[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PREPARATION OF MICRO PLANS AND DETAILED PROJECT REPORTS UNDER VYASI CAT PLAN
(Preparation of Micro Plans and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of 13 Villages affected by Vyasi Hydro-Electric Power Project under Vyasi Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) Plan)
BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
The hydro-power sector is witnessing a rapid growth in India, particularly in the Himalayan region. While hydropower is considered by many as a clean source of energy it is both affected by, and impacts, local environmental quality. Since 1994, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been required for clearance to build Hydro-Electric Projects (HEPs). In addition to the EIA report, the process mandates a public hearing, and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) designed to mitigate environmental damage and impacts of displacement. One of these plans is the Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) Plan which aims to improve the quality of environmental and especially watershed services from the catchment. The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India has been stipulating the condition of preparation and implementation of Catchment Area Treatment Plan in cases related to diversion of forest land for medium and major irrigation projects and for hydroelectric power projects under Forest Conservation Act (FCA), 1980. The Catchment Area Treatment Plan is an essential document as it portrays the ecological health of the catchment area and various soil and moisture conservation and watershed management programmes are required to arrest soil erosion to improve free drainage in the area and to rejuvenate the degraded eco system in the catchment.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
Preparation of Micro Plans and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of 13 Villages affected by Vyasi Hydro-Electric Power Project under Vyasi Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) Plan.
COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT
Baseline Survey & Study through PRA, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Preparation of Micro Plans and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of 13 Villages affected by Vyasi Hydro-Electric Power Project under Vyasi Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) Plan
TARGET AREA AND TARGET GROUPS OF THE PROJECT
The target area of the project was 13 Villages of Kalsi Soil Conservation Forest Division and Mussoorie and Chakrata Forest Division affected by Vyasi Hydro-Electric Power Project in District Dehradun of Uttarakhand. Target groups of the project was general public of the villages.
FUNDING AGENCY
The project is funded by Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Kalsi Soil Conservation Forest Division, Kalsi, District- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
COST OF THE PROJECT
The project was sanctioned by DFO during the year 2013. Total cost of the project sanctioned by PMU for forty days was Rs. 3,34,000.00
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