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Environment, Rehabilitation & Resettlement
Environment
NJHEP is one of the most eco-friendly Projects
in the country. Being a run of the river Project,
it has minimum adverse impact on the ecology
of the area and least disturbance to the flora
and fauna. Afforestation of 246 hectares of
forestland is being taken up in comparison to
123 hectares of forestland acquired for the
Project. The dumping of excavated material only
in pre-identified areas and prevention of its flowing
into the river by constructing adequate toe-walls
further ensures the Project’s harmony with the
environment.
Rehabilitation & Resettlement
SJVN (formerly NJPC) as a responsible corporate
citizen takes utmost care for the resettlement
and rehabilitation of the Project Affected Families
(PAFs) whose land or house or shop got affected
due to construction of the NJHEP. Further,
appropriate compensation to all the PAFs in
accordance with the extant policies of the
Government and SJVN (formerly NJPC) are
being made.
As a result of vigorous pursuit for ensuring a fair
Rehabilitation and Resettlement of the Project
Affected Families, the World bank has lauded
the above efforts as under :
Environment & R&R Policy
SJVN (NJPC) has adopted an environment,
resettlement & rehabilitation policy which
reiterates company’s commitment to sustainable
development which is within the carrying capacity
of the eco-system and which promotes the
improvement of the quality of life.
NEW / FUTURE PROJECTS
A. RAMPUR HYDRO – ELECTRIC PROJECT
( RHEP ) :
The Rampur Hydro-Electric Power Project
(439 MW), utilizing the tail race waters of
the ongoing 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric
Power Project (NJHEP) is a run of
the river scheme. GOHP vide its letter dated
May 09, 2001 has conveyed its decision for
execution of the proposed Rampur Hydro –
Electric Project by SJVN (NJPC).
The draft Implementation Agreement duly
approved by Govt. of India (GOI) was sent
to Govt. of Himachal Pradesh ( GOHP )
during April 2003 for signing of the same
between SJVN and GOHP. In response to
this, GOHP has suggested various
amendments to be incorporated in the
Implementation Agreement during February
2004. The amendments suggested by GOHP
and response of SJVN on the same has
been forwarded to Ministry of Power ( MOP),
GOI for approval. In the meanwhile , GOHP
have intimated that considering the urgency
of Implementation of the Project in public
interest, it has been agreed to allow SJVN
to start preliminary works on the Project
site by updating DPR and setting up of
infrastructure etc., during March 2004. A
meeting was taken by Secretary ( Power ),
GOI with Chief Secretary, GOHP on March
18, 2004, wherein it has been agreed by
GOHP to finalize the Implementation
Agreement in respect of Rampur HE Project
by May 2004 and accordingly sign the same
by July 2004.
B. Other Projects
In the Meeting taken by Secretary ( Power),
GOI with Chief Secretary, GOHP on March
18, 2004, it has been stated that GOHP, in
principle agrees to the execution of the
following projects by SJVN :
- Thopan Powari Hydro-electric Power
Project (approx. 400 MW)
- Shongtong Karcham Hydro-electric Power
Project (approx. 400 MW)
- Jangi Thopan ( 480 MW )
- Khab ( 450 MW )
It has also been agreed in the above
stated Meeting that the signing of
Implementation Agreement of Rampur
HEP / MOU’s for other Projects as
mentioned above could be done in a
time based manner by July 2004.
In the adjoining state of Uttranchal, Ministry
of Power and CEA have alloted two projects
namely Sela Urthing ( 230 MW ) and
Bogudiyar - Sirkari Bhayal ( 170 MW ) for
preparation of DPR and execution.
Consultancy Assignment
SJVN has established a Consultancy Division
and CEA, vide letter no 5/3(SJVNL)/2003-HP&I/
321 dated Mar 31, 2003, has awarded
consultancy to SJVN for preparation of the
Preliminary Feasibility Reports (PFRs) for the
Khab - I (approx. 1640 MW ) and Khab - II
(approx. 425 MW ) Hydro-electric Power Projects
on river Satluj in the Himachal Pradesh. Further,
Konkan Railway Corporation have requisitioned
our consultants for design of their tunnels in
Jammu & Kashmir for extension of the railway
line beyond Udhampur. Similarly, Everest Power
Company, HP and Bhabha Power Project, HP,
have requisitioned SJVN on their hydro power
projects ranging from 100 MW to 5 MW.