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ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL POLICY PROCEDURE ESPP

Introduction:-. To give a human face to corporate functioning with corporate social responsibility.POWERGRID has developed its ESPP to address the environment and socio-economic issues arising from its activities. POWERGRID developed its 1st ESPP document in 1998.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL POLICY PROCEDURE ESPP

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    1. ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL POLICY & PROCEDURE (ESPP) Date - January 22 2009

    2. Introduction:- To give a human face to corporate functioning with corporate social responsibility. POWERGRID has developed its ESPP to address the environment and socio-economic issues arising from its activities. POWERGRID developed its 1st ESPP document in 1998.

    3. Basic Principle:- 1. Avoidance 2. Minimization 3. Mitigation

    4. ESPP is Commitment to:- Environmental responsibility Social responsibility

    5. Environmental:- Avoid operations in environmentally sensitive areas (e.g. forests, sanctuary, biosphere etc.) by technical solutions. Application of efficient and safe technology. Abate pollution in its all operations & activities. Minimize energy losses Promote energy efficiency

    6. Social:- Avoid socially sensitive areas (e.g. human habitations ,cultural land etc.) Take due care of project affected people (PAP). Involve PAP from inception stage to operation and maintenance . Consult PAP in issues of ROW ,land acquisition or loss of livelihood. Guarantee entitlements, and compensation to affected people as per its R&R policy. Share information with local communities ab0ut environmental and social implications. Always maintain highest standards of health and safety and adequately compensate affected persons in case of any eventuality.

    7. Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 Conservation of forests Regulating the diversion of forest lands for non-forestry purposes. If T/L projects fall within forest areas ,prior permission is required from relevant authorities under the forest act 1980 . State government can not de-reserve any forest land or authorize its use for any non-forest purpose without approval from Central Government.

    8. Steps for forest clearance :- Rout Alignment ROW Formulation of forest proposal Approval of proposal

    9. Route Alignment:- All possible efforts to avoid forest If unavoidable Go through different alternatives. Cost analysis. Choose one having min. requirement of forest .

    10. Criteria for selecting optimum route of T/L :- The route should Not involve any human habitation. Not involve any cultural or historical or public importance. Not create any threat to survival of any community, with special reference to tribal community. Not passes through any sanctuary , national park ,biosphere or eco-sensitive zone. Not infringe any natural resource. Be align about 10-15 km away from the existing city to account for future urban expansion.

    11. ROW :- ROW width depends upon Voltage level. It is as per IS:5613and guidelines of MoEF. Max. ROW and min. clearances between cond. And tree are in table.

    12. Formulation of Forest proposal:- POWERGRID after finalizing of route alignment and ROW submits it into prescribed Performa to respective Nodal Officer (Forest) of the State Govt. Then it passes through a proper chanel of offices concerns.

    13. Environmental act, 1986 Rules & regulations under this applicable to the operations of POWERGRID:- Batteries (Mgt & Handling) rules,2001. Hazardous Wastes (Mgt & handling) Amendment Rules, 2003. O3 depleting Substances rules,2000

    14. Health & Safety Requirements inT/L:- POWERGRID maintains safety as a top priority. There are certain guidelines which includes work permits and safety precautions for work on the T/L during construction and operation.

    15. MANDETORY REQUIREMENTS SOCIAL :- National policy on resettlement and rehabilitation for project affected families (PAFs). ROW &compensation under electricity Laws - In case of agricultural land , section 68 (5 & 6) of the Electricity act 2003 provides the basis for compensation to be paid for any damage.

    16. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN T/L:- Environmental issues- 1)- Lopping of trees within ROW 2)- Clearing of ground vegetation for movement of machinery. POWERGRID , wherever possible uses the existing path.

    17. SOCIAL ISSUES IN T/L:- Loss to standing crop. Change in land prices- Installation of tower may reduces the price of the property. Aesthetic appeal of an area. Temporary loss of access to common property resources.

    18. POTENTIAL ISSUES & THEIR MITIGATION MEASURES

    19. TREE & CROP COMPENSATION PROCEDURES Tree Enumeration : Submission of route detail through forest to DFO. Joint inspection of the route Cost benefit analysis by Forest Dept. continued..

    20. TREE & CROP COMPENSATION PROCEDURES Tree compensation Calculation on the basis of Tree Enumeration, tree species & estimate of the yield. Fruit bearing trees; On the basis of 8 year yield. Market rate s of compensation by govt. authority. Approval from GM of the region. Payments are made to owners .

    21. TREE & CROP COMPENSATION PROCEDURES Crop compensation: -Detail survey for the standing crops Format are same as tree compensation. Compensation in terms of yield/hectare and rate/quantity in the area. Total compensation is paid and acknowledgement is obtained from the PAPs.

    22. Typical plan of T/L Tower Footings 10-15 m 300 to 450mm 10-15 m

    23. ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL DETAILS FOR TRANSMISSION LINE

    24. CHECKLIST FOR INSPECTION OF T/L

    25. AWARDS FOR POWERGRID POWERGRID has got the following certificates from the authorities for its Integrated management system comprising- 1. ISO:9001-Quality Management 2. ISO:14001- Environmental Managemant 3. OHSAS:18001- Occupational Health & Safety

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