PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT
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Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Synopsis of the Report....................................................................................................................... 5
2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION ............................ 6
2.1 Identification of the Project and Project Proponent .............................................................. 6
2.2 Brief Description of Nature of the Project ................................................................................. 7
2.3 Need for the Project and its Importance to the Country and/or Region ....................... 8
2.4 Demand –Supply Gap ......................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) Due to Project.......................................... 9
3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................11
3.1 Type of Project................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Location................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.3 Details of Alternate Sites................................................................................................................ 18
3.4 Size and Magnitude of operation................................................................................................ 18
3.5 Project Description with Process Details ................................................................................ 19
3.6 Source of Pollution and its Control ............................................................................................ 20
3.7 Selection Criteria of plant species for Green Development Plant.................................. 22
3.8 Resource optimization/Recycling and Reuse........................................................................ 23
3.9 Availability of water its source, Energy/Power requirement and source.................. 23
3.10 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their
Management/disposal ................................................................................................................................. 25
3.11 Connectivity........................................................................................................................................ 25
3.12 Land Form, Land use and Land ownership ............................................................................ 25
3.13 Topography......................................................................................................................................... 26
3.14 Existing Land Use pattern ............................................................................................................. 26
3.15 Existing Infrastructure ................................................................................................................... 26
3.16 Soil Classification.............................................................................................................................. 27
3.17 Social Infrastructure available .................................................................................................... 27
4 PLANNING BRIEF ....................................................................................................................28
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4.1 Planning concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town and
country, planning/ development authority classification ............................................................. 28
4.2 Population Projection ..................................................................................................................... 28
4.3 Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.) .................................................. 28
4.4 Assessment of infrastructure demand (physical and the social)................................... 28
4.5 Amenities/Facilities ........................................................................................................................ 28
5 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE ...........................................................................................29
5.1 Industrial area (processing area)............................................................................................... 29
5.2 Residential Area (non- Processing area)................................................................................. 29
5.3 Green Belt ............................................................................................................................................ 29
5.4 Social Infrastructure........................................................................................................................ 29
5.5 Connectivity........................................................................................................................................ 29
5.6 Water Management (Source and Supply of Water) ............................................................ 29
5.7 Sewerage System .............................................................................................................................. 30
5.8 Industrial Waste Management .................................................................................................... 30
5.9 Power Requirement & Supply/source ..................................................................................... 30
6 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN ...............................................31
7 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES ........................................................................31
7.1 Total Project Cost ............................................................................................................................. 31
8 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) .............................................32
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List of Table
TABLE 2-1: PROJECT SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... 6
TABLE 2-2: EMPLOYMENT DETAILS ............................................................................................................ 9
Table 3-1: Details of existing and proposed plant of Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd.............................. 12
Table 3-2: Coordinate....................................................................................................................................... 14
Table 3-3: List of Existing Machinery along with capacity ................................................................ 18
Table 7-1: Total Project Cost ......................................................................................................................... 31
List of Figure
Figure 3-1: Project site on google maps .................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3-2: Site plan of the Project Site................................................................................................ 15
Figure 3-3: Location map of the project site ........................................................................................... 16
Figure 3-4: 10 km Radius Buffer Location Map ..................................................................................... 17
Figure 3-5: Process diagram.......................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-6: Water Balance diagram ............................................................................................................ 24
List of Annexure
Annexure-I: Lease document
Annexure-II: Consent to operate Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd.
Annexure-III: Power load Sanction
Annexure-IV: Industrial notification of Kala Amb Area
Annexure-V: Layout Plan
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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Introduction
M/s Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd is an existing secondary steel processing industry located at Plot
no. 6 & 6A, Industrial area phase 2, Kala Amb, Tehsil - Nahan, District-Sirmaur, State-
Himachal Pradesh. The existing plant has molten metal capacity of 28800 MT/Annum
produced through induction furnaces of 2X6MT/heat using 107 MT/Day 32100
MT/Annum of MS scrap/sponge iron as basic raw materials. It produces 28500 MT/Annum
of continuously cast billets. Further it has 45000 MT/Annum rolling production capacity of
bars, TMT and other rolled section using additionally 17400 MT/Annum quantities of
billets directly purchased from the market.
M/s Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd is planning for capacity expansion and augmentation. In the
process the industrial unit will increase its molten metal generation capacity to 540
MT/Day (162000 MT/Annum) and continuously cast billets to 531 MT/Day (159300
MT/Annum) and rolling products capacity to 521 MT/Day (156300 MT/Annum). This will
necessitate increased quantity of raw materials of 577 MT/Day (173100 MT/Annum ). In
expansion and augmentation thus the existing reheating furnace will be obviated. The
proposed expansion will be carried out in the existing plant area only.
Presently Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd has “Consents to operate” valid upto 31/03/2019
(Attached as Annexure II).
The proposed project needs “Environmental Clearance” from the MoEF as per the EIA
Notification, 2006. The project is classified under Category A due to Secondary
Metallurgical processing Industries listed as Item 3(a)(c) of the schedule of the EIA
Notification 2006 and also because of the application of “General Conditions”
(interstate boundary).
Water for construction, operation and domestic purposes will be drawn from the borewell. A
total of 50 KLD water will be required for industrial and domestic purposes.
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Total Power load will be 17 MVA to run the plant & machinery during operation. The
entire electrical power will be sourced from the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity
Board (HPSEB).
Total land area available with the industrial unit, presently, is 43360 sq.m. The entire
expansion will be carried out within the available land area of 43360 sq.m.
1.2 Synopsis of the Report
The pre-feasibility report includes a brief introduction of the company, need and
justification of the project, process description, required and available resources, proposed
Environment Management Systems, land-use and proposed infrastructure, project
schedule and cost estimate and proposed Terms of reference for conducting the EIA
studies. M/s Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd has engaged M/s Shivalik Solid Waste Management
Llimited as their Environmental Consultant to conduct the EIA studies for obtaining
Environmental Clearance (EC) for the proposed Project.
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2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1 Identification of the Project and Project Proponent
M/s Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd is an existing secondary steel processing industry located at Plot
no. 6 & 6A, Industrial area phase 2, Kala Amb, Tehsil - Nahan, District-Sirmaur, State-
Himachal Pradesh. The existing plant has molten metal capacity of 28800 MT/Annum
produced through induction furnaces of 2X6MT/heat using 107 MT/day (32100
MT/Annum) of MS scrap/sponge iron as basic raw materials. It produces 28500
MT/Annum of continuously cast billets. Further it has 45000 MT/Annum rolling
production capacity of bars, TMT and other rolled section using additionally 17400
MT/Annum quantities of billets directly purchased from the market.
The proponent plans to enhance the production capacity of the plant due to huge demand
of rolled merchant products. The project proponent is planning for capacity expansion and
augmentation. In this process, the industrial unit will increase its molten metal generation
capacity, by increasing melting capacity from 2X6MT/heat to 3X15MT/heat (using multiple
induction furnaces), augmentation of continuous casting machine (CCM), and enhancing re-
rolling mill capacity. With the proposed expansion, the production capacity of the industrial
unit will increase from 27600MT/ Annum (i.e. 92 MT/day) to 156300 MT/Annum (i.e.521
MT/day) necessitating increased quantity of raw materials such as scrap/sponge iron to
173100 MT/Annum (577 MT/day. In the expansion stage the Billets from the market will
not be needed and the Reheating furnace will be obviated and ultimately dismantled.
The summary of the project is given in Table below:
TABLE 2-1: PROJECT SUMMARY
S. No Parameters Description1 Identification of the
projectProject falls under Secondary Metallurgical processingIndustries Item 3(a)(c) of the schedule of EIA notificationof Sept 14, 2006 issued by MOEF & CC.
2 Project Proponent Shri Sanjeev Goel, Director M/s Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd.
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S. No Parameters Description3 Brief description of
nature of the projecta) The proposed project is for the expansion of the
production capacity from 27600 MT/Annum (92MT/Day) to 156300 MT/Annum (521 MT/Day)(rolled sections) by increased quantity of rawmaterial to 173100 MT/Annum (577 MT/Day) byusing multiple induction furnaces 3X15 MT/heatcapacity.
4 Salient Features of the Project
4.2 Total Plot Area Total Plot Area 43360 sq.m.
4.3 Location Plot no 6 & 6A, Industrial area phase-2, Kala Amb, TehsilNahan, District Sirmaur, State Himachal Pradesh.
4.4 Water requirement Water for construction and domestic purpose will be drawnfrom Borewell.Approximately 50KLD water will be used duringoperational phase.
4.5 Source of water Borewell
4.6 Wastewater 9 KLD generated domestic waste water will be mixed withother plant effluents and sent to CETP.
4.7 Man Power 150 people.
4.8 Electricity/Powerrequirement
Total Power loads will be 17 MVA to run the plant &machinery during Construction and Operational Phase.Source: Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board(HPSEB).In case of Power failure one DG sets of 500 KVA Capacityhas been provided.
4.9 Alternative site The proposed addition will be established within theexisting plant premises only.
4.10 Land form, Land useand land ownership
On Lease, Leased to M/s Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd.
5.0 Project cost The estimated cost of the proposed Project isapproximately Rs. 24.5 Crore.
2.2 Brief Description of Nature of the Project
M/s Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd is an existing secondary steel processing industry. It plans to
enhance production capacity up to 521 MTD (rolled steel sections) by using induction
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furnaces having aggregate capacity of 45 MT/heat (Multiple IFs) at plot no 6 & 6A,
industrial area phase 2, Kala Amb, Tehsil Nahan, District Sirmaur, State Himachal
Pradesh. The industrial unit will increase its molten metal generation capacity, by
increasing melting capacity from 2X6MT/heat to 3X15MT/heat (using multiple induction
furnaces), augmentation of continuous casting machine (CCM), and enhancing re-rolling
mill capacity. With the proposed expansion, the production capacity of the industrial unit
will increase from 27600 MT/ Annum(i.e. 92 MT/day) to 156300 MT/Annum (i.e. 521
MT/day) necessitating increased quantity of raw materials such as scrap/sponge iron to
173100 MT/Annum (577 MT/day). Molten steel produced in Induction furnaces is
directly cast in continuous casting machine into billets and these billets are rolled directly
in the rolling mill. The billets being purchased from the market presently and were first
heated in reheating furnaces and then rolled in the rolling mill are no longer required in
augmentation and thereby eliminates the Reheating furnace which so far been requiring
additional fuel. This will provide both economic and environmental advantage.
2.3 Need for the Project and its Importance to the Country and/or Region
India is the world’s third-largest producer of crude steel (up from eighth in 2003) and is
expected to become the second-largest producer in the near future. The growth in the
Indian steel sector has been driven by domestic availability of raw materials such as iron
ore, production of DRI/sponge iron, availability of steel scrap and cost-effective labour.
Consequently, the steel sector has remained a major contributor to India’s manufacturing
output.
The Indian steel industry is very modern with state-of-the-art steel mills. It has always
strived for continuous modernization and up-gradation of older plants and higher energy
efficiency levels. Along with the public sector, the private sector is also considered to be the
engine of growth in the steel industry. The technological changes and modernization are
taking place in both the public sector integrated steel plants and the private sectors’
secondary steel processing industries.
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2.4 Demand –Supply Gap
Steel production of India accounted for 14.33 million tons in 1990-91, which gradually
increased to 36.12 million tons in 2003-04. Rapid rise in production has resulted in India
becoming the 3rd largest producer of crude steel in 2016. The country continues to be the
amongst the largest producer of sponge iron or DRI in the world. As per the report of the
Working Group on Steel for the 12th Five Year Plan, there are many factors exists which
carry the potential of raising the per capita steel consumption in the country. These include
among others, an estimated infrastructure investment of nearly a trillion dollars, a
projected growth of manufacturing from current 8% to 11-12%, increase in urban
population to 700 million by 2030 from the current level of 400 million, emergence of the
rural market for steel currently consuming around 10 kg per capita per annum. At the time
of its release, the National Steel Policy 2005 had envisaged steel production to reach 110
Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) by 2019-20. However, based on the assessment of the
current ongoing projects, both in greenfield and brownfield, the Working Group on Steel
for the 12th Five Year Plan has projected that domestic crude steel capacity in the county is
likely to be 140 MT by 2016-17 and has the potential to reach 149 MT if all requirements
are adequately met. The National Steel Policy 2005 is currently being reviewed keeping in
mind the rapid developments in the domestic steel industry (both on the supply and
demand sides) as well as the stable growth of the Indian economy since the release of the
Policy in 2005. India is expected to become the world's second largest producer of crude
steel in the next 10 years, moving up from the third position, as its capacity is projected to
increase to about 300 MT by 2025. Huge scope for growth is offered by India’s
comparatively low per capita steel consumption and the expected rise in consumption due
to increased infrastructure construction and the thriving automobile and railways sectors.
2.5 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) Due to Project
Total manpower of the proposed project would be around 150 from the present 110
persons. The details are given below-
TABLE 2-2: EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
S. No. Type of Employment Total
1. Managerial/Office Staff 05
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2. Skilled/Supervisory 45
3. Un-skilled/Workers 100
Total Employment 150
During Construction phase the labourers and workers will be hired from nearby areas.
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3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION3.1 Type of Project
M/s Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd is planning for capacity expansion and augmentation. In the
process the industrial unit will increase its molten metal generation capacity in Induction
furnaces and enhancing rolling mill capacity and casting of billets in continuous casting
machine. After proposed expansion, installed production capacity of the industrial unit will
increase from 27600 MT/ Annum (92 MT/day) to 156300 MT/Annum (521 MT/day) with
the use of increased quantity of raw material to 173100 MT/Annum (577 MT/day).
The proposed project needs “Environmental Clearance” from the MoEF as per the EIA
Notification, 2006. The project is classified under Category A due to Secondary
Metallurgical processing Industries listed as Item 3(a)(c) of the schedule of the EIA
Notification 2006 and General Conditions (interstate boundary) .
Salient feature of the plant is given in Table below-
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Table 3-1: Details of existing and proposed plant of Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd
S.
No.
Particulars Existing Proposed
expansion
Total
1. Induction Furnace 2X6 MT/Heat 3X15 MT/heat 45 MT/heat
2. Installed production
capacity
27600 MT/Annum
(92 MT/Day)
128700
MT/Annum
156300MT/Annum
(521 MT/Day)
3. Fixed capital investment 18.5 Cr 6.0 Cr 24.5 Cr.
4. Fuel consumption 1200 MT/A of coal(Reheating furnace)
Nil Nil
5. Electrical power
requirement
13.50 MVA 3.50 MVA 17 MVA
6. Raw materials requirement MS scrap /Sponge
Iron 32100
MT/Annum
Billets 17000 MT/A
141000
MT/Annum
MS scrap /Sponge
Iron- 173100
MT/Annum
7. Land area 43,360 sq.m. - 43,360 sq.m.
8. Manpower requirement 110 40 150
9. Gross water requirement 13 KLD 37 KLD 50 KLD
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10. Solid waste generation
Slag
Mill scale
Slag – 3.6 TPD
Mill Scale- 1.2 TPD
End cuttings /trimmings- 2 TPD
Slag – 46 TPD
Mill Scale- 9TPD
End cuttings /trimmings- 10TPD
11. Hazardous waste
APCD dust
Spent lubricant
FLUE GAS DUST- 2MT/Annum
Spent oil (5.1) 60Ltr/Annum
Fly ash 1.50
MT/Annum
APCD dust =300
MT/ Annum
Spent oil= 60 L/
Annum
12. No of operational days 300 300
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3.2 Location
The proposed project site is located at plot no 6 & 6A industrial area phase 2 Kala Amb,
Tehsil- Nahan, District-Sirmaur, State-Himachal Pradesh. The central coordinate is
given in Table below- 3-2. And all corner co-ordinates are marked in fig 3.1
Table 3-2: Coordinate
Latitude 30°31'13.036"N to 30°31'20.197"N
Longitude 77°12'1.891"E to 77°12'15.955"E
Figure 3-1: Project site on google maps
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Figure 3-2: Site plan of the Project Site
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Figure 3-3: Location map of the project site
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Figure 3-4: 10 km Radius Buffer Location Map
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3.3 Details of Alternate Sites
No alternate site is examined. The details of land is as follows-
Land requirement and availability:
Land measuring 43360 sq.m. is already available in plant premises at plot no 6 & 6A,
industrial area phase 2, Kala Amb, Tehsil Nahan, District Sirmaur, State Himachal
Pradesh. No new land area is proposed to be added.
Land ownership Details:
Land is given on lease to M/s Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd. Kala Amb, Tehsil- Nahan,
State-Himachal Pradesh.
Lease dead is attached as Annexure I.
3.4 Size and Magnitude of operation
M/s Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd is an existing industrial plant at Kala Amb. The proposed
project is for expansion of production capacity and augmentation of the existing plant. It is
proposed to enhance the production capacity up to 521 MT/day (rolled sections) by using
induction furnaces having 3X15 MT/heat capacity.
The list of existing machinery is given in Table below-
Table 3-3: List of Existing Machinery along with capacity
S. No. Machinery Description Capacity
Machinery (Furnace Division)
1.Induction Furnace 2X6 MT/heat
2.CCM (Continues Casting Machine)
1
3.Crane (2 Nos.) 30 M.T.
4.Crane (2 Nos.) 15 M.T.
5.Crane (1 Nos.) 10 M.T.
6.Shearing Machine
1
7.Gas Cutting machine
1
8.Slag Metal Extraction Unit
1
Machinery (Re-Rolling Division)
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9.Reheating Furnace with Thermocouples 20 Ton /Hour
10.Roughing Mill 430MM (3i)
11.Intermediate Mill 360 MM (2i)
12.Finishing Mill 304 MM (2i)
13.Reduction Gear 5.5:1
14.Pinion Gear 1:1
15.Electric Motor 1250 KW
16.Electric Motor 500 KW
17.
Transformers
5500 KVA-1
3800 KVA-II
3800 KVA-III
3500 KVA-IV
3000 KVA-V
3.5 Project Description with Process Details
The industrial unit is planning for capacity expansion/augmentation of integrating melting
and rolling facility and also increasing overall production capacity. Firstly the preparation
of stored scrap would be carried out with sized, classified and accordingly stocked, sent to
the induction furnace shell with the help of overhead traveling crane. The casting shop
includes one 2-strands continuous machine where the casting of the billets would be done.
After reaching the desired quality, composition and temperature in the induction furnace,
molten steel is taken to the casting platform with the help of casting crane, on to the casting
machine, capable to cast square billets from 100 to 165 mm.
In caster the sliding gate is opened and liquid steel starts flowing into 2-strands tundish,
located on tundish car, through the tundish nozzles into caster moulds where liquid steel
start to solidify by indirect cooling of re-circulating water. The steel billet is then
completely solidified by water jets through the strand. After straightening in the
withdrawal roller mechanism, the produced billets are cut into desired lengths.
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A laboratory, equipped with a sample preparation equipment, spectrometer analyzer is
incorporated to check the conformity of products with the chemical composition and
quality standards required.
Water is treated in the water treatment facilities and used as the makeup water. The
industrial cooling water is cleaned, cooled and re-used in the water facilities. A de-dusting
plant, equipped with high temperature bag filters is provided to capture the dust content of
furnace exit gas. The process diagram is shown as below :
Figure 3.5: Showing the process of rolled product
3.6 Source of Pollution and its Control
A) Air pollution and its control
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The flue gases generated during melting of scrap/sponge iron and production of steel in
induction furnaces, Dust generation in the crushing of slag for metal in the slag metal
extraction unit and Emission of combustion products from the DG set are the major source
of air pollution.
In the induction furnaces the quality and quantity of flue gases mainly depends upon type
of scrap used in furnace, i.e. degree of contamination in the scrap. These flue gases need
proper treatment for removal of dust particles before being discharged into the
atmosphere. Major pollutants generated in the process will be suspended dust particulates
(PM10, PM2.5, Heavy metals like As, Cr, Pb, Cd, Zn & Mn), Carbon Dioxide, Carbon
Monoxide, Sulphur Dioxide (traces), Oxides of Nitrogen (in low concentration, depending
on the temp of the process). Currently the Air Pollution Control Device (APCD) unit with
bag filters has been installed at the facility. The capacity of APCD and system design
including hood/canopy design will be so chosen in the proposed expansion so as to control
the emissions within permissible limit before letting it-out through stack.
The dust control in the Slag Metal Extraction unit will be designed with proper hoods and
the dust laden air will be led to and cleaned in wet scrubber before releasing to
atmosphere. Where ever possible dust suppression will be resorted to by sprinkling of
water.
Discharge of emission of gases from the DG set will be done at a height above the nearby
building as per CPCB norms.
B) Hazardous Waste Management
A total of 49 MT/Day slag would be generated. Out of this the disposable slag waste would
be 46 MT/Day. This crushed slag will be given for road making as slag sand or will be used
for filling low lying areas. The dust from furnaces collected through Bag filters to the extent
of 1 MT/Day will be transported as hazardous waste to TSDF. 3 MT/Day of recovered metal
will be reused and recycled in the Induction furnaces production process.
C) Water pollution and its control
Water is mostly used for cooling of coils in induction furnace , In indirect cooling for
skin formation and direct intensive jet sprays for thorough solidification of casts
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billets in continuous casting shop. The circulating water will be cooled in cooling
towers. Cooling tower blow down, water with dust from wet scrubber from Slag Metal
Extraction Unit will be collected in a common tank. This will either be dried and the
dried component sent to TSDF or on concentration the sludge water will be
transferred to CETP.
D) Green Belt
The existing plant units are provided with a Green belt which would be further developed
as per CPCB guidelines. Plants of various species tolerant to various types of air pollutants
will be planted in the peripheral areas of the project site and along the roads within the
plant premises.
3.7 Selection Criteria of plant species for Green Development Plant
The selection of plant species for the development depends on various factors such as
climate, elevation and soil. Area falls under the tropical region and thus the plants that area
adapted to this condition should be selected. The plant should exhibit following
characteristics in order to be selected for plantation.
1. The species should be fast growing and providing optimum penetrability.
2. The species should be wind firm and deep rooted
3. The species should form a dense canopy.
4. As far as possible, the species will be locally available
5. Species tolerances to air pollutants like PM, SO2, and NOx should be preferred.
6. The species should be permeable to help create air turbulence and mixing within
the belt.
7. There should be no large gaps for the air to spill through.
8. Tree with high foliage density, leaves with larger leaf area and hairy on both the
surface.
9. Ability to withstand conditions like inundation and drought.
10.Soil improving plants (Nitrogen fixing, rapidly decomposable leaf litter).
11.Attractive appearance with good flowering and fruit bearing.
12.Bird and insect attracting tree spacing.
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3.8 Resource optimization/Recycling and Reuse
Various steps shall be taken for recycle/ reuse in the proposed project as mentioned below:
Waste water generated shall be mainly from cooling tower and same shall be reused
within the plant premises by neutralizing or will be planned to be sent to CETP
Slag from furnaces, Dust from Bag filters are hazardous materials generated on site,
will be stored and transported to TSDF site. The furnace slag will first be subjected
to crushing, metal will be extracted through magnets and the left over slag
transported to TSDF
3.9 Availability of water its source, Energy/Power requirement and source
Water for construction and domestic purpose will be drawn from borewell. Approximately
50KLD water will be used for industrial and domestic purposes. Water balance is given in
Figure below-
Total Power load of 17 MVA will be used to run the plant & machinery during construction
and operational phase.
Source: Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB). In case of power failure DG sets
of 500 KVA is provided.
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Figure 3.6 : Water Balance Chart
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3.10 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their
Management/disposal
A total of 49 MT/Day slag would be generated. Out of this the disposable slag waste would
be 46 MT/Day. This crushed slag will be given for road making as slag sand or will be used
for filling low lying areas. The dust from furnaces collected through Bag filters to the extent
of 1 MT/Day will be transported as hazardous waste to TSDF. 3 MT/Day of recovered metal
will be reused and recycled in the Induction furnaces production process.
Water shall be used for cooling purposes in proposed project in the induction furnaces,
solidification of molten metal in the continuous casting machines and for dust suppression
and dust cleaning in Slag Metal Extraction Unit (SMEU). Waste water generated shall be
mainly being at the cooling towers in blow down process, and from wet scrubber in SMEU.
The dust laden water from scrubber will be taken to pond and water recirculated. The
dried dust from the pond shall be taken to TSDF. Domestic water will be led to soak pits
from where the outflow will be used for plantation purposes and dried manure shall be
used again for plantation purposes.
SITE ANALYSIS
3.11 Connectivity
The Plant site is located at plot no 6 & 6A industrial area phase 2, Kala Amb,Tehsil-
Nahan, District Sirmaur, State-Himachal Pradesh. Project location is about 2.7 km away
from National Highway- 72. The project site is around 367 m above MSL.
The site is well connected by road and railways. The neighboring city and town is Ambala
and Nahan around 47.2 km and 17.6 km away from project site respectively. The nearest
railway station is Ambala Railway station about 47.2 km, Chandigarh Airport is around
63.3 km away from the project site.
3.12 Land Form, Land use and Land ownership
Land is already available with M/s Amba Shakti Ispat Ltd located at plot no 6 & 6A
industrial area phase 2, Kala Amb, Tehsil - Nahan, District Sirmaur, State-Himachal
Pradesh. The land is hilly terrain, utilized for the cultivation, forest and industrial
purposes.
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3.13 Topography
The topography of the district is mountainous with elevation ranging from 300 meters to
3000 meters above sea level. The mountain ranges of the district lie on the outer Himalayas
and are a part of Shivalik ranges. The district by and large is also climatically suitable for
growth of temperate fruits.
Climate:
The climate of the district is sub-tropical in the valley and tends to be temperate on the
hilltops. There are four major seasons. The winter season commences from November to
February and ends in March; summer season extends from March to June, followed by the
monsoon period extending from July to September. Maximum precipitation occurs during
July to September. Average annual rainfall in the district is about 1413.12 mm, out of
which 85% rainfall occurs during July to September. In the winter season, precipitation as
snowfall also occurs in the higher reaches up to 1000 m elevation and as rainfall in low hills
and valleys of the district. Mean maximum and minimum temperature ranges between
34°C (May) and 0.6°C (January).
Geology:
The state of Himachal Pradesh is covered by the rocks ranging in age from Precambrian to
Recent. The normal order of super-position of the rocks in the Lesser Himalaya has been
affected by later events of thrusting. Owing to its complex tectonism and geological
evolution, establishing an unanimously-accepted geology and stratigraphy of Himalaya
remained mired with debate and controversy- posing a natural deterrent.
3.14 Existing Land Use pattern
The land is hilly terrain, utilized for the cultivation, forest and industrial purposes. The
existing land is used as industrial purposes. The land of the area is flat plain having slight
slope and well developed industrial area.
3.15 Existing Infrastructure
The infrastructure amenities available in the area denote the economic wellbeing of the
region. The project area is connected with NH-72. Educational facilities up to Senior
School, College, Hospital & Banking facilities are available at Nahan about 17.6 km away
from the project area. The existing building comprise of rolling mill shed, Workshop shed &
Competitive administrative block along with office quarters at the existing premises.
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3.16 Soil Classification
Soils of the area have been classified under three Orders i.e. Alfisols, Entisols and
Inceptisols and all the thirty-two Soil Series identified in the area have been further
classified into four Suborders; five Great Groups; six Subgroups and fourteen Families.
Soil testing will be done and will be submitted at EIA (Baseline study) stage.
3.17 Social Infrastructure available
Schools, colleges, hospitals & healthcare centers, shops & bazaars, community
centers etc. are all available on nearby area.
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4 PLANNING BRIEF
4.1 Planning concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc.) Town and
country, planning/ development authority classification
The industrial area and the related facilities are already developed hence no planning is
envisaged. The nearby towns have the modern facilities.
4.2 Population Projection
There would not be any significant development/increase in the population of surrounding
area. Workers for the proposed project will come from the local residents in the
surrounding villages. There won’t be any influx of people in the area due to proposed
project.
4.3 Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.)
The open space inside the plant area will be suitably landscaped and covered with the
vegetation of indigenous variety. Green Belt area will be developed as per the CPCB
guidelines.
The proposed expansion and augmentation of the unit will be done within existing plant
premises having total area around 43360 sq.m., already acquired by the project
proponent.
4.4 Assessment of infrastructure demand (physical and the social)
The proposed expansion and augmentation of proposed project is within well developed
industrial unit and falls in industrial area therefore all facilities/amenities like medical,
educational, housing, transportation, communication, shopping etc are available
nearby places. Local workers will be employed for the construction during proposed
expansion; no long-term infrastructure will be required.
4.5 Amenities/Facilities
Major basic facilities are available for the proposed project. Road, electricity, water,
transportation facility etc are well developed in the surrounding area. All the amenities
related to project on the site will be installed.
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5 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
5.1 Industrial area (processing area)
Site Infrastructure:
The site already having administrative and site control office with latest equipment
like computers, walkie‐talkie & computerized weigh‐bridge, printers, fax,
Xerox machine, etc.
Water for construction and domestic purpose as well industrial purposes will be
drawn from borewell.
5.2 Residential Area (non- Processing area)
The employee quarters are provided within the plant premises. During construction
period, the manpower will be hired from nearby areas.
5.3 Green Belt
The main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier between the plant and
surroundings areas. Green belt will be developed according to CPCB guidelines.
5.4 Social Infrastructure
Schools, colleges, hospitals & healthcare centers, shops & bazaars, community centers, etc.
are all available in nearby area.
5.5 Connectivity
The Plant site is located at plot no 6 & 6A industrial area phase 2, Kala Amb, Tehsil-
Nahan, District Sirmaur, State-Himachal Pradesh. Project location is about 2.7 km away
from National Highway- 72. The project site is around 367 m above MSL.
The site is well connected by road and railways and the neighboring city and town is
Ambala and Nahan around 47.2 km and 17.6 km away from project site respectively. The
nearest railway station is Ambala Railway station 47.2 km, Chandigarh Airport is 63.3
km away from the project site.
5.6 Water Management (Source and Supply of Water)
About 50 KL water will be required on daily basis out of which 10 KL is used for the
domestic and same would be drawn from borewell.
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5.7 Sewerage System
Around 9 KLD domestic waste water would be generated and same would be disposed off
through soak pit and disposed of either in plantation or will be sent to CETP.
5.8 Industrial Waste Management
A total of 49 MT/Day slag would be generated. Out of this the disposable slag waste would
be 46 MT/Day. This crushed slag will be given for road making as slag sand or will be used
for filling low lying areas. The dust from furnaces collected through Bag filters to the extent
of 1 MT/Day will be transported as hazardous waste to TSDF. 3 MT/Day of recovered metal
will be reused and recycled in the Induction furnaces production process.
5.9 Power Requirement & Supply/source
Total power load around 17 MVA would be required which will be met from Himachal
Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB). In case of Power failure DG sets of 500 KVA
capacity has been provided.
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6 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN
No, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan required.
7 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES
The Project is envisaged to be undertaken immediately after getting statutory approvals.
7.1 Total Project Cost
Total estimated Project cost after expansion is approximately Rs. 24.5 crore as
mentioned below:
Table 7-1: Total Project Cost
Existing (Crore) Proposed (Crore) Total (Crore)
18.5 6 24.5
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8 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)
This project is for expansion of production capacity and augmentation of existing plant for
the production of rolled steel products. Due to huge demand, it has been proposed to
enhance the capacity of the plant up to 521 MT/Day. With the implementation of the
proposed project; the socio-economic status of the local people will improve substantially,
country’s requirement of steel will be met to this extent which would ultimately lead to
development in many forms. The land rates in the area will improve in the nearby areas
due to the proposed activity. The project will help in upliftment of the social status of the
people in the area. The proposed project will also help to increase the natural beauty of the
area by developing and planting new variety of plants along the road and within the plant
premises. With a commitment and assurance that all environmental considerations would
be taken care of such a project will be a need of the day and essential.