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Documenti di Professioni
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For
“AEROCITY AMRITSAR”
Village Heir, Meera Kot & Bal,
Ajnala Road, Amritsar, Punjab
By
Submitted By:
EQMS India Pvt. Ltd.
304-305, 3rd Floor, Rishabh Tower,
Plot No. 16, Community Centre,
Karkardooma, Delhi- 110092 (India)
QCI/NABET& MoEF Accredited Consultant (Sr. No. 60)
CONTENT
Mitigation Measures- The land use of the area is examined. The land use
pattern has been changed from agriculture to Residential. Permission for
Change of Land use has been granted by Chief Town Planner, Punjab,
Chandigarh (CTP), Punjab vide:
Memo no-3841-CTP(Pb)/SP-432(A) dated 25th July, 2012 for an area of
139.775 acres.
Memo no-2924-CTP(Pb)/SP-432(A) dated 30th May, 2013 for an area of
10.21 acres.
Memo no-6054-CTP(Pb)/SP-432(A) dated 7th Dec, 2015 for an area of
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1.46 acres.
Copy of the CLU along with land documents are enclosed as Annexure I.
Our project site lies in Residential area as per the Master plan of Amritsar.
Master plan showing the location of project site is enclosed as Drawing-I.
Roads will be constructed keeping in view the contour plan (Drawing-III)
and natural levels which will provide no obstruction/alteration to the
drainage pattern. The landscape & topography is likely to change so as to
provide better leveling and organized plantation of trees. Also,
Hydrogeological study has been done at the project; report of the same is
enclosed as Annexure VI.
Only 3 trees exist at site at present & no trees will be cut. Landscaping (i.e.
organized parks and green belt across the roads) will be done in 11.84 acres
of land. List of trees/plans to be planted within the project is enclosed as
Annexure XI.
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Mitigation measures- The main raw materials required for this project will
be the usual construction materials like Cement, Sand, coarse aggregate,
brick work etc. The estimated requirement of construction materials given
below in Table 1.
Table 1: List of Construction Materials
Mitigation Measures- The traffic data count on main connecting road to the
site i.e. Ajnala road is moderate.
The road is four lane and sufficient to cater future traffic load. The traffic
count data is attached as Annexure VIII. Transportation of construction
material will be done only during the lean hours, approximately 15 vehicles
Excavator cum loader, road rollers, motor grader, tractor trolley, Tandon
Roller, Vibratory roller, Static roller, Tippers, Water tankers, paver, bitumen
batching plant, JCB, etc. Total 200 workers will be required during
construction out of which, 150 workers will be local & 50 workers will
reside at the site. Temporary labour hutments will be provided at the site.
Manpower to be accommodated at the project site only. Further following
measures are proposed:
Selection of material source will be done on the basis of shortest lead
time to reduce fuel and transportation requirement.
Truck Load will be permitted only within allowed limit.
Only qualified and experienced drivers will be assigned for
transportation.
Regular emission checks will be taken up to avoid pollution by tail pipe.
Top of the vehicles will be covered to reduce pollution by dust.
Road safety rules will be followed to control the risk of road accidents.
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Mitigation Measures- During construction phase, approx. 200 workers will
be used for the construction. 50 temporary hutments will be provided for the
residential workers inside the premises. The temporary hutments will be
provided at the location of EWS. Further, following measures will be
adopted for Welfare and safety of the workers:-
WELFARE:
Potable drinking water. Water quality will be checked after regular
intervals.
Regular water supply through tubewells.
Mobile toilets will be provided which will be connected to a mobile STP
of 25 KLD.
Electricity connection has been provided from PSPCL. Bill along with
receipt is enclosed as Annexure XIII.
Fuel Supply will be provided by LPG cylinders.
Provide First-aid facility for the laborers. Liaison with local hospitals for
emergencies.
SAFETY:
Measures for first aid, fire-fighting and premises evacuation.
Necessary contacts with appropriate emergency services (first-aid,
emergency medical care, rescue work and fire-fighting).
Safety helmets, belts and slings, nets, etc.
Properly laid electrical cables and connections.
Fire extinguishers
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creation; dust generation due to transportation of construction material and
soil excavation, disposal of excavated soil and construction waste, noise and
air pollution due to construction activities.
The DG set shall be provided with appropriate stack height as per the CPCB
guidelines and will be provided with acoustic enclosure to control air and
noise pollution.
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12. Examine and submit the details of the source and quantity of power for
construction activity.
REPLY Anticipated impact- Inadequate source of power supply to undertake
construction activities and run construction machinery.
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Net Impact- Positive
18. Examine and submit the details of the environmental impacts due to the
laying of the storm water drainage system including aspects such as use of
construction material, piping, fittings and pumps, earth work, storm drains,
storm water inlets and catch basins and storm water outfalls.
REPLY Anticipated Impact- Stagnation of storm water due to improper disposal
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of completion of construction of houses. Energy efficient equipments, LED
street lightening fixtures have been proposed for energy conservation.
Therefore, proposed project will not cause any negative impact on power
load on the surrounding area.
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Mitigation Measures- Total Power requirement will be 10,386.53 KVA
which will be provided by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited. DG
Sets will be kept as standby for the tubewells & STP. These shall comply
with emission limits as given in G.S.R. 520 (E), Environment (Protection)
Amendment Rules 2003 at manufacturing stage itself. DG sets shall further
be procured from agencies complying the noise emission standards at the
manufacturing stage itself as per G.S.R. 371(E). These shall be equipped
with exhaust chimney conforming to norms laid down by appropriate
statutory bodies like CPCB/PPCB/MOEF.
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business opportunities.
5. In the EIA study, each of the environmental aspects listed in the TOR should
be quantified, their positive and negative impacts on different areas of
impacts should be identified and assessed and the results of such assessment
should be reported in the EIA report.
REPLY EIA study has been done covering all the listed TOR’s. Further anticipated
impact against each TOR has been listed.
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REPLY Table 5: Budget allocation during Construction Phase
Recurring Cost
Description
Rs. Lakhs
Waste water Management:- STP & Dual
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plumbing system
Air & Noise Pollution Management: (Acoustics
0.5
enclosures for DG sets, Tree plantation in three rows)
Landscaping: (Green belt cover) 0.5
Rainwater harvesting: 0.5
Environmental Monitoring: (Water sprinkling for
dust control, Monitoring of DG sets as per PPCB 0.5
Guidelines)
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Waste Management: (Collection Of Solid Waste
2.5
And disposal)
LED fixtures for street lighting 0.5
TOTAL 10 Lakhs
10. Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by
its Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report.
REPLY Environment policy of ADA is attached as Annexure XVII.
11. Does the Environment policy prescribe for standard operating process /
procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the
environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the
EIA.
REPLY EMC will look after the compliance of Environment & Forest norms /
conditions. In case there is any deviation/violation, corrective action will be
taken immediately and root cause analysis will be done by the EMC. Top
management will be made aware of the deviation/violation corrective action
taken and root cause analysis and a preventive action plan will be framed as
guided by top management.
12. What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to
deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC
conditions? Details of this system may be given.
REPLY As ADA being a Govt. Agency has full fledged hierarchical system starting
from Estate Officer to CA to deal with the environmental issues and to
ensure strict compliance of EC conditions. The hierarchical system to deal
with environmental issues is mentioned below:
1. Sh. Sandeep Rishi (CA)
2. Sh. Surjit Singh (XEN, Civil)
3. Sh. Jodha Singh (XEN, PH)
4. Sh. Prithpal Singh (SDO, Electrical)
5. Sh. Ranjeet Singh Sandhu (Superintendent)
6. Sh. Dharampal (Estate Officer)
13. Does the Company have a system of reporting of non compliances /
violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the Company
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and or /shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism
should be detailed in the EIA report.
REPLY Non compliances / violations of environmental norms will be reported to
Chief Administrator (CA), ADA who will be responsible for closing the
entire Non compliances.
14. Delineate the concrete proposal regarding activities to be undertaken under
Corporate Social Responsibility programme, which should be long lasting in
nature and should be as per the needs of a particular Village/area/ local
habitats/ stakeholders to be adopted by the promoter company, which can be
done by involving a person having knowledge and experience of socio-
economic activities.
REPLY The concrete proposal regarding activities to be undertaken under Corporate
Social Responsibility programme is enclosed as Annexure XVIII.
15. Examine and submit the adequacy of 80 ft wide approach road to the project
site from main road especially with regard to permitted land use along the
said road as per proposals of Master Plan of the area. The proposed
measures should be clearly defined to ensure that traffic flow will not be
obstructed, if the commercial establishments/ shops etc. are permitted in the
Master Plan and come up along the said approach road at any stage.
REPLY Proposed 80’ wide approach road is quite adequate to carry the expected
traffic. This approach road will only be used for Aerocity Amritsar project
only. Dual carriage way of metalled width of 28’ each side has been
proposed with a central verge. It is also in accordance to the norms of
sanctioning authority of the State Government.
16. Sajra Plan superimposed on the layout plan.
REPLY Sajra Plan superimposed on the layout plan is enclosed as Drawing XI.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Amritsar Development Authority, Amritsar (ADA) constituted under the Punjab Regional and Town
Planning & Development Act, 1995 was notified by the Punjab Government and has been made
functional from July 16, 2007. Amritsar Development Authority (ADA) u/s Land Owners Become
Partners in Development (80:20) Scheme has planned to develop “Aerocity Amritsar” in 151.445
acres of land located at Village Heir, Meera Kot & Bal, Ajnala Road, Amritsar, Punjab.
As per the EIA notification, 14.09.2006, this project falls under Category ‘B’ and Project or Activity
8(b) (Township and Area Development Project) as the plot area is 151.445 acres (or 61.287 ha) which
is more than 50 ha.
“Environment” in EIA context mainly focuses, but is not limited to physical, chemical, biological,
geological, social, economical, and aesthetic dimensions along with their complex interactions, which
affect individuals, communities and ultimately determines their forms, character, relationship and
survival. In EIA context, ‘effect’ and ‘impact’ can often be used interchangeably. However, ‘impact’
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is considered as a value judgment of the significance of an effect. This report tries to evaluate the
impacts of an area development Project “AEROCITY AMRITSAR” located in Village Heir, Meera
Kot & Bal, Ajnala Road, Amritsar, Punjab.
1.1.2 Project
Amritsar Development Authority (ADA) u/s Land Owners Become Partners in Development (80:20)
Scheme has planned to develop “Aerocity Amritsar” in 151.445 acres of land located at Village
Heir, Meera Kot & Bal, Ajnala Road, Amritsar, Punjab. It is an area development Project which
consists of Residential plotted area of 63.65 acres, EWS area of 8.40 acres, Commercial area of 2.10
acres, Community Centre Area of 2.53 acres, Area under Health is 0.50 acres and Area under
Education is 6 acres. The project has been approved by Department of Town & Country Planning,
Punjab vide Drawing No.6682 CTP(PB)/MPA-61 dated 15.12.2015. Copy of Approved Layout Plan
is enclosed as Drawing II. The project cost including land and development cost will be Rs.
35,879.89 Lakhs. Detailed information showing total cost of project is attached as Annexure-II. Till
date, no construction has been done at site. Site photographs are enclosed as Annexure III.
The total plot area is 151.445 acres (or 6,12,876.17 Sq.m). The site is adjacent to Ajnala Road. The
project lies in Amritsar having District Headquarter at Amritsar.
As project is not a part of Forest land as well as Coastal region; thus, clearance under Forest
Conservation Act, 1980 & The CRZ Notification, 1991 is not required.
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1.3 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The project was considered by SEIAA, Punjab in its 117th meeting held on 10.11.2016 and the TOR
letter was granted vide Letter No. SEIAA/2016/3612 dated 21.11.2016. TOR letter is enclosed with
the EIA Report. The following Terms of References were issued:
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of the activities such as urban agriculture and animal husbandry.
4. Examine and submit the details of the environmental impacts due to the sewerage
& sewage treatment and its disposal systems and storm water & its drainage
system.
5. Examine and submit the details of the environmental impacts caused due to the
generation of captive power & emergency power.
6. Submit the details of the management & handling of municipal solid waste, e-
waste, hazardous waste, scrap, estate management, construction and demolition
waste management.
7. Submit the details of the socio economic impact due to the employment to be
generated from the household activities.
C. General
1. Other details as indicated in Appendix III of EIA Notification 2006 and the manual
titled as "EIA guidance Manual-Building, Construction, Township and area
Development projects" published by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, New
Delhi, should also be attended.
2. Environmental aspects identified under some of the project activities may not be
comprehensive and some of the significant aspects under some of the activities of
the project in question might not have been identified. All such environmental
aspects may be added to the list.
3. Some of the activities with their associated environmental aspects of the project in
question might be of significant magnitude and not included in the list project
activities. All such activities may be added to the list of project activities.
4. The project proponent may add additional project activities and environmental
aspects, if any, fill the impact matrix (copy attached) and carryout significance
analysis for identifying the significant environmental aspects. Scale, sensitivity and
duration of impacts; type, size and frequency of environmental aspects; applicable
legal requirements; and concerns of interested parties and local public may be used
as the basis for the significance analysis of the environmental aspects.
5. In the EIA study, each of the environmental aspects listed in the TOR should be
quantified, their positive and negative impacts on different areas of impacts should
be identified and assessed and the results of such assessment should be reported in
the EIA report.
6. In the Environment Management Plan, management of each of the significant
environmental aspects (with identified and assessed significant environmental
impacts) for mitigating the impacts should be objectively stated.
7. Environment Management Plan should include technical and institutional aspects
for pre-treatment by constituent units.
8. Environmental Management Plan should be accompanied with Environmental
Monitoring Plan and environmental cost and benefit assessment.
9. Examine separately the details for construction and operation phases both for
Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan
10. Does the Company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its
Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report.
11. Does the Environment policy prescribe for standard operating process / procedures
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to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or
forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA.
12. What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the University to deal
with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the EC conditions.
Details of this system may be given.
13. Does the Company have a system of reporting of non compliances / violations of
environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the Company and / or
shareholders or Stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism should be detailed
in the EIA report.
14. Delineate the concrete proposal regarding activities to be undertaken under
Corporate Social Responsibility programme, which should be long lasting in nature
and should be as per the needs of a particular Village/area/ local habitats/
stakeholders to be adopted by the promoter company, which can be done by
involving a person having knowledge and experience of socio-economic activities.
15. Examine and submit the adequacy of 80 ft wide approach road to the project site
from main road especially with regard to permitted land use along the said road as
per proposals of Master Plan of the area. The proposed measures should be clearly
defined to ensure that traffic flow will not be obstructed, if the commercial
establishments/ shops etc. are permitted in the Master Plan and come up along the
said approach road at any stage.
As per the MOEFCC notification dated 10th April, 2015, Standard TOR shall enable the project
proponent to commence preparation of an Environment Impact Assessment report after successful
online submission and registration of application. Thus, as acceptance was received on 24th Aug,
2016 from SEIAA, Punjab. The baseline data for the October to December 2016 has been considered.
Efforts has been laid down to address various aspects of impacts of project activity on the
environment by incorporating issues provided out in TOR in the EIA/EMP report.
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CHAPTER 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.2.1 LAND USE: The break-up of the area is given in the following Table 3:
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Area under Education 2,61,360 24,281.13 6.00
Area under Water works 16,117.2 1,497.33 0.37
Area under Health 21,780 2,023.42 0.50
Green area 5,15,750.4 47,914.78 11.84
STP 15,246 1,416.39 0.35
Area under EGS/ESS 3,4412.4 3,197.01 0.79
2.2.2 WATER
The project design population is 22,728 Persons. The breakup is given below in Table 4.
The total water requirement will be 4,373 KLD. Fresh water requirement will be 3,382 KLD.
3,498 KLD of sewage will be generated from the project. The water demand calculations along with
water balance diagram are given below. The water demand will be met by Borewells. Drawing
showing water supply is attached as Drawing IV. Wastewater @ 80% of water requirement is 3,591
KLD will be generated. This wastewater will be treated in STP of 3.7 MLD to be installed at the site
which is based on SBR technology. Sewer Layout Plan showing location of STP is enclosed as
Drawing V. The treated water will be recycled for flushing and irrigation depending upon the
demand & excess will be disposed to ADA Sewer. The construction Phase water requirement will be
max. (@ 30% of the demand during operation) i.e. 1,312 KLD depending upon phase of construction.
The water balance diagram for all the three Seasons i.e. Summer, Winter & Monsoon is given
below in Figure 1, 2 & 3 respectively.
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Table 5: Water Demand & Wastewater Generation Details
Water
Total Water Required
S.No Description No. of persons Consumption
(in KLD)
(in lpcd)
Residential plotted
1. 19,095 200 3,819
area
2. EWS Area 2,520 200 504
3. Commercial area 210 45 9.45
Community
4. 253 45 11.38
Building area
5. Area under Health 50 45 2.25
6. School area 600 45 27
4,373 KLD
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Figure 1: Water Balance Diagram (Summer)
Sewage load
Domestic Demand 80% 3,498 KLD
4,373 KLD (Treated in STP of 3.7
MLD capacity)
Treated water
3,428 KLD
Fresh water
The remaining treated
Wastewater wastewater will be
2,173 KLD
disposed off to ADA
Treated water Sewer.
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Figure 2: Water Balance Diagram (Winter)
Sewage load
Domestic Demand 80% 3,498 KLD
4,373 KLD (Treated in STP of 3.7
MLD capacity)
Treated water
3,428 KLD
Flushing
Fresh water 991 KLD
Borewells 991 KLD
3,382 KLD
Horticulture Demand-an
area of 47,914.78 sq.m. is 86 KLD
available with demand of
winter @ 1.8 lt./m2/day
(86 KLD)
Fresh water
The remaining treated
Wastewater wastewater will be 2,351 KLD
disposed off to ADA
Treated water Sewer
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Figure 3: Water Balance Diagram (Monsoon)
Sewage load
Domestic Demand 80% 3498+ 93 = 3591 KLD
4,373 KLD (Treated in STP of 3.7
MLD capacity)
Treated water
3,519 KLD
Horticulture Demand-an
area of 47,914.78 sq.m.
24 KLD
is available with demand
of Monsoon @ 0.5
lt./m2/day (24 KLD)
Fresh water
The remaining treated
Wastewater wastewater will be 2504 KLD
disposed off to ADA
Treated water Sewer
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2.2.3 POWER
Total Power requirement will be 10,386.53 KVA which will be provided by Punjab State Power
Corporation Limited. 2 DG Sets of 50 kVA each will be kept as standby for the tubewells & STP.
These shall comply with emission limits as given in G.S.R. 520 (E), Environment (Protection)
Amendment Rules 2003 at manufacturing stage itself. DG sets shall further be procured from
agencies complying the noise emission standards at the manufacturing stage itself as per G.S.R.
371(E). These shall be equipped with exhaust chimney conforming to norms laid down by
appropriate statutory bodies like CPCB/PPCB/MOEF.
With respect to the electrical installation of all the materials/appliances etc. will be carried out in
conformity of the Electricity Act, 2003 and the Electricity Rules, 1956. Following codes of standards
will be followed for electrical safety programme:
National Building Code of India, 2005
IS 9583:1981 Code of practice for emergency lighting.
IS 1979 Part 17 Codes of Practice for maintenance of electrical switchgear and control gear.
IS 2309: 1989 Code of Practice for Protection of Building and allied structure against lighting
LED lamps provide the most energy-efficient outdoor lighting and shall be used along the road
and security lighting. It shall be ensured that outdoor light fixtures have reflectors, deflectors, or
covers to make more efficient use of the light source.
The main raw materials required for this project will be the usual construction materials like Cement,
Sand, coarse aggregate, brick work etc. The detailed estimated requirement of construction materials
are enclosed as Annexure IV and the brief of estimated requirement of construction materials are as
below:-
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2.2.5 Manpower
Around 200 persons will be required during construction of the project. A part of this work force
shall be from the local area and shall not require any residential facilities. Of this @ 50 workers shall
reside at the site during Peak Construction Activity over a period of 3 years. 50 No. of hutments will
be provided at the site. Location of hutments will be location of EWS on the layout Plan.
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CHAPTER 3
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
3.0 GENERAL
Sustainable development is built on three basic premises i.e., economic growth, ecological balance
and social progress. Economic growth achieved in a way that does not consider the environmental
concerns, will not be sustainable in the long run. Therefore, sustainable development needs careful
integration of environmental, economic, and social needs in order to achieve both an increased
standard of living in short term and a net gain or equilibrium among human, natural, and economic
resources to support future generations in the long term.
It is necessary to understand the links between environment and development in order to make
choices for development that will be economically efficient, socially equitable and responsible, as
well as environmentally sound.
Social
Development
Sustainable
Development
Environmental Economic
Development Development
The study for the project area includes the project site and surroundings. The area upto 500 m is
considered as core zone and the area lying within 10 km radius from the project site is considered as
buffer zone in which some impacts may be observed on its environment. The baseline data for the
project site area was collected in accordance with the laid down guidelines for primary and secondary
data and is enclosed as Annexure-V.
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3.2 STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE
General Particulars:
VILLAGE: Heir, Meera Kot & Bal
TEHSIL: Amritsar
DISTRICT: Amritsar
STATE: Punjab
Project Site
Accordingly, all structures shall be designed to meet the National Building Code, 2005
requirements for Zone-IV.
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3.4 TOPOGRAPHY AND DRAINAGE OF THE AREA
The co-ordinates of project site are 31°42'02''N and 74°49'44''E. Contour level of the site varies from
97.076 m to 100.386 m. Contour Plan is attached as Drawing III. The entire area is gently flat with
an imperceptible slope towards North-West to South-East and some undulation. Both will remain
undisturbed with the project development. Further green belt is planned joining the rivulets. Further
the development will be as per the approved land use for the area.
Water Environment of an area includes: a) Surface water as Rivers, lakes etc. and b) Ground Water.
There is no perennial source of surface water in the area except Raja Sansi Drain.
To study the baseline noise in the study area, 5 stations were selected in the study area. The water
sampling was done from the following locations:
Distance
Direction
from the
Station Sampling Locations from the
Project Site
Project site
(km)
1. W0: Project Site (Shallow aquifer = 200 feet) - 0
W1: Raja Sansi (House of Mr. Gurdeep Singh,
2. NW 2
Gandhinagar)
W2: Mirankot Kalan (House of Mr. Puran Singh,
3. SE 1.5
Lambardar) (Deep aquifer = 450 feet)
W3 : Meerankot Chowk (House of Mr. Jitender
4. S 3.5
Sharma, Near Harjeet Jewellers)
5. SW1: Canal (Raja Sansi Drain) NW 2
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Figure 5: Water Sampling Locations
The water samples from project site and surrounding area were analyzed as per standards and reports
are attached as Annexure V. The analysis of water shows that all the parameters are well within the
permissible limits.
3.5.1 HYDRO-GEOLOGY
Amritsar district is located in northern part of Punjab state and lies between 310 28’ 30” to 320 03’
15” north latitude & 740 29’ 30” to 750 24’ 15” East longitude. Total area of the district is 2647 sq
km. Amritsar I, Amritsar II, Baba Bakala and Ajnala are four Tehsil of the district, where as Majitha,
Attari, Tarsikka, Lopoke and Ramdas are subtehsils in the district. There are eight development
blocks namely Ajnala, Chogawaan, Harsha China Jandiala Majitha, Rayya, Tarsika and Verka.
The district forms part of Uppar Bari Doab and is underlain by formations of Quaternary age
comprising of alluvium deposits belonging to vast Indus alluvial plains. Sub surface geological
formations comprise of fine to coarse grained sand, silt, clay and kankar. Gravel associated with sand
beds occurs along left bank of Ravi. The beds of thin clay exists alternating with thick sand beds and
pinches out at short distances against sand beds. Central Ground Water Board has carried out ground
water exploration up to a depth of 450 meters at village Kohala (Lopoke) in Chogwan block. Total
thickness of alluvium is expected to be more than 450 m as bedrock has not been encountered up to
that depth.
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Depth to water level in the district ranges from 11.61 to 24.30 m BGL during pre monsoon period and
between 12.26 to 24.04 m BGL during post monsoon period. Water level in the northern and eastern
part of the district comprising Ajnala, Chogawan and Harsha China blocks are less than 15 m while in
Verka, Majhitha, Jandiala, Raya and Tarsikka blocks it is > 20 m. Long term water level fluctuation
(May 2002-May 2012) shows a decline of 0.27 m to 0.74 m in whole of the district. The decline in
water levels is more in the Central and Eastern part of the District. Water level elevation in the district
ranges from 200 m amsl to 230 m amsl. The ground water flow direction is from Northeast to
Southwest. The gradient of water table elevation is steep in the North East part and gentle in the
South West part of the district. In the area around Amritsar the ground water flow from all directions
is towards city and a ground water trough has been formed in the central part of the city.
The block wise ground water resource potential of the district has been assessed as per GEC-97. The
net replenishable ground water availability in the district has been assessed as 123026 ham. Gross
ground water draft for all uses in the district is 220547 ham, leaving a shortfall (over draft) of 100214
ham. Ground water development in all the blocks has exceeded available recharge; hence all the
blocks have been categorized as over exploited. The stage of ground water development ranges from
161 % (block Rayya) to 199 % (block Jandiala). The stage of ground water development in Amritsar
district has been assessed as 179 %.
Chemical quality of ground water of shallow aquifer shows that all parameters are within the
permissible limits for drinking purpose set by the BIS, 1991. Electrical conductivity, Chloride, Nitrate
and Flouride are the important parameters that are normally considered for evaluating the suitability
of ground water for drinking uses. Ground water occurs within desirable levels with respect to EC
(less than 1000 micromohos/cm at 250 C), Chloride (< 250 mg/lt), Nitrate (< 45 mg/lt) and Flouride
(< 1mg/lt) in all the samples.
(Source: http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Punjab/Amritsar.pdf)
Hydrological study has been done at the project site; analysis report of the same is enclosed as
Annexure VI.
3.6.1 INTRODUCTION:
The meteorological parameters studied are temperature, humidity, wind speed, and wind direction.
Meteorology plays a vital role in affecting the dispersion of pollutants into the atmosphere. Since
meteorological factors show wide fluctuations with time, meaningful interpretation can be drawn only
from long-term reliable data. Such source of data can be taken up from the Indian Meteorological
Department (IMD), which maintains a network of meteorological stations at several important
locations.
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3.6.2 CLIMATE:
The climate of the Amritsar is characterized by general dryness except in the brief South –West
Monsoon season, a hot summer and bracing winter. The year may be divided in four seasons. The
cold season is from November to March. The period from April to June is the hot season. The South-
West Monsoon season is from about the beginning of July to the first week of September. The
succeeding period lasting till the beginning of November is the post-monsoon or transition period.
3.6.2.1 TEMPERATURE:
There is a meteorological observatory in the district at Amritsar and the records of this observatory
may be taken as representative of the meteorological conditions prevailing in the district in general.
From about the end of March, temperatures increase steadily till June which is the hottest month with
mean daily minimum at 25.2 0C. The heat during the Summer is intense and the hot dust laden winds
which blow during the afternoons add to the discomfort with the onset of the Monsoon in the district
by about the end of June or the beginning of July, there is appreciable drop in the day temperature.
The nights are, however as warm during the Monsoon as in summer and due to the increased
moisture in the Monsoon air, the weather is often oppressive. After the withdrawal of the Monsoon
early in September while the day temperatures remain as in the Monsoon season, nights become
progressively cooler. From October, there is a rapid drop in the temperatures. January is generally the
coldest month with the mean daily maximum at 4.5 0C. During the cold season, the district is affected
by cold waves in the rear of passing western disturbances and the minimum temperature occasionally
drops down to a degree or two below the freezing point of water. Frosts are common during the cold
season.
3.6.3 RAINFALL:
The average annual rainfall in the Amritsar is 541.9 mm. The rainfall in the district increases
generally from the South-West towards the North-East and varies from 435.5 mm at Khara to 591.7
mm at Rayya. About 74 per cent of the annual normal rainfall in the District is received during the
period June to September and as much as about 13 per cent of the annual rainfall occurs during the
period December to February. The variation in rainfall from year to year is large .In the 50 year
period 1901 to 1950,the highest annual rainfall amounting to 184 per cent of the normal occurred in
1917, while the very next year was one with the lowest annual rainfall which was 54 per cent of the
normal. In this 50 year period, the annual rainfall in the district was less than 80 per cent of the
normal in 13 years, with two consecutive years of such low rainfall at the individual stations, two
consecutive years of such low rainfall occurred 6 times at Khara and 4 times at Amritsar. Three such
consecutive years also occurred once each at 4 out of the 7 stations. Even 4 consecutive years of such
low rainfall occurred once at Tarn Taran. The annual rainfall in the district was between 401 and 700
mm in 33 years out of 50. On an average, there are 30 rainy days (i.e. days with rainfall of 2.5 mm or
more) in a year in the district. This number varies from 24 at Khara to 34 at Rayya.
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3.6.4 MICRO-METEOROLOGY AT SITE
The Wind rose diagram prepared on the basis of meteorological data monitoring near project site is
given below in Figure 6.
To study the baseline air quality scenario in the study area, 4 Ambient Air Quality-Monitoring
(AAQM) stations were selected in the study area. The ambient air quality monitoring stations were
set up at the following locations:
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Table 8: Ambient Air Sampling Locations
Distance
Direction
from the
Station Sampling Locations from the
Project Site
Project site
(km)
1. A0: Project Site (Near Main Office) - 0
A1: Raja Sansi (House of Mr. Gurdeep Singh,
2. NW 2
Gandhinagar)
A2: Mirankot Kalan (House of Mr. Puran Singh,
3. SE 1.5
Lambardar)
A3 : Meerankot Chowk (House of Mr. Jitender
4. S 3.5
Sharma, Near Harjeet Jewellers)
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Air Analysis indicates that all parameters as indicated in NAAQS 2009 are within prescribed
standards except PM10 which is coming out to be 150.2 µg/m3.
• The higher value of PM10 may be due to traffic movement on Ajnala Road.
• This value will be considered as baseline data for air (ambient) while studying the impact of
air quality due to our project.
• During the construction phase of our project, ambient air quality may further deteriorate due
to excavation, construction vehicle movement as well as DG sets. Accordingly, mitigation
measures like water sprinkling system at frequent intervals, high quality construction
equipments along with compulsory PUC Certificates for all the construction vehicles as well
as acoustic chamber with proper stack of adequate height is proposed.
• During the operation phase, Green Belt all along the boundary has been proposed to mitigate
the air pollution.
• As DG sets will only be used during power failure as power backup. So, there will be only
marginal increment in the air quality pollution level. DG sets will be provided with stack
height of 3 m above the building as well as acoustic enclosure.
To study the baseline noise in the study area, 8 stations were selected in the study area. The noise
sampling was done from the following locations:
Distance
Direction
from the
Station Sampling Locations from the
Project Site
Project site
(km)
N0: Project Site (A to D: corners of project site &
1. - 0
E: Corner of Project Site)
N1: Raja Sansi (House of Mr. Gurdeep Singh,
2. NW 2
Gandhinagar)
N2: Mirankot Kalan (House of Mr. Puran Singh,
3. SE 1.5
Lambardar)
N3 : Meerankot Chowk (House of Mr. Jitender
4. S 3.5
Sharma, Near Harjeet Jewellers)
Figure showing Noise Sampling Locations is shown below in Figure 8(a) & 8(b).
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Figure 8(a): Noise Sampling Locations
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Figure 8(b): Noise Sampling Locations within the Project Site
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Noise monitoring data at project site along with other 3 locations are presented in test reports in
Annexure V. Noise Analysis have been done at all corners of the project site as well as at the centre
of project site. The noise levels in the project area as well as surroundings are within the prescribed
limits by the CPCB for the residential area.
Amritsar District falls in between Ravi River and Beas River. Ravi river flows in North West of the
district and forms International Border with Pakistan. Beas River flows in the Eastern part of the
District. Soils in the western part of the district are coarse loamy, calcareous soils, where as in the
central part of the district soils are fine loamy, calcareous and are well drained.
(Source: http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Punjab/Amritsar.pdf)
Soil investigation study has been carried out at eight locations in February, 2016 and gravel, sand,
fine and classification of soil has been done. From the above test results on 8 soil samples, soil has
been classified as CL (clay of low plasticity). The Soil investigation report is enclosed as Annexure
VII.
To study the baseline noise in the study area, 4 stations were selected in the study area. The soil
sampling was done from the following locations:
Distance
Direction
from the
Station Sampling Locations from the
Project Site
Project site
(km)
1. S0: Project Site - 0
S1: Raja Sansi (House of Mr. Gurdeep Singh,
2. NW 2
Gandhinagar)
S2: Mirankot Kalan (House of Mr. Puran Singh,
3. SE 1.5
Lambardar)
S3 : Meerankot Chowk (House of Mr. Jitender
4. S 3.5
Sharma, Near Harjeet Jewellers)
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Figure 9: Soil Sampling Locations
As per Punjab Forest Department @ 6% area of Punjab is under forests. This is because as the
department also includes tree cover around road and rail lines under the Forest cover. As per FSI @
6.7% area of the State geographical area is under Forest cover [Source- State of Environment, Punjab
2014]. The various trees planted in Amritsar are Ficus infectoria (Pilkhan), Terminalia arjun (Arjan),
Terminalia bellirica (Behada), Schleichera trijuga, Melia azedarach (Drek) , Grevillea robusta
(Silver oak), Bombax ceiba (Simal), Putranjiva roxbhurgii (Putranjiva), Chukrasia tabularis
(Chikrasi), Ficus religious (Pipal), Ficus benghalensis (Bor), Syzigium cumini (Jamun),
Anthocephalus cadamba (Kadamb), Delonix regia (Gulmohar), Ficus glomerata (Goolar), Michelia
champaca (champak), Mimusops elengi (Maulsiri), Sterculia alata (Buddha's coconut) etc.
The fauna in the area consists of House crow (Corvus splendens); Myna (Acridotheres tristicus);
Pigeon (Columba livia); House Rat (Rattus rattus); Hare (Lepus vigricollis); Parrot (Psittacula
kraweri); Indian cuckoo (Megalaima merulinus); Common Bee-eater (Merops orientalis); Partridge
(Francolinus pondicerianus) and other common domesticated animals as cows, bulls, buffaloes, pig
etc.
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3.11 DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO–ECONOMIC STATUS
INTRODUCTION:
Amritsar is a city in North-Western India which is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar
District located in the Majha region of the Indian state of Punjab. The city origin lies in the village of
Tung, and was named after the lake founded by the fourth Sikh Guru Ram Das in 1574.
The population as of the 2011 census, Amritsar municipality had a population of 1,132,761 and the
urban agglomeration had a population of 1,183,705. The municipality had a sex ratio of 879 females
per 1,000 males and 9.7% of the population was under six years old. Effective literacy was 85.27 %;
male literacy was 88.09% and female literacy was 82.09%. Amritsar municipality had a population of
1,132,761 and the urban agglomeration had a population of 11,83,705.
As site lies in residential area, thus, no industries are located in surroundings of project site upto 10
km.
Multinational corporations generate 25,000 direct and 100,000 indirect jobs. There is large population
that is looking forward to houses as such. The present project thus shall provide plots on which which
house can be constructed to a large work force.
The area is becoming an Entertainment Hub and list of various prominent malls is as below:
1. Omaxe Value Mall (4 screen multiplex, food courts & multi-cuisine restaurant)
2. Alpha One Amritsar (Shopping Mall)
3. Trilium (Shopping Mall, Circular Road, Amritsar)
4. The Celebration Mall (Brij Bhushan Mehra Square, Batala Road, Amritsar)
Many other townships and new built sectors are also coming up in Amritsar, few are
mentioned below:
The city is also an education hub and large no. of engineering colleges, Universities, Technical and
Management Institutes etc. are working there as: Guru Nanak Dev University (located at Grand
Trunk Road, Amritsar); Khalsa College (located at G.T. Road, Putligarh, Amritsar); Government
Medical College (located at Circular Road, Amritsar); Amritsar College of Engineering &
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Technology (located at Grand Trunk Road, Meharbanpur); Indian Institute of Management (located at
Polytechnic Road, Amritsar) M.K. Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology(located
at Albert Road, Amritsar) DAV Public School; Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, St. Francis School, Delhi
Public School, Khalsa College of law, etc.
The project site has a flat topography and is an agriculture land. Only minor site leveling is required.
With respect to soil erosion, the ground survey has been conducted to assess the soil susceptibility
related with soil erosion. The soil texture is sandy clay loam. In addition, during construction phase,
when excavation work will be going on; following measures will be adopted to combat soil erosion
problem:
Construction work will not be carried out during heavy rainfall. It will be ensured that no soil
is left unconsolidated after completion of work.
Area shall be properly fenced and provided with proper storm water network.
Top soil generated during construction will be reused in plantation and green area
development.
Construction debris collect and stored at earmarked place for reuse immediately from the
construction site and no accumulation shall be allowed.
The proposed landscaped area 11.84 acres will also act as a safe guard for soil erosion. The
probability of soil erosion is not envisaged with respect to soil characteristic, topography and rainfall
during construction and operation phase of the proposed project as all required measures will be
adopted.
3.13 TRAFFIC
The traffic count data on main connecting road i.e. Ajnala Road is moderate. At Present no vehicular
traffic at site of work is noticed, as the site remain abandoned after its acquisition by the Company
(DSK). During construction period, only construction material carrying vehicle will move having
maximum capacity of 20 to 25 MT per vehicle including weight of vehicle. Initially 2 MSA traffic
has been considered and road crust provided accordingly. Traffic count data on the Ajnala Road is
enclosed as Annexure VIII.
3.14 CONCLUSION
The environment baseline study was conducted in the project area by both secondary data & primary
data collection. Various environmental factors including air and water environment were studied. It
was found that most of the parameters were within the limits as per the Indian Standards. In general,
there is no major threat to the quality of these parameters. The socio economic study conducted in the
project area shows that the project will provide jobs to large workforce that at present is moving due
to urbanization .It will also provide plots to develop houses to present population which is living as
PG or on rent. The land was agricultural as per earlier land use.
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CHAPTER 4
The impact assessment focuses in the study area on five basic environmental components that are
likely to be affected are: (1) Air Environment; (2) Water Environment; (3) Noise Environment; (4)
Land Environment; (5) Socioeconomic Environment.
The impacts on different environmental parameters due to this project are discussed below:
The construction activities will be planned and executed using PERT and CPM techniques.
Copy of PERT/ CPM Chart is attached as Annexure IX.
All excavation work will be done mechanically in minimum time to reduce dust generation.
There will be provision of sprinklers so as to suppress the fugitive emission of dust. Also, the
nuisance dust generated due to wind at construction site will be taken care of by immediate
removal and recycling of the debris and unutilized construction material and earth.
The vehicles employed by the contractors will be checked for vehicular emissions and PUC
certificates. The project proponent will also impress upon the service agencies to get vehicles
regularly checked for vehicular emission.
The mitigation measures will include regular maintenance of machinery and provision of
personnel protective equipments to workers where needed.
Steps will be taken to reduce the impact of noise by taking up plantations from the very
beginning. Construction activities shall not be carried out at night.
The wastewater generated from the project will be treated in Sewage Treatment Plant of 3.7
MLD capacity based on SBR Technology to be installed within the project site. Thus, there
are no chances of odour pollution generated from the sewage generated from the Project.
Extensive plantation is planned to mitigate the impact of noise and to improve the ambient air
in general.
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The standby generators will be installed with enclosures as per guidelines of Central Pollution
Control Board and after taking consent from Punjab Pollution Control Board under Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. The generators installed shall comply with
emission limits as given in G.S.R. 520 (E), Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules,
2003 at the manufacturing stage itself. The DG sets shall further be procured from agencies
complying the noise emission standards at the manufacturing stage itself as per G.S.R.
371(E), the Environment (Protection) second Amendment Rules, 2002. These Rules say that
the maximum permissible sound pressure level for new diesel generator (DG) sets with rated
capacity up to 1000 KVA, manufactured on or after the 1 st July, 2003 shall be 75 dB(A) at 1
meter from the enclosure surface. The diesel generator sets should be provided with integral
acoustic enclosure at the manufacturing stage itself. Installation of a DG set shall be strictly in
compliance with the recommendations of the DG set manufacturer. A proper routine and
preventive maintenance procedure for the DG set would be set and followed in consultation
with the DG set manufacturer which would help to control noise levels of the DG set from
deterioration with use. The DG Set area shall also be attenuated using green belt as laid down
in Environment Management Plan. Extensive plantation is planned to mitigate the impact of
noise and to improve the ambient air in general.
Due consideration has been given to traffic management. The layout of the project is so done
that traffic congestion is not there. The details are provided in layout plan.
About 8,869 kg/day of solid waste will be generated from the project. The solid waste treating
area shall be further attenuated using green belt.
The solid waste shall be duly segregated into biodegradable (or wet), non-biodegradable (or
dry) and domestic Hazardous Waste at source. The non-biodegradable components shall be
handed over to authorized waste pickers. Domestic Hazardous Waste shall be disposed off to
authorized vendors as per Solid Waste Management Plans, 2016. The biodegradable
component shall be managed on a separate area earmarked and will be composted using
mechanical composter.
Water demand of 1,312 KLD (@ 30% of the demand during operation) may be there depending upon
phases of construction. The water requirement will be provided by treated water from nearby STP.
Domestic water demand for 200 workers during peak period @ 9 KLD which will be provided by
water tankers.
Construction related solid waste as malba, loose soil etc. will be removed immediately thus
controlling run-off during development/construction phase.
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The land clearing activity shall be kept to the absolute minimum by working at the specific
sites one by one where construction is to take place.
There shall be no discharge as such from the water used for construction, as it will be
consumed in the process. There shall thus be no impact on ground or surface water resources.
The surface water environment can be slightly affected if run-off over excavated material or
construction material dumps during monsoons carries the materials along with. The
excavation and other construction debris as construction material shall be kept in identified
areas and used within the project so that it is not carried along with run-off.
The project design population is 22,728 Persons. The total water requirement will be 4,373 KLD.
Fresh water requirement will be 3,382 KLD. The water demand will be met by Bore-wells within
Project Site. There is no need of obtaining permission from CGWA as the project falls in notified
area. Drawing showing Water Supply Layout Plan is attached as Drawing IV. Wastewater @ 80% of
water requirement is 3,498 KLD will be generated. This wastewater will be treated in STP of 3.7
MLD at the site which is based on SBR technology. Sewer Layout Plan showing location of STP is
enclosed as Drawing V. The treated water will be recycled for flushing and irrigation depending
upon the demand & excess will be disposed to ADA Sewer. The construction Phase water
requirement will be max. 30% of total water demand i.e. 1,312 KLD.
The general noise levels due to construction activities may go sometime up to 80 dB(A) at the work
sites in daytime. The workers in general are likely to be exposed to an equivalent noise level of 75-80
dB (A) (source specific) for which all statutory precautions as per the law will be implemented. Use
of proper personal protective equipment shall further mitigate impact of noise to the workers. Test
reports showing ambient noise level is attached as Annexure V. Impacts on the noise levels of the
area will be temporary in nature.
Source of noise will be DG Sets and vehicular movement. It will be controlled by following measures
along with noise mitigation which is described in chapter-9 of this report:
All the DG sets shall have appropriate stack height as per the CPCB guidelines and provided with
inbuilt acoustic enclosure.
All operational vehicles will go through regular maintenance and pollution check up.
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4.4 IMPACT DUE TO SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT
During construction phase, solid waste such as excavated soil, debris, municipal waste and very small
amount of oil & grease from construction machines will be generated. Excavated topsoil will be used
for plantation. The solid waste generated by labour will be collected, segregated & disposed off to
appropriate site. Metal waste and oil & grease will be disposed off as per the norms. The inert
material shall be used in road making.
The solid waste generated from the project will be managed as per the regulatory requirement, thus
will not create any negative impact on the surrounding environment. During operation phase, about
8,869 kg/day of solid waste shall be generated (@ 0.40 kg/capita/day for residential and @ 0.2
kg/capita/day for floating) from the project site. The solid waste will be segregated into biodegradable
and non-biodegradable waste. The recyclable inorganic waste will be sold to local resellers. Separate
area is earmarked for handling of solid waste. Biodegradable waste shall be recycled by using
mechanical composter. Only inert waste will be sent for land filling. The calculations of solid waste
are given below:
The hazardous waste (used oil) Cat. 5.1 from DG sets shall be given to authorized recyclers.
E-waste: E-waste generated from the residential project will be very less.
Construction Phase
To avoid erosion of the top soil, the development is planned in the shortest possible time and land-
clearing activity shall be kept to the absolute minimum by working at the specific sites one by one
where construction is to take place so as to increase detention and infiltration.
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The activities that result in soil being laid bare shall be scheduled in such a way that some type of
vegetative cover appropriate to the site shall be established prior to onset of monsoons. The solid
waste generated from the construction activities shall be effectively recycled within the project.
The requirements of sand and aggregates for the construction works are met from authorized sources.
For the construction works, the use of wood shall not be allowed (Timber Free Construction) and all
shuttering shall be of mild steel.
The use of MDB, Mild Steel, Aluminium, Glass and Plastic shall be undertaken to the extent possible
to reduce the use of wood. The land use as proposed shall not be altered.
Operation Phase
A storm water network and sewer system is designed for the Residential project. There is no
vegetation to remove.
The land is earmarked for residential project and the development is proposed as per land use, thus,
there are minimum chances of effect on land environment.
The landscaping shall be undertaken to aid the natural drainage. About 8,869 kg/day of solid waste
shall be generated from the project that shall be adequately handled. Thus, there are no chances of
solid waste interfering with land environment.
The project “Aerocity Amritsar” located at Village Heir, Meera Kot & Bal, Ajnala Road, Amritsar,
Punjab, will provide residential, commercial and institutional buildings.
With respect to impact on existing power supply, power requirement of the project will be sourced
from Punjab State Power Corporation Pvt. Ltd. In case of power failure, adequate DG sets as standby
with appropriate stack height as per the CPCB guidelines will be used. It will be operated during the
condition of power failure only. Therefore, project will not cause any negative impact on power load
on the surrounding area. The project will bring overall development of the area over long term and
provide employment opportunities to residents in alternate employments as well as in small business.
4.7 CONCLUSION
As discussed, with the effective implementation of the Environment Management Plan (EMP), the
project can proceed without any measurable negative impact on environment.
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CHAPTER 5
ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY
“Aerocity Amritsar” at Village Heir, Meera Kot & Bal, Ajnala Road, Amritsar, Punjab, the emphasis
would be to provide better residential facilities and customer satisfaction to the people. Some
innovative features as:
The land use is thus so planned that there is minimum adverse impact and maximum use of
principles of eco design.
A fundamental principle of solar design is to maximize the solar gain in the winter and
minimize it in the summer and is used to the extent possible practically.
The layout and green belt is planned taking care of principles of eco-design.
Only surfaces facing South receive sun all year round. The dominant direction of the sun is
from South, especially in winter.
Paved areas are kept to minimum thereby avoiding heat islands on site and reducing
temperatures.
All minimal fire fighting requirements will be followed.
Total energy consumption shall be 10,386.53 KVA. DG sets shall be provided but will only
be used in case of power failure as back up.
An energy-efficient lighting system shall be provided to include the following:
Match the amount and quality of light to the performed function.
Install task lights where needed and reduce general ambient light.
LED lights shall be used rather than CFL.
Outdoor lighting for generally serves one or a combination of three main purposes:
Aesthetic: Illuminate the exterior and landscape.
Security : Illuminate the grounds or driveway.
Utility : Illuminate the driveway to help people navigate safely to and fro.
Street lighting based on LED fixtures provides the most energy-efficient outdoor lighting and shall be
used along the road and security lighting. It shall be ensured that outdoor light fixtures have
reflectors, deflectors, or covers to make more efficient use of the light source.
The traffic during construction phase may be around only 30 vehicles in a day. This shall not
have any significant impact. During the operational phase, only personal vehicles shall be
used by residents or visitors for which adequate parking will be provided.
In addition, adequate green area is given, so that noise impact is minimized.
Dust may be generated during construction activities. The vehicles which carry construction
material as sand are to be covered from top and made wet before movement and thus no dust
is generated. The construction waste shall be used in internal roads.
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About 8,869 kg/day of Solid Waste will be generated during operation phase.
The solid waste will be segregated into biodegradable, non-biodegradable waste and domestic
hazardous waste as per Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Separate area is earmarked for
segregation of solid waste. Biodegradable or wet waste will be composted by the use of organic
waste converter. Non-biodegradable or dry waste will be handed over to authorized waste pickers.
Domestic hazardous waste shall be disposed off to authorized vendors as per Solid Waste
Management Rules, 2016.
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CHAPTER 6
6.0 INTRODUCTION
Regular monitoring of all significant environmental parameters is essential to check the compliance
status vis-à-vis the environmental laws and regulation. The objectives of the monitoring will be as
follows:
To verify the results of the impact assessment study with respect to the project.
To study the trend of concentrated values of the parameters, which have been identified as
critical and then planning the mitigating measures.
To ensure that any additional parameters, other than those identified in the impact, do not turn
critical after the commissioning of proposed project.
To implement the EMP, a structured Environment Management Cell (EMC) interwoven with the
existing management system will be created which will be headed by Sh. Sandeep Rishi (CA) who
will also be responsible for implementation of EMP. EMC will undertake regular monitoring of the
environment and conduct yearly audit of the environmental performance during the construction of
the project. It will also check that the stipulated measures are being satisfactorily implemented and
operated. It shall also co-ordinate with local authorities to see that all environmental measures are
well coordinated. A comprehensive environmental monitoring program as laid down by Punjab
Pollution Control Board shall be followed.
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CHAPTER 7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.0 INTRODUCTION
The additional Studies were done in reference to the additional Terms of References: Risk
Assessment and Disaster Management Plan.
Risk assessment forms an integral part of EIA study. Risk assessment study deals with identifying
and evaluating the magnitude of impending risks to which the neighboring population is exposed due
to occurrence of accidents involved in the project construction and implementation. This assist in
illustrating the guidelines for preparation of disaster management plan which will be executed to
handle the situation if any emergency occurs.
FIRE RISK
Since the project may face fire hazards or other emergency situations, an emergency plan is provided
to caution the residents during any accidents. The fundamental approach, governing fire safety
attempts to ensure that fires do not at all start in the first place and should they occur, to restrain their
spread by quick detection and extinguishments.
FIRE DETECTION
Despite the many precautions taken, fires may breakout. Hence, the project should have established
measures to detect a fire and to extinguish it. Automatic fire detection has many advantages such as
speed and reliability and is recommended. Depending on the nature of the occupancy and the hazard,
a variety of detection systems are available. They are activated by one of the effects of fire such as
temperature rise, smoke, flame or heat and can be coupled to an alarm system which would provide
visual/ audible alarms at designed manned locations. They can also be designed to automatically
activate fire extinguishing systems. The selection/ installation of the detection system should conform
to the applicable national standards.
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
Equipment for the fighting should be chosen with care and suited to the task. Fires are classified
depending on the materials involved and appropriate extinguishing agents are also recommended.
Table-I gives the classification/ recommendation as per Indian Standard IS-2490. The extinguishing
agents mentioned are applied to the fire using portable or fixed appliances. To fight fires at their
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incipient stage, portable extinguishers prove very useful. These must be provided in adequate
numbers at appropriate locations and residents should be thoroughly trained in their use.
MANAGEMENT PLAN
The task of accident and emergency control can be simplified and made effective if pre-planned
systems and procedures are available. Without these, important matters may be overlooked at the
time of an emergency.
Every management must survey the total operation to identify potential for fire losses and develop an
action plan to put the business back to normal with minimum loss of time. A fire protection Manual
should be prepared, preferably in 3-parts.
1) The first part should outline the fire risks in terms of locations, equipment and facilities and
indicate the ways in which risks can be minimized.
2) The second part would set out operating procedures, standards of fire protection established,
and maintenances of these standards action to be taken in the event of fire by every level of
management responsibility for inspection and repair. It should also include instructions for
staff responsible for maintaining services.
3) The third part should outline the training required for existing and new staff, the inspection
schedules and check lists, sources of additional information and help.
The Management Cell of the project shall keep ready a plan to alert and take care of residents in case
there is any fire. There shall be designated an Emergency Team that shall consist of staff of
maintenance department, security supervisor representative of residents. The Risk Assessment Plan is
enclosed with the EIA Report. Fire Fighting Plan is attached as Drawing VIII.
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under pressure where it is necessary Dry Chemical 2171,
to dilute the burning gas at a very powder 4308
fast ate with an inert gas or powder.
The best way to
extinguish such
fires is by
stopping the flow
of fuel gas to the
fire. Container is
kept cool with
water spray
A first aid Kit at the Guard room with adequate facilities will be provided.
SECURITY
The security requirement of the residential complex shall be taken care of by Chief Security Officer
assisted by the in-charge. The team, apart from the normal security functions will manage the role
required during a disaster management operation as a part of the crisis control team.
SAFETY
The required safety appliances shall be distributed at different locations of the project site to meet any
eventualities. Poster / play cards reflecting safety awareness will be placed at different locations in the
project area.
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All the above observations will be complied and documented by the EMC to serve the following
purposes.
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CHAPTER 8
PROJECT BENEFITS
8.0 INTRODUCTION
This is an area development Project which consists of Residential Plots, Convenient Shopping,
Commercial Area, Community Center, Area for Education, Area under Health, etc., its main aim is to
provide infrastructural development, better residential facilities & development in area and customer
satisfaction to people who will engage with them, it provide development with environmental
stability of the area.
It will provide better residential facilities to all people. The ancillary infrastructure like roads,
markets, public health, amenities and conveyance facilities already exists in the project area. In
addition, all sorts of social infrastructure like transportation facilities, water supply & sanitation
facilities, communication facilities, markets, banks, cultural amenities etc. will be provided.
Therefore, the persons who would reside in this area will not face the problem of lacking
infrastructure in the area. Industrial development in the area will lead to development of employment
for skilled and unskilled labors.
Short duration employment opportunities will be improved in the near-by area of the project site, as
during construction phase many workers will be employed. Further long term small scale business
opportunities will also be generated in the area. In addition, the project will also promote small
business around the area. Industrial growth of the area will lead to employment to skilled and
unskilled labours.
Green belt/landscaping in and around the project site will help to attenuate the pollution level.
No obstruction of view as the land is situated in a newly developed zone at Amritsar.
Urban form and urban design follow the modern principles of architecture and shall be got
approved from local authorities.
No anthropological or archeological sites in the vicinity.
For avenue plantation, native species will be preferred as per the SEIAA Guidelines.
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8.4 CONCLUSION
The main aim of this project is to provide better residential facilities, customer satisfaction,
employment opportunity and strengthening of infrastructure facilities. Therefore, project will not only
fulfill green belt area requirement but also adopt all necessary Energy Conservation, Solid Waste
Management and wastewater management options during construction and operation phase. To
conserve natural resources, rain water harvesting is proposed within the project site.
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CHAPTER 9
9.0 INTRODUCTION
Environment Management Plan (EMP) is prepared for the better formulation, proper implementation,
monitoring of mitigation measures adopted to mitigate the possible adverse impacts of a project. EMP
thus ensures that probable environmental impacts are foreseen and taken into consideration before,
during and after the completion of the project. The main objective of the EMP is to identify project
specific activities that are to be considered for investigation of the significant adverse impacts and the
mitigation measures required. The construction activity during development phase will be as per
PERT and CPM chart thus, minimizing the impacts of the construction activity.
The specific measures that shall be put to practice to minimize the impact on the environment are
discussed below:
Construction Phase
The construction activities shall be planned and executed using PERT and CPM techniques. Copy of
PERT/CPM Chart is attached as Annexure IX. All excavation work shall be done mechanically in
minimum time to reduce dust generation. There shall be provision of sprinklers so as to suppress the
fugitive emission of dust. Also, the nuisance dust generated due to wind at construction site will be
taken care of by immediate removal and recycling of the debris and unutilized construction material
and earth.
The vehicles employed by the contractors shall be checked for vehicular emissions and PUC
certificates. The project proponent shall also impress upon the service agencies to get vehicles
regularly checked for vehicular emission.
The mitigation measures shall include regular maintenance of machinery and provision of personnel
protective equipments to workers where needed.
Steps shall be taken to reduce the impact of noise by taking up plantations from the very beginning.
Construction activities shall not be carried out at night.
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Operation phase
The wastewater generated from the project will be treated in Sewage Treatment Plant of 3.7 MLD
capacity based on SBR technology. Thus, there are no chances of odour pollution generated from the
project. Extensive plantation is planned to mitigate the impact of noise and to improve the ambient air
in general.
The standby generators will be installed with enclosures as per guidelines of Central Pollution
Control Board and after taking consent from Punjab Pollution Control Board under Air (Prevention
and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. No generators shall be installed on roadsides, in corridors or in
such a manner to act as a public nuisance. The generators installed shall comply with emission limits
as given in G.S.R. 520 (E), Environment (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2003 at the manufacturing
stage itself. The DG sets shall further be procured from agencies complying the noise emission
standards at the manufacturing stage itself as per G.S.R. 371(E), the Environment (Protection) second
Amendment Rules, 2002. These Rules say that the maximum permissible sound pressure level for
new diesel generator (DG) sets with rated capacity up to 1000 KVA, manufactured on or after the 1 st
July, 2003 shall be 75 dB(A) at 1 meter from the enclosure surface. The diesel generator sets should
be provided with integral acoustic enclosure at the manufacturing stage itself. Installation of a DG set
shall be strictly in compliance with the recommendations of the DG set manufacturer. A proper
routine and preventive maintenance procedure for the DG set would be set up and followed in
consultation with the DG set manufacturer which would help to control noise levels of the DG set
from deterioration with use. The DG Set area shall also be attenuated using green belt as laid down in
Environment Management Plan. Extensive plantation is planned to mitigate the impact of noise and
to improve the ambient air in general.
Any project once built is also expected to bring vehicular traffic. Due consideration has been given to
traffic management. The layout of the project is so done that traffic congestion is not there.
About 8,869 kg/day of solid waste shall be generated from the project. The solid waste segregation
area shall be further attenuated using green belt.
The solid waste will be segregated into biodegradable, non-biodegradable waste and domestic
hazardous waste as per Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Separate area is earmarked for
segregation of solid waste. Biodegradable or wet waste will be composted by the use of organic waste
converter. Non-biodegradable or dry waste will be handed over to authorized waste pickers. Domestic
hazardous waste shall be disposed off to authorized vendors as per Solid Waste Management Rules,
2016.
Construction phase
As mentioned above the construction related solid waste as loose soil will be removed immediately
thus, controlling run-off during development/construction phase.
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The land clearing activity shall be kept to the absolute minimum by working at the specific sites one
by one where construction is to take place.
There shall be no discharge as such from the water used for construction, as it will be consumed in
the process. There shall thus be no impact on ground or surface water resources.
The surface water environment can be slightly affected if run-off over excavated material or
construction material dumps during monsoons carries the materials along with. The excavation and
other construction debris as construction material shall be kept in identified areas and used within the
project so that it is not carried along with run-off. Mobile toilets will be provided to the workers
which is further connected to Mobile STP at the project site.
Operation Phase
Rain water harvesting shall be undertaken to augment the aquifer. The storm water layout Plan is
enclosed as Drawing VI.
For Residential Plots having plot area of 400 sq.m or above; shall have roof top rain water harvesting
system to recharge ground water as per the specific design.
Thus, 12 rain water recharging pits will be provided apart from pits in the residential plots.
The total design population of the project is 22,728 Persons. The water requirement is as per SEIAA
Punjab guidelines is 4,373 KLD.
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The design Sewage flow is 3,498 KLD. The wastewater will be treated in STP of 3.7 MLD capacity
based on SBR Technology. The treated sewage shall be used for irrigation and flushing and the
remaining treated wastewater will be disposed off to ADA Sewer.
Construction phase
To avoid erosion of the top soil, the development is planned in the shortest possible time and land-
clearing activity shall be kept to the absolute minimum by working at the specific sites one by one
where construction is to take place so as to increase detention and infiltration.
The activities that result in soil being laid bare shall be scheduled in such a way that some type of
vegetative cover appropriate to the site shall be established prior to onset of monsoons.
The solid waste generated from the construction activities will be minimal and shall be effectively
recycled within the project.
The requirements of sand and aggregates for the construction works are met from authorized sources.
For the construction works, the use of wood shall not be allowed (Timber Free Construction) and all
shuttering shall be of mild steel. The use of MDB, Mild Steel, Aluminium, Glass and Plastic shall be
undertaken to the extent possible to reduce the use of wood. The land use as proposed shall not be
altered.
Operation phase
A storm water network and sewer system is designed for the project. There is no vegetation to
remove.
The landscaping shall be undertaken to aid the natural drainage.
About 8,869 kg/day of solid waste shall be generated from the project that shall be adequately
handled. Thus, there are no chances of solid waste interfering with land environment.
To control noise pollution, proper green belt is planned. The drawing showing green area is
given in approved layout Plan attached as Drawing II. The project shall plant trees along the
boundary, road sides and parking areas as suggested by the landscape architect. List of
trees/plants to be planted is attached as Annexure XI. The layout is further so done that there
is an ample distance between roads and the project site. The trees shall act as a buffer. The
noise from construction activities shall be contained within the area by providing barriers,
planting trees from the very beginning. No construction activities at night shall be there. No
demolition is involved.
The traffic during construction phase may be around only 30 vehicles in a day. This shall not
have any significant impact. During the operational phase, only personnel vehicles shall be
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used by residents or visitors for which adequate parking is given. In addition, adequate green
area is given, so that noise impact is minimized.
The land use is thus so planned that there is minimum adverse impact and maximum use of principles
of eco design. A fundamental principle of solar design is to maximize the solar gain in the winter and
minimize it in the summer and is used to the extent possible practically. The layout and green belt is
planned taking care of principles of eco-design. Only surfaces facing South receive sun all year
round. The dominant direction of the sun is from South, especially in winter.
Paved areas are kept to minimum thereby avoiding heat islands on site and reducing temperatures.
Lights
More light is not necessarily better. Human visual performance depends on light quality as well as
quantity.
Match the amount and quality of light to the performed function.
Install task lights where needed and reduce general ambient light.
Use energy-efficient light components and systems.
Maximize the use of day-lighting.
Fluorescent Light Fixtures shall be installed for fixtures that will be on for more than 2 hours each
day. These often include the fixtures in the higher-demand locations.
LED fixtures shall be used, rather than CFL in incandescent fixtures, so that fluorescent bulbs
continue to be used for the life. Outdoor lighting for generally serves one or a combination of three
main purposes:
Aesthetic: illuminate the exterior and landscape.
Security: illuminate the grounds or driveway.
Utility: illuminate the driveway to help people navigate safely to and fro.
Energy-efficient outdoor lighting shall be achieved through:
LED lights provide the most energy-efficient outdoor lighting and shall be used along the road and
security lighting. It shall be ensured that outdoor light fixtures have reflectors, deflectors, or covers to
make more efficient use of the light source.
Solid waste
During operation phase about 8,869 kg/day of solid waste shall be generated from the project site (@
0.40 kg/capita/day for residential and @ 0.2 kg/capita/day for floating). The solid waste shall be
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segregated into biodegradable, non-biodegradable waste and domestic hazardous waste. The
recyclable inorganic waste shall be sold to local resellers.
Separate area is earmarked for handling of solid waste. The biodegradable waste will be converted
into compost using mechanical composter. Any excess or non-usable waste shall be sent to authorized
dumping site. Sludge from the STP will be used as manure in green area.
Adequate DG sets will be installed as stand by for tube wells and STP. These are to be used only
as Standby and shall comply with emission limits as given in G.S.R. 520 (E), Environment
(Protection) Amendment Rules, 2003 at the manufacturing stage itself. The DG sets shall further
be procured from agencies complying the noise emission standards at the manufacturing stage
itself as per G.S.R. 371(E), the Environment (Protection) second Amendment Rules, 2002. All
DG sets shall be equipped with exhaust chimney conforming to norms laid down by appropriate
statutory bodies like CPCB / PPCB/ MOEF.
Dust may be generated during developmental activities as excavation of foundation. The vehicles
which ferry construction material as sand are to be covered from top and made wet before
movement and thus no dust is generated.
The construction material involved shall not provide any odour. The STP shall be based on SBR
technology and no odours shall be generated from the operation. A tree belt is further proposed
along the STP boundary and Solid Waste Segregation Area to mitigate crossover of odours if any.
The main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier between the source of pollution and the
surrounding areas. The green belt helps to capture the fugitive emission and to attenuate the noise
generated apart from improving the aesthetics. Development of green belt and other forms of
greenery shall also prevent soil erosion and washing away of topsoil besides helping in stabilizing the
functional ecosystem and further to make the climate more conducive and to restore water balance.
While, making choice of plant species for cultivation in green belts, weightage has to be given
priority to the natural factor of bio-climate. It is also presumed that the selected plants will be grown
as per normal horticultural (or forestry) practice and authorities responsible for plantation will also
make sure that adequate provision for watering and protection of the saplings exists at site. For
effective removal of pollutants, it is necessary that
Plants grow under conditions of adequate nutritional supply (for heath and vigour of growth),
Absence of water stress (to maintain openness of stomata apertures and form of epidermal
structures),
Plants are well exposed to atmospheric conditions of light and breeze to maintain free interaction
with gases.
The landscaping and green belt will be designed and trees will be planted in open areas, around
boundary along footpaths and dividers. Standard practice will be followed for planting of saplings in
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pits of substantial dimensions, 1m x 1m x 1m for big trees and almost half of these dimensions for
smaller trees and shrubs. The pits shall then be filled with earth, sand, silt and manure in
predetermined proportions. Saplings planted in the pits will be watered liberally. The growing plants
will be cared for the first five years under favorable conditions of climate and drainage. Care will be
taken for nutrient supplement (healthy growth), plant protection, absence of water stress (to maintain
openness of stomata apertures and epidermal structures) and exposure to normal atmospheric
conditions (free air flow). The guidelines as laid out in National Building Code of India shall be
followed in the overall development of Green Belt.
A tier of Polyalthia longifolia along Generators & SW Segregation area of shall be provided. These
are evergreen trees. Also known as weeping Ashoka these are good for screening purpose being tall,
pyramidal and symmetrical. Other trees to be planted shall be local suitable varieties of fruit and
flowering varieties.
No inflammable materials shall be stored in places other than the rooms specially constructed
for this purposes in accordance with the provisions of Indian Explosives Act.
Protective and safety equipment such as rubber gauntlets or gloves, earthing rods, line men’s
belt, portable artificial respiration apparatus etc. should be provided in easily identifiable
locations.
Necessary number of caution board such as “Man on Line, Don’t switch on” should be readily
available in easily identifiable locations.
Standard first aid boxes containing materials as prescribed by Indian Red Cross should be
provided in easily identifiable locations and should be readily available.
Periodical examination of the first aid facilities and protective and safety equipment provided
shall be undertaken and proper records shall be maintained for their adequacy and
effectiveness.
Charts (one in English and one in regional language) displaying methods of living artificial
respiration to a recipient of electrical shock shall be prominently displayed at appropriate
places.
Proper training will be provided to relative persons with the help of local authorities.
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No work shall be undertaken on live installations, or on installations which could be energized
unless one another person is present to immediately isolate the electric supply in case of any
accident and to render first aid, if necessary.
No work on live L.T. busbar or pedestal switchboards should be handled by a person below
the rank of a Wireman and such a work should preferably be done in the presence of the
Engineer-in -charge of the work.
Before starting any work on the existing installation, it should be ensured that the electric
supply to that portion in which the work is undertaken is preferably cut off.
Energy conservation is an integral part of project planning, therefore energy conservation practices
will be adopted during construction and operation phase of the project. Energy conservation measures
such as utilization of energy saving construction materials, making provisions of LED based street
lightening etc. shall be undertaken.
An energy-efficient lighting system shall be provided to include the following:
More light is not necessarily better. Human visual performance depends on light quality as well as
quantity.
Match the amount and quality of light to the performed function.
Install task lights where needed and reduce general ambient light.
Use energy-efficient light components and systems.
Maximize the use of day-lighting.
LED lights shall be used, rather than CFL in incandescent fixtures, so that fluorescent bulbs
continue to be used for the life.
Outdoor lighting for generally serves one or a combination of three main purposes:
Aesthetic: illuminate the exterior and landscape.
Security: illuminate the grounds or driveway.
Utility: illuminate the driveway to help people navigate safely to and fro.
LED lights provide the most energy-efficient outdoor lighting and shall be used along the road and
security lighting. It shall be ensured that outdoor light fixtures have reflectors, deflectors, or covers to
make more efficient use of the light source.
During construction phase of the project, following welfare and safety measures will be adopted for
workers:
WELFARE:
Potable drinking water. Water quality will be checked after regular intervals.
Regular water supply with water tanks.
Mobile toilets further connected with Mobile STP will be provided to the construction
workers.
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Liaison with local hospitals for emergencies
Electricity to be provided with a temporary PSPCL connection.
Fuel Supply to be provided by LPG cylinders.
SAFETY:
9.2.1 Introduction
The mitigation measures suggested in previous paragraphs are to be implemented so as to reduce the
impact on the environment due to project. The implementation of these recommendations could be
done in phases so that, the most important mitigation measures would be implemented first and the
mitigation measures, which are less important, could be implemented later. The implementation of
the pollution control and environmental monitoring and management programs is the basis of
mitigation of impacts.
The development is essential for economic growth but at the same time the environment is to be
preserved for future generations. The environmental expenditures show commitment of the
management on environmental front.
The details of the expenditure on environmental measures are given in Table below:
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Waste Management: (Collection Of Solid Waste
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And disposal)
LED fixtures for street lighting 15 -
TOTAL 531 Lakhs 3.5 Lakhs
Recurring Cost
Description
Rs. Lakhs
TOTAL 10 Lakhs
Sh. Sandeep Rishi (CA) will be responsible for implementation of CSR (Corporate Social
Responsibility) for 5 years and after that the resident welfare society will be responsible for same.
Total Rs. 52.35 Crores will be spent on CSR activities which will include:
1. School upto 12th Standard over 6.00 acres of land – Rs. 8.25 Crores.
2. Development of Community Centre over 2.53 acres of area – Rs. 3.60 Crores
3. Development of EWS flats on no profit no loss basis (land to be provided free of cost) – Rs. 40
Crores.
4. Health Services over 0.5 acre – Rs. 0.5 Crores
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Environmental Legislation Compliance
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