The document discusses the social screening and impact assessment conducted for road improvement projects in the Sangrur-Mansa-Bathinda region of Punjab, India. Field surveys and secondary data collection were used to assess potential social impacts. Consultations were held with affected communities. The assessment found squatters and encroachers who would require rehabilitation. A resettlement action plan would be prepared following national and World Bank policies to compensate affected families and avoid damage to cultural properties.

1. Government of Punjab (PWD Buildings & Roads)
Presentation
on
Social Management
Dr G Ananda
Output and Performance Based Road Contract (OPRC) (Asset Management
Contract) For Improvement, Rehabilitation, Resurfacing & Routine
Maintenance Works of Roads Sangrur-Mansa-Bathinda Contract Area
17th April 2013

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SCOPE OF WORK
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Social Screening/Social Impact Assessment
Social screening study has been carried out to identify
critical issues and areas that would be studied in detail
For impact assessment, mitigation measures and
management plan. Findings of the screening are
presented in this report.
Further details will be taken up during subsequent
stages of the project preparation, if required.
This report has been prepared based mainly on field
survey and collection of secondary data.

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Resettlement Action Plan
All utilities and common property resources likely to be affected
due to the project will be relocated with prior approval of the
concerned agencies before start of construction
Avoid dislocation of vulnerable groups, like indigenous people,
female headed families etc.
Avoid damage to important cultural properties
Ensure community consultation at the time of identification of
sites
In case of involuntary resettlement, provide adequate
compensation. Follow the National Policy on Rehabilitation &
Resettlement 2007 or WB Operation Policy 4.12 and 4.10

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METHODOLOGY
Study of Background information on project and related
policy and legal issues;
Collection of data from secondary sources;
Reconnaissance survey of the project impact zone;
Analysis of data and Screening exercise;
Conducting Focus Group Discussions; & Public
consultation
Preparation of Screening Report
Preparation of Social Impact Assessment Report
Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan

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ACTION TAKEN
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SOURCE OF INFORMATION COLLECTED
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Information Source
Demography Punjab District Census Handbook, Govt. Of India
Land use Punjab District Census Handbook, Govt. Of India
Economic profile of the area Census Govt. of Punjab
District Profile Govt. of Punjab websites

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DISCUSSING WITH VENDORS

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Consultation with Bhikhi Municipal Officers

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Discussion with Cheema Mandi Municipal
Officers

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STATUS PROJECT AFFECTED FAMILIES
S. No Roads Squatters Encroachers
1 Sangrur Sunam-S1 4 NA
2
Bhawanigarh-Sunam-Mansa-
Kotshamir S2
120 NA
3 Barnala-Mansa S3 8 NA
4 Mansa-Thalwandi S4 7 NA
5 Dhanaula-Bhikhi S5 NA 56
6
Bhatinda-Kotshamir-Talwandi
S8
12 3

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NUMBER OF VILLAGES/TOWNS
S. No Roads
Number of
villages/towns
Remarks
1 Sangrur Sunam-S1 4 4 Squatters
2
Bhawanigarh-Sunam-Mansa-
Kotshamir S2
24 120 Squatters
3 Barnala-Mansa S3 1 8 squatters
4 Mansa-Thalwandi S4 7 7 Squatters
5 Dhanaula-Bhikhi S5 7 54 Encroachers
6
Bhatinda-Kotshamir-Talwandi
S8
7
12 Squatters/4
Encroachers

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Observation of Bhikhi Road side Squatters

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SQUATTERS

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Schedule for Social Activities
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Activities
S1: Sangrur
- Sunam
S2:
Bhawnigarh -
Sunam - Kot
Shamir
S3: Barnala
- Mansa
S4: Mansa
- Talwandi
Sabo
S5:
Dhanaula
Bhikhi
B8:
Bhatinda -
Kot
Shamir -
Talwandi
Sabo
Social Activities
Mobilisation of Social Team 11-Mar-13
Site Visits By Social Team 11-14th March 2013
Social Screening Report 25-Apr-13 03-Apr-13 05-May-13 25-May-13 25-Mar-13 15-Jun-13
Socio Economic & Census
Surveys
20-Apr-13 25-Apr-13 01-May-13 20-May-13 15-Apr-13 10-Jun-13
Formal Public Consultation
Meetings
10-May-13 15-Apr-13 10-May-13 10-May-13 15-Apr-13 10-Jun-13
RAP NA 15-May-13 NA 10-Jun-13 NA NA

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SOCIAL EXPERT CONDUCTED PUBLIC CONSULTATION
MEETINGS HELD IN 08 APRIL 2013 AT GHERACHOU VILLAGERS
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Social Expert conducted Public Consultation Meetings held in 08 April 2013 at
Cheema Mandi attended by Municipal officers and PAFs

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SOCIAL EXPERT CONDUCTED PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING AT
BHIKHI ON 09 APRIL, 2013 ATTENDED BY PRESIDENT OF MUNICIPAL
OFFICE AND PAFS
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CONSULTING HIV/AIDS WITH DR DINESH
AGGRAWAL AT SUNAM GOVT. HOSPITAL
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CONCLUSION
The project shall not involve land acquisition
Only Rehabilitation for the project road is proposed and the work
shall be restricted within the exiting road width only
No religious & community structures, Common property
resources, educational institutes etc. are affected
Many squatters shall be affected due to the project who shall be
rehabilitated as per the ESMP Framework prepared by the Project
proponent for the project
The screening report suggest the requirement of preparation of a
RAP
In case of involuntary resettlement, provide adequate
compensation. Follow the National Policy on Rehabilitation &
Resettlement 2007 or WB Policy OP 4.12 and 4.10

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