350 4.5 1.75 0.158 0.061
13+300 13+720 420 4 2.25 0.168 0.095
Settlement
13+905 13+980 75 4 2.25 0.030 0.017
14+790 14+800 10 4 2.25 0.004 0.002
15+090 15+165 75 4 2.25 0.030 0.017
16+000 16+500 500 4 2.25 0.200 0.113
19+100 19+280 180 5.5 0.75 0.099 0.014
19+290 20+180 890 5.5 0.75 0.490 0.067
27+207 27+225 18 5.5 0.75 0.010 0.001
28+190 28+220 30 5.5 0.75 0.017 0.002
Sub-total 3,336 1.652 0.433
Total 30,575 14.848 4.262
(Source: Field survey, 2016)
4.1.3 Climate and Hydrology
61. Climate is dominated by topographical variations. The sub-project has tropical
climatic condition with average temperature of 35°C during summer and average minimum
of 3°C during winter. The average annual rain fall of the district is 1,600 mm. The road
crosses one small stream Hudi khola at various chainage (Ch 12+735, 13+010, 13+720,
14+220, and 14+750).
4.1.4 Landslide and Erosion Prone Area

62. Though most of the road passes through hill area, there are no significant problems
of active landslides except at the (chainage 3+900-3+950 and 21+680-21+730) is landslide
prone area.
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4.1.5 Air, Noise and Water Quality
Ambient Air Quality
63. This is existing road however air quality observed is normal as no heavy vehicle runs
in this road.
Noise
64. The proposed area does not have any sources of significant noise pollution.
Water Quality
65. Water quality in the road section is observed to be good since it is used for drinking
purpose and there is no biotic interference. There is no defecation problem observed near
and around the drinking water sources. However, during the monsoon season the quality of
water may be polluted due to the accumulation of silt.
4.2 Biological Environment

4.2.1 Vegetation and Forest
66. The project area is dominated by trees characteristic of Tropical Forest like Saal
(Shorea robusta), at lower elevations and Sub-tropical Broadleaved Forest like Chilaune
(Schima wallichii) and Katush (Castanopsis indica) at higher elevations. Additionally, there
are representations of Sub-tropical Khote Salla (Pinus roxburghii) Forest and Uttis (Alnus
nepalensis) Forest.
67. Species namely, Saal (Shorea robusta), Katus (Castanopsis indica), Chilaune
(Schima wallichii), Uttis (Alnus nepalensis), Salla (Pinus roxburghii) are the dominated
species found in the road side. Titepati (Artemisia spp), Tejpat (Cinnamonum tamala), Timur
(Zanthoxylum armatum), Amala (Phyllanthus emblica) etc are NTFP reported along the
forests of the proposed road. The road passes through national forest (NF) and community
forest (CF). The details of the national and community forests are given in Table 10.
68. Dumsi (Hystrix indica), Deer (Muntiacus muntjak), Banbiralo (Felis chaus), Shyal
(Canis aureus), and Badar (Macaca mulatta) are the mammals found along road corridor.
Birds like Kalij (Lophura leucomelanos), Dhukur (Sterptopelia senegalensis) etc are found in
the project area. Fishes found in the river along the proposed road alignment corridor are
Katle Machha (Accrocheilus spp), Kabre (Pseudecherieis serracula) etc.
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Table 10: Forest along Road
Chainage Total area HH Mammals Birds
Name of Forest, Affected
Main Species of forest No. Found along the Found along
Address From To Length (m)
(ha) C.F C.F
77 327 Deer (Muntiacus Kalij (Lophura
Amdanda CFUG, then
0+230 1+000 770 Saal (Shorea robusta) muntjak), Badar leucomelanos)
Palungtar municipality-7
(Macaca mulatta)
Saal 35 40 Deer (Muntiacus Luinche (Gallus
Sisneri CFUG(no need
(Shorea robusta), muntjak), Shyal gallus)
to cut trees) then 3+500 4+255 755
Chilaune (Schima (Canis aureus)
Palungtar municipality-4
wallichii),
9.56 210 Malshapro (Martef Luinche (Gallus
Chilaune (Schima wallichii),
Andheripakha CFUG flabigula), Banbiralo gallus)
12+550 13+180 630 Katus (Castanopsis
(then Harmi VDC-3) (Felis chaus), Shyal
indica),
(Canis aureus)
75.2 94 Lokharke (Ratufa Luinche (Gallus
Chilaune (Schima wallichii),
indica) gallus)
Tarkedanda CFUG (then Katus (Castanopsis
16+500 17+660 1,160 Deer (Muntiacus
Chhoprak VDC-2) indica),Salla (Pinus
muntjak), Badar
roxburghii)
(Macaca mulatta)
10+630 10+870 Deer (Muntiacus Kalij (Lophura
18+840 18+870 muntjak), Malshapro leucomelanos)
19+280 19+290 (Martef flabigula), Luinche
National forest
20+180 20+340 Chilaune Badar (Macaca
(Palingtar Municipality-
20+840 20+860 (Schima wallichii), mulatta)
13, Chhoprak-1 1,760
21+860 21+900 Uttis - -
Thalajung-1,7 and 9
21+910 21+920 (Alnus nepalensis)
Jaubari-5
22+300 22+310
24+430 24+440
25+100 25+370
Chainage Total area HH Mammals Birds
Name of Forest, Affected
Main Species of forest No. Found along the Found along
Address From To Length (m)
(ha) C.F C.F
26+960 26+980
28+700 29+280
29+320 29+440
29+580 29+820
Total 5,075
4.2.2 Protected Flora and Fauna
69. The protected fauna found in the forest along road corridor area given in Table 11.
Table 11: List of Protected Flora and Fauna Found along the Project Area
Local Scientific Remarks

SN
Name Name IUCN 2008 CITES Code GoN
Badar Macaca NT Appendix II4
1
mulatta
2 Dumsi Hystrix indica LC
Kalij Lophura LC
3
leucomelanos
Deer Muntiacus LC
4
muntjak
5 Banbiralo Felis chaus LC II
6 Luinche Gallus gallus LC
7 Shyal Canis aureus LC
8 Sal Shorea Banned for felling,
robusta transporatation and
export for commercial
purpose.
Note: NT= Near Threatened, LC = Least Concern, (Source: Field survey, 2016 )
4.3 Socio-economic and Cultural Environment

a. District Context
70. The proposed road lies in Gorkha district. According to CBS 2011, total 271,061
people in 66,506 household. Among them, 121,041 are male and 150,020 are female. The
average household size is 4.08 and population density is 75. Among the 66,506 HH, few
household were absentee and therefore CBS had interviewed 66,458 HH only. Out of
66,458 HH, 41,743 use water from pipeline, 18,640 from spout, few (20 HH) have tube well
facility and remaining household depends on other source of water. In term of energy for
cooking, 56,049 HH use firewood, 7,214 use LP gas, only 20 HH use cow dung and
remaining household use kerosene, electricity etc. Most of the household (56,049) use
electricity for lightning, followed by 11,131 HH using kerosene (2,890) and few household
have solar panel also. 17,916 HH had not constructed toilet, remaing HH have toilet
with/without flush system.
b. Indirectly Impact Area

71. Road passes through the Palungtar Municipality, Ajirkot and Siranchowk Rural
Municipality with 6,891 HH and 26,856 populations. Among them 11,824 are male and
15,082 are female. (Please refer Table 12 for detail).
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Species not yet threatened, but which could become endangered if trade is not controlled
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Table 12: Population and Ethnicity in Indirectly Impact Area
Then VDC/ Restructured Total Population Caste/Ethnic

Municipality RM/Municipality HHs Male Female Total Distribution
Palungtar
Palungtar Municipality 2,108 3,460 4,683 8,143 Chhetri/Sanyasi
Municipality
Ajirkot Rural Brahmin/Gurung/
Hansapur VDC 924 1,640 2,018 3,658
Municipality Newar
Ajirkot Rural Gurung/Chhetri/
Thalajung VDC 681 1,240 1,485 2,725
Municipality dalit
Ajirkot Rural Brahmin,Chhetri/
Harmi VDC 907 1,488 1,962 3,450
Municipality Dalit/Gharti
Ajirkot Rural Brahmin,Chhetri/
Chhoprak VDC 1,531 2,608 3,285 5,893
Municipality Dalit
Siranchowk Rural Gurung,
Jaubari VDC 740 1,388 1,649 2,987
Municipality Brahmin,Tamang
Total 6,891 11,824 15,082 26,856
(Source: CBS 2011)
72. According to CBS 2011, In Palungtar Municipality, HH size is 3.86. For drinking water
purpose 1,029 uses waterpipe. For cooking purpose, 1,490 HH uses firewood, 7 HH uses
kerosene, 393 HH uses LP gas and 210 HH uses Bio-gas. For lightning purpose, 1,926 HH
uses electricity, 175 HH uses kerosene. 333 HH don’t have toilet facility, 1,213 HH have
flush toilet and 558 HH have ordinary toilet. In Hansapur VDC, HH size is 3.96. For drinking
water purpose 712 uses waterpipe. For cooking purpose, 852 HH uses firewood, 24 HH
uses kerosene, 43 HH uses LP gas and 1 HH uses Bio-gas. For lightning purpose, 452 HH
uses electricity, 418 HH uses kerosene and 51 HH uses solar. 156 HH don’t have toilet
facility, 317 HH have flush toilet and 448 HH have ordinary toilet. In Thalajung VDC, HH size
is 4.00. For drinking water purpose 672 uses waterpipe. For cooking purpose, 667 HH uses
firewood, 10 HH uses LP gas and 4 HH uses Bio-gas. For lightning purpose, 631 HH uses
electricity, 48 HH uses kerosene and 2 HH uses solar. 158 HH don’t have toilet facility, 224
HH have flush toilet and 229 HH have ordinary toilet. In Harmi VDC, HH size is 3.80. For
drinking water purpose 534 uses waterpipe. For cooking purpose, 763 HH uses firewood, 1
HH uses kerosene, 21 HH uses LP gas and 119 HH uses Bio-gas. For lightning purpose,
800 HH uses electricity, 103 HH uses kerosene and 2 HH uses solar. 192 HH don’t have
toilet facility, 415 HH have flush toilet and 446 HH have ordinary toilet. Detail is given in the
Table 13 beolw.
Table 13: Other Fcilities along the then Municipality and VDCs
Then HH Drinking Cooking Lightning Toilet
Municipality/ size Water
VDC Waterpipe Kerosene Fire LP Bio- Electricity Kerosene Solar None Flush Ordi
wood gas gas nary
Palungtar 3.86 1,029 7 1,490 393 210 1,926 175 0 333 1213 558
Municipality
Hansapur VDC 3.96 712 24 852 43 1 452 418 51 156 317 448
Thalajung VDC 4.00 672 0 667 10 4 631 48 2 158 224 299
Harmi VDC 3.80 534 1 763 21 119 800 103 2 192 415 298
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Then HH Drinking Cooking Lightning Toilet
Municipality/ size Water
VDC Waterpipe Kerosene Fire LP Bio- Electricity Kerosene Solar None Flush Ordi
wood gas gas nary
Chhoprak VDC 3.85 1,034 4 1,251 4 201 1,295 221 3 430 643 446
Jaubari VDC 4.04 639 2 700 26 119 469 195 63 208 259 270
(Source: CBS, 2011)
c. Zone of influence
4.3.1 Population Distribution, Caste/Ethnicity and Occupation
73. There are 15 major settlements along the road. The proposed road passes through
Palungtar municipality, Siranchok RM (then Thalajung, Harmi, Chhoprak, Jaubari VDCs),
Ajirkot RM (then Hanspur VDC) with the total population of 3,810 persons with 47.56% of
male and 52.44% of female distributed in 734 Household (HHs) as shown in table 14 below.
Newar, Brahmin, Chhetri, Gurung live within all the settlements of the proposed sub-project.
Table 14: Distribution of Population with Household along the ZoI
Municipality or RM Population
Total Caste/Ethnic
Settlement (then VDC/municipality
HHs Male Female Total Distribution
&Ward)
Ajirkot RM-3 (then Brahmin, Chhetri,
Bhachek Bazar 125 319 331 650
Hansapur VDC- 1) Gurung
Siranchok RM -8 (then Brahmin, Chhetri,
Balekhu 55 135 165 300
Jaubari-1) Newar, Tamang, Dalit
Dharapani 30 130 150 180
Jaubari-5) Gurung, Dalit
Chisapani 45 118 122 240
Kerabari-1) Gurung
Chipleti 28 70 80 150
Jaubari-4,5) Gurung, Tamang
Chilaune 32 125 135 160
Thalajung-9) Gurung
Thalajung 47 115 125 240
Thalajung-7) Gurung, Dalit
Tallopam 42 100 110 210
Choprak-1) Gurung, Dalit
Chittapokhari 60 135 165 300
Choprak-1) Gurung, Dalit
Bhalumare 50 120 130 250
Choprak-1,2) Gurung, Dalit
Thumki Gaun 40 90 110 200
Choprak-2) Gurung
Thaneswor Harmi-9 35 85 95 180 Brahmin Chhetri, Dalit
Harmi Siranchok RM -3 (then Brahmin, Chhetri,
40 95 105 200
Bhanjyang Harmi-1,3,8) Gurung, Dalit
Palungtar Municipality-2 Brahmin, Chhetri,
Aappipal 50 125 125 250
(then Palungtar Gurung, Dalit
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Municipality or RM Population
Total Caste/Ethnic
Settlement (then VDC/municipality
HHs Male Female Total Distribution
&Ward)
municipality-13)
Palungtar Municipality-4
Brahmin, Chhetri,
Baddanda (then Palungtar 55 155 145 300
Gurung
municipality-8)
Total 734 1812 1998 3,810
Percentage 47.56 52.44
(Source: Field Survey, 2016)
4.3.2 Detail of Population Status of ZoI

74. 75.89% of the households are Agriculture &
100 Livestock
involved in agriculture and livestock5 90 Labour & Porter
(please refer Figure 5). 26.02% 80 75.89
households are engaged in labour work. 70 Business /

percentage
60 Commerce
About 24.93% households are engaged in
50 Cottage Industry
business and commerce. 3.41% of
40
households are involved as GO/NGO 30 26.02 24.93 GO / NGO
Employees
employees whereas very less 0.27% is 20
engaged in cottage industries. Details are 10 0.27 3.41
0
shown in Appendix Xa. Occupation

Figure 5: Percentage of HHs with Occupation
Local Economy
75. The economy of the area is predominantly agriculture based. Business and
commerce have a less scope in this place. With growing closeness of the project area with
market centre and district headquarters, farming as well as market linkage of cattle, goat,
fruits and aalainchi for a commercial manner seems to gain momentum in presence of
transportation facility.
Migration Pattern
76. Overall about 80 households (out of 734 households) migrate in various parts of
Nepal especially Kathmandu, Gorkha and Lamjung seeking for wage and labour works for
more than 6 months. Details of migration pattern according to the settlements are shown in
Appendix Xb.
Farming Pattern
77. Crops that are cultivated in the project area are maize, rice, wheat and millet, phapar
etc. Major cash crops grown are aalainchi, potato, vegetables, mustard oil seeds, beans,
fruits etc. Details of farming pattern of the people according to the settlements are shown in
Appendix Xc.
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From the graph it shows that the agriculture and livestock is primary occupation for all the people living in road
corridor and they have secondary occupation as well.
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Livestock
78. Cows, buffaloes, goat, poultry and pig are main livestock reared along the ZoI of the
road. . Details of livestock rearing pattern of the people according to the settlements are
shown in Appendix Xc.
Industry, Trade and Commerce

79. Many People were found to be engaged in hotel/lodges grocery, tea shop and
restaurant. The area has potentiality of potato, vegetables, beans and the livestock rearing
such as cow, goat, and poultry. The major items that are exported from project area are
potato aalainchi, beans etc. Goods of daily commodities are major imports in the project
area, which includes salt, sugar, packed food items, spices, clothes and other items of daily
uses. Average travel time ranges from 10 minutes to 8 hours to reach the settlement from
the road head by walking and 5 minutes to 3 hour by vehicles. Average transportation cost
by porter is from NRs. 4-6/Kg and by vehicles is NRs. 2-4/Kg.
Business Facilities
80. There are about 73 restaurants and tea shops along the road corridor with 22 grocery
shops and 28 hotels and lodges. Details about business and commerce according to the
settlements are shown in Appendix Xd.
Public Services and Infrastructures

81. There are various social sector facilities and infrastructure in different settlements.
There are 5 health post (1 each in Bhachek, Chisapani, Tallopam, Bhalumare, and
Thaneswor).4 veterinary services (1 each in Bhachek bazaar, Chipleti, Chittapokhari and
Harmi Bhanjyang). Details about public services and infrastructures according to the
settlements are shown in Appendix Xe.
Communication and Electricity

82. All of the households of settlements have electricity from national grid line and some
of the houses have solar system too. Almost all households use mobile for communication
purpose.
Education, Health
83. There are 4 high schools, 3 primary Schools and only 4 campuses in the settlements
of project ZoI. This shows that there is lack of campuses for higher education.
84. There are 5 health posts in Bhachek, Chisapani, Tallopam, Bhalumare and
Thaneswor and 4 veterinary services Bhachek, Chipleti, Chittapokhari and Harmi Bhanjyang.
Water Supply and Sanitation

85. People are dependent on Gravity flow scheme, spring and dug well for drinking
water. All the settlements except Lama Tol depend on the spring and dug wells. Details
about business and commerce according to the settlements are shown in Appendix Xf
86. All the households have toilet facility in all the settlements within ZoI. About 710
houses have permanent toilet and only 24 households have temporary toilet which shows
that the area is healthy because there is no open toilet.
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Irrigation
87. Irrigation facility is available for less than one-third of the land. Farmers depend on
rain water for irrigation during summer season.
Other Infrastructure
88. 22 community centers and 16 community organizations and 5 play grounds 5 Ghats
7 hatiya bazaars as others infrastructures.
Community Development Facilities

89. There are 16 community organizations found in all settlements. These are CFUGs,
agricultural groups, mother’s group and youth clubs etc.
Land Holding pattern

90. The Figure 6 shows the landholding 0.14
pattern within the ZoI of the road sub-
project. It shows that majority of households 15.67
51.50% have land between 10-20 ropani. 33.38 Landless
About one third households (33.38%) have
<10 ropani
less than 10 ropani of land. 15.67% of the
households have land more than 10 ropani. 10 to 20
However, 0.14% of households are landless. ropani
51.50
For details refer Appendix Xe. >20 ropani
Figure 6: Land Holding Pattern of Settlements along the Road Corridor

Food Security
91. The Figure 7 below shows the Surplus for
number of households belonging to more than 1
15.60% year
different food security category. More
Sufficient for 9
than quarter of the households 33.24%
months to 1
(30.53%) have enough food for more year
than 9 months. Similarly one fifth of the Sufficient for 3-
households (20.62%) have food 30.53% 9 months
sufficiency for three to nine months.
33.34% of the total household have Sufficient for
20.62%
food sufficient for less than 3 months. less than 3
months
Where 15.60% of the total household
have food sufficient for more than one year. For details refer Appendix Xf.

Figure 7: Number of Households Belonging to Different Food Security Category
Potential Area for Development

92. Most of the settlements are potential for cash crops, agriculture and livestock rearing.
There is potentiality for tourism development. For details refer Appendix Xg.
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Scope of Proposed Linkage
93. People from all the settlements will be directly benefited through development in
agriculture, education, health, food security sector. For details refer Appendix Xh.
Religious, Cultural and Historical Sites

94. Religious, cultural and aesthetic site within the ZoI are mentioned in the table 15
below. However, these sites are not affected by the construction of the road.
Table 15: Religious, Cultural and Historical Sites
Location
Settlement Resource From Description
Road
Religious place
Ajirkot 25 min
Completely destroyed by earthquake
Bhachek 20 min
Bhachek
Sirandanda 2 min View purpose
Bazaar
Nagpokhari 7 min
festivals like dashain, jestha purnima but
Market area 10-20 min
unmanaged due to unavailable of road access
Tallopam Khadkadevi 10 min Festivals like dashain and tihar
Kalika Temple 20 in Not well developed
Chitrepokhari
Barahachetra 30 min Not developed due to lack of road access
Thumki Gaun Bandevi 10 min For the protection of wild animals
Thaneshwora Thani 2 min Religious value
Shiva temple 15 min Religious belief of fulfillment of the wish
Aappipal
Lilikot 30 min View purpose
Baddanda Natheshowri 20 min Religious value
4.3.3 Socio-economic Profile of the Project Affected Households:

95. A detailed socio-economic survey was conducted to investigate affected households
status. The affected families were included only within the chainage of 0+000 to 30+575.
The detail is given in the Table16 below:
Table 16: Summary of Affected Households by the Sub-project
S.N. Variable Count

1 Total affected households 342
2 Interviewed HHs 204
3 Non-Interviewed HHs 138
4 Female headed HHs 9
5 Dalit HHs 35
6 Janajati HHs 78
7 Newar HHs 24
8. Brahmin/Chhetri HHs 67
(Source: households Survey, February, 2017, RP)
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4.3.4 Status due to Earthquake:
96. Most rural homes badly damaged and people are forced to live in tents. 91% of
houses destroyed, 318 human casualties, and 548 of 594 government schools are destroyed
(as reported in District-wise summary record). Most of the houses of ZoI are damaged by the
earthquake. The devastating earthquake mostly destroyed the physical properties rather
than human beings. Please refer Figure 8 for earthquake affected districts.
Figure 8: Earthquake Affected District
Summary of the Earthquake in Gorkha District
97. On 25 April 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal with its epicenter in
Gorkha District, approximately 81 km North West of the country capital, Kathmandu. Another
earthquake of magnitude 7.3 followed on 12 May 2015 in Dolakha District. REACH, through
its partnership with the Global Shelter Cluster, was deployed to Nepal to facilitate the
development of a comprehensive shelter and settlements recovery strategy for the Nepal
Shelter Cluster, and establish a baseline for analysis of the recovery process. The data
presented in this factsheet is the result of a stratified, random survey of 122 households,
including those with damaged and non-damaged shelters. Findings can be generalized at
district level with a 95% level of confidence and a 10% margin of error.
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Housing Damages in Gorkha:
98. It was reported that 98% of the households were reported to be damaged by the
earthquake (please refer Figure 9 and 10).
Figure 9: Housing Damage due to Earthquake
Figure 10: Source of Drinking Water Damage due to Earthquake
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5 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Benefit
Augmentation/Mitigation Measures
99. The identification and assessment of impacts has been carried out by considering the
proposed proposal activities examined in terms of the construction and operation stage.
Several such impacts have been identified based on site observation, field survey and
information obtained from the stakeholders, with a few being identified on value judgment.
The impact of the activities will be on physical, biological, socio-economic and cultural
resources within the ZoI. Impacts from the road sub project can be both beneficial as well as
adverse. Most of the identified impacts have been quantified as far as possible.
100. Mitigation refers to the measures that are designed to cope with adverse
consequences and to enhance the positive impacts on the environment as a result of the
Sub-project implementation. An effective implementation of benefit maximization measures
and adverse impacts mitigation measures would optimize the benefits expected from the
Sub-project and avoid/minimize the adverse impact. The impacts have been predicted in
terms of their magnitude (minor, moderate and high), extent (site specific, local and regional)
and duration (short, medium and long term) and appropriate benefit enhancement and
mitigation measures are suggested as follows:
5.1 Mitigation Measures during Pre-construction Phase

101. The mitigation measures adopted during design or pre-construction phases are
preventive in nature and have two basic objectives:
a. Avoiding costly mitigation measures, and

b. Increasing awareness among the stakeholders for environmental management of road
construction and operation.
5.1.1 Detailed Survey and Design

102. The road design has followed the rural road standards developed by DoLIDAR. The
works will be executed through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) package by the
contractors. Bio-engineering techniques will be applied for stabilization of slopes, which is
sustainable, environmental friendly and can be done by using local resources and
manpower. To improve the transport services for the people living along the road and link
local areas with the main market, acquisition of land would be required.
103. Relevant issues raised during public consultation have been addressed under
respective mitigation measures. Therefore, no separate mitigation measures are warranted
for the concerns raised by the local people.
5.2 Beneficial Impacts and Benefit Augmentation Measures

5.2.1 Construction Phase
Employment Generation and Increase in Income
104. One of the major direct beneficial impacts of the road during the construction stage is
the creation of employment opportunities for the external people which business creates
opportunity for the local people. The road construction will create 33,442 person days skilled
and 120,256 unskilled person days jobs. Employment generation for the local people will
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minimize seasonal migration to other parts of the country, as well as to foreign countries.
There will be positive impacts in other economic activities in a chained manner creating
other income generating activities. This is one of the direct and significant impacts of the
projects but it is of short-term and local in nature. At least one-fifth Involvement of women,
Dalit and ethnic minority people will be done.
105. Following benefit augmentation measures will be implemented:
 Uplifting the socioeconomic condition of the affected people through the life skill training
 Awareness programme for the locals.
Awareness Enhancement
106. Although many people in the project area are unskilled at present, the construction of
road is likely to enhance awareness about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
Sexual/gender based violence prevention campaign. This will prevent the STDs and social
abuses. The knowledge acquired from the project during construction will enhance
awareness. This impact is indirect, medium, local and long-term in nature.
Enterprise Development and Business Promotion

107. During the construction period, different types of commercial activities will come into
operation in order to meet the demand of workers. Since they will have good purchasing
power, they will regularly demand for different types of food, beverage and other daily
necessary items. To meet these demands, many local and outside people may operate a
number of small shops and restaurants around the vicinity of the construction sites. Various
farm based enterprises, including a wide range of agricultural and livestock products, will
also gain momentum as a result of increased demand by labours during construction. This
will increase local trade and business in the area during construction period. The impact is
also direct, low, local and short term in nature.
Rent from Land Acquired Temporarily during Construction

108. During the construction period there is a need to acquire private land temporarily in
order to set up campsite, stockpile the construction materials, etc. Thus, the local people
whose land has been acquired for such purposes will be provided with the rent of his land.
This will ultimately enhance his income and serve positively to upgrade the economic status
of his family. However, this positive impact will be of low magnitude, short term and site
specific in nature.
Women Empowerment
109. All the people will be benefited from the road construction. However, women may be
benefited more from improved access to the market centers and various service providing
agencies like health centers, banks, training institutions, women development office etc. 20%
of women participation is provided in labor work bio-engineering and plantation activities
during the construction of road. Frequency of visit to such agencies will increase awareness
level and empower them. The project will have indirect, significant, local and long-term
impact.
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5.2.2 Operation Phase
Improvement in Accessibility and Saving of Time and Transportation Cost
110. After the completion of road will enhance the easy access of people to social
services, and quick transportation of goods and business. Travelling time will be reduced by
half and the cost of transportation will be cheaper by around two times. This is the direct,
regional impacts and will have long-term benefits. Regular maintenance of the road will be
done by the DCC/DTO.
Access to Inputs and Services

111. Once the road project is completed, the people living within the road corridor will
have easy access to cities and markets. This will enhance the transaction of goods and
access to social services. Access to input and services will increase, which will be cheaper
due to transportation facility. This is the direct, most significant, regional and will have long
term benefits.
Increase in Trade, Commerce and Development of Market centers

112. There is a possibility of increased economic opportunities and significant growth and
extension of the minor local markets along the road. The farmers will be more interested to
increase agricultural production due to market accessibility. Similarly, there will be
diversification in occupational pattern of local people, who are till now mainly dependent on
subsistence farming. This will lessen pressure on local natural resources. There will be many
employment opportunities for the growing rural population especially for occupational caste
groups due to extension of market center and development of small towns. The commercial
product i.e. aalainchi will increase and the cash crops will get high priority for market linkage.
The project will have indirect, long term, local and high benefits.
Appreciation of Land Value

113. Construction of the road leads to appreciation of land values, particularly near the
market and settlement areas. It is expected that land price will increase by two times due to
the construction of the road. The impact is indirect, high, local and long term in nature. The
local people will be made aware of the fact that high value land is easily acceptable to the
banks and microfinance institutions as a guarantee to provide loans. Local people can start
their own business by mortgaging their land.
114. Due to easy and cheaper availability of agricultural inputs and technologies,
productivity will be increased along the road. Vegetables, fruits, cash crops, sale of farm,
fruit and livestock products will be increased in almost all the settlements along the road
corridor. This is the indirect, high, local and long term in nature.
5.3 Adverse Impacts and Mitigation Measures

Physical Aspects
Change in Land Use

115. The land acquired for the implementation of the project can undergo a long-term
permanent change in the land use. The existing land use pattern is 9.12 ha Agriculture land,
2.49 ha Forest, 1.6 ha Settlement area and 1.580 ha barren land. Changes of land use due
to the construction of road are mainly conversion of 2.707 ha Agricultural land, 0.715 ha
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Forest area, 0.433 ha settlement area and 0.40 ha Barren land will be converted in to the
built up area of road changing the total 19.10 ha land. Similarly, there will be some change in
land use due to expansion of road side settlements. The impact from changes in land use
will be high, direct, local and long term in nature.
116. There will be no mitigation measures for the permanent loss of agricultural, forest
land. However, following mitigation measures will be adopted to compensate the loss of land
into built up area:
 Improving agricultural extension services to compensate for loss of production.

 Applying additional protective measures that the remaining land will not be lost due to
erosion.
 Roadside plantation of trees will be done to increase greenery in the area.
 During re-vegetation, local species identified during the survey will be used.
 The spoil site will be stabilized with bio-engineering.
Hazards due to Spoil Disposal

117. Fresh cuts also invite landslides and erosion, particularly during monsoon. The
common likely problems from inappropriate disposal of spoils are: gully and erosion of spoil
tips especially when combined with unmanaged surface water runoff, damage to farm lands,
and destruction of vegetation, crops and property at downhill. The impact from spoil disposal
will be direct, medium, site specific and long term in nature.
118. The following mitigation measures will be adopted:
 Adopting cut and fill balance.

 Wherever possible, surplus spoil will be used to fill eroded gullies, quarries and
depressed areas etc.
 Top soil will be stored and utilized in farm land.
 Remaining excess spoils will be disposed in specified tipping sites in a controlled manner
and the tipping sites will be covered by vegetation through bio-engineering techniques
after surplus material is tipped.
 Spoils will not be disposed on fragile slopes, farmland, marshy land, forest areas, natural
drainage path, canals and other infrastructures.
 After the disposal, the site will be provided with proper drainage, vegetation and
adequate protection against erosion.
 Necessary toe walls and retaining walls will be provided to protect the disposal of soil.
119. Retaining walls are structures designed to restrain soil to unnatural slopes. They are
used to bound soils between two different elevations often in areas of terrain possessing
undesirable slopes or in areas where the landscape needs to be shaped severely and
engineered for more specific purposes like hillside farming or roadway overpasses. Adopted
guidelines for retaining structures are as per DOR. In this project, the types of retaining
structures are Gabion retaining wall, stone masonry retaining wall, Stone masonry Breast
Wall and Stone Masonry Revetment Wall.
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120. Spoil disposal management plan will be prepared for the proper disposal of spoils.
Proposed spoil disposal sites are at 5 places at the chainage of 3+500, 15+300, 23+250,
26+300 and 28+500. Suitable materials obtained from excavation will be used for
embankment filling, and backfilling of structures. Despite this, the surplus excavated
materials obtained will be disposed at construction site as required. Wherever possible, the
surplus spoil will be used to fill eroded gullies, quarries and depressed areas. Dry stone toe
walls are required in some locations for disposal of spoils.
Slope Instability and Soil Erosion

121. Removal of vegetation and open cuts with soil exposed to rain will cause soil erosion
as well as landslides. The stability of slopes along the road corridor depends upon slope
angle, the material constituting the slope, rock discontinuities and hydrological conditions.
The likely impact of slope instability and soil erosion is indirect, medium, site specific and
long term in nature. Slope instability and soil erosion prone areas are seen from chainage
3+900-3+950 and 21+680-21+720. Supply and construction of gabion/check/toe wall will be
done for slope protection and dry stone check/toe wall for segmentation and support the
slope. Other construction materials such as GI wire, cement, reinforcement, hume pipes will
be procured from Gorkha Bazar, which about 20 km far from the starting point of proposed
road.
122. Disposal site proposed for the area are at various chainage 1+140, 17+400, 22+000
and 27+700.
123. Retaining wall will be built to protect slopes from landslide and bioengineering will be
adopted for stabilizing them. Following mitigation measures will be adopted during the
construction of the road and the cost has been included in the Sub-project cost:
 Ensuring minimum cut slope

 Selecting cut and fill slope at the correct angle, depending upon the soil type
 Re-vegetation of cut and fill slope or exposed areas as soon as possible, by using native
plant species
 Adoption of bio-engineering techniques
 Ensuring minimum damage of vegetation during construction
 No construction work during rainy season
 Mass balancing in cut and fill volume
 Use of check dams and toe walls before disposing spoils on hill slopes
Disruption of Surface Water Flow and Drainage (Drainage and cross drainage works
etc.)
124. Roads usually generate large volumes of concentrated surface runoff. The
concentrated water from the road outlet causes erosion and landslide eventually affecting
the stability of the road. The impact will be indirect, site specific and medium term.
125. In order to address this, following mitigation measures will be under taken:
 Provide adequate and appropriate numbers of drainage structures in order to have

minimum interference with and impact on natural drainage pattern of the area,
 Avoid surface water discharge into farmland or risky locations,
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 Avoid blockage or diversion of natural channels due to construction of road and disposal
of spoils.
 Adopt outward road slope as per green road standard to minimize water accumulation
126. Side drain (covered trapezoidal, Open trapezoidal, open cascade and closed
cascade) Pipe culvert, irrigation crossing, retaining structures like stone masonry wall,
gabion retaining and breast wall as well as earthwork like cutting and filling will be
constructed as per required to mitigate the water induced adverse impacts.
Air Dust, Noise and Water Pollution

127. Although the air quality of the project area is not measured, the air does not appear
to be polluted. However, during construction of road, there is a strong possibility of dust
pollution. The dust emission is likely to be intense along the construction site. This may
affect the local people and workers, as well as agricultural crops. Dust may create nuisance
to markets, schools and health posts. Impact on air quality will be direct, low, local and short
term in nature.
128. The project area at present does not experience high level of noise. However, use of
rock breaker, excavator and rollers may cause air dust and noise pollution to the workers
and people living in nearby areas. The impact of noise will be direct, low, local and short
term in nature.
129. The water quality within the project area is not tested. Nevertheless, quality of water
in the water bodies within the project area appears to be fairly good as they are widely used
by households for drinking purpose. During construction, water bodies may be polluted by
spoil and construction wastes, open defecation in natural streams by construction workers.
The impact will be direct, low, local, short term in nature.
 Use of face masks by workers to minimize impact from dust generation.

 Plantation of tree along the roadside to act as dust barrier.
 Use of ear muffles to lessen noise pollution during rock breaking
 Avoiding the disposal of excavated materials in or near water bodies.
 Construction of toilets in camp sites.
Impact due to Quarrying

131. Rehabilitation and reconstruction of the road requires boulders and other types of
construction materials. The extraction of materials from inappropriate places or in excessive
amounts can damage the local environment. Quarry sites at the chainage 6+550, 19+800,
21+250 and 27+624. Aggregates will be collected from Daraudi river which is 16 km from
starting point and 13 km from Charkate road. Other construction materials such as GI wire,
cement, reinforcement, hume pipes will be procured from Gorkha Bazar, which is about 20
km from the starting point of proposed road.
132. The potential adverse impacts of quarrying are accelerated erosion, landslides,
disturbance in natural drainage patterns, water logging and water pollution. The likely impact
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from the operation of quarry sites will be direct, low in magnitude, local nature and short term
duration.
Quarry operation plan will be prepared. Unstable sites, erosion prone areas, dense forest
areas, settlements and fertile farm land will be avoided for quarry operation.
Stones and boulders will be collected from the environmentally suitable and legally
recognized quarry sites.
After the extraction is completed, the quarry site will be rehabilitated to suit the local
landscape, plantation will be done and drainage will be provided.
Location of Camp Sites

134. Camp is required for the sub-project. However, in contractor package, contactors
need to establish camps for the workers if hired from outside. Sitting of camp may cause
encroachment of forest, agriculture land, and alteration of drainage, solid waste and waste
water problems. Impact will be direct, medium significance, site specific and for short-term.
135. The mitigation measures will be use of local labours; rent local house instead of
camp to keep labours; sitting camp away from productive lands and forest areas; pay
compensation for using private farm or lands for storage or camp. Toilet, water and other
basic facilities will be provided to workers. Waste water and solid waste will be properly
managed. Solid wastes generated from labour camp shall be segregated into biodegradable
and non-biodegradable wastes. Recyclable wastes shall be sold off. Efforts shall be made to
compost biodegradable wastes in small size compost pits by the
Contractor. Non-biodegradable and non-saleable wastes shall be disposed in a
secured and safe location. They shall not be burnt in any case. During this period, labours
staying on the camp need to hire LP gas or electricity for cooking purpose.
Crusher Plants
136. Due to the availability of market at near area, all the things will be procured from
nearest market center and there will be no impact. If crusher plants have to be established, it
should be located away from riverside, schools, colleges, hospitals, security installations,
forests, human settlement, and sites. The impact will be direct, high, local and short term.
137. Measures: the Contractor must submit a detail plan on Quarry Site and Crusher Plant
before establishing the plan should clearly mention technical specification, baseline data,
technical preventive measures to control dust, erosion protection, water pollution prevention
and safety measures. The detail plan should also cover re-instatement plan of quarry site as
well as operation and restoration plan of crusher plant along with all necessary documents of
Agreement with owner, sketches of crusher plant.
Use of Bitumen
138. Impacts: Bitumen is required for black topping which needs heating before using.
Contractors tend to use local fuel wood collected from nearby forest to heat bitumen.
Spillage of bitumen also damage soil productivity. The impact will be direct, high, local and
long term.
139. Measures: The following mitigation measures will be adopted:
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 Use kerosene for heating and strict prohibition to heat bitumen by using fuel wood.
 Appropriate storage of material.
 Use of appropriate safety gears to ensure safe health of workers such as masks, boot,
gloves, hat.
Biological Aspects
Loss or Degradation of Forest and Vegetation
140. In total 0.715 ha forest will be affected due to this sub-project. 1,244 trees (18 from
Amdanda CF, 0 from Sisneri CF, 19 from Andheripakha CF, 546 from Tarkedanda CF with
total 583 from all CFs as well as 142 from NF and 519 from private land) need to be cut
down. The impact on vegetation/forest resources have been considered to be high in
magnitude, site specific in extent and long term in duration whereas loss of other forest
resources will be direct, local and long term in magnitude, extent and duration respectively.
141. The following activities are proposed to cut the trees from the forest area during the
road construction.
 Forest clearance approval will be obtained from the DFO and MoFSC.
 Government procedures such as counting the number of trees to be felled, marking and
measuring wood quantity etc. will be followed.
 Forest site clearance for construction will be limited to minimum width of road.
142. According to the Government of Nepal (2071/01/12 BS): Standard for Removing
Government Trees, 2071 BS , the sub-project has to carry out plantation (with protection for
five years) or pay for the plantation and protection cost to the District Forest Office. Total 583
trees need to be cut down from community forest. So, in total 14,575 saplings have to be
planted for compensatory plantation with estimated cost of NRs 2,328,211.00 as given in
Appendix XIIIa. This cost will be provided to CFUGs through DFO. Location and type of
species for the plantation will be selected by the CFUGs/DFO. However, emphasis will be
given to local, multiple use, rare, endangered and protected species. The forest products
from the forest will be used by CFUGs. For National forest 142 trees should be cut down and
the compensation rate is NRs. 567,077.00 as given in Appendix XIIIc Likewise, for the 519
trees to be cut down from the private land, at the ratio of 1:1 trees will be done by the sub-
project and plantation cost will be provided by the sub-project. For the plantation, total
estimated cost is NRs. 34,383.75 as given in Appendix XIIIb. Computation of per plant
plantation cost in private land and compensatory plantation/national forest is given in
Appendix XIIId & e. For the compensatory plantation in CF &NF, compensatory plantation
cost, sample agreement between DFO and DCC/DTO has been attached in Appendix XIIIf.
In total 18,644 saplings, 14,575 in C.F, 519 in Private land and 3,550 in the national forest
will be planted in the road corridor Similarly plantation plan has been given in Appendix
XIIIg.
Impact on Wildlife and Bird Habitat

143. The proposed area is not a significant habitat for wildlife and bird species. However,
the construction of the road may disturb wildlife and bird species present along the road
corridor. The movement of labor, use of construction equipment, and noise during
construction may affect the home range of the fauna. The impact will be indirect, low, local
and short term in nature.
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 Work only in day time

 Prohibit to wildlife harassment and poaching by the workers.
 Awareness programme for the construction workers.
Impacts on Flora and Fauna (as listed in CITES and IUCN Red Data Book and
Protected by GoN)
The proposed area is not significant habitat for wildlife and bird species. However, the
construction of road may disturb wildlife and bird species present along the road corridor
due to increased noise level. Some protected wild fauna such as Saal (Shorea robusta),
Badar (Macaca mulatta), Dumsi (Hystrix indica), Kalij (Lophura leucomelanos), Deer
(Muntiacus muntjak), Banbiralo (Felis chaus), Luinche (Gallus gallus), Shyal(Canis aureus),
are in IUCN list. The impact will be indirect, low, local and short term in nature.
145. Following mitigation measures will be adopted:
 Workers will be actively prohibited from collecting fuel wood from forest or hunting of
birds or animals.
 Coordination with DFO to control the activities like illegal hunting and poaching by
enforcing acts and regulations strictly.
 Emphasis will be given to plant protected species during compensatory plantation.
Socio-economic Aspects
Loss or Degradation of Farm Land and Productivity
146. 2.707 Ha agricultural land will be acquired for the sub-project. Moreover, spoil on
farm land will also affect the production of agricultural crops. It is clear that the loss of crops
from the land acquired by the project will have adverse impact on the financial stability of the
affected households who are dependent on the agricultural productivity of their land. The
impact is expected to be direct, high in magnitude, local in extent and of long term in
duration.
147. Mitigation measures will be as follows:
 Compensation of NRs. 45,310,682.64 has been allocated for loss of land as per
separate RP (refer Annex Vc for detail)
 Compensation for loss of standing crops and temporary use in agriculture land,
 Plantation of trees along the both sides of road to act as dust and noise barrier,
 Support in agriculture extension to increase productivity.
Impact on Private properties:

148. From the private structure House and pali at the chainage 10+680, 24 houses at the
chainage 2+630, 2+760, 2+768, 2+774, 2+785, 2+830, 2+870, 2+890, 10+700, 10+790,
10+810, 10+810, 10+816, 10+816, 10+821, 10+825, 10+830, 10+831, 10+920, 14+050,
14+190, 15+350, 19+350, 28+590, 6 shed at the chainage 0+020, 0+040, 2+490, 2+610,
2+840, 20+490, 1 toilet at the chainage 2+350, 45 tahara at the chainage 2+390, 2+500,
2+600, 10+625, 10+650, 10+740, 10+745, 10+760, 11+280, 13+690, 13+710, 13+715,
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13+718, 14+280, 14+280, 14+360, 15+260, 15+260, 15+265, 15+300, 15+300, 15+320,
15+510, 15+590, 15+598, 15+770, 15+780, 19+320, 19+360, 19+570, 19+580, 19+625,
19+640, 19+680, 20+505, 28+340, 28+560, 28+570, 28+580, 28+620, 28+630, 28+645,
30+385, 30+400, 30+420 should be removed. Detail is given in Appendix XIV.
149. Compensation of NRs. 4,804,175.44 has been allocated as per the resettlement plan
to the affected person for the displacement of houses and other structures (refer Annex Vc
for detail).
Impact on Community Infrastructures:

150. From the Public structure 12 Electric pole at the chainage 0+040, 0+090, 0+120,
0+650, 0+700, 0+750, 2+740-2+950(6 in no.), 5+130, 8+160, 10+096, 10+680, 19+680,
19+660, 20+500, Chautara at the chainage 1+350, 1+390, 2+830, 2+950, 3+180, 3+908,
4+340, 18+900, 20+400, 20+740, 20+490 public building at the chainage 10+600, Water tap
at the chainage 19+320, 30+415, 1 water tank at the chainage 18+540 and Public school
toilet at the chainage 19+280 should be removed. Detail is given in Appendix XIV.
151. For this, following mitigation measures will be adopted:
 Rehabilitation of electric poles and rehabilitation and/or compensation of waiting place

will be done in consultation with local community and users as per resettlement plan.
NRs. 21,21,764.73 has been allocated (refer Annex Vc for detail).
Occupational Health, Safety and Sanitation

152. This earthen road is proposed to gravel road for the rehabilitation and reconstruction
due to the devastating earthquake. Thus, during construction the labor are exposed to
different level of risks. The potential impact to health is respiratory and eye diseases due to
the exposure on dust, risk of accident during works. The impacts are direct, low, short term
and local.
 The workers will be provided with helmets, masks, muffles and boots depending on the
nature of the construction work.
 Drinking water facility and temporary pit latrine will be established to control open
defecation and pollution of water bodies by the workers
 First aid box will be kept at work sites.
 Group accidental insurance will be done for the workers.
 First aid training will be provided to field staff.
 Labor camp will have room with proper ventilation and natural light, safe drinkable water,
mosquito net, sanitary facility, and solid waste management.
 Kerosene or gas stoves will be supplied to labor camps and use of firewood will be
strictly prohibited.
Cultural invasion and social disputes

Inflow of people from around the surrounding area along the RoW of the proposed road
alignment during the operation stage will bring drastic differentiation on the local culture.
Large number of local people would change their culture and this cultural transformation is
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likely to bring conflict in the community. This impact is indirect, low significance, site specific
and medium-term in duration.

Physical Aspects
Road Slope Stability and Management
154. There is possibility of slope instability caused by the opening of branch roads
connecting village settlement with RM/Municipality/DCC funding. Likewise, inadequate
maintenance of the road, blockage of drains and irrigation water may cause slides and slope
failure. The impact will be direct, moderate, local and long term in nature.
 Rill and gully formations will be regularly monitored and immediately fixed at critical
areas.
 Repair and maintenance of the slope protection measures and drainage works.
 Minor landslide and mass wasting will be immediately cleared and slope restored with
appropriate technology (Stone masonry wall/ gabion wall)
Impact due to Air, Noise and Water Pollution

156. During operation period, a number of vehicles will ply along the road and will emit
gaseous pollutants. This will increase the pollution level of ambient air along the road
corridor. Washing of vehicles in natural streams may cause contamination in drinking water
sources. As this road falls under DRCN, the vehicular movement is not expected to be very
high, the overall impact of will be direct, low, local and long term.
157. Following mitigation measures will be adopted:
 Community and road user awareness programmes will be organized

 Signboards restricting the use of horns will be erected near health posts, schools and
settlements.
 Plantation will be done near the settlement around school and health post to act as dust
and noise barrier.
 Vehicle washing in natural streams will be discouraged.
Biological Aspects
Depletion of Forest Resource
158. The forest resources depletion may occur due to ineffective drainage works,
inappropriate spoil disposal and construction practices. The development of market centers
may exert pressure on forest and eventually depleting the forest resources. To meet the
increasing needs of the forest products, illegal felling/cutting of poles and trees may occur.
Operation of road may increase in timber smuggling due to easy access and easy
transportation facilities. The impact will be indirect, moderate, local and long term in nature.
159. The pressure on forest resources during road operation is likely to occur. The
mitigation measures recommended are awareness raising programmes to educate local
people and providing support to locals for the conservation of forests.
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Disturbance to Wildlife and Illegal Hunting
160. Although the wildlife population is reported low, they may be disturbed due to the
frequent movement of the vehicles. Vehicular flow, horn blowing in the forest area will have
impact on the wildlife and bird species. There may occur illegal hunting during operation
period by the people from market areas due to easy accessibility. The impact will be indirect,
low, local and long term in nature.
161. Following mitigation measures will be adopted to minimize the above-mentioned

impacts:
 Appropriate sign boards will be erected informing drivers about:

 Prohibition of blowing horns in the dense forest areas.
 Potential areas for wildlife crossing.
 Maintenance workers will be briefed regularly about the importance of rules and
regulation of DFO in order to make them comply with.
 Awareness raising programmes about importance of biodiversity to the local people,
students, and vehicle operators will be conducted.
Fragmentation of Ecosystem
162. The road passess through 5,075m length of 4 CF and 1 NF. The road is already in
operation stage and proposed for rehabilitation only, with the intervention of project, there
will not be ecosystem fragmentation.
163. Therefore, no mitigation measures are proposed.
Socio-economic Aspects
Ribbon Settlement Development
164. Increased opportunities for trade and commerce along the roadside will attract
people to build shops, restaurants, stalls and hotels and may encroach RoW. The impact will
be direct, moderate, local and medium term in nature.
165. The mitigation measures to be adopted include:
 Awareness raising programs to regulate settlements

 Signboards will be erected notifying about legal prosecution for encroachment within
RoW.
 Plantations of trees will be done in the RoW so that it is not encroached
Road Safety Measures

166. Movement of vehicles in the road will invite accidents. Moreover, inadequate
provisions of road safety measures like no provisions of signals and lack of enforcement of
traffic rules during operation period may invite accidents. The impact will be direct, medium,
local and long term in nature.
167. The mitigation measures adopted will be
 Applying appropriate road safety measures with the help of 3-Es i.e. Engineering,
Enforcement and Education.
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 Required safety signs will be used along the road such as schools, wildlife crossing
area.
 Awareness program on road safety will be organized for school student
5.4 Climate Change Impacts

168. Climate change is an inevitable fact which needs to be considered for future
planning, construction and maintenance of roads located in hilly and mountainous areas.
The need to limit deterioration effects from adverse weather conditions (e.g. prolonged
precipitation, heat stress, freeze-thaw cycle) and damages consequences in case of extreme
events (e.g. embankment failure) is a key factor influencing construction designs Weather
contribution to the ordinary wear & tear of infrastructure and weather disaster risks are
indeed intrinsic parameters for transport system design. Transport conditions are also highly
affected by extreme weather events such as winter storms, ice, and heavy rainfalls.
169. In general, transport can be vulnerable to many different types of weather conditions,
of which, some of them could be exacerbated with climate change. Many of them relate to
extreme weather conditions (e.g. storms, extreme precipitations, and extreme temperatures)
which on their turn may result in severe consequences for the physical environment (e.g.
Floods, landslides, soil erosion) and represent risks for transport infrastructures and
operations.
170. Based on field survey, the study started with an exhaustive list of potential future
impacts for transport (infrastructures/activities), linked to key weather stressors. All modes
and components of the transport system (infrastructures, transport fleet, transportation
operation and transport users) will, to a certain degree, be affected by extreme weather
events. Some of such extreme weather conditions could be exacerbated under future
climate change, thus increasing risks for transport and negatively affecting transport
performance (safety, reliability, cost efficiency). Only few of the potential consequences
could reveal positive (e.g. higher winter temperatures) for more detail refer Table 17 and
Appendix II.
Table 17: Types of Climate Change Impacts, Possible consequences for Transport
and Insight from Climate Change Scenarios on Regions Affected and Associated
Level of Confidence.
Climate Overview of Potential Impact
Projected Trends and Magnitude
impact onTtransport System
Increase in frequency, intensity
Increase in inter-annual
Increased variability and changes in cold and Asphalt rutting
summer warm extremes larger and faster Thermal expansion of bridges
temperature than overheating of diesel engine
the corresponding changes in
mean.
Increased Reducing constraints for road
Winter maintenance,
Temperatures Change construction seasons
Increased In summer, the region would Flooding of land transport
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Climate Overview of Potential Impact
Projected Trends and Magnitude
impact onTtransport System
Precipitation experience increased precipitations infrastructures,
and amount but decrease rainfall wet pavements and safety risks.
flooding days. Trends would be inconsistent. Embankment collapse,
Winter seasons: The regions would More frequent landslides and
experience less associated risks.
precipitation.
Damage to infrastructure on
roads, pipelines, road signs
Extreme
Expected extreme wind speeds Disturbance to transport
winds
electronic infrastructures,
signalling, etc.

Temperature and rainfall: Most of the respondents of the zone of influence felt that both
summer and winter temperature is increasing remarkably since last decades. People have
noticed that the rainfall days are decreased in last 8-10 years, however amount rainfall is
IEE of Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road Rehabilitation and
Reconstruction Sub-project, Gorkha almost the same. It means both drought and cloud burst
scenarios are increasing nowadays due to erratic rainfall.
Flash floods, as associated with heavy rainfalls (in case of thunderstorms for instance) are
expected to become more frequent in this region. There is only one stream named Hudi
khola. So, it might affect the road during the rainy season.
Landslides and soil erosion are the consequences of multi-factors, including soil
moisture
– as influenced by rainfalls intensity, soil types and slopes. Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi
Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road lies in the hilly region. So, there is possibility of
flood, landslides and soil erosion.
133. Following climate change adaptation measures will be considered during the
construction and operation of the road:
Likely local effects of climate change will be assessed through observation and
regular monitoring of drainage system, erosion etc.
Adequate and timely maintenance and early warning system will be done.
Awareness raising activities will be conducted about climate change issues and
adaptation and mitigation measures.
No tree or vegetation will be removed unless absolutely necessary to reduce
deforestation and compensatory plantation will be done to cut carbon per capita
emissions
5.5 Cumulative Impact

171. Cumulative impact is the impact caused due to the natural calamity (earthquake) and
its aftershocks for a long period. Some of the impact caused by the devastating earthquake
and its aftershocks are as follows:
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 Landscape patterns
 Water quality and quantity
 Air quality
 Transportation patterns
 Noise level
 Visual character
 Damage houses due to earthquake and construction of road
 Expansion of the cracks
 Soil erosion
172. There are no other projects which will cause significant impacts in the surrounding of
Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road sub-project in Gorkha
district. However following cumulative impacts may arise due to the construction of this road
Sub-project:
Beneficial Impacts
173. There will be increase in number of immigrants, due to various infrastructure facilities
such as employment generation during road construction. The availability of the road can
enhance the business, market and other infrastructural developments.
174. Construction of road will enhance the access of people by reducing travel time and
costs as well as quick transportation of goods. Various farm based enterprises, including a
wide range of agricultural and livestock products, will also gain momentum as a result of
transportation facilities. Vegetables, fruits, cash crops, sale of farm, fruit and livestock
products will be increased in almost all the settlements along the road corridor. Similarly,
there will be diversification in occupational pattern of local people, who are till now mainly
dependent on subsistence farming. This will lessen pressure on local natural resources.
175. Due to an increase in employment opportunities, trade, business and agricultural

income, money will be channelled into the local economy. This will increase income level of
the individual household and the local community. It is possible that some money may be
spent by the individual for community development activities such as education, school,
health and sanitation services.
Adverse Impacts
176. Fresh cuts also invite landslides and erosion, particularly during monsoon. The
common likely problems from inappropriate disposal of spoils are gullying and erosion of
spoil tips especially when combined with unmanaged surface water runoff, damage to farm
lands and crops as well as property at downhill. The concentrated water from the road outlet
causes erosion and landslide eventually affecting the stability of the road.
177. This sub-project passes through four community forests. Minimum vegetation loss
from the forests during construction of the road will be considered. Increase in vehicular
movement will further affect the movements of wildlife. Felling of trees, further change in
land use due to potential trading opportunity and increased number of vehicles will lead to
high GHGs emission as well as low carbon sequestration. Similarly change in land use might
accelerate soil erosion.
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178. Loss of private properties, crops and trees from the land acquired by the project will
have adverse impact on the financial stability of the affected households. Increased
opportunities for trade and commerce along the roadside will attract people to build shops,
restaurants, stalls and hotels and may encroach RoW. Movement of vehicles in the road
may invite accidents. Also pollution might increase with vehicular movement. The socio –
economic aspect might disappear slowly. The aftershock of the devastating earthquake may
affect the stability of the road and might collapse the built up road.
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6 Analysis of Alternatives
179. Alternative analysis has been considered as an integral part of IEE study, which
involves an examination of alternative ways of achieving objectives of the proposed sub-
project. The aim of alternative analysis is to reach at a development option, which maximizes
the benefits while minimizing the adverse impacts. The various alternatives to achieve the
sub-project objectives with minimum environmental degradation are discussed in following
sub-sections:
6.1 No Action Alternative

180. This alternative does not allow for the implementation of the Proposal. This
alternative has both beneficial and adverse impacts on the environment. If the proposal is
not implemented, the transportation time and cost for the local people to the district
headquarter and markets and vice versa will continue to remain at present rate and hardship
of people will continue. The no action option will conserve some of the environmental
adverse impacts at the cost of poverty and in accessibility of the people.
6.2 Proposal Alternatives

181. Then Gorkha DCC has selected Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung -
Bhachek Road sub-project as it provides access to north east part of district.
6.3 Alternative Alignment

182. This is an existing track and the only route to connect Luitel gaun with Bhachek.
Therefore, other alternative alignment has not been surveyed.
6.4 Alternative Design and Construction Approach

183. The road sub-project is proposed for construction through NBC approach by using
contractor and spoil disposal is balanced with cutting and filling as far as possible. There will
be minimum use of excavator, rock breaker, compacter, roller and truck for road
construction. Simple dry stone walls, gabion walls and stone causeways are used to the
maximum extent possible.
6.5 Alternative Schedule and Process

184. During the rainy season, construction work is stopped to allow the natural
compaction of the road. The road construction work will be carried out during the remaining
months.
6.6 Alternative Resources

185. The physical resources consumed during the construction of the road will mainly
include boulders for gabions and stones for dry stone masonry and gabion walls. The
proposed construction will optimally use the local materials.
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7 Public Consultation and Information Disclosure
7.1 Public Consultation
186. In order to ensure public involvement, the following procedures were followed during
IEE report preparation:
 Publication of notice- a 15 days public notice was published on 2072/12/18 B.S.

(31/03/2016 A.D) in Himalaya Times, a national Nepali daily newspaper, (see Appendix
VI) seeking written opinion from concerned municipality, then VDCs, then DDC, schools,
health posts and related local organizations. A copy of the public notice was also affixed
in the above mentioned organizations and a deed of enquiry (muchulka) was collected
(see Appendix VII for deed of inquiry). Recommendation letters were also obtained from
municipality, then VDCs and CFUGs as given in Appendix VIII.
 The IEE team carried out interactions with local communities and related stakeholders
during the field survey to collect public concerns and suggestions. Moreover, focus group
discussions were conducted to collect and solicit information regarding the bio-physical,
socio-economic and cultural aspects of Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung -
Bhachek road sub-project. A summary of meeting minutes with local people is given in
Table 18, and the meeting minutes are in Appendix IX.
.
Table 18: Summary of Meeting Minutes
Place for No. of

SN Date Public Participants Issues and Decisions of Meeting
Meeting Male Female
 Road should be 15 from the centre on
both side mainly in Bhachek bazaar.
 Proper drainage system should be built
on both side of the road.
 Employment for the local people.
 Less environmental pollution.
 Drinking water is the major problem so
this should be addressed to the concern place
and peoples.
 Two major temples on the Bhachek
2073/01/05 BS Bhachek bazaar should be preserved during road
1 53 15
2016/04/17 AD Bazar construction.
 This is the tourism place so the road
should be blacktopped up to the army camp
gate also up to Ajirkot as it is tourism place for
scenic view.
 Road construction will develop the
agricultural import and export.
 The farmers of this place are involved in
the production of cash crops like coffee,
aalainchi to uplift their economic condition. So,
the construction of the road may help them to
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No. of
Place for
SN Date Participants Issues and Decisions of Meeting
Public
Meeting
Male Female
increase their economic condition.
 Road should be wide and sustainable
2073/01/05 BS
2 Balekhu 11 10 and should be built as soon as possible before
2016/04/17 AD
rainy season.
 Employment for the local people.
on both side of the road.
 Technical support for the development of
religious aspect of Himalaya organization for
gumba.
 Employment for the local people as per
2073/01/06 BS
3 Dharapani 18 14 the qualification and capacity.
2016/04/18 AD
 Temporary police station to be converted
to permanent with its own building.
 For women empowerment there should
be skilful training facilities for women.
 Proper evaluation & compensation to the
affected people.
 For women health post facility is required.
 Road should be built with proper drainage
system.
2073/01/06 BS on both side of the road.
4 Chisapani 13 12
2016/04/18 AD  Employment for the local people as per
the qualification and capacity.
affected people.
 Proper management for the blacktop
road.
and should be built as soon as possible before
2073/01/07 BS Chipleti
5 10 16 rainy season.
2016/04/19 AD Bazar
 Road width should be equal on both
sides from the center of road.
affected people and the physical structures.
 Maintenance and rehabilitation of
affected water pipe and electrical pole.
2073/01/07 BS  Employment for the local people as per
6 Chilaune 6 6
2016/04/19 AD the qualification and capacity.
affected people.
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No. of
Place for
Public
Meeting
Male Female
 Road should be wide and blacktopped
with proper drainage system.
 Road should be built with less turnings
and possibly be straight.
2073/01/08 BS
7 Thalajung 14 9 the qualification and capacity.
2016/04/20 AD
 Women employment opportunity should
be provided.
 There should be development of rural
road access to jamune village of then Thalajung
VDC.
 Road should be wide and blacktopped
2073/01/08 BS with proper drainage system.
8 Tallopam 13 2
2016/04/20 AD  Employment for the local people as per
the qualification and capacity
 Maintenance and rehabilitation of
affected water pipe, and electric poles.
the qualification, skill and capacity.
 Road wider than 6.25 m would be better
Chitta with proper drainage system on both sides.
2073/01/09 BS
9 pokhari 8 18 Road should be sustainably blacktopped.
2016/04/21AD
 Proper cutting of turnings for the
development of road.
 There should be culvert along with the
poly pipes.
 Affecting trees for the vehicular
movement should be cut down.
 Road should be sustainably blacktopped
otherwise public health problem will arise.
 Employment opportunities should be
2073/01/09 BS given poor and local peoples.
10 Bhalumare 15 10
2016/04/21AD  CF, temples, monuments, schools,
ponds, parks, government office etc. are to be
conserved and plantation of medicinal plants
and fruits should be done.
 There should be mutual co-ordination
with CFUGs of Tarkedanda CF.
Thumki  Road should be wide and blacktopped
2073/01/10 BS
11 Gaun 10 15 with proper drainage system.
2016/04/22 AD
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No. of
Place for
Public
Meeting
Male Female
affected people and the physical structures.
 Awareness programme about the
importance of road development.
the qualification, skill and capacity with the use
of local resources and materials.
 Road should be sustainable with proper
drainage system.
affected people as they have less properties.
2073/01/10 BS Thaneshw
12 10 13  For women empowerment there should
2016/04/22 AD ora
be skilful training facilities for women.
 Dalit community should be given
employment opportunities.
 There is scarcity of water and the children
are malnutrients so these problems are to be
addressed.
 Road should be sustainable and should
be built as soon as possible.
the qualification, skill and capacity
 Physical structures on the road corridor
which will be removed during construction
2073/01/05 BS Harmi should be given proper compensation.
13 20 13
2016/04/17 AD Bhanjyang  Dalit community should be provided
opportunity of employment for living their life.
 Awareness programme about women
empowerment and cleanliness should be
provided.
 Awareness programme about
environment cleanliness should be provided.
 Physical structures on the road corridor
which will be removed during construction
should be given proper compensation with
2073/01/11 BS proper evaluation without any argues and
14 Aappipal 17 9
2016/04/23 AD discrimination.
and should be built as soon as possible before
rainy season
2073/01/11 BS  There should be formation of local
15 Baddanda 32 24
2016/04/23 AD development committee before starting the
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Place for No. of
SN Date Public Participants Issues and Decisions of Meeting
Meeting Male Female
work.
 Drainage should be made in proper
place.
 There should be zebra crossing as per
requirement.
 Construction of retaining walls on the
settlement areas.
 Plantation should be done along road
corridor.
affected people.
 Awareness about the road safety and
preservation of road should be done.
7.2 Information disclosure

187. A draft IEE report along with the executive summary, identified impacts,
recommended mitigation measures and the EMP has been prepared and distributed to the
stakeholders and the concerned municipality, then VDCs for public disclosure. The draft IEE
report will also be kept in information centre of DCC Gorkha for public disclosure.
Information was also disseminated through person to person contacts, interviews and group
discussions. The approved IEE report will be accessible to interested parties and the general
public through the information centre of Gorkha DCC and websites of EEAP. The following
offices will get the approved IEE report:
1. District Coordination Committee, Gorkha

2. District Technical Office, Gorkha
3. Palungtar municipality, Gorkha
4. Then Harmi VDC, Gorkha
5. Then Thalajung VDC, Gorkha
6. Then Choprak VDC, Gorkha
7. Then Harmi Bhanjyang VDC, Gorkha
8. Then Jaubari VDC, Gorkha
9. National Reconstruction Authority
10. Asian Development Bank, Nepal Resident Mission
11. Central Level Project Implementation Unit – Earthquake Emergency Assistance project.
7.3 Consultation with Stakeholder to Implement EMP

188. Consultation with stakeholder is important part for implementing EMP. Consultation
with local NGOs, schools, local bodies and local people is important to organize different
awareness training, carrying waste management activities, carrying roadside plantation
activities. The DSC will support DLPIU in organizing different consultation meeting during/for
EMP implementation in coordination with CISC and CLPIU.
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8 Grievance Redress Mechanism
189. The objective the grievance redress mechanism (GRM) is to resolve complaints as
quickly as possible and at the local level through a process of conciliation; and, if that is not
possible, to provide clear and transparent procedures for appeal. A well-defined grievance
redress and resolution mechanism will be established to resolve grievances and complaints
in a timely and satisfactory manner. All affected persons will be made fully aware of their
rights, and the detailed grievance redress procedures will be publicized through an effective
public information campaign. The grievance redress process includes four levels:
190. First level of GRM: The first level and most accessible and immediate contact for
the fastest resolve of grievances are the contractors, and design and supervision consultants
on site. Prior to construction of any works, the CLPIU and DLPIU will ensure local
community meetings are held to notify local residents and businesses of any temporary
disturbances, and to inform them of the Project. If a local area committee (LAC) exists in the
area, they should also be informed. If any complaints arise, the contractors, consultants, and
DLPIU can immediately resolve the complaint on site. The CLPIU can also be involved in
grievance redress at this stage. The CLPIU and DLPIU office phone number will be posted
in public areas within the sub-project areas and construction sites. Any person with a
grievance related to the project works can contact the project to file a complaint. The DLPIU
offices will have a safeguards focal person to field and resolve complaints. The safeguards
(environment and resettlement) focal person will document the complaint, and immediately
address and resolve the issue with the contractor within 1-2 days, if the complaint remains
unresolved at the field level. The DLPIU may seek the assistance of the consultant
safeguards specialists (the environmental specialist or social safeguards specialist) to
resolve the issue. The DLPIU safeguards focal person will notify the CLPIU safeguards focal
person that a complaint was received, and whether it was resolved. The DLPIU safeguards
focal person will fully document the following information: (i) name of the person; (ii) date
complaint was received; (iii) nature of complaint; (iv) location, and (v) how the complaint was
resolved.
191. Second level of GRM: If the grievance remains unresolved; the DLPIU will forward
the complaint to the CLPIU safeguards focal person. The person filing the grievance will be
notified by DLPIU safeguards focal person that the grievance was forwarded to the CLPIU
safeguards focal person. The CLPIU will address the grievance. Grievances will be resolved
through continuous interactions with affected persons, and the CLPIU will answer queries
and resolve grievances regarding various issues including environmental or social impacts.
Corrective measures will be under taken at the field level by the CLPIU safeguards focal
person within 7 days. He/she will fully document the following information: (i) name of the
person; (ii) date complaint was received; (iii) nature of complaint; (iv) location and (v) how
the complaint was resolved.
192. Third level of GRM: If the grievance remain unresolved, the CLPIU’s project director
will activate the third level of the GRM by referring the issue (with written documentation) to
a Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) constituted by the EA, which will, based on review
of the grievances, address them in consultation with the PMU, CLPIU, DLPIU, and affected
persons. The GRC will consist of PMU leadership, affected persons, and local area
committee, among others—determined to provide impartial, balanced views on any issues.
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The GRC should consist of at least five persons. A hearing will be called with the GRC, if
necessary, where the affected person can present his/her concern and issues. The process
will promote conflict resolution through mediation. The GRC will meet as necessary when
there are grievances to be addressed. The GRC will suggest corrective measures at the field
level and assign clear responsibilities for implementing its decision within 15 days. The
functions of the GRC are as follows: (i) to provide support to affected persons on problems
arising from environmental or social disruption, asset acquisition (where required), and
eligibility for entitlements compensation, and assistance; (ii) to record grievances of affected
persons, categorize and prioritize them, and provide solutions within 15 days; and (iii) to
report to the aggrieved parties developments regarding their grievances and decisions of the
GRC. The PMU safeguards focal person will be responsible for processing and placing all
papers before the GRC, recording decisions, issuing minutes of the meetings, and taking
follow-up action to see that formal orders are issued and the decisions carried out.
193. Fourth level of GRM: In the event that a grievance is not addressed by the
contractor, DISC, CLPIU, DLPIU or GRC, the affected person can seek legal redress of the
grievance in the appropriate courts, the fourth level of the GRM, which is the formal legal
court system. The GRM however does not prevent affected persons from seeking legal
redress at any time. The grievance redress mechanism and procedure is depicted in Figure
11 below.
Grievance
First Level: 1-2 days

Grievance
Contractor,
st
1 Level Grievance Redressed
DISC, DLPIU
Not redressed
7 days
2ndLevel Grievance CLPIU, CISC Grievance
Redressed
Not redressed
Grievance 15 days
3rdLevel Grievance Grievance
Redressed Redressed
Committee
Not redressed
Higher
4thLevel Grievance Authority/Court
of Law
Note: CLPIU- Central Level Project Implementation unit, DLPIU- District Level Implementation Unit,
DSC- Design and Supervision Consultant, CISC- Central Implementation Support Consultant, DISC- District Implementation
Support Consultant
Figure 11: Flow Diagram for Grievance Redress Mechanism
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194. Safeguard monitoring reports will include the following aspects pertaining to progress
on grievances: (i) number of cases registered with the GRC, level of jurisdiction (first,
second, and third levels), number of hearings held, decisions made, and the status of
pending cases; and (ii) lists of cases in process and already decided upon may be prepared
with details such as affected person, date of notice, date of application, date of hearing,
decisions, remarks, actions taken to resolve issues, and status of grievance (i.e. open,
closed, pending).
195. All costs involved in resolving the complaints (meetings, consultations,

communication and reporting / information dissemination) will be borne by the PMU.
196. ADB’s accountability mechanism will also be explained to affected households.
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9 Environmental Management Plan
197. The environmental management plan (EMP) is prepared to guide the implementation
of mitigation measures and monitoring requirements. It includes institutions and their roles,
environmental management activities, environmental management organizational structure
and budget for mitigation measures.
9.1 Institutions and Their Roles

198. Different institutions involved in the IEEs and EMP implementation and roles of these
institutions are given in Table 19. The environmental management organizational structure
is given in Figure 12.
Table 19: Institutions and their Roles
Institution Role Responsibility in the Project

National Executive agency and
Reconstruction concerned IEE approval
Authority authority as per Act relating  To review and approve IEE
to reconstruction of Report
Earthquake affected  Conduct environmental
structure/ Rule relating to monitoring from central level.
reconstruction of Earthquake
affected structure.
MoFALD Co-ordination of project  Representation in IEE review
activities with EEAP team constituted by NRA
 Conduct environmental
monitoring from district level.
CLPIU - EEAP Co-ordination of project  Technical Unit to support and
activities from center coordinate all activities for
implementation of EEAP.
 Review, comment and forward
ToR for IEE and IEE report to
ADB for concurrence and to NRA
for approval.
SPV (Executing As Project EA, manages  Monitors and ensures the
Agency), Project overall project compliance of covenants,
Management implementation and including submission of audited
Office/Ministry of monitoring. project
Finance (interim) financial statements.
Coordinates with ADB and  Recruits pool of consultants for
other agencies for smooth PMU and procures
project implementation. equipment and vehicles, if
necessary, for PMU.
 Updates procurement plan and
monitors the procurement
process.
 Guides, supports and monitors
PIUs and field
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offices in implementing sub-
projects in respective
project districts.
 Communicates with ADB on
project progress and
any issues that may arise.
 Maintains project documents,
consolidates reports
from PIUs and submits to ADB
(as outlined in the
PAM).
 Opens and manages project
account for
Government funds.
 Consolidates accounts and
submits all audited
project financial statements
pertaining to the
project to ADB within 9 months of
the end of the
fiscal year.
CISC Support consultant at Central  Technical and management
Level. support to CLPIU-EEAP
 Supervises and monitors project
consultants and contractors.
 Implements and monitor
resettlement plans and
IEEs for the relevant subprojects
and prepares consolidated
reports on these.
 Ensures timely and effective
implementation of the
activities set out in the Gender
Equality and Social Inclusion
(GESI) Action Plan.
 Prepares progress reports, as
outlined in PAM, for
submission to PMU.
District DCC is Project implementing  Implement IEE and EMP of sub-
Coordination agency in district projects and conduct
Committee environmental monitoring and
reporting.
District Technical Project implementation office  Responsible for overall activities
Office working directly under DCC related to implementation of the
works at field level.
District Supporting DCC on  Assist DCC in environmental
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Environment and environment and energy safeguard issues
Energy Section issues  Represent DCC in Grievance
Redress Committee
District Level Supporting consultants at  Technical and management
Project district level support to DTO/DCC for the
Implementation implementation of project
Unit activities in the districts.
Responsible for supervision and
monitoring at field level.
Safeguard Desk Supporting unit for  The desk will conduct regular
safeguards at district level. monitoring of EMP compliance
Safeguard desk coordinator and record them. The safeguard
will work as focal person for desk will organize monthly
Safeguard desk. The safeguard meeting which will be
safeguard desk has been participated by all technical,
established in DCC, Gorkha environment and social team of
comprising environment and the district project office. The
social safeguard personnel safeguard desk will maintain
has been assigned as minutes of meeting of each
coordinator of the safeguard safeguard meeting and through
desk. DTO will report all the safeguard
matters along with copy of the
minutes to the EEAP.
 Responsible for supervising,
coordinating, networking,
monitoring and reporting
environmental safeguard
compliances.
Grievance Support in addressing  Responsible for addressing
Redress grievances caused due to grievances due to road
Committee road construction related to construction which affects their
environment. livelihood.
Project Steering Provides overarching  Monitors and reviews project
Committee guidance and policy level performance at an
support to the project. inter-ministerial level and
addresses key policy
related issues.
 Ensures collaboration and
cooperation among
central level agencies.
199. To support for smooth implementation of the project, there are various district level
committees and groups including DLPIU, DISC to support the project.
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Government of Nepal ADB, SDC
National Reconstruction Authority (NRA)
Ministry of Federal Affairs & Local

Development/ PCC
CLPIU-EEAP CISC
Environment safeguard focal Environment Safeguard Unit
person (Environment Specialist)
DLPIU Safeguard Desk

 LDO DISC Environment +
DFO/CFUG  CDE Resettlement + Social
 Engineers
 Accountant
Contractor
Figure 12: Environmental Management Organisation Structure
9.2 Implementation of Benefit Augmentation and Mitigation Measures

200. The DCC/DTO will be responsible for the implementation of benefit augmentation
and mitigation measures proposed in Chapter 5. Various agencies including CLPIU, local
bodies and concerned governmental line agencies will support DCC/DTO for the
implementation of mitigation measures. The detail action plan for activities to be carried out
to augment beneficial impacts and reduce/mitigate adverse impact produced from the
implementation of the proposal, and the responsible implementing and supporting agencies
are provided in environmental management plan is presented in Tables 20 and 21.
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Table 20: Likely Beneficial Impacts and Enhancement Measures
Related Type of Impact Benefit Responsible Agencies

Activity Effect Beneficial Augmentation Executing Supporting
Impacts Nat Mag Ext Dur Significance Measures
Agency Agency
Construction and Operation Stage
Construction of
Employment Life skill training for
road (Earth
Generation and Increase in income D H LC ST VS income generation CL-PIU/ DISC/
excavation, DCC/ DL-PIU
increase in income level (60) (20) (5) (85) activities to improve CISC
spoil disposal,
level their livelihood.
site clearance)
Training in road
Increase in income
construction, soft
Construction of Awareness generating
IN M LC LT S engineering CL-PIU/ DISC/
road & on the Enhancement activities, DCC/ DL-PIU
(20) (20) (20) (60) structures and CISC
job trainings employment
bioengineering
opportunities
works.
Enterprise
Construction No benefit
Development and Enhancement in L LC ST INS CL-PIU/ DISC/
work & on the D augmentation DCC/ DL-PIU
Business local economy (10) (20) (5) (35) CISC
job trainings planned
Promotion
Rent from the land
Construction Source of income No benefit
acquired IN M LC LT S CL-PIU/ DISC/
work & on the for short time augmentation DCC/ DL-PIU
temporarily during (20) (20) (20) (60) CISC
job trainings period planned
construction
Construction No benefit
Women Empower the H LC LT VS DCC / DL- CL-PIU/ DISC/
work & on the IN augmentation
Empowerment women (60) (20) (20) (100) PIU/NGO CISC
job trainings planned
Operation of Improvement in Saving in travel D H R LT VS Proper RM/Municipality DCC/DTO
Related Type of Impact Benefit Responsible Agencies
Activity Effect Beneficial Augmentation Executing Supporting
Nat Mag Ext Dur Significance
Impacts Measures Agency Agency
Road Accessibility and time and travel (60) (60) (20) (140) maintenance
Saving of Time and cost (regular,
Transportation Cost emergency),
continuation of
bioengineering
activities
No benefit
Operation of Access to Inputs Improvement in H R LT VS RM/Municipality
D augmentation DCC/DTO
Road and Services local condition (60) (60) (20) (140) NGO/CBO
planned
Shifts towards
improved
Increase in Trade,
commercial S No benefit
Operation of Commerce and L LC LT
agriculture and IN (50) augmentation RM/Municipality DCC/DTO
Road Development of (10) (20) (20)
increase in non- planned
Market centers
agricultural
occupation
Appreciation of Improvement in No benefit
Operation of H LC LT VS DTO/CDO/
Land Value local economic IN augmentation RM/Municipality
Road (60) (20) (20) (100) DCC
condition planned
Increased Crop
No benefit
Operation of Productivity and Enhancement in H LC LT VS DADO/ DTO/
IN augmentation RM/Municipality
Road Sale of Farm local economy (60) (20) (20) (100) DCC
planned.
Products
Table 21 : Likely Adverse Impacts and Proposed Mitigation Measures
Activity Potential Negative Related Adverse Type of Impact Mitigation Measures Responsibility for Mitigation
Effects Impacts Measure
Nat Mag Ext Du signi Executing Supporting
r fican Agency Agency
ce
Construction Stage
Earth Change in land use of Loss of D H LC LT VS Applying additional Contractor/ CLPIU/DCC
Excavation 2.707 ha cultivated land agricultural land, (60) (20) (20 (100) protective measures that DLPIU
production, loss of ) the remaining land will not
property be lost due to erosion. The
sites will be stabilized with
bio-engineering
technologies
Spoil Spoil disposal and Gully erosion, D M SS LT S Seperation and utilization Contractor CLPIU/DCC/DLPIU
Disposal imposed weight of spoil landslide, (20) (10) (20 (50) of top soil and proper
on fragile slopes at the disruption of road, ) management of spoils and
chainage 3+500, damage to waste, provision of proper
15+300, 23+250, farmland, water drainages, toe walls.
26+300 and 28+500. pollution etc.
Site Slope Instability at the Erosion, landslide, IN M SS LT S Bio-engineering DLPIU/ CLPIU/DCC/CISC/

clearance, chainage 3+900-3+950, loss of property (20) (10) (20 (50) application will be used to Contractor DISC
earth 21+680-21+720 ) stabilize the slopes.
excavation Necessary slope
stabilization structures will
be constructed
Construction Water management, Erosion, landslide, IN M SS MT INS Proper drainage structures Contractor DCC/DTO/DLPIU/
of Road generation of large damage to (20) (10) (10 (40) (causeways) will be DISC
volume of surface runoff farmland ) constructed. No blockage
ce
or diversion of natural
channels due to
construction of road and
spoil disposal.
Construction Air pollution due to dust Effect on local D L LC INS Use of face mask while Contractor DLPIU/ DISC
works, spoil from exposed surface, people and (10) (20) ST (35) working on dust prone
and waste from construction workers health (5) areas, covering of dust
disposal equipment and effect on sources.
agriculture
Noise pollution Disturbance and D L LC ST INS Restrict horn near school, Contractor DLPIU/ DISC
annoyance (10) (20) (5) (35) health posts etc.
around school,
health posts.
Water pollution due to Risk of water D L LC ST INS Proper spoil management Contractor DCC/ DLPIU/ DISC
sediment level borne diseases (10) (20) (5) (35) and restriction in urination
and defecation in open
areas and water bodies.
Quarrying Quarry operation and its Water pollution, D L LC ST INS Proper selection and DCC/DTO/ CLPIU/DISC
potential effect on damage to (10) (20) (5) (35) management of quarry DLPIU/Co
instability. Quarry site at farmland, sites, construction of ntractor
the chainage 6+550, disturbance in quarry sites after
19+800, 21+250 and natural drainage completion of work.
27+624.
Establish Pollution and impact due Encroachment of D M SS ST INS Camp site will be located Contractor DLPIU/DISC
labor camp to location of camp sites forest, agriculture (20) (10) (5) (35) away from productive
land, solid waste, land.
and waste water
may cause
pollution
ce
Construction Air pollution due to dust Effect on local D L LC ST INS Use of face mask while Contractor DLPIU/DISC
works, from exposed surface, people and (10) (20) (5) (35) working on dust prone
operation of from construction workers health areas, covering of dust
construction equipment and vehicles and effect on sources.
vehicles, agriculture
material
hauling and
unloading
etc. slope
cutting, spoil
and waste
disposal
Construction Use of Bitumen Damage in soil D H LC LT VS Use kerosene for heating Contractor DLPIU/DISC
of Road productivity, air (60) (20) (20 (100) and strict prohibition on
pollution dude to ) firewood uses, safety
heating of gears to workers (Such as
bitumen gloves, boots, masks etc.),
appropriate storage of
materials.
Operation of Construction Air pollution due D H SS ST VS Equipment/vehicles Contractor DLPIU/DISC
construction machineries and to emission of (60) (10) (5) (75) deployed for construction
equipment tools (Rollers, tippers, smoke, increase activities shall be regularly
spreader, in vibration and maintained. All the
water tanker etc.) noise pollution vehicles deployed for
material movement shall
be spill proof to the extent
possible.
Clearance of Loss or Degradation of Loss of D L LC LT S Forestry clearance will be CFUGs/ DFO//DISC/CLPIU/
ce
vegetation 0.715 ha Forests and environmental (10) (20) (20 (50) obtained from the DFO DLPIU CISC
necessary for 1,244 plant Vegetation- benefits from ) and tree cutting will be
road vegetation, minimized to formation
formation disturbance in width. Compensatory
ecological plantation of trees will be
function done.
Construction Impact on wildlife Disturbance to IN L LC ST INS Work only in day time; no Contractor/ DFO/CFUGs/
activity including birds wildlife including (10) (20) (5) (35) disturbance to wildlife, DLPIU DISC/ CISC
birds awareness programme for
workers.
Construction Impact on Flora and Loss of IN L LC ST INS Minimum site clearance, Contractor DFO/ DLPIU
activity Fauna. biodiversity (10) (20) (5) (35) prohibiting workers for /CFUGs/DISC
hunting/harassing wildlife
Socioeconomic Environment
Acquisition of Loss or Degradation of Reduced D H LC LT VS Minimize productive land DCC/DTO/ CDC6/DISC
land for 2.707 ha agricultural production, loss of (60) (20) (20 (100) acquisition through DLPIU CLPIU
maintaining Land and Productivity income ) selection, compensation to
road width affected people
Demolition of From Private Structure Loss of services D H SS ST S Compensation for affected DCC/ CDC/ DISC /
structures House and pali at the provided by these (60) (10) (5) (75) private structures and DLPIU CLPIU
along road chainage 10+680, 24 structures Rehabilitation of public /RM/municipality
houses at the chainage infrastructure will be done
2+630, 2+760, 2+768, according to the
2+774, 2+785, 2+830, Resettlement Plan.
6
The Land Acquisition Guidelines, 1991 specify the establishment of an Acquisition and Construction Committee (also known as Compensation
Determination Committee, “CDC”) for fixing the rate of compensation of private properties to be acquired, consisting of the concerned Chief District Officer
(Chair), Land Revenue Officer, representative of the DDC and the Project Manager and others as deemed necessary.
ce
2+870, 2+890,
,10+700,10+790,
10+810,10+810,10+816,
10+816,10+821,10+825,
10+830,10+831, 0+920,
14+050,14+190,15+350,
19+350, 28+590, 6 shed
at the chainage 0+020,
0+040, 2+490, 2+610,
2+840, 20+490, 1 toilet
at the chainage 2+350,
45 tahara at the
chainage 2+390, 2+500,
2+600, 10+625, 10+650,
10+740,10+745,10+760,
11+280,13+690,13+710,
13+715,13+718,14+280,
14+280,14+360,15+260,
15+260,15+265,15+300,
15+300,15+320,15+510,
15+590,15+598,15+770,
15+780,19+320,19+360,
19+570,19+580,19+625,
19+640,19+680,20+505,
28+340,28+560,28+570,
28+580,28+620,28+630
28+645,30+385,30+400,
30+420 should be
removed. From the
Public structure 12
ce
Electric pole at the
chainage 0+040, 0+090,
0+120, 0+650, 0+700,
0+750, 2+740-2+950(6
in no.), 5+130, 8+160,
10+096, 10+680,
19+680,19+660,20+500,
Chautara at the
chainage 1+350, 1+390,
2+830, 2+950, 3+180,
3+908, 4+340, 18+900,
20+400,20+740, 20+490
public building at the
chainage 10+600, Water
tap at the chainage
19+320, 30+415, 1 water
tank at the chainage
18+540 and Public
school toilet at the
chainage 19+280 should
be removed will be
affected.
Construction Impact on occupational Injury, fatal D L LC ST INS First aid facility at sites Contractor DLPIU/DISC
activity health and safety accidents, (10) (20) (5) (35) with health treatment
outbreak of arrangements, proper
epidemics and drinking water and toilet
diseases, decline facility for construction
in capacity to workers, safety gears
work (helmet, face masks,
ce
goggles, gloves, boots)
and accidental insurance
of workers
Operation Stage
Operation of Road Slope Stability and Slides and slope D M LC LT S  Regular maintenance RM/Munici DCC/DTO
road Management failure, (20) (20) (20 (60) of slope protection pality
Disturbance to ) structures and
traffic flow, bioengineering
pollution of water  Restrict animal grazing
bodies, impacts on slopes.
on agriculture
land, loss of
vegetation.
Operation of Air, Noise and Water Disturbance to D L LC LT S  Community RM/Munici DCC/DTO
vehicles Pollution students, patients, (10) (20) (20 (50) awareness, no horn pality
wildlife, effect to ) signs near schools,
nearby agriculture health posts.
land and crops  Restriction on washing
of vehicles in local
streams.
Road Depletion of Forest Loss of timber, IN M LC LT S Awareness raising RM/Munici DFO/CFUGs
operation Resources forest resources (20) (20) (20 (60) programmes for pality
and benefits ) conservation of forest
resources, enforcement of
ce
law along with community
participation
Road Disturbance to the Collision of wildlife IN L LC LT S Warning traffic signal, RM/Munici DFO/CFUGs
operation Wildlife and Illegal with vehicles, (10) (20) (20 (50) awareness raising training pality
Hunting disturbance in ) to drivers to limit speed
their normal and horn use
activities
Socioeconomic Environment
Road Ribbon Settlement Encroachment of D M LC LT S Awareness raising DDC/DTO DCC/Local
operation Development RoW, increased (20) (20) (20 (60) programmes, enforcement administration
accidents, delay ) of law, planning of land
in traffic development, plantation of
movement, trees in RoW
depletion of local
resources, water
pollution
Operation of Road Safety Increase in D M LC LT S Appropriate road safety RM/Munici DCC
Road accidents (20) (20) (20 (60) measures, safety sign pality
) boards along the road.
Note:
Magnitude H= High (60) M= Moderate (20) L= Low (depending on the scale or severity of change.)(10)
Extent R= Regional (60) LC= Local SS= Site specific
Duration LT= Long term (more than 20 years) (20) MT= Medium term (3-20 years) (10) ST= Short term (less than 3 years) (5)
Nature D= Direct; IN= Indirect
Impact up to 44; insignificance (INS) 45-74; significance(S) 75 or greater; very significance (VS)
9.3 Mitigation Cost for Executing the Environmental Management Plan
201. The estimated cost for beneficial augmentation measures like awareness raising
program, skill training, promotion of small scale industries, and income generation activities
will be covered by the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) component of the
project. Costs for income generation and awareness programme activities for Affected
Persons (APs) are included in Resettlement Plan. The design and cost estimate for most of
the suggested mitigation measures such as slope stabilization, spoil disposal, landslide
construction will be incorporated in the design and cost estimates. However clear Bow will
be prepared for supply of face masks, helmets, muffles, accidental insurance,
bioengineering measures, plantation and environmental protection awareness trainings.
Therefore, most of the mitigation measures suggested would be a part of road design and
construction without additional cost. All proposed mitigation measures will be integrated in
the sub-project design so that these measures may automatically form part of the
construction and operational phases of the Sub-project.
9.3.1 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Activities

202. The CLPIU, with the DLPIU and the DIMU, will monitor and measure the progress of
EMP implementation. The monitoring activities will be corresponding with the project’s risks
and impacts and will be identified in the IEE. In addition to recording information of the work,
deviation of work components from original scope, the CLPIU with the DLPIU will undertake
site inspections and document review to verify compliance with the EMP and progress
toward the final outcome.
203. DSC will submit monthly monitoring and implementation reports to the CLPIU, who
will take follow-up actions, if necessary. CLPIU will submit the quarterly monitoring and
implementation reports to the PMU. The PMU will submit semi-annual monitoring reports to
ADB. Project budgets will reflect the costs of monitoring and reporting requirements.
Monitoring reports will be posted in a location accessible to the public.
204. The PMU will document monitoring results, identify the necessary corrective actions,
and reflect them in a corrective action plan. The PMU, in each quarter, will study the
compliance with the action plan developed in the previous quarter. Compliance with loan
covenants will be screened by the executing agency.
205. ADB will review project performance against the executing agency’s commitments as
agreed in the legal documents. The extent of ADB's monitoring and supervision activities will
be commensurate with the Project’s risks and impacts. Monitoring and supervising of
environmental safeguards will be integrated into the project performance management
system. ADB will monitor projects on an ongoing basis until a project completion report is
issued. ADB will carry out the following monitoring actions to supervise project
implementation:
(i) Conduct periodic site visits for projects with adverse environmental impacts;
(ii) Review the periodic monitoring reports submitted by the executing agency to
ensure that adverse impacts and risks are mitigated as planned and as agreed
with ADB;
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(iii) Work with executing agency to rectify to the extent possible any failures to comply
with their safeguard commitments, as covenanted in the legal agreements, and
exercise remedies to re-establish compliance as appropriate; and
(iv) Prepare a project completion report that assesses whether the objective and
desired outcomes of the safeguard plans have been achieved, taking into
account the baseline conditions and the results of monitoring.
206. Total cost of environmental monitoring (field visits, observation, review of reports and
report preparation) is estimated NRs. 200,000 as given in Table 22.
Table 22: Environemntal Monitoring Cost
Manpower requirement Duration (days) Rate Amount (NRs)

(NRs)
Team Leader/Environmental Specialist 5 4,000 20,000
Engineer 3 3,000 9,000
Forestry expert 3 3,000 9,000
Socio-economist 3 3,000 9,000
Support staff 3 1000 3,000
Transportation cost LS 25,000
Report preparation LS 25,000
Central level monitoring LS 100,000
Total 200,000
9.4 Matters to be Monitored while Implementing the Proposal

207. Monitoring of the implementation of environmental protection measures provides a
basis for logical comparison for the predicted and actual impacts of a proposal.
Environmental monitoring will involve the systematic collection of data to determine the
actual environmental impacts of the sub-project, compliance of the sub-project with
regulatory standards, and the degree of implementation and effectiveness of the
environmental protection. Monitoring will be an integral part of the implementation of the
mitigation measures during project construction, and will generate important information. It
will improve the quality of sub-project implementation.
208. The National EIA Guidelines (1993) and working procedure related to reconstruction
of Earthquake affected structure, 2016 require monitoring plans and indicators, schedules
and responsibility be identified in the IEE report. The following sub-sections deal with the
various components of the monitoring programme in order to promote the full integration of
monitoring activities in Project works and implementation.
9.4.1 Baseline Monitoring

209. Baseline monitoring helps to update the baseline information collected during
IEE/EIA study when there is a significant time gap between IEE/EIA approval and proposal
implementation. In general, it is carried out if there is a significant time lapse between the
preparation of the IEE report and the construction stage or a change in environmental quality
is noticeable. This sub-project will proceed for construction immediately after the approval of
this IEE report and hence, baseline monitoring is not required for this sub-project.
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9.4.2 Compliance Monitoring
210. Compliance monitoring is essential in order to ensure that environmental protection
measures recommended by this study and other requirements set forth during the approval
of the sub-project are complied with. This monitoring is not concerned with determining the
actual effect of the sub-project activities on the environment.
211. The proponent will ensure compliance of activities such as; inclusion of mitigation
measures in the design and tender documents, budget allocation for mitigation measures
and monitoring, compensation arrangements and other compliances spoil disposal, storage
sites, arrangement of construction activities etc.
212. The borrower’s compliance with covenants will be monitored through ADB’s project
administration missions – including the project inception mission, when the loan covenants’
compliance timetable will be discussed and agreed upon. Project review missions will
appraise the borrower’s compliance with loan covenants vis-à-vis the timetable agreed in the
loan agreement. Non-compliance or delay in compliance will be discussed and remedial
measures shall be proposed to GoN for timely compliance. If required, the midterm review
mission will review compliance of loan covenants and also assess whether the set of
covenants are still relevant or need to be revised or waived due to changes in
circumstances; if so, the mission will recommend revisions or waivers for consideration of
ADB and GoN.
9.4.3 Impact Monitoring

213. Impact monitoring is generally carried out to assess the effectiveness of the
environmental mitigation measures and provides actual levels of impacts in the field. Hence
an impact monitoring evaluation study is proposed by the end of the sub-project construction
phase or within three years of sub-project implementation. Impact monitoring will focus on
each predicted impact and effectiveness of environmental protection measures. This will
also focus on the stability of slopes; spoil disposal sites, work camps and labour camps,
wastes on the local environment. The utilization of cash compensation to the extent possible,
condition of the forest in the vicinity of the sub-project area, water management, damage to
human facilities, incremental change in production of high value commodities, increase in
other sources of income, employment generation, road side plantation, social status,
impediment to wildlife movement, etc.
9.4.4 Project Performance Monitoring

214. The executing agency, in consultation with ADB, will develop within 6 months of loan
effectiveness, a project performance monitoring and reporting system. The executing agency
shall develop a web-based project performance monitoring and reporting system which will
include functions for accounting and expenditures the recovery and reconstruction (R&R)
program, concurrent evaluation of impacts, outcomes, outputs and activities in relation to
targets and milestones established for the project and the overall R&R program for the
earthquake affected areas in Nepal. The executing agency will prepare monitoring reports in
a pre-approved uniform format for all donors, covering key aspects of the R&R program, with
an additional annex specific to the Project for periodic submission to ADB as agreed.
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9.4.5 Safeguards Monitoring
215. The PMC will brief the DLPIU and CLPIU Safeguards Focal Persons and the DIMU
on monitoring requirements for EMP and resettlement plan implementation. Monitoring data
will be generated by the DLPIU and DIMUs and provided to the CLPIU. The CLPIU will then
verify the monitoring data and submit these and other required information to the PMU. The
PMU will prepare semi-annual monitoring reports (one for environment and one for
involuntary resettlement) that describe progress of safeguards implementation, compliance
issues, and corrective actions. Reports will be posted in a location accessible to the public.
Safeguards monitoring requirements including suggested monitoring report formats are in
the EARF and Resettlement Framework.
9.5 Monitoring Parameters

216. These would be based on the level of site-specific information or existing data series
and impacts prediction. Efforts will be made to make the indicators measurable and
diagnostic with low natural variability and broad applicability. In this context, the following
physical, biological and social indicators will be monitored during the construction and
operational stages of the sub-project.
9.5.1 Pre-Construction Phase

217. During this phase the Consultant (CLPIU) bear the main responsibility in ensuring
that the environmental and social safeguard considerations are adequately incorporated in
the Project design and that the respective clauses to address the identified impacts are
sufficiently included in the specifications and work contracts.

218. In this phase the monitoring focuses on impacts on the environmental and social
setting caused by the ongoing sub-project. This monitoring checks compliance with the
practices, norms, standards and technical solutions prescribed in the design and in the EMP.
The specific monitoring tasks will include
 Verify and quantify the ongoing slope protection measures, and propose rectifying
measures as needed;
 Verify and quantify the ongoing activities in propose rectifying measures as needed;
 Verify and quantify the ongoing/completed tree felling actions;
 Verify and quantify the course of any environmental degradation caused, their likely
consequences, and propose corrective measures, including the identification of
responsibilities and costs;
 Verify and quantify the effects of disposal of spoil and construction wastes and their
consequences;
 Verify and quantify the effects of disruption of natural water courses, drainage work,
and their consequences;
 Monitor by utilizing structured checklists and questionnaires, the contractor’s full
compliance with the occupational health and safety regulations for the work staff;
 Verify and quantify the effects of losses in wildlife, degradation of forests, illegal
extraction of forest products, hunting, wildlife trade and disturbance to wildlife;
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 Identify and assess the environmental implications on the people’s status of knowledge
and awareness in relation to ongoing education campaigns;
 Verify and quantify losses/damage to private property and community facilities;
 Verify and quantify losses/damage to cultural properties;
 Explore mechanisms to stipulate strict application of the EMP and identify
consequences to be borne by the contractors in case of non-compliance.

219. The specific monitoring tasks in this phase will include:
 Assess changes in land-use patterns, development of cottage industries, services and

demographic composition that may be caused by the road development;
 Verify and quantify the occurrence of ribbon development, resulting in encroachment and
hindrance of traffic on the road;
 Verify and quantify resulting in encroachment and hindrance of traffic on the road;
 Verify all activities for decommissioning work sites and construction to their former
functional stage, as applicable. This refers also propose rectifying measures as needed.
 Verify and quantify the adequacy of the executed bio-engineering works for slope
protection and erosion control;
 Verify and quantify the adequacy of the drainage structures, functionality of these
structures, shortcomings in maintenance, and possible effects on private and communal
lands, as well as on aquatic resources;
 Verify and quantify the course of any environmental degradation caused by Project
activities, their likely consequences, and propose corrective measures, including the
identification of responsibilities and costs;
 Verify and quantify the effects of disruption of natural water courses, drainage work, and
their consequences;
 Verify the success/failure of skill development and job opportunities’ training carried out ;
 Verify and quantify the effects of losses in wildlife, degradation of forests, illegal
extraction of forest products, hunting, wildlife trade and disturbance to wildlife.
9.6 Monitoring Indicators

220. The monitoring will include specific cause-effect analyses for the impacts observed.
Following Table 23 specifies the set of verifiable indicators that will be used for monitoring.
Table 23: Monitoring Indicators Selected for this IEE
Monitored Sector Parameters Selected for Monitoring

Soils, Landslides,  Number, location and extent of slope failures
Erosion, Waste  Cause analysis for slope failure natural/man-made
management sites  Area (ha.) of land, forest and properties affected
 Number and extent of gully erosions and pavement failures
 Suitability of corrective/bio-engineering measures
 Sites and suitability for safe disposal of wastes and garbage
Bio-engineering  Number and plant species selected for bio-engineering,
disaggregated by protective function
Water pollution, water  Blockage of waterways – extent and secondary impacts
resources and their  Water pollution incidents due to unsafe disposal of waste
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Monitored Sector Parameters Selected for Monitoring
uses and spoil
 Damage to farm lands
Air and noise level in  Assessment of noise level in site by direct observation and
relation to traffic volume interview with stakeholders
 Visual assessment of dust development at selected
sites/sensitive spots and interview with local stakeholders
 Traffic volume measurements
Road safety  Number and type of road accidents recorded in the traffic
police and in local health service centers
 Suitability of local road signs
Wildlife/ Habitat  NOs and extent of road accidents inflicting wildlife
disturbance  DFO records of illegal timber extraction and wildlife trade
impacts on forest  Observations and handling of invasive species.
resources
Socio-economic  Number and extent of new settlements /types and ethnic
development near road groups
 Number and extent of new businesses
 Number and extent of new services and utilities.
Resettled households  Number of HHs resettled
and livelihood  Income situation and opportunities for the resettled HHs.
restoration  Verification of compensation and assistance to resettlers
221. The following Table 24 identifies the specific compliance monitoring activities.
Phase-wise/chronological details are provided for the methods, schedules, responsible
implementing agency and the responsible monitoring agency. The compliance monitoring
refers primarily to the pre-construction and construction stage of the project.
222. Table 25 details the impact and effect monitoring activities envisaged for this sub-
project.
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Table 24: Compliance Monitoring for Luitel – Aappipal – Harmi Bhanjyang – Thalajung – Bhachek Road Sub-project
Parameters/ Responsible Verifiable Verification Schedule Responsible

Indicator Implementing Indicators Methods Monitoring
Agency Agency
Final alignment DLPIU Incorporation of walkthrough Walkthrough along Initial stage of DLPIU/DCC/
selection recommendations into alignment final road alignment, preconstruction phase DTO
selection process and design verifying sensitive
document areas
Land and property DTO and CDC Cadastral records, land and properties Public consultation, Initial stage pre- DCC/ DLPIU
acquisition and with acquisition procedures; verification photos; geo- construction phase
compensation assistance of report referencing
DLPIU
Site selection and DLPIU Project’s arrangement for materials Site observation, geo- Beginning of DTO/DCC
preparation of storage, and construction activities referencing and construction period
construction photographic
logistics documentation
Awareness and DLPIU Training programmes for skill Specifications; training Beginning of DCC/DTO
orientation training development, occupational safety and records, check training construction and
on road environmental protection associated programme reports, during construction
construction to with road construction works assess feedback from
technicians, and participants
labourers
Compliance to DLPIU Health and safety regulations, first aid Spot checks at work Throughout DCC/DTO
occupational and medical arrangements, number sites, photos, accident construction activities
health and safety and type of safety equipment such as records, interviews
matters mask, helmet, glove, safety belt,
accidental insurance
Grievance Contractor/DL Project arrangements for the affected No of complaints and During construction DCC/DTO
Redress PIU/CLPIU/CI people's concerns and grievances grievances record
Mechanism SC about the project’s environmental and
Parameters/ Responsible Verifiable Verification Schedule Responsible
Indicator Implementing Indicators Methods Monitoring
Agency Agency
social performance
Vegetation Contractor/ Actual number of trees felled during Record, inspection and After detail design and DTO/DCC/DF
clearance DISC construction works interview with local before construction O/CFUGs
people work
Measures to avoid DLPIU/DTO/DI Use of firewood or fossil fuel by Record, inspection and Once a month during DTO/DCC/
pressure on SC construction crew, events of hunting interview with CFUGs construction DFO/CFUGs
forest, wildlife and and poaching of wildlife and local people
bird
Measures to Contractor/ Dust level and noise level at work Visual observation and Once in a month DCC/DTO
protect DLPIU/DTO sites, major settlements and sensitive discussion with during construction
environment from spots like health centres and schools residents and workers
air & noise
pollution
Measures to Contractor Visual observation, observation of Site inspection, Once in a month DCC/DTO
protect water /DLPIU/ open defecation and waste disposal interview with local during construction;
bodies from DTO around water sources near people upon demand for
pollution construction sites testing with field kit
Adequate DLPIU/DTO Adequate number of technicians Check number and Twice a month during DCC/DTO
technical and regularly at site with ability to type of technicians construction
environmental implement labour based road available at site, skill of
supervision construction concept work carried out,
discussion
Clean up and DLPIU/DTO Decommissioned sites indicate no Site observation; At the end of DCC/DTO
reinstatement of adverse/residual environmental comparing photos; construction period
the construction impacts, and are rehabilitated to the consultation with land
sites (camps, satisfaction of the supervisor and land owners and community
quarries) owners based organizations
Table 25: Impact/Effect Monitoring of Luitel – Aappipal – Harmi Bhanjyang – Thalajung – Bhachek Road Sub-project
Parameters Verifiable Indicators Verification Location Schedule Responsible

/Indicator Methods Implementation
and Monitoring
Agency
Slope stability Inclination, slope failures, causes; Site observation, photos Near steep slopes Continuously during DLPIU during
and erosion drainage facilities such as catch discussion with people and at landslide construction and construction;
drain, side drains and functionality and technicians areas and sites operation DCC/Soil
of cross drainage structures; fresh Conservation
gullies and erosion; success/failure Office during
of bio-engineering solutions operation
Bio-engineering Re-vegetation through bio- Site observation; Cut slope area, During and at the DLPIU/DCC/DTO
of disturbed engineering application on inspection of nursery where vegetation is end of Sub-project
slopes disturbed slope; establishment of and its production rate, cleared; nursery construction
nursery photos, measurements sites
Disposal of Affected aesthetic value, affected Site observation and At specific During construction DLPIU/DCC/DTO
spoils and forest and agriculture land, initiated interviews, photos, geo- locations where
construction land erosion by local blocked referencing sites such sites occur
wastes drainage, hazard to downhill slope
residents and agricultural lands
Loss or Status of road side land; Observation, data Road side land and During construction DLPIU/DCC/DTO
degradation of production/yield; collection and analysis houses
farmland, status of road side houses; status and interview with
houses and of standing crop along alignment stakeholders
properties
Water quality Observation of open defecation Visual observation Local streams During construction; DLPIU/DCC/DTO
and waste disposal around water upon demand for
sources near construction sites testing with field kit
and Monitoring
Agency
Air quality Dust level in ambient air Visual inspection At construction During construction DLPIU/DCC/DTO
sites and at
sensitive spots
Forest and Numbers of trees, presence of Observations, In and around the During construction DLPIU/DFO
vegetation ground vegetation, signs of illicit DFO/CFUGs records, construction sites, and during
logging and extraction of NTFPs photos markets Operation construction;
DFO/DCC during
operation
Wildlife Wildlife hunting and poaching by Interview with local Forest areas at Twice a year during DLPIU/DFO/CFU
work force, trade of wildlife, road people/CFUGs/DFO roadside construction and Gs during
accidents inflicting wildlife and routine during construction;
observations operation DFO/CFUGs/DC
C during
operation
Change in Numbers of people employed by Records kept by the Sub-project area Trimester during DLPIU/DCC/DTO
economy the project during construction, project management, construction phase
numbers of women in work forces discussion with
stakeholders
Trade and Numbers of shops increased or Records, interviews, Throughout sub- Once in a year DCC/DTO/DLPIU/
commerce decreased, rental of houses and observations, photos project area RM/Municipality
land spaces
Occupational Type and number of accident Observations, photos, Throughout sub- During construction DLPIU/DCC/DTO
safety and occurred during construction; spot checks, contractors project area
hazard adequacy of occupational safety and health centre
measured provided; compensation records interview with
and Monitoring
Agency
provided in case of fatal accidents workers
Change in socio- Number and extent of new Observations, interview Throughout sub During operation DCC/DTO/
economic settlements/types and ethnic with local people, DCC, project area RM/Municipality
structure groups; nos. and extent of new Police and
businesses; numbers and extent of RM/Municipality records
new services and utilities, social
conflicts
Ribbon Congestions to road users and Records, observations Throughout sub During operation DCC/DTO/RM/Mu
settlement nos. of accidents, RoW project area nicipality
encroachment
9.7 Major Costs for Environmental Safeguard Measures
223. The environmental management cost of this project is summarized in Table 26.
Table 26: Estimate for Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Measures
SN Particulars Amount (NRs.) Remarks

1.1 Environmental Management Cost
Before the starting
Environmental awareness raising
1.1.1 150,000.00 and during the
training
construction
1.1.2 Compensatory plantation Cost 2,929,671.25
1.1.3 Road side Plantation 200,000.00
1.1.5 Signboard 100,000.00
1.1.6 Environmental monitoring cost 200,000.00
Sub-total(i) 3,579,671.25
Other environmental cost (included in civil works cost
1.2
also)
Stone masonry wall for spoil
1.2.1 212,955.50
management
Occupational health and safety (GPA
1.2.2 2,000,000.00
insurance)
1.2.3 Bioengineering works 1,336,643.95
Sub-total(ii) 3,549,599.45
Total (i+ii) 7,129,270.70
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10 Conclusion and Recommendation
224. The IEE study of the Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek road
sub-project does not pass through any environmentally sensitive areas and has minimal
adverse impacts. Most of the adverse impacts predicted are of low significance and short
term, as well as of reversible nature. The beneficial impacts that come with the facility of
access to market centers and the location of social services will enhance the productivity of
the area and improve the quality of life of the people. In addition, local people will get direct
employment as workers, which will contribute significantly to improving their livelihood.
These benefits from the implementation of the road sub-project are more significant and long
term in nature compared to the adverse impacts, most of which can be mitigated or avoided.
Relevant issues raised during public consultation have also been addressed in the mitigation
measures.
225. The project attracts clause 1 and 2 of schedule 1 pertaining to section 3 of working
procedure relating environmental impact assessment for reconstruction of the earthquake
affected structure, 2016. And the IEE has shown that none of the anticipated environmental
impacts of rehabilitation and reconstruction of the road are significant enough to need a
detailed follow-up EIA. Therefore, this IEE is sufficient for approval of the sub-project.
226. The road sub-project is recommended for implementation with incorporation of

mitigation measures and the environmental management plan.
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ASSESSMENT Process and Practice.
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APPENDICES
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Appendix I: Approved ToR for IEE Study
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Appendix II: Climate Change Checklist
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Checklist for Preliminary Climate Risk Screening
Country/Project Title: Earthquake Emergency Response Program (EEAP)
Sector:
Sub-sector:
Division/Department:
Screening Questions Score Remarks 1
Location Is sitting and/or routing of the project (or its Sub-project area
and Design components) likely to be affected by climate conditions is vulnerable to
of project including extreme weather related events such as 2 drought and soil
floods, droughts, storms, landslides? erosion.
Would the project design (e.g. the clearance for There is one
bridges) need to consider any hydro-meteorological river named Hudi
parameters (e.g., sea-level, peak river flow, reliable 0 khola in the sub-
water level, peak wind speed etc.)? project area.
Materials Would weather, current and likely future climate
and conditions (e.g. prevailing humidity level, temperature
Maintenance contrast between hot summer days and cold winter
days, exposure to wind and humidity hydro- 0
meteorological parameters likely affect the selection of
project inputs over the life of project outputs (e.g.
construction material)?
Would weather, current and likely future climate
conditions, and related extreme events likely affect the 1
maintenance (scheduling and cost) of project
output(s)?
Performance Would weather/climate conditions and related extreme
of project events likely affect the performance (e.g. annual power 1
outputs production) of project output(s) (e.g. hydro-power
generation facilities) throughout their design life time?
Options for answers and corresponding score are provided below:

Response Score
Likely 0
Likely Not 1
Very Likely 2
Responses when added that provide a score of 0 will be considered low risk project. If adding
all responses will result to a score of 1-4 and that no score of 2 was given to any single
response, the project will be assigned a Medium risk category. A total score of 5 or more
(which include providing a score of 1 in all responses) or a 2 in any single response will be
categorized as high risk project.
Result of Initial Screening (Low, Medium, High): High

Other comments: Sub-project site is vulnerable to extreme weather related events mainly
drought and soil erosion. Apart from Hudi khola in the chainage there is no other rivers and
stream along the road.
Prepared by: ______________________________________________
If possible, provide details on the sensitivity of project components to climate conditions, such as how climate
parameters are considered in design standards for infrastructure components, how changes in key climate
parameters and sea level might affect the sitting/routing of project, the selection of construction material and/or
scheduling, performances and/or the maintenance cost/scheduling of project outputs.
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Appendix III: Rapid Environmental Assessment
(REA) Checklist
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Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist
Instructions:
 This checklist is to be completed with the assistance of an Environment Specialist.
 This checklist focuses on environmental issues and concerns.
 Answer the questions assuming the ―without mitigation‖ case. The purpose is to
identify potential impacts. Use the ―remarks‖ section to discuss any anticipated
mitigation measures.
Project Title:
Sub-Project: IEE of Luitel – Aappipal – Harmi Bhanjyang – Thalajung – Bhachek Road

Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Sub-project, Gorkha
SCREENING QUESTIONS Yes No REMARKS

A. Project sitting
Is the project area adjacent to or within
any of the following environmentally
sensitive areas?
 Cultural heritage site 
 Protected area 
 Wetland 
 Mangrove 
 Estuarine 
 Buffer Zone of Protected Area 

 Special area for protecting

biodiversity
B. Potential environmental impacts
Will the project cause…
There are no historic or cultural
 Encroachment on historical/cultural
areas along the road.
areas; disfiguration of landscape by
Disfiguration of landscape will
road embankments, cuts, fills, and 
occur due to cut and fill,
quarries?
however, cut and fill volume will
be balanced.
 Encroachment on precious ecology

(e.g. Sensitive or protected areas)?
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 Alteration of surface water hydrology
of waterways crossed by roads,
resulting in increased sediment in

streams affected by increased soil
erosion at construction site?
 Deterioration of surface water quality
due to silt runoff and sanitary wastes There will be no significant
from worker-based camps and  impact.
chemicals used in construction?
 Increased local air pollution due to The air pollution will be
rock crushing, cutting and filling mitigated by spraying water

works, and chemicals from asphalt during the construction as this
processing? is an upgrading road.
 Risks and vulnerabilities related to
occupational health and safety due The safety measures will be
to physical, chemical, biological and  provided for all the workers to
radiological hazards during project prevent from hazards.
construction and operation?
 Noise and vibration due to blasting
and other civil works? 
Resettlement Plan will be

 Dislocation or involuntary prepared to address involuntary
resettlement of people resettlement of the affected

people.
Private structures like house,
shop, shed etc. will be
 Dislocation and compulsory
dislocated within the formation
resettlement of people living in right- 
width of the road and they will
of-way?
be provided with compensation
based on Resettlement Plan.
 Disproportionate impacts on the
poor, women and children,

indigenous peoples or other
vulnerable groups?
 Other social concerns relating to
inconveniences in living conditions in
the project areas that may trigger Not envisaged.

cases of upper respiratory problems
and stress?
 Hazardous driving conditions where
construction interferes with pre- 
existing roads?
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 Poor sanitation and solid waste
The road will be constructed by
disposal in construction camps and
the contractors who will stay in
work sites, and possible
the camp site for work and
transmission of communicable
 campsite management will be
diseases (such as STI’s and
done for all the workers outside
HIV/AIDS) from workers to local
the project area.
populations?
 Creation of temporary breeding Road construction is in hilly
habitats for diseases such as  region. So, there will be no
transmitted by mosquitoes and breeding habitats for
rodents? mosquitoes.
 Accident risks associated with
increased vehicular traffic, leading to
 Traffic volume is negligible.
accidental spills of toxic materials
and loss of life?
Traffic volume will be minimal
 Increased noise and air pollution
 and traffic speed will be very
resulting from traffic volume?
slow (<20 km/hour).
 Increased risk of water pollution from Not envisaged.
oil, grease and fuel spills, and other

materials from vehicles using the
road?
 Social conflicts if workers from other  Not envisaged.
regions or countries are hired?
 Large population influx during  Not envisaged.
project construction and operation
that causes increased burden on
social infrastructure and services
(such as water supply and sanitation
systems)?
 Risk to community health and safety  Not envisaged.
due to the transport, storage and
use and/or disposal of materials
such as explosives, fuel and other
chemicals during construction and
operation?
 Community safety risk due to both  Not envisaged.
accidental and natural causes,
especially where the structural
elements or components of the
project are accessible to members of
the affected community throughout
project construction, operation and
decommissioning.
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Appendix IV: Environmental Checklist
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A. GENERAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC SITUATION
1. Overview of settlements along road corridor (व्ती वाय जानकायी)
Name of Household and

Settlement Indigenous
Settlement and Population (no.) Caste/Ethnic
Code* Group
Address (घयधूयी य जनस्मा)
(व्तीक
Distribution
(व्तीक नाभ य (जात/जातत)
-cflbjf;L
क ड) ;d"x_
ठगाना)
Hh M F Pop
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
* Use the same codes as in strip map and topographical map.
2. Economic activities/main occupation (आ्थिक ््थतत य भ्

ु म ऩशा)
Number of Hhs engaged in

Settlement
Agriculture Labour Business/ Cottage GO/NGO Others
Code
& Livestock & Porter Commerce Industry Employees
(व्तीक
(Specify)
(कृषी य (्मारा (्माऩाय/ (घयरु (सयकायी/गय (अ्म)
क ड)
ऩशऩ
ु ारन) भजदयु ी) ्मवसाम) उध ग) सयकायी)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
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3. Existing services and infrastructures (ववधभान सवा रदामाक स्था य ऩव
ू ािधाय)
Service/Infrastructure Settlement Code

SN -;]jf / k"jf{wf/_ -a:tLsf] sf]8_
Category A B C D E F G H I J
1 EDUCATION (शशऺा)
1.1 Campus (no.) (SofDk;_

Students (no.) -ljBfyL{_
1.2 High School (no.) -xfO{ :s"n_
Students (no.) -laBfyL{_
Primary School (no.) -k|fylds
1.3
laBfno_
Students (no.) -ljBfyL{_
2 HEALTH (्वा््म)
2.1
Hospital (no.) c:ktfn_
Capacity (beds) -z}of_
Health Post (्वा््म च की)
2.2
Sub-Health Post (no.)
Veterinary Services (kz'
2.3
:jf:Yo ;]jf_
Pit/temporary Toilets (no.)
(vfN6]÷c:yfO{ rkL{_
Permanent (kSsL
2.4
rkL{_
Open (v'Nnf_
3 COMMUNICATION (सचाय)
3.1 Telephone/Fax
3.2 Mobile/CDMA
3.3 Post Office
4 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY (no. of Hhs)(ववजुरी)
From Micro-hydro -n3'

4.1
hnljB't af6_
From Mini-hydro -demf}nf
4.2
hnljB't af6_
From National Grid -/fli6«o
4.3
k|zf/0f af6_
4.4
From Solar System -;f}o{ phf{
af6_
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From Diesel Generator -l8h]n
4.5
hg/]6/ af6_
5 BUSINESS & COMMERCE (्माऩाय/ ्मवसाम)
5.1
Hotels & Lodges (no.) -xf]6]n
nh _
Restaurants & Tea Stalls (no.)
(्चमा ऩसर)
5.2
Grocery Shops (no.)

5.3
ls/fgfऩसर
Other Shops (no.)
(e.g. stationery, medicine,
5.4 tailoring, fancy/cloth etc.)
-:6];g/L, cf}iflw, n'uf l;pg] /
km]G;L n'uf ऩसर_
6 DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES (खानऩानी)
Gravity-Flow Scheme
(No. of taps) (wf/f स्मा)
6.1
6.2 Tube-wells (no.) sn
Spring/Dug-wells (no.) (d"n/

6.3
कुवा / इनाय)
7 IRRIGATION SCHEMES (शसचाई)
7.1 Surface Irrigation (ha.) (कुर )
Groundwater (ha.) hldgsf]

7.2
kfgL lgsfn]/
8 OTHER INFRASTRUCTURES(अ्म ऩव
ू ािधाय)
Micro-hydro Scheme (no. &
8.1 capacity......kw) (रघु जर
ववधुत)
8.2 Water Mill (no.) (ऩानी घ्ट)

Suspension Bridges (no.)
(झ रग
ु ं ऩर
ु )
8.3
Wooden Bridges (no.)

8.4
(काठऩरु )
Other Bridges (specify) (अ्म
8.5
ऩर
ु )
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9 INDUSTRY (उ्म ग)
Weaving Industry (no.) (शसराइ

9.1
फन
ु ाई)
Rice & Flour Mills (no.) (s'6fgL,
9.2
lk;fgL)
Other Industries (specify)
9.3 (अ्म उ्म ग)
…................................
10 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (ववविम स्था, ;+Vof_
10.1 Bank (no.) (फंक)
10.2 Cooperative (सहकायी)
11 COMMUNITY USE(साभद
ु ातमक रम जन, ;+Vof_
11.1 Ghat (no.) (घाट)
11.2 Hatia/Bazaar (no.) (हाट,फजाय)
11.3 Playground (no.) (खर भदान)

Community Centre (no.)
(साभदु ातमक बवन)
11.4
Community Organisation
(साभद
ु ातमक ;+3;+:yfx?)
11.5
11.6 Others (specify) (अ्म)
4. Land holding pattern (ज्गा जभीन)
Settlements with no. of Hhs(3/ w'/L ;+Vof) Remarks

Land holding pattern
A B C D E F G H I J
Landless(सक
ु ु भफासी)
<10 ropani (<१० य ऩनी)
10 to 20 ropani (१०-२० य ऩनी)
> 20 ropani (>२० य ऩनी)
5. Food grain availability (HH no.) (खा्मान ््थती)
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Settlements with no. of Hhs(3/ w'/L ;+Vof) Total
Availability Status
A B C D E F G H I J
Surplus (वषि बयी ऩग
ु य
फ्न)
Sufficient for 9
monthsto 1 year (९
भहहना -१ वषिऩ्ु न)
Sufficient for 3-9
months(३-९ भहहना ऩ्ु न)
Less than three
months(३ भहहना ब्दा
कभ ऩ्ु न)
6. Major existing agriculture production (denote the most dominant by 1, second

dominant by 2 and so on) (भ् ु म उ्जनी – सफ ब्दा फढी राई १ र, द र राई २ र य स ही
अनस
ु ाय जनाउन)
S.N. Type of Agriculture Settlements (a:tL)

production (उ्जनीक रकाय) A B C D E F G H I J
1.0 CEREALS(अ्नवारी)
1.1 Rice (धान)
1.2 Wheat (गहु)
1.3 Maize (भक)
1.4 Millet(क द )
1.5 Junelo (जुनर )
1.6 Phaper (पाऩय)
1.7 Others (list) (अ्म)
2.0 CASH CROPS (नगदवारी)
2.1 Oil Seeds (तर)
2.2 Beans/Dal (दार)
2.3 Tobacco(तभाख)ु
2.4 Potato (आर)ु
2.5 Vegetables (तयकायी)
2.6 Fruits (परपुर)
2.7 Tea/Coffee (्चमा / कपी)
2.8 Amriso (अशिस )
2.9 Sericulture (यसभखती)
2.10 Others (list) (अ्म)
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S.N. Type of Agriculture Settlements (a:tL)
production (उ्जनीक रकाय) A B C D E F G H I J
3.0 LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES (ऩशऩ
ु ारनयभाछाऩारन)
3.1 Cattle (cows &
buffaloes)(गाई बंसी)
3.2 Horses, Mules (घ डा,ख्चय)
3.3 Yak (माक)
3.4 Goat (वारा)
3.5 Sheep (बडा)
3.6 Rabbit(खयाम )
3.7 Pig (सग
ु यु )
3.8 Fisheries(भाछा)
3.9 Poultry (कुखुया)
3.10 Bee-keeping (भ यी ऩारन)
3.11 Others (अ्म)
7. Migration for employment(य जगायीक रागी वसाई सयाई)

No. of Hhs from where at least one person (may be Hh head) is away from home for more
than 6 months (६ भहहना ब्दा वढीक रागी)
Settlement A B C D E F G H I J
No. of Hhs(3/ w'/L ;+Vof+)
Destination(Hffg] 7fpF)
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B. SETTLEMENT INFORMATION:
Name of settlement (व्तीक नाउ):…………………… Address:(7]ufgf)M..............................
Potential market centre(;Defljt ahf/ If]q): ……………………
1. Seasonal migration in search of work (sfdsf] vf]lhdf भ सभी वसाई सयाई)
Starting Returning No. of Destination Purpose

Month month Total (जान ठाउ) (उद्म)
(hfg] (kmls{g] HH
(घयधूयी
भहहना) भहहना)
स्मा)
2. Development Potential According to Settlement
2.1 Areas which have significant potential for development, for instance, high agricultural
production, tourism development, local mines, etc. (indicate these areas in
map/sketch).(ववकाशक सबावना बएका ऺर ज्त, धय वढी उ्जनी हुन ऺर, ऩमिटन ऺर, खानी
ऺर)
S.N. Name of Area Description of Development Potential

(ऺरक नाउ) (ljsf;sf] ;Defjgf ePsf] वववयण)
1
2.2 Scope of the proposed linkage in view of promoting socio-economic development

(आ्थिक साभाजीक ववकाश गनिक रागी र्तावीत सडक वाट हुन पामदा ज्त सचाय, कृषी, शशऺा य
्वा्थ).
SN Sectors to get direct benefit Describe how it will benefit

k||ToIf kmfO{bf kfpg] If]q s;/L kmfO{bf k'¥ofp5, pNn]v ug'{xf]; <
1
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3. Religious, historical, cultural resources and sites of aesthetic and scenic
values (wfld{s,ऐतीहासीक, सा्कृततक स्ऩदा tyf e"–b[Zo Pj+ ;f}Gbo{o'Qm 7fpFx? )
Type of Name/specification Location from Description

Resource (नाभ) road (importance/presentstatus
(रकाय) (सडक वाट दयु ी) (a0f{g , dxTj tyf xfnsf]
l:ylt_
Temples (भ््दय)
Monuments
(शशरारख, कक्रा,
दयवाय, गपु ा)
Sites of aesthetic
and scenic
values (e"–b[Zo
Pj+ ;f}Gbo{o'Qm
7fp)F
Others
(सा्कृततक,
rf8kj{, d]nfx?)
4. Name of existing community organization -ljBdfg ;fd'bflos ;+:yfx?_

1…………….……………
2…………….……………
3………………………….
5. Trading pattern -Jofkf/ Joj;fosf] cj:yf_

(a) Imported items -lelqg] j:t'x?_M
(b) Exported Items -aflxl/g] j:t'x?_
6.a. Travel time from starting point-ofqf ;do_

a.1 By walking -l+x8]/_:
a.2 By vehicle -uf8Laf6_:
6.b. Existing transportation cost (xfnsf] 9'jfgL b/_

b.1 From porter -el/of af6_:
b.2 From horse/mule -vRr8 af6_:
b.3 From vehicle -uf8L af6_:
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Appendix V: Project Cost
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a. Civil work cost
Package: Package:
S.N. Description of works Ch 0+000 to 17+600 Ch 17+000 to 30+575
Amount (NRs) Remarks Amount (NRs) Remarks
1 GENERAL ITEMS 6,320,000.00 1.93% 3,080,000.00 1.35%
2 SITE CLEARANCE WORKS 2,054,055.64 0.63% 1,749,444.36 0.77%
3 EARTHWORKS 43,666,796.80 13.31% 105,507,518.52 46.19%
STRUCTURAL/ SIDE DRAIN/ CROSS
4 138,647,681.07 42.26% 105,507,529.60 36.26%
DRAINAGE WORKS
5 PAVEMENT WORKS 133,505,470.33 40.69% 97,668,492.64 42.76%
6 ROAD FURNITURE / TRAFFIC SIGN BOARD 2,074,564.40 0.63% 1,781,174.86 0.78%
7 BIOENGINEERING WORKS 930,546.43 0.28% 406,097.36 0.18%
8 DAY WORKS 869,500.00 0.27% 193,450.00 0.08%
SUM OF ALL SUM OF ALL
Base Cost(A) 328,067,882.66 228,398,360.44
SUBTOTALS SUBTOTALS
VAT @13% ( B) 42,648,824.75 13% OF A 29,691,786.86 13% OF A
Total Cost including Base Cost and VAT (C) 370,716,707.41 A+B 258,090,147.30 A+B
Cost Per Kilometer of construction works including
21,063,449 C/17.600 19,891,340.83 C/12.975
Base Cost and VAT (D)
Work Charge Staff & Miscellaneous Expenses @ 3%
9,842,036.48 3% of A 6,851,950.81 3% of A
(E)
Physical Contingency @ 10% (F) 32,806,788.27 10% OF A 22,839,836.04 10% OF A
Total (G) 413,365,532.15 (C+E+F) 287,781,934.15 (C+E+F)
Grand Total NRs. (Ch 0+000 to 30+575) 701,147,466.30
b. Project cost including Socio-environmental Cost
S.N Particulars Amount (NRs)

1.1 Environmental Management Cost
1.1.1 Environmental awareness raising training 150,000.00
1.1.2 Compensatory plantation Cost 2,929,671.25
1.1.3 Road side Plantation 200,000.00
1.1.4 Signboard 100,000.00
1.1.5 Environmental monitoring cost 2,00,000.00
Sub-total(i) 3,579,671.25
1.2 Other environmental cost(included in civil works cost also)
1.2.1 Stone masonry wall for spoil management 212,955.50
1.2.2 Occupational health and safety (GPA insurance) 2,000,000.00
1.2.3 Bioengineering works 1,336,643.95
Sub-total(ii) 3,549,599.45
Sub-total (A) 7,129,270.70
2 Civil Work Cost
2.1 Total Civil Cost (Including VAT and Contingencies) 701,147,466.30
2.2 Other environmental cost included in civil works cost 3,549,599.45
2.3 Civil work cost excluding other environmental cost (B) 697,597,866.85
3 Resettlement Plan Cost
Compensation cost (land, trees, relocation cost for private and
3.1 53,852,395.47
community structures within RoW)
Supporting cost for deed transfer and management cost for
3.2 2,000,000
absentee families
3.3 Income generation and livelihood improvement program 2,480,000
3.4 Contingency (20%) 10,770,479.09
Sub-total (C) 69,102,874.56
4 Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Plan Cost
Disaster preparedness works session visual/ documentary show
4.1 80,000
on D & RM
4.2 Campaign program (Awareness program on CLS IT) 120,000
Sub-total (D) 200,000
Total Project Cost (A+B+C+D) 774,030,012.11
project, Gorkha 122
c. Resettlement Plan Cost
Total Amount
S.N. Budget Unit loss (NRs.) Remarks
1. DIRECT COST
Land Compensation of
1.1 Interviewed HHs Ha. 8.799 23983140.88 204 Interviewed HHs
Land Compensation of
1.2 Absentees’ HHs Ha. 3.453 11157650.44 138 Absentees’ HHs
127 Non-Registered
1.3 Compensation for Non- Ha. 2.516 9089661.47 Plots
Registered Land
1.4 Guthi Land Ha. 0.228 1080229.85 18 plots
2 Private Trees No. 232 160622.5
2.1 Private Fruit Trees No. 25 67334

2.2 Private Cash Crops No. 21 31320
2.3 Private Bamboo No. 475 118750
2.4 CFUGs Trees No. 583 247411.81 3 CFUGs
2.5 GoN Trees No. 142 123778.4
2.6 Institution Trees No. 85 58573
342 HHs(including
absentee HHs, 18 guthi
plots and 127non-
3 Private Crops (Paddy) Ha. 14.995 807982.95 registered plots)
9 residences, 5sheds, 3
4 Private structures No. 18 3717421.6 toilets and 1 pali
Affected by earthquake,
cost calculates only
4.1 Private Residence EQ No. 15 355000 materials transportation.
4.2 Temporary huts/taharas No. 43 686753.84 43 Temporary huts/taharas
Relocation /Transportation
4.3 cost No. 3 45000
14 electric pole and 11
chautara, 1 water tank, 2
public tapstand including
4.4 Public Structure No. 30 2121764.73 2 public schools
Sub Total 53852395.47
2. INDIRECT COST
2.1 Deed Transfer Fees plots 614 614000 DOLIDAR NORMS
Management cost for
2.2 absentees' HHs 138 1386000 DOLIDAR NORMS
Sub Total 2000000
Income Generation and
Livelihood Improvement
3 Program[2] LS 31 2480000 31 APs
4 Contingency (20%) 10770479.09
Subtotal (1+2+3+4)
GRAND TOTAL 69102874.56
project, Gorkha 123
Appendix VI: Public Notice
project, Gorkha 124
project, Gorkha 125
English Translation of notice published
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development
Office of District Development Committee
District project Implementation Unit
Gorkha
Public notice for comments and suggestion on the Initial Environmental Examination
(Date of first publication: 2072/12/18)
The Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project (EEAP) is a project being implemented by

convinent loan and grant assistance from Asian Development Bank (ADB) and technical and
grant technical assistance from Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC),
counterpart funding from Government of Nepal (GoN), for Reconstruction and
Rehabilitation. This notice is published for the implementation of an Initial Environmental
Examination (IEE) report as per the provision of the Rule 7 (2) of the Environment Protection
Rules 1997 (amended 1999 AD) for the following roads.
S.N Proposed Road Affected VDC and Description of Proposal

Municipality
1. Ghympesal- Masel, The proposed road sub-project starts from
Bakot-Palkhu- Aarupokhari, Ghyampsal of Masel VDC and ends at
Swara- Swara, Pandruk, Kharra khola of Saurpani VDC. The total
Saurpani- Saurpani, length of road is 30 km and width is 6.25 m
Barpak Panchkhuwa, with drainage.
Deurali, Takukot
VDC
2. Luitel – Palungtar The proposed road sub-project starts from
Aappipal – Municipality Luitel gaun of palungtar municipality and
Harmi Harmi ,Thalajung, ends at Bhachek of Hansapur VDC. The total
Bhanjyang – Chhoprak, length of road is 39 km and width is 6.25 m
Thalajung – Shreenathkot, with drainage.
Bhachek Road Jaubari and
Hansapur VDC
It is requested to provide comments and suggestions about the impacts on the environment
through the implementation of sub-project, from the relevant VDCs, school, health post,
forest user group, concerned stakeholders, organization and local people within 15 days
from the first date of its publication in the following address. The comments and suggestions
can be sent to Department of Local Infrastructure Development and Agricultural Roads,
Pulchok and Ministry of Federal Affairs & Local Development, Singhadurbar.
Address to send comments and suggestions:
District Development District Technical Office, Earthquake Emergency Assistance

Committee, Gorkha District project Project (EEAP)
Telephone no: 064-420144 Implementation Unit, Central project Implementation
Fax No: 064-420377 Gorkha Unit, Lalitpur
Telephone no: 064420029 Telephone no: 01-5532331
Fax no. 064-420029 Email: eeapdolidar@gmail.com
project, Gorkha 126
Appendix VII: Deed of Enquiry (Muchulka)
project, Gorkha 127
Appendix VIII: Recommendation Letters
project, Gorkha 136
Appendix IX: Meeting Minutes with Local
People
project, Gorkha 142
Appendix X: Socio-economic Data of Sub-project
Area
IEE of Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Sub-project,
Gorkha 157
a: Distribution of Households by Major Occupation
Agriculture & Labour & Business / Cottage GO / NGO

Settlement
Livestock Porter Commerce Industry Employees
Balekhu 40 8 10 2
Dharapani 20 12 9
Chisapani 35 15 8
Chipleti 15 9 10 3
Chilaune 20 12 6 1
Thalajung 29 8 4 2
Tallopam 35 15 9
Chittapokhari 50 24 6
Bhalumare 35 15 20 8
Thumki Gaun 30 9 12 1
Thaneswor 30 6 15
Harmi Bhanjyang 38 13 7 2
Aappipal 45 20 12 1
Baddanda 45 15 10 1
Total 557 191 183 2 25
Percentage 75.89 26.02 24.93 0.27 3.41
b: Migration Pattern in Project Area
Migration for more than 6 months

Settlement
Purpose HHs No. Destination
Bhachek Bazar Education & employment 15 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar
Balekhu Wage & Labour 2 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar

Dharapani Wage & Labour 2 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar
Chisapani Wage & Labour 1 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar
Chipleti Wage & Labour 5 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar

Chilaune Wage & Labour 7 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar
Thalajung Wage & Labour 5 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar
Tallopam Wage & Labour 5 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar
Chittapokhari Wage & Labour 1 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar

Bhalumare Wage & Labour 3 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar
Thumki Gaun Wage & Labour 2 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar
Thaneswor Wage & Labour 4 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar
Harmi Bhanjyang Wage & Labour 5 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar

Aappipal Wage & Labour 3 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar
Baddanda Wage & Labour 20 Gorkha bazaar, Kathmandu, besisahar

Total 80
c: Major Existing Agricultural Production (Cereals, Cash Crops, Livestock)
Cereals Cash crops Livestock and Fisheries
Vegetables
Settlement
Beans/Dal
Oil Seeds
Aalainchi
Poultry
Phapar
Potato
Wheat
Fruits
Cattle
Maize
Millet
Goat
Rice
Pig
Bhachek Bazar 1 3 2 4 5 1 4 5 3 6 2 1 2 4 3
Balekhu 1 3 2 4 5 1 2 3 5 4 6 1 2 3
Dharapani 1 3 2 5 4 1 4 5 3 6 2 1 2 3
Chisapani 3 2 1 4 5 1 4 6 2 5 3 1 2 3
Chipleti 2 3 1 5 4 1 4 1 2 5 4 1 2 3
Chilaune 1 3 2 4 5 1 5 1 2 6 3 1 2 4 3
Thalajung 1 2 3 5 4 1 4 2 1 6 2 1 2 3
Tallopam 1 2 3 4 5 1 4 1 2 5 3 1 2 3
Chittapokhari 2 3 1 5 4 1 3 1 2 5 0 1 2 3
Bhalumare 1 3 2 4 5 1 5 3 6 4 2 1 3 2
Thumki Gaun 2 3 1 5 4 1 5 3 6 4 2 1 3 4 2
Thaneswor 1 3 2 4 5 1 4 2 6 3 5 1 3 2
Harmi Bhanjyang 1 3 2 4 5 1 3 6 5 4 2 1 3 2
Aappipal 2 3 1 5 4 1 3 4 6 5 2 1 3 4 2
Baddanda 2 3 1 4 5 1 6 2 5 4 3 1 3 4 2
d: Summary of Public Services and Infrastructure according to Settlement
I. Education
Educational institutions
Settlement Campus High School Primary School
Total No. Student Total No. Student Total No. Student
Bhachek Bazar 0 10 25 1 50
Balekhu 0 5 0 0 0 0
Dharapani 1 8 15 0 21
Chisapani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chipleti 1 5 1 10 1 15
Chilaune 0 4 0 22 0 10
Thalajung 0 20 0 1 0 0
Tallopam 0 50 0 30 0 20
Chittapokhari 0 0 1 30 0 0
Bhalumare 0 9 0 20 0 30
Thumki Gaun 1 0 1 13 0 0
Thaneswor 0 0 0 15 1 20
Harmi Bhanjyang 1 7 0 16 0 0
Aappipal 0 7 1 20 0 21
Baddanda 0 5 0 19 0 12
Total 4 130 4 236 3 199
II. Other structures
Business and Water
Community Use
Toilet commerce supply
Surface Irrigation (ha)

Restaurant\ tea shop
Medical, Stationary,
Com. Organization
Suspension Bridge
Spring/Dug Wells
Hotels & Lodges
Grocery Shops
Mobile / CDMA
Settlement
Solar System
National Grid
Gravity Flow
Play Ground
Com. Center
hatiya/Bazar
cooperative
Health Post
Veterinary
T P
Ghat
(no)
Bhachek Bazar 125 1 1 125 125 8 9 1 5 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
Balekhu 5 50 55 4 55 3 1 1 7 1 2
Dharapani 3 29 30 30 1 4 2 12 1 0 1 1 1
Chisapani 5 40 1 45 45 2 8 3 5 1 2 1 1 1
Chipleti 28 1 28 8 28 3 2 2 5 7 3 1 1
Chilaune 2 30 32 32 2 1 22 1 1 2
Thalajung 7 40 47 47 2 5 30 2 1 2 1 2
Tallopam 2 40 1 42 42 1 5 2 3 5 1 1 4
Chittapokhari 60 1 60 60 1 6 1 7 2 1 1
Bhalumare 50 1 50 5 50 1 9 4 9 1 4 1 4 1
Thumki Gaun 38 40 40 2 4 3 3 3 1 1 2 2
Thaneswor 35 1 35 35 2 0 1 2 8 1 2 1 2 2
Harmi
40 1 40 40 0 2 4 3 2 1 1 1
Bhanjyang
Aappipal 50 50 9 50 12 3 4 2 1 5
Baddanda 55 55 55 13 2 1 3 5 2 1 1 3 1 5
Grand total 24 710 5 4 734 26 734 28 73 22 22 131 7 28 3 19 7 5 22 5 16
e: Land holding Pattern (No. of Households)
Settlement Landless <10 ropani 10 to 20 ropani >20 ropani

Balekhu 16 35 9
Dharapani 10 15 5
Chisapani 25 10 10
Chipleti 10 10 8
Chilaune 10 20 2
Thalajung 25 15 7
Tallopam 20 20 2
Chittapokhari 10 40 10
Bhalumare 10 30 10
Thumki Gaun 20 15 5
Thaneswor 10 15 10
Harmi Bhanjyang 20 13 7
Aappipal 20 20 10
Baddanda 20 20 15
Total 1 245 378 115
Percentage HH 0.14 33.38 51.50 15.67
Appendix Xf: Potential Area for Development
Settlement Potentiality for Development

Bhachek Bazar Potato, fruits
Balekhu Potato, fruits, aalainchi
Dharapani Potato, fruits, aalainchi
Chisapani Potato, fruits, aalainchi
Chipleti Potato, fruits, aalainchi
Chilaune Potato, fruits, aalainchi, beans
Thalajung Potato, aalainchi
Tallopam Potato, fruits, aalainchi
Chittapokhari Fruits, aalainchi
Bhalumare Potato, fruits, aalainchi
Thumki Gaun Fruits, aalainchi
Thaneswor Potato, fruits, aalainchi
Harmi Bhanjyang Aalainchi, phapar
Aappipal Potato, fruits, aalainchi
Baddanda Potato,aalainchi
project, Gorkha 163
Appendix Xg: Scope of Proposed Linkage
Directly benefited
Settlement Description of potential development
Sector
Bhachek Bazar
Balekhu
Dharapani
Chisapani  Cheap and quick transportation facility,
Chipleti employment in construction activities,
Chilaune  Easy access to varieties of seeds, tools
Agriculture, and market linkage to agricultural and non-
Thalajung
Education, agricultural production,
Tallopam Employment  Build new infrastructure,
Chittapokhari generation,  Market extension,
Bhalumare Transportation,  Quick transport of books and stationary,
Thumki Gaun Health & Tourism  Timely treatment and availability of
Thaneswor medical facilities,
Harmi  Increase in land value,
Bhanjyang  Tourism promotion.
Aappipal
Baddanda
Appendix XI: Name of Organization Contacted

SN Name of Organization Address
1 Then Distinct Development Committee, Gorkha Gorkha
2 District Technical Office, Gorkha Gorkha
3 Distinct Forest Office, Gorkha Gorkha
4 District Land Revenue Office, Gorkha Gorkha
5 District Agriculture Development Office, Gorkha Gorkha
Then concerned Office of Village Development
6 Gorkha
Committee
9 Amdanda CFUG Gorkha
10 Sisneri CFUG Gorkha
11 Adheri CFUG Gorkha
12 Tarkedanda CFUG Gorkha
project, Gorkha 164
Appendix XII: List of Persons Contacted
S.N. Name Designation Address
Sahadev Bahadur
1 D.T.O Gorkha
Bhandari
2 Krishna Prasad Dhakal Vice President Adheri CF Gorkha
Member of harmi Dalit
3 Bal bahadur magrati Harmi, Gorkha
Samaj
4 Ishwor Basnet Thalajung, Gorkha
Member of Choprak
5 Ram Chandra Pokhrel Choprak Gorkha
Ward
6 Depend Prasad Shah Secretary Harmi, Gorkha
7 Chuda Bahadur Luitel Then VDC secretary Then Hansapur, VDC Gorkha
8 Jit Bahadur Rana District hospital Gorkha
Irrigation Development
9 Anju Kumari Aale Gorkha
Division
10 Sabin Shrestha District forest office Gorkha
Bhawani Multiple Campus,
11 Arjun Thapa Campus chief
Gorkha
project, Gorkha 165
Appendix XIII: Trees to be Cut Down
project, Gorkha 166
a. Tree loss from Community Forest
Name of the From To No. of Compensatory Rate Total Cost

SN Species Scientific Name
Forest Ch Ch Trees Plantation (1:25) (NRs) (NRs)
00+230 01+000 Saal Shorea robusta 18 450 71,883.00

1 Amdanda CFUG
Sub-total 18 450 71,883.00
Chilaune Schima wallichi 12 300 47,922.00

Andheripakha 12+550 13+180
2 CFUG Katus Castanopsis indica 7 175 27,954.50
Sub-total 19 475 75,876.50
Salla Cupressus torulosa 1 25 3,993.50
kaphal Mirica esculanta 78 1,950 311,493.00
Chilaune Schima wallichi 155 3,875 159.74 618,992.50
Paiyu Prunus cerasoids 10 250 39,935.00
Tarkedanda 16+500 17+660 Katus Castanopsis indica 275 6,875 1,098,212.50

3
CFUG Mauwa Engelhardia spicata 5 125 19,967.50
Lakure Fraxinus floribunda 1 25 3,993.50
Tadi Phoenix dactylifera 5 125 19,967.50
Others 16 400 6,3896.00
Sub-total 546 13,650 2,180,451.00

Total 583 14,575 2,328,210.50
b. Trees from Private Land
No. Compensatory
From To Rate Total Cost
S.N Name of Owner Then Address Species Scientific Name of Plantation
Chainage Chainage (NRs) (NRs)
Trees (1:1)
Bakaino Melia composite 3 3 66.25 198.75
Gayo Innula cappa 1 1 66.25 66.25

Palungtar
Rit Kumar
1 Municipality-8, 0+000 0+065
Shrestha, Guava Psidium guajava 3 3 66.25 198.75
Luitel, Gorkha
Mango Mangifera indica 1 1 66.25 66.25
Saj Termanalia alata 2 2 66.25 132.50

Palungtar
Pahalman Dhoj
2 municipality-8, 0+065 0+095 Banana Musa acuminata 14 14 66.25 927.50
Malla,
Gorkha
palungtar
Gajendra Pd
3 unicipality-8 0+095 0+130 Saal Shorea robusta 1 1 66.25 66.25
Shrestha,
Gorkha
Palungtar
4 Bimala Shrestha, 0+130 0+135 Saal Shorea robusta 1 1 66.25 66.25
Municipality-8
Amar Jyoti Janta
Higher Palungtar-8
5 0+095 0+135 Pineapple Ananas comosus 8 8 66.25 530.00
Secondary ,Gorkha,
School,
Durganarayan palungtar-8 Luitel, Mucuna
6 00+150 00+175 Buldhyangro 1 1 66.25 66.25
Shrestha, Gorkha macrocarpa
No. Compensatory
Trees (1:1)
00+175 00+180 Chilaune Schima wallichi 1 1 66.25 66.25
00+210 00+230 Saal Shorea robusta 2 2 66.25 132.50
00+350 00+350 Mango Mangifera indica 1 1 66.25 66.25
Amar Jyoti Janta
Higher Palungtar-8
7 00+360 00+380 Saal Shorea robusta 4 4 66.25 265.00
Secondary ,Gorkha
School, 00+380 00+400 Katus Castanopsis indica 1 1 66.25 66.25
Palungtar
Dharmanarayan
8 Municipality-8, 00+890 00+920 Saal Shorea robusta 4 4 66.25 265.00
Shrestha
Archale, Gorkha
Palungtar
Buddhilal
Shrestha
Archale, Gorkha
No. Compensatory
Trees (1:1)
Palungtar
Mangal Kumar
Shrestha
Archale, Gorkha
Palungtar 01+490 01+510 Gidari Premna integrifolia 1 1 66.25 66.25
Chijkumar
11 Municipality-8,
Shrestha 01+490 01+510 Gidari Premna integrifolia 1 1 66.25 66.25
Archale, Gorkha
Palungtar
Ganesh Jung Municipality-8,
12 01+640 01+650 Gidari 1 1 66.25 66.25
Shah Thakurigaun,
Premna integrifolia
Gorkha
01+640 01+650 Khasreto Ficus hispida 1 1 66.25 66.25
Palungtar Shyalphushr
Municipality-8, 01+650 01+690 Grewia optiva 1 1 66.25 66.25
13 Lekh Bdr Shaha o
Thakurigaun,
Gorkha 01+650 01+690 Shaj 4 4 66.25 265.00
Palungtar 01+930 01+930 Chilaune Schima wallichi 6 6 66.25 397.50
Municipality-8, 01+970 02+785 Katus Castanopsis indica 1 1 66.25 66.25
14 Tul Bdr Shaha
Thakurigaun,
Gorkha 01+970 02+785 Chilaune Schima wallichi 1 1 66.25 66.25
Palungtar 01+970 02+785 Bakaino Melia composite 1 1 66.25 66.25

15 Budhe Bk Municipality-8, 02+080 02+180 Chilaune Schima wallichi 2 2 66.25 132.50
Baddada, Gorkha 02+080 02+180 Katus Castanopsis indica 11 11 66.25 728.75
Mucuna
02+080 02+180 Buldhyangro 1 1 66.25 66.25
macrocarpa
Palungtar
16 Bhim Bdr BK Municipality-8,
Baddada, Gorkha 02+290 Mucuna
02+340 Buldhyangro 1 1 66.25 66.25
macrocarpa
No. Compensatory
Trees (1:1)
02+290 02+340 Banana Musa paradisica 1 1 66.25 66.25
02+380 02+390 Tanki Bauhinia purpurea 1 1 66.25 66.25
Palungtar
02+380 02+390 others 1 1 66.25 66.25
17 Purna Bdr Sarki Municipality-8,
Baddada, Gorkha 02+470 02+540 Tanki Bauhinia purpurea 1 1 66.25 66.25
02+470 02+540 Bakaino Melia composite 1 1 66.25 66.25
Mucuna
02+470 02+540 Baldhyangro 13 13 66.25 861.25
macrocarpa
Palungtar
18 Tulsi Shrestha Municipality-8, 02+470 02+540 Khirro Sapium insigne 1 1 66.25 66.25
Baddada, Gorkha
02+500 02+540 Guava Psidium guajava 3 3 66.25 198.75
Palungtar 02+500 02+540 Papaya Carica papaya 3 3 66.25 198.75
Baburam
19 Municipality-8,
Shrestha
Baddada, Gorkha 02+500 02+540 Banana Musa paradisica 1 1 66.25 66.25
02+600 02+600 Dabdabe Garuga pinnata 1 1 66.25 66.25
02+600 02+720 Dabdabe Garuga pinnata 2 2 66.25 132.50
02+600 02+720 Tanki Bauhinia purpurea 1 1 66.25 66.25
Palungtar 02+600 02+720 Harro Terminalia chebula 50 50 66.25 3,312.50
Mukti Narayan
20 Municipality-8, 02+600 02+720 Barro Terminalia bellirica 3 3 66.25 198.75
Shrestha
Baddada, Gorkha 02+720 02+740 Dabdabe Garuga pinnata 2 2 66.25 132.50
02+720 02+740 Tuni 1 1 66.25 66.25
02+650 02+700 Pineapple Ananas comosus 3 3 66.25 198.75
Palungtar
21 Min Bdr Basel Municipality-11, 02+650 02+700 Guava Psidium guajava 14 14 66.25 927.50
Gorkha
No. Compensatory
Trees (1:1)
Palungtar 02+650 02+700 Mango Mangifera indica 2 2 66.25 132.50
Municipality-13, Artocarpus
22 Teksing Thakuri
Darkhepani, 02+720 02+740 Jack fruit interga/heterophyll 2 2 66.25 132.50
Gorkha us
Palungtar 02+720 02+740 Banana Musa paradisica 1 1 66.25 66.25
Municipality-13,
23 Naresh Thakuri
Bijulidanda, 05+300 05+350 Banana Musa paradisica 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Palungtar
Ramchandra Municipality-13,
24 07+340 07+510 Chilaune Schima wallichi 1 1 66.25 66.25
Thakuri Bijulidanda,
Gorkha
Palungtar
Shambhulal
25 Municipality-13, 07+340 07+510 Katus Castanopsis indica 4 4 66.25 265.00
Shrestha
Gorkha
Palungtar
26 Lila Shrestha Municipality-13, 08+150 08+180 Chilaune Schima wallichi 2 2 66.25 132.50
Gorkha
Palungtar
27 Ward Office Municipality-13, 08+150 08+180 Tanki Bauhinia purpurea 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Bakhat Bdr
28 Harmi-3, Gorkha 09+330 09+335 Kutmero Litsea polyantha 2 2 66.25 132.50
Pariyar
Janata Higher 10+280 10+300 Painyun Prunus cerasoides 3 3 66.25 198.75
Secondary
School,
29 Harmi-3, Gorkha
Palungtar 10+280 10+300 Painyun Prunus cerasoides 1 1 66.25 66.25
Municipality-13,
Gorkha
No. Compensatory
Trees (1:1)
30 Jip Bdr Thapa Harmi-3, Gorkha 10+320 10+400 Chilaune Schima wallichi 6 6 66.25 397.50
31 Om Bdr Thapa Harmi-3, Gorkha
10+650 10+660 Bhogate Rhus javanica 2 2 66.25 132.50
Bhim Kumari
32 Harmi-3, Gorkha 12+280 12+300 Chilaune Schima wallichi 2 2 66.25 132.50
Sapkota
Prem Bdr
33 Harmi-3, Gorkha 12+340 12+380 Chilaune Schima wallichi 10 10 66.25 662.50
Sapkota
Krishna Pd 12+440 12+580 Chilaune Schima wallichi 2 2 66.25 132.50
34 Harmi-3, Gorkha
Sapkota (Bharat) 12+440 12+580 Katus Castanopsis indica 1 1 66.25 66.25
Bishnu maya 13+260 13+280 Guava Psidium guajava 1 1 66.25 66.25
35 Harmi-3, Gorkha
Sapkota 13+890 13+900 Banana Musa paradisica 1 1 66.25 66.25
Yubanath
36 Harmi-3, Gorkha 13+300 13+320 Dabdabe Garuga pinnata 2 2 66.25 132.50
Shrestha
Damber Kumari
37 Harmi-3, Gorkha 13+300 13+320 Others 1 1 66.25 66.25
Dhakal
13+560 13+570 Tadi Phoenix dactylifera 1 1 66.25 66.25
38 Hemraj Dhakal Harmi-3, Gorkha
13+560 13+570 Kapro Others 2 2 66.25 132.50
13+690 13+710 Khanyu Ficus semicordata 1 1 66.25 66.25
39 Dibash Dhakal Harmi-9, Gorkha
14+070 14+080 Kapro Others 2 2 66.25 132.50
40 Hari Dhakal Harmi-9, Gorkha 14+140 14+160 Asare Phul Others 2 2 66.25 132.50
Chandrakanta 14+140 14+160 Bohori Others 1 1 66.25 66.25
41 Harmi-9, Gorkha
Dhakal 14+400 14+410 Dabdabe Garuga pinnata 2 2 66.25 132.50
42 Mira Nepali Harmi-9, Gorkha 14+400 14+410 Kapro Others 1 1 66.25 66.25
43 Kajiram Dankuti Harmi-9, Gorkha 14+535 14+540 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 1 1 66.25 66.25
44 Shanta Giri Chhoprak-1 14+770 14+780 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 3 3 66.25 198.75
No. Compensatory
Trees (1:1)
Bhoj Bdr Chhoprak-1,
45 14+770 14+780 Khanyu Ficus semicordata 3 3 66.25 198.75
Ranamagar Gorkha
Chandra Bdr Chhoprak-1,
Gurung Gorkha
Chhoprak-1, 15+770 15+780 Chuletro Brassiopsis hainla 1 1 66.25 66.25
47 Indra Bdr Gurung
Gorkha 18+500 18+560 Chilaune Schima wallichi 2 2 66.25 132.50
Chhoprak-1,
48 Ishwori Gurung 18+500 18+560 Chilaune Schima wallichi 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Nandamaya Chhoprak-1,
Gurung Gorkha
Maitakauri Chhoprak-1, 19+190 19+200 Chilaune Schima wallichi 1 1 66.25 66.25
50
Gurung Gorkha 19+260 19+270 Lankuri 1 1 66.25 66.25
Naina Bdr Chhoprak-1,
51 19+300 19+320 Dudhilo Ficus nemoralis 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gurung Gorkha
Buddhibal Chhoprak-1,
Gurung Gorkha
Chhoprak-1,
53 Bel Bdr Gurung 20+320 20+340 Lakuri Fraxinus floribunda 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Chhoprak-1,
54 Dilmaya Gurung 20+360 20+370 Mulato Brachiaria Mulato 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Thakur Pd Chhoprak-1,
55 20+380 20+400 Tadi Phoenix dactylifera 2 2 66.25 132.50
Gurung Gorkha
Khadgadevi
56 Chhoprak-1 20+400 20+420 Lakure Fraxinus floribunda 1 1 66.25 66.25
Tample,
Mukhya
57 Chhoprak-1 20+600 20+610 Lakuri Fraxinus floribunda 1 1 66.25 66.25
Chautara
No. Compensatory
Trees (1:1)
Thalajung-1,
58 Laxmi Gurung 20+480 20+500 Lakuri Fraxinus floribunda 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Rana Bdr Thalajung-1,
59 20+560 20+580 Nebaro Ficus rosenbergii 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gurung Gorkha
Chitra Bdr Thalajung-1, 20+720 20+740 Chilaune Schima wallichi 1 1 66.25 66.25
60
Gurung Gorkha 20+720 20+740 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 1 1 66.25 66.25
Thalajung-1,
61 Uddhav Gurung 21+120 21+125 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 6 6 66.25 397.50
Gorkha
Thalajung-1, 21+300 21+310 Khanyu Ficus semicordata 30 30 66.25 1,987.50
62 Aash Bdr Gurung
Gorkha 21+340 21+350 Dudhilo Ficus nemoralis 1 1 66.25 66.25
Thalajung-1,
63 Yem Bdr Gurung 21+340 21+350 Khanyu Ficus semicordata 5 5 66.25 331.25
Gorkha
21+350 21+400 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 2 2 66.25 132.50

Thalajung-1,
64 Ram Bdr Gurung
Gorkha 21+420 21+540 Mulato Brachiaria Mulato 1 1 66.25 66.25

Thalajung-2, 21+710 21+840 Mulato Brachiaria Mulato 1 1 66.25 66.25
65 Dip Bdr Gurung
Gorkha 22+800 22+820 Mulato Brachiaria Mulato 1 1 66.25 66.25
22+800 22+820 Plum Prunus domestica 2 2 66.25 132.50
21+710 21+840 Others 1 1 66.25 66.25
No. Compensatory
Trees (1:1)
22+800 22+820 Naspati Pyrus pyrifolia 1 1 66.25 66.25
Thalajung-7,
66 Nara Bdr Gurung 23+150 23+200 Dudhilo Ficus nemoralis 2 2 66.25 132.50
Gorkha
Kamansing Thalajung-7,
Gurung Gorkha
Thalajung-7,
68 Jog Bdr Gurung 23+200 23+300 Kafal Myrica esculenta 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Chak Bdr Thalajung-7,
69 23+200 23+300 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gurung Gorkha
Thalajung-7, 23+200 23+300 Chilaune Schima wallichi 1 1 66.25 66.25
70 Suk Bdr Gurung
Gorkha 23+420 23+440 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 2 2 66.25 132.50
Yukta Man Thalajung-7,
Gurung Gorkha
Thalajung-7,
72 Sanu Gurung 23+560 23+570 Chilaune Schima wallichi 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Thalajung-9, 23+680 23+730 Mulato Brachiaria Mulato 4 4 66.25 265.00
73 Padam Gurung
Gorkha 23+680 23+730 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 2 2 66.25 132.50
Thalajung-9,
74 Dil Bdr Gurung 24+295 25+295 Mulato Brachiaria Mulato 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Chitra Bdr Thalajung-9,
75 24+850 24+890 Mulato Brachiaria Mulato 9 9 66.25 596.25
Gurung Gorkha
76 Dil Bdr Gurung Thalajung-9, 25+800 25+840 Dudhilo Ficus nemoralis 4 4 66.25 265.00
Kamal Bdr Thalajung-9, 25+800 25+840 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 1 1 66.25 66.25
77
Gurung Gorkha 25+800 25+840 Chilaune Schima wallichi 1 1 66.25 66.25
No. Compensatory
Trees (1:1)
Gana Bdr Thalajung-9, 25+860 25+960 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 1 1 66.25 66.25
78
Purna Bdr Thalajung-9,

Gurung Gorkha
Thalajung-9,
80 Birman Gurung 26+140 26+150 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Thalajung-9,
81 Bal Bdr BK 26+330 02+400 Chilaune Schima wallichi 4 4 66.25 265.00
Gorkha
Thalajung-9,
82 Bhoj Bdr Gurung 26+330 02+400 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Ganesh Bdr Thalajung-9, 26+520 26+530 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 1 1 66.25 66.25
83
Thalajung-9,
84 Bhoj Bdr Gurung 27+030 27+100 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gorkha
Ganesh Bdr Thalajung-9,
Gurung Gorkha
Rudra Bdr Thalajung-9,
86 27+190 27+210 other 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gurung Gorkha
27+190 27+210 Painyu Prunus cerasoides 1 1 66.25 66.25
87 Tek Man Gurung Jaubari-5, Gorkha 27+190 27+210 other 10 10 66.25 662.50
27+240 27+250 Dudhilo Ficus nemoralis 1 1 66.25 66.25
Ganesh Bdr
88 Jaubari-5, Gorkha 27+800 27+940 Siplikane 1 1 66.25 66.25
Gurung
No. Compensatory
Trees (1:1)
27+800 27+940 Dudhilo Ficus nemoralis 5 5 66.25 331.25
27+970 28+100 Katus Castanopsis indica 5 5 66.25 331.25
Melastoma
28+100 28+280 Angeri 2 2 66.25 132.50
89 Masino Gurung Jaubari-5, Gorkha melabatricum
Rhododendron
28+100 28+280 Guransh 8 8 66.25 530.00
arboretum
28+330 28+340 Naspati Pyrus pyrifolia 1 1 66.25 66.25
Janajyoti Higher
Secondary
90 Jaubari-5, Gorkha 28+330 28+430 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 13 13 66.25 861.25
School, Jaubari-
5, Chipleti
Total 519 519 34,383.75
(* Remarks: the address mentioned here has been restructured and detail of restructuring is present in Table 1 and settlement wise detail is in Table 8 of this
IEE report)
c. Trees from National Forest
SN Forest, then Species Scientific Name
Ch Ch Trees Plantation (1:1) (NRs) (NRs)
address
Pipal Ficus religiosa 1 25 3,993.50
1
N.F, Pa.Na.Pa-13 10+630 10+870
Chanp Magnolia campbelli 1 25 3,993.50
Sub-total 2 50 7,987.00
N.F., Chhoprak-1 18+840 18+870 Kafal Mirica esculanta 2 50 7,987.00

2
Chilaune Schima wallichii 2 50 7,987.00
19+280 19+290 Pipal Ficus religiosa 1 25 3,993.50
Sub-total 5 125 19,967.50
N.F., Chhoprak-1,
3 20+180 20+340 Chilaune Schima wallichii 17 425 67,889.50
Tallo pam
Sub-total 17 425 67,889.50
Uttis Alnus nepalensis 1 25 159.74 3,993.50
4 N.F., Thalajung-1 20+840 20+860
21+860 21+900 Chilaune Schima wallichii 6 150 23,961.00
21+910 21+920 Katus Castanopsis indica 2 50 7,987.00
22+300 22+310
Others 1 25 3,993.50
Sub-total 10 250 39,935.00
5 N.F., Thalajung-7 24+430 24+440 Chilaune Schima wallichii 1 25 3,993.50
Kafal Mirica esculanta 1 25 3,993.50
Sub-total 2 50 7,987.00
6 N.F., Thalajung-9 25+100 25+370 Uttis Alnus nepalensis 5 125 19,967.50
26+960 26+980 Others 1 100 15,974.00
Sub-total 9 225 35,941.50
SN Forest, then Species Scientific Name
Ch Ch Trees Plantation (1:1) (NRs) (NRs)
address
Melastoma
Angeri 1 25 3,993.50
melabathricum
7 N.F., Jaubari-5 28+700 29+280 Chilaune Schima wallichii 56 1,400 223,636.00
Rhododendron
29+320 29+440 Gurans 21 525 83,863.50
ferrugineum
29+580 29+820
Kafal Mirica esculanta 5 125 19,967.50
Katus Castanopsis indica 9 225 35,941.50
Mauwa Madhuca longifolia 2 50 7,987.00
Uttis Alnus nepalensis 2 50 7,987.00
Others 1 25 3,993.50
Sub-total 97 2,425 387,369.50
Total
142 3,550 567,077
(* Remarks: the address mentioned here has been restructured and detail of restructuring is present in Table 1 and settlement wise detail is in Table 8 of this
IEE report)
d. Calculation of Plantation Cost in Private land
Amount
Item no. Description Unit Total quantity Rate (NRs.) Remarks
(NRs.)
Seedling cost No 1760 30 52,800.00
20 Plantation per ha
20(1) Site selection and survey Persondays 3 550 1,650.00

20.5(a)i Pitting 45X30X30 cm pit Persondays 32 550 17,600.00 50% slope
20.6(a) Seedling transportation Persondays 6 550 3,300.00 1 km distance

20.6(b) Seedling transportation (within) Persondays 3 550 1,650.00
20.7(a) Plantation Persondays 20 550 11,000.00 Up to 50% slope
32.1(b) Weeding Persondays 18 550 9,900.00
32.3 Replacement plantation (10%) Persondays 9 550 4,950.00
33.1(b) Prunning Persondays 25 550 13,750.00 Up to 50% slope
Total 116,600.00
Per plant cost 66.25
e. Calculation of Planta tion Cost in CF/NF
Item Total Rate Amount
Description Unit Remarks
No. quantity (NRs.) (NRs.)
Seedling cost No 1760 20 35,200.00
20 Plantation per ha
20(1) Site selection and survey Person days 3 550 1,650.00
25% shrubs and
20.2(b) Site clearance Person days 10 550 5,500.00
grasses
20.3 Fixing of pit distance (1600 pits) Person days 3 550 1,650.00
20.5(a)i Pitting of 45X30X30 cm pit Person days 32 550 17,600.00 50% slope
20.6(a)iiiSeedling transportation Person days 6 550 3,300.00 1 km distance
20.6(b)iiiSeedling transportation (within) Person days 3 550 1,650.00
20.7(a) Plantation Person days 20 550 11,000.00 Up to 50% slope
32.1(b) Weeding Person days 18 550 9,900.00
32.3 Replacement plantation (10%) Person days 9 550 4,950.00
33.1(b) Pruning Person days 25 550 13,750.00 Up to 50% slope
Sub-total 106,150.00
35 Fencing per 200 running meter
Preparation of 100 poles of 30-40cm girth and 1.8m
35.2(a)ii Person days 8 550 4,400.00
height
35.4 Five line barbed wire fencing (100 running meter)
35.4(a) Barbed wire (14 gauge) Kg 143 125 71,500.00
Wooden pole (10cmx10cmx1.8m) No 88 No cost
Unail Kg 4.2 125 2,100.00
35.3(b) Pitting for poles Person days 14 550 30,800.00
35.4(c) Stretching and tightening of barbed wire Person days 24 550 52,800.00
Sub-total 161,600.00
Total 267,750.00
Contingency (5%) 13,387.50
Grand Total 281,137.50
1600+10% plants with
Per plant cost 159.74
2.5m x 2.5m spacing
f. Compensatory Plantation Agreement
Ifltk"lt{ a[Iff/f]k0f(Compensatory Plantation)

k[i7e"dL
e"sDk cfktsfnLg ;xfotf cfof]hgf PlzofnL ljsf; a}+ssf] ;x'lnotk"0f{ C0f ;xof]u,
(EEAP)
:jL; ljsf; ;xof]u lgof]usf] k|fljlws ;xof]u tyf g]kfn ;/sf/, ;xefuL lhNnfx? / nfeu|fxL
;d]tsf] nufgLdf z'? ePsf] xf] o; cfof]hgfsf] p2]Zo @)&@ a}zfv !@ ut]sf] e"sDk kl5 e"sDkLo
If]qdf k"g;+/rgf / k"glg{df{0f sfo{df ;xof]u ug{' xf] . o; cfof]hgfn] ljBfno, ;8s, ;/sf/L ejg
k"glg{df0f ul/ ;Defljt k|sf]kaf6 ;dfg's"ng ug{' /x]sf] 5 .
of] sfo{s|d k"g;+/rgf / k"glg{df{0f sfo{k2tLdf cfwfl/t /xg] 5 . o;n] ;8s If]qsf e"sDk k|efljt
hgtfnfO{ ;xhtf k|bfg ug]{5 . uf]/vf lhNnfdf cjl:yt k|:tfljt ;8s pk–cfof]hgf e"sDk
cfktsfnLg ;xfotf cfof]hgf (EEAP) cGtu{t ;+rfng ug{ nfuLPsf] Ps pkcfof]hgf xf] .
n''O6]n–cFfkkLkn–xdL{e~Hofª–yfnfh'ª–eRr5]s ;8s pk–cfof]hgf uf]/vf lhNnfsf] kfn'ª6f/

gu/kflnsfsf] n'O6]n ufFp b]lv clh/sf]6 ufFpkflnsf -tTsflng x+;k'/ uf=lj=;_sf] eR5]sdf 6+'luG5 .
of] ;8ssf] rf}8fO{ ^=@% dL= / hDdf nDafO{ #)=%&% ls=dL= kb{5 .
;fGb{lestf
g]kfn ;/sf/sf] ;/sf/L ?vx? x6fpg] ;DaGwL dfkb08 @)&! cg';f/ n''O6]n–cFfkkLkn–
xdL{e~Hofª–yfnfh'ª–eRr5]s ;8s pk–cfof]hgfsf] lgdf{0f s|ddf sfl6g] ?vx?sf] Ifltk"lt{
;DaGwdf hlt ?v sfl6G5g To;sf] !M@% cg'kftdf Ifltk"lt{ a[Iff/f]k0f / % aif{ ;Dd ;+/If0f ug'{
kg]{ x'G5 .
jgdf sfl6g] ?vx?sf] ;+Vof / Ifltk"lt{ jfkt a[Iff/f]k0f ug'{ kg]{ ?v ;+Vof / cg'dflgt nfut
pk/f]Qm cg';f/ n''O6]n–cFfkkLkn–xdL{e~Hofª–yfnfh'ª–eRr5]s ;8s pk–cfof]hgf ;fd'bflos
tyf /fli6«o jg eP/ hfg] / sfl6g] ?vx?sf] ;+Vof, Ifltk"lt{ jfkt a[Iff/f]k0f ug'{ kg]{ ?v ;+Vof /
cg'dflgt nfut ;d]t 6]a'n !df lbO{Psf] 5 .
6]a'n ! /fli6«o tyf ;fd'bflos jgdf sfl6g] ?vx?sf] ;+Vof, Ifltk"lt{ jfkt a[Iff/f]k0f ug'{ kg]{
?v ;+Vof / cg'dflgt nfut
Ifltk"lt{ la?jf, a[Iff/f]k0f uf]8d]n,
sfl6Psf
a[Iff/f]k0f / 3]/jf/ nfut k'g/f]k0f nfut hDdf nfut
l;g+ jgsf] gfd ?v -g]=?=_
?v ;+Vof klxnf] ls:tf bf]>f] ls:tf
;+Vof
-!M@%_ -g]=?=_ -g]=?=_
! cfd 8fF8f ;f= j= !* $%) ^$,@)^ &,^&& &!,**#
@ cw]/L ;f= j= !( $&% ^&,&&# *,!)#=%) &%,*&^=%)
# Tffs]{ 8fF8f ;f= j= %$^ !#,^%) !,($&,%*@ @#@,*^( @,!*),$%!
$ /fli6«o jg !$@ #,%%) %)^,%!$ ^),%^# %^&,)&&
hDdf &@% !*,!@% @,%*^,)&% #)(,@!@=% @,*(%,@*&=%)
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lhNnf ;dGjo ;ldlt÷lhNNff k|fljlws sfof{no
/
lhNnf jg sfof{no
/
;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"xsf] aLrdf
Ifltk"lt{ a[Iff/f]k0f -Compensatory Plantation_sfof{Gjog ug{ePsf] ;+Demf}tf

-Agreement_kq
s_ sfof{Gjog ug]{ ;+:yfsf] lhDd]jf/L tyf bfloTj

lhNnf ;dGjo ;ldlt÷lhNNff k|fljlws sfof{no, uf]/vf
!= Ifltk"lt{ a[Iff/f]k0f sfo{ ug{sf] nfuL Joj:yfkg ug]{ h:t}, lj?jf pTkfbg÷9'jfgL ug]{,
a[Iff/f]k0f ug]{ sfo{ cflb . a[Iff/f]k0f tyf 3]/jf/ -fencing_ ug{ nfut cg'dfg cg';f/sf]
/sd -klxnf] ls:tf_ ;DalGwt ;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"x -;f=j=p=;=_ nfO{ lhNnf jg
sfof{no dfkm{t pknAw u/fpg] .
@= a[Iff/f]k0f ul/Psf] If]qsf] ;'kl/j]If0f tyf cg'udgdf ;j} ;/f]sf/jfnfnfO{ ;xefuL u/fpg]
.
#= a[Iff/f]k0f ul/;s] kl5 lj?jf afFr]sf] cfwf/df jg Joj:yfkg -uf]8d]n, xfFuf s6gL /
k'gM/f]k0f ug{_ afFsL /sd -bf]>f] ls:tf_ ;DalGwt ;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"xn] kfpg]
u/L lhNnf jg sfof{nosf] k|fljlwssf] l;kmfl/;sf] ;fy} /f]xj/df pknAw u/fpg Joj:yf
ldnfpg] .
lhNnf jg sfof{no, uf]/vf
!= lj?jf vl/b, ;Íngsf] ;fy} a[Iff/f]k0f ug{ k|ljlws ;xof]u pknAw u/fpg] .
@= ;f=j=p=;=n] u/]sf] sfdsf] cg'udg u/L lhNnf ;dGjo ;ldlt÷lhNnf k|fljlws

sfof{nodf k|utL k|ltj]bg k]z ug]{ .
#= a[Iff/f]k0fsf] ;'kl/j]If0f tyf cg'udgdf lhNnf ;dGjo ;ldlt÷lhNnf k|fljlws

sfof{nonfO{ ;xof]u k'¥ofpg]sf] ;fy} ;+o'Qm cg'udgdf ;xefuL x'g] .
cfd 8fF8f ;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"x,
!= a[Iff/f]k0f ug{ rflxg] la?jfsf] dfu ;+sng ug]{ .
@= lj?jf pTkfbg vl/b tyf pknAw u/fpgsf] ;fy} :yfgLo ?kdf 9'jfgL ug{ ;xof]u
k'¥ofpg] .
#= a[Iff/f]k0f If]qdf 5]sjf/ ug]{, Kjfsn vGg] / la?jf /f]Kg] sfddf clgjfo{ ;xefuL x'g] .
$= a[Iff/f]k0f If]qsf] Joj:yfkg k|ljlws ;xof]udf cfkm} ug'{kg]{ .
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%= lhNnf ;dGjo ;ldlt÷lhNNff k|fljlws sfof{no÷lhNnf jg sfof{non] ug]{ cg'udg
sfo{df ;xof]u k'¥ofpgsf] ;fy} ;d'xn] :jMcg'udg u/L k|ltj]bg lbg'kg]{ .
v_ ;xof]uL ;+:yfsf] lhDd]jf/L tyf bfloTj
lhNnf sfof{Gjog ;xof]u k/fdz{bftf÷lhNnf cfof]hgf sfof{no, uf]/vf
!= a[Iff/f]k0f sfo{sf] nflu ;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"x, lhNnf jg sfof{no tyf lhNnf
;dGjo ;ldlt÷lhNNff k|fljlws sfof{no;+u ;dGjo ug]{ .
@= la?jf pTkfbg÷9'jfgL tyf a[Iff/f]k0f sfo{df ;xof]u k'¥ofpg] .
#= a[Iff/f]k0f If]qsf] ;'kl/j]If0f tyf cg'udgdf k|fljlws tyf ;+:yfut ;xof]u k'¥ofpg] .
$= jg tyf e"–;+/If0f dGqfno Pjd\ ;+3Lo dfldnf tyf :yfgLo ljsf; dGqfno /
cGt/utsf lgsfoaf6 a[Iff/f]k0f cg'udg ug{ cfPsf] 6f]nLnfO{ ;xof]u k'¥ofpg] .
u_ e'QmfgL ug]{ sfo{ ljlwM

;8s lgdf{0f s|ddf sfl6g] !* ?vx?sf] nflu !M@% cg'kftdf ul/g] Ifltk"lt{ a[Iff/f]k0f -
$%) lj?jfx?_ jfkt hDdf g] ?= &!,**# lgDgfg';f/ pknAw u/fO{g] 5 .
!—klxnf] ls:tfM
a[Iff/f]k0f tyf 3]/jf/ -fencing_ ug{ nfut cg'dfg cg';f/sf] /sd g] ? ^$,@)^ ;DalGwt
;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"x -;f=j=p=;=_ nfO{ lhNnf jg sfof{no dfkm{t pknAw u/fpg] .
@—bf]>f] ls:tfM
a[Iff/f]k0f ul/;s] kl5 lj?jf afFr]sf] cfwf/df jg Joj:yfkg -uf]8d]n, xfFuf s6gL /
k'gM/f]k0f ug{_ afFsL /sd g] ?= &,^&& ;DalGwt ;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"xn] kfpg] u/L
lhNnf jg sfof{nosf] /f]xj/df pknAw u/fpg]] .
lhNnf ;dGjo ;ldlt÷lhNNff lhNnf jg sfof{nosf] ;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"xsf]

k|fljlws sfof{nosf] tkm{ af6 tkm{ af6 tkm{ af6
x:tfIf/M x:tfIf/M x:tfIf/M
gfdM gfdM gfdM
kbM kbM kbM
ldltM ldltM ldltM
5fkM 5fkM 5fkM
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/
lhNnf jg sfof{no
/

-Agreement_kq

!= Ifltk"lt{ a[Iff/f]k0f sfo{ ug{sf] nfuLJoj:yfkg ug]{ h:t}, lj?jf pTkfbg÷9'jfgL ug]{,
.
ldnfpg] .


cw]/L ;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"x,
k'¥ofpg] .
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lhNnf sfof{Gjog ;xof]u k/fdz{bftf÷lhNnf cfof]hgf sfof{no,uf]/vf

;8s lgdf{0f s|ddf sfl6g] !( ?vx?sf] nflu !M@% cg'kftdf ul/g] Ifltk"lt{ a[Iff/f]k0f -
$&% lj?jfx?_ jfkt hDdf g] ?= &%,*&#=%) lgDgfg';f/ pknAw u/fO{g] 5 .
!—klxnf] ls:tfM
a[Iff/f]k0f tyf 3]/jf/ -fencing_ ug{ nfut cg'dfg cg';f/sf] /sd g] ? ^&,&&# ;DalGwt
;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"x -;f=j=p=;=_ nfO{ lhNnf jg sfof{no dfkm{t pknAw u/fpg] .
@—bf]>f] ls:tfM
k'gM/f]k0f ug{_ afFsL /sd g] ?= *,!)#=%) ;DalGwt ;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"xn] kfpg]
u/L lhNnf jg sfof{nosf] /f]xj/df pknAw u/fpg]] .

gfdM gfdM gfdM
kbM kbM kbM
ldltM ldltM ldltM
5fkM 5fkM 5fkM
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/
lhNnf jg sfof{no
/

-Agreement_kq

!= Ifltk"lt{ a[Iff/f]k0f sfo{ ug{sf] nfuLJoj:yfkg ug]{ h:t}, lj?jf pTkfbg÷9'jfgL ug]{,
.
ldnfpg] .


tfs]{8fF8f ;fd'bflos jg pkef]Qmf ;d"x,
k'¥ofpg] .
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;8s lgdf{0f s|ddf sfl6g] %$^ ?vx?sf] nflu !M@% cg'kftdf ul/g] Ifltk"lt{ a[Iff/f]k0f-
!#,^%) ?vx?_ jfkt hDdf g] ?= @,!*),$%! lgDgfg';f/ pknAw u/fO{g] 5 .
!—klxnf] ls:tfM
a[Iff/f]k0f tyf 3]/jf/ -fencing_ ug{ nfut cg'dfg cg';f/sf] /sd g] ? !,($&%,*@^
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project, Gorkha 189
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project, Gorkha 190
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project, Gorkha 191
g. Plantation Plan in District
A. Compensatory plantation
Requirements for plantation activities
1) Coordination with DFO - Meeting will be held with DFO and CFUGs to discuss about the
plantation management
2) Agreement with DFO/CFUGs/DCC - Agreement will be done with DFO and DCC/DTO
for the compensatory plantation
3) Managing planting stock - Nursery establishment and operation
 From DFO/CFUG nursery
 From private nursery owner from districts
 Fruit trees in private land - Horticulture farms in districts.
4) Identification and survey of plantation area - Plantation area will be identified by DFO
and survey will be done.
5) Fencing - Fencing will be done by concerned DFO/CFUG.
6) Pitting - Pits of 45cmx30cm x 30cm size will be dug.
7) Transportation of seedlings - From nursery to the planting sites
8) Planting - It will be done by the DFO/CFUGs in the starting of monsoon
9) Weeding - After the monsoon season, weeding is done to reduce the competition by
weeds.
10) Survival count - Before winter starts, survival of the plantation will be done for casualty
replacement before next monsoon.
Plan of Action for Plantation in CF/NF

Activities May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19
Agreement with
DFO/CFUG/DCC
Managing
planting stock
Survey of
plantation area
Fencing
Pitting
Transportation of
seedlings
Planting
Weeding
Survival count
B. Roadside plantation
1) Coordination with local communities, RM/Municipality and DFO - Meeting will be held
with concerned local communities, RM/Municipality and DFO to discuss about the
plantation management
2) Agreement with concerned stakeholders - Agreement will be done with concerned local
communities, RM/Municipality and DFO for the road side plantation
3) Managing planting stock - Nursery establishment and operation
 From DFO nursery
project, Gorkha 192
4) Identification and survey of plantation area - Plantation area will be identified by
concerned local communities, RM/Municipality, and DFO and survey will be done.
5) Fencing - Fencing will be done by concerned local communities, RM/Municipality and
DFO.
6) Pitting - Pits of appropriate size will be dug depending on species
8) Planting - It will be done in the starting of monsoon
9) Weeding - After the monsoon season, weeding is done to reduce the competition by
weeds.
10) Survival count - before winter starts, survival of the plantation will be done for casualty
replacement before next monsoon.
Plan of Action for Roadside Plantation

Activities May 18 June 18 July 18 Aug 18 Sep 18
Agreement with local
communities, RM/Municipality
and DFO
Managing planting stock
Survey of plantation area
Fencing
Pitting
Transportation of seedlings
Planting
Weeding
Survival count
C. Plantation in Private land

Coordination with affected landowner - Meeting will be held with concerned affected
landowner to discuss about the plantation trees in their land.
1) Managing planting stock
 From DFO/CFUG nursery
2) Identification and survey of plantation area - Plantation area will be identified in
coordination with affected landowner.
3) Protection- Protection of planted trees will be done by the landowner.
4) Pitting - Pits of appropriate size will be dug depending on the species.
6) Planting - It will be done by the affected landowner and cost will be provided in the
starting of monsoon
7) Weeding - After the monsoon season, weeding is done to reduce weed competition.
project, Gorkha 193
Appendix XIV: Detail Information of Affected
Structures
project, Gorkha 194
Chainage : Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8, Baddanda
2+350 9 centerline: 3.5
Storey Total Area ( Affected Storey Rate /Sqm Total
Sqm) Area (Sqm) Amount
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet 1.2 35,044.03
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Harke Damai (Dil Bahadur Damai )
Plot - 103 Sheet no 095-1521 Total 35044.0333
Chainage : Structure Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8, Baddanda

2+490 A37No: 11 centerline: 3.5
House
Tahara
Shed 7.05 7.05 774.00 5,456.67
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport NA
allowance
Land owner Name: Purna Bahadur Sarki

House
Tahara
Shed 14.4 7.2 774.00 5,572.77
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Plot - Public Land Total 5572.76991

House
Tahara
Shed 774.00 -
toilet
wall
Pali
Chautara 57,954.24
Transport
allowance
Land owner
Plot - 28 Sheet no. 095-1521 Total 57954.24
project, Gorkha 195
Chainage : Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-13, Aanppipal
House 49.3 8.7
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali 8.7 774.00 6,733.76
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Rajkumar Shrestha

10+700 47 centerline: 3
House 48.6 48.6 2 14,400.10 699844.74
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Rajendra Kumar Shrestha

House 48.99 31.74 2 14,400.10 457059.10
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 10000
allowance for
Bhagwan Prasad
Gupta
Buisiness
Allowance
Land owner Name: Rudra Bahadur Basnet
House 18.525 18.525 2 14,400.10 266761.81
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Sita Devi Pariyar
project, Gorkha 196
House 33.55 33.55 2 14,400.10 483123.27
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Tribhunath Shrestha
House 60.48 60.48 1 9,810.87 593361.65
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport allowance to Gopal BK, Gopal Sunar & Bharat Mahat 30000
Business
allowance
Land owner Name: Kulman Shrestha (Thakur Kumar Shrestha )
Chainage : Structure No: Distance from Address : Harmi-5, Gorkha

House 16.53 16.53 1 9,810.87 162173.74
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Hari Dhakal
Chainage : Structure No: Distance from Address : Harmi-4, Gorkha

House 31.68 31.68 2 14,400.10 456195.09
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Kale Sharki
project, Gorkha 197
Chainage : Structure No: Distance from Address : Chhoprak-1, Gorkha
House 25.6 25.6 1 9,810.87 251158.37
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Subdari Gurung
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet 35,044.03
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Gyan Kumari Gurung (owned by Tej Bahadur Nepali)

House
Tahara
Shed
toilet 35,044.03
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Jit Bdr Gurung (Bam Bahadur Gurung )
Chainage : Structure No: Distance from Address : Jaubari-5, Chipleti

House 11.2 11.2 9,810.87 109881.79
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 5000
allowance
Business
allowance
Land owner Name: Lal Bahadur Thapa (currently owned by Bich Kumar Uparkoti)
project, Gorkha 198
Chainage : Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8, Luintel
House
Tahara
Shed 28.38 28.38 774.00 21,966.00
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Rit Kumar Shrestha
Chainage : Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8, Luintel

House
Tahara
Shed 25.9 25.9 774.00 20,046.49
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Business 15000
allowance
Land owner Name: Rit Kumar Shrestha
Ch: 2+390 Structure Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8, Baddanda

No:10 centerline: 2.5m
House
Tahara 15.9 15.9 774.00 12,306.53
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport NA
allowance
Land owner Name: Krishna Bahadur Sarki
Ch : 2+500 Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8, Baddanda

12 centerline: 3
House
Tahara 2.24 2.24 774.00 1,733.75
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Purna Bahadur Sarki
project, Gorkha 199
13 centerline: 3.8
House
Tahara 10.25 4.1 774.00 3,173.38
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 5000
allowance
Land owner Name: Tulasi Shrestha
Ch: 10+265 Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-13

40 centerline: 3.1
House
Tahara 11.34 11.34 774.00 8,777.11
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Chini Maya Bhandari
Ch : 10+650 Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-13, Aanppipal

44 centerline: 4
House
Tahara 18.36 18.36 774.00 14,210.56
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Babulal Shrestha

48 centerline: 32
House
Tahara 20.46 20.46 774.00 15,835.95
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Narayan Prasad Shrestha
project, Gorkha 200
49 centerline: 1.8
House
Tahara 45.88 45.88 774.00 35,510.93
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Padam Raj Shrestha

50 centerline: 4.5
House
Tahara 44 8.4 774.00 6,501.56
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Ratna Kumari Shrestha

60 centerline: 3.5
House
Tahara 5.1 5.1 774.00 3,947.38
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Tul Bdr Bhandari (Radhika Bhandari )
Ch : 13+690 Structure No: Distance from Address : Harmi-3, gorkha

61 centerline: 3.8
House
Tahara 11.1 11.1 774.00 8,591.35
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Yubanath Sapkota
Plot -1871 Sheet no 095-1365 Total 8591.35362
project, Gorkha 201
62 centerline: 2.9
House
Tahara 13.64 13.64 774.00 10,557.30
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Business 30000
allowance
Land owner Name: Prem Prasad Sapkota

63 centerline: 3.3
House
Tahara 4.75 4.75 774.00 3,676.48
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Prem Prasad Sapkota

64 centerline: 3.8
House
Tahara 26.6 26.6 774.00 20,588.29
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Laxmi Sapkota
Ch : 14+360 Structure No: Distance from Address : Harmi-9, Gorkha

72 centerline: 4.2
House
Tahara 21.45 21.45 774.00 16,602.21
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Santa Bahadur Gurung
project, Gorkha 202
Ch: 14+280 Structure No: Distance from Address : Harmi-9, Gorkha
73 centerline: 4
House
Tahara 12.18 12.18 774.00 9,427.27
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Chandra Bahadur Tamang

74 centerline: 2.8
House
Tahara 3 3 774.00 2,321.99
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Chandra Bahadur Tamang

75 centerline: 3.5
House
Tahara 16.24 16.24 774.00 12,569.69
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Chitra Kumari Dhakal (Sanu Maya Gurung owns the tahara who have no land at all.

76 centerline: 3.0
House
Tahara 17.2 17.2 774.00 13,312.73
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 7500
allowance
Land owner Name: Chandra Bdr Tamang (Sita Gurung )
project, Gorkha 203
Ch :15+260 Structure No: Distance from Address : Harmi-9, Gorkha
77 centerline: 4.5
House
Tahara 12.54 12.54 774.00 9,705.91
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Chhatra Bahadur Pariyar

78 centerline: 4
House
Tahara 20.24 20.24 774.00 15,665.68
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Chandra Bdr Tamang (Sita Gurung )

79 centerline: 3.1
House
Tahara 30.24 30.24 774.00 23,405.63
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Krishna Bahadur Tamang

80 centerline: 3.2
House
Tahara 9.12 9.12 774.00 7,058.84
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Man Bahadur Tamang
project, Gorkha 204
82 centerline: 3.4
House
Tahara 23.2 23.2 774.00 17,956.70
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Kale sarki (Laxmi Nepali )

84 centerline: 4.4
House
Tahara 19.72 19.72 774.00 15,263.20
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Gopal Bahadur Sarki

85 centerline: 3.6
House
Tahara 12.21 12.21 774.00 9,450.49
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Sete Sarki (Tej bahadur Achhami )

86 centerline: 4
House
Tahara 20.72 20.72 774.00 16,037.19
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Hari Bdr Nepali ( Prem Bahadur Nepali )
project, Gorkha 205
Ch : 19+320 Structure No: Distance from Address : Chhoprak-1, Gorkha
88 centerline: 3
House
Tahara 6 6 774.00 4,643.97
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Suk Bahadur Gurung

90 centerline: 3.5
House
Tahara 3.68 3.68 774.00 2,848.30
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Lila Maya Gurung (Constructed and owned by Bel Maya Gurung)
92 centerline: 3.3
House
Tahara 20.65 20.65 774.00 15,983.01
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Business
allowance
Land owner Name: Gyan Kumari Gurung
95 centerline: 3.5
House
Tahara 17.49 17.49 774.00 13,537.19
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Business
allowance
Land owner Name: Jit Bdr Gurung (Bam Bahadur Gurung )
project, Gorkha 206
97 centerline: 3.5
House
Tahara 23.2 23.2 774.00 17,956.70
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Jit Bahadur Gurung

101 centerline: 3.3
House
Tahara 16.2 7.02 774.00 5,433.45
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Business
allowance
Land owner Name: Bhim Bahadur Gurung (currently owned by Bikram Gurung)
Ch : 28+340 Structure No: Distance from Address : Jaubari-5, Chipleti
102 centerline: 4
House
Tahara 27.69 27.69 774.00 21,431.94
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Business 5000
allowance
Land owner Name: Janajyoti Higher School (currently owned by Ek Bahadur Gurung)
104 centerline: 3.0
House
Tahara 19.8 19.8 774.00 15,325.12
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport allowance
Land owner Name: Jas Bdr Gurung (Kalpana Pathak )
project, Gorkha 207
105 centerline: 3.3
House
Tahara 16.5 16.5 774.00 12,770.93
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 5000
allowance
Business
allowance
Land owner Name: Jas Bahadur Gurung (currently owned by Budha Bahadur Gurung)

106 centerline: 3.1
House
Tahara 9.45 9.45 774.00 7,314.26
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport allowance

109 centerline: 2.9
House
Tahara 51.51 51.51 774.00 39,868.52
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Business allowance 25000
Land owner Name: Kala Thapaliya
110 centerline: 2.6
House
Tahara 29.93 29.93 774.00 23,165.69
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Prakash Gurung ( Santa Maya Gurung )
project, Gorkha 208
111 centerline: 3.4
House
Tahara 39.6 39.6 774.00 30,650.23
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Business 5000
allowance
Land owner Name: Kali Maya Gurung (built and owned by Lal Bahadur shrestha)
Ch : 30+385 Structure No: Distance from Address : Jaubari-5, Nayagaun
113 centerline: 4
House
Tahara 21.3 21.3 774.00 16,486.11
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Business 10000
allowance
Land owner Name: Dhan Bdr Gurung (Sirmaya Gurung)
115 centerline: 4.1
House
Tahara 50.16 13.2 774.00 10,216.74
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Karma Sing Gurung (Built by Sagar Tamang)
116 centerline: 2.9
House
Tahara 36.8 36.8 774.00 28,483.05
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Karma Shing Tamang (Anil Tamang)
project, Gorkha 209
94 centerline: 2.7
House
Tahara 2.52 2.52 774.00 1,950.47
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 2000
allowance
Land owner Name: Gyan Kumari Gurung (currently owned by Banu Gurung)

15 centerline: 3m
House 34.68 9.15
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 20000
allowance
Land owner Name: Tikaram Shrestha
Plot - Public Land Total 20000

16 centerline: 3
House 42.21 23.45
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 10000
allowance
Land owner Name: Mahendra Kumar Shrestha

17 centerline: 4
House 24.75 24.75
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 10000
allowance
Land owner Name: Maha Prasad Shrestha
project, Gorkha 210
18 centerline: 2.9
House 48.8 48.8
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 25000
allowance
Land owner Name: Maha Prasad Shrestha
20 centerline: 3.2
House 43.2 20 3
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 50000
allowance
Land owner Name: Baburam Shrestha
Plot - 15 Sheet no 095-1521 Total 50000
22 centerline: 3.6
House 30 30 1
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 30000
allowance
Land owner Name: Tulasi Shrestha

24 centerline: 4
House 28.52 4.6 1
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 10000
allowance
Land owner Name: Maniraj Shrestha
project, Gorkha 211
26 centerline: 3.4
House 45.54 7.92
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 5000
allowance
Land owner Name: Babulal Shrestha
Ch :10+790 Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-13, Aanppipal
51 centerline: 2.7
House 45.1 23.65
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 0
allowance
Buisiness Allowance 40000
Land owner Name:Ganesh Kumar Shrestha ( Abdul rahman Khan )
52 centerline: 3.8
House 22.1 22.1
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Buisiness Allowance 40000
Land owner Name: Ganga Maya Shrestha
55 centerline: 3.0
House 18.6875 18.6875
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Nanumaya Thapa Shrestha
project, Gorkha 212
57 centerline: 2.8
House 26.55 26.55
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 10000
allowance to
Salina Miya
Business allowance to Salina Miya
Land owner Name: Ramkumar Shrestha
Ch :10+920 Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-13, Aanppipal
59 centerline: 1.8
House 58.95 58.95
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 40000
allowance
Land owner Name: Dilu Shrestha
67 centerline: 3.4
House 23 23 1 - 0.00
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 10000
allowance to
Rupak Neupane
Land owner Name: Mohan Dhakal

68 centerline: 2.5
House 81.88 81.88
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport allowance to Krishna Pariyar, Juna Nepali, Indrananda 30000
Land owner Name: Yam Kumari Dhakal ( Hemraj Dhakal )
project, Gorkha 213
Ch : 0+040 Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8, Luintel
1 centerline : 2.7m
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Business
allowance
Material
transport
allowance
Land woner Name : Public
Plot Total 2722.00

2 centerline : 2.6m
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Business
allowance
Material
transport
allowance
Plot - Total 2722.00

3 centerline : 3m
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Business
allowance
Material transport allowance
project, Gorkha 214
Ch: 0+650 Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8, Luintel
4 centerline: 2.8
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Material
transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Public

5 centerline : 2.9m
Type Total Area ( Affected Storey Rate /Sqm Total
Building
EP 2,722.00
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name Public Total 2722.00
Ch: 0+750 Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8, Luintel
6 centerline : 3m
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Transport
allowance
Land owner Public
Name:
Plot- Total 2722
project, Gorkha 215
Ch :(2+740- Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8, Baddanda
2+950) 6Nos 19 centerline: 3.0
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 6 nos 16,332.00
Transport
allowance
Land owner Public
Name:
Plot - Total 16332
Ch : 5+130 Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8

34 centerline: 3.3
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Transport
allowance
Plot - Total 2722

38 centerline: 3
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Transport
allowance
Plot - Total 2722

39 centerline: 3.2
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Transport
allowance
Land owner Public
Name:
Plot - Total 2722
project, Gorkha 216
46 centerline: 4.5
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Transport allowance
Plot - Total 2722

93 centerline: 2.7
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Transport allowance

Plot - Total 2722

98 centerline: 3.3
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Transport
allowance
Plot - Total 2722

100 centerline: 3.2
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
EP 2,722.00
Transport
allowance
Land owner Public
Name:
Plot - Total 2722
project, Gorkha 217
7 centerline : 2.6m
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
Chautara 57,954.24
Transport
allowance

8 centerline : 1m
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
Chautara 57,954.24
Transport
allowance
Land owner Public
Name:

21 centerline: 2.1
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
Chautara 57,954.24
Transport
allowance
Plot - 16 Total 57954.24

33 centerline: 2.9
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
Chautara 57,954.24
Transport
allowance
Land owner Public
Name:
project, Gorkha 218
Ch: 3+180 Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8
35 centerline: 3.2
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 5000
allowance
Land owner Public

Name:
Plot - Total 5000
Structure No: Distance from Address : Palungtar Municipality-8

Ch : 3+908 36 centerline: 3.3
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 5000
allowance
Land owner Public
Name:
Plot - Total 5000
37 centerline: 3.1
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport 5000
allowance
Plot - Total 5000
42 centerline: 2.6
House 100.98 100.98 1 9,810.87 990702.04
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name:
Plot - Public Total 990702.039
project, Gorkha 219
87 centerline: 4.5
House 42.94 42.94 1 9,810.87 421278.92
Tahara School Toilet
Shed Building
toilet
wall
Pali
others
Transport
allowance
Land owner Name: Chitre Pokhari Secondary School
Ch: 18+540 Structure No: Distance from Address : Chhoprak,1 Citrepokhari.

120 centerline: 3.7
House
Tahara -
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
Water tank 162927.879
Transport
allowance
Land owner Public
Name:
Plot - Total 162927.879
Ch : 18+900 Structure No: Distance from Address : Chhoprak,1 Citrepokhari.
121 centerline: 3.0
House
Tahara -
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
Chautara 57,954.24
Transport
allowance
Ch : 19+320 Structure No: Distance from Address : Chhoprak,1 Citrepokhari.
122 centerline: 3.0
House
Tahara
Shed
toilet
wall
Pali
Tap Stand 35000
Transport
allowance
Plot - Total 35000
project, Gorkha 220
Ch: 20+400 Structure No: Distance from Address : Chhoprak,1 Citrepokhari.
123 centerline: 3.1
House
Tahara
Shed -
toilet
wall
Pali
Chautara 57,954.24
Transport allowance
Ch : 20+740 Structure No: Distance from Address : Chhoprak,1 Tallo pam.
124 centerline: 2.7
House
Tahara
Shed -
toilet
wall
Pali
Chautara 57,954.24
Transport
allowance
Business allowance
Ch : 20+490 Structure No: Distance from Address : Chhoprak,1 Tallo pam.
99 centerline: 2.7
House
Tahara
Shed -
toilet
wall
Pali
Chautara 4,458.22
Transport
allowance
Business
allowance
Land owner Name:(Panchashil Mahila Samuha)
Ch : 30+415 Structure No: Distance from Address : Nayagoan, Jaubari 5
117 centerline: 2.7
House
Tahara
Shed -
toilet
wall
Pali
Tap 35,000.00
Transport
allowance
Business
allowance
project, Gorkha 221
Appendix XV: Photographs
project, Gorkha 222
Existing Condition of road
Settlement along the road
project, Gorkha 223

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Initial Environmental Examination

Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek

NEP: Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project

Prepared by District Coordination Committee (Gorkha)- Central Level Project Implementation

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE)

Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi Bhanjyang - Thalajung - Bhachek

NEP: Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project

ADB Asian Development Bank

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Rationale of the IEE

Objectives of the IEE study

Description of the Project and its Environment

Public Consultation and Information Disclosure

Environmental Management Plan

Conclusion and Recommendation

2. The District Coordination Committee (DCC), Gorkha is the implementing agency at

3. Af-Iteco Ltd., Switzerland acting as Central Implementation Support Consultant of

BEAM Consultants Pvt. Ltd

5. Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project (EEAP) under the Ministry of Federal

6. Environmental safeguard measures are vital in order to assess the environmental

1.3 Restructuring at Local Level

VDC/Municipality Ward of then Current Reformation

1.4 Rationale of the IEE

 Provide information on the general environmental setting of Luitel - Aappipal - Harmi

1.6 Methodology Adopted

Table 2: Project Area Delination

1.6.2 Desk study and Literature review:

ii. Biological Environment:

iv. Preparation of Household Survey Questionnaire, FGD and Checklists:

1.6.3 Field Investigation:

Data Collection Method for Forest Vegetation

Data Collection Method for Wildlife and Avifauna

c. Socio-economic and Cultural Environment:

Households (HHs) Survey:

Key Informants Interview (KII)/Stakeholder Consultation and Observation:

1.6.4 Database Preparation, Analysis, Prediction and Assessment of Impact

a. Data Analysis and Interpretation

1.6.5 Impact Identification, Prediction and Assessment/Evaluation Method

1.6.6 Study Team:

 Recommendation of detail spoil management plan is suggested, however, it has not

Table 3: Review of Environmental Acts, Regulations and Guidelines

3.2 Description and Location

3.4 Components and Activities of the Sub-project

3.5 Construction Approach

3.6 Implementation Schedule

Table 5: Sub-project Implementation Schedule

S.N Activities 2016 2017 2018

4.1 Physical Environment

4.1.1 Topography and Geomorphology

Table 6: Summary of the Surface Geology along the Road

Chainage Geology and

S. No Geological Classification Slope Grade Slope Grade

(Source: Geological map of Central Nepal)

4.1.2 Land Use

Table 9: Land Use Type along the road

Agriculture 13+980 14+790 810 4 2.25 0.324 0.182