seeds, and mulching) will be promoted through awareness raising and capacity building initiatives. Tractors will be properly maintained and tuned to minimize Air quality deterioration exhaust emissions, and proper fuel will be used. Impacts on natural flora and fauna No schemes will be located inside any wildlife protected areas (see Table 1) for the list of such areas) It should be ensured that no schemes are approved inside or in the Damage to cultural heritage immediate vicinity of any cultural heritage listed in Table 2. (particularly when the schemes are to The schemes should not be located in graveyards or shrine. be implemented in previously vacant The find’ procures will be included in the scheme agreements. ‘chance Safety hazards/public health The awareness raising and capacity building initiatives will also address the safe practices to transport, store, handle, and apply the pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. The farm owners will provide necessary protective gear to the workers handling and applying pesticides and herbicides in the The capacity building component will address avoidance and cure of water borne and water related diseases, particularly malaria and dengue. Employment/contracting opportunities Local labor and local contractors will be preferred to carry out the leveling activities. Sustainability of schemes After-sales service will be ensured through contractual clauses. Table 8: Environmental and Social Guidelines Watercourse Improvement – Mitigation Measures Environmental and Social Aspect Notes Land for the realigned course should be voluntarily donated by its Land use, land form, and/or land take owner, and proper documentation should be completed for this donation. The donation should be appropriately recorded in the WUA register. No involuntary resettlement will be allowed during the project. It should be ensured that the local routes are not blocked by such schemes. Waste disposal guidelines will be included in the design of the Soil and water contamination schemes. It will be ensured that no waste or left over construction material is left behind in the cultivation fields.
seeds, and mulching) will be promoted through awareness raising and capacity building initiatives. Air quality deterioration Tractors will be properly maintained and tuned to minimize exhaust emissions, and proper fuel will be used. Impacts on natural flora and fauna No schemes will be located inside any wildlife protected areas (see Table 1) for the list of such areas) Damage to cultural heritage (particularly when the schemes are to be implemented in previously vacant It should be ensured that no schemes are approved inside or in the immediate vicinity of any cultural heritage listed in Table 2. The schemes should not be located in graveyards or shrine. The ‘chance find’ procures will be included in the scheme agreements. Safety hazards/public health The awareness raising and capacity building initiatives will also address the safe practices to transport, store, handle, and apply the pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. The farm owners will provide necessary protective gear to the workers handling and applying pesticides and herbicides in the The capacity building component will address avoidance and cure of water borne and water related diseases, particularly malaria and dengue. Employment/contracting opportunities Local labor and local contractors will be preferred to carry out the leveling activities. Sustainability of schemes After-sales service will be ensured through contractual clauses. Table 8: Environmental and Social Guidelines – Watercourse Improvement Environmental and Social Aspect Mitigation Measures Notes Land use, land form, and/or land take Land for the realigned course should be voluntarily donated by its owner, and proper documentation should be completed for this donation. The donation should be appropriately recorded in the WUA register. No involuntary resettlement will be allowed during the project. It should be ensured that the local routes are not blocked by such schemes. Soil and water contamination Waste disposal guidelines will be included in the design of the schemes. It will be ensured that no waste or left over construction material is left behind in the cultivation fields.
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