Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

detailed business plans will be made for each activity to further establish its viability and sustainability.Long-term ILRP for post-relocation activities will be designed and implemented over a period of 10years. This is a post relocation intervention for sustainable livelihood program. Under the guidance ofa national NGO, local NGOs will be involved for fostering the ILRP activities among the deservingproject affected persons. The ILRP will be designed through identification of target group beneficiaries(TGBs) and assessing the needs and feasibility of potential income generating activities. The peoplewho depend on ferry business and indirectly affected the Project will also be included in the RAP.Table 8-13: Details of Anticipated Income & Livelihood Restoration Options for AHIncome and Livelihood Restoration Income Restoration Options for the AffectedOptionHouseholdsIn numberIn percentageTenant Farming/Cash Crop Cultivation 615 20Fish Cultivation 308 10Fishing 154 5Boat Operations (engine boat by groups) 62 2Nakshi 615 2Internet Café (at service area) 15 1Poultry/Cattle Raising 138 5Horticulture/vegetable cultivation 154 5Skill based occupation 554 18Entrepreneurship 462 15Total 3077 100Source: ADB PPTA 2006 and Consultant Survey 20098.9.6.3 Institutional Arrangement132. BBA will be responsible for implementation of ILRP through field offices. The SuperintendingEngineer in charge of the Resettlement Unit of PIU will coordinate the entire process. A CoordinatingNGO (CNGO) selected from experienced national NGOs with sufficient experience in povertyreduction activities and linkages with micro-finance institutions will be employed to coordinate theILRP. The CNGO will identify local level NGOs having long presence in the area and skills toimplement the ILRP. The CNGO will guide and build the capacity of the local NGOs for effectiveimplementation. The CSC will assist BBA in supervising and monitoring the activities of the CNGOand the NGOs at the field level.8.9.6.4 Budget133. In order to ensure smooth implementation of the long term ILRP, a Social Development Fund(SDF) of about 1,000,000 USD will be created by the Project. The SDF will be used for extending thefollowing support to the affected households:Working capitalCapacity building support and human resource cost required implementing the programBusiness development servicesMarket linkagesSkill developmentWomen entrepreneursCollective enterprisesFarm based inputs and extension services8.10 Hydro-meteorological Monitoring Station134. Padma Bridge is 100 years, it is important that a monitoring, follow-up and adaptivemanagement mechanism is in place. BBA should monitor the climatic status of the project site by apermanent hydro-meteorological station to monitor the climatic parameters. An adaptive managementprocess should also be employed by BBA to implement any remedial actions identified as necessaryduring the follow-up program, as well as incorporate any new lessons learned into normal procedures.8-56