Aerial Ropeways - Environmental Clearance

AnnexuresFrequency, location, parameters of monitoringCompilation and analysis of data, comparison with baseline data andPlantation monitoring program7.0 Additional Studies7.1 Public ConsultationPublic hearing with the issues raised by the public and the response of the project proponent intabular form should be discussed.7.2 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management PlanActivities associated with aerial ropeway construction and operations also give rise to associatedhazards and accidents. It is therefore desirable that based on the categories of hazards prevailingat the project site, risk assessment may be carried out by specialists in the field andrecommendations may be implemented.Risk assessment should be carried out for seismicity, slope stability, soil erodibility, and floodhazard.Disaster Management Plan must include emergency planning, emergency procedures, and detailson safety measures adopted for the ropeway.7.3 Natural Resource Conservation and OptimizationWater conservation measures should be addressed. Energy efficiency measures in the activityare to be drawn up.7.4 R&R Action PlanDetailed R&R plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population in the studyarea and broad plan for the resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlementcolony, alternative livelihood concerns/employment and rehabilitation of the displaced people,civil and housing amenities being offered, etc. and the schedule of the implementation of theproject specific R&R Plan. Details of provisions (capital & recurring) for the project specific R&RPlanSpecific studies requirement depending on the site and activity proposed should be discussed8.0 Project BenefitsThis chapter should include benefits accruing to the locality, neighbourhood, region and nationas a whole. It should bring out details of benefits by way of:Improvements in the physical infrastructure by way addition of project infrastructure, Improvements in the social infrastructure like roads, railways, housing, water supply,electrical power, drainage, improved environmental conditions, etc.Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad61