Preparation of resettlement and rehabilitation plans according to National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2007.

Identifying the key environmental and social issues related to the proposed activities under the project and the consideration of both mechanisms to enhance positive environmental and social benefits as well as minimize and mitigate any adverse impacts of the proposed project.

Develop a framework to assess the social and environmental impacts of the proposed project; develop measures to mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive impacts; consult with a variety of stakeholders; and examine the legal, policy and institutional aspects to ensure adequate and effective stakeholder participation in the project activities.

Review ADB, GoI, and state-level current policies, laws, Government Orders and other guidelines relating involuntary resettlement and indigenous peoples issues that may arise from the proposed project. Examine any resettlement or indigenous peoples development programs that are in operation in the project area and how they are being monitored.

Discuss with the Executive Agency (EA) its corporate mandate and ascertain how it could ensure that it could adequately address resettlement and indigenous peoples issues pertaining to project and its subproject.

If involuntary resettlement impacts such as land acquisition, displacement, adverse impacts on livelihood and incomes, formulate appropriate involuntary resettlement planning instruments – involuntary resettlement framework (RF) and resettlement plans (RPs). If the project is expected to affect either positively or negatively indigenous peoples – tribals, tribal castes, ethnic minorities – formulate appropriate planning instruments - indigenous people’s development framework (IPDF) and indigenous peoples development plans (IPDP).

Work closely with EA and all affected persons in formulating the proposed common frameworks through consultation and disclosure of information.

Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Resettlement Plan in accordance with the ADB’s policy on Involuntary Resettlement,

Monitoring the status of the contractor’s compliance with HIV/AIDS provision in the civil works contracts,

Designing PPMS and undertake project performance monitoring and evaluation of the project in accordance with Bank’s Project Performance Management System (PPMS) handbook.

Responsible to support capacity building initiatives for India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) by assisting IIFCL in building-up its in-house capacity in ensuring that projects financed by it, using funds from ADB, conform to the ADB’s environmental and social safeguards requirements. This is necessary as ADB (and other development partners) are considering providing a line of credit (LOC) to IIFCL for on-lending to eligible infrastructure projects. The specific responsibilities includes:

Preparation of broad entitlement framework based on applicable GVMC, state government and national laws and policies related to land acquisition and resettlement

Valuation of assets based on inventory of properties through social survey and calculation of compensation

Preparation detailed Resettlement Action Plan including R&R budget based on detailed social survey and land data provided by the clients

Assisting Bihar State Road Construction Department (RCD) in preparation of state roads projects to improve key state road sections for possible financing by ADB.

Undertaking involuntary resettlement studies and prepare resettlement plans and resettlement framework to address resettlement issues of the projects.

Provide guidance and training workshops to RCD on ADB’s Policy on Involuntary Resettlement (1995), Operations Manual (OM)/F2 on Involuntary Resettlement (2003) and other related policies procedural requirements and required activities for each stage of the project preparation.

Identify requirements for additional capacity building in project preparatory works.

Preparation of resettlement framework, based on (i) an assessment of all potential involuntary resettlement impacts; (ii) a review of national and state R&R, land acquisition, and other relevant policies and guidelines while assessing any discrepancies between the state and national policies and ADB’s Involuntary Resettlement Policy requirements and procedures; and (iii) an assessment of DOWR’s arrangements and capacities to address R&R issues.

Organize necessary surveys of and consultations with affected people and to ensure that women are involved in the process, and prepare sample resettlement plans for the subprojects concerned, with appropriate institutional arrangements to fully mitigate negative impacts;

Work with Director, R&R, DOWR, and ADB to propose the final resettlement framework and sample resettlement plans, and arrangements and programs for project management and institutional strengthening of resettlement issues.

Ensure that any voluntary land donations are addressed in accordance with the above Operations Manual, and, in coordination with other specialists, and

Ensure that resettlement planning and implementation arrangements are integrated into the overall project design.