India - Uttar Pradesh Pro-poor Tourism Development Project : resettlement plan : Social management plan for revitalization of Banke Bihari temple area, Vrindavan (English)

The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-poor Tourism Development Project for India is to increase tourism-related benefits for local communities in targeted destinations. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) erection... See More + The development objective of the Uttar Pradesh Pro-poor Tourism Development Project for India is to increase tourism-related benefits for local communities in targeted destinations. Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: (1) erection of temporary enclosures around construction sites and or sprinkling of water at regular intervals to contain dust that is brought up during construction activities thereby reducing air pollution and proper management and disposal of waste water; (2) re-routing of traffic and parking at alternate sites may be adopted as a mitigative measure. No road closure is envisaged during the civil works; (3) toilets at the parking lots, replacement of non-functional street lights, and other visitor friendly facilities have been incorporated in the detailed project report (DPR); (4) replacement of one part of the steps leading to the temple platform with ramps to facilitate access to the temple for the aged and infirm; and (5) project will coordinate with the electricity department for mitigation measures during utility shifting.  See Less -