38254-04-ind-iee-20 Badami.pdf - kuidfc

NKUSIP (Package II – Belgaum)Tranche II Sub-projects in Badami TMCInitial Environment Examination (IEE)6. PUBLIC CONSULTATION & INFORMATION DISCLOSURE89. To achieve the public consultation requirements of the Asian Development Bank, thePC undertook extensive field visits and held detailed discussions with the public,Government Departments such as Urban Development Board, Public WorksDepartment, Pollution Control Board, Karnataka Urban Water Supply and SewerageBoard, etc. and TMC officials. Focus group discussions were involved in Publicconsultation. Ample opportunities were ensured for the public to participate in thedesign process of all the project components. A socioeconomic and perception surveywas conducted to provide a baseline for assessment of perceptions of residents on theenvironment. Baseline information was collected by public consultation to ascertainopinions on significant environmental conditions/features within the project area withreference to project components and the merit or its rehabilitation.90. During field visits, TMC officials (including the commissioner) and local people(farmers, businessmen, Govt. officials, so on) were consulted to evaluate the presentsituation of the project area environment and to establish necessary mitigation measuresfor the project components. These consultations have given insight into the concernsand requirements of TMC officials and publics with relation to implementation ofprogram components within the TMC area. These contacts provided an opportunity forthe local community to involve in the initial stages of the project activities. Table 6.1below gives details of the Public Consultation.Table 6.1: Details of Public consultation for the NKUSIP in Badami ULBDate Place Taluk District No. ofparticipants08-07-2008 TMC, Badami Badami Bagalkot 4509-07-2008 Bus stand Area,Badami2091. Overall, Public opinion was that the implementation of the project components withinthe CMC limits should be carried out without any delay, but should include properenvironmental mitigation measures.KUIDFC 61 SPAN