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Pre-feasibility Report

Development of Economic Corridors and

Feeder Routes to Improve the Efficiency of

Freight Movement in India under

Bharatmala Pariyojana, Lot 6/Package 1:

Chennai – Salem Section

for National Highways Authority of India

Feedback Infra Private Limited 20/07/2018

Development of Economic Corridors and Feeder Routes to Improve the Efficiency of Freight Movement in India

Under Bharatmala Pariyojana, Lot 6/Package – 1: Chennai – Salem Section

Pre – feasibility Report

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DISCLAIMER

This document has been prepared by NHAI and its consultants for the internal consumption and use

of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India. This

document has been prepared based on public domain sources, secondary and primary research and

assessment of the NHAI and its consultants. The purpose of this report is to obtain Environmental

Clearance for the development of Economic Corridors and Feeder Routes to improve the efficiency

of freight movement in India under Bharatmala Pariyojana, Lot 6/Package – 1: Chennai – Salem

Section.

It is however, to be noted that this report has been prepared in best faith, with assumptions and

estimates considered to be appropriate and reasonable but cannot be guaranteed. There might be

inadvertent omissions/errors/aberrations owing to situations and conditions out of the control of

NHAI and its consultants. Further, the report has been prepared on a best-effort basis, based on

inputs considered appropriate as of the mentioned date of the report.

Neither this document nor any of its contents can be used for any purpose other than the stated

above, without the prior written consent from NHAI.




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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary .............................................................................................................. 1

2 Introduction to the Project ................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Project Proponent ................................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Project Brief ............................................................................................................................ 2 2.3 Project Need and Importance ................................................................................................. 4 2.4 Market Analysis ....................................................................................................................... 4 2.5 Demand and Supply Gap and Benefits ................................................................................... 6 2.6 Imports vs Indigenous Production .......................................................................................... 6 2.7 Export Market ......................................................................................................................... 7 2.8 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) ....................................................................... 7

3 Project Description .............................................................................................................. 8

3.1 Interlinked and Interdependent Project ................................................................................. 8 3.2 Project Location and description ............................................................................................ 8 3.3 Alternative Analysis ................................................................................................................. 8 3.4 Size and Magnitude of Operation ........................................................................................... 8 3.5 Raw materials .......................................................................................................................... 8 3.6 Resource Optimization/Recycling and Reuse ......................................................................... 9 3.7 Water and Energy – Source and Availability ........................................................................... 9 3.8 Waste Quantity and Management ....................................................................................... 10 3.9 Schematic Representations of the Feasibility Drawings ....................................................... 10

4 Site Analysis ...................................................................................................................... 11

4.1 Connectivity .......................................................................................................................... 11 4.2 Land Form Use and Ownership ............................................................................................. 11 4.3 Forest and Wildlife Area ....................................................................................................... 11 4.4 Topography ........................................................................................................................... 14 4.5 Existing Infrastructure ........................................................................................................... 14 4.6 Soil Classification ................................................................................................................... 14 4.7 Climatic Data ......................................................................................................................... 15 4.8 Social Infrastructure .............................................................................................................. 16

5 Planning Brief .................................................................................................................... 17

6 Proposed Infrastructure ..................................................................................................... 18

6.1 Industrial Area ....................................................................................................................... 18 6.2 Residential Area .................................................................................................................... 18 6.3 Green Belt ............................................................................................................................. 18 6.4 Social Infrastructure .............................................................................................................. 18 6.5 Connectivity .......................................................................................................................... 18 6.6 Drinking Water Management ............................................................................................... 18 6.7 Sewerage System .................................................................................................................. 18 6.8 Industrial Waste Management ............................................................................................. 18 6.9 Solid Waste Management ..................................................................................................... 18 6.10 Power Requirement — Supply and Source ........................................................................... 18

7 Rehabilitation and Resettlement Plan ................................................................................. 19

8 Project Schedule and Cost Estimates .................................................................................. 20

9 Analysis of Proposal ........................................................................................................... 21




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List of Tables

Table 2-1: District-wise Chainage Details ................................................................................................ 2

Table 2-2: Project Salient Features ......................................................................................................... 3

Table 3-1: ROW Material Requirement .................................................................................................. 8

Table 4-1: Forest Area along the Proposed Project Road ..................................................................... 12

Table 4-2: List of Fauna in Study Region ............................................................................................... 13

Table 4-3: IMD Observatories in Vicinity of the Proposed Alignment .................................................. 15

Table 4-4: Long-term (1981-2000) Climatological Conditions at IMD Observatories .......................... 15

List of Figures

Figure 1: Route Map of Proposed Project vs Existing Road Network ..................................................... 3

Figure 2: Ground water quality problems in project region ................................................................... 9

Figure 3: Topography of Proposed Alignment ...................................................................................... 14




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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Government of India proposed development of ~34,000 km roads under Phase 1 of Bharatmala

Pariyojana to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India. Chennai-Salem Highway with a

length of 277.3 km is one of the projects proposed under Bharatmala Pariyojana and is referred as

Lot 6/Package-1.

The alignment of the proposed highway starts near Chennai outer ring road in Mannivakkam

(12.891261 °N, 80.069683 °E), transverses through Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri,

Dharmapuri and Salem districts and ends on NH-544 (11.600252 °N, 78.089779 °E). The entire

highway follows greenfield alignment except the first 2.2 km (following SH-48) and 5.3 km from

Ayodhyapattinam to Salem section (following SH-18).

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is the project proponent for the proposed highway. The

proposed project is covered under schedule ‘7f – Category A’, based on MoEF&CC’s EIA notification

(2006). The project involves submission of the Environment Impact Assessment Report to Ministry of

Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Delhi as a pre-requisite to obtain

Environmental Clearance.

This pre-feasibility report is a part of the application process for grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) to

conduct EIA studies.




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2 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT

2.1 Project Proponent

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is responsible for management of national highways

and is the nodal agency of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Government of India.

NHAI aims at provision and maintenance of national highways network to meet user expectations in

the most time-bound and cost-effective manner within the strategic policy framework. NHAI is the

nodal authority/proponent for the development of Chennai-Salem Highway.

2.2 Project Brief

Chennai-Salem Highway with a length of 277.3 km is one of the projects proposed under Bharatmala

Pariyojana (Lot 6/Package-1) in Tamil Nadu. The alignment of the proposed highway starts near

Chennai outer ring road in Mannivakkam (12.891261 °N, 80.069683 °E), transverses through

Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Salem districts and ends on NH-544

(11.600252 °N, 78.089779 °E).

The entire highway follows greenfield alignment except the first 2.2 km (following SH-48) and 5.3 km

from Ayodhyapattinam to Salem section (following NH 179A). ROW for the proposed highway is 70

m except 50 m in forest areas.

District-wise details of start and end chainage is mentioned in the table below:

Table 2-1: District-wise Chainage Details

District Start Chainage End Chainage Length

(km)

Kanchipuram 0.0 59.3 59.3

Tiruvannamalai 59.3 179.2

123.8 179.7 183.6

Krishnagiri 179.2 179.6 0.4

Dharmapuri 183.6 220.1

55.5 38.3 57.3

Salem 0.0 38.3 38.3

Total 277.3 km




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The salient features of the Project are mentioned in the table below:

Table 2-2: Project Salient Features

S. No. Particular Details

1 Project Name

Development of Economic Corridors and Feeder Routes to improve

the efficiency of freight movement in India under Bharatmala

Pariyojana (Lot 6/Package 1: Chennai – Salem section)

2 Configuration 6/8 Lane Access Controlled Highway

3 Location of project stretch

The proposed highway starts near Chennai outer ring road in

Mannivakkam, traverses through Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai,

Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Salem districts

4 Geographical Coordinates From: 12.891261 °N, 80.069683 °E

To: 11.600252 °N, 78.089779 °E

5 Land Details Proposed highway follows ‘plain,rolling & mountainous terrain’

Diversion of alignment along Reserve Forest land is envisaged

6 Water demand ~1,485 KLD

7 Source of water Tanker Supply

8 Nearest Major Railway

Station

Salem Junction

(~12 km from Start Point of NH 179A)

9 Intersection with State

Highway / National Highway

SH-48, SH-57, SH-58, SH-118A, SH-116, SH-5, SH-4, SH-115, NH-38,

NH-77, SH-6A, SH-18, NH-79, NH-44 and NH-544

10 Nearest airport Chennai International Airport

(~17.8 km from start point of NH-179B)

11 Seismic Zone Proposed alignment falls under Seismic Zone II and III

Figure 1: Route Map of Proposed Project vs Existing Road Network




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2.3 Project Need and Importance

The project need and importance is as follows:

The proposed highway will improve the connectivity of Chennai with Salem. Chennai, being

the EXIM hub and trade hub of Tamil Nadu, receives traffic from all directions. Considering

the huge inflow from other parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, the proposed

corridor will act as a significant fourth axis of entry to Chennai.

Salem is the sixth largest city in Tamil Nadu and a major industrial hub. Heavy passenger and

commercial traffic flow is expected in both the cities due to the rapid economic

development.

The proposed highway would significantly reduce the travel time and cost between the two

cities.

The proposed highway will further enhance the connectivity of underdeveloped districts

such as Tiruvannamalai and Dharmapuri. The economic development of these regions will be

strengthened as a result of access to developed markets and reduction in logistics costs.

Further, the proposed project will have multi-fold benefits for the local and regional economies as

follows:

The proposed highway will provide faster access for the farm produce / crops to the

developed and farther markets

Kanchipuram, Salem and Coimbatore are industrial districts which will significantly benefit

from improved connectivity to raw material centres located in Tiruvannamalai, Dharmapuri

and Chennai

Tourism in the area will be benefitted from improved access and connectivity

Improved road safety as a result of access-control highway and reduced crossings

2.4 Market Analysis

The proposed highway will benefit the districts of Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri,

Dharmapuri and Salem. The details about each district is as follows:

1. Kanchipuram District

Large Economic centre proximate to Chennai

Popularly known as ‘Silk City’ and ‘Temple City

i. Major Silk Weaving hub - Famous for its Kanchipuram silk sarees

ii. Tourist centres - Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Mahabalipuram, multiple

temples (Kailasanatha, Varadharaja, Ekambareshvara etc.)

iii. More than 70% of the 163 notified areas (megalithic sites) in the state are in

Kanchipuram district

Major economic activities in the district – Agriculture, Silk weaving, Tourism

i. Major crops – Paddy, Groundnuts, Sugarcane, Cereals & Millets and Pulses

ii. Major industrial hub

1. Automobile sector - Hyundai, Nissan, Ford, BMW, Daimler, Yamaha

etc.

2. Other Major Manufacturing units - Mitsubishi, Nokia, Samsung, Dell,

Saint Gobain, etc.




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iii. IT Hub – Mahindra World City, TCS, Infosys, Wipro Technologies, Cognizant

Technology etc.

2. Tiruvannamalai District

District lags behind in economic development and industrialization and would

benefit significantly from the proposed highway

Major economic Activities – Agriculture, Silk weaving, Tourism

i. Major crops – Rice, Groundnut

ii. Silk cultivation and Weaving centre – Key production centres at Arani, Polur

iii. Major tourist hub

1. Annamalaiyar Temple (sacred Hindu temple; Karthigai Deepam

festival attracts ~30 lakh tourists every year)

2. Periyanayagi Amman Temple

3. Multiple temples near Devikapuram

Limited Industrial Activity in the district

i. Rice Processing Mills

ii. SIPCOT Industrial Estate, Cheyyar - focus on footwear, engineering, rubber,

casting and packaging

The district has the following upcoming Industrial Estates:

i. SIPCOT, Cheyyar; 450-acres automobile plant by Mahindra and Mahindra;

2,000 acres expansion planned by the government

ii. 250-acre SEZ for Automotive Parts

iii. 300-acre Electronics Hardware Park

3. Krishnagiri District

Major economic sectors - Agriculture, Granite mining & Processing

Major crops – Mango (largest production centre in Tamil Nadu), Ragi, Paddy, Maize,

Banana, Sugarcane

Major minerals - Granite, Quartz stone, Limestone

One of the largest Industrial Hubs in Tamil Nadu at Hosur

i. Production of - Trucks, Automobiles and Automobiles parts, Motor Cycles,

Diesel Engines, Castings, Forgings, Cigarettes, Watches & Jewellery,

Abrasives, Aircrafts and Pharmaceuticals, Biotech textiles, Chemicals,

Electronics etc.

ii. Major companies - Ashok Leyland, Titan, TVS, Gabriel India, EXIDE,

Hindustan Lever

4. Dharmapuri District

District lags in economic development and one of the drought prone areas of the

state - Would benefit significantly from the proposed highway

Major economic sectors – Agriculture, Mining, Sericulture

i. Large horticulture production area; Crops – Paddy, Ragi, Sugarcane, Tapioca

ii. Major industries – Readymade garments, Coir-based industries, Sugar Mills

Sericulture production – ~1,500 hectares under mulberry cultivation

Theerthamalai - Sacred religious place with multiple temples




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5. Salem District

Major economic sectors – Mining & Industries, Textiles

i. Major Industrial hub - Salem Steel Plant, Southern Iron & Steel Company (JV

with JSW Steel), Madras Aluminium Company Ltd (MALCO), TATA

refractories, SAIL refractories, India Cements

ii. Production of minerals - Magnesite, Bauxite, Iron ore & Limestone

iii. Major handloom & textile hub

Upcoming Industrial Developments

i. 160-acre IT park in Salem

ii. Coimbatore- Salem Industrial Corridor

The highway will support the local businesses and economy along the project corridor. It will

facilitate rapid growth of the small, medium and large-scale industries mentioned above, by

streamlining transport of raw materials and finished goods. Apart from this, the project corridor

would help in quicker movement of agricultural commodities to the consumption centres and

provide enhanced accessibility to tourists, helping in the overall development of the region.

2.5 Demand and Supply Gap and Benefits

The demand for the proposed project is as follows:

Reduction in Route Congestion:

A traffic study was conducted across various locations of the existing NHs and SHs. It was

found that the traffic (ADT) along NH-48 and NH-32 was higher than the IRC guidelines for

highway ideal performance (max. 40,000 PCUs for 4 lane) and is congested. As an alternate,

the alignment is proposed diagonally within existing two routes to provide direct access

from Chennai to Salem. This proposed highway will act as feeder to Tiruvannamalai, Chetpet

and Harur etc.

Travel Time and Cost Savings:

The proposed highway is expected to reduce the travel time between Chennai and Salem by

(distance of ~40 km), leading to the following cost savings for users:

o Vehicle Operation Cost;

o Travel Time and

o Toll costs

Future Traffic Estimations:

The assessment of traffic along the highway is based on number of nodes and interchanges

which will act as traffic generation and attraction centroids.

2.6 Imports vs Indigenous Production

Not Applicable




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2.7 Export Market

The project will have no direct impact on export market. However, the project will enhance the

connectivity leading to several indirect benefits like promotion of trade and augmentation of export

market for regional goods.

2.8 Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect)

Highway construction broadly encompasses the process of construction and maintenance, including

the design, contracting, implementation, supervision, and maintenance of highways and related

structures, such as bridges and interchanges. These stages include public works, private contracting

of civil works and labour-based construction.

Direct employment: During the construction phase, manpower will be required for various project

activities. Employment will be generated for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labourers during the

construction phase. Post construction phase, it is expected that the project will provide social

benefits to local people in terms of direct employment through commercial and industrial

development of the area.

Indirect Employment: The project will generate indirect employment for cleaners, guards, local

vendors, operation and maintenance workers etc. Further, the highway will also create considerable

indirect employment opportunities in form of transportation of construction materials, greenbelt

development and ancillary facilities like canteens, dhabas etc.




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3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Interlinked and Interdependent Project

The proposed highway will have 10 access-controlled interchanges across its length. The details of

the interchanges are as follows:

1. Km 2+200 (with SH-48)

2. Km 14+580 (with SH-57)

3. Km 60+200 (with SH-116)

4. Km 94+495 (with SH4)

5. Km 122+270 (with NH-38)

6. Km 157+880 (with NH-77)

7. Km 204+500 (with NH 179A)

8. Km 19+800 (with NH-79)

9. Km 6+593 (with NH-44)

10. Km 0+000 (with NH-544)

3.2 Project Location and description

The alignment of the proposed highway starts near Chennai outer ring road in Mannivakkam

(12.891261 °N, 80.069683 °E), transverses through Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri,

Dharmapuri and Salem districts and ends on NH-544 (11.600252 °N, 78.089779 °E). The entire

highway follows greenfield alignment except the first 2.2 km (following SH-48) and 5.3 km from

Ayodhyapattinam to Salem section (following NH 179A).

3.3 Alternative Analysis

Three alignment options are considered and compared in order to finalise the proposed alignment.

This report is prepared based on the selected alignment. The detailed alternative analysis is

uploaded under additional attachment of TOR Application.

3.4 Size and Magnitude of Operation

The total length of the highway is 277.3 km with a ROW of 70 m in general except 50 m along

reserve forest areas. The project entails 6/8 lane access-controlled highway. The total land to be

acquired for is approximately ~1,900 Ha (including ~45 Ha of forest land).

3.5 Raw materials

The construction materials like aggregates, sand, stone, etc. for the highway will be procured from

nearby approved quarries. Environmental approval will be sought for any new quarry, if proposed

later. Quantity of the construction material required for the proposed highway is calculated

considering 8 lane highway of rigid pavement (Length: 277.3 km) as follows:

Table 3-1: ROW Material Requirement

S. No. Description Unit Quantity

1 Aggregates m3 9,631,728

2 Sand m3 2,323,532

3 Cement MT 1,697,821

4 Bitumen (Emulsion) MT 2,580




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S. No. Description Unit Quantity

5 Bitumen (60 / 70) MT 81,926

6 Steel MT 139,246

7 HT Strand MT 6,483

8 Earthwork m³ 37,025,505

3.6 Resource Optimization/Recycling and Reuse

The project will reuse the soil and material excavated for construction of bridges and other

structures as follows:

Topsoil from the agriculture land shall be stored separately for utilisation in avenue and

median plantation. The earth material excavated from the high-rise area to be used for

backfilling of low laying area and embankment

Sewage routing through portable STP or diversion into soak pit. Treated water from STP to

be used for sprinkling or gardening

3.7 Water and Energy – Source and Availability

3.7.1 Water

Rainfall and seasonal rivers are the major source of ground water recharge in the state. However,

Tamil Nadu receives abundant rainfall during north-east monsoon in comparison to south-west

monsoon.

As per the state profile issued by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), ground water problems

reported in the project districts are presented below:

Figure 2: Ground water quality problems in project region

Water usage during construction shall be as below:




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Sourcing of water will be preferably from surface water bodies, rivers, canals and tanks in

the project area

Only at locations where surface water sources are not available, extraction of ground water,

after intimation and consent from respective department held responsible at state level can

be sought.

Water sourcing will be in compliance with the requirements of Tamil Nadu Ground Water

Authority.

3.7.2 Power

Power during construction, will be sourced from local distribution company. DG sets as alternative

arrangement will also be arranged in construction camp.

3.8 Waste Quantity and Management

Waste management shall be done as per Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and Construction

and Demolition Waste Management Rules 2016.

3.9 Schematic Representations of the Feasibility Drawings

Typical Cross Section Drawings is uploaded in additional attachments under section IV of TOR

application.




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4 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

The proposed highway passes through five districts of Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri,

Dharmapuri and Salem. A number of National Highways and State Highways cross the project

alignment. The access to these NH and SH are provided through 10 interchanges with SH-48, SH-57,

SH-116, SH-4, NH-38, NH-77, SH-18 (NH-179A), NH-79, NH-44 and NH-544. At the remaining State

Highways (SH), Major District Roads (MDR), Other District Roads (ODR) and Village Road (VR)

crossing locations, Underpasses (VUP / LVUP / SVUP) have been proposed.

4.2 Land Form Use and Ownership

The proposed alignment passes through a large part of agricultural land across five districts of

Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Salem. The other land types, apart from

the agricultural land is barren and forest.

4.3 Forest and Wildlife Area

4.3.1 Forest

Out of the total highway length of 277.3 km, 8.89 km fall under forest area. Chainage wise details of affected

forest stretches is shown in the table below:




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Table 4-1: Forest Area along the Proposed Project Road

Name of the Reserve Forest* Forest Division

Chainage (km) Forest

Length

(m)

Side Start End

Siruvanjur RF Chengalpattu 12+820 13+710 890 Both Sides

Alliyalamangalam RF Tiruvannamalai 107+460 108+850 1390 Both Sides

Anandavadi RF Tiruvannamalai 171+900 172+570 670 Both Sides

Ravandavadi RF Tiruvannamalai 175+880 176+579 699 Both Sides

Tiruvannamalai 181+138 182+980 1842 Both Sides

Pallipatti Ext. RF

Pallipatti Ext. RF is

under Dharmapuri

Division

and

Manjavadi Ghat RF

is under Salem

Division

35+875 36+100 225 RHS

Pallipatti Ext. RF on RHS and

Manjavadi Ghat RF on LHS 36+100 36+350 250 Both Sides

Pallipatti Ext. RF 36+350 36+450 100 RHS



Manjavadi Ghat RF 36+630 36+830 200 LHS






Manjavadi Ghat RF 37+525 37+850 325 LHS




Velampatti RF Salem 35+790 35+875 85 RHS

Jarugumalai RF Salem 10+603 11+111 508 Both Sides

Salem 9+739 9+982 243 Both Sides

Total 8,882 m

*The Reserve Forest’s and its exact area shall be calculated after joint inspection with forest

department.




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The nearby protected areas of the proposed highway are as mentioned in the table below:

S. No. Category Details Distance (km) / Side

1 Wildlife Sanctuary Karikili Bird Sanctuary 13.1 / LHS

2 Crocodile Farm Sathanur Crocodile Farm 12.0 / LHS

3 Zoological Park Arignar Zoological Park, Chennai 1.5 / Towards West from start point of

project road

4 Zoological Park Kurumbapatti Zoological Park 11.3 / RHS

It may be noted that no Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS)/National Park (NP)/ Eco Sensitive Area is located

within 10 km radius from the proposed highway.

The proposed Right of Way (ROW) of the highway along the forest area is proposed to be 50 m as opposed to

70 m for rest of the stretch envisaging less forest land diversion. Additionally, alignment shift at

multiple locations across forest stretches is done in order to minimise the impact on reserved forest.

Shift in proposed alignment is proposed at following locations:

Puvampatti Reserved Forest

Theerthamalai Reserved Forest

Manjavadi pass (critical biodiversity spot)

o Manjavadi Ghat Reserved Forest on left hand side of the existing road

o Velampatti and Pallipatti Extension Reserved Forest on right hand side of the

existing road

4.3.2 Flora and Fauna

A list of important flora and fauna in the region is obtained from the Working Plan of Forest

Divisions from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. Following are the important flora in the project

region:

Trees: Acacia leucophloea, Albizia procera, Annona squamosa, Artocarpus heterophyllus,

Azadirachta indica, Commiphora caudata, Dalbergia latifolia, Eucalyptus grandis, Ficus

benghalensis, Ficus religiosa, hardwickia binata, Mangifera indica, Santalum album,

Tamarindus indica, Dichrostachys cinerea, Phoenix loureiroi , etc.

Shrubs: Cadaba fruticosa, Calotropis gigantea, Calotropis procera, Datura metel, Hibiscus

ovalifolius, Jasminum rigidum, Leea indica, Ricinus communis, Randia dumetorum, Toddalia

asiatica etc.

Climbers: Acacia canescens, Acacia pennata, Asparagus racemosus, Cardiospermum

canescens, Hiptage benghalensis etc.

Following table presents the important fauna in the project region:

Table 4-2: List of Fauna in Study Region

Species name English Name

Sus scrofa Wild Pig

Muntiacus muntjak Barking Deer

Bos gaurus Gaur




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Species name English Name

Paradoxurus hermaphroditus Common Palm Civet

Manis crassicaudata Indian Pangolin

Rusa unicolor Sambar

Axis Axis Spotted Deer

Bandicota indica Bandicoot Rat

Funambulus palmarum Three Stripped Palm Squirrel

Milvus migrans Black Kite

Cuculus canorus Cuckoo

Corvus splendens House Crow

Passer domesticus House Sparrow

Eudynamys scolopaceus Asian Koel

The detailed study of the flora and fauna along the project road shall be undertaken during the EIA

study.

4.4 Topography

The proposed alignment follows ‘plain’ and ‘rolling & mountainous’ terrain. Elevation varies from

about 24 m above MSL to 560 m above MSL at different locations.

Figure 3: Topography of Proposed Alignment

4.5 Existing Infrastructure

There are few commercial and residential structures on and along the proposed alignment. The

details of the structures will be provided in the EIA report.

4.6 Soil Classification

Soil type along the proposed road varies from brown clayey soil to alluvial soils (near river bank) to

red in-situ and lateritic soils.




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4.7 Climatic Data

The proposed alignment is the part of Tropical Savanna Climate (Wet and Dry Climate) as per

Koppen climate classification system.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) is operating 6 numbers of observatories in vicinity of

proposed highway alignment. Details of IMD observatories along with their distance in respect to

proposed alignment are given in the table below.

Table 4-3: IMD Observatories in Vicinity of the Proposed Alignment

S. No. Name of Observatory Geographical Coordinate Distance from alignment (km)

1 Chennai (Meenambakkam) 13° 00'N, 80° 11'E 15 km

2 Chennai (Nungambakkam) 13° 04'N, 80° 15'E 26 km

3 Dharmapuri 12° 08'N, 78° 02'E 35 km

4 Salem 11° 39'N, 78° 10'E 12 km

5 Tiruppattur 12° 29'N, 78° 34'E 33 km

6 Tiruttani 13° 11'N, 79° 37'E 38 km

Considering very close proximity of Chennai (Meenambakkam) (A) and Chennai (Nungambakkam)

data of Chennai (Meenambakkam) (A) observatory has been considered due to proximity with

proposed highway.

The Annual Mean of Long-term Climatological Data (1981-2010) was collected for assessment of

prevailing meteorological scenario in the project region. The details of Long-term Climatological

conditions are given in table below:

Table 4-4: Long-term (1981-2010) Climatological Conditions at IMD Observatories

Temp Monthly (°C) Humidity (%) Average Wind

Speed (kmph)

Dominant

Direction Rainfall (mm)

Max Min Morning Evening

IMD Observatory – Chennai (Meenambakkam) (A)

42.6 18.0 74 65 7.4 S, SE 1,399.3

IMD Observatory – Dharmapuri

40.1 12.9 71 52 5.7 SW, NE 910.4

IMD Observatory – Salem

40.6 15.4 75 52 3.8 NE, SW 1,018.5

IMD Observatory – Tiruppattur

41.3 13.2 77 62 2.9 NE 877.3

IMD Observatory – Tiruttani

44.6 13.6 72 57 4.1 SW, NE 1,136.9

The above data suggests that NE and SW are the predominant wind directions in the region. The

average annual rainfall ranges between 877.3 mm (Tiruppattur Observatory) to 1,399.3 mm

(Chennai (Meenambakkam-A Observatory). The project region generally experiences hot and humid

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4.8 Social Infrastructure

A large part of the proposed highway is passing through agriculture land affecting approximately 188

villages along the entire stretch. The available social infrastructure in these villages are very basic in

nature consisting facilities like primary health care facilities, basic education etc.




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5 PLANNING BRIEF

The proposed highway is in feasibility study stage. After having undertaken the feasibility study and

the grant of Terms of Reference (ToR), Detailed Project Report (DPR) shall be completed. The DPR

shall comprise of the planning brief including planning concept, land use planning, assessment of

infrastructure demand and amenities/facilities.




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6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial Area

Not applicable

6.2 Residential Area

Not applicable

6.3 Green Belt

Greenbelt will be developed on both sides of the highway. Compensatory afforestation and avenue

plantation will be undertaken on both sides of the highway for landscape improvement and

increasing the aesthetic quality. Avenue plantation will be provided as per the guidelines of Green

Highway (Plantation and Maintenance) policy and Green Highways (Plantation Trans-plantation

beautification and Maintenance) policy 2015. It will be ensured that the plant species used for

plantation are local. Detailed plantation scheme shall be provided in EIA report.

6.4 Social Infrastructure

Not applicable

6.5 Connectivity

The proposed route will be accessed through 10 interchanges (as specified under section 3.1), after

paying toll charges at selected NH / SH crossing locations within the 277.3 km of length of the

highway.

6.6 Drinking Water Management

No permanent installation of drinking water facilities is being planned for the project. Drinking water

will be arranged from local vendors / water tankers at a rate of 90 – 100 LPCD for labourers with

prior consent.

6.7 Sewerage System

Portable bio-toilets or septic tanks will be provided for construction and operational workers. During

operations phase, the waste water management system including STPs will be provided.

6.8 Industrial Waste Management

Not Applicable

6.9 Solid Waste Management

Waste management will be done as per Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and Construction and

Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016.

6.10 Power Requirement — Supply and Source

The power required during construction phase will be sourced through the local distribution

company of Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board and DG sets will also be installed as power backup

source.




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7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT PLAN

Most of the land falling in the alignment of the Chennai – Salem highway is agricultural land. Along

with this, the alignment of the proposed highway passes through forest land, barren land, and water

bodies. The land required for the construction of highway will be acquired by NHAI before the

commencement of construction work as per the provision of the National Highways Act, 1956 (with

its amendments). The Rehabilitation and Resettlement plan will be prepared after detailed census

survey during EIA Study and will be submitted in EIA Report.




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8 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES

The construction work of the project will start after fulfilment of the following activities:

Finalization and approval of Detailed Project Report;

Receipt of environmental clearance from MoEF&CC and

Selection and on-boarding of contractor for implementation works.

The completion period of the construction is estimated to be about 30 months. The estimated civil

cost is about INR 8,000 crore. Apart from the civil cost, the project cost will also include following

costs which will be finalised in the DPR stage:

Resettlement & Rehabilitation cost

Environment cost

Cost for shifting utilities

Land acquisition compensation cost

Construction supervision

Quality control charges

Road safety cell audit charges

Other charges (Escalation, IDC, Contingency etc.)

Detailed cost break-up and project schedule shall be discussed in the EIA report.




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9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

The benefits of the project are multi-fold. It will substantially reduce the travel time between

Chennai and Salem and the transit hubs falling on the alignment. In addition to the improved

connectivity, it will also provide a boost to the economic status of the villages / towns falling in the

dedicated project area.

Overall improvement will be expected in local area in terms of:

Better connectivity to economic, social and political hubs of the country;

Faster growth and outreach to better and improved facilities;

Fast and safe connectivity resulting in savings in fuel, travel time and total transportation

cost;

Reduction in accidents;

Better approach to medical and educational services;

Faster transportation of perishable goods like fruits, vegetables, and dairy products

Better opportunities for transporting, processing and marketing of agricultural products;

Development of local agriculture and handicrafts;

Development of tourism and pilgrimage;

Opening up of opportunities for new occupations and trade on the route;

Direct and indirect employment opportunity to people from all skilled, semi-skilled and

unskilled streams;

Improved quality of life for people and so on;

Development of backward areas through rapid industrialization and access to distant

markets;

Creation of ancillary ecosystem through highway amenities, support services and industrial /

manufacturing areas etc.

It is assumed that the overall Bharat mala project will boost the socio-economic development in the

entire region of Tamil Nadu. Accordingly, the proposed highway of Chennai-Salem will contribute

towards this objective.

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Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd.

1st Floor,Langford Avenue,

Opp.HDFC Bank

No.14, Langford Garden,

(near Richmond Circle)

Bangalore - 560 025

Tel:+91-80-42840555 Fax:+91-80-41320989

CLIENT:

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Government of IndiaG-5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075

Consultancy Services for Preparation of DPR for Development of

Economic Corridors, Inter Corridors, Feeder Routes and National Corridors

(GQ and NS-EW Corridors) to improve the efficiency of freight movement

in india under Bharatmala Pariyojana (Lot-6)(CHENNAI TO SALEM)

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Making frastructure HappenF DBAC

LEGENDS:-

INFRA

The information contained herein is Confidential & Property of Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd.

and not for Publication. The Information is Issued on the Understanding that no partthereof shall be Copied or Communicated to a Third Party without Authorisation inWriting from Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd.

Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd.

1st Floor,Langford Avenue,Opp.HDFC Bank

No.14, Langford Garden,

(near Richmond Circle)Bangalore - 560 025Tel:+91-80-42840555 Fax:+91-80-41320989

CLIENT:

National Highways Authority of India(Ministry of Road Transport & Highways)

Government of IndiaG-5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075

Consultancy Services for Preparation of DPR for Development of

Economic Corridors, Inter Corridors, Feeder Routes and National Corridors

(GQ and NS-EW Corridors) to improve the efficiency of freight movement

in india under Bharatmala Pariyojana (Lot-6)

(CHENNAI TO SALEM)

Date:

FINAL FEASIBILITY REPORT

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