R & R Initiative
The projects of NHPC are generally located in remote hilly terrains and majority of these areas are underdeveloped and socially dependent on traditional livelihood patterns for survival. NHPC has been taking every possible effort towards the upliftment of socio-economic status and improvement in quality of life of project affected families along with others living in and around the project.
The R&R Plans as part of EMP are formulated based on the detailed Socio-Economic Survey or Social Impact Assessment of the affected families / villages in coordination with the concerned Departments of the State Government, District Administration and representatives from affected families and other stakeholders in the area. During the formulation of Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan, major emphasis is laid on provision of basic amenities to Project Affected Families (PAFs) leading to improvement in quality of their life, alleviation of poverty by generating work opportunities through secondary sources and imparting vocational trainings. These plans are evaluated and approved by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) for according Environmental Clearance to the projects.
A broad R&R package being implemented by NHPC at its various Projects comprises the following:
Resettlement Colony at Teesta-V Power Station, Sikkim
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Resettlement Colony at Gurez, Kishanganga Power Station, J&K
With the enactment of “The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act (RFCTLARR) 2013”, a detailed Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Study is to be conducted by the concerned State Govt. through an independent SIA Agency and Social Impact Management Plan / R&R Plans are formulated with complete involvement of the project affected families. The R&R Plans, so formulated, are approved by the State Govt. before taking up for implementation by the developer.
As a matter of fact, community engagement is now integral and the most important part of all green clearances such as Environment Clearance, Forest Clearance, SIA as per RFCTLARR 2013 etc. and their implementation. Some of the examples of community engagement by NHPC are as under:
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Elements of R&R entitlements as per RFCTLARR Act, 2013 for all the affected families (both land owners and the families whose livelihood is primarily dependent on land acquired) in addition to compensation package in respect of land acquired are as under:
The R&R Plans as part of EMP are formulated based on the detailed Socio-Economic Survey or Social Impact Assessment of the affected families / villages in coordination with the concerned Departments of the State Government, District Administration and representatives from affected families and other stakeholders in the area. During the formulation of Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan, major emphasis is laid on provision of basic amenities to Project Affected Families (PAFs) leading to improvement in quality of their life, alleviation of poverty by generating work opportunities through secondary sources and imparting vocational trainings. These plans are evaluated and approved by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) for according Environmental Clearance to the projects.
A broad R&R package being implemented by NHPC at its various Projects comprises the following:
- Compensation for land, houses, shops and other properties etc.
- Homestead land.
- Transportation charges for household items, cattle etc.
- Construction of house.
- Solatium charges.
- Financial assistance for construction of cattle shed or poultry farm.
- Agricultural land depending on availability or landless grant.
- Subsidy for seeds /fertilizers/ land development.
- Development of public health centre, school, community centre etc.
- Provision of basic amenities like road, drinking water, electricity, medical etc.
- Vocational training to develop entrepreneurial skills.
- Preference in allotment of shops in NHPC's shopping complex.
- Special measure for Scheduled Tribes.
- Renovation/ relocation of religious structures or structures of archaeological importance.
Resettlement Colony at Teesta-V Power Station, Sikkim
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Resettlement Colony at Gurez, Kishanganga Power Station, J&K
With the enactment of “The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act (RFCTLARR) 2013”, a detailed Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Study is to be conducted by the concerned State Govt. through an independent SIA Agency and Social Impact Management Plan / R&R Plans are formulated with complete involvement of the project affected families. The R&R Plans, so formulated, are approved by the State Govt. before taking up for implementation by the developer.
As a matter of fact, community engagement is now integral and the most important part of all green clearances such as Environment Clearance, Forest Clearance, SIA as per RFCTLARR 2013 etc. and their implementation. Some of the examples of community engagement by NHPC are as under:
- The collection of preliminary data on land, socio-economic etc. during Survey & Investigation stage for preparation of Pre-Feasibility Report / Detail Project Report (DPR).
- During the Environmental & Social Impact Assessment studies for preparation of EIA&EMP report and Public Consultation including Public hearing as a part of Environmental Clearance process.
- During Social Impact Assessment process including public hearing, preparation of R&R Plan and valuation/verification of land and assets records as a part of RFCTLARR Act, 2013.
- During Post Construction Environmental & Social Impact Assessment studies.
- During Forest Rights Act, 2006 compliance process.
- During implementation of R&R plan.
- During implementation of CSR and other Community Development works.
- During implementation of specific restoration & rehabilitation plan.
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Elements of R&R entitlements as per RFCTLARR Act, 2013 for all the affected families (both land owners and the families whose livelihood is primarily dependent on land acquired) in addition to compensation package in respect of land acquired are as under:
- Provision of housing units in case of displacement
- Choice for Annuity or Employment
- Subsistence grant for displaced families for one year. Additional displaced SC/ST grant.
- Transportation cost for displaced families
- Cattle shed/Petty shops cost
- One time grant to artisans, small traders and certain others
- Fishing rights
- One-time resettlement allowance
- Stamp duty and registration fee
- Infrastructure facilities in Resettlement Area: Infrastructural facilities and basic minimum amenities to ensure that the resettled population in new village or colony can secure for themselves a reasonable standard of community life and can attempt to minimise the trauma involved in displacement, are provided in the Resettlement Area.