In 2022, BNB Land Consultancy was commissioned by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd. (AM/NS) to conduct a critical Baseline Survey for families displaced by their operations in Paradip. The project’s core purpose was to move beyond a decade-old Socio-Economic Survey (SES) from 2008 and ascertain the current status of the approved 903 displaced families. This foundational study was instrumental in providing the verified, up-to-date data necessary for formulating a fair and transparent R&R compensation package and designing a detailed displacement plan.
Assignment Details:
Our assignment was a methodical, multi-phase process designed to deliver accuracy and clarity. It began with the recruitment and specialized orientation of the field study team to ensure data integrity. We then undertook the extensive task of collecting current data from the affected families, followed by rigorous data entry, processing, and analytical scrutiny. A pivotal component involved preparing the survey schedule based on the 2008 SES and facilitating the disposal of over 1100 pending claims and objections in collaboration with the District Administration. The assignment culminated in comprehensive report writing, starting with a draft for discussion and deliberation with AM/NS leadership on the final number of eligible families, the R&R compensation structure, and the overall displacement strategy, leading to the submission of a conclusive final report.
Project Objectives:
The project was guided by several key objectives, central to which was verifying the present status of all 903 displaced families to establish an accurate and current baseline. This data was essential for calculating fair R&R compensation and for strategically planning a rehabilitation colony with the necessary infrastructure. A major objective involved resolving long-pending issues by working with district authorities to dispose of the backlog of over 1100 claims and objections. Ultimately, the goal was to synthesize all findings into a definitive final report that provided AM/NS with a clear, actionable, and data-backed framework for the successful resettlement of the project-affected families.
