ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR INTEGRATED TOWNSHIP

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
INTEGRATED TOWNSHIP
‘GOMTI GREENS’, LUCKNOW
Submitted to:
State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)
By
Emaar MGF Land Ltd
March 2018
Integrated Township “Gomti Greens”
Villages Sarsawan, Ahmamau & Ardonamau
Lucknow Uttar Pradesh
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary 1-Error!

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1.0 Chapter 1 Introduction 16
1.1 Background of the Project 16
1.2 Need for EIA Study 16
1.3 Purpose of the Study 16
1.4 Project Location 17
1.5 Site Selection Criteria 18
1.6 Scope and Methodology Of The Study 19
1.6.1 Scope of the Study 19
1.6.2 Methodology of the Study 19
1.7 Collection of Secondary Data 20
1.7.1 Compilation of Data 20
1.7.2 Assessment of Potential Impacts 20
1.8 Impact Mitigation and Management Planning 21
1.9 Regulatory Framework 22
1.9.1 Environmental Clearance 22
1.9.2 Consent to Establish 22
1.9.3 Consent to Operate 22
1.10 Tor Compliance 23
1.11 Structure of the EIA & EMP Report 23
2.0 Chapter 2 Project Description 25
2.1 Site location and Description 25
2.1.1 Accessibility 26
2.1.2 Site Setting 26
2.1.3 Site History Purpose of the Study 30
2.1.4 Site Surrounding and Location 30
2.2 Project components 30
2.2.1 The Development Concept and the Project Layout 30
2.2.2 Land use 31
2.2.3 Project Infrastructure and Utilities 31
2.3 Population Density 33
2.4 Water Requirement 33
2.5 Solid Waste Generation 35
2.6 Vehicle Parking Facilities 41
2.7 Power Requirement 42
2.8 Green Area 42
2.9 Environmental Management System and Monitoring Plan 42
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2.10 Environmental Management Cell 43
2.11 Environmental Monitoring 44
3.0 Chapter 3 Baseline Environmental Status Of Project Area 45
3.1 Methodology of conducting baseline study 45
3.2 Air Environment 46
3.2.1 Meteorology 47
3.2.2 Baseline Data on Ambient Air Quality 55
3.2.3 Noise Environment 59
3.2.4 Traffic Pattern & Density 61
3.3 Water Environment 65
3.3.1 Water Sources & Availability 65
3.3.2 Hydro Geological Settings 66
3.3.3 Baseline Data on Water Quality & Sampling Locations 67
3.4 Land Environment 71
3.4.1 General Geology of the Area 71
3.4.2 Seismo-Tectonic Appraisal of the Area 72
3.4.3 Relief & Drainage 72
3.4.4 Soil 73
3.4.5 Mineral Resources 73
3.4.6 Land Use Pattern 74
3.4.7 Cropping Pattern & Vegetation 74
3.5 Ecological Environment 74
3.6 Socio Economic Environment 81
3.7 Key Economic Issues 90
3.8 Perception of the proposed project by the villagers 91
4.0 Chapter 4 Pollution Sources - Characteristics, Quantification & Prediction 92
4.1 Pollution Sources 92
4.2 Air Emissions and Noise 93
4.2.1 Predicted Air Emissions from the Site 94
4.2.2 Noise Emissions Sources 98
4.3 Water Requirement and Waste water Generation 99
4.3.1 Impact on Water Environment due to Withdrawal of Fresh Water 99
4.3.1 Water Requirements 101
4.3.2 Wastewater Quantification & Characteristics 102
4.3.3 Water Balance 104
4.3.4 Storm Water Management 104

4.4 Solid & Hazardous Wastes 105
4.4.1 Waste Sources and Quantification 105
4.4.2 Waste Quantification 106
4.4.3 Waste Characterization 108
4.5 Impact on Land use pattern 110
4.6 Biological Environment 110
4.7 Impact on Land Environment 111
4.8 Impact on Socio-economic Environment 111
4.9 Impact on Aesthetics 112
4.10 Impact on Sensitive Targets 112
5.0 Chapter 5 Analysis of Alternatives 113
5.1 General 113
5.2 Consideration of Alternatives 113
5.2.1 Site Selection 113
5.2.2 Design Consideration 113
5.2.3 Reuse of Treated Waste Water 113
5.2.4 Conservation Of Energy 114
6.0 Chapter 6 Environmental Management System and Monitoring Plan 115
6.1 Environmental Management Cell 115
6.2 Environmental Monitoring 116
6.3 Awareness and Training 117
6.4 Record Keeping and Reporting 118
6.5 Environmental Audits and Corrective Action Plans 118
7.0 Chapter 7 Additional Studies/Disaster Management Plan 119
7.1 Actuation of the Plan 119
7.2 Emergency Response 120
7.2.1 Emergency Response for Fire 120
7.2.2 Emergency Response for Fire at Diesel Storage area 121
7.2.3 Emergency Response in case of Earthquake 121
7.3 Emergency Control 122
7.3.1 Responsibilities of Chief Coordinator 123
7.3.2 Responsibilities of Fire Fighting Coordinator 123
7.3.3 Responsibilities of Safety Coordinator 124
7.3.4 Responsibility of Security Coordinator 124
7.3.5 Responsibility of Communication Coordinator 125
7.3.6 Medical Coordinator and Emergency Services 125
7.3.7 Role of Transport Coordinator 126
7.3.8 Responsibility of Public Relation Coordinator 126
7.3.9 Responsibility of Provisioning Coordinator 126
7.3.10 Disaster Response Team 126

7.4 Salvage Plan 127
7.4.1 Salvage Priorities 127
7.4.2 Salvage Procedures 127
7.4.3 Supplies and Services 127
7.4.4 Termination of Salvage Operation 127
7.5 Response Evaluation, Testing & Updating of the Plan 128
8.0 Chapter 8 Project Benefits 129
8.1 General 129
8.2 Direct and Indirect Benefits 129
8.3 Employment Opportunity 130
8.4 Economic Benefits 130
9.0 Chapter 9 Environmental Management Plan 131
9.1 Environmental Management Plan 141
9.1.1 EMP for Air Environment 141
9.1.2 EMP for Noise Environment 143
9.1.3 EMP for Water Environment 144
9.1.4 EMP for Land Environment 150
9.1.5 EMP for Ecological Environment 153
9.1.6 EMP for Socio-economic environment 156
9.1.7 EMP for Energy Conservation 158
10.0 Chapter 10 Summary and Conclusion 160
10.1 Introduction 160
10.1.1 Project Location 160
10.1.2 Need for the Study 160
10.2 Project Details 160
10.2.1 Area Statement for the Project 160
10.2.2 Water Supply and Demand 161
10.2.3 Sewerage and Sewage 161
10.2.4 Solid Waste Generation 162
10.2.5 Parking 162
10.2.6 Power 162
10.2.7 Lighting and Ventilation 162
10.2.8 Fire Fighting Facility 162
10.2.9 Rainwater Harvesting 163
10.2.10 Landscaping 164
10.2.11 Resettlement and Rehabilitation 164
10.2.12 Project Cost 164
10.3 Baseline Conditions 164
10.3.1 Topography and Physiographic 164
10.3.2 Ground Water Quality 165
10.3.3 Meteorology 165

10.3.4 Ambient Air Quality 165
10.3.5 Noise Level and Traffic Survey 165
10.3.6 Ecological Resources 165
10.3.7 Demography and Socio-Economic Environment 166
10.4 Environment Impact Assessment 166
10.4.1 Topography 166
10.4.2 Land Environment 166
10.4.3 Soil Environment 167
10.4.4 Air Environment 167
10.4.5 Noise Environment 168
10.4.6 Traffic Management 168
10.4.7 Water Environment 168
10.4.8 Ecological Environment 168
10.4.9 Socio-Economic Environment 169
10.4.10 Aesthetics 169
10.5 Environment Management Plan 169
11.0 Chapter 11 Disclosure of Consultants 170

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1.1 Project Categorization as Per EIA Notification 16

Table 1.2 Sources of Secondary Information 20
TABLE 2.1 DETAILS OF THE TOWNSHIP 32
TABLE 2.2 DETAILED AREA STATEMENT 32
TABLE 2.3 POPULATION DETAILS 33
Table-2.4 Calculations for Water Demand 34
Table 2.5 Sullage Calculations 34
Table: 2.6 Solid Wastes Generation Calculation 36
Table: 2.7 Parking Calculations 41
Table- 2.8 Suggested Monitoring Program For Proposed Integrated Township Project 44
Table 3.1 Primary Sources & Effects Of Air Pollutants Due To Proposed Project 46
TABLE 3.2 MEAN MONTHLY VARIATIONS IN RAINFALL OF LUCKNOW 48
Table: 3.3 Normal Historical Values Of Wind Speed And Wind Direction 50
TABLE 3.4 DAILY VARIATION OF TEMPERATURE AT PROJECT SITE 51
TABLE 3.5 DAILY VARIATION OF TEMPERATURE AT PROJECT SITE 52
TABLE 3.6 MEAN TEMPERATURE DURING STUDY PERIOD 54
TABLE 3.7 DAILY VARIATION IN HUMIDITY 54
TABLE 3.8 LOCATION DETAILS OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS 56
TABLE 3.9 MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS – PM10 58
TABLE 3.10 MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS – PM2.5 58
TABLE 3.11 MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS - SO2 58
TABLE 3.12 MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS - NOX 58
TABLE 3.13 MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS – CO 59
TABLE 3.14 PRIMARY EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION FROM CONSTRUCTION &
OPERATION ACTIVITIES OF THE SITE 59
TABLE 3.15 NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS 60
TABLE 3.16 MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS – NOISE 61
TABLE 3.17 AMBIENT NOISE QUALITY STANDARDS 61
TABLE 3.18 TRAFFIC COUNT AT SULTANPUR ROAD 62
TABLE 3.19 TRAFFIC COUNT AT CMS, GOMTI NAGAR 63
TABLE 3.20 STAGE OF GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT FOR DISTRICT LUCKNOW 67
TABLE 3.21 WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS 67
TABLE 3.22 SURFACE WATER QUALITY 68
TABLE 3.23 GROUND WATER QUALITY 70
TABLE 3.24 SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS 73
TABLE 3.25 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL SAMPLE 73
TABLE 3.26 TREE SPECIES OF DISTRICT LUCKNOW 75
TABLE 3.27 PROMINENT ROAD SIDE TREES 76

TABLE 3.28 COMMON TREE SPECIES IN THE STUDY AREA 77
TABLE 3.29 COMMON SHRUBS SPECIES 77
TABLE 3.30 WILD ANIMALS OF DISTRICT LUCKNOW 78
TABLE 3.31 SPECIES OBSERVED IN THE PROJECT AREA 80
Table 3.32 Wards and Villages Falling in The Study Area 82
TABLE 3.33 POPULATION DATA OF STUDY AREA 87
TABLE 3.34 SCHEDULED CASTE AND SCHEDULED TRIBES OF STUDY AREA 87
TABLE 3.35 LITERACY RATE OF STUDY AREA 87
TABLE 3.36 ILLITERACY RATE OF STUDY AREA 88
TABLE 3.37 POPULATION STATUS AT DIFFERENT DISTANCES IN STUDY AREA 88
TABLE 3.38 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA OF STUDY AREA 88
TABLE 3.39 LAND USE PATTERN OF LUCKNOW CITY 89
TABLE 4.1 POLLUTANT SOURCES AND CHARACTERISTICS 92
TABLE 4.2 EURO EQUIVALENT EMISSION NORM (AUTO FUEL POLICY REPORT) 95
TABLE 4.3 EMISSION RATES FROM LIGHT VEHICLES TRAVELING ON-SITE 95
TABLE 4.4 DIESEL GENERATOR SET SPECIFICATIONS 95
TABLE 4.5 TYPICAL NOISE LEVELS OF SOURCES USED IN CONSTRUCTION WORK 98
TABLE 4.6 COMPOSITE NOISE LEVELS OF MOTORCYCLE AND CAR OVER DISTANCES 99
TABLE 4.7 STAGE OF GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT FOR GOSAINGANJ 100
TABLE 4.8 FLUCTUATION OF WATER TABLE OF GOSAINGANJ BLOCK 100
TABLE 4.9 WATER REQUIREMENT DURING OPERATION PHASE 102
TABLE 4.10 EXPECTED WASTEWATER CHARACTERISTICS AND POLLUTION LOAD 103
TABLE 4.11 DISCHARGE NORMS FOR WASTEWATER 103
TABLE 4.12 EXPECTED WASTE CHARACTERISTICS AND LOAD 105
Table 4.13 Estimated Waste Generation Integrated Township Project 108
TABLE 4.14 ESTIMATED AVERAGE COMPOSITION OF CONSTRUCTION WASTE 108
TABLE 4.15 ESTIMATED STANDARD WASTE COMPOSITION 109
TABLE 4.16 POTENTIAL SOURCES, MITIGATION MEASURES AND IMPACT EVALUATION 111
TABLE 4.17 POTENTIAL SOURCES, MITIGATION MEASURES AND IMPACT EVALUATION 111
TABLE 6.1 SUGGESTED MONITORING PROGRAM 116
TABLE 6.2 RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS 118
TABLE 9.1 SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND REMEDIAL MEASURES 133
TABLE 9.2 DUST CONTROL PLAN 141
TABLE 9.3 TREES THAT CAN BE USED AS BARRIER FOR AIR POLLUTION 143
TABLE 9.4 SUGGESTED PLANT SPECIES FOR GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT 155
TABLE 10.1 DETAILS OF THE TOWNSHIP 160
TABLE 10.2 DETAILED AREA STATEMENT 161
Table 10.3 List of Trees to be Planted 165

LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 1.1 Project Site Location 18

Fig 1.2 Methodology of EIA Study 21
Figure 2.1 Location of Lucknow Township Site 27
Figure 2.2 Site Surrounding Features within 10 Km Radius 28
Figure 2.3 Site Surrounding Features within 5 Km Radius 29
Figure: 2.4 Water Balance Diagram 35
Figure-2.5 Solid Waste Management Scheme during Construction Phase 36
Figure 2.6 Solid Waste Management Scheme during Operation Phase 37
Figure 2.7 Environment Management Cell Structure 43
Figure 3.1 Daily Variation of Temperature at Project Site, March 2017 53
Figure 3.2 Daily Variation of Temperature at Project Site, April 2017 53
Figure 3.3 Mean Daily Variation of Temperature at Project Site, May 2017 53
Figure 3.4 Air Monitoring Locations 57
Figure 3.5 Geo Hydrological Map of the District 66
Figure 3.6 Geological Map of the Area 71
Figure 3.7 Seismological & Natural Hazard Map of Lucknow District 72
Figure 3.8 Land Use Pattern of Lucknow District 74
Figure 3.9 Land-Use Pattern of Lucknow City 90
Figure 6.1 Environnemental Management Cell Structure 116
Figure 9.1 Sewage Treatment Plant Schematic Flow Diagram 148
Figure 9.2 Waste Management Flow Diagram 153

Integrated Township “Gomti Greens” EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Emaar MGF Land Limited intends to construct integrated township ‘Lucknow Greens’, Lucknow well-
planned self-sufficient high quality township spread across 91.61 hectares of land. The proposed project
will provide private housing to accommodate a total of 3,167 housing units (Group Housing and
Residential Plotted) for about 41,913 residents with all the assured in built facilities for education,
health, amusement, security, well-connected roads and communication with the objective to provide
best quality of life to the residents.
The project is a designated project under Schedule-8b of the Environmental Impact Assessment
Notification 2006 and requires Environmental Clearance from the State Environment Impact
Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Uttar Pradesh. Emaar MGF has engaged the services of Sustainability
Excellence Centre, an in-house division for carrying out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
study and preparation of an EIA report and Form 1 & Form 1A incorporating Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) and Disaster Management Plan (DMP) for the proposed integrated township
project in Lucknow.
The methodology for EIA is to establish the baseline environmental setting of the delineated study area,
assess the potential impacts of the proposed project components on different environmental
components, develop adequate and feasible mitigation measures (via revising project design and layout,
working practices, adopting cleaner development mechanism or to mitigate where appropriate) so as to
keep residual impacts within acceptable limits and develop monitoring and other measures as necessary
to ensure successful implementation.
The Executive Summary summarizes the findings of the EIA study undertaken in accordance with the
EIA guidelines on similar developmental projects. The summary is intended to provide an overview of
prevailing baseline conditions, key environmental issues and their likely impacts and also lists the major
recommended mitigation measures to attenuate the impacts.
Project Location & Settings
The proposed township project is situated at latitude 260 48'46.31"N and longitude 810 0'5.47" E in
Lucknow district. The proposed Integrated Township site is located on the junction of Shaheed Path and
the Sultanpur Road (NH56) in Gomti Nagar Extension area. It is connected to Sultanpur Road by two 45
m wide proposed Master Plan roads as also to the existing 18 m wide service road along the Shaheed
Path. Another 45 m wide proposed road passes almost from the middle of the site in the North South
direction and is connected to the two 45 m wide Master Plan Roads connecting the site with Sultanpur
Road by a 45 m wide road running in the East West direction.
The selected site falls under residential land use as per the Development Plan 2011 and is not
environmentally sensitive. Railway station and city bus stand are at a distance of 9 km and 12 km
respectively from the proposed project site.
The entire area under study forms a flat plain with minor undulation and a very gentle slope towards North
East and North West. The maximum and minimum contours are 91.60 m and 90.20 m respectively
resulting in a level difference of 1.4 m from the general ground level. The site area has scarce vegetation
of few trees/ shrubs scattered randomly over the area.
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Project Components
The site encompasses about 91.61 hectares of land from the villages Sarsawan, Ahmamau and
Ardonamau in Lucknow. The total cost of the project is estimated to be approximately Rs. 1152.0 crores
including land cost and will be implemented over a span of 5 years.
The proposed land use for the project site will cover residential areas, commercial areas, institutional
areas, green and open spaces & roads and the distribution is shown in the Table given below:
Table: Project Area Description
Area Area % Area of Net

Description of Land Use
sq.m. (hec) Development
Total Area of Scheme 91.61
Area under Master Plan Roads 5.75
Net Area for Development 85.86
Group Housing 86642 8.66 10.09
Plotted 362514 36.25 42.22
EWS & LIG 16586 1.66 1.93
Educational Facility 32396 3.24 3.77
Police Chauki 3030 0.30 0.35
Health Centre 1600 0.16 0.19
Post Office 300 0.03 0.03
Community Centre 4908 0.49 0.57
Electric Sub Station 8094 0.81 0.94
STP, Garbage handling 1820 0.18 0.21
Commercial 46698 4.67 5.44
Green/Open spaces 128953.93 12.90 15.02
Roads/Circulation 165109 16.51 19.23
Total 8,58,652 85.86 100.00
Project Infrastructure and Utilities

The infrastructure facilities planned for the township are highlighted below:
Education Facilities
The project will include 12 nursery schools, 6 primary schools and 4 high schools and 3 inter college
along with playground, kinder garden, and crèche facility. School will have building with a seating
capacity of approximately 3200 students. These education facilities are evenly distributed through the
township, for easy accessibility for residents.
Shopping Centres
The activity patterns of the area are developed in such a way that the shopping Centers are located at a
prominent place. These locations of commercial center shall be easily and conveniently accessible to
serve the residents of the entire area around the site which is yet to be developed.
Club and Community Centre

Two club & community centres have been proposed, which are conveniently located for the residents.
Club will have banquet hall for marriages, seminars, conferences and shows, and indoor sports facilities,

swimming pool with separate section for kids, and fitness center with facilities such as aerobics,
gymnasium. The club will also have restaurants and bars, recreational facilities.
Power supply
The gross electrical load will be approximately 33,490 KW (with PF of 0.85) and shall be made
available from the Uttar Pradesh Vidyut Nigam.
Back-up Power
Approximately 50% Back-up power supply will be provided by DG sets of varying capacities (5 DG
sets of 1500 kVA, 6 DG sets of 1250 kVA, 1 DG sets of 625 kVA, 1 DG sets of 500 kVA, 14 DG sets
of 250 kVA and 2 DG sets of 125 kVA). The DG sets will be operated only during an emergency
situation such as interruption of regular power supply from grid.
Fire Fighting System – An integrated fire fighting system will consist of fire hydrant system and
portable extinguishers.
Water Supply & Sewage System – Bore wells would be the main source of water supply. The total
water requirement would be 4,238 KLD of which 2,187.2 KLD would be met through wastewater
recycling. The net fresh water requirement would be 2,224.6 KLD. The recycled water would be used
for flushing, landscaping, car washing & as makeup water for AC & DG. It is proposed to have eight
numbers of rain water harvesting pond having surface area of 4.3 hectares with storage capacity of
about 64575 cum.
Manpower deployed
It is proposed to deploy 50 - 60 persons on full time basis apart from contractual workers for operation
and maintenance of the proposed township.
Environmental Setting of the Study Area
For this study, the impact zone for the proposed township implementation shall confine within a radius
of 5 km from the center of the development site since the nature of the project is such that most of the
potential impacts are most likely to occur within this area. However, a buffer area extending to 10 km
radii from the site has also been studied for any likely impacts. The baseline environmental status was
assessed based on primary and secondary data collected either through in-site field observation or
obtained from agencies such as IMD, Geological Survey of India, State Ground Water department,
Central Ground Water Board, State Pollution Control Board, Census of India and Local Forest
Department. The following environmental components were focused for this study:
 Air Environment (Meteorology, Ambient Air Quality, Noise Levels, Traffic Pattern, etc.)
 Water Environment (Quality and Quantity of all potential water sources: Surface and
Groundwater)
 Land Environment (Geology, Geo-hydrology, Landuse & cropping pattern, Solid Waste
generation and characteristics)
 Biological Environment (Terrestrial and Aquatic Flora & Fauna)
 Socio-economic environment (Demographic profile, Occupational structure, Educational status,
Health care status, Literacy status, etc.)
The baseline status collated from analysis of secondary and primary data is summarized in the Table
below.
TABLE: BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
ATTRIBUTE BASELINE STATUS

Climate Lucknow experiences an extreme type of climate. The mean daily
minimum and maximum temperature occurs in January (6.9 C) and May
(40.5 C) respectively. The annual rainfall in the district is around 1032
mm.
Ambient Air Quality Ambient air quality was monitored at 5 locations within 5 km radius of the
project site. SPM levels at all locations exceeded the prescribed standards
of 100 g/m3 for residential areas whereas all the other parameters were
within the prescribed standards of CPCB.
Noise Levels Noise levels observed at different location, were above the prescribed
limits at two location near roads stipulated for residential area i.e. 55 dB
(A) for daytime and 45 dB (A) for nighttime in most of the observations.
Water Quality Water samples were collected from 4 locations, analyzed and compared
with IS: 10500: 1991 standards. Total alkalinity is very near to the
prescribed limit at all the locations.
Ground water The district lies in the Gomti- Sai sub-basin of Ganga basin. The surface
Availability water resource of the district is mainly dependent on the rivers Gomti, Sai
& their tributaries
The ground water yield prospects are good in the area. The dug wells/
hand pumps in the depth range of 20- 40 m can yield up to 60- 80 lpm.
Shallow tube wells are also feasible in the depth range of 50- 100 m and
are capable of yielding 600- 800 lpm. Further the existing deep tube wells
of more than 100 m depth have a good discharge of 1200-1800 lpm. Depth
to water level in the area varies from 5.1- 6.2 meters below ground level
(bgl) with very less fluctuations in level.
Soil Quality As per the particle size distribution of the soil sample, it can be concluded
that soil of the study area is sandy.
Biological There are no endangered or rare species of flora or fauna
Environment
Land-use The area is categorized as residential land.
Socio-economy the male population contributes 53.20% and female population contributes
46.80% to the total population of the study area.
Out of the total workers, 24.93% are main workers and 3.13%are marginal
workers. Among main workers, 22.14% are male and 2.79% are female
workers. The male and female marginal workers comprise 2.34% and
0.78% respectively of the total population.
The male and female literacy rates of the study area are 83.03% and
71.89% of the corresponding total male and total female population of the
study area.
Major Environmental Issues
Before impact assessment of different environmental components is undertaken, it is pertinent to

highlight the major issues of concerns emerging from the analysis of prevailing baseline environmental

conditions and all project activities planned during construction and operational stage. The major project
activities can broadly be categorized under construction and operational phase of the project
implementation. The major issues related to this project are summarised below:
Air
During construction phase, the major air pollutant of prime concern is SPM/ RSPM as impacts of other
emissions such as SO2, NOx, and CO will not be significant because the nature of sources is such that
the emissions are distributed spatially and as well as temporal. The prevailing SPM concentrations
obtained at 5 out of 5 locations have greatly exceeded NAAQS, which shall require comprehensive
mitigation measures and best construction practices.
The main source of air pollution would be from the D.G. Sets and vehicular traffic generated due to
proposed project. The height of D.G. Sets (~30 m) would be sufficient for proper dispersion of the
pollutants so that they are well within the permissible limits. Lucknow Sitapur road (NH-56) &
Shaheedpath road can handle the additional traffic generated due to proposed project.
Noise
The ambient noise level in the neighbourhood of project site is within the prescribed limit for both day
and night equivalents (Leq). The noise emitted from heavy duty construction equipments during
construction period shall require occupational preventive measures and temporary noise barriers for
noise attenuation. The construction period being 4 to 5 year duration mitigation requirement becomes
significant.
During operational period the major noise pollution source will be DG sets and traffic activity inside as
well as on the highway. In order to prevent adverse noise exposure to the residents of the township and
also the sensitive receptors within the study area, optimal mix of mitigation measures such as low noise
generation units, acoustic enclosures, and noise barriers will be essential.
Water environment
The project site is located in area with good water availability. Moreover, the nature of the project (a
quality housing project) is such that it will shift demand of Lucknow or its neighbourhood residents to
proposed township. However, better water management plan with water harvesting along with
maximum wastewater recycling after optimal treatment of segregated streams can lead to overall minor
negative impact because currently partially treated municipal wastewater is discharged unutilised.
It is proposed to have Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of approximately 3,200 KLD capacity based on
FAB/SAFF system consisting of primary, secondary and tertiary treatment.
Waste Management
Solid waste management of township is another important concern. There are various different waste
sources such as hospital, STP, domestic, restaurants and commercial activities generating waste of
different characteristics. Hence, the management plan shall focus on segregation of waste at source,
collection, waste recycling & reuse, and cost effective treatment and disposal scheme.
The solid waste generation for the proposed project is anticipated to be approximately 6.535 kg/day
consisting of municipal, biomedical and hazardous waste. The domestic waste would be collected &
segregated at source and the inert waste would be sent to the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC)
for final disposal. Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) in association with Lucknow Municipal
Corporation has allocated landfill site in the Master plan 2021. The proposed township would utilize the
services of these local bodies.
Biological environment
The prevailing biological environment in the study area (terrestrial/ aquatic) is not of significance as no
forest of ecological value is located within the study area. However, the project will provide quality
ambience with natural setting, well planned green belt and open spaces with water fountains so that it
not only enhances the quality of life of the residents but also improve the micro-climatic conditions.

Environmental Assessment
Environmental impacts due to the construction and operation stages of the project were predicted.
Impacts were also evaluated qualitatively using engineering judgment and best management practices.
A summary of the project impacts is given in Table below.
Environmental Management Plan

Adequate environmental management measures will be incorporated during the entire planning,
construction and operating stages of the project to minimize any adverse environmental impact and
assure sustainable development of the area. Summary of the EMP’s are also presented in Table below
along with the corresponding impacts. The EMP’s that will be put into place consist of those during
construction and operating stages of the project and includes the following elements:
 Sewage Treatment and Management
 Hazardous and Solid Waste Management
 Air Pollution Control and Management
 Noise Control and Management
 Storm water management
 Plantation, Landscaping and Land Management
 Management of Social Issues
 Occupational, Safety and Health issues
 Energy conservation
 Environmental monitoring
 Emergency Response Plans for emergency scenarios
 Environmental Management System
For the effective and consistent functioning of the township, an Environmental Management System
(EMS) will be established at the site. The EMS will include the following:
 An Environmental Management Cell

 Environmental Monitoring Program
 Personnel Training
 Regular Environmental Audits and Corrective Action
 Documentation – Standard operating procedures Environmental Management Plans and other
records.
Conclusion
Based on the environmental assessment, the associated potential adverse environmental impacts can be
mitigated to an acceptable level by adequate implementation of the measures as stated in the EIA and
EMP’s.
It can be concluded from the impact matrix that the project will not have significant negative
environmental impacts but would help in improving the socio-economic conditions of area surrounding
the project site and the state.

TABLE : IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Environmental Source of Pollution Impact prediction technique/ Results/ Output Remarks
Component tools
Air Environment Construction Phase - Very high concentration The concentration levels will not
 Construction equipments without control exceed the NAAQS. Exposure is
& activities (Area source) - Increase range between 1 to confined to construction period and
- SPM/ RSPM - ISC-3 10 µg/m3 on AQ status dust is non-toxic
- NOx/ SO2/ CO - As emissions are low no
modelling done
Operational Phase - Incremental SPM outside the - Average operational period is only
 DG set (point source) project site is 1 to 12 µg/m3 2 hours in a day
- SPM/ RSPM - ISC-3 - SO2 incremental in range - The levels are within standards for
(without control) between 0.23 to 3 µg/m3 24 hours exposure
- NOx/ SO2 (with - ISC-3 - NO2 incremental in range - Even without control the exposure
control) between 8 to 76 µg/m3 without is confined to 2 hrs average in a
control day
- NO2 incremental is less than - With control the ground level
20 µg/m3 with control concentration is within standards
even for 24 hrs exposure
Water Environment Construction phase
 Water requirement for - No modelling as requirement - No significant impact on Hygienic design of labour colonies
construction activities for construction activity is water sources with minimal impact
 Wastewater from low
construction activities and - No significant impact as the - No impacts on groundwater
labour camps waste water generation from sources. There are no surface
construction activities will water sources near by
be minimal and will be
reused
- For labour colonies septic
tank will be provided.

Domestic wastewater
quantity will be minimal and
will be reused for gardening
Operational Phase
 Water extraction from - Water demand and supply No significant impact on - Water demand is only shifted from
groundwater sources balance done groundwater sources envisaged Lucknow city to the proposed
 Wastewater from the - As there is no wastewater because of water harvesting township project with some
project activities discharged to any surface measures and maximum reuse/ additional demand
water body so no modelling recycling. - Recycling and water harvesting
done leads to only overall minor negative
impact
Land Environment Construction Phase
 Soil Waste – Quantification and There is no significant impact as
construction activities characteristics of solid waste the project site is flat and the
using factors construction activities will not
cause much disturbance to the
top soil. Also, excavated soil can
be used for landscaping.
Operational Phase - Segregated domestic waste will be
 Soil waste from different Waste load estimation and No significant impacts because recycled and reused for green belt
activities characterisation from different segregated waste will be maintenance
waste streams collected, recycled, treated and - Health care waste and hazardous
disposed accordingly to waste (if any) will be segregated
municipal waste disposal site of and safely stored before
Lucknow Municipal transferring to waste treatment
Corporation. facility of Lucknow city.
Biological Construction Phase
Environment  Vegetation removal Identification of rare/ No significant impacts are
during project site endangered species anticipated, as the project site is
clearing Prevalence and dominance not having any rare or

 Cutting of trees for fuel analysis of flora and fauna endangered species. The habitat
wood is typical of the area and the
vegetation at the site is sparse.
Operation phase
 Disturbance due to Identification of sensitive areas
various activities such as Impact network analysis
traffic
 Air/ noise/ wastewater/
land pollutants due to
emissions
TABLE 1.3: SUMMARY MATRIX OF PREDICTED IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES
ENVIRONMENT POTENTIAL
S. POTENTIAL CONTROLS THROUGH
AL SOURCE OF IMPACT EVALUATION REMEDIAL
NO. IMPACTS EMP & DESIGN
COMPONENTS IMPACT MEASURES
1. Groundwater Ground water Construction Phase  Septic Tank and soak pit No significant impact as majority
Quality contamination Waste water generated of labourers would be locally
from Labor colony deployed
Operation Phase
Sewage treatment  Sewage sludge to be No negative impact on ground In an unlikely event of
sludge disposal on land treated and composted water quality envisaged. Not soil and ground water
significant contamination,
Oil Contamination from  Tank Placed in a remediation measures
underground tank containment facility shall be implemented.
storage facilities
2. Groundwater Ground Water Construction Phase  Controlled drawing of No significant impact on ground
Quantity Depletion Use of Ground Water Ground water during water quantity envisaged.
for construction activity construction

Operation Phase  Rain Water Harvesting No significant impact on ground
Ground Water is the Scheme water quantity envisaged as
main source of water  Storm water collection shown by the water balance
supply to the project and holding for water study.
during operation harvesting
 Awareness Campaign for
reduced water use by
residents.
3. Surface Water Surface water Construction Phase

Quality contamination Surface runoff from site No off site impact envisaged as
during construction no surface water receiving body
activity. in impact zone
Operation Phase In case of any event of

Discharge of domestic  Domestic water treatment No off site impact envisaged discharge of water from
wastewater to surface scheme developed to treat the site, the applicable
water body. the wastewater so that it water quality standards
can be reused for will be maintained as per
greenbelt development. Water Act based on
discharge location on
Land /surface water body
/ sewer

4. Air Quality Dust Emissions Construction Phase Not significant because dust During construction
All heavy construction  Suitable control generation will be temporary and phase, the contractors will
activities measures will be adopted will settle fast due to dust be advised to use dust
as per a dust control plan. suppression techniques used masks for the employed
labour
Water sprinkling for
suppression of dust during
construction phase.
Emissions of Construction Phase
SPM, SO2, Operation of  Rapid on site Not significant Regular monitoring of
NOx and CO construction equipment construction and emissions and control
and vehicles during site improved maintenance of measures to reduce the
development. equipment emission levels.

Operation Phase
Power generation  Use of ultra low Sulphur Not significant as D.G. set would
through D.G Set diesel if available be used as power back-up (2-3
Operations. hours)
 Use of clean fuel in petrol

pumps if available.
Emissions from Providing Footpaths,
vehicular traffic in bicycle tracks within
operations. SCH and shuttle
services to the city
 Green belt to be provided

with specific species
reducing SPM levels.
5. Noise Noise Construction Phase

Environment emissions  Use of well-maintained Residential areas are located at
Operation of equipment fitted with least 1.0 km away from the site Use of Personal
construction equipment silencers. and hence no noise increase Protective Equipment
and vehicles during site expected from the project (PPE) like ear muffs and
development.  Construction activity will activities. Also, there are no ear plug during
be limited to day-time sensitive receptors located within construction activities.
hours only. Night- time near vicinity of site.
activity only in case of
emergency.

Operation Phase
Noise from vehicles  Green Belt Development Not significant as nearest
movement and development of receptor would be at a distance of
silence zones for traffic 100 m from the highway.
movement.
Noise from D.G. sets Short-term exposure within
operations  Providing Acoustic permissible limit.
treated rooms for D.G
sets
6. Land Environment Soil Construction Phase  Construction debris will Impact will be local, as any waste
contamination Disposal of be collected and suitably generated will be reused for
construction Debris used on site as per construction activities. Not
construction waste significant.
management plan.
Operation Phase  Proposed solid waste Since solid waste is handled on

Dumping of municipal management system for the site, waste dumping is not
solid waste on land. waste collection, going to be allowed. Not
segregation, treatment Significant
and disposal at city
Waste oil handling landfill site.
from D.G sets Negligible impact
 Waste oil generated will
be sold to authorized
recyclers

7. Biological Displacement Construction Phase  Protected species of trees The vegetation in the proposed
Environment of Flora and Site Development will be identified and site is sparse consisting of grasses
(Flora and Fauna) Fauna on site during construction. marked and shrubs.
Operation Phase  Suitable green belt will Beneficial impact

Increase of Green be developed as per
Cover landscaping plan in and
around the site using
local flora, which will
enhance the ecology.
8. Socio-Economic Population Construction Phase  Adequate compensation No negative Impact
Environment displacement Construction Activities has been provided to the
and loss of leading to relocation land owners, who have
Income purchased more land in
the neighboring areas.
 Land cultivation has been
allowed to the
neighboring community
till the construction
activity starts

Operation Phase  Project will provide Beneficial Impact --
Site operation employment
opportunities to the local
people in terms of labor
during construction and
service personnel during
operations
 Providing infrastructure
to the neighboring
communities as better
access to healthcare
education and roads.
9. Traffic Pattern Increase of Construction Phase  Heavy Vehicular No Negative Impact
Vehicular Heavy Vehicular movement will be --
traffic movement during restricted to daytime only
construction and adequate parking
facility will be provided.
Operation Phase  Vehicular movement will No negative Impact The site is located on a
Traffic due to residents be regulated inside the State highway Sitapur
once the site is site with adequate roads bypass. The existing
operational. and parking lots in the highway is adequate to
site. take care of the proposed
project.

Emaar MGF Land Ltd.
Integrated Township “Gomti Greens” CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
Emaar is one of the leading real estate companies, having developed many residential, commercial
projects and other business segments in India and abroad. M/s. Emaar MGF Land Limited is
developing an Integrated Township namely “Gomti Greens” at villages Sarsawan, Ahmamau and
Ardonamau in Lucknow. The Environmental Clearance was accorded to the project by State
Environment Impact Assessment Authority Uttar .Pradesh. vide Letter No.
2837/Parya/SEAC/1036/AD(H)/2012 dated 22.01.2013 for developing 91.61 ha of area. Copy of
earlier EC is enclosed as Annexure-1. Subsequently due to revision in layout, there is an additional
built-up area of 52,854.89 sq m (10,31,590.11 sq m to 10,84,445 sq m), the project undergoes
revision in Environmental Clearance
1.2 NEED FOR EIA STUDY
The project activities must co-exist satisfactorily with its surrounding environment so as to reduce
the environmental impacts, likely, to arise due to construction and post construction activities of the
project. In order to assess this, proper environmental impact identification and assessment have to be
carried out. Based on the anticipated impacts, adequate Mitigation measures and Environment
Management Plan have to be devised and implemented.
1.3 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) introduced the Environment
Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 on 14th September 2006, which not only reengineered
the entire environment clearance (EC) process specified under the EIA notification 1994, but also
introduced a number of new developmental sectors which would require prior environmental
clearance. The EIA Notification, 2006 has notified a list of 40 developmental Sectors which have
been further categorised as A or B based on their capacity and likely environmental impacts.
Table 1.1: Project Categorization as per EIA Notification
Project or Activity Category with threshold Conditions

limit (if any)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
8 Building /Construction projects/Area Development projects and
Townships
8(a) Building and > 20,000 sq. The term “built up area” for the
Construction Mtrs and < purpose of this notification is the
projects 1,50,000 sq. built up or covered area on all
mtrs of built up floors put together including its
area basement and other service areas,
which are proposed in the
buildings and construction

projects.
Note 1. The projects or activities
shall not include industrial shed,
universities, college, hostel for
educational institutions, but such
buildings shall ensure sustainable
environmental management, solid
and liquid and implement
environmental conditions given at
Appendix-XIV.
Note 2.-General Condition shall
not apply.
Note 3.-The exemptions granted at
Note 1 will be available only for
industrial shed after integration of
Environmental norms with
building permissions at the level of
local authority.
8(b) Townships ≥3,00,000 ≥1,50,000 sq. Note.- General Condition shall not
and Area sq.mtrs of mtrs apply”.
Developme built up and < 3,00,000
nt projects. area or sq.
Covering mtrs built up
an area area
≥ 150 ha or
covering an
area ≥
50 ha and <
150
ha
The Township Project has a total plot area of 91.61 ha and a total built up area of 10,84,445 m2.
Project comprises of residential plots, group housing, commercial area, school, facilities etc. The
project falls under the Category-A, Schedule No.8(b)Township and Area Development projects as
per EIA Notification 2006 and the amendments thereafter and require clearance from the central
level i.e. MoEF&CC. A detailed Environmental Impact Study needs to be undertaken for assessment
of the impact of the project activities on the existing environment of the project location for the
construction and operation phases.
1.4 PROJECT LOCATION
The project is located at villages Sarsawan, Ahmamau and Ardonamau in Lucknow. The project
location is shown in Figure 1.1.

Fig. 1.1: Project Site Location
1.5 SITE SELECTION CRITERIA
The proposed township project is situated at latitude 260 48'46.31"N and longitude 810 0'5.47" E in
Lucknow district. The proposed Integrated Township site is located on the junction of Shaheed Path
and the Sultanpur Road (NH56) in Gomti Nagar Extension area. It is connected to Sultanpur Road
by two 45 m wide proposed Master Plan roads as also to the existing 18 m wide service road along
the Shaheed Path. Another 45 m wide proposed road passes almost from the middle of the site in the
North South direction and is connected to the two 45 m wide Master Plan Roads connecting the site
with Sultanpur Road by a 45 m wide road running in the East West direction.

The selected site falls under residential land use as per the Development Plan 2011 and is not
environmentally sensitive. Railway station and city bus stand are at a distance of 9 km and 12 km
respectively from the proposed project site. The entire area under study forms a flat plain with minor
undulation and a very gentle slope towards North East and North West. The maximum and minimum
contours are 91.60 m and 90.20 m respectively resulting in a level difference of 1.4 m from the general
ground level. The site area has scarce vegetation of few trees/ shrubs scattered randomly over the area.
1.6 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY
1.6.1 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The scope of this study will cover the proposed developmental plan in Lucknow. For the purpose of
environmental assessment; areas within 10 km radius of the project has been studied with special
emphasis on an area of 500m radius around the project area as the impact zone. The residential
development projects usually are not polluting in nature (unless the effluent treatment or solid waste
management systems are not adequate). The questionnaire prepared by the Ministry of Environment
and Forests for the environmental impact assessment of new construction projects has been used as a
screening tool. The details scope of study is based on model TOR of MoEF&CC and additional TOR
given by State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Uttar Pradesh vide their letter Ref No.
368/Parya/SEAC/3685/2016 dated 10.02.2017
1.6.2 METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY
SCREENING AND IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS
The environmental impact screening was undertaken to determine any significant environmental
issues that require further analysis. The result of the analysis will be used in identifying any major
environmental concern related to the proposed development.
DETAILED SURVEY
Based on the screening, a detailed survey of the proposed construction was conducted involving
different parameters of the environment. The survey was carried out as per the requirements of the
applications, questionnaires for clearance(s) and suggestion of environmental expert. Checklists and
questionnaires were employed in the process to collect information from relevant areas.
TESTING AND MONITORING
Testing and Monitoring of Environmental parameters have been done, as per the guidelines issued
by MoEF&CC, Govt. of India. Different Environmental parameters (air quality, water quality –
surface as well as ground water, noise, soil) are monitored as per standard methods. From the impact
management point of view, the sampling locations are selected based on two principles: i) Receptors
and ii) Generators. Land uses (e.g. settlements, forests, agriculture, etc.) within 500m and 10 km
from the proposed site as well as keeping in mind the possible cumulative effects because of

presence of other sources of pollution (e.g. highways) in the vicinity. The detailed sampling criteria
are given below for the different environmental parameters to be assessed.
1.7 COLLECTION OF SECONDARY DATA
For preparation of EIA and EMP studies secondary data has been collected from following sources
as given in Table 1.2:
Table 1.2: Sources of Secondary Information
1.7.1 COMPILATION OF DATA
All relevant data collected by the survey team for the project area are presented in maps of the
proposed construction area. These data include the project location, location of green areas,
Integrated Township “Gomti Greens” EIA Report public utilities (hospital, health centre, etc.),
industrial establishments, wetlands (ponds & tanks) and places of religious importance, if any.
1.7.2 ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Prediction and assessment of potential impacts helps to decide appropriate management planning to
minimize any negative environmental impacts and to strengthen the positive outcomes. It also helps
in selecting the most environmentally feasible options in case of alternative sites and any other
option being analyzed for technical feasibility. Analysis of compiled data has been carried out to

assess the impact during various phases of project lifecycle on identified potential issues.
Mathematical prediction models has been used to forecast future environmental conditions, as
deemed necessary, as a result of this project. In case of assessment of social impacts, the impact on
different quality of life parameters (education, employment, health, etc.) are individually assessed
and then combined to find the overall impact.
1.8 IMPACT MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANNING
The Environment Management Plan (EMP) includes mitigating measures to eliminate or minimize
the potential negative impacts as well as measures to enhance the benefits of the project. The EMP
delineates measures to be taken along with responsibility, and time involved. In addition to
mitigating measures, the EMP will also contain the compliance monitoring requirements to be
undertaken during construction and post-construction phases of the project. The monitoring is used
to assess the extent and effectiveness of the mitigating measures defined in the EMP. EMP will also
suggest the requirements of institutional strengthening for effective implementation of the
management plan. The schematic diagram for approach and methodology adopted for the EIA Study
is shown in Figure 1.2.
Fig 1.2: Methodology of EIA study

1.9 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The environmental degradation attracts high concern from all aspects of society in India.
Government of India has prepared a large number of legal instruments focusing on various
components of environment viz. air, water, hazardous waste, hazardous chemicals, ecology, forests
and wild life etc. and also set up administrative framework for ensuring enforcement of these
regulations. Emaar MGF Land Ltd. follows the policy of complying with all applicable
environmental regulatory requirements and incorporating as many mitigating measures as possible at
the planning stage itself. In line with this policy, potential environmental issues and linked
regulatory requirements were identified for its new project.
The following Acts and Rules are found applicable for the project:
 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986,

 The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986: The Environmental Impact Assessment
 Notification, 1994 and amendments thereafter,
 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act ,1974,
 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975,
 The Air (Prevention and Control) of Pollution Act, 1981,
 The Air (Prevention and Control) of Pollution Rules, 1980/83,
 Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2008.
As per the EIA notification, the specified projects are required to obtain State and Central clearances
w.r.t. environment prior to any project activity. The process required to be adopted is as follows:
1.9.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
This involves appraisal of a project by the technical committee of the Impact Assessment Agency
and grant of environmental clearance following a technical presentation. The clearance is generally
granted with some terms and conditions that are to be complied by the project authority in the
interest of the project.
1.9.2 CONSENT TO ESTABLISH
'Consent to Establish' is to be obtained under the Water and Air Acts from Uttar Pradesh Pollution
Control Board (UPPCB), for discharge of any treated wastewater or otherwise on streams, seweror
land and emission from DG Sets. To obtain the same, the application form for Air and Water consent
along with requisite fees and necessary documents as per requirement of the UPPCB are to be
submitted.
1.9.3 CONSENT TO OPERATE
The consent to operate is to be obtained from the UPPCB. This has to be renewed prior to the expiry
of the valid consent throughout the life cycle of the project. M/s Emaar MGF Land Ltd. will ensure
that all the above discussed legislations are complied with prior to the start of construction, during
the construction and during the operation phase of the project.
1.10 TOR COMPLIANCE
The EIA study has been conducted in accordance with the approved TOR. The point wise
compliance of TOR is enclosed.
1.11 STRUCTURE OF THE EIA & EMP REPORT
This EIA report has been prepared on the basis of TOR discussed and approved by the SEAC U.P.
dated 10.02.2017. The EIA report contains project features, baseline environmental setup,
assessment of environmental impacts and formulation of mitigation measures, environmental
management and monitoring plan with risk & disaster management plan. As per EIA Impact
Notification 2006, EIA report has been divided into eleven chapters as described below:
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter contains the general information on the building sector, major sources of environmental
impact in respect of building, construction, townships and area development projects and details of
the environmental clearance process.
Chapter 2: Project Description
This chapter deals with the detailed description of the project, such as the type of the project, need
for the project, project location, land availability, utilities (power and water supply) and
infrastructure facilities such as roads and other requirements. The project implementation schedule,
estimated cost of development is also included.
Chapter 3: Description of the Environment
This chapter presents the existing environmental status of the study area around the project including
topography, drainage pattern, water environment, geological, climate, transport system, land use,
flora & fauna, socio-economic aspects, basic amenities etc. Environmental assessment of the
proposed project site in regard to its capability to receive the proposed new development is also
discussed in this chapter.
Chapter 4: Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
This chapter describes the overall impacts of the project activities and underscores the areas of
concern, which need mitigation measures during construction and operation phase. It predicts the
overall impact of the project on different components of the environment viz. air, water, land, noise,
biological and socio-economic.
Chapter 5: Analysis of Alternatives
This chapter covers the details of various alternatives of materials that are to be used in building
construction and the energy conservation methods to be adopted. The various details regarding the
transportation sector, road connectivity, link facilities, parking details etc. are discussed in this
chapter.

Chapter 6: Environmental Monitoring Programme
This chapter covers the planned Environmental Monitoring Program during construction and
operation phase. It includes the technical aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation
measures.
Chapter 7: Additional Studies
This chapter should cover the details of the additional studies required in addition to those specified
in the ToR and which are necessary to cater to more specific issues applicable to the particular
project.
Chapter 8: Project Benefits
This chapter describes the benefits accruing to the locality, neighbourhood, region and nation as a
whole. It brings out details of benefits by way of improvement in the physical infrastructure, social
infrastructure, employment potential and other tangible benefits.
Chapter 9: Environmental Management Plan
This chapter should comprehensively present the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), which
includes the administrative and technical setup, summary matrix of EMP, the cost involved to
implement the EMP, both during the construction and operational phase and provisions made
towards the same in the cost estimates of project construction and operation. This chapter describes
the proposed post-monitoring scheme as well as inter-organizational arrangements for effective
implementation of the mitigation measures.
Chapter 10: Summary and Conclusion
This chapter provides the summary and conclusions of the EIA study of the project with overall
justification for implementation of the project and also explanation of how, adverse effects will be
mitigated.
Chapter 11: Disclosure of Consultants Engaged
This chapter provides the disclosure of consultants engaged to carryout the EIA study along with
other additional studies.

CHAPTER-2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is an integrated township located at villages Sarsawan, Ahmamau and Ardonamau
at Lucknow-Sultanpur Road, Lucknow (U.P.). The site at which the township is proposed is
basically a barren land located, in a serene and pollution free openness, and is earmarked for
development for residential purposes in the Lucknow Master Plan, 2021. So far One Group
Housing has been constructed along with the Internal Development/Infrastructure work
activities that are under progress. The project Detailed Project Report has been approved by
the Lucknow Development Authority.
The proposed development will provide housing with facilities such as schools, commercial
and community centres, club and health centre and services to cater to the needs of the
residents. The proposed development will involve site formation works and construction of
infrastructure including building structures, roads, drains, sewers and utilities, and landscape
areas.
The residential zone is conceived so as to meet the demand of various types of households on
the basis of single to joint family, economically weaker section to elite, young to old etc. The
township will be integrated to meet the requirement by making developing residential zones
into
 Group Housing (Multi-Storied Buildings)
 Plotted developments
 EWS & LIG
The Township is framed giving thrust to the “Futuristic” vision and needs so that it will
incorporate natural dynamism in a long term base plan. With the requirement looking into the
long term sustainability of Township, adequate areas have been allotted for various urban
activities that are needed to be performed by its residents.
According to Integrated Township scheme, the Company has to keep at least 10% units of
total for LIG and same number of units for EWS families. For this purpose 414 nos. of EWS
and 414 nos. of LIG units have been provided in the layout. The details of the proposed
project are given in Table 2.1 below.
2.1 Site location and Description

The proposed township project is situated between latitude 260 48'46.31"N and longitude 810
0'5.47" E in Lucknow district. The proposed Integrated Township site is located in the North
of Sultanpur road in Gomti Nagar Extension area.
The proposed project will sprawl over a net area of 85.86 hectare, and is planned to cater to
approximately 46,104 residential populations dwelling in 3,995 units (Group Housing,
Residential, Economically Weaker Section or EWS & LIG units). The population density
would be approximately 326-person/hectare. The map showing the location of the proposed
project site is given in Figure 2.1 and the surrounding features of the site is illustrated in
Figure 2.2, 2.3.

2.1.1 Accessibility
Lucknow is accessible from every part of India through air, rail and road. It is directly
connected with New Delhi, Patna, Kolkata, Mumbai, Varanasi and other major cities by
Amausi airport. Similarly city is linked to north, east, south and west through rail and road
links.
The site identified for Integrated Township is located on the junction of Shaheed Path and the
Sultanpur Road. It is connected to Sultanpur Road by two 45 m wide proposed Master Plan
roads as also to the existing 18 m wide service road along the Shaheed Path. Another 45 m
wide proposed road passes almost from the middle of the site in the North South direction and
is connected to the two 45 m wide Master Plan Roads connecting the site with Sultanpur Road
by a 45 m wide road running in the East West direction. The site is also well connected to
other parts of the city by wide metallic roads.
2.1.2 Site Setting

The proposed Integrated Township site is located in the North of Sultanpur road in Gomti
Nagar Extension area. It is surrounded by 45 m wide Master Plan Road 45 m wide in the
North, residential area and abadi of Ahmamau and Sarsawa in the South, Shaheed Path with a
18 m wide service road in the East and 45 m wide Master Plan Road and a Nala on the West
side.
The topography of the proposed site is mostly flat. The entire area under study forms a flat
plain with minor undulation and a very gentle slope towards North East and North West. The
maximum and minimum contours are 91.60 m and 90.20 m respectively resulting in a level
difference of 1.4 m from the general ground level. The site area has scarce vegetation of few
trees/ shrubs scattered randomly over the area. Presently Infrastructure development work is
under progress apart from one Group Housing which has been duly constructed.

FIGURE 2.1: LOCATION OF LUCKNOW TOWNSHIP SITE

FIGURE 2.2: SITE SURROUNDING FEATURES WITHIN 10 KM RADIUS

FIGURE 2.3: SITE SURROUNDING FEATURES WITHIN 5 KM RADIUS

2.1.3 Site History
The Master Plan for Lucknow Development Area was first prepared in the year 1970 keeping in
mind the projected development of Lucknow up to year 1995. Subsequently, over a period of time
several amendments of land use were made in the Master Plan. This necessitated the revision and
a Master Plan 2001 was prepared which was approved by the government vide its G.O. 549 / 9-
Aa-3-92-8Maha / 86 dated 14th Feb., 1992 This Master Plan, which was prepared by Town and
Country Planning Department, demarcates the land uses for balanced functioning of various urban
activities for a projected population of 40 Lacs upto the year 2021. It also aims at conserving and
developing the historical and archeological monuments along with the fulfillment of basic
necessities of Lucknow city. The area under Urban Agglomeration in the year 2004–05 was
16,270 Ha which has now been extended to 41,360 Ha in the Master Plan – 2021. This extension
of area has been all along the National and State Highways. The conceived project has envisaged
the basic needs which are out lined in the Master Plan – 2021. With these aims and objectives the
target is of providing well versed development of residential stocks to accommodate the growing
population with all amenities and integrating it to the basic culture and environment of Lucknow.
2.1.4 Site Surrounding and Location

For the purpose of the EIA study, the impact zone for the proposed implementation shall confine
within a radius of 5 km from the center of the development site since the nature of the project is
such that most of the potential impacts are most likely to occur within this area. However, a buffer
area (also designated as study area) extending to 10 km radii from the site has also been studied
for any likely impacts. Key surrounding features of site are shown in Figure 2.2 and are as
follows-
 The site area is primarily flat.
 The land use is residential as per the Master Plan -2021 for Lucknow.
 Developmental activities around the site are taking place in a large scale in terms of housing
projects, commercial centres etc.
 Various residential projects such as Ansals, Omaxe, Amravati, etc. are coming up surrounding
the proposed site area.
 Few villages namely Sersawa, ArdonaMau, Mehipal Khera, etc are found scattered within the
impact area.
 Surface water source i.e. river Gomti is present within the impact zone.
 No reserve forest or protected forest is found within the impact zone.
 There is no archaeological monument in the close vicinity of the impact zone.
2.2 Project components
2.2.1 The Development concept and the project layout
The landuse distribution for the site has been allocated based on simple calculations in compliance
to existing conditions and orientation. The site development concepts are based on the findings
and considerations, which have been derived from:
 Case studies of various institutional and township campus developments
 Site conditions like slopes, geology, hydrology, vegetation, drainage pattern, location
importance of the place, views and vistas, surrounding developments etc.
The activity pattern of the area is such that all Commercial activities have been planned on 45 m
road earmarked in Master Plan-2021. The loop roads facilitate efficient public transport and
pedestrian movement. Greenery development in Township is proposed along all major intra
circulation roads and parks as per the land suitability and nearness to people. Institutional spaces

have been proposed at strategic locations along roads and also equally distributed throughout the
township. The green spaces have been provided with in the sectors to create healthy and cool
environment for the residents of Township.
Open spaces provided in the Township are mainly in the form of parks and green spaces and have
been located in the centre of residential pockets. These open spaces have been designed and
integrated very carefully to provide cool and freshness to the environment of the township. These
green spaces will provide coherent feelings to the visitor and dwellers of the township. The green
belt along the North and West of the township is an added attraction.
Basic amenities comprise of education, health and common servicing facilities. These facilities
have been provided on the basis of hierarchy of such facilities catering to the specific number of
people depending on the standards laid down in the Bye-Laws.
The proposed project will sprawl over a net area of 85.86 hectare, which includes the housing
solution for each category of people i.e. from middle to higher class people and from LIG to EWS
class people and is planned to cater to approximately 46,104 residential populations dwelling in
3,995 units (inclusive of Economically Weaker Section or EWS & LIG units).
The total cost of the project is estimated to be approximately Rs. 1152.0 crores including land
cost. The project also includes site formation and engineering infrastructure works including
provision roads and drainage for sewerage, water and utility systems to support the proposed
development.
2.2.2 Landuse
The proposed plot encompasses about 85.86 hectares of land. Out of this certain amount of land
has been reserved for “Economic Weaker Section” & LIG, as per prevalent laws. The project site
is basically a flat barren land with no human activity. The major part of the township falls under
the medium density residential area earmarked in Master Plan -2021, the East of the Township has
a strip of Socio –Cultural Land use which runs parallel to Shaheed Path, while on the North and
West side is Master Plan Green which would add to the environment of the Township.
The site falls under residential land use as per the Master Plan. All the plans for the development
project have been planned according to the LDA guidelines earmarked for residential purpose.
ON SITE LANDUSE
The land-use breakup for the Township has been proposed based on guidelines of Uttar Pradesh
government for development of Integrated Township. The proposed landuse for the project site
will cover residential areas, commercial area, infrastructure areas, services area, green area and
open spaces. The proposed land use distribution is shown in Table 2.1.
2.2.3 Project Infrastructure and Utilities

The infrastructure facilities planned for the township are highlighted below:
Education Facilities
The project will include 12 nursery schools, 6 primary schools and 4 higher schools and 3 inter
college along with playground, kinder garden, and crèche facility. School will have building with
a seating capacity of approximately 3000 students. These education facilities are evenly
distributed through the township, for easy accessibility for residents.
Shopping Centres

The activity patterns of the area are developed in such a way that the shopping Centers are located
at a prominent place. These locations of commercial center shall be easily and conveniently
accessible to serve the residents of the entire area around the site which is yet to be developed.
Club and Community Centre

Two club & community centres have been proposed, which are conveniently located for the
residents. Club will have banquet hall for marriages, seminars, conferences and shows, and indoor
sports facilities, swimming pool with separate section for kids, and fitness center with facilities
such as aerobics, gymnasium. The club will also have restaurants and bars, recreational facilities.
TABLE 2.1: DETAILS OF THE TOWNSHIP
S. No. Description of Land Use Area in m2

A Total Area of Scheme 9,16,400.00
B Area under Master Plan Roads 57,500.00
C Net Area for Development 8,58,652.00
1 Group Housing 86,642
2 Commercial 46,698
3 Plotted 3,62,514
4 EWS & LIG 16,586
5 Educational Facility 32,396
6 Health Centre 1,600
7 Community Centre 4,908
8 Electric Sub Station 8,094
9 Post Office 300
10 Police Chauki 3,030
11 STP, Garbage Disposal 1,820
12 Green/Open spaces 1,28,953.93
13 Roads/Circulation 1,65,109
Total 8,58,652
TABLE 2.2: DETAILED AREA STATEMENT
Ground
S. No. Description Area m2 FAR m2
Coverage m2
1. Total site Area 91,6400.00
2. Area under Master Plan Green 57,500.00
3 Net Area for Development 8,58,652 2,90,435 9,64,106
4 Group Housing 86,642 30,325 2,16,606
5 Plotted 3,62,514 2,18,674 5,91,998
6 EWS &LIG 16,586 8,293 33,172
7 Commercial 46,698 18,679 81,722
8 Educational Facility 32,396 10,735 29,970
9 Community Facilities 9,838 3,729 10,638
10 Electric Substation 8,094
11 STP, Garbage handling 1,820
14 Total Non FAR 1,20,339
Basement Area 1,12,881

Other Non FAR 7,459
15 Total Built-up Area 10,84,445
The project will be implemented over a span of 5 years from the commencement of construction.
The main purpose and benefit of the project are as under:

 To develop an integrated township that encompasses state-of-the-art residential and
recreational facilities,
 To provide quality housing which is the best in the country at affordable prices;
 To create an environment that could support the culture of good standard of living by co-
locating essential facilities required for day-to-day living;
 To meet the growing demands of housing with a view to decongest the towns;
 To enhance the surroundings with greenery, landscaping and recommended aesthetics;
 To create a healthy environment for living.
2.3 POPULATION DENSITY
The total population of the project will be 46,104 persons. The detailed population breakup is given
below in the following Table- 2.3
Table 2.3: Population Details
POPULATION DETAILS
No. of
Total
No of Dwelling/ Unit
S. No. Description Population
Plots/Area Units Per Plot Population
(Persons)
A Group Housing 1732 5 8,660
B Residential Plotted 17,325
1 Type A- 9 x 18 499 2 5 4,990
2 Type B- 10 x 20 648 2 5 6,480
3 Type C- 12 x 24 125 3 5 1,875
4 Type D- 15 x 30 91 4 5 1,820
5 Type E- 20 x 40 72 6 5 2,160
C Commercial (G+9) 7,491
1 Ground floor 8,172 @6 sqm/person 1,362
2 Typical floors 73,550 @12 sqm/person 6,129
D Educational 29,970 @10 sqm/person 2,997
E Health centre 100
F Other areas 30,000 @25 sqm/person 1,200
G EWS 414 5 2,070
H LIG 414 5 2,070
Total residential population 41,913
Total floating population 4,191
2.4 WATER REQUIREMENT

The water will be supplied through LDA. Total water requirement for the project will be
approximately 4,238 KLD, out of which 2,224.6 KLD is fresh water requirement and total of 2,734
KLD waste water will be generated which will be treated in STP of 3,200 KLD and will be used for
flushing, HVAC cooling and horticulture. The daily water requirement calculation after proposed
modification is given below in Table- 2.4
Table-2.4: Calculations for Water Demand
S. No. Particulars Area (m2) / No. of Total Rate of Total Water

Dwelling units Occupancy water requirement
demand (KLD)
(lpcd)
A Group Housing
Main Dwelling Units 1732 8,660 86 744.76
B Residential Plotted
Main Plots 1436 17,325 86 1,489.95
C Commercial (G+9) 81722 7,491 45 337.01
D EWS 2,070 86 178.02
E LIG 2,070 86 178.02
F Educational 29,970 2,997 45 134.86
G Health centre 100 340 34
H Other areas 30,000 1,200 15 18
I Visitors 4,191 15 62.86
Domestic Water requirement (A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I) 3177.48 say 3,178 KLD
J. Horticulture 128953.93 m2 5 lt/m2/day 645
K. AC makeup & DG 375
cooling makeup water
L. Road and Car 40
Washing
Total Water Requirement (A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I+J+K) 4,238 KLD
Table 2.5: Sullage Calculations
Domestic Water Requirement 3,178 KLD

 Fresh water (70% of domestic) 2,224.6 KLD
 Flushing water (30% of domestic) 953.4 KLD
Sullage Generated 1779.68+953.4 Say
(80% fresh + 100% flushing) 2,734 KLD

Figure: 2.4 Water Balance Diagram
DOMESTIC WATER FRESH WATER @ 80%

(3178 KLD) (2224.6 KLD) SULLAGE GENERATED
(70% of Domestic water) (1779.68+953.4)
@ 100% (STP 3200 KLD)
FLUSHING 953.4 KLD

(953.4 KLD)
(30% of Domestic water)
@ 80 % of
2734 KLD =
HORTICULTURE 645 KLD
(645 KLD)
2187.2 KLD
Road and Car Washing 30 KLD

30 KLD
AC makeup & DG 375 KLD

Sullage Discharged to Nearby

Construction projects 183.8 KLD
Recycled Water (183.8 KLD)
Fresh water
2.5 SOLID WASTE GENERATION
Solid waste would be generated both during the construction as well as during the operation phase.
The solid waste expected to be generated during the construction phase will comprise of excavated
materials, used bags, AAC Blocks, concrete, MS rods, tiles, wood etc. The following steps are
proposed to be followed for the management of solid waste:
 Construction yards are proposed for storage of construction materials.
 The excavated material such as soil and stones will be stacked for reuse during later stages of
construction
 Excavated top soil will be stored in temporary constructed soil bank and will be reused for
landscaping of the proposed Integrated Township project.
 Remaining soil shall be utilized for refilling / road work / rising of site level at locations/
selling to outside agency for construction of roads etc

Solid Waste
Construction
Waste
Construction Empty cement

waste, Bags, Containers Excavated
Broken Bricks, etc. Soil
Waste Plaster
Top soil conserved for

Used in re-filling, Sold to agency
landscaping, balance
raising site level for recycling
used in re-filling
Figure-2.5: Solid Waste Management Scheme during Construction Phase
During the operation phase, the said Integrated Township will be generating approx. 17,707.4
kg/day .Detailed calculation is shown in Table: 2.6.
Table: 2.6 Solid wastes Generation Calculation
S. No. Particulars Area (m2) / No. of Total Rate Waste

Dwelling units Occupancy (Kg/ Generated
Cap/Day) (Kg/
Cap/Day)
A Group Housing
Main Dwelling Units 1732 8,660 0.5 4330
Main Plots 1436 17,325 0.5 8662.5
C Commercial (G+9) 81722 7,491 0.1 749.1
D EWS 2,070 0.5 1035
E LIG 2,070 0.5 1035
F Educational 29,970 2,997 0.1 299.7
G Health centre 100 1.0 100
H Other areas 30,000 1,200 0.15 180
I Visitors 4,191 0.2 838.2
128953.93 m2 @15 477.9
J Landscape Waste
(31.86 acres) kg/acre
Domestic Water requirement (A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I+J) 17,707.4

(Source: For Waste Collection, Chapter 3, Table 3.6, Page no. 49, Central Public Health &
Environment Engineering Organization, Ministry of Urban Development, (Government of India,
May 2000))
Solid Waste
(17707.4Kg/day)
Biodegradable Waste Non-Biodegradable Waste

(10624.44 kg/day) (7082.96 kg/day)
Recyclable Waste Non-Recyclable Waste

Green Bins (2833.184 kg/day)
(4249.776 kg/day)
Blue Bins Dark Gray Bins

Organic Waste convertor
Sold to authorized recyler Final disposal through a Govt.

approved agency
Manure
Figure 2.6: Solid Waste Management Scheme during Operation Phase
Following arrangements will be made at the site in accordance to Solid Wastes Management
Rules, 2016.
1 Collection and Segregation of waste

1. A door to door collection system will be provided for collection of domestic waste in
colored bins from Dwelling units, EWS , Servant units, Community building, Shopping
areas, etc
2. Adequate number of colored bins (Green and Blue bins for bio-degradable and non bio-
degradable respectively) are proposed to be provided.
3. Litter bin will also be provided in open areas like parks etc.
2 Treatment of waste
Bio-Degradable wastes
1. Bio-degradable waste will be treated in Organic Waste Converter and the compost will be
used as manure.
2. STP sludge is proposed to be used for horticulture as manure.
3. Horticultural Waste is proposed to be composted and will be used for gardening purposes.
Recyclable wastes
1. Grass Recycling – The cropped grass will be spread on the green area. It will act as manure
after decomposition.
2. Recyclable wastes like paper, plastic etc. will be sold off to recyclers.
3. Hazardous wastes such as waste oil will be sold off to authorized recyclers.
4. Buy back arrangement will be made for batteries.
3 Disposal
The Municipal Solid Waste Management will be conducted as per the guidelines of Solid
Waste Management Rules, 2016. The inert non-recyclable wastes will be disposed through
government approved agency for land filling. A solid waste management scheme is
depicted in the above figure for proposed proposed Integrated Township Project.
Organic waste management by automatic composting machine
 This is highly compact solution for organic and biodegradable/wet waste.

 Decentralized waste management solution aesthetically designed just take less than a single
car park space for a 250 kg unit capable to treat wet waste generated.
 It reduces labor cost because of safe handling system, as no pathogens generated due to
operations in high temperature thereby reducing health risks significantly.
 Very fast Waste to manure processing duration i.e. 1-3 days in comparison of traditional
composting methods
 No transport cost as machine can operate at on site without any multi-step process by just
provide input, plug and start operation
 Designed to keep rodents at bay so cleanest technology with negligible odour.
 Life span 25-30 years and AMC to ensure 24X7 days of uninterrupted operation
 Microbes present within incubator feed on the organic matter and convert in to compost.
 Moisture content and temperature automatically regulated using sensors at the bottom of the
tank whenever organic waste is added.
 Fully aerobic digestion is facilitated by the periodic and intermittent rotation of the mixing
blades (no crushing/grinding) to maximize microbe activation
 The final decomposition is done by specialized thermophilic microbes which thrive in high
temperature and high acidic or salty atmospheres.
 The final product in the form of compost can be used as manure in to landscape area
management.
 The wet waste reduced in volume by 90 % and 100 kg waste converted in to 10-15 kg compost
which can be removed in 10-15 days and expenditure to process per kg of waste is less than 01
INR
 The output compost from OWC can be mixed with soil in the ratio of 1:10 before using as
manure
 Care to be taken to only moisten the waste and not make it dripping wet.
 Clear the compost once it reaches the red level because excess compost might spoil the
machine by entering the motor assembled.
 A buffer of 3-6 days on composting of pure garden waste necessarily to be taken due to
direness of such waste in comparison of other food waste.
Technical Specification
Operation Fully Automatic
Output Organic Manure
Installation Almost Plug and Play. Vent to be connected outdoors or storm water
Requirements lines. No need of water inlet. Water may be required, only to clean the
machine externals and any pilled waste.
Control Systems PLC Based
Composting Tank SS
Housing M.S with Powder coating or SS panels as a variant

Input / Output Door for waste input
Separate door for getting out compost
Heater Insulated oil heating chamber or Heating pads as a variant
Other Features  Provided with waste overload function
 Indicators for Power mode, heater & power saving mode
 Stainless steel (SS304) shaft & mixing blades
 Safety feature: Internal mixing blades automatically stop when
hopper door is opened (in auto mode)
 Can be run in auto mode or manual mode
 Internal shaft turns and sends out compost, when the compost
door is opened
Doors Separate door for waste input & separate door for compost removal
Preferred Location for Can be a garden, area adjacent to garden, car park, preferably with a
installation connection to the drainage
Life of the Machine Expected around 25 years
Capacity Available 1. 1250 Kg/day
2. 500 Kg/day
3. 250 Kg/day
4. 150 Kg/day
5. 100 Kg/day
6. 40 Kg/day
Required Capacity Ideally should be 20 % higher capacity of OWC to be selected as per
estimated volume of wet/organic waste.
Proposed Capacity 20% more than OWC
Organic Waste = 10624.44 Kg
Final OWC = 10,624.44+1,062.44 (10% of 10,624.44) = 11,686.884
kg
i.e. Total 9 nos. of Organic waste converters of capacity 1250 x 9 +
500 x 1 is proposed.
1. Organic Waste
Organic waste, includes kitchen waste and garden waste generated from the dwelling units, will be
treated by Organic waste compost machine on site. The compost is then used for landscaping on
the site. The OWC machine will be placed at a designated area.
2. Type of Waste to be Treated

• Kitchen waste will be collected from units and lobbies of the Towers. This waste will be stored
in garbage room which is located at the basement of the towers and further send to organic
waste converter for treatment.
• Landscape waste is bio-degradable waste and will be composted in Organic waste converter.
After post occupancy, horticulturist will collect garden waste and store in basement area,
where organic waste converter is located. The treated organic waste will be used on site as
manure for the landscape at the site.
3. Organic Waste Treatment System

OWC (Organic Waste Convertor) is an easy to use Decentralized Waste Management System to
turn large amounts of organic waste such as kitchen waste, garden waste, food processing waste

etc. into compost. The system is designed to eliminate odour and also to remove the problem of
irritants such as flies and rats.
The OWC is a bio-mechanical Composting System which consists of the OWC machine, Curing
System and a number of optional accessories for specific waste challenges. The machine takes
organic waste and Bioculum as input and to create manure starter. In just one week of curing the
processed waste is transformed into manure that can be used on site in gardens or agriculture.
4. Process Description of Organic Waste Converter
4.1 Organic waste collection

The organic waste from the kitchens in general contains food waste from the pre-cooking
operation and post cooking remnant or excess food. Waste from garden containing pruning’s and
small branches of the trees up to 2 cm diameter and/or bones, will be passed through the Shredder
before it is placed into the container of the OWC.
4.2 Organic Waste Treatment

Organic waste fed into OWC is mixed, aerated & fluidized and crushed for 5 minutes. Then
container of the OWC is opened and observations are noted. If the crushed material has more
moisture content which can be seen by visual observation, then absorbing media is added into the
container up to 20% of the weight of the waste depending on the moisture content in the waste.
The odour control powder “Bioculum” is added at the dosage rate of 1 gm of Bioculum/kg of
waste. Then the lid of the container is closed and again the OWC is operated for 5 minutes. After
the completion of 5 minutes, the system will give audio-video indication by a beep--beep sound
and indication of light. The lid is then opened and the processed material is observed. If it is
turned to granular free flowing material, then lid is closed and the system is restarted. The bottom
valve is opened for draining of the material. The raw compost is collected in the trolley/crates
placed underneath of OWC System.
4.3 Curing of Raw Compost

For maturing and curing the raw compost, the material from the trolley is shifted in the crates
which have perforation for aeration and then crates are placed in the curing system. Depending on
the waste generation capacity, number of curing systems has to be proposed. Single Curing
System has 100 kg/day capacity whereas Double Curing System has 200 kg/day capacity. After 10
days curing period, the compost from the tray can be used for application to the plants or any other
mode of usage of manure in the agriculture.

2.6 VEHICLE PARKING FACILITIES
Adequate provision will be made for car/vehicle parking at the proposed project site. There shall also be
adequate parking provisions for visitors so as not to disturb the traffic and allow smooth movement at the
site. Required and proposed parking details are given below in Table 2.7
Table: 2.7 Parking Calculations
BUILT-UP
PARKING CALCULATIONS
AREA
S. No. PARTICULARS
Area as per Parking Parking
Parking Norms
FAR(Sq.M.) Required Proposed
A INSTITUTIONAL
A1 Nursery School 6000 1 ECS per 100 sqm 60 60
A2 Primary School 6000 1 ECS per 100 sqm 60 60
A3 High School 8000 1 ECS per 100 sqm 80 80
A4 Inter College 12000 1 ECS per 100 sqm 120 120
1.5 ECS per 100
A5 Health Centre 2400 36 36
sqm
A6 Post Office 300 2 ECS per 100 sqm 6 6
A7 Police Chauki 3030 2 ECS per 100 sqm 61 61
A8 Community Centre 4500 2 ECS per 100 sqm 90 90
Parking Sub-Total 513 513
B COMMERCIAL 81734 2 ECS per 100 sqm 1635 1635
C RESIDENTIAL- GROUP HOUSING

D1 Group Housing 1732 units 1 ECS per unit 1732 2692
EWS & LIG-
D2 828 units 1 ECS per 4 units 207 207
Group Housing
D RESIDENTIAL- PLOTTED
Parking
No. Of plots Parking Norms
Required
E1 Type A (9 x 18) 468 1 ECS per plot 468 468
Corner Type A (9 x
31 2 ECS per plot 62 62
18)
E2 Type B (10 x 20) 605 1 ECS per plot 605 605

Corner Type B (10
x 20)

E3 Type C (12 x 24) 110 2 ECS per plot 220 220
Corner Type C
(12 x 24)
E4 Type D (15 x 30) 84 4 ECS per plot 336 336

Corner Type D
(15 x 30)
E5 Type E (20 x 40) 62 6 ECS per plot 372 372

Corner Type E
(20 x 40)
Total Parking 6309 7269
The proposed project would provide vehicle parking facility

1 Covered parking 2209
2 Surface parking 5060
Total parking 7269
S.No. Particulars Parking provided
A Institutional 513
B Commercial 1635
C Group Housing 2899
D Residential Plotted 2222
Total parking 7269
2.7 POWER REQUIREMENT
The total load for the proposed Residential Plotted Colony will be 33.490 MW and shall be
supplied through Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL).
Details of D.G Sets:
The total Nos. of DG Sets will be 27 totaling 19,875 kVA capacity (5 DG sets of 1500 kVA, 6 DG
sets of 1250 kVA, 1 DG sets of 625 kVA, 1 DG sets of 500 kVA, 14 DG sets of 250 kVA and 2
DG sets of 125 kVA). The DG sets will be equipped with acoustic enclosure to minimize noise
generation and adequate stack height for proper dispersion of pollutants
2.8 GREEN AREA
Total green area measures 128953.93 m2 (31.86 acres) or 15 % of the plot area which will be area
under tree plantation along the periphery of the project, in the lawns and along the roads.
Evergreen tall and ornamental trees and ornamental shrubs have been proposed to be planted
inside the premises. Lawns will also be developed by the management.
2.9 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MONITORING PLAN
For the effective and consistent functioning of the complex, an Environmental Management
System (EMS) would be established at the site. The EMS would include the following:
 An Environmental Management Cell
 Environmental Monitoring.
 Personnel Training.
 Regular Environmental audits and Correction measures.
 Documentation – standards operation procedures Environmental Management Plan and
other records.
2.10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL
Apart from having an Environmental Management Plan, it is also to have a permanent

organizational set up charged with the task of ensuring its effective implementation of mitigation
measures and to conduct environmental monitoring.
Hierarchical Structure of Environmental Management Cell:
Normal activities of the EMP cell would be supervised by a dedicated person who will report to
the site manager/coordinator of the Commercial Complex. The hierarchical structure of suggested
Environmental Management Cell is given in following Figure-9.
Corporate Rep from

Environment Site Corporate
al Division Manager Planning
Group
Site
Environmental
Coordinator
Waste water Greenbelt

Treatment Development
Plant Operator
Incharge
Figure 2.7: Environment Management Cell Structure
2.11 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
The purpose of environmental monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness of implementation of

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) by periodic monitoring. The important environmental
parameters within the impact area are selected so that any adverse effects are detected and time
action can be taken. The project proponent will monitor ambient air Quality, Ground Water
Quality and Quantity, and Soil Quality in accordance with an approved monitoring schedule.

Table- 2.8: Suggested Monitoring Program for proposed Integrated Township project
Monitoring Frequency of Monitoring

Air & Stack:
• Ambient Air Quality at appropriate location for PM10, PM2.5, Six monthly
SO2,NOx, HC
• Six monthly
• Stack emission for point sources PM, SO2, NOx, HC & CO
Water & Wastewater:

• Water Quality Monitoring for relevant parameters of IS – • Six Monthly
10500 • Daily till stabilization of
• Waste Water Quality (Treated & Untreated) for pH , TSS, Oil STP.
& Grease, • Weekly till one month
• Waste water quality pH, TSS, oil & Grease. BOD, COD, then annually
MLSS, TKN & Phosphate.
Noise: - Day & Night level Noise Monitoring • Six Monthly
Soil:
• Soil Monitoring, Qualitative and quantitative testing/analysis • Six Monthly
to check the soil fertility, porosity, texture, water holding opacity
etc.
Awareness and Training: Training and human resource development is an important link to
achieve sustainable operation of the facility and environment management. For successful
functioning of the project, relevant EMP would be communicated to:
Staff and Contractors: Staff must be made aware of the importance of waste segregation and
disposal, water and energy conservation. The awareness can be provided by periodic Integrated
Society meetings. They would be informed of their duties.
Environmental Audits and Corrective Action Plans: To assess whether the implemented EMP
is adequate, periodic environmental audits will be conducted by the project proponent’s
Environmental division. These audits will be followed by Correction Action Plan (CAP) to correct
various issues identified during the audits.

CHAPTER-3
3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS OF PROJECT AREA

This chapter describes the existing environmental settings in the study area and is based upon the
secondary information collected from the published sources, reconnaissance survey, primary
socio-economic survey and environmental monitoring of air, noise, soil, ground and surface water
in the study area. The major purposes of describing the environmental settings of the study area
are:
 To assess the existing environmental quality, as well as the environmental impacts of the
future developments being studied.
 To identify environmentally significant factors or geographical areas that could preclude
any future development.
Additional purposes of the baseline studies is to provide sufficient information so that decision
makers alien with the general location can develop an understanding of
 The project need.
 Environmental characteristics of the study area.
 The basis of establishing the project need.
The various considerations that have gone into the formulation of a proper strategy for conducting
the baseline studies are described in the following sections.
3.1 Methodology of conducting baseline study

The guiding factors for the present baseline study are the requirements laid down by the
MoEF&CC guidelines as per the Environmental Impact Assessment notification and local
regulations and directives. The study area has been classified into a core zone, impact zone and
buffer zone. For the purpose of the EIA study, the impact zone for the proposed implementation
shall confine within a radius of 5 km from the centre of the development site since the nature of
the project is such that most of the potential impacts are most likely to occur within this area.
However, a buffer area extending to 10 km radii from the site has also been studied for any likely
impacts. This study being a rapid EIA, only one season (pre monsoon comprising of March, April
& May, 2017) data was collected.
The studies were conducted by considering the following:

 The various environmental attributes were divided into primary and secondary studies.
Primary attributes such micro-meteorology, air environment, water, soil, noise, flora and fauna
and socio-economic aspect were assessed by conducting field studies and on-site monitoring
and review of the past studies conducted, for the purpose of comparison; and
 Secondary attributes such as land use studies, geology, physiological characteristics, and
socio-economic environment have been assessed by literature review of studies conducted in
the past and by various government publications.
Map depicting the 10 kms radius from the site showing the various environmental attributes of the
area is depicted in Figure 2.2 in Chapter 2.
The scoping and the extent of data generation were formulated with interdisciplinary team
discussions, criteria questions and professional judgment. The baseline studies started with
reconnaissance survey and site visits in the study area for fixing the monitoring locations for
collection of the primary data. Various Government, Semi-Government departments were
approached for getting information for the secondary data generation.
The various parameters surveyed and studied for the baseline study is discussed in the following
sections.

3.2 Air Environment
Air pollution can cause significant effects on the environment, and subsequently on humans,
animals, vegetation & materials. It primarily affects the respiratory (e.g. by fine dust), circulatory
(e.g. by carbon monoxide) and olfactory (e.g. by odors) systems in humans. In most cases, air
pollution aggravates pre-existing diseases or degrades health status, making people more
susceptible to other infections or the development of chronic respiratory and cardiovascular
diseases. Environmental impacts from air pollution can include acidic deposition and reduction in
visibility.
Although not a major contributor to air pollution, the housing sector often emits pollutants into the
air during both construction and operational phases. The sources of air pollution during
construction and operational phases of the project are as follows:
 Construction Phase: includes site clearance & preparation, infrastructure development,
building construction and other related activities.
 Operational phase: includes emissions from vehicular movement and diesel generators,
and negligible emissions from sewage and solid waste handling and disposal.
Activities during these phases will primarily emit s particulate matter (PM10 & PM2.5), nitrogen
oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and Sulphur dioxide (SO2).
During the construction phase of the project, the following pollutant is anticipated:
 PM from all construction activities.
During the operational phase of the project, the following pollutants are anticipated:
 NOx, PM and CO from vehicle exhaust within the project site & on the road connecting
Lucknow-Sultanpur NH-56
 NOx, PM, CO and SO2 from diesel generator sets due to proposed project.
In both phases, noise is considered as a contaminant within the air environment. Table 3.1
provides potential primary sources and effects of air pollutants during the construction and
operational phases of the proposed project.
Table 3.1: PRIMARY SOURCES & EFFECTS OF AIR POLLUTANTS DUE TO

PROPOSED PROJECT
Pollutant Source Adverse Effects

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Combustion of Sulphur- - Plant injury
containing fossil fuels for - Reduced visibility
- Construction - Deterioration of metals, textiles, leather,
equipment finishes, coatings, etc.
- Vehicles - Irritation of eyes
- Diesel generators - Aggravation of respiratory diseases
(asthma, emphysema)
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Combustion of fossil fuels - Aggravation of respiratory illness
for - Reduced visibility
- Construction - Reduced plant growth
equipment - Formation of acid rain
- Vehicles
- Diesel generators
PM - Construction activities - Soiling
- Combustion of fossil - Reduced visibility

Pollutant Source Adverse Effects
fuels for construction - Aggravation of the effects of gaseous
equipment, vehicles pollutants
and diesel generators - Increased cough and chest discomfort
- Reduced lung function
- Aggravation of respiratory and cardio-
respiratory diseases
Carbon Monoxide Combustion of fossil fuels - Plant injury
(CO) for - Reduced visibility
- Construction - Deterioration of metals, textiles, leather,
equipment finishes, coatings, etc.
- Vehicles - Irritation of eyes
- Diesel generators - Aggravation of respiratory diseases
(asthma, emphysema)
Source: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) 1993. CEQA Air Quality
Handbook
3.2.1 METEOROLOGY
Meteorology (conditions in the atmosphere) is the key to understanding air quality. The essential
relationship between meteorology and atmospheric dispersion involves the wind in the broadest
sense of the term. Wind fluctuations over a very wide range of time and space scales accomplish
dispersion and strongly influence other processes associated with them. Micrometeorological
parameters are responsible for dispersion and diffusion of pollutants in the atmosphere. The
characterization of the existing climatological conditions in the vicinity of a source of pollutants
is, therefore, a critical aspect of assessing air quality.
A) METEOROLOGICAL DATA
At the site, a meteorological station was installed at the project site, to monitor parameters of wind
speed and direction, temperature, relative humidity and rainfall. Hourly meteorological data was
collected for a period of one-season. Monitoring was done as per IS: 8829: Micro-meteorological
techniques in air pollution. Long-term climate trend data was obtained for Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh (IMD meteorological station) located at the Amausi aerodrome within a distance of 25
km from the site. The surrounding area is plain with a few trees. Wind instruments are located on
the parapet wall of the second floor of the terminal building, with satisfactory exposure (IMD,
1999). Long term climate data was used to predict the air pollution impacts due to proposed
project.
Rainfall
The normal date of onset of Southwest monsoon over Lucknow is generally June 18 and the
withdrawal date is September 30. The rainfall variation can be best understood by looking at the
basic trends and variation in annual rainfall.
The information on annual rainfall for the years succeeding 1967 has been presented in Table 3.2.
The average rainfall was found to be about 1004.8 mm. The trend shows that 85.5% of the annual
rainfall occurs during the four monsoon months viz. June, July, August and September. The
month of October receives only 4.7% of rain while the month of March to May receive only 2.9%.
The winter months from November to February together receives only 6.1% of rainfall. July and
August are the rainiest months of the year receiving about 27.2% and 27.3% of the rains
respectively. The normal mean monthly rainfall and normal monthly records of rainy days of
Lucknow city are shown in Table 3.2.

TABLE 3.2 : MEAN MONTHLY VARIATIONS IN RAINFALL OF LUCKNOW
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Minimum 14.2 15.8 19.9 26.3 31 30.3 29 29.2 27.9 24 17.9 14.0
Temperature
0 Maximum 16.5 19.8 26.6 31.4 33.6 34.1 31.7 29.9 29.6 28.1 23.6 18.7
( C)
Average 15.0 17.7 23.2 29.1 32.2 32.5 30.0 29.6 28.7 26.0 21.1 16.7
Minimum 66.8 54.3 37 28.5 35.3 49 64.5 75.8 73 66.5 65.5 67.3
Relative
Humidity Maximum 78.3 67 54.8 35.5 43.5 74 82.8 83.3 83.5 74.3 72.3 79.3
(%)
Average 72.7 60.6 44.6 32.0 38.6 60.8 77.4 79.6 77.7 69.9 68.4 73.3
Minimum 2.8 4.8 7.7 9.3 10.2 9.6 7.4 0.102 3.5 1.8 1.2 1.9
Wind Speed
Maximum 7.4 9.7 12.9 14.1 14.8 14.7 12.1 12 11.2 5 3.8 4.5
(kmph)
Average 4.5 6.9 10.1 12.0 12.9 12.0 10.0 9.4 7.8 3.2 2.3 3.2
Minimum 0.1 0 0 0 0 0.3 3.5 5 1.5 0 0 0
Maximum 2.3 3.1 0.7 1 1.7 12.3 17.2 13.9 14.7 7.3 0.4 1.3
Rainfall
(mm) Average 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.4 2.7 8.9 9.0 5.9 1.5 0.0 0.2
Total 20.3 13.3 7.9 5.0 12.4 81.7 276.2 278.8 175.9 47.9 1.4 6.2
Source: India Meteorological Department (Amausi 1995-2000)

The normal annual rainfall of Lucknow as may be seen from Table 3.2 is recorded as 1031.7 mm.
On an average, there are 44.4 rainy days (i.e. days with rain of 2.5 mm or more) in a year in the
district. The mean monthly numbers of rainy days are shown in Table 3.2. The large variation in
rainfall from year to year is frequent.
From the above table, it is understood that during this period the average annual rainfall has been
1004.88 mm and the maximum and minimum rainfall are observed as 2139.2 mm in 1980 and
410.4 mm in 1987 respectively.
Temperature
The records of normal mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures (1981-98) at Amausi,
Lucknow are shown in Table 3.2. It may be seen that after February, the temperatures of District
Lucknow increase rapidly till May which is generally the hottest month. The mean daily
maximum temperature in May is 41.5oC and the mean daily minimum 23.5oC. The weather is
intensely hot in summer with the maximum temperature on individual days sometimes going over
48oC. Towards the end of the monsoon season, in September during breaks in the monsoon, there
is a slight increase in the day temperatures. The night temperature however rapidly decreases after
September. After the end of October the day temperatures also decrease rapidly. January is
generally the coldest month with the mean daily maximum temperature at 21.6oC and the mean
daily minimum at 5.3oC.
The highest maximum temperature recorded at Lucknow (Amausi) was 47.7oC on June 9, 1966
and the lowest minimum temperature was 1.0oC on January 31, 1964.
Humidity
During the monsoon season, relative humidity is generally high, exceeding 75 percent. Thereafter
humidities decrease. The driest part of the year is the summer season when in the afternoons
relative humidities are less than 30 percent.
Climatological Data on Winds
The normal monthly historical values of number of days with wind speed, and the normal monthly
values of % number of days wind in direction from N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW, are tabulated in
Table 3.3. Following information may be derived from the data:
Winter Season (November–February): During this period the winds from South-West, West
and North-West are common. For most of the days the velocity of the winds is between 1.1 to 6.4
kmph and increases gradually from November to February. High velocity winds are rare during
this period and calm wind conditions are more prevalent in November and less in February.
Summer Season (March–June): During the months of March and April, the predominant wind
directions are from West and North-West which changes and becomes from East and South East
during May and June. Mean wind velocities have been observed between 8.0 and 10.9 kmph. In
summer months wind directions are generally unpredictable and change towards almost all
directions but lesser time towards SE directions. The period of calm winds is comparatively much
on the lower side as compared to other seasons.

Monsoon Season (July–October): During the months of July to August, the winds from East and
South-East predominate while during the months of September and October, the behavior of wind
is highly unpredictable. During the later period, winds from almost all the directions may be
observed. The velocity of winds during July and August is in the range of 2.1 to 8.4 kmph which
decreases gradually from 8 kmph and comes to around 2.1. For about 75% of the time, the wind
velocity ranges from 1-19 kmph.
TABLE: 3.3 NORMAL HISTORICAL VALUES OF WIND SPEED AND WIND DIRECTION
I: 8.30 hrs; II: 17.30 hrs
Month Code Wind No of Days With Wind Percentage No. of Days Wind From
Speed
>62 20- 1-19 Calm N NE E SE S SW W NW Calm Variable
61
Jan I 3.5 0 2 15 14 4.2 4.0 2.5 3.8 0.4 0.8 14.4 13.9 48.3 7.74
II 3.6 0 0 19 12 6.3 2.5 4.4 1.7 0.6 1.0 17.3 23.5 38.1 4.78
Feb I 4.8 0 0 18 10 4.9 2.7 6.1 4.0 1.7 2.9 17.2 21.8 34.8 3.97
II 6.4 0 1 23 4 7.0 4.0 5.7 3.8 1.0 1.9 22.0 36.4 14.4 3.76
Mar I 8 0 2 24 5 10.5 5.6 5.3 4.8 1.5 3.4 19.7 28.1 16.6 4.4
II 9.6 0 3 26 2 11.7 3.5 5.0 2.7 1.0 1.4 18.2 48.9 5.2 2.49
Apr I 8.9 0 2 23 5 8.9 4.7 13.0 7.5 4.5 5.6 14.3 24.3 14.7 2.56
II 10.9 0 3 24 3 16.3 6.1 5.5 3.9 0.8 1.2 11.4 43.6 7.3 3.94
May I 10.7 0 3 25 3 7.9 8.3 26.9 15.6 4.1 3.0 8.9 14.2 7.1 4.07
II 10.9 0 4 25 2 18.0 10.9 13.9 6.1 1.8 1.2 5.7 33.0 6.3 3.24
Jun I 10.2 0 2 25 3 6.7 8.6 30.5 16.6 5.5 2.3 7.3 10.3 8.6 3.57
II 9.6 0 3 24 3 15.8 10.8 21.2 7.4 2.1 2.3 6.5 20.0 10.6 3.35
Jul I 8 0 1 24 6 3.3 5.1 26.0 12.0 6.1 8.1 11.4 6.3 18.1 3.65
II 8 0 1 24 6 5.3 6.7 24.4 12.0 4.9 6.9 10.3 7.3 18.7 3.46
Aug I 8.4 0 1 25 5 1.6 8.1 35.5 12.5 4.5 5.9 10.1 4.3 14.7 2.83
II 7.4 0 1 24 6 4.5 10.1 24.8 8.5 3.6 5.1 10.9 7.5 19.0 5.9
Sep I 7.4 0 2 22 6 2.7 9.0 21.7 10.1 2.7 4.0 14.2 11.3 21.6 2.71
II 5.9 0 1 21 8 8.2 9.0 17.8 6.7 3.2 2.7 9.2 13.8 26.8 2.53
Oct I 3.2 0 1 14 16 3.3 2.0 6.9 5.9 2.0 3.5 11.1 6.7 53.2 5.44
II 2.1 0 0 11 20 2.2 2.8 5.7 2.3 1.8 0.8 6.7 6.9 65.1 5.66
Nov I 2.2 0 0 13 17 5.6 2.3 3.4 1.5 0.4 1.0 9.2 9.8 57.9 8.96
II 1.1 0 0 7 23 3.0 1.1 0.3 0.6 0.2 0.0 6.1 7.3 76.7 4.73
Dec I 2.8 0 1 13 17 3.8 1.6 3.7 2.0 0.4 1.6 13.2 12.4 55.4 5.93
II 2.4 0 1 13 17 3.3 0.8 2.4 1.4 0.2 0.8 13.8 15.4 56.4 5.48
Annual I 6.22 0 17 241 107 5.3 5.2 15.1 8.0 2.8 3.5 12.6 13.6 29.3 4.65
II 6.78 0 18 241 106 8.5 5.7 11.0 4.8 1.8 2.1 11.5 22.0 28.7 4.06
Source: Amausi 1981-98

Wind Roses
The wind rose denotes a class of diagrams designed to display the distribution of wind direction
experienced at a given location over a period of time-long for a climatological record of prevailing
winds or short to show wind character for a particular event or purpose. Wind roses summarize a
considerable amount of wind frequency information into a single graphic.
Meteorological Data during the Study Period (March to May 2017)
A weather station was installed near the site for hourly monitoring of rainfall, temperature,
humidity, wind velocity and wind direction for three months, March to May 2017. The results of
the meteorological data monitored at the site are comparable to long term climate trends with
respect to these parameters.
Rainfall Data during the Study Period
The data on daily variation of weather (clouds, rain) at project site during March to May 2017 is
shown in Table 3.4. It may be seen that during the study period there was no rainfall except light
rain for 2 to 3 days. The sky remained almost clear during this period.
Temperature during the Study Period
The data on daily variation of temperature at project site during March to May 2017 is shown in
Table 3.5.
TABLE 3.4: DAILY VARIATION OF TEMPERATURE AT PROJECT SITE
Day MONTH
March 2017 April 2017 May 2017
Clouds Rain Cloud Rain Clouds Rain mm
OKTAS mm OKTAS mm OKTAS
1. Clear 0 Clear 0 Clear 0
2. Clear 0 Clear 0 Clear Traces
3. P.Cloudy 0 Clear 0 Clear Traces
4. P.Cloudy 0 Clear 0 Cloudy 5.7
5. Clear 0 Clear 0 Cloudy 0
6. Clear 0 Clear 0 Cloudy 0
8. Clear 0 Cloudy 0 Clear 0
9. Clear 0 P.Cloudy 0 Clear 0
14. Clear 0 Cloudy 0 P.Cloudy 0
15. Clear 0 Clear 0 P.Cloudy 0
16. Clear 0 Clear 0 P.Cloudy 0

20. Clear 0 Cloudy 0 Clear 0
22. Clear 0 Dry 0 Clear 0
30. Clear 0 Clear 0
31. Clear 0
TABLE 3.5 : DAILY VARIATION OF TEMPERATURE AT PROJECT SITE
Mar,17 Apr, 17 May, 17

Day Temperature °C Temperature °C Temperature °C
High Average Low High Average Low High Average Low
1. 32 22 13 42 31 21 38 31 24
2. 30 22 15 41 31 22 40 25 10
3. 31 22 13 41 31 21 42 32 22
4. 31 23 16 40 31 21 41 35 29
5. 29 21 12 35 29 24 41 32 22
6. 30 21 11 35 29 24 44 34 24
7. 31 21 12 39 32 24 41 33 26
8. 31 23 15 37 29 22 38 33 28
9. 32 24 17 37 27 17 38 30 21
10. 20 18 15 35 26 17 37 31 24
11. 27 20 13 37 28 18 41 33 26
12. 26 17 9 39 28 17 41 34 27
13. 27 18 9 39 28 18 43 36 29
14. 28 18 8 39 31 22 45 36 27
15. 29 21 12 41 32 24 44 36 28
16. 32 22 11 37 29 22 41 34 27
17. 32 23 14 38 31 24 37 31 23
18. 31 22 13 39 32 25 39 30 21
19. 31 23 16 42 34 26 41 33 26
20. 32 23 15 40 33 26 42 33 24
21. 33 23 14 38 31 24 43 34 26

22. 36 26 15 38 32 27 41 34 28
23. 36 27 18 37 32 27 41 33 26
24. 37 29 20 39 31 23 42 34 27
25. 37 27 18 40 33 27 42 35 28
26. 37 27 17 40 32 25 42 34 28
27. 37 28 19 40 32 25 36 30 23
28. 38 29 20 41 31 22 38 32 26
29. 39 31 22 42 32 23 36 29 22
30. 41 31 21 40 33 27 36 30 25
31. 41 30 20 41 30 20 37 31 25
FIGURE 3.1: DAILY VARIATION OF TEMPERATURE AT PROJECT SITE, MARCH 2017
FIGURE 3.2: DAILY VARIATION OF TEMPERATURE AT PROJECT SITE, APRIL 2017
FIGURE 3.3: MEAN DAILY VARIATION OF TEMPERATURE AT PROJECT SITE, MAY 2017
The monthly mean values of temperatures are given in Table 3.6.

TABLE 3.6: MEAN TEMPERATURE DURING STUDY PERIOD
Month Mean Temperature oC

Max Min Mean
Mar,17 41 22 32
Apr,17 42 27 34
May,17 45 29 36
The mean maximum temperature during the period (March to May 2017) varied from 41°C to
45°C with mean value 42°C. The average minimum temperature for the same period varied from
22°C to 29°C with mean value 27°C.
Relative Humidity during the Study Period
The data on daily variation of humidity at project site during March to May 2017 is presented in
Table 3.7.
TABLE 3.7 : DAILY VARIATION IN HUMIDITY
Mar,17 Apr,17 May,17

Date % Relative Humidity % Relative Humidity % Relative Humidity
Max Mean Min Max Mean Min Max Mean Min
1. 88 50 26 53 29 9 47 33 13
2. 73 43 14 50 31 12 94 35 10
3. 82 46 17 60 33 13 53 24 11
4. 56 38 19 60 30 14 37 25 11
5. 67 44 20 78 51 27 61 27 9
6. 77 45 11 78 62 42 47 26 7
7. 72 42 16 89 45 14 59 42 21
8. 72 46 27 57 27 9 70 52 25
9. 78 45 24 43 19 5 94 49 21
10. 94 70 53 37 20 4 74 51 25
11. 100 71 31 39 21 7 74 46 19
12. 100 57 18 49 24 8 70 50 29
13. 82 44 21 56 31 12 66 45 21
14. 82 47 16 54 35 16 74 40 9
15. 77 45 20 61 38 12 63 38 8
16. 77 45 19 61 43 21 70 46 24
17. 77 47 22 78 51 27 74 55 21
18. 82 50 21 69 46 22 88 50 21
19. 68 43 19 99 47 16 70 42 17
20. 88 49 16 89 56 23 61 38 18
21. 72 48 20 78 55 32 61 35 18
22. 82 46 18 79 61 32 45 35 20
23. 88 61 31 79 53 28 58 33 17
24. 88 53 26 65 41 18 51 32 20
25. 78 37 13 58 23 5 55 36 19
26. 56 37 17 41 25 14 62 46 29
27. 65 45 22 46 26 15 74 54 31
28. 88 48 21 50 28 12 79 60 29
29. 69 41 17 57 27 12 94 58 33
30. 68 36 15 39 27 12 83 59 39
31. 65 36 18 89 57 34 89 57 34
Winds during Study Period
The data on hourly observations of wind direction and wind speed, obtained with the help of
automatic weather station installed at the project site, were analysed for determining the average
variation in wind direction and wind speed during the study period March to May 2017. The wind
roses (in the form of bar diagram) for the months from March to May 2017 and also cumulative
observations of 3 months are plotted at Fig. 3.4.
3.2.2 Baseline Data on Ambient Air Quality
The ambient air quality status of the study area is mainly dependent on the topographical features,
background level concentrations of specific air pollutants and local meteorological conditions. In
addition, it varies with respect to proximity and magnitude of traffic density, commercial and
residential activities and industrial zones, which are likely sources of atmospheric emissions.
Source of Air pollution
It may be highlighted that in the proposed project activities there is no source of air emissions
which would significantly deteriorate the existing Ambient Air Quality (AAQ).
The requirement of power shall be met from UPSEB. For emergency, during power failure, the
backup power shall be met through D.G. sets. The D.G. sets shall be acoustically treated with
adequate provision of exhaust emission by providing chimney of appropriate height as per norms
of Central Pollution Control Board. As such D.G. sets are not envisaged to contribute significant
air pollution to ambient air.
For vehicles, adequate space for smooth movement and parking shall be provided at the proposed
site to avoid any congestion and idling state emission. Carpooling shall be encouraged to
minimize the use of private cars. As such traffic movements are not envisaged to contribute
significant pollution to ambient air quality.
The dust emission during construction phase from traffic movement, operation of construction
equipments and diesel generating sets, cannot be ruled out. However such emissions are only for a
short duration and will be over as soon as constructions activities are finished. As highlighted in
Chapter 4 (Impacts) and in Chapter 9 (EMP), utmost mitigative measures shall be taken to
suppress the emission of dust during construction phase.
Although, it was not necessary to examine the AAQ of the area due to above stated reasons,
however, for reference purposes, the base line data on the existing AAQ in the study area at four
locations, has been got assessed during the study period, March to May 2017.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Survey (AAQMS)
The assessment of background status of air quality requires the design of an ambient air quality
monitoring network. The network includes assessment of micrometeorology near the project site,

identification of parameters significant to the present study and assessing their levels in the air
environment of regional air basin.
Methodology for Air Quality Monitoring:
A site-specific background air quality monitoring program was conducted, for the existing project
site during the period March to May 2017. Background data was collected for Particulate matter
(PM10 and PM2.5), PM2.5sulphur dioxide (SO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and carbon monoxide
(CO).
Locations for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Since the proposed site has no pollution intensive activities in its vicinity, five sampling stations
were considered adequate to provide the surrounding baseline air quality.
For the selection of the monitoring locations, long-term meteorological trends were taken into
consideration to obtain the predominant wind direction during the sampling period. Sampling
locations were chosen taking into consideration the sensitive receptors (i.e. nearby colony &
village), where safety and power were provided, and away from nearby flow obstructions (i.e.
trees, high rise building, etc.). Details of monitoring locations including distance and direction
with respect to project site and significance of the location are given in Table 3.8 and shown on
map at Fig 3.4.
TABLE 3.8: LOCATION DETAILS OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS
Upwind
Monitor Description Dist. from centre of site (km)
/Downwind
AQ1 Project Site - -
AQ2 Ardonamau 1.0 (SE) Downwind
AQ3 Cantonment area 2.0 (NW) Upwind
AQ4 Mehipalkhera 1.0 (W) Upwind
AQ5 Near Sroj Engg
1.0 (E) Downwind
college

FIGURE 3.4: AIR MONITORING LOCATIONS
The background monitoring program was carried out as per standard methodology and accepted
protocols.
Collection and Analysis of Ambient Air Quality Data
Monitoring results (observed levels and ranges) of PM10, PM2.5PM2.5, SO2, NOx,, and CO, are
presented in Tables 3.9 to Table 3.13. The National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are
given in Appendix. At places where any parameter exceeded from the National Ambient Air
Quality Standards (NAAQS), are highlighted. The statistical analysis and interpretations of these
observations are discussed in following sections.
Ambient Air Quality at Monitoring Locations
The ambient air quality data for parameters PM10, PM2.5PM2.5, SO2 and NOx during the study
period (March to May 2017) from location A1 to A5 are summarized in Table 3.9 to 3.13
.

TABLE 3.9: MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS – PM10
(All values are in µg/m³)

Monitoring Results, SPM NAAQS
Area Residential, Rural
Station Maximum Mean Minimum
Designation & Other Areas
AQ1 Residential Area 289.8 167.2 129
AQ3 Residential Area 214.9 154.2 112 100
TABLE 3.10 – MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS – PM2.5

Monitoring Results, RSPM NAAQS
Area Maximu Residential, Rural
Station Mean Minimum
designation m & Other Areas
AQ1 Residential Area 167.2 118.2 54.8
AQ3 Residential Area 148.0 97.2 84.9 60
TABLE 3.11: MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS - SO2

Monitoring Results, SO2 NAAQS
Area Mini Residential, Rural
Station Maximum Mean
Designation mum & Other Areas
AQ1 Residential Area 20.2 15.7
TABLE 3.12: MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS - NOX

Monitoring Results, NOx NAAQS
Mini Residential, Rural
Station Area Designation Maximum Mean
mum & Other Areas

TABLE 3.13: MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS – CO
Monitoring Results, CO NAAQS
Residential,
Area
Station Maximum Mean Minimum Rural &
Designation
Other Areas
AQ1 Residential Area 1780 1204 978
AQ3 Residential Area 1785 1270 970 2000
With respect to pollutants, the results of the monitoring program indicated the following:
 All the 5 station exceeded NAAQS of PM10.
 All the 5 station exceeded NAAQS of RSPM.
 All the 5 monitoring stations were well within the prescribed limits for NOx, SO2 and CO.
3.2.3 Noise Environment

Any unpleasant sound is classified as noise pollution. Sound possesses three definite properties:
intensity, frequency and duration. Intensity is the loudness of a sound, or the pressure it exerts
through the ear. It is measured in decibels (dB). In assessing noise, a special measure called "dB
(A)" indicates damage to hearing. The higher the dB (A) number, the greater is the risk of damage to
hearing.
Loud noise may adversely affect people in many ways. For example noise may interface with sleep,
speech, communication and can cause annoyance and other physiological problems. Occupational
noise exposure, is also the most common cause of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), threatens
the hearing of individuals exposed to noise pollution for longer periods of time, at a less intense
level. For example, repeated exposure to noise pollution at a construction site can cause NIHL to
construction workers, an effect that cannot be reversed.
During the construction of the site, the following sources of noise pollution are expected:
 Construction equipment.
During the operational phase of the site, the following sources of noise pollution are expected:
 Diesel generator operation.
 Increase in transport noise from the sector road adjacent to the site and from within the site.
Table 3.14 provides potential primary sources and effects of noise pollution during the construction
and operational phases of the site.
TABLE 3.14: PRIMARY EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION FROM CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION
ACTIVITIES OF THE SITE
Pollutant Source Primary Effects
Noise  Construction activities  Annoyance
 Transport  Interference with communication
 Human activities  NIHL
 Interference with sleep
 Aural pain, nausea & reduced muscular control

 Performance effects
 Effects on social behaviour
Source: http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/soe/97/ch1/15_3.htm
Ambient Noise Quality

An assessment of baseline noise quality was undertaken (a) to establish the status of exposure of
the major sensitive receptors (b) to identify the baseline noise levels surrounding the site.
This assessment was accomplished by conducting a site–specific background–monitoring program

and where appropriate, drawing comparisons to the applicable Ambient Air Quality Standards in
Respect of Noise (AAQSRN). The baseline concentration values to be used in the modelling
exercises were conservatively identified from the site–specific measurements.
Sources of Noise Emissions Surrounding the Site

The noise environment surrounding the site is characterized by a rural settlement nearby and
primarily due to vehicles movement on the Shaheedpath road & Lucknow-Sultanpur NH-56 road.
Noise pollution will increase for the receptors on site as well as surrounding population, from
increasing volumes of vehicles during construction and operational phases along the roads.
Site-Specific Background Noise Quality Monitoring
Noise monitoring was conducted at 4 locations within the impact zone wherever possible
including the project site, approach roads and locations such as residential areas.
The background-monitoring program was done in accordance with the requirements of an EIA
study. Sound pressure level (SPL) measurements were automatically recorded to give the noise level
for every hour continuously for 24 hours in a day.
Accordingly one full day (i.e. 24 hourly values) of data was collected at each of the four locations.
These monitoring locations are provided in Table 3.15.
TABLE 3.15 – NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS

Distance & direction to site
Monitoring Station Description of Location
(km)
N1 Project site -
N2 Shaheed Path road 2.5 (NE)
N3 Sultanpur Road 2.8 (SE)
N4 Cantonment area 5.5 (W)
Table 3.16 provides equivalent noise levels viz., Leqday and Leqnight, at the noise monitoring locations,
alongside noise standards as prescribed by the CPCB (Table 4.19). Leq was calculated using the
following equation:
 n Li

Leq ,T  10 log1 / n10 10 
 i 1 
Where, Li = levels observed at n equally spaced times during interval T.

TABLE 3.16 –MONITORING PROGRAM RESULTS – NOISE
Day Time Night Time

Location
Leq (dB (A) Limit (dB (A) Leq (dB (A) Limit (dB (A)
N1 63.7 55 53.8 45
N2 64.9 55 58.6 45
N3 61.8 55 49.2 45
N4 62.4 55 51.6 45
1 Daytime shall mean from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
2 Night time shall mean from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.
TABLE 3.17: AMBIENT NOISE QUALITY STANDARDS
Category of Limits in dB (A) Leq*

Area Code
Area/Zone Day Time Night Time
(A) Industrial area 75 70
(B) Commercial area 65 55
(C) Residential area 55 45
(D) Silence Zone 50 40
1. Daytime shall mean from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
2. Nighttime shall mean from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.
3. Silence zone is defined as an area comprising not less than 100 meters around hospitals,
educational institutions and courts. The silence zones are zones, which are declared as such by
the competent authority.
4. Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the four above-mentioned categories by
the competent authority.
The results of the monitoring program indicated that both daytime & night time levels of noise are
within prescribed AAQSRN limits at project site & at cantonment area while it is on higher side at
Shaheed Path road & Sultanpur road due to traffic movement.
3.2.4 Traffic Pattern & Density
Traffic counts were carried out for the adjacent roads, to provide background values of traffic
volume, and correlate the data to the levels of air pollution along the road. The examination of
traffic volume was also used to estimate the affects of all increasing population from this proposed
township on the road infrastructure.
For vehicular traffic monitoring, two locations were chosen, one at Sultanpur Road, which is
around 500 m south to the project site and the other at Gomtinagar CMS.
Vehicular traffic counts were performed on either side of roads. In total, the road was surveyed for
three days (weekday, mid week and weekend). Vehicular traffic included two wheelers, three
wheelers, four wheelers (light vehicle), and heavy vehicle. Number of vehicles and corresponding
traffic densities are presented in Table 3.18 and Table 3.19.

TABLE 3.18: TRAFFIC COUNT AT SULTANPUR ROAD
(Traffic coming from Lucknow-up and towards Lucknow-down)
Two wheelers Three wheelers Four wheelers Heavy vehicle Density
Up Down Total Up Down Total Up Down Total Up Down Total Count/ hr
06.00 to 07.00 hrs 214 229 443 48 70 118 61 66 127 97 104 201 889.0
07.00 to 08.00 hrs 233 251 484 68 93 161 119 126 245 86 92 178 1068.0
08.00 to 09.00 hrs 255 268 523 98 125 223 178 182 360 69 73 142 1248.0
09.00 to 10.00 hrs 263 285 548 109 135 244 185 189 374 43 46 89 1255.0
10.00 to 11.00 hrs 258 279 537 92 106 198 163 147 310 51 48 99 1144.0
11.00 to 12.00 hrs 210 242 452 86 93 179 103 96 199 57 49 106 936.0
12.00 to 13.00 hrs 191 211 402 91 67 158 99 95 194 39 32 71 825.0
13.00 to 14.00 hrs 176 209 385 88 81 169 111 108 219 48 36 84 857.0
14.00 to 15.00 hrs 193 158 351 83 67 150 90 106 196 39 33 72 769.0
15.00 to 16.00 hrs 177 137 314 80 56 136 81 85 166 47 37 84 700.0
16.00 to 17.00 hrs 267 239 506 102 100 202 102 134 236 61 41 102 1046.0
17.00 to 18.00 hrs 220 223 443 99 101 200 166 174 340 38 24 62 1045.0
18.00 to 19.00 hrs 142 151 293 95 102 197 116 104 220 23 19 42 752.0
19.00 to 20.00 hrs 91 104 195 88 96 184 90 83 173 45 33 78 630.0
20.00 to 21.00 hrs 63 72 135 69 74 143 83 76 159 56 52 108 545.0
21.00 to 22.00 hrs 25 34 59 44 44 88 78 76 154 74 84 158 459.0
22.00 to 23.00 hrs 38 46 84 21 29 50 87 84 171 89 86 175 480.0
23.00 to 00.00 hrs 34 38 72 10 15 25 81 80 161 101 95 196 454.0

00.00 to 01.00 hrs 31 33 64 8 13 21 70 68 138 103 99 202 425.0
01.00 to 02.00 hrs 25 21 46 7 9 16 57 53 110 102 95 197 369.0
02.00 to 03.00 hrs 3 1 4 2 3 5 18 21 39 99 103 202 250.0
03.00 to 04.00 hrs 1 0 1 1 0 1 22 23 45 78 98 176 223.0
04.00 to 05.00 hrs 7 2 9 4 1 5 44 47 91 53 50 103 208.0
05.00 to 06.00 hrs 54 54 108 18 25 43 67 98 165 56 105 161 477.0
Density/hr 132.1 137.0 269.1 58.8 62.7 121.5 94.6 96.7 191.3 64.8 63.9 128.7 710.6
Total in 24 hrs 3171 3287 6458 1411 1505 2916 2271 2321 4592 1554 1534 3088 17054
TABLE 3.19: TRAFFIC COUNT AT CMS, GOMTI NAGAR
(Traffic coming from CMS-up and towards CMS-down)
Two wheelers Three wheelers Four wheelers Heavy vehicle Density
Up Down Total Up Down Total Up Down Total Up Down Total Count/ hr
06.00 to 07.00 hrs 98 86 184 51 43 94 67 71 138 78 66 144 560
07.00 to 08.00 hrs 116 98 214 54 48 102 71 75 146 57 49 106 568
08.00 to 09.00 hrs 124 118 242 58 61 119 98 100 198 38 35 73 632
09.00 to 10.00 hrs 127 134 261 60 62 122 107 108 215 22 24 46 644
10.00 to 11.00 hrs 128 123 251 71 75 146 118 122 240 11 21 32 669
11.00 to 12.00 hrs 109 101 210 64 71 135 103 106 209 9 11 20 574
12.00 to 13.00 hrs 102 90 192 60 54 114 70 72 142 21 23 44 492
13.00 to 14.00 hrs 96 81 177 62 63 125 85 87 172 24 23 47 521
14.00 to 15.00 hrs 93 78 171 63 67 130 90 84 174 15 18 33 508
15.00 to 16.00 hrs 75 63 138 54 44 98 68 69 137 12 14 26 399

16.00 to 17.00 hrs 91 82 173 66 59 125 49 71 120 7 6 13 431
17.00 to 18.00 hrs 98 104 202 81 64 145 132 125 257 21 25 46 650
18.00 to 19.00 hrs 114 110 224 76 58 134 102 98 200 35 38 73 631
19.00 to 20.00 hrs 103 99 202 63 51 114 78 72 150 31 33 64 530
20.00 to 21.00 hrs 69 61 130 38 42 80 64 61 125 22 20 42 377
21.00 to 22.00 hrs 65 54 119 19 33 52 23 26 49 29 32 61 281
22.00 to 23.00 hrs 32 27 59 16 25 41 29 31 60 44 46 90 250
23.00 to 00.00 hrs 21 16 37 15 14 29 29 26 55 51 61 112 233
00.00 to 01.00 hrs 8 13 21 9 8 17 23 21 44 45 41 86 168
01.00 to 02.00 hrs 7 2 9 8 5 13 14 9 23 29 27 56 101
02.00 to 03.00 hrs 4 1 5 2 1 3 6 9 15 22 23 45 68
03.00 to 04.00 hrs 3 2 5 3 0 3 5 2 7 21 20 41 56
04.00 to 05.00 hrs 8 9 17 6 5 11 19 26 45 36 32 68 141
05.00 to 06.00 hrs 29 37 66 12 13 25 39 36 75 57 67 124 290
Density/hr 71.7 66.2 137.9 42.1 40.3 82.4 62.0 62.8 124.8 30.7 31.5 62.2 407.3
Total in 24 hrs 1720 1589 3309 1011 966 1977 1489 1507 2996 737 755 1492 9774

The results of the monitoring programme indicated the following:
(A) At Sultanpur Road
 Volume of two wheelers is higher than other vehicles, followed by four wheelers, heavy
vehicles and three wheelers.
 The overall traffic density (to & fro) is 711.4 vehicles per hour.
 Vehicular traffic was observed more on the weekday than on other days.
(B) At Gomtinagar (CMS)

 Volume of two wheelers is higher than other vehicles, followed by four wheelers, three
wheelers and heavy vehicles.
 The overall traffic density (to & fro) is 407.3 vehicles per hour.
 Traffic pattern were not found significantly different on different weekdays (Sunday was
excluded from the study).
3.3 Water Environment

This section documents the baseline scenario of the water environment in the Study area and
discusses both water resources and quality. The data has been collected from various secondary
sources and primary survey carried out in the Study area.
3.3.1 Water Sources & Availability

District Lucknow is crossed by a number of rivers and nalas among which the Gomti is the
principal one. As is obvious from the configuration of the district they follow a south-easterly
course.
The main tributaries of the Gomti are Akraddi, Jheelingi, Behta and Loni on the right, and
Kukrail, Reth and some minor nalas on the left.
The other river of any importance is the Sai, which flows across the south-western corner and
forms the boundary for a distance in the southern part. The tributaries of this river are Nagwa and
Bankh and join the main river from the north.
In addition to, these, a large number of small rivulets originating in the central watershed area join
one or the other of the streams described above. During the rainy season all those small rivers
flow with sufficient volume of water and during the hot season shrink to a narrow channel.
The district lies in the Gomti- Sai sub-basin of Ganga basin. The surface water resource of the
district is mainly dependent on the rivers Gomti, Sai & their tributaries. Network of Sarda canal
system & its distributaries also partly serve as the surface water potential. The subsurface water
resources of the district are restricted to the ground water potential.
The study area is primarily dependent on ground water as the source of potable water and
irrigation. Water is drawn using hand pumps & bore wells. Dug wells are also used for irrigation
and drinking but to a lower extent. Ground water availability is dependent on hydro geological
setting in the region

3.3.2 Hydro Geological Settings
The northern & central parts of the district indicate fairly thick and regionally extensive confined/
unconfined aquifers down to 300 m providing large yield prospects above 150 m3 per hour. The
remaining part of the district shows fairly thick & regionally extensive confined/ unconfined
aquifers down to 150 m depth. The yield prospects are moderate and are of the order of 50- 150
m3 per hour.
FIGURE 3.5: GEO HYDROLOGICAL MAP OF THE DISTRICT
The territory is occupied by semi-consolidated formation in central part, whereas alluvial

formation occupies most of the rest of area. The alluvial sediments comprise of assemblage of
sand, gravel silt, and kanker. The ground water occurs in both confined as well as unconfined
conditions.
Sandy and gravely aquifer of 10 to 20 m thickness occurs within 160 mm depth and are spread all
over the outskirts of Lucknow. The discharge of these aquifers ranges from 75 to 180 m3/hr for a
drawdown of 8 to 21 m.

GROUND WATER AVAILABILITY
 The groundwater draft of the territory is 80 mcm whereas the groundwater recharge is 33
mcm.
 The depth to water level for shallow wells ranges from 5-10 mbgl and for deep wells it
varies from 20-45 mbgl.
 The depth of tube wells is found to be 90 m for unconfined aquifers and 240-305 m for
confined aquifers.
The Stage of Ground Water Development of Lucknow District is given in the following Table
3.20.
TABLE 3.20: STAGE OF GROUND WATER DEVELOPMENT FOR DISTRICT LUCKNOW

Assessment Net Existing Draft for Existing Allocation Net Stage
Units – Annual Ground Ind. & Gross For Ground of
Blocks Groundwat Water Dom. Ground Domestic Water Ground
er Draft for Water Water And Availabilit Water
Availabilit Irrigation Use Draft for Industrial y Develo
y (in Ham) (in Ham) All Uses Requirement for Future pment
(in Ham) (in Ham) Supply up to Irrigation (%)
Next 25 Developm
Years ent
(Year 2029) (in Ham)
1. Bakshi ka 13952.40 10233.10 690.68 10923.78 1036.02 2683.28 78.29
Talab
2. Chinahat 8293.31 5703.42 298.89 6002.30 448.33 2141.56 72.38
3. Gosaiganj 8856.24 6554.82 597.45 7152.27 896.18 1405.24 80.76
4. Kakori 6413.04 4279.86 471.14 4751.00 706.71 1426.47 74.08
5. Mal 6650.41 6247.28 551.65 6798.94 827.48 -424.35 102.23
6. Malihabad 5990.86 4676.92 518.42 5195.34 777.63 536.31 86.72
7. Mohanlalgan 10195.40 7033.41 685.39 7718.80 1028.09 2133.90 75.71
j
8. Sarojani 8181.13 6453.16 662.95 7116.11 994.42 733.55 86.98
Nagar
Total 68532.78 51181.96 4476.57 55658.53 6714.86 10635.96 81.21
3.3.3 Baseline Data on Water Quality & Sampling Locations

Water sampling and analysis has been conducted to establish baseline water quality in the area.
Sampling has been done following standard guidelines for physical, chemical and bacteriological
parameters.
A total of one surface water and four ground water samples were collected from different sources
in and around the project site. Details of locations and types of sample collected are given in Table
3.21.
TABLE 3.21: WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS
Source S. No. Code Location Direction Distance

w.r.t site w.r.t site
Surface Water Location 1. SW1 Gomti River NNW 0.0
Ground 1. GW1 Project Site - -

Water 2. GW2 Ahmamau Hand Pump S 2.0
Location 3. GW3 Near Buchari Ground W 5.5
Bore Well
4. GW4 Lonapur Hand Pump NEE 5.5
Ground water samples were collected from hand pumps, borewells and hand pumps of the area.
For surface water, samples were collected from river Gomti and tals of the area.
A. Surface Water Quality

The physico-chemical and bacteriological characteristics of the collected surface water samples
are given below in Table 3.22.
TABLE 3.22: SURFACE WATER QUALITY
S. No. PARAMETER Result Units

1 Temperature 27.0 deg. C
2 Turbidity 10.3 NTU
3 pH 7.59 -
4 Conductivity 652.0 μS/cm
5 Total Hardness (as CaCO3) 210.0 mg/L
6 Chloride (as Cl) 26.8 mg/L
7 Iron (as Fe) 0.42 mg/L
8 Fluoride (as F) 0.78 mg/L
9 Total Dissolved Solids 422.0 mg/L
10 Calcium (as Ca) 51.3 mg/L
11 Magnesium (as Mg) 19.9 mg/L
12 Copper (as Cu) <0.05 mg/L
13 Manganese (as Mn) <0.1 mg/L
14 Sulphate (as SO4--) 68.2 mg/L
15 Nitrate (as NO3-) 19.7 mg/L
16 Phenolic Compounds (as C6H5OH) <0.001 mg/L
17 Mercury (as Hg) <0.001 mg/L
18 Arsenic (as As) <0.01 mg/L
19 Cyanide (as CN) <0.05 mg/L
20 Lead (as Pb) <0.05 mg/L
21 Zinc (as Zn 0.84 mg/L
22 Chromium (as Cr6+) <0.05 mg/L
23 Alkalinity (as CaCO3) 160.0 mg/L
24 Phosphate Diss. (as P) 0.32 mg/L
25 Salinity 498.0 mg/L
26 Potassium (as K) 30.7 mg/L
27 Sodium (as Na) 69.4 mg/L
28 Cadmium (as Cd) <0.01 mg/L
29 Nickle (as Ni) <1.0 mg/L

30 COD ( as O2) 17.3 mg/L
31 BOD @27° for 3 days <2.0 mg/L
2 Dissolved Oxygen 6.4 mg/L
33 Total Coliform 26.0 MPN/100 mL
34 Faecal Coliform 12.0 MPN/100 mL
N.D: Not detected

N.S: Not specified
* :Indian standard IS: 2296 For class ‘C’ water
Detailed analysis of phytoplanktons and zooplanktons are given below:
PHYTOPLANKTON (Organisms/ml)
Upstream (Bibiapur) Downstream (from Project Site)
Chlorophyceae 10 16
Bacillarophyceae 06 10
Cynophycea 02 06
Euglena 04 08
Myxophycea 14 18
Total phytoplankton 36 58
ZOOPLANKTON (Organisms/ml)
Upstream (Bibiapur) Downstream (from Project Site)
Cladocera 18 08
Rotifera 06 10
Copepoda 04 08
Protozoan 02 07
Total zooplankton 30 33
B. Ground Water Quality
The ground water samples were collected at selected four locations, during the study period. The
collected samples were analysed for various physico-chemical parameters. Results are presented
in Table 3.23.

TABLE 3.23: GROUND WATER QUALITY (VALUES TO BE TAKEN FROM COMPLIANCE REPORT)
Ground Water Location Acceptable
S.
Parameter Unit Limit
No
As per
GW-1 GW-2 GW-3 GW-4
IS: 10500
1. Colour Hazen <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 5.0
2. Odour - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
3. Taste - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
4. Turbidity NTU <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <2..0 1.0
5. pH - 7.42 7.56 7.32 7.15 6.5-8.5
Toatl hardness (as mg/L 228.0 204.0 238.0 204.0
6. 200.0
CaCO3)
7. Calcium (as co) mg/L 49.5 42.69.5 49.8 44.9 75.0
8. Iron (as Fe) mg/L <0.1 0.12 0.13 0.11 1.0
9. Chloride (as cl) mg/L 81.6 94.8 108.681.6 84.3 250.0
10. Residual Free Chlorine mg/L <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.2
11. Flouride (as F) mg/L <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 1.0
12. Total Dissolve Solid mg/L 492.0 460 486.00 520.0 500.0
13. Megnisium (as Mg) mg/L 25.3 23.3 27.7 22.4 30.0
14. Copper (as Cu) mg/L <0.005 <0.01 <0.01 <0.005 0.05
15. Manganese (as Mn) mg/L <0.005 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1
16. Sulphate (as SO4) mg/L 64.7 70.8 82.6 116.3 200.0
17. Nitrate (as NO3) mg/L 4.68 5.32 7.48 8.27 45.0
Phenolic Compounds (as mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
18. 0.001
C6H5OH)
19. Mercury (as Hg) mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.001
20. Selenium (as Se) mg/L <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.01 0.01
21. Arsenic (as As) mg/L <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.01 0.01
22. Cyanide (as CN) mg/L Absent Absent Absent Absent 0.05
23. Lead (as Pb) mg/L <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 0.01
24. Zinc (as Zn) mg/L <0.01 <0.05 <0.01 <0.05 5.0
25. Total Chromium (as Cr) mg/L <0.005 <0.01 <0.005 <0.005 0.05
Total Alkalinity (as mg/L 186.0 178.0 190.0 165.0
26. 200.
CaCO3)
27. Aluminium (as Al) mg/L <0.005 <0.01 <0.01 <0.03 0.03
28. Boron (as B) mg/L <0.25 <0.25 <0.25 <0.25 0.5
29. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.003
Anionic Detergents (as mg/L <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
30. 0.2
MBAS)
N.D: Not detected

N.S: Not specified
* : Indian standard IS: 2296 For class ‘C’ water
Analysis of ground water samples indicates that the ground water quality is potable at all the four
locations.

3.4 Land Environment
3.4.1 General Geology Of The Area

The entire district is covered with thick pile of quaternary sediments unconformably overlying the
basement off Bundelkhand Granitoids & sedimentary rocks of the Vindhyan Supergroup. The
quaternary sediments have been classified into Older & Newer Alluvium. The older Alluvium is
represented by Varanasi Alluvium of middle to late Pleistocene age and comprises gray to brown
colored silt clay and sand with or without kankar. These are further classified into silt clay facies
& sandy facies. The silt clay facies occurring in major part of the district contain khaki to
brownish yellow, oxidized argillaceous sediments, however, sandy facies is represented by a
yellowish brown micaceous, fine to medium grained oxidized sand.
FIGURE 3.6: GEOLOGICAL MAP OF THE AREA
Newer Alluvium disconformably overlies the Varanasi Alluvium and has been subdivided into
Terrace Alluvium & Channel Alluvium. It belongs to the Holocene age. Terrace alluvium occurs
as lenticular patches on either side of Gomti River & Sai nadi. It consists of light khaki to khaki
grey silt-clay and fine to medium grained, gray micaceous, cross-bedded sand with ripple marks
and parallel laminations. Channel alluvium is confined to the present day bank lines of the rivers
comprising gray micaceous, medium to coarse grained, laminated & cross-bedded sand with thin
cappings of silt at places.

3.4.2 Seismo-Tectonic Appraisal Of The Area
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has prepared a seismic zoning map of India based on tectonic
features and records of past earthquakes. The site is located in Zone-III as per the seismic map and
is prone to moderate intensity earthquake.
FIGURE 3.7: SEISMOLOGICAL & NATURAL HAZARD MAP OF LUCKNOW DISTRICT
3.4.3 Relief & Drainage

The general slope of the district is from the north and north-west to the south and south-east with
an almost imperceptible fall of 1ft per mile. With the exception of the immediate neighbourhood
of the rivers, which are entirely cut up by ravines, the slope of the land is very gradual and almost
unnoticeable. At its extreme north near Mahona the level is 450 ft. above the sea-level, at
Alambagh about the centre of the district near Lucknow it is 394ft, and at Nagrani on the south-
east, the level is 372 ft. showing a slope of not more than 43 ft. in a length of 45 miles or less than
1ft. per mile.
The district is completely devoid of any relief of appreciable size and the monotony of the level
plain is broken only in the vicinity of the rivers where the land is cut up by the ravines. The nalas
originating to the north-west and south-east of this watershed join the river Sai, while the Gomti
forms the main channel of drainage for the area lying to the east of Lucknow. The rivulets arising
in Pargana Mahona flow eastward and ultimately join the Gomti. The fall in the level of the
district being so gradual, it is not surprising that in Malihabad one encounters several jheels, and

that in Mohanlalganj as well there are a number of shallow jheels which, however, dry up during
the hot weather. These jheels also mark a water logged area on account of flat terrain that does not
allow effective drainage. A triangle between Mohanlalganj and Gosainganj with Nagram as the
apex is an area of inland drainage having a chain of jheels.
3.4.4 Soil
To assess the soil quality of the proposed site and surrounding area, soil samples were collected at
4 locations, two at the project site and three in the adjoining area around the project site. The
locations are described in Table 3.24.
TABLE 3.24: SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS

Code Location Distance from Direction
Project site
km
S1 Project Site 0.0 -
S2 V. Ahmamao 1.0 S
S3 V. Malesamau 2.5 NNE
S4 V. Sarsawan 0.5 S
TABLE 3.25: PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL SAMPLE
S.No. PARAMETER S1 S2 S3 S4 Units

1 pH (1 : 2.5 Suspension) 7.68 7.42 7.25 7.19 -
2 Conductivity (1:5 Susp.) 432.0 496.0 448.0 490.0 μs/cm
3 Texture (Clay) 36.9 40.5 36.4 39.2 % by mass
4 Texture (Sand) 42.7 45.3 48.2 45.6 % by mass
5 Texture (Silt) 20.4 14.2 15.4 15.2 % by mass
6 Colour Brown Brown Brown Brown -
7 Water Holding Capacity 49.6 56.8 49.8 58.4 % by mass
8 Bulk Density 1.18 1.12 1.20 1.32 gm/cc
9 Organic Matter 0.65 0.74 0.68 0.54 % by mass
10 Total Kjehldal Nitrogen 1526.4 1732.6 1592.6 1205.9 mg/kg
11 Phosphours (as P) 84.8 78.3 84.2 76.4 mg/kg
12 Zinc (as Zn) 21.7 23.5 27.8 35.8 mg/kg
13 Lead (as Pb) <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 mg/kg
14 Sulphate (as SO4) 180.2 192.4 158.9 130.7 mg/kg
15 Moisture content 7.3 10.7 8.4 12.9 % by mass
16 Iron (as Fe) 0.102 0.119 0.106 0.082 % by mass
3.4.5 Mineral Resources

Reh
Reh or alkaline earth is found in commercial quantities on the western plains of the district. It is
used for the manufacture of glass. Washermen find it a good substitute for soap. Minerals known
as khari or sulphate of soda and shora or saltpeter, are also extracted from saline earth. There are
small establishments (karkhanas) which manufacture saltpeter by scraping nitrous earth from old
walls of houses and the surrounding grounds.
Pottery Clay
Pottery clay is also found in a large quantity all over the district. It is used for the manufacture of
different types of toys and various earthen utensils.

Marl
Marl is the third mineral of the district. Marl deposits have been reported from Lucknow,
Mohanlalganj and Malihabad Tehsils. Marl is a deposit of calcareous loam or clay, which is
generally found in jheels and along the river banks.
In Lucknow Tehsil, marl is reported from Raniganj a part of the municipality, Ujavan and
Hussaria, Chinhat, Hasanpur-Kheoli and Harauni areas. The actual estimate of the quantity of
these deposits is not known, but in Ujavan-Hussaria and Hasanpur-Kheoli areas, marl has been
worked for manufacturing lime.
3.4.6 Land Use Pattern

In the revised Master Plan Lucknow -2001, Lucknow district encompasses an area of 23682
hectares out of which 15630 hectare is under residential use. Land under commercial and
Industrial areas accounts to 950 and 710 hectare respectively. The land use pattern for different
purposes is presented in the Figure 3.8.
FIGURE 3.8: LAND USE PATTERN OF LUCKNOW DISTRICT
3.4.7 Cropping Pattern & Vegetation

The district is deficient in the production of food grains in spite of the use of improve varieties of
seeds, fertilizers and implementation of modern techniques for cultivation. Kharif & Rabi are the
two main crops sown in the district. Wheat occupies the predominant place followed by paddy.
Potato is the main commercial crop followed by groundnut, gram & arhar.
3.5 Ecological Environment

The ecological survey has been done to establish the baseline ecological conditions of the buffer
zone (area within 10 km radius of the project site), to assess the potential ecological impacts of the
proposed project upon ecology, to develop adequate and feasible mitigation measures (via inputs
to project design and layout, working practices, or compensate where appropriate) to keep residual
ecological impacts with acceptable limits, and also to develop ecological monitoring parameters.
This section of report presents ecological baseline of the area.
A) Flora of District Lucknow

Nature of Vegetation
The soils of Lucknow are rich enough for the growth of all kinds of trees and grasses, which are
generally found in this part of the Gangetic Plain. There are hardly any species grown which may
be said to be peculiar to this district. The agricultural crops grown in the district are also the same,
which are grown in the adjoining districts. The presence of a larger amount of sub-soil water,
however, gives rise to a larger growth of vegetation than is to be found in districts further west or
south of Lucknow. It is reported that out of five or six hundred species of flora recognized in this
district, as many as 250 can be found in the National Botanic Gardens itself. The variety of soil
and water content is also responsible for the presence of dhak jungles in or near the usar areas of
Tahsil Malihabad, and for the thick vegetation to be found along the banks of the river Gomti and
its tributaries, particularly the Kukrail.
There is hardly any habitation where neem and pipal are not to be found. An attempt is also being
made not only to locate but also to cultivate scientifically a number of medicinal plants which are
extensively used in Ayurvedic medicines. Such an experimental plantation also exists in the
National Botanic Gardens and Central Institute of Medicinal Plant. The Central Drug Research
Institute is also engaged in conducting research in the therapeutic value of many indigenous drugs.
The usual trees, which, are observed within the district are given below in Table 4.27A. Lucknow
has always been famous for its orchards and groves, particularly, the mango groves of Malihabad.
TABLE 3.26: TREE SPECIES OF DISTRICT LUCKNOW

S. No. Local Names Botanical Names
1. Amaltas Cassia tora
2. Aam Mango
3. Amrud Psidum guava
4. Aonla Tramrindus indica
5. Ashok
6. Babul Acatia nilotica
7. Bargad
8. Ber Zyziphus sp.
9. Dhak
10. Eucalyptus Eucalyptus
11. Gular Ficus racemosa
12. Gulmohar Cassia sp.
13. Imli Tamarindus indica
14. Jamun Sahizium cumoni
15. Kadamb Mitrapyna parvifolia
16. Kaitha Feronica limonia
17. Khajur Phoenbc sylvestris
18. Mahua Azadoradhta indica
19. Neeboo Lemon
20. Neem Azadirachta
21. Neem Azadoradhta indica
22. Pakar Pongamia pinnata
23. Pipal Ficus religk)sa
24. Sagun Tectona grandias
25. Samal
26. Sehjan
27. Shehtoot
28. Sherifa Annona sauamosa
29. Shisham Dalbergia sissoo

Forests
There is evidence to show that at one time the district of Lucknow had a considerable area under
forests. But continuous growth of population and the consequent need for more extensive land for
agriculture resulted in a large part of this forest, being cut down. At present, there is no organised
forest in the district at all, and the trees that are to be found are those which are wild and are of a
variety that can stand the climate of the district. Large areas of usar land are almost completely
devoid of trees except those of stunted growth. There are no trees of commercial value except the
babul and the mahua. The babul furnishes a very hard wood used for making wheels for bullock-
carts and is also used for the preparation of charcoal and bark (furnishing excellent material for
the tanning of leather). The mahua yields not only food for the people but its flowers furnish the
basic material for the preparation of country liquor. Wood from mahua and mango trees is
extensively used as building material. Sheesham trees are also found in small patches that provide
valuable timber. Extensive dhak jungles existed in the parganas of Malihabad, Mahona and
Mohanlalganj, but the high prices of fuel-wood during the Second World War and the impending
abolition of the Zamindari induced the Zamindars to cut down the trees and clear the land for
cultivation.
Government launched the Vanmahotsava scheme of afforestation under which forest land was
planted with timber, fuel and fruit trees. In addition, roadside plantation under the charge of the
Forest Department has been undertaken. Amongst the most popular varieties of trees, which are
planted along the roads are highlighted in Table 3.27B.
TABLE 3.27: PROMINENT ROAD SIDE TREES

S. No. Local Names Botanical Names
1. Babool Acatia nilotica
3. Neem Azadirachta
5. Jamun Sahizium cumoni
6. Amrud Psidum guava
7. Ber Zyziphus sp.
8. Rose Rosa indica
9. Gulmohar Cassia sp.
Flora of Study Area

A general preliminary floral study was carried out for the project area and for areas surrounding
about 10 km from the project zone. The inhabitants were also consulted to get the correct picture.
The prevailing vegetation cover over the area is mainly of tropical dry deciduous forest. There is
no protected forest area in this zone. The vegetative community of the area is mainly under open
scrub forest and because of urbanization, area is usually surrounded with planted varieties. The
dominant species are Babool (Acacia Nilotica), Vilayati Babool (Acacia sp.), Neern (Azadirachta
Indica), Gulmohar (Cassia sp.), Safieda (Eucalyptus), Carrot grass (Parthenium sp.), Amaltas
(Cassia tora), Dhatura (Datura sp.), Arandi (Ricinus communis), Ber (Zyziphus sp.),
Bougainvellia, Peepal (Ficus Religiosa), Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), Bottle palm, Bottle bush,
etc. The prominent grass species is Cynodon dactylon,
The list of plants and shrubs recorded in the study area is given in Table 3.28 and Table 3.29
respectively.

TABLE 3.28: COMMON TREE SPECIES IN THE STUDY AREA
S. No. Hindi Name Botanical Name

1. Amaltas
2. Amla Tramrindus indica
3. Amrood Guava
4. Ashok
5. Babool Acacia Arabica
6. Bargad
7. Beri Ziziphus jujuba
8. Eucalyptus Eucalyptus
9. Goldmohar Cassia sp.
10. Gular Ficus racemosa
12. Jamun Syzygium cumini
14. Kathal Artocareus heterophyllas
15. Khajuri Phoenbc sylvestris
16. Mohwa Madhuca indica
17. Neem Azadoradhta indica
18. Pipal Ficus religk)sa
19. Sagun Tectona grandias
20. Sherifa Annona sauamosa
21. Sehjan Dalbergia
22. Shehtoot
23. Samal
TABLE 3.29: COMMON SHRUBS SPECIES

S. No. Hindi Name Botanical Name
1. Akada Calotropis gigantea
2. Baganvilas Bougainvillea spectabills
3. Bela Jasminum sambal
4. Ghee-kunvar Aloebar badempis
5. Gulab Rosa damascena
6. Gulhar Hibiscus rosasinensis
7. Kaner Neriurn odorum
8. Kanghi Abutilon indicum
9. Karaunda Carissa spinarum
10. Kewada Alphonsea lutea
11. Nimbu Citrus aurantifolia
12. Tetu Calosanthes indica
Observations of Flora in the Study Area

1. The majority of the flora is tree species. These species are dominated by Babool, Beri, Imli,
Amaltas, Jamun, Sheesham, Shehtoot, Dhak, Bel, Mahuwa, etc.
2. The riverine floral species are observed along the stretch of Gomti and Kukrel Nadi, in the
low land plains. These are predominantly herbaceous plants.
3. Along the stretch of Sultanpur road, the common plants, namely, Babul, Imli, Bargad,
Peepal, Eucalyptus, Babul etc. were observed.

4. Weed flora is invariably found in the fields of cultivable lands and agricultural fields. The
chief inhabitants in the agricultural field are amranthus tricolor, Crotalaria sp, Cassia tora,
Dicanthium annulatum, Eclipta postrata, Indigofera granulosa, Vernonia cinera, etc. The
weeds like Amaranthus viridis, Cicharium intybas; Euphoribia sp are also found in
harvested fields.
5. Hedge flora is observed in urban and semi-urban areas and along the stretch of roads. The
common plants include Acacia nilotica, Caesalpinia crista, Euphorbia nerrifolia, etc.
6. In the residential areas plant species like Bouganvillea spectabilis, Hibiscus rosasinensis,
Lantana camera, Synodenum grantic, Duranta rapens are occurred. Few important species
like Pistia stratiotes, Hydroryza, utricularia sp are appeared near ponds and puddles where
adequate water is available.
B) Fauna Of District Lucknow

Mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish usually found in the Gangetic plain are also observed in
Lucknow.
Mammals
Among mammals are included a large variety of animals both domestic and wild. The domestic
animals are directly concerned with agricultural life of the district. As the district has very little
forest area, larger carnivores like tigers and leopard are conspicuous by their complete absence
except for an occasional leopard, which strays into the district from the Ghagra valley or from the
foot hill of Bahraich. The kings of Avadh took delight in taking out hunting parties and even
constructed hunting lodges, which shows that at any rate at that time there must have been a
considerable number of game animals available for shikar. But the growth of population and the
constant pressure on land resulted in the disappearance of much of the wide tract of jungles, which
were once covered with long grasses and offered an asylum to wild animals. The wild animals now
found in the district are highlighted in Table 3.30.
TABLE 3.30: WILD ANIMALS OF DISTRICT LUCKNOW

S.No. Name of the Animal
1. Nilgai
2. Black-Buck
3. Orient Deer
4. Antelope
5. Deer
6. Fox
7. Hedgehog
8. Wolf
9. Hyena
10. Ubiquitous Jackal
11. Wild Pigs
Birds
The most common bird is the house crow; no habitation is without them. Redvented bulbul or
molpaster cafer (linnaeus) is a small bird with a partially crested black head and a crimson patch
under the tail. It is found only in gardens and light scrub jungles. It is often kept as a pet, in the city
of Lucknow, which was once famous for its bird-fights.
Harewa or jerdon's chloropsis, the common maina, the weaverbird or baya, and the house sparrow
or gauraiya are frequently spotted. The spotted dove and other common varieties of birds are also
found.

The red munia or waxbill or lal munia (amandava) is a small cage-bird with brownish colour
sparsely striped, with white red bill and crimson ramp, and is a favourite pet with the people in
Lucknow. The red-whistler bulbul with its cheerful call and very lively habits is a very common
garden bird.
Amongst the mainas, the common maina, the bank maina, the brahmuj maina and the pied maina
are commonly seen. Amongst the doves, the ring dove, the spotted-dove and the red turtle-dove are
commonly spotted and the rufous turtle dove visits the fields during winter in very large numbers.
Amongst the cuckoo class, the koel, the papaya, and the brain-fever-bird are common. The pied-
crested cuckoo flies from Africa during the monsoon. The koel lays its eggs in the nest of crows,
while the other two use the babblers as foster-parents. Koel is similar to the house-crow but slender
and with a long tail, and is well-known as a singing bird.
Among other pets, the large Indian parakeet (hiraman tota), rose-ringed parkeet (desi tota) and the
blossom head parakeet (tuia tota) are the three varieties of the parrot family which are found in the
district.
Blue-rock pigeon (kabutar) is the familiar semi-domesticated slate-grey bird which frequents grain
godsons, warehouses, mandis (grain-markets), railway stations, old and disused wells and buildings
as well as jungles. The green pigeon or harial is another beautiful bird commonly found in orchards
and gardens.
The common or grey quail (ghagh bater), which is a winter visitor, is found in the open country
with standing crops and in grass lands, and is of the size of a half-grown partridge. It is generally
found in sandy plains with scrub jungle and is said to give good sport. They are also domesticated
and arc trained for bird-fight which, though it has lost the place among the sports of the gentry of
old Lucknow, still continues to be popular. Both the grey quail and the resident rain quail (chinak
bater) are trained for fights. Apart from the above, there are the button quail and the bustard quail,
both known locally as lava.
The barhead goose (hans) and the grey-leg goose, are migratory birds rriving in the month of
October along with the ducks, from colder climates across the Himalayas and feed on weeds in the
jheels and on the green shoots of winter crops.
Avadh which has a large number of jheels is the home of the four species of resident ducks, viz.,
the comb duck (nakta), the whistling teal (pilahi), the cotton teal (giri) and the spot-bill duck. All
the migratory ducks such as, the pintail, the pigeon, the red-crested pochard, the common pochard,
the tufted pochard, the shoveller, the gadwall, the common teal and the gardway teal, are also
found. Shooting during winter months is really good.
The ducks, the snipes and the partridges are the predominant game birds. There is a large number of
other birds like the great horned owl, the vulture, the falcon and the saras to be found here.
Amongst migratory snipes, the pintail, fantail and jack snipes are found in very large numbers. The
beautiful resident painted snipe is fairly common. Peacocks are also found in all parts of the
district. The partridge, about the size of a pigeon, is found in the dry scrub jungles and the black
partridge is found in grassy patches. They give excellent sport and are very good for eating. The
grey partridge is a very common and favourite bird.

The saras, the tallest Indian bird, is a common sight by the side of the road or the railway line. Two
more species of cranes visit India, viz., the demoiselle crane of Africa and the common crane from
the Central Asian wilderness. They are known as king kulang.
Reptiles
Different varieties of snakes are to be found everywhere in the district. A large number of harmless
snakes along with the deadly cobra and the russel viper, the innocent domuhi and other reptiles are
generally found. The majority of snakes are non-poisonous, but a number of people fall a prey to
snake-bite.
Fish
The fish of the district occupy an important place, and more than 25 different species have been
found. They are caught in perennial rivers, natural jheels or lakes, tanks and in flooded fields. The
Gomti abounds in fish, and fishing is largely done at the junction of the Kukrail nala with the
Gamti, below Bhainsakund. The Fisheries Department of the Government also breed fishes in
Lucknow, and they have established a selling centre in the city for the fish caught by the
Department. Important species of fish are rohu, kalahans, naini, mahisher, and lakaar. The fish
furnish a source of food for those who are habituated to non-vegetarian diet.
Faunal Community in the Study Area

A general preliminary faunal study was carried out for the project area and for areas surrounding
about 10 km from the project zone. For the project area, the preliminary study showed no unique
faunal community within the core zone of the project area, except most common ones like toad,
frog, crow, sparrow and maina etc.
The species observed in study area of 10 km around are given in Table 3.31. No threatened, rare,
endangered or endemic species were observed during the survey of this zone.
TABLE 3.31: SPECIES OBSERVED IN THE PROJECT AREA

S. No. Local Names Zoological Names
Amphibians
1. Toad Bufo sp.
2. Frog Rana tigrina
Reptiles
3. Indian garden lizards Calotes versicolor
4. House lizards Hemidactylus sp.
5. Cobra Naja naja
6. Viper Vipera sp.
Mammals
7. Indian palm squirrel Fumambulus pentlanti
8. Cat Felis sp.
9. Dog Cuon sp.
10. Cow Bos sp.
11. Horse Equs sp.
12. Rat Rattus rattus
Aves
13. Crow Corves splendens
14. Sparrow Passer domesticus
15. Baya Ploceus philippinus
16. Parrot Psittacula krameri
17. Peafowl Pavo cristatus
18. Pigeon Columba livia
19. Egretta Egretta sp
20. Bulbul Pycnonotus barbatus
21. Myna Acridotheres tristis
22. Koel Eudynamys scoloopacea
23. Teal Avas vcrecca
Endangered and Threatened Species:

Endangered and threatened animals of India have been listed in the Schedule I and Schedule II of
the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (amended in 2001). No threatened, rare, endangered, or
endemic species were observed during the survey in core zone. In buffer zone following species
were observed.
Schedule I: None of the species were recorded from Schedule 1.

Schedule II:
 Birds: Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)
 Reptiles: Indian cobra (Naja naja)
3.6 Socio Economic Environment

This chapter discusses the baseline scenario of the socio-economic environment in the Study area
and anticipated impacts of the proposed project on the socio-economic environment. The issues
under focus in this chapter are demographic structure, economic activity, education and literacy
profile, land use, and infrastructure resources. The assessment attempts to predict and evaluate the
future impacts of project upon people, their physical and psychological health and well being,
their economic facilities, cultural heritage, lifestyle and other value system.
The environmental impact assessment study for socioeconomic environment was carried out with
a view to assess the likely impacts due to proposed project on demographic structure and
economic attributes of the population. The information related to demography and socioeconomic
profile of the population of study area has been collected from the census report of 2001 and other
governmental sources.
Study Area
Baseline demographic data was collected for the buffer zone, i.e. the area falling within a 10 km
radius around the project site. The villages (rural) and municipal wards (urban) falling within the
buffer zone/study area are listed in Table 3.32.

Table 3.32: Wards and Villages Falling in The Study Area
Ward No. No of Total No. No. Ward No. No of Total No.M No.females
House Pop. Males females House Pop. ales
holds holds
Lucknow (M Corp.) -
Lucknow (M Corp.) - Ward No.1 3579 20013 10623 9390 Ward No.59 2125 13997 7139 6858
Lucknow (M Corp.) -
Lucknow (M Corp.) -
Lucknow (M Corp.) -
Lucknow (M Corp.) -
Lucknow (M Corp.) -
Lucknow (M Corp.) -
Lucknow (M Corp.) - Ward Lucknow (M Corp.) -
No.10 3956 22342 11700 10642 Ward No.68 1713 10745 5660 5085
No.11 3391 17390 9598 7792 Ward No.69 4456 26498 13982 12516
No.12 9320 44812 23670 21142 Ward No.70 2545 15306 7992 7314
No.13 2296 13693 7021 6672 Ward No.72 4056 21437 11193 10244
No.14 6771 35042 18779 16263 Ward No.73 7218 36988 19891 17097
No.15 2485 14483 7580 6903 Ward No.74 2148 13590 7168 6422

No.18 9823 47324 25313 22011 Ward No.76 2418 15581 8048 7533
No.19 2075 12362 6403 5959 Ward No.77 2662 17650 9273 8377
No.20 2766 16753 8995 7758 Ward No.78 1862 10952 5655 5297
No.21 6303 34421 18730 15691 Ward No.79 4617 22313 11720 10593
No.22 4773 22629 12183 10446 Ward No.80 2458 15504 7887 7617
No.23 3750 22962 12649 10313 Ward No.81 1729 10008 5137 4871
No.24 1822 10462 5434 5028 Ward No.82 2305 14664 7551 7113
No.25 2236 13125 6836 6289 Ward No.85 2788 15299 8146 7153
No.27 3761 19198 10114 9084 Ward No.86 7699 39683 21130 18553
No.28 1694 8747 4781 3966 Ward No.88 1665 8421 4434 3987
No.29 4735 27270 14340 12930 Ward No.89 1877 10766 5615 5151
No.30 2031 11783 6052 5731 Ward No.91 3047 19451 10066 9385
No.31 2913 14759 8051 6708 Ward No.93 1291 6777 3602 3175
No.32 2945 18144 9468 8676 Ward No.96 4816 22864 11998 10866
No.33 6796 34583 18693 15890 Ward No.97 2753 14721 7451 7270
No.34 3679 19182 10316 8866 Ward No.98 2122 10725 6036 4689
Lucknow (M Corp.) - Ward 2739 15660 8187 7473 Lucknow (M Corp.) - 2584 13943 7506 6437

No.35 Ward No.99
No.37 6284 34406 18282 16124 Ward No.100 2813 13635 7468 6167
No.38 4065 20590 10934 9656 Ward No.101 1388 8430 4408 4022
No.40 4850 24207 12678 11529 Ward No.103 2917 18713 9992 8721
No.42 2305 11646 6013 5633 Ward No.108 1793 12163 6360 5803
No.43 5656 32025 16991 15034 Ward No.110 3107 20473 10596 9877
Lucknow (M Corp.) - Ward
No.44 1934 10733 5698 5035 Lucknow (CB) 10452 59582 33315 26267
Lucknow (M Corp.) - Ward Lucknow (CB) - Ward
No.45 3825 25791 15038 10753 No.1 1369 6513 3367 3146
No.46 1844 10210 5354 4856 No.2 2614 12616 6434 6182
No.47 2729 14194 7602 6592 No.3 1918 8807 4472 4335
No.48 2442 13968 7418 6550 No.4 879 5561 2901 2660
No.49 1826 10355 5423 4932 No.5 1398 7687 3952 3735
No.50 2815 16336 8573 7763 No.6 677 4079 2127 1952
No.51 3649 18758 9815 8943 No.7 1565 8490 4418 4072
No.54 1863 10521 5421 5100 No.8 32 5829 5644 185
No.55 5273 25751 13402 12349
No.56 2634 13464 7223 6241

No.57 2246 12196 6432 5764
No.58 6957 34035 17979 16056
Code Village Name No of Total No. No. Code Village Name No of Total No. No.
House Pop. Males females House Pop. Males females
holds holds
2 Semra 250 1359 751 608 47 Yusufnagar 205 1135 586 549
3 Uattardhona 578 3309 1749 1560 48 Muazzam Nagar 93 648 345 303
Muzaffar Nagar
4 Shahpur 116 763 406 357 49 Ghusval 296 1535 842 693
5 Sarai Shekh 247 1614 849 765 50 Hasanpur Khevali 336 2006 1103 903
6 Jugor 1419 8802 4663 4139 51 Chand Saray 346 1884 952 932
7 Tera Khas 112 573 303 270 52 Gusval Kala 184 1038 523 515
8 Lolai 368 2221 1174 1047 53 Kabir Pur 231 1296 677 619
Nijampur
9 Malhor 515 3351 1763 1588 54 Sonaee Kazehra 427 2518 1352 1166
Pahar Nagar
10 Bharwara 310 1938 991 947 55 Tekareya 396 2314 1202 1112
Sikanderpur Nijampur
11 Khurd 75 421 203 218 56 Majhigaon 319 1844 990 854
12 Thasemau 135 953 489 464 57 Devamau 177 895 466 429
13 Khargapur 494 2636 1451 1185 58 Sathwara 333 1760 948 812
14 Makhdoom Pur 357 2155 1166 989 59 Barauna 600 3461 1857 1604
15 Devariya 264 1553 847 706 60 Bhatwara 142 839 425 414
16 Bhaisora 65 343 194 149 61 Maghua 264 1397 732 665
17 Paupamau 63 344 182 162 62 Baraulikhalilabad 567 3091 1641 1450
18 Mahmoodpur 393 2081 1096 985 63 Sevai 389 2237 1207 1030
Sikandarpur
19 Sallahimau 133 745 391 354 64 Amauliya 255 1395 738 657
20 Lonapur 155 1032 544 488 65 Beli 238 1285 685 600

21 Malesemau 387 2549 1320 1229 66 Rakeebabad 193 949 505 444
22 Faridpur 277 1525 797 728 67 Daudnagar 193 930 507 423
23 Badhamau 203 1296 718 578 68 Sarthuwa 187 1014 537 477
24 Chandiyamau 177 865 467 398 69 Kalli Pashchim 2269 8578 4665 3913
25 Noorpur Behata 214 1230 665 565 70 Perehta 537 2776 1464 1312
26 Chaurhiya 63 410 212 198 71 Birura 133 645 331 314
27 Churheya 191 995 513 482 72 Pooran Pur 135 744 384 360
28 Sarsawan 1252 7091 3822 3269 73 Mohiddeenpur 142 654 337 317
29 Jahangeer Pur 275 1597 855 742 74 Dalauna 97 488 280 208
30 Ardonamau 44 233 126 107 75 Shivdhara 152 810 410 400
31 Bajoopur 164 841 447 394 76 Dahiyar 341 2030 1062 968
32 Bakkas 1115 6490 3437 3053 77 Mohari Khurd 319 1651 883 768
33 Mastemau 332 1945 1053 892 78 Siddhupura 141 724 392 332
34 Malookpur 207 1044 587 457 79 Meesa 454 2465 1317 1148
35 Dhakawa 91 592 341 251 80 Mehora 206 1154 612 542
Ganeshpur
36 Ahmamau 496 3219 1725 1494 81 Rahmanpur 596 3190 1689 1501
37 Bakhari 163 689 364 325
38 Salauli 317 1785 968 817
39 Dular Mau 162 842 462 380
40 Semanapur 152 857 467 390
41 Chak Kajehra 104 441 236 205
Marhar Mau
42 Khurd 240 1467 791 676
Marhar Mau
43 Kala 268 1618 824 794
Kasimpur
44 Viruha 511 2809 1447 1362
45 Harihar Pur 165 1094 580 514
46 Malak 238 1386 740 646

Population of Study area (10 km radius around the project site)

The population data of the study area shown in Table 3.29A are compiled from the census records
of the year 2001.
TABLE 3.33: POPULATION DATA OF STUDY AREA
Area Total Population % of Total Population Sex

Total Male Female Total Male Female Ratio
Total 1,810,475 963,193 847,282 - 53.20 46.80 880
It may be seen from table that the male population contributes 53.20% and female population
contributes 46.80% to the total population of the study area. The sex ratio, female per 1000 male
is 880.
Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) of Study Area
The population data of SC/ST Study area, as shown in Table 3.29B, are compiled from the census
records of the year 2001.
TABLE 3.34: SCHEDULED CASTE AND SCHEDULED TRIBES OF STUDY AREA

Area SC/ST Population in the % of Total Study Area
Study Area Population
Total Male Female Total M F
Scheduled
Total 240,116 127,120 112,996 13.26 7.02 6.24
Caste
Scheduled
Total 1,926 1,024 902 0.11 0.06 0.05
Tribes
The SC population of the study area is 13.26% of the total population of the study area of which
7.02 % are male and 6.24% are female population of the study area.
The ST population is insignificant constituting 0.11% of the total population of the study area of
which 0.06% are male and 0.05 % are female population.
Literacy Rate of Study area

The literacy rate data of study area, as shown in Table 3.35, are compiled from the census records
of the year 2001.
TABLE 3.35: LITERACY RATE OF STUDY AREA
Total Population Literate % Literate

Ages 7 years and above
T M F T M F T M F
1,231,67 700,61
1,582,476 843,774 738,702 531,059 77.83 83.03 71.89
4 5
It may be seen that the total literacy rate of the study area is 77.83% of the total population of the
study area having age 7 years and above. The male and female literacy rates of the study area are
83.03% and 71.89% of the corresponding total male and total female population of the study area.
Illiteracy Rate of Study Area

The illiteracy rate data of Study area, as shown in Table 3.36, are compiled from the census
records of the year 2001.
TABLE 3.36: ILLITERACY RATE OF STUDY AREA
Total Population Illiterate % Illiterate

Ages 7 years and above
T M F T M F T M F
1,582,47 843,77 738,70 578,80 262,57 36.5 31.1
42.81
6 4 2 1 8 316,223 8 2
It may be seen that the total illiteracy rate of study area is 36.58% of the total population of the
study area having age 7 years and above. The male and female illiteracy rates of the study area are
31.12% and 42.81% of the corresponding total male and total female population of the study area.
Population of Study Area at Different Distances
TABLE 3.37: POPULATION STATUS AT DIFFERENT DISTANCES IN STUDY AREA
Distance No. of Population

from Site Households Total Male Female
Within 2 km 7,666 40,168 21,930 18,238
Upto 3 km 13,010 118,398 62,393 56,005
Upto 4 km 37,301 251,756 132,422 119,334
Upto 5 km 74,270 452,829 240,875 211,954
Upto 10 km 329,568 1,810,475 963,193 847,282
Demographic Profile of Study area

The demographic data of the total population of the study area are given in Table 3.38.
It may be seen that in the study area, 28.06% of the total population comprises of total workers of
which 24.48% are male and 3.58% are female workers.
Out of the total workers, 24.93% are main workers and 3.13%are marginal workers. Among main
workers, 22.14% are male and 2.79% are female workers. The male and female marginal workers
comprise 2.34% and 0.78% respectively of the total population.
The non-workers population is 71.94% of the total population.
TABLE 3.38: DEMOGRAPHIC DATA OF STUDY AREA

S. Particulars Data % of Total Population
No. Total Male Female Total % Male % Female
1. Total Population 89049
1680856 7 790359 52.98 47.02
2. No of households 306163
3. Area (sq. km) 314.29
4. Population Density
(per sq. km) 5348
5. Female per 1000
Male 888

6. Scheduled Caste 11125
209632 5 98377 12.47 6.62 5.85
7. Scheduled Tribes 1723 920 803 0.10 0.05 0.05
8. Literate 64268
1136644 9 493955 67.62 38.24 29.39
9. Illiterate 24780
544212 8 296404 32.38 14.74 17.63
10. Total Workers 40634
468050 5 61705 27.85 24.17 3.67
11. Total Main Workers 36852
416360 6 47834 24.77 21.92 2.85
11.1 Cultivators 15759 13940 1819 0.94 0.83 0.11
11.2 Agriculture Labor 6387 5527 860 0.38 0.33 0.05
11.3 Household Industry 15998 13531 2467 0.95 0.81 0.15
11.4 Other Labors 33552
378216 8 42688 22.50 19.96 2.54
12. Marginal Workers 51690 37819 13871 3.08 2.25 0.83
12.1 Cultivators 2632 884 1748 0.16 0.05 0.10
12.2 Agriculture Labor 7696 4149 3547 0.46 0.25 0.21
12.3 Household Industry 3287 2105 1182 0.20 0.13 0.07
12.4 Other Labors 38075 30681 7394 2.27 1.83 0.44
13. Non Workers 48415
1212806 2 728654 72.15 28.80 43.35
Land Use Pattern Of Lucknow City

Land use pattern reveals the manner in which different parts of the land in an area is being utilized
or non-utilized. Data compiled for land use pattern of Lucknow city, from Lucknow Master Plan
2021, are tabulated in Table 3.39 and depicted in Fig. 3.9.
TABLE 3.39: LAND USE PATTERN OF LUCKNOW CITY

S.No Land-Use Area (hec) %
1. Residential 4485.98 48.90
2. Commercial 223.77 2.40
3. Offices 474.69 5.20
4. Industrial 596.22 6.50
5. Parks 346.48 3.80
6. Common facilities/ services/ utilities 902.02 9.80
7. Transport 952.00 10.40
8. River/ drain/ water bodies 193.66 2.10
9. Open land 996.14 10.90
Total 9170.00 100.00
Source: Master Plan 2021

FIGURE 3.9: LAND-USE PATTERN OF LUCKNOW CITY
River/Drain/
Water Bodies,
Transport, 10.4
2.1
Common
Facilities/
Services/ Utilities,
9.8
Parks, 3.8 Residential,

48.9
Industrial, 6.5
Offices, 5.2
Commercial, 2.4
3.7 Key Economic Issues

Lucknow is the administrative capital of the largest state in India, with a rich cultural heritage and
history. The key characteristics that determine its economic base include the position of the City
as an administrative centre, a centre for education and tourism. In recent years there has been a
noticeable rise in retail trade and health services. The real estate market is undergoing a growth
and the Master Plan 2021 anticipates a slight growth in the services sector over the next 15 years.
Lucknow is well connected through the rail network to other parts of the state, the country as well
as the national capital. While the present levels of connectivity are adequate for current levels of
economic development, the city needs to seriously consider better connectivity options by air in
order to improve its attractiveness to investors.
Despite the favourable factors, the city’s infrastructure is not at a standard that seems to comfort
potential investors on a large scale. In the absence of a clearly reformed institutional environment,
such infrastructure may not be developed and private investors not comforted by regulatory
arrangements. As a result, the present economic base continues to fall short of the city’s demands
for municipal and service agency revenue, and the broader need to create jobs and attract more
investment. The city may also benefit from improvements in literacy, as the proportion of workers
with technical qualifications is small.
Economy, Resource Base and Observations

Occupations, culture and living standard of people residing in the area give an idea about
economic conditions. For this purpose, sample survey was conducted in the study area to gather
information on the socio-economic structure of the people residing in this area. The outcome is
summarized below:
 Natural ecosystem: The area on the whole is not endowed with natural ecosystems like
forests, wildlife and bird sanctuaries, mostly residential and commercial activities are
prevalent in the area.
 Occupation: Mainly the people are of service and business community in urban area and
farmers in rural areas.
 Sanitation: Sanitation condition in the study area is not uniform; some areas are very good
and some, particularly, villages have poor sanitation.
 Electrification and Drinking Water Availability: In urban area, almost all houses have
electricity. Municipal water supply is the main source of water supply. Some people have

made their own tube wells, in addition to municipal water supply. At some places, India Mark
hand pumps are provided for meeting the drinking water requirement of localities.
In rural areas, pipe water supply system was not observed. Most of them were having hand pumps
and some met their water requirement through well. Almost all villages were having electricity.
 Household Articles: A change was observed in traditional life sustaining system in several
households in rural areas. A sizable population is having, T.V, radio transistors. Even some
rich farmers have fridge, telephones, computer etc.
 Source of Income and Per Capita Income: The sources of income are service, business,
domestic help, labourer, farming etc.
 Fuel: LPG and electricity is widely used in urban areas. In rural areas fire wood, cow dung,
coal and kerosene are used as means of cooking. Use of LPG is not very frequent in rural
houses.
 Transport: Car, two wheelers and three wheelers are major modes of transport in urban area,
whereas in villages cycles and motor cycles are frequently used.
 Illiteracy: In urban areas, 74 % of the population of the study area is literate. This figure is
quite low in rural areas, comprising literate population only as 55 % of the total population.
Illiteracy in rural women folk is more prevalent. The illiterate people are usually engaged as
house maids in cottage industries, security guards, vegetables/fruits sellers, vendors,
construction and agricultural labourers etc.
 Diseases: Although, no endemic disease is prevailing in the area, but a sizeable population
suffers from common and acute diseases like seasonal fever, respiratory problems, cholera,
jaundice, malaria, diarrhoea, influenza, arthritis, etc. Undoubtedly, very good medical
facilities are available in Lucknow city, but no good medical facility have been observed in
the neighbourhood of the project side, particularly, for the poor and lower middle class
people, who have to travel a long distances to avail medical facilities. Moreover, many of
them do not have adequate transport facility to shift the patient to a good hospital
immediately in case of emergency. During survey most of the people were very happy to
know that the integrated township will provide some good medical facility to local people.
 Project Awareness and Opinion: Majority of the respondents are not aware of the proposed
project. With respect to the opinion, nearly 95 % of the respondents offered positive opinion
and the rest had neutral one. None of them showed negative attitude as they do not have the
concept of integrated township.
3.8 Perception of the proposed project by the villagers

Consultations were held in the villages to gauge the perception and concerns of the locals with
regard to the proposed housing project. Developmental needs and aspirations of the villagers were
understood in order to identify potential need based areas that could be addressed through the
project’s socially responsible proactive initiatives and interventions. With respect to the opinion,
nearly 95 % of the respondents offered positive opinion and the rest had neutral one. None of
them showed negative attitude as they do not have the concept of integrated township. The locals
were of the general view that proposed project may affect them in the following ways:
 Development of township is likely to create additional new jobs during construction and
operation phase.
 The proposed township is likely to provide a ready market for locals to sell their produce/
services and hence an opportunity to reap economic benefits.
 Real estate value in the surrounding area is likely to appreciate.
 Due to influx of residents in the township, facilities including education, public transport,
healthcare, street lighting and roads are likely to improve.

CHAPTER 4
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
4.0 POLLUTION SOURCES - CHARACTERISTICS, QUANTIFICATION & PREDICTION
4.1 Pollution Sources

Pollutants generated during both the construction and operation phase of the township
development would be solid, liquid and gaseous in nature. The generation of pollution could be
continuous, periodic or accidental. Sources of pollutants and their characteristics during the
construction and operational phase are given in Table 4.1.
TABLE 4.1: POLLUTANT SOURCES AND CHARACTERISTICS

SN Activity / Pollutant Pollutant Characteristics Frequency
Area
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. Ground Air emissions – Dust from construction Temporary during
working and PM10, PM2.5, CO, activities and excavation. construction phase only-
leveling NOx, SO2 Particulates, NOx and CO bulk of the emissions are
from vehicle exhaust expected from ground
working and leveling
activities.
Earth / solid Solid waste from Temporary.
waste construction activity and
excavation.
Noise Noise generated from Temporary during initial
construction equipment construction phase.
and machinery
2. Labour Sewage Sewage generated from Temporary – during the
Camps temporary labour camps initial construction phase
on site
Solid Waste Solid Waste generated Temporary – during the
from temporary labour initial construction phase
camps on site
OPERATION PHASE
1. Vehicular Air emissions and Vehicle exhaust emissions Continuous / Periodic
movement noise
2. Diesel power Air emissions SO2, NOx, PM10, PM2.5, Continuous
generators CO from fuel burning
Noise Noise due to running of Continuous
equipment
Hazardous waste Used Oil Generation Periodic, during oil changes
3. Shops Sewage Wastewater – BOD, Continuous
Suspended solids,
pathogens

SN Activity / Pollutant Pollutant Characteristics Frequency
Area
Domestic Solid Bio-degradable & non- Continuous
waste biodegradable wastes
4. Residential Sewage Domestic wastewater – Continuous
Areas BOD, S.S, Pathogens
Domestic Solid Bio-degradable and non- Continuous
Wastes biodegradable wastes
5. Raw water Wastewater Backwash water discharge Continuous
treatment Solid waste Sludge from coagulation Continuous
process
6. Sewage Solid waste Organic and inorganic Continuous
treatment sludge
Plant Treated water Treated sewage used for Continuous
horticulture
7. Diesel Solid waste Settled sludge during tank Occasional
Storage cleaning
Oil Oil spillage – Accidental Accidental / Only due to
large spills due to pipe poor housekeeping
rupture
Oil Spillage - Small
quantities due to small
pipe leaks
8. Maintenance / Wastewater Floor washing Continuous
housekeeping Solid waste Used equipment parts and
garden wastes Continuous
9. Air Air emission Ozone Depleting Continuous
conditioners Substance release
10. Vehicle Oil Spills Minor oil leaks in parking Continuous – small
Parking Area lot quantities
11. Storm water Wastewater Contamination discharge During rainy season
drains from site – Mainly
suspended solids
4.2 Air Emissions and Noise

Air emissions have no boundaries and can migrate from one place to another place depending
upon the wind direction and speed. The sources of air emission can be grouped into three
categories of point, area and line sources:
i. A pollutant source that can be treated in a dispersion model as though pollutants were
emitted from a single point that is fixed in space. Example: the mouth of a Disel Generator
stack.
ii. An array of pollutant sources, so widely dispersed and uniform in strength that they can be
treated in a dispersion model as an aggregate pollutant release from a defined area at a
uniform rate. Such sources may include vehicles and other small engines, small businesses
and household activities, or biogenic sources, such as a forest, that release hydrocarbons.
iii. An array of pollutant sources along a defined path that can be treated in dispersion models as
an aggregate uniform release of pollutants along a line. Example: the sum of emissions from
individual cars travelling down a highway can be treated as a line source.
4.2.1 Predicted Air Emissions from the Site

For the purposes of modeling the movement and dispersion of air emissions, the following section
details the potential emissions from the construction/operational activities at the proposed site.
A) CONSTRUCTION PHASE
During the construction phase, SPM (PM10, PM2.5) is expected to be the main pollutant associated
with on-site roads (paved and unpaved), stockpiles and material handling. In this case, pollution
emission sources shall be distributed throughout the project site and shall fall under the category
of area source. The land acquired is fairly flat, so extensive formation work is not expected during
this phase. It is assumed that most of the excavated material shall be used within the project, with
minimal cut and fill material to come from outside the site.
Due to the confined nature of heavy construction activity during this limited period, tailpipe
emissions from construction equipment are assumed to be essentially negligible.
In the absence of information regarding the quantity and type of construction equipment to be
deployed at any particular time, emission factors for construction activities were used for
emissions estimates. Overall SPM emissions were estimated using the emission factor of 1.2 tons
SPM/month of activity/acre as per AP-42 Section 13.2.3.3 (U.S.EPA, 1995). This emission factor
is most useful for developing estimates of overall emissions from construction throughout a
geographical area and most applicable to construction operations with medium activity level,
moderate silt contents, and semiarid climate (U.S. EPA, 1995). The derivation of the factor
assumes that construction activity occurs 30 days per month, making the above estimate somewhat
conservatively high for total suspended particulate (U.S. EPA, 1995).
The total area of the site is approximately 91.61 hectares. The entire site will not be
simultaneously under heavy construction, with different sections of the site generating SPM in a
progressive manner. Thus, as a worst-case scenario, it is conservatively assumed that during the
heavy construction period, one of the residential blocks will be actively emitting SPM.
Assuming 24 hours of construction activity, and an area of 91.61 hectare, the overall SPM emitted
from this area source with no control is 1.144 × 10-4 g/m2/s.
B) OPERATIONAL PHASE
During the operational phase, two major categories of air pollution sources are under focus: a) the
rise in vehicular activity within the project site and along the adjacent sector road; and b) the
diesel generator sets to be operated for back-up power supply. Results from the traffic monitoring
survey indicated low traffic along the sector road. Thus, modeling of emissions along this road is
not included in this assessment.
During the operational phase the following pollutants and respective area source are anticipated:
 Tailpipe emissions (i.e. CO, NOx and SPM) from cars travelling along on-site paved roads.
The following pollutants and respective point sources are expected:
 SO2 , SPM, CO, and NOx emissions from diesel fuel combustion in generators.
Tailpipe emissions from On-site Traffic – Area Source

Tailpipe emissions of vehicles travelling on-site were conservatively estimated as a worst-case
scenario using the maximum number of light vehicles physically able to travel along the major
road segments, simultaneously in one hour. It is important to note this scenario is unlikely to
occur with the provision of alternative transportation.
Maximum traffic movement within the Site will occur when vehicles are travelling back-to-back,
on the total length of all major connecting roads. This estimate assumed a distance of 3 metres
between each vehicle, a length of 4 metres for each vehicle, and a road length of approximately
2.1 km with varying road widths simultaneously, in one hour. In this manner a worst-case scenario
is created to estimate the tailpipe emissions from 587 light motor vehicles (LMV) travelling on the
Site.
The vehicle movement in the operational phase is scheduled for 2016, when the site occupancy is
expected to complete. Euro IV equivalent emission norm provided in Table 4.2, applicable after
1st 2010 as per Auto Fuel Policy Report (Ministry of Petroleum, GOV, 2003) has been used to
estimate emission rate of critical pollutants CO, SPM and NOx and is given in Table 4.3.
TABLE 4.2: EURO EQUIVALENT EMISSION NORM (AUTO FUEL POLICY REPORT)
Emission Factor (g/km)
Type of Vehicles
CO NOx SPM
Light Motor Vehicles 1 0.08 0.025
TABLE 4.3: EMISSION RATES FROM LIGHT VEHICLES TRAVELING ON-SITE

Emission Rate (g/s/m2)
CO NOx SPM
-5 -6
2.44 10 1.95 10 6.10 10-7
Diesel Generator Set Fuel Combustion – Point Source

To serve as a back-up power supply of 19,875 kVA, 5 DG sets of 1500 kVA, 6 DG sets of 1250
kVA, 1 DG sets of 625 kVA, 1 DG sets of 500 kVA, 14 DG sets of 250 kVA and 2 DG sets of
125 kVA capacity will be installed. The characteristics of the diesel generators are provided in
Table 4.4.
TABLE 4.4: DIESEL GENERATOR SET SPECIFICATIONS
Sl. No. Particulars 1500 kVA 1250 kVA
1 No of DG sets 5 6
2 No of stacks 3 3
3 Height of stack (9m) 30 30
4 Diameter of stack (m) 0.35 0.35
5 Exit velocity of gas (m/s) 29.9 m/s 15.3 m/s

6 Exit gas Temperature (0C) 500 538
7 Fuel (HSD)Consumption (L/hr) 204 102
8 Density of Fuel (kg/m3) 856 856
SO2 0.24 0.12
9 Emission rate NOx 1.48 1.02
(g/s)
SPM 0.08 0.03
CO 0.15 0.38
Emission rate for NOx, SPM and CO has been estimated as per MoEF&CC emission limits for
new diesel engines for generator sets (more than 800 kW) and for 600 kVA as per EP (1986) act.
However, the emission rate of SO2 has been estimated based on the fuel consumption and
percentage of sulphur (0.25%) content in the fuel.
The impact of Diesel Generator Sets has been carried using air dispersion modelling (Industrial
Source Complex Model (ISCST3)). The table below gives the resultant concentration at various
sites.

DG Sets Modeling Results (with March to May 2017baseline data)
AQ1 AQ2 AQ3 AQ4 AQ5

Pollutants Unit
Background Predicted Background Predicted Background Predicted Background Predicted Background Predicted Limits
Resultant Resultant Resultant Resultant Resultant
(max) (max) (max) (max) (max) (max) (max) (max) (max) (max)
PM10 µg/m3 289.8 0.5 290.6 259.6 0.8 260.4 214.9 0.4 215.3 124.3 0.5 124.8 238.4 0.6 239 100
PM2.5 µg/m3 167.2 0.5 167.7 152.4 0.5 152.9 148.0 0.2 148.2 62.8 0.3 63.1 132.6 0.6 132.2 60
SO2 µg/m3 20.2 3.6 23.8 18.2 5.7 23.9 15.2 2.3 17.5 15.7 3.2 18.9 16.7 4.4 21.1 80
NOx µg/m3 35.5 30.3 65.8 26.1 40.9 67.0 26.7 16.2 42.9 34.2 23 57.2 28.3 31.6 59.9 80
CO µg/m3 1780 24 1804 1963 14.5 1977.5 1785 6.9 1791.9 1920 11.7 1931.7 1785 11.2 1796.2 4000

4.2.2 Noise Emissions Sources
The assessment of the impacts of noise on the surrounding community depends upon:
 characteristics of noise source (instantaneous, intermittent, or continuous in nature, with the
latter contributing the least to noise pollution);
 time of day at which noise occurs; and
 location of noise source with respect to noise sensitive receptor.
For the purposes of predicting noise emissions impacts from the site, the noise emission sources
were examined during construction and operational phases
Sources of noise emissions are expected from various construction equipments. General noise
levels generated from the operation of equipment and machinery without control at a distance 1 m
from the source are provided in Table 4.5.
TABLE 4.5: TYPICAL NOISE LEVELS OF SOURCES USED IN CONSTRUCTION WORK

Source Noise Distance from source (metre)
level
25 50 75 90 100 280
(peak)
Heavy Trucks 95 56 50 46 44.9 44 35
Pickup Trucks 92 53 47 43 41.9 41 32
Concrete Mixer 105 66 60 56 54.9 54 45
Scraper 93 54 48 44 42.9 42 33
Generator 96 57 51 47 45.9 45 36
Crane 104 65 59 55 53.9 53 44
Loader 104 65 59 55 53.9 53 44
Caterpillar 103 64 58 54 52.9 52 43
Dragline 105 66 60 56 54.9 54 45
Dredging 89 50 44 40 38.9 38 29
Pile Driver 105 66 60 56 54.9 54 45
Ditcher 104 65 59 55 53.9 53 44
Fork Lift 100 61 55 51 49.9 49 40
 During the operational phase, the diesel power generators will be the major source of noise.
Due to low baseline volumes, the increase of traffic along sector road during this phase is not
expected to generate noise levels above permissible limits. On-site traffic will have minimal
noise generation due to honking, as the roads provided within the proposed project site are
sufficient in width and will have tree plantation all along the road.
 Vehicular Traffic: Regarding traffic noise, the composite noise level of motorcycles and cars
running simultaneously and their impact at different distances has been computed from
standard formulae of sound addition and propagation. Details are given in Table 4.6.

TABLE 4.6: COMPOSITE NOISE LEVELS OF MOTORCYCLE AND CAR OVER DISTANCES
Number of Vehicles Composit Noise Levels in dB(A) at Distances (m)
Running e Peak from Composite Noise
Simultaneously Noise
M. Cycle Car dB(A) 50 100 200 500
1 0 90.0 45.0 39.0 33.0 25.0
1 10 90.4 45.4 39.4 33.4 25.4
2 0 93.0 48.0 42.0 36.0 28.0
2 10 93.2 48.2 42.2 36.2 28.2
3 0 94.8 49.8 43.8 37.8 29.8
3 10 94.9 49.9 43.9 37.9 29.9
5 0 97.0 52.0 46.0 40.0 32.0
5 10 97.1 52.1 46.1 40.1 32.1
Motorcycle peak noise: 90 dB(A)
Car peak noise : 70 dB(A)
It may be seen from Table 4.6 that if 5 motorcycles are running simultaneously then composite
noise reaches to 97 dB(A). If besides 5 motorcycles upto 10 cars also run simultaneously, the
noise level shall increase only by 0.1 dB(A), which reduced to 32.1 at a distance of 500 m, i.e. the
distance of Sultanpur road from the proposed site. The 32.1 dB(A) noise shall not contribute any
decibel to Sultanpur road’s day’s noise (65.9 dB(A)) or night’s noise (53.4 dB(A)) due to damping
against higher noise. The plantations will further attenuate the township noise.
From the above exercise, it may be predicted that the traffic movement in post construction phase
will not contribute any significant decibel to ambient noise quality of the surrounding area.
There may be some localised noise problem due to traffic movement. But due to provision of wide
metalled roads and adequate parking space, there shall be no congestion of traffic at proposed site.
4.3 Water Requirement and Waste water Generation

Potential impacts on water environment by a township project are primarily related to water
consumption and disposal of wastewater. This section provides assessment of:
 Water requirement for the proposed project
 Quantity and characteristic of wastewater generated from the proposed township.
These quantitative assessments, carried out separately for construction and operational phase, will
form the basis for the development of EMP (Section 7.0) and thereby facilitate in minimizing or
eliminating impacts on the water environment of the region.
4.3.1 Impact on Water Environment due to Withdrawal of Fresh Water

The requirement of water during construction and post construction phase shall be met through
withdrawal from ground water. The net water requirement of the township after utilising the
recycled water as may be seen from Table 4.7 is of the order of 2,224.6 KLD. The stage of

development of the area is given in Table 2.1 and fluctuation of water table of the area is given in
Table 4.7.
Table 4.7: Stage of Ground Water Development for Gosainganj
S. No. Particular Unit Quantity
1. Net annual groundwater availability Ham 8856.24
2. Existing ground water draft for irrigation Ham 6554.82
3. Draft for Ind. & Dom. Water Use Ham 597.45
4. Existing Gross Ground Water Draft for all Ham 7152.27
Uses
5. Allocation for Domestic and Industrial 896.18
Requirement
Supply upto Next 25 Years (Year 2029)
6. Net Ground Water Availability for Future Ham 1405.24
Irrigation Development
7. Stage of Ground Water Development % 80.76
TABLE 4.8: FLUCTUATION OF WATER TABLE OF GOSAINGANJ BLOCK
(Pre-monsoon and Post-monsoon Ground Water Level Data (bgl in metres))

Year Amethi Gajarya Ganga Ganga Gosain Hardoia Kabir Nagram Mohri
Farm ganj Ganj ganj Pur Kalan
Piezo
1997 Pre-M 6.61 - 11.55 7.68 5.00 6.13 5.75 - 8.75
Post-M 1.68 - 9.30 6.88 1.40 3.03 1.95 - 6.55
1998 Pre-M 4.36 - 11.80 9.80 3.40 3.89 3.04 - 7.73
Post-M 2.56 - 8.95 8.95 2.10 2.13 1.90 3.65 5.70
1999 Pre-M 6.26 3.80 10.10 - 3.15 5.83 5.45 - 7.58
Post-M 3.91 2.92 8.65 - 1.60 3.25 3.25 - 5.80
2000 Pre-M 6.06 3.78 9.95 - 3.80 5.38 5.15 - 6.80
Post-M 2.01 3.41 9.58 - 0.84 2.03 2.40 - 3.65
2001 Pre-M 3.86 4.20 10.51 - - 4.28 4.05 - 6.31
Post-M 1.71 3.30 10.05 - 1.05 2.11 1.90 - 5.25
2002 Pre-M 3.51 4.34 10.61 - - 4.05 4.32 - 6.32
Post-M 2.79 3.60 10.40 - 1.78 2.50 2.53 - 6.15
2003 Pre-M 5.40 4.21 11.60 - 3.88 5.23 5.43 - 7.63
Post-M 3.31 3.27 - - - - 3.45 - 6.48
2004 Pre-M 6.06 - 10.05 - 3.16 4.88 4.65 - 6.86
Post-M 1.95 2.24 8.41 - 1.24 1.72 2.20 - 5.96
2005 Pre-M 2.01 3.95 10.53 - - 5.17 5.03 - 7.26
Post-M 1.50 3.42 10.85 - - 1.80 2.50 - 7.01
2006 Pre-M 4.00 4.50 11.85 - - 5.50 4.65 - 8.50
Post-M 3.50 4.25 11.77 - - 5.00 4.08 - 8.42
2006 Pre-M
Post-M
Since the area has good potential for ground water resources, the water requirement of the
proposed project shall be met safely without any significant alteration in the ground water regime.

Moreover, a water harvesting system shall be provided at the proposed site, which would recharge
on an average 17972 cum of storm water per hour to the ground water based on peak intensity.
This will affect some replenishment to the withdrawal of ground water. It may be highlighted that
the requirement of raw water during construction phase shall be of much smaller quantity than that
of the requirement during operation phase. As such no significant impact on ground water due to
proposed project activities during construction and post construction phase are envisaged. Also,
with the provision of water harvesting system, no problem of rain water logging shall occur.
4.3.1 Water Requirements
The project implementation would involve various construction activities. The water requirements
in various activities are discussed as follows:
Site preparation: Site preparation for housing / infrastructure development involves leveling of
the ground surface and removal of vegetation followed by development of infrastructure. In this
phase, water is required for spraying for dust settlement, consolidation, compaction and curing.
The water demand in this phase is negligible as compared to the total water demand for
construction.
Construction of building infrastructure: The proposed development includes construction of

residential blocks, commercial units, restaurant, community hall, swimming pool, health care unit
etc. Water demand for these activities would comprise of:
 Water for construction activities
 Domestic and other water requirement for labours and staff on site
The construction phase comprising of earthwork, foundation lying, superstructure development,

service provision and finishing would last for a period of nearly five years. Only foundation and
superstructure development along with curing of the structure are water intensive. The water
requirement will be met from the existing ground water source. It is anticipated that a maximum
of 150 m3 of water per day should be sufficient for this purpose.
B) OPERATION PHASE
Water demand during the operational phases has been estimated on the basis of various activities
proposed as per project master plan and associated consumption pattern.

TABLE 4.9: WATER REQUIREMENT DURING OPERATION PHASE
S. No. Particulars Area (m2) / No. of Total Rate of Total Water

Dwelling units Occupancy water requirement
demand (KLD)
(lpcd)
A Group Housing
Main Dwelling Units 1732 8,660 86 744.76
Main Plots 1436 17,325 86 1,489.95
C Commercial (G+9) 81722 7,491 45 337.01
D EWS 2,070 86 178.02
E LIG 2,070 86 178.02
F Educational 29,970 2,997 45 134.86
G Health centre 100 340 34
H Other areas 30,000 1,200 15 18
I Visitors 4,191 15 62.86
Domestic Water requirement (A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I) 3177.48 say 3,178 KLD
J. Horticulture 128953.93 m2 5 lt/m2/day 645

K. AC makeup & DG 375
L. Road and Car Washing 40
Total Water Requirement (A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I+J+K) 4,238 KLD
It can be seen from the above table that the total water demand has been estimated as 4238 KLD
during operational phase. Due to proposed use of recycled water the net fresh water requirement
would be ~2,224.6 KLD.
4.3.2 Wastewater Quantification & Characteristics

The wastewater generation during construction and operation phase is described below:
As discussed earlier wastewater stream during construction period shall be from transit labour
colonies and wastewater from construction activities. Wastewater generation due to construction
activities would be very less as local labours will be mostly deployed. Wastewater generation at
site would be in between 10-15 m3 per day.
B) OPERATION PHASE
During operation phase, it is assumed that 80 % of the water supplied will be discharged as
wastewater. Hence, approximately 2,734 KLD of domestic effluent would be generated during
operation phase of the project. For optimal management (treatment and reuse), wastewater
generation has been categorized under two sources:
 Gray water (wastewater generated from various household activities, except for the
wastewater produced from the toilet flushing)

 Black water (wastewater generated from the toilet)
Wastewater generated is expected to have characteristics and pollution load as shown in Table
4.10.
TABLE 4.10: EXPECTED WASTEWATER CHARACTERISTICS AND POLLUTION LOAD
Per Capita Concentration in
S.No Parameter Contribution wastewater
gram/day mg/l
1 pH 7.15-7.65
2 Total Solids 200 500-800
3 Oil & Grease 15 107.8
4 Suspended solids 100 150-250
5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand 50 200-250
(BOD3 days @ 270 C)
6 Chemical Oxygen Demand 100 250-350
7 Phosphates 1 8.5
7 Nitrates Absent 1-3
8 Alkalinity 20-30 125-200
Source: Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment, Govt. of India
The reuse / recycle of water is vital for the sustainability of any developmental activity. The
project proponent, being an enlightened group also desires to maximize the reuse / recycle of this
natural resource. The minimum desired quality of wastewater is given in Table 4.11.
TABLE 4.11: DISCHARGE NORMS FOR WASTEWATER

Parameters Expected waste Discharge Norms (CPCB) Reclaimed
water (mg/l) Water
Characteristics Inland On land for Quality
(mg/l) Surface water irrigation
body
pH 7.15-7.65 5.5 to 9.0 5.5 to 9.0 6 to 8.5
Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD3 at 200-250 30 100 < 20
27C) mg/l
Chemical Oxygen < 60
250-350 250 -
Demand (COD) mg/l
Suspended Solids 150-250 100 200 <10
Total Kjeldal Below 10
1-3 100 -
Nitrogen as N
Total Phosphates as P 8.5 5 - Below 0.2
Oil and Grease 107.8 1 1 <2
Pathogens and Absent
- -
nematode cysts
Odour - - Odour less
* Source: Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment, Govt. of India

4.3.3 Water Balance
Water balance is the difference of the ground water that builds up due to various sources and net
ground water draft. Water balance for the site has been calculated (as shown in flow chart) from the
water requirement for the site and the reclaimed wastewater that would be used on site.
Wastewater reclaimed after treatment would be used for on-site landscaping, flushing, makeup
water for cooling for AC & DG set and makeup water for ponds. Unused wastewater would be
discharged into municipal sewer line.
4.3.4 Storm Water Management:
The groundwater table at site - 5.1 - 6.2 m (approx.). Rain water harvesting system as per CGWA
guidelines will be provided within the proposed project. The roof and the surface run-off will be
channelized through storm drainage system having de-silting chamber before rainwater harvesting
pond.
 The rain water harvesting potential based on peak hourly rainfall is provided below:-

For the effective collection & harvesting of the storm water, 8 No.s of rainwater harvesting pond
have been proposed having surface area of 43050 sq. m with storage capacity of 64575 cum.
4.4 Solid & Hazardous Wastes

Waste quantification and characterization exercise is being carried out to estimate the quantum
and type of waste that would be generated by different activities due to proposed project during
construction and operation phase. The estimated quantity and characteristics of waste would serve
as a baseline for designing collection, transportation, treatment and disposal options for solid
waste generated due to the proposed project.
4.4.1 Waste Sources and Quantification

Description of solid and hazardous wastes generated from the project site during construction and
operation phases of the project is given below in Table 4.12
TABLE 4.12 EXPECTED WASTE CHARACTERISTICS AND LOAD

Sr. No. Activity / Area Waste Generated Waste Characteristics Frequency of
and Quantity Generation
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. Earth Working Construction Wastes Earth, Stones, concrete, Larger quantities
and Construction - bricks, lumber etc. will be generated
in this phase.
2. Labour camps Domestic wastes – Mainly bio-degradable Temporary –
Sr. No. Activity / Area Waste Generated Waste Characteristics Frequency of
and Quantity Generation
negligible quantitywastes including food during
wastes construction phase.
OPERATION PHASE
1. Residential areas Domestic Waste Biodegradable wastes Daily
(food waste) and non-bio-
degradable wastes (paper,
plastic, wood, metal
containers etc.)
2. Commercial areas Rubbish Combustible (paper, Daily
(stores) cardboard, rags, cloth,
packing material) and
Non-combustible (metals,
glass bottles,
stones/ceramics) etc.
3. Roads Street sweepings Dirt and dust, catch basin Daily
dirt, leaves etc.
5. Utilities including Hazardous Wastes Waste oil Only during oil
Power generation changes – yearly
6. Sewage STP Sludge Stabilized sludge – to be Every week – after
Treatment Plant used as manure sludge drying
operation.
4.4.2 Waste Quantification
Waste generated from construction activity includes construction debris, biomass from land
clearing activities, waste from the labour tents, hazardous waste and topsoil.
Construction debris is bulky and heavy and re-utilised and recycled to a greater extent.
Metal scrap from structural steel, piping, concrete reinforcement and sheet metal work shall be
removed from the site by construction contractors. A significant portion of wood scrap can be
reused on site. Recyclable wastes such as plastics, glass fiber insulation, roofing etc shall be sold
to recyclers.
Construction sites are sources of many toxic substances, such as paints, solvents, wood
preservatives, pesticides, adhesives and sealants. Hazardous waste generated during construction
phase shall be stored in sealed containers, labelled, and disposed of as required by the Hazardous
Wastes Management and Handling Act Amendment Rules (MoEF, 2003).
Waste generated from temporary labour tents will be minimal as most of the labour deployed will
be locals. The waste generated would mainly comprise of household domestic waste, which shall
be collected and disposed off at the nearest waste collection site.
To minimize disruption of soil and for conservation of top soil, the contractor shall take the top
soil out separately and stockpile it. After the construction activity is over, top soil shall be utilized

for landscaping activity. With these provisions, no environmental impact is predicted due to
disposal of solid wastes during construction phase.
B) OPERATION PHASE
Waste quantification has been done based on the activities proposed in the project master plan.
Waste generation factors are selected for each activity based on the National and International
standards applicable in similar setting. Following section give the details of the type of waste
generated by different activities.
Residential Waste
Residential waste consists of kitchen wastes, house cleaning, old papers, packing, bottles,
crockery wares, furnishing materials household hazardous waste such as paints, automotive and
cans, garden trimmings. Waste estimations are based on the standards prescribed in the “Manual
on Municipal Solid Waste Management” by Central Public Health and Environmental
Engineering Department (CPHEEO), Ministry of Urban Development. Waste generation rate has
been assumed to be 0.5 kg/cap/day.
Institutional waste
Waste from institutions such as schools comprise of paper/ plastic / glass etc. and a smaller
portion of wet or vegetable waste. Waste generation rate of 0.05 kg/cap/day as specified in the
Manual on Municipal Solid Waste Management, has been used for waste estimation.
Commercial waste
Commercial waste is generated from institutions such as convenient shops and other commercial
activities.
Bio-medical waste
Bio-Medical waste is generated by hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities for
humans and animals. Such wastes comprises of two parts:
a) Wastes that require special handling and includes all infectious and anatomical wastes, body
fluids, used gloves, syringes, needles and similar.
b) Wastes from kitchen, offices and wards such as paper, plastic and similar. Waste generation
rate for hospital waste is assumed to be 1.5 kg / bed / day (ref “Manual on Municipal Solid Waste
Management”). Generally 25% of bio-medical waste requires special handling and the remaining
75% can be managed as the municipal solid waste.
Garden and open spaces

Waste from open spaces and garden comprise of horticultural waste that will be generated by
periodical lawn mowing and trimming of trees. Assumed waste generation factor for horticulture
waste is 15 kg/acre / day or 0.0037 kg/ sq m /day.

TABLE 4.13: ESTIMATED WASTE GENERATION INTEGRATED TOWNSHIP PROJECT
S. No. Particulars Area (m2) / No. of Total Rate Waste
Dwelling units Occupancy (Kg/ Generated
Cap/Day) (Kg/ Cap/Day)
A Group Housing
Main Dwelling Units 1732 8,660 0.5 4330
Main Plots 1436 17,325 0.5 8662.5
C Commercial (G+9) 81722 7,491 0.1 749.1
D EWS 2,070 0.5 1035
E LIG 2,070 0.5 1035
F Educational 29,970 2,997 0.1 299.7
G Health centre 100 1.0 100
H Other areas 30,000 1,200 0.15 180
I Visitors 4,191 0.2 838.2
128953.93 m2 (31.86 @15 kg/acre 477.9
J Landscape Waste
acres)
Domestic Water requirement (A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I+J) 17,707.4
Above table indicates that the estimated waste generation at project during the operation phase
shall be 17,707.4 kg/day
4.4.3 Waste Characterization

Waste characterization for the proposed project has been carried out on the basis of waste
characterization studies conducted for similar housing projects. The following section details the
estimated waste generation for the proposed project during construction and operational phases.
During the construction phase, a considerable quantum (90%) of waste generated at the project
site would be inert waste, which largely comprising of clay, sand, gravel, untreated wood (natural
wood, no paint), brick, concrete, concrete block, asphalt, pipes, conduits and light steel material.
Table 4.14 provides an estimate of the average composition of waste that shall be generated from
the onsite construction activities.
TABLE 4.14: ESTIMATED AVERAGE COMPOSITION OF CONSTRUCTION WASTE

S. No. Constituents Percentage Composition
1 Soil, Sand and Gravel 34.99
2 Brick and Masonary 29.95
3 Concrete 24.98
4 Metal 4.97
5 Bitumen 2.04
6 Wood 2.04
7 Other 1.02
Total 100

Source: Derived from TIFAC Report “Utilisation of Waste from Construction Industry”,
2001
B) OPERATION PHASE
Waste generated during the operation phase can be broadly subdivided into following waste
streams.
 Biodegradable
 Recyclable
 Inert
 Biomedical
 Hazardous
Biodegradable waste: Approximately 50% of the waste generated would be biodegradable waste,
which comprises of food waste, garden waste (grass clippings, wood trimmings, etc), textiles and
wood.
Recyclable: 20% of waste generated would be recyclables, which includes plastic, paper,
cardboards, carton, glass, metal etc. This type of waste can be processed for resource recovery
options.
Inert cum other waste: 30% of the waste generated would be the inert cum other type of waste.
This type of waste is neither suitable for recycling nor for ecological processing.
Hazardous Waste: It is assumed that a small quantity (0.3%) hazardous waste would also be
generated. Household hazardous waste generated due to proposed project would include:
 Automotive products — Examples: gasoline, motor oil, antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, car
wax and cleaners, lead-acid batteries, brake fluid, transmission fluid, waste oil and oil soaked
cotton.
 Home improvement products — Examples: paint, varnish, stain, paint thinner, paint stripper,
caulk, and adhesives.
 Pesticides — Examples: insecticide and insect repellent, weed killer, rat and mouse poison, pet
spray and dip, flea collars, mothballs, disinfectant, wood preservative.
 Household cleaners — Examples: furniture polish and wax, drain opener, oven cleaner, tub
and tile cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, spot remover, bleach, ammonia.
 Other — Examples: household batteries, cosmetics, pool chemicals, shoe polish, lighter fluid,
prescription medicines, and arts and crafts materials.
Table 4.15 shows the estimated standard composition of waste generated for proposed project
during the operation phase.
TABLE 4.15: ESTIMATED STANDARD WASTE COMPOSITION

S. No. Characteristics of Waste Units Percentage Composition
Physical Characteristics
S. No. Characteristics of Waste Units Percentage Composition
1 Paper % 11.0
2 Glass /ceramics % 3.0
3 Metals % 2.0
4 Plastics % 4.0
5 Inert and other % 30.0
6 Food Waste % 50.0
Total 100
Chemical Characteristics
7 Moisture Content % 40
8 Refuse Density Kg/m3 450
9 Calorific Value Kcal/kg 800
10 C/N Ratio 30
4.5 Impact on Land use pattern

The project will create a sustainable housing colony with over 20-25% open areas having
landscaped and green spaces. A highlighting feature of the township is the enchanting ambience
with 20-25% area dedicated to well-maintained greenery, extensive landscaping and tastefully
manicured open spaces. Land will be used for various purposes like permanent structures, roads
and other infrastructures, green areas, playgrounds, open spaces etc.
This is expected to enhance the land use pattern of the area without compromising on the
socioeconomic status of the local people. The change in aesthetics and visual appeal of the region
will also be positive, wherein un-planned development will give way to a planned, environment
friendly and sustainable urban habitat.
Concreting of the huge land area would reduce overall greenery of the area, which would lead to
change in temperature over a span of few decades. The large plantation planned inside project
would reduce this effect. Thus a positive impact is expected on the land use pattern and aesthetics
of the area.
4.6 Biological Environment

Prediction of impacts on biological environment is comparatively difficult due to various reasons.
For prediction of biological environment, adequate information about the structure and function of
an ecosystem is required to be collected. Large amount of longtime baseline data is required from
the secondary sources but such data is often limited with concerned authorities. In addition to that
the ecosystem with varieties of interactions sometimes behaves in an unexpected way. Biological
impacts on ecosystem are typically predicted in two ways.
 Professional judgment based upon a knowledge of the biota and habitat, present
knowledge of the impending impact resulting from similar studies and common sense
 Similarity models based upon simplifying assumptions and a knowledge of the biota and
habitat within the study area, there are no reserved forests and no endangered species. The
change in land use profile of core zone shall induce some impact on biological
environment, though this impact will be limited to the maximum extent in the core zone

alone and is inevitable. Although there would be some traffic increase in the buffer zone
and increase in the fuel consumption in the core zone of the project area, but its impact is
not envisaged to be significant on the biological environment of the buffer zone.
In the core area there is no reserved forest to be cleared which could affect the normal functioning
of food chain, food web, prey-predator relationships locally. Hence as such, no impact is predicted
on biological environment in the core area.
4.7 Impact on Land Environment

The likely impact on land environment during construction and operation phases is soil
contamination. The potential sources, mitigation measures and impact evaluation are given in
Table 4.16
TABLE 4.16: POTENTIAL SOURCES, MITIGATION MEASURES AND IMPACT EVALUATION

S. Activity Evaluation Potential Environmental Impacts
No.
1. Construction Potential source of a. Disposal of construction debris.
phase impact
b. Waste handling and from D. G sets.
Controls through Construction debris will be collected and
EMP& design suitably used on-site as per construction
waste management plan.
Impact Evaluation Impact will be local as any waste generated
will be reused for construction activities.
Impact is not significant.
2. Operation phase Potential source of a. Dumping of municipal solid waste on
impact land.
b. Waste oil handling from D.G sets.
Controls through Proposed solid waste management system to
EMP& design be managed by an authorized agency for
waste collection, segregation, transportation
and disposal. Inert waste to
be managed by an authorized agency.
Impact Evaluation Since solid waste is to be handled on the site,
waste dumping not going to be allowed.
Negligible impact.
4.8 Impact on Socio-economic Environment

The predominant potential impact on the socio-economic environment shall be loss of agricultural
land as presently the core area has being utilized for cultivation activities. The likely sources,
mitigation measures and impacts are discussed in Table 4.17.
TABLE 4.17: POTENTIAL SOURCES, MITIGATION MEASURES AND IMPACT EVALUATION

Activity Evaluation Potential Environmental Impacts
Construction and Potential source a. Loss of agriculture land.
Operation phase of impact

b. Disturbance from township activities.
Controls through a. Adequate compensation has been provided to the
EMP& design landowners by the Authorities.
b. The Environmental Management Cell shall be
responsible for the implementation of the environment
management plans and the pollution control measures to
ensure that no disturbance is caused to the surrounding
areas by the township activities.
Impact a. Project will provide employment opportunities to the
Evaluation local people in terms of labour during construction and
service personnel during operation phase.
b. Project will provide facilities like dispensaries,
electricity, post and telegraph, educational, transport,
marketing, etc.
c. Beneficial impact.
4.9 Impact on Aesthetics

There is no scenic amenity or landscapes around the project site which will be deteriorated due to
proposed project. The surrounding vicinity shall be aesthetically improved as far as possible.
4.10 Impact on Sensitive Targets

The sensitive targets include the following:
1. Religious and historical places
2. Archaeological monuments
3. Scenic areas
4. Hill resorts
5. Beach resorts
6. Health resorts
7. Estuaries
8. Biosphere reserves
9. National Parks and sanctuaries
10. Natural lakes, swamps
11. Seismic zone
12. Tribal settlements
13. Areas of scientific and geological interests
14. Defence installations and Border areas (international) and
15. Air Ports
There are not any anthropological or archaeological sites or artefacts nearby, except a protected
area “Sikandar Bagh" and "Chota Imambara” at a crow fly distance over 5 kms away from the
project site. There shall be no activity of the township which would cause any impact to any
sensitive target.

CHAPTER 5
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES
5.1 GENERAL
The consideration of alternatives of a development project is one of the more proactive sides of
environmental assessment - enhancing the project design through examining options instead of
only focusing on the more defensive task of reducing adverse impacts of a single design. This
calls for the systematic comparison of feasible alternatives for the project site, technology and
operational alternatives. Alternatives are compared in terms of their potential environmental
impacts, capital and recurrent costs, suitability under local conditions and institutional, training
and monitoring requirements.
Examining alternative means of carrying out a project that involves answering the following
three questions:
(i) what are the alternatives?,
(ii) what are the environmental impacts associated with each alternative?, and
(iii) what is the rationale for selecting the preferred alternative?
5.2 CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES
5.2.1: SITE SELECTION
The proposed site is the only location that the project proponents have evaluated during the site
evaluation stage. The main reasons for selection of this site are
 Excellent connectivity to other cities.
 Good infrastructure facilities.
 Located within the development zone of LDA.
 Beautiful surrounding landscape.
5.2.2 DESIGN CONSIDERATION
In order to find out the technically and environmentally sound, most feasible and environmental
friendly design of the project, application byelaws and guidelines environmental mitigation
measures have been considered and adopted in the design.
5.2.3 REUSE OF TREATED WASTE WATER

Alternatives for reuse and recycle of treated waste water for flushing and gardening play very
important role in conservation of water resources and protection of the environment.
5.2.4 CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
At the project, various alternatives are being implemented for conservation of energy. Some
alternatives for energy conservations measures at the project are as given below:
1. Use of CFL lights

2. Use of LED lights
3. Use of reflective with appropriate R& U values
4. Provision of proper natural lighting in the building
5. Use of passive solar lighting in common area.
6. Energy Saving from energy efficient electrical appliances
7. Effective building management system

CHAPTER-6
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME
6.0 Environmental Management System and Monitoring Plan

For the effective and consistent functioning of the township, an Environmental Management
System (EMS) should be established at the site. The EMS should include the following:
 An Environmental management cell

 Environmental Monitoring
 Personnel Training
 Regular Environmental Audits and Corrective Action
 Documentation – Standard operating procedures Environmental Management plans and
other records
6.1 Environmental Management Cell

Apart from having an Environmental Management Plan, it is also necessary to have a permanent
organizational set up charged with the task of ensuring its effective implementation of mitigation
measures and to conduct environmental monitoring. The major duties and responsibilities of
Environmental Management Cell shall be as given below:
 To implement the environmental management plan,
 To assure regulatory compliance with all relevant rules and regulations,
 To ensure regular operation and maintenance of pollution control devices,
 To minimize environmental impacts of operations as by strict adherence to the EMP,
 To initiate environmental monitoring as per approved schedule.
 Review and interpretation of monitored results and corrective measures in case monitored
results are above the specified limit.
 Maintain documentation of good environmental practices and applicable environmental
laws as ready reference.
 Maintain environmental related records.
 Coordination with regulatory agencies, external consultants, monitoring laboratories.
 Maintain of log of public complaints and the action taken.
Hierarchical Structure of Environmental Management Cell
Normal activities of the EMP cell should be supervised by a dedicated person who will report to
the site manager/coordinator of the township. The hierarchical structure of a suggested
Environment Management Cell is given in following Figure 6.1

Figure 6.1: Environnemental Management Cell Structure
6.2 Environmental Monitoring

The purpose of environmental monitoring is to evaluate the effectiveness of implementation of
Environmental Management Plan (EMP) by periodically monitoring the important
environmental parameters within the impact area, so that any adverse affects are detected and
timely action can be taken.
In consultation with the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB), the project proponents
will monitor ambient air quality, noise levels, groundwater quality and quantity, soil quality and
solid wastes in accordance with an approved monitoring schedule. The monitoring protocol and
location selection will have to done carefully. A suggested monitoring protocol, based on the
predicted impacts, is given in Table 6.1 below:
TABLE 6.1: SUGGESTED MONITORING PROGRAM

S.N. Type Locations Parameters Period and Frequency
1. Ambient Air Project Site Criteria Pollutants: 24-hr average samples half
Quality SO2, NOx, PM10, PM2.5, yearly during construction
CO phase and six monthly
during operation phase.
2. Stack emission Stack of any one SO2, NOx, PM, CO, Six Monthly

S.N. Type Locations Parameters Period and Frequency

monitoring operating DG set.
3. Groundwater Project Site Drinking water Six Monthly
(Potability parameters as per IS
testing) 10500.
4. Ambient Noise Sector road from the dB(A) levels Hourly Day and Night time
project site main gate Leq levels every quarter
during construction phase
and every six monthly
during operation phase.
5. Treated sewage STP Parameters for As per consent terms &
water quality horticulture use - BOD, conditions/Six Monthly
pH, S.S, Coliforms
6. Treated potable Site bore wells As per IS 10500 – Six Monthly
water quality potable water standards
7. Soil quality In the site Organic matter, C, H, Six Monthly
N, Alkalinity, Acidity,
heavy metals and trace
metal. Alkalinity,
Acidity.
8. Waste Residential Physical and Chemical Six Monthly
Characterization composition
6.3 Awareness and Training

Training and human resource development is an important link to achieve sustainable operation
of the facility and environmental management. For successful functioning of the project, relevant
EMP’s should be communicated to the following groups of people:
Residents and Contractors: Residents must be made aware of the importance of waste
segregation and disposal, water and energy conservation. This awareness can be provided
through leaflets and periodic housing society meetings. They should be informed of their
responsibilities for successful operation of various environmental management schemes inside
the premises.
Site Staff: Relevant personnel at site must be trained for the following:
 Collection, transport, treatment and disposal solid and hazardous waste
 Operation and maintenance of Sewage Treatment Plant and reclamation system
 Requirements of the Disaster Management Plan in case of an emergency.
 Techniques for waste minimization, water conservation and energy conservation
 Applicable environmental, health and safety regulations and compliance requirements for
the same.
 Functioning of the Environmental Management System including environmental
monitoring, reporting and documentation needs.

6.4 Record Keeping and Reporting

Record keeping and reporting of performance is an important management tool for ensuring
sustainable operation of the township. Records should be maintained for regulatory, monitoring
and operational issues. Typical record keeping requirements for the proposed township site is
summarized in Table 6.2.
TABLE 6.2 RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Parameter Particulars
Solid Waste Handling  Daily quantity of waste received
and Disposal  Daily quantity treated and recycled
 Daily quantity sent for landfill
Sewage Treatment  Daily quantity of raw and treated sewage
 Quantity and point of usage of treated wastewater
 Treated wastewater quality
Regulatory Licenses  Environmental Permits / Consents from UPPCB/
(Environmental) MOEF
 Copy of Waste manifests as per requirement
Monitoring and  Records of all monitoring carried out as per the finalized
Survey monitoring protocol.
Accident reporting  Date and time of the accident

 Sequence of events leading to accident
 Name of hazardous waste involved in the accident
 Chemical datasheet assessing effect of accident on health
and environment
 Emergency measure taken
 Step to prevent recurrence of such events
Other  Log book of compliance
 Employee environmental, health and safety records
 Equipment inspection and calibration records, where
applicable
 Vehicle maintenance and inspection records
6.5 Environmental Audits and Corrective Action Plans

To assess whether the implemented EMP is adequate, periodic environmental audits will be
conducted by the township Environmental Division. These audits will be followed by Corrective
Action Plans (CAP) to correct various issues identified during the audits.

CHAPTER-7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
7.0 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Disaster or emergency can be defined as any condition, man-made or natural, which results in
a significant disruption to human life and materials. The on-set of most disasters is
considered to be very rapid, allowing a minimum of time for preparation. The scale of a
“disaster” is determined by the potential for loss of life, damage to facilities, and the amount
of external resources necessary for the place of occurrence to return to its normal activities.
Emergency prevention through good design, operation, maintenance and inspection are
essential to reduce the probability of occurrence and consequential effect of such
eventualities. However, it is not possible to totally eliminate such eventualities and random
failures of equipment or human errors, omissions and unsafe acts cannot be ruled out. An
essential part of major hazard control has therefore, to be concerned with mitigating the
effects of such Emergency and restoration of normalcy at the earliest.
The overall objective of a disaster management plan is to make use of the combined
resources at the site and outside services to achieve the following:
1. To localize the emergency and if possible eliminate it;

2. To minimize the effects of the accident on people and property;
3. Effect the rescue and medical treatment of casualties;
4. Safeguard other people;
5. Evacuate people to safe areas;
6. Informing and collaborating with statutory authorities;
7. Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control;
8. Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent enquiry into the cause and
circumstances of the emergency; and
9. Investigating and taking steps to prevent reoccurrence
The DMP has therefore to be related to the identification of sources from which hazards can
arise and the maximum credible loss scenario that can take place in the concerned area.
Emergency need to be well planned so as they would require less effort and resources to
control and terminate emergencies, should the same occur.
7.1 Actuation of the Plan

Any emergency starts as a small incident and may become a major accident if not controlled
in time. At the initial stages, the site coordinator along with the security personnel should
appraise the township management and residents and at the same time inform various
emergency controllers for guidance and control of the situation. During idle shift / holidays,
the security personnel will combat the incident in the same manner.
The site coordinator will maintain a list of emergency handling equipment including details
of fire extinguishers, protective clothing, and personal protective equipment for emergency
handlers etc. In addition, details of the nearest fire management services of the city and
neighbouring hospitals will be available with site controller in his operating checklist.

7.2 Emergency Response
Dangerous Situations
These are defined as the following:
 Any fire in the main apartment or service buildings
 Fire in Diesel storage area
 Natural calamities such as earthquake, etc.
7.2.1 Emergency Response for Fire
Basic Actions in the Event of Fire

1. Immediate action is the most important factor in the emergency control because the first
few seconds count.
2. Take immediate steps to stop fire and raise alarm simultaneously.
3. As fires develop and spread quickly, so all out efforts should be made to contain the spread
of fire.
4. All vehicles except those that are required for emergency use should be moved away from
the operating area in an orderly manner at pre nominated route.
5. Electrical system except the lighting and fire fighting system should be isolated.
6. Start water spray systems or a suitable smothering agent such as CO2 or DCP in the areas
involved in or exposed to fire risks.
7. Fire fighting personnel working in or close to un-ignited vapour clouds or close to fire,
must be protected continuously by water sprays. Fire fighters should advance towards the
fire downwind if possible.
8. Block all roads in the adjacent area and enlist police support for the purpose, if required.
Response sequence for LPG & other dangerous situations

1. Person noticing the fire should attempt to isolate and extinguish the fire with the available
equipment and Inform or arrange to inform the leader/ senior representative regarding the
following:
Location of the fire
 What is burning
 The extent of fire
 Callers name and number
2. Security on duty coordinators will:
i Respond to the scene of the incident
ii Arrange to send the necessary fire fighting equipment to the scene of the
incident
iii Extinguish the fire with the available equipment.
Security Officer will:
i Sound the Siren as per the Siren Code
ii Inform the Site coordinator/management for further instructions
iiiTo ensure closure of gates immediately to regulate traffic in such a way that free movement
of outside assistance like fire tenders, ambulance etc is available.
iv Restrict entry of unauthorized persons.
Security should cordon off the area and local city fire fighting staff should be notified. Local
fire fighters will need to be notified.
All Other Management / Asst./ Labor Staff on hearing the siren, should STOP their
operations/ work, switch off lights, fans, engines, air conditioners etc., close all doors,

pipeline valves and line up in front of their working places and meet at a pre-arranged
location. These people will assist in evacuating the residents if necessary.
Post Emergency Follow Up

1. All cases of fire occurrence, no matter how small, must be reported promptly to the
Coordinator for follow up.
2. Under no circumstances should fire extinguishing equipment once used be returned to its
fixed location before it is recharged/ certified fit by the Fire chief/ Safety Manager.
3. Used fire extinguishers must be laid horizontally to indicate that they have been expended.
Early Warning / Alarm System

An audible electric alarm (siren) should be located in the main gate. The different sounds that
should be generated by the alarm are:
SMALL FIRE: No Siren
MAJOR FIRE: A wailing Siren for two minutes. Sirens will be sounded three times for
thirty seconds with an interval of 15 seconds in between
EMERGENCY Same type of Siren as in case of major fire but the same will be
sounded for three times at the interval of two minutes.
ALL CLEAR (For Fire): Straight Run Siren for two minutes.
TEST : Straight run Siren for two minutes.
7.2.2 Emergency Response for Fire at Diesel Storage area
Action Plan for Diesel Emergencies
Fire at small leak in pipeline

 A fire at a small leak in pipeline must be attacked promptly with nearest available fire
extinguisher before it has a chance to spread and get out of control. Call for help from all
the available employees at the same time.
 Work to keep the fire from spreading.
 Shut off flow of oil in line by closing valves and by stopping pumping.
 Cover the oil pool by sand and build up the pile of sand so as to cover the leak.
 Put foam on the burning oil pool. Apply the foam gently so as not to scatter the burning oil.
 Build earth dykes around the oil pool to prevent spreading of burning oil.
 Do not leave oil trapped in short lengths of pipe exposed to fire between the closed valves,
since, oil so trapped and heated often bursts the pipe and spills out spreading the fire.
 Wet down adjacent structures to keep them cool.
7.2.3 Emergency Response in case of Earthquake
Response in Case of Earthquake
Response Procedures for Employees, Residents and Visitors

If indoors:
- Take cover under a piece of heavy furniture or against an inside wall and hold on.
- Stay inside: The most dangerous thing to do during an earthquake is to try to leave the
building as objects can fall on you.
If outdoors:
- Move into the open, away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in the
open, stay there until the earthquake stops.
If in a moving vehicle:
- Stop quickly and stay in the vehicle. Move to a clear area away from buildings, trees,
overpasses, or utility wires. Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution. Avoid
bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake.
After the quake

- After the quake be prepared for aftershocks.
- Although smaller than the main shock, aftershocks cause additional damage and may
bring weakened structures down. Aftershocks can occur in the first hours, days, weeks,
or even months after the quake.
Help injured or trapped persons.

- Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are
in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.
- Remember to help those who may require special assistance--infants, the elderly, and
people with disabilities.
- Stay out of damaged buildings.
- Use the telephone only for emergency calls.
Response Procedure
- Inform the necessary authorities for aid.
- Ensure no one is stuck beneath any debris, in case of a structural failure.
- Ensure that all the people standing outside or near the buildings are taken to open areas.
- Ensure that the first aid ambulance and fire tender vehicles are summoned if necessary.
- Inform the nearby hospitals if there are any injuries.
- Check the utilities and storage tanks for any damage.
At the time of the emergency, the site coordinator and other workers along with the security
personnel within the township shall take position to perform their duties. The following
resources should be available with the site coordinator.
 Copies of the DMP
 Layout Plan of the complex.
 Information regarding Safety Equipment, Fire Fighting material
 A list of telephones of key and essential staff of the company along with their residential
numbers.
 Copies of the local Telephone Directories.
 Lists of important telephone numbers like those of neighbouring industries, Fire Brigade,
Hospitals.
 Personal Protective Equipment.
 First – Aid Kit.
 Communication equipment – Internal and External telephones and other communication
equipment.
 Requisite stationary items.
 Personnel to act as messengers.
The communication equipment is checked periodically to ensure that they are functional.
7.3 Emergency Control

In order to combat emergencies, an organizational chart assigning different responsibilities to
be carried out during emergency shall be prepared by EMC. The chart shall be periodically

reviewed and updated. Following coordinators shall be identified to coordinate various

activities during emergency. Each coordinator shall identify a Disaster Response Team,
which shall step into action in the event of a disaster.
In-House Coordinators
S.No. Coordinator Name Phone No. Address
Office Residence
1. Chief Coordinator
2. Fire Fighting Coordinator
3. Safety Coordinator
4. Security Coordinator
5. Communication
Coordinator
6. Medical Coordinator
7. Transport Coordinator
8. Public Relation
Coordinator (for providing
relief and rehabilitation)
9. Provisioning Coordinator
7.3.1 Responsibilities of Chief Coordinator

The responsibilities of the chief coordinator are as follows:
(a) To maintain a list of different coordinators and updating it periodically.
(b) To assign responsibilities to different coordinators.
(c) To convene meetings of coordinators periodically, to discuss various aspects such as
in-house maintenance, safety, health services, availability of emergency materials,
emergency training, external services etc. to be required in case of an emergency.
(d) To maintain up to date information of local, district, state and central organization
and voluntary bodies whose services are likely to be required during emergency as
highlighted in the following table:
(e) To determine the category of disaster.
(f) To inform higher authorities of the organization about the disaster.
(g) To inform the local/district/state or central authorities about the disaster and help to
be required, depending upon the nature of the disaster.
S. Authorities Phone No. Address
No. Office Residence
1. D.M
2. A.D.M.
3. S.P.
4. D.S.P.
5. Police Control Room
6. Nearest Police Station
7. Fire Brigade
8. C.M.O
9. District Hospitals
10. State Pollution Control Board
11. Meteorological Department
7.3.2 Responsibilities of Fire Fighting Coordinator

(a) To arrange mock drills and periodical fire fighting exercises periodically.

(b) To inspect periodically all fire fighting equipments, sprinklers, fires detectors along with
respective alarms, water pumps, if these remain in working state and ready to use.
(c) On receiving formations of emergency to ensure if all the in-house fire fighting and safety
materials are adequate or some additional fire tenders are needed to combat the
emergency.
(d) To inform the chief coordinator, the information regarding time and place of occurrence,
casualties, loss of property, methods adopted to combat the fire, if fire effectively
controlled, what external help required etc.
(e) To contact the outside agencies for necessary additional help to control the fire hazards.
(f) To inform the medical officer about the tentative assessment of casualties happened and
likely to be happened who in turn will inform the medical coordinator for provision of
external or in house medical help, ambulance, etc. if any loss of life or injury to occupants
is apprehended.
(g) To supervise the control and rescue operation as directed by the chief coordinator.
(h) To ensure that no information is passed on to outside agencies without the clearance
of the chief coordinator.
7.3.3 Responsibilities of Safety Coordinator

(a) Systematic search for and recognition of dangers and their origin.
(b) Compliance of statutory requirement.
(c) Training of personnel.
(d) To arrange audio-visual programme and safety awareness among
occupants through their involvement and participation.
(e) To ensure that all accidents and incidents occurring in the township are duly
investigated, reported and corrective measures implemented.
(f) To identify needs for suitable safety programme to bridge up the gap on information
concerning safety.
(g) To review effectiveness of personal protective appliances and their use.
(h) Conducting mock drills in order to keep the equipments and personnel in readiness to
face the crisis.
(i) Arrange display safety posters and efficient communications of the safety awareness
through display of posters and slogans.
(j) On hearing the information of emergency he will reach immediately to the emergency
site and coordinate safety of personnel in consultation with fire fighting and medical
coordinators.
(k) To ensure that the danger is completely eliminated before allowing all clear signal for
resumption of activity.
(l) To ensure that the concerned authorities are kept informed about progress of the
situation.
7.3.4 Responsibility of Security Coordinator

On hearing/receiving emergency signal/message he shall immediately proceed to the
emergency site and perform the following duties:
(a) To instruct all the security personnel to help in maintaining the law and order.
(b) To find out the circumstances which have been responsible for the emergency and ensure
whether correct methods have been employed.
(c) To ensure that the men engaged in combating the hazard has taken proper safety
precautions.
(d) To ensure that efforts launched are systematic and effective and those engaged do not
create “free for all" situation.

(e) To arrange for additional emergency fighting aids. If it is apparent, that the situation
would go, out of control and greater danger is imminent, to take immediate action to
move out all the men involved to safety as far as he can.
(f) To close all visitors’ gate control traffic and allow only authorized persons to enter.
(g) To inform Plant Medical Coordinator for first-aid.
(h) To send out all those who are not involved in emergency operations.
(i) To pool departmental transport with the help of transport coordinator and keep vehicles
ready for use.
(j) To cordon off the area of accident and coordinate with external security coordinators if
additional security measures required.
(k) To direct the external help/authorities to respective coordinators.
(l) Visit by media men to the spot of accident to be only arranged through public relation
coordinator if it is safe and permitted by Chief Coordinator.
7.3.5 Responsibility of Communication Coordinator

On hearing/receiving emergency signal/message he shall immediately report at emergency
control room (where message can be imparted to outside organizations/departments on
telephone, telex, radio etc) to perform the following duties:
(a) To keep contact with the chief coordinator to act on his instructions based on the level of
emergency.
(b) In case of major emergency to inform all the local authorities from whom help is
required specifying the requirement and the place of requirement.
(c) To inform -the security superintendent at emergency gate about arrival of any external
help of outside personnel/VIP/consultants, etc. for assisting in the emergency, if prior
information is received.
(d) To attend the local calls and impart suitable reply regarding persons who are inside the
disaster zone.
(e) The following points may be kept in mind:
 If possible, communication should take place in privacy so that it is not interrupted and
distorted by others. Information imparted should be factual and prompt.
 The calling person should be ensured that additional information will be supplied as and
when available.
 Media should be advised to ignore any information other than from the official
spokesman. Newsmen may be permitted to use telephone, telex, etc. if requested.
 Reasons for any restrictions imposed on the media persons may be explained.
 The safety achievement may be pointed out to the media so that they may project a
balanced image.
 Do not give wrong information or cover up facts since the correct picture will in any
case emerge.
 Do not release estimates of damage.
7.3.6 Medical Coordinator and Emergency Services
(a) The responsibility of providing medical care should be invested in first aid central first
aid facility to be set up within the campus. Medical aspects can be planned for minor
disasters. In case of major disaster, where whole campus is involved, extraneous help
from all sources has to be taken.
(b) The medical coordinator has to identify in the city, the full fledged emergency services
with facilities to look after emergent cases. Proper liaison shall be maintained with these
and they will have communication links with the medical services at the township.
(c) During normal/non emergency days, to organize suitably trained first-aiders force to
handle such emergency situations. Mock drill shall be carried out from time to time so
that the system is kept toned up at all times.
(d) On getting information of the disaster and its level, he will inform the in- house first-aid
facility to report at incident site immediately. For major emergency he will request for
necessary external aid for medical services.
(e) He will arrange hospitalization of the injured persons and post mortem of fatal casualties
and keep count of persons injured sent to hospitals from time to time.
(f) He will inform authorities of major hospitals for treatment of serious cases, if any.
(g) He will communicate to the transport coordinator for requirement of vehicles.
(h) To remain at his place of duty until clearance is given by chief coordinator.
7.3.7 Role of Transport Coordinator

(a) On hearing or getting information of the emergency he will keep all the vehicles and
drivers in readiness and will send vehicles as per the requirement of different
coordinators and officials.
(b) The permission of chief coordinator is to be sought under following conditions:
 To provide vehicle for transporting casualties.
 To provide vehicles to necessary non-supervisory staff.
(c) To keep a list of local transport agencies and to be in touch with them.
(d) If there is any additional requirement of vehicles, he will requisite vehicles from outside
agencies on telephone or through some volunteer.
7.3.8 Responsibility of Public Relation Coordinator (For Providing Relief and

Rehabilitation)
On hearing or receiving emergency message he will proceed to the site and take following
action:
(a) To assist in in-house evacuation operation and neighboring people, if necessary.
(b) To make known the latest situation to communication coordinator and chief
coordinator.
(c) To receive media people and government officials and other outside VIP/consultant
and impart information.
(d) To provide relief and rehabilitation to the affected persons in coordination with
provisioning coordinator.
(e) To call insurance people to assess the damage.
(f) To arrange rebuilding damaged property estimating the damages, payment of
compensation, etc.
(g) To remain in touch, continuously, with concerned authorities (in-house or external) to
provide relief and rehabilitation to the affected persons (this activity may be
coordinated with provisioning coordinator.
7.3.9 Responsibility of Provisioning Coordinator

(a) To provide financial/material help for the victims.
(b) To provide essential items such as eatables, drinking water, etc during emergency.
(c) To provide immediate finance for the purchase of fire fighting and safety materials, for
hiring transports and labour and keep provision for unforeseen financial assistance.
(d) To estimate and sought approval of the annual budget for incurring expenditure on
Environment Management Plan and likely on Disaster Management Plan.
7.3.10 Disaster Response Team

Responsibilities of Disaster Response Team are:
1. Conduct initial damage assessment and take preliminary actions.
 Enter the damage zone.

 Use extreme caution when entering the area where disaster has occurred. It may be
necessary to wait until safety officials have determined that fire has been completely
extinguished, the building is structurally sound, and there is no danger of electric shock
in wet areas.
 If entry is delayed, use this time to begin contacting outside assistance such as a
conservator, commercial disaster recovery service, etc.
 Make an initial assessment of damage to materials based on the questions below.
Begin keeping a detailed visual record (photographs, video) of the damage and the
recovery process.
(i) What types of materials have been damaged?
(ii) What is the nature of the damage? Fire damage is the most common forms. How
extensive and severe is the damage? While it is not appropriate to inspect every item at
this point, select precious materials that can be salvaged with rapid action.
2. Inform insurance and legal representatives of the nature and extent of damage.
3. Investigate financial resources for recovery efforts.
4. Determine what commercial recovery services and supplies are needed and contact
vendors.
5. Organize, trained, and supervise recovery volunteers.
6. Coordinate communications among staff and with the public and news media.
7. Keep records of all decisions made and activities undertaken.
7.4 Salvage Plan
7.4.1 Salvage Priorities

The most important variables influencing the extent of damage in a disaster are the rapidness
and appropriateness of first response. In an emergency, the persons at the place of incidence
must know whom to contact, and those contacted must know what to do. The Environment
Management Cell (EMC) shall frame a Disaster Response Team and outlines its membership
and responsibilities.
Once an emergency has been brought under control, the Disaster Response Team will gather
information and form an action plan. Depending on the nature of the emergency, certain
measures can be taken immediately to minimize further damage.
In a major disaster multiple areas of the proposed activities may sustain damage. If there are
insufficient resources to salvage everything, following established priorities will ensure that
the most significant materials receive attention first.
7.4.2 Salvage Procedures

In the event of a major disaster, recovery activities may be turned over to a commercial firm,
but in case the decision is made to perform recovery work in-house, the salvage instructions
of the chief coordinator shall be followed.
7.4.3 Supplies and Services

The EMC shall establish a disaster supply system to contain the materials most needed for the
initial response and for setting up a salvage operation. Depending on the magnitude and
nature of the disaster, the EMC may also need to arrange for outside services and expert
advice.
7.4.4 Termination of Salvage Operation

1. Based on the initial damage assessment, it shall be decided whether to withdraw or

attempt salvage of damaged materials. Severe fire damage is generally irreversible;
salvage is not possible.
2. It shall be decided whether the building or any part of it should be closed and whether
hours and services should be curtailed. While it is important to maintain services if
possible, the success of any salvage effort will depend on the availability of adequate
numbers of staff and their ability to work without distraction. The damage area shall be
cordon off and discourage disaster sightseers.
3. It shall be checked frequently to make sure that measures taken to stabilize the emergency
are still working.
7.5 Response Evaluation, Testing & Updating of the Plan
Formulation of a Disaster Management Plan cannot possibly be an end by itself. The plan
should be for times to come; hence it must be reviewed at periodic intervals. The plan should
be also reviewed and updated when:
1. Major alteration or any extension work at the township is carried out.
2. Major change in habitation or land use of the neighbourhood takes place.
3. Important telephone numbers used are altered, facilities are changed.
The site coordinator and the other staff at the township will ensure its efficiency during
emergency as well as need for refinement and updation required at any point of time.

CHAPTER 8
PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 GENERAL
The development projects have varied embedded connotations, like the backbone of modern
economy. Development projects promote good residential facilities in planned manner,
amenities, employment opportunities, improving earning and thereby, enhancing the quality of
life. This in turn enhances the demand for development projects. This two-way interaction works
through a host of inter-sectoral forward and backward linkages effects and dynamic externalities,
services and labour and thus helps to shape the economic geography of the region. The proposed
project will have many benefits for the area and the region in various ways. The benefits of the
project are described below in following subsections. The development project plays a
significant role in changing the socio-economic condition of the living of people of a region
through dynamic externalities that such development often generates.
The benefits of the development project may also be seen from a different angle, viz., the local
benefit and the wider regional or national level benefit. The entire regional and national economy
lying beyond this neighborhood will also be benefited from the development projects. Such
effect may be called as the local, regional or national level benefits. Further the benefit may be
direct or indirect in nature.
Development project would in turn lead to changes in the level of well-being and human
development, through their benefit on good living, educational attainment, health status, etc.
8.2 DIRECT AND INDIRECT BENEFITS
Direct and indirect benefits of the development project are as given below:
DIRECT BENEFITS
 Creation of good hygienic living facilities

 Development of residential and commercial facilities with necessary amenities as per
applicable laws
 Educational opportunities to the people residing in nearby areas.
 Health benefits to people residing in the nearby areas
 Proper control of pollution and management of sewage and solid waste generated.
 Environmental management at the site.
 Development of green belt and landscape
 Conservation energy at the site.

MACRO LEVEL BENEFITS
Employment opportunity to people.

Improved quality of life for people
8.3 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The proposed project will serve as an important employment generator and will provide
employment
opportunity during construction period. After construction period, the maintenance of the project
will also generate some employment opportunities.
8.4 ECONOMIC BENEFITS
The project development will result in economic benefits to the State Government in the form of
taxes and stamp duties to be paid by the buyers of plots/flats/commercial/educational institution,
etc.

ucknow Uttar Pradesh
CHAPTER-9
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a site specific plan developed to ensure that the
project is implemented in an environmental sustainable manner where all contractors and
subcontractors, including consultants, understand the potential environmental risks arising from
the proposed project and take appropriate actions to properly manage that risk. EMP also ensures
that the project implementation is carried out in accordance with the design by taking appropriate
mitigative actions to reduce adverse environmental impacts during its life cycle. The plan outlines
existing and potential problems that may adversely impact the environment and recommends
corrective measures where required. Also, the plan outlines roles and responsibility of the key
personnel and contractors who are charged with the responsibility to manage the proposed project
site.
The EMP is generally:

 prepared in accordance with rules and requirements of the MOEF and the State Pollution
Control Board;
 to ensure that the component of facility are operated in accordance with the design;
 a process that confirms proper operation through supervision and monitoring;
 a system that addresses public complaints during construction and operation of the facility;
and
 a plan that ensures remedial measures are implemented immediately.
The key benefits of the EMP are that it provides the organization with means of managing its
environmental performance thereby allowing it to contribute to improved environmental quality.
The other benefits include cost control and improved relations with the stake holders.
EMP includes four major elements;

 Commitment & Policy: The township management will strive to provide and implement the
Environmental Management Plan that incorporates all issues related to air, land and water.
 Planning: This includes identification of environmental impacts, legal requirements and setting
environmental objectives. The various potential impacts are discussed under Section 6.0
 Implementation: This comprises of resources available to the developers, accountability of
contractors, training of operational staff associated with environmental control facilities and
documentation of measures to be taken
 Measurement & Evaluation: This includes monitoring, corrective actions, and record keeping.

It is suggested that as part of the EMP, a monitoring committee should be formed by project
proponent comprising of the site in-charge/coordinator, environmental group representative and
project implementation team representative. This committee’s role would be to ensure proper,
operation and management of the EMP including the regulatory compliance.
The components of the environmental management plan, potential impacts arising out of the
project and remediation measures are summarized below in Table 9.1.

TABLE 9.1: SUMMARY OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND REMEDIAL MEASURES
S. ENVIRONMEN CONTROLS
POTENTIAL POTENTIAL SOURCE IMPACT
NO TAL THROUGH EMP & REMEDIAL MEASURES
IMPACTS OF IMPACT EVALUATION
. COMPONENTS DESIGN
1. Ground water Construction Phase  Septic Tank and No significant
contamination  Waste water generated soak pit. impact as majority
from Labor colony. of laborers would
be locally
deployed.
Operation Phase
Groundwater
 Sewage treatment,  Sewage sludge to be No negative In an unlikely event of soil
Quality
sludge disposal on treated and impact on ground and ground water
land. composted. water quality contamination, remediation
envisaged. Not measures shall be
 Oil Contamination  Tank placed in a significant. implemented.
from underground tank containment facility.
storage facilities.
2. Ground Water Construction Phase  Controlled drawing No significant
Groundwater Depletion  Use of Ground Water of Ground water impact on ground
Quantity for construction during construction. water quantity
activity. envisaged.

. COMPONENTS DESIGN
Operation Phase  Rain Water No significant In an unlikely event of
 Ground Water is Harvesting Scheme. impact on ground depletion of ground water
the main source of  Black and Grey water quantity sources, water will be
water supply to the water treatment and envisaged as brought using tankers.
project during reuse. shown by the
operation.  Storm water water balance
collection for water study.
harvesting.
 Percolation well to
be introduced in
landscape plan.
 Awareness
Campaign for
reduced water use by
residents.
3. Surface water Construction Phase
contamination  Surface runoff from  Silt traps and No off site impact
site during other measures such envisaged as no
construction activity. as, additional on-site surface water
Surface Water
diversion ditches receiving body is
Quality
will be constructed present in the
to control surface impact zone.
run-off during site
development.

. COMPONENTS DESIGN
Operation Phase In case of any event of
 Discharge of domestic  Domestic water No off site impact discharge of water from the
wastewater to surface treatment scheme envisaged site, the applicable water
water body/land. developed to treat quality standards will be
the wastewater so maintained as per Water Act
that it can be reused based on discharge location
for greenbelt on land /surface water body /
development. sewer.
4. Dust Construction Phase Not significant During construction phase
Emissions  All heavy construction  Suitable control because dust the contractors are advised to
activities. measures will be generation will be use dust masks for the
adopted as per a dust temporary and will employed labour.
control plan. settle fast due to Water sprinkling for
dust suppression suppression of dust during
Air Quality techniques used. construction phase.
Emissions of Construction Phase
SPM, SO2,  Operation of  Rapid on site Not significant Regular monitoring of
NOx and CO construction construction and emissions and control
equipment and improved measures to reduce the
vehicles during site maintenance of emission levels.
development. equipment.

. COMPONENTS DESIGN
Operation Phase
 Power generation  Use of ultra low Not significant as
through D.G Set Sulphur diesel if D.G. set would be
Operations. available. used as power
back-up (2-3
 Use of clean fuel if hours).
 Emissions from available. Providing
vehicular traffic in Footpaths and
operations. bicycle tracks within
the site for the
residents.
Carpooling to be
necessitated to
reduce the use of
private cars.
 Green belt to be
provided with
specific species to
help reduce SPM
levels.

. COMPONENTS DESIGN
5. Noise Construction Phase
emissions  Use of well- Residential areas
 Operation of maintained are located at ~ 0.5 Use of Personal Protective
construction equipment fitted km away from the Equipment (PPE) like
equipment and with silencers. site and hence no earmuffs and earplugs
vehicles during site impact from during construction
development.  Providing noise increased noise activities.
shields near the increase levels is
heavy construction expected from the
operations. project activities.
Also, there are no
 Construction activity sensitive receptors
Noise will be limited to located within the
Environment daytime hours only. near vicinity of
site.
Operation Phase
 Noise from vehicular  Green Belt Not significant as
movement. Development and nearest receptor
development of would be at a
silence zones for distance of 500 m
 Noise from D.G. sets traffic movement. from the main
operation. road.
 Providing Acoustic Short-term
Enclosures on D.G exposure within
sets. permissible limit.

. COMPONENTS DESIGN
6. Soil Construction Phase  Construction debris Impact will be
contamination  Disposal of will be collected and local, as any waste
construction debris. suitably used on site generated will be
as per construction reused for
waste management construction
Land plan. activities. Not
Environment significant.
Operation Phase  Proposed solid waste Since solid waste
 Dumping of municipal management system is handled on the
solid waste on land. to be managed by a site, waste
private agency for dumping is not
waste collection, going to be
segregation and allowed. Not
composting. Inert Significant
waste also to be
managed by the
private waste
 Waste oil handling management agency
from D.G sets.
 Waste oil generated
will be sold to Negligible impact
authorized recyclers
7. Displacement Construction Phase  Important species of The vegetation in --
Biological of Flora and  Site Development trees will be the proposed site is
Environment Fauna on site. during construction. identified and sparse consisting
(Flora and marked and will be of grasses and
Fauna) merged with shrubs.
landscape plan.

. COMPONENTS DESIGN
Operation Phase  Suitable green belt Beneficial impact
 Increase of Green will be developed
Cover. as per landscaping
plan in and around
the site using local
flora, which will
enhance the
ecology.
8. Population Construction Phase  Adequate No negative
displacement  Construction Activities compensation has impact
and loss of leading to relocation. been provided to the
Income landowners.
Operation Phase  Project will provide Beneficial impact --

 Site operation. employment
opportunities to the
local people in terms
Socio-Economic of labor during
Environment construction and
service personnel
during operations.
 Providing
infrastructure to the
neighboring
communities as
better access to
healthcare education
and roads.

. COMPONENTS DESIGN
9. Increase of Construction Phase  Heavy Vehicular No negative
Vehicular  Heavy Vehicular movement will be impact --
traffic movement during restricted to daytime
construction. only and adequate
parking facility will
be provided.
Traffic Pattern
Operation Phase  Vehicular movement Moderate negative Car-pooling & public
 Traffic due to residents will be regulated impact transport for the residents to
once the site is inside the site with reduce impact on the main
operational. adequate roads and road.
parking lots in the
site.

9.1 Environmental Management Plan
An environmental management plan (EMP) will be required to mitigate the adverse environmental
impacts during construction and operation phase of the project and these are as below:
9.1.1 EMP for Air Environment

To mitigate the impact of SPM (dust) as discussed in earlier sections during the construction phase
of the proposed project, the following measures are recommended for implementation:
 a dust control plan; and
 procedural changes to construction activities.
Dust Control Plan
The following table provides a dust control plan, specific to construction activities.
TABLE 9.2 – DUST CONTROL PLAN

Fugitive Dust Dust Control Actions Cost Distribution
Source
Category
1a. For any earth-moving which is more than 30m 1a. Associated pumping
from all property lines, conduct watering as necessary costs.
Earth-moving
to prevent visible dust emissions from exceeding
100m in length in any direction.
2a. Apply dust suppression in a sufficient quantity 2a. Chemical cost
Disturbed
and frequency to maintain a stabilized surface;
surface areas
2b. Areas which cannot be stabilized, as evidenced by 2b. Associated pumping
(except
wind driven dust, must have an application of water at costs.
completed
least twice per day to at least 80 percent of the
grading areas)
unstabilized area.
Disturbed 2c. Apply water to at least 80 percent of all inactive 2c. Associated pumping
surface areas accessible disturbed surface areas on a daily basis costs.
(completed when there is evidence of wind driven fugitive dust.
grading areas)
3a. Apply dust suppressants in sufficient quantity and 3a. Chemicals cost
Inactive frequency to maintain a stabilized surface; OR
disturbed 3b. Utilize any combination of control actions 2c, 2d, 3b. n/a
surface areas or 3a such that, in total, they apply to all inactive
disturbed surface areas.
4a. Water all roads used for any vehicular traffic at 4a. Associated pumping
least twice per day of active operations; OR costs.
Unpaved roads 4b. Water all roads used for any vehicular traffic once
daily and restrict vehicle speed to 15 mph. 4b. Associated sprinkling
costs
Open storage 5a. Apply water to at least 80 percent of the surface 5a. Associated pumping
Fugitive Dust Dust Control Actions Cost Distribution
Source
Category
piles areas of all open storage piles on a daily basis when costs.
there is evidence of wind driven fugitive dust; OR
5b. Install a three-sided enclosure with walls with no
more than 50 percent porosity that extends, at a 5b. Enclosure costs
minimum, to the top of the pile.
Track-out
6a. Downwash of trucks (especially tyres) prior to 6a. Associated pumping
control
departure from site. costs.
The most cost-effective dust suppressant is water, because a source of water tends to be readily
available on a construction site. Water can be applied using water trucks, handheld sprays and
automatic sprinkler systems. Furthermore, incoming loads could be covered to avoid loss of
material in transport, especially if material is transported off-site.
Procedural Changes to Construction Activities
Material Production - The transport of materials such as concrete and asphalt to construction sites
generate significant amounts of road dust, especially for sites that are relatively far from material
manufacturers. Haulage of materials can be eliminated by setting up temporary portable concrete
plants and/or asphalt plants at construction sites.
Idling Time Reduction - Construction equipment is commonly left idling while the operators are
on break or waiting for the completion of another task. Emissions from idling equipment tend to
be high, since catalytic converters cool down, thus reducing the efficiency of hydrocarbon and
carbon monoxide oxidation. Existing idling control technologies, which automatically shut the
engine off after a preset time can reduce emissions, without intervention from the operators.
Improved Maintenance - Recognizing that significant emission reductions can be achieved

through regular equipment maintenance, contractors will be asked to provide maintenance records
for their fleet as part of the contract bid and at regular intervals throughout the life of the contract.
A monetary incentive/disincentive provision will be established to encourage contractors to
comply with regular maintenance requirements.
Reduction of On-site Construction Time - Rapid on-site construction would reduce the duration of
traffic interference and therefore, reduce emissions from traffic delay.
B) OPERATION PHASE

To mitigate the impact of pollutants from diesel generator sets and vehicular traffic as discussed in
section 6.2, during the operational phase of the site the following measures are recommended for
implementation:
 Diesel generator set emission control measures;
 Vehicle emission controls and alternatives; and
 Greenbelt development.
Diesel Generator Set Emission Control Measures

The proposed stack height of 30 m is adequate to keep the air pollutants well within the prescribed
limits, hence no additional emission control measures have been suggested.
Vehicle Emission Controls and Alternatives

Use of Clean Fuel by vehicles on-site (if available) - The petrol used should be low sulphur, clean
fuel (if available), which will reduce emissions on-site and in areas where residents are traveling.
Footpaths, Bicycle Lanes, and Pedestrian Ways - Adequate footpaths, bicycle paths, and
pedestrian ways should be provided at the site to encourage non-polluting methods of
transportation.
Carpooling Service - The township can launch a carpooling service to allow residents to carpool
with each other on a regular basis (i.e. daily travel and other places of work).
Greenbelt Development
Increasing vegetation in the form of greenbelt is one of the preferred methods to mitigate air
pollution. Plants serve as a sink for pollutants, act as a barrier to break the wind speed as well
allow the dust and other particulates to settle out there. It also helps to reduce the noise level to
some extent. The following table indicates various species of the greenbelt that can be used to act
as a barrier.
TABLE 9.3: TREES THAT CAN BE USED AS BARRIER FOR AIR POLLUTION
Air Pollution Attenuation Dust Absorbers
Ficus glomerata (Guler) Azadirachta indica (Neem)
Terminalia tomentosa (Asan) Melia azaderach (Mahaneem)
Acacia auriculiformis (Ear leaf Acacia) Butea monosperma (Palash)
Polyalthia longifolia (Debdaru) Cassia fistula (Amaltas)
Ficus benghalensis (Banyan) Mangifera Bauhinia variegata (Kachnar)
indica (Aam) Nerium odorata (Kaner) Terminalia arjuna (Arjun)
9.1.2 EMP for Noise Environment

To mitigate the impact of noise from construction equipment as discussed in section 6.3 during the
construction phase of the site the following measures are recommended for implementation:
Time of Operation - Noisy construction equipment should not be permitted during night hours.
Job Rotation and Hearing Protection - Workers employed in high noise areas will be rotated.
Hearing protection such as earplugs/muffs will be provided to those working very close to the
noise generating machinery.
B) OPERATION PHASE
To mitigate the impact of noise from diesel generator sets as discussed in section 6.3 during the
operational phase the following measures are recommended for implementation:
 noise emissions control technologies; and
 greenbelt development.
Noise Emissions Control Technologies

Diesel generator sets will be housed in a suitable acoustic enclosure so that noise level at a
distance of 1 metre does not exceed 75 dB(A) at 75% load as per CPCB standards - 2008 or is
meeting the standard whichever is higher. It would be ensured that the manufacturer provides
acoustic enclosure as an integral part along with the with diesel generator sets. Further enclosure
of the services area with 3 metres high wall will reduce noise levels and ensure that noise is at a
permissible limit for residents of the site and surrounding receptors.
Greenbelt Development
The following species can be used as in a greenbelt to serve as noise breakers:
 Tectona grandis (Teak);
 Butea monosperma (Palash);
 Leucana leucocephala (Subabual);
 Mangifera indica (Aam); and
 Dalbergia Sissoo (Shisham).
9.1.3 EMP for Water Environment
To prevent degradation and to maintain the quality of the water source, adequate control measures
have been proposed to check the surface run-off, as well as uncontrolled flow of water into any
water body. The following management measures are suggested to protect the water quality during
the construction phase.
 Avoid excavation during monsoon season
 Care should be taken to avoid soil erosion.

 Pit latrines and community toilets with temporary soak pits and septic tanks shall be
constructed on the site during construction phase in order to prevent wastewater from entering
the water bodies.
 Any area with loose debris within the site shall be planted.
 To prevent surface and ground water contamination by oil/grease, leak proof containers should
be used for storage and transportation of oil/grease. The floors of oil/grease handling area
should be kept effectively impervious. Any wash off from the oil/grease handling area or
workshop shall be drained through impervious drains, Clarifiers or oil/water separators shall
be constructed and effluent should be treated appropriately before releasing it.
 Collection and settling of storm water, prohibition of equipment wash downs, and prevention
of soil loss and toxic releases from the construction site are necessary to minimize water
pollution
 All stacking and loading areas should be provided with proper garland drains equipped with
baffles to prevent run off from the site to enter any water body.
B) OPERATION PHASE
To optimise the use of water resources, a sustainable ground water extraction plan shall be
evolved with a careful look at the water demand of the project during its operation phase.
Maximum effort for water conservation and development measures shall be taken including all
possible potential for reuse and recycling of water. These could be in the form of the following:
 Development of water sources
 Minimizing water consumption
 Promoting reuse of water after treatment and development of closed loop systems for
different water streams.
Water Source Development
Water source development shall be practiced by installation of scientifically designed Rainwater
harvesting system. The water can be used for supply of portable water after treatment or recharge
of aquifers. Rainwater harvesting promotes self-sufficiency and fosters an appreciation for water
as a resource. It is estimated that 455.92 ML/year can be effectively harvested by rainwater
harvesting mechanism. Eight numbers of rainwater harvesting pond have been proposed at the
project site.
Minimizing Water Consumption

Water consumption will be minimized by a combination of water saving devices and other
domestic water conservation measures. Furthermore, to ensure ongoing water conservation, an
awareness programme will be introduced for the township residents. The following section
discusses the specific measures, which shall be implemented:
Domestic and Commercial Usage

 Use of water efficient plumbing fixtures (ultra flow toilets and urinals, low flow sinks,
water efficient dishwashers and washing machines). Water efficient plumbing fixtures use
less water with no marked reduction in quality and service.

 Leak detection and repair techniques.
 Re-circulation of swimming pool overspill after treatment.
 Sweep with a broom and pan where possible, rather than hose down for external areas.
 Meter water usage; employ measurement and verification methods. Monitoring water use
is a precursor for management.
 Awareness campaign to disseminate knowledge on strategies and technologies that can be
used for water conservation.
Horticulture
 Entire water demand for horticulture purposes will be meeting out by network of treated
wastewater throughout the township.
 Plants with similar water requirements shall be grouped on common zones to match
precipitation heads and emitters.
 Use of low-volume, low-angle sprinklers for lawn areas.
 Select controllers with adjustable watering schedules and moisture sensors to account for
seasonal variations, and calibrate them during commissioning.
 Place 3 to 5 in. of mulch on planting beds to minimize evaporation.
Promoting Reuse of Water after Treatment and Development of Closed Loop Systems
To promote reuse and development of closed loop system for water, segregation of two
wastewater scheme namely i) Harvested Storm Water ii) Waste water generated.
Harvested storm water as discussed in earlier section, shall be utilized for artificial recharge of
ground water sources and waste water shall be reused on site after treatment.
Treated wastewater will be used for flushing, landscaping, makeup water for cooling, car wash
etc. It is estimated that reusing wastewater will save approximately 40 to 50 % of potable water
per day in township. Following section details the scheme for the treatment of wastewater.
Waste Water Treatment Scheme

As discussed earlier, approximately 2.734 MLD of sewage will be treated in a state of the art
sewage treatment plant. Separate pipelines will be laid for using this water. The proposed STP will
be designed appropriately to take care of the expected peak and average flow in order to maintain
the characteristics of the treated sewage as per the standards. The sewage treatment plant will be
located at one location within the complex. The plant will be of 3.2 MLD capacities and will be
based on Soil Bio-Technology. Treatment for meeting disposal standard will have the following
treatment steps:
 Screening
 De-gritting
 Biological Oxidation
 Filtration
 Disinfection
The schematic flow diagram of the proposed sewage treatment plant is given in Figure 9.1.
Treated wastewater shall be used for flushing, landscaping, makeup water for cooling, car wash
etc. The organic sludge recovered during tank cleaning would be used as manure after drying.

FIGURE 9.1: SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT SCHEMATIC FLOW DIAGRAM
Effluent quality of SBT


Storm Water Management
As discussed earlier, most of the storm water produced on site will be harvested for ground
water recharge, thus proper management of this resource is a must to ensure that it is free of
contamination.
Contamination of storm water is possible from the following sources:

 Diesel and oil spills in the Diesel power generator and fuel storage area
 Waste spills in the Solid/ hazardous waste storage area
 Oil spills and leaks in vehicle parking lots
 Silt from soil erosion in gardens
 Spillage of sludge from sludge drying area of sewage treatment plan.
A detailed “Storm Water Management Plan” will be developed which will consider the above
sources. The run-off from landscaped, roof top and residential (landscape) would be used for
recharging the ground water strata.
The plan will incorporate best management practices which will include following:
 Regular inspection and cleaning of storm drains.
 Clarifiers or oil/water separators shall be installed in all the parking areas. Oil/water
separators installed for parking areas and garages will be sized according to peak flow
guidelines. Both clarifiers and oil/water separators must be periodically pumped in order
to keep discharges within limits.
 Cover waste storage areas.
 Avoid application of pesticides and herbicides before wet season
 Secondary containment and dykes in fuel/oil storage facilities
 Conducting routine inspections to ensure cleanliness
 Preparation of spill response plans, particularly for fuel and oil storage areas.
 Provision of slit traps in storm water drains
 Good housekeeping in the above areas.
9.1.4 EMP for Land Environment
As discussed earlier, waste generated from construction activity includes construction debris,
biomass from land clearing activities, waste from the labour camp, and hazardous waste.
Following section discusses the management of each type of waste. Besides waste generation
management of Topsoil is an important area for which management measures are required
Construction Debris
Construction debris is bulky and heavy and re-utilization and recycling is an important
strategy for management of such waste. As concrete and masonry constitute the majority of
waste generated, recycling of this waste by conversion to aggregate can offer benefits of
reduced landfill space and reduced extraction of raw material for new construction activity.
This is particularly applicable to project site as the construction is to be completed in a
phased manner.
Recycled aggregate will be used for filler application, and as a sub-base for road construction.
Mixed debris with high gypsum, plaster, shall not be used as fill, as they are highly
susceptible to contamination, and will be given to recyclers.
Metal scrap from structural steel, piping, concrete reinforcement and sheet metal work shall
be removed from the site by construction contractors. A significant portion of wood scrap can
be reused on site. Recyclable wastes such as plastics, glass fiber insulation, roofing etc shall
be sold to recyclers.
Hazardous waste
Construction sites are sources of many toxic substances, such as paints, solvents, wood
preservatives, pesticides, adhesives and sealants. Hazardous waste generated during
construction phase shall be stored in sealed containers, labeled, and disposed of as required
by the Hazardous Wastes Management and Handling Act Amendment Rules (MOEF, 2003).
Some management practices to be developed are;

 Herbicides and pesticide will not be over applied (small-scale applications) and not
applied prior to rain;
 Paintbrushes and equipment for water and oil based paints shall be cleaned within a
contained area and shall not be allowed to contaminate site soils, watercourses, or
drainage systems.
 Provide adequate hazardous waste storage facilities, hazardous waste collection
containers are conveniently located, and designate hazardous waste storage areas are
away from storm drains or watercourses.
 Segregate potentially hazardous waste from non-hazardous construction site debris.
 Clearly label all hazardous waste containers with the waste being stored and the date of
generation.
 Educate employees and subcontractors on hazardous waste storage and disposal
procedures.
 Instruct employees and subcontractors in identification of hazardous and solid waste.
 E –Waste will be sold to authorized recyclers
Even with careful management, some of these substances are released into air, soil and water,
and many are hazardous to workers. For these reasons, the best choice is to avoid their use as
much as possible by using low-toxicity substitutes and low VOC (volatile organic compound)
materials.
Top Soil Management

To minimize disruption of soil and for conservation of top soil, the contractor shall take the
top soil out separately and stockpile it. After the construction activity is over, top soil shall be
utilized for landscaping activity. Other measures, which would be followed to prevent soil
erosion and contamination include:
 Maximize use of organic fertilizer for landscaping and green belt development
 To prevent soil contamination by oil/grease, leak proof containers should be used for
storage and transportation of oil/grease and wash off from the oil/grease handling area
shall be drained through impervious drains and treated appropriately before disposal.
 Removal of as little vegetation as possible during the development, and re vegetation of
bare areas after the project.
 Working in a small area at a point of time (phase wise construction)
 Construction of erosion prevention troughs/berms
B) OPERATIONAL STAGE
The philosophy of solid waste management at township will be to encourage the four R’s of
waste i.e. waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery (materials & energy). This will
result in lesser reliance on land filling. Regular public awareness meetings will be conducted
to involve the residents in the proper segregation, storage, recycling and individual
composting options and techniques.
The Environmental Management Plan for the solid waste focuses on three major components
during the life cycle of the waste management system i.e. collection, transportation &
treatment or disposal facility.
Collection and Transportation

 During the collection stage, the bio-degradable and non recyclable/non biodegradable
waste will be stored and collected separately. Only the non-recyclable and non-
biodegradable waste will be transported to the waste disposal site identified and used by
Lucknow Nagar Nigam. The segregation, transportation and disposal of wastes will be
done by a private waste management agency that will take care of the waste management
of the proposed township during the operational phase of the project.
 To minimize littering and odours, waste will be stored in well-designed containers/bins
that will be located at strategic locations to minimize disturbance in traffic flow.
 Care should be taken so that the collection vehicles are well maintained and minimize
noise and emissions. During transporting of the waste, it will be covered to avoid
littering.
Treatment
 The segregated biodegradable waste will be composted using suitable composting
techniques. The finished product, i.e. the compost can be utilized in the parks and green
area in the township and at master plan green belt itself.

Disposal
 With regards to the disposal/treatment of waste, the management will use the services of
the private agency for waste management and disposal of the wastes emerging out of the
project site during its operational phase in consultation with Lucknow Nagar Nigam. The
private agency will be an authorized agency and will be responsible for segregation and
recycling etc of wastes.
Biomedical waste
 The disposal of bio-medical generated from the health care facilities would be as per the
Bio-medical Waste Management & Handling Rules, 2000.
FIGURE 9.2: WASTE MANAGEMENT FLOW DIAGRAM
Waste from township
Segregation at Source
Inorganic & Inert / Construction House hold and

Organic
recyclable debris other wastes
Segregation at Site
Recyclable Non- Treatment & Used for road

Recyclable Processing & levelling
Rejects
Recycling Treatment
Disposal
industry
9.1.5 EMP for Ecological Environment
Housing construction changes the natural environment. But housing also creates a built
environment for its inhabitants. The project requires the implementation of following choices
exclusively or in combination.
 Restriction of construction activities to defined project areas, which are ecologically less
sensitive.
 Restrictions on location of labor camps and offices for project staff near the project area
to avoid human induced secondary additional impacts on the flora and fauna species.
 Cutting, uprooting, coppicing of trees or small trees present in and around the project site
for cooking, burning or heating purposes by the laborers will be prohibited and suitable
alternatives for this purpose will be found.
 After completion of major construction work, the green belt will be developed with
recommended plant species, as there will be no or less disturbance in these areas.
Enhancement of the current ecology at the project site will entail the following measures:
- Plantation & landscaping
- Green belt development
- Park & avenue plantation.
The section below summarizes the techniques to be applied to achieve the above objective.
Plantation & landscaping

Selection of the plant species to be done on the basis of their adaptability to the existing
geographical conditions and the vegetation composition of the forest type of the region. It is
already mentioned that the Forest type of the Lucknow forest division falls under 5B/C2 -
Northern Dry Mixed Deciduous forests. The species, which can be planted successfully in the
area, are those species, which already exist in the area. During the development of the green
belt within the project area, it has to be emphasized that the plant species belong to the
existing forest type to be planted besides the nitrogen fixing tree species, species of
ornamental values, and species of very fast growth with good canopy cover.
Green Belt Development Plan

The plantation matrix adopted for the green belt development includes pits of 0.3 m X 0.3 m
X 0.3 m size with a spacing of 2 m X 2 m. In addition, earth filling and manure may also be
required for the proper nutritional balance and nourishment of the sapling. It is also
recommended that the plantation has to be taken up randomly and the landscaping aspects
could be taken into consideration.
Selection of Plant Species for Green Belt Development

The selection of plant species for the development depends on various factors such as
climate, elevation and soil. The list of plant species, which can be suitably planted, and
having significant importance are provided in Table 9.4. The plants should exhibit the
following desirable characteristic in order to be selected for plantation.
1. The species should be fast growing and providing optimum penetrability.
2. The species should be wind-firm and deep rooted.
3. The species should form a dense canopy.
4. As far as possible, the species should be indigenous and locally available
5. Species tolerance to air pollutants like SPM, SO2 and NOx should be preferred.
6. The species should be permeable to help create air turbulence and mixing within the belt.
7. There should be no large gaps for the air to spill through.
8. Trees with high foliage density, leaves with larger leaf area and hairy on both the
surfaces.
9. Ability to withstand conditions like inundation and drought.
10. Soil improving plants (Nitrogen fixing, rapidly decomposable leaf litter).
11. Attractive appearance with good flowering and fruit bearing.
12. Bird and insect attracting tree species.
13. Sustainable green cover with minimal maintenance
TABLE 9.4: SUGGESTED PLANT SPECIES FOR GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

SN Scientific Name Standard Time when fruit Specialty/Tolerance to
Hindi or seed ripens Pollutants
Name
1. Acacia nilotica Babul April-May Nitrogen fixer, Economical
2. Albizia lebbeck Shirish January-March Nitrogen fixer, Economical

3 Albizia procera Safed January-March Nitrogen fixer, Economical
Shirish
4 Anthocephalus Kadamb August- October Attracts birds, insects
cadamba
5. Azadirachta indica Neem June-July Air pollutant attenuation
6. Balanites aegyptica Hingu Attract birds, insects
7 Bauhinia variegata Kanchan May-June Ornamental, Attract birds,
insects, Dust collecting
8 Cassia fistula Amaltas March-June Ornamental, dust collecting
9 Dalbergia sisoo Sisham November- Noise breaker
January
10 Emblica officinalis Amla January Fruit, Attract birds, insects, bats
11 Erythrina indica Dadap July-August Ornamental, Attract birds ,
insects
12 Leucaena Subabul February-May Nitrogen fixer, Noise breaker,
leucocephala Economical
13 Mangifera indica Aam April-July Fruits, Noise breaker
14 Melia azaderach Mahaneem November- Air pollutant attenuation
December
15 Morus alba Toot August-October Fruit plant for birds,insects
16. Nyctanthes Harsingar Throughout the Ornamental, Attract birds,
arbortristis year insects
17. Pithecolobium dulce Vilayati April-July Nitrogen fixer, fruit plant for

SN Scientific Name Standard Time when fruit Specialty/Tolerance to
Hindi or seed ripens Pollutants
Name
Imli/ birds , arboreal animals
18. Pongamia pinnata Karanj February-May Tolerant
19. Salvadora persica Kharjal/Jhak Economical
20. Sesbania grandiflora Agasti April-may Attract birds , insects
21. Syzygium cumini Jamun June-July Fruit , Tolerant, Attract birds ,
insects
22. Tamarindus indica Imli March-April Air pollutant attenuation
23. Tamarix aphylla Tamarisk Ornamental
24. Terminalia arjuna Arjun April-may Wind break, Atrract birds,
arboreal animals and insects ,
Dust collecting
Parks and Avenue Plantation

Parks and gardens maintained for recreational and ornamental purposes will not only improve
the quality of existing ecology at the proposed project site but also enhance the aesthetic
value. The plan and the suggested species for parks and avenues are listed below.
Parks
- Ornamental trees with spreading branches, shade giving with colorful flowers for people
to relax. (Alstonia scholaris, Saraca asoca, Ailanthus excelsa, Peltophorum
pterocarpum, Mimusops elengi, Tecoma stans, Cassia fistula, Cassia alata, Callistemon
citrinus, Acalypha hispida, Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Calliandra haematocephala,
Cestrum nocturnum, Erythrina indica, Murraya paniculata, Plumeria acuminata,
Polyalthia longifolia, Polyalthia pendula, Putranjiva roxburghii, Tabernaemontana
divaricata etc)
- Suitable patches of lawns, rocketry with cactus and other small flowering xerophytic
plants.
Avenue plantation
- Trees with colonial canopy with attractive flowering

- Trees with branching at 8 feet and above
- Trees with medium spreading branches to avoid obstruction to the traffic
- Fruit trees to be avoided because children may obstruct traffic and general movement of
public.
9.1.6 EMP for Socio-economic environment

The Social management plan has been designed to take proactive steps and adopt best
practices, which are sensitive to the socio-cultural setting of the region.
Social investment Strategy

The project envisages addressing the wider goal of environmental protection through a social
investment strategy for the communities around the proposed project. By investing in social
projects in the neighboring community, seeks to increase the benefits to the local population
and contribute towards meeting community’s expectation of benefits from the project.
Some of the concerns raised by local people relate directly to the project. Concerns and
aspirations not directly related to the project were also solicited so as to identify areas that
could be addressed through socially responsible initiatives and interventions. These were
demand for employment opportunities and infrastructure development
The proposed strategy envisages addressing the wider goal of sharing benefits with the local
community. The following activities would be undertaken.
Income Generation Opportunity

Considering the existing local scenario, the project expects more labourers from neighbouring
states. However, during operation phase, locals would be given preference, although they
would be recruited on their own merit. Tender specification for post construction services
would include favorable employment opportunities towards the local population. Specific
consideration would be given for the employment of locals from neighbouring villages.
The main principles of employment are outlined below:

 Employment strategy would provide for preferential employment during operation
phase.
 General recruitment procedures will be transparent, public and open to all.
 Recruitment procedures will be publicized at locally prominent locations in advance.
 There will be no discrimination on basis of gender, caste or other factors.
Contractors would be required to abide by the Indian labour laws regarding standards on
employee working conditions, minimum wages for workers, safety and welfare measures.
Following the appointment of the contractor, information on employment will be available to
the local community at the Panchayat office or other prominent places like the school,
frequently visited spots in the village etc. Information on the following aspects would be
provided- scale and duration of employment, type of available work and demand projection.
Besides, during operation phase, the township would explore possibilities to establish
sustained linkages with the neighboring local communities to procure locally grown food

produce, poultry and dairy products. Such an initiative would provide a ready market for the
local produce; hence boost income levels and local economy.
Improved working conditions

The project would provide safe working conditions for the labor and other workers employed
at the facility during construction and operation phase. Conditions of employment should
address issues like minimum wages and medical care for the workers.
Infrastructure development
The project is an initiative to enhance the infrastructure in the area. Once the township is
functional, it is likely that existing infrastructure (educational, medical, communication, roads
etc) would be eventually enhanced with further development in the surroundings.
The project will involve up gradation and street lighting of the approach road to the township.
In the due course the infrastructure such as road, street lighting of villages falling in the way
to the township are likely to be improved.
Traffic Management
Develop a traffic plan to minimize traffic flow interference from construction activities. The
plan may include advance public notice of routing, use of public transportation, and satellite
parking areas with a shuttle service. Schedule operations affecting traffic for off-peak hours,
minimize obstruction of through-traffic lanes. Provide a flag person to guide traffic properly
and ensure safety at construction sites.
9.1.7 EMP for Energy Conservation

Energy conservation program will be implemented through measures taken both on energy
demand and supply.
Energy
Supply Demand
Conservation
 Utilize energy-efficient diesel  Reduce consumption

generators  Use energy-efficient
 Exploring the possibilities of appliances
introducing renewable energy  Create Guest Awareness
Energy conservation will be one of the focuses during the complex planning and operation
stages. The conservation efforts would consist of the following:
Architectural design
 Public areas will be cooled by natural ventilation as opposed to air-conditioning
 Maximize the use of natural lighting through design
 Vertical shading devices in the form of screen
 Water bodies to improve the micro climate
 Verandas and screen walls wrapping around the main habitable zones in the residential
towers make them comfortable in summer.
Energy Saving Practices

 Promoting use of solar water heating
 Purchase of energy efficient appliances
 Constant monitoring of energy consumption and defining targets for energy conservation
at commercial & institutional establishments.
 Adjusting the settings and illumination levels to ensure minimum energy used for desired
comfort levels
 Use of compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and low voltage lighting.
 Sunscreen films on windows to reduce heating inside the buildings
Behavioural change on consumption

 Promoting resident awareness on energy conservation
 Training staff on methods of energy conservation and to be vigilant to such opportunities

CHAPTER 10
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
Emaar is one of the leading real estate companies, having developed many residential,
commercial projects and other business segments in India and abroad. M/s. Emaar MGF Land
Limited is developing an Integrated Township namely “Gomti Greens” at villages Sarsawan,
Ahmamau and Ardonamau in Lucknow. The Environmental Clearance has been accorded by
SEIAA U.P. vide Letter No. 2837/Parya/SEAC/1036/AD(H)/2012 dated 22.01.2013 for
developing 91.61 ha of area. Copy of earlier EC is enclosed as Annexure-1(a). Subsequently
due to revision in layout resulting in increase in Built-up area from 10,31,590.11 m2 to 10,84,445
m2 thus project undergoes revision in Environmental Clearance.
10.1.1 PROJECT LOCATION
The project is located at villages Sarsawan, Ahmamau and Ardonamau in Lucknow.
10.1.2 NEED FOR THE STUDY
Total built up area for the project is 10,84,445 m2. As per Schedule of Environment Impact
Assessment Notification (14th September 2006) under Environmental Protection Rules, 1986,
enacted by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, any township & area
development project with built-up area ≥ 3,00,000 sq. m. or Covering an area ≥ 150 ha shall
attract the provisions of the act and require Environmental Clearance from central level i.e.
MoEF&CC prior to start of any construction work. The project authority shall also ensure
necessary clearances and compliance to applicable environmental legislations.
10.2 PROJECT DETAILS
10.2.1 AREA STATEMENT FOR THE PROJECT
Brief details of the project are given below:
TABLE 10.1: DETAILS OF THE TOWNSHIP
S. No. Description of Land Use Area in m2

A Total Area of Scheme 9,16,400.00
B Area under Master Plan Roads 57,500.00
C Net Area for Development 8,58,652.00
1 Group Housing 86,642
2 Commercial 46,698
3 Plotted 3,62,514
4 EWS & LIG 16,586
5 Educational Facility 32,396

6 Health Centre 1,600

7 Community Centre 4,908
8 Electric Sub Station 8,094
9 Post Office 300
10 Police Chauki 3,030
11 STP, Garbage Disposal 1,820
Total 8,58,652
TABLE 10.2: DETAILED AREA STATEMENT
Ground
S. No. Description Area m2 FAR m2
Coverage m2
1. Total site Area 91,6400.00
2. Area under Master Plan Green 57,500.00
3 Net Area for Development 8,58,652 2,90,435 9,64,106
4 Group Housing 86,642 30,325 2,16,606
5 Plotted 3,62,514 2,18,674 5,91,998
6 EWS &LIG 16,586 8,293 33,172
7 Commercial 46,698 18,679 81,722
8 Educational Facility 32,396 10,735 29,970
9 Community Facilities 9,838 3,729 10,638
10 Electric Substation 8,094
11 STP, Garbage handling 1,820
14 Total Non FAR 1,20,339
Basement Area 1,12,881
Other Non FAR 7,459
15 Total Built-up Area 10,84,445
10.2.2 WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND
The water requirement during the construction activity is 150 KLD. During the operational phase
total water requirement will be 4238 KLD out of which fresh water demand will be 2,224.6 KLD
and water requirement will be met through borewell.. Treated wastewater will be used for
flushing and gardening.
10.2.3 SEWERAGE AND SEWAGE
The effluent generation during the construction stage will be limited as no construction camp is
proposed within the project site. The expected sewage generation during the operation phase will
be about 2,734 KLD and will be treated in Sewage Treatment Plant and treated wastewater will
be reused for flushing and irrigation of landscaping. Surplus quantity of treated waste water will

be discharged into LDA sewer.
10.2.4 SOLID WASTE GENERATION
During the construction phase, generated construction wastes are expected to be of small quantity,
and will be used up in construction to the extent possible while the rest will be disposed with
municipal waste. During the operational phase, the total waste generation is expected to be
17,707.4 kg/day. Solid wastes will be generated from households and shops. Waste collection
system will be on door to door basis by the dedicated and trained housekeeping staff and
temporary storage facility will be provided at specified location within the site. Twin bins system
will be adopted for segregation of wastes at source. Bio-degradable wastes will be treated in
proposed Mechanical Composter. Recyclable wastes will be handed over to authorized waste
pickers and remaining solid wastes will be disposed off by authorized vendors as per Solid Waste
Management Rules, 2016.
10.2.5 PARKING
Parking facility has been provided as per National Building Code for different land uses.
Individual plot owners will be responsible for the provision of parking within their plot itself.
While for the remaining group housing and commercial buildings parking requirement has been
calculated. Based on the requirement, adequate parking has been proposed i.e. 7,269 ECS for
Group Housing, Institution, Commercial and Residential Plotted.
10.2.6 POWER
The total load for the proposed Residential Plotted Colony will be 33.490 MW and shall be
supplied through Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL).
Details of D.G Sets:
The total Nos. of DG Sets will be 27 totaling 19,875 kVA capacity (5 DG sets of 1500 kVA, 6
DG sets of 1250 kVA, 1 DG sets of 625 kVA, 1 DG sets of 500 kVA, 14 DG sets of 250 kVA
and 2 DG sets of 125 kVA). The DG sets will be equipped with acoustic enclosure to minimize
noise generation and adequate stack height for proper dispersion of pollutants.
10.2.7 LIGHTING AND VENTILATION
The project is to be designed and constructed such that natural light and ventilation is adequately
available to the residents and users of the complexes. Possibility of using solar energy especially
for road lighting etc. will be explored. Use of CFL’s in the basement and common areas will be
envisaged. Solar lighting (1:3) will be used for open spaces and signages. Planned siting of
vegetation will reduce the glare of the sunlight, and thereby make it suitable for eyes. High
reflectance ceiling and walls will help light to penetrate deep into the room. Well-planned
insulation will be incorporated in building design.
10.2.8 FIRE FIGHTING FACILITY

The fire fighting system has been designed considering the following codes, manual and
guidelines:
 National Building Code of India - (Latest Edition, November 2005 -- Part-IV, Fire & Life
Safety)
 I.S:3844-1989 - Code of practice for installation and maintenance of internal fire hydrants and
hose reels on premises.
 I.S:13039-1991 - Code of practice for external hydrant system provision and maintenance.
 I.S:2190-1992 - Code of practice for selection, and maintenance of first aid fire extinguishers.
 I.S. 15105:2002 – Design & Installation of Fixed Automatic Sprinkler Fire Extinguishing
Systems
 National Building Code of India (NBC);
 Latest relevant NFPA codes, USA, in particular NFPA – 13, 14, 20 & 22;
 IRI guidelines;
 As per requirement of fire officer/local fire approving authorities; and
 As per Indian Standard Code for Fire Protection (IS Codes)
 All exits will provide continuous egress to the exterior of the building. The main and external
staircase will be continuous from ground floor to terrace level.
 Fire exits will be provided in a manner to ease the evacuation in case of fire. Locations of
 Fire Exits will be displayed in various places of the building.
 Contact No. of nearest Fire Station, police station and medical stores will be enlisted and
displayed in a suitable place
 Smoke detection system and Fire alarm facilities will be provided.
 Automatic Sprinklers will be installed in basement, all the floors and utility areas (1 sprinkler / 3
sq.m. area).
10.2.9 RAINWATER HARVESTING
The groundwater table at site - 5.1 - 6.2 m (approx.). Rain water harvesting system as per CGWA
guidelines will be provided within the proposed project. The roof and the surface run-off will be
channelized through storm drainage system having de-silting chamber before rainwater harvesting
pond.
 The rain water harvesting potential based on peak hourly rainfall is provided below:-

For the effective collection & harvesting of the storm water, 8 No.s of rainwater harvesting pond
have been proposed having surface area of 43050 sq. m with storage capacity of 64575 cum.
10.2.10 LANDSCAPING
Approximately, 128953.93 m2 (31.86 acres) or 15 % will be developed as green/greenbelt with

landscaping. It is proposed that native and ornamental trees will be planted.
10.2.11 RESETTLEMENT AND REHABILITATION

The project site proposed is not inhabited. Hence, the project does not involve displacement of
any residents.
10.2.12 PROJECT COST

The project cost including land and development cost will be Rs. 2,108.286 Crores.
10.3 BASELINE CONDITIONS
10.3.1 TOPOGRAPHY AND PHYSIOGRAPHIC

The topography of the proposed site is mostly flat. The entire area under study forms a flat plain
with minor undulation and a very gentle slope towards North East and North West. The
maximum and minimum contours are 91.60 m and 90.20 m respectively resulting in a level
difference of 1.4 m from the general ground level.
10.3.2 GROUND WATER QUALITY
For assessing the water quality around the project site, ground water samples were collected
from 4 locations, namely Project site, Ahmamau, Buchari and Lonapur. Analysis of ground
water samples indicates that the ground water quality is potable at all the four locations i.e.
within the prescribed limit of IS: 10500
10.3.3 METEOROLOGY
At project site, the maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded as 410C and 450C,
respectively. At project site, maximum relative humidity was observed as 100% whereas lowest
was observed to be 4%. As per the windrose diagram, predominant winds are mainly flowing
from North West-West, with the secondary wind direction being from the South East.
10.3.4 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried at Project site, Ardonamau, Cantonment Area,
Mehipalkhera and near Saroj Engineering College.
Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) and (PM10) were found to be exceeding the prescribed limits at
all the locations.
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Carbon Monoxide is well within the
prescribed limits at all the locations.
10.3.5 NOISE LEVEL AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
The hourly leq values of recorded noise levels at the locations, namely Project site, Bhagomajra,
Dhurali and Chaomajra. Ambient standards with respect to noise both for Ld and Ln are always
met at all the locations. Traffic survey was carried out and traffic study report was described in
Table 3.18 and 3.19 respectively.
10.3.6 ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The vegetation in the study area falls under tropical dry deciduous type category. Tree plantation
specific to area are given below:
Table 10.3: List of Trees to be Planted

Ficus infectoria Terminalia arjuna
Terminalia bellirica Schleichera trijuga
Melia azedarach Grevillea robusta

Bombax ceiba Putranjiva roxbhurgii

Chukrasia tabularis Ficus religious
Ficus benghalensis Syzigium cumini
Anthocephalus cadamba Delonix regia
Ficus glomerata Michelia champaca
Anthocephalus cadamba Bombax ceiba
Chukrasia tabularis Delonix regia
Ficus benghalensis Ficus glomerata
Ficus infectoria(Syn
F.virens) Ficus religiosa
Grevillea robusta Mangifera indica
Melia azedarach Michelia champaca
Mimusops elengi Putranjiva roxbhurgii
Sterculia alata Syzigium cumini
Terminalia arjuna Terminalia bellirica
These trees besides enhancing the aesthetics of the area will also contribute in pollution
abatement.
10.3.7 DEMOGRAPHY AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The population of Lucknow Urban Agglomeration (LUA) rose above one million in 1981, while
the 2001 census estimated it had risen to 2.24 million. This included about 60,000 people in the
Lucknow Cantonment and 2.18 million in Lucknow city and represented an increase of 34.53%
over the 1991 figure. According to the provisional report of 2011 Census of India, Lucknow city
had a population of 2,815,601, of which 1,470,133 were men and 1,345,468 women. This was an
increase of 25.36% compared to the 2001 figures. The sex ratio in Lucknow city stood at 915
females per 1000 males in 2011, compared to the 2001 census figure of 888. The average
national sex ratio in India is 940 according to the Census 2011 Directorate. The city has a total
literacy level in 2011 of 84.72% compared to 56.3% for Uttar Pradesh as a whole. In 2001 these
same figures stood at 75.98% and 60.47%. In Lucknow city, the total literate population totaled
2,147,564 people of which 1,161,250 were male and 986,314 were female.
10.4 ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
10.4.1 TOPOGRAPHY
The topography of the project area is flat, thus the surface leveling is not require. Therefore, no
significant impact is anticipated on the topography and physiographic of the project area owing
to the proposed project.
10.4.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT
As per the land records, the proposed project site is located at villages Sarsawan, Ahmamau and
Ardonamau at Lucknow-Sultanpur Road, Lucknow (U.P.) which are earmarked as Residential/

Group Housing, Institutional & Commercial area as per Master Plan of LDA. Hence, the
development of the site is as per the designated land use.
No impact is anticipated on the land use of the project during operation phase. However, a total
of 15% green area will be maintained for the project site.
10.4.3 SOIL ENVIRONMENT
During construction phase activities such as excavation, filling and leveling will take place. This
may lead to soil erosion causing loss of top productive layer of soil. No demolition wastes are
expected during the construction phase as no structures on the site. Constructional debris as
concrete cuttings, etc. will be reused within the project site to the extent possible and the
remaining will be disposed off with municipal wastes to the nearest municipal landfill site. The
operational phase of the project will generate garbage as solid waste which will be mainly
domestic in nature and will not contain any hazardous waste. During the operation phase,
17,707.4 kg/day of wastes are expected to be generated from the residences and commercial
activities. The wastes generated will be collected and segregated in recyclable, biodegradable
waste, non biodegradable wastes by trained personnel on a daily basis. These non-biodegradable
wastes will be sold to the local authority for disposal.
10.4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT
The potential sources of air emission during the construction phase of project comprise the
following:
 Dust from earth works (during site preparation);

 Emissions from the operation of construction equipment and machines;
 Fugitive emissions from vehicles plying to and from site;
 Fugitive emissions during the unloading of cement and other construction materials;
 Fugitive emissions during mixing of cement with other building materials;
 Emissions due to the operation of D.G set
 Air emissions other than dust arise from combustion of hydrocarbons. The pollutants of
 Concerns are NOx, SO2, CO, particulate and un-burnt hydrocarbons.
Possible sources of air emissions during the post construction phase of the project are:
Stationary Sources: operation of DG sets
Mobile Sources: Vehicular emissions
The DG sets at project will be operated only at times of grid failure. HSD with low sulphur
content, not exceeding 0.25 % will be used as a fuel for running the DG sets. It will be noted that
to provide power backup, the DG sets will be used in the facility. The total Nos. of DG Sets will
be 27 totaling 19,875 kVA capacity (5 DG sets of 1500 kVA, 6 DG sets of 1250 kVA, 1 DG sets
of 625 kVA, 1 DG sets of 500 kVA, 14 DG sets of 250 kVA and 2 DG sets of 125 kVA). The
DG sets will be equipped with acoustic enclosure to minimize noise generation and adequate

stack height for proper dispersion of pollutants. The source of emission is not continuous,
however, as per the CPCB guidelines, all the DG sets will be connected with adequate stack from
the ground level for better dispersion of the gaseous pollutants. Taking into consideration the
limited working hours during the grid failure and better dispersion conditions with adequate
stack heights, the incremental ground level concentration due to this source will be minimum.
10.4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
The main sources of noise pollution from the project are the construction activities, operation of
DG sets and increased plying of traffic due to the project. During the construction phase of the
project, noise is generated from various sources as movement of vehicles carrying construction
materials, loading & unloading activities, excavation machines, concrete mixer, DG sets, and
mechanical operations, like, drilling, fitting, etc, at site. During Operation phase, main sources of
noise during the operation phase are DG sets and traffic. The DG sets will be provided with
acoustic enclosures. The major noise sources responsible for pushing up the ambient noise levels
in the proposed site, especially in the night time, are due to road traffic. However, the noise
levels from these sources will be not sufficiently high and may not cause any disturbance to the
occupants.
10.4.6 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
The project is the development of an Integrated Township namely Gomti Greens at villages
Sarsawan, Ahmamau and Ardonamau at Lucknow-Sultanpur Road, Lucknow (U.P.).
Movement of cars on occupants will have impact on local traffic. Parking of cars of owners will
be important issue. Traffic management plan has been prepared for entry/exit of vehicles and for
movement of traffic on internal road. At the project parking facilities has been provided for
parking in open area on ground and basement. There will be provision for visitors and casual car
parking also.
10.4.7 WATER ENVIRONMENT
Water during the operation phase will be abstract by borewells for which permission has already
been obtained from CGWA. Sewage generated from project will be treated in Sewage Treatment
Plant (STP).Treated water from the Sewage Treatment Plant will be used for flushing and
horticulture purpose.
10.4.8 ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
The project site is mostly free from any vegetation. No trees felling will be required from the
project. Hence, no adverse impact is anticipated on biological environment due to the project.
During the operation phase, landscaping and green belt will be developed on 128953.93 m2
(31.86 acres which is 15 % of the total area of the project. Trees will be planted during the
construction phase for improving the aesthetics of the site, Trees and shrubs plant the site will
also work as noise barrier and attenuate emissions from vehicles plying along the adjoining roads
and the ones to the project site, thus proving to have a positive impact on the ecological
environment.

10.4.9 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
During the construction phase, there will be requirement of workers, wherein local contractors
will be contracted, thus providing employment to local people for an approximate duration of 3
years. Such projects, additionally give an impetus to small establishments in the vicinity that
supply goods of daily needs. Hence, the project is expected to have positive impact on the socio-
economic environment of the project area. The Integrated Township project will provide
excellent residential and other commercial facilities. It will also lead to a facelift and increased
value of adjoining land and also business opportunities to local businessmen for supply of goods
of daily requirement for the residents. Hence, the project will have a positive bearing on the
socio-economic environment of the project area
10.4.10 AESTHETICS
The aesthetics of the project area is likely to get disturbed during the construction phase.
However, barricading the construction site will help in improving its visual aesthetics to the by
passers. Also, this will not be a permanent impact and will be confined to the construction phase
only. In the operation phase project area will have good aesthetic quality as there is a provision
of developing landscaped garden and green belt development on 1,28,953.93 m2 (31.86 acres)
which is 15 % of the total area. The project will have a positive bearing on the Aesthetics of the
area.
10.5 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
All the measures which will be adopted to reduce the magnitude of negative impacts from The
proposed project during construction and functional phase are discussed in the Environment
Management Plan. Environmental enhancement is also an important component of EMP. Details
of CSR are enclosed.

CHAPTER 11
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS
M/s Paramarsh (Servicing Environment and Development) is an ISO 9001 Certified Company
accredited by Quality Council of India (QCI / NABET) approved by MoEF&CC, GoI as an
Environment Consultant Organization. We offer wide range of services in the areas of
Environmental, Industrial Safety and Management Systems. We are Team of eminent and
outstanding technocrats and professionals who have a proven track record more than 12 years
especially for different EHS related solutions. More than 50 successful Environmental Impact
Assessment Clearance from Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India for
Industry, Infrastructure & Construction projects, Leader in performance based EHS Management
systems.
Project has been categorized as:
EIA Sector Number as per 39 Name of Sector as per NABET Townships & Area
NABET Development
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Project Location & Settings

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Area Area % Area of Net

Project Infrastructure and Utilities

Club and Community Centre

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Environmental Setting of the Study Area

TABLE: BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

ATTRIBUTE BASELINE STATUS

Major Environmental Issues

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Environmental Management Plan

 An Environmental Management Cell

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TABLE 1.3: SUMMARY MATRIX OF PREDICTED IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

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3. Surface Water Surface water Construction Phase

Operation Phase In case of any event of

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 Use of clean fuel in petrol

 Green belt to be provided

5. Noise Noise Construction Phase

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Operation Phase  Proposed solid waste Since solid waste is handled on

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Operation Phase  Suitable green belt will Beneficial impact

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1.2 NEED FOR EIA STUDY

1.3 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

Table 1.1: Project Categorization as per EIA Notification

Project or Activity Category with threshold Conditions

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1.4 PROJECT LOCATION

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Fig. 1.1: Project Site Location

1.5 SITE SELECTION CRITERIA

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1.6 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY

1.6.1 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

1.6.2 METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY

SCREENING AND IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL IMPACTS

TESTING AND MONITORING

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1.7 COLLECTION OF SECONDARY DATA