CHHITAKHUDRI IRRIGATION PROJECT

Government of Madhya Pradesh

CHHITAKHUDRI IRRIGATION PROJECT At

Village: Chhitakhudri, Tehsil &Block: Kundam, District: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Executive Summary

Prepared by ENV Developmental Assistance Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd.

D-2247, Indira Nagar, Lucknow

QCI Serial No. 46

June, 2018

WATER RESOURCE DEPARTMENT

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CONTENTS

Sr. No. Items Page No.

1. General 1

2. Project Description 2

2.1 Submergence details and Benefited villages 3

3. Study Area 5

4. Environmental Baseline Status 7

4.1 Physcio- Chemical Aspects 8

4.1.1 Climate &Meteorology 8

4.1.2 Soil 8

4.1.3 Surface & ground water Quality 8

4.1.4 Ambient Air Quality 9

4.1.5 Noise Environment 9

4.1.6 Land Use 10

4.2 Ecological Aspects 10

4.3 Socio Economic Aspects 11

5. Prediction of Impacts 11

5.1 Potential environmental impacts and mitigation

measures

11

5.1.1 Impact on land Environment 12

5.2 Impact on Air Quality 14

5.3 Impacts on noise Environment 14

5.4 Impact on Water Quality 15

5.5 Impact on Terrestrial Ecology 15

5.6 Increased incidence Of Water-Related Diseases 16

6. Environmental Management Plan 16

6.1 Environmental measure during construction phase 17

6.2 Control of Air pollution 18

6.3 Control of Water pollution 18

6.4 Control of Noise Pollution 19

6.5 Training and Extension Courses for Farmers 20

7. Catchment Area Treatment Plan 20

8. Resettlement & Rehabilitation Plan 21

9. Local Area Development Plan 21

10. Disaster Management Plan 22

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10.1 Dam Break Analysis 22

11. Environment Monitoring Programme 22

12. Cost Estimates 24

12.1 Cost for Implementing Environmental Management

Plan

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13. Project Benefit 25

CHHITAKHUDRI IRRIGATION PROJECT, JABALPUR, (M.P.) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. General

Madhya Pradesh is fifth most populous state in India, having an estimated population of over

73.34 million (census 2011) with a decadal growth rate of about 20.4 % between 2001 and 2011.

This growing population demands much better economic performances than in the past to ensure

food security and other basic needs. Currently, the Government of Madhya Pradesh lays

immense emphasis on developing the agricultural sector by assisting and supporting farmers and

investors to promote agriculture production using irrigation schemes. Mahakaushal region is one

of the worst drought prone areas of the Ganga basin and intensity of drought has increased over

past decades. Agriculture is the primary occupation of the inhabitants of this region. Agriculture

in is mainly rainfed, diverse, complex, under-invested, risky and vulnerable. In addition, extreme

weather conditions, like droughts, short-term rain and flooding in fields add to the uncertainties

and seasonal migrations. The scarcity of water in the semi-arid region, with poor soil and low

productivity further aggravates the problem of food security. The main river borders in the

State are the Chambal, Betwa and Ken (tributaries of Yamuna river), Son and Tons

(tributaries of Ganga river), Narmada, Tapti. The project envisages construction of storage

reservoir across river Chhoti Mahanadi to irrigate the area coming under Kundam tehsil of

district Jabalpur. The Chhitakhudri project is located on the River Chhoti Mahanadi, which is a

tributary of Son River under Ganga Basin near Chhitakhudri village, at latitude 23° 9'16.80"N

and longitude 80°26'26.91"E.

The project site is situated 60 km. from Jabalpur at right side, Jabalpur-Dindori road, near

village Chhitakhudri. The nearest railway station to project site is Jabalpur which is 60 km from

dam site. The project location map is enclosed as Figure-1.



Fig. 1: Project Location Map

2.0 Project Description

Chhitakhudri irrigation Project is proposed and planned for water resource development by

Madhya Pradesh Water Resource department (WRD). The culturable command area and Gross

command area of the project would be 8920 Ha and 13480 Ha respectively. The Dam, sluice way

and Piped Canal systems are the main components of the project.

The proposed scheme envisages diversion of water by constructing a storage dam across Chhoti

Mahanadi river near Chhitakhudri village of Jabalpur District and providing pressurized piped

canal irrigation facility for 8920 ha of dry lands. The dam consist of a earthen bund across the

river valley to impound water so as to form the reservoir upstream of the dam with a system of

spillway to pass excess water during floods and to maintain normal river flow and convey water

to a network of canals. The upstream areas that feed the reservoir and those submerged by its

reservoir make up its catchment area and the downstream areas fed by its irrigation canals make

up its command area.

The total catchment area of the Chhoti Mahanadi River is 254.64 Sq.km which lies entirely in

Madhya Pradesh. The yield available from the net catchment area of 219 sq. km is 77.59 Mcum,



out of which it is proposed to store 69.74 Mcum as live storage with 7.85 Mcum as dead storage.

By adopting the Minimum velocity in pipe as 1.8 m/sec and duty as 0.35 lit/sec/Ha the

pipe diameter has been calculated accordingly as per the CCA requirement. A 11.0 km

long Main pressure Piped canal system (Gravity Main-1 of length 4.6KM and Rising Main-

1 of length 6.4KM) with 5.0 km long Distributary Piped Canal (Rising Main-2) has been

proposed to cover the entire LBC piped canal. A lift irrigation scheme is proposed from the right

side hillock of dam and directly lifting the water from reservoir, 600 KW power is required for

this RBC Piped canal system to cross the right side hillock.

The water supply to Kundam block will be delivered through Main piped canal of dia. 2.0m up

to the length 4.6km, under the gravitational pressure, from where the Distributary Piped

canal is off taking. Then a separate pipe line (Gravity Main-2) will be laid, in parallel to

Distributary piped canal just before the Pump House, of length 3.0 KM which will carry

water for water supply to Kundam block and Baghraji canal project.

2.1 Submergence details and Benefited villages:

There are 10 village which are getting affected, out of these two villages are namely

Chhitakhudri and Lukampur Tola of Biltukri village are under full submergence but rest of others

villages are under partial submergence. The creation of reservoir would lead into submergence of

public property and forest land. The total submergence area by Chhitakhudri irrigation project

shall be 729.39 Ha.

The breakup of land as per ownership status is given as under:

(a) Govt. land -120.334 ha.

(b) Forest land - 69.55 Ha.

(c) Private land- 539.506 Ha.

Total area of acquired land - 729.39 Ha.

In the Command area /benefited villages are 42 which are coming in Tehsil Kundam, District

Jabalpur. In the Command area village wise Culturable area are given in the following table 1.



Table 1: Village wise Culturable command area

Sr.

No

Name of

Village

Tehsil District Population Total

Village area

Culturable

area

1 Sarauli Kundam Jabalpur 931 323.51 270.37

2 Harratikur Kundam Jabalpur 222 515.65 351.58

3 Pipariya Kundam Jabalpur 1037 416.13 319.55

4 Unchehra Kundam Jabalpur 482 350.16 282.9996

5 Lakhanwara Kundam Jabalpur 1019 384.32 364.33

6 Chhapra Kundam Jabalpur 882 251.77 228.92

7 Sarsawan Kundam Jabalpur 640 306.97 277.51

8 Karondi Kundam Jabalpur 603 320.99 264.43

9 Satabeli Kundam Jabalpur 754 385.51 312.31

10 Rampurikhurd Kundam Jabalpur 460 377.59 261.72

11 Kurgawan Kundam Jabalpur 457 284.30 199.93

12 Kuhka Kundam Jabalpur 123 210.70 146.89

13 Dunda Kundam Jabalpur 853 943.77 631.85

14 Mahgawan Kundam Jabalpur 889 535.00 440.46

15 Bhokhadevri Kundam Jabalpur 509 246.24 206.93

16 Kardara Kundam Jabalpur 177 237.73 207.07

17 Bhimpar Kundam Jabalpur 267 262.20 189.07

18 Haripani Kundam Jabalpur 677 447.30 310.91

19 Sanjari Kundam Jabalpur 612 300.49 257.99

20 Kundam Kundam Jabalpur 4330 555.44 469.72

21 Jaitpuri Kundam Jabalpur 682 391.26 320.50

22 Bhanpura Kundam Jabalpur 202 293.77 210.54

23 Sadafal Kundam Jabalpur 1316 807.80 664.14

24 Samnapur Kundam Jabalpur 385 330.65 223.47

25 Umarjhar Kundam Jabalpur 530 433.28 391.65

26 Mohini Kundam Jabalpur 169 270.21 207.35

27 Nayagaon Kundam Jabalpur 194 698.41 528.55

28 Khamha Kundam Jabalpur 370 256.68 225.28



29 Jujhari Kundam Jabalpur 393 257.60 212.42

30 Sapawara Kundam Jabalpur 874 479.32 373.06

31 Parariya Kundam Jabalpur 611 492.91 342.07

32 Tikariya Kundam Jabalpur 590 636.94 461.11

33 Chhirpaniss Kundam Jabalpur 664 728.82 418.05

34 Kubarhat Kundam Jabalpur 942 672.12 576.88

35 Salaiya Kundam Jabalpur 1109 668.11 476.44

36 Babaiya Kundam Jabalpur 534 651.01 468.40

37 Bhadari Kundam Jabalpur 600 796.04 381.90

38 Bamhani Kundam Jabalpur 427 715.00 573.00

39 Bhainswahi Kundam Jabalpur 1317 1090.00 996.00

40 Hardulikala Kundam Jabalpur 1399 6975.00 775.00

41 Chauraikala Kundam Jabalpur 513 640.00 525.00

42 Chaurikhurd Kundam Jabalpur 776 510.00 467.00

Total 30521 26451 15812.35

3.0 Study Area:

The Study area covered as a part of the EIA study is;

Submergence area

Area to be acquired for various project appurtenances

Area within 10 km of various project appurtenances including i.e. canal network, etc.

Gross Command Area

Catchment area intercepted at the Dam site



Fig.2: Submergence area Map along with the catchment Area of the proposed project



Fig 3: Command area map of the proposed project

4. Environmental Baseline Status

The baseline data has been collected from both primary and secondary sources. In order to

assess the baseline environmental status of 10 Km radius from the main project components and

downstream up to 10 Km from the tip of the dam submergence area, command area were

considered and the data was collected for Monsoon Season (June to September 2015) by

Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Jabalpur and for Post-Monsoon season (16 December,

2017 to 15 March 2018) and pre monsoon (16 March,2018 to 15 June 2018) data collected by

the RIMS Laboratory (NABL Accredited Lab), New Delhi (Consultant).

In addition to the baseline environmental monitoring, field inspection in the study area, collection

of secondary information for all the environmental components and discussions with the

officials and local public were conducted by the consultants. The baseline environmental status

presented below comprises of:

Physical Environment.



Land use assessment of study area.

Biological (Terrestrial) Environment.

Aquatic Environment.

Socio – economic Environment.

4.1 PHYSCIO –CHEMICAL ASPECTS

4.1.1 Climate &Meteorology

Jabalpur has a humid subtropical climate typical of north-central India (Madhya Pradesh and

southern Uttar Pradesh). The climate of the region is characterized by a general dryness except

during the southwest monsoon season. The year may be divided into four seasons. The period

from about middle of November to February is the winter season. The summer season lasts up to

the middle of June. The southwest monsoon season is from the middle of June to end of

September. October and the first half of November constitute the Post monsoon or transition

season.

4.1.2 Soil:

The soils of Jabalpur district are classified on medium black soils under the broad classification

of soil of India & are low fertility soils. Earlier, Soil samples were collected and monitoring has

been done by RIMS Laboratory (NABL Accredited Lab), New Delhi (Consultant) in Pre & Post

monsoon season.

Soil samples have been collected for monsoon and post monsoon seasons at 5 selected locations.

The pH of the soil indicates that the soil is circumneutral in nature. Availability of N & P

shows that the soil is good with moderate fertility index. Bulk density values for the soil

ranges from 1.14 o 1.28 gm/cc, which indicate that the soil is neither heavy nor too light, it is

medium in nature.

4.1.3 Surface & ground water Quality:

The water quality deals with the physical, chemical and biological characteristics in relation to

all the hydrological properties. Regional laboratory of MPPCB carried out the monitoring of

surface and ground water for the project location and the monitoring was done during June to

September 2015. Surface and ground water samples were also analyzed by consultant for the

monsoon and post-monsoon period.

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For ground water pH values, amount of total dissolved solid (TDS), biochemical oxygen demand

(BOD) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) were well within the limits. Ground water samples

results were compared with IS: 10500 specification and found to be agreeable for drinking and

other domestic purposes.

The surface water sample were taken from 5 different locations and analyzed for various

purposes. Analysis results were compared with standards for drinking water and found to be

agreeable with Class „C‟ water quality, which is fit for drinking purposes after conventional

treatment as per IS: 2296- 1982 tolerance Limits.

Based on the results of the water quality, it can be concluded that the water can be used for

irrigation purposes and fit for drinking after required treatment.

4.1.4 Ambient Air Quality:

As a part of the field studies, ambient air quality was monitored at 5 different locations.

No major sources of air pollution are present in or near the project area. Air pollutants in the area

emanate from vehicular traffic, dust emissions from unpaved village roads and domestic

fuel burning. The parameters observed i.e; Particulate matter (PM 2.5), Particulate matter (PM

10), Sulphur di-oxide (SOx), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) & Carbon monoxide (CO). Except for

PM2.5 value in the ambient air all other fugitive dust and gaseous parameters were found well

within the permissible limit. Slight increase in PM value at several locations might be resultant of

traffic movement at unpaved village roads. The avg. value of PM2.5 & PM10 was found 45 µg/m3

& 75 µg/m3 respectively during the pre-monsoon & Post Monitoring season at different selected

locations.

4.1.5 Noise Environment

The monitoring of Noise level for Pre and post monsoon season has been done for the period of

15 December 2017- 15 June 2018. The avg. value of Noise level was observed 48db & 37db in

Leq-Day and Leq-night time respectively during the monitoring period. The day time equivalent

noise levels at various sampling stations were observed to be well within the permissible limits

specified for residential area. This could be attributing to low vehicular density, absence of

industries, etc. in the Study Area.



4.1.6 Land use:

The land use classes in Gross Command Area (GCA) of the Chhitakhudri command area mainly

includes - crop land, fallow land, water bodies, forest land, land with or without scrub, waste land

and built-up land.

Table 2: land use of Chhitakhudri irrigation project command area

Land use types Area (ha) % Area

River & Water bodies 39.09 0.29

Waste land 5549.81 41.10

Fallow Land 1879.37 13.92

Crop land 1354.43 10.03

Built-up 76.49 0.57

Forest 679.47 5.03

Land with or without scrub 3925.03 29.07

4.2 ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS

Forests

The proposed submergence will affect 69.55 Ha land in of District Jabalpur. The compensatory

afforestation against the submerged forest will be done in nearby village along with suitable

compensation to the Forest department.

Fauna

Various species of wild animals, birds and reptiles are commonly found in and around the

submerged area and the project site. No endangered species of fauna reported around the project

site. Most of the faunal species are domesticated like cattle, goats and dogs. Common birds like

sparrow and crows are found. No wild life park and bird sanctuaries are located within 20 km

from the project site.

Trees, Shrubs and Grasses



The tree species that generally occur within the proposed study area are Sagwan (Tectona

grandis), Seja (Lagerstroemia parviflora), Aonia (Emblica officinalis), Mahua (Madhuca

latifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Pipal (Ficus religiosa) etc. The dominant shrub species

observed in the project area are Karnoda (Carissa carandas), Rusa (Cymbopogon martini), Khus

(Vetiveria zizanioides) etc.

Protected Monuments and Properties of Archaeological Value

There is no archaeological site/protected monument location falls under the project influence area

and within 10 km radius of proposed alignment.

Water Bodies

The project site lies on Chhoti Mahanadi river which is a tributary of Son River which finally

falls in river Ganga.

Fisheries

The project area is located in the water scare zone where water is available during

monsoon or rainy season only. However, habitat structure and river morphology of river Sone

shows presence of some aquatic life in deep water pools in low lying areas present in the river

course. Normally the varieties of fish Catla, Rohu, Bam, Padan are normally observed.

4.3 Socio- Economic Aspects

According to the 2011 census Jabalpur District has a population of 2,463,289 .The district has a

population density of 472 inhabitants per sq.km (1,220/sq mi).Its population growth rate over the

decade 2001-2011 was 14.39%. Jabalpur has a sex ratio of 925 females for every 1000 males, and

a literacy rate of 82.47%. Hindus are majority religion in Jabalpur district with 87.65%, Muslims

with 8.27% and rest of Jains, Sikhs and Christians.

5. PREDICTION OF IMPACTS:

5.1 Potential Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

As a part of the EIA study, impacts on various aspects of environment have been assessed. The

impact zone considered for assessment for the proposed project includes catchment area,

command area and submergence area of the Chhitakhudri medium irrigation project.

Environmental impacts have been classified into the following categories:

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i) Physico-chemical Aspects

ii) Ecological Aspects

iii) Socio-economic Aspects

Physico-chemical aspects covered as a part of impact assessment include water resources, water

quality, air quality, noise and land environment. The Ecological aspects include flora, wildlife,

avi-fauna, aquatic flora and fauna. Various socio-economic aspects covered as a part of impact

assessment include rehabilitation, employment, agriculture, housing, culture etc. The socio-

economic aspects including resettlement and rehabilitation plan have been covered in a separate

report. The impact on various aspects has been covered in the following sections.

5.1.1 Impacts On Land Environment

a) Construction Phase

The construction of the proposed Chhitakhudri Medium irrigation Project is expected to be

completed in about three years. Majority of the environmental impacts during construction

phase are temporary in nature, lasting mainly during the construction phase and for small

duration beyond the construction period. However, if these issues are not properly addressed,

impacts can continue even after the construction phase for a longer duration.

Operation of construction equipment

During construction phase, various types of equipment will be brought to the site. These

include batching plant, earth movers, etc. The siting of these construction equipment would

require significant amount of space. In addition, land will be required for storage of

various construction material as well. However, land for this purpose will be temporarily

acquired, i.e. for the duration of project construction phase i.e. three years.

Soil erosion

The runoff from various construction sites, will have a natural tendency to flow towards

along with the natural drainage. Thus, the disposal of drainage effluent with such high turbidity

levels is bound to affect the water quality, especially in the lean season. The

drains/nallahs close to various construction sites along the canal alignment are seasonal in nature.



Normally in such rivers biological productivity is not high. Hence, increase in turbidity levels are

not expected to be significant in nature.

b) Operation Phase

The project has about 13480 ha of GCA with a CCA of 8920 ha; this will lead to increase in

cropping as well as irrigation intensity. As a result barren land will be converted in to productive

agricultural land. From Unit I Head Work 69.55 Ha forest land and 0.60 Ha of forest land

from Unit II Piped Canal system is proposed to be affected.

The creation of reservoir would lead into submergence of public property and forest land. The

total submergence area by Chhitakhudri irrigation project shall be 729.39 Ha.

Change in land use pattern

In pre project phase, total area under cultivation is 1600 ha which is expected to increase to 8920

ha in project operation phase. This would increase the agriculture production in the command

area and is a significant positive impact.

i) Impacts on Topography

The proposed Chhitakhudri medium irrigation project would require significant quantum of

construction material. Construction material in the form of metal manufactured from basaltic

rocks and sand will be used in Waste weirs, sluices and piped canal system. The construction

materials will be brought from the local sources in trucks/dumpers.

The resources availability is given following details:

Water- From Chhoti Mahanadi River

Cement / Steel- Jabalpur (60km)

Metal- Jabalpur (60km.)

Soil for Earthen Dam- From the Submergence area(2-5 km)

Human Resource for construction works- Locally Available

Good quality sand is available in Narmada River at a distance of about 80 Kms. Soil is available

in its submergence area. Gravel and rocks are also available and the rock found in the excavation



of COT and spill channel will be used for pitching and making aggregates for concrete works.

The extraction of construction material will lead to changes in topography but the change will not

be significant.

ii) Impact on Climate

Impact on the climate conditions from the proposed irrigation project will not be significant as

deforestation and/or removal of vegetation involved in the project will be compensated by

afforestration in the village identified by the project proponent.

5.2 Impact on Air Quality

In the proposed irrigation project, air pollution is expected to occur during project construction

phase. The major source of air pollution includes:

Pollution due to fuel combustion in various construction equipment

Impacts due to vehicular movement during construction phase

Pollution due to fuel combustion

Diesel will be used in construction equipment. The major pollutant, which gets emitted as a result

of diesel combustion, is SO2. The SPM emissions are minimal due to low ash content in diesel.

The short-term increase in SO2, even assuming that all the equipment are operating at a common

point, is expected to be quite low, i.e. of the order of less than 1g/m3. Hence, no major impact is

anticipated on this account.

Impacts due to vehicular movement during construction phase

The vehicular movement is likely to fugitive dust emission. However such ground level

emissions do not travel for long distances. Thus, no major adverse impacts are anticipated on this

account. Based on the model results it can be concluded that the noise levels during the

construction period are within the standard except during blasting which will be undertaken

during construction of tunnel and spill Channel.

5.3 Impacts on noise Environment

During the construction phase of the proposed irrigation project, impacts on ambient noise levels

are expected due to earth moving machinery, operation of construction equipment, quarrying,



vehicular movement will have some adverse impact on the ambient noise levels in the area. The

increase in impact on ambient noise level will be temporary and not expected to be significant.

During project operation phase, there will be no significant increase in vehicular traffic.

However, similar to ambient air quality, traffic density is not expected to rise to a level which

leads to significant adverse impacts on ambient noise levels.

5.4 Impact on Water Quality

Sewage from labour camps

The peak labour strength likely to be employed during project construction phase is about 250

workers and technical staff. During project construction phase, the employment opportunity for

the locals is likely to increase. It has been observed during construction phase of many of the

projects, the major works are contracted out, who bring their own skilled labour. However, in the

unskilled category, that locals are likely to get employment. The construction phase however,

will lead to mushrooming of various allied activities in the area, which will lead to improvement

in the employment scenario. This can also lead to migration of people into the area in search of

employment. The sewage generated form labour camps can lead to water pollution, if disposed

without treatment. It is proposed to treat the sewage prior to disposal.

Other sources

Substantial quantities of water would be used in the construction activities. With regard to water

quality, waste water from construction activities would mostly contain suspended impurities.

Adequate care should be taken so that excess suspended solids in the wastewater are removed

before discharge into water body.

Similarly, the effluents due to washing from truck parking area, workshop, etc. would have high

oil and grease values. The effluent quality is too small to cause any adverse impact. However, it

is still recommended to treat the effluent from these units/areas by oil and grease separator unit,

to ameliorate even the marginal adverse impact likely to accrue on this amount.

5.5 Impact on Terrestrial Ecology

There are no significant impacts except tree cutting on the land to be acquired for the project is

anticipated. There are no endangered species or rare species of flora and fauna in the project area.



Impact on Drainage Pattern

The proposed medium irrigation project construction will have positive impact on drainage

pattern of the area due to the formation of reservoir and dam.

Impact on Human Use Values

The proposed irrigation project would entail land acquisition for submergence area. The

compensation for land acquisition will be made as per the National Policy for Resettlement and

Rehabilitation (2013) developed by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India,

(GoI) and Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP).

5.6 Increased incidence Of Water-Related Diseases:

The association between irrigation development and the incidence of water related diseases

such as malaria, etc is well established. The available data clearly indicates that the major water

related diseases prevalent in the project area are malaria and gastroenteritis. The preferred

environmental setting for vectors is fresh water open to sunshine or moderate shade. The habitats

for larvae growth are permanent or semi- permanent standing fresh water such as small

ponds, pools, standing agricultural water, permanent or semi-permanent fresh water such as

open stretches or canals. Thus, the project may create favourable conditions for breeding

of new pathogens or vectors such as mosquitoes, etc. The experience of various projects,

confirms the above mentioned hypothesis. In the project area, a sudden spurt in the

incidence of malaria is expected, if adequate control measures are not taken up during

project operation phase.

Improvement in availability of water for various uses, increased agricultural production,

availability of diversified food, strengthening of educational and health facilities

significantly improves public health in the project area. On the other hand, water resources

development also has negative impacts, since, it could increase the habitat of certain

vectors like mosquitoes. Thus, poorly planned and managed water resources projects could

increase the prevalence of vector-borne diseases like malaria and filariasis.

6.0 Environmental Management Plan

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is the key to ensure that the environmental quality

of the zone under impact does not deteriorate beyond the expected level due to the project. As

discussed design, construction and operation activities can have various levels of environmental



impacts. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) covers all aspects of the design,

construction and operation phases related to environment.

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) needs to be implemented right from the conception

and should continue throughout. The EMP can be divided into three phases - (a) Design phase (b)

Construction phase and (c) Operational phase.

6.1 Environmental measure during construction phase

The aggregation of large labour population and technical staff during construction phase is likely

to put significant stress on various facets of environment. The construction workers camp will be

located at least 300 m away from water body. The various issues covered in environmental

management during construction phases are described in this section.

Facilities in labour camps

It is recommended that project authorities can compulsorily ask the contractor to make semi-

permanent structures for their workers. Adequate arrangements for potable water supply be made

for the labour population and their families.

Sanitation facilities

One community latrine can be provided per 20 persons. The sewage from the community latrines

can be treated in septic tank before disposal.

Solid waste management from labour camps

For solid waste collection, storage space shall be constructed at appropriate locations in various

labour camps. These storage spaces shall be emptied at regular intervals and disposed at landfill

sites identified in consultation with district administration. A covered truck to collect the solid

waste from common collection point and transfer it to the disposal site shall be put to service.

a. Public health delivery system

Medical facilities are available in the command area of the project site. Primary Health Center is

available in Kundam. However, a first aid-post is to be proposed to be provided construction

sites, so that workers are immediately attended to in case of an injury or accident. This first-aid

post will have at least the following facilities:



- First aid box with essential medicines including ORS packets

- First aid appliances-splints and dressing materials

- Stretcher, wheel chair, etc.

6.2 Control of Air pollution

The air pollution is basically generated due to fugitive dust from the heap of crushed material.

The construction yard, hot mix plants etc. will be located at 1.5 km away from habitations and in

downwind directions.

All vehicles delivering materials of the site will be covered to avoid spillage of materials. The

vehicles used by the contractor for operation shall be kept clear and clear of all dust found and

other extraneous materials dropped by such vehicles. The unloading of trucks/vehicles used for

transport of construction material shall be done only during day time.

Unpaved haul roads near/passing through residential and commercial areas to be watered thrice a

day. Trucks carrying construction material shall be adequately covered. All earthworks will be

protected in a manner acceptable to the Engineer to minimize generation of dust. The contractor

will take every precaution to reduce the level of dust along construction sites involving earthwork

by frequent application of water.

6.3 Control of Water pollution

During construction phase of the proposed project, construction machinery is likely to operate at

construction site. The effluent generated from machinery will have high suspended solids. It is

proposed to provide settling tanks for treatment of effluent.

Use of fly ash generated by nearby coal based thermal power plants will be made as per

guidelines of MoEF. Appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure that leaching of metalloids &

arsenic from the fly ash is within acceptable limits. Regular monitoring of water quality will be

carried out on both the surface and ground water.



6.4 Control of Noise Pollution

Workers operating in high noise should be provided with effective personal protective measures

such as ear muffs or ear plugs to be worn during periods of exposure. The other measures to

control noise could be as follows:

equipment and machineries should be maintained regularly to keep the noise generation

at the design level;

silencers and mufflers of the individual machineries to be regularly checked;

Exposure of workers to high noise areas should be limited as per maximum exposure

periods Specified by Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Impacts on natural drainage

The new irrigation infrastructure does not adversely affect the natural drainage pattern. The

reservoir will be formed due to the construction of dam and guidelines as provided by Madhya

Pradesh water resource department along with relevant I.S. Codes shall be followed.

Disposal of construction waste

Debris generated during construction phase, shall be suitably reused in the proposed construction,

subject to the suitability of the material and the approval of the Engineer. The contractor shall

suitably dispose off unutilized debris material; either through filling up of borrow areas created

for the project or at pre-designated dump locations, subject to the approval of the Engineer.

Debris generated from pile driving or other construction activities shall be disposed such that it

does not flow into the surface water bodies or form mud puddles in the area. The contractor as

per regulations in force shall identify dumping sites.

Measures to be taken during excavation of earth

While planning or executing excavation the contractor shall take all adequate precautions against

soil erosion, water pollution etc and take appropriate drainage measures to keep the site free of

water, through use of mulches, grasses, slope drains and other devices. The contractor shall take

adequate protective measures to see that excavation operations do not affect or damage adjoining

structures and water bodies.



Restoration of construction sites

Aesthetic enhancement through proper housekeeping of construction sites. Disposal of

construction wastes at the approved disposal sites. Complete construction activity by removing

all temporary structures, restoring the sub-project and surrounding areas as near as possible to the

pre-construction condition.

Contractor to prepare site restoration plans for approval by the Engineer. The plan is to be

implemented by the contractor prior to demobilization. On completion of the works, all

temporary structures will be cleared away, excreta or other disposal pits or trenches filled in and

effectively sealed off and the site left clean and tidy, at the Contractor‟s expense, to the entire

satisfaction of the Engineer. Residual top soil will be distributed on burrow areas.

Plantation

In order to compensate negative impacts on flora due to cutting of trees the project plans

compensatory plantation. In addition to this compensatory plantation, there will be plantation

around the Periphery of the reservoir. The planned environmental enhancement measures include

plantation in available clear space, seating arrangement around trees, Rest areas, etc.

6.5 Training and Extension Courses for Farmers

The change from rainfed to irrigated cropping requires extension, training and demonstration

programmes for farmers. Considering these aspects it is proposed that the project authorities need

to provide adequate training to farmers. The training shall include the following aspects of

environmental protection:

Prevention of spread of water related diseases;

Safe use of agro-chemicals, and

Environmental conservation programmes.

7.0 Catchment Area Treatment Plan

Silt Yield Index (SYI) method has been used to prioritize sub-watershed in a catchment area for

treatment. The area falls under very high erosion category. The Catchment area will be treated at

the project proponent cost.to control the erosion. The catchment area considered for treatment of

Chhitakhudri dam is 219.0 sq.km. CAT plan is a must to control erosion intensity in high erosion



category. The total estimated cost of catchment area treatment plan to be spent over a period of

five years is Rs. one crore forty lakhs.

8.0 Resettlement & Rehabilitation Plan:

The provisions of the “Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,

Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013” have been taken into consideration, and the

best option has been recommended for preparation of Rehabilitation Plan for the PAFs.

The total number of Project Affected Families (PAFs) is 298 out of total 518. The total

number of houses that are getting affected is 298 and as such at least as many plots

would have to be developed in the proposed R&R Sites. The selection of sites for R & R

has been done and about 30 Ha land of Khasra no. 345 & 346 of village Bamhani of Tehsil

Kundam near the right flank of the dam has been finalized.

Thus all arrangement have to be made for providing residential plots for 298 project affected

families (PAFs) in R&R sites proposed to be developed.

9.0 Local Area Development Plan

The area development activities proposed as a part of the plan given in following

paragraphs:

Up gradation of educational facilities:

It is proposed to upgrade the primary schools in various villages in the periphery of the affected

villages. The following activities are proposed under LADP activities:

Up-gradation of school fixtures, equipment

Improvement of drinking water and sanitation facilities

Improvement of Public Health Facilities

Furniture, Beds and other items

Up-gradation of Pathological laboratory

Up-gradation of operation theater (labor room)



10. DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

A Disaster Management Plan (DMP) is formulated for better and safe management. The DMP

will include the following elements:

Assessment of the size and nature of the events foreseen and the probability of their

occurrence.

Formulation of the plan and liaison with authorities, including the emergency services.

Appointment of key personnel and their duties and responsibilities

Action on-site

Action off-site

Declaration of emergency collection point at site

Display emergency contact number at all prominent places.

10.1 Dam Break Analysis:

The dam break study is carried out using HEC-RAS model developed by Hydrologic Engineering

Center of the U.S. as River Analysis System Software using the principles of hydraulic, sediment

transport, soil mechanics, the geometric and material properties of dam etc. As per the studies

carried out, there is no danger of the submerge of the villages and threat to the population from

breaching / flooding.

11. Environmental Monitoring Programme

An Environmental Monitoring Programme has been designed with the following objectives to:

Assess the changes in environmental conditions, if any, during construction and operation of

the project.

Monitor the effective implementation of mitigatory measures.

Warns about significant deterioration in environmental quality so that additional mitigatory

measures may be planned in advance.

Implementation

Environmental Management Plan has been prepared and is intended to become a part of the

contract documents so that implementation of all the environmental measures can be ensured.

The implementation actions, responsibilities and timeframes have been specified for each

component and adverse impact anticipated. A separate Environmental Monitoring Programme



has been outlined as a part of the EIA study. Adequate provisions have been made for proper

implementation of various measures outlined in the Environmental management plan and

Environmental Monitoring Programme.

Table 3: Environmental Monitoring Plan and Budget.

Environmental Parameters

Project Stage

Parameters to be

Monitored

Frequency of Monitoring

Locations Implementation & Supervision

Water Quality

Construction

Physico-Chemical and

Bacteriological

analysis for Surface

water and

Groundwater (Pre-and

Post Monsoon)

Monthly

5

Contractor or Sub-

Consultants

appointed by

Contractor

Operation

Six Monthly

5

MPWRD or Sub-Consultants appointed by MPWRD

Soil Quality

Construction

Physico-Chemical,

and Irrigation Properties

Monthly

5

Contractor or Sub-Consultants appointed by Contract

Operation

Six Monthly

5

MPWRD or Sub-

Consultants

appointed by

MPWRD

Air Quality

Construction

PM10, PM2.5, NO2

and SO2

Monthly

5

Contractor or Sub-Consultants appointed by Contractor

Operation PM10, PM2.5, NO2

and SO2

Six Monthly

5

Contractor or Sub-Consultants appointed by Contractor

Noise Levels

Construction

Leq Day, Leq Night in

dB(A)

Monthly

5

Contractor or Sub- Consultants appointed by Contractor.

Operation Leq Day, Leq Night in

dB(A)

Six Monthly 5 Contractor or Sub- Consultants appointed by Contractor.

Aquatic life

Operation

Fishes, Phyto and Zooplanktons

Yearly once

At dam site CADA, MPWRD



12. Cost Estimates

While working out the cost of scheme, cost of head works and cost of main gravity canals are

considered. Accordingly the total cost is estimated at Rs. 330.43 Crore. The annual cost is

computed at 10% of interest and 1% depreciation on the total estimated cost.

12.1 Cost for Implementing Environmental Management Plan

To ameliorate the negative impact of the proposed project and overall improvement of the

environment following management are formulated for implementation to the project

construction. The details are shown as follows;

Table 4: Budget for Environmental management

S. No. Items Total Cost (in Lakh)

1 Resettlement & Rehabilitation Plan 2587.0

2 Bio-diversity Management Plan 100.00

3 Catchment Area Treatment Plan 140.0

4 Command area Development plan 1.0

5 Compensatory Afforestation Plan 1500.00

6 Reservoir Rim Treatment Plan 5.00

7 Muck Disposal Plan 5.00

8 Green Belt development Plan 10.0

9 Landscape and Restoration Plan 10.0

10 Disaster Management Plan 25.0

11 Restoration Plan for Quarry site 25.0

12 Water, Air and Noise Management Plan 25.0

13 Labour Management Plan 5.0

14 Local Area Development Plan 15.0

15 Sanitation and Solid waste management Plan 15.0

16 Energy Conservation Measures 15.0

17 Environmental Monitoring Plan 3.0

18 Environmental safeguards during construction

Phase

20.0

Note: The cost of the Sr. No. 11, 12, 13 & 15 are included under the “C” Works and shall be maneged by the contractor.



13.0 Project Benefit:

The project will have multiple benefits. It will solve drought problem of the region. In addition

this irrigation project will provide other benefits like:

Control flood waters to protect people and property.

Adequate supply of water for irrigation and house hold consumption during dry spells.

Improve crop production by providing irrigation to crop land.

Agriculture extension and horticulture development.

Veterinary extension and animal husbandry development.

Improved Pisciculture.

Permanent waterfront for wildlife.

Recreation like fishing, camping and water sporting in the reservoir.

Improvement in overall quality of life.

Improvement in the ground water levels & supply.

The present section covers executive summary of the environmental impact assessment study of

the project.

Documents

CHHITAKHUDRI IRRIGATION PROJECT