IEAR of 800 KV HVDC Bipole Link Raigarh - Pugalur

INITIAL ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT REPORT (IEAR)
FOR
± 800 kV RAIGARH-PUGALUR HVDC BIPOLE
LINK
ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT

POWER GRID CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD.
(A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ENTERPRISE)
ESMD/IEAR/: ± 800 kV RAIGARH – PUGALUR HVDC BIPOLE LINK September 2017

CONTENTS
Section Description Page No.

Section - I : Project Description - 1-2
- Background - 1
- Project Objectives - 1
- Project Justification - 1
- Project Highlights - 2
- Project Scope & Present Study - 2
Section - II : Baseline Data - 3-19
- Chhattisgarh - 3
- Maharashtra 6
- Andhra Pradesh 9
- Telangana 12
- Tamil Nadu 15
Section- III : Policy, Legal & Regulatory Framework - 20-26
- Environmental - 20
- Social - 24
Section- IV : Approach for Route/Site Selection - 27-31
- Route Selection - 27
- Study of Alternatives - 27
4.2- Evaluation of alternative Route alignment for ±800 kV HVDC Bipole - 28
Link Between Raigarh and Pugalur
Section - V : Potential Environmental Impacts, Their Evaluation & - 32-42
Management
- Impact due to Project Location & Design - 32
- Environmental Problem due to Design - 35
- Environmental Problems during Construction Phase - 36
- Environmental Problems Resulting from Operation - 38
- Critical Environmental Review Criteria - 39
- Public Consultation - 39
- Conclusion - 42
Section- VI : Institutional Arrangement & Monitoring - 43-59
- Environmental Monitoring Programme in POWERGRID - 43
- Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) - 44
- Environment Review - 45
LIST OF ENCLOSURES
S. No. Title/Name Description

Annexure
1 Annexure -1 Guideline issued by Govt of India regarding RoW compensation
2 Annexure- 2 Tree / crop Compensation Procedure
3 Annexure -3 CEA Gazettee Noti. Electical Safety
4 Annexure -4 Safety Plan
5 Annexure -5 Health, Safety & Environment Conditions in Contract Document
6 Annexure -6 Health & Safety Checklists
7 Annexure -7 Report of PTI on EMF
8 Annexure -8 Procedure of Public Consultation
9 Annexure -9 Details of Public Consultation
10 Annexure -10 Estimated Budget
Exhibit
10 Exhibit -1 Schematic Map Showing the Proposed Subprojects
11 Exhibit -2 Organisational Support Structure for EMP & ESPP Implementation
Figure
12 Figure -1 Typical Plan of Transmission Line Tower Footings Showing Actual Ground
Position and Extent of Impact
13 Figure- 1a Schematic Diagram indicating Area of Influence/Impact of ±800 kV
Transmission Line
Map
14 Map -1 Route Alignment Map with 3 alternatives of Proposed line
SECTION – I : PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.0 BACKGROUND
Southern Region is facing a huge power deficit which is mainly due to (i)
delay/deferment of anticipated generation projects and (ii) non-availability of gas for
existing gas projects in Southern Region. Presently, maximum power demand of
Southern region is about 39,000 MW and faces a deficit of about 3400 MW in spite of
import capacity of about 4920 MW from NEW grid. As per 18th EPS of CEA the
expected power demand of Southern region by the end of XII and XIII plan would be
about 57,200 MW and 82,200 MW respectively. Envisaged generation addition in
Southern region may not meet the requirement and hence power transfer requirement
to Southern Region is expected to increase. Therefore, in view of large deficit and
requirement of transmission system to meet future demands, the implementation of
HVDC link has been proposed with a capacity of 6000 MW. Further, considering
conservation of RoW problem in Kerala and dispersal of power beyond Pugalur,
establishment of VSC based 2000 MW HVDC link between Pugalur and North Trichur
(Kerala) has also been proposed. As decided during the Joint meeting of the Standing
Committee on Power System Planning of Southern Region meeting and Western
Region held on 20th April, 2015, the project shall be built as three separate schemes as
follows:
Scheme # 1: Raigarh - Pugalur 6000 MW HVDC System

Scheme # 2: AC System strengthening at Pugalur end
Scheme # 3: Pugalur - Trichur 2000 MW VSC Based HVDC System
Scheme # 2 & Scheme # 3 should be in place before commissioning of 6000 MW

Raigarh- Pugalur link (Scheme # 1). Under the present project - Scheme # 1: Raigarh-
Pugalur 6000 MW HVDC System has been proposed.
1.1 PROJECT OBJECTIVE:
The objective is to improve import capability of Southern Region.
1.2 PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
Southern Region is facing a huge power deficit which has arisen mainly due to – (i)
delay/deferment of anticipated generation projects (for example - Krishnapattam UMPP
(4000 MW), Cheyyur UMPP(4000 MW), Udangudi TPS, IPP projects in Nagapatanam/
Cuddalore area (3000 to 4000 MW), Kundankulam APP (2000MW), Kalpakkam PFBR
(500 MW), East coast project in Srikakulam (1320 MW), Gas based projects in Vemagiri
(about 3000 MW) etc.) and (ii) non-availability of gas for existing gas projects in
Southern Region.
The current maximum power demand of Southern region is about 39,000 MW. As per
18th EPS of CEA, the expected power demand of Southern region by the end of XII and
XIII plan would be about 57,200MW and 82,200MW respectively. Hence power transfer
requirement to Southern Region is expected to increase in coming years.
Therefore, to facilitate the import of power into Southern region and considering the long
distance, it has been proposed that power be transferred over HVDC system along with
the associated A.C Transmission system at 400 kV level. Accordingly, ±800 KV 6000
MW HVDC link with terminals at Raigarh & Pugalur along with VSC based 2000 MW
HVDC link between Pugalur and North Trichur (Kerala) has been proposed. As decided
IEAR for ± 800 kV HVDC Raigarh-Pugalur Bipole Link 1
during the Joint meeting of the Standing Committee on Power System Planning of
Southern Region and Western Region held on 20th April, 2015 the scheme is to be
implemented as three separate schemes.
The present report deals with transmission line to be implemented under Scheme-1 i.e.
± 800 kV Raigarh– Pugalur HVDC Bipole link with 6000 MW capacity. The proposed
system would help in direct supply to Tamil Nadu and Kerala relieving the tie line flow
from NEW grid to Southern region and tie line flow between S1-S2. HVDC with its
control features shall provide flexibility during operation and help in controlling the
power flow on parallel AC lines and provide damping as and when need arises.
1.3 PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

a) Project : HVDC Bipole link between Western region (Raigarh,
Chhattisgarh) and Southern region (Pugalur, Tamil
Nadu)- North Trichur (Kerala) - Scheme # 1: Raigarh-
Pugalur 6000 MW HVDC System
b) Location of the Project : Western & Southern Region
c) Project Cost : Rs. 14416.51 Crores at April 2015 Price Level
(including IDC of Rs. 766.16 Crores)
d) Monthly Fixed : Rs. 20186.75 Lakhs on Base Cost
Charges Rs. 21301.65 Lakhs on Projected Completed cost
e) Commissioning : The project is proposed to be implemented within 42
schedule months from the date of investment approval.
1.4 PROJECT SCOPE & PRESENT STUDY

The present Initial Environment Assessment Report (IEAR) is a document developed to
identify possible environmental and social issues associated with construction of the ±
800 kV HVDC bipole lines passing through five States viz. Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra,
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Tamil Nadu. The IEAR provides insight on possible
environment & social issues and list management measures to minimize/mitigate them
based on POWERGRID’s Environmental and Social Policy & Procedures (ESPP).
Following is the scope of work under present IEAR;
(i) ± 800 kV Raigarh– Pugalur HVDC Bipole link – 1749.775 km.
The proposed project activities include the survey for finalizing the route alignment and
construction of above bipole line. Lattice towers are erected on designated places using
normal excavation and foundations, thereafter conductors are strung across these using
manual/stringing machines.
The schematic showing the proposed transmission system covered under the subject
IEAR is placed as Exhibit - I.

SECTION - II: BASELINE DATA
2.0 The proposed bipole link between Raigarh & Pugalur is a Multi-State one and will pass
through the States of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and
Tamil Nadu. The basic environmental settings of these States are delineated below:
2.1 CHHATTISGARH
Chhattisgarh, the 26th State of India, was carved out of Madhya Pradesh on
November 1, 2000. Located in central India it covers an area of 135,191 sq km.
Chhattisgarh is bordered by Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh in the north, Andhra
Pradesh in the south, Orissa in the east and Madhya Pradesh in the west. The State
lies at 17°47'N to 24°06'N latitude and 80°15'E to 84°24'E longitude.
Physiographically, the State can be divided into many divisions. The Indo-Gangetic
plain in the state is very fertile. The Satpura Range, Vindhyachal Mountain Range and
the Maikal Range from the hilly terrain of Chhattisgarh. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is
another important topographical division of Chhattisgarh. The general land use pattern
of the state is given in Table-2.1:
Table-2.1 Land Use Pattern of Chhattisgarh
Land use Area in ‘000 ha Percentage

Total Geographic Area 13,519 -
Reporting area for land utilization 13,790 100.00
Forests 6,352 46.06
Not available for land cultivation 1,017 7.37
Permanent pastures and other grazing lands 863 6.26
Land under misc. tree crops & groves 1 0.01
Culturable Wastelands 352 2.55
Fallow land other than current fallows 257 1.86
Current fallows 270 1.96
Net area sown 4,677 33.92
Source: Land Use Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, 2011-12
Climate:
The climate of Chhattisgarh is mainly tropical. It is hot and humid because of its
proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. During the summer which prevails April to middle of
June, the temperature varies from 40°C to 42.5°C. The winter season is mainly felt in
Chhattisgarh during months of December and January and temperature drops up to 10
to 15 °C. Monsoon is experienced during the end of June or July to last week of August.
Rainfall: Rainfall in this state is mainly brought by South West monsoonal winds. The
annual rainfall varies from 1,100 mm to 1,700 mm.
Soil:
The soil of the State is rich and is known for its red color. The soil is in the riverine
plains. The higher areas of the state have light colored soil and the areas adjoining the
river valleys have smooth fertile soil.

Mineral Resources:
The State accounts for more than 13 per cent of India's total mineral production.
Twenty-three per cent of the country's iron- ore deposits, 14 per cent of the dolomite
deposits, and 6.6 per cent of the limestone deposits are found here. It has also 18
percent of coal reserves of the country, and the State is ranked third after Jharkhand
and Orissa. Important minerals and their places of occurrence are given below:
S. N. Mineral Districts/Places of Occurrence

1 Limestone Raipur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Janjgir, Kawardha, Bilaspur, Raigarh,
Bastar.
2 Diamond Raipur, Bastar
3 Garnet Raipur
4 Dolomite Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur, Janjgir, Bastar
5 Granite Raipur, Rajnandgaon
6 Alexandrite Raipur
7 Iron ore Durg, Rajnandgaon, Dantewada, Kanker
8 Quartzite Durg, Rajnandgaon, Raigarh
9 Fluorite Rajnandgaon
10 Bauxite Kawardha, Korba, Kanker
11 Coal Korba, koria
12 Tin ore Bastar
13 Corundum Dantewada
14 Gold fluorite Mahasamund
Source: The mining Information Clearinghouse of India (MICI)

Water Resources:
The important rivers of the state are the Mahanadi, the Indravati and the Godavari,
which drains most of the state along with their many tributaries. The other rivers are
Rihand, Sukha, Hasdo, Arpa, Shivnath, Mand, Eb, Jonk, Pary, Kelo, Udanti.
Ecological Resources:
The forest cover of the State based on the Indian State of Forest Report, 2015 is 55,586
Sq. km. which constitutes 44.21% of the geographic area. Out of these 3513 sq. km is
very dense forest and 28,226 sq. km constitutes moderately dense forest and 10,941
sq. km is open forest. As per recorded data, the forest area of the State is 59,772 sq.
km. Reserve Forests constitutes 43.13%, Protected Forests 40.21% and Unclassified
Forests 16.65 %. Further, 7.82% of India's forests are in Chhattisgarh, and 44% of the
State's land is under forests. Identified as one of the richest bio-diversity habitats, has
the densest forests in India, and rich wildlife. Over 200 non-timber forest products, with
tremendous potential for value addition are produced in the state.
Source: Department of Forests, Chhattisgarh
The forests are the main source of supply of fodder and fuel and subsistence for the
poorest sections of the people and tribal population in the interior under-developed
areas of the state. The State forest can be broadly classified in to 2 forest type groups:
 Tropical Moist Deciduous

 Tropical Dry Deciduous
There are 3 National Parks (NP) and 11 Wildlife Sanctuaries covering an area of
2899.08 km2 and 3760.29 km2 respectively. Thus a total of 6659.37 km2 area
constituting 4.92 % of the State’s geographical area under the protected area network.

The proposed bipole link shall pass through 8 districts namely Raigarh, Janjgir-Chmapa,
Baloda bazaar-Bhatapara, Raipur, Dhamtari, Durg, Balod, Rajnandgaon districts having
forest cover ranging from 4.02% to 35.89 %. However, through careful route selection,
forest area involvement has been avoided completely. The details of forest resources
available in the subprojects districts are as follows:
District Geogr- ( Area in Sq. km) %

aphical Very Dense Mod. Dense Open Total Forest
area (km2) forest forest forest cover
Raigarh 7,086 126 1696 721 2543 35.89
Janjgir-Chmapa 3,852 4 26 125 155 4.02
Raipur* and
16,468 189 3834 1436 5459 33.15
Dhamtari
Durg* 8549 43 528 217 778 9.10
Rajnandgaon 8,068 29 1761 729 2519 31.22
Source: Indian State of Forest Report 2015
*Baloda bazaar-Bhatapara and Balod district are earlier part of Raipur & Durg district respectively. Hence, forest data of
above districts have been provided in their respective parent district due to non-availability of individual forest data.
Human and Economic Development:
The State constitutes of 20.795 million as per the census of 2001 with a population
density of 154 per square kilometer. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of
Chhattisgarh where nearly 80% of the population is engaged in cultivation. The major
crop grown in Chhattisgarh is paddy especially in the central plains of the State,
popularly known as rice bowl of central India. Apart from paddy other crops grown here
are oilseeds, wheat, coarse grains, groundnut, maize and pulses. The soil of the state is
suitable for the cultivation of horticultural plants guava, mango, banana etc. and a
various types of vegetables. Forests cover nearly 44% of the total area of the state. It is
also rich in mineral resources and about 20 percent of the country’s steel and cement
are produced here. So forest products and mining are the other sources of income. It
has large supply of power which can be easily transmitted to any of the four grids of
India. About 90 percent of the villages in Chhattisgarh have been electrified.
2.2 MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra, with an area of 307, 713 Sq. km, is the third largest State of the country,
constituting 9.36% of the total geographic area. It lies between latitude 150 35’ and 220
02’ N and longitude 720 36’ and 800 54’ E.
Physiographically, the state can be divided into five regions viz. Deccan Plateau,
Central Highland, Eastern Chotanagpur Plateau, Eastern Ghat and Coastal plain.
Except around Mumbai, and along the eastern limits, the State of Maharashtra presents
a monotonously uniform, flat-topped skyline. This topography of the state is the
outcome of its geological structure. The state area, barring the extreme eastern
Vidarbha region, parts of Kolhapur and Sindhudurg, is practically co-terminus with the
Deccan Traps. The general land use pattern of the State is given in Table 2.2.
Table-2.2 Land use Pattern of Maharashtra
Land Use Area in ‘000 ha Percentage

Total geographical area 30,771
Reporting area for land utilization 30758 100.00
Forests 5211 16.94
Not available for cultivation 3179 10.34
Land under misc.tree crops & groves 250 0.81
Culturable wasteland 919 2.99
Fallow lands other than current fallows 1192 3.88
Current Fallows 1378 4.48
Net area sown 17386 56.53
Climate:
The state enjoys a tropical monsoon climate; the hot scorching summer from March
onwards yields to the rainy monsoon in early June. The rich green cover of the
monsoon season persists during the mild winter that follows through an unpleasant
October transition, but turns into a dusty, barren brown as the summer sets in again.
Rainfall: The average annual rainfall varies between 160-200 cms. However, seasonal
rains from the western sea-clouds are very heavy and the rainfall is over 400 cm. on the
Sahyadrian crests. The Konkan on the windward side is also endowed with heavy
rainfall, declining northwards. East of the Sahyadri, the rainfall diminishes to a meagre
70 cm. in the western plateau districts, with Solapur-Ahmednagar lying in the heart of
the dry zone.
Temperature: The average annual temperature varies from 25-35 0 C.
Soil:
The soils of Maharashtra are residual, derived from the underlying basalts. In the semi-
dry plateau, the regur (black-cotton soil) is clayey, rich in iron, but poor in nitrogen and
organic matter; it is moisture-retentive. The higher plateau areas have Pather soils,
which contain more gravel. In the rainy Konkan, and the Sahyadri Range, the same
basalts give rise to the brick-red
laterite soil.
Mineral Resources:
The mineral-bearing zones of

Maharashtra lie beyond the area of
the basalts in eastern Vidarbha,
southern Kolhapur and the
Sindhudurg area. The Chandrapur,
Gadchiroli, Bhandara and Nagpur
Districts form the main mineral belt,
with coal and manganese as the
major minerals and iron ore and
limestone as potential wealth. The
Ratnagiri coast contains sizeable
deposits of illimenite.
Water Resources:
Water is the most precious natural resource of the state, greatly in the demand, and
most unevenly distributed. The major rivers like the Krishna, Bhima, Godavari, Tapi-
Purna and Wardha-Wainganga through its Fluvial action has further aided in the

compartmentalization of the state into broad, open river valleys, alternating with plateau
interfluves.
The recorded forest area of the state is 61,579 km2 which is 20.01% of the
geographical area. The Reserved Forests constitute 84.46%, Protected Forests 10.93%
and Unclassed Forests 8.61% of the recorded forest area. There are six forest types in
the state, viz. Tropical Semi Evergreen, Tropical Moist Deciduous, Tropical Dry
Deciduous, and Tropical Thorn, Subtropical Broadleaved hill and Littoral and Swamp
forests. Maharashtra has 6 National Parks and 42 Wildlife Sanctuaries covering an area
of 8878.04 km2 which constitutes 2.88% of the state's geographical area. There are six
Tiger Reserves, namely, Melghat, Tadoba-Andhari, Sahyadri, Nawegaon-Nagzira, Bor
and Pench covering an area of 2,274.99 km2.
Map-2.4 Forest Map of Maharashtra
Source: Department of Forests, Maharashtra
The proposed bipole link shall pass through 2 districts namely Gadchiroli & Chandrapur
districts having forest cover 70.06 % & 35.59 % respectively. However, in spite of taking
due care during route selection, involvement of approx. 338.34 ha forest could not be
avoided. The details of forest resources available in the subprojects districts are as
follows:
District Geograp- ( Area in Sq. km) %

hical area Very Dense Mod. Dense Open Total Forest
(km2) forest forest forest cover
Gadchiroli 14,412 4730 3379 1988 10097 70.06
Chandrapur 11,443 1327 1579 1167 4073 35.59

Human and Economic Development: About 70 per cent of the people in Maharashtra
depend on agriculture. Agriculture contributes more than 22% of the state’s income.
Maharashtra is the largest producer of a number of items such as Alphonso mango,
Thomson seedless grapes, Cavendish bananas, soft seeded pomegranates, sugar,
cotton, oilseeds and cashew. Important cash crops are cotton, sugar cane, groundnut
and tobacco. Although the state accounts for 9.2% of the total population of the
country, it shares about 11% of industrial units, over 17% of labour, about 16% of
investment and 23% of the value of industrial output.
Maharashtra’s major industries are chemicals and allied products, textiles, electrical and
non-electrical machinery and petroleum and allied products. Other important industries
are pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, machine tools, steel and iron castings and
plastic ware. The development of offshore oil fields at Mumbai High and the nearby
basins have contributed greatly for the industrial development of the state.
2.3 ANDHRA PRADESH
Andhra Pradesh has a geographic area of 160,204 sq. km., which constitutes 8.37% of
the total area of the country. It is situated in the tropical zone and lines between 12 0 40’
and 19050’ N latitude and 760 45’ and 840 40’ E longitude. It is bordered
by Telangana in the north-west, Chhattisgarh in the north, Odisha in the north-
east, Karnataka in the west, Tamil Nadu in the south and the water body of Bay of
Bengal in the east.
Physiographically, the state can be divided into 3 distinct regions viz. (i) the
mountainous region having Nallamalai and Erramalai Hills of the Rayalaseema and the
Eastern Ghats (ii) the plateau having an altitude of 100 m to 800m and (iii) the deltas of
rivers and the sea coast. The general land use pattern of the state is given in Table 2.3.
Table-2.3: Land use Pattern of Andhra Pradesh

Total geographical area 16020
Forests 3493 21.80
Climate:
Climate of the State is hot and humid with temperatures ranging from 15 0C to 450C.
Annual rainfall rages from 1,100 to 1,250 mm in the north, reducing to about 500 mm in
the south. The north-eastern areas along the coastline are periodically lashed by
cyclones. Anantapur has a semi-arid climate, with hot and dry conditions for most of the
year. Summers start in late February and peak in May with average high temperatures
around 37 °C range. Anantapur gets pre-monsoon showers starting as early as March,
mainly through north-easterly winds blowing in from Kerala. Monsoon arrives in
September and lasts until early November with about 250 mm (9.8 in) of precipitation. A

dry and mild winter starts in late November and lasts until early February; with little
humidity and average temperatures in the 22–23 °C (72–73 °F) range. Total annual
rainfall is about 22 in (560 mm).
Minerals:
Andhra Pradesh is listed top in the deposit and production of mica in India. Minerals
found in the state include limestone, reserves of oil and natural gas, manganese,
asbestos, iron ore, ball clay, fire clay, gold diamonds, graphite, dolomite, quartz,
tungsten, steatitic, feldspar, silica sand. The minerals found in Anantapur district are
Barytes, Calcite, China Clay, Corundum, Dolomite, Felspar, Granite, Iron Ore
(Hematite& Magnetite), Limestone, Ochre, Pyriphyllite, Quartz/Silica, Steatite, Diamond.
Soil:
The State is endowed with a wide variety of soils having less fertile coastal sands to
highly fertile and productive deltaic alluviums of major river basins developed from
different parent materials. . The major soil groups are red and laterites (66%), black (25
%), alluvial (5 %) and coastal (3 %) soils.
Water Resources:
Surface Water: The major rivers of the state are Godavari, Krishna and Pennar, which
pass through the Deccan Plateau and drain into the Bay of Bengal. Nearly 75% of the
state area is covered by the river basins of the Godavari, Krishna and Pennar and their
tributaries. There are 17 smaller rivers like the Sarada, Nagavali and Musi, as well as
several streams.
Ground Water: Total annual replenishable groundwater resource of Andhra Pradesh is

35.89 BCM which is 8.3% with respect to total annual replenishable groundwater
resource of the country.
The recorded forest area is 37,258 sq. km, which constitutes 23.25% of the geographic
area of the State. Reserved forest constitutes 31,959 sq. km (85.77%), protected forest
5,069 sq. km (13.60%) and un-classed forest 230 sq. km. (0.61%). However, total forest
cover in state is 24,424 sq. km comprising of 374 sq. km. very dense forest, 13,093 sq.
km moderately dense forest and 10,424 sq. km. The forests are the main source of
supply of fodder and fuel and subsistence for the poorest sections of the people and
tribal population in the interior under-developed areas of the state. The five forest types
occurring in the state are Tropical Dry Deciduous, Tropical Thorn, Tropical Moist
Deciduous, Tropical Dry Evergreen, and Littoral and Swamp forests.
Source: Department of Forests, Andhra Pradesh
Protected Areas: There are 13 Wildlife Sanctuaries and 2 National Parks in the State.
The largest Tiger Reserve of the country, Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam spread over 0.36
million ha and the Kolleru Wildlife sanctuary which is a Ramsar site are located in this
State.
The proposed bipole link shall pass through 4 districts namely Kurnool, Kadapa,
Ananthpur & Chittorr districts having forest cover ranging from 3.6% to 26.66%.
However, in spite of taking due care during route selection, involvement of approx.
69.65 ha. forest area could not be avoided. The details of forest resources available in
the subprojects districts are as follows:
District Geographical ( Area in Sq. km) % Forest
Area (km2) Very Dense Mod. Dense Open Total cover
forest forest forest
Kurnool 17658 73 1486 550 2109 11.94
Kadapa 15359 8 2447 1640 4095 26.66
Ananthpur 19130 0 144 545 689 3.6
Chittorr 15151 0 1249 1325 2574 16.99

Andhra Pradesh was ranked eighth among other Indian states in terms of GSDP for the
financial year 2014-2015. The GSDP at current prices was 5200.3 billion and at
constant prices was 2645.21 billion. The domestic product of agriculture sector
accounts for 545.99 billion (US$8.5 billion) and Industrial sector for 507.45
billion (US$7.9 billion). The service sector of the State accounts more percentage of the
GSDP with a total of 1,305.87 billion (US$20 billion). In the 2010 list magazine
by Forbes, there were several from Andhra Pradesh among the top 100 richest Indians.
Andhra Pradesh economy is mainly based on agriculture and livestock. Rice is the
major food crop and staple food of the state. It is an exporter of many agricultural
products and is also known as "Rice Bowl of India". The state is also a largest producer
of eggs in the country and hence, it is nicknamed as "Egg Bowl of Asia". Fisheries
contribute 10% of total fish and over 70% of the shrimp production of India.
The industrial sector of the state includes some of the key sectors
like Pharma, Automobile, Textiles etc. Sricity located in Chittoor district is an integrated
business city which is home to many renowned firms like PepsiCo, Isuzu
Motors, Cadbury India, Kellogg's, Colgate-Palmolive, Kobelco etc. The PepsiCo firm
has its largest plant in India at Sri City. The state is also emerging in information
technology and biotechnology. The development of IT in Tier-II and Tier-III cities
like Vijayawada, Kakinada and Tirupati is also improving. In the fiscal year 2012–2013,
Vijayawada'sITrevenueswere 1,153million (US$18 million)crore. Tirupati with 693million
(US$11 million) and Kakinada with 615 million (US$9.6 million) stand next. For the
benefit of state i.e. after separating Telangana from Andhra, people of Andhra protested
for special status during the month of January in 2017.
2.4 TELANGANA
Telangana is one of the 29 states in India, located in southern India with a geographical
area of 112,077 sq. km., which was formed on 2 June 2014 as the youngest state in
India, from the northwestern part of the joint state of Andhra Pradesh. It lies between
north latitudes 150 48’ and 190 54’ and, east longitudes 770 12’ and 810 50’. It is the
twelfth largest state in India, and the twelfth most populated state in India. Its major
cities include Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad and Khammam. The State is bounded
on the east and south by Andhra Pradesh, on the west by Karnataka and Maharashtra
States and on the north by Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa
States.
Physiographically, Telangana state is occupied by western pediplains except a fringe

of Eastern Ghats in the northeastern part of Khammam district. The landforms, altitude
and drainage pattern are different. The State has two physiographic zones, the hilly
region having an altitude of 500 to 1324 m; the plateau having an altitude of 46 m to
1000 m. The general land use pattern of the state is given in Table 2.4.
Table-2.4: Land use Pattern of Telangana

Total geographical area 11,487 -
Forests 2743 23.89
Climate:
Telangana is a semi-arid area and has a predominantly hot and dry climate. Summers
start in March, and peak in May with average high temperatures in the 42 °C (108 °F)
range. The monsoon arrives in June and lasts until September with about 755 mm (29.7
inches) of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in late November and lasts until early
February with little humidity and average temperatures in the 22–23 °C (72–73 °F)
range.
Minerals:
Telangana is the leading producer of barytes, dolomite, feldspar, laterite, limestone,

quartz and sand (others). It accounts for 47% kyanite, 29% corundum, 10% fuller's earth
and 9% limestone resources of the country. Telangana is endowed with the
internationally known black, pink, blue and multi-coloured varieties of granites. Other
minerals that occur in the state are chromite, copper, graphite, china clay, granite,
garnet, iron ore, manganese, mica etc.
Soil:
The State has a wide variety of soil viz., Red soil, Laterites and Black Cotton soil. About
60 percent of the state is occupied by red earths with loamy sub-soils covering entire
Nalgonda district, a major part of Mahabubnagar, Warangal, Karimnagar and
Nizamabad districts. Black cotton soil commonly occurs in Adilabad and Nizamabad
districts. Laterite soil occurs in western part of Ranga Reddy and Medak districts.
Water Resources:
Surface Water: Godavari and Krishna are the two principal rivers of the state
Telangana which drain into the Bay of Bengal through Andhra Pradesh. The river
Godavari with its tributaries Pranahita, Manjeera, Maneru, Indravati, Kinnerasani,
Pamuleru and Sileru, flows through the northern parts of the state into Bay of Bengal.
The River Krishna with its tributaries Tungabhadra, Vedhavati, Musi, Paleru and
Munneru flows through the southern parts of the State.
Groundwater: Total annual replenishable groundwater resource of Telengana is 15.10

BCM with net annual Groundwater availability 13.68 BCM.
Telangana has 26904 Km2 of notified forest land, which is 23.42% of the geographical
area. In terms of forest canopy density classes, the state has 511 Km2 of Very Dense
forest, 12,313 Km2 Moderately dense forests & 7,455 Km2 Open forest in 2015.
Source: Department of Forests, Telangana
Protected Areas: Telangana has 5 National Parks and 9 Wildlife Sanctuaries covering
an area of 6708.38 km2 which constitutes 5.84% of the state's geographical area. There
are two Tiger Reserves namely Kawal and Amrabad covering an area of 3,059.66 km2.
The proposed bipole link shall pass through 6 districts namely Adilabad, Karimnagar,
Warangal, Ranga Reddy, Nalgonda & Mahaboob nagar districts having forest cover
ranging from 1.14% to 23.2%. However, in spite of taking all precaution during route
selection, involvement of approx. 20.53ha. forest area could not be achieved. The
details of forest resources available in the subprojects districts are as follows:
District Geograp- ( Area in Sq. km) % Forest

hical Very Dense Mod. Dense Open Total cover
Area (km2) forest forest forest
Adilabad 16,128 127 3633 2277 6037 37.43
Karimnagar 11,823 0 973 696 1669 14.12
Warangal 12,847 0 2339 641 2980 23.2

Hyderabad*
& Ranga 7,710 0 53 355 408 5.29
Reddy
Nalgonda 14,240 0 12 150 162 1.14
Mahaboob
18,432 337 530 1088 1955 10.61
nagar
The Economy of Telangana is mainly driven by agriculture. Two important rivers of

India, the Godavari and Krishna, flow through the state, providing irrigation. Farmers in
Telangana mainly depend on rain-fed water sources for irrigation. Rice is the major food
crop. Other important crops are cotton, sugar cane, mango and tobacco. Recently,
crops used for vegetable oil production such as sunflower and peanuts have gained
favor. The state has also started to focus on the fields of information technology and
biotechnology. Telangana is one of top IT exporting states of India. There are 68
Special Economic Zones in the state. Telangana is a mineral-rich state, with coal
reserves at Singareni Collieries Company.
Rice is major food crop and staple food of the state. Other important crops are maize,
tobacco, mango, cotton and sugar cane. Agriculture has been the chief source of
income for the state's economy.
Several major manufacturing and services industries are in operation mainly around
Hyderabad. Automobiles and auto components industry, spices, mines and minerals,
textiles and apparels, pharmaceutical, horticulture, poultry farming are the main
industries in Telangana. In terms of services, Hyderabad is usually nicknamed as
Cyberabad due to its information technology foray and location of major software
industries in the city. Prior to secession, it contributed 10% to India's and 98% to Andhra
Pradesh's exports in IT and ITES sectors last 2013. With Hyderabad as in the front line
of Telangana's aims to promote information technology in India, the city boasts the
HITEC City as its premier hub. The state government is in the process of developing
Industrial Parks at different places, for specific groups of industries. The existing parks
are Software Park at Hyderabad, HITEC City for software units, Apparel Park at
Gundlapochampalli, Export Promotion Park at Pashamylaram, Bio-technology park at
Turkapally.
2.5 TAMIL NADU
Tamil Nadu is situated on the south eastern side of the Indian peninsula. It is bounded
on the east by Bay of Bengal, in the south by the Indian Ocean, in the west by the
states of Kerala and Karnataka and in the north by the Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Tamil Nadu has a geographic area of 130,058 sq. km, which constitutes 3.96% of the
land area of the country. It lies between 08°04’ N and 13°34’ N latitude and 76°14’E
and 80°21’E longitude.
Physiographically, the state can be divided into two natural divisions: the eastern
coastal plain and the hilly region along the north and the west. Along the whole length of
the western part, at a distance from the sea varying from 80 to 160 km runs the range of
the Western Ghats, a steep and rugged mass averaging 1220 meters above the sea
level and rising to 2440 metres at the highest point. The slopes of the Western Ghats
are covered with heavy evergreen forests. The Nilgiris and the Anamalai are the hill
groups with the maximum height. The general land use pattern of the state is given in
Table 2.5.
Table 2.5: Land use Pattern
Land use Area in ‘000 ha Percentage

Total Geographical area 13,006
Reporting Area for land utilization 13,033 100.00
Forests 2,125 16.30
Not available for cultivation 2,669 20.48
Permanent Pasture & Grazing land 110 0.84
Land under misc. tree crops & groves 252 1.93
Culturable waste land 329 2.52
Fallow land & other than current fallows 1,594 12.24
Current fallows 967 7.42
Net area Sown 4,986 38.26
Source: Land use statistics, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, 2011-12
Climate:
The climate of Tamil Nadu is characterized as tropical with little variation in summer and
winter temperatures. The hottest period is April-June, with the temperature rising up to
40°C. November-February is the coolest period with average temperature hovering
around 20°C. Tamil Nadu gets its rain from North-East Monsoons between October and
December. The average annual rainfall in Tamil Nadu ranges between 635-1905 mm.
The coastal region of Tamil Nadu becomes uncomfortably warm and humid during
summers; however, nights are cool and pleasant due to sea breezes.
Minerals:
Tamil Nadu is the leading holder of country's resources of vermiculite, magnetite,
dunite, rutile, garnet, molybdenum and ilmenite. The State accounts for the country's
81% lignite, 75% vermiculite, 69% dunite, 59% garnet, 52% molybdenum and 30%
titanium minerals resources. Important minerals and their places of occurrence are
given below:
S. N. Mineral Districts/Places of Occurrence

1 Bauxite Dindigul, Namakkal, Nilgiris, Salem
2 Feldspar Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Kanchipuram, Karur, Namakkal,
Salem, Tiruchirapalli
3 Fireclay Cuddalore, Kanchipuram, Perambalur, Pudukottai, Sivaganga,
Tiruchirapalli, Vellore, Villupuram
4 Granite Dharmapuri, Erode, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Salem,
Thiruvannamalai, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Villupuram
5 Graphite Madurai, Ramnathapuram, Shivganga, Vellore
6 Gypsum Coimbatore, Perambalur, Ramnathapuram, Tiruchirapalli,
Thoothukudi, Virudhunagar
7 Lignite Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinam,
Ramnathapuram
8 Limestone Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Kanchipuram, Karur, Madurai,
Nagapattinum, Namakkal, Perambalur, Ramnathapuram, Vellore,
9 Dunite Salem
10 Lignite Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Nagapattinum,
Ramnathapuram
11 Vermiculite Dharmapuri, Tiruchirapalli, Vellore
12 Garnet Ramnathpuram, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruvarur, Kanyakumari,
Thanjavur, Tirunelveli
13 Molybdenum Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Vellore
14 Titanium Kanyakumari, Nagapattinum, Ramnathapuram, Thiruvallur,
Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi
Soil:
The major soil groups of Tamil Nadu are Red soil (62%), Black soil (12%), Laterite soil
(3%) and Coastal soil (7%). As per USDA system of soil classification, the soils of Tamil
Nadu are divided into six orders, out of which around 50% of total area of Tamil Nadu is
occupied by Inceptisol followed by Alfisols, which occupy 30% of total state area.
Vertisols cover around 7% of total state’s area, Entisols cover 6% and Ultisols cover 1%
of total area. Mollisols cover negligible area of Tamil Nadu.
Water Resources:
Surface Water: The total surface water potential of the state is 24864 Million Cubic
Metres (MCM). There are 17 major river basins in the State with 61 reservoirs and
about 41,948 tanks. Of the annual water potential of 46540 MCM, surface flows account
for about half. The rivers of the state flow eastward from the Western Ghats and are
entirely rain-fed. The 760 kms long Kaveri River is the longest river of Tamil Nadu. This
river is popularly called the "Ganga of the South" or the "Dakshina Ganga" and divides
the state in two halves. The other important rivers of the state are Palar, Cheyyar,
Ponniyar, Meyar, Bhavani, Amaravati, Vaigai, Chittar and Tamaraparni, Noyil, Suruli,
Gundar, Vaipar, Valparai and Varshali.
Groundwater: The utilizable groundwater recharge in the state is 22,423 MCM. The
current level of utilization expressed as net ground water draft of 13.558 MCM is about
60 percent of the available recharge, while 8875 MCM (40 percent) is the balance
available for use. Over the last five years, the percentage of safe blocks has declined
from 35.6 per cent to 25.2 percent while the semi-critical blocks have gone up by a
similar percentage. Over-exploitation has already occurred in more than a third of the
blocks (35.8 percent) while eight blocks (2 percent) have turned saline. The water level
data reveals that the depth of the wells ranges from an average of 0.93 metres in
Pudukottai district to 43.43 metres in Erode. According to the Central Groundwater
Board, there has been a general decline in groundwater level in 2003 due to the
complete de-saturation of shallow aquifers.
Forest: The recorded forest area is 22,877 sq. km which constitutes 17.59% of the
geographic area of the State. According to legal status, Reserved Forests constitute
88.70%, Protected Forests constitute 7.79% and Un-classed Forests constitute 3.5% of
the total forest area. Tamil Nadu’s forests are largely deciduous and thorn types. In
terms of forest canopy density classes, the State has 2,814 sq. km of very dense forest,
8,069 sq. km of moderately dense forest and 6,482 sq. km of open forest.
Source: Department of Forests, Tamil Nadu
Protected Areas: Tamil Nadu has 5 National Parks and 29 Wildlife Sanctuaries
covering an area of 6464.97 km2 which constitutes 4.97% of the state's geographical
area. There are four Tiger Reserves namely Kalakad-Mundanthurai, Anamalai,
Mudumalai and Sathyamangalam covering an area of 2968.08 km2.
The proposed bipole link shall pass through 6 districts namely Vellore, Krishnagiri,
Dharmapuri, Salem, Namakkal & Karur districts having forest cover ranging from 4.17%
to 34.09%. However, in spite of taking due care during route selection, involvement of
forest area 11.04 ha. approx. could not be avoided. The details of forest resources
available in the subprojects districts are as follows:

District Geograp- ( Area in Sq. km) % Forest
hical Very Dense Mod. Dense Open Total cover
Area (km2) forest forest forest
Vellore 6,077 187 680 990 1,857 30.56
Dharmapuri* 9,622 271 1,436 1,573 3,280 34.09
Salem 5,235 130 479 826 1,435 27.41
Namakkal 3,413 54 211 309 574 16.82
Karur 2,901 0 34 87 121 4.17
**Krishnagiri was earlier part of Dharmapuri district. Hence, forest data of Krishnagiri districts have been provided in its
parent district Dharmapuri due to non-availability of individual forest data.
Tamil Nadu has achieved reasonable economic growth in past few years. With a
population of around 7, 21,47,030 as per 2011 census, it is one of the populous states
of India. The population density is 555 per square km, which is higher than the National
Average. The sex ratio of the state is healthy 996 females per 1000 males, which is
better than the corresponding National figure. People belonging to Schedule Castes
constitute around 20% of total population, whereas, share of people belonging to
Schedule Tribes is a miniscule 1.1%. The state enjoys a reasonably good literacy rate
of 80.09% which is better than National Average of 74.04%. The Human Development
Index of the state is 0.570, which also compares favorably with National Average of
0.467.
Agriculture is the main source of livelihood with around 5139832 ha of area under
cultivation. Paddy is the main crop. It is raised in three crops. The first crop is known as
'Kuruvali' ( the short term crop) with a duration of three and a half to four months from
June - July to Oct-Nov. The second crop called 'Thaladi' has duration of 5 to 6
months Oct -Nov to Feb -March. Third is 'Samba '(the long term) crop and has a
duration of almost 6 months from Aug to January. Chief sources of irrigation are the
rivers tanks and wells. Other major food crops are jowar, ragi, bajra, maize and pulses.
Cotton, sugarcane, coconut, tea and coffee as well as a number of horticultural
products like bananas and mangoes are cash crops while ground nuts, sesame, sun
flower are important oil seeds crops.
Major Industries in Tamil Nadu are cotton, heavy commercial vehicles, auto
components, railway coaches, power pumps, leather tanning industries, cement, sugar,
paper, automobiles and safety matches. Global auto majors Hyundai Motors, Ford,
Hindustan Motors and Mitsubishi have commenced production plants. Ashok Leyland
and TAFE have set up expansion plants in Chennai. The state is an important exporter
of tanned skin and leather goods, yarn, tea, coffee, spices, engineering goods, tobacco,
handicrafts and black granite. Tamil Nadu contributes to 60 per cent of the tannery
industry in India.
In recent times knowledge based industries like I.T. and Biotechnology have become
the thrust area in the industrial scene in Tamil Nadu. TIDEL, a software technology
park, has been established in Tharamani, Chennai. The software exports from the State
during the year 2012-13 is expected to be around Rs. 50,000 crores with an impressive
growth rate of more than 10%. Top I.T. and Telecom companies such as Nokia,
Motorola, Foxcon, Flextronic and Dell have commenced production. Handloom is
another important cottage industry. Silk sarees of Kancheepuram are famous all
over India. Cottage units produce cotton sarees, dhoties, towels and lungies.
Additional/detailed information regarding the environmental and social features

along the alignment is provided in Section- IV.
SECTION – III : POLICY, LEGAL & REGULATORY
FRAMEWORK
3.0 Power transmission project activities by their inherent nature and flexibility have
negligible impacts on environmental and social attributes. Indian laws relating to
environmental and social issues have strengthened in the last decade both due to local
needs and international commitments. POWERGRID undertakes its activities within the
purview of Indian and State specific laws keeping in mind appropriate international
obligations and directives and guidelines with respect to environmental and social
considerations of Funding Agencies.
3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL
3.1.1 CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

Subsequent to the first United Nations Conference on Human Environment at
Stockholm in June, 1972, which emphasized the need to preserve and protect the
natural environment, the Constitution of India was amended through the historical 42nd
Amendment Act, 1976 by inserting Article 48-A and 51-A (g) for protection and
promotion of the environment under the Directive Principles of State Policy and the
Fundamental Duties respectively. The amendment, inter alia provide:
"The State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to
safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country". (Article 48A)
"It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural
environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife and to have compassion
for living creatures”. {Article 51A (g)}
Article 21 of the constitution provides, “no person shall be deprived of his life or
personal liberty except according to procedure established by law”.
Article 21 is the heart of the fundamental rights and has received expanded meaning
from time to time after the decision of the Supreme Court in 1978. The Article 21
guarantee fundamental right to life – a life of dignity to be lived in a proper environment,
free of danger of disease and infection. Recently, Supreme Court has broadly and
liberally interpreted the Article 21, transgressing into the area of protection of
environment, and held the protection of environment and citizen’s right to live in eco-
friendly atmosphere as the basic right guaranteed under Article 21.
Thus the Indian Constitution has now two fold provision:
(a) On the one hand, it gives directive to the State for the protection and
improvement of environment.
(b) On the other hand the citizens owe a constitutional duty to protect and improve
natural environment.
Fifth Schedule
Special provisions have been extended to the Tribal Areas of 9 States including
Chattishgarh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana under the 5th Schedule
[Articles 244(1)] of the Constitution of India that provide several types of safeguards to
the tribal communities.
Fifth Schedule deals with administration and control of scheduled areas where tribal
communities are in a majority and Tribal Advisory Councils (TACs) are constitutional

bodies formed to deal with welfare and advancement of scheduled tribes in states. The
provisions of Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) is
applicable to these schedule areas. As per the provisions of the Act, prior consent of
concerned Gram Sabhas or Panchayats is mandatory for taking of developmental
project in such areas.
3.1.2 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (NATIONAL)

 MoP order/sanction under The Electricity Act, 2003:
Sanction of Ministry of Power (MoP), GoI is a mandatory requirement for taking up any
new transmission project under the section 68(1) of The Electricity Act, 2003. The
sanction authorizes POWERGRID to plan and coordinate activities to commission the
new projects. Electricity act does not explicitly deal with environmental implications of
activities related to power transmission. However, POWERGRID always integrates
environmental protection within its project activities.
 Forest Clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980:
When transmission projects pass through forest land, clearance has to be obtained from
relevant authorities under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. This Act was enacted to
prevent rapid deforestation and environmental degradation. State governments cannot
de-reserve any forest land or authorize its use for any non-forest purposes without
approval from the Central government. POWERGRID projects, when involving forest
areas, undergo detailed review and approval procedures to obtain a Forest Clearance
certificate from Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), GoI
before starting any construction activity in designated forest area.
 Environmental Clearances under Environment (Protection) Act,1986:
Since transmission line projects are environmentally clean and do not involve any
disposal of solid waste, effluents and hazardous substances in land, air and water they
are kept out of the purview of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (EPA). However,
amendment in the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 on 7th May’ 1992 made it
necessary to obtain clearance from MoEFCC for power transmission projects in three
districts in the Aravalis (viz., Alwar in Rajasthan and Gurgaon & Nuh-Mewat in
Haryana). The Aravali range, in these areas, is heavily degraded; hence, any industrial
activity there becomes critical. Environment Impact Notification, 1994 & 2006 lays down
specific project categories that require clearance from MoEFCC Power transmission
projects are not included in this list.
 Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 :
MoEFCC vide its notification dated 17th July, 2000 under the section of 6, 8 and 25 of
the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 has notified rules for regulation /control of
Ozone Depleting Substances under Montreal Protocol adopted on 16th September
1987. As per the notification certain control and regulation has been imposed on
manufacturing, import, export and use of these compound. POWERGRID shall follow
provisions of notification and phase out all equipments which uses these substances
and planning to become a CFC free organization in near future.
 Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001:
MoEFCC vide its notification dated 16th May, 2001 under the section of 6, 8 and 25 of
the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 has put certain restriction on disposal of used
batteries and its handling. As per the notification, it is the responsibility of bulk consumer
(POWERGRID) to ensure that used batteries are not disposed of, in any manner, other
than by depositing with the dealer/manufacturer/registered recycler/importer/
reconditioner or at the designated collection centres and to file half yearly return in
prescribed form to the concerned State Pollution Control Board.
 Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling & Transboundary Movement) Rules,
2008 :
Vide notification dated 24th September, 2008 under the EPA, 1986, MoEFCC notified
rules for environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes to ensure that the
hazardous wastes are managed in a manner which shall protect health and the
environment against the adverse affects that may result from such waste. The used
transformer oil has been declared as hazardous wastes vide this notification. As per the
notification, all used oil is to be auctioned/sold to registered recyclers only and file
annual return on prescribed form to the concerned State Pollution Control Board.
 E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011:

Vide notification dated 12th May 2011 under the EPA, 1986, MoEFCC notified rules for
environmentally sound management of e-waste to ensure that e-waste are managed in
a manner which shall protect health and the environment against the adverse effects
that may result from hazardous substance contained in such wastes. Thus, it is the
responsibility of the bulk consumer (POWERGRID) to ensure that e-waste generated is
channelized to authorized collection center(s) or registered dismantler(s) or recycler(s)
or is returned to the pick-up of take back services provided by the producer.
POWERGRID, being a bulk consumer of electrical and electronics equipments shall
maintain the record as per Form-2 for scrutiny by State Pollution Control Board.
 The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 :
Under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity signed at Rio de Janeiro
on the 5th June, 1992 of which India is also a party, MoEF has enacted the Biological
Diversity Act, 2002 to provide for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of
its components and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the use of
biological resources, knowledge and for matters connected therewith. As per the
provision of act certain areas which are rich in biodiversity and encompass unique and
representative ecosystems are identified and designated as Biosphere Reserves to
facilitate their conservation. All restrictions applicable to protected areas like National
Parks & Sanctuaries are also applicable to these reserves. POWERGRID will abide by
the provision of act, wherever, applicable and try to totally avoid these biosphere
reserves while finalizing the route alignment.
 The Scheduled Tribes & Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of
Forest Rights) Act, 2006:
This act recognizes and vests the forest rights and occupation in forest land to forest
dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers who have been residing
in such forests for generations but whose rights could not be recognized.
The definitions of forest dwelling schedule tribes, forestland, forest rights, forest villages,
etc. have been included in Section 2 of the Act. The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs
(MoTA) is the nodal agency for implementation of the Act while field implementation is
the responsibility of the government agencies. Its implementation has also been linked
with forest clearance process under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 w.e.f. August 2009
by MoEFCC. POWERGRID shall abide by the provisions of the act if any portion of the
transmission line is passing through forest land, in occupation of the forest dwelling
scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers for laying of transmission lines.
However, for linear projects including transmission lines obtaining of NoC from the gram
sabhas has been exempted for the requirement of FRA compliance as per MoEF
circular dated 5th February 2013.
3.1.3 FUNDING AGENCY:
For POWERGRID, mandatory social requirements with respect to ADB’s Safeguard

Policy Statement (SPS) and WB Operational Policies are as follows:
 ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement
ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), June 2009 describes Bank Policy and
operational procedures on three key safeguard areas viz. Environmental, Involuntary
resettlement and Indigenous People. With respect to environment it prescribes a set of
specific safeguard requirements that borrowers are expected to meet during operations
when addressing environment impacts and risks. Its objective is to ensure
environmental sustainability of projects through avoidance, minimization, mitigation
and/or compensation of adverse impacts on environment and to support the integration
of environmental considerations into the project decision-making process.
SPS 2009 includes categorization of projects based on significance of potential

environmental impacts. The category is determined by the project's most
environmentally-sensitive component including direct, indirect, cumulative, and induced
impacts within the project's area of influence. Project categorization system is given
below:
Category A –an environmental impact assessment (EIA) is required for a project that is
likely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are
irreversible, diverse, or unprecedented, and may affect an area larger
than the sites or facilities subject to physical works.
Category B –an initial environmental examination (IEE) is required for a project that is
likely to have adverse environmental impacts that are less adverse than
those of Category A which are site-specific, few if any of them irreversible
and in most cases mitigation measures can be designed more readily
than Category A.
Category C–no environmental assessment is required but environmental implications
will be reviewed for a project that is likely to have minimal or no adverse
environmental impacts.
Category FI– if a project involves investment of ADB funds to or through a financial
intermediary.
Based on the significance of the potential environmental impacts resulting from the
transmission project and SPS 2009, the project is classified as environment category
“B” requiring an IEE.
 World Bank (WB) OP 4.01: Environmental Assessment

The policy objective is to ensure the environmental and social soundness and
sustainability of investment projects and support integration of environmental and social
aspects of projects in the decision-making process.
POWERGRID takes remedial measures to prevent, minimize, mitigate or compensate

for adverse impact and improve environmental performance. Environment Assessment
will take into account the natural environment, human health and safety, and social
aspects and transboundary and global environmental aspects. During EA process
public is also informed at every stage of project execution and their views are
considered during decision-making process.
 World Bank OP 4.04: Natural Habitats
The policy objective is to promote sustainable development by supporting the
protection, conservation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of natural habitats and their
functions.
 World Bank OP 4.11: Physical Cultural Resources
The policy objective is to preserve PCR and in avoiding their destruction or damage.
PCR includes resources of archeological, paleontological, historical, architectural, and
religious (including graveyards and burial sites), aesthetic, or other cultural significance.
 World Bank OP 4.36: Forests
The objective of this policy is to realize the potential of forests to reduce poverty in a
sustainable manner, integrate forests effectively into sustainable economic
development, and protect the vital local and global environmental services and values of
forests.
 WB EHS Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution
The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines are technical reference
documents with general and industry specific examples of Good International Industry
Practice. The EHS Guidelines contain the performance levels and measures that are
generally considered to be achievable in new facilities by existing technology at
reasonable costs. The EHS Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution
include information relevant to power transmission between a generation facility and a
substation located within an electricity grid, in addition to power distribution from a
substation to consumers located in residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
3.2 SOCIAL
3.2.1 CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

Constitutional provisions in regard to social safeguards are well enshrined in the
preamble such as JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought,
expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity;
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the
Nation. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles guarantee the right to life and
liberty. Health, safety and livelihood have been interpreted as part of this larger right.
Social safeguards provisions are dealt in detail in different Article such as Article-14, 15
17, 23, 24, 25, 46, 330, 332 etc. POWERGRID shall implement the said constitutional
provision in true sprit to fulfill its environmental and social obligations and
responsibilities.
3.2.2 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (NATIONAL/STATE)
 The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARRA) :
Govt. of India replaced the old Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and notified the new
RFCTLARRA, 2013 which came into force from 1st January 2014. This act ensures
appropriate identification of the affected families/households, fair compensation and
rehabilitation of titleholders and non-titleholders. However, the new act i.e.
RFCTLARRA, 2013 authorizes State Govt. or its authorized Government agency to
complete the whole process of acquisition of private land including Social Impact
Assessment (SIA), Action Plan for R&R (i.e. Rehabilitation and Resettlement) & its
implementation and POWERGRID’s responsibility is limited to identification and
selection of suitable land based on technical requirement and ensuring budget
allocation.
 Rights of Way and Compensation under Electricity Act, 20031:
The act has a provision for notifying transmission company under section 164 (B) to
avail benefits of eminent domain provided under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. MoP,
GoI vides gazette notification dated 23rd Dec’03 had already notified POWERGRID
under this section of said act. Therefore, for the purpose of placing of any wires, poles,
etc., POWERGRID has all the powers that the telegraph authority possesses. Thus,
POWERGRID can erect and construct towers without actually acquiring the land.
However, all damages due to POWERGRID activity are compensated at market rate.
Power transmission schemes are always planned in such a way that the power of
eminent domain is exercised responsibly.
3.2.3 FUNDING AGENCY

For POWERGRID, mandatory social requirements with respect to ADB’s Safeguard
Policy Statement (SPS) and WB Operational Policies are as follows:
 ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement
ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), June 2009 set out specific safeguard
requirements for borrower as per its policy & operational procedures on three key
safeguard areas: environment, involuntary resettlement, and indigenous peoples.
The key objective is to avoid or minimize involuntary resettlement (IR) by exploring
project and design alternatives and to enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of all
displaced persons in real terms relative to pre-project levels and to improve the
standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable groups. Regarding
Indigenous People the objective of the policy is to design and implement projects in a
way that fosters full respect for Indigenous Peoples’ identity, dignity, human rights,
livelihood systems, and cultural uniqueness as defined by the Indigenous Peoples
themselves so that they (i) receive culturally appropriate social and economic benefits,
(ii) do not suffer adverse impacts as a result of projects, and (iii) can participate actively
in projects that affect them.
 World Bank OP 4.12: Involuntary Resettlement
This policy covers direct economic and social impacts both resulting from Bank-assisted
investment projects and are caused by the involuntary taking of land. To avoid or
minimize involuntary resettlement and, where this is not feasible, assist displaced
persons in improving or at least restoring their livelihoods and standards of living in real
terms relative to pre-displacement levels or to levels prevailing prior to the beginning of
project implementation, whichever is higher.
 World Bank OP 4.10: Indigenous People (IP)
This policy contributes to the Bank's mission of poverty reduction and sustainable
development by ensuring that the development process fully respects the dignity,
human rights, economies, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples. The objective is to
design and implement projects in a way that fosters full respect for indigenous peoples
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Ministry of Power, Govt. of India vide its notification dated 15 th Oct., 2015 has issued guidelines for payment of
compensation for damages in regard to RoW for transmission lines. Once the above guidelines are adopted by
respective States, compensation shall be paid as per the norms.
so that they receive culturally compatible social and economic benefits, and do not
suffer adverse effects during the development process. The project shall ascertain
broad community support for the project based on social assessment and free prior and
informed consultation with the affected Tribal community, if any.

SECTION IV: APPROACH FOR ROUTE/SITE
SELECTION
4.0 ROUTE SELECTION - (ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT PROCESS)

At the system planning stage itself one of the factors that govern the evolution of system
is the possible infringement with the forest. Wherever such infringements are
substantial, different alternative options are considered. The route/ site selection criteria
followed is detailed below:
While identifying the transmission system, preliminary route selection is done by
POWERGRID based on the Survey of India Topo sheets, Forest Atlas (Govt. of India's
Publication) and Google Maps etc. During route alignment all possible efforts are made
to avoid the forest involvement completely or to keep it to the barest minimum,
whenever it becomes unavoidable due to the geography of terrain or heavy cost
involved in avoiding it. Presence of protected areas like National Parks, Wildlife
Sanctuaries and other ecological sensitive areas are verified by superimposing the
proposed alternative alignment on the Protected Area Network Geospatial Map of
Wildlife Institute of India (WII), GoI.
4.1 STUDY OF ALTERNATIVES

4.1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA FOR ROUTE SELECTION
For selection of optimum route, the following points are taken into consideration:
(i) The route of the proposed transmission lines does not involve any human
displacement/rehabilitation.
(ii) Any monument of cultural or historical importance is not affected by the route of the
transmission line.
(iii) The proposed route of transmission line does not create any threat to the survival of
any community with special reference to Tribal Community.
(iv) The proposed route of transmission line does not affect any public utility services
like playgrounds, schools, other establishments etc.
(v) The line route does not pass through any National Parks, Sanctuaries etc.
(vi) The line route does not infringe with area of natural resources.
In order to achieve this, POWERGRID undertakes route selection for individual
transmission line in close consultation with representatives of concerned Forest
Department and the Department of Revenue. Although under the law, POWERGRID
has the right of eminent domain yet alternative alignments are considered, keeping in
mind, the above-mentioned factors during site selection, with minor alterations often
added to avoid environmentally sensitive areas and settlements at execution stage.
 As a rule, alignments are generally cited away from major towns, whenever
possible, to account for future urban expansion.
 Similarly, forests are avoided to the extent possible, and when it is not possible, a
route is selected in consultation with the local Divisional Forest Officer, that causes
minimum damage to existing forest resources.
 Alignments are selected to avoid wetlands and unstable areas for both financial
and environmental reasons.

In addition, care is also taken to avoid National parks, Sanctuaries, Eco-sensitive zones,
Tiger reserves, Biosphere reserves, Elephant corridors and IBA sites etc. Keeping
above in mind the routes of proposed lines under the project have been so aligned that
it takes care of above factors. As such different alternatives for transmission lines were
studied with the help of Govt. published data like Forest atlas, Survey of India and
Google Maps etc.to arrive at most optimum route which can be taken up for detailed
survey and assessment of environmental & social impacts for their proper management.
4.2 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES ROUTE ALIGNMENT FOR ± 800 KV HVDC

BIPOLE LINK BETWEEN RAIGARH AND PUGALUR
Three different alignments (Map-2) were studied with the help of published data/maps
and walkover survey to arrive at most optimum route for detailed survey. The
comparative details of three alternatives in respect of the proposed line are as follows:
S.N Description Alternative-I Alternative-II Alternative-III

1. Route particulars
i. Route Length (km) 1749.775 1773.322 1805.607
ii. Terrain (Hilly/Plain)
Passing through Passing through Passing through
mostly plain terrain mostly plain terrain plain and moderately
and few undulating and few hilly hilly terrain.
surface. terrains.
2. Environmental impact
i. Name of District(s) Chattishgarh- Chattishgarh - Chattishgarh -
through which the Raigarh, Janjgir- Raigarh, Janjgir- Raigarh, Janjgir-
line passes Champa, Baloda Champa, Baloda Champa, Baloda
bazar-Bhatapara, bazar-Bhatapara, bazar-Bhatapara,
Raipur, Dhamtari, Raipur, Durg, Mahasamund,
Durg, Balod, Bemetara, Raipur, Dhamtari,
Rajnandgaon, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Balod,
Rajnandgaon,
Maharashtra - Maharashtra - Maharashtra -
Gadchiroli, Gadchiroli, Gadchiroli,
Chandrapur, Chandrapur, Chandrapur,
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh & Andhra Pradesh &
& Telangana - Telangana - Telangana -
Adilabad, Adilabad, Adilabad,
Karimnagar, Karimnagar, Karimnagar,
Warangal, Ranga
Warangal, Ranga Warangal, Ranga
Reddy, Nalgonda,
Reddy, Nalgonda, Reddy, Nalgonda,
Mahaboob nagar,
Mahaboob nagar, Mahaboob nagar,
Kurnool, Kadapa,
Kurnool, Kadapa, Kurnool, Kadapa,
Ananthapur, Ananthapur, Ananthapur, Chittorr,
Chittorr, Chittorr,
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu
Vellore, Krishnagiri,
Vellore, Krishnagiri, Vellore, Krishnagiri,
Dharmapuri Dharmapuri Dharmapuri
Salem, Namakkal,
Salem, Namakkal, Salem, Namakkal,
Karur Thiruchirapalli, Thiruchirapalli, Karur
Karur
ii. House within RoW Very few to negligible Moderate Moderate

iii. Forest involvement 63.707 km/ 154.043 km/ 169.639 km/
(km/ha.) 439.58 ha. 1062.90 ha. 1170.51 ha.
(CG-Nil, MH.-49.03 (CG.-0.4 km, MH.- (CG.-14.96 km, MH.-
km, AP & T.-13.07 62.8km, AP & T. - 78.6km, AP & T.-
km and TN.-1.60 81.34km and TN.- 66.08 km and TN.-10
km) 9.5 km) km)
iv. Type of Forest Reserve/ Social Reserve/Social Forest/Protected
(RF/PF)& whether
part of Wildlife Area/
Elephant corridor/
Biodiversity
Hotspots/ Biosphere
Reserve/ Wetlands
or any other
environmentally
sensitive area, if
any
v. Density of Forest Moderately Dense Moderately Dense Moderately Dense
vi. Type of flora Chattishgarh-Teak Chattishgarh-Teak Chattishgarh-Teak
(Tectona grandis), (Tectona grandis), Sal (Tectona grandis), Sal
Sal (Shorea robusta), (Shorea robusta), (Shorea robusta),
Bamboo (Bambusa Bamboo (Bambusa Bamboo (Bambusa
vulgaris), Behada vulgaris), Behada vulgaris), Behada
(Terminalia bellirica) (Terminalia bellirica) (Terminalia bellirica)
Maharashtra - Ain Maharashtra- Ain Maharashtra- Ain
(Terminalia elliptica), (Terminalia elliptica), (Terminalia elliptica),
Sahana (Annona Sahana (Annona Sahana (Annona
squamosal), Rohan squamosal), Rohan squamosal), Rohan
(Soymida febrifuga), (Soymida febrifuga), (Soymida febrifuga),
Palas (Butea Palas (Butea Palas (Butea
monosperma), monosperma), monosperma),
Moha (Madhuca Moha(Madhuca Moha (Madhuca
longifolia), Behada longifolia), Behada longifolia), Behada
(Terminalia bellirica), (Terminalia bellirica), (Terminalia bellirica),
Dhawda (Anogeissus Dhawda (Anogeissus Dhawda (Anogeissus
latifolia), Anjan latifolia), Anjan latifolia), Anjan
(Hardwickia binate), (Hardwickia binate), (Hardwickia binate),
Neem (Azadirachta Neem (Azadirachta Neem (Azadirachta
indica), Bamboo indica), Bamboo indica), Bamboo
(Bambusa vulgaris) (Bambusa vulgaris) (Bambusa vulgaris)
AP & Telangana- AP & Telangana- AP & Telangana-
Babool (Acacia Babool (Acacia Babool (Acacia
Nilotica), Mango Nilotica), Mango Nilotica), Mango
(Mangifera indica), (Mangifera indica), (Mangifera indica),
Neem (Azadirachta Neem (Azadirachta Neem (Azadirachta
indica), Banyan indica), Banyan (Ficus indica), Banyan (Ficus
(Ficus benghalensis), benghalensis), benghalensis),
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus
(Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), globulus), Dehalia
globulus), Dehalia Dehalia (Dahlia), (Dahlia), Marigold
(Dahlia), Marigold Marigold (Tagetes), (Tagetes), Jasmine
(Tagetes), Jasmine Jasmine (Jasminum) (Jasminum) Tamil
(Jasminum) Tamil Nadu- Mango Nadu- Mango
Tamil Nadu- Mango (Mangifera Indica), (Mangifera Indica),
(Mangifera Indica), Coconut (Cocos Coconut (Cocos
Coconut (Cocos nucifera), Neem nucifera), Neem
nucifera), Neem (Azadirachta indica) (Azadirachta indica)
(Azadirachta indica)

vii. Type of fauna Maharashtra- Chattishgarh-Jungle Chattishgarh-Jungle
Monkey (Macaca Cat (Felis chaus), Cat (Felis chaus),
mulatta), Hare Barking Deer Barking Deer
(Lepus nigricollis), (Muntiacus muntjak), (Muntiacus muntjak),
Bear (Melursus Wild Dogs (Cuon Wild Dogs (Cuon
ursinus), alpinus), Chital (Axis alpinus), Chital (Axis
AP & Telangana- axis), Gaur (Bos axis), Gaur (Bos
Deer (Cervidae), gaurus), Wild Boar gaurus), Wild Boar
Goat (Capra (Sus scrofa), Parrot (Sus scrofa), Parrot
aegagrus hircus), (Psittacula krameri), (Psittacula krameri),
Sheep (Ovis aries), Bulbul (Pycnonotus Bulbul (Pycnonotus
Cow (Bos taurus), barbatus), Peafowl barbatus), Peafowl
Buffalo (Bubalus (Pavo muticus), Wood (Pavo muticus), Wood
bubalis), Camel Peckers (Picidae) Peckers (Picidae)
(Camelus), Pig (Sus Maharashtra- Maharashtra-
scrofa) etc. Monkey (Macaca Monkey (Macaca
Tamil Nadu- mulatta), Hare (Lepus mulatta), Hare (Lepus
Domestic species like nigricollis), Bear nigricollis), Bear
Goat (Capra hircus), (Melursus ursinus), (Melursus ursinus),
Sheep (Ovis aries), AP & Telangana- AP & Telangana-
Cow (Bos indicus), Deer (Cervidae), Goat Deer (Cervidae), Goat
Buffalo (Bubalus (Capra aegagrus (Capra aegagrus
bubalis) hircus), Sheep (Ovis hircus), Sheep (Ovis
aries), Cow (Bos aries), Cow (Bos
taurus), Buffalo taurus), Buffalo
(Bubalus bubalis), (Bubalus bubalis),
Camel (Camelus), Pig Camel (Camelus), Pig
(Sus scrofa) etc. (Sus scrofa) etc.
Tamil Nadu- Tamil Nadu -
Domestic species Domestic species like
like Goat (Capra Goat (Capra hircus),
hircus), Sheep (Ovis Sheep (Ovis aries),
aries), Cow (Bos Cow (Bos indicus),
indicus), Buffalo Buffalo (Bubalus
(Bubalus bubalis) bubalis)
viii. Endangered Nil Nil Nil
species, if any
ix. Historical/cultural Nil Nil Nil
Monuments, if any
3. Compensation Cost:
i. Crop (Non Forest) 84.30 Crores 80.96 Crores 81.80 Crores
(@ 5 lakhs/km)
ii. Land for TowerBase 1079.92 Crores 1094.14 Crores 1114.06 Crores
& RoW Corridor
(@ 15 / 25 / 50
lakhs/acre)
iii. Forest (CA+NPV) 87.92 Crores 212.58 Crores 234.10 Crores
(@ 20 lakhs/ha)
4. Major Crossings:
i. Highway(NH/SH) 40 42 43
ii. Power Line (Nos.) 147 148 134
iii. Railway Line (Nos.) 18 + 1 proposed 17 + 1 proposed 23 + 1 proposed line
line line
iv. River Crossing(Nos.) 19 19 21

5. Overall remarks Line length is less Line length is Line length is longest
as compared to moderate as and also involves
Alternative 2 and 3 compare to maximum forest area
but also involves Alternative 1 and 3 and felling of more
least forest area. but involves more trees.
Hence minimum forest area. Hence
tree felling and more tree felling
other ecological and ecological
impacts impact anticipated
anticipated.
From the comparative analysis of three alternative routes, it is evident that Alternative-I
is found to be most suitable due to less forest area involvement and also passing
through mostly plain terrain with less numbers of river, railway and highway crossing as
compared to Alternative-II & III. This route involves minimum tree felling & lesser degree
of environmental impacts is anticipated. Hence, Alternative - I is considered as the most
optimum route and recommended for detailed survey.

SECTION – V: POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT, THEIR EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT
5.0 IMPACT DUE TO PROJECT LOCATION AND DESIGN
Environmental impacts of transmission projects are not far reaching and are mostly
localized to RoW (refer Table- 5.1). However, transmission projects have some effects
on natural and socio-culture resources. These impacts can be minimized by careful
route selection. In order to get latest information and further optimization of route,
modern survey techniques/tools like GIS, GPS are also applied. Introduction of GIS
and GPS in route selection result in access to updated/latest information, through
satellite images and further optimization of route having minimal environmental impact.
Moreover, availability of various details, constraints like topographical and geotechnical
details, forest and environmental details etc. help in planning the effective mitigative
measures including engineering variations depending upon the site situation/location. In
the instant scheme also these techniques are used and detail survey using GIS/GPS is
under progress. Although, all possible measures have been taken during the
finalization of route alignment for the proposed transmission lines but due to peculiarity
of terrain and demography of the area where subprojects are being implemented, some
environmental impacts may be there. The explanations in brief with regard to specific
environment review criteria based on preliminary survey are as follows:
Table- 5.1: RoW Width & Clearance between Conductors and Trees
Min. Clearance (in Meters)
Transmission Voltage Max. RoW (In Meters)
between conductor & Trees
± 800 kV 69 10.6
As per IS:5613 and MoEF guidelines dated 5thMay’ 2014 finalized in consultation with CEA
(i) Resettlement
Land is required for a) construction of substations and b) erection of transmission lines.
In general requirement of land area for substation varies from 30 to 100 acres
depending upon voltage levels, no. of bays, topography of land and other technical
parameters.
The present scope of work covered under the subject IEAR doesn’t involve construction
of any new substations. Since no fresh land acquisition is involved, R & R will not be an
issue in the instant project
In respect of (b), no permanent acquisition is envisaged. Land for tower and right of way
is not acquired as agricultural activities can continue. A typical plan of transmission line
tower footing indicating the above position along with extent of damage and area of
influence are depicted in Fig.- 1 & 1 a respectively. As described earlier all measures
are undertaken by POWERGRID at the line routing stage itself to avoid settlements
such as cities, villages etc. It may be seen from the above description of proposed route
alignments and also keeping in mind that no permanent acquisition of land is involved
for tower foundation as per existing law, these subprojects don’t require any
resettlement of villagers. However, some temporary damages/ disturbances can
happen, which will be compensated as per the law of the land and applicable/prevailing
guidelines.
(ii) Land value depreciation
Based on past experience land prices are generally expected to rise in the areas
receiving power. Generally transmission lines pass through uninhabited area,

agriculture fields and forests, where the land use is not going to change in foreseeable
future. Therefore, the value of land will not be adversely affected to a significant degree.
(iii) Historical/cultural monuments/value
As per the policy of route selection, only that route alignment is finalized which avoids
all the historical and cultural monuments. As per the preliminary assessment carried out
during finalization of route alignment in consultation with State Revenue Authorities and
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), no such monuments are coming in the proposed
route alignments. Moreover, utmost care shall be taken during detailed survey to avoid
such areas. However, during excavation, if any treasure, archaeological artifacts are
found the same shall be intimated in writing to Collector/Archaeology department as per
the provisions of Section-4 of “Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878 as amended in 1949”.
The Collector shall initiate further action for its safe custody or its shifting to Treasury/
Secure place. The construction activity may be suspended temporarily during this
process.
(iv) Lines into precious ecological areas
As already explained all precautions have been taken during route selection to avoid
routing of line through forest and protected areas. In the instant case also protected
areas like wildlife sanctuary, national parks, biosphere reserves etc have been
completely avoided. However, in spite of taking due care during route selection,
involvement of 439.57 ha. forest area could not be avoided. However, as per regulation
prior approval from GoI/MoEFCC shall be obtained under Forest (Conservation) Act,
1980 after detail survey and finalization of route through forest area in consultation with
local forest authorities. Besides, suitable management measures as specified in EMP2
(refer clause- 9) like minimizing RoW requirement, use of tall or extended tower etc,
wherever feasible shall also be undertaken.
As per the initial study/assessment, most of the forests to be traversed by the subject
line are categorised as Reserve Forest (RF) and found to be in various degree of
degradation and even the wildlife species present are those who have adapted to open
or disturbed habitat. Nonetheless, to mitigate losses to existing forests, clearing of the
transmission line Right-of-Way will be done under supervision of forest department, and
some low canopy seed trees and shrubs may be kept intact if they do not interfere with
tower erection and line installation. The extracted wood will be sold by the forest
department, who will also retain the sale proceeds. Ten meter wide strips of land below
each conductor will be cleared during construction and one such strip shall be kept free
of vegetation for maintenance purpose and regeneration up to certain height in
remaining width of RoW will be allowed after construction activity. Periodical
lopping/pruning of trees to maintain line clearance will be done under the direction of
forest department (for details refer Fig.-1a for tree felling pattern. Moreover, to prevent
unauthorized tree felling in forest area measures like providing construction crews with
fuel wood or alternative fuels by Contractor has been specified in EMP (refer clause-
24).
Transmission lines can serve as new access routes into previously inaccessible or
poorly accessible forests, thereby accelerating forest and wildlife loss. In such cases,
POWERGRID cannot take action itself, but local Forest Department personnel will
normally assess the dangers and take appropriate action, such as establishing guard
stations at the entrance to the forest etc. cost of which is borne by POWERGRID. Given
the already easy access and degraded conditions at the proposed subproject area, this
problem is not expected to be encountered. Nonetheless, POWERGRID staff will report
to the Forest Department any noticeable encroachment induced by the Projects
2
Environment Management Plan (EMP) is placed at Table -6.1
(v) Lines into other valuable lands
Impacts on agricultural land will be restricted to the construction phase and when large-
scale maintenance measures are required. The proposed transmission lines will pass
mostly through agricultural fields. As per existing law, land for tower and right of way is
not acquired and agricultural activities are allowed to continue after construction activity.
POWERGRID pays compensation for all damages as per the law of the land and
applicable/prevailing guidelines. Recently, MoP has issued guidelines for payment of
compensation toward damages in regard to RoW for transmission lines (Annexure-1).
However, the said compensation shall be paid to all affected farmers/land owners in
addition to normal tree and crop damage compensation, once it is adopted by
respective States.
In areas where transmission lines will traverse through agricultural land, compensation
will be paid to owners for any crop damage incurred as a result of construction activities.
POWERGRID field staff will consult affected villagers and local revenue dept. and
apprise them about the project and tower location, which shall be erected in the
agricultural land. Revenue dept. after evaluating the land loss due to construction
activity and crop damages based on productivity of land arrives at the compensation
cost which is paid to farmer. Agricultural activities will be allowed to continue following
the construction period. If bunds or other on-farm works are disturbed during
construction or maintenance, they will be restored to the owner's satisfaction following
cessation of construction or maintenance activities. In the event that private trees are
felled during construction or maintenance operations, compensation will be paid to the
owner in an amount determined by the estimated loss of products from the tree over an
eight year period (for fruit bearing trees). Agricultural lands under private ownership will
be identified, and in accordance with normal POWERGRID procedures compensation
will be paid to the affected villagers. The procedure for providing compensation is
described in Annexure-2. Budgetary provision of Rs. 84.30 Crores is made in the cost
estimate to meet these expenses.
(vi) Interference with other utilities and traffic
As per regulations enacted by Government of India, it is mandatory for POWERGRID to
seek clearance prior to construction from department of Railways, Telecommunications
and wherever necessary from aviation authorities that are likely to be affected by the
construction of transmission lines. The transmission lines affect nearby
telecommunication circuits by causing electrical interference. A standing committee -
Power Telecom Co-ordination Committee (P.T.C.C.) has been constituted by
Government of India to plan and implement the mitigating measures for the induced
voltage which may occur to nearby telecom circuit and suggest necessary protection
measures to be adopted. The committee suggests measures like rerouting of the
telecom circuits, conversion of overhead telecom circuits into cables etc. to minimize the
interference.
The cost of such measures is determined by the Committee on the basis of prevailing
norms and guidelines. Though the exact cost to mitigate the impacts of induction in
neighboring telecom circuits would vary from case to case, the cost on an average
works out to be Rs. 50,000/- per km. Provision to meet these expenses has been made
in the cost estimate for the same for transmission line proposed under the instant
scheme.
Wherever transmission line crosses the railways, clearance is taken from that
department. In general, the system is planned and executed in such a way that
adequate clearance is maintained between transmission lines on the one hand, and
railways, civil aviation and defense installations on the other. Wherever the
transmission lines pass near to airports, the towers beyond specified height are painted
in alternate orange and white stripes for easy visibility and warning lights are placed
atop these towers.
(vii) Interference with drainage pattern
As the transmission lines are constructed aerially and the blockage of ground surface is
limited to area of tower footings, which is very small, there is little possibility of affecting
drainage pattern. However, management measures as specified in EMP (refer clause -
5 & 12) like appropriate siting of towers shall be undertaken during detailed alignment
survey and design to avoid any incidence of flooding hazards of loss of agricultural
production due to interference with drainage patterns or irrigation channels. In the
infrequent instances where the natural flow/drainage is affected, flow will be trained and
guided to safe zones.
5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS DUE TO DESIGN
(i) Escape of polluting materials
The equipments installed on lines and substations are static in nature and do not
generate any fumes or waste materials. However, detailed specification with respect to
equipment design has been included in tender document to avoid any incidence of land
and water contamination. Apart from this, solid waste like packing materials, cables,
aluminium conductor, sand, aggregate material, cements and steel generated during
construction is carefully handled and removed from site.
(ii) Explosion/fire hazards
During the survey and site selection for transmission lines, it has been ensured that
these are kept away from oil/gas pipelines and other sites with potential for creating
explosions or fires. Fires due to flashover from lines can be a more serious problem in
forest. However, adequate safety measures shall be taken to avoid such incidence and
has been included in EMP (refer clause - 15, 23 & 52). Besides, forest authorities also
incorporate measures like making fire lines to prevent spreading of fire in the affected
forest area. Apart from this, states of art safety instruments are installed in the
substations on both the ends so that line gets tripped within milliseconds in case of any
fault.
(iii) Erosion hazards due to inadequate provision for resurfacing of exposed area
The volume of soil excavated in the construction of transmission lines vary significantly
depending upon several factors including wind zone, type of towers, type of foundation,
topography of the land etc. It is estimated quantity of soil excavation for construction of
proposed ± 800KV line would be approximately 4,72,500 m3. However, most of these
excavated materials (about 80-90%) will be used for re-filling after construction work is
over and remaining materials will be disposed properly as detailed out in EMP(refer
clause - 25, 26 & 28). Moreover, the topsoil disturbed during the development of sites
will be stored properly and used to restore the top surface of the platform. Left over
infertile and rocky material will be dumped at carefully selected dumping areas and
used as fill for foundations and leveling. Further, excavation in the hilly areas is avoided
in rainy days. In hill slopes and erosion prone soils, internationally accepted engineering
practices including bio-engineering techniques, wherever, feasible shall be undertaken
to prevent soil erosion. Hence, possibility of erosion of exposed area due to construction
activity is negligible.
(iv) Environmental aesthetics
Since spacing between the towers in case of ± 800 kV transmission lines is approx. 400
meters, there will be no adverse affect on the visual aesthetics of the localities

particularly when it is ensured to route the lines as far away from the localities as
possible. POWERGRID takes up plantation of trees to buffer the visual effect around its
substations and to provide better living conditions. Wherever POWERGRID feels
appropriate, discussions will be held with local Forest Department officials to determine
feasibility of planting trees along roads running parallel to transmission lines to buffer
visual effect in these areas. In addition, towers may be painted grey or green to merge
with the background.
(v) Noise/vibration nuisances
The equipment installed at substation are mostly static and are so designed that the
noise level always remains within permissible limits i.e. 85 dB as per Indian standards.
The noise levels reported during normal operating conditions are about 60 to 70 dB at
2 m. distance from the equipment. To contain the noise level within the permissible
limits whenever noise level increases beyond permissible limits, measures like providing
sound and vibration dampers and rectification of equipment are undertaken. In addition,
plantations of sound absorbing species like Casuarinas, Tamarind and Neem are raised
at the substations that reduce the sound level appreciably. It is reported that 93 m3 of
woodland can reduce the noise level by 8 dB. Actual noise levels measured at
perimeters of existing substations are 35 to 45 dB.
(vi) Blockage of Wildlife passage
The proposed transmission lines are passing mostly through agricultural land wasteland
etc. and only a small portion (63.707 km out of 1749.775 km) of proposed line is
passing through forest area. Since there are no protected areas, migration path of
wildlife like elephant corridors exist near proposed alignment, possibility of any
disturbance to wildlife is not anticipated. Another phenomenon reported in some places
viz. Bird hit/electrocution by electric lines during landing and takeoff near the water
bodies, fly path of birds is also not envisaged in the instant case due to routing of line
away from such areas.
5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE
(i) Uncontrolled silt runoff
As already explained, during construction a total of approximately 4,72,500 m3
excavated material will be generated from line tower foundations. However, adequate
measures shall be taken to store excavated materials properly for leveling and refilling
after construction is over. In case of hill slopes and erosion prone soils, internationally
accepted engineering practices including bio-engineering techniques, wherever,
feasible shall be undertaken to prevent soil erosion. Moreover, excavation in the hilly
areas is avoided in rainy days. Hence, uncontrolled silt run off is not anticipated.
(ii) Nuisance to nearby properties
As already described in preceding paras, all the construction activities will be
undertaken through the use of small mechanical devices e.g. tractors and manual
labour. Hence, any adverse impact arising during the construction will be temporary and
limited to the construction site only. Therefore nuisance to the neither nearby properties
nor health & safety of neighboring community is envisaged.
(iii) Interference with utilities and traffic and blockage of access way
Transportation of construction materials will be mostly through road network. Access to
the site will be along existing National/State highway or village paths. Minor
improvements to paths may be made where necessary, but no major construction of
roads will be needed either during construction or as a part of maintenance procedures.

In case, access road is not available at some places, existing field/path may be utilized
and compensation for any damage to crop or field is paid to the owner.
As and when a transmission line crosses any road/ railways line, adequate care/caution
is taken so as not to cause any hindrance to the movement of traffic. Stringing at the
construction stage is carried out during lean traffic period in consultation with the
concerned authorities and angle towers are planted to facilitate execution of work in
different stages.
POWERGRID will follow all applicable standards concerned with safety for transmission
and erection of Substation. These include IS: 5613 – recommendation on safety
procedures and practices in electrical work as per CEA (Measures relating to Safety
and Electric Supply) Regulation, 2010 notified in the Gazette on 20th Sept. 2010
(Annexure-3). Apart from this, safety precaution like barricading of work area with
reflective tape/illumination and placement of visible signage shall be undertaken to
avoid any unforeseen incident. Furthermore, speed restrictions are imposed on project
vehicles in project/habitation areas. Moreover, the construction activities associated with
transmission line projects are not so extensive and only limited excavation is involved in
tower foundations. As such, the volume of traffic and movement of construction vehicles
laden with construction materials is quite limited and don’t pose any safety hazards for
local population as well as increase in road accidents.
(iv) Inadequate resurfacing for erosion control

Since the proposed transmission lines are to be constructed in mostly plain areas, soil
erosion will not be a major issue. If due to terrain at some points towers may be placed
on slopes and erosion prone soils, internationally accepted engineering practices
including bio-engineering techniques wherever feasible shall be undertaken to prevent
soil erosion. This will include cutting and filling slopes wherever necessary. The back
cut slopes and downhill slopes will be treated with revetments. As explained above
adequate steps shall be taken to resurface the area after construction. Wherever sites
are affected by active erosion or landslides, both biological and engineering treatment
will be carried out, e.g. provision of breast walls and retaining walls, and sowing soil
binding grasses around the site. Further, construction is generally undertaken in
dry/non-monsoon period.
(v) Inadequate disposition of borrow area
As mentioned earlier the transmission line towers foundation involve excavation on

small scale basis and the excavated soil is utilized for back filling. Hence,
acquisition/opening of borrow area is not needed.
(vi) Protection of Worker's health/safety
All health and safety issues and its management aspects are integral part of
project/contract specific safety plan (Annexure-4) which is also part of contract
condition. Various aspects such as work and safety regulations, workmen's
compensation, insurance are adequately covered under the General Conditions of
Contract (GCC), a part of bidding documents. Project is executed as per the approved
plan and is regularly monitored by dedicated Safety personnel. Moreover, for strict
compliance of safety standard/plan a special provision as a deterrent has been added in
the contract which provides for a heavy penalty of Rs.10 lakhs for each accidental death
and Rs1.0 lakh/each for any injury and is deducted from the contractor’s payment and
paid to the deceased/affected family (Annexure – 5).
POWERGRID maintains safety as a top priority and has framed guidelines/checklist for
workers’ safety as its personnel are exposed to live EHV apparatus and transmission
lines. These guidelines/checklists include work permits and safety precautions for work
on the transmission line and substation both during construction and operation
(Annexure-6) and is regularly monitored by site in-charge. In addition training is
imparted to the workers in fire fighting and safety measures. Standard safety tools like
helmet, safety belt, gloves etc. are provided to them in accordance to the provisions of
Safety Rules. First aid facilities will be made available with the labour gangs, and
doctors called in from nearby towns when necessary. The number of outside (skilled)
labourers will be quite small, of the order of 25-30 people per group and remaining
workforce of unskilled labourers will be comprised of mostly local people. As per
policy/norms preference shall be given to the eligible local labor having required skills a
specific clause has been incorporated in contract conditions (refer clause- 22.2.1 of
GCC) for compliance of same by Contractor. Workers are also covered by the statutory
Workmen (Compensation) Act. Regular health checkups are conducted for construction
workers. The construction sites and construction workers’ houses will be disinfected
regularly, if required. In order to minimize/checking of spread of socially transmitted
diseases e.g. HIV/AIDS etc. POWERGRID will conduct awareness building programs
on such issues for the construction workers.
5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM OPERATION

(i) O&M Staff/Skills less than acceptable resulting in variety of adverse effects
The O&M program in POWERGRID is normally implemented by substation personnel
for both, the lines as well as substations. However in respect of the long distance
transmission line, there are monitoring offices that are located at various points en-
route. Monitoring measures employed include patrolling and ground based thermo-
vision scanning.
The supervisors and managers entrusted with O&M responsibilities are intensively
trained for necessary skills and expertise for handling these aspects. A monthly
preventive maintenance program will be carried out to disclose problems related to
cooling oil, gaskets, circuit breakers, vibration measurements, contact resistance, con-
densers, air handling units, electrical panels and compressors. Any sign of soil erosion
is also reported and rectified. Monitoring results are published monthly, including a
report of corrective action taken and a schedule for future action.
POWERGRID is following the approved international standards and design, which are
absolutely safe. Based on the studies carried out by different countries on the safety of
EHV lines in reference to EMF affect POWERGRID have also carried out such studies
with the help of PTI, USA and CPRI, Bangalore on their design. The studies inferred
that the POWERGRID design are safe and follow the required international standard
(for details refer Annexure- 7).
Additionally, in order to, ascertain the actual value of EMF, studies by independent as
well as in house agencies were carried out. The values are presented in Table- 5.2
below:
Table 5.2: Actual values of EMF in POWERGRID lines
S Name of Maximum Value ICNIRP Limits Name of the Remarks

N Line Electric Magnetic Electric Magnetic Agency
Field Field (μT) Field Field (μT)
(KV/m) (KV/m)
1 400 KV S/C 2.5 -- 5 100 CPRI, Bangalore All
2 400 KV D/C 3.5 -- 5 100 & Osmania readings
University, at 1.8
Hyderabad meter
3 400 KV D/C 3.7 2.32 5 100 Corporate height.
Ballabhgarh- Technology Deptt.
Maharanibagh (CTD) PGCIL
4 400 KV D/C 4.8 2.84 5 100 CTD, PGCIL
Bhiwadi- Agra
5 400 KV D/C 3.2 5.04 5 100
Hyderabad-
Ramagundam
From the above, it is evident that values of Electric and Magnetic Field are well within
the limits prescribed by ICNIRP for continuous exposure. Since, residential areas are
mostly avoided during routing of line, the chances of continuous exposure are remote
5.4 CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CRITERIA

(i) Loss of irreplaceable resources
The transmission projects do not involve any large scale excavation. In the proposed
transmission lines, land is affected to the extent 627.50 sq. m below the tower base for
which compensation is paid to land owner. In the instant case the proposed line is
passing through approximately 63.707 km (439.57 ha.) of forest area. However, as per
regulations, afforestation on double the diverted area in respect of forest will be
undertaken to compensate any loss of natural resources.
(ii) Accelerated use of resources for short-term gains

The subject project will not be making use of any natural resources occurring in the area
during construction as well as maintenance phases. The construction materials such as
tower members, cement etc. shall come from factories while the excavated soil shall be
used for leveling and backfilling to restore the surface. During construction of line, very
small quantity of water is required which is met from nearby existing source or through
tankers. Hence, it may be seen that the activities associated with implementation of
subject project shall not cause any accelerated use of resources for short term gain.
(iii) Endangering of species
As described earlier, no endangered species of flora and fauna exist in the subprojects
area is getting affected thus there is no possibility of endangering/ causing extinction of
any species.
(iv) Promoting undesirable rural-to urban migration
The subject project will not cause any submergence or loss of land holdings that
normally trigger migration. It also does not involve acquisition of any private land
holdings. Hence, there is no possibility of any migration.
5.5 PUBLIC CONSULTATION:

Public consultation/information is an integral part of the POWERGRID project cycle.
POWERGRID follows a well defined procedure for conducting public consultation
involving different techniques as laid down in its ESPP, which is also approved by The
World Bank under the Use of Country System (UCS). There are 10 different techniques
which are used either independently or in combination appropriately at different
milestones of the project depending on field conditions (for details refer Annexure -8).
The location for public meeting is usually selected at every 50-100 km involving major
villages/habitated area en-route of line. However, in other villages/parts, informal group
meetings or other techniques are applied for consultation. The consultation and

feedback process is a continuous one and implemented regularly at different milestone
of project cycle.
The process of consultation and information dissemination begins even before the start
of work as POWERGRID informs the general public by publishing in 2 (Two) local
newspapers in vernacular language on implementation of project indicating the route of
final alignment with name of the town /villages its passing. During survey also
POWERGRID site officials meet people and inform them about the routing of
transmission lines. During construction, every individual, on whose land line is
constructed and people affected by RoW, are consulted. Apart from this, Public
consultation using different technique like Public Meeting, Small Group Meeting,
Informal Meeting shall also be carried out during different activities of project cycle.
During such consultation the public are informed about the project in general and in
particular about the following:
 Complete project plan (i.e. its route and terminating point and substations, if any,
in between);
 Design standards in relation to approved international standards;
 Health impacts in relation to EMF;
 Measures taken to avoid public utilities such as school, hospitals, etc.;
 Other impacts associated with transmission lines and POWERGRID approach to
minimizing and solving them;
 Trees and crop compensation process.
In the instant project also, many group meetings were organized (informally and
formally) in all villages where the interventions are likely to happen. Such consultation
culminated in public meeting organized at different locations as provided in Table- 5.3.
These meetings were attended by Gram Panchayat leaders/members, Village heads,
interested villagers/general public and representatives from POWERGRID. Village
women folk also actively participated in consultation. To ensure maximum participation,
prior intimation in local language was given and such notices were also displayed at
prominent places/panchayat office etc. During the public consultation details of line and
its importance were explained to the villagers by the officials of POWERGRID. The
consultation was arranged in interactive manner in local language and queries like
crop/land compensation, engagement employment opportunities, health & safety,
improvement of power scenario & infrastructure in region etc. were addressed. The
initiative was appreciated by the villagers and they assured their cooperation for
construction of the said lines. The process of such consultation shall continue during
different stage of project implementation and even during O& M stage. Details of above
public consultation meetings including public notice, list of participants, photographs and
public queries & answers are enclosed as Annexure -9.
Table -5.3: Public Consultations en-route of proposed Transmission Line
Sl. Date of No. of Persons

Venue (Village/Tehsil/District)
No. meeting attended
State: Chhattisgarh
1. 05.07.2016 Vill.: Teligundara, Tal..: Patan,Dist.: Durg 14
Vill.: Kumhali, The.: Patan
2. 05.07.2016 19
District: Durg
05.07.2016 Village: Kandul, Tehsil: Gundardehi
3. 13
District: Balod
4. 06.07.2016 Village: Kondapar, Tehsil: Dhamatari 16
District: Dhamatari
06.07.2016 Village: Umarpoti, Tehsil: Abhanpur
5. 20
District: Raipur
08.07.2016 Village: Oree, Tehsil: Dondilohara
6. 10
District:Balod
09.07.2016 Village: Maharum, Tehsil: Chhuriya
7. 19
District: Rajnandgaon
09.07.2016 Village: Charbhata, Tehsil: Chhuriya
8. 12
12.07.2016 Village: Kodutola, Tehsil: Choaki
9. 11
12.07.2016 Village: Khadkhadi, Tehsil: Choaki
10. 19
12.07.2016 Village: Chilhati, Tehsil: Choaki
11. 17
13.07.2016 Village:Chhatera, Tehsil: Aarang
12. 18
District: Raipur
13.07.2016 Village: Gullu, Tehsil: Aarang
13. 14
District: Raipur
13.07.2016 Village: Telasi, Tehsil: Palari
14. 18
District: Baloda Bazar
13.07.2016 Village: Batgan, Tehsil: Palari
15. 20
15.07.2016 Village: kohroad, Tehsil: Baloda Bazar
16. 20
15.07.2016 Village:Siriyadih, Tehsil: Baloda Bazar
17. 18
Village: Misda
18.07.2016
18. Tehsil: Nawagarh 14
District: Janjgir Champa
Village: Maldakala
18.07.2016
19. Tehsil: Jaijaipuur 18
18.07.2016 Village: Doma, Tehsil: Malkharoada
20. 18
19.07.2016 Village: Torana, Tehsil: Pusoar
21. 19
District: Raigarh
19.07.2016 Village: Sapos, Tehsil: Dabhara
22. 19
State: Maharashtra
Village: Baidgaon, Tehsil: Gondpippri District:
23. 10.01.2017 17
Chandrapur
Village: Phurdi Heti, Tehsil: Gondpippri District:
24. 17.01.2017 16
Chandrapur
Village: Dighori, Tehsil: Pombhurna District:
25. 18.01.2017 15
Chandrapur
Village: Jibhgaon, Tehsil: Sawali
26. 18.01.2017 12
District: Chandrapur
Village: Alitola, Tehsil: Korchi
27. 19.01.2017 16
District: Gadchiroli
Village: Chilamtola, Tehsil: Korchi
28. 19.01.2017 16
District: Gadchiroli

Village: Patanwada, Tehsil: Armori District:
29 20.01.2017 12
Gadchiroli
State: Andhra Pradesh
Village: Choutukuru, Mandal: Midturu District:
30. 20.02.2016 50
Kurnool
Village: Chakrayapeta (viii), Mandal:
31. 19.03.2016 54
Chakrayapeta, District: Kadapa
32. 22.03.2016 Village: Y.S. Gate, Mandal: Irala, District: Chittor 53
State: Telangana
Village: Kurmidda, Mandal: Kalwakurty District:
33. 05.03.2016 49
Mahboobnagar
Village: Raghunathpalli, Mandal: Raghunathpalli,
34. 30.03.2016 59
District: Warangal
Village: Sunkishala, Mandal: Valigonda District:
35. 13.04.2016 56
Nalgonda
State: Tamil Nadu
36. 11.12.2015 Village: Kokkarayanpettai, District: Namakkal 30
37. 12.12.2015 Village: Muthalipalayam, District: Tiruppur 51
38. 16.12.2015 Village: Arasampalayam, District: Coimbatore 29
5.6 CONCLUSIONS:
It is clear from the above assessment/studies that the project area is moderately rich in
natural forest resources as well as protected areas. Though careful route selection have
completely avoided protected areas but in spite of taking all precautions involvement of
some forest couldn’t be achieved in line route due to geographical constraint and
location of substations/load centers. However, the route is so aligned that it involves
minimum forest area, which will minimize vegetation loss and other environment
impacts. Moreover, with implementation of various management measures as listed in
EMP, it is envisaged that intensity of possible impacts shall be nullified to the extent
possible. Besides, implementation of such high voltage transmission line with a power
transfer capacity of 6000MW in a single corridor will have wide influence in minimizing
environmental and social impact through optimizing of RoW and conservation of
precious resources like forest and land. The above facts while on the one hand
underline the need for implementation of the subject project for overall development of
the area and on other hand suggests that a detailed EIA may not be necessary due to
negligible and manageable impact of transmission line.

SECTION – VI: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
ARRANGEMENT & MONITORING
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM IN POWERGRID:
Monitoring is a continuous process for POWERGRID projects at all the stages be it the
site selection, construction or maintenance.
The success of POWERGRID lies in its strong monitoring systems. Apart from the site
managers reviewing the progress on daily basis regular project review meetings are
held at least on monthly basis which is chaired by Executive Director of the region
wherein apart from construction issues the environmental aspects of the projects are
discussed and remedial measures taken wherever required. The exceptions of these
meetings are submitted to the Directors and Chairman & Managing Director of the
Corporation. The progress of various on-going projects is also informed to the Board of
Directors. Flow chart showing institutional arrangement for implementation ESPP is
placed as Exhibit-2. A three tier support structure has also been developed at
corporate, regional and site level with following functions for effective implementation of
environment and social safeguard measures.
6.1.1 Corporate Level
An Environmental Management Cell at corporate level was created within
POWERGRID in 1992 and subsequently upgraded to an Environment Management
Department (EMD) in 1993 and in 1997 it has been further upgraded to Environment &
Social Management Deptt. (ESMD) by incorporating social aspect of project. Briefly, the
ESMD's responsibilities are as follows:
 Advising and coordinating RHQs and Site to carry out environmental and social
surveys for new projects;
 Assisting RHQs and site to finalize routes of entire power transmission line
considering environmental and social factors that could arise en-route;
 Help RHQs and Site to follow-up with the state forest offices and other state
departments in expediting forest clearances and the land acquisition process of
various ongoing and new projects;
 Act as a focal point for interaction with the MoEFCC for expediting forest clearances
and follow-ups with the Ministry of Power;
 Imparts training to POWERGRID’s RHQs & Site Officials on environment and social
issues and their management plan.
6.1.2 Regional Level
At its Regional Office POWERGRID has a Environmental and Social Management Cell
(ESMC) to manage Environmental and Social issues and to coordinate between ESMD
at the Corporate level and the Divisional Headquarters. The key functions envisaged for
ESMC are:
 Advising and coordinating field offices to carry out environmental and social surveys
for new projects envisaged in the Corporate Investment Plan;
 Assisting the ESMD and site to finalize routes of entire power transmission lines
considering the environmental and social factors that could arise en-route;
 To follow-up forest clearances and land acquisition processes with state forest
offices and other state departments for various ongoing and new projects;

 Acting as a focal point for interaction with the ESMD and site on various
environmental and social aspects.
6.1.3 Site Office
At the Divisional Headquarters level, POWERGRID has made the head of the division
responsible for implementing the Environmental and Social aspect of project and are
termed as Environmental and Social Management Team (ESMT). Key functions of the
ESMT are:
 Conduct surveys on environmental and social aspects to finalize the route for the
power transmission projects;
 Conduct surveys & Interact with Revenue Authorities for land acquisition;
 Interact with the Forest Departments to make the forest proposal and follow it up for
MoEFCC clearance;
 Implementation of Environment Management Plan (EMP);
 Monitoring of EMP & producing periodic reports on the same.
From above, it may be noted that POWERGRID is well equipped to implement and
monitor its environment and social management plans.
As regards monitoring of impacts on ecological resources particularly in forest and

protected areas like Wildlife Sanctuaries or National Parks, it is generally done by the
concerned Divisional Forest Officer, Chief Wildlife Warden and their staffs as a part of
their normal duties. A detailed Environment Management Plan (EMP) including
monitoring plan for all possible environmental and social impacts and its proper
management has been drawn (Table- 6.2) and will be implemented during various
stage of project execution. Since many provisions of EMP are to be implemented by
contractor, hence for proper monitoring EMP has been included in the contract
document. A budget estimate towards tree/crop compensation and EMP implementation
is prepared and is placed at Annexure-10. A summary of the same is presented below
(Table-6.1):
S. N. Budgetary Head Amount (Rs. Lakhs)

1. Forest compensation 8791.6
2. Tree & Crop Compensation 8430.34
3. Land Compensation for Tower Base and RoW Corridor 107992.0
4. Implementation Monitoring & Audit 97.49
Total 125311.43
Any other measures like provision of bird guards, spike guards, barbed wire fencing or
any other arrangement for addressing the issues like bird hit/animal/elephant scratching
etc. shall be finalized only after detailed/ check survey and finalization of route
alignment. Since the detailed/ check survey is part of main package requirement of such
measures, its extent and estimated cost shall be incorporated in the revised cost
estimate proposal which is normally prepared for all projects as there is a considerable
time gap between planning and actual implementation. However, as per the preliminary
assessment such additional measures may not be required in the instant scheme as no
such impact are envisaged due to routing of lines far away from such sensitive areas.
6.2 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM (GRM)
Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) is an integral and important mechanism for

addressing/resolving the concern and grievances in a transparent and swift manner.
Many minor concerns of peoples are addressed during public consultation process
initiated at the beginning of the project. For handling grievance, Grievance Redress
Committee (GRC) will be established at two places, one at the project/scheme level and
another at Corporate/HQ level. The GRCs shall include members from POWERGRID,
Local Administration, Panchayat Members, Affected Persons representative and
reputed persons from the society on nomination basis under the chairmanship of project
head. The composition of GRC shall be disclosed in Panchayat/Village council offices
and concerned district headquarter for wider coverage.
The complainant will also be allowed to submit its complaint to local project official who
will pass it to GRC immediately but not more than 5 days of receiving such complaint.
The first meeting of GRC will be organized within 15 days of its constitution/disclosure
to formulate procedure and frequency of meeting. In case of any complaint, GRC
meeting shall be convened within 15 days. If Project level GRC not able to take decision
it may refer the complaint to corporate GRC for solution. GRC endevour will be to
pronounce its decision within 30-45 days of receiving grievances. In case
complainant/appellant is not satisfied with the decision of project level GRC they can
make an appeal to corporate GRC/District Collector or Court of law for solution.
The corporate level GRC shall function under the chairmanship of Director (Project) who
will nominate other members of GRC including one representative from corporate
ESMD who is conversant with the environment & social issues. The meeting of
Corporate GRC shall be convened within 7-10 days of receiving the reference from
project GRC or complainant directly and pronounce its decision within next 15 days.
6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW :

Periodic review by corporate ESMD and higher management including review by
POWERGRID CMD of all environmental and social issues is under taken to ensure that
EMP and other measures are implemented at site. Besides it annual review by
Independent Auditor under ISO: 14001 shall also be undertaken for compliance of
agreed policy and management plan.

Table- 6.2: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Clause Project activity/ Potential Proposed mitigation Parameter to be Measurement & Institutional Implementation
No. stage Impact measures monitored frequency responsibility schedule
Pre-construction
1 Location of line Exposure to Setback of dwellings to line Tower location and Setback distances to POWERGRID Part of tower sitting
towers and line safety related route designed in alignment selection with nearest houses – once survey and detailed
alignment and risks accordance with permitted respect to nearest alignment survey
design level of power frequency dwellings and design
and the regulation of
supervision at sites.
2 Equipment Release of PCBs not used in Transformer design Exclusion of PCBs in POWERGRID Part of tender
specifications chemicals substation transformers or transformers stated in specifications for
and design and gases in other project facilities or tender specification – the equipment
parameters receptors equipment. once
(air, water, Processes, equipment and Process, equipment and Exclusion of CFCs POWERGRID Part of tender
land) systems not to use system design stated in tender specifications for
chlorofluorocarbons specification – once the equipment
(CFCs), including halon, Phase out schedule to Part of equipment
and their use, if any, in be prepared in case and process design
existing processes and still in use – once
systems should be phased
out and to be disposed of in
a manner consistent with
the requirements of the
Government
3 Transmission Exposure to Line design to comply with Electromagnetic field Line design POWERGRID Part of design
line design electromagne the limits of electromagnetic strength for proposed compliance with parameters
tic interference from power line design relevant standards –
interference lines once
4 Substation Exposure to Design of plant enclosures Expected noise Compliance with POWERGRID Part of detailed
location and noise to comply with noise emissions based on regulations - once siting survey and
design regulations. substation design design
Social Careful selection of site to Selection of substation Consultation with local POWERGRID Part of detailed
inequities avoid encroachment of location (distance to authorities -once siting survey and
socially, culturally and sensitive area). design
archaeological sensitive
areas (i.e. sacred groves,

graveyard, religious worship
place, monuments etc.)
5 Location of line Impact on Avoidance of such water Tower location and line Consultation with local POWERGRID Part of tower siting
towers & line water bodies bodies to the extent alignment selection authorities– once survey and detailed
alignment and possible. (distance to water alignment survey
design bodies) and design
Avoidance of placement of
tower inside water bodies to
the extent of possible
Social Careful route selection to Tower location and line Consultation with local POWERGRID Part of tower siting
inequities avoid existing settlements alignment selection authorities and land survey and detailed
and sensitive locations (distance to nearest owners – once alignment survey
dwellings or social and design
institutions)
Minimise impact on Tower location and line Consultation with local

agricultural land alignment selection authorities and land
(distance to agricultural owners – once
land)
Careful selection of site and Tower location and line Consultation with local
route alignment to avoid alignment selection authorities -once
encroachment of socially, (distance to sensitive
culturally and area)
archaeological sensitive
areas (i. g. sacred groves,
graveyard, religious worship
place, monuments etc.)
6 Securing lands Loss of land/ In the case of Involuntary Compensation and As per provisions laid POWERGRID Prior to award/start
for substations income Acquisitions, Compensation monetary R&R amounts/ out in the act of substation
change in and R&R measures are facilities extended before construction.
social status extended as per provision possession of land.
etc. of RFCTLARRA, 20133
3
In the instant case, no involuntary acquisition of land is involved. Hence this clause shall not be applicable.
7 Line through Loss of Avoid siting of lines through Tower location and line Consultation with local POWERGRID Part of tower siting
protected area/ precious such areas by careful site alignment selection forest authorities - survey and detailed
precious ecological and alignment selection (distance to nearest once alignment survey
ecological area values/ (National Parks, Wildlife designated ecological and design
damage to Sanctuary, Biosphere protected/ sensitive areas)
precious Reserves/ Biodiversity
species Hotspots)
Minimize the need by using Tower location and line Consultation with local POWERGRID Part of tower siting
RoW wherever possible alignment selection authorities and design survey and detailed
engineers - once alignment survey
and design
8 Line through Damage to Study of earmarked Tower location and line Consultation with local POWERGRID Part of tower sitting
identified the Wildlife/ elephant corridors to avoid alignment selection. forest authorities – and detailed
Elephant Birds and such corridors, Adequate once. alignment survey &
corridor / also to line ground clearance, Fault design and
Migratory bird clearing by Circuit Breaker, Operation
Barbed wire wrapping on Minimum/maximum Monitoring – quarterly
towers, reduced spans etc., ground clearance basis
if applicable
Avoidance of established/ Tower location and line Consultation with local POWERGRID Part of tower siting
identified migration path alignment selection forest authorities - survey and detailed
(Birds & Bats). Provision of once alignment survey
flight diverter/ reflectors, and design
bird guard, elevated
perches, insulating jumper
loops, obstructive perch
deterrents, raptor hoods
etc4., if applicable
9 Line through Deforestation Avoid locating lines in forest Tower location and line Consultation with local POWERGRID Part of tower siting
forestland and loss of land by careful site and alignment selection authorities – once survey and detailed
biodiversity alignment selection (distance to nearest alignment survey
edge effect protected or reserved and design
forest)
4
As per International/National best practices and in consultation with concerned forest/wildlife Authority.
Minimise the need by using
existing towers, tall towers Consultation with local
and RoW, wherever authorities and design
possible engineers – once
Measures to avoid invasion Intrusion of invasive Consultation with local
of alien species species forest authorities -
once
Obtain statutory clearances Statutory approvals from Compliance with
from the Government Government regulations – once for
each subproject
10 Lines through Loss of Use existing tower or Tower location and line Consultation with local POWERGRID Part of detailed
farmland agricultural footings wherever possible. alignment selection. authorities and design alignment survey
production/ engineers – once and design
change in
cropping Avoid sitting new towers on Tower location and line Consultation with local Part of detailed
pattern farmland wherever feasible alignment selection authorities and design sitting and
engineers – once alignment survey
/design
11 Noise related Nuisance to Substations sited and Noise levels Noise levels to be POWERGRID Part of detailed
neighbouring designed to ensure noise specified in tender equipment design
properties will not be a nuisance documents – once
12 Interference with Flooding Appropriate sitting of towers Tower location and line Consultation with local POWERGRID Part of detailed
drainage hazards/ loss to avoid channel alignment selection authorities and design alignment survey
patterns/ of agricultural interference (distance to nearest flood engineers – once and design
irrigation production zone)
channels
13 Escape of Environment Transformers designed with Equipment specifications Tender document to POWERGRID Part of detailed
polluting al pollution oil spill containment with respect to potential mention specifications equipment design
materials systems, and purpose-built pollutants – once /drawings
oil, lubricant and fuel
storage system, complete
with spill clean up
equipment.

Substations to include Substation sewage Tender document to POWERGRID Part of detailed
drainage and sewage design mention detailed substation layout
disposal systems to avoid specifications – once and design
offsite land and water /drawings
pollution.
14 Equipments Contamination Substations constructed Substation design to Base height as per POWERGRID Part of detailed
submerged of receptors above the high flood account for HFL flood design- once substation layout
under flood level(HFL) by raising the (elevation with respect to and
foundation pad HFL elevation) design/drawings
15 Explosions Hazards to Design of substations to Substation design Tender document to POWERGRID Part of detailed
/Fire life include modern fire fighting compliance with fire mention detailed substation layout
equipment prevention and control specifications – once and design
Provision of fire fighting codes /drawings
equipment to be located
close to transformers
Construction
16 Equipment Noise and Construction techniques Construction techniques Construction POWERGRID Construction
layout and vibrations and machinery selection and machinery techniques and (Contractor period
installation seeking to minimize ground machinery creating through contract
disturbance. minimal ground provisions)
disturbance- once at
the start of each
construction phase
17 Physical Disturbed Construction activities on Timing of start of Crop disturbance – POWERGRID Construction
construction farming cropping land timed to avoid construction Post harvest as soon (Contractor period
activity disturbance of field crops as possible but before through contract
(within one month of next crop – once per provisions)
harvest wherever possible). site
18 Mechanized Noise, Construction equipment to Construction equipment Complaints received POWERGRID Construction
construction vibration and be well maintained. – estimated noise by local authorities – (Contractor period
operator emissions every 2 weeks through contract
safety, provisions)
efficient
operation

Noise, Turning off plant not in use. Construction equipment Complaints received POWERGRID Construction
vibration, – estimated noise by local authorities – (Contractor period
equipment emissions and operating every 2 weeks through contract
wear and tear schedules provisions)
19 Construction of Increase in Existing roads and tracks Access roads, routes Use of established POWERGRID Construction
roads for airborne dust used for construction and (length and width of new roads wherever (Contractor period
accessibility particles maintenance access to the access roads to be possible – every 2 through contract
line wherever possible. constructed) weeks provisions)
Increased New access ways restricted Access width (meters) Access restricted to POWERGRID Construction
land to a single carriageway single carriage –way (Contractor period
requirement width within the RoW. width within RoW – through contract
for temporary every 2 weeks provisions)
accessibility
20 Construction Safety of Coordination with local Periodic and regular No. of incidents- once POWERGRID Construction
activities local villagers communities for reporting /supervision of every week (Contractor period
construction schedules, safety arrangement through contract
Barricading the construction provisions)
area and spreading
awareness among locals
Local traffic Coordination with local Traffic flow (Interruption Frequency (time POWERGRID Construction
obstruction authority/ requisite of traffic) span)- on daily basis (Contractor period
permission for smooth flow through contract
of traffic provisions)
21 Temporary Overflows, Measure in place to avoid Temporary fill placement Absence of fill in POWERGRID Construction
blockage of reduced dumping of fill materials in (m3) sensitive drainage (Contractor period
utilities discharge sensitive drainage area areas – every 4 weeks through contract
provisions)
22 Site clearance Vegetation Marking of vegetation to be Vegetation marking and Clearance strictly POWERGRID Construction
removed prior to clearance, clearance control (area limited to target (Contractor period
and strict control on clearing in m2) vegetation – every 2 through contract
activities to ensure minimal weeks provisions)
clearance.
No use of herbicides and
pesticides
23 Trimming Fire hazards Trees allowed growing up to Species-specific tree Presence of target POWERGRID Construction
/cutting of trees a height within the RoW by retention as approved by species in RoW (Contractor period
within RoW maintaining adequate statutory authorities following vegetation through contract
clearance between the top (average and max. tree clearance – once per provisions)
of tree and the conductor as height at maturity, in site
per the regulations. meters)
Loss of Trees that can survive Species-specific tree Presence of target POWERGRID Construction
vegetation pruning to comply should be retention as approved by species in RoW (Contractor period
and pruned instead of cleared. statutory authorities following vegetation through contract
deforestation clearance - once per provisions)
site
Felled trees and other Disposal of cleared Use or intended use of POWERGRID Construction
cleared or pruned vegetation as approved vegetation as (Contractor period
vegetation to be disposed of by the statutory approved by the through contract
as authorized by the authorities (area cleared statutory authorities – provisions)
statutory bodies. in m2) once per site
24 Wood/ Loss of Construction workers Illegal wood /vegetation Complaints by local POWERGRID Construction
vegetation vegetation prohibited from harvesting harvesting (area in m2, people or other (Contractor period
harvesting and wood in the project area number of incidents evidence of illegal through contract
deforestation during their employment, reported) harvesting – every 2 provisions)
(apart from locally weeks
employed staff continuing
current legal activities)
25 Surplus Runoff to Soil excavated from tower Soil disposal locations Acceptable soil POWERGRID Construction
earthwork/soil cause water footings/ substation and volume (m3) disposal sites – every (Contractor period
pollution, foundation disposed of by 2 weeks through contract
solid waste placement along roadsides, provisions)
disposal or at nearby house blocks if
requested by landowners
26 Substation Loss of soil Loss of soil is not a major Borrow area sitting (area Acceptable soil borrow POWERGRID Construction
construction issue as excavated soil will of site in m2 and areas that provide a (Contractor period
be mostly reused for estimated volume in m3) benefit - every 2 through contract
leveling and re-filling. weeks provisions)
However, in case of
requirement of excess soil
the same will be met from

existing quarry or through
deep excavation of existing
pond or other nearby barren
land with agreement of local
communities
Water Construction activities Seasonal start and finish Timing of major POWERGRID Construction
pollution involving significant ground of major earthworks(PH, disturbance activities – (Contractor period
disturbance (i.e. substation BOD /COD, Suspended prior to start of through contract
land forming) not solids, others ) construction activities provisions))
undertaken during the
monsoon season
27 Site clearance Vegetation Tree clearances for Ground disturbance Amount of ground POWERGRID Construction
easement establishment to during vegetation disturbance – every 2 (Contractor period
only involve cutting trees off clearance (area, m2) weeks through contract
at ground level or pruning Statutory approvals Statutory approvals provisions)
as appropriate, with tree for tree clearances –
stumps and roots left in once for each site
place and ground cover left
undisturbed
28 Tower erection Waste Excess fill from Location and amount Appropriate fill POWERGRID Construction
Substation disposal substation/tower foundation (m3)of fill disposal disposal locations – (Contractor period
foundation- excavation disposed of next every 2 weeks through contract
disposal of to roads or around houses, provisions)
surplus in agreement with the local
earthwork/fill community or landowner.
29 Storage of Contamination Fuel and other hazardous Location of hazardous Fuel storage in POWERGRID Construction
chemicals and of receptors materials securely stored material storage; spill appropriate locations (Contractor period
materials (land, water, above high flood level. reports (type of material and receptacles – through contract
air) spilled, amount (kg or every 2 weeks provisions)
m3) and action taken to
control and clean up
spill)
30 Construction Noise Construction activities only Timing of construction Daytime construction POWERGRID Construction
schedules nuisance to undertaken during the day (noise emissions, [dB(A)] only – every 2 weeks (Contractor period
neighbouring and local communities through contract

properties informed of the construction provisions)
schedule.
31 Provision of Contamination Construction workforce Amenities for Workforce Presence of proper POWERGRID Construction
facilities for of receptors facilities to include proper facilities sanitation, water (Contractor period
construction (land, water, sanitation, water supply and supply and waste through contract
workers air) waste disposal facilities. disposal facilities – provisions)
once each new facility
32 Influx of Conflict with Using local workers for Avoidance/reduction of Observation & POWERGRID Construction
migratory local appropriate asks conflict through supervision–on weekly (Contractor period
workers population to enhancement/ basis through contract
share local augmentation of resource provisions)
resources requirements
33 Lines through Loss of Use existing access roads Usage of existing utilities Complaints received POWERGRID Construction
farmland agricultural wherever possible by local people (Contractor period
productivity Ensure existing irrigation Status of existing /authorities - every 4 through contract
facilities are maintained in facilities weeks provisions)
working condition
Protect /preserve topsoil Status of facilities
and reinstate after (earthwork in m3)
construction completed
Repair /reinstate damaged Status of facilities
bunds etc after construction(earthwork in m3)
Loss of completed
Land owners/ farmers
Process of Crop/tree Consultation with POWERGRID During
income. compensated for any
compensation in affected land owner construction
temporary loss of
consultation with forest prior to
productive land as per dept.(for timber yielding implementation and
existing regulation. tree) and Horticulture during execution.
deptt.(for fruit bearing
tree)
34 Uncontrolled Soil loss, Need for access tracks Design basis and Incorporating good POWERGRID Construction
erosion/silt downstream minimised, use of existing construction procedures design and (Contractor period
runoff siltation roads. (suspended solids in construction through contract
Limit site clearing to work receiving waters; area management practices provisions)
areas re-vegetated in m2; – once for each site

Regeneration of vegetation amount of bunds
to stabilise works areas on constructed [length in
completion (where meter, area in m2, or
applicable) volume in m3])
Avoidance of excavation in
wet season
Water courses protected
from siltation through use of
bunds and sediment ponds
35 Nuisance to Losses to Contract clauses specifying Contract clauses Incorporating POWERGRID Construction
nearby neighbouring careful construction good construction (Contractor period
properties land uses/ practices. management practices through contract
values – once for each site provisions)
As much as possible Design basis and layout Incorporating good
existing access ways will be design engineering
used practices– once for
each site
Productive land will be Reinstatement of land Consultation with
reinstated following status (area affected, m2) affected parties –
completion of construction twice – immediately
after completion of
construction and after
the first harvest
Social Compensation will be paid Implementation of Consultation with POWERGRID Prior to
inequities for loss of production, if any. Tree/Crop affected parties – once construction
compensation (amount in a quarter
paid)
36 Flooding Flooding and Avoid natural drainage Contract clauses (e.g. Incorporating good POWERGRID Construction
hazards due to loss of soils, pattern/ facilities being suspended solids and construction (Contractor period
construction contamination disturbed/blocked/ diverted BOD/COD in receiving management through contract
impediments of of receptors by on-going construction water) practices-once for provisions)
natural drainage (land, water) activities each site
37 Equipment Contamination Equipment stored at secure Store room level to be Store room level as POWERGRID Construction
submerged of receptors place above the high flood above HFL (elevation per flood design-once period
under flood (land, water) level(HFL) difference in meters)

38 Inadequate Loss of land Existing borrow sites will be Contract clauses Incorporating good POWERGRID Construction
siting of borrow values used to source aggregates, construction (Contractor period
areas (quarry therefore, no need to management practices through contract
areas) develop new sources of – once for each site provisions))
aggregates
39 Health and Injury and Safety equipment’s (PPEs) Contract clauses Contract clauses POWERGRID Construction
safety sickness of for construction workers (number of incidents and compliance – once (Contractor period
workers and Contract provisions total lost-work days every quarter through contract
members of specifying minimum caused by injuries and provisions)
the public requirements for sickness)
construction camps
Contractor to prepare and
implement a health and
safety plan.
Contractor to arrange for
health and safety training
sessions
40 Inadequate Likely to Training of environmental Training schedules No. of programs POWERGRID Routinely
construction maximise monitoring personnel attended by each throughout
stage monitoring damages person – once a year construction
Implementation of effective Respective contract Submission of duly period
environmental monitoring checklists and remedial completed checklists
and reporting system using actions taken thereof. of all contracts for
checklist of all contractual each site - once
environmental requirements
Appropriate contact clauses Compliance report Submission of duly
to ensure satisfactory related to environmental completed compliance
implementation of aspects for the contract report for each
contractual environmental contract – once
mitigation measures.
Operation and Maintenance
41 Location of line Exposure to Setback of dwellings to Compliance with setback Setback distances to POWERGRID During operations
towers and line safety related overhead line route distances (“as-built” nearest houses – once
alignment & risks designed in accordance diagrams) in quarter
design with permitted level of
power frequency and the

regulation of supervision at
sites.
42 Line through Injury/ Avoidance of established/ Regular monitoring for No. of incidents- once POWERGRID Part of detailed
identified bird mortality to identified migration path any incident of every month siting and
flyways, birds, bats (Birds & Bats). Provision of injury/mortality alignment survey
migratory path etc due to flight diverter/reflectors, /design and
collision and elevated perches, insulating Operation
electrocution jumper loops, obstructive
perch deterrents, raptor
hoods etc., if applicable
43 Equipment Contamination Equipment installed above Substation design to Base height as per POWERGRID During operations
submerged of receptors the high flood level (HFL) by account for HFL (“as- flood design – once
under flood (land, water) raising the foundation pad. built” diagrams)
44 Oil spillage Contamination Substation transformers Substation bunding (Oil Bunding (Oil sump) POWERGRID During operations
of land/nearby located within secure and sump) (“as-built” capacity and
water bodies impervious sump areas with diagrams) permeability - once
a storage capacity of at
least 100% of the capacity
of oil in transformers and
associated reserve tanks.
45 SF6 Emission of Reduction of SF6 emission Leakage and gas Continuous POWERGRID During
management most potent through awareness, density/level monitoring Operations
GHG causing replacement of old seals,
climate proper handling & storage
change by controlled inventory and
use, enhance recovery and
applying new technologies
to reduce leakage
46 Inadequate Injury and Careful design using Usage of appropriate Preparedness level for POWERGRID Design and
provision of sickness of appropriate technologies to technologies (lost work using these operation
staff/workers staff /workers minimise hazards days due to illness and technologies in crisis –
health and injuries) once each year
safety during Safety awareness raising Training/awareness Number of programs
operations for staff. programs and mock drills and percent of staff

Preparation of fire /workers covered –
emergency action plan and once each year
training given to staff on
implementing emergency
action plan
Provide adequate sanitation Provision of facilities Complaints received
and water supply facilities from staff /workers
every 2 weeks
47 Electric Shock Injury/ Careful design using Usage of appropriate Preparedness level for POWERGRID Design and
Hazards mortality to appropriate technologies to technologies (no. of injury using these technology Operation
staff and minimise hazards incidents, lost work days) in crisis- once a month
public Security fences around Maintenance of fences Report on
substations maintenance – every 2
Barriers to prevent climbing Maintenance of barriers weeks
on/ dismantling of towers
Appropriate warning signs Maintenance of warning
on facilities signs
Electricity safety awareness Training /awareness Number of programs
raising in project areas programs and mock drills and percent of total
for all concerned parties persons covered –
once each year
48 Operations and Unnecessary Adequate training in O&M Training/awareness Number of programs POWERGRID Operation
maintenance environmental to all relevant staff of programs and mock drills and percent of staff
staff skills less losses of substations & line for all relevant staff covered – once each
than acceptable various types maintenance crews. year
Preparation and training in
the use of O&M manuals
and standard operating
practices
49 Inadequate Diminished Staff to receive training in Training/awareness Number of programs POWERGRID Operation
periodic ecological environmental monitoring of programs and mock drills and percent of staff
environmental and social project operations and for all relevant staff covered – once each
monitoring. values. maintenance activities. year
50 Equipment Release of Processes, equipment and Process, equipment and Phase out schedule to POWERGRID Operations
specifications chemicals systems using system design be prepared in case
and design and gases in chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) still in use – once in a
parameters receptors , including halon, should be quarter
(air, water, phased out and to be
land) disposed of in a manner
consistent with the
requirements of the Govt.
51 Transmission Exposure to Transmission line design to Required ground Ground clearance - POWERGRID Operations
line electromagne comply with the limits of clearance (meters) once
maintenance tic electromagnetic
interference interference from overhead
power lines
52 Uncontrolled Fire hazard Periodic pruning of Requisite clearance Assessment in POWERGRID Operations
growth of due to growth vegetation to maintain (meters) consultation with
vegetation of tree/shrub requisite electrical forest authorities -
/bamboo clearance. once a year(pre-
along RoW No use of herbicides/ monsoon/post-
pesticides monsoon
53 Noise related Nuisance to Substations sited and Noise levels {dB(A)} Noise levels at POWERGRID Operations
neighbouring designed to ensure noise boundary nearest to
properties will not be a nuisance. properties and
consultation with
affected parties if any -
once

ANNEXURE – 1
GUIDELINES ISSUED BY GOVT OF INDIA
REGARDING ROW COMPENSATION
ANNEXURE – 2
TREE / CROP COMPENSATION

PROCEDURE
TREE AND CROP COMPENSATION PROCEDURES
In exercise of the powers vested with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
(POWERGRID) under Indian telegraph Act'1885, part 3, section 10 to 19 conferred under
section 164 of the Electricity Act 2003 through Gazette by India, extra ordinary dated 24th
Dec. 2003, has the authority to place and maintain transmission lines under over along or
across and posts in or upon, any immoveable property. As per the provisions of Indian
Telegraph Act1885 Part III Section 10 (b) which prohibits acquisition of any rights other
than that of use only, land for tower and right of way is not acquired and agricultural
activities are allowed to continue. However, as per clause 10 (d) of same act stipulates
that the user agency shall pay full compensation to all interested for any damages
sustained during the execution of said work. Accordingly, POWERGRID pays
compensation to land owners towards damages if any to trees or crop during
implementation of transmission project as well as during Operation and maintenance
phase. The procedure followed for such compensation is as follows:
POWERGRID follows the principle of avoidance, minimization and mitigation in the

construction of line in agricultural field having crop due to inherent flexibility in phasing the
construction activity and tries to defer construction in cropped area to facilitate crop
harvesting. However, if it is unavoidable and is likely to affect project schedule,
compensation is given at market rate for standing crops. All efforts are also taken to
minimize the crop damage to the extent possible in such cases. As regards trees coming
in the Right of Way (RoW) following procedure is adopted for enumeration:
i) All the trees which are coming within the clearance belt of ROW on either side of
the center line are identified and marked/numbered from one AP to the other and
documented.
ii) Type, Girth (Measured 1 m. above ground level), approximate height o the tree is
also noted for each tree
iii) Trees belonging o Govt., Forest, Highways and other local bodies may be
separately noted down or timely follow up with the concerned authorities for
inspection and removal.
iv) Cashew, Guava, Lemon and other hybrid trees which are not of tall growing
nature are not marked for cutting since these trees can be crossed using
standard tower extensions if required.
A notice under Indian Telegraph Act is served to the land owners informing that the
proposed transmission line is being routed through the property of the individual
concerned. The notice shall contain the particulars of the land, ownership details and the
details of the trees/crops inevitability likely to be damaged during the course of the
construction of the proposed transmission line and acknowledgement received from land
owner. A copy of said notice is further issued to the Revenue Officer, who has been
authorized by the State Govt. for the purpose of assessment/valuation and disbursement
of compensation to the affected parties.
The revenue officer shall further issue a notice of intimation to the concerned land owner
and inspect the site to verify the documents related to the proof of ownership and a
detailed Mahazar is prepared for the identified trees and crops inevitability damaged
during the course of the construction. For assessing the true value of timber yielding trees
help of forest officials is taken and for fruit bearing trees help of Horticulture department is
taken.
The Mahazar shall contain the land owner details type of tree/crop, its present age, variety,
yielding pattern etc. and the same is prepared at site in the presence of the land owner.
These Mahazars are further compiled and a random verification is conducted by the
concerned District Collector OR his authorized representative in order to ascertain the
assessment carried out by the revenue office is genuine and correct. After this process the
District collector issues a tree cutting permit to Power Grid Corporation to enable removal /
damage to the standing tree/crop identified in the line corridor.
Once the tree/crop is removed / damaged, POWERGRID shall issue a tree cutting/crop
damaged notice to the land owner with a copy to the Revenue Officer to process the
compensation payment. Based on the above the compensation payment is generated by
means of a computerized programme developed by the National Informatics Center
exclusively for this purpose. The detailed Valuation statement thus generated using this
programme is verified at various levels and approval of payment of compensation is
accorded by the concerned District Collectors.
On approval of compensation, the revenue officer shall further intimate the amount
payable to the different land owners and POWERGRID arranges the payment by way of
Demand Draft to the affected parties. The payment is further disbursed at the local village
office after due verification of the documents in presence of other witnesses.
Procedure exclusively followed in Kerala State:
Due to typical demography of Kerala state and presence of several orchards of Coconut
and Rubber, State government in consultation with Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB)
have devised a formula for arriving the compensation which is as follows:
Compensation = yield X constant factor X average market value X future age.
The constant factor is to arrive the net return component for the particular variety of tree in
line with the annuity ratio slab prescribed for the balance life of the tree. A sample
calculation sheet using the said formula to arrive at compensation towards trees / crop is
enclosed for ready reference.
Another measure adopted in Kerala to expedite assessment and disbursement by

POWERGRID is to appoint an Special Revenue Officer and associated staff on deputation
from State Government exclusively for the project under execution. This has helped in
timely assessment and distribution of compensation amount to affected farmer. Moreover,
it has further contributed in simplifying the process as affected farmer need not to visit
revenue official again and again and his case is processed at site quickly.
TREE / CROP COMPENSATION PROCESS
Walk over / preliminary survey of

route alignment
Detailed / Check Survey of final route

alignment to fix the angle point and
tower spotting
If the line passing

through private
cultivable areas.
Issue of Notice under Indian
Telegraph Act to the land owner
Preparation of Mazhazer by Revenue

official at site in presence of land
owner, POWERGRID and two
witnesses.
Inspection / verification by DC or his

authorized representative
Issue of tree cutting permit by DC
Cutting of trees by POWERGRID and

issue of cutting certificate to land
owner and revenue official by
POWERGRID
Grievance Procedure Association of
AP may represent if not Forest /
satisfied with Preparation of checklist and valuation Horticulture Deptt.
assessment to revenue statement by revenue official for assessment of
or to DC for value of timber and
revision/review. fruit bearing trees
Approval of valuation statement by DC respectively.
If still not satisfied

he/she may move
to court.
Disbursement of compensation to
affected farmers and
acknowledgement
Local Court
ANNEXURE – 3
CEA GAZETTEE NOTIFICATION FOR
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
ANNEXURE – 4
SAFETY PLAN
Section IX. Contract Forms 9-149
SAFETY PLAN
13. FORM OF SAFETY PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHIN

SIXTY DAYS OF AWARD OF CONTRACT
[TO BE EXECUTED ON A NON JUDICIAL STAMP PAPER WORTH RS. TWENTY ONLY]
SAFETY PLAN
THIS SAFETY PLAN is made this ……….………...... day of ….……..... 20...... by

………….………………… a Company registered under the Companies Act, 1956/Partnership
firm/proprietary concern having its Registered Office at ………….................[to be modified
suitably for JV Contractor] (hereinafter called as ‘Contractor' which expression shall include its
successors and permitted assigns) for approval of ......(insert name of the Employer)........, a
company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 having its Registered Office at
......(insert registered address of the Employer)........ for its Contract for .……………….…......
......(insert package name, project name alongwith Specification number of the Contract).........
WHEREAS ......(abbreviated name of the Employer)........ has awarded to the Contractor the
aforesaid Contract vide its Notification of Award/Contract No. ……..……….... dated
....…………..and Amendment No. ..................... (applicable when amendments have been
issued) (hereinafter called the "Contract") in terms of which the Contractor is required to submit
‘Safety Plan’ along with certain documents to the Engineer In-Charge/Project Manager of the
Employer within Sixty (60) days of Notification of Award for its approval.
NOW THEREFORE, the Contractor undertakes to execute the Contract as per the safety plan
as follows:
1. THAT the Contractor shall execute the works as per provisions of Bidding Documents
including those in regard to Safety Precautions / provisions as per statutory requirements.
2. THAT the Contractor shall execute the works in a well planned manner from the
commencement of Contract as per agreed mile stones of work completion schedule so
that planning and execution of construction works goes smoothly and consistently through
out the contract duration without handling pressure in last quarter of the financial year/last
months of the Contract and the shall be finalized in association with EMPLOYER Engineer
In-charge/Project Manager from time to time as required.
3. THAT the Contractor has prepared the safe work procedure for each activity i.e.
foundation works including civil works, erection, stringing (as applicable), testing &
commissioning, disposal of materials at site / store etc. to be executed at site, which is
enclosed at Annexure – 1A (SP) for acceptance and approval of Engineer In-
charge/Project Manager. The Contractor shall ensure that on approval of the same from
Engineer In-charge/Project Manager , the approved copies will be circulated to Employer’s
personnel at site [Supervisor(s)/Executive(s)] and Contractor’s personnel at site [Gang
leader, supervisor(s) etc.] in their local language / language understood by gang.
THAT the Contractor has prepared minimum manpower deployment plan, activity wise as
stated above, which is enclosed at Annexure – 1B (SP) for approval of Engineer In-
charge/Project Manager.
4. THAT the Contractor shall ensure while executing works that they will deploy minimum
25% of their own experienced work force who are on the permanent roll of the company
and balance 75% can be a suitable mixed with the hired gangs / local workers / casual
workers if required. The above balance 75% work force should be provided with at least
10 days training by the construction agencies at sites and shall be issued with a
certificate. No worker shall be engaged without a valid certificate. Hired gang workers
shall also follow safe working procedures and safety norms as is being followed by
company’s workmen. It should also be ensured by the contractor that certified fitters who
are climbing towers / doing stringing operations can be easily identifiable with a system
like issue of Badge / Identification cards (ID cards) etc. Colour identification batches
should be worn by the workers. Contractor has to ensure that inexperience workers /
unskilled workers should not be deployed for skilled job.
5. THAT the Contractor’s Gang leader / Supervisor / Senior most member available at every
construction site shall brief to each worker daily before start of work about safety
requirement and warn about imminent dangers and precautions to be taken against the
imminent dangers (Daily Safety Drill). This is to be ensured without fail by Contractor and
maintain record of each gang about daily safety instructions issued to workers and put up
to EMPLOYER site In-charge for his review and record.
6. THAT the Contractor shall ensure that working Gangs at site should not be left at the
discretion of their Gang Leaders who are generally hired and having little knowledge about
safety. Gang leader should be experienced and well versed with the safe working
procedures applicable for transmission line/ Sub Station works. In case gang is having
Gang leader not on permanent roll of the company then additional Supervisor from
company’s own roll having thorough knowledge about the works would be deployed so as
to percolate safety instructions up to the grass root level in healthy spirits. Contractor has
to ensure close supervision while executing critical locations of transmission lines / sub
stations and ensures that all safety instructions are in place and are being followed.
7. THAT the Contractor shall maintain in healthy and working condition all kind of
Equipments / Machineries / Lifting tools / Lifting tackles / Lifting gears / All kind of Ropes
including wire ropes / Polypropylene ropes etc. used for Lifting purpose during execution
of the project and get them periodically examined and load tested for safe working load in
accordance with relevant provisions and requirement of Building & other construction
workers Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services Act and Central Rule 1998,
Factories Act 1948, Indian Electricity Act 2003 before start of the project. A register of
such examinations and tests shall be properly maintained by the contractor and will be
promptly produced as and when desired by the Engineer In-charge/Project Manager or by
the person authorised by him. The Contractor has to ensure to give special attention on
the formation / condition of eye splices of wire rope slings as per requirement of IS 2762
Specification for wire rope slings and sling legs.
THAT the Contractor has prepared a list of all Lifting machines, lifting Tools / Lifting
Tackles / Lifting Gears etc. / All types of ropes and Slings which are subject to safe
working load is enclosed at Annexure – 2 (SP) for review and approval of Engineer In-
charge/Project Manager.
8. THAT the Contractor has to procure sufficient quantity of Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)conforming to Indian / International standards and provide these equipment to every
workman at site as per need and to the satisfaction of Engineer-in-charge/Project
Manager of EMPLOYER. The Contractor’s Site Supervisor/ Project Manager has to
ensure that all workmen must use Personal Protective Equipment at site. The Contractor
shall also ensure that Industrial Safety helmets are being used by all workmen at site
irrespective of their working (at height or on ground). The Contractor shall further ensure
use of safety shoes by all ground level workers and canvas shoes for all workers working
at height, Rubber Gum Boots for workers working in rainy season and concreting job, Use
of Twin Lanyard Full body Safety Harness with attachment of light weight such as
aluminium alloy etc. and having features of automatic locking arrangement of snap hook,
by all workers working at height for more than three meters and also for horizontal
movement on tower shall be ensured by contractor. The Contractor shall not use ordinary
half body safety harness at site. The Contractor has to ensure use of Retractable type fall
arrestors by workers for ascending / descending on suspension insulator string and other
similar works etc., Use of Mobile fall arrestor for ascending / descending from tower by all
workers. The contractor has to provide cotton / leather hand gloves as per requirement,
Electrical Resistance Hand gloves for operating electrical installations / switches, Face
shield for protecting eyes while doing welding works and Dust masks to workers as per
requirement. The Contractor will have to take action against the workers not using
Personal Protective Equipment at site and those workers shall be asked to rest for that
day and also their Salary be deducted for that day. EMPLOYER may issue warning letter
to Project Manager of contractor in violation of above norms.
THAT the Contractor shall prepare a detailed list of PPEs, activity wise, to commensurate
with manpower deployed, which is enclosed at Annexure – 3 (SP) for review and
approval of Engineer In-charge/Project Manager. It shall also be ensured that the sample
of these equipment shall be got approved from EMPLOYER supervisory staff before being
distributed to workers. The contractor shall submit relevant test certificates as per IS /
International Standard as applicable to PPEs used during execution of work. All the PPE’s
to be distributed to the workers shall be checked by EMPLOYER supervisory staff before
its usage.
The Contractor also agrees for addition / modification to the list of PPE, if any, as advised
by Engineer In-Charge/Project Manager.
9. THAT the Contractor shall procure, if required sufficient quantity of Earthing Equipment /
Earthing Devices complying with requirements of relevant IEC standards (Generally IECs
standards for Earthing Equipments / Earthing Devices are – 855, 1230, 1235 etc.) and to
the satisfaction of Engineer In-Charge/ Project Manager and contractor to ensures to
maintained them in healthy condition.
THAT the Contractor has prepared / worked out minimum number of healthy Earthing
Equipments with Earthing lead confirming to relevant IS / European standards per gang
wise during stringing activity/as per requirement, which is enclosed herewith at Annexure
– 4 (SP) for review and acceptance of Engineer In-Charge/ Project Manager prior to
execution of work.
10. THAT the Contractor shall provide communication facilities i.e. Walky – Talkie / Mobile
Phone, Display of Flags / whistles for easy communication among workers during Tower
erection / stringing activity, as per requirement.
11. THAT the Contractor undertakes to deploy qualified safety personnel responsible for
safety as per requirements of Employer/Statutory Authorities.
THAT the Contractor employing more than 250 workmen whether temporary, casual,
probationer, regular or permanent or on contract, shall employ at least one full time officer
exclusively as qualified safety officer having diploma in safety to supervise safety aspects
of the equipment and workmen who will coordinate with Engineer In-charge /Project
Manager/Safety Coordinator of the Employer. In case of work being carried out through
sub contractors the sub – contractor’s workmen / employees will also be considered as
the contractor’s employees / workmen for the above purpose. If the number of workers are
less than 250 then one qualified safety officer is to be deployed for each contract. He will
report directly to his head of organization and not the Project Manager of contractor He
shall also not be assigned any other work except assigning the work of safety. The
curriculum vitae of such person shall be got cleared from EMPLOYER Project Manager /
Construction staff.
The name and address of such safety officers of contractor will be promptly informed in
writing to Engineer In-charge with a copy to safety officer - In-charge before start of work
or immediately after any change of the incumbent is made during the currency of the
contract. The list is enclosed at Annexure – 5A (SP).
THAT the Contractor has also prepared a list including details of Explosive Operator (if
required), Safety officer / Safety supervisor / nominated person for safety for each erection
/ stringing gang, list of personnel trained in First Aid Techniques as well as copy of
organisation structure of the Contractor in regard to safety. The list is enclosed at
Annexure – 5B (SP).
12. The Project Manager shall have the right at his sole discretion to stop the work, if in his
opinion the work is being carried out in such a way that it may cause accidents and
endanger the safety of the persons and/or property, and/or equipment. In such cases, the
Contractor shall be informed in writing about the nature of hazards and possible
injury/accident and he shall comply to remove shortcomings promptly. The Contractor
after stopping the specific work can, if felt necessary, appeal against the order of stoppage
of work to the Project Manager within 3 days of such stoppage of work and decision of the
Project Manager in this respect shall be conclusive and binding on the Contractor.
13. THAT, if, any Employer’s Engineer/ supervisor at site observes that the Contractor is
failing to provide safe working environment at site as per agreed Safety Plan /
EMPLOYER Safety Rule/ Safety Instructions / Statutory safety requirement and creates
hazardous conditions at site and there is possibility of an accident to workmen or workmen
of the other contractor or public or the work is being carried out in an un safe manner or
he continues to work even after being instructed to stop the work by Engineer / Supervisor
at site / RHQ / Corp. Centre, the Contractor shall be bound to pay a penalty of Rs.
10,000/ - per incident per day till the instructions are complied and as certified by Engineer
/ Supervisor of Employer at site. The work will remain suspended and no activity will take
place without compliance and obtaining clearance / certification of the Site Engineer /
Supervisor of the Employer to start the work.
14. THAT, if the investigation committee of Employer observes any accident or the Engineer
In-charge/Project Manager of the Employer based on the report of the
Engineer/Supervisor of the Employer at site observes any failure on the Contractor’s part
to comply with safety requirement / safety rules/ safety standards/ safety instruction as
prescribed by the Employer or as prescribed under the applicable law for the safety of the
equipment, plant and personnel and the Contractor does not take adequate steps to
prevent hazardous conditions which may cause injury to its own Contractor’s employees
or employee of any other Contractors or Employer or any other person at site or adjacent
thereto, or public involvement because of the Contractor’s negligence of safety norms, the
Contractor shall be liable to pay a compensation of Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakh
only) per person affected causing death and Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) per
person for serious injuries / 25% or more permanent disability to the Employer for further
disbursement to the deceased family/ Injured persons. The permanent disability has the
same meaning as indicated in Workmen’s Compensation Act 1923. The above
stipulations is in addition to all other compensation payable to sufferer as per workmen
compensation Act / Rules
THAT as per the Employer’s instructions, the Contractor agrees that this amount shall be
deducted from their running bill(s) immediately after the accident, That the Contractor
understands that this amount shall be over and above the compensation amount liable to
be paid as per the Workmen’s Compensation Act /other statutory requirement/ provisions
of the Bidding Documents.
15. THAT the Contractor shall submit Near-Miss-Accident report along with action plan for
avoidance such incidence /accidents to Engineer – In-charge/ Project Manager.
Contractor shall also submit Monthly Safety Activities report to Engineer – In-charge/
Project Manager and copy of the Monthly Safety Activities report also to be sent to Safety
In-charge at RHQ of the Employer for his review record and instructions.
16. THAT the Contractor is submitting a copy of Safety Policy/ Safety Documents of its
Company which is enclosed at Annexure – 6 (SP) and ensure that the safety Policy and
safety documents are implemented in healthy spirit.
17. THAT the Contractor shall make available of First Aid Box [Contents of which shall be as
per Building & other construction workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of
Services Act and Central Rule 1998 / EMPLOYER Guidelines)] to the satisfaction of
Engineer In-Charge/ Project Manager with each gang at site and not at camp and ensures
that trained persons in First Aid Techniques with each gang before execution of work.
18. THAT the Contractor shall submit an ‘Emergency Preparedness Plan’ for different
incidences i.e. Fall from height, Electrocution, Sun Stroke, Collapse of pit, Collapse of
Tower, Snake bite, Fire in camp / Store, Flood, Storm, Earthquake, Militancy etc. while
carrying out different activities under execution i.e. foundation works including civil works,
erection, stringing (as applicable), testing & commissioning, disposal of materials at site /
store etc. which is enclosed at Annexure – 7 (SP) for approval of the Engineer In-Charge/
Project Manager before start of work.
19. THAT the Contractor shall organise Safety Training Programs on Safety, Health and
Environment and for safe execution of different activities of works i.e. foundation works
including civil works, erection, stringing (as applicable), testing & commissioning, disposal
of materials at site / store etc. for their own employees including sub contractor workers on
regular basis.
The Contractor, therefore, submits copy of the module of training program, enclosed at
Annexure – 9 (SP), to Engineer In-charge/Project Manager for its acceptance and
approval and records maintained.
20. THAT the Contractor shall conduct safety audit, as per Safety Audit Check Lists enclosed
at Annexure – 8 (SP), by his Safety Officer(s) every month during construction of
Transmission Lines / Sub Stations / any other work and copy of the safety audit report will
be forwarded to the Employer’s Engineer In-charge / Site In-charge/Project Manager for
his comments and feedback. During safety audit, healthiness of all Personal Protective
Equipments (PPEs) shall be checked individually by safety officer of contractor and issue
a certificate of its healthiness or rejection of faulty PPEs and contractor has to ensure that
all faulty PPEs and all faulty lifting tools and tackles should be destroyed in the presence
of EMPLOYER construction staff. Contractor has to ensure that each gang be safety
audited at least once in two months. During safety audit by the contractor, Safety officer’s
feedback from EMPLOYER concerned shall be taken and recorded. The Employer’s site
officials shall also conduct safety audit at their own from time to time when construction
activities are under progress. Apart from above, the Employer may also conduct
surveillance safety audits. The Employer may take action against the person / persons as
deemed fit under various statutory acts/provisions under the Contract for any violation of
safety norms / safety standards.
21. THAT the Contractor shall develop and display Safety Posters of construction activity at
site and also at camp where workers are generally residing.
22. THAT the Contractor shall ensure to provide potable and safe drinking water for workers
at site / at camp.
23. THAT the Contractor shall do health check up of all workers from competent agencies and
reports will be submitted to Engineer In-Charge within fifteen (15) days of health check up
of workers as per statutory requirement.
24. THAT the Contractor shall submit information along with documentary evidences in regard
to compliance to various statutory requirements as applicable which are enclosed at
Annexure – 10A (SP).
The Contractor shall also submit details of Insurance Policies taken by the Contractor for
insurance coverage against accident for all employees are enclosed at Annexure – 10B
(SP).
25. THAT a check-list in respect of aforesaid enclosures along with the Contractor’s remarks,
wherever required, is attached as Annexure – Check List herewith.
THE CONTRACTOR shall incorporate modifications/changes in this ‘Safety Plan’ necessitated

on the basis of review/comments of the Engineer In-Charge/Project Manager within fourteen
(14) days of receipt of review/comments and on final approval of the Engineer In-Charge/Project
Manager of this ‘Safety Plan’, the Contractor shall execute the works under the Contract as per
approved ‘Safety Plan’. Further, the Contractor has also noted that the first progressive payment
towards Services Contract shall be made on submission of ‘Safety Plan’ along with all requisite
documents and approval of the same by the Engineer In-Charge/Project Manager.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Contractor has hereunto set its hand through its authorised
representative under the common seal of the Company, the day, month and year first above
mentioned.
For and on behalf of
M/s..........………........................
WITNESS
1. Signature........................ Signature........................
Name............................... Name...............................
2. Signature........................ Authorised representative
Name............................... (Common Seal)
Address........................... (In case of Company)
Note:
All the annexure referred to in this “Safety Plan“ are required to be enclosed by the contractor as
per the attached “Check List “
1. Safety Plan is to be executed by the authorised person and (i) in case of contracting
Company under common seal of the Company or (ii) having the power of attorney issued
under common seal of the company with authority to execute such contract documents
etc., (iii) In case of (ii), the original Power of Attorney if it is specifically for this Contract
or a Photostat copy of the Power of Attorney if it is General Power of Attorney and such
documents should be attached to this Safety Plan.
2. For all safety monitoring/ documentation, Engineer In-charge / Regional In-charge of

safety at RHQ will be the nodal Officers for communication.
CHECK LIST FOR SEFETY PLAN
S. N. Details of Enclosure Status Remarks

of Submission
of information/
documents
1. Annexure – 1A (SP)
Yes/No
Safe work procedure for each activity i.e.
foundation works including civil works, erection,
stringing (as applicable), testing & commissioning,
disposal of materials at site / store etc. to be
executed at site.
2. Annexure – 1B (SP)
Yes/No
Manpower deployment plan, activity wise
foundation works including civil works, erection,
stringing (as applicable), testing & commissioning,
disposal of materials at site / store etc.
3. Annexure – 2 (SP)
Yes/No
List of Lifting Machines i.e. Crane, Hoist, Triffor,
Chain Pulley Blocks etc. and Lifting Tools and
Tackles i.e. D shackle, Pulleys, come along
clamps, wire rope slings etc. and all types of
ropes i.e. Wire ropes, Poly propylene Rope etc.
used for lifting purposes along with test
certificates.
Yes/No
List of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
activity wise including the following along with test
certificate of each as applicable:
1. Industrial Safety Helmet to all workmen at

site. (EN 397 / IS 2925) with chin strap and
back stay arrangement.
2. Safety shoes without steel toe to all ground
level workers and canvas shoes for workers
working on tower.
3. Rubber Gum Boot to workers working in

rainy season / concreting job.
4. Twin lanyard Full Body Safety harness with
shock absorber and leg strap arrangement
for all workers working at height for more
than three meters. Safety Harness should be
with attachments of light weight such as of
aluminium alloy etc. and having a feature of
automatic locking arrangement of snap hook

of Submission
of information/
documents
and comply with EN 361 / IS 3521 standards.
5. Mobile fall arrestors for safety of workers
during their ascending / descending from
tower / on tower. EN 353 -2 (Guided type fall
arresters on a flexible anchorage line.)
6. Retractable type fall arrestor (EN360: 2002)
for ascending / descending on suspension
insulator string etc.
7. Providing of good quality cotton hand gloves
/ leather hand gloves for workers engaged in
handling of tower parts or as per requirement
at site.
8. Electrical Resistance hand gloves to workers
for handling electrical equipment / Electrical
connections. IS : 4770
9. Dust masks to workers handling cement as
per requirement.
10. Face shield for welder and Grinders. IS
: 1179 / IS : 2553
11. Other PPEs, if any, as per requirement etc.
Yes/No
List of Earthing Equipment / Earthing devices with
Earthing lead conforming to IECs for earthing
equipments are – (855, 1230, 1235 etc.) gang
wise for stringing activity/as per requirement.
Yes/No
List of Qualified Safety Officer(s) along with their
contact details.
Yes/No
Details of Explosive Operator (if required), Safety
officer / Safety supervisor for every erection /
stinging gang, any other person nominated for
safety, list of personnel trained in First Aid as well
as brief information about safety set up by the
Contractor alongwith copy of organisation of the
Contractor in regard to safety
Yes/No
Copy of Safety Policy/ Safety Document of the
Contractor’s company
Yes/No
‘Emergency Preparedness Plan’ for different
incidences i.e. Fall from height, Electrocution, Sun

of Submission
of information/
documents
Stroke, Collapse of pit, Collapse of Tower, Snake
bite, Fire in camp / Store, Flood, Storm,
Earthquake, Militancy etc. while carrying out
different activities under execution i.e. foundation
works including civil works, erection, stringing (as
applicable), testing & commissioning, disposal of
materials at site / store etc.
10. Annexure – 8 (SP) Yes/No
Safety Audit Check Lists ( Formats to be

enclosed)
11. Annexure – 9 (SP) Yes/No
Copy of the module of Safety Training Programs

on Safety, Health and Environment, safe
execution of different activities of works for
Contractor’s own employees on regular basis and
sub contractor employees.
Information along with documentary evidences in

regard to the Contractor’s compliance to various
statutory requirements including the following:
(i) Electricity Act 2003 Yes/No
_______________________________________
[Name of Documentary evidence in support of
compliance]
(ii) Factories Act 1948 Yes/No
_______________________________________
compliance]
(iii) Building & other construction workers (Regulation Yes/No
of Employment and Conditions of Services Act
and Central Act 1996) and Welfare Cess Act 1996
with Rules.
_______________________________________
compliance]
(iv) Workmen Compensation Act 1923 and Rules. Yes/No
_______________________________________
compliance]
(v) Public Insurance Liabilities Act 1991 and Rules. Yes/No
___________________________________
compliance]

of Submission
of information/
documents
(vi) Indian Explosive Act 1948 and Rules. Yes/No
_______________________________________
compliance]
(vii) Indian Petroleum Act 1934 and Rules. Yes/No
_______________________________________
compliance]
(viii) License under the contract Labour (Regulation & Yes/No
Abolition) Act 1970 and Rules.
_______________________________________
compliance]
(ix) Indian Electricity Rule 1956 and amendments if Yes/No
any, from time to time.
_______________________________________
compliance]
(x) The Environment (Protection) Act 1986 and Yes/No
Rules.
_____________________________________
compliance]
(xi) Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act 1986. Yes/No
_______________________________________
compliance]
(xii) National Building Code of India 2005 (NBC 2005). Yes/No
_______________________________________
compliance]
(xiii) Indian standards for construction of Low/ Medium/ Yes/No
High/ Extra High Voltage Transmission Line
_______________________________________
compliance]
(iv) Any other statutory requirement(s) Yes/No
[please specify]
_______________________________________
compliance]
Details of Insurance Policies alongwith


of Submission
of information/
documents
documentary evidences taken by the Contractor
for the insurance coverage against accident for all
employees as below:
(i) Under Workmen Compensation Act 1923 and Yes/No
Rules.
_______________________________________
insurance taken]
(ii) Public Insurance Liabilities Act 1991 Yes/No
_______________________________________
insurance taken]
(iii) Any Other Insurance Policies Yes/No
_______________________________________
insurance taken]
____
EMPLOYER
ANNEXURE – 5
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
CONDITIONS IN CONTRACT DOCUMENT
ANNEXURE – 6
HEALTH & SAFETY CHECKLISTS
HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKLIST
Safety Related Check List during Construction of Transmission Lines
Region : ............ Name of DHQ/GHQ: ............................ Date of Safety Audit:.....................
Name of Tr. Line: ..............................................................................................................………
Loc. No: ...............................………………………………………Voltage Level: ....................
Name of Contractor: ..........................................................................................................……
Name of Sub Contractor: .................................................................................................………
A. DURING TOWER FOUNDATION :
SN Description of Activity Feed back Remarks
I) EXCAVATION :
1. Dumping of Excavated soil. (Minimum 1.5 Mts. or half the depth of
the pit which ever is more) Yes / No.
2. Whether angle of repose of soil as per design in the foundation is
maintained or not. Yes / No.
3. De watering arrangement is available ( If necessary) Yes / No.
4. Working area has been protected properly to avoid against fall of
passerby or animal in the excavated pit. Yes / No.
5 Shoring & Shuttering to protect the loose rock / soil against fall
exists. Yes / No.
6 Arrangement of illumination at construction site is available. (if
required ) Yes / No.
7 Check proper/adequate arrangement is made for extension of
electric supply. (Proper size of cable, Use of fuse, No loose Yes / No.
connection for De-watering Pumps/ Illumination / Electric
compressors etc. if applicable).
8 Check for damage / Uneven settlement of foundation. Yes / No.
9 Ensure Life saver arrangements have been made during
construction of well foundation in river bed. (Where necessary) Yes / No.
10 Check that the adequate arrangement is made for the storage of
blasting material at safe place. (if required) Yes / No.
11 Check that the blasting materials is handled with due care at site. ( If
required ) Yes / No.
12 Check that during blasting operation, Labour / Workmen / Passerby
are at safe places and arrangement is made to inform public by Yes / No.
caution markings (Red Flag) / Public Notices.
13 Check that the Blaster is holding the proper license issued by the
appropriate authority. as per the Indian Explosive Act. Yes / No.
14 Check that the length of the fuse wire used during blasting operation
is adequate. Yes / No.
15 Ensure Laying of temporary cable used for operation of Machines
used during construction should not cause any danger for Yes / No.
electrocution of workmen.
16 Check that PPEs i.e. Safety helmets, Safety Shoes, is used by blaster
and their gang members during blasting. Yes / No.
17 Ensure that Shuttering and timbering has been made as detailed in
I:S: 3764. Yes / No.
18 Ensure that before undertaking excavation, the soil has been tested
and in case of availability of any explosive / dangerous gas, Yes / No.
necessary arrangement must be made to remove / dilute such gases.
19 The positions of underground installations such as sewers, water
pipes and electrical cables have been verified and in case of their Yes / No.
existence, they must be isolated.
20 Arrangement shall be made to prevent external vibrations due to rail
/ road traffic (If required). Yes / No.
21 Safety is ensured during the construction of Tr. Lines for buildings,
structures etc. which are coming in the vicinity of the excavated Yes / No.
area from collapse. ( If required )
22 Check that sufficient strong ladder of suitable length is available for
ingress / outgress of persons in the pit Yes / No.
23 Lone worker should not be allowed to work in the excavated area
beyond shoulder level. Yes / No.
24 Check for any possibility of seepage of water from nearby pond /
river should be estimated and taken care of. Yes / No.
25 After excavation the work has been completed speedily and back
filling done at the earliest. Yes / No.
II) CASTING OF FOUNDATION / CONCRETING :

1 Check construction materials are stacked at safe place and also does
not cause any danger. (Away from pit by 1.5 Mtrs. Or half the depth Yes / No.
of pit, which ever is more. )
2 Check arrangement of illumination at Construction Site. (If
required). Yes / No.
3 Ensure life saver arrangements have been made during construction
of Well foundation in River Bed. Yes / No.
4 Check that the Concreting Mixer machine is placed at a safe place.
(Not very near to pit.) Yes / No.
5 Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension of
connection for De watering Pumps / Illumination / Electric
6 Check that laying of temporary cables used during construction Yes / No.
activities should not cause any danger for electrocution to workmen.
7 Inspection of excavations shall be made by a Competent Person
every day. In case, possible cave in or slide is apparent, all working Yes / No.
in the excavation shall be seized until the necessary precautions
have been taken to safeguard the possible cave in or slide.
8 Jacks and vertical supports shall be positioned in such a manner that

the vertical loads are distributed equally and do not exceed the Yes / No.
capacity of the jacks and the jacks are placed away from pit edge
etc.
9 Proper Jacking arrangement is made to take the entire load of
template. Yes / No.
10 In case of long template in stub setting, more jacks have been
provided and check that the Jacks are placed on levelled and hard Yes / No.
surface to avoid the unbalancing and fallen.
11 Wire mesh rolls shall be secured in order to prevent dangerous
recoiling action. Yes / No.
12 Lone worker should not be allowed to work in the excavated area. Yes / No.
13 Check that sufficient strong ladder of suitable length is available for
ingress / outgress of persons in the pit Yes / No.
B. TOWER ERECTION :

1 Check proper communication facility is available at site during
Tower erection. (If required) Yes / No.
2. Check damages or uneven settlement of foundation. Yes / No.
3. Ensure the derrick used before tower erection has been checked for
adequate strength/ size. Ensure for copy of test certificate for all the Yes / No.
lifting machines and tackles.
4. Ensure that the pulleys used before tower erection has been checked
for adequate strength / proper size (diameter). Also in case of open Yes / No.
type pulleys proper locking arrangements like providing of Safety
Pin is made. Ensure for copy of test certificate for all the lifting
machines and tackles.
5. Ensure that the ropes used before tower erection has been checked
for adequate strength / physical condition (Free from break of Yes / No.
strands and knots etc.
6. Check that the lifting tools and tackles i.e. Winch Machine, Chain
Pulley Block, Trifor, D - Shackle etc. are in healthy condition and Yes / No.
has been tested periodically. (Attach copy of test certificate).
7. Ensure that permission has been obtained from Aviation Authority
for erection of special towers. (Where necessary). Yes / No.
8. Ensure that permission has been obtained form Aviation Authority
for erection of towers which comes in the vicinity of flying zone. Yes / No.
(Where necessary)
9. Check that the safety measures has been taken before undertaking
for the Road / Rail / River Xing jobs involving like wise stretches. Yes / No.
10. For rail or road crossing check whether written working plan is
available at site with specific reference to safety e.g. local earthing, Yes / No.
skilled & experience manpower, proper T&P, strength and height of
scaffolding to maintain the required clearance etc.
11. Ensure that all the members and proper size of Nuts and Bolts of
lower section are fitted properly before erection of the upper section Yes / No.
of tower is taken up.
12. Check that the anti climbing devices are provided in the tower after
erection job. Yes / No.
13. Check that the danger plates have been provided. Yes / No.
14. Check that only erection team members are allowed to stand near
the tower while erection is in process and should wear the safety Yes / No.
helmet / Safety Shoes.
15. Working area of the tower has been demarcated during erection. Yes / No.
16 Check that proper guying arrangement has been made. And also to
see that proper size of the crow bars has been used which has been Yes / No.
fixed at hard surface in case of sandy soil or loose soil.
17 Check that proper arrangement is made while lifting the tower
members and fixing them at height i.e. Proper size and strength of Yes / No.
the hook used for lifting the tower members.
18 Check sufficient numbers of guys are made while lifting the
assembled cross arm and also avoiding use of single sheeve pulleys Yes / No.
while lifting the assembled cross arm / heavy load.
C. CONDUCTOR STRINGING:

1. All drivers and plant operators are holding the valid driving license. Yes / No.
2. Check that the permit has been obtained from the Competent
Authority for stringing of conductor while crossing through Road / Yes / No.
Rail / River / Venerable areas etc. ( Where necessary )
3. Check that required painting has been made on tower falling in the
vicinity of aviation zones. (Where necessary.) Yes / No.
4. Check that all safety measures have been taken during stringing of
conductor crossing the EHV / HV / LT lines (Earthing of existing Yes / No.
lines etc.)
5. Ensure that proper size of Nuts and Bolts is rigidly tightened and
punching / tacking / tack welding is done in towers before Yes / No.
undertaking stringing job.
6. Ensure that proper scaffolding arrangements made during stringing
of conductor ( While Road Xing / Power Line Xing etc. Yes / No.
7. Ensure that all members are fitted in tower before undertaking
conductor stringing work. Yes / No.
8. Check that the back filling of the foundation has been done as per
specification. Yes / No.
9. Ensure that the discharge rod is electrically tested before use. Yes / No.
10. Stringing Machine / Tension pullor Machine are properly earthed. Yes / No.
11. Check the brake arrangement of the TSE Machines is working. Yes / No.
12. Ensure that the pulleys used before conductor stringing has been
checked for adequate strength / proper size (diameter), also in case Yes / No.
of open type pulleys proper locking arrangements like providing of
Safety Pin is made Ensure for copy of test certificate for all the
lifting machines and tackles.
13. Ensure the ropes used before conductor stringing has been checked
for adequate strength / physical condition (Free from break of Yes / No.
strands and knots etc.
14. Check that the lifting tools and tackles i.e. Winch Machine, Chain
Pulley Block, Trifor, D - Shackle etc. are in healthy condition and Yes / No.
has been tested periodically. (Attach copy of test certificate).
15. Check for the brake arrangement of the Drum reel of conductor
during laying / paying out of conductor. Yes / No.
16. Check that proper communication facility is available at site during
of stringing of conductor ( If required ) Yes / No.
17. Whether the tower has been permanently earthed. Yes / No.
18. Check that Sag Board is provided at two locations. Yes / No.
19. Check that the Sag Board arrangement is made by the experienced /
trained persons. Yes / No.
20. Check approved Sag tension chart is available and followed at site. Yes / No.
21. While clamping of conductor / EW to be done, check for earthing. Yes / No.
22. Ensure sending signal to puller to stop when last layer of conductor
/ EW being pulled. Yes / No.
23. Check tension applied on the dynamo meter dial and check values
with approved data. Yes / No.
24. Before stringing starts check that the villagers do not come
underneath the job of the concerned section. Yes / No.
25. Only nylon or polypropylene ropes should be used during conductor
stringing in vicinity of live overhead lines. Yes / No.
26. Ensure that PTW has been taken from the concerned authority. Yes / No.
27. Ensure that Winch, Pulleys etc. are properly earthed. Yes / No.
28. For LT lines, whether special persons are posted at each point of
isolation till return of permit (PTW). Yes / No.
29. Whether the network of LT lines has been thoroughly checked and
precautions taken Against inadvertent charging. Yes / No.
30. Check that proper arrangement is made / available for development
and use of a Portable Earthing and Short – Circuiting Devices which Yes / No.
can be engaged and disengaged to and from the LT lines, keeping
away from the LT lines, until all operations on the same are
completed and all men and materials are removed from LT lines.
31. Check the provision and proper positioning for the guying and back
staying (Where necessary). Yes / No.
32. Check demarcation of feeder is done for D/c Line. Yes / No.
33. Ensure that all the insulator strings are thoroughly checked for
availability and proper fixing of cotter / split pins before hoisting the Yes / No.
same.
General Points common for all activities during Excavation, Casting of Foundation
A. ERECTION OF TOWER AND STRINGING OF CONDUCTOR :

1. Check whether the contractor had procured required quantity of
PPEs considering maximum numbers of erection gangs deployed at Yes / No.
one time.
2. Supervisors/ Workmen have been provided with required healthy
PPEs, like Safety helmet / Safety Belts / Safety Shoes / Gum Boot Yes / No.
etc. as applicable.
3. Availability of First Aid Box with required medicines at site. Yes / No.
4. Instruction register is available at site. Yes / No.
5. Ensure that Supervisor / Gang Leader always issues instruction to
the Workmen before start of work. Yes / No.
6. Ensure that supervisory staff from Power Grid is available at site
during construction. Yes / No.
7. All driver and plant operators are holding valid driving license. Yes / No.
8. Check the vehicle for rescue is available at site. Yes / No.
9. Ensure engaged labour are aware of the job. Yes / No.
10. Check that the unskilled labourers are not engaged in skilled job. Yes / No.
11. Ensure that supervisor / workmen engaged in the field are aware of
First Aid Techniques ( Such as in case of Electric Shock, Fall from Yes / No.
the height, Snake bite and the person rescued from buried under the
debris etc.
12. Check for nearby Hospital / Doctor in case of emergencies arises. Yes / No.
13. While transporting heavy consignment of conductor / EW drums
from central store to site by the use of Cranes, Truck, and Tractor. Yes / No.
The safety aspect for construction and failure of brake system of
moving machinery is to be checked.
14. At least one dry powder type of portable fire extinguisher shall be
provided especially where explosive or blasting agents are used for Yes / No.
excavation.
15. Check the competence (Qualification / Experience) of supervisor /
gang leader of contractor. Yes / No.
REMARKS IF ANY:
Signature Signature Signature
Name :
Designation : Name : Name :
Representative of Designation: Designation:
Contractor Power Grid Rep. from Site. Power Grid Rep. from RHQ.
Safety Related Check List during Construction of Substation
Region: ..........…. Name of DHQ / GHQ: ............................ Date of Safety Audit:......................
Name of Sub Stn. / Switching Stn.: .......................................................................................………
Name of Contractor: ..........................................................................................................……….
Contractor License / Registration No.:……………….............................Validity...............…….....
Name of Sub Contractor : .................................................................................................……….
A. SUB STATION CIVIL WORKS :
I): SAFETY DURING EXCAVATION :

1. Check Sub station area has been protected by constructing boundary
wall all around the sub station to avoid entry of passerby / Yes / No.
unauthorized person or animal in the sub station.
2. De watering arrangement is available ( If necessary ) Yes / No.
3. Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension of
connection and no naked wire connection to Pumps / Illumination /
Electric compressors etc. if applicable).
4. Check arrangement of illumination at construction site is available. Yes / No.
5. Check dumping of Excavated soil (Minimum 1.5 Mts. Or half the
depth of the pit which ever is more from the edge of the pit.) Yes / No.
6. Check Shoring & Shuttering to protect the loose rock / soil against Yes / No.
fall. (if required).
7. Check lone worker is not be allowed to work in the excavated area. Yes / No.
8. Ensure Laying of temporary cables used for operation of Machines Yes / No.
used during construction should not cause any danger for
electrocution of persons / animals.
9. Ensure that before undertaking excavation, the soil has been tested
and in case of availability of any explosive / dangerous gas, Yes / No.
necessary arrangement must be made to remove / dilute such gases.
10. The positions of underground installations such as sewers, water
pipes and electrical cables has been verified and in case of their Yes / No.
existence, they must be isolated before further excavation works to
ensure Human Safety.
11. Check that the scaffolds are not overloaded in any case. Scaffolds Yes / No.
are to be erected and supported properly.
12. Stability of the soil of the excavated pit for safe working is to be
checked and certified by a competent person daily before start of Yes / No.
work. A register at site is maintained where competent person can
certify accordingly. No manhole should remain uncovered during
night & off days.
13. Check the provision of sufficient strong ladder of suitable length is Yes / No.
available near the working place during excavation.
14. Check if any permission is required from local statutory body before
excavation. Yes / No.
15. Check for No undercutting / toe cutting in soil. Yes / No.
16. Check after excavation the work should be speedily completed Yes / No.
without delay and back filling done at the earliest.
17. Check for any possibility of seepage of water from nearby pond / Yes / No
river has been estimated and taken care of.
18. Check to avoid slide / collaps of side walls of excavated pit, the Yes / No.
excavation is to be done in trapezoidal cross – section.
II): SAFETY PRECAUTION DURING STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF BLASTING MATERIAL:
1 Check that the adequate arrangement is made for the storage of
blasting material at safe place. (Temporary Magazine is to be Yes / No.
installed observing all norms) as per Indian Explosive Act.
2. Check that the blasting materials is handled by licensed blaster with Yes / No.
due care at site. (If applicable)
3. Check smoking is prohibited in the vehicle carrying explosives. Yes / No.
4. Check that the Blaster is holding proper license issued by the Yes / No.
appropriate authority. As per Indian Explosive Act.
5. Check that the length of the fuse wire used during blasting operation Yes / No.
is adequate.
6. Check while transportation, no unauthorized person is allowed in Yes / No.
vehicle carrying explosives.
7. Check that the loading and unloading of explosives is being done Yes / No.
carefully.
8. Check explosives and detonators or blasting caps is not being Yes / No.
transported in the same vehicle.
9. Check while transportation the detonators and explosives are not Yes / No.
carried loose or mixed with other materials.
10 Check surplus explosives shall not be stacked near working area Yes / No.
during loading / unloading.
11. Check explosives shall not be held in hands when lightening the Yes / No.
fuse.
12. Check that blasting in the open has been carried out during the fixed Yes / No.
hours every day or on fixed days in the week so that the public at
large should know about this.
13. Check that arrangement has been made to display sufficient Yes / No.
warnings / sign board to enable the people to get out of the blasting
area to get off the danger zone
14. Check that the danger zone has been suitably cordoned off. Yes / No.
15. Check during blasting operations begin / after the firing of
explosives shall follow the loud siren. Yes / No.
16. Check that during blasting operation, Labour / Workmen / Passerby
are at safe places and arrangement is made to inform public by Yes / No.
caution markings ( Red Flag ) / Public Notices etc.
17. Check that PPEs i.e. Safety helmets, Safety Shoes, is used by blaster
and their gang members during blasting and also the persons Yes / No.
supervising the blasting operations.
18. For covered blasting ensure placement of cover plates of proper
thickness and sufficient numbers of sand filled bags. Yes / No.
19. Ensure that permission for blasting has been obtained from the
appropriate authority. Yes / No.
III) SAFETY DURING CASTING OF FOUNDATION / CONCRETING :

1. Check construction materials are stacked at safe place and also does
not cause any danger. (Away from pit) i.e. 1.5 Mtrs. or half the Yes / No.
depth of the pit which ever is more.)
2. Check proper arrangement of illumination at Construction Site of
Sub station is available. Yes / No.
3. Check that the Concreting Mixer/ Vibrator machines etc are placed
at a safe place (Not very near to any pit at least 1.5 Mtr. from the Yes / No.
edge of the pit) to avoid transfer of vibrations and should be
operated by skilled persons.
4. Check proper / adequate arrangement is made for extension of
connection for De watering Pumps / Illumination / Electric
5. Check for laying of temporary cables used during construction
activities should not cause any danger for electrocution to persons / Yes / No.
animals.
6. All bracing, struts and shuttering in excavations shall be adequately
secured so as to prevent their accidental displacement. Yes / No.
7. Ensure Shuttering and timbering has been made as detailed in I:S:
3764 for protecting the loose rock / soil against fall. Yes / No.
8. Check for proper placing of Hydraulic jacks with stability and
constant watch of these instruments (which are continuously loaded) Yes / No.
to avoid any danger of displacement causing sever accident.
B. SAFETY DURING STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT ERECTION & CABLE LAYING ETC. :
SN Description of Activity Feedback Remarks

1. Check Back filling done prior to erection activity. Yes / No.
2. Check the derrick used before structure erection has been Test certificate is
checked for adequate strength / size and no joints are Yes / No. required apart
permitted. from visual
inspection.
3. Check that the pulleys used before structure erection / Test certificate is
Equipment Erection has been checked for adequate strength / Yes / No. required apart
proper size (diameter), also in case of open type pulleys from visual
proper locking arrangements like providing of Safety Pin is inspection.
made Safe working load should be punched.
4. Check the ropes used before structure erection / Equipment Test certificate is
Erection has been checked for adequate strength / physical Yes / No. required apart
condition (free from break of strands and knots etc. from visual
inspection.
5. Check that the lifting tools and tackles are in healthy Test certificate is
condition and has been tested periodically. Yes / No. required apart
from visual
inspection.
6. Check permission has been obtained from Aviation Authority
for erection of Lightning Mast which comes in the vicinity of Yes / No.
flying zone. (Where necessary )
7. Check that all Nuts and Bolts are fitted in the structure before
undertaking the job of other section of the structure and are Yes / No.
tightened.
8. Check area has been cordoned off to prevent injuries to
unauthorized persons from hitting against structural Yes / No.
component or falling in the excavated pits.
9. Check that danger plates are available on all the equipment &
structures in the switchyard. Yes / No.
10. Check demarcation of feeder is done for Double Circuit Line. Yes / No.
11. Check only erection team members are allowed to stand near
the structure / Equipment while erection is in process and Yes / No.
should wear the safety helmet / Safety Shoes.
12. Check proper guying arrangement has been made while
lifting structure / Equipment, if necessary. Yes / No.
13. Check that proper arrangement is made while lifting the
structure members and fixing them at height i.e. Proper size Yes / No.
and strength of the hook used for lifting the structure
members.
14. Check sufficient numbers of guys are made while lifting the
assembled structure / heavy loads and also avoiding use of Yes / No.
single sheeve pulleys while lifting the assembled structure /
heavy load.
15. Check arrangement has been made for equipment
identification. Yes / No.
16. Check that required painting made on tower falling in the
vicinity of aviation zones. (Where necessary.) Yes / No.
17 Check no live wires nearby. Take shut down if necessary. Yes / No.
18. Check the structure has been permanently earthed. Yes / No.
19. Check crane are preferably be used for erection of pipe
structure in the sub station building works ( if required.) Yes / No.
20. Check all safety procedures for erection work like use of
safety helmets, Safety belts, use of guy wires, lowering / Yes / No.
lifting of tools by rope etc. are strictly adhered to during
structure erection works is in progress in the switchyard.
21. Check that correct size of spanner (Box or ring type) as well
as DE spanners is being used. Yes / No.
22. Check working area of the structure has been demarcated
during erection. Yes / No.
23. Check heavy structures are lifted with crane with proper Yes / No.
safety.
24. Only polypropylene ropes are to be used to tie the aluminium
tube / Bus bar since this is soft material and will not damage Yes / No.
aluminium tube / Bus bar during erection.
25. Ensure that R clips in insulator caps are fixed properly to
avoid disconnection of insulator discs. Yes / No.
26. Ensure that all the necessary security pins (split pins) are
fixed. Yes / No.
27. Check all nuts of jumper fittings are properly tightened and
live metal clearance have been maintained as per Yes / No.
POWERGRID specification.
28. In case of tension fitting dead end joint dimensions before &
after the compression are checked and recorded. Yes / No.
29. No damaged component of any hardware fitting should be
used on works. Yes / No.
30. Length of jumpers has been measured properly to give it a
parabolic shape. No sharp bend should exist. Yes / No.
31. Check surge counter erection facilitates proper reading and
that earthing is done with minimum bends. Yes / No.
32. Check Surge monitor has been earthed by connecting it to
main earth mat with (G I Flat 75 x 12 mm) and earth pit Yes / No.
separately as per drawing.
33. Check the alignment of earth switch with isolator, earth
switch of isolator is put into operation and the contacts are Yes / No.
cleaned. After completion of pre commissioning checks and
formats are dully filled and signed.
34. Ensure that the rubber beedings are kept in good condition. Yes / No.
35. Check CT has been placed on the support structure very
carefully and all nuts have been tightened. Earthing is done as Yes / No.
per drawing.
36. Ensure the lattice structure of CT has been earthed at two
points. Yes / No.
37. Check the marshalling box in the switchyard has proper
illumination arrangement. Yes / No.
38. Check the capacitor unit is short circuited & earthed, until
erection and commissioning works are being done on CVT. Yes / No.
(The capacitor get charged by the electrical fields in the
vicinity and they keep these charges for a long time, which
can be dangerous to human life. Hence the shorting of
capacitor unit is necessary). It should be removed before tests
/ use.
39. Check Fuses in the marshaling box are OK. Yes / No.
40. Check proper earthing of CVT tank has been done. Yes / No.
41. Check all housing accessories, mounting stools including
bolts / Nuts for fixing Line Trap and insulators are of non Yes / No.
magnetic material.
42. Check H.F. point of CVTs on which the coupling device is
not mounted has been earthed. Yes / No.
43. Check the remaining CVTs have been earthed thro’ coupling
device. Yes / No.
44. Cable drums after visual inspection should be stored
preferably in the covered area. Cable ends should be clamped. Yes / No.
45. Ensure each cable and conduit run should be tagged with
cable identity numbering as per the approved that appear in Yes / No.
the cable and conduit schedule.
46. The tag should be of aluminium plate with ID number
punched on it and securely attached to the cable conduit by Yes / No.
not less than two turns. Cable tags should of rectangular
shape for power cables and of circular shape for control
cables.
47. Check underground cable markers should project 150 mm
above ground and spaced at an interval of 30 Mts. They shall Yes / No.
be located on both sides of road and drain crossing and also at
every change in direction.
48. Check cable tags should be provided inside the switchgear,
motor control centres, control and relay panels etc. wherever Yes / No.
required for cable identification, where a number of cables
enter together through a gland plate.
49. The cable (power and control) between LT stations, Control
room, DG set building and fire fighting pump house should Yes / No.
be laid in the buried cable trenches. In addition to the above,
for lighting purpose also, buried cable trench can be used in
outdoor area.(as per Technical specification of specific
contract )
50. Cable route and joint markers and RCC warning covers
should be provided wherever required. The voltage grade of Yes / No.
cables should be engraved on the marker.
51. Tray Identification Number on each run of trays at an interval
of 10 Mtrs should be painted. Yes / No.
52. In case the outer sheath of a cable is damaged during handling
/ installation, the same should be repaired to the satisfaction Yes / No.
of the site. In case any other part of a cable is damaged, the
same should be replaced by a healthy cable. Power cables
should be at the top most layers. The armor of control cable is
to be earthed.
53. All cable termination should be appropriately tightened to
ensure secure and reliable connections. All the exposed parts Yes / No.
of cable lugs should be covered with tape, sleeve or paint.
54. Power and control cables are laid on separate cable trays Yes / No.
55. Co-axial cable is laid separately from power cable. Yes / No.
56. All cable trays, racks and metallic ducts have been grounded
by connecting each to earth / mat. ( As per Scheme ) Yes / No.
57. Check sections of cable trays have been bridged by copper
jumpers/ G I to retain continuity of earthing. (As per Scheme) Yes / No.
58. Check earthing of panel is done by the erection contractor for
connecting it with switchyard earth mat. ( As per Scheme ) Yes / No.
59. Auxiliary bus wiring for AC and DC supplies, Voltage
Transformer circuits, annunciation circuits and other common Yes / No.
services is provided near the top of the panels running
through out the entire length of the panels.
60. All internal wiring to be connected to external equipment is
terminated on terminal blocks, preferably vertically mounted Yes / No.
on the side of each panel.
61. Check whether Mimic Diagram is available preferably made
of anodized aluminium or plastic of approved fast colour Yes / No.
material and screwed on to the panel that can be easily
cleaned.
62. Check the panels all equipment mounted on front and rear
side as well as equipment mounted inside are provided with Yes / No.
individual name plates with equipment designated engraved.
63. Check on top of each panel on front as well as rear side, large
and bold name plates are provided for circuit / feeder Yes / No.
designation.
64. Check all front mounted equipments are provided at the rear
with individual name plates engraved with tag numbers Yes / No.
corresponding to panel internal wiring to facilitate easy
tracing of the wiring.
65. Check the name plates mounted directly by the side of the
respective equipments should not be hidden by equipment Yes / No.
wiring.
66. Check availability of 240V single phase 50 HZ, AC socket
with switch suitable to accept 5 Amps and !5 Amps pin round Yes / No.
standard plug, is provided in the interior of each cubicle with
ON-OFF switch for connection of hand lamps.
67. Check that panels are provided with a fluorescent lighting
fixture rated with 240 Volts single phase, 50 Hz supply for Yes / No.
the interior illumination of the panel during maintenance. The
fittings are complete with switch fuse unit and switching of
the lighting is controlled by the respective panel door switch.
Adequate lighting with fuse unit is also provided for the
corridor in control panels.
68. Check control panels are provided with necessary
arrangements for receiving, distributing, isolating and fusing Yes / No.
of DC and AC supplies for various control, signalling,
lighting and space heater circuits. The incoming and sub
circuits are separately with switch fuse units.
69. Check panels are provided with a space heater rated for 240
V, single phase, 50 Hz, AC supply for the internal heating of Yes / No.
the panel to prevent condensation of moisture.
70. Check all panels are equipped with an earth bus securely
fixed Yes / No.
71. Check when several panels are mounted adjoining each other,
the earth bus is made continuous with necessary connectors Yes / No.
and clamps for this purpose.
72. Check provision is made for extending the earth bus bars to
adjoining panels on either side. Yes / No.
73. Check provision is made on each bus bar of the end panels for
connecting earthing grid. Yes / No.
74. Check all metallic cases of relays, instruments and panel
mounted equipment including gland plates are connected to Yes / No.
the earth bus by copper wires of specified size.
75. Check the colour code of the earthing wire is green. Yes / No.
76. Check that earthing made with equipment is with Nuts and
Bolts i.e. For such connection lugs should be pressed and Yes / No.
tightened to the terminals through Nuts and Bolts.
77. Check that no equipment is mounted on the panel doors. Yes / No.
78. Check each switch should bear clear inscription identifying its
function. Yes / No.
79. Check those who have sufficient knowledge of steel structural
job have been employed in steel structural works only. Yes / No.
80. Check necessary instruction has been communicated by
supervisor before start of the day’s works to workmen under Yes / No.
his control.
81. Storing of equipments is to be made properly to avoid any
accident during handling. Yes / No.
82. Check all Nuts and bolts are properly raised or lowered
preferably using closed loop pulleys and gully bags / hand Yes / No.
bags tied at the end for carrying nuts and bolts.
83. Check that Fire resistant sheets are used before entrance of
control cable in control room. Yes / No.
84. Check air compressor tubing properly tightened. Yes / No.
85. Check all carrying connectors / clamps properly tightened. Yes / No.
C. CONDUCTOR LAYOUT DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE :

1. Check all members are fixed in structure and ensure proper size of
Nuts and Bolts are rigidly tightened and punching / tacking / tack Yes / No.
welding is done in towers / structures before undertaking conductor
laying job.
2. Ensure proper scaffolding arrangements made during laying of
conductor (While Power Line crossing etc). Yes / No.
3. Ensure that all members are fitted in structure before undertaking
conductor laying work. Yes / No.
4. Ensure that the discharge rod is electrically tested before use. Yes / No.
5. Ensure whether the structure is properly earthed. Yes / No.
6. Only nylon or polypropylene ropes should be used during conductor
laying in vicinity of live overhead lines. Yes / No.
7. Ensure that PTW has been taken from the concerned authority when
extension of existing sub station is under execution. Yes / No.
8. Ensure that Winch, Pulleys etc. are properly earthed. Yes / No.
9. For LT lines, check whether special persons are posted at each point
of isolation till return of permit (PTW) if positioning of person is Yes / No.
not possible then it is to be seen that all the point of isolation has
been kept in the locked position till the work is in progress.
10. Whether the network of LT lines has been thoroughly checked and
precautions taken against inadvertent charging. Yes / No.
11. Check that proper arrangement is made / available for grounding LT
lines coming across during conductor laying. (This can be done by Yes / No.
way of portable earthing and short circuiting devices which cab be
engaged to and disengaged from LT lines, keeping away from the
LT lines until all operations on the same are completed and all man
and materials are removed from the LT lines).
12. Check the provision and proper positioning for the guying and back
staying (Where necessary). Yes / No.
13. Check working of hydraulic crimping machine. Yes / No.
14. Check before and after crimping, dimensional changes in clamps
and are in accordance with the drawings and specifications. Yes / No.
D SWITCHYARD EARTHING DURING CONSTRUCTION STAGE:

1. Check that while earthing conductor crossing the road is laid 300
mm below the road or at greater depth depending upon the site Yes / No.
conditions.
2. Check that while laying the Earthing conductor in outside area is
buried at least 600 mm below the furnished ground level. Yes / No.
3. Check that the earthing pads have been provided for the apparatus /
equipments at accessible position. Yes / No.
4. Check all steel columns, metallic stairs are connected to nearby
earthing grid conductor by two earthing leads. Yes / No.
5. Check of earthing of lightening fixtures, receptacles switches,
junction boxes lighting conduits has been done by a separate Yes / No.
earthing conductor.
6. Check that the railway tracks within switchyard area has been
earthed at a spacing of 30 Mts. / specified distance and also at both Yes / No.
ends.
7. Check cable trays has been connected to earthing flat of 50X6 mm /
specified sized earthing flat at intervals specified in approved Yes / No.
drawing.
8. Check that this earthed flat is earthed at about 30 Mts. distance. Yes / No.
9. All accessories in transformer and reactor like radiators tank,
cooling banks etc are connected to the earthing grid at minimum Yes / No.
two points.
10. Check metallic conduits are not used as earth continuity conductor. Yes / No.
11. Check flexible earthing connectors should be provided for the
moving parts. Yes / No.
12. Check sheath and armor of single core power cable is earthed at
switchgear end and equipment side. Yes / No.
13. Check contact surface of earthing pads for jointing free from scale,
paint, enamel, grease, rust or dust. Yes / No.
14. Check that light poles, junction boxes on the poles, cable and cable
boxes / glands, lockout switches etc. are connected to the earthing Yes / No.
conductor running along with the supply cable which intern is
connected to the earthing grid conductor at a minimum two points.
Check earthing conductor which is generally buried 2000 mm
15. outside the switchyard fence. All the gates and every alternate post Yes / No.
of the fence are to be connected to earthing grid.
16. Check megger used for measuring soil resistivity is calibrated with
desired accuracy. Yes / No.
17. The earth resistivity has been measured in dry weather condition. Yes / No.
18. Check the earthing of Transformers and Shunt reactor, earth pits are
constructed as per relevant standard / approved drawing. Yes / No.
Check that the measured value of combined earth resistance should
19. be less than 1 Ohm. Yes / No.
Check that for earth electrode and individual earth pits, this value
20. should not be more than one Ohm. Yes / No.
Check all non current carrying metal parts shall be effectively
21. earthed by two separate and distinct earth connections ( Indian Yes / No.
Electricity Rule 61,67 )
22. Check that all pylon supports in the Fire Fighting HVSW system
has been earthed to the earthmat. Yes / No.
E: GENERAL POINTS COMMON FOR ALL ACTIVITIES DURING EXCAVATION, CASTING OF

FOUNDATION
Erection of structures, laying of Conductor, storage and transportation of material:

1. Check Supervisors / Workmen have been provided with required
healthy PPEs. Like ( Safety helmet / Safety Belts / Safety Shoes / Yes / No.
Gum Boot etc. as applicable )
2. Check availability of First Aid Box with required medicines at site. Yes / No.
3. Check Site Instruction register is available at site. Yes / No.
4. Ensure Supervisor / Gang Leader always issues instruction to the
Workmen including contractor labour before start of work. Yes / No.
5. Ensure supervisory staff from Power Grid is available at site during
construction. Yes / No.
6. Check all driver and plant operators are holding valid driving
license. Yes / No.
7. Check the vehicle for rescue is available at site. Yes / No.
8. Ensure engaged labour are aware of the job. Yes / No
9. Ensure supervisor / workmen engaged in the field are aware of First Yes / No.
Aid Techniques ( Such as in case of Electric Shock, Fall from the
height, Snake bite and the person rescued from buried under the
debris, rescue of person from drowning etc.
10. Check for availability and to keep a record of nearby Hospital /
Doctor in case of emergencies arises. Yes / No.
11. While transporting heavy consignment of conductor / EW drums
from central store to site by the use of Cranes, Truck, Tractor. The Yes / No.
safety aspect for construction and failure of brake system of moving
machinery is to be checked.
12. At least one dry powder type of portable fire extinguisher shall be
provided especially where explosive or blasting agents are used for Yes / No.
excavation. ( If applicable )
13. Check the competence (Qualification / experience) of supervisor /
gang leader of contractor. Yes / No.
14. Wire mesh rolls shall be secured in order to prevent dangerous Yes / No.
recoiling action.
15. Proper unloading arrangement has been made at site (Preferably
with crane) to unload the material. Yes / No.
16. After unloading the material visual inspection of the materials has
been carried out along with the erection contractor to check that the Yes / No.
material has not been damaged or not (Galvanizing is proper or not)
As per approved Field Quality Plan etc.
17. While transporting the heavy laden equipment like transformer /
Reactor by road from Rly Stn to Sub station check whether for all Yes / No.
safety precaution taken. Like safe lifting capacity of crane, safe load
on culvert / Bridge / Nala / Drain etc.and working plan is available
at site with specific reference to safety e.g. local earthing, skilled &
experience manpower, proper T&P, strength and LT wires / HT
wires interrupting the height of equipment and the required
clearance maintained etc. Permission to be obtained from concerned
authority if required. “Impact recorder on the equipment like
Reactor / Transformer must be installed during transportation”
18. Check that the adequate and safe means of access and aggress has
been provided for all work places as far as reasonably practicable Yes / No.
and is being used by the workers.
19. Check proper illumination is provided at the work places and their
approaches including passage ways. Yes / No.
20. Check that the lamps have been protected by suitable guards where
necessary to prevent danger, in case the lamp breaks. Yes / No.
21. Check loose materials which are not required for use shall not be
placed or left so as dangerously to obstruct work places or passage Yes / No.
ways.
22. Check all projected nails has been removed or bent over to prevent
injury. Yes / No.
23. Check scrap, waste and rubbish has not been allowed to
accommodate on the site or the scrap materials has been stored at Yes / No.
the isolated place.
24. Check that the worker while working at height scaffold materials,
waste materials and tools are not being thrown by them to cause Yes / No.
injury to any person.
25. Check whether contractor has procured required quantity of PPE
considering maximum number of erection gangs deployed at one Yes / No.
time. Check the quantity of PPEs.
26. Check that the PPEs required by the workmen are being utilized by
them always. Yes / No.
27. Check the worker is under constant surveillance by the other person
while working at height. Yes / No.
28. Check construction site has been barricaded for unauthorized
persons / animals. Yes / No.
29. Check that lifting appliances and machines and vehicles used on the
construction site is of sound material and good quality and is free Yes / No.
from patent defects and is strong enough to with safely the load and
stresses to which they will be subjected.
30. Check structures and equipment is being used only for the purpose
for which they were intended. Yes / No.
31. Check equipment has been operated by the competent person. Yes / No.
32. Check portable ladders shall not exceed 9 Mts. in length, other wise Yes / No.
may cause danger while climbing of person and back legs shall be
equally braced.
33. Check unskilled labour are not utilized for skilled jobs and only
experience persons are deployed for erection. Yes / No.
34. Check a well planed and documented procedure for the entire
Construction works of Sub station shall be prepared by contractor Yes / No.
and get approved from Power Grid for distribution to Contractors’
field staff and Power Grid for follow up.
35. Check no metallic measuring tapes are being used during expansion
of charged bays. Yes / No.
36. Check metal ladders are not being used in the vicinity of exposed
live electrical equipment. Yes / No.
37. Check one bore well is available for water supply in case Municipal
Construction supply is not available Yes / No.
38. Check charged area of a yard should be properly fenced off. Yes / No.
39. Check ladders / lengthy articles / lengthy equipments etc. should
always be carried in horizontal position. Yes / No.
40. Check insurance by contractor for the labour to provide adequate Yes / No.
coverage for any accident etc.
REMARKS IF ANY:
Signature Signature Signature
Name : Name : Name :

Designation: Designation: Designation :
Power Grid Rep. Rep. from Contractor Rep. from
ANNEXURE – 7
REPORT OF PTI ON EMF
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELD
Power Technologies, Inc. has been requested to review POWERGRID’s 132 KV, 220 KV, 400
KV and 800 KV lines with respect to conductor to ground, phase to phase and circuit to circuit
clearances and their appropriateness in light of present practice.
Based on a review of POWERGRID’s designs, we find that the phase to phase and circuit to
circuit clearances are consistent with practices used for line clearances throughout the world.
The values used by POWERGRID are generally in the middle range of that used throughout the
world and are expected to provide satisfactory performance.
The conductor to ground clearances are within typical limits and meet or exceed the
requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code, American National Standard Institute, C2,
as shown on Figure.
16
14 Rule 232C
Rule 232D
1.8 Pu SS
12 2.0
2.2
2.4 Actual
10
6
800 400 220
System Voltage (kV) - Clearances as a Function of System Voltage
Analysis of POWERGRID Transmission Line Clearances
The analysis was based on the following data as supplied by POWERGRID.
800 KV S/C LINE
Configuration - Horizontal
Conductor Bundle - Quad CSR Bursitis (35.1 mm id)
Max. conductor sag - 14.56 m
Phase to phase spacing - approx. 15 m.
Ground clearance - 12.4 m (as per IE rules):15 m (maintained to limit max. electric field
to 10 KV/m)
Right of way - 85 m
400 KV S/C LINE
Configuration - Horizontal
Conductor Bundle - Twin ACSR Moose (31.77 mm dia)
Maximum conductor sag - 12.87 m
Phase to phase spacing - 10 to 12 m
Ground clearance - 8.84 m (as per IE rules)
Right of way - 52 m
400 KV D/C LINE
Configuration - Vertical
Conductor Bundle - Twin ACSR Moose (31.77 mm dia)
Maximum conductor sag - 12.87 m
Phase to phase spacing - 8 to 9 m
Ckt. to ckt. spacing - 12 to 14 m
Right of way - 52 m
220 KV D/C LINE
Maximum conductor sag - approximately 9.8 m
Phase to phase spacing - 5 to 5.5 m
Ckt. to ckt. spacing - approximately 10
Right of way - 35 m
132 KV D/C LINE
Conductor - ACSR Panther (21 mm dia)
Maximum conductor sag - approximately 6.6 m
Phase to phase spacing - approximately 4 m
Ckt. to ckt. spacing - approximately 7 m
Right of way - 27 m
ANNEXURE – 8
PROCEDURE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION
POWERGRID’S PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS
Public consultation forms an integral part of POWERGRID’s project cycle, and will be carried
out in Regional/local language for wider/better understanding. The process of consultation and
its documentation shall be as follows:
TRANSMISSION LINES
1. When planning a transmission line, public consultation is used as an integral tool for
screening, assessment and finalisation of route alignment. During initial screening and
walkover survey, POWERGRID's staffs meet the public in the route of proposed
transmission line. Observations and problems arising from these discussions are given
due consideration while finalising the route.
2. During the survey for tower spotting, POWERGRID’s site officials meet the public i.e.
people coming in the route of the line. This enables POWERGRID to gauge public
opinion. At the time of construction, every individual on whose land a tower is to be
erected is met with. People coming in the way of the ROW are consulted and their
views and suggestions are incorporated thus allowing for public participation.
3. During construction POWERGRID pays the compensation for any damages to each
land owner and obtains their final acknowledgement.
4. During maintenance, POWERGRID consults the individual landowners, obtains their

approval and pays compensation for any damage to property.
SUBSTATIONS
1. POWERGRID identifies location of the substation and notifies the area under LA Act.
2. Public consultation is a part of LA Act. Under Section 4 of LA Act, a notification is

published in the official Gazette and in two local daily newspapers (at least one of
which is in the local regional language) about the details of the project. Any objections
related to the land to be acquired are made to the collector in writing. Under section 5a,
the District Collector hears the public objections by calling a public meeting, if so
desired. DC sends report along with recommendations along with details of proceedings
to the state government. DC issues notice under section 6 only after he receives the state
government's approval.
3. Under Section 6 of LA Act, the DC issues a notice informing the public about the land
to be acquired and invites their claims. All effective people informed individually.
Compensation is paid to public according to local norms.
4. Besides publication consultation as an integral part of the LA Act, POWERGRID is

committed to assessment of all probable impacts associated with land acquisition
through its social assessment and management process which includes a socio-
economic survey of the proposed substation sites. The socio-economic survey will
assess both adverse and positive impacts of the project on aspects such as the natural
resource base, developmental potential of the area, economy of the affected area, social
structure, norms and traditions. The socio-economic survey will include a complete
household census recording members, property with legal rights and resources which
are in possession or in use. Appropriate methods such as participatory rural appraisal
and questionnaires will be used where necessary.
5. POWERGRID assess the social impacts of its land acquisition based on the socio-
economic survey and designs its compensation packages in consultation with the
people. POWERGRID organises meetings with the PAPs to evolve the RAP.
In order to further streamline the above process and to facilitate documentation of the same, and
to discuss the following:
 complete project plan (i.e. its route and terminating point and substations, if any, in
between);
 POWERGRID design standards in relation to approved international standards;
 health impacts in relation to EMF;
 measures taken to avoid public utilities such as school, hospitals, etc.;
 other impacts associated with transmission lines and POWERGRID’s approach to
minimising and solving them; and
 land acquisition details, proposed R&R measures and compensation packages in line
with POWERGRID’s policy
POWERGRID uses one or more of the following techniques at various stages. These include:
(1) Public meetings: POWERGRID will hold public meetings during its EAMP process at
appropriate locations along the length of the transmission line. Public meetings will
include one to one meetings with land owners during transmission tower spotting. Larger
group meetings will be organised at strategic distances along the length of the
transmission line. These will consist of all or at least most of the people to be directly
affected by the concerned project and their local Gram Panchayat leaders.
(2) Informal small group meetings: Informal small group meetings will be conducted during
walkover survey to find out local environmental and social issues along the proposed
transmission line route. These meetings will be conducted by ESMT staff at appropriate
intervals.
(3) Information brochures and Pamphlets: POWERGRID will make available information
and project specific details to the public through Information brochures and Pamphlets.
These brochures and pamphlets will contain information on: the overall project plan;
design and construction standards; prudent deviations from design standards from
transmission towers near schools, hospitals, human habitation; potential impacts and
generic mitigation measures; resettlement and rehabilitation; and, compensation.
(4) Operating field offices: Information regarding the proposed transmission line can be
accessed by the public from operating field offices. Information will be provided through
brochures and pamphlets and any further queries will be responded by POWERGRID’s
staff.
(5) Local planning visits and site visits: POWERGRID staff will visit field sites. During this
time informal contacts will be established with the local people. Reactions of the public to
the project will be informally gauged.
(6) Response to public Enquires: ESMC/ESMT will respond to public enquiries by post or
through notices in local news papers.
(7) Press release inviting comments: POWERGRID will publish details of proposed
transmission routes in two local newspapers. Public will be invited to comment in writing
or by meeting concerned POWERGRID officials within a specified period.
POWERGRID will then incorporate relevant objections and suggestions.
(8) Project coordination committees: POWERGRID will set up grievance redressal

committees to address the complaints and objections that PAP’s may have regarding the
project, its impacts or mitigation measures.
(9) Ombudsman or representative: For building a consensus on the project its impacts and
mitigation measures, the PAPs will be encouraged to elect or appoint a trusted
ombudsman or representative.
(10) Public Displays: POWERGRID will show their model projects to public/small
representative groups.
DOCUMENTATION
The proceedings of the above consultation shall be documented. Details recorded will include
date of the meeting, venue, number and possibly the names of the people attended, issues
discussed and the outcome of the meeting.
The manager at DHQ will apply combinations of the appropriate techniques at various activities
of a project depending upon the field conditions as shown below:
Milestones Process Techniques

1. Environmental &  Screen &scope Tls from an environmental Informal small group
social screening & and social perspective meetings, local planning
scoping for TLs - spot verification visits and site visits
2. Environmental &  Screen &scope SS from an environmental Informal small group
social screening & and social perspective meetings, Local planning
scoping for SS - spot verification visits and site visits
3. EAMP  Tls & SS Public meetings, Press

- undertake environmental review and release inviting comments
formulate appropriate management
measures
4. SAMP  Tls Informal small group
- negotiate compensation packages with meetings, local planning
revenue authorities and PAPs visits and site visits,
- finalise and document compensation and Response to public
other management measures enquiries
 SS
- finalise SS site Public meetings,
- notify area under LAA Ombudsment or
- undertake detailed LA census representative, Public
Milestones Process Techniques
final negotiations and documentation of
- display
agreements
5. Execution of  Execute environmental management works Information brochures and
Environmental - appropriate clearance for Transmission pamphlets, Operating field
management works line ROW, etc. offices, Response to
- compensatory afforestation public enquiries
6. Execution of  Tls Information brochures and
Social - pay compensation as agreed and pamphlets, Operating field
management works documented in SAMP and execute other offices, Response to
measures public enquiries
 SS Information brochures and

- deposit compensation and take possession pamphlets, Operating field
of land offices, Response to
- execute R&R measures as prescribed in public enquiries
the SAMP
7. Environmental and  Monitor EAMP measures Information brochures and
Social monitoring - maintenance of ROW pamphlets, Operating field
- progress on compensatory afforestation offices, Response to
public enquiries
 Monitor SAMP measures
- appropriate compensation and other Informal small group
measures during maintenance of towers meetings
and lines
- progress on R&R measure
ANNEXURE – 9
DETAILS OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION
PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROGRAM - MEETING SUMMARY
PROPOSED 800 KV HVDC RAIGARH- PUGLUR T/L (CG PORTION)
SL. No. of Attend

Date of Meeting Name of Village Tahsil District
No Villagers
1 05.07.2016 Teligundara Patan Durg 14
2 05.07.2016 Kumhali Patan Durg 19
3 05.07.2016 Kandul Gundardehi Balod 13
4 06.07.2016 Kondapar Dhamatari Dhamatari 16
5 06.07.2016 Umarpoti Abhanpur Raipur 20
6 08.07.2016 Oree Dondilohara Balod 10
7 09.07.2016 Maharum Chhuriya Rajnandgaon 19
8 09.07.2016 Charbhata Chhuriya Rajnandgaon 12
9 12.07.2016 Kodutola Choaki Rajnandgaon 11
10 12.07.2016 Khadkhadi Choaki Rajnandgaon 19
11 12.07.2016 Chilhati Choaki Rajnandgaon 17
12 13.07.2016 Chhatera Aarang Raipur 18
13 13.07.2016 Gullu Aarang Raipur 14
14 13.07.2016 Telasi Palari Baloda Bazar 18
15 13.07.2016 Batgan Palari Baloda Bazar 20
16 15.07.2016 Kohroad Baloda Bazar Baloda Bazar 20
17 15.07.2016 Siriyadih Baloda Bazar Baloda Bazar 18
18 18.07.2016 Misda Nawagarh Janjgir Champa 14
19 18.07.2016 Maldakala Jaijaipuur Janjgir Champa 18
20 18.07.2016 Doma Malkharoada Janjgir Champa 18
21 19.07.2016 Torana Pusoar Raigarh 19
22 19.07.2016 Sapos Dabhara Janjgir Champa 19

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दिनाांक : 05.07.2016 दिनाांक : 05.07.2016
ग्राम : तेलीगड
ुं रा ग्राम : कम्हली
तहसील : पाटन तहसील : पाटन
जजला : दगग (छत्तीसगढ) जजला : दगग (छत्तीसगढ)

दिनाांक : 05.07.2016 दिनाांक : 06.07.2016
ग्राम : काुंदल ग्राम : कोंडापार
तहसील : गड
ुं रदे ही तहसील : धमतरी
जजला : बलोद (छत्तीसगढ) जजला : धमतरी (छत्तीसगढ)
दिनाांक : 06.07.2016 दिनाांक : 09.07.2016
ग्राम : उमरपोटी ग्राम : औरी
तहसील : अभनपरू तहसील : डोंडीलोहारा
जजला : रायपर (छत्तीसगढ) जजला : बलोद (छत्तीसगढ)
दिनाांक : 09.07.2016 दिनाांक : 09.07.2016
ग्राम : महरूम ग्राम : चारभाठा
तहसील : छररया तहसील : छररया
जजला : राजनाुंदगाव (छत्तीसगढ) जजला : राजनाुंदगाव (छत्तीसगढ)
दिनाांक : 05.07.2016 दिनाांक : 10.07.2016
ग्राम : क डुट ला ग्राम : खड़खड़ी
तहसील : च की तहसील : च की
जजला : राजनाांदगाव (छत्तीसगढ) जजला : राजनाांदगाव (छत्तीसगढ)

दिनाांक : 12.07.2016 दिनाांक : 13.07.2016
ग्राम : चचल्हाटी ग्राम : छतेरा
तहसील : च की तहसील : आरां ग
जजला : राजनाांदगाव (छत्तीसगढ) जजला : रायपरु (छत्तीसगढ)

दिनाांक : 13.07.2016 दिनाांक : 13.07.2016
ग्राम : गल्
ु लु ग्राम : तेलासी
तहसील : आरां ग तहसील : पलारी
जजला : रायपरु (छत्तीसगढ) जजला : बल दाबाजार (छत्तीसगढ)

दिनाांक : 13.07.2016 दिनाांक : 13.07.2016
ग्राम : गल्
ु लु ग्राम : तेलासी
तहसील : आरां ग तहसील : पलारी
जजला : रायपरु (छत्तीसगढ) जजला : बल दाबाजार (छत्तीसगढ)

दिनाांक : 13.07.2016 दिनाांक : 15.07.2016
ग्राम : बटगन ग्राम : क हर द
तहसील : पलारी तहसील : बल दाबाजार
जजला : बल दाबाजार (छत्तीसगढ) जजला : बल दाबाजार (छत्तीसगढ)
दिनाांक : 15.07.2016 दिनाांक : 18.07.2016
ग्राम : सिरियाडीह ग्राम : सिस्दा
तहसील : बल दाबाजाि तहसील : नवागढ़
जजला : बल दाबाजाि (छत्तीिगढ) जजला : जाांजगीि-चाांपा (छत्तीिगढ)
दिनाांक : 18.07.2016 दिनाांक : 18.07.2016
ग्राम : िल्दाकला ग्राम : ड िा
तहसील : जैजैपिु तहसील : िालखि दा
जजला : जाांजगीि-चाांपा (छत्तीिगढ) जजला : जाांजगीि-चाांपा (छत्तीिगढ)
दिनाांक : 19.07.2016 दिनाांक : 19.07.2016
ग्राम : त िना ग्राम : िप ि
तहसील : पि
ु ि तहसील : डभिा
जजला : िायगढ़ (छत्तीिगढ) जजला : जाांजगीि-चाांपा (छत्तीिगढ)
दिनाांक: 19.01.2017 दिनाांक: 19.01.2017
ग्राम: अलिटोिा ग्राम: चििमटोिा
तहसील : कोरिी तहसील : कोरिी
जजला: गडचिरोिी (महाराष्ट्र) जजला: गडचिरोिी (महाराष्ट्र)

दिनाांक: 18.01.2017 दिनाांक: 17.01.2017
ग्राम: दिघोरी ग्राम: फुडी हे टी
तहसील : पोम्भर्
ु ाा तहसील : गोंडपपपरी
जजला: िंद्रपरु (महाराष्ट्र) जजला: िंद्रपरु (महाराष्ट्र)

दिनाांक: 18.01.2017 दिनाांक: 20.01.2017
ग्राम: जीभगाव ग्राम: पाटनवाड़ा
तहसील : साविी तहसील : आरमोरी
जजला: िंद्रपरु (महाराष्ट्र) जजला: गडचिरोिी (महाराष्ट्र)
कायशक्रम-7
दिनाांक: 10.01.2017
ग्राम: वेडगाव
तहसील :गोंडपपपरी
जजला: िंद्रपरु (महाराष्ट्र)
Project: HVDC Transm
ansmission Line in SRTS-II
Construction of HVDC
DC transmission
transm line from Raigarh to Pugalur
Venue:
1. Kokkarayanpettai,
tai, Namak
Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu.
2. Muthalipalayam,, Tiruppu
Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu
3. Arasampalayam,, Coimbat
Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu
Date: 11.12.2015 to 16
16.12.2015
POWER GRID CORPO

ORPORATION OF INDIA LIMIT
IMITED
Pubic Consultation Report – HVDC Project
Report on Public Consultation meeting held from11.12.15 to 16.12.15 on

construction of HVDC transmission lines from Raigarh to Pugalur
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As per the Environment and Social Policy and Procedure (ESPP), public
consultation meeting was held on construction of HVDC transmission lines from
Raigarh to Pugalur at the following location/s
1. Kokkarayanpettai, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu

A notice was served to the gram panchayat informing them about the meeting, copy
of the meeting notice enclosed at Annexure 1.The meeting was attended by the
members of the panchayat president, village heads, panchayat secretary along with
the general public of the village. The list of participants along with photographs
enclosed as Annexure 2.
POWERGRID officials were introduced to the villagers by Sri. Muthusamy,

Panchayat President, who welcomed to the meeting and expressed his happiness
that such a prestigious project is coming near their village and requested
POWERGRID to help in upliftment of the village and the youth in particular.
Sri.CA Mathew, DGM, HVDC Pugalur CAO welcomed the public on behalf of
POWERGRID to the public consultation meeting and briefed them about
POWERGRID and the project.
Sri. V. Saravanan, Chief Manager, introduced the project scheme to the public and
briefed them about the importance of the project and the benefits to the state of
Tamil Nadu in particular and nation in general.
Sri. Sanju Kishan, Sr.Environment Officer, RHQ, Bangalore briefed the Environment
and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP) of POWERGRID. It was informed that the
public consultation was being held as per this policy to address the apprehensions
/ questions of the public.
The entire session was interactive with active participation of the public in local
language; Tamil. People clarified their queries about the project with POWERGRID
officials, details enclosed as Annexure 3.
The meeting concluded with vote of thanks by Sri. Vishwanath, Sr.Engineer,

POWERGRID, HVDC Pugalur CAO.
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List of participants for the public consultation at Kokkarayanpettai

village on 11.12.2015
POWERGRID:
1. Sri. CA Mathew DGM / HVDC Pugalur CAO.
2. Sri. V Saravanan Chief Manager /Ariyalur
3. Sri. SanjuKishan Sr. Environment Officer/ RHQ Bangalore
4. Sri. Vishwanath S.A Sr. Engineer/ HVDC Pugalur CAO
Kokkarayanpettai village, Namakkal District:

1. Sri. Muthusamy Panchayat President
2. Sri. Murugesan Vice President
3. Sri. Rajashekar Secretary
4. Other villagers
Total 30 no’s of people attended the meeting (list attached)
POWERGRID Page 2
Annexure 1: Meeting notice – Kokkarayanpettai, Namakkal District, Tamilnadu
POWERGRID Page 3
Annexure 2 (a): Attendance List – Kokkarayanpettai, Namakkal District, Tamilnadu
POWERGRID Page 4
Annexure 2 (a): Attendance List – Kokkarayanpettai, Namakkal District, Tamilnadu
POWERGRID Page 5
Annexure 2 (b): Few Snapshots of the Public Consultation
Panchayat President being welcomed
Briefing the project by POWERGRID officials
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Annexure 2 (b): Photographs
People seeking clarification.
People seeking clarification
POWERGRID Page 7
Public seeking carifications from POWERGRID on the project
Panchayat secretary interacting with powergrid officials
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Annexure 3
Gist of clarifications raised by the villagers:
1. Sri. Muthusamy (President)

a. Question: What would be the compensation for the villagers for putting towers
and line in this project?
Answer: Tree / crop compensation would be paid as per the rates fixed by the
revenue / forest / horticulture department officials of the state. As per the provisions
of Indian Telegraph Act all rights on the land are prohibited to POWERGRID except
the user rights, land for tower and ROW are not acquired and agriculture is allowed
to continue.
2. Sri. Murugan (Villager)

a. Question: Will we get continuous power with this project to our village? And will
we get employment?
Answer: POWERGRID being a central transmission utility; transmits power from
generating stations to different states of the country whereas distribution of power is
done by the respective state electricity boards / utilities. However the power scenario
of this region would be improved with the transmission lines associated with this
project.
3. Sri. P. Manoharan (Villager)

a. Question: TNEB is having acute power shortage. Can we get power from your
project?
Answer: As mentioned POWERGRID can only transmit power to the states,
distribution to the household / village level is the responsibility of the state electricity
board. This line will contribute to the development of power situation of the region.
4. Sri. Ganesh (Villager)

a. Question: What would be the benefit of this line to our village if this project goes
through our village and lines are taken from our lands?
Answer: Irrespective of the location there would be power transmission through our
lines across the states. Hence the benefit of this project would be to the entire state of
Tamilnadu and the neighbouring states by transfer of power from surplus state to
deficit states. Therefore this line would contribute towards improvement of power
scenario of the district and also the villages.
5. Smt. Gauri (Villager)

a. Question: Will this project affect the ground water in our village and will
POWERGRID improve the infrastructural facilities for our village?
Answer: As a part of the Corporate Social Responsibility, POWERGRID would take up
developmental activities in the villages along the routes of transmission line, after
identifying the requirements of the village through a need based baseline survey.
Groundwater will not be affected by the project.
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2. Muthalipalayam, Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu

A notice was served to the gram panchayat informing them about the meeting, copy
of the meeting notice enclosed at Annexure 1.The meeting was attended by the
panchayat president, village heads, panchayat secretary along with the general
public of the village and was conducted in the village primary school. The list of
participants along with photographs enclosed as Annexure2.
POWERGRID officials were introduced to the villagers by Sri. Shanmugasundaram,

who welcomed to the meeting and expressed his happiness that such a prestigious
project is coming near their village and requested POWERGRID to help in getting
employment for the villagers in this project construction.
Sri.CA Mathew, DGM, HVDC Pugalur CAO welcomed the panchayat president and
the public on behalf of POWERGRID to the public consultation meeting and briefed
them about POWERGRID and the project.
Sri.SanjuKishan, Sr.Environment Officer, RHQ, Bangalore briefed the Environment

and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP) of POWERGRID. It was informed that the
public consultation was being held as per this policy to address the apprehensions
/ questions of the public.
language; Tamil. People clarified their queries about the project with POWERGRID
officials, details enclosed as Annexure 3.
The meeting concluded with vote of thanks and with a request to the public for
their support in completion of the project by Sri. Vishwanath, Sr.Engineer,
POWERGRID, HVDC Pugalur CAO.
POWERGRID Page 10
List of participants for the public consultation at Muthalipalayam

village on 12.12.2015
POWERGRID:
1. Sri. CA Mathew DGM / HVDC Pugalur CAO.
2. Sri. V Saravanan Chief Manager /Ariyalur
3. Sri. Sanju Kishan Sr. Environment Officer/ RHQ Bangalore
4. Sri. Vishwanath S.A Sr. Engineer/ HVDC Pugalur CAO
Muthalipalayam, Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu

5. Sri. Shanmugasundaram Panchayat President& District panchayat
council member
6. Sri. Palanisamy Vice President
7. Sri. Rajamani Secretary
8. Other villagers
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Annexure 1: Meeting notice – Muthalipalayam, Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu
POWERGRID Page 12
Annexure 2 (a): Attendance List – Muthalipalayam, Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu
POWERGRID Page 13
POWERGRID Page 14
POWERGRID Page 15
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POWERGRID officials introducing the project
POWERGRID officials welcoming the gathering
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Panchayat president indicating the side from where old lines are passing
POWERGRID officials in conversation with the panchayat president
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Annexure 3
1. Sri. Shanmugasundaram (President)

a. Question: What would be the compensation paid to the villagers for the land
used for putting towers?
Answer: Tree / crop compensation would be paid for the tower area as per the
rates fixed by the revenue / forest / horticulture authorities of the state.
b. Question: Will you improve the water facility / approach road in our village?
Answer: POWERGRID would take up developmental activities for the villages along
the line route / near the substation, after conducting a need based baseline survey
to identify the requirements of the village.
2. Sri. Palanisamy (Villager)

a. Question: Can POWERGRID give continuous power to our village? Any
employment will be given to qualified youth of our village?
Answer: POWERGRID being a central transmission utility; transmits power from
generating stations to different states of the country whereas distribution of power
is done by the respective state electricity boards / utilities. However the power
scenario of the region would be improved with this project. Local people will be
engaged during construction of line and engagement will be as per their skill.
3. Sri. Devaraj(Villager)
a. Question: What will be the benefit of this line to our village if this goes
through our village and from our lands? Will there be any effect on health of the
people and cattle?
Answer: Irrespective of the location there would be power transmission through
our lines across the states. Hence the benefit of this line would be to the entire state
of Tamilnadu and the neighbouring states for transfer of power from surplus state
to deficit states. Therefore this line would contribute towards improvement of
power scenario for the district and the villages. There is no recorded evidence on
health impact due to transmission lines, either in humans or animals.
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3. Arasampalayam, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu

A notice was served to the gram panchayat informing them about the meeting,
copy of the meeting notice enclosed at Annexure 1.The meeting was attended by
the general public of the village as the panchayat president and vice president
could not make it due to the MLA visit in that area. This meeting was conducted
in a community hall near panchayat. The list of participants along with
photographs enclosed as Annexure2.
Sri.Ravindran, DGM, Palakkad welcomed the public on behalf of POWERGRID to

the public consultation meeting and described about the proposed HVDC line
construction project and its requirement in the power scenario of Kerala state
and described about the role of POWERGRID in the field of interstate
transmission of power from far away states to Kerala.
Sri. Sanju Kishan, Sr.Environment Officer, RHQ, Bangalore briefed the

Environment and Social Policy and Procedures (ESPP) of POWERGRID. It was
informed that the public consultation was being held as per this policy to address
the apprehensions / questions of the public.
language; Tamil. People clarified their queries about the project with
POWERGRID officials, details enclosed as Annexure 3.
The meeting concluded with vote of thanks by Sri. Rajeev, AE, POWERGRID,
Pallakad.
POWERGRID Page 21
List of participants for the public consultation at Arasampalayam,

Coimbatore District, TamilNadu on 16.12.2015
POWERGRID:
1. Sri. Ravindran DGM / Palakkad
2. Sri. Saravanan Chief Manager / Ariyalur
3. Sri. Sanju Kishan Sr. Environment Officer/ RHQ Bangalore
4. Sri. Sugumar Sr.Engineer, Udumalpet
5. Sri. Rajeev AE/ Palakkad
Arasampalayam Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu

6. Villagers
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Annexure 1: Meeting notice – Arasampalayam Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu
POWERGRID Page 23
Annexure 2 (a): Attendance List – Arasampalayam,Coimbatore District, TamilNadu
POWERGRID Page 24
Annexure 2 (a): Attendance List – Arasampalayam, Coimbatore District, TamilNadu
POWERGRID Page 25
POWERGRID officials introducing the project
Addressing the clarification
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Villagers at the meeting
Officials addressing the gathering
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Annexure 3
1. Sri. A.P. Somasundaram (Villager)

Question: What is the exact route of this Transmission line project?
Answer: The transmission line is underground along NH-47 from Thrissur to
Vadakancheri in Kerala, subsequently its overhead line till Pugalur in Tamilnadu.
Detailed survey is in progress for underground portion for route finalization.
2. Sri. A.R Narayana Swamy (Villager)

Question: Will POWERGRID acquire land for this project? If we will raise
objection on this project what will be the next step? Land value at current
market price is good, but after drawing transmission line value will be
diminished, what will be compensation for this diminished value?
Answer: POWERGRID is a CTU guided by the Indian Telegraph Act and
Electricity Rules 2003 in its construction and operation activities. As per the
provisions of the telegraph act acquisition of any rights on the land is prohibited
other than of the user right. Land for tower and right of way is not acquired and
agricultural activities are allowed to continue as usual. Tree/crop compensation
would be paid as per the rates fixed by the revenue/forest/horticulture authorities
of the state and any other compensation which the state thinks necessary for the
project and its people.
3. Sri. K. Muthusamy (Villager)

Question: Is there any power tapping point in between Pugalur and
Thrissur?
Answer: No tapping is possible in this high voltage line, only a transition station
will be there between underground and overhead portion at Vadakancheri, Kerala.
4. Sri. Senthil Kumar (Villager)

Question: Time schedule of the project?
Answer: It is being implemented in a compressed time schedule of 36 months.
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ANNEXURE – 10
ESTIMATED BUDGET
Budget Estimate
Total line length - 1749.775 km approx.

Total tower locations - 4176 nos. approx.
A. Compensation
1 Forest
- Total Forest Involvement - 439.58 ha.

- Forest Compensation- (@ 20 lakhs/ha.) - Rs. 8791.6 lakhs
2. Crop & Trees
- Line length in Private /Revenue land - 1686.068 km.

- Crop/tree compensation-(@5 lakhs/km) - Rs. 8430.34 lakhs
3. Land Compensation for Tower Base & RoW corridor - Rs. 107992.0 lakhs
(Considering line corridor of 1686.068 km in ' agricultural land
in rural / semi-urban / urban setting' with compensation
@15 / 25 / 50 lakhs/acre respectively)
Sub Total (A) = Rs. 1, 25, 213.94 lakhs
B. Implementation Monitoring & Audit
i) Man-power involved for EMP implementation

& Monitoring in entire route of Transmission
lines (Rs.5000/- x 1749.775 km) - Rs. 87.49 lakhs
ii) Independent Audit (LS) if needed - Rs. 10.00 lakhs
Sub Total (B) = Rs. 97.49 lakhs
Grand Total (A+B) = Rs. 1, 25, 311.43 lakhs

EXHIBIT – 1
SCHEMATIC MAP SHOWING PROPOSED
SUBPROJECTS
EXHIBIT -1
EXHIBIT – 2
ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT STRUCTURE
FOR EMP & ESPP IMPLEMENTATION
(EXHIBIT -2)
ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR ESPP IMPLEMENTATION & MONITORING
Chairman & Managing Director
Vigilance
Company Secretary Chief vigilance officer
CORPORATE LEVEL
Director Director Director Director
(Finance) (Operation) (Projects) (Personnel) REGIONAL LEVEL
Executive Director
(Regional)
Executive Director (ESMD, CSR & LA)
AGM/DGM
(PESM)
GM DGM
(Env & Soc.) (Env. & Soc) Env . Officer
(Regional)
Soc. Officer
(Regional)
Ch. Mgr Sr. Engg. SITE LEVEL
Dy. Mgr.
(Soc.)
Dy. Mgr. Dy. Mgr.

Chief Mgr./.Mgr Chief Mgr./.Mgr
( Env.) ( Env.) Sr. Soc. T/L S/S
Officer (Sites) (Sites)
ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL SPECIALIST BEING

PLACED ON CONTRACT IF NEEDED.
FIGURE – 1
TYPICAL PLAN OF TRANS. LINE TOWER
FOOTINGS SHOWING ACTUAL GROUND
POSITION AND EXTENT OF IMPACT
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TYPICAL PLAN OF TRANSMISSION LINE TOWER FOOTINGS

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FIGURE – 1 a
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM INDICATING AREA
OF INFLUENCE/IMPACT OF ±800 KV
TRANSMISSION LINE
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR INDICATING TREE FELLING AREA FOR 800 kV TRANSMISSION LINE
40m 40m
3m
67 m RoW
10m
12.5m Tree Felling Zone

40m Tower Tower
Felling/Pollarding/Pruning* 40 m
Conductor Bundle
Tree Felling Zone
10m
3m
Tree Felling for Foundation Area Tree Felling for Foundation Area
Normal Span 400m
Tree felling as per actual (3 m below each conductor)

Increased in tree felling zone due to enhance in width clearance (10m) as per MoEF guidelines dt. 5th May' 14
Note :-*Felling/Pollarding/Pruning of trees will be done with the permission of local forest officer whenever necessary to maintain the electrical clearance
MAP – 1
ALTERNATIVES ROUTE ALIGNMENT OF
±800 KV HVDC BIPOLE LINK BETWEEN
RAIGARH AND PUGALUR
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
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INITIAL ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT REPORT (IEAR)

ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT

ESMD/IEAR/: ± 800 kV RAIGARH – PUGALUR HVDC BIPOLE LINK September 2017

Section Description Page No.

S. No. Title/Name Description

Scheme # 1: Raigarh - Pugalur 6000 MW HVDC System

Scheme # 2 & Scheme # 3 should be in place before commissioning of 6000 MW

1.1 PROJECT OBJECTIVE:

The objective is to improve import capability of Southern Region.

1.2 PROJECT JUSTIFICATION

1.3 PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

1.4 PROJECT SCOPE & PRESENT STUDY

(i) ± 800 kV Raigarh– Pugalur HVDC Bipole link – 1749.775 km.

IEAR for ± 800 kV HVDC Raigarh-Pugalur Bipole Link 2

Table-2.1 Land Use Pattern of Chhattisgarh

Land use Area in ‘000 ha Percentage

IEAR for ± 800 kV HVDC Raigarh-Pugalur Bipole Link 3

S. N. Mineral Districts/Places of Occurrence

Source: The mining Information Clearinghouse of India (MICI)

IEAR for ± 800 kV HVDC Raigarh-Pugalur Bipole Link 4

Source: Department of Forests, Chhattisgarh

 Tropical Moist Deciduous

IEAR for ± 800 kV HVDC Raigarh-Pugalur Bipole Link 5

District Geogr- ( Area in Sq. km) %

Human and Economic Development:

Land Use Area in ‘000 ha Percentage

Temperature: The average annual temperature varies from 25-35 0 C.

The mineral-bearing zones of

IEAR for ± 800 kV HVDC Raigarh-Pugalur Bipole Link 7

Map-2.4 Forest Map of Maharashtra

Source: Department of Forests, Maharashtra

District Geograp- ( Area in Sq. km) %

IEAR for ± 800 kV HVDC Raigarh-Pugalur Bipole Link 8

2.3 ANDHRA PRADESH

Table-2.3: Land use Pattern of Andhra Pradesh

Land Use Area in ‘000 ha Percentage

IEAR for ± 800 kV HVDC Raigarh-Pugalur Bipole Link 9

Source: The mining Information Clearinghouse of India (MICI)

Ground Water: Total annual replenishable groundwater resource of Andhra Pradesh is

Source: Department of Forests, Andhra Pradesh

IEAR for ± 800 kV HVDC Raigarh-Pugalur Bipole Link 11

Physiographically, Telangana state is occupied by western pediplains except a fringe

Table-2.4: Land use Pattern of Telangana

Land Use Area in ‘000 ha Percentage

Telangana is the leading producer of barytes, dolomite, feldspar, laterite, limestone,

Source: The mining Information Clearinghouse of India (MICI)

Groundwater: Total annual replenishable groundwater resource of Telengana is 15.10

Source: Department of Forests, Telangana

District Geograp- ( Area in Sq. km) % Forest

IEAR for ± 800 kV HVDC Raigarh-Pugalur Bipole Link 14

Human and Economic Development:

The Economy of Telangana is mainly driven by agriculture. Two important rivers of

2.5 TAMIL NADU

Land use Area in ‘000 ha Percentage

S. N. Mineral Districts/Places of Occurrence

Source: The mining Information Clearinghouse of India (MICI)

Source: Department of Forests, Tamil Nadu