Kailasapuram Village, Ottapidaram Taluk, Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu in an area of 35
acres. The general location map of project site is shown in Figure. The Geographical co-
ordinates of the site are given in Table. The project site is plain barren land with only a few
shrubs and the photos are given in Figure. The location of the project site in satellite mage
and the 5 km and 10 km zone is given in Figure.
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Figure – Location map of Proposed Project Site
Project Site
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The Survey of India Toposheet showing the project site and nearby features and 10
km is given in Figure.
Figure – Proposed Project site photos
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Figure – 5 Km & 10 Km from Project Site –Google Earth Satellite Image
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Figure - Geo coordinates superimposed on satellite image of project site
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Figure 2.8 – The layout of site plan- Standalone Cement Grinding Unit
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Environmental setting of the proposed project
The salient features and environmental setting of nearby features is given in table
below.
Table -Salient Environmental Features
Feature Details
Village, Tehsil, District, State Kailasapuram (V), Ottapidaram (Taluk) Tuticorin (Dist),
TamilNadu.
District head quarters Thoothukudi – 14 km – East direction
IMD STATION Thoothukudi – 14 km – East direction
Max. Temp., oC 41.1
Min. Temp., oC 16.8
Relative Humidity,% 52-80
Annual rainfall, 625.8 mm
Topography Plain
Soil Type Sandy loam – SEA
Nearest Water Bodies
Bay of Bengal – 190 km – E:
Tirunelveli Canal – 4.1 km – S
Sellyanallur Canal – 8.7 km - NW
Nearest Highway National Highway (NH- 7) connecting Madurai – Tirunelveli
Nearest Railway station Kailasapuram RS - 0.80 km – W
Nearest Air port Tuticorin Airport – 14.0 km – s
Nearest port Tuticorin Port – 20KM South East
Nearest Industry Ind Bharath Power Plant – 7Km – North East
SIPCOT -9.5 km –South East
Nearest Forest Chalikulam RF – 7.2 km - North direction
Historical places None within 10 km radius
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Project site – Land Area Requirement
The total are of the site is 35 acres and lies adjoining to road which is connected NH-7. The
site area breakup is given in Table:
Table -Site area breakup details
S.No Usage of Land Area (Acres)
1 Plant structures / building Area 15.00
2 Roads and Parking Area 8.4
3 Plantation/ Greenbelt 11.6
Total 35.0
Process description
Cement manufacturing process technology is easily available and there are many
reputed cement plant equipment suppliers and turnkey executers are available for timely
implementation with high quality and safe construction.
All the raw material such as clinker, gypsum, fly-ash, slag etc., are used in a prefixed
formula and fed through a volumetric feeder in fixed proportion to a bucket elevator which in
turn feeds a hopper fitted with a volumetric table feeder, feeding the VRM/ball mill, the
VRM/ball mill grind the mix to a homogeneous mixture and this mixture is known as cement
in to 2 x 90 TPH Ball mill with 22 hours. This homogeneous mixture is then stored in the silos
and packed when needed. In between the mill and storing silos there is a dust collector, which
plays a crucial role in the prevention of pollution by sucking all the dust produced by the
grinding process. The process flow diagram is given in Figure
The Cement Grinding Plant comprises the following preparation, processing and
handling units:
Clinker unloading, handling, storing and retrieval system.
Gypsum unloading, handling, storing and retrieval system.
Clinker proportioning and feeding
Gypsum storage, proportioning and feeding.
Clinker and Gypsum Grinding.
Fly ash classification, pneumatic transportation and storing.
Fly-ash proportioning and feeding.
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Ground Cement Handling and storage
Ground Cement Extraction
Cement Packing
Packed Cement Loading in trucks for dispatch.
Complete ancillary system of water, power & pneumatic system.
Products: Production of Portland Slag Cement (PSC) and Portland Pozzolana Cement
(PPC) considering the market analysis of demand and supply, and in conjunction with
transportation logistics, the annual capacity will be 1.6 MTPA.
Unloading of Bag Filters
Clinker
Bag Filters
Fly Ash Silo Gypsum Slag
Clinker Bag Filters
Silo Cement
Bag Filters Mill
Bag Filters
Dispatch Packing
Plant Cement Silo
Note: OPC- Grinding of Clinker & Gypsum; PPC-Grinding of Clinker, Gypsum & Fly Ash; PSC-Grinding of Clinker, Gypsum & Slag
Figure 2.9 – Process flow diagram - Standalone Cement Grinding Unit
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The types of products made in the cement plant are listed in Table 2.4 & 2.4 (a).
Table 2.4 - Production details
Sr. Type of Cement Ingredient
1. PSC Clinker + Gypsum + Slag
2 PPC Clinker + Gypsum + Fly ash
3. OPC Clinker + Gypsum
Raw material required and transportation detail:
Clinker will be transported through Road/Rail from neighbouring states Viz., Andhra
Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana etc., and the clinker will be un-loaded and stored in Covered
Shed.
Gypsum required will be sourced from SPIC, Tuticorin. Fly-Ash required will be
sourced from Tuticorin. Fly-ash is an Environmental Hazard in terms of its disposal and hence
utilizing fly-ash for the production of cement in environmental friendly manner saves the local
environment and establishing the plant will also be ushering the economic development of
Tamilnadu. GGBS (Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag) required will be sourced from
Salem/Vizag.
Plant Automation
The total plant operation will be done through computer based PLC / DCS system to
have micro level monitoring and controls.
Table 2.4 (a)- Production details (% by weight)
S.No Component Proportion, % by weight
PSC PPC OPC
1 Clinker 40-50 60 95
2 Gypsum 5 5 5
3 Fly Ash - 35 -
4 Slag 40-50 - -
Power
The maximum electrical power demand for the Plant is 7.5 MW. It shall be sourced
from TNEB. The unit has DG sets with the capacity of 3 x 500 KVA.
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Raw Material
The source of raw material and mode of transport is presented in the following table.
Table - Raw Material Requirement
S. No Material Source
Category Source Locality
Quantity
(MmTPA)
Mode of Transport
to Site
1
Clinker
Purchased
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka,
Telangana
0.525
Truck *
2 Gypsum Purchased SPIC,Tuticorin. 0.075 Truck*
3 Fly ash Purchased Tuticorin 0.46 Bulker
4 Slag Purchased Salem/Vizag 0.975 Truck/ wagon*
* All the trucks are covered by Tarpaulin.
a) Greenbelt
Greenbelt in an area of 11.6 acres will be developed inside the plant boundary as per
statutory norms.
b) Social infrastructure
The plant has well-defined Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy to Carryout
social development and welfare measures in the surrounding villages.
c) Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail/Metro/ Waterways Etc)
The proposed cement grinding unit has close proximity with Sea and good connection
with Indian Railway network. The plant is well connected by road/ High way.
d) Water requirement (source and supply of water)
The total water requirement is 100 KLD Ground water/ Storm water runoff. The
daily water consumption is presented in the water balance in the following Table 2.9.
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Table 2.9 - Water balance details
S. No Input (KLD) Total Source of water Out Put (KLD) Total
1 Greenbelt development 70 Stored rain water Evaporation Loss 70
2 Dust suppression 10 Stored rain water Evaporation Loss 10
3 Cooling 15 Ground water Evaporation Loss 15
4 Domestic use 5
Ground water Domestic
Effluent 4
Loss 1
Total (KLD) 100 Loss (KLD) 100
e) Air Emissions
The pollution expected from the cement grinding unit is PM. The fugitive emissions
are from truck unloading (Tipper), Clinker hopper, Clinker storage silo, weigh feeders for
clinker, gypsum and solid flow meter for fly ash storage silo, clinker grinding mill, cement
silos and packing machine. Bag filters will be provided to control SPM emissions <30
mg/Nm3.
Table 2.10- Air Emission details
S.
No
Stack
attached
to
Stack
height,
(m)
Temperature
of exhaust
gas, (°C)
Exit
velocity,
(m/s)
Pollutant Emission, (g/sec)
PM
SO2
NOX
1 2 x110
TPH ball
mill
40 80 14 1.5 - -
2 3X 500
KVA
15 160 12 1.1 1.2 1.6
f) Industrial waste management
No industrial waste water will be generated from the proposed Clinker
Grinding Unit.
Domestic waste water from plant will be treated in the STP & treated water
will be utilized for green belt development and dust suppression.
Rain water harvesting will be practiced at plant area.
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g) Solid waste management
No solid waste will be generated from the cement manufacturing process.
Dust collected from various air pollution control equipment will be recycled
completely in process
Used/Spent oil (Hazardous Waste) will be utilized for lubrication in machines,
chains, etc.; Remaining quantity will be sold to CPCB authorized recyclers.
Table 2.11 - Solid waste generation
Description Units Total Disposal
Waste bags, damaged bags TPA 12 Sold to manufacturer
Spent Oil KL/Year 2 Sent to authorized Recyclers
Used lead acid batteries Nos/ 2 Sent to authorized recyclers year
General Scrap (Rubber, Metal
& Electrical)
TPA 10 Sold to recyclers
h) Project schedule & cost estimates
Commencement of the Project : 3 months (after obtaining consent approval)
Completion of the Project : 12 months
i) Project cost
Project Cost: Rs.120 Crores
A break-up of the indicative estimate of the Project capital cost is provided below:
S. No Description Rs.in Lakhs
1 Land and development Expenses 250
2 Project management /Engineering fee 200
3 Plant Equipment including E&I 6,500
4 Miscellaneous Fixed Assets 350
5 Buildings (Plant structures) 3,500
6 Erection / Installation Charges 450
7 Pre-Operative Expenses 350
8 Contingencies 400
Grand Total in Rs lakhs 12,000
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3. BASELINE ENVIRONMENT STUDY
Baseline data has been collected for the study of parameters- Ambient Air, Noise, Water &
Soil by NABL Accredited Laboratory M/s.Femo Labs Private Ltd . The study period is 1st May
2019 to 31st July 2019.
The environmental baseline data has been compiled for : Land Environment (Physiography,
Soils, Geology and Minerals); Water Environment (Water resources, and quality); Air
Environment (Meteorology and Ambient Air Quality); Noise Environment (Noise
level);Ecological Environment (Flora and Fauna);Socio-Economic environment (Demography
and occupation etc.) as per CPCB guidelines.
In the study area, It is observed that all values are within the prescribed limits for ambient
air quality and stack emissions. The water quality of the area is found to be within the prescribed
limits for drinking water. The quality of the ground water samples are within prescribed limit. The
noise levels are found to be within limits. The soils are having good pH and have good water
holding capacity.
4. IDENTIFICATION OF IMPACTS
Land Use and Topography
There will not be any change in land use pattern. The proposed project activity will be carried
out on the land premises of industrial use. Hence, there is no major impact on land use pattern.
The drainage pattern will not be affected due the proposed project as the project is having no
natural drainage passing through the project site.
Air Environment
All the raw material will be stored either in closed chamber or in closed sheds and on lined
surfaces. Hence, there will be no possibility of leachate taking place.The dust collected in the air
pollution control equipment in the cement plant will be recycled back to the process. Hence, no
solid waste which will require disposal is generated from the plant.By AERMOD ,Base line study
indicates that the ambient level of various pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx and CO is
within the limits stipulated by National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) Standards. The height of
the D. G Set stacks so provided will help in dispersing the pollutants emitted from the stacks
effectively into the atmosphere.
Hence, the operational phase activities are expected to have little impact on the air quality.
Hence, the concentration of general pollutants like Particulate matter (PM10 & PM2.5), Sulphur
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Dioxide (SO2), CO and Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) are expected to be within the permissible limits.
Hence, minimal adverse impact is predicted
Noise Environment
a) During construction Phase, the following may occur :
The major activities which are likely to increase ambient noise levels during construction
phase are foundation work, fabrication of structures, operations of construction equipment,
movement of vehicles, loading & unloading of materials etc.
The study area is likely to experience increment in ambient noise level due to the above
mentioned activities which can be about 100 dB (A). The areas affected will be those which are
closer to the site. However, as there are no settlements and open land in the immediate vicinity of
the plant, the impact of noise will be negligible.
Mitigation Measures
Noise generating equipment will be used during day time only.
All the vehicles entering into the project site will be informed to maintain speed limits
and not to blow horns unless it is required.
The workers involved in operating major noise generating equipment will be provided
with personal protective equipment like ear plugs/ear muffs etc.
Plantation around boundary wall also reduces noise level.
b) During Operational phase , the following may occur
During operation phase, the sources of noise pollution are grinding unit and vehicular
movement. Any industrial complex in general consists of several source of noise in clusters or single.
This cluster/single source may be housed in building of different dimensions made of different
materials or installed in open or under sheds. The material of construction implies different
attenuation co-efficient.
Noise level outside plant boundary is about 56- 58 dB (A) which was measured during site
visit.In the operation area it will not be feasible to keep ambient noise levels below 85 dB
(A).Operating personnel will be provided with earplugs and earmuffs. As per Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards, the maximum allowable noise level for the workers
is 90dB (A) for 8 hours exposure a day. Therefore adequate protective measures in the form of ear
muffs / ear plugs will be provided to the workers, who will be working in high noise machinery
area during operation. In addition, reduction in noise levels in the high noise machinery area will
be achieved by adoption of preventive measures such as proper building layout in which the
equipment are to be located, adding sound barriers, use of acoustics enclosures with suitable
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absorption material, etc.
Further, in addition to the plant noise control measures, all the open areas within premises
along the plant boundary will be provided with adequate green belt to diffuse the noise.
Water Environment
Nominal quantity of water will be used during construction period as it will be construction
of super structure (CCR & Laboratory, Admin Building, workshop,etc )as per proposed site layout.
There will be no stagnant pools of water which can promote breeding of mosquitoes and unsanitary
conditions. Tanker water will be used during construction, so that waters do not form
stagnant pools nor aggravate soil erosion.
Water consumption in the cement plant for domestic use, dust suppression, cooling and
plantation is 40 KLD. The agreement copy of groundwater withdrawal of 40 KLD is enclosed as
Annexure.
Cement will be manufactured by dry process technology. No wastewater will be generated
from cement plant process. Moreover, no streams are crossing through the project site. The domestic
sewage shall be treated in a septic tank followed by dispersion trench, as proposed to meet the
discharge norms. Thus no major adverse impact of waste-water is envisaged from the plant.
The waste water during construction will contain only suspended impurities. This water
would use in gardening and other non-consumption activities.
Ecological Environment
The site is neither an ecologically sensitive area nor a place of ecological importance. There
would be no requirement of tree felling for the construction of the project. There will be only an
addition of machinery.The construction work will be under temporarily made shed and it will be
addition of Ball mill only. Therefore, significant ecological impact is not envisaged during
construction phase of the proposed project.There is no forest land in the study area or project site.
The impact on the surrounding ecology during the operation of the project could mainly occur from
the deposition of air pollutants.The incremental emission level of air pollutants due to this project is
not likely to induce any significant changes in the ecology because the pollution dispersion will
remain confined within 50 meters from the plant (as per air quality modelling). However deposition
of small amount of pollutants may also affect the surrounding ecosystem. The project is therefore
planned with very efficient air pollution control systems.Most of the fugitive dust emission
generation points will be fitted with efficient air pollution control systems (bag filters and dust
collectors). Water sprinkling system will be done at material handling points to suppress the
generation of fugitive dust. These measures are adequate to minimize the adverse impact on nearby
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agricultural land.
Occupational Health
Exposure problems to noise, dust and heat are the major occupational hazards. Noise induced
hearing loss and dust related problems are the notified occupational hazard. The employees working
in dusty environment will be subjected to regular health check-up. The workers will be diagnosed
for respiratory functions at periodic intervals and during specific complaints for lung function test,
sputum test, X-ray test, etc.
It will be ensured that workers are not exposed above the threshold noise limits prescribed
by OSHA and Factories Act through suitable administrative controls. Personal Protective
Equipment like earplugs and muffs will be provided and administrative pressure applied for using
them. Auditory examination by qualified doctors upon the first employment and thereafter periodic
examination will be conducted.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN
Environmental Quality Data Management
Environmental monitoring has been carried out by NABL accredited All the results will be available at
the project site and submitted to the TNPCB as per the requirements for Environmental Clearance.
Environment Management Cell
The environment management cell will be responsible for timely conduct of the monitoring activities.
The results of the analysis will be intimated to the project head. Any abnormality found in the test
results will be inspected and required corrective actions will be taken.
A complaint register will be maintained to note any complaint from the staff, visitors or any other
stakeholder. Corrective actions will be taken against the above complaints.
Environmental Management Budget Allocation
A capital cost provision of about Rs. 6.0 crores has been kept in the project cost towards the
environmental protection, control & mitigation measures and implementation of the EMP. The
budgetary cost estimate for the EMP is given in Table.
EMP Budget allocation
S.
No Item
Capital Cost
(Crores)
Recurring Cost
per annum
(Lac)
1 Air Pollution Control 3.00 6.0
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2 Water Pollution Control 0.50 1.0
3 Noise Pollution Control 0.50 0.25
4 Environment Monitoring and Management 0.20 10.0
5 Occupational Health 0.20 5.0
6 Green Belt 0.40 1.0
7 Salary of EMP staff 0 6.0
8 Safety Management 0.30 2.5
9 Rain water harvesting 0.90 4.0
Total 6.0 35.75
Environmental Monitoring Plan
Environment
Component
Project stage Parameter Location Duration /
Frequency
Ground Water
Quality
Construction Stage
Drinking water parameters Project site
Half yearly
Operation Phase
Drinking water parameters
Project site
Half yearly
Drinking water
Construction Stage
Drinking water parameters Supply
water
after
treatment
Half yearly
Operation Phase
Drinking water parameters Supply
water
after
treatment
Half yearly
Air
Construction Phase PM2.5,PM10, SO2, NO2,
CO,O3
a)Ambience(in & around plant) b)Fugitive emissions
Project Site
Half yearly
Operation Phase PM2.5,PM10, SO2, NO2,
CO, O3
a) Stack monitoring
b) Work zone
c) Ambience(in & around
plant)
d) Fugitive emissions
Project Site ( in and
around the
Half yearly
Noise
Construction Phase
Noise Level in dB (A) Project Site
Half yearly
Operation Phase Noise Level in dB (A) Project site Half yearly
Rainwater
harvesting
Operation Phase Inspection of storm water
drains and rainwater
harvesting pits
Project site
Prior to
monsoons
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6. PROJECT BENEFITS
The proposed project will provide various opportunities for economic and social
development of the villages surrounding S. Kailasapuram village.
8.1 Project Benefits
The industrial activity will help in improving the socio-economic benefits in areas like
employment, communication, educational etc.,
8.2 Employment Potential
Aound 500 people will be required for plant for direct and indirect employment. There is
indirect employment to many more people in the form of increase in contractual jobs, business
opportunities, service facilities etc in the nearby villages of Ottapidaram taluk.. This will
enhance the economic status.
Apart from the jobs, the company will medical and educational facilities to the employees
which can also be availed by the people around the plant.
8.3 CER and Social Welfare activities
The cement plant will be operated in socially and environmentally responsible manner, by
reducing the environmental impact of its operations and increasing its positive social impact.
It aims to achieve growth in a responsible way by encouraging staff to conserve natural
resources like water. The tree plantation around the pant site will add to the scenic beauty
and enhance environment. The cement plant will be in direct cooperation with Governments,
NGOs, and public fro implementation of CER activities The proposed cement grinding unit
of capacity 1.6 MTPA will enhance and uplift the socioeconomic conditions of surrounding
population.
S. No Activity Cost of CER
activity
Description Location
1. Solid waste Management facility for Savarimangalam and villages around 5 km from project site
50 lakhs
Installation of Dustbins with different waste will provide Gloves, Mask and other safety measure for rag pickers. Conduct awareness program for the people of village “how and why should segregate waste”.
All above mentioned 6 villages within 5 Km from project site
2. Skill Development and Training
30 lakhs
Sewing machines will be provided and trained to improve the skill of people around the project
All above mentioned 6 villages within 5 Km from project site
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S. No Activity Cost of CER
activity
Description Location
site
3. Technology Development in schools around 5 Km from the project site
30 lakhs
Improving the schools with smart Class system by providing Computers, projectors.
1. Kailasapuram
2. Umarikottai
3. Jambulingapuram
4. Pudiyamputhur
5. Keelathattaparai
6. Varthakareddipatti
4. Library 35 lakhs
Common Library will be established and maintained to improve the education quality of the Students and literates around the village.
All above mentioned 6 villages within 5 Km from project site
5. Health camps along with free medicine distribution
35 lakhs
Health camps will be conducted once in a year. Camps will be planned and carried out in association with reputed eye hospitals and specialists. This is for screening of diseases. Medicines will be provided free of cost.
All above mentioned 6 villages within 5 Km from project site
Total cost for CER 180khs
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7. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Air Quality Management
During construction: The proposed activity may result in the increase of particulate concentration
generated due to the transportation of construction materials, land clearing and leveling of land,
operation of construction machinery/equipment, construction of foundations, buildings and other
requisite infrastructure etc.
close to the construction site.
The impacts shall be temporary in nature and However the following measures shall further reduce the
dust generation.
Construction materials will be fully covered during transportation
Land clearing for construction site will be kept at the absolute minimum practicable.
Construction site would be designed to minimize the removal of soil and vegetation.
Topsoil removed will be preserved by piling it along a boundary of the site and used later .
Dust suppression systems such as water sprinkling will be used as per requirement at the
construction site.
Vehicles will be properly maintained to comply with exhaust emission requirements
During operation:
The air emission from cement plant operation will be minimized by use dof Air Pollution
control measures such as Bag filters.
Fugitive emissions control during miming, loading, unloading and transportation
activities shall be practiced.
Water sprinkles shall be installed along the haul roads and operated to suppress the
dusts.
Over loading of trucks will be be avoided and raw materials shall fully be covered
with Tarpaulin on transportation.
Regular and preventive maintenance of transport vehicles shall be undertaken.
Transport vehicles shall be in compliance with emission norms.
Noise Level Management:
There will be marginal increase in noise levels during construction phase, which is temporary.
The noise shall be generated mainly due to operations of machinery/equipment used for
construction and transportation of materials to the site. The measures described below shall be able
mitigate the noise levels generated at site during construction and operation.
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Provision of rubber padding for eqipments.
Use of protective devices like ear muff/plugs by the workers.
As far as possible no construction activities will be planned during day time,
Sound proof operators cabin of equipment shall be provided.
Ear muffs/plugs shall be provided to the workers in higher noise zones.
Green belt with thick foliage shall be developed around site, to act as acoustic barriers.
Water Quality Management:
During construction of the project, provision for infra structural services including water
supply, sewage ,drainage facilities and electrification will be made. The existing toilet facilities for
workers shall also extend to the construction labor. These facilities would be connected to a septic tank
and maintained to ensure minimum impact on the environment. The drainage system of construction
area will be connected to the existing drainage system at an early stage. Salient features of water quality
management comprise the following.
All the domestic waste water shall be sent to septic followed by soak pit.
Wash down area for cleaning of vehicles wheels shall be provided and wheel wash waste
shall be drained properly.
To prevent contamination from accidental spillage, the storage areas will be bunded and will
be inspected and cleaned at regular intervals.
As far as possible local labourers will employed so as to reduce the burden on the resource
Soil Quality Management
The following measures shall be adopted to prevent the soil contamination:
The removed earth/soil during foundations will be utilized for making roads, fill the available
depressions within the plant area. It shall not dumped outside the plant premises.
Land clearing for construction site will be kept at the absolute minimum practicable.
Construction site would be designed to minimize the removal of soil and vegetation
Topsoil will be cleared and stored for later reinstatement purposes by piling it along a
boundry of the site.
Dust bins shall be placed at requisite locations
With a view to attenuate noise propagation and mitigate fugitive air pollution impacts, it is
planned to develop a greenbelt all along the periphery of project site. Compatible species
will be identified for greenbelt. Saplings will be suitably nurtured. Regular watering will
be undertaken. Soil conditioning and fertiliser application will be undertaken. If required,
suitable soil treatment will be provided to ensure good growth of tree cover.
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Socio-Economic Environment
The proposed cement plant and the construction activity will benefit the local population in a
number of ways.
The plant will provide benefits to local people through both direct and indirect employment.
Solid Waste Management
Non hazardous solid waste generated from the cement plant is cement dust collected from
various pollution control devices.
The dust collected in the air pollution control equipment in the cement plant will be recycled
back to the process. Hence no solid waste that requires disposal is generated from the plant.
Hazardous Waste The hazardous waste of spent oil is used as secondary fuel and batteries
will be sold to authorized recyclers.
Safety and Health of employees
Adequate space will be provided for construction of temporary sheds for construction
workers The contractors will supply potable water for the construction workers.
The safety staff will supervise the safe working of the contractor and their employees.
Work spots will be maintained clean, provided with optimum lighting and enough
ventilation to eliminate dust.
Implementation and responsibility for EMP
The cement plant officials and environmental cell will take responbility of implementing
EMP. The annual plan will bedevised and followed under the heads of
Air Pollution Control
Stack Emission Management
Fugitive emission Management
Noise Mitigation
Wastewater Management
Solid waste Management
Energy Conservation
Green belt development
Occupational safety and health
The cost has been worked out and the implementation will be taken up meticulously.
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8. CONCLUSION
The cement project is proposed to meet the growing demand for cement to meet the
needs of the construction sector.
The baseline environmental condition of the project area in terms of Air Quality, Noise
Levels Water Quality, Soil and biological Environmental attributes are well within the
limit.
For air quality impact predictions ISCST3 model software was used to identify the
GLC during operation phase. The resultant concentration of air quality parameters
are within the Ambient Air Quality standards.
Since the cement production operation is a dry process, waste water is not generated.
Domestic use and dust suppression only utilize water. The impact on water environment
is practically minimal.
The plant machinery design and acoustic measures ensure that no significant impact on
the noise environment.
CER activities will be carried out by the proponent as per the guidelines of the MoEFCC
Safety precautions for employess and fire safety will be carried out as per legal
requirements.
Greenery development and rainwater harvesting are planned to enhance environmental
benefits.
The effective implementation and supervision of EMP to mitigate the environmental
impacts could be achieved through a suitable training to employees and by use of
profession help of environmental experts.
The proposed cement grinding unit of capacity 1.6 MTPA will enhance and uplift the
socioeconomic conditions of surrounding population.
