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CHAPTER – 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 PREAMBLE
Infrastructure development has adverse impact on Environment. Environment attributes such
as air, water, soil, noise, hydrology, natural drainage, land-use pattern, demography and socio-
economy of the area are affected. Identification and characterization of critical environmental
impacts encourages public and the government to form a view about the environmental
acceptability and to formulate policy and apply conditions to recover environment
degradation to reduce those risks and impacts on environment. Environment Impact
Assessment is a tool applied to identify potential parameters, to assess impacts due to project
activities and apply mitigation measures to recover them.
EIA is a technical exercise to establish baseline environmental conditions to predict
environmental impact to assess post project environment scenario and to decide feasibility of
the project. The impact assessment covers both construction and operation phase of the
development. The report covers areas such as noise, air quality, ecology, water quality &
hydrology, local architecture, landscape & visual character, sustainability and socio-economy.
The report describes how the project has been improved through the EIA process.
This report has been prepared as per the EIA Notification, 2006 & amendments made there,
EIA Guidance Manual for Building Construction, Township and Area Development projects
as guiding documents.
1.2 GENERAL INFORMATION ON PROJECT
The Residential Plotted Colony at Village Piwara, Sec-19, Rewari, Haryana is being
developed by M/s Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd. The total plot area of the project is
345,004.795 m2, the total built up area of the residential plotted colony will be 261,430.265
m2
after excluding area under sector road and Group housing. The Project is designed as a
self-sufficient residential establishment, wherein infrastructure facilities such as road network,
water supply, electric supply, emergency power supply and communication facilities are
proposed. Further, the project proponent will make provisions for waste collection and
disposal, rain water harvesting and Sewage treatment to ensure that the project is environment
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friendly. Social facilities as Community, shopping center, and schools are also planned to
provide the residents with a good quality of life. The project proponent also proposes to
arrange for safety, maintenance and security of the residents.
1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE PROCESS
As per EIA Notification, 2006 & its amendments, all building construction and area
development Projects covering an area of 50 ha and/ or built up area greater than 1,50,000
sq. m. are designated as 8(b) projects and are required to obtain prior environmental clearance
from respective State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The application
for environmental clearance comprises submission of Form 1, Form 1A, and Conceptual Plan
along with ToR. The EIA/EMP report is based on ToR conveyed to the applicant by SEAC.
The following appraisal of the project to the satisfaction of the State Expert Appraisal
Committee (SEAC), environmental clearance shall be granted by SEIAA (State Environment
Impact Assessment Authority), Haryana.
Since, the project covers an area of 3,45,004.795 m2
and built up area 2,61,430.265 m2, the
project comes under the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 and requires EIA/EMP
study to obtain Environmental Clearance from the SEIAA, Haryana.
As per the requirement of EIA notification, the Compliance status to the ToR is enclosed as
Annexure – I with EIA/EMP Report.
1.4 VALIDITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
As per the provisions of the EIA Notification, 2006 and its amendments, the prior
environmental clearance granted is valid for a period of five years. This may be extended by a
maximum of five years, provided an application is made to the regulatory authority within the
validity period with updated Form 1, Form 1A, Conceptual Plan and Environmental Impact
Assessment Report (EIA/EMP Report).
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1.5 POST ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING
For Category B Project irrespective of its clearance by SEIAA, the project proponent shall
prominently advertise in the newspaper indicating that the project had been accorded EC and
the details of MoEF website where it is displayed.
It shall be mandatory for the project management to submit half-yearly compliance report in
respect of the stipulated prior environmental clearance terms and condition in hard and soft
copies to the regulatory authorities concerned on 1st June and 1
st December of each calendar
year.
All such compliance report submitted by the project management shall be public documents.
Copies of the same shall be given to any person on application to the concerned regulatory
authority.
1.6 TRANSFERABILITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
A prior environmental clearance granted for a specific project or activity to an applicant may
be transferred during its validity to another legal person entitled to undertake the project or
activity on application by the transferor or the transferee with a written “no objection” by the
transferor, to, and by the regulatory authority concerned, on the same terms and conditions
under which the prior environmental clearance was initially granted, and for the same validity
period.
1.7 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The environmental impact assessment has been carried out to assess the impact of the project
on various environmental components. The methodologies and findings of the study are
detailed in the EIA/ EMP Report along with other relevant information under the different
chapter headings as under:
Introduction- provides background information about the project and the developers along
with the legal environmental requirements of the project as per MoEF notification 2006 and
amendment made there. The scope and EIA methodology adopted in preparation of EIA
report have also been described in this chapter.
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Project Description–briefly discusses the project features while elaborating on components
bearing environmental consequences.
Description of the Environment – discusses the environmental setting of the project area
based on primary and secondary data collection.
Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures – predicts the environmental
impacts of the various components of the project during construction and operation phases to
highlight concern areas requiring mitigation measures. Accordingly, it also suggests controls
and mitigation measures to offset/ minimize the adverse impact while optimizing the positive
benefits from the project.
Analysis of Alternatives (Technology and site) – explores the alternative sites and plans that
have been considered for the project and evaluates the different scenarios in the
environmental context.
Environmental Monitoring Program – outlines a monitoring program for the different
environmental components during the construction and operation phase for evaluation of the
environmental status of the area due to the project proponent.
Additional Studies – discusses any study that has been carried out for the purpose of better
understanding of the environmental impacts of the project. It also highlights any pertinent
findings from the study that will aid decision-making.
Project Benefits – brings out the positive impacts from the project.
Environmental Management Plan – organizes the suggested mitigation measures to aid
implementation through formulation of performance indicators, reporting structure and
pronounced implementation periods.
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Summary & Conclusion – summaries the important report findings and concludes on the
environmental sustainability of the project.
Disclosure of Consultants engaged – gives the names of the technical team involved in the
report preparation along with accreditation of consultant from the quality council of India.
1.8 PROFILE OF PROJECT PROPONENT
The project proponent M/s Ansal Housing and construction Ltd. are in the process of building
world class standards in residential and commercial spaces and their ventures are setting the
benchmarks for excellence in the region. The founder of the company has made substantial
efforts towards establishing a strong foothold in the field, increasing our presence as a Real
Estate Consultancy Firm in Delhi / NCR. All the projects are being built on the strong
foundation of quality, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to value creation for
customers as well as for the environment.
The contact details for M/s Ansal Housing and construction Ltd. are as follows:
Name and the Contact address:
MR. P.K SINGHAL
VICE-PERSIDENT
15, UGF Indra Prakash, 21
Barakhambha road, New Delhi
110001
9810605517
Registered Office Address:
15, UGF Indra Prakash, 21 Barakhambha Road, New Delhi-110001
The company is managed by highly qualified professionals who are fully engrossed to ensure
that the company maintains its high standards in quality construction, timely delivery and
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customer satisfaction. The company has always strived hard to keep its commitments and thus
enjoys an extremely resonant reputation in the construction industry.
PROJECT CONSULTANT
Environment Consultant: Grass roots Research & Creations India (P) Ltd.
F-374-375, Sector-63, Noida-201301
Phone: 0120- 4044630
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.grc-india.com
1.9 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Land Description
The project is to be developed over an area of 345,004.795 m2 along with other necessary
facilities to support a population of 14,423 persons.
There is neither any litigation (s) pending against the project and/or any directions or order
passed by any court of law/any statutory authority against the project that can be detailed out.
All reputed and accredited consultants are involved in the project providing their inputs and
expertise altogether required for a proper and authentic Environmental Impact Assessment
study.
Land has been allotted for Residential Plotted development under License No. 149 dated
2014, Endst No. LC-1640B-JE (BR)-2014/21350 Dated 05-09-2014 issued by Town and
Country Planning Department, Haryana. The license is enclosed as Annexure – II.
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Table 1.1: Basic Project details
1.10 DESCRIPTION OF REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
a. The Urban Area Act, 1975 and Rules, 1976
b. Controlled area Act 1963 and Rules, 1965
c. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
d. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1977
e. Indian Forest Act, 1980
f. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
g. The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000
h. NBC, 2005
i. Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling & Tran boundary Movement) Rules, 2008
amended in 2010
j. E-waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011
k. EIA notification, 2006 and its amendments
l. No Objection Certificate from HSPCB
1.11 APPLICABLE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
There is no litigation pending against the project.
S.No. Item Details
1 Name of the project Residential Plotted Colony
2. Location Village- Piwara, Sector-19, Dist- Rewari, Haryana
Plot/survey/Khasra no. The plot Khasra no. is given in License No. 184 of 2007 &
License No. 149 dated 2014, is already enclosed as
Annexure – II
Village Piwara
Tehsil Rewari
District Rewari
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1.12 NEED OF THE EIA STUDY
The project activities must co-exist in harmony with its surrounding environment to reduce
the environmental impacts, which is likely to arise during various project activities. To
safeguard the environment from adverse effects of developmental activities, the MoEF has
issued some regulations. As per the notification dated 14.09.06 of MoEF, GoI, and
Environmental Clearance is mandatory for any construction projects with built-up area of
more than 20,000 m2 and Environment Impact Assessment Report is mandatory for the
project having built up area of more than 1, 50,000 m2. Since the built-up area of the present
project is 2,61,430.265 m2
hence, an Environment Impact Assessment study is applicable.
The study would facilitate M/s Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd. to obtain Environmental
Clearance (EC) from SEIAA, Haryana.
1.13 SCOPE OF STUDY
The scope of the study is:-
Compilation of baseline environmental and social scenario of the study area within a
radius of 2 km around the project site based on field studies covering one season
(except monsoon) i.e. October 2014 to December 2014 and secondary data collection;
Identification, prediction and evaluation of potential environmental impacts expected
during the construction and operation phase of the project;
Preparation of mitigation measures, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and
Monitoring Programmed for implementation of suggested mitigation measures.
1.14 STUDY METHODOLOGY
The approach followed by Grass Roots Research & Creation India (P) Ltd. in conducting the
EIA study is according to the applicable regulatory framework. The main stages followed are
described below:
Stage -I
Review of design and operational information of the Project through Project Report
and identification of sources of major potential impacts.
Stage -II
An initial review of the project site and status of the physical environment around the project
site vicinity;
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Understanding regarding project design and operation as well as macro environmental
aspects. The major issues needed to be addressed with due care were identified and
monitoring plan for the environmental baseline was prepared;
Baseline environmental assessment was conducted within the study area of 10 km
radius around the project site;
Intense monitoring and primary field data collection of environmental components
viz. Ambient Air Quality, Water (Ground water) use and its Quality, Soil Quality,
Noise Level, etc.;
Survey study was carried out in the study area to assess the status of flora & fauna and
socio-economic profile of the study area; and
Information was also collected through Primary and Secondary sources like
Department of Census, Local and City Offices, National Institutions (Survey of India,
National Information Centre etc.), District Head Quarters and other Government
Offices etc. as well relevant Published Literatures.
Stage –III
Compilation of the Environmental Baseline of the Study Area.
Stage -IV
Assessment of Environmental Impacts by predicting the scale and extent of changes
associated with the project and their subsequent effects on the environment against the
environmental baseline condition, and evaluating the significance of such impacts
against accepted criteria.
Stage -V
Identification and preparation of measures to mitigate significant impacts (evaluated
from the impact prediction process) by proposing applicable alternatives and control
measures; and
Finally, development of appropriate Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan
to audit and ensure that the mitigation measures are in place and effective.
1.15 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
Site specific EIA Report prepared for one season covering the chapters as per MoEF
notification 2006 and amendment made there. The project may have impact on the physical,
biological and socio economic attributes of surrounding environment. In assessing the
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environmental impact, collection, collation and interpretation of baseline data is of prime
importance. The generated data will be compared with long term data available from reliable
secondary sources/Govt. agency to validate and compare data generated at site.
The objective of EIA is to predict and address potential environmental problems/ concerns at
an early stage of project planning and design. EIA/EMP assists in the decision making
process by identifying the key impacts/ issues as a results of the activities and formulating
mitigation measures, leading to an improvement in environmental quality.
In order to achieve these objectives, the following procedures have been adopted for the
study:-
Collection, collation and analysis of regional and local environmental status for
various environmental attributes (like topography, geology, ambient air quality,
meteorology, water quality, noise level, soil characteristics and land use, transport,
settlement status and socio economic aspects etc.)
Identification of environmental impacts.
Evaluation of impacts leading to preparation of environmental management and
monitoring plan.
This report is based on scientific principles and professional judgment with resultant
subjective interpretation. Professional judgments expressed herein are based on the available
data and information to provide mitigation measures to recover environmental degradation
caused by the project activities on the environment.
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CHAPTER – 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The Residential Plotted Colony will be developed by the M/s. Ansal Housing and
Construction Ltd., considering the nature of activities to be conducted and the various aspects
of the project to be developed, our efforts in the approach for the planning of various systems,
shall include. The main objectives of the project are as under:
To enhance the surrounding with greenery, landscaping and recommended
aesthetics.
To adopt the practice of rain water harvesting and green belt development and
create a better micro climate in the area.
Basis of population has been considered as per NBC guidelines.
Domestic water required per head per day shall be as per national building code
2005, Table-1, part 9, P-19 plumbing services.
There shall be enough safe, clean and potable domestic water on a continuous
basis to every user.
Efficient disposal from toilets/Wet areas.
Reliable fire fighting system.
To plan the systems in such a way as to minimize the energy requirements.
To make the system efficient and cost effective.
To have proper operation and maintenance system, which could be controlled
centrally and efficiently
To create minimum nuisance and disturbance to the environment.
This chapter briefly discusses the project features while elaborating on component bearing
environmental consequences.
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2.2 PROJECT LOCATION AND SITE SURROUNDINGS
Location & Connectivity features
The project is located at Village Piwara, sector- 19, Dist- Rewari, Haryana. The geographical
coordinates of the project site are 28°10'32.46"N and 76°37'58.35"E. A map covering aerial
distance of 10 & 15 km from the boundary of project area delineating the environmental
sensitive areas as specified in Form I of EIA notification dated 14th
September, 2006, is
attached as Annexure – III.
Connectivity
The project site is near Rewari junction (Approx. 3.8 km towards north). The nearest airport
is Indira Gandhi International Airport which is approx. 61.50 km towards NE. The nearest
town is Sector-4, Karnal, 1.36 Km away.
2.3 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST
The total estimated cost of the Residential Plotted Colony is Rs 81.246 Crores which includes
the cost of the land as well as the developmental cost.
2.4 BRIEF PROJECT FEATURES
The plot area for the Project is 3,45,004.795 m2 and total Built up Area is estimated to be
261430.265 m2. The detailed Area Statement is provided below in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: Area Statement
S.
No.
Particulars Area (in m2)
1. Total Plot Area (A) 3,45,004.795
Total Planned Area 3,45,004.795
Area Under Residential Plots 1,73,937.035
Nursing Home 2,000
Area Under Commercial Area 13,460.0
Primary School 8,093.86
Nursery School 1,618.8
Taxi Stand 2,023.465
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Total Saleable Area 1,89,448.92
2. Permissible Ground Coverage Residential (@35%-60 %)
Permissible Ground Coverage Commercial
94,215.75
6,730
3. Proposed Ground Coverage
Residential Ground Coverage (@ 35% - 60 %)
Commercial Ground Coverage (@50 %)
School, Nursing home, Taxi stand
1,00945.75
94,215.75
6,730
6,122.895
4. Permissible FAR (@ 0.8 - 1.45) (Residential) 2,24,139.14
5. Proposed FAR (@ 0.8 - 1.45) (School, Commercial,
Nursing home, Taxi stand)
2,61,430.265
6. Built Up Area 2,61,430.265
7. Landscape Area @ 31 % of total planned Area 1,06,951.48
Table: 2.2 Area Wise Distributions of Plots
Type Area
(m2)
Total
no.
Of
plots
FAR
(m2)
Built up
(m2)
A 586.5
28
0.8-
1.45 17,955
B 420 73
0.95-
1.45 37,087.65
C 385 75
0.95-
1.45 35,610
D 300
145 1-1.45 57,137.25
E 264
40 1-1.45 14,322
F NPNL 225 164 1.45 52,324.2
G1 (EWS) 50 50 1.45 3,625
G2(EWS) 51.75 81 1.45 6,078.038
(A) 2,24,139.14
School 9,712.66 1.0 9,712.66
Commerci
al 13460.0 1.75 23,555
Nursing 2,000 1.0 2,000
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Home
Taxi Stand 2,023.465 1.0 2,023.465
(B) 37,291.13
Total FAR (A+B) 2,61,430.26
5 m2
Table 2.3: Built up area Break-up
SI.
No.
Particulars Area (m2)
1. Residential Plots 2,24,139.14
2. School (Primary + Nursery) 9,712.66
3. Commercial 23,555
4. Nursing Home 2,000
5. Taxi Stand 2,023.465
TOTAL 2,61,430.265 m2
2.5 POPULATION DETAILS
The Total fixed/residential population including other facilities of the residential plotted
colony will be 14,423.
The detailed population breakup is given below in the following Table 2.4.
Table 2.4: Population Breakup
SI.
No.
No. of Plots Persons / Plot/Area Total Population
1. Residential
General Residential Plots (525) 13.5 7088
EWS Plots (131) 9 1179
Visitor @ 10% of total residents 826
Staff 413
2. Commercial
Staff
Visitor
@ 1 person/10 m2
23,55 5 m2
2356
471
1885
3. Nursing Home
Bed
Attendant
Staff
@ 1 person/15 m2
2,000 m2
133
53
53
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4. School (Nursery +
Primary)
Staff (10%)
Visitors (10%)
Students (80%)
@ 1 person/4 m2
9,712.66 m2
2428
243
243
1942
Total 14,423
2.6 POWER SUPPLY
The power supply shall be supplied by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitaran Nigam (DHBVN). The
total demand load for the Residential Plotted Colony will be approx. 6223 KW.
Details of D.G Sets
There is provision of 2 no. of DG sets of total 103 KVA capacities (1 x 40 KVA + 1 x 63
KVA) each for power back up in the Residential plotted Colony. The DG sets will be
equipped with acoustic enclosure to minimize noise generation and adequate stack height for
proper dispersion.
2.7 PARKING
Adequate provision will be made for car/vehicle parking at the project site. There shall also
be adequate parking provisions for visitors so as not to disturb the traffic and allow smooth
movement at the site. For plotted development, individuals plot owner will be responsible for
providing parking within their plots itself.
2.8 WATER SUPPLY AND SULLAGE TREATMENT PLAN
Water Requirement and supply
The fresh water supply will be met through supply HUDA. The total water requirement is
approx. 1630 KLD, out of which total domestic water requirement is 1308 KLD. The fresh
water requirement is approx. 916 KLD which is 70% of the domestic water demand. The
daily water requirement and sullage generation calculation along with water balance
diagrams is given below in Table 2.5 & Table 2.6. Water balance diagrams are given below
in Figure 2.1 & 2.2 respectively.
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Table 2.5: Calculations for Daily Water Demand
S.
No.
Description Occupancy/Area
(in m2)
Demand
(lpcd)
Total Water
Requirement
(in KLD)
A. Domestic Water Requirement
(a) Residential
1. General plots 7088 135 956.88
2. EWS plots 1179 135 159.165
3. Visitors 826 15 12.39
4. Staff 413 45 18.585
Sub Total (a) 1,147
(b) Common Facilities
1. Nursery School and Primary
School
Staff 243 45 10.935
Students 1942 45 87.39
Visitors 243 15 3.64
Sub Total (b) 101.965 say
102 KLD
(c) Commercial Facilities
1. Commercial complex
Staff 471 45 21.195
Visitors 1885 15 28.275
2. Nursing home
Bed (Patient) 53 135 7.2
Attendant 53 45 2.4
Staff 27 15 0.40
Sub Total (c) 59.47 KLD
Total domestic water requirement (a + b +c) 1308.47 or say
1308 KLD
B. Horticulture Water
Requirement
1,06,951.48 3l/m2 321
C. DG sets cooling (103 KVA) 0.9
lt./KVA/hr*
1
Total Water Requirement (A+B+C) 1630 KLD
Table 2.6: Details Sullage Generation
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Domestic Water Requirement 1308 KLD
Fresh Water (70% of domestic Water) 916 KLD
Flushing (30% of domestic water) 392 KLD
Sullage Generated (80% Fresh water + 100%
Flushing)
732.8 + 392 = 1124.8 KLD Say
1125 KLD
The water balance diagrams for the total project are shown below in Figure 2.1
Figure -2.1: Water Balance Diagram
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Sullage Treatment and Re-use
It is expected that the project will generate approx. 1125 KLD of sullage. The sullage will be
treated in the STP of capacity 1350 KLD provided within the project generating 900 KLD of
recoverable water to be recycled within the project. Treated water will be re-used for
flushing, water body & landscaping within project premises and 176 KLD of treated surplus
water will be discharged into sewer.
Sewerage System
2.9 FLUIDIZED MEDIA REACTOR
DESIGN BASIS
Design Capacity 1125 m3 per day
Operating Hours 24
Design flow rate 4.20 m3 per hour
Sewage Characteristics Inlet Outlet (Scheme – 1) Outlet (Scheme -2)
Recycled Water
FRESH WATER
(916 KLD)
(70% of Domestic water) SULLAGE GENERATED
(732.8 + 392 = 1124.8 KLD say 1125
KLD)
STP CAPACITY 1350 KLD
HORTICULTURE
(321 KLD)
@ 80%
@ 80 %
900 KLD
FLUSHING
(392KLD)
(30% of Domestic water)
@ 100%
321 KLD
Sullage
waterwaterwaterwat
erwaterwaterwater
392 KLD
DISCHARGE TO SEWER
(176 KLD) 176 KLD
DG sets Cooling
(1 KLD)
1 KLD
Water body
(10 KLD) 10 KLD
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The inlet quality indicated is typical of domestic sewage. Where the kitchen waste forms a
substantial part, BOD and COD will be as much as 500 ppm and 900 ppm respectively. In
such cases, please contact us for suitable design. Changes in the inlet sewage water will
change the outlet water quality.
Process Description:
Introduction FMR - Fluidised Media Reactor
Conventional waste water treatment technologies like submerged aerated fixed film (SAFF)
reactor, Fluidized Aerobic Bio (FAB) reactor, Rotary biological contactors (RBC), Trickling
filters or other activated sludge processes have inherent disadvantages of large area of
operation, higher power inputs and constant operator attention.
In line with our endeavour to introduce latest technologies related to Water & Waste water
treatment, Ion Exchange has developed FMR a Fluidised Media Reactor using attached
growth process for Waste water treatment. As compared to conventional technologies FMR
media reactors are compact, energy efficient and user friendly.
The FMR process refers to the operation of activated sludge tanks in various configurations
in a combination of
1) Suspended biomass, MLSS (mixed liquid suspended solids) and Attached biomass, which
is attached to the FMR media.
Such kind of operation is generally classified as Moving Bed Bio-film Reactor (MBBR).
Basic principle
BOD (ppm) 250 -300 30 10
COD (ppm) 400-500 100 20
TSS (ppm) 150 < 30 < 5
Oil and Grease < 20 < 10 < 10
Temperature (in degree
Celsius)
25 – 30 25-30 25-30
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Flock forming organism’s form clusters or attach to available surfaces. The FMR carrier
material allows high biomass concentrations per cubic meter of material, which:
Increases the specific volumetric capacity of activated sludge tanks
Controls biomass activity
Reduces operating cost.
The FMR technology is a single tank design unit; incorporating
A bar screen,
A specially designed tank with synthetic media,
A lamella settler, and
A chlorine contact tank.
The bar screen removes larger floating matter and suspended particles. Screened sewage
flows into the FMR tank, which contains the FMR media. The FMR media significantly
increases the surface area for bacterial growth. Air is supplied through fine diffusers. Bacteria
oxidize the organic matter present in the sewage. Oxidized sewage overflows in the lamella
settler. Suspended particles in the treated wastewater settle, with a part of the settled sludge
sliding back to the aeration tank. The lamella plates provide larger surface areas, thus
reducing the settling tank size. Treated water overflows into a chlorine contact tank, wherein
the treated water is disinfected by dosing hypochlorite solution through an electronic dosing
system.
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Figure 2.2: Schematic Diagram of STP
2.10 RAINWATER HARVESTING
The storm water disposal system for the premises shall be self-sufficient to avoid any
collection/stagnation and flooding of water. The amount of storm water run-off depends upon
many factors such as intensity and duration of precipitation, characteristics of the tributary
area and the time required for such flow to reach the drains. The drains shall be located near
the carriage way along either side of the roads. Taking the advantage of road camber, the
rainfall run off from roads shall flow towards the drains. Storm water from various plots
connected to adjacent drain by a pipe through catch basins. Therefore, it has been calculated
to provide 5 rainwater harvesting pits at selected locations, which will catch the maximum
run-off from the area.
1) Since the existing topography is congenial to surface disposal, a network of storm
water pipe drains is planned adjacent to roads. All building’s roof water will be brought down
through rain water pipes.
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2) Storm water system consists of pipe drain, catch basins and seepage pits at regular
intervals for rain water harvesting and ground water recharging. Rain water harvesting has
been catered to and designed as per the guideline of CGWA.
3) Peak hourly rainfall has been considered as 45 mm/hr. shall be considered for
designing the storm water drainage system.
The recharge pit of 2.5 m diameter and 3.5 m depth is constructed for recharging the water.
Inside the recharge pit, a recharge bore is constructed having adequate diameter &depth. The
bottom of the recharge structure will be kept 5 m above this level. At the bottom of the
recharge well, a filter media is provided to avoid choking of the recharge bore. Design
specifications of the rain water harvesting plan are as follows:
• Catchments/roofs would be accessible for regular cleaning.
• The roof will have smooth, hard and dense surface which is less likely to be damaged
allowing release of material into the water. Roof painting has been avoided since most paints
contain toxic substances and may peel off.
• All gutter ends will be fitted with a wire mesh screen and a first flush device would be
installed. Most of the debris carried by the water from the rooftop like leaves, plastic bags
and paper pieces will get arrested by the mesh at the terrace outlet and to prevent
contamination by ensuring that the runoff from the first 10-20 minutes of rainfall is flushed
off.
• No sewage or sullage would be admitted into the system.
• No sullage from areas likely to have oil, grease, or other pollutants has been
connected to the system.
Calculations for storm water load
Roof-top area = 12852.895 m2
(Commercial, School, Nursing home and taxi)
Green area = 6900 m2
(2 % of the total planned area for commercial, School, Nursing home
and taxi)
Paved Area = Total Plot Area – (Roof-top Area + Green Area)
= 27196.125– (12852.895 + 6900)
= 7443.23 m2
Runoff Load
Roof-top Area = 12852.895 × 0.045 × 0.8
= 462.704m3/hr
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Green area = 6900 × 0.045 × 0.1 = 31m3/hr
Paved Area = 7443.23 × 0.045 × 0.8
= 267.956m3/hr
Total Runoff Load = 462.704 m3/hr + 31 m
3/hr + 195.95 m
3/hr = 761.660 m
3/hr
Taking 15 minutes Retention Time, Total volume of storm water = 761.660 /4
= 190.41 m3
To accommodate the harvested rain water, it is planned to install rain water harvesting pit
along with de-silting tank. Taking the effective dia. and depth of a Recharge pit 2.5 m and 3.5
m respectively,
Volume of a single Recharge pit = π r2h = 3.14 × 1.25 × 1.25 × 3.5 = 17.17 m
3
Taking volume of de – silting tank as 20 m3 (l × w × d = 5 × 2 × 2), Total capacity of
recharge structure becomes 17.17 + 20 = 37.17 m3
Hence No. of pits required = 190.41 /37.17 = 5.12 pits say 5 pits
Individual Plots owner shall be responsible for the development of RWH within their
plots.
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Figure 2.3: Typical Rain Water Harvesting Pit Design
2.11 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid waste would be generated both during the construction as well as during the operation
phase. The solid waste expected to be generated during the construction phase will comprise
of excavated materials, used bags, bricks, concrete, MS rods, tiles, wood etc. The following
steps are proposed to be followed for the management solid waste:
Construction yards are proposed for storage of construction materials.
The excavated material such as topsoil and stones will be stacked for reuse during
later stages of construction
Excavated top soil will be stored in temporary constructed soil bank and will be
reused for landscaping of the residential plotted colony.
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Solid Waste Management Scheme (Construction Phase)
During the operation phase, waste will comprise domestic, biomedical as well as landscape
waste. The solid waste generated from the project shall be mainly domestic waste and
estimated quantity of the waste shall be approx. 5,442 kg per day (@ 0.50 kg per capita per
day for residents, @ 0.25 kg/day for staff and student, @ 0.15 kg/day for visitors/Attendant,
@1.5 kg/day for patient and landscape wastes @0.2 kg/acre/day). Following arrangements
will be made at the site in accordance to Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and
Handling) Rules, 2000. Biomedical Waste generated will be about 23.55 kg/day and disposed
through Govt. approved vendor in accordance with Bio Medical Waste (Management &
Handling) Rules, 1998.
Table 2.7: Calculation of Solid Waste Generation
S.
No. Category Occupancy/Area
kg per capita per
day
Waste
generated
(kg/day)
1.
Residents
General + E.W.S.
8267
@ 0.5 kg/day
4133.5
Visitors 826 @ 0.15 kg/day 123.9
Staff
413 @ 0.25 kg/day 103.25
2. Commercial
400.5
Staff 471 @ 0.25 kg/day
117.75
Visitors 1885 @ 0.15 kg/day 282.75
3. School Primary + Nursery
582.7
Staff 243 @ 0.25 kg/day
60.75
Visitors 243 @ 0.15 kg/day 36.45
Students 1942 @ 0.25 kg/day
485.5
4. Nursing Home 94.2
Bed (Patient) 53 @1.5 kg/day/bed 79.5
Attendant 53 @ 0.15 kg/day 7.95
Staff 27 @ 0.25 kg/day 6.75
5. Landscape Waste 21.31 Acres @ 0.2 kg/acre/day 4.262
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TOTAL SOLID WASTE GENERATED
5442.312
say 5442
Kg/day
Bio-Medical Waste = 25 % of total waste generated from Nursing
Home 23.55
(Source: Chapter 3, Table 3.6, Page No.49 Central Public Health & Environment
Engineering Organization, Ministry of Urban Development, (Govt. of India May, 2001))
E-waste will be managed as per E-waste (Management & Handling Rules, 2011). It will be
handed over to Govt. approved vendors.
(Source: For the Nursing Home Waste Calculation, Chapter 7, Page no. 148-149, Central
Public Health & Environment Engineering Organization, Ministry of Urban Development,
(Government of India, May 2000)
Collection and Segregation of waste
1. A door to door collection system will be provided for collection of domestic waste
in plastic bags from household units.
2. The local vendors will be hired to provide separate colored bins for dry
recyclables and Bio-Degradable waste.
3. For residential waste collection, adequate number of colored bins (Green, Blue,
and Dark Grey separate for Bio-degradable and Non Bio-degradable) are proposed
to be provided at the strategic locations of the residential area.
4. Litter bin will also be provided in open areas like parks etc.
Treatment of waste
Bio-Degradable wastes
1. Bio-degradable waste will be disposed through a Govt. approved agency.
2. Horticultural Waste will be disposed through a Govt. approved agency.
Recyclable wastes
i. Grass Recycling – The cropped grass will be spread on the green area. It will act as
manure after decomposition.
ii. Recyclable wastes like paper, plastic, metals etc. will be sold off to recyclables.
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Solid Waste
Construction
Waste
Construction waste,
Broken Bricks,
Waste Plaster
Empty Cement
Bags
Used in re-filling,
raising site level
Sold to agency for
recycling
Excavated Soil
Top soil conserved for landscaping,
balance used in re-
filling
Disposal
Recyclables wastes will be sold to recyclers and rest non-recyclables will be sent to
Govt. approved agency for final disposal.
Figure 2.4: Solid Waste Management Scheme
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Figure 2.5: Biomedical Waste Management Scheme (Operation Phase)
2.12 LANDSCAPE
Total green area measures 1,06,951.48 m2 i.e. 31 % of the plot area which will be in the form
of Herbs & Shrubs (@ 5 %), Avenue plantation (@ 10%), Shelter belt (@ 10 %) and water
body (@ 6 %) within the project. Trees like Azadirachta indica, Delonix regia, Jacaranda
mimosifolia, etc. and flowering and ornamental plants have been proposed to be planted
inside the premises.
The following table indicates the break-up of landscape area & list of trees to be planted
within the project.
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Table 2.8: Landscape area Details
Total Green Area @ 31 % of total
planned Area
Shelter belt (@ 10%)
Avenue plantation (@ 10%)
Herbs & Shrubs (@ 5 %)
Water Body (@ 6 %)
1,06,951.48 m2
34,500.48 m2
34,500.48 m2
17,250.24 m2
20,700.28 m2
Table 2.9: Trees/Plants to be planted in the premises of the Plotted Colony
SR. No. BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME
1 Aegle marmelas Bel, Sriphall
2 Anthocephalus cadamba Kadamb
3 Azadirachta indica Neem
4 Bauhinia purpurea Kaniar
5 Bombox ceiba Semal
6 Cassia fistula Amaltas
7 Callistemon lanceolatus weeping bottle brush
8 Delonix regia Gulmohur
9 Erythrina indica Indian coral Tree
10 Ficus infectoria Pilkhan
11 Grevillea robusta Silver Oak
12 Jacaranda mimosifolia Neeli gulmohur
13 Melia azedarach Bakain, Drek
14 Millettia peguensis Moulmein rosewood
15 Mangifera indica Mango
16 Putranjiva roxburghii Putranjiva
17 Phoenix Sylvestris Khajoor
18 Raystonea regia Royal Palm
19 Saraca indica Sita Ashok
20 Schleichera trijunga Kusum
21 Syzigium cumini Jamun
22 Tabeuia Impetiginosa Pink trumpet
23 Tabeblia aurea Trumpet Tree
24 Terminalia arjuna Arjun
25 Wadyetia bifurcate Foxtail palm
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2.13 DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
List of building materials to be used at site is as follows:
Table 2.10: List of building materials
2.14 LIST OF MACHINERY USED DURING CONSTRUCTION
i.Dumper : Shall be used for mud and material handling
ii.Concrete mixer with hopper : For RCC work
iii.Excavator : Shall be used for digging and earth work
iv.Concrete Batching Plant : Will be used for concrete mixing
v.Cranes : For lifting and moving of materials.
vi.Road roller : For compacting the earth
1. Coarse sand 2. Crazy (white marble) in grey cement
3. Fine sand 4. P.V.C. conduit
5. Stone aggregate 6. Indo-Asian MCBs
7. Stone for masonry work 8. PVC overhead water tanks
9. Stone for under floor soling 10. 2 1/2'’ thick red colour paver tiles
11. Cement 12. ‘B’ class GI pipe (ISI marked)
13. Reinforcement steel 14. PVC waste water lines
15. Plywood & steel shuttering 16. S.W. sewer line up to main sewer
17. 5mm thick plane glass 18. Joinery hardware- ISI marked
19. 3mm thick ground glass in toilets 20. Pipe scaffolding (cup lock system)
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CHAPTER- 3
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Information on the existing environmental status is essential for assessing the likely
environmental impacts of the project. In order to get an idea about the existing state of the
environment, various environmental attributes such as meteorology, air quality, water quality,
soil quality, noise level, ecology and socio-economic environment have been studied/
monitored.
3.2 STUDY PERIOD
Baseline environmental data generation for air, water, noise and soil quality monitoring
around the project site was conducted from October 2014 to December 2014. Apart from
field monitoring, additional data was also collected from secondary sources like Irrigation
Department, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Central Ground Water Board,
Geological Survey of India, State Ground Water Department, State Pollution Control Board,
Census of India and Local Forest Department, Non - Governmental Agencies etc.
3.3 STUDY AREA
The present report covers baseline environmental data generated in the study area (500 mtrs
radius all around the project site for land use and the sample selection for monitoring are
done within 5 km radius of the project site).
3.4 BASELINE MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS
In order to get an idea about the existing state of the environment, various environmental
attributes such as meteorology, air quality, water quality, soil quality, noise level, ecology
and socio-economic environment have been studied/monitored.
3.4.1 Meteorology
Meteorological data was generated during the October 2014 to December 2014.
The following parameters were recorded at hourly intervals continuously during monitoring
period:
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Air Temperature
Wind speed
Table - 3.1 gives summarized meteorological data for the monitoring period (October 2014 -
December 2014). Figure - 3.1 gives the wind-rose diagram for the monitoring period.
Table 3.1: Meteorological Data for (October 2014 to December 2014)
Month Temperature (oC) Humidity (%)
Wind speed
( Km/hr)
Max Min Mean Max Min Mean Max Min Mean
October 2014 33 16 26 94 35 66.9 48.24 3.6 10.67
November 2014 32 10 20 93 30 62.5 22.32 3.6 8.2
December 2014 29 -4 13 98 22 55.8 25.92 3.6 9.37
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Figure - 3.1: The wind-rose diagram for three months October – December
2014
3.4.2 Air Environment
The prime objective of the baseline study with respect to ambient air quality is to establish
the present air quality and its conformity to National Ambient Air Quality Standards. This
data has been further used during impact assessment to predict the final air quality. This
section describes the sampling locations, frequency of sampling and methodology adopted for
monitoring ambient air quality.
To quantify the impact of the project on the ambient air quality, it is necessary at first to
evaluate the existing ambient air quality of the area. The existing ambient air quality, in terms
of Particulate Matter – 10 (PM10), Particulate Matter- 2.5 (PM2.5), Sulphur-dioxide (SO2),
Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2), and Carbon Monoxide (CO), has been measured through a
planned field monitoring.
To assess the ambient air quality level, 5 (five) monitoring stations were set up. Table - 3.2
gives location of the ambient air quality monitoring stations and a map showing the ambient
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air quality monitoring stations is attached as Annexure - IV (a) and Lab Report is attached as
Annexure V (a)
Table 3.2: Location of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Locations code Locations Direction Distance
AAQ1 Project site Centre -
AAQ2 Sector 4 N 1.53 km
AAQ3 Rampura NW 2.94 km
AAQ4 Gajjiwas SW 2.43 km
AAQ5 Kaunsiwas E 1.26 km
3.4.2.1 Monitoring Schedule
Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out twice a week with a frequency of 24 hours for
12 weeks.
3.4.2.2 Methods of Sampling and Analysis
Fine particulate Sampler APM MFC550 was used for monitoring Particulate Matter (PM2.5
and PM10); gaseous pollutants like SO2, and NO2 was collected by Gaseous Pollutant Sampler
APM 433 and CO was monitored by Serinous 30 CO Analyser with NDIR detector.
3.4.2.3 Method for measurement of Particulate matter, SO2& NO2
Method for measurement of Particulate Matter (PM10) in ambient air is done by Cyclonic
Flow Technique. Particles with aerodynamic diameter less than the cut-point of the inlet are
collected by a filter. Ambient air at the monitoring location is sucked through a cyclone.
Coarse and non-reparable dust is separated from the air stream by centrifugal forces acting on
the solid particles and these particles fall through the cyclone's conical hopper and get
collected in the sampling cap placed at the bottom. The fine dust (<10 microns) forming the
particulate matter (PM10) passes the cyclone and is retained on the filter paper The mass of
these particles is determined by the difference in filter weights prior to and after sampling.
The concentration of PM10 in the designated size range is calculated by dividing the weight
gain of the filter by the volume of air sampled. A tapping is provided on the suction side of
the blower to provide suction for sampling air through a set of impingers for containing
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absorbing solutions for SO2 and NO2. Samples of gases are drawn at a flow rate of 0.2 liters
per minute. The APM MFC 550 is used for PM2.5. This system is a manual method for
sampling fine particles (PM2.5 fraction) and is based on Impact or designs standardized by
USEPA for ambient air quality monitoring.
PM2.5 & PM10 have been estimated by gravimetric method (IS- 5182 part XXIII 2006).
Improved West and Gaeke method (IS-5182 part-II, 2001 & reaffirmed 2006) has been
adopted for estimation of SO2 and Modified Jacobs-Hochheiser method (IS-5182 part-X,
2006) has been adopted for the estimation of NO2.
3.4.2.4 Method for measurement of Carbon Monoxide – NDIR method
Instrument used: Ecotech Serinus 30 Carbon Monoxide
This analyser is used to measure CO in ambient air, in the range of 0-200 ppm (220mg/m3) to
a sensitivity of 0.05 ppm 55µg/m3). The Serinus 30 combines the benefits of Microprocess
control with Non-Dispersive Infrared Spectrophotometry technology (IS-182 part X 1999,
reaffirmed 2003). CO Concentration is automatically corrected for gas temperature and
pressure changes.
3.4.2.5 Results and Discussions
The results of ambient air quality monitoring are summarized in the Tables below:
Table 3.3 (a) Ambient Air Quality with respect to PM2.5
PM2.5 (µg/m3)
Location AAQ 1 AAQ 2 AAQ 3 AAQ 4 AAQ 5
Min 58.5 60.2 67.6 54.5 52.8
Max 70.1 68.9 83.3 70.2 66.5
Average 65.0 65 77.6 59.1 58.4
The values of PM2.5 in study area are presented in Table 3.3 (a). The seasonal minimum,
maximum, and average values of PM2.5 were observed 58.5, 70.1, and 65.0µg/m3
respectively
at the project site. The seasonal minimum, maximum and average values ranged between
52.8- 67.6 µg/m3, 66.5-83.3 µg/m
3 and 58.4- 77.6 µg/m
3 respectively in the study area.
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Table 3.3 (b) Ambient Air Quality with respects to PM10
PM10 (µg/m3)
Location AAQ 1 AAQ 2 AAQ 3 AAQ 4 AAQ 5
Min 108.6 99.5 116.3 88.3 102.4
Max 123.4 114.2 167.5 113.7 121.6
Average 114.8 108.4 126.3 95.5 114.0
The values of PM10 in study area are presented in Table 3.3 (b). The seasonal minimum,
maximum, and average values of pm10 were observed 108.6µg/m3, 123.4µg /m
3, 114.8µg/m
3
respectively at the project site. The seasonal minimum, maximum and average values ranged
between 88.3-116.3 µg/m3, 113.7-167.5µg/m
3 and 95.5-126.3µg/m
3 respectively in the study
area.
Table 3.3 (c) Ambient Air Quality with respect to SO2
SO2 (µg/m3)
Location AAQ 1 AAQ 2 AAQ 3 AAQ 4 AAQ 5
Min
5.1
5.3 7.6 7.1 6.6 Max
7.8 8.3 8.7 8.5 8.2 Average
6.2 6.2 8.1 7.6 7.4
The values of SO2 in study area are presented in Table 3.3 (c). The seasonal minimum,
Maximum and average values of SO2 were observed 5.1µg/m3, 7.8µg /m
3, 6.2µg/m
3
respectively at the project site. The seasonal minimum, maximum and average values ranged
between 5.3-7.6µg/m3, 8.2-8.7µg/m
3 and 6.2-8.1µg/m
3 respectively in the study area.
Table 3.3 (d) Ambient Air Quality with respects to NO2
NO2 (µg/m3)
Location AAQ 1 AAQ 2 AAQ 3 AAQ 4 AAQ 5
Min 13.9 13.7 20.3 17.9 18.1
Max 22.6 22.5 26.8 21.5 22.6
Average 17.3 16.8 23.4 19.2 20.8
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The values of NO2 in study area are presented in Table 3.3 (d). The seasonal minimum,
maximum, and average values of NO2 were observed 13.9µg/m3, 22.6µg /m
3, 17.3µg/m
3
respectively at the project site. The seasonal minimum, maximum and average values ranged
between 13.7-20.3µg/m3, 21.5-26.8µg/m
3 and 16.8-23.4µg/m
3 respectively in the study area.
Table 3.3 (e) Ambient Air Quality with respects to CO
CO (µg/m3)
Location AAQ 1 AAQ 2 AAQ 3 AAQ 4 AAQ 5
Min 670 740 940 920 650
Max 880 900 1150 1400 920
Average 730.4 825.4 1010.4 1005.8 777.8
The values of CO in study area are presented in Table 3.3 (e). The seasonal minimum,
maximum, and average values of CO were observed 670µg/m3, 880µg/m
3, and 730.4µg/m
3
respectively at the project site. The seasonal minimum, maximum and average values ranged
between 650-940µg/m3, 900-1400µg/m
3 and 778.8-1010.4µg/m
3 respectively in the study
area.
From the summarized monitoring result it is clear that in all case, the 24 hourly average level
of SO2, NO2 were observed to be within the limit of 80µg/m3 for residential, rural and other
areas as stipulated in the NAAQS. The volume of PM10 was found to be slightly exceeding
the norms at 5 stations due to some construction activities going around the project. Similarly
PM2.5 was found to be slightly exceeding the norms at 4 locations due to movement of
transport for construction activities CO was also within the limit.
3.4.3 Noise Levels
Noise is one of the most undesirable and unwanted by-products of our modern life style.
It may not seem as insidious or harmful as air and water pollutants but it affects human
health and well-being and can contribute to deterioration of human well-being in general
and can cause neurological disturbances and physiological damage to the hearing
mechanism in particular. It is therefore, necessary to measure both the quality as wel l as
the quantity of noise in and around the site.
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3.4.3.1 Methodology
The intensity of sound energy in the environment is measured in a logarithmic scale and is
expressed in a decibel, dB (A) scale. In a sophisticated type of sound level meter, an
additional circuit (filters) is provided, which modifies the received signal in such a way that it
replicates the sound signal as received by the human ear and the magnitude of sound level in
this scale is denoted as dB (A). The sound levels are expressed in dB (A) scale for the
purpose of comparison of noise levels, which is universally accepted by the international
community.
Noise levels were measured using an Integrating sound level meter manufactured by Pulsar
Instruments Plc, Model NO. 91 (SL. No. B21625). It has an indicating mode of Lp and Leq.
Keeping the mode in Lp for few minutes and setting the corresponding range and the
weighting network in “A” weighting set the sound level meter was run for one hour time and
Leq was measured at all locations.
The day noise levels have been monitored during 6.00 am to 10.00 pm and night noise levels,
during 10.00 pm to 6.00 am at all the 4 locations, which covers residential areas, commercial,
industrial areas, Silence area if available within 5 km radius of the study area.
3.4.3.2 Sampling Locations
A preliminary survey was undertaken to identify the major noise generating sources in the
area. The noise survey was conducted to assess the background noise levels in different
zones. Gazettes Notification (S.O. 123(E)) of MoEF dated December 14, 2000 on ambient air
quality standards has different noise levels for different zones viz. project site, industrial, and
residential zones. Four sampling locations were selected for the sampling of noise levels. The
sampling locations are given in Table - 3.4 below and map showing the sampling locations
are enclosed as Annexure IV (b) while the ambient noise levels at different locations is
enclosed as Annexure V(b).
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Table 3.4 Noise Level Monitoring Stations in the study area
Location Code Locations Type of Area Direction Distance
NQ1 Garhi Bolni
Residential Area
NW 1.16 km
NQ2 New Anaj Mandi
commercial Area
NW 2.51 km
NQ3 JGB Industries
Industrial Area
N 2.39 km
NQ4 Puspanjali Hospital
Silence Zone
NN 0.94 km
Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) has notified the noise standards vide gazette
notification dated December 14, 2000 for different zones under the Environment Protection
Act (1986). These standards are given in Table - 3.5.
Table 3.5 Ambient Quality Standards in respect of Noise
Area Code Category of Area Noise dB(A) Leq
Day time* Night time*
A Residential Zone 55 45
B Silence zone 50 40
C Industrial Zone 75 70
D Commercial Zone 65 55
Note:
1. Daytime is from 6.00am to 10.00 pm and Night time is from 10.00 pm to 6.00 am.
2. Silence zone is defined as area up to 100 meters around premises of hospitals,
educational institutions and courts. Use of vehicle hours, loud speakers and bursting
of crackers are banned in these zones.
3.4.3.3 Results and Discussion
The noise data compiled on noise levels during November, 2014 is given in Table - 3.6. For
maintaining the noise level, plantation and traffic management during the operation phase are
suggested.
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Table 3.6: Hourly Leq Noise Level in the study Area
03.11.2014 11.11.2014 19.11.2014 27.11.2014
S.
No
.
Locations ZONE RESULT
(Leq)
RESULT
(Leq)
RESULT
(Leq)
RESULT
(Leq)
DAY
*
NIG
HT*
DA
Y*
NIG
HT**
DA
Y*
NIG
HT*
DAY
*
NIGH
T**
1 Garhi
Bolni
Residential Area 57.2 40.1 56.4 43.2 57.3 42.6 56.9 40.7
2 New Anaj
Mandi
commercial Area 66.3 44.2 67.1 42.8 64.2 41.3 68.4 44.1
3 JGB
Industries
industrial Area 64.1 49.7 63.5 50.6 60.4 50.6 62.7 51.2
4 Puspanjali
Hospital
Silence Zone 52.1 38.1 51.3 39.7 48.9 41.5 53.4 37.6
3.4.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT
3.4.4.1 Water Quality
Water quality assessment is one of the essential components of EIA study. Such assessment
helps in evaluating the existing health of water body and suggesting appropriate mitigation
measures to minimize the potential impact from development projects. Water quality of
ground water has been studied in order to assess proposed water-uses in construction,
drinking, cooling and horticulture purpose.
The water quality at the site and other locations within the 10 km impact zone was monitored
during October 2014 – December 2014. The locations of the monitoring sites are given in
Table-3.7 and map showing the monitoring stations are enclosed as Annexure IV (c) and the
result of the monitoring and analysis of ground water is presented in the Table 3.8 which is
enclosed as Annexure V (c).
3.4.4.2 Sampling Frequency and Sampling Techniques
Parameters for analysis of water quality were selected based on the utility of the particular
source of water as per MoEF guidance. Hence quality of ground water was compared with IS:
IS-10500:2012 (Specification – IInd
Revision, Gr 6) for drinking purposes. As per the
standard practice, one sample from each station was taken each month in the study period.
Sampling was done by standard sampling technique as per the Standard Methods. Necessary
precautions were taken for preservation of samples. The sampling locations for ground water
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are given in Table - 3.7 and a map showing the ambient ground water quality monitoring
stations also attached as Annexure - IV(c).
Table 3.7: Location of Water Sampling Sites
Location No. Location Name Distance & Direction from
project site
GW – 1 Project Site Center
GW – 2 Rampura 2.94 km; NW
GW- 3 Kaunsiwas 1.26 km; E
Table 3.8: Water Quality Criteria as per Central Pollution Control Board
The water quality in the impact zone was assessed through physico-chemical and
bacteriological analysis of ground samples. The results have been compared with the drinking
water quality standards specified in IS: 10500.
Table 3.8 Ground water quality in study area
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GROUND WATER QUALITY Oct- 2014
S.
No. Parameter Unit
Limit (IS-
10500:2012) GW1 GW2 GW3 Desir
able Permis
sible Project
Site Rampura Kaunsiwas
1 Colour Hazen 5 15 <5 <5 <5
2 Odour - Agree
able Agreea
ble Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
3 Taste - Agree Agreea Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
Designated-best-use Class Criteria
Drinking water source
without conventional
treatment
but after disinfection
A
Total Coliform Organism MPN/100ml shall be
50 or less
pH between 6.5 and 8.5 Dissolved Oxygen
6mg/l or more
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 days 20°C
2mg/l or less
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able ble
4 Turbidity NTU 1 5 2 1 1
5 pH - 6.5-
8.5
No
Relaxat
ion 8.22 8.08 8.12
6 Total Hardness (as
CaCO3) mg/l 200 600 364 360 380
7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.3
No
Relaxat
ion
0.15 0.18 0.22
8 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 250 1000 310 345 380
9 Fluoride (as F ) mg/l 1 1.5 0.8 0.7 0.9
10 TDS mg/l 500 2000 1232 1275 1400
11 Calcium(as Ca2+) mg/l 75 200 87 86 91
12 Magnesium (as Mg2+) mg/l 30 100 35 34 36
13 Copper (as Cu) mg/l 0.05 1.5 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
14 Manganese(as Mn) mg/l 0.1 0.3 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
15 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 200 400 84 90 105
16 Nitrate(as NO3) mg/l 45
No
Relaxat
ion 25 30 42
17 Phenolic Compounds
(as C6H5OH) mg/l 0.001 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
18 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l 0.001
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001
19 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l 0.003
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001
20 Selenium ( as Se ) mg/l 0.01
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
21 Arsenic (as As) mg/l 0.01 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
22 Cyanide (as CN ) mg/l 0.05
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
23 Lead (as Pb) mg/l 0.01
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
24 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 5 15 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
25 Anionic Detergent (as
MBAS) mg/l 0.2 1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
26 Chromium (as Cr6+) mg/l 0.05
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
27 Mineral oil mg/l 0.5
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.1 <0.1 <0.1
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28 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) mg/l 200 600 450 420 460
29 Aluminum (as Al) mg/l 0.03 0.2 0.02 0.12 0.8
30 Boron (as B) mg/l 0.5 1 0.2 0.1 0.2
Bacteriological
Parameter
1 Total Coliform MPN/10
0ml Shall not be
detectable
Not
Detected
(<2)
Not
Detected
(<2)
Not
Detected
(<2)
2 E.coli E.coli
/100ml Shall not be
detectable Absent Absent Absent
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GROUND WATER QUALITY Nov- 2014
S.
No. Parameter Unit
Limit (IS-
10500:2012) GW1 GW2 GW3 Desir
able Permis
sible Project
Site Rampura Kaunsiwas
1 Colour Hazen 5 15 <5 <5 <5
2 Odour - Agree
able Agreea
ble Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
3 Taste - Agree
able Agreea
ble Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
4 Turbidity NTU 1 5 1 2 1
5 pH - 6.5-
8.5
No
Relaxat
ion 8.12 7.92 8.14
6 Total Hardness (as
CaCO3) mg/l 200 600 355 345 370
7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.3
No
Relaxat
ion
0.16 0.19 0.25
8 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 250 1000 305 340 360
9 Fluoride (as F ) mg/l 1 1.5 0.7 0.8 0.9
10 TDS mg/l 500 2000 1206 1265 1340
11 Calcium(as Ca2+) mg/l 75 200 79 80 76
12 Magnesium (as Mg2+) mg/l 30 100 31 32 30
13 Copper (as Cu) mg/l 0.05 1.5 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
14 Manganese(as Mn) mg/l 0.1 0.3 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
15 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 200 400 80 85 94
16 Nitrate(as NO3) mg/l 45
No
Relaxat
ion 23 27 38
17 Phenolic Compounds
(as C6H5OH) mg/l 0.001 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
18 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l 0.001 No <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
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Relaxat
ion
19 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l 0.003
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001
20 Selenium ( as Se ) mg/l 0.01
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
21 Arsenic (as As) mg/l 0.01 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
22 Cyanide (as CN ) mg/l 0.05
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
23 Lead (as Pb) mg/l 0.01
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
24 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 5 15 0.02 0.11 0.09
25 Anionic Detergent (as
MBAS) mg/l 0.2 1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
26 Chromium (as Cr6+) mg/l 0.05
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
27 Mineral oil mg/l 0.5
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.1 <0.1 <0.1
28 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) mg/l 200 600 440 426 450
29 Aluminum (as Al) mg/l 0.03 0.2 0.01 0.03 0.04
30 Boron (as B) mg/l 0.5 1 0.2 0.1 0.3
Bacteriological
Parameter
1 Total Coliform MPN/10
0ml Shall not be
detectable
Not
Detected
(<2)
Not
Detected
(<2)
Not
Detected
(<2)
2 E.coli E.coli
/100ml Shall not be
detectable Absent Absent Absent
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GROUND WATER QUALITY DEC- 2014
S.
No. Parameter Unit
Limit (IS-
10500:2012) GW1 GW2 GW3 Desir
able Permis
sible Project
Site Rampura Kaunsiwas
1 Colour Hazen 5 15 <5 <5 <5
2 Odour - Agree
able Agreea
ble Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
3 Taste - Agree
able Agreea
ble Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
4 Turbidity NTU 1 5 3 2 2
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5 pH - 6.5-
8.5
No
Relaxat
ion 8.23 8.14 8.12
6 Total Hardness (as
CaCO3) mg/l 200 600 370 364 386
7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.3
No
Relaxat
ion
0.13 0.22 0.18
8 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 250 1000 334 354 388
9 Fluoride (as F ) mg/l 1 1.5 0.9 0.8 1.12
10 TDS mg/l 500 2000 1310 1335 1450
11 Calcium(as Ca2+) mg/l 75 200 81 82 76
12 Magnesium (as Mg2+) mg/l 30 100 32 32 31
13 Copper (as Cu) mg/l 0.05 1.5 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
14 Manganese(as Mn) mg/l 0.1 0.3 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
15 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 200 400 92 110 115
16 Nitrate(as NO3) mg/l 45
No
Relaxat
ion 32 35 40
17 Phenolic Compounds
(as C6H5OH) mg/l 0.001 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
18 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l 0.001
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001
19 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l 0.003
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001
20 Selenium ( as Se ) mg/l 0.01
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
21 Arsenic (as As) mg/l 0.01 0.05 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
22 Cyanide (as CN ) mg/l 0.05
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
23 Lead (as Pb) mg/l 0.01
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
24 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 5 15 0.09 0.14 0.12
25 Anionic Detergent (as
MBAS) mg/l 0.2 1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
26 Chromium (as Cr6+) mg/l 0.05
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01
27 Mineral oil mg/l 0.5
No
Relaxat
ion
<0.1 <0.1 <0.1
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28 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) mg/l 200 600 458 432 471
29 Aluminum (as Al) mg/l 0.03 0.2 0.03 0.06 0.04
30 Boron (as B) mg/l 0.5 1 0.2 0.1 0.3
Bacteriological
Parameter
1 Total Coliform MPN/10
0ml Shall not be
detectable
Not
Detected
(<2)
Not
Detected
(<2)
Not
Detected
(<2)
2 E.coli E.coli
/100ml Shall not be
detectable Absent Absent Absent
Results and Conclusion
The ground water quality was monitored at project site and two other nearby stations for
three Consecutive months i.e. Oct, 2014 to Dec, 2014. From the Table it is clear that water is
slightly basic (pH- 8.12-8.23). Other parameters T.D.S (1206-1310 mg/l), Chloride (305-334
mg/l) and Magnesium (31-35 mg/l) are also on higher side than the desirable drinking water
standards. Water can be used for domestic purposes after treatment with RO and using
disinfectant
The ground water quality at two nearby sites has pH range (7.92-8.14), TDS (1275-1450
mg/l), Chlorides (345-388 mg/l) and Magnesium (30-36 mg/l) which are also on a higher side
of the desirable drinking water standards.
Comparing the values of pH, DO, BOD and total coli forms with ‘Use based classification of
ground waters’ published by Central Pollution Control Board; it can be seen that the
analyzed ground waters can be compared with class ‘C’ and can be used as drinking water
after conventional treatment. Bacteriological examination of surface water indicates the
presence of total coliforms, which may be due to human activities observed during the study
period.
3.4.5 LAND ENVIRONMENT
The land use pattern of the area is mainly settlements, vegetation, open land & water bodies.
For the Google Satellite image of the site is referring Annexure- VI. The land use data of
project site within 10 km is presented below.
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Table 3.9: Land use pattern of project within 5 km
LAND USE CLASS AREA (Ha) Area Area
( sq. m) In Percentage %
Settlement 1416.60 14166000 4.16820
Vegetation 321.91 3219100 0.94785
River with dry channel 84.85 848500 0.24983
Open land 342.22 3422200 1.00765
Forest 211.23 2112300 0.62196
Agricultural land 31406.10 314061000 92.4745
Open scrub 178.99 1789900 0.527031
TOTAL 33961.90 339619000
100%
Figure 3.2: Land Use Pattern of the Project Site within 5 km
3.1.1 Topography
Slope form: Contour plan shown that land is flat land with highest GL 211.18 and
Contour Level 212.5. Project will not cause any change in natural slope.
Landform and Terrain analysis: According to the study of 5 km radius around the
project in topographical map of scale 1:50000, it was found that 4.17 % is settlement,
92.47 % area is agricultural land. Complete details are given in figure 3.2 above.
Land Use Pattern Area (Ha)
Settlement
Forest
Vegetation
River with Dry Channel
Open Land
Open Scrub
Agricultutal Land
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3.1.2 Soil
Type & characteristics: To assess the soil quality of the area, following stations
were selected. Soil profile and quality was studied at 5 different locations. Location of
Soil sampling stations is described below in Table 3.10 and map showing location of
soil samples taken is enclosed as Annexure IV (d) while the results of soil quality
analysis is enclosed as Annexure V (c).
Table 3.10: Location of Soil sampling stations
Station
No.
Location Distance &
Direction from
Project area
Project area /
Study area
Environmental
Setting
1 Project Site - Residential Zone Core Zone
2 Sector 4 1.53 (N) Residential Zone Nearby Habitat
3 Rampura 2.94 (NW) Residential Zone Nearby Habitat
4 Gajjiwas 2.43 (S) Residential Zone Nearby Habitat
5 Kaunsiwas 1.26 (E) Residential Zone Nearby Habitat
Sampling procedure & Analysis
The soil samples were collected in the month of November 2014 from 5 locations as given in
above Table 3.10. At each of these locations 3 sub-locations were identified randomly from
where soil was collected from up to 15-100 cm below the surface. The final 5 samples
represent homogenously mixed soil from these 3 sub-locations for each location. The samples
were filled in polythene bags, labeled in the field with number and site name and sent to
laboratory for analysis. Table 3.11 gives the idea of the frequency and methodology of
selection of soil sampling stations and monitoring process.
Table 3.11: Frequency and Methodology for Soil Sampling & Monitoring
Particulars Details
Frequency One *grab sample from each station– once during the Study Period
Methodology Composite grab samples of the topsoil were collected from 3 depths,
and mixed to provide a representative sample for analysis. They were
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stored in airtight Polythene Bags and analyzed at the laboratory
*Grab sample- a single sample or measurement taken at a specific time or over as a
short period as feasible
Table 3.12 : Soil Quality Data
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Soil Quality Data(Nov. 2014)
S.
No
Parameter Unit SQ-1 SQ-2 SQ-3 SQ-4 SQ-5
Project
Site Sec-4 Rampu
ra Gajjiwas Kaunsi
was
1
Texture -
Sandy
Loam
Sandy Clay
Loam
Sandy
Loam
Sandy Clay
Loam
Sandy
Loam
Sand % 66.2 55.7 60.2 58.1 63.5
Silt % 16.1 21.2 21.1 19.1 18.1
Clay % 17.7 23.1 18.7 22.8 18.4
2 pH(1:2) - 7.44 7.61 7.53 7.86 7.64
3
Electrical
Conductivity (1:2)
µmhos/
cm 291 425 381 534 309
4
Cation exchange
capacity
meq/10
0 gm 13.4 15.1 13.7 15.9 13.4
5
Exchangeable
Potassium
meq/10
0 gm 0.34 0.38 0.41 0.34 0.29
6
Exchangeable
Sodium
meq/10
0 gm 0.52 0.69 0.58 0.71 0.58
7
Exchangeable
Calcium
meq/10
0 gm 9.21 9.82 8.96 10.23 9.36
8
Exchangeable
Magnesium
meq/10
0 gm 3.34 4.24 3.77 4.62 3.12
9
Sodium
Absorption Ratio - 0.66 0.82 0.73 0.82 0.73
10
Water Holding
Capacity % 24.5 29.1 26.2 28.3 25.4
11 Porosity % 39.2 35.9 37.4 36.4 38.2
12 Permeability cm/hrs 2.3 1.9 2.1 2.0 2.2
13
Total kjehdahl
Nitrogen % 0.041 0.051 0.047 0.054 0.049
14
Phosphorus(Olsen
’s) mg/kg 5.3 8.1 7.8 10.5 8.7
15 Organic Matter % 0.28 0.33 0.30 0.34 0.29
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Result:
Results are summarized in Table 3.12; the result shows that texture of the core is Sandy
Loam. The results of buffer zone show that texture is sandy loam. pH ranges from 7.44-7.86.
The amount of available Potassium is between 0.29-0.41 meq/100 gm.
3.4.6 Biological Environment
Literally environment stands for the totality of surrounding conditions. Animals and plants
form a vital part of this sum total. Flora and fauna of an area are inter-related to each other
and have a very crucial impact on human life. With changes in environmental conditions,
structure, density and composition of plants and animals undergo changes as well. The
present study was carried out in two separate headings for floral and faunal community. The
aspects to be covered in the study for the project are given in Table 3.13.
Table 3.13: Aspects to be covered in the study for the Project
Aspect of Environment Likely Impacts
A. Terrestrial Ecology Impacts on terrestrial flora and fauna
Impacts on wildlife
Impacts on socially/economically/genetically/
biologically important project species
B. Aquatic Ecology Impacts on aquatic fauna/flora
The relevant environmental impacts out of the entire gamut of issues outlined in the Table
3.13 (a, b, c & d) were identified. For these impacts or aspects, environmental baseline
data has been collected from primary as well as secondary data sources. As a part of the
study, detailed field studies on various aspects were conducted. The baseline status has been
ascertained for the following aspects:
Biological Environment: Terrestrial Ecology/Aquatic Ecology
The information presented in this Chapter has been collected through field studies,
consultation with various government departments and collation of available literature
with various institutions and organizations. The summary of data collected from various
sources as a part of the EIA study is outlined in Table 3.14
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Table 3.14: Summary of data collected from various sources
Aspect Mode of data
collection
Parameters
monitored
Frequency Source(s)
Terrestrial
Ecology
Primary secondary and
field survey
Floral and Faunal
Inventory/
Importance
One Season
(Summer)
Field studies,
Forest
Department
and literature
review
Aquatic
Ecology
Primary and secondary Presence of
various
species/Importance
One Season
(Summer)
Field studies,
Forest
Department
and literature
review
A. Floral Community:
The study area was divided into two zones as given below;
i) Core Zone: within the project area.
ii) Buffer Zone: (A) 100 m radius around the project site.
(B) 5 km radius around the project site.
General Vegetation Pattern:
The prevailing vegetation cover over the area is mainly of tropical dry deciduous forest as per
the Champion and Seth (1968) “Classification of forest type of India”.
i) Core Zone: There was no vegetation within the core zone. Only a few species
of Parthenium, Acacia nilotica and Cynodondactylon were seen.
ii) Buffer Zone:
In 100 m radius around the project area:
The list of plants recorded in Buffer Zone (100 m Radius) is given in Table 3.15 (a). The
vegetative community of the area is mainly under open scrub forest and because of
urbanization area is usually surrounded with planted varieties. The dominant species are
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Japanese maples (Acer palmatum), Trident maples (Acer buergerianum), Neem
(Azadarachtaindica), Gulmohar (Delonixregia.), Safeda (Eucalyptus), Carrot grass
(Parthenium sp.), etc. The prominent grass is Cynodondactylon.
No threatened, rare, endangered or endemic species were observed during the survey in this
Buffer Zone (100 m radius around the project area).
Table 3.15(a): List of Plants in Buffer Zone (100 m Radius)
S. No. Local Names Botanical Names
1. Neem Azadirachtaindica
2. Safeda Eucalyptus
3. Dhatura Datura sp.
4. Amaltas Cassia fistula
5. Carrot grass Parthenium sp.
6. Gulmohar Delonixregia
7. Japanese maples Acer palmatum
8. Trident maples Acer buergerianum
In 5 km radius around the project site:
The list of plants recorded in Buffer Zone (5 km Radius) is given in Table 3.15(b). There is
no protected forest area in this zone. The vegetative community of the area is mainly under
open scrub forest and because of urbanization area is usually surrounded with planted
varieties. The dominant species are Neem (Azadirachtaindica), Gulmohar(Delonixregia sp.),
Safeda (Eucalyptus), Carrot grass (Parthenium sp.), Amaltas(Cassia fistula), Dhatura
(Datura sp.), Arandi (Ricinuscommunis), Bougainvellia, Peepal (Ficusreligiosa),
Shisham(Dalbergiasissoo), bottle blush (Callistemon lanceolatus), etc. The prominent grass
species is Cynodondactylon.
Table 3.15(b): List of Plants in Buffer Zone (10 Km radius)
S. No. Local Names Botanical Names
1. Neem Azadirachtaindica
2. Safeda Eucalyptus
3. Dhatura Datura sp.
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S. No. Local Names Botanical Names
4. Arandi Ricinuscommunis
5. Peepal Ficusreligiosa
6. Bougainvelia Bougainvelli
7. Bottle palm Beaucarnearecurvata
8. Amaltas Cassia fistula
9. Shisham Dalbergiasissoo
10. Bottle brush Callistemon lanceolatus
11. Carrot grass Parthenium sp.
12. Gulmohar Delonixregia
13. Oak Quercussp
14. Japanese maples Acer palmatum
15. Trident maples Acer buergerianum
Agricultural land
The Irrigation facility is proper in the study area, thus Chana , Sarson, ragi, jowar and
maize are the main crops grown in the area. Other crops, which are grown, are Moong,
Cajanus, Til, etc. Where watering facility is available seasonal vegetables are also
grown.
Waste land
Wasteland is commonly seen in the area, and is mostly covered with species like
Lantana spp, Ipomeaspp, Calotropisprocera, Cassia tora, Parthenium spp., Zizyphus spp.,
Argemone spp. etc.
Grassland
Grassland in the study area is secondary in origin. The common species found
in the area are Euphorbia spp. Desmodium spp., Cynodondactylon, Cyperus spp.,
Ipomoea spp. etc.
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Vegetation in and around human settlement
Near villages the vegetation pattern changes from rest of the area. The common species
grown near villages are Mangiferaindica, Madhucaindica, Sizygiumcumini, Bambusa sp.,
Azadirachtaindica, Delonixregia, Tamarinds indica, Eucalyptus spp. Ficusreligiosa, etc.
Avenue trees and projection
The roadside along in the study area are projected with trees in single to double
rows. The common trees are Azadirachtaindica, Syzigiumcumini. Mangiferaindica,
Delonixregia, Cassia fistula, Eucalyptus spp., Saracaasoca etc.
Agricultural crops
Land at some places is used for agriculture purpose. The main crops are maize, bajra, Chana,
Sarson, jowar, ragi, and vegetables. No threatened, rare, endangered or endemic species were
observed during the survey in Buffer Zone (10 km radius around the project area).
B. Faunal Community:
A general faunal study was carried out for the core zone and buffer zone separately as given
below:-
(i) Core Zone: There was no unique faunal community within the core zone of the project
site.
(ii) Buffer Zone:
In 100 m radius around the project site:
The species observed in Buffer zone (100 m around the project area) are given in Table
3.15(c). No threatened, rare, endangered or endemic species were observed during the survey
in Buffer Zone (100 m radius around the project site).
Table 3.15(c): List of Species in Buffer Zone (100 m radius)
Sl. No. Local Names Zoological Names
Amphibians
1. Toad Bufosp
2. Frog Ranatigrina
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Sl. No. Local Names Zoological Names
Reptiles
3. Indian garden lizards Calotesversicolor
4. house lizards Hemidactylus sp.
Mammals
5. Indian palm squirrel Fumambuluspennanti
6. Cat Felis sp.
7. Dog Cuonsp
8. Cow Bos sp.
9. Rat Rattusrattus
Aves
10. Crow Corves splendens
11. Sparrow Passer domesticus
12. Baya Ploceusphilippinus
13. Parrot Psittaculakrameri
In 10 km radius around the project area list of species observed in this buffer zone is given in
Table 3.15(d).
Table 3.15(d): List of Species in Buffer Zone (5 Km Radius)
S.No. Local Names Zoological Names
Amphibians
1. Toad Bufo sp.
2. Frog Ranatigrina
Reptiles
3. Indian garden lizards Calotesversicolor
4. House lizards Hemidactylus sp.
Mammals
5. Indian palm squirrel Fumambuluspennanti
6. Cat Felis sp.
7. Dog Cuon sp.
8. Cow Bos sp.
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S.No. Local Names Zoological Names
9. Horse Equs sp.
10. Rat Rattusrattus
Aves
11. Crow Corves splendens
12. Sparrow Passer domesticus
13. Baya Ploceusphilippinus
14. Parrot Psittaculakrameri
15. Peafowl Pavocristatus
16. Pigeon Columba livia
17. Egretta Egrettasp
18. Myna Acridotherestristis
C. Protected Areas
There is No protected area within 10 Km of project site.
D. Wild life and avifauna
Methodology
Detailed survey was conducted to evaluate faunal composition of the study area (core and
buffer zone) within the project area. Primary data like faunal composition was recorded
during site visit and secondary data was collected from the Forest department to get the
correct picture of the study area. The major portion of the study consists of agricultural field
and human settlements which support wildlife habitat insignificantly.
The major part of the study area lies under agriculture field and human settlements which
restricted the wildlife habitat significantly. Most of the mammalian species reported in the
study area are common fox, and Indian hare. There is neither any wildlife sensitive area nor
any corridor for the movement of wildlife present in the study area. There are many small
ponds present in the buffer zone of study area which are the major attraction sites for
avifauna. Common Maina, Kingfisher, Spotted dove, Pintail and Pond Heron are some
dominant bird species present in the study area. There is no information regarding migratory
movement of birds in the study area. As far as the reptiles community was concerned, Krait
and house lizard are reported from the study area.
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Aquatic life
The Phytoplankton in the lakes is basically dominated by filamentous forms. The dominant
ones are Chaetophora sp., Cladophora sp., Spirogyra sp. The Zooplanktons are basically
dominated by Crustaceans and Rotifers.
3.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT (SEIA)
3.5.1 INTRODUCTION
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) refers to the systematic analysis of various
social and economic characteristics of the human beings living in a given geographical area
during the period of study. The geographical area is called Study Area or Impact Area. The
study area consists of core and buffer area encircling the project area. The study includes
assessing indicators such as Demographic, Social, Economic, Health, Culture etc.
The Socio-Economic Impact Assessment focuses on the likely effect of the project on social
and economic well-being of the community. The impact may be direct or indirect, positive or
negative. Positive impact may be of creating new employment opportunities, better
transportation facility, increased land value, economic development, better quality of life etc.
The negative impacts may be threat of outbreaks or explosion, threat of losing the public and
aesthetic places etc. The report illustrates the existing Socio-Economic Status of the study
area, Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the proposed project ‘Residential Plotted
Colony’, located at village Piwara, Sec-19, district Rewari of the state Haryana and
proposed CSR Plan to mitigate adverse impacts if any and based on the needs of the local
people.
3.5.2 OBJECTIVES OF SEIA
The prime objectives of the current study are to assess the likely impact of the proposed
project on socio-economic characteristics of people living in the study area. Further, it is to
be assessing whether the impact would be direct or indirect and positive or negative.
Furthermore, to develop Mitigation Plan/CSR Plan to mitigate the likely impacts of the
project and for the benefit of the local community.
SCOPE
The Scope of the study is as follows:
a) To collect baseline data of the study area.
b) To comprehend socio-economic status of the people living in the study area.
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c) To assess the probable impact of the project on social and economic aspects in the study
area.
d) To evaluate the likely impact of the project on Quality of Life of the people living in the
study area.
e) To ensure sustainability of the positive impact.
f) To suggest mitigation measures and agency responsible for taking action in case of
adverse impact.
3.5.3 METHODOLOGY
For Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the proposed project, we carry out systematic
analysis of the various socio-economic characteristics, both in terms of quality and quantity.
Accordingly, both qualitative and quantitative data was collected from secondary sources.
The secondary data was collected from the published data/information of the Census
Authority. Records of the state and district administration were also referred to.
For collection of primary data, a sample survey was conducted in the study area. In each
selected habitation, a specified number of representative households were selected
scientifically for collection of information through face to face interview with head of the
household or any responsible member of the family.
Census-cum Sample Survey in the Core Area
As the likely impact of the project will be greatest in the core area and it diminishes
progressively when move away from the core area to the periphery of the study area, a
Census-cum-Sample Survey was conducted in the core area for the collection of socio-
economic data.
It is treated as a Census Survey because all the habitations located in the core area were
surveyed for the collection of information. Further, in each habitation a household
survey was conducted by drawing representative samples from a list of households prepared.
Since, collection of information from all the households in a habitation is time consuming
and expensive, the Sample Survey approach was adopted for collection of information
from the selected households.
Sample Survey in the Buffer Area
In the buffer area, where the impact of the project progressively reduces with the distance
from the project area, Sample Survey was conducted for the collection of data.
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Sample Design
Two-Stage Sampling Design was adopted in the study area. The First Stage Units were
Census villages and the Ultimate Stage Units were households in the selected villages.
Sample Size
The sample size at each level (village and household) was decided by using the formula =
√ {(1.96 *σ)/Δ}; where = Sample size, 1.96 is the Table Value of Confidence Limit, σ =
Standard Deviation and Δ = Degree of Precision.
Selection of First Stage Units (Villages)
In buffer area the sample villages were selected from the list of Census villages by adopting
the method of Probability Proportional to Size (PPS), the size being number of households in
a given village.
Since, there is only one town area falling in the study area. Therefore, no question arises for
the selection process.
Selection of Ultimate Stage Units (Households)
The sample households were selected from the list of households by adopting the method of
Circular Systematic Sampling. This method was adopted since the sampling frame i.e. the
complete list of households was readily available.
3.5.3.1 SURVEY INSTRUMENTS
The following Schedules/Questionnaires were developed for collection of Primary data:
Questionnaire-1: Village Questionnaire
Questionnaire-2: Town Questionnaire
Questionnaire-3: Household Questionnaire.
Each Questionnaire is divided into several blocks and there are both open-ended and closed-
ended questions.
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CRONOLOGY OF VARIOUS STEPS TO PREPARE THE SEIA REPORT IS AS
UNDER:
3.5.4 STUDY AREA
There are 66 identified habitations in the study area falling in the district Rewari of the state
Haryana.
The sub-district wise distribution of habitations is presented in the table below:
The table below represents the Land Use Pattern of the Study Area:
Literature Review
Referring to Terms of Reference (ToR)
Identification of the Study Area and
Important Landmarks
Preparation of List of Habitations located in the study Area
Grouping of Habitations falling
under Core and Buffer Zones
Site Visit to collect the facts through
observations
Firming up of Approach & Methodology
Finalization of Questionnaire
/Schedules
Collection of Secondary Data
Collection of Primary Data from Sample
Habitations & Households
Manual scrutiny of Field-in-Schedules
Data Entry & Data Validation
Generation of Tables
Data Analysis
Preparation of Report
Table: District & Sub-district wise distribution of Habitations
S. No. Name of the Sub-district/Tehsil Number of Habitations
District: Rewari
1. Kosli 06
2. Rewari 56
3. Bawal 04
TOTAL 66
Table: Land Use Pattern of the Study Area
S. No. Land Use Pattern Area (Hectares) % to the Total
1. Cultivable Land 27, 205.8 86.5 (100.0)
1(a). Irrigated Land 21, 402.4 (78.7)
1(b). Un-irrigated Land 5, 803.3 (21.3)
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It may be seen from the above table that 86.5 per cent of the total geographical area is
cultivable land, 0.4 per cent is cultivable waste and the remaining 13.1 per cent is the ‘Area
not available for Cultivation’. Of the total cultivable land, 78.7 per cent is irrigated land and
the remaining 21.3 per cent is un-irrigated land.
BASELINE DATA
The baseline data with respect to population and basic amenities in the study area is as under:
I. DEMOGRAPHIC PARTICULARS/POPULATION DETAILS:
2. Cultivable Waste Land 116.9 0.4
3. Barren/Fallow Land/Area not
available for Cultivation 4, 105.3 13.1
Total 31, 428.0 100.0
Table: Demographic Particulars/Population Details of the Study Area
S. No. Description Number Percentage to
Respective Total
1 Total Population 5, 28,560 100.0
Male 2, 77,536 52.5
Female 2, 51,024 47.5
Sex Ratio 904
2 Population (0-6 Age Group) 66, 000 100.0
Male 36, 976 56.0
Female 29, 024 44.0
Sex Ratio 785
3 Scheduled Caste Population 1, 13,650 100.0
Male 59, 476 52.3
Female 54, 174 47.7
Sex Ratio 911
4 Total No. of Households 1, 04,106
Average Household Size 5
Highest Avg. Household Size 7
Lowest Avg. Household Size 3
5 General Population (including OBC)
4, 14,910 100.0
Male 2, 18,060 52.6
Female 1, 96,850 47.4
Sex Ratio 903
6 Total Literates 3, 70,673 100.0
Male 2, 20,622 59.5
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Source: Census 2011
Female 1, 50,051 40.5
Overall Literacy Rate 80.1
Male 91.7
Female 67.6
Gender Gap in Literacy Rate 24.1
7 Total Workers 2, 05,862 100.0
Male 1, 36,941 66.5
Female 68, 921 33.5
Overall Gender Gap in Work Participation
Rate 33.0
8 Main Workers 1, 49,230 100.0
Male 1, 14,738 76.9
Female 34, 492 23.1
Overall Gender Gap in Work Participation
Rate of Main Workers 53.8
9 Marginal Workers 56, 632 100.0
Male 22, 203 39.2
Female 34, 429 60.8
Overall Gender Gap in Work Participation
Rate of Marginal Workers -21.6
10 Household Industrial Workers 5, 690 100.0
Male 2, 524 44.4
Female 3, 166 55.6
11 Agricultural Workers 91, 724 100.0
Male 57, 365 62.5
Female 34, 359 37.5
12 Cultivators 72, 508 100.0
Male 47, 013 64.8
Female 25, 495 35.2
13 Total Agricultural Labour 19, 216 100.0
Male 10, 352 53.9
Female 8, 864 46.1
14 Total ‘Other Workers’ 1, 08,448 100.0
Male 77, 052 71.0
Female 31, 396 29.0
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II. BASIC AMENITIES:
Table: Basic Amenities Available in the Study Area
1. EDUCATION
Educational Institutions
Type
Primary School
Middle School
Secondary School Senior Secondary School
Industrial School
Adult Literacy Centre
Other School
2. HEALTH
Health Institutions
Allopathic Dispensary
Ayurvedic Dispensary
Maternity & Child Welfare Center
Health Centre
Primary Health Centre
Primary Health Sub-Centre
Registered Medical Practitioners (RMP)- 18
3. WATER
Drinking Water
Means of Drinking Water Available
Tap
Hand pump
Tube well Well
4. ELECTRICITY
Electricity Supply
Type of Electricity Available
Power for Domestic Uses
Power for Agriculture Uses
5. ROAD
Approach Road
Types of Road (s) Available
Paved Roads
Mud Roads
Foot Roads
Source: Desk Research
3.5.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE PROJECT
Impact on Demographic Composition
The proposed project will make some change in the demographic composition of the study
area as the additional estimated population of 14, 423 including staffs, visitors and
commercial population increases after the completion of the project. Whereas the people
recruited for providing employment will be met locally to the maximum extent.
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Hence, there is possibility of in-migration of people from outside the study area. Accordingly,
there will be some variation in the total population of the study area including that of sex
ratio, when the project completed.
Employment Opportunities
The proposed project will provide employment to the people. Indirect employment is also
expected due to the associated activities. It is a positive impact of the project since it will
provide employment opportunities to the local people.
Impetus to Trade & Business in Construction Materials
The proposed project will give much impetus to trade and business on construction materials
in the nearest market to the project area. It is expected that trading and business will flourish
on various construction materials namely coarse sand, fine sand, stone aggregate, cement,
reinforcement steel, pipes, bricks, conduit pipes, PVC overhead tanks, glaze & floor tiles,
hardware, stainless sinks etc.
Impetus to Infrastructure Development
The project will pave the way for various infrastructure developments that includes roads,
parks, play grounds, schools, hospitals, bus shelters etc. This is a positive impact which will
create further employment opportunities for the local people.
Impact on Agriculture
There will be no negative impact on agriculture as no cultivation is taking place on the
proposed area and the area is likely to be free from annual floods, which destroy standing
crops land and property. This is a positive impact of the proposed project.
Impact on Road Development
Movement of trucks & tractors and other vehicles to and fro the project site is expected
during the construction period. Hence, there is good scope for road development in the
project area. Adequate parking space within the project site will be developed for loading &
uploading of materials.
There shall also be adequate parking provisions for visitors so as not to disturb the traffic and
allow smooth movement at the site.
Impact on Law & Order
As most of the workers to be employed in the proposed project are local residents no law &
order problem is envisaged. It is expected that the workers will attend to their duties from
their residence and return to their homes after the day’s work. However, to meet any
untoward incident one police post may be set up close to the project site.
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Impact on Health
There are no chances of any major diseases due to the construction work.
However, to meet any emergency few safety measures are outlined below:
a) Safe Working Environment: The project proponent shall ensure health and safety of all
the employees at work. All efforts will be made to provide and maintain a safe work
environment and ensure that the machinery and equipment in use is safe for employees.
Further, it will be ensured that working arrangements are not hazardous to employees.
b) Provision of First Aid: In case of any accidents arising out of the proposed construction
works, timely and prompt first aid treatment is, often, the most important tool. Suitable
first aid arrangements shall be made at the site for rendering immediate first aid in case of
any injury. The first-aiders will be well trained in handling patients working in the
project.
c) Regular Medical Examination: For all construction workers, medical examination will
be made on regular basis.
d) Health Education: Adequate health education and information related to the work will
be provided to the workers so that their health and safety can be ensured.
e) Tie-up with the Nearest Hospital for Medical Assistance: To meet the medical needs
of the construction workers in case of accidents, tie-up with nearest hospitals will be
made. Efforts will be made to reserve a few beds in the said hospitals for the workers to
meet any emergency. This will ensure timely medical aid to the affected persons.
f) Supply of Mask and Gloves: The workers exposed to dust will be provided with dust
masks to prevent them from getting affected by respiratory diseases. Gloves will be
provided to workers working with hand tools, to ensure safety of their hands.
g) Special Telephone Number: A special telephone number will be made available to the
workers in case of emergency so that they can dial the same in case of any accident.
3.5.6 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR): Responsibility beyond
Business
As per the section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is
mandatory part of any development project.
As per the guidelines issued on dated 27th
Feb, 2014 (Schedule-VII) by the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Government of India the suggested ten major CSR activities by giving
importance to the corporate philosophy with the objective to improve the quality of life and
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socio-economic scenario with special attention to the people residing in the study area are
given below:
I. Hunger, Poverty and Malnutrition, Promoting Preventive Health Care and Sanitation
and making available Safe Drinking Water
II. Promoting Education, including Special Education and Employment Enhancing
Vocation Skills Especially among Children, Women, Elderly, and the Differently-
Able and Livelihood Enhancement Projects
III. Promoting Gender Equality, Empowering Women, setting up Homes and Hostels for
Women and Orphans, setting up Old Age Homes, Day Care Centers and such other
Facilities for Senior Citizens and measures for Reducing Inequalities faced by
Socially and Economically Backward Groups
IV. Ensuring Environmental Sustainability, Ecological Balance, Protection of Flora and
Fauna, Animal Welfare, Agro-forestry, Conservation of Natural Resources and
Maintaining Quality of Soil, Air and Water
V. Protection of National Heritage, Art and Culture Including Restoration of Buildings
and sites of Historical Importance and Works of Art, setting up Public Libraries,
Promotion and development of Traditional Arts and Handicrafts
VI. Measures for the benefit of Armed Forces Veterans, War Widows and their
Dependents
VII. Training to Promote Rural Sports, Nationally Recognized Sports, Paralympics sports
and Olympic sports
VIII. Contribution to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund or any other fund set up by
the Central Government for socio-economic development and relief and welfare of
the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, other backward classes, minorities and
women
IX. Contributions or funds provided to technology incubators located within academic
institutions which are approved by the Central Government
X. Rural Development Projects.
Based on the above suggested activities by the Government of India, the project proponent
may set out to do the following CSR activities by giving importance to their corporate
philosophy in order to achieve the objective to improve the quality of life and socio-economic
scenario with special attention to the people residing in the study area:
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1. For Improvement of Health Status-
Health Checkups and Medical Camps in the project village and other part of the
study area
Providing free medicines and medical equipments to the Primary Health Centers
falling under the study area
2. For Promoting Education-
Spreading the light of Education by providing sponsorship or financial assistance
to underprivileged children and meritorious students
Providing uniforms and books to the school children
3. For Promoting Agriculture & Agro-based Activities-
Promotion of Agro-based activities by providing financial backing to the farmers
of the study area for purchasing seeds, fertilizers and pesticides
4. Promoting Self-Employment by providing Vocational Training for Skill
Development and Women Empowerment-
Providing vocational training to the students and unemployed youths for up-
gradation of technical & employment skills
Providing training to the women for self help to be self dependent and to improve
their skill and economic condition.
5. For Promoting Sports, Art & Culture-
Providing financial assistance for distributing sports goods and musical
instruments to the local clubs located in the study area
Organizing sports events and tournaments and providing financial assistance to
the eligible candidates for coaching and proper training.
3.5.7 CONCLUSION
Due to the ‘Residential Plotted Colony Project’ located at village Piwara, Sec-19, Rewari,
Haryana the infrastructure of the study area will improve by setting up of schools, hospitals &
dispensaries, bank & post offices, bus shelters and by the development of roads, parks, play
grounds etc. This will give a boost in the quality of life of people of the study area.
The Socio-Economic standard of people living in the study area will improve due to
employment opportunities created due to the project. This will lead to better quality of life
and will also set a standard for future development in the study area.
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In the study area, still there is scope of improving health and education facilities. It is
expected that same will improve with the combined effect of opening of the project,
promoting CSR activities and associated industrial & business activities.
The overall impact of the project is expected to be positive for the habitants of the area and
the persons associated with the project.
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CHAPTER 4
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION
MEASURES
4.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses identification and appraisal of various environmental impacts due to
the Residential Plotted Colony. Generally, the environmental impacts can be categorized as
either primary or secondary. The development, construction and functional phase of the
project comprise various activities, each of which may have some impact on environmental
parameter. Various impacts during the development, construction and operation phase on the
environmental parameters have been studied to estimate the impact on environment.
Residential Plotted Colony will be constructed and developed gradually in the time span of 2-
3 years (approx.). In development phase, basic infrastructure facilities like internal road,
sewerage system, storm water drainage, street lighting etc. will be developed.
For proper evaluation and assessment of the environmental impacts due to development,
construction and functional phases of project understanding to the various activities
associated with the Residential Plotted Colony is essential. Various activities related to the
project would be different, in terms of nature during the development, construction and
functional phases.
The impact identification and prediction process aims to:
Identify potential source in project activities or cause of impact throughout the life of
project.
Characterize the potential impacts affecting a target or receptor (physical, human and
socio-economic).
Assess the potential of changing likelyhood of impact through Environmental
Management Plan (EMP)
Prediction of the impacts due to the development, construction and functional
activities encompass the developmental processes to be undertaken during
construction and functional phases.
For each category of environmental receptor (such as, ambient air quality, water quality,
soils, land, etc,) the potential impacts of activities during development, construction and
functional phases have been identified. Pollution sources & its characteristics, the potential
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impacts and magnitude of the impacts have been assessed and discussed in detail in following
sub sections. In each case, cognizance has been taken for mitigation measures inherited in
the development & construction and functional phase.
4.2 IMPACT MATRIX
Various activities from the Residential Plotted Colony are likely to have some impact on the
environmental attributes during its construction as well as operational phase. The impact
assessment matrix given in Table 4.1 reveals the impact associated with each activity of the
project on various environmental parameters during construction and functional phases
respectively before any mitigation measures are implanted. To assess the severity of the
impacts, they are categorized as follows:
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Environmental
Parameters
Nature of Potential Impacts during Construction and Operation Phases
Local Regional Short
Term
Long
Term
Reversible Irreversible Adverse Beneficial No
Impact
Significant Insignificant
Topography √ √ √ √
Drainage √ √ √ √
Soil √ √ √ √
Water Resources √ √ √ √ √
Water Quality √ √
Landuse √ √ √ √ √
Air Quality √ √ √ √ √
Noise √ √ √ √
Flora √ √ √ √ √
Fauna √ √ √ √
Employment √ √ √ √ √
Aesthetic √ √ √ √ √
Table 4.1: Impact Assessment Matrix of Project on environmental components
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4.3 POLLUTION SOURCES
Pollutants generated in the development of Residential Plotted Colony during both the
construction and functional phases are solid, liquid and gaseous in nature. Also the generation
of pollution could be continuous, periodic or accidental. Sources of pollutants and their
characteristics during the construction and functional phase are given below in Table 4.2.
Table 4.2: Pollutant Sources
SI. No. Activity /
Area Pollutant Sources Frequency
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. Site
preparation
and
construction
activities
Air emission-
SO2, & NO2.
Dust from
construction
activities and
excavation.
Particulates matter,
NO2 and CO from
vehicle exhaust
Temporary during
construction phase
only. Bulk of the
emissions is
expected from
ground work and
leveling.
Earth/Solid waste
Solid waste from
construction
activity and
excavation.
Periodic.
Hazardous waste
generation such
as used oil and
paints.
From D.G. Sets and
painting of the
buildings.
Periodic and
temporary
Noise Noise generated
from construction
equipment and
machinery
Temporary lasting
the construction
phase.
2. Labour
Camps
Sullage Sullage generated
from temporary
labor camps on site.
Temporary-during
the initial
construction phase
Solid Waste Solid Waste
generated from
temporary labor
camps on site.
Temporary- during
the initial
construction phase
OPERATIONAL PHASE
1. Vehicular
movement
Air emissions and
noise
Vehicle exhaust
emissions
Continuous/
periodic
2. Diesel
generators
Air emissions SO2, NO2, PM, CO
from fuel burning
Occasional- during
power failure
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SI. No. Activity /
Area Pollutant Sources Frequency
Noise Noise due to
running of
equipment
Occasional - during
power failure
Hazardous Waste Used Oil
Generation
Occasional- during
oil changes
3. Maintenance /
House-
keeping
Sullage Floor washing
Sullage
Continuous
Solid waste Residential,
Commercial and
garden wastes
Continuous
4. Vehicle
Parking
Oil spills Minor oil leaks
Parking space
Continuous
5. Storm water
drains
Rainwater Contamination
discharge from site-
mainly suspended
solids
During rainy
season
4.4 IMPACT IDENTIFICATION
The areas of environmental concerns for which the impacts and their predictions are taken
into consideration are mainly:
Air Environment
Water Environment
Noise Environment
Land Environment
Biological Environment
Socio economic Environment and
Aesthetics Environment
The impacts can be further categorized as positive impacts and negative impacts depending
upon their nature, potential and magnitude.
4.4.1 Environmental Aspects of Development & Construction Operations
Generation, storage and disposal of construction wastes;
Noise pollution due to plant, machinery, equipments and vehicle movement;
Air pollution due to plant, machinery, equipments and vehicle movement;
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Generation and disposal of sullage;
Impact on ecology;
Consumption of resources such as water, electricity, and diesel.
Physical change in landscape due to earth work excavation and related activities.
Soil erosion caused due to loss of vegetation and other construction activates.
4.4.2 Environmental Aspects of Building Planning and Use
Impacts identified during operation of the Residential Plotted Colony and their use
includes major concerns such as:
Disposal of domestic (sullage) effluent generation
Disposal of solid wastes generated in the Residential Plotted Colony from house,
commercial and horticulture
Increase in noise levels due to transport
Consumption of water and impact on water resources
Impact on traffic on the road
Storm water during rains
Management and maintenance project
Environmental aspects of the project are not just limited to impact of sources of
pollution but also relate to energy conservation, water conservation and other issues,
which are mentioned in Table 4.3.
Table 4.3: Environment aspects of project other than source of Pollution
S.No. Area Aspect
I. Energy
conservation Solar Heating, Day Lighting, Design Natural Ventilation,
Thermal Transfer value of Building Material, Energy
Efficient Building Services and Equipment,
Public Area Lighting and
Exterior Lighting
II. Water
conservation Reuse of Recycled Water
Gardening Water sources
Rainwater Harvesting
III. Material Use Construction Materials Selection
Paint Selection
Use of Recycled Materials
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Use of Timber
IV. Aesthetics
during
functional Use
Clothes Drying Facilities
Visitors Parking
Playground for children
Service Roads for walking
Flower bed water disposal
Floor washing arrangements
Air conditioning arrangements
Standby Power Supply
Maintenance Staff
4.5 ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DURING
DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE
4.5.1 Topography
Impact: Topography around the project is almost plain. Therefore, topography and
physiography of the area will not be affected during the construction and post construction
phase of the project. Hence, no significant impact is anticipated on the topography and
physiographic from project by M/s Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd.
It is further proposed to maintain 31% of the total area as green through plantation of various
local and aesthetic species as to improve the vegetation covers of the area.
Mitigation Measure: Since there is no significant impact on topography from the project, no
detailed mitigation measures are proposed. It is however proposed that apart from the
proposed plantation greens, turfing with local species will be carried out extensively.
4.5.2 Land Use Pattern
Impact: The Residential Plotted Colony Project will be developed as per Master Plan of
Rewari which demarcates the project site as residential zone. Hence, no significant impact is
expected from the project which will be constructed after obtaining all necessary permissions.
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4.5.3 Land Environment
Impact: At Residential Plotted Colony, soil would be excavated at project site for
foundations of residential development. During the disposal of redundant overburden, soil of
filling area would be covered and lost permanently.
The soil excavated during construction will be first temporarily stored in an area earmarked
and then shall be used to fill up low lying area in and around the project site and rest of the
soil shall be transported by road to fill up low lying areas elsewhere. Proper drainage system
shall be provided to deal with the storm water in case of rain. Natural drains will not be
affected due to project activities. The impact on soil during construction phase will be
marginal and reversible in the nature.
Mitigation: It is proposed to remove vegetative cover only from the specific site on which
construction is to take place and allowing minimal disturbance to the vegetation in adjacent
areas. Land clearing activities only confined to necessary areas. The top soil will be stripped
from constructional areas and stockpiled for later reuse in landscaping. The number,
frequency and area of movement of heavy machinery will also be restricted.
4.5.4 Water Environment
4.5.4.1 Ground water Quality
Impact: No hazardous chemical and material will be used in the development and
construction phase of Residential Plotted Colony Project. Debris and wastes generated during
this phase will be collected and disposed suitably. Therefore, possibility of contamination of
ground water will be negligible. Hence, no impact is anticipated on the ground water quality
during the construction phase.
Mitigation: A well planned solid waste management plan will be followed during the
construction phase including timely collection, segregation and disposal as per legal
requirements. Hazardous waste such as used oil of DG sets and used batteries will be handled
as per hazardous waste rule.
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4.5.4.2 Surface and Ground Water Hydrology
Surface Water Hydrology
Impact: The project site is outside of the flood plain. Runoff during rains takes way to natural
drain and in storm water drains laid in the area. During construction phase, there is no impact
anticipated on the drainage pattern of the project area.
Mitigation Measures: Project proponent will ensure no interception on water runoff flow
routes and drainage pattern of the area throughout the construction of the project by providing
adequate water channel.
Ground Water Hydrology
Impact: In the area around the Residential Plotted Colony, rich aquifers are present. Water
requirement during construction phase will vary depending upon construction activities and
will be met by tertiary treated STP water as per IS 456:2000. Water will be required for site
preparation activities dust settlement, consolidation, compaction and curing as well as
building construction and drinking water requirement. The requirement of construction water
will not put sudden pressure on the available ground water resources of area. Therefore,
impact on ground water resources will be insignificant during construction of project.
Mitigation Measures: Although no significant impact is anticipated on the groundwater
regime, it is proposed to apply following measures to reduce the load on freshwater:
Curing water will be sprayed on concrete structures and free flow of water not
allowed.
After liberal curing on the first day, all concrete structures will be painted with curing
chemical to save water to stop daily water curing hence save water.
Concrete structures will be covered with thick cloth/gunny bags and then water
sprayed on them to avoid water rebound and ensure sustained and complete curing.
Ponds will be made using cement and sand mortar to avoid water flowing away from
the flat surface while curing.
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Water ponding will be done on all sunken slabs. This will also highlight the
importance of having an impervious formwork.
4.5.5 Air Environment
Emissions Source: The potential sources of air emissions during the construction and
development phase of the project will be as follows:
Dust from earth works (during site clearance and preparation);
Emissions from power generator at site;
Emissions from the operation of construction equipment and machines;
Fugitive emissions from vehicles running to site;
Fugitive emissions during the unloading of material at the site;
Fugitive emissions during mixing of cement with other building materials during
development and construction activities;
Air emissions other than dust arise from combustion of hydrocarbons. The pollutants
of concerns are NO2, SO2, CO, particulate etc.
Potential Impacts: Ambient air quality effects are normally assessed in relation to their
potential to cause;
Health deterioration and nuisance in local communities
Health deterioration amongst onsite workers
Assessment of the impacts from Dust Emissions: During the excavation of channels,
foundations, unloading of construction material, cement bags and mixing of cement with
other building materials such as brick and silica dust, wood dust, fugitive dust emissions may
be emitted at construction site. During construction, curtaining floors from all sides will be
done to prevent cement dust from becoming airborne. It may be noted that all the emissions
will be in the form of coarse particulate matter and settle down ultimately in closed vicinity of
construction site. Therefore, no significant impact is anticipated due to dust emission during
development and construction phase.
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Assessment of the impact from Diesel Generators: Emissions from the D.G. Set during
construction phase may cause some localized impact on ambient air quality for short duration,
as it will be operated during power failure only. It may be noted that the D.G. Set power will
be used to operate construction equipment only if required. Adequate height of stacks and
acoustic erective will be provided to the D.G. Set as per guidelines of CPCB to facilitate the
dispersion of flue gases into the atmosphere.
Mitigation Measures: It is proposed to provide adequate dust control systems in the form of
installation of batch plants, and loose material handling in covered sheds. Dust suppression
system is also to be provided where necessary. Provision for treatment of DG Flue Gas
emissions in a scrubber will be considered. It is further proposed to cover scaffolding, hosing
down road surfaces and cleaning of vehicles especially during the dry season. Avenue and
curtain plantation on the internal roads and peripheral plantation around the site will also be
developed.
4.5.6 Noise Environment
During the construction phase of project, noise will be generated from the various sources.
Some major sources of noise generation at project site are listed here under:
Generation of noise during movement of vehicles carrying materials and loading &
unloading activities.
Generation of noise from excavation machines, concrete mixer and other construction
machines,
Generation of noise during the operation of D.G. Sets
Generation of noise during concreting, hammering, etc.
All the above-mentioned sources of development and construction activities at Residential
Plotted Colony Project would be intermittent and experienced occasionally. It may also be
noted that the most of the construction activities would be carried out only during the
daytime.
The expected noise levels from various activities are given hereunder:
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From vehicles bringing materials to the site 70 dB (A)
D.G. Set 85 dB (A)
Excavation 80 dB (A)
Concrete Mixtures 80 dB (A)
Hammering 85 dB (A)
Resultant Noise Level:
The combined effect of above sources can be determined as per the following equation:
Lp (total) = 10 log (10(Lpl/10)
+ 10(Lp2/10)
+ 10(Lp3/10)
+……..) ……. (1)
Where: Lp1, Lp2 and Lp3 are noise pressure level at a point due to different sources in dB (A).
The resultant maximum noise level for the above sources as calculated using equation.
For an approximate estimation of dispersion of noise in the ambient air from the sources
point, a standard mathematical model for sound wave propagation is used. The sound level
generated by noise source decrease with increasing distance from the source due to wave
divergence. An additional decrease in sound pressure level from the source is expected due to
atmospheric effect or its interaction with objects in the transmission path.
For hemispherical sound wave propagation through homogenous loss of free medium, noise
levels at various locations can be calculated due to different sources using model based on the
first principles as per the following, equation:
Lr2 = Lr1 -20 log (r2) – 8 ………. ( 2 )
Where: Lr2 and Lr1 – Sound Pressure Level (SPLs) at points located at sources and at distance
of r2 from the source respectively in dB (A).
Assuming no environmental attenuation factors, noise modelling has been done, which shows
that noise level will be mingle with baseline noise level with in short distance.
The noise produced during, development and construction phase will have temporary impacts
on the existing, ambient noise levels at project site but restricted to small distance and only
during daytime. Therefore, the impact of noise levels on surrounding area will be insignificant
during the development and construction phase.
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Mitigation: To minimize impacts of noise generation from construction activities, the
workers will be provided with ear muffs and other protection devices. D.G. Sets with proper
acoustic enclosure for controlling noise would be installed.
4.5.7 Terrestrial Ecology
Impact: There is no loss of forestland due to the construction of the Residential Plotted
Colony Project. No tree felling is involved, as the site is devoid of vegetation.
Birds and other domesticated biodiversity observed near the project site are common and
already adapted to thrive in human - colonized habitats. The project will not have any
significant ecological impact.
Mitigation Measures: However, it is to develop extensive green areas in the project site to
improve the aesthetics of the area which will also help in reduction of air pollution, noise
pollution and provide suitable habitat for local birds and animal species. Green area reduces
the traffic noise level which is shelter belt for birds.
4.5.8 Economic Impacts
Impact: Relatively long-lived economic impacts of the development and construction phases
are likely to be experienced in local area for the duration of construction phase of 2 years as
workers make everyday purchases from local traders in nearby areas. This is likely to give a
short-lived stimulus to the traders that may disappear as soon as the construction is complete.
Noticeable, flow-on economic impacts will be experienced in other sectors of economy as a
result of purchase of construction materials and the payment of wages and salaries to the
personnel engaged in the development and construction of colony. Once the development and
construction of project will complete, there will be some long-term positive impact on the
economic structure of the area. People in the area will get direct and indirect employment and
business opportunities and other benefits from the project. Therefore, overall positive impact
is anticipated on economy of the area due to development and construction activity of the
Residential Plotted Colony Project.
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4.5.9 Socio-Economic Impacts
During the development and construction of Residential Plotted Colony Project, about 200-
300 skilled and semiskilled and unskilled workers per day will get direct employment
opportunity, which will have beneficial impact on the local people and improve socio-
economic conditions of the area. Construction materials will be procured from local markets.
The people will get benefit by providing logistics and feeding demand of the local people.
Impact: During the development and construction phase, most of the laborers will be from
local areas as Residential Plotted Colony Project will be developed gradually in the time span
of about 2-3 years (approx.). Therefore, laborer camps will be constructed to accommodate
the laborers at the project site. This may lead to sanitation problems in the absence of
adequate facilities.
Mitigation: Suitable measures will be taken at the construction camps to mitigate anticipated
impacts due to temporary accommodation of laborers such as provision of clean drinking
water, adequate toilet facilities, water and solid waste disposal system.
Other safety precautions to be maintained at work site including provision of PPEs, guarding
of dangerous machine parts, maintenance of equipments as hoists and lifts etc, and adequate
provision of different types of fire extinguishers will be made. All applicable rules and
regulations pertaining to health and welfare at the workplace of the people will be applied to
all workers.
4.5.10 Solid Waste Management
Impact: The construction waste includes debris, concrete (often recycled and reused at the
site), steel and other metals, pallets, packaging and paper products, fluorescent tubes, wood
beams, joists, studs, baseboards, cabinets and cupboards, railings, brick, doors and casings,
interior windows, bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, ceiling grid and tile, furnishings, replant
trees, shrubs. All wastes generated during the construction phase shall be collected and
segregated for disposal as per the standard practice.
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During the development and construction phase, some amount of debris, cuttings of
construction materials may be observed at construction site. However, the quantity of these
waste materials would be very small and limited up to the construction site only. There will
be no contamination due to this waste as it will be collected time to time during construction
phase and disposed accordingly.
Mitigation Measures: After due waste segregation, recyclable wastes will be sold off to
scrap dealers and vendors, while inert wastes will be disposed off in landfills. Hazardous
wastes will be disposed off as per the provisions of the Hazardous Wastes (Management,
Handling and Trans boundary movement) Rules, 2008.
Impact: During development and construction phase, construction labour and construction
materials bringing vehicles will approach the project site. The Residential Plotted Colony
Project is well connected to neighborhood, where public transport facility, like, buses and
minibuses are easily available in the area as transport linkage. During construction phase,
some impact is anticipated on the transport linkage of the area, however increase in traffic
will not adversely affect the local traffic pattern since the site is well connected by broad road
and present traffic load on these road are not significant.
Mitigation: Through careful planning, the movement of the heavy vehicles will be scheduled
to reduce load on existing traffic such that the peak hours are avoided. It shall also be ensured
that all the vehicles to the site will be provided with Parking space such that there is no
waiting time along the access roads.
4.6 ASSESSMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DURING POST
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
4.6.1 Land Environment
Impact: During the operation phase of the project, the soil may get polluted/ contaminated
from littering of various kinds of wastes generated within the site such as food items, paper,
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wood pieces, paints, pesticides, oil & grease etc. However, owing to the proposed solid waste
management system, no significant impact is anticipated.
Mitigation Measures: To ensure against any chances of soil pollution, it is imperative to
establish a well planned solid waste collection system covering all areas of the project site
apart from door to door for the residential units. An identified area shall be designated for
storage and segregation of the wastes which will be treated/ disposed as per their
characteristics.
4.6.2 Water environment
4.6.2.1 Surface water hydrology
Impact: During the post construction phase, no water will be taken from surface water bodies
in the area. Further, adequate drainage will be provided at the project site to channelize the
storm water for rainwater harvesting.
The sullage generated from the project will be collected through the sewer line network
provided in the project site for treatment in the Sullage Treatment Plant (STP), and the treated
wastewater reused within the site thereafter. Therefore, impact on the surface water hydrology
will be insignificant during the post construction phase.
Mitigation: It is proposed to provide rainwater harvesting across the project site to reduce the
load on the ground water. Amount of water runoff will be restored. The roof tops of buildings
will also be connected to the rainwater collection system. This will not only reduce the
pressure on the storm water management system but also recharge groundwater.
4.6.2.2 Ground water hydrology
Impact: During operation phase, the total water requirement of the Residential Plotted
Colony Project is approx. 1630 KLD out of which fresh water requirement is 916 KLD. The
water will be supplied by HUDA. Therefore, no significant impact is anticipated on ground
water resources due to project.
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Mitigation Measures: The rainwater harvesting will recharge groundwater aquifers from the
open areas as well as roof top of the buildings. Treated water from the site will be recycled for
landscaping and flushing. DG set cooling to further reduce demand on freshwater resources.
Water meters conforming to IS standards should be installed at the inlet point of water uptake
and at the discharge point to monitor the daily water consumption. To further lower the water
consumption, options of Low flow flushing systems, sensor based fixtures, and tap aerators
etc will be explored. To reduce the water consumption, cleaning through vacuum will be
applied to all the flushing points to reduce water consumption.
4.6.2.2 Surface Water Quality
Impact: The sullage generated from the Residential Plotted Colony Project will be collected
through the sewer line network provided in project, and treated in Sullage Treatment Plants
(STP) of capacity 1350 KLD.
Mitigation Measures: As no significant impact is anticipated on the water bodies of the
region, no mitigation measures are suggested.
4.6.2.3 Ground Water Quality
Impact: The storm water from the site will be used for recharging groundwater resources
after adequate treatment of the storm water through oil, grease traps and filtration. The
wastewater from the site is proposed to be used for landscaping only after adequate treatment
in Sullage Treatment plant. Hence, no adverse impact is anticipated on the groundwater
quality form the project.
Mitigation Measures: The Residential Plotted Colony will be well maintained. Solid waste
management practices will be adopted and followed to prevent groundwater pollution through
leaching.
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4.6.3 Air Environment
Prediction of Impacts
Vehicular emissions and DG sets emission will be major sources of air pollution from
building construction projects. During the post construction phase, cars, scooter/motorcycle
will be owned by the population of such project. Ground Level Concentration of pollutants (as
added by the project) will depend upon the following:
Emission of pollutants from additional traffic on the roads due to the project.
Meteorological conditions.
Emission sources from D.G. Sets.
PM, NO2, SO2 and CO will be the main pollutants of primary concern released from traffic
movement and DG sets. Assuming that under cross wind condition perpendicular to the road,
the dispersion of vehicular emissions would be confined within limited distance from the road
and concentration will decrease with the increase in distance from road. It was anticipated that
the contribution of vehicular emissions from the exhaust in ambient air quality will be
marginal as Pollution under Control (PUC) Certified vehicles and branded make operated
vehicle with low sulphur diesel will be used. Green belt/areas developed along the boundary
of the site will further reduce pollution level. Ground Level Concentration (GLC) of
pollutants is found to be well within the stipulated National Ambient Air Quality Standards
due to traffic movement and vehicles used inside the premises. DG sets will be main source
of Air Pollution in the project. CPCB/ MoEF approved USEPA dispersion model -ISCST3
was used for prediction of impacts caused by DG sets. Stack & emission data was used as per
design value provided by standard make and stipulated standards. Other primary data used as
input for model were hourly meteorological data of wind speed & direction, temperature,
cloud amount and mixing height. Mixing height used in the model was taken from secondary
data source “Atlas of Hourly Mixing Height Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere in India
published in 2008 by IMD, Delhi”. Hourly meteorological monitored at site during study
period data was compared with long term data available from the nearest India Meteorological
station or any other authorized source/Govt. agencies.
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In this project, 2 DG sets of 1*40 + 1*63 KVA has been proposed for back up of electricity
supply during power failure. This will cause emission of NO2, SO2, PM and CO in the
Ambient Air Quality. In the project D.G. sets will be used only during power failure and low
sulphur diesel will be used as fuel to minimize SO2 emission. Therefore, incremental load in
the ambient air environment will be found to be very low as given in the report.
Meteorology – Hourly Meteorological data of wind speed & direction, temperature, cloud
amount and rainfall were monitored at site for 3 month for the dispersion model. Wind rose
(Figure – 4.1) was prepared in sixteen directions as per standards.
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Figure - 4.1: The wind-rose diagram for three months October – December 2014
Year Month Day Hours Wind Direction
(Degree)
Wind Speed (m/s) Temperature
2014 10 15 1 270 1.5 296
2014 10 15 2 270 1.5 295
2014 10 15 3 270 1.5 295
2014 10 15 4 270 1.5 295
2014 10 15 5 270 1.5 295
2014 10 15 6 270 1.5 294
2014 10 15 7 270 1.5 294
2014 10 15 8 270 1.5 297
2014 10 15 9 270 1.5 297
2014 10 15 10 270 1.5 301
2014 10 15 11 270 1.5 301
2014 10 15 12 270 2.1 304
2014 10 15 13 270 2.1 305
2014 10 15 14 270 2.1 306
2014 10 15 15 292.5 2.6 306
2014 10 15 16 337.5 2.1 306
2014 10 15 17 337.5 2.1 305
2014 10 15 18 270 1 303
2014 10 15 19 270 1 301
2014 10 15 20 270 1 300
2014 10 15 21 270 1 299
2014 10 15 22 270 1 299
2014 10 15 23 270 1 298
2014 10 15 24 270 1 297 Table 4.4: Meteorological data for the 24-hour average maximum predicted
Concentration under worst meteorological condition
Spatial distribution of NO2 is shown in isopleth Figure 4.2. It was observed that
GLC closed to the source will be not significant due to high stack attached with DG
sets. 24-h maximum incremental GLC of NO2was 1.6 µg/m3occurred at the distance
100 m, east of the project site.
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Conclusion
Maximum Incremental GLC of NO2was 1.6 µg/m3 due to DG sets in the project. High to
moderate wind speed and stack height of 10 m facilitates dispersion at the distance of 100 m,
east under the influence of local meteorology. Low incremental value was predicted from DG
sets due to high stack height of 10 m. No significant impact was envisaged due to DG sets to
be installed at site.
Figure 4.2: Spatial distribution of 24-hours average NO2maximum incremental GLC (1.6
µg/m3) at 100 m east. Moderate to high wind speed and stack height of 10 m facilitates
dispersion at long distance of 100 m, east under the influence of local meteorology.
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Mitigation Measures: The project proponent will develop a green belt inside the premises of
the project site and along the internal road, which will work as barrier for the movement of
pollutants and help in pollution control.
4.1.1 Noise Environment
Impact: The main sources of noise from the project are running of D.G. Sets and vehicular
traffic. D.G. Sets will provide emergency electricity supply during power failure. This will be
intermittent and for short durations. The vehicles playing within the site will be mainly of the
residents and are hence not expected to cause unnecessary noise. Hence, during this phase, no
major impact on noise environment is anticipated.
Mitigation Measures: D.G. Sets will be fitted in acoustic enclosures to control the noise
generated within 75 dB (A) insertion loss or for meeting the ambient noise standard. Adequate
personnel protective equipment (PPE) will be provided to the personnel engaged in D.G. Set
room. The traffic noise will diminish within a short distance from the source of origin.
Honking within the site will be discouraged. Rows of plantation will further restrict the noise
on other side of the plantation i.e. outside the boundary.
4.1.2 Terrestrial Ecology
Impact: The project proposes 31 % of the Plot Area that will be planted with local species
with aesthetic appeal that will attract local bird and insect species. As against the existing
barren stretch of land, the project will add to the greenery and beauty of the region.
Mitigation Measures: Various kinds of plantation such as curtain, avenue and ornamental
plantation and lawns will be started during the construction phase itself and maintained during
the operation phase. Open space and Parks will be fenced through the grasses and ornamental
plants. Local and low water demanding plants that will also be effective as sinks for various
pollutants and attract birds will be grown in the site that will contribute in positive to the local
ecology.
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4.1.3 Socio-economic Impact
Impact: Due to the ‘Residential Plotted Colony Project’ located at village Piwara, Sector 19,
district Rewari, Haryana the infrastructure of the study area will improve by setting up of
schools, hospitals & dispensaries, bank & post offices, bus shelters and by the development of
roads, parks, play grounds etc. This will give a boost in the quality of life of people of the
study area.
The Socio-Economic standard of people living in the study area will improve due to
employment opportunities created due to the project. This will lead to better quality of life
and will also set a standard for future development in the study area.
Mitigation Measures: To further improve the socio-economic conditions of the area, it may
be proposed to employ mainly local people as workers. Much of the maintenance
arrangements may also be made with local companies and purchase of new parts from the
local market.
4.1.4 Transport Linkage and Traffic
Impact: The vehicle from the project will increase car and two wheeler traffic load along the
road during peak hours. However, since present load is lean, increase in traffic load may not
lead to traffic congestion problem.
Mitigation Measures: The entrance to the project site is along the road. The available width
provided shall have sufficient merging space for the vehicles while meeting the road.
4.1.5 Energy Resources
Impact: During the operation phase of the project, electric supply will be provided from
Dhakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam. The proponents will make arrangements for meeting
any electricity shortage for the project. Therefore, energy resources of the region will not be
affected significantly.
Mitigation Measures: To promote energy conservation, it is proposed to provide the
buildings with low energy consuming fixtures maximize availability of natural light. Solar
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light will be applied as an alternate source of energy to reduce load on the power supply
which will be used in street light, traffic signaling and in the houses for water heating and
cooking. House will be designed to reduce use of lead up to 50% to reduce the load on air
conditioning as lead works as insulator. Proper design will allow natural light to reduce the
load on power.
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CHAPTER – 5
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
5.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter discusses the assessment of various options that may be available for different
components of the project in terms of environmental suitability. Lately, there are a number of
options available for the use of building materials, means of energy conservation and methods
of transportation. The various applicable options are thus evaluated for their suitability to
project and environment.
5.2 BUILDING MATERIALS
The choice of building materials plays an important role in terms of energy efficiency of the
building. The manufacture of building materials should also be assessed to ensure the use of
environment friendly and recycled/ recyclable construction materials.
5.2.1 Wall
Conventionally, sun burnt clay bricks are cemented in the construction of walls. The strength
of these construction materials cannot be compromised which will otherwise pose a threat to
the life and property of the occupants. However, presently, materials with similar properties
are easily available that are made of waste products, thereby reducing the waste burden and
conserving natural resources. Thus, the project proposes the use of the following for walls:
Brick and block products with waste and recycled contents such as fly ash (15 to
35%), blast furnace slag (20 to 25%), sullage sludge, waste wood fiber etc.
Fal-G products – are manufactured by use of two waste products being fly ash, calcite
gypsum (a byproduct of phosphogypsum or natural gypsum) along with lime.
Perforated bricks
Materials proposed for use in the wall openings such as doors and windows include:
Precast thin lintels, use of fibrocement-sunshade cum lintel etc.
Renewable timber
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Steel manufactured from recycled content
Aluminum manufactured from verified recycled content
Saw dust based doors and window frames
Ferro cement shutters, PVC doors and windows, Rice husk boards, Natural fibre-
reinforced
Polymer composite door panels
The finishing for the openings will be by the use of Fly ash, Ceramic tiles, and
Terrazzo floors.
5.2.2 Roof
The conventional material used for roofing is RCC, as it is suitable for longer spans. The
constituents of RCC, i.e. cement, sand, aggregate and steel are energy intensive materials and
high embodied energy content.
Alternately, it is proposed to use lightweight synthetic aggregates such as fly ash based
aggregates, which is suitable for manufacture of brick, blocks, and is good substitute for
clinker and natural aggregates. When pre-cast/aerated cellular concrete walling blocks and
roofing slabs are used in multi- storied structures, they reduce the weight, resulting in a more
economical design. They have high rating to fire resistance and provide better insulation and
thus improved energy efficiency. These are manufactured by the aerated cellular concrete
manufacturing process.
5.2.3 Superstructure
Structural frame of building comprises of footing, columns, beams and lintels, over which the
envelope of building is supported. A variety of metals are used in buildings, but the major
building material used structurally is steel. Steel has a high-embodied energy and recyclable
content, as well as scrap value. Aluminum forms the second most common material used for
roofing sheets, window frames, and cladding systems, which has the highest recyclable
content. Hence, bulk of the metal needs for the building shall be met by steel and aluminum.
Problem with RCC. The choice of cement will be:
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Use of fly ash and/or blast furnace slag concrete: The amount of cement used in
concrete can be reduced by replacing a portion of the cement with coal fly ash (waste
material from coal burning power plants) and/or GGBF (ground granulated blast
furnace) slag in conventional mixes.
Recycled aggregates: Recycled aggregates include crushed concrete, brick, glass, or
other masonry waste can also be used in conventional mixes
Lightweight concrete: Aluminum powder when added to lime reacts and form
hydrogen bubbles, and a lightweight cementations material is formed which could be
used in conventional mixes.
5.2.4 Roads and open spaces
Roads and open spaces consist of compound walls, grills, roads, sidewalks, parking lots,
drains, curbs, landscaped areas, street furniture, tree covers, and flowerbeds.
In line with environment friendly design it is proposed to provide:
Permeable paving- Permeable (porous) paving will be provided to control surface
water runoff by allowing storm water to infiltrate the soil and return to the ground
water. The traffic areas will however continue to be impermeable.
Gravel/crusher fines- Loose aggregate materials from masonry wastes will be used to
cover pedestrian surfaces.
Use of grass pavers on the road, parking and pedestrian areas to reduce the heat island
effect.
Use of steel in fencing, grills, tree covers, and benches and even in streetlights will be
replaced by bamboo in the parks and green landscaped areas.
5.3 NATURAL HAZARD PRONE AREAS
The project will be situated in earthquake risk area (Seismic zone- IV). Special attention is
thus given to the structural design of foundation, elements of masonry, timber, plain concrete,
reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, and structural steel. All applicable guidelines will
also be followed in this regard to ensure safety of the building and its residents.
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5.4 ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DEVELOPMENT
Without compromising on the safety and comfort of the occupants, care will be taken to
achieve an energy efficient, water conscious project the benefits of which will be enjoyed in
monetary terms by the residents and other intangible benefits will result for the society at
large. This will be achieved by:
a. Minimal disturbance to landscapes and site condition
The project aims to integrate the new development with the local existing surroundings.
Efforts are made to minimize on-site tree cutting by careful and detailed layout planning. Tree
felling shall be undertaken only after receiving requisite permissions and under strict
supervision. The original landscape of the site has also been integrated with the design of the
group housing such that there is no alteration the site topography.
b. Resource Conservation and Environmental Friendly Building Materials
To reduce the ecological footprint of the development, use of recycled material for
construction and conserving natural resources is of primary importance. In this light, the use
of recyclable building materials has been proposed for various building materials. It is also
proposed to reuse building components, minimization of construction wastes etc.
The project is also committed towards conservation of water. This includes use of treated
sullage, rainwater harvesting, provision of low water flow fixtures and raising awareness on
means of water conservation. There will be provision of dual plumbing in the houses and
separate line for flushing in the houses. Treated water will be used for flushing used in the
dual plumbing. Sullage generated will be treated to the tertiary level till it will conform to the
standards. The treated waste water will be used for horticulture, DG set cooling, HVAC
cooling and the surplus treated water will be discharge to sewer.
c. Efficient use of Water and Water Recycling
The need for water conservation in the face of impending water crisis cannot be
overemphasized. The project will follow a three pronged management for water resource viz
water resource development, minimize use of water and recycle sullage generated within the
site.
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Rainwater harvesting across the entire project area is proposed to recharge groundwater. A
detailed storm water drainage system and water harvesting procedures are proposed to
achieve this.
The water demand is proposed to be brought down by the use of water efficient fixtures,
implement best management practices for horticultural activities. An important means for
achieving this is spreading awareness to the occupants for generating water conservation
awareness.
To reduce the freshwater demand of the project, sullage from site will be treated in a STP and
recycled for landscaping, flushing, DG & HVAC cooling.
d. Use of Energy Efficient design and Eco-Friendly Equipment
The project will be designed such that there is optimal solar energy utilization, especially for
natural light availability. Shading will be provided on sides that will otherwise reduce the
energy efficiency of the building. Energy conservation will be one of the focuses during the
planning, development, construction and post construction stages.
Use of Renewable Energy
The electrical supply is largely dependent on thermal power plants that are largely responsible
for accelerating the phenomenon of global warming and consumption of limited natural
resources. It is of paramount importance to shift focus on other renewable sources of energy
to achieve sustainable development in the energy sector. The project area in Karnal receives
adequate hours and intensity of sunlight for effective solar energy generation. Taking full
cognizance of the availability of natural sunlight and technology, the project proposes the use
of solar energy to reduce the power demand of the project.
Solar energy will be used for the purpose of heating of the water.
e. Indoor Air Quality for Human Safety and Comfort
To provide the occupants with a safe building is the primary responsibility of a developer.
Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of
indoor air quality problems in homes. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant
levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and by
not carrying indoor air pollutants out of the home. High temperature and humidity levels can
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also increase concentrations of some pollutants. Likewise, it is proposed to use all user safe
building materials such as:
i. The buildings will be painted with low VOC, ammonia free paints.
ii. Asbestos will not be used.
iii. Adequate ventilation will be provided in each residential unit and floor.
iv. Adequate openings for sunlight to enter the building, thereby reducing chances of
microbial growth.
v. All building maintenance and cleaning materials will be kept in an isolated and well
ventilated room with restricted entry.
f. Effective Controls and Management Systems
It is proposed to establish a Management System that will comprise modern equipment’s as
well as an efficient team of maintenance staff.
i. All essential services such as water supply will be provided with power back up.
ii. A security system for the entire Residential Plotted Colony will be provided
comprising intercom facility, closed circuit camera to the entrance and round-the-
clock manning.
iii. Separate entries and exits of residents from the guests are proposed. The staffs’
vehicles will be provided with identification stickers while visitors’ vehicles will be
monitored through security guards at the entrances.
The project further proposes extensive green areas as avenues, parks and roadside plantations.
The plants not only serve various direct environmental facilities, but also have indirect
positive environmental impacts such as reduction in overall energy use in buildings. The
balcony garden is a natural development of the balcony’s role as a link between interior and
exterior environments. Efforts will be made to cover walls with climbers, as feasible.
5.5 COMMUNITY ISSUES
Apart from the site occupants, all efforts will be made to ensure that the exiting neighborhood
is not adversely affected by the project.
While, the site will not act as a thoroughfare for vehicles, there shall be no restriction to
movement of on-foot visitors and cyclists.
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5.6 ENERGY CONSERVATION
To achieve conservation of energy, appropriate design of a building is of paramount
importance. Accordingly, it is proposed to incorporate the guidelines of Energy conservation
Building Code, 2005 for the structures of the Residential Plotted Colony.
The concept of passive solar design emphasizes architectural design approaches that minimize
building energy consumption by integrating conventional energy-efficient devices, such as
mechanical and electrical pumps, fans, lighting fixtures, and other equipment, with passive
design elements, such as building sitting, an efficient envelope, appropriate amounts of
fenestration, increased day lighting design, and thermal mass. The basic idea of passive solar
design is to allow daylight, heat, and airflow into a building only when beneficial.
The project layout has been finalized after careful sitting consideration of various group
housing components to optimize availability of natural sunlight. Advanced Solar Passive
Techniques are employed to achieve energy efficiency.
Glazed windows are located to receive maximum sunlight in winter. To reduce
heat losses during the night these windows are often double-glazed and have
insulating curtains.
Thermal storage wall is placed between the glazing and habitable space to
prevent solar radiation from directly entering the living space.
Passive cooling systems i.e. cooling directly from evaporation, convection
radiation without using any intermediate electrical devices.
Provisions for use of desert cooler (Indirect evaporative cooling which
comprises water, evaporative pads, a fan and a pump).
Effective measures have been incorporated to minimize the energy consumption in following
manners:
Use of CFL lamps instead of GLS lamps for Common area.
Solar water heating systems shall be provided as per HAREDA norms.
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5.7 TRANSPORTATION
A well planned road network is proposed within the project premises. Adequate parking will
be provided during construction phase to ensure that all heavy vehicles visiting the site are
provided parking space within the site. There shall be no parking on the access roads. The
movement of the vehicles will also be scheduled such that the peak hours are avoided.
In the operation phase, entry and exits will be from separate gates to minimize disturbance to
the approach roads to the project site. To avoid congestion of the approach roads, space will
be provided for vehicles waiting checking. Adequate parking is also proposed to ensure there
is no parking along the roads. Within the site, wide roads are proposed. To achieve the same,
speed humps will be provided. Water sprinklers will be applied to reduce the diffusion during
loading / unloading and transportation of construction materials. Green areas of suitable width
and species will be planted to reduce the air & noise pollution generated due to traffic
movement. 25 m width development of green areas will reduce the noise pollution level max.
up to 50% as per Building Construction Manual-2005. Plant and species will be selected as
per the advice of District Forest Officer and State Pollution Control Board.
5.8 TRAFFIC STUDY
Anthropogenic emissions not only contribute to the Green house effect but also participate in
the reaction resulting in photochemical oxidants. The effect of photochemical oxidants is well
known for forming smog. Among the anthropogenic sources of pollutants forming the green
house gases, burning of fossil fuels constitute a major source. Highway mobile sources that
contribute significantly to poor quality of air have not been regulated for the past two decades.
In India two-wheelers are a very popular mode of personal transport. Most of them are
powered by two-stroke engines because of initial and maintenance costs. However, they have
high emission levels causing air pollution. The objective of traffic study and emission
quantification is to assess the magnitude of the emissions resulting from two wheelers, three
wheelers and four wheelers that are extensively used as a means of common transport.
Traffic Impact Studies & Management Measures
Traffic Scenario
The city is very far from the project site and it is a spread out city and hence traffic is also
spread out.
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Activities are proposed in a phased manner and hence all Lorries carrying construction
material will not come together & also the number is less.
Traffic Management Measures
The road markings, Lane markings, Signs and Signage are clearly shown.
Footpaths will be well prepared using interlocking blocks.
To establish smooth entry & exit of vehicles, bell mouth shape geometry is provided at
the gates. This ensures smooth transition for merging of vehicles.
Rubber humps are introduced for the outgoing vehicles at the exit gate drive way. Not
more than 3m from the gate.
All gates are manned with efficient security who can guide the entry and exit of
vehicles.
Solar blinker lights must be used at the gate to caution vehicles which are moving out.
Sign boards are also installed to this effect & indicating the hump at least 20m before
once & again 10m before the hump location.
All precautionary measures are ensured for the safety of construction labourers while
working at the site.
Adequate sign & guide posts for traffic as per IRC (Indian Roads Congress) to be
installed.
Road marking, STOP lines, parking lanes, slot numbers etc, must be clearly painted so
as to guide the drivers.
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CHAPTER-6
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN
6.1 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the monitoring programme is to ensure that the specified mitigation measures
defined in the EMP are complied with and leads to the desired benefits for the target area and
its population. To ensure the effective implementation of the EMP and gauge the efficiency of
the mitigation measures, monitoring shall be undertaken both during the construction and
operation period of the project.
6.2 PEFORMANCE INDICATORS (PIS)
The physio-chemical components are of particular significance to the project to compare with
the surrounding environment on pre-project and post project development. The parameters are
as listed below:
• Air quality
• Water quality
• Noise levels
• Solid waste Management
Of these, the following are selected as the Performance Indicators (PIs) and shall be
monitored, since these are well known and comparative data series exist:
• Air Quality
• Noise levels
• Water Quality
• Flora
To ensure the effective implementation of the mitigation measures and environmental
management during construction and operation phase of project, it is essential that an
effective Environmental Monitoring Plan be designed and followed as given in Table 6.1 &
6.2.
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6.3 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY (AAQ) MONITORING
Ambient air quality parameters recommended for monitoring with regard to constructional
activities are PM, CO, SO2, and NO2. Monitoring shall be carried out twice a week for one
month in each season during construction phase in accordance to the National Ambient Air
Quantity Standards. The locations with the pollution parameters to be monitored are detailed
out in the Environmental Monitoring Plan (Table 6.1).
6.4 NOISE LEVEL MONITORING
The measurements of noise levels will be carried out at all designated locations in accordance
to the ambient Noise Standards formulated by MoEF as given. Noise level will be monitored
on twenty-four hourly bases. Noise should be recorded at “A” weighted frequency using a
slow time response mode of the measuring instrument. The measurement location, duration
and the noise pollution parameters to be monitored are detailed in the Environmental
Monitoring Plan (Table 6.2).
An environmental monitoring program is important as it provides useful information and
helps to:
• Verify the predictions on environmental impacts presented in this study,
• Assist in detecting the development of any unwanted environmental situation, and
thus, provides opportunities for adopting appropriate control measures, and
• Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of mitigation measures proposed in the
EMP and suggest improvements in management plan, if required,
• Satisfy the legal and statutory obligations.
The construction phase monitoring and post project monitoring plan including areas, number
and location of monitoring stations, frequency of sampling and parameters to be covered is
summarized in Table 6.1 and Table 6.2. The monitoring will be the responsibility of EMC.
The post operational monitoring program will be under the supervision of the Site Engineer at
the project site. Monitoring will be carried out by recognized laboratories.
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Table 6.11 : Environmental Monitoring Plan–Construction Phase
Source Monitoring Location Parameters to be
Monitored Monitoring Frequency
Ambient Air
Quality
At 1 location at boundary of
the project site.
PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2
and CO
Twice a year or as per
conditions of EC
Ambient Noise At 1 location at boundary of
the project site.
Day & night
equivalent noise level
Twice a year or as per
conditions of EC
Groundwater At 1 location nearest to the
project site.
As per standards Twice a year or as per
conditions of EC
Soil At 1 location outside the
project site.
As per standards
Twice a year or as per
conditions of EC
Table 6.2: Environmental Monitoring Plan–Operation Phase
Source Monitoring Location Parameters to
be Monitored Monitoring Frequency
DG set emissions DG stacks PM10, PM2.5, SO2,
NO2
and CO
Twice a year or as per conditions of
EC or as per requirement of SPCB
DG set noise At 0.5 m distance from
DG enclosure/ DG room
Noise level Twice a year or as per conditions of
EC or as per requirement of SPCB
Sewage Treatment
Plant
Inlet and Outlet of STP pH, BOD,
Suspended Solid,
Oil & Grease
Twice a year or as per conditions of
EC or as per requirement of SPCB
Ambient Air
Quality
At 2 locations (one inside
the project site and one at
boundary of the project
site along predominant
wind direction)
PM10, PM2.5, SO2,
NO2 and CO
Twice a year or as per conditions of
EC or as per requirement of SPCB
Ambient Noise At 2 locations (one inside
the project site and one at
boundary of the project
site nearest to residential
Day and night
equivalent noise
level
Twice a year or as per conditions of
EC or as per requirement of SPCB
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Source Monitoring Location Parameters to
be Monitored Monitoring Frequency
area)
6.5 DATA MANAGEMENT
The monitoring shall be carried out through MoEF/ NABL approved laboratory. All results
shall be maintained at the project site and submitted to the SPCB as per the reporting
requirements in the Environmental Clearance.
6.6 REPORTING SCHEDULES
The construction and operation phase monitoring will be carried out as per the monitoring
programme mentioned in the EMP. The post operational monitoring program will be under
the supervision of the Building Manager/ Site Engineer at the project site. Monitoring will be
carried out by recognized laboratories. The results of the analysis shall be intimated to the
project head. Any anomaly in test results shall be verified into and proper corrective actions
shall be undertaken.
A complaint register shall also be maintained to note any complaints from the staff and
visitors of the Group Housing or any other stakeholder. Corrective actions taken against the
complaints shall also be noted.
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CHAPTER-7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter broadly looks at various aspects related to disaster management and natural
resource conservation.
7.2 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Residential plotted Colony project encompasses the lives of a large number of people. It also
involves installation of various structures and machineries that meet the comfort and needs of
its population but may also pose serious threat to the occupants in case of an accident. It is
thus considered necessary to carry out a risk assessment and disaster management plan for the
project.
7.2.1 Type of Emergency, External and Internal Origin of Hazards
It is attempted to plan and construct the buildings following all safety norms. However, it is
not always possible to totally eliminate such eventualities and random failures of equipment
or human errors. An essential part of major hazard control has therefore, to be concerned with
mitigating the effects of such emergency and restoration of normalcy at the earliest. A
detailed table showing activities during construction and operation phase along with
mitigation measures are given in Table 7.1.
Table 7.1: Activities during Construction and Operation along with Mitigation Measures
Hazards Associated with Activities Control / Mitigation Measures
Manual Handling
Strains and sprains - incorrect lifting - too
heavy loads -twisting - bending -
repetitive movement - body vibration.
Exercise/ warm up-get help when needed-
control loads-rest breaks/ no exhaustion-
no rapid movement/ twisting/
bending/repetitive movement - good
housekeeping.
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Hazards Associated with Activities Control / Mitigation Measures
Falls - Slips - Trips
Falls on same level - falls to surfaces
below - poor housekeeping- slippery
surfaces uneven surfaces -poor access to
work areas climbing on and off plant-
unloading materials into excavations wind
- falling objects.
Housekeeping - tidy workplace -
guardrails, handholds, harnesses, hole
cover, hoarding, no slippery floors/trip
hazards - clear/ safe access to work areas-
egress from work areas - dust/water
controlled - PPE.
Fire
Flammable liquids/Gases like LPG,
Diesel Storage area and combustible
building materials - poor housekeeping -
grinding sparks - open flames, absence of
Fire hydrant network.
Combustible/ flammable materials
properly stored / used -good
housekeeping-fire extinguishers made
available & Fire hydrant Network with
reserve Fire water (As per NFPA Code) -
Emergency Plan in case of Fire or collapse
of structure.
Absence of Personal Protective
Equipment
Lack of adequate footwear- head
protection hearing/ eye protection -
respiratory protection-gloves-goggles.
Head / face- footwear- hearing / eye-skin-
respiratory protection provided - training-
maintenance.
Defective or wrong Hand Tools
Wrong tool - defective tool - struck by
flying debris- caught in or on -missing
guards -carbon monoxide - strains and
sprains - dust.
Right tool for the job - used properly -
good condition/ maintenance guards-
isolation- eye/ face protection - flying
debris controlled.
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Hazards Associated with Activities Control / Mitigation Measures
Electricity
Electrocution – overhead / underground
services - any leads damaged or poorly
insulated- temporary repairs -no testing
and tagging-circuits overloaded- non-use
of protective devices.
Leads good condition and earthed - no
temporary repairs - no exposed wires-
good insulation-no overloading - use of
protective devices - testing and tagging -
no overhead/ underground services
Scaffolding
Poor foundation-lack of ladder access
insufficient planking-lack of guardrails
and toe boards-insufficient ties or other
means-all scaffolds incorrectly braced or
stabilised to prevent overturning.
All scaffolds correctly braced and
stabilized - 3:1 height to base ratio - firm
foundation, plumb and level - ladder
access provided and used - proper
platform (3 planks/ 675 mm) - planks
secured- guardrails and toe boards – 900
mm to 1100mm high, within 200 mm of
working face, mid - rail.
Ladders
Carrying loads - not secured against
dislodgement - defective ladders– not
sufficient length- wrong positions -
incorrectly placed (angles, in access
ways, vehicle movements.
Secured against movement or footed -
ladders in good condition - regularly
inspected - extend 1m above platform -
4:1 angle - out of access ways, vehicle
movements - climbing - no carrying loads
- 3 points of contact - no higher than 3rd
step down - use for access only, not
working platforms.
Excavations
Trench collapse - material falling in
undetected underground services-falls-
hazardous atmosphere struck by traffic
and mobile plant.
Soil stability known-no water
accumulation- existing services known -
material 600 mm from edge - clear of
suspended loads-hardhats/ PPE- ladders -
public protection - atmospheric testing-
traffic controls - Emergency Plan.
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Hazards Associated with Activities Control / Mitigation Measures
Gas Cutting and Welding
Fire-welding flash, burns, fumes,
electrocution in wet conditions-
flashback in oxygen set, leaking
cylinders, acetylene cylinders lying
down-poorly maintained leads.
Welding flash and burns controlled with
PPE and shields -fumes controlled with
ventilation and PPE (in good condition
and properly positioned),Gas cylinders be
kept upright & secured position (properly
tied) - combustible materials to be kept at
secured place to avoid fire & Fire
Extinguishers to be kept in fire prone area
with training to people for its use.
Noise
Unknown noise levels - known noise
levels over 85 decibels
Levels below 85 decibels - proper
protection.
Falling Material
Fall during carrying/ Lifting materials-
dislodged tools and materials from
overhead work areas.
Materials to be secured-kept away from
edge- toe boards -Use of hard hats.
Craneage & Lifts
Display of carrying capacity i.e load (No.
of person) incorrectly slung, defective
lifting equipment, unsecured loads,
craning in close proximity to building
people and plant- falls-falling materials.
Periodic testing by competent authority-
correctly slung/ secured loads, lifting
equipment good condition-use of proper
hand signals - falls while unloading
controlled.
Visitors Presence at site
Falls -struck by - dropped materials-road
accidents -insufficient hoarding or
fencing-pedestrian access past site-
mechanical plant movement on and off
site
Sufficient hoarding - fencing and
barricades-safe pedestrian access past site
traffic management for loading and
delivery- construction separated from
occupied areas of projects
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7.2.2 Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
The overall objective of an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is to make use of the combined
resources at the site and outside services to achieve the following:
• To localize the emergency and if possible eliminate it;
• To minimize the effects of the accident on people and property;
• Effect the rescue and medical treatment of casualties;
• Safeguard other people;
• Evacuate people to safe areas;
• Informing and collaborating with statutory authorities;
• Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control;
• Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent enquiry into the cause and
circumstances of the emergency;
• Investigating and taking steps to prevent reoccurrence.
The ERP is therefore related to identification of sources from which hazards can arise and the
maximum credible loss scenario that can take place in the concerned area. The plan takes into
account the maximum credible loss scenario-actions that can successfully mitigate the effects
of losses/ emergency need to be well planned so that they would require less effort and
resources to control and terminate emergencies, should the same occur.
Standards and codes used in building construction to minimize the risk of natural calamities like wind
load, seismic load (earthquake), thunder storm/ lightning etc, as per NBC 2005 are given below:
Design Standards
• IS: 456-2000 - Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete
• IS: 875 (Part 1 to 5)-1987 - Code of Practice for Design Loads (Other Than
Earthquake) for Buildings and Structures.
o Part-1 Dead Loads- Unit Weights of Building Materials and Stored Materials
o Part-2 Imposed Load
o Part-3 Wind Loads
o Part-4 Snow Loads (Not relevant in this case)
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o Part-5 Special Loads and Combinations
• IS: 1893 (Part1)-2002 - Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures
• IS: 4326- Earthquake resistant design and construction of building
• IS: 13920-1993-Code of Practice for Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete
Structures subjected to Seismic Forces
• IS: 3370 (Part I, II & IV)- 1965: Code of practice for concrete structure for the storage
of liquids
• IS: 2950 (Part I) Code of practice for design and construction of raft foundations
• IS: 1904- Code of practice for design and construction of foundations in soils
• IS: 800-2007–General construction in steel-code of practice.
Main hazards identified for the project include hazards pertaining to fires in buildings and fire
in diesel storage areas, earthquake and LPG leakage and an ERP pertaining to these is
described in the following section.
7.2.2.1 Response in case of Earthquake
Response Procedures for Occupants
If indoors:
• Take cover under a piece of heavy furniture or against an inside wall and hold on.
• Stay inside: The most dangerous thing to do during the shaking of an earthquake is to
try to leave the building because objects can fall on you.
If outdoors:
Move into the open, away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in the open,
stay there until the shaking stops.
If in a moving vehicle:
Stop quickly and stay in the vehicle. Move to a clear area away from buildings, trees,
overpasses, or utility wires. Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Avoid
bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake.
After the quake
• After the quake be prepared for aftershocks.
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• Although smaller than the main shock, aftershocks cause additional damage and may
bring weakened structures down. Aftershocks can occur in the first hours, days,
weeks, or even months after the quake.
Help injured or trapped persons.
• Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless
they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.
• Remember to help those who may require special assistance--infants, the elderly,
and people with disabilities.
• Stay out of damaged buildings.
• Use the telephone only for emergency calls.
Response Procedure for emergency team
• Formulate an emergency response team for earthquake response. Using the public
address system, inform residents of response procedures discussed above.
• Inform the necessary authorities for aid.
• Ensure no person is stuck beneath any debris, in case of a structural failure.
• Ensure that all occupants standing outside near the buildings are taken to open
areas.
• Ensure that the first-aid ambulance and fire tender vehicles are summoned if
necessary.
• Inform the nearby hospitals if there are any injuries.
• Check the utilities and storage tanks for any damage.
7.2.2.2 Response in case of LPG Leakage
• The affected area should be evacuated and cordoned off immediately
• Initiate an Emergency Response Team for LPG leakage.
• Shut down the main valves in the gas bank.
• Ensure that only concerned personnel are present in the affected area and all other
personnel and visitors are moved to the nearest assembly points.
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• Rescue trapped personnel, also check if any personnel are unconscious in the area and
immediately move them outside and provide first aid. Ambulance should be
summoned to take injured personnel to the nearest hospital.
• Personnel in the nearby buildings to close all doors and windows to prevent entry of
the leaked gas.
• Source of leakage to be traced and isolated from all the other areas and if required use
pedestal fans to bring down the gas concentration.
• In case of a fire follow the instructions in case of fire.
7.2.2.3 Response in case of Fire
• Required response during in the event of a fire should be described in signs located in
the lobby.
• On sighting a fire, it should be immediately informed to the environment manager
giving the exact location and type of fire in detail.
• Initiate the Emergency Response Team for fires.
• If the fire is small, engage in extinguishing the fire using the nearest fire extinguisher.
• Guide the Emergency Response Team staff to the emergency assembly point.
• The Emergency Response Team should immediately inform the nearest dispensary
and security force. If required a fire tender should be summoned.
• The response team should immediately move to the point of fire and take all necessary
steps to stop the fire. If the fire is not controllable and spreads then the manager in
charge should inform the district authorities and call for external help.
• The Emergency Response Team will provide immediate relief to the injured residents
at the scene of incident. Any injured persons should be evacuated on priority to the
dispensary or one of the nearest hospitals based on their condition.
General Instructions for Occupants in case of Fire
• Get out of buildings as quickly and as safely as possible.
• Use the stairs to escape. When evacuating, stay low to the ground.
• If possible, cover mouth with a cloth to avoid inhaling smoke and gases.
• Close doors in each room after escaping to delay the spread of the fire.
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• If in a room with a closed door.
• If smoke is pouring in around bottom of the door or if it feels hot, keep the door closed
• Open a window to escape or for fresh air while awaiting rescue.
• If there is no smoke at bottom or top and the door is not hot, then open the door slowly
• If there is too much smoke or fire in the hall, slam the door shut.
• Stay out of damaged buildings.
• Check that all wiring and utilities are safe.
Fire fighting system is proposed to prevent and control fire outbreaks for the project. The fire
fighting system will consist of portable fire extinguishers, hose reel, wet riser, yard hydrant,
automatic sprinkler system, and manual fire alarm system. The project will also be provided
with automatic fire detection and alarm system.
7.3 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION
The project will lead to utilization of various natural resources. As an environmentally
responsible corporate, the developers endeavour to conserve these resources by good
management, treatment, recycling, reuse with the help of new technology for minimization of
wastages and effective usage of resources.
7.3.1 Conservation of Water Resources
Limited withdrawal of Groundwater
The project is as per the Gurgaon Manesar Urban complex-2025. Hence, the project will be
supplied water from the HUDA.
Treatment and recycling
The sullage will be treated in the STP of total capacity of approx. 1350 KLD provided within
the complex generating 900 KLD of recoverable water which will be recycled within the
project. Treated water will be re-used for flushing, DG Cooling & landscaping within project
premises and 176 KLD water will become surplus which will be discharged into sewer.
Reduced use of Water
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• There will be a dual plumbing system for using recycled treated sewage, which will
save the consumption of fresh water. There will be two pipe lines, one supplying
freshwater for drinking, washing, cooking etc. and other for supply of recycled treated
sewage for flushing, landscape irrigation and cooling etc. This will results in saving
fresh water demand and life of existing sewerage will be improved.
• Awareness will also be spread amongst the residents on the following lines:
• Timely detection and repair of all leakages;
• Turning off the main valve of water while going outdoor;
• Watering of lawn or garden during the coolest part of the day (early morning or late
evening, hours) when temperature and wind speed are lowest. This reduces losses due
to evaporation.
• Planting of native and/or drought tolerant grasses, ground covers, shrubs and trees.
Once fully grown, they need not to be watered frequently.
• Avoiding over watering of lawns. Good rains eliminate the need for watering for more
than a week.
• Setting sprinklers to water the lawn or garden only, not the street or sidewalk;
• Avoiding installation or use of ornamental water features unless they recycle the water
and avoiding running them during drought or hot weather;
• Installation of high-pressure, low-volume nozzles on spray washers;
• Replacement of high-volume hoses with high-pressure, low-volume cleaning systems
• Equipping spring loaded shutoff nozzles on hoses;
• Installation of float-controlled valve on the make-up line, closing filling line during
operation, provision of surge tanks for each system avoid overflow;
• Washing vehicles less often
7.3.2 Storm water Management and Rainwater Harvesting
The storm water disposal system for the premises shall be self-sufficient to avoid any
collection/stagnation and flooding of water. The amount of storm water run-off depends upon
many factors such as intensity and duration of precipitation, characteristics of the tributary
area and the time required for such flow to reach the drains. The drains shall be located near
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the carriage way along either side of the roads. Taking the advantage of road camber, the
rainfall run off from roads shall flow towards the drains. Storm water from various plots/shall
be connected to adjacent drain by a pipe through catch basins.
The following management measures are suggested to protect the water quality during
construction phase.
• Avoid excavation during monsoon season.
• Care would be taken to avoid soil erosion.
• Community toilets shall be constructed on the site during construction phase and the
wastewater will be channelized to the septic tank in order to prevent wastewater from
entering the water bodies.
• To prevent surface and ground water contamination by oil/grease, leak proof
containers would be used for storage and transportation of oil/grease. The floors of
oil/grease handling area would be kept effectively impervious.
• Collection and settling of storm water, prohibition of equipment wash downs, and
prevention of soil loss and toxic release from the construction site will be adhered to
minimize water pollution.
Most of the storm water produced on site will be harvested for ground water recharge. Thus
proper management of this resource is a must to ensure that it is free of contamination. A
detailed Storm Water Management Plan will be developed which will consider the sources of
storm water. The plan will incorporate best management practices which will include the
following:
• Regular inspection and cleaning of storm drains.
• Installation of clarifiers or oil/ water separators system of adequate capacity around
parking areas and garages as per requirement.
• Cover waste storage areas.
• Avoid application of pesticides and herbicides before wet season.
• Conducting routine inspections to ensure cleanliness.
• Preparation of spill response plans, particularly for fuel and oil storage areas.
• Provision of silt traps in rain water harvesting system.
• Good housekeeping in the above areas.
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7.3.3 Energy Conservation
Efforts will be taken for energy conservation using passive solar architecture wherever it is
possible. Passive solar design refers to use/ prevent the sun’s energy for heating and cooling
of living spaces. Projections etc. will be provided for shading of summer sunlight to reduce
the heat influx into the building and thus reduce the air conditioning loads.
7.3.3.1 Energy Efficient Features
• The energy efficiency features of the project are:
• Maximum utilization of natural light
• CFL & T-5 lighting fixtures in the common areas and True lite fluorescent lamps in
basements
• Use of solar lights in street and landscaping
• Minimum of 20% hot water requirement shall be met by solar water heating systems
• Energy efficient motors and pumps
• Appropriate design to reduce heat gain and loss
• Roof-top thermal insulation.
• Glazing Glass to reduce the U value as far as possible.
7.3.3.2 Energy Efficient Building Materials
Following low-energy/ recycled material based finishes/products will be used in the exteriors
(paving etc.) and interiors (flooring, doors/ windows, frames, interior wood finishes,
panelling, false ceiling etc.), which use low-energy materials and products and industrial
waste/ recycled products and minimize the use of wood as a natural resource.
• Use of ready mix concrete containing fly ash or PPC which contains fly ash
• Use of PPC (which contains minimum 15% of fly ash) in mortar and plaster
• Use of PPC or fly ash based paving blocks/ tiles and pre-cast elements
• Composite wood products such as hardboards, block-boards, plywood etc. made from
recycled wood scrap & dusts.
• Fibrous gypsum plaster boards made from industrial wastes
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• Finished concrete flooring, ceiling tiles, ceramic tiles etc. which are made from low
embodied energy products & recycled materials or from resource efficient finishes
The principles of energy conservation will also be embedded in the proposed buildings
through use of energy efficient fixtures, maximum availability of natural light, ventilation
and use of solar energy for partly open area lighting.
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CHAPTER- 8
PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1. GENERAL
The Residential plotted Colony is located at Sector-19, village- Piwara, Rewari, Haryana on
land measuring 85.25 acres (3,45,004.795 m2).This residential splendour offers fully equipped
apartments with amenities such as power backup, community centre, convenient shopping,
religious buildings, nursing home including for economically weaker sections of the society
and service units.
The salient features of the project include:
• Efficient usage of water
• Wastewater treatment and recycling-reuse of treated sewage
• Storm water management and rain water harvesting
• Back-up power supply through DG sets
• Adequate DG stack height as per norm
• Traffic circulation and adequate parking facilities
• Basement parking
• Solid waste management
• Landscape development and tree plantation
• Use of energy efficient building material
• Advanced fire protection systems
• Fire fighting system as per NBC and emergency alarm system
• Multi-tiered security
8.2. PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The Residential plotted Colony project will help in meeting the growing residential need for
people; it also provides state-of-the-art apartments and modern terms of comfort and safety of
its residential units. Care has been taken to provide the occupants and visitors with necessary
facilities as power, water supply, parking spaces, and landscaping, wide internal roads that are
safe and secure.
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8.3. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
A Residential plotted Colony project of this scale sets in an overall development of the region
with construction of new or maintenance and widening of existing roads, power supply and
water supply, it brings the focus of the development authorities in the locality.
8.4. ECONOMIC BENEFITS
The project will have positive impact on the local economy in a convenient way. The
construction phase of the project will engage a large number of construction workers, whether
skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled. The workers will also be ensured welfare facilities such as
drinking water, sheds for resting, medical facilities. To meet the day-to-day needs of the
residents, the region is also likely to develop a number of convenient shopping, thereby,
further stimulating the local economy. Public transport facilities are also likely to be increased
in link with the development of the area.
8.5. ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
The project design has been made with due consideration of environmental measures to
minimize the usage of natural resources and conservation of resources through optimal usage
in a planned manner. The project at development will have several direct and indirect
environmental benefits which are in terms of.
8.5.1. Land Use Pattern
Land has been allowed for Residential plotted Colony purpose under License No.184 OF
2007 dated 2007 and 149 OF 2014 dated 04-09-2014 issued by Town and Country Planning
Department, Haryana. Site has approved Zoning Plan with Drawing No. DTCP 1667 Dated
11-08-2008 from Department Of Town and Country Planning, Haryana, and comes under
Residential area as per Rewari Master Plan .So, there is no change in land use pattern.
8.5.2. Parking Facilities & Traffic Management
The vehicles to be engaged during construction phase will be ensured to have pollution under
check/ control certificate and no vehicle will be allowed without PUC certificate.
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There will be the sufficient parking space for the vehicles in operation phase as per the norms.
The project is proposed to have parking space of 1,346ECS as against the mandatory
requirement of 705 ECS. No public place will be used for parking of vehicles reducing traffic
jam and less vehicular pollution. Wide internal road and separate entry and exits will be
provided for the smooth traffic movement within the project. The project has roads on the
periphery that will facilitate the movement of traffic. Internal roads, ramps for basement with
suitable width have also been provided. Adequate lighting arrangement has been provided
covering all corners. The vehicular traffic will move around the periphery of the project
without disturbing the landscaped areas and organized open spaces.
8.5.3. Conservation of Energy
The power supply shall be supplied by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitaran Nigam Limited
(DHBVNL). The total demand load for the Residential plotted Colony will be approx. 6,223
kW.
The design of the building will be such that maximum use of natural lighting can be achieved.
The walls, roofs and opening will be designed to achieve minimum influx of heat. Few
energy efficient features proposed are:
• CFL in common areas and True-light fluorescent lamps in basements
• Use of solar lights partly in common areas
• Energy efficient motors
• Appropriate design to reduce heat gain and loss
• Roof-top thermal insulation.
8.5.4. Conservation of Water
Fresh water requirement will be met from municipal supply .There will not be any diversion
of water from other users. It is expected that the project will generate approx. 1125 KLD of
sullage. The sullage will be treated in the STP of total capacity of approx. 1350 KLD
provided within the complex generating 900 KLD of recoverable water which will be
recycled within the project. Treated water will be re-used for flushing, DG Cooling &
landscaping within project premises and 176 KLD water will become surplus which will be
discharged into sewer.
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Dual Plumbing Plan
There will be a dual plumbing system for using recycled water, which will save the
consumption of fresh water from municipal supply or groundwater. There will be two pipe
lines, one supplying freshwater for drinking, washing etc. and other for supply of recycled
treated sewage for flushing, landscape irrigation and cooling etc. This will results in saving
fresh water demand and life of existing sewerage will be improved.
8.5.5. Strom Water Drainage and Rainwater Harvesting
The storm water disposal system for the premises shall be self-sufficient to avoid any
collection/stagnation and flooding of water. The amount of storm water run-off depends upon
many factors such as intensity and duration of precipitation, characteristics of the tributary
area and the time required for such flow to reach the drains. The drains shall be located near
the carriage way along either side of the roads. Taking the advantage of road camber, the
rainfall run off from roads shall flow towards the drains. Storm water from various plots/shall
be connected to adjacent drain by a pipe through catch basins. Therefore, it has been
calculated to provide 5 rainwater harvesting pits at selected locations, which will catch the
maximum run-off from the area.
8.5.6. Air Environment
In construction phase water sprinkling will be carried out to suppress the dust generating from
excavation, loading, unloading & construction activities to minimize the air pollution.
The emission from the stacks attached to standby DG sets would be very less. However
suitable mitigation measures will be adopted to have less impact on environment.
• DG sets will be used only during power failure
• DG sets will comply with the applicable emission norms.
• Adequate stack height for DG sets will be provided as per CPCB norms.
• The stacks of DG sets will be provided at appropriate height as per norm so that the
emission get dispersed properly and not affect the surrounding air-environment.
During operation stage, monitoring of emissions from DG sets and ambient air quality will be
carried out as per norms.
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8.5.7. Noise Environment
DG sets will be used only as power back-up and will not be operational continuously. The DG
sets will be place with suitable enclosures at basement. Low sulphur diesel will be used as
fuel which is more energy efficient and generate less pollutant emission. All the DG sets will
be as per the E (P) Rule and noise level from the DG sets will be as per the prevailing
standards.
• DG sets will be installed in the basement to minimize the impact on ambient noise.
• DG room will be provided with acoustic lining/ treatment to insure 25 dB (A)
insertion loss as per the regulations.
• Adequate exhaust mufflers will be provided as per norms to limit the noise.
• The DG sets will be built in damper for anti-vibration.
8.5.8. Conservation of Tree and Plant Species
Except few grasses and small bushy shrubs, no trees are found on the area. No threatened,
rare, endangered or endemic species were observed during the survey in study area. No
reserve forest is located within 15 km radius of the project site. Moreover, the landscape plan
has been designed for greenery development and plantation of tree species within the project
which will improve the aesthetic, reduce the pollution and provide fresh air environment and a
visual retreat and relaxation to the population.
8.5.9. Energy Efficient Building Construction Material
The major materials required for construction of the building will be steel, cement, bricks,
sand, aggregates, steel, glass, fly-ash based products, sanitary and hardware items, electrical
fittings, water, etc. which will be sourced from nearby authorized vendor and locally available
places to reduce the transport of the material. This will reduce the fuel consumption and also
the carrying cost of the materials.
Following low-energy/ recycled material based finishes/products will be used in the exteriors
(paving etc.) and interiors (flooring, doors/ windows, frames, interior wood finishes, paneling,
false ceiling etc.), which use low-energy materials and products and industrial waste/ recycled
products and minimize the use of wood as a natural resource.
• Use of ready mix concrete containing fly ash or PPC which contains fly ash
• Use of PPC (which contains minimum 15% of fly ash) in mortar and plaster
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• Use of PPC or fly ash based paving blocks/ tiles and pre-cast elements
• Composite wood products such as hardboards, block-boards, plywood etc. made from
recycled wood scrap & dusts.
• Fibrous gypsum plaster boards made from industrial wastes
• Finished concrete flooring, ceiling tiles, ceramic tiles etc. which are made from low
embodied energy products & recycled materials or from resource efficient finishes
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CHAPTER 9
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
9.0 STRUCTURE OF EMP
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is the key to ensure a safe and clean environment.
The desired results from the environmental mitigation measures proposed in the project may
not be obtained without a management plan to assure its proper implementation & function.
The EMP envisages the plans for the proper implementation of mitigation measures to reduce
the adverse impacts arising out of the project activities. EMP has been prepared addressing
the issues like:
• Pollution control / mitigation measures for abatement of the undesirable impacts
caused during the construction and operation stage.
• Post project environmental monitoring program to be undertaken.
• Expenditures for environmental protection measures and budget for EMP.
9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES
These measures together constitute part of Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The
environmental mitigation measures for construction and operation phases have been given in
Table 9.1.
Table 9.1: Environmental Mitigation Measures
Area Mitigation Measures
Construction Stage:
Water
quality
Toilet and drinking water facilities for construction workers will be provided by the
contractor at the construction site to avoid unhygienic condition at site.
Air quality • Dust suppression measures will be undertaken such as regular sprinkling of
water around vulnerable areas of the construction site by suitable methods to control
fugitive dust during earthwork and construction material handling/ over hauling.
• Properly tuned construction machinery & vehicles in good working condition
with low noise & emission will be used and engines will be turned off when not in use.
Noise level Protective gears of such as ear mufflers etc. will be provided to construction personnel
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Area Mitigation Measures
exposed to high noise levels.
Solid wastes Waste construction materials will be recycled and excess construction debris will be
disposed at designated places in tune with the local norms.
Landscape Appropriate landscape including plantation of evergreen and ornamental flowering
trees, palms, shrubs and ground covers at open spaces within the complex will be done,
which would serve the dual purpose of controlling fugitive dust and improving the
aesthetics of the area.
Safety Adequate safety measures complying with the occupational safety manuals will be
adopted to prevent accidents/hazards to the construction workers.
Operation Stage:
Water
quality
• Sewage will be treated up to the tertiary level.
• Entire treated sewage will be reused for cooling, toilet flushing and
horticulture.
• Regular monitoring of STP effluent quality will be carried out as per norms.
Air quality • Back up DG sets will comply the applicable emission norms.
• Adequate stack height for DG sets will be provided as per norms.
• Back up DG sets will be used only during power failure.
• Regular monitoring of emissions from DG sets and ambient air quality will be
carried out as per norms.
Noise level • DG sets will be installed at adequate location to minimize the vibration and
impact on ambient noise.
• DG room will be treated acoustically as per norms to control the noise from
DG sets.
• Pumps, STP, Compressors, DG sets etc. will be properly maintained for fuel
efficiency and noise control.
• Personal protective equipment will be provided to the maintenance staff
working in high noise areas.
Solid wastes • Solid wastes will be segregated into organic and inorganic components.
• Both biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes will be sold to authorized
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Area Mitigation Measures
vendors for recycling of non-biodegradable wastes and disposal of biodegradable waste
• Dewatered / dried sludge from STP will be used as manure in horticulture.
Hazardous
waste
Used oil from DG sets will be sold to government approved recyclers.
Rainwater
harvesting
Adequate rainwater harvesting will be provided by means of recharge into the
groundwater.
Fire
protection
Adequate fire protection facilities will be installed including fire detectors, fire alarm
and fire fighting system as per National Building Code of India.
Landscape Proper maintenance of landscape round the year including replacement of the decayed
plants.
Safety Adequate safety measures complying to the occupational safety manuals to prevent
accidents/hazards to the maintenance workers.
Others • The building will be provided with disabled-friendly design, timber-free
construction, energy efficient lighting & ventilation, and control of indoor
environment.
• Undertaking all necessary pollution control measures to maintain the emissions
and discharges within the prescribed/stipulated limits.
9.2 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL
The composition of the Environment Management Cell and responsibilities of its various
members are given in Table 9.2.
Table 9.2: Environment Management Cell
S. No. Level & Person Proposed Responsibility
1. Corporate Level
Environment Department
• Environmental policy and directions
• Overall responsibility for environment management and decision
making for all environmental issues
• Ensuring legal compliance and interaction with regulatory agencies
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2. Project Level
(Construction)
Site in-charge
• Environmental management & pollution control during construction
stage
• Installation of pollution control facilities and implementation of the
conditions of Environmental Clearance and Consent to Establish
• Environmental monitoring during construction stage
• Secondary responsibility for ensuring legal compliance during
construction stage
3. Project Level
(Operation)
Building Manager
• Environmental management and operation & maintenance of pollution
control facilities during operation stage
• Environmental monitoring during operation stage
• Secondary responsibility for environment management and decision
making for all environmental issues
• Secondary responsibility for ensuring legal compliance and interaction
with regulatory agencies during operation stage
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CHAPTER-10
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
10.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND
M/s Ansal Housing and Construction Ltd. intend to develop Residential Plotted Colony at
Village Piwara, Sec-19, Rewari, Haryana. The total plot area is 85.25 acres (3,45,004.795 m2)
and built up area is 2,61,430.265 m2
which seeks EC.
As per EIA Notification, 2006 & its amendments for all Group Housing and area development
projects covering an area of 50 ha and/ or built up area greater than 1, 50,000m2 are
designated as category 8 (b) projects and are required EIA/EMP Report to obtain prior
environmental clearance from respective State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority
(SEIAA). The project is thus categorised as 8(b) under Schedule of the Environmental Impact
Assessment Notification and requires Environmental Clearance from the State Environment
Impact Assessment Authority, Haryana since the built up area is 2,61,430.265 m2. So,
EIA/EMP study is required. The EIA/EMP study has been carried out by Grass Roots
Research & Creation India (P) Ltd.
For this study, the impact zone shall confine within an angular radius of 5 km from the project
boundary. For the purpose of certain environmental components, the radius has extended up
to 10 km as well. The EIA is conducted to establish the baseline environmental setting in the
study area, assessment of potential impacts on different environmental components, design of
mitigation measures so as to keep impacts within acceptable limits and strengthen the positive
impacts.
Findings of the EIA study are to aid in decision making and feasibility of the project. It
provides project related information and environmental impacts to non-technical sections of
society. The summary highlights the baseline environmental status, key environmental issues
and their likely impacts and also lists the major recommended mitigation measures to
attenuate the impacts.
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10.2 PROJECT SITE & CONNECTIVITY
The project is located at Village Piwara, Sec-19, Rewari, Haryana. The project site is near
Rewari Junction (Approx. 3.8 km, N). The nearest airport is IGI Airport (Approx.61.50 Km,
NE). The nearest town is Sector-4, Karnal, 1.36 Km away.
10.3 PROJECT FEATURES
The design population of the site is 23,372. Salient features of the project are:
Table 10.1:Salient Features of the project
S. No. Facility Value
1. Power Supply 6223 kVA
Source: Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitaran
Nigam (DHBVN)
2. D.G. Set 2 no. of DG sets of total 103 KVA capacity
(1 x 40 KVA & 1 x 63 KVA)
3. Parking For plotted development, individuals plot
owner will be responsible for providing
parking within their plots itself.
4. Water Supply Operational Phase: HUDA
Construction Phase: Treated STP water as
per IS 456:2000.
5. Water Demand Fresh water-916 KLD
6. Sullage Generation 1125KLD
7. STP Capacity 1 STP of 1350 KLD
8. Solid waste generation 5,442 kg/day
9. Manpower requirement 200-300 persons
The project will be implemented over a span of two to three years from the commencement of
construction.
10.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE STUDY AREA
The baseline environmental status was assessed based on primary and secondary data
collected either through in-site field observation or obtained from agencies such as Irrigation
Department, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Central Ground Water Board,
Geological Survey of India, State Ground Water Department, State Pollution Control Board,
Census of India and Local Forest Department, Non -Governmental Agencies. The baseline
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status established from analysis of secondary and primary data and predicted impacts are
discussed below. The proposed mitigation measures are also provided along with.
10.4.1 Land Environment
The land use pattern of the study area is mainly residential, agricultural and open & degraded
vegetation.
The construction phase of any construction project poses the threat of soil contamination and
soil erosion, mainly during the construction phase. Inadequate solid waste management may
also cause soil contamination during operation phase.
During construction phase, excavation related work will be avoided during the monsoons and
site clearing will be carried out for specific areas being developed. All wastes from site will
be regularly removed and disposed/ sold. An efficient solid waste management is proposed
comprising door-to-door waste collection, segregation of solid waste management facility
within the site, and their disposal. Solid waste will be disposed by sale of recyclable wastes to
vendors.
10.4.2 Water environment
The project site is located at Village Piwara, Sec-19, Rewari, Haryana. The water requirement
during construction phase will be met by treated STP water as per IS 456:2000. A
combination of efficient water management to reduce water consumption, reuse of treated
wastewater to reduce freshwater demand and rainwater harvesting to replenish groundwater is
proposed to have a positive bearing on the water environment of the region. Sullage
Treatment Plants (STP) of 1350 KLD capacity for will be set up to treat sullage.
10.4.3 Air Environment
During construction phase, the major air pollutant of prime concern is PM2.5; PM10 as impacts
of other emissions such as SO2, NO2, and CO will not be significant because the nature of
sources is such that the emissions are distributed spatially as well as temporal. Monitored
average PM2.5, PM10 level exceeded NAAQS at all the five locations. The levels of PM2.5,
PM10, NO2, SO2 and CO at all the five locations were within the standards prescribed by
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NAAQS at all the five locations. Thus dust emissions from construction activities shall
require comprehensive mitigation measures and best construction practices.
Adequate stack heights will be proposed for 2 no. of DG sets of total 103 KVA capacities (1 x
40 KVA + 1 x 63 KVA) above the ground to provide for sufficient dispersion of pollutants.
Water sprinklers will be used to suppress dust during construction. During the operation
phase, green belt and green area development is proposed to restrict and absorb air pollutants.
10.4.4 Noise Environment
Noise levels were observed at four locations within the study area. Levels of background
noise monitored in exceed the limits at 55 dB (A) and 45dB (A) for daytime and night time
respectively.
The noise emitted from heavy-duty construction equipment during construction period being
high shall require occupational preventive measures and temporary noise barriers for noise
attenuation. The construction period being about four to five year duration, will require
significant mitigation measures such as restricted loud noise activities to daytime, provision of
PPEs and acoustic enclosures for D.G. Sets.
In the operation phase, noise pollution will be checked through acoustic enclosures of DG
Sets and green belt plantation.
10.4.5 Biological environment
There is also no tree cutting involved in the project. Additionally, there will be avenue
plantations, Shelter belt and herbs. The proposed landscaping will include native species that
will attract local birds and insects, reduce pollution and improve aesthetics and micro-climate
of the region. Total green area measures 1,06,951.48 m2 i.e. 31 % of the plot area which will
be area under tree plantation within the project. like Azadirachta indica, Delonix regia,
Jacaranda mimosifolia, etc. and flowering and ornamental plants have been proposed to be
planted inside the premises. Parks will also be developed in addition to this break up of Green
area is given below in Table 10.2
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Table 10.2: Break up of Green Area
Total Green Area @ 31 % of total
planned Area
Shelter belt (@ 10%)
Avenue plantation (@ 10%)
Herbs & Shrubs (@ 5 %)
Water Body (@ 6 %)
1,06,951.48 m2
34,500.48 m2
34,500.48 m2
17,250.24 m2
20,700.28 m2
10.4.6 Socio-economic environment
The Residential Plotted Colony does not call for any land acquisition and no change in the
existing land use pattern. The execution of the project will not disturb the people living in area
as there will be no blasting and large scale digging. The project will generate employment
opportunities for both skilled and unskilled workers in the vicinity, which will produce
multiple effects on the life and economy of the local people. Thus from socio-economic point
of view the project is beneficial to the people and can be executed with little hesitation.
Energy efficiency
There is provision of 2 no. of DG sets of total 103 KVA capacities (1 x 40 KVA + 1 x 63
KVA) each for power back up in the Residential plotted Colony. The DG sets will be
equipped with acoustic enclosure to minimize noise generation and adequate stack height for
proper dispersion.
Others
Resource Conservation: A concerted effort is made towards resource conservation by way
of using recycled building materials, reduced water consumption and improving energy
efficiency of the building.
Indoor Air Quality: Special attention will be given to maintaining indoor air quality through
use of low VOC paints, provision of adequate ventilation, proper storage of chemical and
cleaning materials.
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Safety: A network of manned security gates, security men, closed circuit TV and intercom
facilities are proposed to ensure safety of the occupant. The buildings will also be provided
with adequate fire tenders, fire alarms and water sprinklers.
10.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Adequate environmental management measures will be incorporated during the entire
planning, construction and operating stages of the project to minimize any adverse
environmental impact and assure sustainable development of the area.
For the effective and consistent functioning of the campus, an Environmental Management
System (EMS) will be established at the site including an Environmental Management cell for
implementation of the EMP and monitoring plan, training and awareness, audits and
maintenance of records.
The total estimated cost of the Residential Plotted Colony is Rs 81.246 Crores which includes
the cost of the land as well as the developmental cost.
Based on the environmental assessment, the associated potential adverse environmental
impacts can be mitigated to an acceptable level by adequate implementation of the measures
as stated in the EIA and the EMP. Some of the benefits from the project are:
Use of solar energy for street lighting
Provision of green walls and green terraces
Use of fly ash bricks.
Use of steel manufactured from recycled content.
Provide permeable paving to control surface water runoff
Rainwater harvesting
Meet all requirements for buildings in moderate earthquake prone areas.
Extending educational and healthcare facilities to the local people.
Commitment to engaging local people and businessmen for maintenance and
repair work.
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Hence, it may be concluded that the project will have significant positive economic and social
impact on the local community apart from meeting the housing needs of the occupants,
without bearing any significant adverse environmental impact.
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CHAPTER-11
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED
11.1 INTRODUCTION OF CONSULTANT
GRC India is an ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007 certified company. It
has been accredited by Quality Council of India (QCI / NABET) as an Environment
Consultancy Organization approved by the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF),
Government of India, after meticulous inspections on various quality parameters in terms of
Environmental Functional Areas (EFA) and available Infrastructural facilities as per
prescribed standards and guidelines of the Ministry.
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED
Table 11.1: Disclosure of Consultant Engaged
Name and address of
the Consultant
GRC, India (P) Ltd.
F-374,375, Sector: 63,
Noida, India
ISO 9001:2008 Certified,
QCI-NABET Accredited.
Base line data GRC, India Training and
Analytical Laboratory
Sector: 63, F- 374, 375,
Noida, India
MoEF Accredited
Laboratory.
A unit of GRC, India (P)
Ltd.
NABL accredited since
Feb, 2012
PROJECT NAME: RESIDENTIAL PLOTTED COLONY AT KASBA KARNAL SEC-36,
KARNAL, HARYANA
Name of the EIA Coordinator:
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FOLLOWING COORDINATOR & FUNCTIONAL AREA EXPERTS:
Table 11.2: Coordinator & Functional Area Experts
EIA Coordinator Mr. K.D. Choudhury
FAE-WP Dr. P.R. Chaudhari
FAE-AP Mr. K.D. Choudhury
FAE-AQ Prof. B. Padmanabha Murty
FAE-LU Mr. P. Radhakrishnamoorthy
FAE-EB Dr. P.R. Chaudhari
FAE-NV Mr. K.D. Choudhury
FAE-SE Mr. K.N. Dutta
FAE-HG Prof. Tapan Majumdar
FAE-GS Prof. TapanMajumdar
FAE-RH Dr. Rekha Singh
FAE-SHW Mr. Rajesh Bhaskaran
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11.2 Accreditation from Quality Council of India, QCI, and List of Coordinators.
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CHAPTER -12
CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
12.1 PROCEDURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Ansal Housing & Construction Ltd does not have their own company’s Environmental
policy approved by its boards of Directors. However company fulfilling all the conditions
related to environmental policies and laws through environmental consulting groups. The
details of procedures and compliances under various Environmental act and Rules are given in
the Table 12.1 below.
Table 12.1:Compliance under various Environmental Acts & Rules
S. No. Environmental Acts & Rules Compliance
1 The Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 and EIA
Notification dated 14.09.2006
Obtaining Environmental Clearance (EC)
from State Environment Impact Assessment
Authority (SEIAA)/ MOEF- before start of
construction
Submission of Six-monthly Report of
Compliance of Stipulated EC Conditions to
MOEF/SEIAA/other authority as mentioned
in EC order- Twice a year: 1st June and 1
st
December
Submission of Environmental Statement
(ES) in Form-V to State Pollution Control
Board (SPCB)- Once in a year by 30th
September
2 The Environment (Protection)
Rules, 1986
Monitoring of stack emission and
compliance to Emission Limits for DG sets
Monitoring of STP effluent and compliance
to Standards for Discharge of Effluents
Monitoring of air quality and compliance to
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S. No. Environmental Acts & Rules Compliance
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Monitoring of DG noise level and
compliance to Noise limits for DG sets
3 The Water (Prevention
&Control of Pollution) Act,
1974, and The Air (Prevention
& Control of Pollution) Act,
1981
Obtaining Consent to Establish (NOC) from
SPCB before establishing the project
Obtaining Consent to Operate (CTO) from
SPCB and its periodic renewal
4 Noise Pollution (Regulation
and Control) Rules, 2000
Monitoring of ambient noise quality and
compliance to Ambient Noise Standards
5 Hazardous Wastes
(Management, Handling
&Transboundary Movement)
Rules, 2008:
Obtaining Authorization for storage &
disposal of hazardous waste (in Form-1)
from SPCB and its periodic renewal
Submission of Annual Return for hazardous
waste (in Form-4) to SPCB- Once in a year
by 30th
June
Disposal of hazardous waste to authorized
recycler (once in every three months)
Maintaining records of disposal and
transportation
maintaining proper storage space with
display board
6 Municipal Solid Wastes
(Management and Handling)
Rules, 2000
Segregation of solid wastes in biodegradable
and non-biodegradable (recyclable) in point
of generation and storage into separate
colour coded bins.
Disposal of wastes to authorized vendors
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