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Renewable Energy Development Sector Investment Program (REDSIP) DDR Marala Hydropower Project 6 Fig 2: Layout Plan of Marala Hydropower Project
Renewable Energy Development Sector Investment Program (REDSIP) 2 SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE PROJECT AREA 25. In any social set up, the personal characteristics of an individual play a vital and key role in the formation of attitude and behavior patterns. The institution of family has also profound and comprehensive effects in this respect. 2.1 Description of Project Area 26. The project area Marala is about 18 km to the north-west of Sialkot town in the Punjab and is linked to Sialkot by a tarred road. It is approximately 200 km from Lahore. The elevation of the project site is below 250 m Above Sea Level (ASL). 27. The canal system in the area was built in colonial times and for the Upper Chenab Canal Main a 200 m wide ROW was acquired. In the early 1960s the Government of Pakistan constructed the Marala-Ravi Link Canal (MRL) along the left side of UCC for which a further 160 m wide land-strip was acquired. Together, both the canals have a 360 m wide ROW which extends for approximately 1.5 km downstream of the Marala Barrage. In addition, the vast triangular area of land falling between the UCC right side and the Chenab River, downstream of Marala Barrage, was acquired as it is very low lying and flood prone. The low lying land is enclosed by two flood-protection bunds (earthen banks), which also serve as dirt access roads. The relatively elevated part of the same land close to the right bank of UCC was utilized by the Government to construct an I&PD Colony, containing Offices and residential houses for the I&PD employees. 2.2 Study Parameters 28. The information to establish a database for Due Diligence Report (DDR) of MHPP was collected from the review of previous studies/reports and through site visits to the Project Area. To comprehend the existing conditions, a preliminary survey was conducted and salient observations were duly noted. Pertinent data were also collected from the Census Report of Sialkot District. 29. A Social Impact Assessment in the Project Area was also carried out through consultation with the officials and employees working at the proposed affected structures/ buildings. The local residents, around the Project Area, were also interviewed to obtain their feedback regarding the construction of the proposed Project (MHPP) and its impacts on their daily life/future. 2.3 Administrative Setup 30. The Project area falls in the jurisdiction of union council Marala, Tehsil Sialkot. The union council Marala representing a total of 28 villages. The I&PD colony falls within the jurisdiction of Marala village. Tehsil is sub-unit of a district, which is the highest tier of local government system and deals with the administrative and revenue matters. District Sialkot constituted of 4 Tehsils namely Sialkot, Daska, Sumbriyal and Pasroor with 52 union councils, governed by a District Council. According to existing local government system (although temporarily suspended), members of each union council are directly elected through adult franchise, and also form the Electoral College to choose the members of next higher tiers. In addition to this, the councils have also representation from the vulnerable groups particularly the female members of community. 2.4 Demographic Characteristics 31. According to 1998 District Census Report, the total population of union council Marala was 23413 with an average annual growth rate of 2.5 per cent. The project area consists of I&PD colony and ROW of UCC having 65 housing structures accommodating around 400 I&PD and military persons. There is one boy’s high school, one girl’s higher secondary school, Basic Health Unit (BHU) and dispensary, union council office and two mosques. The area is linked with the District Head Quarter (HQ) with metalled road. The I&PD colony is electrified and provided with potable water and sanitation facilities. The colony is also housed with 3 rest houses. DDR Marala Hydropower Project 7
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