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The draft ESIA is developed in line with Good International Industry Practices and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework, supporting ongoing due diligence. It outlines project context, legal and institutional setup, key design components, alternatives, and stakeholder engagement approaches, then summarizes baseline conditions and impact assessment with mitigation, management measures, cumulative impacts, budget estimates, and conclusions for interested stakeholders.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nPrepared for:  \nUpper Arun Hydro-Electric Limited Shanti Priya Marg, Maharajgunj Kathmandu, Nepal  \n[https://www.uahel.com.np/](https://www.uahel.com.np/)[ ](https://www.uahel.com.np/)[uahepnea@gmail.com](uahepnea@gmail.com)[ ](uahepnea@gmail.com)+977-01-514720543 / 514720553  \nExecutive Summary  \nEnvironmental and Social Impact Assessment Study of the Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project  \nJanuary 2024  \nDisclaimer: This Upper Arun Hydro-electric Project’s draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) was prepared by UAHEL broadly following Good International Industry Practices (GIIP) as those required under the Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).  \nThe review of this ESIA is a key part of the Bank’s due diligence process and is currently ongoing. This draft ESIA may still contain gaps to fully address all pertinent E&S issues in the project. Any gaps will be covered through supplemental studies, assessments, and/or plans that will be completed in a reasonable timeframe to ensure compliance with the ESF.  \nFor the benefit ofpotentially project affected people (PAP) and other interested stakeholders, and in alignment with the Bank’s Policy on Access to Information this draft ESIA is being disclosed as soon as it became available. This disclosure, however, should not be considered as a final clearance of the ESIA by the World Bank.  \nENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ESIA) UAHEP EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  \n29 January 2024  \nContents  \nEXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................ 1  \n1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1  \n1.2 Legal and Institutional Framework ........................................................................................ 3  \n1.3 Project Description ................................................................................................................ 3  \n1.3.1 Project Access Road............................................................................................ 3  \n1.3.2 Hydropower Facility ............................................................................................. 3  \n1.3.3 Transmission Line Component ............................................................................ 5  \n1.4 Project Alternatives ............................................................................................................... 5  \n1.4.1 Without Project Alternative ................................................................................... 5  \n1.4.2 System Alternatives ............................................................................................. 5  \n1.4.3 Location Alternatives ............................................................................................ 6  \n1.4.4 Design/Technology Alternatives........................................................................... 6  \n1.4.5 Construction Alternatives ..................................................................................... 6  \n1.4.6 Operational 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