अध्याय L – ग्रामीण विकास

1 Zonal Master Plan of Department of Rural development Government of India has declared the catchment area 4179.59 square km. around the river Bhagirathi from Gomukh to uttarkashi and upto 100 meter from both the banks of the river a eco- sensitive zone by its notification number 2429/date 18 dec. 2012. This eco-sensitive zone comprises following villages- Sl. no. Village name Sl. no. Village name Sl. no. Village name Sl. no. Village name Sl. no. Village name Sl. no. Village name 1 AGORA
13 Dhanpur
25 Jaspur 37 Latta
49 Pahi
61 Seku
2 Aleth
14 Dharali
26 Jhaala
38 Malla
50 Pala maradi
62 Silla
3 Bagori
15 Dwari
27 Jouraw
39 Mando
51 Pata
63 Silyan
4 Bagyalgaun
16 Jakhol 28 Maneri
40 Pilang
52 Siror 64 Bandrri
5 Didsari
17 Joshiyara 29 Manpur 41 Purali 53 Sukki 65 Barsu
6 Dowah 18 Kamar 30 Mastari 42 Raithal 54 Sunagar 66 Beyana
7 Gajoli
19 Kaneth
31 Mukhawa 43 Sald/Majagoun 55 Syaba
67 Bhangeli
8 Gangori
20 Kanrardi 32 Nalda/Bodahr 44 Sanja
56 Uttarkashi
68 Bhacoli

2 9 Gawana
21 Kishanpur
33 Nateen
45 Salang
57 Tihar
69 Bhatwari
10 Gorshali 22 Kotiyalgaun
34 Nougoun 46 Salu 58 Tiloth 70 Bha-Tipri
11 Gayanja
23 Kumalti
35 Nelang
47 Sangrali
59 Dasda
71 Bhukki
12 Heena
24 Kujan
36 Netala
48 Sada
60 Uttron
72 Bonga
73 Hurri
76 Jakhol 79 Niracot
81 Sadag
83 Bogari
85 Jadung
74 Kyark
77 Nismor
80 Sari
82 Dandalka
84 Jamak
86 Ladari
75 Ongi
78 Sora
87 Thalan

According to guidelines of zonal master plan the description of programmes to be implemented by deptt. of rural development-
For the welfare and employment, self employment, housing and other developmental needs of residents of eco- sensitive zone the department of rural development will Implement the following programmes namely Indra Awas Yojna, Deen Dayal Awas Yojna, credit cum subsidy, MNREGA , NRLM , BADP, Uttrakhand Seemant Pichhda Kshetra Vikas Yojna, MPLADS, MLALADS, Mera Gaon Meri Sadak etc.

3 The works to be implemented under the above mentioned programmes are mainly classified as follows- Sl. No
Work name Regulated Permitted
Non Permitted
Comments
1 Residential/ Non residential houses

Permitted

There will be need of constructing Residential and Non-residential houses for below poverty line resident families of notified eco-sensitive zone. The construction of these houses will be done following the local traditional concepts and arts. The construction will be carried out in the demarcated residential habitations. For construction of these houses green/agri/ horticultural land will not be used.
2 Rural connectivity

Permitted

The length of footpaths/roads will not be more than 5 km and the unused material in the processes will not be dumped in the slopes. Along the footpaths / roads there will be sufficient provision for drainage. The construction of these footpaths/road will be not done in fault zone and land sliding area.
3 Water harvesting, soil conservation, environment conservation related work

Permitted

In the notification there are directions for permitting these works under afforestation. Pine trees and exotics will not be planted and the plantation will be carried out near and around the landslide zone. For water conservation the structures will not be constructed in steep slopes and landslide zone.
4 Land development, Agriculture and horticulture related work

Permitted

This work will be carried out mainly under MNREGA. Under this, the land of BPL families will be developed so as to make it fit for agriculture and horticulture work. To provide irrigation facility construction of minor canal and hauz would be required. In the process of developing agriculture

4 Sl. No
Work name Regulated Permitted
Non Permitted
Comments
the agriculture pattern will not be changed.
5 Tourism site development / beautification of parks

Permitted

In the notified area the natural heritage and man made places will be developed without causing any damage. During the process of development the basic structure of heritage site will not be changed.
6 Play ground/ helipad construction

Permitted

In the notified area playgrounds for the youths will be developed and these play grounds will be used as the helipads also. For these projects agriculture/ horticulture/ green forest land will not be used.
7 Solar energy

Permitted

According to the proviso (vi) of point 3 (c) of notification number 2429/date 18 Dec. 2012 of ministry of environment and forest of government of India . there is provision for use of solar energy.
8 Rural bridge
construction

Permitted

In the notified area there was a natural calamity in the years 2012-13 and 2013-14 therefore there is need for reconstruction of damaged bridges which were already proposed in the action plan of BADP and other programmes. Slopes will not be destabilized while construction is done.
9 Micro hydro power

Permitted

Under the proviso (v) of point 3 (c) of notification number 2429/date 18 Dec. 2012 of ministry of environment and forest of government of india a micro hydro power plant has been proposed under BADP for the security sector. This will be used by the border forces. Construction of this project

5 Sl. No
Work name Regulated Permitted
Non Permitted
Comments
will not involve diversion of the river.
10 Skill development training

Permitted

For promoting self employment of residents of notified area, up gradation of skills related to agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry handloom etc. is proposed. No plastics will be used in the training of skill development

3- Under the BADP the following category of works will be implemented- Name of Sector Scheme Regulated Permitted Non Permitted Comments 1-(a) Infrastructure -I i)Construction and strengthening of approach roads, link roads, bridges, culverts, foot bridges, foot suspension bridge and helipads in hilly and inaccessible areas having no road connectivity.

Permitted

(b) Infrastructure first-II
i) Safe drinking water supply

Permitted

(c) other Infrastructure
i) Development of infrastructure for weekly haats/bazaars and also for cultural activities etc. in border areas

Permitted

6 Name of Sector Scheme Regulated Permitted Non Permitted Comments ii) creation of new tourist centers.

Permitted

iii) new and renewable energy- biogas/biomass gasification, solar wind energy and mini hydel projects- system/devices for community use and related activities.

Permitted

iv) development of infrastructure for industries-small scale local inputs viz., handloom, handicraft, furniture making, tiny units, black smith works etc. and food processing industry.

Permitted

v) promotion of rural tourism/border tourism

Permitted

(c) other Infrastructure
vi) protection of heritage sites.

Permitted

viii) drains/Gutters as a part of water disposal system etc.

Permitted

2-health deptt.
i) construction of houses for doctors, paramedics and other officials engaged in health sector in the border villages.

Permitted

ii) building infrastructure (PHC/CHC/SHC)

Permitted

iii) Provision of medical equipment of basic/elementary type

Permitted

7 Name of Sector Scheme Regulated Permitted Non Permitted Comments iv) X-ray, ECG machines, equipment for dental clinic, pathology labs etc. can also be purchased.

Permitted

v) setting up of mobile dispensaries/ambulances in rural areas by Govt/Panchayati Raj Institution including tele- medicine

Permitted

vi) construction of boundary walls/barbered wire fencing around HSCs/ dispensaries in border villages

Permitted

3-Agriculture and allied sectors
i) animal husbandry and dairying, pisciculture, sericulture, poultry farming/Fishery/pig/ Goat/Sheep farming, farm forestry,
horticulture/floriculture.

Permitted

3- Agriculture and allied sectors
ii) Construction of irrigation embankments, or lift irrigation or water table recharging facilities (including minor irrigation works) iii) water conservation programmes, social forestry, parks, garden in government and community lands or other surrendered lands including pasturing yards.

Permitted

iii) veterinary aid centers, artificial insemination centre and breeding centre.

Permitted

8 Name of Sector Scheme Regulated Permitted Non Permitted Comments iv) skill development training to farmers for the use of modern/scientific techniques forward integration.

Permitted

4-Social sector

i) construction of community centres, anganwadies, cultural centres/community halls, common shelters for the old or handicapped, construction of transit camps/staging huts/waiting sheds/rain shelters with toilets. Kissan sheds with toilets at the gates of fencing etc.

Permitted

ii) construction of boundary walls/barbed wire fencing around public building including Anganwadies.

Permitted

iii) Rural sanitation/toilet block in border village particularly for women and public places including in slum areas and in SC/ST habitations and at tourist centres, bus stands etc. Thrust should be on separate toilets particularly for women.

Permitted

iv) Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan in border villages.

Permitted

v) capacity building programme by way of vocational studies training for youth for self-employment and skill up-gradation of artisans, weavers, farmers etc.

Permitted

9 Name of Sector Scheme Regulated Permitted Non Permitted Comments 5-Education
i) Construction of houses for teachers and other officials engaged in education sector in border villages.

Permitted

ii) primary/middle/secondary/higher secondary school buildings (including additional rooms)

Permitted

iii) construction of hostels/dormitories, Public libraries and reading rooms, construction of hostels/ dormitories.

Permitted

iii) construction of computer labs with necessary infrastructure and internet connectivity.

Permitted

iv) construction of science labs with necessary infrastructure.

Permitted

v) construction of toilets in schools including toilets for girls.

Permitted

vi) construction of boundary walls/wire fencing around the schools, hostels/dormitories, playgrounds, libraries and reading rooms.

Permitted

6-Activities in the field of i) Development of playing fields.

Permitted

10 Name of Sector Scheme Regulated Permitted Non Permitted Comments sports
ii) Sports infrastructure in border village for activities such as boxing, archery, shooting, martial arts, judo karate and other popular games including adventure sports.

Permitted

7- Special/ Specific area schemes
i) model village composite development of at least one village of sizeable population surrounded by five-six or more villages close to the border.

Permitted

ii) promotion of organic farming

Permitted

iii) warehouses for food grains and fodder in hilly areas particularly in snow bound areas of Uttarakhand.

Permitted

iv) E-chaupals, agri-shops, mobile media vans etc.

Permitted

• To implement the above programmes the following relaxations will be needed-
• The above mentioned works are related to the employment, self employment and development of basic infrastructure of rural poor and there will be need of permission to use local construction materials. The larger part of notified area is of the slope of degree of 60-65 for there will be need to permit construction in these slopes. • In the notification no. 2429/date 18 Dec 2012 there is provision to take permission from GoI to change the land use, which is a complicated process. Generally for construction of infrastructural facilities, housing facilities and small units for self employment there will be need of agriculture land. The construction will be carried out under the 500 m. radius from the main habitation and 200 m.away

11 along the motor road connecting the village. Therefore the above said agricultural land needs to be set free for construction purpose so as to escape the complicated process of taking permission for change in land use. • To prepare zonal master plan the meeting with local residents especially women were held in following places :–

Place – Harsil Inter College – dated 22-9-2015

Place- Sunagar Junior High School – dated 24-9-2015

Place- Block Meeting Hall Bhatwari- dated 29-9-2015

Place- G.I.C. Natala – dated 1-10-2015

Place- G.I.C. Gongori –dated 3-10-2015

Place- Suman Sabhagar Uttarkashi- dated 5-10-215

No suggestions were received from the local residents.

District Development officer Uttarkashi