Socio-Economic Survey (BLSES) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) – Sasti & Ramnagar Villages, Ballarpur, Maharashtra
This report presents the Baseline Socio-Economic Survey (BLSES) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) for the project-affected region of Sasti village and the adjoining Ramnagar area in Rajura Taluka, Chandrapur District, Maharashtra. Located about 18 km south of Chandrapur, Sasti lies within the Vidarbha region and covers an area of 8.075 sq. km (807 hectares) under its Gram Panchayat. The community is linguistically diverse, with Telugu, Marathi, and Hindi being the commonly spoken languages. Surrounded by coal mining activity, Sasti faces challenges such as displacement, environmental risks, and land-use changes. The Region of Interest Map (Map 1) illustrates the Sasti Gram Panchayat boundaries and provides the foundation for GIS-based analysis and socio-economic assessment in this study.
The future focus for Sasti and Ramnagar revolves around resettlement planning, considering the risks posed by nearby coal mining activities such as noise, dust, land subsidence, and water contamination. Sustainable land-use management will be vital, with agriculture, forest, and built-up areas requiring balanced development. Monitoring air quality (SO₂ and PM2.5) and studying long-term precipitation trends (1985–2022) will guide environmental safeguards. Improved infrastructure and road connectivity will also play a central role in supporting safe relocation and ensuring the well-being of affected communities.
Sasti and Ramnagar together account for around 950 households distributed across four wards, with Ward 4 being the most populated. Understanding the ward-wise settlement distribution is vital for planning relocation and resource allocation, ensuring that vulnerable groups receive adequate support.
We use advanced GIS tools to create ward maps, land-use and land-cover (LULC) maps, and coal mine impact zones. These insights help in planning safe relocation, monitoring environmental risks, and managing resources effectively.
By conducting household counts and ward-wise settlement calculations, we provide accurate data on population distribution. This ensures that resettlement strategies are community-focused and support vulnerable groups fairly.
We analyze air pollution trends (SO₂ and PM2.5) and long-term precipitation patterns to assess environmental stress. These findings help in mitigating health risks, planning agriculture, and building resilience against climate change.
Our expertise in advisory, consulting, and CSR project execution enables us to design initiatives that address local needs. This includes infrastructure planning, livelihood support, and sustainable community development.
We provide robust systems for tracking impact, ensuring transparency, and aligning with RAP guidelines. This approach builds trust among stakeholders and ensures that development remains both accountable and sustainable.
At SR Asia, impact is the outcome of evidence-led strategy, local partnerships, and sustainable action. We work with governments, corporates, and development agencies to design and implement programs that deliver measurable social and environmental value — from research to real-world execution.
Our assessments are rooted in data and shaped by context, ensuring they align with client goals and local realities. We embed sustainability at the core of our work through ESG integration, life cycle analysis, and reporting frameworks aligned with global standards. Every initiative is supported by real-time monitoring and independent assurance to ensure transparency, traceability, and accountability. And most importantly, we center community voices, designing interventions that are inclusive, equitable, and truly transformative.
गंगा एक्सप्रेस-वे के लिए प्रशासन की ओर से पूरी कवायद जारी है। लेकिन मेरठ जनपद में 181 हेक्टेयर में से 28 हेक्टेयर जमीन की खरीद किसानों के विवाद के कारण नहीं हो सकी है। अब इस जमीन का अधिग्रहण करना होगा। प्रक्रिया शुरू हो चुकी है।
Read more
रैपिड रेल प्रोजेक्ट के तहत मेरठ शहर की सीमा क्षेत्र में विभिन्न स्टेशनों के निर्माण के लिए जमीन आपसी सहमति से नहीं मिल पा रही है। लिहाजा आठ स्थानों पर कुल 5.8982 हेक्टेयर भूमि का अधिग्रहण करने का निर्णय लिया गया है।
Read more
Winrock International's Ashshash Project supported by the Swiss Embassy and Social Responsibility Asia (SR ASIA) have teamed up to affirm the mobilisation of resources, exhibit advanced CSR practices, and enable sensitisation on Trafficking-in-Persons (TIP) issues amongst public and private sector organisations.
Read more
The core objective is to develop an efficient waste management system along with reducing local air, water and land pollution. The partnership is also focused on improving the lives of individuals such as waste management workers through green jobs and inclusive economic growth.
Read moreHave a question, idea, or opportunity? Let's connect and build something impactful together.
