Public Works, Ports & Inland Water Transport Department Karnataka State Highways Improvement Project (ADB assisted)

Project Title: Karnataka State Highways Improvement Project (ADB assisted)

Project Location: Package-2 (Magadi to Somwarpete (State Highway-85)

Project Period: October 2017 - on going (project is in extended period)

Distance: 166 kms

Project ToR related communication & capacity building activities:

Main Task: Rehabilitation & Resettlement activities, under this communication, capacity building activities are as follows:

• Team mobilization, training and capacity building of NGOs/consultant team;
• Public consultations, gram sabhas and document consultation process;
• Conduct public awareness campaigns (HIV/AIDS, human trafficking and road safety) in consultation with specialized agencies;
• Identification of agencies for training and capacity building under income restoration program;
• Preparation of CASE STUDIES on project affected persons: individual, institution, group etc after relocation as part of SOCIAL SAFEGUARD POLICY OF ADB;
• Information campaign advertisement in collaboration with line agencies (such as National Aids Control Organization, State Aids Society etc), including provision of signage/hoardings at suitable locations, distribution of vehicle stickers, and provision of condom vending machines at suitable locations (rest areas, truck parking lay-byes, etc). The NGO/Consultants shall assist the PWD to implement these measures, including collaborating with the line agencies; and NGO / Consultants shall assist PWD to ensure that the contractors comply with the applicable labour laws (including prohibition of child labour) and gender issues.