Public Open Spaces

PROJECT PREPAREDNESS
FRAMEWORK
PUBLIC OPEN SPACES
CITIIS
City Investments To Innovate, Integrate and Sustain
Project Preparedness Framework - Public Open Spaces
City Investments To Innovate, Integrate and Sustain
Agartala - Howrah River Front Development (Phase- II)
Surat - Creating ‘Wild Valley Bio-Diversity Park’ as City Lungs by Rejuvenation of Exist-
ing Wasteland along the Creek
Ujjain - Mahakal Rudra Sagar Integrated Development Approach - Phase - II
Bhubaneshwar - B-Active
Hubballi-Dharwad - Green Mobility Corridor
Prepared by
Anjum Dhamija, Swapnil Saxena, Totak Acharya
Anuradha Yagya, A.N. Nanda Kishore, Naim Keruwala, Nidhi Misra, Siddharth Pandit
Graphic Design
Deep Pahwa, Devender S Rawat, Bhavnesh Bhanot
The ‘Supporting Smart Cities Mission for a more inclusive and sustainable
urban development in India’ is a joint program of the Ministry of Housing
& Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Agence française de développement (AFD),
European Union (EU), and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA). It
aims at putting in place a complementary instrument for the Smart Cities
Mission (SCM) to provide financing incentives and technical support for
demonstrative projects that were selected through a competitive process.
It supports projects of excellence, and builds the capacity of Urban Local
Bodies to implement integrated projects. The program will also develop
peer learning activities, develop cooperation between smart cities and
enhance the capitalisation of best practices at state and national levels.
A core component of this program is City Investments to Innovate,

Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS). Twelve projects have been selected
across twelve smart cities under the program through a challenge
process. The CITIIS Program Management Unit (PMU) established at
NIUA started visiting the Smart City Special Purpose Vehicle (SPVs)
soon after the tripartite agreements were signed in March, 2019. This
handbook provides the initial assessment of projects as per the project
proposal submitted by the SPV and observations of the CITIIS PMU from
the city visits
AGARTALA
A. Project Information area 58.84 sq. kms. and lies on the Haora river. A majority
Project Name: Howrah River Front Development of the city’s population is employed in the State and
(Phase- II) Central Government as well as other government-owned
Project Owner: Agartala Smart City Limited (ASCL) enterprises. According to the Census of India 2011,
CITIIS Thematic Area: Public Open Spaces the city has a total population of around 4,00,004 with
a gross density of 6,798 persons per sq. kms. and an
City Profile*: annual growth rate of about 2.91 percent. The city has
Population: 4,00,004 a high literacy rate with 94.45 percent as well as a high
Area: 58.84 sq. kms. sex-ratio of 999 female per 1000 male.
Density: 6,798 persons per sq. kms.
Literacy Rate: 94.45 percent The Haora River flows through Agartala and is the major
Ease of Living Index Rank, 2018: 93 river which flows in the Sadar subdivision of the Western
*Census of India, 2011 & Ease of Living Index 2018 District of Tripura. The proposed project under CITIIS
program envisages to address the following issues and
B. Project Description challenges.
Agartala is the capital city of Tripura, located in the • Due to rapid growth of city’s population, greenery
North-eastern region of India. The city spans over an of the city is gradually decreasing and citizens are
2 Project Preparedness Framework: Agartala

demanding leisure and amusement facilities. • Provision for adequate sanitation and solid waste
• Soil erosion in over a century old earthen embankment management facilities.
of Howrah river. • Development of event area, market area, amusement
• City suffered with floods in 2016, and seepage park, riverfront walkway and parking facilities.
occurred through the embankment. • Provision of water recreation facilities.
• Environmental pollution due to vehicular growth. • Plantation of organic fruits and vegetable gardening
• Sanitation issues. and urban forestry.
• Disposal of untreated sewage from the houses
adjoining the ghats. I. Project Objectives
• Uncontrolled disposal of solid waste in the river. • To develop Agartala as a tourist destination through
• Lack of ecological awareness among people the creation of open spaces of touristic and recreational
fishermen. value.
• Open defecation have caused major source of • To target sustainable livelihood generation by
pollution in and around the river. employment in organic gardening.
• To control soil erosion and flooding by strengthening
In order to address the issues mentioned above, the of earthen embarkment.
project aims at developing sustainable waterfront • To maintain flora and fauna, natural habitats,
environment along the banks of the Howrah River which biological, ecological and geological attributes of
can help redefine the identity of Agartala. It has multiple the river.
components, including: • To arrest solid and liquid waste disposal by developing
• Strengthening of embankment. sewage and solid waste management system.
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II. Proposed Project Components
No. Area Based Components Characteristics Features
1. Strengthening of embankment: along the river Flood Control Measure Safety and Security
2. Riverfront Walkway Environmental Walkability
3. Sanitation and Hygiene: along the river Solid Waste Management Sanitation
4. Organic Gardening Sustainability Economy and Employment
5. Parking Facility Traffic Management Transport
6. Event Area Culture Identity and Culture
7. Water Recreation Recreational Public Open Spaces
8. Sewage Treatment Plant Environmental Water Management
Channelizing the flow of Sewage and storm water
outfalls to the near STP
Source reduction
9. Urban Forestation Environmental Citizen Participation
10. Market Area
(Sub-project not in proposal)
III. Selection Criteria
Relevance and Feasibility • Greenfield development and proposed organic gardening along the project trail.
• Project aims to uplift livelihoods of the surrounding communities by promotion of
tourism.
Sustainability Aspects • Accessibility: proposed walkways and parks ensure universal access.
• Climate and disaster mitigation: flood control management measures through
embankment strengthening.
• Gender integration: proposed activities like organic gardens aim to provide livelihood
to women.
Innovation and Integration • Components of surveillance and smart payments gateways under the Smart Cities
Aspects Mission can be replicated in the CITIIS project.
Participatory Approach • The project aims to bring together the city self-help groups, communities, local
developers.
IV. Tentative Financing Plan and CITIIS Grant Allocation

No. Project Financial Resources Cost (INR)
1. CITIIS Grant Requested
Grant for maturation phase 6,00,00,000
Grant for implementation phase 74,00,00,000
2. Total CITIIS Grant Requested 80,00,00,000
3. CITIIS Grant Allocated 51,00,00,000
4. Other Sources of Finance
Co-financing by State Government in Implementation Phase 19,00,00,000
Amount to be raised from Other Sources of Finance 29,00,00,000
Total Amount from Other Sources of Finance 48,00,00,000
5. Total Project Cost 99,00,00,000

C. Preliminary Assessment of supporting documents, and the SPVs presentation
Project Proposal made to the CITIIS jury. The objective was to assess
several factors, including level of readiness of the SPV,
Prior to the first field visit to the Agartala, the CITIIS PMU pre-requisites to the project, anticipated risks such as
carried out a preliminary assessment of the selected social, environmental, technical, administrative, and
project by reviewing the submitted project proposal, institutional.
I. List of anticipated Project Risks

No. Risk Type Risk Anticipated Source
1. Environmental • Proposed Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) may have CITIIS PMU
and Social impacts w.r.t land use of proposed and surrounding
areas
• Proposed project site said to be in an eco-sensitive area
• Construction of embankments needs to be checked for
downstream impacts.
2. Technical Risk • Embankment Design Risk mentioned by SPV in the
proposal
3. Legal • Administrative Risks Risk mentioned by SPV in the
proposal
4. Institutional • Risks during Post Mission Period Risk mentioned by SPV in the
proposal
5. Environmental • Maintaining of flora & fauna, natural habitats, biological, Risk mentioned by SPV in the
ecological and geological attributes of river proposal
(Clarity needed from 2-5)
II. Required Project Specific Clarifications sides of the river or on one side?
In addition, the PMU also compiled a list of questions Answer given by the SPV: The proposed development
raised during by CITIIS Jury and some required would be undertaken in three stretches (A,B, and C).
clarifications from the SPV during the course of the site Stretch A: 670 metres in length
visit. Stretch B: 320 metres in length
1. Ambiguity in the exact length of the proposed Stretch C: 700 metres in length
riverfront development. Clarity is also needed in the
exact width- whether it is effective width on both Development under stretch B and C shall be undertaken

as part of the CITIIS program, whereas development in 2. Required Documentation/Project Specific Information
stretch A would be done under Smart Cities Mission. from SPVs
3. Current Organizational Structure of the SPV
2. Initial Baseline mentions that there are settlements 4. Stakeholder Connect Status
along the river. Also, there is a crematorium on the
Northern bank of the river near Battala, downstream of 1. Key Facts from Site Visit
the twin bridge. Moreover, the satellite images of the Existing Situation
proposed area show presence of built mass at certain 1. The right bank of the river has an embankment (bund
points along the river, in addition to the presence of an has been constructed along the right bank), whereas
auto stand. Though the E&S Checklist mentions that the left bank is free for overflow.
the proposed development will have minimal impact 2. River has changed its course over time. SPV plans to
on habitations, details need to be provided. take cognisance of the changing river course through
this project.
Answer given by the SPV: The proposed development 3. Left bank of the river has presence of low-income
is planned on open parcels of land on the river bank. settlements inhabited by refugees. In the absence
Project will not lead to displacement of people. of an embankment, this side of the river is more
vulnerable to flooding.
D. City Report 4.
Central Water Commission has recorded the rate
The first city visit to Agartala was organised on 20th- of flow of the river in low, high, and historical flow.
21st May 2019, comprising of a five-member delegation Details are given as under:
from CITIIS PMU at NIUA and representation from AFD. –– Low Flow: Average Discharge of 15 cubic metres/
The agenda consisted of briefing sessions by the SPV second
for the delegation, site visit, address by the delegation, –– High Flow: Average Discharge of 160 cubic
presentations regarding various aspect of planning and metres/second
implementation of the proposed project. The City Report –– Historical Flow*: Maximum discharge 394.88
consists of information obtained through discussion cubic metres/second
during the field visits, including information on –– Maximum water level is 11.795 metres
preparedness and readiness of the SPV, gaps in existing *Measured as on 24 June 2004
project related documentation, project robustness, 5. As per data from the Tripura State Pollution Control
institutional processes, and risks associated with the Board, the water quality in the river is of bathing
project. quality and fit for water sports activities.
6. At present, there is direct dumping of solid waste as
III. City Preparedness well as household sewerage discharge into the river.
This section aims to highlight problem areas, evaluate 7. Projects executed under Swachha Bharat Mission
capacity and readiness of SPVs, and gauge necessary (SBM) in Agartala City are listed as under. This is
project requirements at the start of the maturation relevant for the CITIIS project, as part of the SBM
phase. City preparedness has been categorised under project was implemented within the catchment area
four broad headings. of the river.
1. Key Facts from Site Visit –– Construction of 25 community toilets, 5 are
Right Bank: Bund, Left Bank: No embankment

Low-income settlements on both banks of the river
Direct discharge of household waste through open drains into the river; R: Crematorium
constructed within catchment area of river. • GIS survey maps

–– Construction of 178 individual toilets, in IHHL
scheme of Swachha Bharat Mission. Topographical and Hydrological Data
–– Agartala Municipal Corporation has targeted • Topographic survey
quality improvement of surface water by fixing • Bathymetric survey
29 iron nets in city drainage systems to trap solid • Tree and existing flora survey
waste at the level of the mesh. • Hydraulic Details of the river
• Data related to flood/water discharge
2. Documentation Required/Project Specific Infor- • Historical cross sections
mation from SPVs
The following data requirements have been identified Social Data
for the project. The SPV has to collect the data through • Data on river dependant livelihoods
primary and secondary sources, during the course of • Estimation of impacts due to relocation/resettlement
preparation of the Baseline and Feasibility Studies, and • User Survey
for the preparation of Detailed Project Report during the • Impacts of creating a public space
maturation phase.
Environmental Data
Land Related Data • Impact on aquatic habitat
• Revenue Maps • Data on embankment construction viability and
• Land Ownership Details impact
• As-built drawings of existing public utilities • Flora and Fauna

• Water Pollution 2. Representative from Tourism Dept, Government of
Tripura
3. Current Organizational Structure of the SPV 3. Representative form Fisheries Dept, Government of
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) has been constituted in Tripura
the name of Agartala Smart City Ltd, headed by a non- 4. Junior Engineer, Central Water Commission
executive Chairman, and 11 other Directors. 5. SPV Staff
6. Representative from Tata Consulting Engineers, i.e.
The SPV lacks institutional capacity and is at a low level the PMC for the project
of readiness, majorly due to unavailability of two full time
officers in the SPV during the CITIIS maturation phase. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has executed
A project officer must be either hired or designated, in a parallel project of flood protection along the river,
addition to an E&S Nodal Officer and a Public Engagement between Chandrapur and Bangladesh border. Project is
Expert. worth Rs 30-40 crores. It is important for ASCL to work
in close coordination with the CWC, and utilise common
Apart from this, the SPV has hired one Project resource to share data as well as experience. During
Management Consultant for the project under CITIIS the stakeholder meeting, the representative from CWC
program. highlighted the following issues that they faced during
the embankment construction project.
4. Stakehodler Connect Status • Design and slope were difficult to maintain due to
The discussion and stakeholder meeting for the encroachments along the river.
project was held on 21st May 2019, saw attendance of • Construction of embankments is difficult in slum
representatives from various organisations. The list is areas.
given as under: • High cost implication when embankments are
1. Municipal Commissioner, Agartala Municipal designed with consideration of 100 years flood
Corporation frequency. The average cost of embankment

construction is estimated at Rs 2 crore per kilometre. Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis given
• The flood plains and river banks have been occupied below lists the current situation of the project, assesses
at many places. the impact of internal and external factors on the project,
• Bridges act as obstructions. as well as current and future potential.
• The current embankment on the right was designed
for flood management but is now use as a motorable 1. Components
road. The SPV has proposed a wide array of components.
There is lack of clarity on the focus of the project. A
IV. Project Robustness detailed study listing finalised project components along
This section aims to gauge the robustness of proposed with a detailed financing plan is required, especially when
project components and establish if any alteration/ components such as construction of embankment entail
modifications would affect project implementation a high cost.
and subsequently its success. The SWOT (Strength,
2. SWOT Analysis
No. SWOT Remarks
1. Strengths City Level Impact
• Potential of the project to lead to an increase in proportion of public spaces for
people, especially for the low-income communities residing on the banks of the
river.
• Presence of strong network of women self-help groups in the city.
2. Weaknesses Project Specific
• There is no embankment on left side of the selected river stretch. SPV
has proposed strengthening of the right bank bund. In the absence of
an embankment on the left bank, it is difficult to control flooding in the
neighbouring settlements.
Human Resource
• Agartala’s geographical location is a constraint in hiring of staff for the SPV.
• Currently, a 15-member PMC team is involved in all project related work for the
SPV.
3. Opportunities Scope for Construction of Alternative Housing

• Under the Global Housing Technology Challenge, there is scope to build
1,000 houses. This can be integrated with the CITIIS project and low-income
communities residing very close to the river bank and vulnerable to floods
every year could be given alternative housing.
Livelihood Generation
• Project envisages to involve local communities, especially women Self-help
Groups (SHGs) in operation and maintenance of public open spaces and
amenities developed along the proposed stretch of the river.
4. Threats Project area in flood zone
• Project area lies within the flood zone. Areas on the left side of the river bank
get flooded every year. As a result, residents near the banks have to vacate
their houses and shift on higher ground.
Water Pollution
• Sewerage discharge at various points in the river has caused significant water
pollution.
• Presence of a crematorium near the river. Articles from rites and rituals are
dumped into the river, causing water polution.

V. Environmental Risk Assessment for each of the components
Risk Assessment has been done for each of the proposed components as below.
1. Proposed Interventions along the Haora river

No. Inputs Process Steps* Output notes/ Risks and Potential Negative
Questions* Impacts on Environment and
Communities
1. Strengthening of • Location of the • Decision and • The project aims at
embankment proposed intervention support studies on strengthening of the
has been identified. including left bank embankment on the right
• Length, Type, material strengthening should side. However, the left bank is
for embankment be prioritized to look more flood prone and there is
construction/ at a sustainable presence of houses of low-
strengthening to be project. income migrant families.
decided. • Proposed project site • Will impact the existing
is in an eco-sensitive flow and course of the river,
zone. SPV should especially during floods.
check for clearance
requirements.
2. Riverfront • Exact location of the • More clarity • Impacts can be identified only
walkway proposed walkway to needed on the level when the location is decided.
be identified. of accessibility,
• Planning of the especially use access
walkway to be for diverse sections
undertaken after of the society.
Baselines study,
from an urban design
perspective.
3. Sanitation and • Exact nature of • Studies to be • Location of toilets, system
Hygiene intervention is not done to establish of treatment, its interference
clear. the feasibility or proximity to ground water,
• Type of intervention of the proposed sludge management plan, etc
i.e. whether solid intervention. will have an impact on surface
waste management/ water bodies and ground water
building of public quality
toilets etc need to be • Environment protection
made clear. measures during construction
phase have to be followed.
Note: * Please note that some of these aspects are not yet clear. These questions need to be explored with the SPV through
meetings and/or the baseline should include these questions

No. Risks Probability of Severity of Risk Rationale for Risk Prioritisation
Occurrence* Occurrence* Prioritization*
1. Impact of flow Substantial Substantial Substantial • Construction of embankment

of river and flood in a 2 kilometre stretch
prone left bank. would impact water flow
in downstream areas of
the river. Detailed slope
analysis and mitigation to be
designed for this. SPV should
consider including left bank
embankment strengthening in
the project as well.
• Specialist agency to conduct
flood water behaviour for
different scenarios to identify
impact zones in presence and
absence of embankment &
consequent cost of property
loss/ saved.
2. Accessibility to Low Low Low • Equitable access should be
public open space ensured to everyone. Routes
for all income and access paths should be
categories. planned accordingly.
• SPV has proposed entry fee for
access to parks and walkways.
This might exclude low-income
communities from accessing
the parks.
3. Increased footfall Moderate Moderate Moderate • SPV should prioritise sanitation
in open spaces in and around the project.
developed along Increase in footfall would
the river may cause increased traffic
cause increase movement, congestion and air
in water and air pollution. Moreover, inadequate
pollution. sanitation facilities, lack of
public toilets, may cause river
pollution. Littering by users
and inadequate solid waste
management measures and
staff will lead to solid waste
finding its way into water body.
Note: * Categorised as High, Substantial, Moderate, Low Impacts as per AFD and WB risk Categorisation

2. Public Open Spaces and Infrastructure
Communities
1. Organic • Location of the • Feasibility study to • No major social and
gardening proposed intervention be done to identify environmental risks are
is yet to be identified. nature of plantation, anticipated.
type of species to be
planted.
2. Parking facility • Location of the • Traffic studies will • Increased traffic volume
proposed intervention have to be done to near the river may cause
is yet to be identified. estimate the volume, air pollution near the river.
• Expected traffic nature of vehicles and Provision of garland drains with
volume to be also expected footfall oil traps around parking area
computed so that during different hours to prevent leaked vehicular oil
project planning of the day. Parking from flowing into river.
can take that into facility will have to be
consideration. designed and planned
accordingly.
3. Event area • No clarity • What kind of events • Littering after events is
on proposed are expected? common. Plastics, polyester
intervention. and other non-biodegradable
material are lightweight and get
airborne when littered, making
their way to the river.
4. Water recreation • Clarity on type • Water sports may lead to
of water sports pollution of river water,
proposed needs to be especially when diesel/ petrol
obtained. based boats are used. Noise
level may also increase.
Interference with traditional
fishing or fish catch may occur.
5. Market area • No clarity • Littering in markets is common.
on proposed So, adequate management
intervention. measures need to be put in
place.
6. Urban forestation • No clarity • Non native tree selection can
on proposed have adverse impact.
intervention.

1. Air pollution Moderate Moderate Moderate Should be prioritised as success

caused due to of an open space planning and
increased traffic riverfront development would
movement in and depend on the air quality in and
around the river. around the river.
2. Littering Moderate Moderate Moderate Solid waste management

after events measures along any river front
is common. activity are necessary.
Plastics,
polyester and
other non
biodegradable
material are
lightweight and
get airborne when
littered, making
their way to the
water body.
3. Increased water Moderate Moderate Moderate Prevention of water pollution by
pollution due to adequate sanitation, good O&M
water recreation measures and good quality new
and sports in the motors in boats would ensure least
Haora river. pollution of river water.
4. Details required Moderate Low Low These spaces are more organised
to estimate risks. and possible to provide dedicated
solid waste management system
and staff permanently. Proposal
Littering in should investigate composting or
markets is organic matter in case of vegetable
common. and fruit markets.
5. Details required Low High Low Correct species selection at design
to estimate risks. stage can eliminate negative
consequences.
Nonnative tree
selection can
have adverse
impact.

VI. Measures for Project Risk Management (to be filled by Mentors)
1. Risk Amelioration/Reduction Measures
This section would aim at risk reduction measures that may include redefining project components, or rejecting
components as required.
2. Risk Management Measures

Some identified risk management measures are listed as under:
• Construction of embankment may impact the existing flow and course of the river. Moreover, construction of
embankment in a 2 kilometre stretch would impact water flow in downstream areas of the river. Detailed slope analysis
and mitigation to be designed for this.
• Project proposed site is in an eco-sensitive zone. SPV to check for clearance requirements.
• Construction of an earthen embankment would require soil transportation. SPV will have to get a permission from the
mining department.

Notes:
SURAT
A. Project Information natural habitats along the khaadi. Additionally, the
Project Name: Creating ‘Wild Valley Bio-Diversity Park’ as project envisages to make the wasteland accessible
City Lungs by Rejuvenation of Existing Wasteland along for public by developing it into a usable public space.
the Creek Through the CITIIS grant, the project intends to mobilise
Project Owner: Surat Smart City Development Limited the city ecosystem to facilitate partnerships between
(SSCDL) stakeholders and define common goals and road maps.
CITIIS Thematic Area: Public Open Spaces
Details of project, including proposed components and
City Profile*: area are listed as under.
Population: 44,67,797
Area: 335.82 sq. kms. Project Area
Density: 13,304 persons per sq. kms. • Total Project Area as mentioned in E&S Checklist
Literacy Rate: 87.89 percent submitted by the SPV: 108 Ha (Bio-Diversity Park +
Ease of Living Index Rank, 2018: 19 Creek area)
*Census of India, 2011 & Ease of Living Index 2018 • Total Project Area as mentioned in the presentation
by SPV:
B. Project Description –– Approximate length along the creek : 3.5 km
The city of Surat drains its storm water through Mithi, –– Rejuvenated land along the creek : 86 Ha
Kankara, Khajod, Koyali, Bhedwad, Sonari and Varachcha –– Within the Creek : 40 Ha
(creek) into Mindhola river. These drains have been –– Walking trails to be developed : 4.5 km
subject to deterioration over time due to several reasons, –– Cycling tracks to be developed : 9 km
including submergence during monsoons, growing –– Types of species for plantation : 85 nos.
incidents of crime, nuisance, and illegal activities. The –– Numbers of trees/shrubs for plantation: 6 Lacs
Kankara Khaadi runs from across the National Highway
towards west of Surat to south of Surat. The proposed I. Project Objectives
project would be implemented on Khaadi land as well 1. Rejuvenation of existing wasteland along the
as adjoining public purpose plots of Town Planning creek into a wild valley Bio-Diversity Park and
Schemes.1 The project aims to rejuvenate the existing creating large chunks of city greens.
wasteland of Kankara Khaadi by proposing varied range 2. Reducing foul smell from the creek, prevention
of activities. The first intervention in the Khaadi started of water pollution by phytoremediation, and
with the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP),2 where improving air quality through plantation of natural
retaining walls/embankments were constructed of rubble species.
stone and RCC on both sides of the Khaadi. The top of 3. To increase overall green cover by providing non-
embankments were made motorable for light vehicles conventional recreational spaces like children’s
for easy access. Additionally one-way storm water flood play area, senior citizens corner, parks with
gates were also constructed. facilities for disabled people, etc.
4. To reduce impact of heavy rainfall by creating
The project proposed under CITIIS aims to develop a water retention ponds and creating spaces with
biodiversity park for preserving flora and fauna and favourable areas for birds and other species.

1
See Map 1 for Base Map and identified phases for implementation the project.

2
Information from Feasibility Report submitted by SSCDL for CITIIS Challenge
16 Project Preparedness Framework: Surat

Map 1: Base Map Indicating Project Boundary

1. • Biodiversity Park Converting wasteland into usable Public Open Space

• Butterfly Park public space
• Medicinal Garden
• Floral Garden
• Plantation of prevalent plant species of
Surat
2. Plantation of natural species Carbon-dioxide absorbtion, oxygen Air Quality
generation, and temperature
regulation of surrounding areas
3. Parks for children, senior citizens, and persons Public Open Recreational Spaces for Citizen Participation
with disabilities All
4. Walking Trails and Cycle Tracks Health benefits Walkability
5. Maintaining Natural Storm Water Drains Buffers during floods Water Management
6. Interconnection of Water Retention Ponds Buffers during floods Water Management

7. Compound Walls, Fencing Gates, Railings Safety and Security for users Safety and Security
8. Components mentioned in presentation and Additional components Public Open Spaces
not in proposal.
• Food courts
• Multi-activity pavilion
• Permanent and temporary kiosk
• Organic farm and feature green wall
• Lighting and illumination

Relevance and • Past Experience of the SPV/ULB: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has dedicated
Feasibility Garden Department for Civil Infrastructure and Horticulture, which has successfully
developed 178 gardens with an approximate area of 13,48,561 square metres within
the city, which consists of 21 lake gardens, 96 linear and multipurpose gardens and 61
small gardens.
• Adequacy of Human Resources: The SMC and SSCDL has a team of dedicated staff ,
viz. Deputy Commissioner, Executive Engineer, Deputy and Assistant/Junior engineers.
Also there is a dedicated Garden Department which consists of Garden Superintendent,
Deputy Garden Superintendent, Supervisors, and Horticulture Assistants. Apart from
this the Environmental Engineer and Techno-legal cell of SMC will prove the adequacy
of staff for this project.
• Innovation in Project Financing: Other innovative financing sources envisaged are user
charges, advertisements and also through revenue generated from parking charges,
walking trails, bicycle tracks, and solar vehicle sharing system.
Sustainability Aspects • The proposed development would be accessible to all user groups.
• The Biodiversity Park will be developed with minimum intervention to the natural
terrain. The project proposes extensive plantation of natural species that will help to
control urban temperature and mitigate the extreme effects of heat and cold.
• Plantation would help to control urban temperature, mitigate the extreme effects of
heat and cold.
• A participatory approach has been envisaged to involve local citizens, people’s
representatives, and experts from varied fields. Environment activists, nature clubs,
and NGO’s would be associated with the project during conception, designing and
implementation.
• Due to mass plantation of mainly native species and other allied development, it will
have a positive impact on the city environment.
• Financial sustainability of the project will be ensured through user charges,
advertisements, parking charges, shared bicycles and solar vehicle sharing system
Innovation and • Use of Digital Elevation Modelling for the planning of the project.
Integration Aspects • The innovative and already experimented (elsewhere) technique named Miyawakiu will
be implemented. In this technique, different species are planted together and nearby
like an actual forest that enhances and accelerates plant growth.
• Funding from Corporate Social Responsibility and environment improvement charge is
mentioned as an innovative funding source.
Participatory Approach • A participatory approach will be adopted that involves local citizens, people’s
representatives, and experts from varied fields. Environmental activists, nature clubs,
and NGOs would be associated with the project during conception, designing, and
implementation.
• Local leaders have already been informed in detail and their suggestions are
incorporated as per the needs of the area.

1. CITIIS Grant Requested 86,40,00,000
CITIIS grant in maturation phase 6,04,80,000
CITIIS grant in implementation phase 80,35,20,000
Self Financing in Maturation Phase 1,51,20,000
Self Financing in Implementation Phase 20,08,80,000
Amount to be raised from other sources 6,40,00,000

4. Total Amount from Other Sources of Finance 28,00,00,000
5. Total Project Cost 1,08,00,00,000
C. Preliminary Assessment of supporting documents, and the SPVs presentation

Project Proposal during CITIIS jury. The objective was to assess several
factors, including level of readiness of the SPV, pre-
Prior to the first field visit to the Surat, the CITIIS PMU requisites to the project, anticipated risks such as social,
carried out a preliminary assessment of the selected environmental, technical, administrative, and institutional
project by reviewing the submitted project proposal, risks.

No.
Risk Type Risk Anticipated Source
1. Environmental • Building embankments reduces the Khaadi’s performance and CITIIS PMU
and Social ability to perform essential biological and ecosystem functions.
• Environmental baseline at the regional level necessary for
establishing impacts
II. Required Project Specific Clarifications capacity and readiness of SPVs, and gauge necessary
In addition, the PMU also compiled a list of questions project requirements at the start of the maturation
raised during by CITIIS Jury and some required phase. City preparedness has been categorised under
clarifications from the SPV during the course of the site four broad headings.
visit, given as under. 1. Key Facts from Site Visit
1. The project lacks clarity on estimated costs for 2. Required Documentation/Project Specific Information
various components. from SPVs
2. Clarity required on upstream and downstream 3. Current Organizational Structure of the SPV
activities and land use for the project. 4. Stakeholder Connect Status
3. How will the project ensure access to low-income
communities? 1. Key Facts from Site Visit
4. Clarity on land ownership, and proposed areas is Some facts about the project that emerged out of
required. discussions between CITIIS PMU and the SPV, particularly
5. How does one evaluate ecological success since highlighting the relevance of the project include:
project is focused towards improving air quality?
Rationale
D. City Report • Project envisages to increase the green cover along
The first city visit to Surat was organised on 2nd May the creek.
2019, comprising of a five-member delegation from • Project also aims to improve of air quality in and
CITIIS PMU at National Institute of urban Affairs (NIUA). around the creek.
The agenda consisted of briefing sessions by the SPV
for the delegation, site visit, address by the delegation, Proposed Interventions
deliberation, and open discussions regarding various a. Minimum land based interventions have been
aspect of planning and implementation of the proposed proposed, with least levels of concreting. This would
project. The City Report consists of information obtained ensure least disturbance to natural soil cover and
through discussion during the field visits, including topography. Soil remediation techniques are being
information on preparedness and readiness of the SPV, applied by the SPV project team to prepare the soil for
gaps in existing project related documentation, project plantation of varied type of plant species.
robustness, institutional processes, and risks associated b. SPV proposes to plant 87 native species of flora that
with the project. complement soil, air, and water.
c. Ninety percent of land cover would include urban
I. City Preparedness forest, ponds, and birds; and 10 percent of the land
This section aims to highlight problem areas, evaluate would cover walking trails and urban parks.

d. The SPV plans to adopt soil enrichment methods to Information from SPVs
catalyse growth of native species of flora. Since the project comprises of multiple smaller scale
e. The Miyawaki technique for horticulture would be projects, the SPV proposed to the PMU the possibility
adopted. The plant density, 3 plants per square metre of preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for each
would be planted. project component under the guidance of the assigned
f. The SPV aims to preserve local and native species of International Mentor. This would help fast track the
flora and fauna in the region. implementation process and improve effectiveness of
g. Use of treated sewage water has been planned, by the project. Multiple DPRs would be consolidated to form
adopting an improvised irrigation system. a project Master Plan that shall be submitted by the SPV
h. The biodiversity park may act as a learning and to the PMU at the end of the maturation phase.
knowledge sharing platform for young students and
local youth, where local municipal schools may be 3. Current Organizational Structure of the SPV
targeted. The SPV in Surat has a strong technical leadership.
i. SPV plans to generate by levying user charges, The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has a Garden
including charges from parking, bicycle sharing Department for Civil Infrastructure and Horticulture,
system, workshops, and training centre etc. which has successfully developed 178 gardens with
an approximate area of 13,48,561 square metres within
Resources the city. Please see the following chart for details of
a. The SPV has availability of local resources. Local the organizational structure. The SMC also has an
biodiversity expert has been instrumental in assisting Environmental and Social expert.
the SPV with selection of correct species of flora to
be planted. 4. Stakeholder Connect Status
The discussion and stakeholder meeting for the project
2. Documentation Required/Project Specific saw attendance of approximately 25 stakeholders,

DGM (Traffic/ BRTS) Nodal Officer
GM (IT) DGM (SEZ) Nodal Officer
AGM
Company Secretary
GM (Water) DGM (Water) Nodal Officer
DGM (Energy) Nodal Officer

GM (Energy)
AGM
GM (P & D) AGM
Board of Directors
DGM (Drainage & SWM) Nodal Officer

GM (Drainage & SWM)
DGM(SWM-Health)
GM (Finance)
GM(EZ) DGM(EZ)
GM(Incubation &
Innovation)
GM(Transit)
Chairman
Chief Executive
GM(SWZ) DGM(SWZ)
Officer
GM(SZ)
Project Enggs.-1
GM(CZ) DGM(Heritage)
Project Enggs.-2
Projects-Civil
Project Enggs.-3
Section Officer
Project Enggs.-4
GM (Admin/Legal) AGM (A/L)
Senior Analyst
Senior Dev. (OS)

Projects-IT
Mobile App Dev.
Digital Engagement
Officer
CFO Dy. Accountant Asst. Accountant
GM (Engg.) DGM (Engg.) Nodal Officer
GM (Housing) DGM (Housing) Nodal Officer

representing various organisations, including the resources to aid faster implementation. Moreover, it was
following: proposed in the meeting that a monitoring committee
a. Officials from the Surat Municipal Corporation of citizens could be established for Operation and
b. Representative from ONGC Maintenance (O&M) for the project.
c. Architecture Firm for the project
d. Academic Institutions II. Project Robustness
e. Representative from Surat Climate Change Trust This section aims to gauge the robustness of proposed
(SCCT) project components and establish if any alteration/
f. Representative from Social Forestry modifications would affect project implementation
g. Urban Planners and subsequently its success. The SWOT (Strength,
h. Design Consultants Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis given
i. CITIIS National PMU below lists the current situation of the project, assesses
the impact of internal and external factors on the project,
The SPV plans to activate women self-help groups as well as current and future potential.
as a measure towards effective citizen participation.
Non-Governmental Organizations and locals will train 1. Components
women for maintenance of the parks. This will also lead Surrounding land use at some specific locations in the
to livelihood generation near the place of stay. All these project could have an impact on the proposed project
measures would form a part of a Public Participation components. There is a proposed park on the North
Strategy. As suggested by the PMU, the SPV will look western end of the project, which is currently a landfill/
at the possibility of hiring a public engagement officer. dumping ground. Feasibility of this component will have
Private partners and organizations may pool their to be checked with respect to likely impacts and risks.
2. SWOT Analysis
No. SWOT Remarks
1. Strengths SPV Capacity

• SPV has good technical leadership.
• The ULB has implemented housing and solid waste management projects in the past.
• Cognisance of various aspects of planning.
• The SPV has successfully implemented a pilot project of a park as part of phase 1.
Project Relevance
• The project envisages to cause minimum disturbance to soil and natural contour.
• Also aims to improve air quality in and around the creek, which is centrally located in the
city and inhabited diverse user groups, including low-income communities, and effluent
neighbourhoods.
• The project can be instrumental in helping to preserve native species of flora and fauna.
2. Weaknesses Site Conditions

• The project may face water logging issues during monsoon season. This needs to be
addressed in the project design.
• Creek water is not fit for irrigation and emanates foul smell at certain places. Moreover,
all sewage water outlets draining into the creek must be stopped and diverted to join the
city sewerage system.
• There are landfill sites abutting the site. Possible impacts need to be evaluated.
Institutional Concerns
• Lack of inter departmental coordination between the SPV and Gujarat Pollution Control
Board.
• Gender skewing towards men in planning and administration, as there is no women
representation in the SPV.

No. SWOT Remarks
3. Opportunities Project Interventions

• Rejuvenation of native species of flora and fauna.
• The project proposes to use treated sewage water for irrigation of plants.
Operation and Maintenance
• O&M is proposed to be done by the local residents. Citizen engagement is envisaged for
the project through awareness campaigns, women self-help groups etc.
• Project Manager should be hired for the managing the project on behalf of the SPV.
Citizen Engagement
• The project should aim at adopting extensive citizen engagement activities.
4. Threats Abutting Land Use

• Landfill/dumping yard site near project boundary. One project component of a park is
proposed over the existing landfill. This component should be implemented only after
assessing risks and likely impacts.
• There is presence of encroachments near the project boundary, Direct/indirect impacts
may require assessment.
• The project site is approximately 10-12 kilometres from the sea coast. The CRZ
clearance requirements need to be checked.
• Presence of a high tension electric distribution line on sites located towards the left of
the creek. Feasibility of planning public spaces, especially parks for children, elderly, and
persons with disabilities should be checked. SPV may required no-objection certificates
from the Electricity Board.
Proposed Mitigation
• Currently, there is sewerage discharge into the retention ponds alongside the creek in
some areas. This should be stopped as it is hampering water and soil quality.
• The access to few sub projects, including the main biodiversity park is proposed to be
restricted. This needs rethinking with respect to the larger project objectives of inclusion
and equity.

III. Environmental Risk Assessment for each of the components
1. Biodiversity Park and Other Proposed Parks

No. Inputs Process Steps* Output notes/ Risks and Potential Negative Impacts on
Questions* Environment and Communities
1. Biodiversity Park • Location • The site for • The access to few sub projects, including
identified. biodiversity the main biodiversity park is proposed to be
Baseline park extends restricted.
study done. across a • Creek water is proposed to be utilised for
Detailed primary irrigation of the proposed parks. Creek water
layout plan road and is is not fit for irrigation and emanates foul smell
has been surrounded at certain places. There are sewerage network
prepared for by low- outlets draining sewage water into the creek at
the project. income many places.
settlements • Needs to be verified that Kankara Khadi creek
on both sides. is only one way drainage (from city to Mindhola
Creek & then Arabian sea) or is it affected by
Tidal water from the Sea also. In case of later,
it will qualify as a “tidal influenced water body”
of Coastal Regulation Zone Notification dt.
18.01.2019 and attract CRZ provisions.
2. • Butterfly Park • Location of • Presence of a high tension electric distribution
• Medicinal the parks line on sites located towards the left of the
Garden and gardens creek. The high tension line runs above the
• Floral Garden identified. children’s park, which is also the pilot project
• Plantation of Appropriate component.
prevalent plant plant species • Plant species to be vetted for invasive species1
species of also has been • Plants & butterfly/ birds symbiosis to be
Surat selected for confirmed for successful self-sustainable
• Parks for plantation in micro-habitat building2
children, senior different type
citizens, and of parks.
persons with
disabilities
3. Walking Trails and • Walking • One Park with • Percolation of leachate from the existing
Cycle Tracks trails and cycle tracks dumping yard into the soil and ground water,
cycle tracks is proposed hampering their quality.
proposed on a dumping • The landfilled material below will continue
throughout ground. Site anaerobic decomposition and generate
various will have to be methane, which needs to be collected, since it
project cleared, soil is a greenhouse gas. Decomposition will lead
components. treated before to subsidence on surface, posing safety issues
building a • Social acceptance of people that they consider
park. themselves “safe” while using such reclaimed
areas5

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Fresh Kills Garbage Landfill, the largest landfill in the world was closed in 2001 and is being rehabilitated as Freshkills Park, first section of
which has already opened in 2012 and will be completely opened by 2037. Literature and videos are available on the internet. Reclamation
of any waste dump needs to be scientific to avoid environmental, safety and social acceptance issues

1. Restriction Low Low Low • Complete accessibility to few

on access to project components is denied to all
some project user groups. This needs rethinking
components with respect to the larger project
objectives of inclusion and equity.
Polluted creek Medium Medium Medium • All sewage water outlets draining
water emanating into the creek must be stopped and
foul smell, and diverted to join the city sewerage
also unfit for system.6
irrigation.
2. Risks posed by Low Low Low • Feasibility of planning public spaces,
presence of a high especially parks for children, elderly,
tension electric and persons with disabilities should
line. be checked. SPV may require no-
objection certificates from the
electricity board;
2. Storm Water Drain and Natural Ponds

No. Inputs Process Steps* Output notes/Questions* Risks and Potential Negative
Impacts on Environment and
Communities
1. Maintenance of Detailed study of existing Whether any realignment Change in natural infiltration rate
Natural Storm contours, slope analysis or change in section will which can decrease or increase
Water Drain has been done. be carried out? according to the intervention.
Proposal lacks clarity on
proposed buffers for flood
mitigation.
2. Interconnection Detailed study of existing Natural depressions for • Currently, the interconnected
of Water contours, slope analysis ground water recharge ponds dry out in summer
Retention Ponds has been done. and to be inter connected. months. Moreover, the water
quality in the creek needs to
improve, to maintain water
quality in the retention ponds
as well.
• Water conservation necessary
by (1) using pond water for
park purposes or (2) putting
treated waste water into
ponds or use for horticulture.
• Detailed calculations to prove
water logging will not occur
• Vector breeding management
required .

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To be checked if the storm water drain is perennial or not. In case sewage is making its way into it all along the upstream. In that case
just stopping local sewer outlets will not serve the purpose. Or there is water coming in from the sea during high tide. This appears to be
a more complex eco-system than projected and more information is required on the dynamics of the creek to judiciously identify likely
environmental risks.

No. Risks Probability of Severity of Risk Prioriti- Rationale for Risk Prioritisation
Occurrence* Occurrence* zation*
1. Change in natural Low Low Low The mitigation can be done at designing
infiltration stage to avoid decrease in rain water
rate which can infiltration rate
decrease or
increase according
to the intervention
2. Water logging Medium Low Low Water logging may occur for short period
of time or may not occur.
Detailed calculations to prove water
logging will not occur
3. Vector breeding Medium Medium Medium Water will be held in non-summer
months , which is a substantially long
time to encourage mosquito breeding,
leading to Malaria & consequent health
costs
4. Water Medium Medium Medium A biodiversity park will be a water
conservation intensive establishment in the initial
necessary by years and source of water to meet the
(1) using pond water demand has to be identified to
water for park avoid impact on that
purposes or (2)
putting treated
waste water into
ponds or use for
horticulture
3. Components mentioned in presentation and not in proposal.

The SPV proposed the following components as a part of their presentation made during the CITIIS jury. However there
is no clarity on these components.
• Food courts
• Multi-activity pavilion
• Permanent and temporary kiosk
• Organic farm and feature green wall
• Lighting and illumination

IV. Measures for Project Risk Management (to be filled by Mentors)

Some identified risk management measures are listed as under.
City Level Mitigation Measures

• In order to improve water quality in the creek, the SPV should undertake measures to restrict discharge sewerage
water from entering the creek. Existing sewerage lines that currently discharge into the creek should be diverted to
join the city sewer network.
Project Level Mitigation Measures

• Measures should be taken to restrict the percolation of leachate from the existing dumping yard into the soil. This can
hamper soil as well as ground water quality.

Notes:
UJJAIN
A. Project Information B. Project Description
Project Name: Mahakal Rudra Sagar Integrated The proposed project envisages the integration of
Development Approach - Phase - II Maharajwada Complex for better crowd management
Project Owner: Ujjain Smart City Limited by developing more holding area for visitors. Open
CITIIS Thematic Area: Public Open Spaces landscaped areas have been proposed in the temple
vicinity to provide recreation to the pilgrims and create
City Profile*: an ecological balance. The open landscapes will also
• Population: 5,15,215 serve as breathing spaces in the heart of the otherwise
• Area: 92.68 sq. kms. congested city.
• Density : 5,559 persons per sq. kms.
• Literacy Rate: 84.43 percent The proposed project envisages to address the following
• Ease of Living Index Rank, 2018: 24 challenges:
• Projects under Smart Cities Mission: INR 1533.68 cr • Space constraint for accommodating a crowd of
(work orders processed under SCM) 70,000-80,000 persons per day.
*Source: Census of India, 2011 • Non-availability of green spaces within the core city
areas.
30 Project Preparedness Framework: Ujjain

• Lack of stakeholder as well as inter-departmental on-street traffic.
coordination. 4. To rejuvenate Chhota Rudrasagar and development
• Relocation of existing schools for redevelopment and of facilities along the existing lakefront to enhance
adaptive reuse of buildings and their premises near tourism and increasing the catchment area of the
the temple resulting in preserving the heritage and lake. Incorporating activities such as eating joints,
identity of the Mahakaal temple and Ujjain city. kids play areas, plazas, stalls for souvenirs, affordable
accommodation for pilgrim stay and a structure for
I. Project Objectives Mandir Mahaprasad with dining capacity of around
1. To develop interactive open public space for citizens 1500 known as Anna Kshetra near temple, public
and tourists by creating plazas, small food joints and utilities and parking spaces for vehicles. Interlinking
restaurants, crowd holding areas, soft and hard paved of Temple and its extension area via foot over bridges
landscaping, visitor facility centre. resulting in better and safe pedestrian movements.
2. To create walkable space by creating pedestrianised 5. Organising and controlling vehicular movement and
pathways for pilgrims and reorganising movement parking space to manage traffic on roads through
pattern in and around the premise of temple, shaded widening of existing roads and bridges. This shall
pathways and resting areas for people and restricting reduce the traffic near the temple premises and
vehicular access in the areas required. result in proper management of vehicles from in
3. To make adaptive reuse of existing buildings and and out of the city at designated parking spaces at
provide use which attracts public and generate various locations suiting the routes taken by public.
revenue for operation and maintenance of the Restricting vehicles in certain areas shall ease the
surroundings under the project, crafts bazar which maintenance of pedestrianised streets and encourage
provide employment to the local people attracting people to walk to the temple and give them a sense of
tourism and promoting cultural importance of the security.
city. Designated parking spaces to avoid haphazard 6. To preserve the identity and culture of the city by

keeping in view the urban design elements such as redeveloping the existing old structures either by
facade uniformity, common fabric along the roads, relocating them or by demolishing and reconstructing
retaining the structural strength of old buildings, them at their original locations.
paving pathways and roads as per guidelines and
1. Ramghat Street Façade • Dedicated pedestrian path to Ramghat Walkable

Development, • Regularisation of street vendors
Length: 126 metres • Street beautification to architectural elements
2. Chota Rudra Sagar Lake • Sitting with dense landscaping Water

Front Development, • Parking with public utilities Management
Area: 0.96 Ha • Integration with Maharajwada Complex through FOB
3. Maharajwada Complex, • Kumbh Museum Identity and

Area: 2.23 Ha • Congregational Spaces Culture
• Eatery Zone and Craft Village
• Public Utilities and Craft Village
• Leisure Sitting Areas
• Connection with Mahakaal Temple, Van, and Chota Rudra
Sagar
4. Ann Kshetra and • Present area is beside Bada Ganesh Temple and has an Compact
Dharamshala, Area: 0.62 Ha Ann Kshetra of very low capacity.
• Proposed Ann Kshetra will be included in new Mahakal
Temple premise.
• Dining capacity: 1,500 persons, lodging capacity: 100
persons.
5. Rudra Sagar Lake • Desilting of lake Water
Rejuvenation, Area: 18.70 • Pumping of water using solar pumps from Kshipra lake to Management
Ha maintain water level in Rudra Sagar
6. Visitor Facility Centre, Area: • Public Information Counter; Identity and
00.91 Ha • Facilities like ATMs, prasad shops, waiting areas are Culture
proposed
7. Widening of Hari Phatak • Widening of two lane bridge to four lane bridge (12.00 Transport
Bridge, Length: 1.6 kms mts to 24 mts)
• Also widening of roads towards Mahakaal Temple and
Rudrasagar will be done
8. Railway Underpass, Length: • At Bhagat Singh Square, to complete an outer loop for Transport
1 kms, Width: 24.00 m wide vehicular circulation
9. Information Centre and • Public Information Counter in existing school building; Identity and
Parking, Area: 0.91 Ha • Car parking: 180 cars, two-wheeler parking- 174 vehicles; Culture
and Bays for Auto Rickshaws

Relevance & Feasibility The project envisages integrated development of the Rudrasagar lake along with the
Mahakaal Temple to address the space constraint for accommodating a crowd of
70,000 - 80,000 persons per day. Several components proposed include:
• Improving access to the Mahakaal temple,
• Lake rejuvenation and development,
• Street development, and,
• Widening of the bridge.
ULB has experience in undertaking similar development works, especially before the
Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2016 (approx. Rs. 2000 Cr worth projects implemented).
Sustainability Aspects The proposed project includes components for environment as well as social aspects
of sustainable development such as,
• Restricted access for the vehicles plying on roads surrounding the temple along
with organised parking space for light, medium and heavy vehicles.
• Provide shaded pathways and encourage pilgrims to walk
• The construction materials shall be energy conserving and reduce pollution
• paid parking spaces, e-vehicle rides, museum tickets, eatery kiosks, souvenir shops,
flower and prashad shop to generate revenue
Innovation and Integration The innovative project components include,
Aspects • Interlinking of adjacent areas of the temple with shaded pedestrian paths,
• Rejuvenation of the lake and existing water bodies,
• Storm water drains, sewer lines, and,
• Underground electrification to mitigate environmental impacts.
Participatory Approach All consideration for safety and health shall be considered during the construction
phase.
• The solutions can be easily replicated in any part of the city
• A group of members or a committee with representation from partner institutions
will be formed and empowered to take decisions on related issues.
Focus on E&S issues Status of Land Availability: Land is in possession of Ujjain Municipal Corporation
• Environment Impacts: Presence of trees stated. Details of measures to retain them
are required.
• Social Impacts: Presence of few shops stated. Integration of street vendors stated.
Details of measures to retain them are required.

1. CITIIS Grant Requested 80,00,00,000

Co-financing in Maturation Phase (PPP and convergence with SMTMC (Mahakal Temple
7,70,00,000
Trust), SCM grants, ULB)
Co-financing in Implementation Phase (PPP and convergence with SMTMC (Mahakal
69,30,00,000
Temple Trust), SCM grants, ULB)
4. Total from Other Sources of Finance 77,00,00,000
5. Total Project Cost 1,57,00,00,000
C. Preliminary Assessment of Project Proposal

Prior to the first field visit to Ujjain, the CITIIS PMU carried The objective was to assess several factors, including
out a preliminary assessment of the selected project by level of readiness of the SPV, prerequisites to the project,
reviewing the submitted project proposal, supporting anticipated risks such as social, environmental, technical,
documents, and the SPVs presentation during CITIIS jury. administrative, and institutional risks.

No.
Risk Type Risk Anticipated Source
1. Environmental and Social Risk • Relocation of schools, and street vendors CITIIS PMU
• Underpass may involve water hazards
• Bridge widening may involve acquisition
2. Technical Expertise for multiple components involved in the project SPV Proposal
3. Social Stakeholders and citizen participation SPV Proposal
4. Financial Funding from various sources as assumed during SPV Proposal

estimation of project cost
II. Required Project Specific Clarifications gaps in existing project related documentation, project
In addition, the PMU also compiled a list of questions robustness, institutional processes, and risks associated
against required clarifications from the SPV during the with the project.
course of the site visit, given as under.
1. Project component includes desilting of the lake I. City Preparedness
which may need Environmental Clearance. Check This section aims to highlight problem areas, evaluate
with SPV, the extent, methods they shall employ for capacity and readiness of SPVs, and gauge necessary
the same. project requirements at the start of the maturation
2. Interconnection of the pond with the Kshipra river phase. City preparedness has been categorised under
is not a sustainable option. Why is this being done? three broad headings.
Relevance and project feasibility to be checked. 1. Key Facts from Site Visits
3. For all proposed, built up structures, details of 2. Requirement of Project Specific Information
permissible Floor Area Ratio, total built-up area for 3. Current Organizational Structure of the SPV
each component is required. This shall determine the 4. Stakeholder Connect Status
need for Environmental Clearance for the project.
4. Proposed project proposal mentions “acquisition and 1. Key Facts from Site Visits
conversion of land parcels”. This needs clarification • The temple is managed by Mahakal Samiti, a public
and details. What is the magnitude of such trust constituted under The M.P. Shri Mahakaleshwar
acquisition? Will it involve private properties? Clarity Mandir Adhiniyam, 1982 act.
on land ownership is required. • The Mahakal temple, is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga in
5. What is the nature and magnitude of impacts on trees India, a shrine of devotion to Lord Shiva.
and commercial street vendors? • The city hosts Kumbh Mela, a month long Hindu
religious gathering, every 12 years. The last gathering
D. City Report was in 2016 and is reported to have 75 million visitors
The first city visit to Ujjain was organised on 27th and 28th through the month.
May, 2019 comprising of a 4-member delegation from
National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and French Site 1 : Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple
Development Agency (AFD) • This is the complex that houses the main shrine, and
supporting infrastructure for crowd management.
The agenda consisted of, • The temple has its own command and control center
• Visit to the proposed development sites for internal crowd management.
• Presentation by the SPV on the CITIIS project and its
components Site 2 : Girls School
• Presentation by the CITIIS PMU (NIUA) on the (Opposite Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple)
Maturation Phase • This is a public school, right across the Mahakaal
• Stakeholders meeting (Municipal Corporation, Temple temple main public entrance. It is an old building that
Trust, Citizen groups, Shopkeepers association, NGOs was built in 1941.
etc.) • The proximity to the temple, which has a high
• Discussion on the Environmental & Social risks / frequency of visitors throughout the day, has been a
safeguards concern for student safety.
• It is proposed to relocate the students to the new
The City Report consists of information obtained school campus, Nutan School, and repurpose this
through discussion during the field visits, including building as Kumbh Museum.
information on preparedness and readiness of the SPV,

Site 3 : Boys School • The land is owned by Mahakal Samiti (the temple
(Opposite Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple) trust).
• This is a public school, next to the Girls school • There is an electricity distribution substation right
and right across the Mahakaal temple main public next to the Ann Kshetra.
entrance.
Site 6 : Rudrasagar Lake
• It is proposed to pedestrianize the road between the
temple and the school, relocate the students to the • The lake is fenced from all sides.
new school campus, Nutan School, and repurpose • There are sewer chambers all along the main approach
this building and its surrounding space as a utility road, some of which were open releasing sewage into
block. the lake.
• There are informal street vendors on this road so,
impact on their livelihoods needs to be considered. Site 7 : Nutan School (New School Complex)
• This is a new school, currently under construction,
Site 4 : Police Quarters where the students from the schools being repurposed
(Opposite Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple) will be relocated.
• These are government housing for police staff and • The proposed capacity of the school is for 2400
is already occupied. It is proposed to relocate them students.
under a separate housing scheme. • There is a public parking spot right outside the school.
Site 5 : Ann Kshetra & Dharamshala
Site 8 : Ramghat
• There is an existing Ann Kshetra (Food hall) at this • The approach road to Ramghat is pedstranized and
site with a capacity of 200-250 people. The site is is mostly lined with commercial properties such as
opposite the main temple complex area. shops and lodging facilities.
• The entry to the food hall is free of cost, based on the • There are street vendors, mostly informal, along the
temple entry coupon. river bank.
• It is proposed to demolish the existing building and
build a multi-storey building with increased capacity Site 9 : Chhota Rudrasagar
for dining and new capacity for lodging. • This part of the lake does not have water retention at

the moment. It is proposed to pump water either from and Administrator of Mahakal Samiti
the other part of the lake or Kshipra river. • Ms. Pratibha Pal is Executive Director, Ujjain Smart
City Limited, and Commissioner, Ujjain Municipal
Site 10 : Railway Underpass (Behind Hari phatak bridge) Corporation as well as Chairman, Mahakal Samiti
• It is proposed to build a railway underpass to divert (temple trust)
the traffic away from the congested inner areas
around the temple. 4. Stakeholder Connect Status
• The Municipal Commissioner is the Chairperson of
Site 11 : Hari Phatak Bridge temple trust as per M.P. Shri Mahakaleshwar Mandir
• There is habitation all around the bridge. However, Adhiniyam, 1982
the SPV has suggested that most of the land is either • The SPV has coordination for public events with
under Ujjain Municipal Corporation or Mahakal Samiti. other public functionaries such as traffic police,
Public Welfare Department, bus operators, temple
2. Requirement of Project Specific Information management, etc.
• Analysis of landscape in the vicinity of Phatak bridge,
there is railways line, residential and non-residential II. Project Robustness
buildings. 1. Components
• Livelihoods Impact due to the introduction of new The proposed components are spread across the religious
vending zones and proposed pedestrianization. center of the city. Most of the components are focused
• Landuse around the Hari Phatak bridge and the area on better crowd management on a daily basis as well as
around the proposed railway underpass. during religious gatherings. There are other landscaping
• Comprehensive mobility plan for the city. and beautification components for which social and
environmental impacts need to be verified such as:
3. Current Organizational Structure of the SPV • Sustainability of lake rejuvenation by pumping water
• The SPV has a total of 18 staff members plus 23 staff from the river needs to be verified
members from the PMC. • Buy-in from education department for school
• Mr. Awadesh Sharma is CEO, Ujjain Smart City Limited relocation needs to be verified

2. SWOT Analysis
No. SWOT Remarks
1. Strengths Institutional Coordination

• The key administration of city is legal authority on the Mahakal Samiti (temple trust)
enabling coordination between the two public bodies.
Enabling Factors
• The SPV is planning to implement token system for entry into the sanctum
sanctorum similar to other temples of similar religious importance. There are
ongoing discussions with the vendor who implemented the system at vaishno devi.
• There is a list of registered street vendors which was updated in June 2018 and
Identification cards were issued to them.
• The complaint management system is via CM helpline i.e. 181 which ensures 100
percent guarantee of resolution as there is escalation mechanism.
• The proposed project has been conceptualised as different phases and a holistic
perspective and thought has been given to the overall project on open space
management around the Mahakal Temple.
2. Weaknesses Sustainability
• Lake rejuvenation is proposed by pumping water from the river to the lake, the
sustainability of this solution is questionable.
Operations and Maintenance
• The ownership of infrastructure developed will be under Mahakal Samiti.
• There is lack of clarity as to who will be the owner of operations and management of
some project components such as Ann Kshetra.
Design and Implementation
• Due to lack of shared and public mode of transportation citizens rely on private
vehicles. As a result multiple parking space have been proposed around the temple.
The focus should be on promoting use of public transport.
3. Opportunities Cross-exchange of Knowledge

• There is possibility of cross-exchange of knowledge with Surat based on their study
on natural species and collaboration with Horticulture and Agriculture University.
The proposal is to replicate the mythological forest area around Mahakal.
Scope for Innovation
• The playground of the schools being relocated gives the possibility of innovative use
of the open green space, right in the middle of proposed Maharajwada complex.
4. Threats SPV Flexibility

• The SPV already has planned the implementation and might not be very open to
changes by technical assistance i.e. mentors and domestic experts.
Possible Delays
• The widening of bridge as well as railway underpass might require railways
clearance, adding to project timelines.
• The proposed widening of Hari Phatak Bridge from two lane to four lane might also
be a very time consuming and E&S high risk category.

III. E&S Risk Assessment
1. Ramghat Street Façade Development, Length: 126 metres

Communities
1. • Dedicated • The street plan • Number of street vendors • It is a narrow street and
pedestrian path to needs to take • What is the current solid planning for the street
Ramghat into account waste collection and needs to take into account
• Regularisation of tourist inflow management measures? safety elements during
street vendors pattern- What is the predominant crowded times.
• Street maximum waste? • Littering by crowds and
beautification footfall time. • Are the street lights solar? vendors, likelihood of light
to architectural Are they daylight based weight waste like plastic
elements automatic timer equipped? flying all over the place
• What kinds of lights are • High power consumption
being used by the vendors? during festival times if
Whether any awareness energy inefficient lighting is
to phase out low energy used.
efficiency luminaires? • Battery management, if
• Are any battery based hawkers use battery based
luminaires used by mobile luminaries.
hawkers?
• What is the plan to ban
polythene & plastic?
• What are the common
problems faced by the
users of that street (water
logging, mosquitoes,
monkeys, power failure,
etc)? Any survey? What is
the findingd?

1. Safety elements Moderate Substantial Low Building safety elements and putting in
for crowd (During a detailed O&M system.
management special
occasions)
2. Littering by crowds Low Moderate Low Inappropriate or inadequate solid waste
and vendors, (everyday) management is a nuisance to the
likelihood of light environment, clogs drainage and gets
High (During
weight waste like inappropriately eaten by animals.
special
plastic flying all
occasions)
over the place
3. High power Moderate Moderate Medium Increases load on the grid, which is
consumption (everyday) dominantly fed by fossil fuel based
during festival power.
High (During
times if energy
special
inefficient lighting
occasions
is used
Battery
4. Battery Low Low Low Periodic disposal management
management, will required as per The Batteries
if hawkers use (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001
battery based and its amendments till date, in case of
luminaries lead-acid batteries only. Whether such a
system is in place or not?
2. Chota Rudra Sagar Lake Front Development, Area: 0.96 Ha

Communities
1. Setting with dense Plan for the Selection of species would be
landscaping same has been critical.
developed by the
SPV
2. Parking with public Land for the Detailed plan with area and • Rationale/need for parking
utilities Integration same has been infrastructure details required needs to be given
with Maharajwada identified • Connections of parking
How is the approach road? Is
Complex through FOB spaces with the temple by
there a separate service lane
NMT options needs to be
for vehicles awaiting entry
clear.
into parking space? How will
• Such options especially
congestion on road due to
for specially abled, the
entry and exit be prevented?
old persons, women and
children are necessary.
• In case of congestion due
to entry/ exit of vehicles,
increase in air pollution &
consumption of fossil fuels,
thus, increasing carbon
footprint

1. Higher the Substantial Substantial Low Options at this stage can
provision of parking (Since the be explored for alternative
space, higher is temple measures.
the likelihood is a very
of increased important
vehicular traffic and pilgrim
consequent pollution destination)
3 Maharajwada Complex, Area: 2.23 Ha

No. Inputs Process Steps* Output notes/Questions* Risks and Potential Negative Impacts on
Environment and Communities
1. • Kumbh Museum • The • The shifting of the • Building safety needs to be revisited
museum is school is necessary for with respect it being repurposed. It is
proposed in student safety as the an old building that was built in 1941.
an existing area witnesses a high • If built up & activity area is more than
school (that level of footfall. 20,000 sq.m., then environmental
is proposed • Environmental friendly, clearance will be required in case of
to be sustainability oriented retrofitting of the building
shifted). innovative features
being incorporated in
museum design?
• Total built up area of
the building including
all activity areas on
ground
2. • Congregational • These ac- • Total built up area of • Crowd management and safety
Spaces tivities are the buildings including during festivals is a risk. Facility
• Eatery Zone and proposed all activity areas on planning needs to respond to that.
Craft Village in a large ground • If built up & activity area is more than
• Public Utilities area. Activi- • Environmental friendly, 20,000 sq.m., then environmental
and Craft Village ties need to sustainability oriented clearance will be required
• Leisure Sitting be planned innovative features
Areas appropri- being incorporated in
• Connection ately. design?
with Mahakaal
Temple, Van,
and Chota Rudra
Sagar
SNo. Risks Probability of Severity of Risk Rationale for Risk Prioritisation

1. Building safety risks Low Low Low Structure safety approval needs
to be taken.
2. Crowd management Moderate Moderate Moderate Safety elements/features need
and safety to be introduced.
3. Requirement of Moderate Not applicable High This is a statutory clearance and
environmental the process needs to be initiated
clearance immediately to be able to obtain
a clearance within the scheduled
time frames.

4. Ann Kshetra and Dharamshala, Area: 0.62 Ha
Communities
1 • Dining capacity: • Present area • The management of the • The key question is if we
1,500 persons, is beside activity is presently done should fund an initiative
lodging capacity: Bada Ganesh by a religious trust. The that is meant only for a
100 persons. Temple and meal is provided free but specific religious group and
has an Ann only to those who visit the has an associated condition
Kshetra of temple. (of visiting the temple).
very low • How is the food waste • Environmental impacts
capacity. managed? How is the (though do not require
Proposed Ann food cooked? Is it fossil statutory clearance) are very
Kshetra will fuel based? From how direct on water, fossil fuel,
be included in far is the food brought carbon footprint, water and
new Mahakal from? Is the water source waste water. Food waste
Temple replenishable? Is an RO mis-management will lead
premise. installed? What happens to odour, vector breeding
to RO waste water? What and disease.
kind of detergents are used
for utensil washing? Is a
waste water treatment
plant provided for this
complex? What measures
are taken for ensuring
hygiene and protection
against contamination?
What are the policies for
purchase, receipt & storage
of raw food and cooked
food? Whether any testing
of food is carried out?
5. Rudra Sagar Lake Rejuvenation, Area: 18.70 Ha

No. Inputs Process Steps* Output notes/Questions* Risks and Potential Negative Impacts
on Environment and Communities
1 • Desilting of lake • The pipeline • Historical records of • Transfer of water from one water
• Pumping of is proposed water levels of Kshipra body to another can have severe
water using to be lake and Rudra sagar environmental impacts and transfer
solar pumps laid from • Historical rainfall intrusive species, pathogens and
from Kshipra Kshipra records contaminants from one to the other.
lake to maintain river which • Catchment area maps The host water body may experience
water level in is less than of Kshipra lake and increase in salt concentrations due
Rudra Sagar a km away. Rudra Sagar lake to rapid reduction in water coupled
However, • Mapping of all inflows with solar evaporation, impacting the
the river into both water bodies resident species.
is not • Baseline data (quality, • Issues of disposal of the desilted
perennial aquatic flora, aquatic material
anymore fauna, benthos, • Also appears that dredging may
and is dimensions, volumes, require environmental clearance
dependent bed levels, etc) under item 7(e) of EIA Notification
on Narmada • Quality of the dt. 14.09.2006, amendment dt.
bottom silt, whether 01.12.2009, column “Note: 1.Capital
contaminated? dredging inside and outside the ports
or harbors and channels are included;”
Since this is a lake, the proposer of this
project needs to take clarification from
SEIAA, Madhya Pradesh

1. Transfer of water High Moderate High The transfer of contaminants,
intrusive species or pathogens
from one water body to another
cannot be undone.
2. Disposal of desilted Moderate Low Low In case the silt is contaminated,
material precautions have to be taken
while disposal else recipient
location will get contaminated
3. Requirement of Moderate Not applicable High This is a statutory clearance and
environmental the process needs to be initiated
clearance immediately to be able to obtain
a clearance within the scheduled
time frames.
6. Visitor Facility Centre, Area: 00.91 Ha

1. • Public • Total built up area of • No E&S risks are anticipated for this
Information the buildings including component.
Counter; all activity areas on • If built up & activity area is more than
Facilities like ground 20,000 sq.m., then environmental
ATMs, prasad • Environmental friendly, clearance will be required in case of
shops, waiting sustainability oriented retrofitting of the building
areas are innovative features
proposed being incorporated in
design?
7. Widening of Hari Phatak Bridge

1. • Widening of • The impact • Is the widening • The land requirement and ownership
two lane bridge assessment necessary? Are there details are not known at this point.
to four lane is required alternative options? Several buildings were present very
bridge (12.00 to be done • Is this on a National or close to the bridge. The impacts could
mts to 24 mts) including State highway? be of high magnitude.
identifica-
tion of land
availability.

1. Social and High High High The land requirement and
environment impacts ownership details are not known
at this point. Several buildings
were present very close to the
bridge. The impacts could be of
high magnitude.

8. Railway Underpass, Length: 1 kms, Width: 24.00 m wide
1. At Bhagat Singh Feasibility Railway department This component would require a
Square, to study for approvals might take detailed assessment. Impacts cannot be
complete an outer this requires substantial time. completely identified without this study.
loop for vehicular to be first
circulation undertaken.

1. Social and High High High The land requirement and
environment ownership details are not known
impacts at this point. Several buildings
were present very close to the
bridge. The impacts could be of
high magnitude.
9. Information Centre and Parking, Area: 0.91 Ha

1. Public Information What value addition is No E&S Risks anticipated
Counter in existing being done for power
school building conservation?
2. Car parking: 180 Land for the Detailed plan with area • Rationale/need for parking needs to
cars, two-wheeler same has been and infrastructure details be given
parking- 174 identified required • Connections of parking spaces with
vehicles; and Bays the temple by NMT options needs
How is the approach
for Auto Rickshaws to be clear. Such options especially
road? Is there a separate
for especially abled, the old persons,
service lane for vehicles
women and children are necessary.
awaiting entry into
• In case of congestion due to entry/
parking space? How
exit of vehicles, increase in air
will congestion on road
pollution & consumption of fossil
due to entry and exit be
fuels, thus, increasing carbon footprint
prevented?

1. Higher the Substantial Substantial Low Options at this stage can
provision of parking (Since the be explored for alternative
space, higher is temple is a measures.
the likelihood very important
of increased pilgrim
vehicular traffic and destination)
consequent pollution


Notes:
Notes:
BHUBANESWAR
A. Project Information agriculture, reclaim public spaces to engage for cultural,
Project Name: B-Active art and social activities and to raise the profile of
Project Owner: Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) organised sport and active recreation.
CITIIS Thematic Area: Public Open Spaces
The B-Active project concept emerged as a result of
City Profile: on-ground observations and challenges faced during
Population: 8,43,402 implementation of key projects under the Bhubaneswar
Area: 135 sq. kms. Smart City Proposal. Key findings that played a vital role
Density: 6247 person per sq. kms. in selection of the proposed project include:
Literacy Rate: 91.87 percent • Implementation hurdles related to the SCP project-
*Census of India, 2011 BBSR Cycle Highway project under Bhubaneswar’s
Smart City Proposal. (Source: Letter from BSCL,SCP)
B. Project Description • Weak institutional capacities for managing public
The B-Active (Be Active or Bhubaneswar Active) Project open spaces and inequitable distribution of parks and
aims to empower citizens to co-create and manage recreation facilities in the city. (Source: Parks & Open
their neighbourhoods and open spaces, revitalize its Space Master Plan Existing Conditions Report).
water ways, tanks and streets, reuse its landscapes • About 60percent of the city area is under extreme
as productive spaces offering opportunities for urban to moderate urban flood risk and the incessant rain
48 Project Preparedness Framework: Bhubaneswar

coupled with water-logging and heavy rainfall trigger • Lack of an enabling framework to maximize use of
urban floods in the city. (Source: Future Proofing public open spaces.
Report). • Local capacity building constraints in programming
• Physical disconnect between the heritage area, Smart and activation of formal public open spaces.
City Town Centre District, and the rest of the city. • Use of technology to better monitor these valuable
• Negative perceptions related to conditions in Ekamra city assets and improve citizen participation.
Kshetra Heritage Area, lack of a structured city • Tools for co-creating and co-managing the public
program for art, culture, sports and events to fulfil infrastructure investments.
unmet demands of recreational needs. • Inequitable spatial distribution of parks at the city
• Limited reach of existing sports and recreational scale.
facilities to micro-level neighbourhoods, bastis
(slums) and all segments of the population. As a consequence, gaps are observed during
• Growing levels of physical inactivity and decline of implementation of several SCP components related to
usage of parks and open spaces in the city. public open spaces in Bhubaneswar that has resulted in
a devastating impact on human life.
Bhubaneswar was adjudged 1st Rank in public open
space domain in the ‘Ease of Living-2018’ by the Ministry The B-Active project also attempts to mitigate the
of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), but there is unintended consequences of technology disruptions
a need to improve the quality of public open spaces in in smart cities, specifically, the increase in sedentary
Bhubaneswar, while simultaneously addressing the issue behaviors and physical inactivity due to high internet and
of declining levels of physical activity in the city. mobile usage.
The B-Active project intends to bridge the following The proposed concept plan for the B-Active project
gaps observed during implementation of several of its is based on guiding principles of technology, public
SCP components related to Bhubaneswar’s public open participation, innovation, resilience and universal access.
spaces:

To develop a solid foundation for the B-Active Project, a • Water: Bhubaneswar has been experiencing a series
two-pronged approach including technical assessments of flooding incidents due to flash rains, which has
and resident surveys were conducted to gauge the caused considerable loss. There are unauthorized
citizen needs. The B-Active project intends to not view encroachments and illegal dumping of waste in the
city resiliency as a top-down physical infrastructure up- natural drains which causes blockages and ground
gradation approach, but provide guidance to individuals, water contamination.
NGOs, businesses, institutions and civic associations to • Initiatives: waterfront promenade, restoration of
take ownership and influence the path of development blueways, Un-Flood App for flood warning system,
through public discussion, debate and decision making Kinetic promenade, water sensitive urban design
about the future. guideline and aquathon
• Parks and open spaces: It has been found that there
The B-Active project incorporates the concepts of are 34 acres of passive parks in the study area (Source:
resiliency based planning in its five city assets : streets, Parks & Open Space Master Plan Existing Conditions
water, parks and open spaces, sports playgrounds and Report), characterized by weak departmental capacity
heritage, and the major initiatives proposed are as for planning, developing and maintaining city park
follows : and open spaces.
• Streets: The initial studies have revealed that only 50 • Initiatives: Smart PODs - parks on demand,
percent of the study area is connected with sidewalks, Bhubaneswar public spaces (BPS), Garden library
and only 17 percent have cycle tracks. There is no (Adopt a Park), Light sculptures Project and beyond
NMT connection between new town and old town and bus stops
due to high run-off rates on the streets, there is an • Sports playground: With only one world class stadium,
issue of water logging and urban flooding. Kalinga Stadium, and one private sports complex,
• Initiatives: Patha Utsavs, street vendor initiatives, sports and recreation infrastructure has limited reach
Resilient streets projects with blue ways and • Initiatives: B-Active App, Bhubaneswar Shared
greenways project, NMT streets, public bicycle Playground Project, Janpath Sports Complex, Sports
sharing, street art & mural project and cyclothon training centres, Bhubaneswar College Leagues, and

sports asset management the city. About 61percent of the city is under extreme
• Heritage : Bhubaneswar is a heritage rich city, but the to moderate cyclone risk, while 59percent is under
temple tanks within the core areas of Ekamra Kshetra extreme to moderate urban flood risk. Almost
are highly polluted. Also, tourism information centers 50percent of the city is under extreme to moderate
are lacking and public open spaces are under-utilized. earthquake risk.
Formalized vending activity needs to be promoted. • Initiatives: Rehabilitation and redevelopment of slum
• Initiatives: EK (Ekamra Kshetra) Smart Project, pockets, critical design specification of lifesaving
Heritage on Wheels, Bhubaneswar Walks, Reviving infrastructure for cyclone and earthquake proofing
Water Heritage Project, Mo e-ride measures, flexible water supply mains,revival of
• Recommendations for rejuvenation of the various natural drains, fire safety, digitisation of critical
temple lakes include manual cleaning of Hydrilla building plans and evacuation corridor.
and sediment sludge, introduction of fish species
to control growth of aquatic vegetation, Fresh The project will strive to meet the following SDGs-
water contribution from Daya River, check on waste • Goal 3: Good health and well-being
dumping in the lakes. • Goal 5: Gender Equality by empowering women and
• A schedule of renewal of water in the lake is girls
recommended to be developed, once in three years, • Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
or partial dewatering once in 3 to 4 months, by • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
installing small capacity pumps. Continuous aeration • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
of lake water through a series of fountains will further • Goal 13: Climate action
rejuvenate the stagnant volume of the lake.
• Phyto-remediation of tanks is also recommended for The project is based on following Strategic Plan,
removal of pollutants. consisting of 10 Shapers for physical improvement, 15
• Climate: The stakes are too high for climate proofing initiatives as enablers and 15 programmes as activators.
Asset Shapers Enablers Activators

Streets • Resilient Greenways: • Public Bicycle Sharing • Pedestrian only street
• NMT Priority Network • Street Vendor Initiative • Cyclathons
• Blue-ways and Greenways • STAMP: Street Art and
Plan Mural Project
Water • Restoring Blue-ways • Water Sensitive Urban • Living Classroom
• Waterfront Promenade Design • Kinetic Energy Promenade
• Urban agriculture • Aquathon
• Un-Flood IT
Parks & Open • Smart “PODs” – Parks on • Adopt a Park • Garden Libraries
Spaces Demand • Beyond Bus Stops • BSSR Fest
• Bhubaneswar Public • Light Sculpture Project • Youth Leadership Program
Places (BPS)
Sports Playgrounds • Janpath Sports Complex • Sports Volunteer Program • BBSR College League
• BBSR Shared Playground • Asset Management • B-Active App
Projects • City Sports & Recreational • Sports Training Camp
Cell
Heritage • Ekamra Kshetra Heritage • EK Smart Project • Heritage on Wheels
Square • MO E-Ride (E-Rickshaw • EK amazing race
• Reviving Water Heritage Program) • Bhubaneswar Walks
Project • Ekamra Kshetra
Development Plan
I. Project Objectives opportunities/ urban agriculture, interacting with

• To empower citizens to co-create & manage their nature.
neighbourhoods and open spaces. • Reclaim public spaces to engage for cultural, arts and
• Revitalize its water ways, tanks and streets and act as social activities.
sponges for capturing, storing and cleaning its water • Raise the profile of organized sport and active
systems. recreation.
• Reuse its landscapes as productive spaces offering

No. Components Characteristics Features
1 Streets • Participatory Planning of streets for events & fests. Citizen

• Pedestrian Only Streets • Involve local artists to create street arts and murals. Participation
• Bbsr Cyclothon
• Street Art & Mural Project
Water • Engage citizens for learning in natural settings,
• Living Classrooms knowledge sharing, skill development & nurture
• Aquathon leadership
• Citizen driven water cleansing drives
Parks And Open Spaces • Citizen driven neighbourhood parks improvement

• Smart Parks On Demand
• Adopt A Park
• Garden Library
Sports Playgrounds • Student driven sporting event to encourage
• Shared Playgrounds Project competitive spirit
• Sports Volunteer Programme • En-roll and connect expert sportsmen volunteers with
• Youth Leaders Programme enthusiasts for knowledge sharing and training.
• Bbsr College League
• Sports Training Camp
Heritage • Connect citizens to their heritage assets

• Ekamazing Race
• Bhubaneswar Walks
2 Streets • Centralized digital database to formalize street ICT-enabled
• Street Vendors Plan vending government
services
Water • Smart app to empower disaster management
• Unflood App activities
• Sports Playgrounds • Online Portal to real-time management of city sports
• Sports Asset Management assets
Heritage • Smart navigation and user experience in the heritage

• Smart Signage Project city
3 Streets • Increasing permeable surfaces by tree planting, rain Air Quality

• Resilient Corridors gardens, bioswales and shaded streetscapes
• Nmt Streets & Trails • Equitable allocation of road space for promoting non-
• Public Bicycle Sharing polluting modes of travel - walking & bicycling
Water • Restoration of nalla with ecological units (RENUE),

• Restore Water Channels increased capacity of drains and permeable surfaces
along water channels.
Parks And Open Spaces • Encouraging design of lung spaces in neighbourhood
• Smart P.O.D
Heritage • Promoting electric vehicles for public transport

• Mo eride

4 Streets • Creating dynamic programmable streets as public Public Open

• Pedestrian Only Streets space. Spaces
• Street side plazas and under flyover space as active
pause points along the streets
Water • An attractive public realm along the rejuvenated
• Waterfront Promenade natural drains of the city with interactive programmes
• Kinetic Promenade • Smart walking or jogging path with app based self-
tracker that generates electricity
Parks And Open Spaces • Improving neighbourhood parks as active open
• Smart P.O.Ds spaces.
• Bbsr Public Places • Transforming static transit infrastructure into vibrant
• Beyond Bus Stops public place
Sports Playgrounds • One-stop destination for all sporting needs
• Janpath Sports Complex • Optimization of existing sports infrastructure to
• Shared Playgrounds Project create a holistic sporting ecosystem
Heritage • Induce quality public realm in the space constrained

• Heritage Square heritage areas
• Reviving Water Heritage • Heritage water tanks revived as active public spaces
Project and tourist attraction
5 Streets • Creating low carbon mobility infrastructure for Energy
• NMT Streets & Trails reducing fuel consumption Efficiency
• Public Bicycle Sharing
• Bbsr Cyclothon
Heritage • Future proofing steps towards encouraging bicycle
• Mo erides culture in the city
6 Streets • Formalized vending activity to create inclusive Economy and

• Street Vendors Plan employment & livelihood opportunities employment
Water • Promote productive landscapes to explore alternative

• Urban Agriculture economic & employment innovations with in the city
• Living Classrooms • Platform for rural-urban knowledge exchange
Sports Playgrounds • Provide opportunities for ace sports person to set-up
• BBSR Fest training camps as well as nurture young talents to
• Youth Leaders Programme take up sports as a professional choice
• Sports Volunteer Programme
Heritage • Provide employment opportunities and a visible
• Heritage Squares market for traditional craftsmen.
• Increased opportunities for local musicians & artists.
• Nurture entrepreneurship skills & start-up culture
7 Water • Pilot project on converting energy produced by Energy source

• Kinetic Promenade walking or jogging into electricity
8 Water Education
• Living Classroom
• Aquathon
• Garden Library
9 Water • Integrating the data base into BOC and services IT Connectivity
• Un-Flood App being better facilitated by City Wi-Fi programme
Sports And Playgrounds

• Asset Management
• B Active App

10 Water • Adopt recycle and reuse measures Waste water

• Greenways And Blue Ways management
Master Plan
• Restore Water Channels
• Water Sensitive Urban Design
Guideline
11 Parks And Open Spaces • Active night life by addressing safety Safety and
• Light Sculpture Project security
12 Streets • Improving low carbon mobility infrastructure Transport
• Nmt Streets & Trails
• Mo E-Rides
13 Streets • Make walking and cycling preferred choice to Health
• Nmt Streets & Trails promote healthy lifestyles.
Water • Promote organic farming for better nutrition

• Urban Agriculture
• Sports And Playgrounds • Provide choices for various sports to prevent obesity
• Janpath Sports Complex • Self-tracking app to imbibe health conscious
• B Active App
14 Water • Partially separated sewage system Sanitation
15 Water • Optimize existing water supply system, recharged Water
• Greenways And Blue Ways ground water sources Management
Master Plan
• Water Sensitive Urban Design
Guideline
16 Water • Focused efforts to minimize water pollution due to Waste
• Aquathon solid waste Management

III. Proposed Area Based and Non Area Based Project Components
The proposed components have been categorized under two categories,
1. Area based components
2. Non-Area based components
Asset Proposed Area Based Components Proposed Non-Area Based Components

Streets • Resilient Greenways • Street Vendor Initiative
• NMT Priority Network • BBSR Cyclathons
• Public Bicycle Sharing • Street Art and Mural Project
• Greenways Program
• Pedestrian streets
Water • Restoring Blue-ways • Un-flood App
• Water Promenade • Living Classroom
• Water Urban Design • Aquathon
• Urban agriculture
• Kinetic Energy Promenade
Parks and • Smart PODs-parks on demand • Adopt a park
Open Spaces • Bhubaneswar Public Spaces • Garden Libraries
• Beyond Bus Stops • BBSR Fest
• Light Sculpture Project • Youth Leadership Program
Sports • Janpath Sports Complex • Sports Volunteer Program
Playgrounds • BBSR Shared Playgrounds • Asset Management
• City Sports and Recreational Cell
• BBSR College League
• B-Active App
Heritage • Heritage Square • EK Smart Project
• Reviving water heritage project • MO E-ride
• Ekamra Kshetra Development Plan
• Heritage on Wheels
• EK amazing race
• Bhubaneswar Walks

IV. Selection Criteria
Relevance and • The project aims to resolve the issues associated with delivering practical solutions to
Feasibility improve the quality of public open spaces in Bhubaneswar.
• Through this project, Bhubaneswar Smart City will address the challenges faced in
prioritizing public health as an integral component of the Smart City transformation in
Bhubaneswar.
• The B-Active project addresses the challenges created by the lack of access to sports
facilities and active recreation in Bhubaneswar, including the lack of a supporting
institutional framework to manage recreational, cultural and open spaces assets and
activities associated with it.
• User surveys highlight the demand by citizens for active recreation programmes and
facilities, which the city is not providing right now.
• With weak institutional capacities at the city level for managing the public open spaces
including parks, there is an urgent need to address this issue. As per the existing condition
inventory of parks & open spaces, prepared by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority
(BDA), there are no parks in 19 of 67 wards in the BMC area.
• Nearly 60percent of the city area is under extreme to moderate urban flood risk and the
incessant rain coupled with water-logging during recent heavy rainfall triggered a flood-like
situation in the city.
• Drain capacities are reduced due to dumping of solid wastes. Encroached and poorly
maintained urban water bodies such as tanks and ponds which do not help in decreasing
run-off capacity.
• Absence of green infrastructure provisions along the street network causing water logging.
• With only one world class stadium, Kalinga Stadium, and one private sports complex,
sports and recreation infrastructure has limited reach and does not percolate to the micro-
level of the neighbourhoods and bastis.
• It is having a strong team already in place for deploying Smart Solutions with a Technology
Programme Management Consultant, Engineering PMC, and a Master System Integrator.
Working together, these agencies will be able to provide the necessary skills and expertise
required to implement the B-Active project.
Sustainability • The B-Active project intends to promote universal accessibility not only through its
Aspects physical infrastructure investments, but also through participatory activities and ICT
initiatives for differently abled through collaboration with local, national and international
NGOs.
• It incorporates the concepts of resiliency based planning in its five city assets- Streets,
Water, Parks & Open Space, Playgrounds and Heritage.
• The B-Active project will be planned, managed and operated by the SPV, in collaboration
with Bhubaneswar Development Authority and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation. The
joint technical team of SPV and BDA, the Bhubaneswar Urban Knowledge Centre, will be
deployed to assist in planning, design, and supervision of components outlined in the
B-Active Project.
Innovation and • Some of these key social innovations include: Living Classrooms and all it has to offer form
Integration Aspects heritage to water management; from urban agriculture to summer training program for
music, arts, sports, mental well-being.
• Youth Leadership Programmes: designed to bring young people of Bhubaneswar together
particularly youth of different ages, gender, and income levels.
• Bhubaneswar College League: A power-packed college league is mooted for year-round use
of sports infrastructure.
• Technical Innovation Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
• Sustainable use of urban water and looks into the water management issues on different
scales while designing and retrofitting the cities.
• Economic Impact of Place Branding: With the proposed Bhubaneswar Art Trail,
Bhubaneswar event, Patha Utsav, Cyclothon, STAMP (Street Arts and Murals Project) and
other such city branding events proposed, the B-Active project will be able to highlight the
often ignored direct and indirect economic impacts of arts, culture, and sports at the city
and state level.

• The Ekamra Kshetra Smart Project proposed is an innovative digital initiative to support
online access to the area monuments through virtual reality, audio guides, QR code based
information system, signage in braille, to ensure complete accessibility for the differently-
abled visitors and tourists.
• The B-Active project overall structuring is based on the principles of bundling. The shaper
projects under the streets bundle the NMT network with resilient streets in order to ensure
that construction on the same streets does not take place multiple times. The EK Smart
Project would include development of applications which can be implemented across the
city.
Participatory • Key initiatives that the B-Active project will utilize and further build upon include: extensive
Approach public engagement, consultation with diverse group, residents, seniors, and children.
• The implementation of the project will be dependent on the following partners who are the
core contributors : Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), Bhubaneswar Municipal
Corporation (BMC), Tourism Department, Sports & Youth Services Department, Works
Department.
• The Smart City SPV is already under agreement with UNFPA to support the city in
achieving Youth and gender improvement programs.
Focus on E&S issues • The project aims at rejuvenation of stream and heritage place-making, and would bring
about positive changes to the present state of these eco-sensitive areas.
• The project would require relocation of slum clusters present on the site. The slum
rehabilitation would be done under 4 major affordable housing and slum redevelopment
schemes being undertaken by Bhubaneswar Development Authority.
• Vegetation clearing would be done only in designated areas for the Project footprint.
• Possibility of occurrence of flooding/overflow while cleaning the drain is there.
• Traffic diversion plan would be prepared and enforced during the road construction work to
avoid disruption in traffic movement. There is a possibility of traffic movement disruption
while the road work would be in progress.
• Retention ponds would be created near drains to capture overflow if any. So, there would
be no flooding in the operational stage. There is a possibility that the project may lead to
displacement of Structures.

V. Tentative Financing Plan and CITIIS Grant Allocation
1. CITIIS Grant Requested 79,30,35,347.7
2. CITIIS Grant Allocated 79,30,35,347.7
Co-financing in Maturation Phase 27,62,31,618
Co-financing in Implementation Phase (Convergence) 1,42,94,25,051
Self-financing (various financing mechanism such as PPP, PPCP etc.) in
33,32,64,090
Implementation Phase
4. Total amount from other sources of finance 2,03,89,20,759
5.. Total Project Cost 2,83,19,56,106.7

Prior to the first field visit to the Bhubaneswar, the assess several factors, including level of readiness of the
CITIIS PMU carried out a preliminary assessment SPV, pre-requisites to the project, anticipated risks such
of the selected project by reviewing the submitted as social, environmental, technical, administrative, and
project proposal, supporting documents, and the SPVs institutional risks.
presentation during CITIIS jury. The objective was to

No. Risk Type Risk Anticipated Likelihood Impact
1. Technical • Limited research reference High Medium

• Green buffer zones interpreted often for as no
development or intervention zones.
• Durability of interventions
• Absence of rates for innovative street infrastructure in
standard government rates
2. Legal • Land acquisition Medium High
• Possession of water body with different organizations
/ trusts
• Dynamic nature of the scope of work
• Encroachments on project sites
• Obtaining NOC from different departments.
• Late Approvals delays project execution
3. Institutional • Multi department coordination required in several High Low
components
• Resource capacity limitations may arise for the
requirements
4. Environmental • Construction work could cause degradation / pollution Medium Medium
• Increased siltation and decreased holding capacity
of water body due to construction of structures along
water channel
• Water availability for irrigation of green spaces
• Project is in proximity to a heritage area and stream
• Vegetation clearing
5. Social • Changing user behaviour / perceptions may take time. Medium Low
• Shift towards NMT could be gradual
• Heritage area improvements may face resistance from
local population
• Possible relocation of slums and commercial structures
Climate • seasonal temperature variations/ extreme weather High Low
condition may hamper work progress / maintenance
Financial • Non-profit or Low Profit investments Difficulty for PPP High High
projects
• Inflation during implementation period could hamper
the project budget
• Delay in payments would delay the work
• Improper estimation may lead to failed procurements
Source : Risk mentioned by SPV in the proposal
II. Required Project Specific Clarifications D. City Report

• How does the SPV plan to mitigate the anticipated The first city visit to Bhubaneswar was organised on 26th
risks in the project? June 2019 , comprising of a five-member delegation from
• Details of institutional arrangement required to CITIIS PMU at NIUA. The agenda consisted of briefing
implement the project ? sessions by the SPV for the delegation, site visit, address
• Since there are many components in the Project, by the delegation, deliberation, and open discussions
Clarity on phases of the projects that would be regarding various aspect of planning and implementation
covered under CITIIS. Phase wise implementation of the proposed project. The City Report consists of
strategy? information obtained through discussion during the
• More clarity on budgeting under various components field visits, including information on preparedness and
of the project. readiness of the SPV, gaps in existing project related
• SPV to provide Account Details. documentation, project robustness, institutional
processes, and risks associated with the project.

Source: Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited
I. City Preparedness 1. Key Facts from Site Visit

This section aims to highlight problem areas, evaluate The project area is connected to the ABD area and Core
capacity and readiness of SPVs, and gauge necessary Heritage Precinct. The area of the project includes 2500
project requirements at the start of the maturation acres (10 Sq. Km). It includes 11 wards with a population
phase. City preparedness has been categorised under of 1.4 lakhs. The total length of the major roads in the
four broad headings. project area is 23.47 km. There are 27 playgrounds and
1. Key Facts from Site Visit 20 parks in the project area.
2. Required Documentation/Project Specific Information
from SPVs A. Streets :
3. Stakeholder Connect Status 1. Only 50percent of the study area connected with
network of sidewalks

2. Only 17percent of study area has cycle tracks 5. No NMT connections between New Town and Old
3. 1500 bicycles are used under Public Bicycle Sharing Town
System. 6. Run-off rate on streets lead to urban flooding.
4. Unsafe road intersection
Status of proposed activities:
Project Elements E&S Feasibility Citizen Design DPR

Study Engagement Development
Resilient Bidyut Marg (2.95 Km)
Greenways
Sachivalaya Marg (4.76
Km)
Rajpath (0.94 Km)
MG Marg (0.9Km)
Gopabandhu Marg
(0.89Km)
Madhusudan Marg (
0.89 Km)
Udyan Marg (0.91 Km)
Baya Baba Matha Marg

(0.88 Km)
 Yet to initiate

NMT Priority Bidyut Marg (2.95 Km)
Network
Sachivalaya Marg (4.76
Km)
Rajpath (0.94 Km)
MG Marg (0.9Km)
Gopabandhu Marg
(0.89Km)
Madhusudan Marg (
0.89 Km)
Udyan Marg (0.91 Km)
Baya Baba Matha Marg

(0.88 Km)
 Yet to initiate  Complete

Public Bi cycle Mo Cycle Station (143
Sharing Proposed)
Street Vendor Street Vendors along

Initiative NMT (150 Kiosks)
Blueways and Inventory of existing

Greenways blue ways and green
Plan ways
Pedestrian • Madhusudan Marg
only street (1km)
• Udyan Marg (1km)
• MG Marg (1km)
• Nicco Park Rd. (1km)
Cyclathons • Organizing Events
STAMP (Street • Building on existing

Art & Murals STAMP project
Project) • To make public open
spaces more vibrant
and active
• Promote local art
and artists
• Identified street –
Gopabandhu Marg
Flow of sewage in Drain No. 8 blocked with C & D Waste (left)and

untreated sewage water flowing through Drain No. 10 (right)

B. Water: 4. Unauthorized encroachments and bottlenecks along
1. Cleaning & identification of major blockages along the natural drains.
drains already initiated by BMC in 2018. 5. Direct discharge of untreated sewage in to the natural
2. Nicco Park Concept design completed by drains.
Bhubaneswar Development Authority in 2018. 6. Potential for developing waterfront promenade.
3. Illegal dumping of waste into the natural drains leading 7. 800 m along drain no. 10 to be developed as waterfront
to regular blockage and ground water contamination promenade.
Existing situation of Nico Park as on 26.07.2019
Concept Design of Nico Park as presented by SPV during Site Visit of CITIIS PMU Team
Sayeed Nagar Park at Bhubaneswar

Proposed activities:
Project Elements
Restoring Blueways Drain No. 7 • Healing Garden

• Yoga & Meditation Garden
Drain No. 10 • Sensory Park
• Sedimentation Ponds
Waterfront • Lake Neutral

Promenade
• Nico Park design
Water Sensitive • Land planning and engineering design approach to minimize environmental degradation
Urban Design • Preparation of public and private realm guidelines
Urban Agriculture • Formation of policy guidelines to Institutionalize urban farming with legal backing
• Community gardening on along vacant lands along Drain 7 and Drain 10
• Collaboration with Odisha Agricultural University (OUAT)
Living Classroom • Engage Agricultural Experts

• OUAT for management and research
• Rural-Urban Knowledge Exchange
• Curriculum designs for training, courses of urban farming
Aquathon • Citizen driven water cleansing drive

• Events and activities identification for citizen engagement
C. Parks and Open Spaces 3. Weak departmental capacity for planning, developing
1. 34 acres of passive parks existing within the study and maintaining
area. 4. User preference survey shows the need for more
2. Parks with universal access are to be developed. active public spaces.

Smart PODs- • Citizen Driven
Parks on Neighbourhood Parks
Demand Improvement Project
Bhubaneswar • LQC Approach to

Public Open develop 30 sites
Space
Adopt a park • 15 parks within the

study area
Beyond Bus • 10 Bus Que Shelters

Stop to be transformed
into vibrant public
spaces

Light • To illuminate and
Sculpture activate UFO – 5
Project potential locations
• Pilot Project - Vani
Vihar Junction
FEST • Food, Entertainment,
Stories, Trails
Garden • 2 places have been

libraries identified
Youth • Curriculum for Skill

Leadership development &
Program entrepreneurship
programme and
workshops
D. Sports and Playground 3. User preference survey has shown demand for good
1. 27 playground (94.3acres) spaces within schools, sports infrastructure
colleges and government properties 4. Asian Athletics Championship- 2017 and Men’s
2. Kalinga stadium is the only stadium available for Hockey World cup – 2018, are promoting Bhubaneswar
sports facilities in the town. as sports destination.
Proposed Playground to be developed as Sports Complex

Study Engage- Develop-
ment ment
Janpath Sports 10 Acres sports destination for
Complex the city to nurture sports
BBSR shared 27 shared playgrounds at
playground project different locations of schools,
colleges, vacant govt. land, sport
clubs
City Youth Sports & Establishment of Environment
Recreation Division and Public Space Management
Cell
Asset management All sports activities to be
covered under Bhubaneswar One
portal
Sports volunteer Volunteers for knowledge
program sharing and training
Summer sports • Professional Camps
training camp • Intro Camps for kids
• Camps for specially abled
• Refresher camps for senior
citizens
B active app • Data collection and App
Development for
• Real-time self-tracking on
fitness
• Updates on sporting events
registration to camps
• Volunteer opportunities
• Games & offers
BBSR sports league • Inter college team building
• Fund Sponsorship
• Youth centric branding
Temple tanks within core area of Ekamra Kshetra

E. Heritage commercial complex has been developed in an area
1. Temple tanks within core area of Ekamra Kshetra are located nearby.
highly degraded and water is unsuitable for use. 4. Upgrading of tourist information center and making it
2. Conservation and promotion of built as well as a central destination is required.
intangible heritage. 5. Integration of technology with heritage is yet to be
3. Commercial shops were demolished from the project done.
area to convert it into an heritage asset. A new
Source: Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited
Market demolished to convert the area into heritage asset.

Proposed activities:
Project Elements E&S Feasibility Citizen En- Design De- DPR
Study gagement velopment
Ekamra Kshetra • Aesthetically uniform &
Heritage Square tourism friendly walkable
network of public squares
near Heritage monuments –
0.7 Acres
Reviving Water • Eco Trail connecting
Heritage Project wetlands, open spaces and
temple tanks
• Increased opportunities for
environmental education
• Maintenance and monitoring
through community
involvement
• Prohibitive signage
• Introduction of Phytoplankton
EK Smart Project • Use of technology to navigate
people
• QR Code based Audio Guides
• E-ticketing via QR code
reading
• Digital mapping
MO E-Ride • Providing electric mobility in
(E-Rickshaw the old town area
Program) • Connecting various heritage
monuments &
• Provision of supporting
infrastructure - Charging
points
• BQS, Odyssey Card
integration
Ekamra Kshetra • Keeping Heritage at Centre
Development Plan • Heritage based land use and
built form regulations
• connectivity & access
Heritage on • Curated mobile exhibition
Wheels • Interactive sessions
• Child friendly Heritage games
• Music & theatre
EK amazing race • Coordination with ASI INTACH
& Heritage cell within BDA
• Sponsorship for events
• Regular hosting of games
Bhubaneswar • Create heritage assets
walks database - tangible &
intangible
• build upon the needs for
upgradation program through
heritage walks
• tourism promotion events
• Sponsorship & Branding

2. Documentation Required/Project Specific Infor- Odisha. They were suggested by PMU officials that the
mation from SPVs project needs to be implemented by SPV itself and they
During the visit it was observed by the PMU team that should come up with a mechanism accordingly and
there are too many components/elements for which the further share the same with the PMU team.
SPV is looking to utilize the CITIIS grant. Hence, SPV
officials were suggested to prioritize the components I. Project Robustness
which need to be developed on priority basis and come This section aims to gauge the robustness of proposed
up with a concrete project in line with the CITIIS values. project components and establish if any alteration/
SPV was suggested to do the same in consultation with modifications would affect project implementation
the mentors. and subsequently its success. The SWOT (Strength,
Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis given
The SPV has to collect the data through primary and below lists the current situation of the project, assesses
secondary sources, during the course of preparation of the the impact of internal and external factors on the project,
Baseline and Feasibility Studies, and for the preparation as well as current and future potential.
of Detailed Project Report during the maturation phase.
It also needs to submit a phase wise implementation 1. Components
strategy for the project. The SPV has proposed a wide array of components.
There is lack of clarity on what the project would focus
On consultation with the SPV officials, the PMU on. A detailed study listing finalised project components
was informed that SPV has planned to get the work along with a detailed financing plan is required.
implemented by other line agencies of Government of
2. SWOT Analysis
No. SWOT Remarks
1. Strengths • Project is relevant as it will lead to increase in proportion of public spaces for people.
• Presence of institutional bodies like BUKC would further help in seamless
implementation of the projects.
• Presence of Integrated Command Control Centre would help in efficient monitoring of
the project activities during the implementation stage.
• A few smart parks are already constructed in the city. Hence, the government
authorities of Bhubaneswar are already having the experience of implementing such
projects. This would further assist the SPV in gaining experiences from the learnings of
Government authorities and implement the projects accordingly .
2. Weaknesses • Weak departmental capacity for planning, developing and maintaining to Public Open
Spaces.
• Lack of Public Awareness. Household waste, C &D waste etc. are dumped in the drains.
Hence leading to blockage of the same.
• Sewage management system is not efficient enough to handle the sewage being
generated in the town. Untreated sewage water is flowing through open drains.
• Due to lack of maintenance, the heritage structures of the city are facing deterioration.
3. Opportunities • The Ekamra Kshetra may be developed as one integrated project.

• The temples may be restored by ASI which may further become important tourist
destinations of the town.
• Project envisages to involve local communities, especially women Self-help groups
(SHGs) in operation and maintenance of public open spaces and amenities to be
developed along the proposed public open spaces.
4. Threats • The town is often affected by Natural Calamities. The area is often affected by storms
which leads to destruction of physical infrastructures.
• Too many components. SPV is yet to finalize the project and its components.

3. Stakeholder Connect Status
The discussion and stakeholder meeting for the project held on 26 June 2019 saw attendance of representatives from
various organisations, including the following:
No. Name Designation Name of Organization

1 Saroj Kumar Swain GM (Spl. Projects) BSCL
2 Aswini Kumar Biswal GM (Eng.) BSCL
3 Dipti Ranjan Sahoo GM (Social Projects) BSCL
4 Bankim Kaha Team Leader BUKC
5 Kamran Naseem Landuse Planner BUKC
6 Siddhi Dubey Project Officer BSCL
7 Ipsita Beuria Intern BSCL
8 Bibhu Surya Kalyan Raut Asst. Manager BSCL
9 Smruti Ranjan Das Asst. Manager (Civil) BSCL
10 Suklambar Patra Asst. Manager (Civil) BSCL
11 Ranjan Kumar Dash Asst. Manager (Civil) BSCL
12 Subhamjeet Takar Asst. Manager (Civil) BSCL
13 Sibashish Patnaik PMU BSCL
14 S.K. Behera PMU BSCL
Consultation with SPV officials on 26.6.19
PMU team members from NIUA interacting with SPV officials

II. Environmental Risk Assessment for each of the components
1. Streets
Communities
1. • Resilient The rationale for the Baseline status of the selected
Greenways selection of the paths greenways is required to establish
• NMT Priority for greenways and the environmental and social risks
Network NMT network needs to for the project.
be established.
2. • Public Bicycle The details of the How is the public While no environmental risks
Sharing initiatives with respect bicycle sharing are anticipated, the social risks
• Street Vendor to the number of plan proposed to be cannot be ascertained at this point
Initiative bicycles, the street executed? without the details of the street
• Blue-ways and vendors is required? vendor initiative.
Which areas of the city
Greenways Plan
are proposed to be
targeted?
How has the number
of 150 kiosks been
decided for the vendor
initiative?
3. • Pedestrian only The objectives and What segment of the
street mechanisms for population is it likely to
• Cyclathons carrying out these impact
• STAMP: Street Art initiatives need to be
and Mural Project detailed.
2. Water
Communities
1. • Restoring Blue- Baseline status of the selected
ways water ways is required to establish
• Waterfront the environmental and social risks
Promenade for the project.
2. • Water Sensitive Baseline studies of the selected

Urban Design water ways is required to establish
• Urban agriculture the environmental and social risks
• Un-Flood IT for the project.
3. • Living Classroom No environmental and social risks
• Kinetic Energy anticipated.
Promenade
• Aquathon

3. Parks and Open Spaces
Communities
1. • Smart “PODs” – Baseline status of activities and
Parks on Demand components proposed is required
• Bhubaneswar to establish the environmental
Public Places (BPS) and social risks for the project.
2. • Adopt a Park No environmental and social risks

• Beyond Bus Stops anticipated.
• Light Sculpture
Project
3. • Garden Libraries No environmental and social risks
• BSSR Fest anticipated.
4. Sports Playgrounds
Communities
1. • Janpath Sports Who are the No environmental and social
Complex stakeholders of this impacts anticipated.
• BBSR Shared project?
Playground
What will be
Projects
the operational
mechanism?
2. • Sports Volunteer No environmental and social
Program impacts anticipated.
• Asset Management
• City Sports &
Recreational Cell
3. • BBSR College No environmental and social
League impacts anticipated.
• B-Active App
• Sports Training
Camp
5. Heritage
Communities
1. • Ekamra Kshetra What are the key Baseline status of activities and
Heritage Square activities within the components proposed is required
• Reviving Water heritage square? to establish the environmental
Heritage Project and social risks for the project.
Are the stakeholders
identified for this
project?

Communities
2. • EK Smart Project Baseline status of activities and
• MO E-Ride components proposed is required
(E-Rickshaw to establish the environmental
Program) and social risks for the project.
• Ekamra Kshetra
Development Plan
3. • Heritage on Wheels No environmental and social
• EK amazing race impacts anticipated.
• Bhubaneswar
Walks
III. Measures for Project Risk Management (to be filled by Mentors)


Notes:
Notes:
HUBBALLI-DHARWAD
A. Project Information B. Project Description
Project Name: Green Mobility Corridor The Green Mobility Corridor proposed by HDSCL
Project Owner: Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Limited aims to connect the major roads with cycle tracks for
CITIIS Thematic Area: Public Open Spaces1 encouraging cycle and pedestrian movement across the
city. The mobility corridor is proposed along the Unkal
City Profile*: Nala, the 8.5 kilometre long drainage channel in the city.
• Population: 943,788 (60-40 percent distribution
between Hubballi and Dharwad) The proposed project is envisaged to address the
• Area: 213.42 sq. kms. following challenges of the city,
• Density: 4,422 persons per sq. kms. • Increasing vehicles are creating traffic problems in
• Literacy Rate: 86.79 percent the CBD.
• Ease of Living Index Rank, 2018: 57 • Absence of a dedicated cycling infrastructure.
• Lack of centralized recreation zone with multiple
*Census of India, 2011, and Ease of Living Ranking, 2018. activities for various user groups in the city.
1 The project was originally proposed as a Sustainable Mobility project but has now been changed to a Public
Open Spaces project.
76 Project Preparedness Framework: Hubballi Dharwad

• Unkal Nala is a storm water drain with inflow of • Citizen engagement.
sewage water at many places. There is a need to • Horticulture knowledge and, safe and common
restrict the sewage inflow to maintain its water quality platform for exercise.
and improve edge conditions of the Nala.
I. Project Objectives
The major components of the project include: 1. Develop a non-motorized corridor along existing
• Bicycle and walking tracks. drainage channel.
• Drain lining and sewerage diversion. 2. Develop the drainage channel to its optimum capacity
• Controlled flow of water in channel. for better flow management.
• CCTV surveillance. 3. Capture popular imagination in terms of showcasing
• Landscape design and place making. the Mission Transformation and Swachchata drives
• Link with Integrated Command and Control Centre. by means of converting the existing un-clean,
• Transportation and open spaces. inaccessible Nala into a vibrant public utility and
• Revenue generation opportunities. recreation space.

1 Bicycle Track • Continuous Stretch of Bicycle Track along 8.5 km Transport

length
2 Walking Track • Continuous Stretch of Walking Track along 8.5 km Walkable
length
3 Drain Lining • Dry Stone Pitching along edges to avoid weed Sanitation
• growth & allow percolation of rainwater
4 Sewerage Diversion • Existing sewerage inlets to the drains have been Wastewater
• restricted & diverted through pipes under the bicycle Management
track & walkways
5 Control Flow of Water in • Controlled amount of water to be released in the Water Management
channel • channel from the lake to maintain year long
• character & beauty of green corridor
6 Public Activities • Open Gyms, children parks, fruit gardens, vending Public Open Space
space & sports court
7 Landscape Design • Tree plantation along the stretch will add to overall Air quality
green cover
8 Transportation & Open • There are spaces proposed such as vending zones, Mixed use
public parks & bicycle stations
Space
9 Safe and Common • Promoting healthy cycling & walking habits Health
Platform for Exercise
Non Area Based

No. Characteristics Features
Components
1 CCTV Camera CCTV cameras along the stretch for public safety Safety and Security
2 Linkage of elements with The electronic gadgets or products installed will be IT Connectivity
Integrated Command and controlled from Integrated Command & Control Centre
Control Centre (ICCC)
3 Revenue Generation Signage Boards & Fruit Gardens for lease Economy and
Opportunities Employment
4 Citizen Engagement Tree Plantation Drives, events Citizen Participation,
Air Quality

Non Area Based
No. Characteristics Features
Components
5 Horticulture Knowledge Children & adults can be educated regarding herbal & Education
ayurvedic plants
6 Place Making Unified Place for multiple activities like music parks & Identity and culture
herbal gardens

Relevance & Feasibility • The drainage channel has been carrying polluted water throughout the city. The
area adjacent to the channel has become the backyard of the city because of waste
dumping. There is a need for intervention here with aim to clean the area, provide
access to citizens and maintain it adopting citizen-centric reuse.
• There is another SCM project to de-pollute the water of Unkal Lake, which is the
main source of water for the proposed channel. Subsequently, it is an opportunity to
develop the channel-front as a public space since the water flow is deemed to be de-
polluted to some extent. As part of the SCM, the city is converting existing roads into
smart roads with dedicated footpath and cycle tracks.
• The city also has a Public Bike Sharing project to be implemented. It is an
opportunity to develop interconnected cycle tracks and footpaths to enhance its
usability. The proposed project fits exactly into this vision by means of integrating
NMT into city network.
• The human resources are competent to design & implement the project in their
respective fields of transportation, landscape architecture, structural design & storm
water management.
Sustainability Aspects • The project is being designed for seamless accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists,
thus catering to majority of the modal split that is deemed to cater to all social
groups who would want to use it as a public facility.
• Furthermore, spots of recreation shall be developed along the stretch. The access of
the space shall be open to all. In addition, the entire corridor shall be fitted with CCTV
cameras, adequate lights and family activities so as to propagate an aura of a safe
environment, thereby encouraging women to use the corridor as much as men.
• The drainage section is being re-designed to manage water flow better. The design
shall ensure better capacity, flexibility of accommodation in case of flooding,
rainwater harvesting and water percolation. The project shall ensure clean water flow
along the drainage channel that runs through the entire city. The project scope also
includes arresting untreated sewage that is presently falling in the channel and divert
it to existing sewerage network. This shall have significant impacts on the citizens in
terms of reduction of polluted water flow, subsequent public health issues and even
arrest vector-borne disease to some extent.
• The corporation already has in-house capacity to manage public utilities. The
project is designed to require minimum operations supervision. The cycle track and
pedestrian network in the mobility corridors shall be used by the public on their
own. The underground utility network infrastructure and parks and playgrounds
shall be maintained by the City Corporation in the long term as per their existing
infrastructure O&M framework.
• The ICT components that are under the purview of the smart city shall also come
under the jurisdiction of corporation once the smart city SPV transfers its assets
over to the corporation. The project is more of a public utility project and have limited
potential for direct revenue generation. However, considering that the channel stretch
is nearly 8.5 kilometre long, passing through public spaces, there is an opportunity to
earn advertising revenue from conventional and innovative advertising.
• The proposed open spaces like vending zones, OATs proposed can be used for
multiple activities. The entire stretch is free to use without any monetary charge
applicable on the citizens.

Innovation and Integration • RCC edging at sharp turns to avoid water friction & deterioration of edges. Cross
Aspects bridges to create loops for bicycle tracks which provides provision to hold cycling
events.
• Herbal & ayurvedic elements proposed along the stretch for enhancement in health
& knowledge. The concept involves multiple domain sub projects like place making,
vending zones, mobility corridor, food streets, open air theatres, public bike sharing
stations & herbal gardens. The project has a high potential for replicability wherever
there is such drainage channels that work as the backyard of a city.
• In fact, in Hubballi itself, the project has potential for replication along the smaller
channels that have their outfall in the main channel.
Participatory Approach • Presently, citizens are being reached out through a survey agency by means of
primary contact. As the project design progresses, SPV shall organize consultation
workshops at different locations for further sensitization and feedback gathering.
• ULB has already initiated a citizen engagement activity which aims at sensitizing the
citizens living adjacent to the channel about the vision of the project.
• Opinion will be sought from individuals and groups about their requirements and
ideas, the same will be documented, analyzed and results put into implementation.
The PMC for SPV shall be the advisory partner in terms of project design.
• External artist groups are proposed to be contacted for sharing ideas on how to
develop the space in an artistic manner.
Focus on E&S issues • During construction activity there may be some environmental impact in terms of
water quality, air quality & land , which is temporary in nature.
• Contractor will take necessary action in terms of proper environment management
plan which will be approved by Implementing authority & accordingly works will be
carried by contractor.
• After construction phase positive Environmental impact is anticipated in terms of
water quality, air quality and land. There are existing trees which have been retained
in the design.

1. CITIIS Grant requested 80,00,00,000
2. CITIIS Grant allocated 80,00,00,000
50,00,00,000
Smart City Mission Grant
Total Project Cost 1,30,00,00,000

Prior to the first field visit to Hubballi-Dharwad, the assess several factors, including level of readiness of the
CITIIS PMU carried out a preliminary assessment SPV, prerequisites to the project, anticipated risks such
of the selected project by reviewing the submitted as social, environmental, technical, administrative, and
project proposal, supporting documents, and the SPVs institutional risks.
presentation during CITIIS jury. The objective was to
No. Risk Type Risk Anticipated Source
1. Environmental and Social Risk • Encroachments along the drain CITIIS PMU
• Project success is dependant on other projects along
the drain such as STP, lake cleaning projects
• To sustain the ‘Green’ Concept SPV Proposal
2. Financial • Inadequate provision of O&M finances leading to SPV Proposal

gradual decline of quality of space developed.
II. Required Project Specific Clarifications through discussion during the field visits, including
In addition, the PMU also compiled a list of questions information on preparedness and readiness of the SPV,
against required clarifications from the SPV during the gaps in existing project related documentation, project
course of the site visit, given as under. robustness, institutional processes, and risks associated
with the project.
D. City Report
The first city visit to Hubballi-Dharwad was organised I. City Preparedness
on 6th and 7th May, 2019 comprising of a five-member This section aims to highlight problem areas, evaluate
delegation from NIUA. capacity and readiness of SPVs, and gauge necessary
project requirements at the start of the maturation
The agenda consisted of, phase. City preparedness has been categorised under
• Detailed Presentation on CITIIS project by HDSCL and four broad headings.
PMC (Tata Consultancy Engineering) 1. Key Facts from Site Visits
• Visit to project site i.e. from Southern to Northern 2. Requirement of Project Specific Information
most point of Nala, upto Unkal Lake 3. Current Organizational Structure of the SPV
• Discussion with Mr. Prashant Kumar Mishra, CEO, 4. Stakeholder Connect Status
HDSCL, on Maturation Phase and CITIIS Project
• Stakeholder Meeting (Detailed list of stakeholders 1. Key Facts from Site Visits
attached in Annexure III) • The total length of the Nala is 8.5 kilometres, starting
• Visit to Downstream Impact Site, outside of the city from Unkal lake till Nekaar Nagar near the city
• Detailed presentation, followed by discussion, on boundary.
CITIIS Maturation Phase and E&S Framework to • The Nala was originally a natural storm water drainage
HDSCL and PMC (Tata Consultancy Engineering) for the Unkal lake, primary water body in the city.
• In its current state, all through the length of Nala,
The City Report consists of information obtained there are,

–– Multiple sewage inlets, from residential, like continues beyond this. A lot of construction debris was
SM Krishna Nagar, as well as commercial found in the nala here.
establishments, like Slaughter House in Islampur.
–– Plastic and textile waste polluting the drainage Site 2 : SM Krishna Nagar
and even blocking the drainage at multiple points • This is primarily a low-income settlement, and is
–– 10-12 points of heavy discharge of grey water and partially an informal settlement. The settlement has
storm water drains open drainage system which has inlets into the nala
• The flow and width of nala increases from north to along with dumping of household waste into the nala.
south, however, the population density along the • There is a new development happening along the
nala is higher in the northern part. The southern nala, the exact development is to be confirmed.
part passes through Old Hubballi and low-income • There is a temple less than 2 meters from the edge
settlements further south and is the more complex of nala.
stretch for the project.
• The land use across the length of nala varies, Site 3 : Islaampur
with residential, commercial as well as public • There is a slaughter house next to nala, dumping
establishments along the nala2. waste into the nala, which exposes downstream
• Total budget for ULB = INR 600 Crores human and animal population to potential viral and
• Modal share of cycling in public transport is less than bacterial infections.
10percent • There is a boundary wall separating nala from
• 3 sewage plants operational in the city, with total adjacent land, and is shared by the slaughter house
operational capacity of 4 MLD (2+1+1) as well as a dumpyard.
• Nearest point of Nala from STP is 1 km away • There is another puffed rice factory downstream
with a sewage inlet directly into the nala, however,
Site 1 : Nekaar nagar boundary wall doesn’t continue till the factory.
This is the end point of nala in the city, however, the nala
2 Similar interventions in other cities: Jaipur : https://www.pinkcitypost.com/dravyavati-river-project-inaugurated-here-is-what-you-

should-know/Delhi: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/from-drain-to-sewer-and-back-the-story-of-barapullah-rebirth/
articleshow/62319370.cm Pune: http://www.sakaltimes.com/pune/bhairoba-nala-concretisation-pilot-project-starts-15775

Site 4 : M.T.S. Colony B. Land ownership
• There is an old non-functional textile factory next to • Land ownership along the length of canal through
nala and exact boundary and ownership of land is yet preparation of revenue maps
to be clarified.
• There is a school building next to the other side of C. Population
nala and exact boundary and ownership of land is yet • Number of households and population along the nala
to be clarified. within different range of buffers.
• Construction debris is being dumped into the nala • Activities (industry, etc) along the nala.
here.
D. Project Related Information
Site 5 : Green Garden • Prerequisites for building the cycle track
• This site is next to a commercial building and a • Status of parallel projects (in other development
business hotel. plans) which intersect with this project such as
AMRUT
Site 6 : Court Complex • Engagement with various departments and
• There is a bridge being constructed crossing-over the development authorities
nala further reducing the width of nala at this point
3. Current Organizational Structure of the SPV
Site 7 : Unkal Lake • There is no E&S nodal officer in the SPV.
• The lake has reduced in area from 475 to 370 acres. • There is a dedicated Project in-charge for CITIIS.
Site 8 : Karwar Road 4. Stakeholder Connect Status

• Outside the city limits, nala passes through the farm • A survey of 250 people along the Nala has been
lands which affects the quality of water and soil, and conducted to assess their buy-in for Green Mobility
hence the farm produce. Corridor, however, due to poor design of survey, the
results are neither reliable nor representative.
2. Requirement of Project Specific Information • Stakeholder meeting conducted during the visit had
A. Nala-Information good representation from govt. departments as well
• Segmentation of canal width as citizen groups such as civil society representatives,
• Flood levels philanthropy and CSR organizations, Hubbali Bicycle
• Number of inlets into the nala (including unauthorised) club etc. (Total Number of attendees in Stakeholder

Meeting = 33). However, stakeholders were not aware the impact of internal and external factors on the project,
of the project till the meeting. as well as current and future potential.
• The citizen groups expressed the need for inclusion
at design as well as implementation stages of the 1. Components
project and concurred with the need of the project. • Cleaning of Nala
• Catching drainage points into the nala and diverging
II. Project Robustness it into the sewage system
This section aims to gauge the robustness of proposed • Embankment of Nala
project components and establish if any alteration/ • Pedestrian bridges across the Nala
modifications would affect project implementation • Water body retention
and subsequently its success. The SWOT (Strength, • Green space creation
Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis given • Sensitization to avoid polluting the nala and health
below lists the current situation of the project, assesses benefits of keeping it clean
2. SWOT Analysis
No. SWOT Remarks
1 Strengths A. SPV Operation and Management

• The current Managing Director, HDSCL is also the Municipal Commissioner which
offers synergies with Urban Local Body.
• The technical Lead for the project has 10 years of experience in PWD and other civil
engineering roles.
B. Enabling Factors
• It has been proposed to lay underground sewage pipes along the entire stretch of
Nala, with the estimated population for year 2031 under consideration.
• Presence of Hubballi Bicycle Club which holds the Guinness world record for
maximum number of cyclists riding at one time. The group has inclination towards
increasing awareness around the benefits of bicycling in the city.
• Ward officers are forthcoming about problems with the nala running through the
respective ward.
C. Likely Project Benefits
• Cleaning of Nala would contribute to bringing up public health status in the city,
especially communicable diseases in low-income settlements.
D. Preliminary Feasibility Study
• A preliminary feasibility has already been undertaken and hydraulic sections have
been marked with respect to 25 years of rainfall
• Sectioning of nala has been done with safe passage planning for every 200 metres.
• 17 bridges and culvert locations (existing and new) have been identified
• 10-12 points of major sewage intrusion have been identified
• Residential areas and encroachments have been marked
2 Weaknesses A. Current Status of Infrastructure

• Only 40 percent of the city is connected to sewage network.
• Most of the Nala is unapproachable by road and is abutted by houses/household
manufacturing units/slaughter houses. Also, the embankment is absent from most of
the stretch.
• The nala is fed by other natural as well as manmade drains with both black and grey
water. It is estimated that this is around 47 kilometres.
B. SPV Organisational Structure
• There is no E&S nodal officer at city level
C. Stakeholder Connect
• The public participation seems low, since the participants of stakeholder engagement
meeting did not know about the project in advance.

No. SWOT Remarks
3 Opportunities A. SPV’s Flexibility

• The SPV is flexible with design and approach for the project. The original proposal
was Non-motorized transport corridor along the nala. However, through the
discussions, SPV showed keen interest in prioritising cleaning of nala and diverting
the sewage lines. The SPV requested the change of the thematic from Sustainable
Mobility to Public Open Spaces. This request has been approved by the Apex
Committee and the project is now reappropriated as a Public Open Spaces project.
B. Coherence with other projects
• The BRTS is only 750 metres from the Nala.
• Under Smart City Proposal, dedicated funds have been allocated to Nala cleaning.
• Only 40 percent of the city is connected to sewage network – AMRUT is funding the
Sewage Treatment Plant as part of the conversion. Land for the same is available and
can be accommodated within the existing STP site.
• There is a separate project that is ongoing for Unkal Lake that is the origin point of
nala.
C. Citizens’ Engagement
• Reframing of encroachments as a health issue was a good suggestion from
stakeholder meeting conducted during PMU’s visit
• Deshpande Foundation is a good avenue for CSR collaboration for the project
• Bicycle club could be tapped for public awareness as they have some prior experience
in mobilizing public through videos and media outreach
4 Threats A. Institutional Arrangement

• SPV has delegation of power till INR 50 crore; For project expenditure above that,
State High Powered Steering Committee needs to be involved. The total cost of this
project is INR 130 crore.
• 60 days is the minimum tender time at a city level. In case, they have to hire a new
Project Management Consultancy, the timelines for maturation and implementation
phase would be extended accordingly.
• The project is co-financed under SCP which mandates the city to get approvals
and recommendations from KUIDFC as well, which might be different from the
recommendations of mentors and experts.
B. Project Cost
• The proposed cost of the project is highly underestimated due to which the
geographical scope might have to be reduced. In that case, selection of either north or
south portion will have to be done.
C. Current State of Nala
• There are pros and cons of selection of either section – undertaking South could be a
priority given the complexities but of limited use since untreated water from north will
still flow into southern portion. However, undertaking north might be easier within the
prescribed time.
• Most of the land use along Nala is residential, 4.4 kilometres is commercial.
• There are instances of location of private properties till the nala.

III. E&S Risk Assessment
1. Drain Lining
No. Inputs Process Steps* Output notes/Questions* Risks and Potential
Negative Impacts
on Environment and
Communities
1. Dry Stone Pitching The nala/drain does • It would be necessary to • The defining of nala
along edges to avoid not have uniform first do a detailed cross edges is necessary to
weed growth and width along the sectioning of the nala, plan infrastructure or
allow percolation of entire stretch. It establish clear boundaries activities in the area as
rainwater is also extremely and then do the lining. per the proposal. Also,
polluted and there • Genesis of concept that communities live very
is dumping of solid stone pitching increases close to the nala edges
waste dumping. percolation? Is erosion a are not safe.
problem? • There might be only
• Explore phytoremediation temporary impacts on
households living very
close to the nala. Their
present situation is also
unsafe
No. Risks Probability of Severity of Risk Prioritization* Rationale

Occurrence* Occurrence* for Risk
Prioritisation
1. No social risks due to the Low Low Low
activity. It is necessary
to undertake this activity
to ensure that the nala is
defined.
2. Stone pitching will increase High High High • It is a well
runoff, reduce percolation, known
avoid weed growth fact that
vegetated
unpitched
ground
& slopes
reduce
run-off and
increase
percolation.
• Hence, stone
pitching is
bound to
increase
runoff.
Several
weeds
naturally
treat water
through
phyto-
remediation

3. Sewerage Diversion
No. Inputs Process Steps* Output notes/Questions* Risks and Potential
Negative Impacts
on Environment and
Communities
1. Existing sewerage • Documentation of • What are the exact plans The outlet of sewerage
inlets to the drains sewerage inlets with respect to sewerage and dumping of waste
have been restricted & and quantum diversion? How does it into the nala is leading
diverted through pipes of sewerage correspond with the existing to poor environmental
under the bicycle track released is and proposed sewerage conditions. The situation
& walkways necessary. management and treatment of communities living
• Besides, capacity of the city? close to the nala is
sewerage, solid • What is the sewerage particularly poor due to
waste dumping is network coverage of the city? foul stench and breeding
also predominant. • Are treatment plants of mosquitoes. IT is a
proposed? Is there area health hazard and not
available for it? sustainable.
• Has water logging occurred
upstream of the restricted
pipes in the sewer generating
areas?
• A comprehensive strategy of
city sewerage expansion (or
at least in the areas adjacent
to the nala) is required to go
along with the nala cleaning
process.
S.No. Risks Probability of Severity of Risk Prioritization* Rationale

Occurrence* Occurrence* for Risk
Prioritisation
1. No environmental and Risk
social risks due to the classification
activity. It is necessary at this stage
to undertake this activity is not possible
to ensure that the nala is as activities
clean. that would be
necessary for
the task is not
clear. Clarity
on activities
is necessary
for risk
classification.

4. Control Flow of Water in channel
S.No. Inputs Process Steps* Output notes/ Risks and Potential Negative
Communities
1. Controlled amount of The Unkal lake itself • What is the present Risk identification and
water to be released requires cleaning and status of the Unkal classification at this stage is
in the channel from there is a separate lake cleaning not possible as activities that
the lake to maintain project for this. project? would be necessary for the task
year long character • Details of the is not clear. Clarity on activities is
& beauty of green lake in terms of necessary for risk classification.
corridor area, catchment,
Several environmental issues may
sewage infalls,
need attention:
water balance
of lake, water • Contaminant transfer
quantum, water • Ecological damage to source
quality, bottom water body
sediment quality, • Infestation by exotic &
ecology, envisaged invasive flora/ fauna species
release of water of receiving water body, etc
are necessary to
understand this
activity.
5. Proposed Activities Along Nala is all aspects that propagate vector are not addressed
The activities proposed along the nala include: completely. As a consequence those exercising & walking
• Bicycle Track (8,5 km); alongside the nala, will get exposed, leading to ill-health,
• Walking Track (8,5 km); increased cost of treatment and loss of productivity.
• Open Gyms, Children Parks, fruit gardens, vending
space and sports courts; The above activities were the actually the core of the
• Land scape design; project proposal. However, site visits showed that the
• Transportation and open space; cleaning and lining of the nala are priority and necessary
• Common platforms for exercise. tasks for these activities to be taken up and made
sustainable.
Environmental risks related to increased run off, bank
overflow due to paving for various kinds of tracks, new A restructuring of the proposal is therefore, required.
landscape etc can increase. Vector breeding will continue

• The success of any public space around the nala is highly dependent on cleaning and embankment of nala. Therefore,
one of the recommendations from this city visit was to change the theme of the project from Sustainable Mobility to
Public Open Spaces.

• The diversion of sewage from the storm water drainage and connection to the sewage system is the primary component

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PROJECT PREPAREDNESS

A core component of this program is City Investments to Innovate,

2 Project Preparedness Framework: Agartala

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 3

III. Selection Criteria

IV. Tentative Financing Plan and CITIIS Grant Allocation

4 Project Preparedness Framework: Agartala

I. List of anticipated Project Risks

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 5

Right Bank: Bund, Left Bank: No embankment

6 Project Preparedness Framework: Agartala

constructed within catchment area of river. • GIS survey maps

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 7

8 Project Preparedness Framework: Agartala

3. Opportunities Scope for Construction of Alternative Housing

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 9

1. Proposed Interventions along the Haora river

10 Project Preparedness Framework: Agartala

1. Impact of flow Substantial Substantial Substantial • Construction of embankment

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 11

12 Project Preparedness Framework: Agartala

1. Air pollution Moderate Moderate Moderate Should be prioritised as success

2. Littering Moderate Moderate Moderate Solid waste management

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 13

2. Risk Management Measures

14 Project Preparedness Framework: Agartala

16 Project Preparedness Framework: Surat

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 17

1. • Biodiversity Park Converting wasteland into usable Public Open Space

6. Interconnection of Water Retention Ponds Buffers during floods Water Management

18 Project Preparedness Framework: Surat

IV. Tentative Financing Plan and CITIIS Grant Allocation

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 19

C. Preliminary Assessment of supporting documents, and the SPVs presentation

I. List of anticipated Project Risks

20 Project Preparedness Framework: Surat

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 21

GM (IT) DGM (SEZ) Nodal Oﬃcer

GM (Water) DGM (Water) Nodal Oﬃcer

DGM (Energy) Nodal Oﬃcer

DGM (Drainage & SWM) Nodal Oﬃcer

Senior Dev. (OS)

CFO Dy. Accountant Asst. Accountant

GM (Engg.) DGM (Engg.) Nodal Oﬃcer

GM (Housing) DGM (Housing) Nodal Oﬃcer

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No. SWOT Remarks

1. Strengths SPV Capacity

2. Weaknesses Site Conditions

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 23

3. Opportunities Project Interventions

4. Threats Abutting Land Use

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1. Biodiversity Park and Other Proposed Parks

City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) 25

1. Restriction Low Low Low • Complete accessibility to few

2. Storm Water Drain and Natural Ponds

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3. Components mentioned in presentation and not in proposal.

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