SFG2571 V2 REV DPR PREPARATION AND SAFEGUARDS ASSESSMENTS OF PROPOSED Y1 SUBPROJECTS GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (ESMP) SUBPROJECT 2: REVITALIZATION OF WALKWAY BETWEEN TAJ MAHAL AND AGRA FORT INCLUDING SHAH JAHAN GARDEN JULY 2016 SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES (ICSC) UTTAR PRADESH Ahmedabad, India ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 4 1.1 Background................................................................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Pro Poor Development Project............................................................................................................... 4 1.3 About the Site- Shahjahan Park .............................................................................................................. 5 1.3.1 Details of Shahjahan Park ..................................................................................................................... 6 1.4 About the DPR .......................................................................................................................................... 6 1.4.1 Vision ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 1.4.3 Summary of Costing............................................................................................................................... 8 1.5 Principles Guiding Action ........................................................................................................................ 8 1.4.2 Components of DPR ............................................................................................................................. 9 1.6 Methodology for ESMP ......................................................................................................................... 12 1.6.1 Screening and Category Classification............................................................................................... 12 1.6.2 Impacts Identification and Analysis of Alternatives ....................................................................... 13 1.6.3 Stakeholder Identification and Gathering of Baseline data ........................................................... 13 1.6.4 Development of Mitigation measures and actions .......................................................................... 13 1.6.5 Public Consultation and Disclosure .................................................................................................. 13 1.6.6 Review and Approval ........................................................................................................................... 13 1.6.7 Conditionality and Contractual Obligations ..................................................................................... 14 1.6.8 Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................. 14 2. ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL PROFILE ..................................................................... 15 2.1Environment Profile ............................................................................................................................................ 15 2.1.1 Air Quality ....................................................................................................................................... 15 2.1.2 Flora and Fauna .............................................................................................................................. 16 2.2 Social Profile......................................................................................................................................................... 18 2.2.1 Vendor Profile....................................................................................................................................... 18 2.2.2 Visitor Profile ........................................................................................................................................ 18 3. APPLICABLE LAWS IN INDIA ........................................................................................ 20 3.1 Applicable World Bank Policies ........................................................................................................................ 21 4. ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN............................................. 22 4.1 Key Environment Impacts ................................................................................................................................ 22 4.1.1 Air Pollution .......................................................................................................................................... 22 4.1.2 Noise Pollution ..................................................................................................................................... 22 4.2 Key Socio Economic Impacts ........................................................................................................................... 22 4.2.1. Traffic Disruption................................................................................................................................ 22 4.3 Environment and Social Management Plan .................................................................................................... 23 i ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 5. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ............................................................................................. 24 5.1 Objective of Public Consultations .................................................................................................................... 24 5.2 Stakeholder’s Consultation................................................................................................................................. 25 5.3 Summary of Issues raised and actions designed ............................................................................................. 30 5.4 Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................................ 30 5.5 Mechanism for Continued Consultations........................................................................................................ 31 5.6 Gender Actions.................................................................................................................................................... 31 6. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SAFEGUARDS ......................................... 32 6.1 Institutional arrangement for Monitoring and Evaluation ........................................................................... 33 6.1.1 Grievance Redressal Cell ............................................................................................................... 34 6.2 Capacity Building and Technical Support ....................................................................................................... 35 6.3 Budget for the Implementation of Safeguard Mitigation Measures ............................................................ 37 6.4 ESMP Timeline.................................................................................................................................................... 37 Annex 1: Subproject Screening Form............................................................................................. 38 Annex 2: Potential Impacts ............................................................................................................ 43 LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Flora at Shahajahan Park ........................................................................................................................... 16 Table 2: Relevant national social policies and acts ............................................................................................... 20 Table 3: Applicable safeguard pertaining to World Bank for the Project......................................................... 21 Table 4: Environment and social management plan ............................................................................................ 23 Table 5: Summary of Stakeholder consultations................................................................................................... 25 Table 6: Key issues and actions designed............................................................................................................... 30 Table 7: Stakeholder roles and responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 30 Table 8: Roles and responsibilities of implementing team .................................................................................. 32 Table 9: Framework for Monitoring ....................................................................................................................... 33 Table 10: Capacity Strengthening Plan ................................................................................................................... 36 Table 11: Budget for ESMP implementation ........................................................................................................ 37 Table 12: ESMP Timeline......................................................................................................................................... 37 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Location of the subproject site ................................................................................................................. 6 Figure 2:Components of DPR ................................................................................................................................. 12 Figure 3:Methodology of the Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan .............................................................. 12 Figure 4: Monitored values of NOx (CPCB) ........................................................................................................ 15 Figure 5: Monitored values of SO2 (CPCB) ........................................................................................................ 15 Figure 6: Representations of different groups in consultation ........................................................................... 25 ii ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ADA Agra Development Authority ASI Archaeological Survey of India DoT Department of Tourism DPR Detailed Project Report ESMP Environment and Social Management Plan ESMF Environment and Social Management Framework ESS Environment and Social Safeguards GoI Government of India GRC Grievance Redress Cell ICSC International Centre for Sustainable Cities ICT Information, Communication and Technology INR Indian National Rupee NGO Non-Government Organization OBC Other Backward Castes OP Operational Policy PAP Project Affected Persons RAP Resettlement Action Plan SC Scheduled Caste SPCU State Project Coordination Unit ST Scheduled Tribe TSU Technical Support Units TVC Town Vending Committee UP Uttar Pradesh iii ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND Uttar Pradesh attracts the highest number of tourist-both domestic and international in the country, which contributes to the State’s economy, due to its varied living and cultural heritage; yet it remains one of the most lagging State in terms of poverty. Poor people in touristic cities often gain very few direct benefits from tourism while bearing many of the costs. The envisioned Uttar Pradesh Pro Poor Tourism Development is one of the stepping stone to improve the living condition and create livelihood opportunities for the poor communities living in the vicinity of these culturally rich sites, thereby protecting the State’s heritage assets. The State of Uttar Pradesh (UP) has several heritage cities with high tourism potential, especially Agra with the Taj Mahal, two other world heritage sites and the religious offerings of Braj. Despite its tourism value, it is evident that the city has not been able to fully tap its tourism potential. The Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) is seeking financial support from The World Bank to do three things; a. unlock the tourism potential of the State by addressing the factors responsible for its less than adequate state; b. improve the living conditions of the poor in the city by provisioning of basic services and infrastructure and contributing to the creation of jobs and opportunities for livelihoods, by directly including the poor in the sector; and c. protect the State's tangible and intangible cultural heritage by including people in the process of tourism. The Project is also in alignment with India’s 12th Five-Year Plan that recognizes pro-poor tourism as a means of poverty reduction. As for identified investments and activities (also known as “subprojects”) to be executed during Y1 of Project implementation, the State Tourism Department intends to prepare the respective detailed project reports (DPRs) and conduct the necessary environmental and social impact analyses in order to (i) assess their potential positive and adverse environmental and social impacts, and (ii) to determine the specific measures to reduce, mitigate and/or offset potential adverse impacts while enhancing positive impacts during the subprojects further design and implementation. 1.2 PRO POOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Uttar Pradesh Pro- Poor Development Project focus on two main regions- Braj-Agra Corridor and the Buddhist Circuit; covering in all 12 destinations of high heritage and tourism significance. Among these, the subproject sites for 1st year has been identified along Braj – Agra corridor namely Agra and Vrindavan (Mathura); as these cities depend heavily on tourism but it has had minimal positive economic impact on the lives of the local communities, especially the poor. Almost of half of these cities‟ population are estimated to be living in slums and low-income settlements, without access to adequate basic urban and social services or decent housing. Most of these slums/low income settlements are located in the neighborhood of protected and unprotected monuments and heritage site. The presence of heritage assets in the neighborhood applies strict regulations for development and does not translate into any income gains or better infrastructure or services. Poor households therefore stay unconcerned about the heritage and do not contribute to their conservation. The Y-1 Subprojects identified for the DPR Preparation and Safeguard Assessment includes: AGRA  Basic service provision to surrounding communities of Mughal Garden- Mehtab Bagh  Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park VRINDAVAN, MATHURA  Rehabilitation of access and other services at Bihariji temple  Rehabilitation of Krishna Forest 4 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park Key Objective of these DPRs under the PRO – POOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM of UP Tourism is to develop detailed project reports (DPRs) and conduct the necessary environmental and social impact analyses of all proposed subprojects to be financed in the first year (Y1) of the Project implementation. All four DPRs focus on ensuring adequate upstream integration of physical cultural resources; environmental and social risk management aspects into the subprojects design prior to their execution. DPRs prepared during Y1 under the Pro – Poor Tourism Development Program will include:  Screening and identification of potential physical cultural resources, environmental and social impacts associated with each subproject; and recommend measures to mitigate these impacts. Specific Physical Cultural Resources Management Plan (PCRMP), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the proposed subprojects may have to be developed for each subproject.  Preparing of Cultural, Environmental and Social Management Plan, if required based on the assessment and initial screening, which will determine the appropriate measures and actions needed to avoid, minimize and/or mitigate potential adverse environmental, social and cultural properties impacts of each subproject.  Cary out consultations with various stakeholders directly associated with the proposed subprojects implementation, identify their concerns with regard to physical cultural resources, environmental and social aspects, and recommend measures to incorporate these aspects into the DPR and later implementation. Also analyze key stakeholder role in ensuring sustainable management of the 1.3 ABOUT THE SITE- SHAHJAHAN PARK Shah Jahan Park occupies a very strategic location between the two World Heritage Sites and most visited monuments in the city- Agra Fort and Taj Mahal. Agra Fort borders the Park in the west, Taj Mahal in the east, River Yamuna and its flood plains in the North and Golf Course and Cantonment Land in the south. The roads and traffic junctions separate the Garden from the adjoining lands, with Yamuna Kinara Road on the north, Fatheabad road in the south and a road connecting these two in the east. About half of the site falls in Cantonment and other half in city Municipal Ward 71. Shah Jahan Park is one among the three City level Parks in the city. The site is easily accessible and well connected. The tourist coming by road from Delhi or Lucknow enters the city through the Yamuna Kinara Road, whereas all traffic from Jaipur, Gwalior etc. access the sites through VIP Road or Fatheabad Road. The connectivity to the important station and bus stand is through the VIP Road or Bijli Ghar. The location of Shah Jahan Park also make it as an Traffic Island with all traffic comprising of the tourist as well as the local city residents largely pass through it. There are 4 traffic nodes around Shah Jahan Park where vehicular traffic merges- Jhalkari Bai Crossing, Shah Jahan Park crossing, Purani Mandi Crossing and Amar Singh Gate Crossing and one node at Neem Tiraha (Near Taj West Gate) where pedestrian and Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) merges. Agra Fort and Taj Mahal West Gate are connected by vehicular road traversing a distance of about 1.25 km through the Taj West Gate and 1.8Km through Fatheabad Road and pedestrian route along the roadside footpath. The two monuments are connected through Shah Jahan Park with a walking track of 2.2 km long. Though the two monuments are connected through walkways, yet most visitors do not use it due to various reasons- a) lack of awareness, b) long uninteresting walk without any amenities c) time constrain among tourist and d) presence of traffic junctions in between. Moreover Shah Jahan Park in itself, being located at such a strategic location, is rarely visited by tourist or largely used as a city park for morning walks, green lung for exercise and yoga, open ground for playing games, group gatherings and occasionally for large cultural events-Flower Show, Street Theatre etc. 5 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park Figure 1: Location of the subproject site 1.3.1 Details of Shahjahan Park TSS has been undertaken for the site, to plan detail interventions as per the existing features and terrain of the site. Considering the time constrain, trees were not mapped and has been generated from the Google image of the park. Given below is the detail of the area of the Park:  AREA OF SHAHJAHAN GARDEN= 388237.27 SQ. MT (95.93 ACRE)  AREA UNDER PROJECT INTERVENTION= 339879.54 SQ. MT (83.98 ACRES)  MOTI LAL NEHRU PARK= 69093.17 SQ. MT (17 ACRE)  CENTRAL NURSERY=135261.46 SQ. MT(33.42 ACRE)  TANK 4= 117874.17 SQ. MT. (29.12 ACRE)  GULAB BADI= 17650.74 SQ. MT(4.36 ACRE) 1.4 ABOUT THE DPR 1.4.1 Vision The overarching vision of the project is to develop Shah Jahan Park as a “Green Connector” between the two important Heritage monuments- Taj Mahal and Agra fort thereby encouraging green mobility and rejuvenate the urban park from a mere a “City Park” to develop it into a leisure destinations that attract visitors who visit the city. The design principles to development lies in preservation of the existing man-made and natural 6 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park environment with required interventions which respect the cultural and historic values while providing important improvements to image and utility. The Overall Area Development Plan for the Site should include Improved Connectivity between the Taj and Agra Fort and the Revitalization of the Shah Jahan Park. This will comprise of – Improved Connectivity and Green Mobility Plan: An integrated green mobility plan to improve the connectivity between the Heritage sites and Shah Jahan Park through:  Provision on different mobility and connectivity options for visitors- Complete Pedestrian and Partial Pedestrian, Partial Cycle/NMT,  Augmented parking capacities,  Designated parking points for Non-Motorized Transport Systems  Drop- off on zones for visitors  Complete pedestrianized zones  Green walkways and pathways  Foot over bridge/underpass at Shah Jahan Park Crossing  Redesigning of traffic junctions for traffic calming  Cycle dock for rent facility Revitalization of Shah Jahan Park: The Park has immense potential and land available, which can be developed for various activities to make it into a lively social, natural and cultural space. The revitalization should promote the preservation of botanic character and quality of existing Shah Jahan Park and limit new inventions, to largely impacted areas. The revitalization should include:  Mughal and Colonial Garden Interpretation Centre using the existing natural and built spaces  Space for light and sound show, open air amphitheatre  Greening of the unused areas of the park and landscaping subjected to a thorough examination by arborists and reflecting the intentions of the original designers.  Botanical Park showcasing different species of plants that existed historically and even till date with information about native species.  Musical Fountains  Yoga and Meditation Zone  Nature Gym for exercise  Tree Top Walks, nature trails and view decks  Visitor amenities- Toilets, Drinking water, Café’s,  Street furniture and signage. Restore the natural water cycle: The interventions in Shah Jahan Park in term of design, material and technology should focus on water management agendas to address water challenges and make it environmentally sustainable. The water management system should capture storm water run-off and introduces water cleaning circulation loop, utilizing the natural topography as a method of water shedding and collecting and then reinserts the water back into itself. This will create a healthy water habitat and will improve the aesthetics of the existing lake in order to improve the visitor experience and support park facilities. Restoration of the natural water cycle will include:  Treatment of Mantola Drain: The drain carrying city sewer will be intercepted completely and diverted to the Sewerage treatment plant. The drain should be converted into a surface drain, the 7 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park water of which should be naturally treated through Reed beds and re-used for irrigation if Agra Fort Garden.  Restoration and Revival of the natural catchment areas through effective rain water harvesting and its management.  Re-use and recycling of waste water and drains for lake, public amenities and irrigation by treating it through reeds beds, water aeration etc. within the Shah Jahan Park.  Develop a Model Park using self-sustainable natural technologies to be water efficient. Inclusion of the poor communities: The poor communities- vendors, rickshaw/auto driver, Tonga and camel cart riders included in the development process by giving them licenses and allocating them spaces around the site. The vendors should be given permanent kiosks inside the park, to sell their products. Education and Awareness: Shah Jahan Park should be developed as a space for nature education and education- providing information about flora and fauna in the regions, different horticulture methods and planting patterns; historic (Mughal and Colonial) Horticultural practices etc. for school children and others. Brochures, leaflets, Audio Guides and Mobile App with information about different components of the park shall be developed catering to different type of users. Under the purview of Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project, specific development components has been taken up under this DPR based on the prioritized needs, site constraints, safeguard assessment and the existing institutional set up. 1.4.3 Summary of Costing DPR 02 LINKAGE OF TAJ TO AGRA FORT AMOUNT (RS.) WITH SERVICE TAX THROUGH SHAHJAHAN PARK 15% PC 02.01 Traffic Calming Of Amar Singh, Jalkaari Baai, 3,30,88,645 Purana Mandi Junctions 2,87,72,735 PC 02.03 Natural Path To Agra Fort +Connecting 33,90,215 Bridge Inside The Fort Boundary 29,48,013 PC 02.04 Re Organisation Of Circulation & Furniture 1,78,21,795 On Pathway 1,54,97,213 PC 02.05 Development Of Pedestrian And Perimeter 6,85,61,770 Pathways 5,96,18,931 PC 02.06 Development Of Natural Play, Lake, Forest 3,37,82,139 And Meadows Loops 2,93,75,773 PC 02.07 Signages, Lighting And Street Furniture 10,43,987 9,07,815 PC 02.08 Park Brochure 92,00,000 80,00,000 PC 02.09 Provisional Items As Earlier Design Concept 9,32,42,725 8,10,80,630 TOTAL for DPR 2 22,62,01,110 26,01,31,277 1.5 PRINCIPLES GUIDING ACTION To ensure lasting development goals of poverty reduction are achieved, the project will: 8 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park  Ensure an environmentally sound and sustainable development in the target areas and communities it supports through the application of a precautionary approach to natural resources management.  Support the management, conservation, and sustainable development of forest ecosystems and resources in its target areas.  Support the protection, maintenance and rehabilitation of natural habitats in its target areas.  Support the preservation of cultural property, historical, religious and unique natural value, including remains left by previous human inhabitants and unique environment features, as well as the protection and enhancement of cultural properties within its target areas.  Avoid or minimize involuntary resettlement where feasible, exploring all viable alternatives for project design; assist displaced persons in improving their living standards; foster community participation in planning and implementing resettlement; and provide assistance to affected people, regardless of the legality of land title, in its target areas.  Protect the dignity, right and cultural uniqueness of indigenous people and minorities in its target areas; ensure that they do not suffer due to development and that they receive social and economic benefits. Apply a gender lens throughout the design and implementation of project activities and mitigate adverse impacts to women, particularly women entrepreneurs. 1.4.2 Components of DPR The list of DPR Components includes the following. Please refer the DPR for further details. COMPONENT 2.1 TRAFFIC CALMING AT GRADE, TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND CROSSING AT MAIN JUNCTIONS Under this component of the DPR redevelopment of 4 junctions have been undertaken to provide better traffic flow management and also to promote and achieve area that is pedestrian friendly. 4 junctions have been undertaken for redevelopment between around Shahjahan Park and Agra Fort.  AMARSIGH GATE  SHAHJAHAN PARK ENTRANCE CROSSING  JHALKARIBAI CROSSING  PURANI MANDI CROSSING COMPONENT 2.2 ENTRY GATES ACCESS ORGANIZATION AND HOP ON-HOP OFF  Over All Shahjahan park with provision of various pedestrian movements by offering experience of natural, forest, lake trails together with provision for NMV movements from main entry gate, Purani Mandi gate, Waste Gate Parking and Taj West gate entrance.  Over all Master Plan that illustrates multiple entries, pathways, NMV movements and activities. COMPONENT 2.3 NATURAL PATH TO AGRA FORT +CONNECTING BRIDGE INSIDE THE FORT BOUNDARY  Agra fort is one of the most visited sites of Agra after the Taj Mahal. During the day several domestic and international visitors visit both 9 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park the Taj Mahal and Agra fort. Natural pathway development is an attempt to create a pedestrian link between Shahjahan Park crossing and Agra fort. The aim of natural pathway is to create a last pedestrian link that is within the Agra fort premise.  A small bridge is proposed that allows pedestrians to cross Mindhola drain within the fort premise. COMPONENT 2.4 REORGANISATION OF CIRCULATION AND FURNITURE ON MAIN PATHWAY)  Reorganization of circulation pathway is one of the key components of the DPR. The pathway currently exists today in the park. Current pathway is 6 meter wide surfaced with sandstone. Pathway also has traditional lights and benches that are placed at regular interval. Existing pathway is predominantly for pedestrian use and also has a provision for bicycle movement.  Proposed intervention on main pathway focuses on enhanced connectivity by allowing movement of golf carts and other similar battery operated vehicles from Taj West gate to Shahjahan crossing and Purani Mandi crossing. Proposal for re organization of main pathway also includes shifting of existing street lights and benches to the side of the pathways. The interventions will offer obstruction free movement throughout the park on main pathways and will encourage more visitors and locals to use this for pedestrian as well as bicycle movement. COMPONENT 2.5 DEVELOPMENT OF PEDESTRIAN AND PERIMETER PATHWAY Shahjahan Park is spread over 96 acres of land currently only having a primary pathway that runs at the central part of the park that connects main entrance of shahjahan park crossing till Purani Mandi . Shahjahan park has a vast spread and dense vegetation at different parts of the park. Currently, the park has very few activities that happen at the periphery, however the area has many shaded areas, trees and landscaping that is visually appealing. Proposed development of pedestrian perimeter pathways run at the periphery starting from west gate parking area links main entrance of the park and Puriani Mandi area. The pathway will offer locals and visitor’s alternative route and experience of walk through the park. COMPONENT 2.6 DEVELOPMENT OF PLAY, LAKE, FOREST AND MEADOW LOOPS Proposed component of DPR focuses on creating trails and loops within the park that offers unique natural experience by visiting different parts of the park. Based on the contextual conditions and existing vegetation and landscaping trail areas have been identified.  Meadow Loop : Loop close to the existing nursery area 10 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park  Forest Loop: Area close to the Taj with dense vegetation and landscaping  Lake Loop: Area around the lake area where boating is one of the most enjoyed activities  Play Loop: Area towards the Purani Mandi crossing, at the end of the park with provision of sandpit, kids play area, small amphi-theatre and floor games. COMPONENT 2.7 PARK SIGNAGE, LIGHTS AND STREET FURNITURE DPR proposed standardized park signages that can be placed at strategic locations to generate awareness, protect park and educate and provide information about landscaping and plan species. Information and directional signage will be provided at various locations in the park. Directory Signage will provide the various attractions available in the park provide at each entrance and strategic locations. Information signage will include details descriptions of the components in the park, directional signage for directions. Apart from these there would be signage with symbols for amenities- Toilets, Drinking water, Cycle dock, Cycle track, Pedestrian walkway/Pathways for disabled; and Signage of Don’t at the Site. COMPONENT 2.8 PARK BROCHURE A Brochure/ Leaflet will be developed and printed for Shah Jahan Park. This will provide information to visitors about:  Map of the Shah Jahan Park and its connectivity with Taj Mahal and Agra Fort  Ways of connectivity between Taj and Agra Fort- Walking Routes, Cycle Routes, Golf Cart Route  Highlights of the Park- Nehru Park, Children’s Park, Cafeteria, OAT, Boating, Nature Gym, Yoga Zone, Plant Nursery  Flora and Fauna in the park  Location of Visitor Amenities. 11 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park Figure 2: Components of DPR 1.6 METHODOLOGY FOR ESMP The development of the ESMP broadly consists of the following key steps as shown in the figure below: Figure 3: Methodology of the Abbreviated Resettlement Action Plan 1.6.1 Screening and Category Classification Upon the definition of the subproject scope, screening is the first step in the process prior to the preparation of any detailed project report and associated technical drawings. The purpose of screening is to get an early on and upstream overview of the nature, scale and magnitude of the potential impacts of the proposed project on 12 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park the environment, social groups and cultural heritage. The screening process also helps in prioritizing the proposed project and where required, starts the clearance process in a timely manner. For the sub project, the screening document is attached as Annexure to the report. 1.6.2 Impacts Identification and Analysis of Alternatives Based on the screening classification, the applicability of the World Bank’s environment and social safeguard policies is established along with Government of India’s and state government’s regulatory requirements. From an environmental perspective, special attention is given to understanding and supporting the original features of the subproject areas and their ecosystems. From a social perspective, special attention is paid to vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, including women, who could experience adverse impacts from the proposed project more severely than other groups. The screening also has been done to determine any potential adverse or irreversible impacts on cultural heritage. 1.6.3 Stakeholder Identification and Gathering of Baseline data For all subprojects, baseline data describing the relevant existing conditions, such as the physical, biological, socio-economic and physical cultural assets in the project area have been collected. Key stakeholders which are either affected by or influence the proposed project have been identified and their specific roles in the subproject assessed. Project beneficiaries have been actively involved in the preparation and implementation of the overall plan and to understand the impacts and mitigation measures for the project. 1.6.4 Development of Mitigation measures and actions For the identified risks to environmental, social or cultural heritage aspects of the project area, mitigation measures to prevent, minimize and mitigate or compensate negative environmental and social or cultural impacts and enhance positive ones are identified with the help of community consultations. Environmental and Social Monitoring Plan to specify how the mitigation measures will be applied and how their application will be tracked has also been developed. 1.6.5 Public Consultation and Disclosure The project conducted several consultations in its target. The ESMP would also be circulated to conduct consultations to disclose, discuss and seek feedback/suggestions on the proposed projects including all relevant safeguard documents during project’s implementation stage. Local people potentially impacted by a proposed subproject – as well as others with an interest in it, including NGOs and relevant government agencies have been consulted before and during project preparation and would be consulted during implementation to inform the public and seek their insights on the proposed project. 1.6.6 Review and Approval The DoT is responsible for final review and approval of any environment and social safeguard documents prepared, to ensure compliance with World Bank policies as well as with any state or central government’s policies and/or regulations. 13 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 1.6.7 Conditionality and Contractual Obligations The project will comply with all requirements set forth in the ESMP and safeguard documents. The DoT will ensure that this ESMP and relevant environmental and social safeguard clauses are included in any bidding or contract documents prepared under the proposed subproject. 1.6.8 Monitoring Monitoring has been kept as an integral part of each project supervisory work in the course of the project implementation. The DoT will be responsible for ensuring that on-site managers of works contractors are familiar with the management plans and instruct workers/personnel on the compliance with them. The DoT in-house capacity to carry out the supervisory functions will be supplemented by a hired project management firm. Oversight on the environmental, cultural, and social aspects of construction works will be an integral part of the terms of reference for such a firm. The project will establish ICT based monitoring and feedback mechanism accessible to all. 14 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 2. ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL PROFILE 2.1ENVIRONMENT PROFILE The environment profile for the sub project includes air environment and flora and fauna. During the screening and further identification of impacts, these are the important and critical environmental sectors for the given sub project. 2.1.1 Air Quality The graphs below presents the air quality at Taj Mahal monitored by CPCB during 2002-2015. The PM10 levels at the site are much higher than the prescribed standards by CPCB. However, during the entire period the Agra city average RSPM was also higher than prescribed limits and higher than monitored at Taj Mahal. The monitored values of SO2 and NOx are below the standards of national ambient air quality. SO2 25 20 15 Tajmahal 10 Standard 5 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Figure 4. Monitored values of SO2 (CPCB) NOx 40 30 20 Tajmahal Standard 10 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Figure 4: Monitored values of NOx (CPCB) PM10 200 150 100 Tajmahal Standard 50 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Figure 5: Monitored values of SO2 (CPCB) 15 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 2.1.2 Flora and Fauna The table below presents the flora at the various zones of the park. The parks have many varieties of ornamental and medicinal plants as given below. Table 1: Flora at Shahajahan Park Zone Description with existing condition Existing Plantation- Trees/shrubs/hedge/Ground name cover and Area Moti LalThe zone is located at the entrance of Nos. of Ornamental trees/plants are 250 no‟s and has Nehru park from the Red Fort Side. The zone 22 varieties of plants (As per 2012-13 data22). Park (17has wide circular pathways with a Maximum plantation in this zone includes- Sheeshum Acre) central statue and fountain, a covered (Dalperpia sissow), Piltoforum (Pelloforum nursery, and two secondary lawns with ferrugenium), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Robusta), trees. The vegetation is scattered of Mahajani, Molghi (Sweetania mahagani), Date Palm large tree with hedges along the (Phoenix ductylifera), Desi Asoka (Polyathia pathways and ground cover in central longofolia) and Molshree (Mimusops elengic). The park in grass. There are few benches ground is largely covered with grass and has hedge of few benches along the pathway. This is putranjeeva along pathways. one of the most maintained areas of the park and also most used by the visitors. This zone also include as covered nursery at one corner, which has plants, which are, used the garden itself. This zone has 2 natural drains which cuts across the park, which carry city waste water are camouflaged with dense over grown plantation Central This zone is between Moti Lal Nehru Nos. of Ornamental trees/plants are 194 no‟s and 75 Nursery and Tank 4 and has a pathway running different varieties of plants. (As per 2013-14 data23). 68 (33.42 centrally connecting the two with a Rose beds are being prepared of 15 ft. x 15 ft. Major acre) large flat ground-Saiyad Teela. The Plantation- Neem (Azadirachtarude), Sheeshum zone is a comprising of Central (Dalberia sissoo), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Robusta), Nursery, Saiyad Teela, Sheesh Mahal Babool (Acacia Arabica), Bottle brush (Calestomon Teela and the Old Gulab Badi. This lanciolalus), Semal (cieba pentendra), Asoka Desi zone has sparse plantation and is (Polyalthian longifolia). largely unkempt. It has remains of old historic colonial garden features- green house, cactus house etc. Gulab The zone is located at the entrance Nos. of Ornamental trees/plants is 215 and has 25 Badi from the Purani Mandy side and is varieties. (As per 2012-13 data). (4.36 among the smallest zones in the park. Acre) It includes the children's park and the Plantation trees at the northern end of the zone. The area is well maintained and used by visitors. Tank 4 This is the zone located at the entrance Nos. of Ornamental trees/plants are 420 no‟s and 35 (29.12 of the park from the Purani Mandi and variety of plants (As per 2012- 13data24). Major Acre) has 4 large natural catchment areas, Plantation- Ashoka (Polyalthia longifolia), Neem which were historically fed by the (Azadirachtarude), Sheeshum (Dalperpia sissow), canal and supported in irrigation. One Chandan, Papadi (Haloptelia integrefolia), Eucalyptus of the depressions made into a boating (Eucalyptus Robusta), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), spot, other has some water filled with Malethi (Melethia ovalifolia), Jungle Jalebi algae and some plantation; one is (Pethaculabium dulce), Kanji, Kesia (cassia Siamia). wildly grown with trees and other has 16 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park with planted with tress/shrubs and ground cover. This also house the office of the state horticulture department Jangi This is the zone located to the east side Nos. of Ornamental trees/plants is 175-200 and 66 Khan of the approach road to Taj West variety of plants. (As per 2009-10 data). Gate. It a not maintained large green with some heritage structures. 17 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 2.2 SOCIAL PROFILE The Shahjahan baug and the intervention area under the subproject have the two main public stakeholders- the vendors and the visitors. The profile of both such groups is presented in the sections below. 2.2.1 Vendor Profile There are about 35 vendors around the DPR site, mapped from Agra Fort to Taj Mahal, though the vendors dependent largely on Shah Jahan Park are just 2 in number. There are 3 typology of vendors based on the commodity they are selling – a) snack and beverages catering to the tourist; b) small low cost souvenirs and c) other services for commuters/local residents. These are mostly along the small footpath around Shah Jahan Park; with high concentration around Taj West gate Parking. The vendors depending on Shah Jahan Park Visitors include- Beverages and Juice at Shah Jahan Park Parking and a kulfi vendor inside the park. 2.2.2 Visitor Profile Visitor Profiling was undertaken at Shah Jahan Garden to assess the footfall in the park, type of visitors- Local residents or tourist; age group of people, and time of visitation. The survey was done on a holiday in the 18 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park month of June; doing a head count of visitors entering Shah Jahan Garden from different gates in the morning and evening. Key assessments of the Visitor Profiling:  Total visitors to the park on a Holiday- 7797, this number is more than Average per Day visitors to Redfort (6095 as per 2014) and about 46% to that visiting Taj Mahal in the same year(16636).  Highest footfall early morning till 9.30comprising of all local residents using the park. These are people about living in 2.5 km radius around the park. During most part of the day, the visitors are quite less; this is when it can be developed for tourist.  Maximum visitors come from Red fort Side entrance due to the availability of Parking spaces followed by Purani Mandi; indicating enhancement of these entrance with information about the Garden at these locations.  26 %( 2031) are tourists who visit the Park, largely during the day from 10.00am to till evening.  Park attracts visitors of all age group; considering the large span of age group that the garden caters to, the development of park and identification of different mode of transport within the park will consider all age group of visitors. 19 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 3. APPLICABLE LAWS IN INDIA The Government of India procedures on externally aided projects, the project and its subprojects also must be prepared and implemented in full compliance with the national legislation, regulations and standards governing protection and management of the cultural and natural heritage of the country, social development, and environmental management. Specific state and local level standards and regulations also apply based on the project location and nature of its proposed investments and activities (subprojects). The key legislation and standards applied to this project are further discussed below. Table 2: Relevant national social policies and acts Act/ Policy Year Objective Applicability to Responsible Agency the project National Tourism 2002 To increase the number of domestic Yes. The policy Ministry of Tourism, Policy and international tourists. To objectives are in Govt. of India diversify the Indian tourism product sync with project and substantially improve the quality objectives. of (tourism) infrastructure, marketing, visa arrangements and air- travel. Tourism Policy of 1998 To leverage a diversified tourism Yes. The Department of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh sector for economic benefit of local objectives of the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh populations. policy are in sync with project objectives. Right to Fair 2013 To ensure rights of displaced No land Revenue Department. Compensation and populations in the case of land acquisition would Govt. of Uttar Pradesh Transparency in Land acquisition. be done in this Acquisition, case. Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act Uttar Pradesh Policy 2015 To ensure speedy land purchase in No land Revenue Department, on direct purchase of agreement with land owner thus acquisition would Govt. of Uttar Pradesh land of through protecting the rights of land owner be done in this mutual agreement case. Street Vendors 2014 To regulate street vending while Yes. In case Town Vending (Protection of ensuring rights and stating vending areas are Committees Livelihood and obligations of street vendors close to or at the Regulation of Street location of Vending) Act subprojects. Code of Conduct for 2010 To protect basic rights, particularly of Yes. Code’s Ministry of Tourism, Safe and Honorable women and children, in tourism objectives are in Govt. of India Tourism activities. sync with the project’s principal guiding actions. Environmental 1986 To protect and improve the overall Yes, some MoEF. Govt. of India; (Protection) Act environment. specific Central Pollution Control permissions/ Board; UP State clearances may Pollution Control Board; be required under Central and Regional the Act Ground Water Boards Air (Prevention and 1981 To control air pollution by Yes, for air UPPCB; Transport Control of Pollution) controlling emission of air pollutants pollution during Department. Act as per the prescribed standards. construction. 20 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 3.1 APPLICABLE WORLD BANK POLICIES The Operational Policies of the World Bank that are applicable in the project are as under: Table 3: Applicable safeguard pertaining to World Bank for the Project Safeguard Policy Triggered? Explanation OP/BP 4.01 Yes OP 4.01 is triggered because the project will upgrade or provide basic Environmental services and infrastructure in touristic areas and near cultural and natural Assessment heritage sites. Impacts envisaged may relate to the execution of these civil works and their temporary impact, broadly defined, on the air, water, soil, ecosystems and human health. OP/BP 4.11 Yes OP 4.11 is triggered because the project will upgrade or provide basic Physical Cultural services as well as promote tourism in communities living and/or working Resources near cultural and natural heritage sites. Impacts envisaged may relate to the execution of civil works in surrounding communities, where lesser known monuments may be present. 21 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 4. ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN The overarching goal of the DPR is to contribute to improving living conditions and increasing income opportunities for the poor through enhanced tourism product development. The project aims to do so by generating improvements in basic service delivery, tourism-related infrastructure, income-generation opportunities and the general environment for poor people in and near the project target areas, ultimately benefiting them, as well as tourists, in a positive and long-term way. Such processes and improvements may cause some disruption in the local area. Below enlists the activities and issues which may give rise to potential adverse impacts at the project construction/rehabilitation/restoration phase and during operations and maintenance phase. 4.1 KEY ENVIRONMENT IMPACTS The subproject consists of construction activities as discussed under the components of the DPR. The activity wise envisaged impacts are described as annexure to the report. The major impacts envisaged by the sub project are discussed below- 4.1.1 Air Pollution Air pollution in the form of dust is envisaged during the construction phase are envisaged. The major activities causing the air pollution include, the construction of walkway between Taj Mahal and the Shahjahan Park and the construction activities in the Shahjahan Park including the construction of wall and the entrance plazas. Air pollution is also envisaged by the restriction in traffic movement during the installation and construction of traffic calming measures. 4.1.2 Noise Pollution The noise pollution due to the traffic obstruction during the installation and construction of traffic calming measures. 4.2 KEY SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACTS The sub project has a component which includes construction activities for installation of traffic calming measures on the roads. Other components of the project might not have any envisaged socio economic impacts. 4.2.1. Traffic Disruption Traffic disruption is envisaged during construction of two project activities- construction and installation of traffic calming measures and construction of walkway from Taj Mahal to Shahjahan Park. 22 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 4.3 ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN The environment and social management plan is developed to reduce the environment and socio economic impacts of the project. The ESMP has been specifically designed to address the environment and socio economic impacts described in the section above. The table below presents the ESMP- Table 4: Environment and social management plan Envisaged Impact Action Planned Monitoring Air Pollution during Dust suppression measures during Air monitoring at one location construction construction. Construction planning to every month through the avoid major dust generating activities like construction. excavation at night. Noise from traffic disruption Construction planning to avoid any Noise monitoring at one location and construction activities during the peak hours. Traffic every month through the management by provision of barricades and construction. alternate route map. Traffic disruption Traffic management by provision of ADA to monitor. barricades and alternate route map. 23 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 5. PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Consultation is a process in the project cycle in which an attempt is made to involve the public as stakeholders in project preparation through consultation and focus group discussion meetings. Stakeholders’ participation and consultation have been viewed as a continual course of action, which promote public understanding and help eradicate hurdles in the way of the project. Consultation during project preparation as an integral part of the social assessment process not only minimizes the risks and unwanted propaganda against the project but also removes the gap between the community and the project formulators, which leads to timely completion of the project and making the project people friendly. Public consultations and community participation was an integral part of the project preparation. Consultation sessions were carried out with different stakeholder groups at the local, regional and district levels, so as to incorporate their concerns and needs of the community and the relevant stakeholders. To ensure the effectiveness of the consultations and the full participation of all stakeholders in the project, all relevant information was shared with stakeholders in a timely manner prior to the consultation and in a form and language that are understandable and accessible to the groups being consulted. Consultations with these groups were carried out on two occasions: a. Shortly after environmental and social screening; and b. Once after draft ESMP is prepared. Such groups should also be consulted throughout project implementation as necessary to address ESMP related issues relevant to them, allowing relevant stakeholders the opportunity to share their concerns during both the implementation phases of the project. 5.1 OBJECTIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Keeping in mind the objective of minimizing adverse impact and the need of the stakeholders’ participation for the smooth implementation of the project, consultation with the members of different sections of society and local communities of the project area were carried out. The consultation with people is to be made with the aim of building awareness among them. The types of consultations undertaken are individual interview, field level observations, community consultations and meetings. The main objectives of undertaking these consultations are as stated under:  Dissemination of information to build awareness among stakeholders and inform them about the objective of the project.  To inform stakeholders about the adverse and positive impacts of the project  To inform stakeholders them about the design aspects  Discuss about the training requirements to enhance their skills & restore the livelihood. The stakeholders included both, primary and secondary (i) community having their shops in the project area, (ii) farmers cultivating, (iii) tenants, and (iv) project officials. These consultations provided inputs on social issues and in identification of the felt needs of the communities. 24 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park In deciding the target groups for consultations, care was taken to have a representation of a cross section of community. These consultations Government Institutions provided inputs on social issues and in 17% 17% identification of the felt needs of the communities. Private sector Overall eleven consultations were taken up in the 17% community. The consultations included Park Users stakeholders from government institutions, private 50% sector, park users and the vendors in the Shah Vendors Jahan Park. Figure 6: Representations of different groups in consultation 5.2 STAKEHOLDER’S CONSULTATION Consultations were conducted with two major objectives: a. Identifying specific issues in the project, and b. Securing participation of people in project activities. At every consultation meeting, women were encouraged to participate and their views and opinions were heard. The table below presents the discussions during the consultations with all stakeholder groups: Table 5: Summary of Stakeholder consultations Sr. Stakeholder / Organizations Key Discussion Points Interventions In ESMP No. / Intervention To Address The Issues Raised GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS 1 Tourism Police Agra- Mr. Sushant Gaur  Showed and shared the The connectivity between issue of parking and the Taj Mahal and Agra traffic at Taj Mahal west fort has been addressed in gate, Red fort and things the DPR by provision of around Shah Jahan Park. elevated walkway.  Revitalization of Shah Jahan Park and the Walk The proposed intervention way should include also proposes pathways developing a multi level connecting the two parking avoid traffic monuments- Taj Mahal congestion, Underpass to and Agra fort through the connect Shah Jahan park Shah Jahan Park.. with Red fort, Walkway inside the Red fort along Provision of street the wall to avoid issues of furniture and junction snatching and harassment redesign have also been of the visitors, Tourist considered in the proposed Police booth, allocated intervention. spaces for mayuri/Tonga etc. plying on the route. 2 Traffic Police – AGRA- Mr. Abhishek  Discussed the existing The proposed intervention Singh- SP Traffic traffic Management includes pathways system of the city. connecting the two  The things around Shah monuments- Taj Mahal Jahan Park are not much and Agra fort through the problematic from the Shah Jahan Park.. 25 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park traffic point of view.  In accidents most Provision of street pedestrian die being hit furniture and junction by vehicles- so redesign have also been connectivity between considered in the proposed Agra fort and Shah Jahan intervention. Park should be well thought.  The battery operated rickshaws number is growing at a fast pace and have no system of registration.  The city should have CCTV Surveillance system being such an important tourist destination PRIVATE SECTOR 3 Tourism Guild- Secretary and Sanskriti  His tourist walk from the The proposed intervention Tours Owner- Rajeev Saxena Purani Mandi to Taj Mhal includes pathways and feel that Shah Jahan connecting the two Park provides an amazing monuments- Taj Mahal opportunity and and Agra fort through the connectivity for tourist Shah Jahan Park.. through the park.  Nature Guide should be Provision of street trained and available for furniture and junction Shah Jahan Walk. redesign have also been  A skywalk should be considered in the proposed created at the crossing intervention. junction for connecting Shah Jahan Park with Red Fort as none of the tourist would be interested to walk if they need to cross a traffic junction like this. 4 Parking Contractors- Red fort, Taj  Details about each of the Provision of street Mahal West Gate and Shah Jahan Park Parkings- Area, capacity, furniture and junction fee etc. redesign have also been  All feel that the capacity considered in the proposed is very less and creates intervention. problem in peak season and holidays.  A lot of people also park the vehicles on road to safe the parking charge, so strict enforcement should be there. PARK USERS 5 Park Users- Local Residents  They were residents of The redevlopment of park TajGanj, Purani mandi includes development of excercising areas, children 26 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park and have a business of play areas, yoga areas etc. dairy and milk shop.  They come to the park The intervention also everyday for the fresh air includes provision of and walk for about 3km. boundary wall and security  The garden does not have in the park. good management system and do not have security guard.  Safe only till evening.  Additional components which can be added to the park- fountains, zoo, swings etc specially for children; shaded spaces- gazebos, huts in sun and rain;  They are willing to pay a minimal entry fee for the park and are ready for Green card system of entry. 6 Park Users- Women  They live in Taj Ganj and Basic amenities and come to the garden every provision of refreshment day in the morning and areas is included in the evening for walk. They proposed intervention of take 5-6 rounds of the Shah Jahan Park garden and in the redevelopment. morning come as early as 5.45am specially in this The redevlopment of park season. They feel the park includes development of is safe for women and excercising areas, children girls to come in the play areas, yoga areas etc. morning and evenings  The garden lack- drinking The intervention also water facility, toilets, includes provision of lighting in evening, boundary wall, ligting and Security guard. security in the park.  Additional components to improve the park- Children’s park should be developed.  They are willing to pay Rs. 120 monthly if they get a pass and the facilities are provided. 7 Park User- Family  They live near TDI mall Basic amenities and and come to the park in provision of refreshment 15-20 days as it provides areas is included in the an open space for proposed intervention of children to play and fresh Shah Jahan Park air. The feel that the redevelopment. garden is safe for families to come anytime. 27 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park  The park lacks benches/seating areas, swings for children, toilet and drinking facility.  The park can be developed and used even at night with good lighting and organization of cultural events.  They are ready to pay an entry fee for the park. 8 Group of youth using the park (  They were all friends and Basic amenities and different age group) lived either in Taj Ganj or provision of refreshment Belanganj. areas is included in the  The park lack shaded proposed intervention of spaces, Drinking water Shah Jahan Park with filter, lack for redevelopment. parking facility.  Vehicles should be The intervention also restricted into the park. includes provision of The cycle track should be boundary wall, ligting and separate from the walking security in the park. pathway. In the present situation, the cycles clash The proposed intervention with the walkers, in the also includes provision of morning when there separate cycle tracks. many people in the park.  The charge of the parking is high- Rs. 10 as a result a lot of people parks their vehicles along the road. The parking charge for regular comers should be minimal or green pass be issued.  There should be green passes for local residents who come to the park regularly.  They fell that the park is not very safe to come in the evenings as there are no lights.  The park should have food plazas, lighting, fountains etc. 9 School girls ( Anchal, aayushi and  Mostly they come to park The redevlopment of park Aparna) – Age 15 – 18 during their school breaks includes development of or vacations excercising areas, children  Sometimes they come by play areas, yoga areas etc. two wheeler or walking  The park according to Basic amenities and them is great but needs provision of refreshment recreational zones, food areas is included in the 28 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park joints and drinking water proposed intervention of facilities Shah Jahan Park  Sport facilities like redevelopment. badminton court, cricket field etc would be great to have in the park  Boating and other similar activities need to be revive and more such activities can be planned  Picnic zones will be a great addition to the park for families and kids  Park is quite safe for women and girls 10 Mali (gardener in Moti Lal Nehru Unit)-  He lives in Dhandhupura The proposed intervention Rajesh near Shilgram. includes provision of water  The park has about 400 for gardening. staff and his has 20-22 staff.  The main problem is of the water and lack of staff to maintain such a large area. VENDORS 11 Ice Cream Vendor On Purani Mandi  Sells his ice-cream daily, The vendors would be Road but at time the police tell suitably rehabilitated and them to move away from given vending spaces in the there. refreshments area of the  Once the Taj Mega Project park. get complete they would not be allowed to sell their products.  He wants a permanent location for his cart along this route. 12 Kulfi Vendor In Shah Jahan Park  He sells kulfi daily inside The vendors would be the park in the evening; suitably rehabilitated and there is no restriction to given vending spaces in the sell inside. refreshments area of the  If the park is developed park. and entry is restricted, he will have a problem to sell his kulfi inside.  He would be happy to get a permanent cart in the garden, though he cannot pay rent of it as he does not earn so much. 29 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 5.3 SUMMARY OF ISSUES RAISED AND ACTIONS DESIGNED The table below presents the summary of key issues raised and the actions designed in this ESMP and the intervention to mitigate any social impact faced as a result of the implementation of the proposed interventions. Table 6: Key issues and actions designed Sr. No. Key Issues Actions Designed 1 Traffic Congestion movement of The connectivity between the Taj Mahal and Agra fort has tourists between Shah Jahan Park been addressed in the DPR by provision of elevated walkway. The proposed intervention also proposes pathways connecting the two monuments- Taj Mahal and Agra fort through the Shah Jahan Park. Provision of street furniture and junction redesign have also been considered in the proposed intervention. 2 Provision of amenities, recreational The redevlopment of park includes development of facilities and safety in the park ( for excercising areas, children play areas, yoga areas etc. future provision) Basic amenities and provision of refreshment areas is included in the proposed intervention of Shah Jahan Park redevelopment. The intervention also includes provision of boundary wall, ligting and security in the park. 5.4 STAKEHOLDER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a part of the intervention this ESMP also proposes specific roles and responsibilities for systematic and timely implementation of the proposed interventions. The table below presents in the detail the roles and responsibilities associated with different stakeholder groups. Table 7: Stakeholder roles and responsibilities Stakeholder Roles and responsibilities Expected benefits for the project Potential Participate in formal and informal public Reducing bottlenecks in project Project meetings implementation; Affected Raise critical issues relevant to the project Lower number of grievances and establish Communities Suggest mechanism for continued mechanisms to sort other grievances; participation in project cycle; Incorporation of good practices (of Participate in grievance redressal. previous projects in project design. Community Capacity building and sense of ownership of the project Line Dovetailing Government schemes Coordinated effort for provision of basic Department services in nearby villages Officials 30 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park Stakeholder Roles and responsibilities Expected benefits for the project Local Ensure public participation in project Informed community that helps in project Representatives preparation and implementation; implementation; / Tourism Assist project for dovetailing Government Community can express their opinions and Department schemes; preferences; Assist in grievance redressal. Best practices would be integrated. 5.5 MECHANISM FOR CONTINUED CONSULTATIONS The consultation will be continued in the implementation stage. Several additional rounds of consultations with the stakeholders will be done through Local Representatives involvement during project implementation. The following set of activities will be pursued for effective implementation of project:  Involvement of women and other vulnerable groups during the project implementation process to ensure their participation and addressal of their needs.  The Local Representatives involved in the implementation of project will organize Public meetings, and appraise the communities about the progress in the implementation of project works.  Involve community in project progress monitoring. 5.6 GENDER ACTIONS To understand gender issues and respective actions, a focused group discussion was done with the women visiting the park. The major issues identified during consultation for the women stakeholders and their suggested mitigation action are given in the table below. Table 5-8. Major issues faced by women stakeholders Sr. No. Major Issues Mitigation Action Suggested 1 Lack of Amenities in the Park As a part of the overall intervention it is proposed to improve the basic services in the Shah Jahan park, especially provision of toilets and drinking water. There is also proposal to increase the signages to increase the access to the amenities. 2 Safety For improving safety in the park it is proposed to light the park adequately, provision of women security guards and display women helpline number in the park. 31 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 6. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SAFEGUARDS The State Project Coordination Unit (SPCU) in Lucknow is located in the Department of Tourism and is supported by existing agencies (the Development Authorities in each core target area) and competitively selected decentralized teams (Technical Support Units – TSUs) based in each of the project core target areas, in principle in Agra, Mathura, Sarnath and Kushinagar. The TSUs will support the respective Development Authorities, the project implementing entities, in the day-to-day the execution of respective subprojects. Social, heritage management and environment specialists are hired by the SPCU to coordinate, review, support and monitor all respective safeguards aspects of the project. The specialists will also train and strengthen the capacities of specialists in the TSUs and in the implementing entities. The project may hire qualified civil society organizations for the implementation of a ESMP. The SPCU and the decentralized TSUs may also be supported by competitively recruited experts in highly specialized areas, as needed. Agra Development Authority will be primarily responsible for implementation of the project ESMP. ADA will be assisted by SPCU through its Environment Specialist and Social specialist and TSU in implementation. ADA will designate one of its official as Social Officer. The implementing team will comprise of the following:  Social Officer of ADA,  Social Specialist of SPCU,  Environment Specialist of SPCU  Representative of local NGO  Local people representatives The roles and responsibility of these officials will be as under: Table 9: Roles and responsibilities of implementing team Players ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES SPCU  Provide guidance to Social Officer of ADA; Social  Monitoring implementation activities and make budgetary provisions Specialist  Participate in meetings;  Monitor physical and financial progress on implementation. SPCU  Provide guidance to Social Officer of ADA; Environment  Monitoring implementation activities and make budgetary provisions Specialist  Participate in meetings;  Monitor physical and financial progress on implementation. IA/TSU  Co-ordinate with district administration for implementation Officer  Translation of ESMP in local language and ensure dissemination at community level – prepare pamphlets on policy for information dissemination;  Provide training for skill enhancement  Liaison with district administration for dovetailing of government schemes for provision of basic services.  Report on physical and financial progress of implementation  Participate in the project level meetings;  Report progress, highlighting issues not addressed, to provide for mid-course correction; NGO  Represent interest of stakeholders during the implementation of ESMP and gender Representativ actions. e  Provide information to stakeholders and local community and conduct awareness programs  Be part of grievance mechanism 32 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 6.1 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION The project authority will be responsible for carrying out M&E. Internal monitoring will be carried out by the Social Officer of ADA with assistance from Social Specialist and Environment Specialist of SPCU and local representatives. This will help monitor project activities closely. Regular monitoring by undertaking site visits will help identify potential difficulties and problems faced in the project implementation and subsequently help take timely corrective measures including deviations, if needed. Monitoring will start as soon as the project implementation begins and Social Officer and local representatives are appointed / nominated at site for implementation of ESMP. Components of monitoring will include performance monitoring i.e., physical progress of the work such and impact monitoring and external evaluation. Indicators that would be monitored related to performance are provided in the following sections. However, if during the project implementation some other indicators are found relevant those shall be included. A quarterly report of internal monitoring will be prepared by Social Officer of ADA. The monitoring will also provide feedback on community concerns, grievances and requests. Monitoring will focus and ensure the followings:  Verification that there are no outstanding or unresolved issues with respect to the project  Information campaign, discrimination and consultation with affected persons,  Effective operation of the Grievance Redress Committees detailing out number of complaints received and those resolved; reasons for not being able to resolve the grievance and status of unresolved grievances. Table 10: Framework for Monitoring Type Indicat Issues Procedure Timing Responsibility ors Project Employment of Site observation, Monthly ADA / NGO / local labor including attendance record, ESMP women interaction with laborers Implem and contractors entation Campsite Site observation, Monthly ADA /SPCU/ Local Process level monitoring management interaction with laborers, Representatives/NGO including lodging contractors arrangement and campsite facilities Use of health and Site observation, Quarterl ADA / SPCU./ Local safety measures interaction with laborers, y Representatives/ NGO contractors Temporary leasing Site observation, Monthly ADA / Local of land and house, if contractors, check contract Representatives/ NGO any agreement Discrimination of Interaction with laborers, Monthly ADA / SPCU. wage rate between labor survey, record of male and female wage payment workers Incidence of Discuss with local people, Annually ADA / SPCU/NGO communicable health workers/ health diseases like post/ center records respiratory, STD, HIV/AIDS etc. 33 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park Change Changes in Consultation with forest Annually ADA / SPCU in vegetation department/ local Forest representatives Cover/ Impact Level Vegetati on Types if any Social State of social Police records, Annually ADA / SPCU safety harmony and social consultation with security stakeholders. 6.1.1 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL CELL An Integrated Grievance Redressal Mechanism (IGRM) based on use of ICT shall be established, with necessary officials and systems, at the state as well as subproject levels. Grievances if any, may be submitted through various mediums, including in person, in written form to a noted address, through a toll free phone line or through direct calls to concerned officials, and online. All local contact information and options for complaint submission will be available on site on local information boards. Moreover, they will be in addition to the Public Information Officers to be appointed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. A half yearly report on Grievance Redressal by the project will be prepared. The project will abide by the RTI Act of 2005; it will commit itself for proactive disclosure and sharing of information with the key stakeholders, including the communities/beneficiaries. The project will have a communication strategy focusing on efficient and effective usage of print and electronic media, bill boards, posters, wall writing, and adoption of any other method suiting local context, logistics, human and financial resources. The project however will have a project level Grievance Redressal Cell (GRC) to address the grievances of the stakeholders related to project implementation and project impacts if any. Members of GRC: The GRC will be constituted by the DM of Agra. The GRC will have local representatives and other opinion leaders who will look into the grievance of the people. It will be chaired by a retried officer, who served as principal/judges/ DM/Additional DM, etc. The suitability of the Chairperson will be decided by the DM in consultation with ADA. Apart from the nominated persons, the cell will have representative from ADA as convener. Functions of the Cell: The GRC will conduct a meeting in the first week of every month to hear the grievances from the stakeholders. All the complaints will be forwarded to the concerned department/officials within 15 days from the date of receiving the complaints. The issues resolved/addressed by concerned officials within 45 days from the receipt of the complaints. All the grievances received shall be discussed by the Chairperson of the cell with DM for the necessary action. The compliance to all the petitions shall be reviewed in each of the meeting by the chairman and the DM. In case of the grievances not addressed by the GRC, it will be escalated to the office of District Magistrate by the Chairperson / ADA. The stakeholders can also approach judiciary if their grievances are not addressed at any 34 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park of these levels. The grievance call shall submit a monthly report to the ADA for the reference regarding the issues received and the cases disposed and forwarded to higher level. Information Disclosure: The ESMP will be translated in local language and will be shared with the affected community. The English and translated version of ESMP will be disclosed on the website of Department of Tourism. Hard copies in English and Hindi will be placed at following offices:  Agra Development Authority  Office of District Magistrate, Agra Through public meetings, attempt would be made to ensure that vulnerable groups such as SC households understand the process of project preparation and their needs are addressed in the best manner possible. 6.2 CAPACITY BUILDING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Given that Department of Tourism is implementing a World Bank-financed project for the first time, the capacity to address social, cultural and environmental issues as per the World Bank safeguards policies is limited. The Department of Tourism project staff will require training in the management of safeguards issues. The training program is to be coordinated and anchored by the Department of Tourism with support from agencies/individuals experienced in safeguard aspects for developing courses on conducting training programs. The course contents will focus on this ESMF, concept, regulatory requirements, environment and social priority issues, project cycle of investments, outline of the ESIAs, management plans and report formats. It will also focus on the resettlement and rehabilitation and heritage policies and procedures, land acquisition process, identification of project affected people, social entitlement frameworks, social assessment, risk assessment and management skills. As part of the capacity building program, the Department of Tourism would also aim to develop decentralized local capacity on managing environmental, social and cultural properties issues associated with various investments. In order to achieve this objective, the specialists will develop a network of technical man power resources such as staff from universities/research institutions, civil society organizations, etc. These persons will be trained during the course of the project, so that they can provide support to the project agencies in conducting the required impact assessments and later in implementing all applicable management plans (including Resettlement Action Plan, Gender Action Plan, as relevant) and also offer support on an on- going basis. The capacity building at the local level for ESMP implementation agency as well as for the monitoring and redressal committee would be done through the tourism department. In addition to the above, DoT program will continue to mainstream the environmental, cultural and social issues within the training programs of State Project Coordination unit and the implementing entities. The program will be structured in such a way that it clearly brings out the value addition and enhancement benefits of proper management of environmental and social issues. 35 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park Table 11: Capacity Strengthening Plan MODULES CONTENT DURATION ESMF  Project Concept Half a day To be repeated every  ESMF Concept alternative year  Regulatory Requirements  E&S Priority Issues  Subproject types  ESIA  Process Outline  Reporting Environmental  Environmental Laws & Regulations Full day class room Assessment Process  EIA process training.  Identification of Environmental Impacts Half a day field  Impact Identification Methods training.  Identification Mitigation Measures  Formulation of Environmental Management Plan  Implementation and Monitoring  Institutional Mechanism Social Assessment Process  Social Assessment process Half a day class room training.  Description of project; RPF, gender frameworks; and National regulatory frameworks Half a day field training.  LA process  Necessity for RAP/ ARAP, Gender plan and its preparation process  Implementation and Monitoring  Institutional Mechanism  Grievance Mechanism Cultural Properties  Cultural Properties Assessment process Half a day class room Assessment Process training.  Description of project and national regulatory frameworks Half a day field training.  Necessity for PCRMP and its preparation process  Implementation and Monitoring  Institutional Mechanism 36 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 6.3 BUDGET FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFEGUARD MITIGATION MEASURES The budget for the implementation of various mitigation measures is an important aspect of the safeguard management activities of the project. This section outlines the budget for implementation of the ESMP provisions and has been based on the proposed actions. Table 12: Budget for ESMP implementation SR. ACTIVITY UNIT COST PER UNIT TOTAL COST (in NO. in INR INR LAKHS) 1 Training and Capacity Building 5 40,000 2 (part of the whole program) 2 Information Dissemination Continuous Activity Estimated 3 3 Travel of Project Staff Estimated 1 4 External Evaluation Estimated 5 5 Environment Monitoring Estimated 1.5 6 Safety precautions including Estimated 1.5 helmets, diversion signs etc. 7 Dust Suppression and Estimated 2 Construction waste management 8 Hiring of NGO for awareness Estimated 10 creation and implementation of ESMP Total 26.0 6.4 ESMP TIMELINE The timeline of the ESMP is presented in the graphic below. The overall implementation of the ESMP would require five years. The time line is tentative based on the present project conditions. Table 13: ESMP Timeline Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Activity 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Disclosure and dissemination of the ESMP Disbursement of ESMP budget Formation of ESMP Implementation Committees Capacity Building of the Implementation Team Consultation Project Implementation External Evaluation 1 External Evaluation 2 Q= Quarter 37 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park Annex 1: Subproject Screening Form Screening Form: Subproject 2: Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shahjahan Park Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project Screening Note no. 1 Subproject Title: Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shahjahan Park Subproject location (area/district/site): The subproject is located along the Yamuna Riverfront between the two World Heritage Sites- Taj Mahal and Redfort in Agra city, district Agra. Subproject scope of work: 1. Traffic Calming At Grade, Traffic Lights And Crossing At Main Junctions 2. Entry Gates Access Organization And Hop On-Hop Off 3. Natural Path To Agra Fort +Connecting Bridge Inside The Fort Boundary 4. Reorganization Of Circulation And Furniture On Main Pathway) 5. Development Of Pedestrian And Perimeter Pathway 6. Development Of Play, Lake, Forest And Meadow Loops 7. Park Signage, Lights And Street Furniture 8. Park Brochure Subproject cost: To be identified Implementing Agency: Agra Development Authority Date of screening: 30th June 2015 revised: 31st July 2016 Responsible agency: S/n. Screening Criteria Assessment Explanation of category ENVIRONMENT 1 Is the subproject in an eco-sensitive area or adjoining an eco- Yes It is located in the TTZ zone and part of it sensitive area or monument? (Yes/No) If Yes, which is the comes within the Prohibited and area? Elaborate impact accordingly. Regulated Zone of Taj Mahal and Redfort. 2 Will the subproject create significant/limited/no environmental Limited impact impacts during the construction stage? 38 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park  Clearance of vegetation/ tree-cover/other Yes Small hedges, shrubs to make way for  Direct discharge of construction run-off, improper storage pathways. and disposal of excavation spoils, wastes and other construction materials adversely affecting water quality and flow regimes. May Be At the time of laying of pathways etc.  Flooding of adjacent areas. No  Improper storage and handling of substances leading to No contamination of soil and water.  Elevated noise and dust emission. No  Disruption to traffic and visitors movements. No  Damage to existing infrastructure, public utilities, amenities. No  Failure to restore temporary construction sites. No  Possible conflicts with and/or disruption to local community and/or visitors. No  Health risks due to unhygienic conditions at workers’ camps. No The water requirement will be increased  Safety hazards during construction. No due to additional plantation, which might  Other, specify. No affect the ground water table; mitigation measures need to be provided. 3 Will the subproject create significant/limited/no environmental Limited impacts during the operational stage? (Significant / limited / no impacts)  Flooding of adjacent areas No  Impacts to water quality due to effluent discharge No  Gas emissions No  Safety hazards No  Other, specify- Impact on ground water table Yes The water requirement will be increased 39 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park due to additional plantation, which might affect the ground water table 4 Does the subproject involve any prior clearance from the MOEF No or State Forest Department for either the conversion of forest land or for tree-cutting? (Yes/ No). If yes, which? CULTURAL HERITAGE 5 Will the subproject create significant/limited/no cultural Limited properties impacts?  Involve significant excavations, demolition, movement of earth, flooding or other major environmental damages. No  Is located within or in the vicinity of a recognized cultural property conservation area or heritage site. Yes The construction of Green walk way and sky walk falls within the Regulated Zone of the Redfort.  Is designed to support the management or conservation of a cultural property. Yes Other, specify. 6 Does the subproject involve any prior clearance from the MoC Yes Approval will be required from National or State Archeology Department for either the conservation or monuments authority for construction of management of heritage sites or vicinities? (Yes/ No). If yes, green walk and sky walk. which? SOCIAL 40 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 7 Will the subproject create significant/limited/no social impacts? No Impact  Involuntary land taking resulting in loss of income; livelihood; sources of livelihood; loss of access to common property resources and / or private residential and/or commercial property. No  Land acquisition resulting in relocation of households. No  Any loss / reduction of access to traditional dependent communities (to areas where they earn for their primary or substantial livelihood). No  Adverse impacts to women, including economic and safety concerns. No  Other, specify. Overall Assessment □ Subproject is declined NA □ Subproject is accepted Yes □ Subproject is classified as environmental Category A and requires an in-depth NA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and an Environmental Management Plan. □ Subproject is classified as environmental Category B and requires an Environmental Yes, An Environment management Plan and Management Plan. will be prepared. □ Subproject is classified as environmental Category C and does not require an NA Environmental Management Plan. NOTE: Please attach photographs and location maps along with this completed Screening Note. 41 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park 42 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park ANNEX 2: POTENTIAL IMPACTS The table below presents the potential environment and social impacts for the proposed DPR. All the eight components of the intervention are analyzed for the impacts during construction and operation phases. The DPR component 8 does not have any impacts since it involves brochure preparation for the park. Activity Potential Impact Duratio Mitigation Responsible n of Measures agency impact Physical Socio-cultural DPR COMPONENT 1: TRAFFIC CALMING AT GRADE, TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND CROSSING AT MAIN JUNCTIONS Constructio Dust smoke Difficulty in Tempor Dust Suppression Municipal Body n pollution during crossing roads for ary measures, (ANN), dismantling of elderly and Additional route Implementing existing surface differently abled. planning and Agency (ADA), and bituminous Removal of construction Construction re-layering. Noise unofficial parking during night. Agency, Traffic pollution during of Barricading the Police construction and rickshaw/Auto/T area under traffic onga construction. congestion/divers ion. Removal/displace ment of existing signages. Operation - - DPR COMPONENT 2: ENTRY GATES ACCESS ORGANIZATION AND HOP ON-HOP OFF Implementa The activity Focused group Implementing tion involves Master discussions with Agency (ADA) Plan the visitors to implementation. understand their The current opinions about visitors and the the development residents of Agra of the park. might not want many tourists to go to Shahjahan park since the major users of the park are local residents. Change in visitor profile. DPR COMPONENT 3: NATURAL PATH TO AGRA FORT +CONNECTING BRIDGE 43 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park Activity Potential Impact Duratio Mitigation Responsible n of Measures agency impact INSIDE THE FORT BOUNDARY Constructio Problems of dust, Temporary Tempor Dust Suppression Municipal Body n noise pollution inconvenience to ary measures like (ANN), during visitors, reduction water spraying. Implementing construction in footfalls. Construction Agency (ADA), along with storage during night to Construction of building avoid conflicts. Agency, material and also Barricading the Tourism movement of area under Department vehicles and construction. construction Phase-wise/Area- equipment. wise implementation Accidents during of work. construction involving visitors. Dust settlements on leaves and plants leading to deterioration in present vegetation in the park. Operation Increase Change in the Perman in Clear Traffic Police, visitor footfalls threat to profile ent demarcation and State carrying capacity needing more separate lanes toHorticulture of the park. protection e.g avoid conflicts. department increase in the through private Unorganized old and Facilities for party, , parking and poor differently abled children and old Tourism management may visitors. differently. Department, increase nuisance . Tourism Police in the area. Management Different modes Staff to oversee of transport in the movement/circul park may lead to ation. accidents. Use of permeable Increase in flooring material surface run-off in new paved due to increase in areas paved surface DPR COMPONENT 4,5,6,7: REJUVENATION OF SHAH JAHAN PARK 4. RE ORGANISATION OF CIRCULATION & FURNITURE ON PATHWAY 5. DEVELOPMENT OF PEDESTRIAN AND PERIMETER PATHWAYS 6. DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL PLAY, LAKE, FOREST AND MEADOWS LOOPS 44 ESMP- DPR for Revitalization of walkway between Taj and Agra Fort including Shah Jahan Park Activity Potential Impact Duratio Mitigation Responsible n of Measures agency impact 7. SIGNAGES, LIGHTING AND STREET FURNITURE Constructio Dust from - Tempor Dust Suppression Municipal Body n construction ary measures like (ANN), activities. water spraying. Implementin Construction Agency Noise pollution during night to (ADA)Constru during avoid conflicts. ction Agency, construction. Barricading the Tourism area under Department construction. Operation Landscape Children’s safety Perman Maintenance of Municipal changes, exclusion of ent drainage to avoid Body(ANN)Sta reduction in grass differently abled water logging. te Horticulture cover, water children Safety Department logging. Anti-social Instructions in with Private activities the park in front Party of all equipment. Access and facilities for differently abled children. Security personnel and lighting all around the park. 45