Resettlement policy framework and specific resettlement action plan

Related to Subsurface Horizontal Drainage (100 km construction):

Many of the risks listed above also apply to SHD. In particular,

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  There is uncertainty related to the amount of time needed to complete the works and delays may hinder the ability of farmers to cultivate a portion of their land, thus causing loss of income;
  
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  There is fear that the Contractor may lack modern and specialized machinery to complete the works promptly; otherwise farmers’ ability to farm would be reduced;
  
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  There is fear that there would be delays in the reinstallation of the system of irrigation; and
  
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  There may be problems in documenting all the losses.
  

Related to rehabilitation works on existing canals:

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  There may be delays in the release of the land temporarily acquired as a result of lack of appropriate machinery. Also, dust, soil pollution and pressing with heavy-weight trucks may damage land and crops beyond the land temporarily acquired while the compensation will be limited primarily to the land acquired; and
  
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  The losses of poplars in zones near canals will not be compensated for.
  

Rishtan city poses additional risks:

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  High density of buildings, with small space for heavy machinery;
  
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  Pollution during reconstruction and washing of wells;
  
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  Relatively small, but existence of risk of land acquisition for the construction of transformer; and
  
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  The necessity to agree on each step with different organizations may cause delay in the completion of works; it is forbidden to start any construction works and especially digging without special permissions from department of communal service, gas and electricity suppliers, landline phone provider, etc.