Initial Environment Examination of Putalikhet-Karkineta-Kushma Road Project

Project Description

The proposed Putalikhet – Karkineta – Kushma upgrading road links Syangja and Parbat districts. The total length of the section is 40.5 Km. The average formation width of the present road is 5m. In addition to upgrading of the road, the project will include culvert widening, shoulder improvements, pedestrian’s walkways, side drainage structures and bus laybys. The road rehabilitating and upgrading of this road has been planned to accommodate a linking road from Putalikhet to Kushma

Assignment Description

Conduct detail survey and investigation of the present physical, biological and socio-economic condition of the 40.5 km road corridor. • Analyze environmental implications / impacts of road widening • Identification of affected peoples with details including compensation and resettlement • Find out the positive or negative impacts on various environmental resources due to natural phenomenon and road-induced human activities during and after construction road project • Identify and recommend measures for minimizing environmental impacts from proposed construction by employing principles of avoidance, mitigation, and controls • Socio-economic survey through FGD and Household survey focusing on socio-environmental aspects • Identify the major issues that may result due to proposed works on the natural, physical and socio-economic and cultural and religious environment of the project area. • Prepare EMP and responsibility matrix.